Jetstorm
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Jetstorm is the name of five characters in the Transformers Universes.
(1993)
| Transformers character | |
 | |
| Jetstorm | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance | Decepticon |
| Sub-Group | Aquaspeeder |
| Function | Co-Ordinator |
| Motto | "The best thing in life is sweet revenge." |
| Alternate mode | Off-Road vehicle |
| Series | Generation 2 |
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.
Character Profile:
He is a bully, a tyrant, and universally hated because he tries to get his way all the time, if he doesn't he becomes extremely vengeful. However, he is indispensable at coordinating the unit with grim efficiency. As a car, he stays long and low with cunningly concealed water firing capabilities that covert to "extra reach" firing power in robot form.
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 Transfomers 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 make it into the Generation 2 comic book series either.
Character Profile:
Function: Strategy Expert
Motto: "Give me more action! It's no fun unless I can see the whites of their eyes."
Young and impetuous. His love of excitement hides a serious intelligence. Amazing skill in devising hair-raising new defense methods. As a vehicle, aquapower makes him a formidable opponent. As a robot uses it to defend with courage and accuracy.
| Transformers character | |
 | |
| Jetstorm | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance | Predacon (Destron) |
| Subgroup | Deluxe Beasts |
| Function | Sky Patrol |
| Motto | None |
| Alternate mode | Dragonfly |
| Series | Beast Wars |
This character did not appear in the Beast Wars TV series. Scourge 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.
Jetstorm was not released in Japan under his American identity but the toy was recolored and released as a Cybertron (Maximal) Insectron called Tonbot.
Character Profile:
Mesmerized by his awesome appearance, enemies seldom realize the power of this Predacon...until it's too late! Striking silently from the sky, Jetstorm's internal coolant capacitors produce a toxic venom that, when regurgitated from his mouth, can destroy an enemy at a range of 500 feet. To keep his aerial compensation in check, Jetstorm can launch twin air-to- air missiles that explode on impact in a blaze of destruction!
| Transformers character | |
 | |
| Jetstorm | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance | Vehicon |
| Sub-Group | Ultra Vehicles |
| Function | Aerodrone General |
| Motto | I am not bound by the law of the land." |
| Alternate mode | Cybertron Jet |
| Series | Beast Machines |
| Voice actor | Brian Drummond |
Deluxe Toy [Review] [Gallery] (external links)
Ultra Toy [Review] [Gallery] (external links)
Without a doubt, the most well-known character to bear the name Jetstorm was the Beast Machines Vehicon who carried the spark of the Maximal, Silverbolt. He was eventually purged of Megatron's evil influence by his former love Blackarachnia after great difficulty and persistence.
There were three toys of Jetstorm, a Deluxe, a larger Ultra version and a tiny Happy Meal kids toy. The appearance of the two larger toys does not resemble the TV show character accurately, but the Happy Meal version is pretty accurate.
According to Bob Skir's web site the originally were going to call the character Skybolt, but had to change the name for trademark reasons.
Character Profile:
The appointed General of Megatron's aero-drones, Jetstorm is the hotshot lord of the skies over the enslaved planet of Cybertron. Quite a talker, tends to engage in tactics of verbal intimidation. Headstrong attitude and less than modest personality often cause friction with the other generals - but impressive combat abilities speak for themselves. Outfitted with various types of energy blasters and plasma bombs. Extremely swift and maneuverable in vehicle mode. Rather flighty, Jetstorm never touches land - must convert into robot mode where he hovers over the ground.
Transformers: Robots in Disguise
Although there was no character name Jetstorm in this series, the mold originally used for Beast Machines Deluxe Jetstorm was recolored into the Autobot Stormjet and the Decepticon Jhiaxus.(2002)
| Transformers character | |
 | |
| Jetstorm (Mach) | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance | Mini-Con |
| Sub-Group | Mini-Con (Micron) / Air Defense Team / Air Assault Team |
| Function | Air Defense |
| Motto | "Affirmitive!" |
| Alternate mode | jet |
| Series | 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.
Biography
(Dreamwave's "Armada - More Than Meets the Eye" comic)
Jetstorm's name implies a much more turb ulent personality than his outward behavior would suggest. He is perhaps the most easy going of the ADT, but his agreeable nature and tendency to go along w/ whatever Runway and Sonar says leads many to believe that he's somoewhat slow. This isn't so: jetstorm is just a very thoughtful and introspective mechanoid. Of all the Air Defense Team, he harbors the most pentup anger against the Decepticons for the imprisonment of his people. This deep rooted hostility might be why Jetstorm fears the team's combination and use as the Dark Saber -- he is afraid of unleashing his personal darkness and never regaining control.
Like the rest of the Air Defense Team, Jetstorm transforms into a supersonic jet mode. He is the strongest member of the team physically and the most aggressive flyer. Jetstorm combines with Runway and Sonar to form the Star Saber
Jetstorm's anger against the Decepticons can lead him into direct conflict with much more powerful opponents; in these cases his relative weaknesses a Mini-Con can be a great liability.
Dreamwave Summer Special - Now in command of the Decepticons, Megatron sends Snowcat, Slugslinger and Sharkticon each on missions to steal copies of the plans for Omega Supreme from the Autobot's Ocean City. Snowcat failed when he was confronted by Omega Supreme himself. Sharkticon failed to get in because he tried to sneak in a waste disposal unit and was flushed out. Sharkticon was overpowered by underwater defendes and then tossed out by Kicker and the Mini-Cons Jetstorm, Runway and Sonar. Each of the three made up stories to Megatron as to why they failed. After consideration Megatron decided that Slugslinger's story was the more impressive lie and appoints him as his lieutenant.
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 who was wielding the Dark Saber, of which Armada Jetstorm was a member.
Jetstorm molds were used in the Universe line as different characters. The Botcon Exclusive Cyclonus, who appeared in the Transformers: Universe - Wreckers comic series was a repaint of Beast Machines Ultra Jetstorm. Transformers: Universe Skywarp was a repaint of Beast Machines Deluxe Jetstorm. There is a Decepticon repaint of the Dark Saber of which Armada Jetstorm is recolored in yellow and black. Jetstorm and the other Air Assault Team members can combine into the Dark Saber.
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