Title:
Jazz
Description:
• SS7
• 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
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.[9] 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 properly fold it up for robot mode. 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 peghole on top. The transformation to flip his head for either mode also has some clearance issues with the red striped piece on the hood, potentially resulting in paint chips on the edge of the piece.
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, the white paint used on the translucent parts also discolors to a yellowish tinge; this had not been observed on prior Transformers toys, suggesting a different manner of paint mix.
As with other Studio Series toys, the interior of the package forms a diorama display for the figure. In this 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.
• 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
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.[9] 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 properly fold it up for robot mode. 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 peghole on top. The transformation to flip his head for either mode also has some clearance issues with the red striped piece on the hood, potentially resulting in paint chips on the edge of the piece.
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, the white paint used on the translucent parts also discolors to a yellowish tinge; this had not been observed on prior Transformers toys, suggesting a different manner of paint mix.
As with other Studio Series toys, the interior of the package forms a diorama display for the figure. In this 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.
Theme:
Transformers Studio Series ‘86: Transformers The Movie
Manufacturer:
Hasbro
Year:
2021
Country:
United States
Series:
Studio Series 86
Asst. Number:
SS7
Date Added:
2021-06-09 21:45:13
Automatic Estimated Value:
~$25.99
Automatic Estimated Date:
2026-01-03
Date Added:
2021-06-09 21:45:13
