Transformer Jazz is an original character from the American animated series Transformers, the peak of popularity of which falls on the 80s of the last century. At one time, the transformer was produced in the form of a toy and was extremely popular among the younger generation.
The robot has the ability to transform into a model sports car Porshe 935 Turbo. Thanks to this feature, a folding toy is an excellent tool for developing a child’s imagination and stimulating creative abilities.
Appearance
According to the story from the cartoon, the growth of Jazz is 6.5 meters and weight is 1.3 tons. In the film about autobots, the height of the robot reaches about 5 meters.
In the colors of the body silver, gray and black shades prevail. There are two antennas on the transformer helmet, the shape of which resembles cat ears. The robot visor contains bright optical sensors of a blue tint. Transformer Jazz has hands in the form of four-fingered manipulators. The wheels are located in the ankle and shoulder region of the exoskeleton.
Abilities
Jazz is a transforming robot that stands out from the rest of the Autobots with its special dexterity and quickness. Once on an unfamiliar planet, the character instantly collects data about the world and broadcasts it to his brothers. Transformer Jazz has the ability to quickly process strategically important data, which converts into useful tactical tips. Thanks to the above qualities, the most dangerous and complex tasks are assigned to the robot.
Specifications
In the animated series, while in robot mode, the Jazz transformer is able to eject a metal cable from the manipulator, which is used to tow vehicles, climb uphills and remove items from hard-to-reach places.
Stereo sound, powerful speakers are built into the body of the autobot. The latter enable Jazz to generate infrasound and ultrasound waves.
In the feature film Transformers, directed by Michael Bay, Autobot Jazz has the following characteristics:
- high rate of fire;
- ability to defeat distant targets;
- extreme accuracy;
- lifting heavy loads;
- X-ray and night vision.
According to the story that is revealed in a series of popular films, the transformer has armor, which contains a special coating that reduces friction. As a result, Jazz has the ability to move at high speed in almost any environment. The robot is equipped with a heavy-duty shield made of titanium, which has built-in sensors, which allows you to quickly respond to opponent attacks, predicting their direction.
In the movie, the speed of a robot transformed into a car reaches about 250 km / h. In this mode, Jazz is capable of firing shots from a cryo-emitter, the liquid jets of which instantly freeze and immobilize opponents.
Character
Transformer Jazz is extremely worried about the appearance and worries about the integrity of his own body, which is regularly cleaned and polished. The robot shows interest in the latest sports car models. For example, in a story that tells about the first arrival of Autobots to Earth, Jazz immediately scanned the most luxurious car from the car dealership - Pontiac Soltice in
silver, which was later transformed several times.
The robot quickly takes over local slang. Therefore, in the Hollywood movie about transformers, Jazz is voiced with a pronounced South African accent. Indeed, it is for the population of this country that a specific transformation of the English language is inherent in its ethnic characteristics.
Transformer Jazz - a toy
The first in the history of a series of folding toys, to create which the prototype was the robot Jazz, released in Japan in 1983. It was here that the cartoon, telling about talking Autobots, was most popular among viewers of various age groups.
In 1984, the American company Hazbro bought a license to manufacture the above products. A model for transformation here was a Porshe 935 racing car , launched into serial production in 1981. On this option, the developers of the toy did not stop by chance. After all, it was this model that earned the fame of one of the most successful racing prototypes in history.
Today, the transformer toy "Jazz and Lenox" is in great demand among the kids. In addition to the folding robot of the original design, the kit contains a little man in a futuristic suit, which fits in the interior of the car and is able to ride a separate motorcycle.
The transformation of toys into robots and vice versa promotes the development of fine motor skills, spatial thinking, concentration of attention and imagination in children.