Cliffjumper (other incarnations)

As the Transformers franchise has grown, more continuities separate from the original series and its subsidiaries have come into existence, some featuring Cliffjumpers of their own.

Transformers: Armada

Transformers character
name = Cliffjumper
japanname =


caption ="Armada" Cliffjumper toy
affiliation = Mini-Con
subgroup = Female Transformers
rank =
function =
partner = Cheetor
motto = "Reading is more of a thrill than punching."
alternatemodes = 2001 Toyota Tundra
series = Transformers: Armada
engvoice =
japanvoice =Cliffjumper does not appear in any cartoon or comic-book series, although she did receive a biography in the Dreamwave "More Than Meets The Eye" comics.

Cliffjumper's bio described her as almost the polar opposite of the Generation 1 Cliffjumper - where he was brash and always ready to fight, she is quiet and reserved, seeking an end to the war so she can return to her scientific career. Sadly for her she was stuck with Cheetor, her polar opposite, as a partner. A cocky type always seeking adventure, he often teased her about her name, unaware of the damage it did to her self-esteem. After he was taken as one of Unicron's four horsemen, she felt slightly relieved - almost immediately feeling guilty at the mere thought of it.

Toys

*Armada Cheetor with Cliffjumper:A recolor of fellow Mini-Con Ransack, Cliffjumper is a female Mini-Con that comes with Armada Cheetor.

Transformers: Energon

Transformers character
name = Cliffjumper
japanname = Overdrive


caption = Cliffjumper Energon toy
affiliation = Autobot
subgroup = Ultra Vehicles
rank = 6
function = Polar Region Soldier
partner =
motto = "A stunt can never be too dangerous." (Hasbro)
"I choose the time and place I fight." (Takara)
alternatemodes = Dune Buggy
series = Transformers: Energon
engvoice = Doron Bell Jr.
japanvoice =The name Cliffjumper (Overdrive in Japan) was used again in the Transformers: Energon line.

In the "Transformers: Energon" animated series, Cliffjumper's name was frequently swapped with fellow Autobot Downshift, as they were originally mistaken for one another when they first appeared. His vehicle mode was a dune racer.

This Cliffjumper was more reminiscent of the original, as he was described as loving high-risk situations, although not the battle fervour of the original. Cliffjumper loved stunt driving, with the more risk and speed involved the better. While he is a skilled warrior, his unnecessary risk-taking has earned him more than one reprimand from Optimus Prime.

Animated series

Cliffjumper appeared in the "Transformers: Energon" series as one of the inexperienced soldiers under the command of Bulkhead sent into the rift caused by the collision of Unicron's head with his body. They eventually succeeded in bringing Optimus Prime's team back to the normal universe. In the final battle, he gave his spark energy to empower Optimus Supreme against the Unicron-possessed Galvatron.

Dreamwave Productions

Cliffjumper also appeared in the accompanying "Energon" comics by Dreamwave Productions. He originally came to Earth to battle the Terrorcons, and became part of the Autobot forces permanently stationed there.

Later, he was knocked out by a surprise attack from Tidal Wave, who further threatened his life to get Ironhide to do what he wanted.

He was part of the Autobot forces in Los Angeles, battling against the horde of Insecticon clones - until they were surprisingly bailed out by Megatron. Dreamwave's closure prevented this story from ever being completed.

Toys

*Energon Cliffjumper:The toy of "Energon" Cliffjumper was recolored into "Energon" Beachcomber.

2007 Transformers movie

Transformers character
name = Cliffjumper


caption = Cliffjumper movie toy
affiliation = Autobot
subgroup = Cyber Slammers
Deluxe Vehicles
Micro Vehicles
rank =
function =
partner =
motto =
alternatemodes = Classic Camaro (Legends)
Camaro Concept Car (Cyber Slammer and Deluxe)
series = Transformers movie toys
engvoice =
japanvoice =Cliffjumper is the name of a non-movie character from the Transformers 2007 movie toy line.

Cliffjumper is impatient and is considered the opposite of the composed Autobot Bumblebee. He'd rather take down a Decepticon by force and then try to get information from their smoldering wreckage than spy on them.

The Legends 2-pack with Cliffjumper and Recon Barricade says that Cliffjumper and Barricade are old rivals. Cliffjumper often taunts Barricade into making mistakes. Most of the time his taunts often lead to victory.

IDW Publishing

In Reign of Starscream the Decepticon Starscream barely made it to the Nemesis on Mars before he ran out of power. His return was noted by the Autobot Cosmos, who alerted Arcee, Cliffjumper, Smokescreen, Camshaft and Air Raid. Aided by Thundercracker on the Nemesis Starscream recovered and sent the information Frenzy had gathered back to Cybertron just as Hardtop spotted the Autobots closing on the Nemesis.

Movie Toys

*3D Battle Card Game Cliffjumper (2007):Cliffjumper is among the characters which appeared in the 1st wave of Transformers 3D Battle Card Game by Wizards of the Coast. Unlike most versions of Cliffjumper for the movie, where he is a red repaint of movie 2007 bumblebee. the Cliffjumper card looks nearly identical to Alternators Swerve, with the addition of 2007 movie style exposed facial robotics and joints. His vehicle mode is a 2000era Chevy Corvette. Oddly a Swerve card was released which was a red redeco of Bumblebee, leading some to think their cards for swapped.

*Movie Legends Class Cliffjumper (2007):A red repaint of Legends Bumblebee. Available in a 2-pack with Movie Legends Recon Barricade. 1/64 scale. [http://seibertron.com/images/news/gfx/1195489139_Allspark%20Legends.jpg]

*Movie Cyber Slammers Cliffjumper (2007):A red repaint of movie concept Camaro Bumblebee.

*Movie Deluxe Class Cliffjumper (2008):A red repaint of Concept Camaro Bumblebee. This Deluxe toy features Automorph technology and a complex transformation. Comes with a laser cannon that opens to become a clear blue blade. This toy is about 14 centimeters long in vehicle mode. With a real Concept Camaro being 473 centimeters long this toy has a scale of about 1/34. With the toy standing 16 centimeters tall in robot mode, the real robot would stand about 18 feet tall. Curiously, the toy has been misprinted on promotional images- it depicts Cliffjumper with splodges of Allspark blue on his thighs, when there is none there. Also, it has something similar to Bumblebee- the front end of his feet black, however, there is no black. Like Megatron, the promo images have errors overall. [ [http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/default.cfm?page=News/Item&newsid=5D9D9C04-D56F-E112-439E9813AA28B47F transformers-fr_FR - default ] ]

Non-transforming merchandize

*Robot Heroes Movie Cliffjumper (2007):A Robot Heroes Movie Bumblebee repaint as a Best Buy exclusive with "Battle Attack Optimus Prime".

Transformers Animated

Transformers character
name = Cliffjumper


caption ="Animated" Cliffjumper toy
affiliation = Autobot
subgroup = Activators
rank =
function =
partner =
motto =
alternatemodes = Car
series =
engvoice =
japanvoice =Because of his temper, Cliffjumper has never been much of a spy. Even though he works in Intelligence, he doesn't interact much with the enemy. Instead, he collects information from field agents and finds the important bits for his superiors. Of course, knowing everything there is to know about the Decepticons makes him a little tense, which is why he's always ready for a fight.

Animated series

In the episode "Autoboot Camp", an Autobot similar in appearance to Bumblebee, but taller, and with longer horns and a red and gray color scheme, is featured. Although not named, series artist Derrick J. Wyatt confirmed that the character is Cliffjumper.

Toys

*Animated Activators Cliffjumper:A remold of Activators Bumblebee in red with a new head mold. First mentioned at SDCC 2008 [ [http://www.allspark.com/content/view/3145/20/ The Allspark: Transformers News, Transformers The Movie News, Beast Wars, G1 - Live Updates from SDCC Hasbro Panel ] ] Images of the toy appeared on the web in September 2008. [http://www.tfw2005.com/resources/autobot-activators-259/cliffjumper-1882/]

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