Jetstorm

Jetstorm is the name of several characters in the fictional Transformers universes.

Transformers: Generation 2 Decepticon (1993)

Transformers character
name = Jetstorm


caption = Decepticon Jetstorm Box Art
affiliation = Decepticon
subgroup = Aquaspeeders
rank =
function = Coordinator
motto = "The best thing in life is sweet revenge."
alternatemodes = Off-Road Vehicle
series =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.

Transformers Generation 2 Autobot (1993)

Transformers character
name =Jetstorm


caption =
affiliation =Autobot
subgroup =Aquaspeeders
rank =7
function =Strategy Expert
motto ="Give me more action! It's no fun unless I can see the whites of their eyes."
alternatemodes =Off-Road Vehicle
series =Transformers: Generation 2Also 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.

Beast Wars

Transformers character
name =Jetstorm


caption =Predacon Jetstorm Box Art
affiliation =Predacon
subgroup =Deluxe Beasts
rank =3
function =Sky Patrol
motto =
alternatemodes =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.

Animated series

Jetstorm's stasis pod was presumably among those who were launched into orbit around prehistoric Earth in the "Beast Wars" series pilot.

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.

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.-

Beast Machines

Transformers: Armada

Transformers character
name =Jetstorm
japanname =Mach


caption =Mini-Con Jetstorm Box Art
affiliation =Mini-Con
subgroup =Air Defense Team / Air Assault Team
rank =
partner =Sonar and Runway
function =Air Defense
motto ="Affirmative!"
alternatemodes =futuristic Jetliner
series =
voiceby =

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.

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.

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.

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.

2007 Transformers movie

Transformers character
name =Jetstorm


caption =
affiliation =Decepticon
subgroup =Ultra Vehicles
rank =
function =
partner =
motto =
alternatemodes =Earth-style jet similar to the An-225 Cossack Transport Plane
series =Transformers movie toys
engvoice =
japanvoice =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. [ [http://www.cybertron.ca/boards/showthread.php?t=5632 Cybertron.CA - You read it here first ] ] 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. [ [http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/default.cfm?page=News/Item&newsid=4EC7EA7D-D56F-E112-46AC70D02754072E transformers-fr_FR - default ] ]

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.

Transformers: Animated

Transformers character
name =Jetstorm


caption =
affiliation =Decepticon, later Autobot
subgroup =
rank =
function =
partner =Jetfire
motto =
alternatemodes =Jet
series =Concept art for an "Animated" rendition of Jetstorm was shown at BotCon 2008, revealing him to a blue-coloured robot with a Jazz-like visor. Little is known about him at this point, other than the fact that he combines with Jetfire.

Toys

*Jetfire and Jetstorm set (2008):Scheduled for release in December 2008. [ [http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HT83889] ]

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