Jazz (G1)/toys
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Jazz has appeared as many toys. All of them cool.
Toys
The Transformers
- Takara ID number: 06
- Accessories: "Photon rifle", missile launcher, 3 missiles
- Known designers: Kōjin Ōno (TakaraTomy)
- Originally a pre-Transformers Diaclone Porsche 935 Turbo, The Transformers Jazz was part of the original assortment of Autobots released in 1984. He transforms into a Martini Racing Porsche 935/76, specifically the Martini-sponsored 935 which won the first circuit of the 1976 World Championship for Makes, the Mugello Circuit. Like other Autobots who sported similar "sponsor" decals, however, Jazz's stickers deliberately misspell his sponsor as "Martinii". In robot mode, he is armed with a silver photon rifle and a shoulder-mounted, spring-loaded rocket launcher that can fire three silver missiles. Like all his 1984 brethren, Jazz gained a heat-activated rubsign in 1985, added to the right-hand side of his hood.
- The packaging for the Milton Bradley release of Jazz in Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Spain sported an additional "Porsche" remark after his name. The significance of this is still unknown at this point.
- In an undocumented feature, unpegging the hands from the shoulders in vehicle mode gives the figure working steering.
- This mold was also used to make (the originally Japanese-exclusive) Stepper, later renamed Ricochet for Hasbro's reissue.
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- Jazz (Autobot Car, 1985)
- Accessories: "Photon rifle", missile launcher, 3 missiles
- In 1985, Jazz was also made available as a giveaway exclusive through a Cookie Crisp cereal contest. This edition of the figure features modified stickers that lack all "Martinii" and "Porsche" detailing: the factory-applied door stickers (which were simply placed directly on top of the normal door stickers!) and the customer-applied stickers on the windscreen, spoiler top and sides. He came with his normal instructions and a copy of his box-back bio (minus the "Tech Spec" part) as a glossy-paper mini-card, printed in black and white.
- Per the contest rules, as many as 25,000 of these figures may have been given away.
- Jazz (Classic Pretender, 1989)
- Accessories: 2-piece Pretender shell, helmet, "laser", rifle
- Released in the sixth year of the line, Classic Pretender Jazz is a highly simplified version of his original toy, still transforming into a Porsche 935 Turbo. He is armed with a black gun (named only a "laser" in his instructions, but identified as a "photon rifle" in his Tech Specs), which can mount on his roof in vehicle mode.
- Jazz's two-piece Pretender shell resembles a human in a blue and white armored space suit with a removable helmet. The shell is armed with a large black rifle (given the dramatic identifier of a "semi-automatic ion pulse gun", according to his Tech Specs), and when Jazz is stored inside, it can also hold the smaller robot's photon rifle, thanks to the weapon's multi-width peg.
- Jazz (Legend, 1989)
- Accessories: "Laser"
- Available exclusively at American Kmart stores, the Legends version of Jazz is simply the inner robot of the Classic Pretender toy without the shell or its accessories, leaving him only a small handgun... however, it happens to be Bumblebee's laser pistol. (Legends Bumblebee has Pretender Jazz's gun.)
- The Legends toys were the first store-exclusive Transformers toys in Hasbro's markets, and on top of that were the only ones for a long, long time.
- Hero Set (Multi-pack, 1989)
- Accessories: "Laser"
- In Japan, Legends Jazz was only available in a boxed "Hero Set" with the Legends versions of Bumblebee, Grimlock and Starscream. There is a frequent error in this set where the factory-applied sticker on the car hood is applied upside down. Aside from that (potential) difference, the toy is otherwise identical to the Hasbro release.
- In Italy, GiG released their own version of the Hero Set, named "Set Commandos", instead of the Classic Pretender versions of the toys. Here, Jazz was named "Folgore", originally the Italian name of Hot Rod. The "Set Commandos" toys were identical to the Japanese "Hero Set" versions, including the two sticker variations.
- Jazz w/ Turbo Board (Action Master, 1990)
- Italian name: Bionic
- Accessories: "Electromagnetizer gun", "Turbo Board"
- Part of the first assortment of individually-carded Action Master figures in the toyline's seventh and final year (in the US at least), Jazz in a non-transforming 3¾-inch action figure, with a sculpt was based upon his cartoon model, but with some of the toy details added in. His construction is broadly similar to that used by the G.I. Joe figures of the time, having a swivel neck, shoulders and knees, plus ball-jointed hips attached via a steel rod internally secured by a rubber "o-ring". His hands have standard 3 mm holes which allow him to hold any other accessory in the Action Master line, plus his feet have holes in the bottom to secure him to larger vehicles. On top of that, the hole in his back is compatible with 5 mm posts.
- He comes with the Turbo Board mini-vehicle, a rocket-powered skateboard he can ride thanks to the aforemenetioned foot-holes. The board also converts into a colossal cannon he can carry, which can also be augmented by adding Jazz's "electromagnetizer gun".
- There are reportedly several minor variations of this figure, all regarding the color of his headlights. Some have them unpainted, while others are light blue or greenish-blue.
- Classic Jazz (1990)
- Accessories: "Photon rifle", missile launcher, 3 missiles
- Jazz was reissued in Europe and Australia in 1990 as part of the Classics line. This version is mostly identical to the original toy, but it uses the Cookie Crisp edition's factory-applied door stickers that lack the "Martinii" logos. The customer-applied stickers are the same as the original release, and thus did include the "Martinii Porsche" decals for the windshield and rear spoiler.
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Generation 2
- Jazz (Autobot Car, 1992)
- Accessories: Rifle, missile launcher, 2 missiles
- Part of the very first assortment of Generation 2 product released just in time for the 1992 holiday season, this release of Jazz is a slight retool and (literal) repaint of the original toy. The chrome feet have been narrowed, omitting two tabs. His face (apparently degraded from mold usage) now has a strange unintentional smirk. His roof has been retooled with a small hole to accommodate his new bright green, spring-loaded missile launcher. All of his "Martinii" stickers have been replaced with various new stickers depicting his name and the number "1" laid over a rainbow-colored musical note.
- This tooling of the mold became the basis for future reissues of Jazz, minus the roof hole retooling but retaining his unintentional smirk.
- The missile launcher was not created for the Generation 2 line, but is a new tooling based on the launcher that came with 1991 G.I. Joe Snow Serpent figure. The same launcher was used in the Generation 2 re-releases of Sideswipe and Onslaught.
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- Jazz (Laser Cycle,
1995)
- A redeco of the Laser Cycle Road Rocket was planned as Jazz, but like many other planned late-1995 Generation 2 redecos, ultimately never saw release. Interestingly, many of these — including Jazz and fellow Laser Cycle redeco Soundwave — were solicited in various store catalogues, such as the Sears Wish Book. Some packaged samples of this toy do exist, but there are estimated to be less than a dozen in existence. Jazz would have transformed from a white, yellow, and green Yamaha GTS1000 motorcycle, with an LED-lit arm-mounted buzzsaw that formed part of his rear wheel assembly in cycle mode.
- This mold was later retooled to make the Microman: LED Powers toys Mach Speeder and Hyper Speeder; the retooled mold was then used to make 2001 Robots in Disguise Sideways and Robotmasters Road Rocket.
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- Jazz? (
1995?)
- Accessories: Presumably rifle, missile launcher, 2 missiles
- Packaging art for an orange redeco of the original Jazz toy has surfaced, and was eventually published in the 2014 hardcover book Legacy: The Art of Transformers Packaging. Said art revealed it would have had some kind of abstract sunshine decals on the vehicle mode doors.
- Though documentation is (currently) sparse, it seems most likely that this was a concept for 1995 product, as multiple other similar pieces of art have surfaced for similar concepts, and the assortment numbers on those indicate mid-1995 toys. However, it's also likely that these toys were killed very early in the development of 1995 product, as Hasbro was trying to shift the line away from looking too much like the old line by that point. It could theoretically have been intended as a new character, as some other discovered Generation 2 concepts were, but the art for a probable-wavemate Mirage with a similar garish deco is still labeled as "Mirage", so... most likely Jazz again. Unlike some of the concepts in this art batch, no physical prototype of this Jazz has ever surfaced.
- This deco would, decades later, get used for the Legacy: Evolution Walmart-exclusive Toxitron Collection "G2 Universe Jazz" toy. In fact, when spotlighting that figure behind the scenes on Instagram, designer Mark Maher would show the Legacy book page of orange Jazz's G2 art.
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The Transformers Collection
- Meister (Transformers Collection, July 20, 2002)
- ID number: 1
- Accessories: photon rifle, missile launcher, 3 missiles
- Jazz was the first entry in Takara's The Transformers Collection series of reissues, featuring collectible "book-box" packaging. The figure uses the retooled version of the Jazz mold used in Generation 2, with narrower feet, though the peg-hole in his roof has been removed. Continued degradation of the mold in the intervening years led to further problems with the toy: in addition to the overall looseness of its joints, the toy's face is further deteriorated from the Generation 2 use of the mold, now displaying a gape-mouthed smirk (see inset in picture), and its roof and rear windows no longer align perfectly.
- In addition to these unfortunate, unintentional changes from the original, some intentional changes were made to the figure's stickers. The original toy's "Martinii" sponsor decals on his hood and door are modified to instead display his Japanese name, "Meister", while the "Martinii Porsche" decal across the top of his windshield now reads "Agent Meister".
- A second production run of this figure replaced the original toolings for the weapons with the modified versions that came with Hasbro's Commemorative Series reissue (see below).
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Collector's Edition
- Meister Gold Version (Cyebrtron, 2002)
- ID number: 06
- Accessories: photon rifle, missile launcher, 3 missiles
- A Collector's Edition e-HOBBY exclusive, this version of the original Jazz toy is almost entirely covered in vacuum-metalized gold. Fingerprints and chipping, ahoy! This toy's coloration re-creates the "Gold Porsche" Lucky Draw figure available in limited numbers during the preTransformers Takara Diaclone toyline. That said, the original e-HOBBY listing noted its resemblance to the electrum-coated characters in the episode "The Golden Lagoon"[1] (despite Jazz appearing only briefly in that episode, with no speaking lines).
- Unfortunately, it uses the degraded mold of the Transformers Collection figure.
- This toy was only available in a set with the "Anime Version" redeco of Bluestreak, shipping in July of 2002. Both figures came in the generic red Autobot packaging shared by nearly all e-HOBBY Autobot figures.
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Commemorative Series
- Autobot Jazz (Commemorative Series III, 2003)
- Accessories: photon rifle, missile launcher, 3 missiles
- Hasbro's own reissue of the 1984 Jazz as part of the Generation One Commemorative Series, now named "Autobot Jazz" for trademark reasons, is based on Takara's Transformers Collection version, retaining the ugly smirk and the "Agent Meister" stickers. The alignment problem with the roof and the rear windows has been fixed.
- The weapons have been heavily retooled for safety reasons: The chrome finish is missing, the missiles have been elongated and can only be inserted one way, the nub on the back of the launcher has also been elongated, the launcher barrel can come off the mount, and the trigger has been altered as well.
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Universe (2003)
- Accessories: Rifle
- Universe Spy Changer Jazz is a redeco of 2001 Robots in Disguise Spychanger Side Burn, transforming into a 1:64-scale Dodge Viper with Jazz's classic white Martini Racing colour scheme and livery, via stickers. Like all Go-Bots molds, he features high-speed axles and can roll very well across smooth surfaces, but lacks the weight to propel him quickly. His rifle is stored between his legs, acting as a tailpipe in vehicle mode.
- This toy was originally exclusively available at KB Toys stores in 2004, in generic Transformers packaging with no additional sub-line header. The same toy was later re-released in packaging in 2005, now available from discount chains such as Dollar General and Family Dollar. Jazz was one of three figures released again as part of a second wave of the Universe-branded line-up, with several alterations to the packaging such as a different cross-sell on the back, a different "Hasbro" logo, and even a different function (wave 1 Jazz is a "special operations expert", whereas wave 2 Jazz is a "special ops agent").
- This mold was originally intended for release in Generation 2 as an unspecified character.
Smallest Transforming Transformers
- Meister (2004)
- Smallest Transforming Transformers Jazz is a tiny replica of the original Jazz toy. His wheels do not roll, and he has a simplified transformation scheme with considerably more restricted articulation.
Alternators
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- Meister Mazda RX-8 (Alternator, 2004/2006)
- Alternators ID number: 7
- Binaltech ID number: BT-08
- Accessories: muffler-blaster
- Known designers: Mark McCall (Hasbro), Hironori Kobayashi (TakaraTomy), Marcelo Matere (packaging artist, rerelease)
- For the Alternators line, "Meister" (the Hasbro release uses the Japanese-market name as well for a change) was given a new alternate mode, namely a highly accurate, licensed 1:24 scale white Mazda RX-8. He features an opening hood with engine, opening "suicide" doors and an opening trunk, as well as a detailed interior with seats and a dashboard complete with steering wheel. His front wheels feature a working "steering" mechanism (which is not connected to the steering wheel, though), and all four wheels are equipped with rubber tires. In robot mode, Meister is sculpted to resemble both the original Generation 1 Jazz toy and the G1 cartoon model. He is armed with a rifle that transforms from his muffler; the peg used to attach the muffler in vehicle mode actually plugs into the holes on his forearms near the elbow joints, allowing the blaster to be attached there.
- Takara's Binaltech version of this sculpt differs from Hasbro's Alternators version by having his car shell partially constructed of die-cast metal, as well as having all the car body parts (including those made out of plastic) covered in paint and the side mirrors vacuum metalized, while the steering wheel is made of hard plastic. By contrast, the Alternators version has the car shell made entirely out of plastic (in standard white compared to the Binaltech version's slightly more creamy shade), the side mirrors are unpainted, and the steering wheel is made of a rubber-y plastic. Furthermore, there are some tooling differences as well: Like Streak/Silverstreak before, the Binaltech version's steering wheel is placed on the right side of the dashboard (like on a Japanese car), whereas it's located on the left side on the Alternators version (like on an American car). In addition, the Binaltech version's "steering" mechanism uses a magnet assembly to connect the steering axle to the front wheels (which are attached to the robot mode shoulders), whereas the Alternators version uses a plastic insertion point. The Binaltech version also comes with a large Autobot insignia sticker that can be applied to a real car.
- This toy was redecoed into the simultaneously available "Velocity Red Mica Edition" (see below), and later retooled into a Mazdaspeed RX-8 as Shockblast/Laserwave, the Autorooper, and later as Argent Meister (see below).
- Meister Velocity Red Mica Edition (Binaltech, 2004)
- ID number: BT-08
- Accessories: Muffler-blaster
- Simultaneous with his standard release, Binaltech Meister was also available in a red variant in its own unique packaging. The two figures shipped in cases together in an equal ratio. All of the regular version's white parts, both plastic and metal, are replaced with red, while the panels on the upper hips that are painted teal on the "white" version are painted silver. This version also includes the Autobot car sticker.
- This toy was released concurrently with the "standard" white version of the figure, shipping in the same case, in an equal ratio. This figure's packaging is identical to the standard version (including images of the regular white toy on the back), save for a photograph on the front, and a label identifying it as the "Velocity Red Mica Edition".
- Velocity Red Meister was repurposed as the separate character Zoom-Zoom by the official Binaltech fiction.
- MEISTER feat. MAZDA RX-8 ~MAYUKO IWASA Edition~ (Binaltech, 2004)
- ID number: BT-08
- Accessories: Muffler-blaster
- Known designers: Mayuko Iwasa (deco artist)
- A one-of-a-kind pastel blue, pink, yellow, and indigo redeco of the Binaltech Meister toy, ~MAYUKO IWASA Edition~ Meister was designed and autographed by Japanese "gravure idol" Mayuko Iwasa. Yahoo!Japan Auctions listed the figure for auction starting September 19th 2004, with the auction ending on September 26.[2] However, they relisted the figure on October 8th 2004 (seemingly due to an issue arising between the original buyer and the charity, going by its feedback[3]), and the auction finally finished on October 15, 2004.[4] The winner of the auction also received a signed photograph of Iwasa.
- All proceeds of the sale went to the Asian Children Orphaned by Traffic Accidents Support Association (ACTAS).[5] In contrast to the placard in its public appearance at the "Binaltech BT-08 Meister / Mazda RX-8 Launch Event", the auction gave the designation of the toy as the "Original Coloring Transformer Binaltech BT-08 Meister feat. Mazda RX-8" (オリジナルカラーリングトランスフォーマー バイナルテック ＢＴ－０８ マイスターｆｅａｔ．マツダ ＲＸ－８).
- To date, ~MAYUKO IWASA Edition~ Meister has never been seen in robot mode.
- Argent Meister (Binaltech, 2008)
- ID number: BT-20
- Accessories: muffler-blaster
- One of the first releases of the short-lived (and final) revival of the Binaltech line, this version of Meister utilizes the "Mazdaspeed Version II" retooled RX-8 body introduced with Shockblast/Laserwave, but using the original Meister head and left hand, rather than Shockblast's arm cannon. It is touted as a "Movie Version", somewhat resembling the look of the live-action movie Jazz, due to its silver paint job. The name is a pun on his Japanese function, "Agent Meister", and the Latin-derived word "argent" for "silver".
- Argent Meister was only released in Japan, with no direct Alternators counterpart.
Encore
- Meister (Encore, Japan 2008)
- ID number: 08
- Accessories: photon rifle, missile launcher, 3 missiles
- Another Takara reissue of the original 1984/1985 Jazz/Meister toy, following the success of the 2007 Movie.
- For the most part, the tooling is identical to the second production run of the 2002 Transformers Collection release, with the modified weapon from Hasbro's Commemorative Series release. The face uses the fixed mouth originally made for the Transformers Collection/Commemorative Series Stepper/Ricochet reissue from 2004. The feet are still the narrowed Generation 2 version.
- Other changes unique to this version include the replacement of many stickers (such as the Autobot insignia on the hood/chest and the "Meister" decals on the doors) with tampographed versions, retooled shoulder mounted flame thrower aligned 90 degree from the axis but unlike the previous iterations, is quite difficult to maintain mounted, and a cartoon-accurate painted blue visor.
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Universe (2008)
- Autobot Jazz (Legends Class, 2008)
- Known designers: Bill Rawley (Hasbro)
- Legends Class Universe Jazz, like the Legends Class Universe Hound, emulates Jazz's original toy rather than a modern vehicle re-imagination. Due to the budgetry limitation of Legends Class toys, he features an altered transformation sequence and a limited number of paint operations, which leave several car windows unpainted.
Transformers (2010)
- Known designers: Tomoya Miyake (TakaraTomy), Andrew Scribner (deco artist)
- Part of the fifth wave of 2010 Transformers Deluxe class toys, Special Ops Jazz transforms from robot into a "street rally" white sports car that looks like Jazz's original Porsche front-end wearing Pontiac Solstice headlights for a hat. Jazz has deployable speakers in both robot and vehicle mode,[6] and his rifle is an update of his Classic Pretender weapon. The speakers can also combine with his rifle via clips to form a super rifle, or they can be used on any other clip-compatible Transformers toy. A theme noticed in a few of the updated G1 Transformers is the backwards compatibility with the original character's weapons. Jazz is able to wield his G1 toy's shoulder rocket launcher on his neck though sadly both his original toy's photon rifle and his Pretender figure's weapon are incompatible with the toy. As part of the first wave of the Reveal the Shield promotion, he sports a rubsign.
- This mold was later redecoed into United Stepper, Timelines/Shattered Glass Longarm and Stepper, and the mold's alternate head was used to make Treadshot. It was also retooled to make Generations Wheelie and Timelines Kick-Over, and was intended to be retooled into Generations Nightbeat, who ended up as a retool of an entirely different sculpt instead.
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United
- Autobot Jazz (January 29, 2011)
- ID number: UN-12
- Accessories: "Handgun", two speakers
- Part of the second wave of United toys, this redeco of Deluxe Class Special Ops Jazz is cast in brighter non-metallic glossy white plastic, uses darker blue and red paints, and has a painted grill, feet, shins, stomach, rear windows, taillights, and wheel rims. He also has an Autobot logo on the hood and no rubsign. Unlike the earlier variants of Special Ops Jazz, United Jazz's forearms are molded in white plastic. The toy's packaging names his combined speaker-gun a "sonic cannon mode".
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Chronicle
- Meister (EZ Collection, 2011)
- Chronicle EZ Collection Meister is... a redeco (repaint?) of Universe Legends Class Jazz. His visor is silver and features a slightly different Autobot sigil from the Hasbro release. Like other Chronicle Legends toys, he is sold in a blindpacked box.
Kre-O
- Autobot Jazz (2011)
- Set number: 31146
- Pieces: 122
- Kreons: Jazz, Race Driver
- Accessories: pistol
- The Kre-O Jazz set is based primarily on Generation 1 Jazz in deco, with a head sculpt heavily based on Reveal the Shield Special Ops Jazz's head, but with Movie Jazz's silver coloration. He transforms into a generic sports car that doesn't really look like either of Jazz's alternate modes, with opening doors and a flip-up roof. Sadly, neither of these features is actually useful for inserting a driver (the gap left by opening the roof is too small, and the sides are blocked by unfortunately-placed horizontal bars), but at least the thought was there.
- The included Jazz Kreon is based directly on his Generation 1 self, with his characteristic coloration and deco, and "door wings." He also comes with a generic light gray gun used by some of the other Kreons that can resemble Jazz's photon rifle if you squint hard enough. The "Race Driver" Kreon wears a red and light gray racing suit and helmet, and also has a light gray baseball cap so he doesn't have to wear his helmet all the time. How thoughtful!
- This set shows signs of having been slightly redesigned late in production. Included among the pieces is a red seat which is not used in either mode; there is an obvious place where it "belongs" in the middle of the car's cabin, but it cannot actually fit there due to other parts interfering. (Interestingly enough, a certain other company's equivalent piece will fit, thanks to its slightly different design.) Similarly, there is a black sticker with "vent" detailing which the builder is never instructed to apply anywhere, though according to stock photography, it is intended for Jazz's abdomen/pelvis section. Later releases of the set didn't include the seat, but still retained the unused sticker.
- Ultimate Vehicle Pack (2012)
- Set number: A4583
- Pieces: 279
- Kreons: Bluestreak, Sideswipe
- This bucket contains unchanged versions of the Jazz (sans Kreons), Bumblebee and Optimus Prime sets, as well as the Bluestreak and Sideswipe Kreons.
- Kreon Figure Pack (2013)
- Set number: A4642
- Kreons: Bumblebee, Jazz, Mirage, Red Alert, Skywarp
- Accessories: small pistol
- A boxed set of five Kreons, with Bumblebee, Red Alert, Mirage, Jazz, and a fifth "mystery" Kreon (actually Skywarp). These toys are all identical to their prior releases.
- Autobot Jazz (Custom Kreon, 2014)
- Set number: A7318
- Pieces: 43
- Accessories: rack, twin cannons, sword, blaster, rifle, baton
- Part of the second wave of custom Kreons, Jazz comes with a buildable rack to store his customizable parts. His torso, arms, waist and legs have a metal-flake sheen, plus his tampographs are more detailed than the ones on his original figure. His "normal" helmet and pistol (originally a Klingon disruptor from Kre-O Star Trek) are chromed, plus he comes with transparent legs, torso and helmet. He also has a pair of extra arms (originally from the Kre-O Battleship aliens), a buildable backpack, buildable rifle, baton, sword, and the Wheeljack mini-wing backpack.
- Though widely solicited, this wave of Custom Kreons ultimately never saw release outside of Chinese-market distribution circles and Hasbro Toy Shop.
- Kreon Class of 1984 (Kreon figure set, 2014)
- Set number: B0090
- Voted: Most Rad
- Accessories: Andorian blaster
- This version of Jazz has a different set of toy-based tampographs, giving him a more detailed face. His weapon comes from the Kre-O Star Trek line.
- He was only available in a San Diego Comic-Con 2014 exclusive pack of 30 Kreons dubbed the "Kreon Class of 1984". Remaining stock was to be sold at Hasbro Toy Shop online, only there was no remaining stock after the show.
- Army Jazz (Kreon Warrior,
2015)- Collection: 4
- Accessories: Gatling gun, display stand
- Part of the canceled fourth assortment of Kreon Warriors, Army Jazz has the Autobot done up as if he transformed into an old World-War-era automobile, though he keeps his "4" in the chest.
- The Collection 4 Kreon Warriors were never released anywhere, but a complete (presumably unbagged) set eventually was found in China in 2023.
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- Ninja Jazz (Kreon Warrior,
2015)- Collection: 4
- Accessories: 2 bladed nunchaku, display stand
- Part of the canceled fourth assortment of Kreon Warriors, Ninja Jazz is a Kreon that re-envisions the Autobot warrior in ornate ninja armor, complete with hood. He also has a pair of ninja stars attached to his legs. He carries two nunchaku, which each have a half-moon blade attached to one end.
- The Collection 4 Kreon Warriors were never released anywhere, but a complete (presumably unbagged) set eventually was found in China in 2023.
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Generations
- Ultimate Gift Set (2012)
- Accessories: blaster, two speakers
- Known designers: Andrew Franks, Sam Smith[7] (Hasbro)
- This release of Jazz comes in a colorful deco in the festive spirit of the Generation 2 release of the original Jazz toy. He comes packed with Deluxe Class Combat Hero Optimus Prime, as well as unchanged releases of Generations Legends Class Thundercracker and Motorbreath.
- His back-of-the-box stock photography depicts his blaster as white, yet the final product casts it in black plastic.
- The Ultimate Gift Set was exclusive to online retailers in the United States, but was available at general retail in Asia.
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- Autobot Jazz (Deluxe Class, 2012)
- Series / Number: 01 / #002
- Accessories: blaster pistol
The Aligned Jazz toy was repurposed as Generation 1 Jazz in multiple continuities.
- Part of the first wave of 2012 Generations Deluxe Class toys, Fall of Cybertron "Autobot Jazz" transforms into a Cybertronian racer. His blaster pistol has a 3 mm hole running through it, and can mount via 5 mm post onto his roof, forearms/rear vehicle side, and hands.
- In robot mode, he features a case of faux parts: The centers of his feet are fake wheels (attached to the legs via ratchet joints) that are hidden in the rear section of his vehicle mode, while his real vehicle mode wheels end up on his forearms and on the sides of his chest (partially obscured by panels).
- A running change variant of Jazz exists in the fourth wave, wherein his white plastic is darker and his translucent visor is cast in light blue instead of the previous extremely dark blue, allowing the light piping to work properly. The TakaraTomy release features an extensive paint job, with his white plastic being coated in grayish off-white paint, along with numerous additional details.
- This toy was redecoed/retooled into Fall of Cybertron Sideswipe.
- Unsurprisingly, the Fall of Cybertron Jazz toy was used for several Generation 1-based stories. The TakaraTomy deco appeared in the Transformers: All Spark manga series. This toy also serves as a rough stand-in for Jazz's appearance in "Season 1" of IDW Publishing's Robots in Disguise comic series.[8]
Bot Shots
- Jazz (Bot Shot, 2012)
- Series: 1
- Number: B014
- Fist strength: 555
- Blaster strength: 370
- Sword strength: 695
- Jazz is part of the fourth wave of Bot Shots, transforming from a blue and white sports car with "4" decals into a super deformed robot when his front bumper is pressed. His head is heavily based on Generation 1 Jazz's head. This mold was also used for Bot Shots Dragstrip.
- Cindersaur / Optimus Prime / Jazz (Multi-pack, 2013)
- Series: 2
- Number: Super Bot 008
- Fist strength: 849
- Blaster strength: ?
- Sword strength: 262
- Part of the second wave of three-packs in Series 2, Super Bot Jazz is a redeco of the original Bot Shots Jazz mold in translucent white with blue wheels.
- The second wave of Series 2 three-packs didn't reach mass retail in the United States, only showing up in discount stores like Ross.
BeCool
- Green Sports Car (Autobot Jazz) (2013)
- ID number: B15
- BeCool "Green Sports Car" is a bright green redeco of Bot Shots Jazz with orange wheels, retaining the same blue stripes and "4" paint operations. Instead of game stats, his chest stickers display images of his vehicle mode, a car's dashboard and a racing track.
Q-Transformers
- Autobot Meister (February 21, 2015)
- ID number: QT-11
- Q-Transformers Meister transforms from a super deformed Toyota Sprinter Trueno AE86 to a cute little robot. He comes with a code for unlocking Jazz as a playable character in the Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns game.
Power of the Primes
- Autobot Jazz (Deluxe Class, 2017)
- Known designers: John Warden (Hasbro)
- Transforming into a Le Mans-like racing car subtly inspired by a Porsche 962, the Power of the Primes version of Jazz is a mostly new mold that reuses the wheels and combiner peg of Combiner Wars Dragstrip. Jazz can form a limb for any Combiner Wars-style Combiner (or become one of Legends Godbomber's legs). Fans wanting to open this figure should take note that almost all of the roof, hood, and front grill of the figure is simply translucent plastic painted over, so be careful to avoid scratching or chipping these areas. Worse still, some fans have reported that this translucent plastic does not age well; it has a nasty tendency to crack after a few transformations. Again, be careful.
- Like all other Power of the Primes Deluxe Class figures, he comes with Prime Armor with a place for a Prime Master (and by extension, a Titan Master, Enigma, or Matrix core) that can transform into a hand for a Combiner. He also comes with a piece that can fill the gap in the Prime Armor or be held as a gun. Also like the other Deluxe Class figures, the instructions explaining how exactly the armor connects are extremely vague. To connect the armor, the grill portion of Jazz's chest has two indents that fit the tabs on the "thumbs" when inserted at a slight angle. While this matches up to both the instructions and the packaging art, it should be noted that the connection is rather loose. Curiously, Jazz's engineering includes wrist swivels, but the panels molded underneath his forearms render them largely worthless. On another note, his Prime Armor was redecoed for Moonracer, Novastar, Punch-Counterpunch, and Siege Greenlight.
- While not necessarily part of a certain combiner team, his packaging and TakaraTomy stock photos depict him as part of Elita-Infin1te while his instructions show him combined with Grimlock and the rest of Power of the Primes Deluxe Class figures in Wave 1.
- Curiously, the roof and upper section of his hood both sport the iconic Martini racing stripes that were also present on the original Generation 1 figure. Hopefully, nothing will go wrong.
- In November of 2017, Power of the Primes Jazz became the center of a minor controversy when it was discovered that the figure's deco included the acronym "MAGA" in tiny Cybertronix text underneath Jazz's Autobot insignia (which, for those of you who have been living under a rock since 2016...). When reached for questioning, Hasbro responded that they had not sanctioned the political message and would address the issue with the vendor (corporate language for "freelance artist") responsible.[9] A re-release of Jazz as part of wave 3 of the Power of the Primes Deluxe Class featured a running change that saw the "MAGA" text removed, leaving a blank black space. The variant's date stamp is 80671. While official stock photos of the TakaraTomy release of the figure featured the "MAGA" acronym in Cybertronix, the final toy when released featured the edited tampograph of the Hasbro running change version with a blank black section in its stead.
- The figure was redecoed into Generations Selects Ricochet.
Studio Series
- Autobot Jazz (Deluxe Class, 2020)
- Movie: The Transformers: The Movie
- Hasbro ID number: 86-01
- TakaraTomy ID number: SS-59
- TakaraTomy release date: April 20, 2021
- Accessories: photon rifle, "Moonbase One Destruction" backdrop
- Known designers: Evan Brooks (Hasbro), Ittoku Kuwazu (TakaraTomy), Michael DiTullo (concept artist)[10], Marcelo Matere (packaging artist)
- Released to commemorate the 35th anniversary of The Transformers: The Movie, Studio Series Jazz is based on his appearance in the original Generation 1 cartoon. Jazz features the number "14" on his side, a combination of the racing numbers on his original and Generation 2 toys according to designer John Warden, with the intent to "keep it fresh in the alternate universe of War For Cybertron" and ensure customizers could choose which number they preferred.[11] Coincidentally, it is also the release number of his Diaclone toy.
- Jazz comes packaged with his back kibble unfolded, although his instructions address how to fold it up for robot mode properly. His roof assembly is made of painted translucent plastic—including the hinge that holds it to the chassis—so caution is advised when transforming him. Unfortunately, the two pins used to attach the car roof to the body and rear half have been observed to cause the part itself to inevitably over time develop vertical stress fractures at both ends, regardless of whether or not the figure is transformed even once or if anything is inserted into the 5mm peg hole on top.
- The unpaintable plastic parts, such as the thighs, front wheel wells, and the skeletal joints that hold most of his torso together, are prone to a form of photodegradation. Strangely—similar to Earthrise Wheeljack—the white paint used on the translucent parts also discolors to a yellowish tinge. This yellowing paint phenomenon is something that had not been observed on Transformers toys before the War for Cybertron Trilogy-era of toys, suggesting a different manner of paint mix has been used.
- As with other Studio Series toys, the interior of the package forms a diorama display for the figure. In that case, it shows Jazz's computer terminal and observation window from Moonbase One.
- This figure was retooled with a new head into War for Cybertron: Kingdom Jackpot, and retooled more extensively into Legacy Prime Universe Knock-Out.
Masterpiece
- Skyfire (2023)
- ID number: MP-57
- Known designers: Kōjin Ōno (TakaraTomy), Yuki Ohshima (concept artist)
- Included with the massive Masterpiece Skyfire is an articulated, cartoon-accurate figurine of "Meister", made to scale with Skyfire's jet mode. Funnily enough, after 20 years of the Masterpiece line this is its first depiction of Jazz/Meister at all.
Buzzworthy Bumblebee
- Origin Autobot Jazz (Deluxe Class, 2023)
- Series: Legacy Evolution
- Accessories: Blaster, grappling hook, grappling hook base
- Known designers: Mark Maher (Hasbro), Yūya Ōnishi (TakaraTomy)[12]
- Part of the cross-franchise Buzzworthy Bumblebee subline, "Origin Autobot Jazz" transforms from cartoon-accurate robot to
handheld vacuum cleanerhis Cybertronian vehicle mode seen in the opening scenes of "More than Meets the Eye, Part 1" and back, similar to the earlier Origin Bumblebee toy. He transforms in 20 steps and includes both his blaster and a two part grappling hook attachment for either arm, attaching to a 5 mm port revealed when his hands are tucked away. The grapple stores underneath the vehicle mode via a 5 mm port hidden under Jazz's chest while the blaster more conventionally plugs on top. The toy's "Evo-Fusion" gimmick involves combining the blaster and grapple by plugging either just the hook or the hook on its base onto the end of Jazz's gun via a 3 mm connection. His alt mode features two dedicated 5 mm Fire Blast effect compatible ports on the back which, while technically housed in his feet, are entirely separate from the 5 mm ports also in his feet.
- Like other Buzzworthy Bumblebee toys, Jazz is exclusive to Target stores in the United States. Due to the open-windowed packaging, it is not uncommon for the paint on his chest to be scratched or chipped while still unopened. Also, the hinge that connects Jazz's vehicle roof to the rest of the backpack may cause the translucent blue plastic to crack, especially on the knurled side of the pin.
- Origin Jazz was officially revealed during a Transformers team roundtable with fans on February 6, 2023.
Legacy
- G2 Universe Autobot Jazz (Deluxe Class, 2023)
- Accessories: Blaster, rocket launcher, rocket, totally-not-a-hologram gun
- Legacy: Evolution Toxitron Collection "G2 Universe Autobot Jazz" is a redeco of his Studio Series toy, based on Generation 2 concept art for a bright orange-and-red Jazz that never saw release.
- In addition to his standard blaster, Jazz also includes a pair of new 5 mm compatible weapons, originally designed for a Buzzworthy Bumblebee Hound toy that had not been released or even officially acknowledged by the time Jazz had been revealed. Though not shown in the instructions, numerous stock images show him using both of these accessories to simulate the original 1984 toy's over-the-shoulder missile launcher (as seen at right), since the concept art for this deco was just painted-over art of the normal Generation 2 art which also featured that accessory the actual Generation 2 Jazz did not have. Due to the base mold's dearth of 5 mm holes, there's no way to mount all of these accessories in car mode in a not-ridiculous fashion, but, well, "ridiculous" is obviously not out of the question here. Unfortunately, as he features no construction changes and the same translucent plastic, Jazz suffers from the same breakage issues as the original figure, with stress fractures forming in the hood vertically front and back leading to potential breakage.
- The Toxitron Collection was exclusive to Walmart in the US, with Hasbro Pulse receiving limited quantities of the figure. This toy was one of three figures put up for preorder on Walmart.com and Pulse on March 13 2023, with them shipping in mid-July, about the time when the rest of the assortment went up for order on Pulse (but not Walmart.com, grumble grumble).
- G2 Universe Laser Cycle (Deluxe Class, 2023)
- Accessories: 2 Energon blades, front tire/Energon blaster
- A surprise—and surprising—entry in the Toxitron Collection, "G2 Universe Laser Cycle" is a redeco of Velocitron Speedia 500 Collection G2 Universe Road Rocket, a new-head retool of the mainline Legacy Prime Universe Arcee toy, transforming into a '90s-style sportbike motorcycle. The toy's deco is based on the unreleased Generation 2 Jazz Laser Cycle. That said, probably to avoid confusion with the G2 Universe Jazz toy above, it doesn't sport the Jazz name.
- The blaster weapon formed by splitting the front tire can also be plugged into a 5 mm port on the back, allowing the figure to better resemble the original Laser Cycle Jazz figure with its distinctive shoulder wheels. Unfortunately, unlike the original figure, there is no buzzsaw weapon, instead coming with two clear-plastic blades that form a circular disc. The back of the head is molded in translucent blue plastic to allow for light-piping.
- This toy also turned out to be far less in demand than the rest of the Toxitron Collection; while this whole capsule had spotty and erratic distribution at best, in places where it did show up in decent numbers, multiple Laser Cycles hanging on pegs was frequently the only evidence the Deluxes had been there at all.
- The original version of this mold was redecoed into Shattered Glass Collection Decepticon Flamewar, and further retooled into Legacy: Evolution Cybertronian Erial.
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Generations Selects
I knew that I would, now!
- Autobots Stand United (Multi-pack, 2024)
- Series: Legacy United
- Accessories: Blaster
- Known designers: Matthew Cohen (photography)[13]
- Released as part of the Generations Selects "Autobots Stand United" five-pack, "Autobot Jazz" is a redeco of the Studio Series 86 Jazz above, in a more extensive and cartoon-accurate deco. He now features painted hubcaps, striping on the rear wheel wells, plus the blue center-stripe extends up to his flip-up collar area in robot mode. His silver paint is now a more matte light gray, and his transparent plastics have been replaced with opaque white, with the windshield and windows painted in a very cartoony light blue. Despite this, he still retains the 14 numbering on his vehicle mode sides rather than the cartoon design's 4.
- This set also included similarly-more-cartoon-based versions of Hound, Sunstreaker, Trailbreaker, and Wheeljack.
- Listings for the "Autobots Stand United 5-pack" began leaking in January 2024. It was officially revealed on February 27, and went up for pre-order the same day for a purported July 2024 release, but CMD Store released it in March.
Dramatic Capture Series
- Autobot Headquarters (2024)
- Release date: 2024 November 30
- Accessories: gun
- Released as part of the Dramatic Capture Series 3-pack with Optimus Prime and Mainframe, this Jazz is another redeco of the Studio Series Deluxe Class mold, amalgamating the decoes from the original release (complete with translucent parts) and the Selects 5-pack's cartoon-accurate paint patterns.
Merchandise
Stamp Bot
- Jazz (Stamp Bot, 1984)
- Made by HG Toys, Stamp Bot Jazz is a small, non-poseable figurine of Jazz based on his toy with a rubber stamp on the base, and a cap with a felt "floor" that was soaked in ink. The stamp made an image of Jazz's sports car mode.
Transformers Milk Caramel
- Meister (1985)
- A soft rubber figurine—known in Japan as a keshigomu— of Jazz was released as part of the second wave of Kabaya's Transformers Milk Caramel candy toy range. He came packaged with chocolate-covered caramel candies, and was available in red, blue, and yellow.
Decoy
- Cybertron Hero Collection 22 (multi-pack, 1986)
- Jazz was among the many characters rendered by Takara as part of their series of 1.5" keshigomu figurines. Like all the Autobots in the series, Jazz was molded in soft red rubber, and featured a number sculpted into his back that was the sum total of his Tech Specs, for use in the various games that could be played with the figurines. Jazz was available as part of a 22-piece box set of Autobot figures, and later, in a peach coloration randomly packed as part of various other box sets.
- Jazz (1987)
- Decoy number: 13
- The figurine was later brought over to Hasbro markets as part of the Decoy promotion, largely identical to the Japanese release except for the fact that the number on his back was replaced with a simple "checklist" number. Like all Autobot Decoys, Jazz was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded Throttlebots, Aerialbots, Protectobots, and Technobots.
Super Collection Figure
- Meister (2002)
- Act: 8
- Accessories: stand
- Released in the eighth "Act" of Super Collection Figure, Meister is a PVC figurine based on the cartoon rendition of Jazz. He came in both full-color and pewter-painted versions, both packed one per case.
- The pewter version of the figure has a potential problem with connector peg breakage, due to said pegs often getting a layer of pewter paint before being forced into a socket, leading to sticking and tearing. Care should be used when moving or removing the arms; shaving down the socket interior with a thin hobby knife is usually sufficient to fix the issue.
- The color versions of Jazz came packaged with the waist of the Act's "build-a-figure" Scorponok. This part too could be in either full-color or pewter, packed at a ratio of six color parts to four pewters.
Heroes of Cybertron
- Autobot Jazz (2003)
- Released in the fourth wave of Heroes of Cybertron Jazz is a redeco of the SCF Meister figure. He is cast in blue plastic almost completely painted over, leaving the visor and the back of the head unpainted to take advantage of a light-piping gimmick. His backpack-windshield is also unpainted, which is a cute touch.
- He has a large number of other paint differences from Meister, including a more cartoon-accurate light blue waist deco, red stripes on his rear wheels rather than blue, a much darker gray face, a more complex stripe on his backpack... and for some reason, his boots are light gray all over, including the vehicle-mode wheel hubs, rather than white. Oops.
- Like all Heroes of Cybertron releases, he came on an individual cardback, with a character bio card. He also included the left leg to the wave's Fortress Maximus "build-a-figure".
MyClone
- Mister (MyClone, 2003)
- ID number: MTF013
- Accessories: stand
- Known designers: Kazutami Yasuhiko (TakaraTomy)
- A "super deformed" mini-figure of Jazz was created as part of the second wave of MyClone Transformers in Japan. These toys could be disassembled and their parts mixed-and-matched thanks to a generic base body.
Generation 1 Figure-Collection
- Meister (2003)
- ID number: C-3
- Accessories: Display base
- At only one inch in height, this Jazz "bottlecap" figurine (so named because its display base is the size of a bottlecap) was one of fourteen blindpacked figures available in Kabaya's Transformers Generation 1 Figure-Collection. The figure was rendered in a "retro" black and white color scheme, and came with a leaflet, personalized with cartoon screen captures.
Hard Hero
- Jazz (2004)
- Jazz is number 12 in Hard Hero's series of cold-cast porcelain Transformers busts, measuring six inches in height and sculpted holding his photon rifle in his right hand. Jazz was limited to 2500 pieces worldwide, with an additional 100 being specially signed by sculptor Jason Ray.
Titanium Series
- Autobot Jazz (Robot Masters, 2006)
- Accessories: Muffler-blaster, Autobot display stand
- Titanium Jazz is a small, 3" non-transformable die-cast metal figurine based upon his Alternators design, but with a little bit of his "traditional" deco thrown into the mix. He has articulation in his waist, shoulders, and head.
First 4 Figures
- Soundwave vs Jazz (
2006unreleased)
- Known designers: Little IroN (concept artist), "Mad" Alterton (sculptor)
- Intended for release in the Transformers Battlefield line by model company First 4 Figures, this was to be 13-inch-ish tall diorama depicting Soundwave fighting against Jazz. According to a look at the digital sculpt afforded to the toy news press at New York Toy Fair in 2006, the set featured Soundwave holding Jazz above his head, about to throw him down onto the trashed form of Blaster at his feet.[14]
- As a Battlefield release, this model would have featured a detailed base designed to interlock with others in the same range to create a massive battle diorama. Unfortunately, a general discontinuation of First 4 Figures' Transformers-related output meant only the first model, "Optimus Prime vs Megatron", was released.
- All models in the Battlefield line were advertised as being sculpted by "Mad" Alterton, with a corresponding set of art posters by Little IroN, implying he had produced the concept art for each release. The set was likely intended to be limited to 1,850 pieces worldwide, given that the certificate of authenticity for the first set allowed buyers to reserve the same numbered release on their next purchase in the series.
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Attacktix
- Autobot Jazz (Booster,
2007)
- Jazz was one of many Generation 1 characters slated to appear in Attacktix. A presumed wave-3 Booster, this piece was ultimately never released, but was shown at the Star Wars Celebration IV convention.
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Robot Heroes
- Autobot Jazz & Thundercracker (Two-pack, 2007)
- Robot Heroes Jazz is an adorable, super deformed figurine of Jazz, with limited articulation in his arms, but no head movement. He came packaged with Thundercracker.
- Autobot Jazz (Single-pack, 2008)
- In some countries outside of North America, Jazz was released individually in a blindpack with no notable changes.
Sota Toys
- Transformers Chess Set (
2007)
- Two identical Jazz pieces were to be the Autobot-side Rooks on a chess set based on Generation 1, but the set apparently never saw release.
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Boss Coffee
- Meister (2008)
- A non-transforming PVC figure of Jazz was released as part of a promotion by Boss Coffee. The small figure was randomly included with single cans of the company's "Rainbow Mountain Blend" coffee, contained in a plastic capsule affixed to the top of can which then became a display base for the figurine once removed. Jazz features articulation at the shoulders and waist, and came with a small catalog leaflet that could be folded up and attached to the lid/base to form a diorama background for added display value.
Transformers - Mini Bust
- Jazz (Diamond Select, 2008)
- Jazz was released by Diamond Select Toys in 2008 and exclusive to online retailer Big Bad Toy Store. He was sculpted by Mark Wong of Art Asylum and limited to 1000 pieces. The bust features both his photon rifle and shoulder-mounted rocket launcher, which, along with the car door pieces, are attached magnetically and are optional for display.
Mighty Muggs
- Jazz (2009)
- Accessories: Photon rifle, doors
- Part of the third wave of Mighty Muggs, Jazz is a super deformed, non-transformable PVC figure with articulated arms and head. He is made largely using the standard Mighty Muggs body mold, with the exception of the head, which uses the same "horn" mold as Bumblebee. Jazz comes with a super-deformed photon rifle and a pair of car doors that attach to his back.
- Jazz and his wavemate Shockwave were initially reported to be canceled, but were eventually released as exclusives at Diamond Distributors and Toys"R"Us stores.
The Loyal Subjects
- Jazz (2013)
- Illest Jazz (2013)
- Gold Jazz (2013)
Tiny Titans
- Autobot Jazz (Tiny Titans, 2015)
- Series: 2
- Number: 12/12
- Part of the second assortment of Tiny Titans blindpacks, this version of Jazz is a very small, soft-plastic figure of him in robot mode.
- He includes a collectible card that renders him in the 2015 Robots in Disguise styling. The card includes a scan-badge for the Robots in Disguise mobile game, which unlocks a random amount of Energon "currency" and a randomized bonus power-up item.
- This wave saw fairly minimal release at "big box" retailers, but unlike other waves, was not picked up by drug stores and the like later, making them particularly hard to find.
Q-Transformers
- Meister (2016)
- A non-transforming figure of Jazz based on his appearance in the Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns cartoon was available as part of the Q-Transformers capsule toy lineup.
Transformers Figure Collection
- Meister (01-2016)
- Standing 42mm tall, Transformers Figure Collection Meister is a non-poseable soft-rubber figure greatly based on a Decoy figure.
Bitfig
- Meister (12-2016)
- Part of the first wave of Transformers Bitfig capsule toys by TakaraTomy A.R.T.S., Meister's design is inspired by his appearance in the G1 cartoon, and is articulated at the neck and shoulders. Bitfig toys were packaged in capsules color coded to the toy they contained. Jazz's capsule was yellow.
Imaginarium Art
- Jazz (2018)
- Imaginarium Art's "Legacy of Cybertron" Jazz statue stands 16 inches tall. Owners have the option of exchanging his left fist with the grappling hook he used in "More than Meets the Eye, Part 2". The statue's base can be connected to those of the other statues in the "Legacy of Cybertron" series in order to form a larger battle scene. Only 500 of this item were produced, exclusive to BigBadToyStore.
Transformers Trading Card Game
- Autobot Jazz, Special Ops (2018)
- Wave 1
- Rarity: UT
- Card Number: T04/T40
- Stars: 6
- Autobot Jazz, Special Ops is one of forty double-sided character cards available in Wave 1 of the Transformers Trading Card Game.
- The artwork on the card is reused from the Transformers Legends mobile card game.
Keshi Surprise
- Autobots (2018)
- The Keshi Surprise series by Super7 consisted of 1.75" soft rubber figures in a style deliberately resembling the 1980s Decoys. These blindpacked figures were sold individually or in cases depicting only their faction. Jazz was available in red, yellow, blue, and purple, and included a foil trading card / sticker.
ReAction
- Jazz (2020)
- Accessories: blaster
- Released in the first wave of Super7's line of multi-property 3.75-inch "retro" action figures, ReAction Jazz is a non-converting 3 3/4-inch action figure based on his appearance in the original cartoon, with 5 points of articulation (swivel neck, shoulders, hips) and holes in his feet for use with some variety of stand. He comes with a blaster which can only be held in his right hand.
- As with all releases in the ReAction toyline, Jazz comes packaged on a small cardback that emulates the nostalgic packaging style of Kenner's Star Wars action figures from the late 1970s to early '80s.
- This mold was also used to make Stepper.
Jada Toys
Metals Die Cast / Hollywood Rides
- Jazz (Scale 1/24 Die Cast Vehicle,
2019)- Accessories: collectible coin
- Announced by Jada Toys in 2019, Hollywood Rides Jazz was planned to be a 1/24 scaled non-transforming die-cast car with rubber tires based on his original Martini Racing Porsche alternate mode and possibly featuring opening doors, front hood and back trunk. Similar to the Robot Powered Machines, the car would have featured a sculpted robot mode underneath. However, the product remains unreleased.
- Jazz would have come with a collectible coin with his face engraved on it.
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- Jazz Porsche 935 Turbo (Scale 1/32 Die Cast Vehicle, 2024)
- A 1/32 scaled version of Jazz was announced in 2019 alongside the 1/24 version and remained equally unreleased until 2024, when it was finally found at retail without prior announcement. This version is officially licensed by Porsche, features opening doors only and also has a sculpted robot mode on the underside.
- As is somewhat common for Jada products, at least two variants of the packaging are known to exist: one featuring a promotional cartoon-inspired art of Jazz, and another featuring a redrawing of Jazz's original packaging art along with the Transformers 40th anniversary logo.
Nano Hollywood Rides
- Jazz / Sideswipe / Jetfire (1.65" Die Cast Vehicle 3-pack,
2020)
- Nano Hollywood Rides Jazz was going to be a small non-transforming die-cast car measuring approximately 1.65 inches long.
- He was planned to be part of a 3-pack alongside Sideswipe and Jetfire, but the pack got delayed and by 2022 Jazz got replaced by Hot Rod. As of 2023, however, it's unclear if the pack will ever get to see an official release in any form.
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Nano Metalfigs
- Transformers Series 1 18-pack (4cm Die Cast Figure Multipack, 2022)
- Jada finally managed to released a Jazz in their Nano Metalfigs line. This Jazz is an incredibly small die-cast figurine molded holding his blaster. He has a little base attached to his feet for balancing reasons.
- He comes in an impressive multipack with seventeen other figurines.
Hallmark Keepsake Ornament
- Transformers Jazz Ornament (2020)
- Part of the Keepsake Ornament line, the "Transformers Jazz Ornament" is a plastic ornament "crafted" by Orville Wilson. He is not poseable but comes with his blaster molded into his right hand. The name "Agent Meister" can be found in multiple places on the ornament.
Eaglemoss
- Transformers Gen-1 Chess Set (
2021)
- In the planned Transformers Chess Set by Eaglemoss, a relatively large and very well detailed statue of Jazz was slated to be one of the Pawn pieces on the Autobot side.
- A Kickstarter campaign to raise the necessary funds for this project was launched, but failed to meet its goal by September 24, 2021 and the whole thing was canceled.
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Pop!
- Jazz (2021)
- ID number: 25
- Released as part of the Pop! Retro Toys segment, Funko's Pop! Jazz is a super deformed vinyl figure based on his original Generation 1 toy.
- Jazz (Digital Pop!, 2022)
- Rarity:
- Monochrome: Common
- Static: Common
- Glowing: Uncommon
- Chrome: Uncommon
- Original: Epic
- Rarity:
- NFTs depicting Jazz in the Funko style.
Transformers Character Card
- Released as part of the third wave of the e-HOBBY exclusive Transformers Character Card series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of "Meister" in his Action Master body and Banzai-Tron along with character profiles and tech specs.
Minimates
- Autobot Jazz (Series 3, 2022)
- Accessories: rifle, stand
- Part of the third wave of Transformers Minimates from Diamond Select, this Jazz is a 2-inch-tall figurine featuring metallic paint, 12-14 points of articulation, and accessories and body parts interchangeable with other Minimates. Due to their small size, all 4 figures in each series are sold in the same blister card.
Flame Toys
- Jazz (2023)
- Accessories: rifle, alternate hands, alternate face, backpack, back skirt, door kibble, flight stand
- At Wonderfest 2022, Flame Toys revealed Jazz as an addition to their Kuro Kara Kuri line of ultra-high-detail articulated action figures. Jazz has LED features in both his headlights and his visor, activated by the buttons on the rear left and rear right parts of his chest. His included weapon can be either held in his hand as a rifle or mounted backwards on his included backpack accessory to serve as his rocket launcher. He includes a pair of car door accessories that can be mounted on either his forearms or the aforementioned backpack. He has 4 sets of hands that he can use: two closed fists, two posed for holding his weapon, and two pairs of open hands. He also includes a removable back skirt item resembling his rear kibble. He also comes with an alternate angry face, which can be swapped out by removing his forehead and slotting it in where the previous face was. Finally, he has an adjustable flight stand. It's recommended to remove the back skirt in order to have the clearance to plug Jazz onto said stand.
Notes
- The first toy planned for the Alternators line was Jazz as a Porsche 986. A prototype was made, but Porsche refused to grant Hasbro and Takara the license, stating that "Transformers are not worthy [of] carrying the Porsche trademark. They are war machines, and the toyline in no way represents the lifestyle and ideas which Porsche represents."[15] As a consequence, the toy ultimately never went into production. Photos of the prototype were depicted in the Japanese book The Transformers: Binaltech & TF Collection Complete Guide, and Hasbro later also displayed the prototype during the BotCon 2007 Hasbro Tour.
- The Alternators Mazda RX-8 (which ultimately ended up as Meister) was originally intended to be named "Camshaft", according to various early store listings and a premature reply from Hasbro's customer service. This would also fit with the early idea of making the Alternators toys "direct updates" of their characters' G1 predecessors. A prototype was leaked to the public in early 2004 sporting the same basic colors as the later Alternators "Autobot Camshaft" toy (the Acura RSX), although it's uncertain whether the prototype colors for the RX-8 were supposed to be indicative of the proposed colors for Camshaft (since the Acura redeco was originally intended as a G1 Bluestreak homage before being renamed into "Autobot Camshaft"). The reason why the RX-8 Alternator was ultimately not named "Camshaft" was apparently because the real-life Mazda RX-8 car doesn't have a camshaft. The irony is staggering, as Camshaft's original toy was an RX-7, which ALSO lacks a camshaft.
- There have been at least two different reasons stated why the Hasbro toy was named "Meister" rather than "Autobot Jazz": For one, Hasbro was still hoping that Porsche would have a change of mind and grant them the license after all, as Chevrolet had done; also, Aaron Archer has been quoted stating that he thought a third toy named "Autobot someone" following "Autobot Hound" and "Autobot Tracks" would have been somewhat "redundant".
- By coincidence or by design, the 2006 Transformers: Cybertron Ransack GTS toy, with a Velocitronian motorcycle alt-mode, employs a deco loosely similar to that of the canceled 1995 Laser Cycle incarnation of Jazz.
References
- ↑ e-HOBBY listing: "This item really reminds you of the episode 'Secret of the Golden Lagoon'."
- ↑ Original auction for "Mayuko Iwasa" Meister at Yahoo! Japan auctions, archived version.
- ↑ feedback rating Feedback for original auction of "Mayuko Iwasa" Meister at Yahoo! Japan auctions, archived version.
- ↑ Re-listing for "Mayuko Iwasa" Meister at Yahoo! Japan auctions, archived version.
- ↑ TFormers news story about the auction for "Mayuko Iwasa" Meister.
- ↑ http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/conventions-15/botcon-2010-hasbro-designers-panel-170066/
- ↑ https://youtu.be/jVenhxXrQVs
- ↑ Jazz was redesigned by Andrew Griffith in Robots in Disguise #1 based on the game render from War for Cybertron and Fall of Cybertron. Your mileage may vary on how fitting the toy is.
- ↑ Uh, Is This Transformers Toy a Trump Supporter?
- ↑ Evan Brooks's Instagram post
- ↑ "Hi All! We mixed up the numbers of G2 (1) and G1 (4) to keep it fresh in the alternate universe of War For Cybertron. That way customisers could choose which number they preferred. Jazz has always been a favorite of mine, glad people are excited by this figure."—John Warden, Twitter, 2020/10/17
- ↑ "Mark worked on this with Yuyu-San, has clear canopy and G1 styled weapon."—TFU.info, Twitter, 2023/02/06
- ↑ "Here's my photos of the Transformers Generations Selects Legacy United Autobots Stand United 5-Pack. Up for pre order right not on Hasbro Pulse! I've been getting my hands on more and more transformers now. Hoping to keep it going and b"—Matthew Cohen, Instagram, 2024/02/27
- ↑ "First4Figures Limited Transformers Statues and Busts Info!" at ASMzine.com (archived)
- ↑ Former Porsche employee Addl recounting an informal inquiry with Porsche's licensing department at TF Archive
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