Jetstorm
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Jetstorm is the name of several characters in the fictional Transformers universes.
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[edit] Transformers: Generation 2 Decepticon (1993)
| Transformers character | |
| Jetstorm | |
|---|---|
| Affiliation | Decepticon |
| Sub-Group | Aquaspeeders |
| Function | Coordinator |
| Motto | "The best thing in life is sweet revenge." |
| Alternate Modes | Off-Road Vehicle |
| Series | Transformers: Generation 2 |
The name Jetstorm was first used in the Transformers toyline on two different toys released on two different continents; however both characters were Aquaspeeders - toys that could shoot water from their weapon and had parts which changed color when they came in contact with water, a gimmick never again seen in the toyline.
The first Transformers toy with the name Jetstorm was a 4WD vehicle and was released in America. This toy was of the Deluxe size but as was typical of many newly created Transformers toys at the time, it was incredibly simple - as a robot, Jetstorm could only move his arms at his elbows and his legs were completely immobile. This character has not appeared in any fiction so far. The toy was repainted in Europe as an Autobot called Aquafend.
His character profile indicates he is a bully and despised because of his insistence on getting his own way all the time. However, his expertise at coordinating his unit has kept the Deception from dismantling him - for now.
[edit] Transformers Generation 2 Autobot (1993)
| Transformers character | |
| Jetstorm | |
|---|---|
| Affiliation | Autobot |
| Sub-Group | Aquaspeeders |
| Function | Strategy Expert |
| Motto | "Give me more action! It's no fun unless I can see the whites of their eyes." |
| Alternate Modes | Off-Road Vehicle |
| Series | Transformers: Generation 2 |
Also available in 1993, but only in Europe, was another, different Jetstorm toy also of the Deluxe size. This character was an Autobot who transformed into a rally car which was repainted from an American Autobot named Gobots. Although still considered simple compared to many Transformers of the same size, Jetstorm is at least able to bend his legs at his knees as well as at his elbows unlike the Decepticon Jetstorm, however this is most likely only because his transformation requires it. This character did not appear in any fiction either.
His bio indicated that he was a strategy expert and highly intelligent, however he was described as impetuous and brash. He is brilliant at devising new defense methods against the Decepticons.
[edit] Beast Wars
| Transformers character | |
 Predacon Jetstorm Box Art |
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| Jetstorm | |
|---|---|
| Affiliation | Predacon |
| Sub-Group | Deluxe Beasts |
| Function | Sky Patrol |
| Alternate Modes | Giant Dragonfly |
| Series | Beast Wars |
The third character named Jetstorm was a Predacon in the Beast Wars toy line who turned into a dragonfly. He didn't make any appearances in the animated series. His profile indicates that he uses his appearance to distract his enemies until it is far too late. He can also produce a toxic venom which he can spit over distances of 500 feet or more.
[edit] Animated series
Jetstorm's stasis pod was presumably among those who were launched into orbit around prehistoric Earth in the Beast Wars series pilot.
[edit] IDW Publishing
Jetstorm finally made his first official appearance in the 2006 IDW Beast Wars comic, where it was revealed he was a Maximal protoform from the Axalon who was infected with a Predacon shell program by Magmatron.
[edit] Toys
- Beast Wars Jetstorm (1997)
- Jetstorm was not released in Japan under his American identity but the toy was redecoed and released as a Maximal Insectron called Tonbot. He is the Insectron's spy and their fastest flyer.
[edit] Beast Machines
| Transformers character | |
 The Vehicon Jetstorm |
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| Jetstorm | |
|---|---|
| Affiliation | Vehicon |
| Sub-Group | Deluxe Vehicles Ultra Vehicles |
| Function | Aero-Drone General |
| Motto | "I am not bound by the law of the land." (Deluxe) "Cruelty is perhaps, the most enjoyable sin." (Ultra) |
| Alternate Modes | Cybertonian Jet Fighter |
| Series | Beast Machines |
| Voiced by | Brian Drummond |
The most well-known character to bear the name Jetstorm was the Beast Machines Vehicon who carried the spark of the Maximal, Silverbolt. An arrogant and rather talkative fighter, Jetstorm usually joked and mocked the Maximals but also hid a harsh and purely vindictive personality. He is alternative mode was a metallic blue Cybertronian Attack Jet.
According to Bob Skir's web site the producers were originally going to call the character Skybolt, but had to change the name for trademark reasons. According to the DVD commentary for Beast Machines they changed the name from Skybolt to Jetstorm because the name Skybolt was so close to Silverbolt they feared people would guess they were the same person.
A little bit of trivia about Jetstorm is that although he never walks on the ground in Beast Machines, his toy has fully articulated legs and feet.
[edit] Animated series
Each of the three original Vehicon Generals had their own personalized command codes; Jetstorm's was: "Jetstorm Afterburn!!!"
Jetstorm was probably the most enthusiastic of the Vehicon Generals. He loved his job of tormenting the Maximals, and was always cuttingly sarcastic in battle. He was completely loyal to Megatron, despite his huge ego, and did not tolerate treachery from the other Generals. He commanded the Aero-Drones, who he quickly became annoyed with for their incompetence. Jetstorm never took responsibility for his own failures. To him, his efforts were flawless and someone else was always at fault.
When Blackarachnia first realized that Jetstorm (not Thrust) was Silverbolt, she tried to do everything in her power to convince him of who he really was. Unlike Thrust, Jetstorm had no memory flashes of his former past and therefore no soft spot for the female spider. Instead he was constantly annoyed by her efforts and attempted to kill her on several occasions. Despite their past rivalry, he and Thrust formed an actual friendship, even though the idea of having a friend seemed absurd at first to Jetstorm. However, Jetstorm despised the other Vehicon General, Tankor, thinking him to be a stupid lug who always got in the way.
In the end, Blackarachnia forced Jetstorm to transform back into Silverbolt by using organic core liquid and a spark extraction device compiled with a DNA scanner.
[edit] Toys
- Beast Machines Deluxe Jetstorm (2000)
- There were three toys of Jetstorm, a Deluxe, a larger Ultra version and a tiny McDonalds Happy Meal kids toy. The appearance of the two larger toys does not resemble the TV show character accurately, like many Beast Machines models. The Deluxe sized Jetstorm toy was redecoed into Robots in Disguise Autobot Stormjet and the Decepticon Jhiaxus. It was later used to make Transformers: Universe Skywarp. [1] [2]
- Beast Machines Ultra Jetstorm
- The Ultra Jetstorm toy was redecoed slightly in Japan to make it more show-accurate. The Botcon Exclusive Cyclonus, who appeared in the Transformers: Universe - Wreckers comic series was a repaint of Beast Machines Ultra Jetstorm. [3] [4]
- Beast Machines Happy Meal Jetstorm
- he Happy Meal version of Jetstorm was released in a variety of colors in Australia in Red Robin's restaurants, including green and red variants.
[edit] Transformers: Armada
| Transformers character | |
 Mini-Con Jetstorm Box Art |
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| Jetstorm | |
|---|---|
| Affiliation | Mini-Con |
| Japanese name | Mach |
| Sub-Group | Air Defense Team / Air Assault Team |
| Function | Air Defense |
| Partner | Sonar and Runway |
| Motto | "Affirmative!" |
| Alternate Modes | Jet |
| Series | Transformers: Armada |
A member of the Air Defense Team, the Mini-Con Jetstorm (Mach in Japan) combines with his team-mates Runway and Sonar to form the legendary sword, the Star Saber. When they are apart, they are formidable air defense machines used for high-altitude and high-speed missions.
Jetstorm is an easygoing and thoughtful Mini-Con, disguising a deep-rooted hatred of all Decepticons for his imprisonment prior to coming to Earth. He is scared of becoming part of the Dark Saber because of this. His anger often leads him into combat against the far larger Decepticons.
[edit] Dreamwave Productions
Jetstorm appeared among the Mini-Cons in issue #18 of the Transformers: Armada comic book who aided Over-Run using the Mini-Con Matrix in the defeat of Unicron.
[edit] 3H Enterprises
Although no toy named Jetstorm was produced for the Transformers: Universe line, there was one very minor cameo. In the 2003 Botcon voice actor play, Armada Megatron appeared wielding the Dark Saber, of which Armada Jetstorm was a member.
[edit] Toys
- Armada Air Defense Jetstorm (2002)
- Sold as part of a Mini-Con three pack.
- Armada Air Attack Jetstorm (2003)
- A redeco of the first Armada Jetstorm.
- Space Warriors Transformable Military Fighter Armada Jetstorm (2007)
- A Chinese made remake of Armada Jetstorm by Agglo and sold in Big Lots stores in 2007, this toy is about double the size of the original toy.
[edit] 2007 Transformers movie
| Transformers character | |
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| Jetstorm | |
|---|---|
| Affiliation | Decepticon |
| Sub-Group | Ultra Vehicles |
| Alternate Modes | Earth-style jet similar to the An-225 Cossack Transport Plane |
| Series | Transformers movie toys |
A Decepticon named Jetstorm was released as part of the movie line. It is a Toys-R-Us store exclusive and a redeco of Cybertron Skyshadow. [5] Although no An-225 appeared in the movie, the toy creators said this toy is also inspired by the AC-130 gunship which did appear in the beginning of the film. [6]
[edit] Movie toys
- Ultra Jetstorm (2008)
- A real An-225 has a wing span of 8840 centimeters, while this toy has a wingspan of 27 centimeters, making this toy have a scale of about 1/327. With the toy robot mode standing 19 centimeters tall, the actual robot mode of this character would stand about 6220 centmeters (204 feet) tall.
[edit] Animated
Jetstorm is rumored to be a female Seeker, joining with Starscream to defeat the other Decepticons.
