Jetfire is the name of several fictional characters from the Transformers franchise. He is almost always depicted as an Autobot with flight capabilities and a jet or space shuttle as an alternate mode. In some continuities, he is a former Decepticon .
116-639: Japanese : In the many stories of Jetfire (who was referred to as Skyfire in the TV series), told through the numerous Generation 1 continuities, there is one constant aspect—an early affiliation with the Decepticons, which has served only to convince him to side with the Autobots. Jetfire's dedication to the Autobot cause is matched only by his devotion to scientific and technological advancement. He believes this
232-590: A USA Today online fan poll, Grimlock was one of the 10 Transformers that the fans wanted in the sequel, tied for second with 16% of the votes. Later reports revealed that Grimlock and other Dinobots would be featured in the fourth film, with images surfacing of Optimus Prime riding Grimlock into battle in Hong Kong . In Transformers: Age of Extinction , Grimlock and the Dinobots are captured by Lockdown as trophies, referred to as legendary knights. After
348-638: A Jetfire as a redeco of the Machine Wars Skywarp / Thundercracker mold. Skyfire transforms from a Dassault Rafale fighter jet to robot mode with a single-step, spring-loaded transformation. The two halves of his rifle store in his lower legs in jet mode. He was only available in a Deluxe-level two-pack with Tow-Line. This mold was also used to make Beast Wars II Dirge, Robot Masters Wingstun and BotCon 2006 exclusive Darkside Waspinator . Japanese : In Transformers: Armada , Jetfire serves as Optimus Prime 's second-in-command , with
464-564: A baby dinosaur, also appears in The Last Knight as one of the Autobots in Cade's junkyard. It gains Grimlock's fire breath, which it uses in Cade's trailer. Mini-Grimlock is seen snuggling with Izabella and around the other Autobots. The Sector 7 viral marketing web site featured several videos recording supposed evidence of Transformers on Earth. These featured cameos by Generation 1 Transformers, including scenes of Grimlock destroying
580-608: A biography printed in the Beast Wars Sourcebook by IDW Publishing . Grimlock also features briefly in the comic story "Dawn of the Predacus," in which his exposure to transmatter turns him into a protoform, heralding his eventual role in Beast Wars fiction. As he is placed in a stasis pod, he is looked upon by Predacon-and future Maximal-Dinobot, possibly indicating where the warrior took his future name. In
696-409: A change of heart and saved Sunstorm, who led him to a mysterious underground energy reservoir that Sunstorm intended to use to give Starscream powers like his own. Yet another double-cross by Starscream saw Sunstorm immersed in the liquid as well, and it began to destroy him from within as Jetfire engaged him in battle, leading him out into space where he exploded, apparently taking Jetfire with him. In
812-402: A cheerful personality that helps to bridge the distance between Prime as a leader and his troops. The friendly nature that keeps him popular amongst the Autobots hides a strong sense of intelligent judgment that has saved his team from numerous predicaments and means that he will even speak up and tell Prime that he is wrong to his face. In this series, he is very boastful. When Optimus Prime led
928-614: A construction site, as well as scenes of Kickback and Laserbeak being video taped by people accidentally, and a security video showing bits of a robot looking a lot like Generation 1 Bumblebee transforming in a parking garage. Grimlock's Age of Extinction incarnation is a playable character in Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark . In the earth story, he helps out Optimus, Bumblebee, and Drift destroy Lockdown's mercenary grunts and only makes growling and roar sounds in
1044-644: A devastated Cybertron, monitoring it for any signs of life. The discovery of an energy spike caused Jetfire to lead the team down to the planet, where they were assaulted and captured by a team of Decepticon cultists who worshipped Thunderwing. Once freed by Optimus Prime and the Wreckers , his skills at decrypting Bludgeon's computer files uncovered an exploitable weakness in Thunderwing's new power source, allowing Prime to eventually defeat him, and uncovered Shockwave 's Energon-seeding plan Regenesis. His appearance
1160-431: A distinct asset to the Autobot forces, allowing them to recover a Mini-Con from Mars . He journeys there together with Starscream who had joined the Autobots at that time. Jetfire is displeased that the turncoat Decepticon will keep his company, but he cannot do anything about it, for Starscream simply takes off the first and leaves him behind. So Jetfire has only alternative to follow "this brainless robot" reluctantly. On
1276-577: A government agency that knew about Transformers, took over the site. Later, following escalating Transformer activity on Earth (as seen in The Transformers: Devastation ) and losing control of their other captive Transformers Ravage and Laserbeak , Skywatch reactivated Grimlock as a response. Following their acquisition of the Transformers licence in 2005, IDW Publishing released a comic book series that takes place during
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#17327766938391392-739: A member of the Maximal-Predacon resistance movement instigated by Lio Convoy . In a flashback in Maximum Dinobots #1 Grimlock leads the Dinobots in taking a Decepticon energon silo in Sub-Sector Nine on Cybertron. In the Transformers Spotlight issue on Shockwave, Grimlock and the 'Dinobots' (sporting Cybertronian designs much like their War Within designs) appear in a story that partially pays homage to their Marvel G1 origin. Following this, Skywatch,
1508-593: A motorcycle. Japanese : The first completely different character to bear the name of Grimlock was one inhabiting the alternate universe of the 2001 Transformers toyline, Transformers: Robots in Disguise . Grimlock first appeared in episode #18, "Wedge's Short Fuse," and last appeared in episode #38, "The Final Battle Part 2". Robots in Disguise Grimlock (in Walmart yellow repaint colors) appeared in
1624-819: A playable character in Glu's android game: Transformers G1 - Awakening Marge Simpson appeared as Skyfire in one opening sequence to the Simpsons alongside the rest of the Simpson family rendered as Autobots. Skyfire briefly appears among the characters in Re-Unification , the 2010 TFcon voice actor play prelude comic. In Transformers: Robots in Disguise , Skyfire is as loyal to devotion to Megatron , in contrast to his wing-mech Wind Sheer . The 2001 Robots in Disguise Deluxe Skyfire w/ Tow-Line included
1740-464: A powerful, cunning warrior who values strength of body and character. Through Transformers: The War Within , the company shaped a background on Cybertron for Grimlock, which showed that he had participated in the planet's underground gladiatorial game in order to unleash the rage and anger he had always overflowed with. Dreamwave's closure meant that they would tell no further stories of their Grimlock, although his "War Within"-era design did appear in
1856-495: A relatively slow top speed and arrogance. Grimlock was ranked by IGN as one of their favorite Autobots. According to X-Entertainment, Grimlock was the 2nd best Transformers figure of all time. One of the original Grimlock toys was on display in the Natural History Museum, London . It has since been removed. The original character profiles written by Bob Budiansky and Dan Bobro indicate that Grimlock and
1972-473: A simple Flash -based video game on the Hasbro website called Transformers Battle Circuit . In this one-on-one fighting game, you press the right and left arrow keys to try to overpower your opponent. In the game you can play Rodimus, Bumblebee, Grimlock, Jetfire, Starscream, Astrotrain, Trypticon or Menasor. Optimus Prime and Megatron each appear as the boss you must defeat to win the game. He also featured as
2088-590: A small force to Earth to investigate the Mini-Con signal emanating from that world, Jetfire was left in charge on Cybertron, but eventually later departed the planet to join his commander on Earth. Arriving shortly after the Decepticon tactician Thrust, Jetfire scanned an Earthen space shuttle upon approach to the planet and burst onto the scene in the middle of a battle, his energetic and unexpected arrival completely throwing off Thrust's meticulous plan and allowing
2204-414: A space battle. Skyfire was featured in the 1985 audio and book adventure Satellite of Doom . His appearance matched his animated form, not the toy. During the story, Skyfire is killed. Skyfire appeared in the audio and book adventure When Continents Collide . Jetfire would also appear in the third G.I. Joe/Transformers crossover from Devil's Due Publishing . He was present with the other Autobots at
2320-528: A subfaction of Autobots who can transform into metal dinosaurs. Grimlock is known for his dialogue being spoken in the third person . He appeared on screen along with other Dinobots in the fourth installment of the Transformers film series. Grimlock is the leader of the Dinobots . Grimlock can be merciless and contemptuous of those he considers beneath him, such as human beings and, at times his fellow Autobots . The character's initial sense of superiority
2436-603: A team. So they succeed in resisting the enemy and in rescuing the Mini-Con. It is noteworthy that after Starscream refuses his help, though being seriously damaged, Jetfire remarks that he is "stubborn as usual"; supposedly, he had already gotten to know Starscream's nature well enough. When Optimus Prime dies at the hands of the Decepticon super-weapon, the Hydra Cannon, Jetfire steps down to allow Hot Shot to assume command, retaining his secondary position even when Prime
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#17327766938392552-439: A total lack of tailplanes . It is armed with 1, 2, or 4 (depending on model) Mauler RÖV-20 laser cannons mounted on a ventral turret, a GU-11 55mm three-barrelled gun pod holding 200 rounds, four underwing hardpoints holding up to twelve medium-range AMM-1 missiles, twelve Mk-82 LDGP bombs , six RMS-1 large anti-ship reaction missiles or four UUM-7 micro-missile pods containing up to 15 Bifors HMM-01 "micro-missiles". Like most of
2668-410: A trip to Cybertron with fresh plans of conquest, Starscream thawed Jetfire out to aid in repelling the maniacal Sunstorm , a clone of himself that Shockwave had created, but which had gone insane. Deducing Sunstorm's clone nature, Jetfire jury-rigged a power siphon to de-energise him, and then reactivated Omega Supreme to battle him. To save his own skin from Autobot retribution, however, Starscream had
2784-485: A very large automatic rifle. This mode is the intermediate one which was originally intended to simply allow the craft to land in a combat zone with a maximum of defensive ability. However, many pilots soon realized that this mode's considerable maneuverability combined with its speed made it formidable in low level aerial combat as well as when making flanking maneuvers on the ground, and most took advantage of these characteristics for such situations. Valkyrie pilots also have
2900-527: Is a notable disparity in Grimlock's speech patterns between the second and third series. In the second series, he is seen to speak normally, referring to himself as "I.". However, in the third series he speaks in his more normal "Me Grimlock" speech. The 21st century re-imagining of the original universe by Dreamwave Productions depicted Grimlock in a manner similar to his depiction in Marvel Comics:
3016-681: Is based on the recent redesign of the character seen in the Transformers Classics toy line. He was also mentioned in Transformers: Escalation during a communication between Optimus Prime and him. Jetfire was constructed by Shockwave on Earth to be one of his new Decepticon troops, given life through the powers of the Creation Matrix , tapped from the captive Autobot leader, Optimus Prime . However, before Shockwave could accomplish this, Prime transferred
3132-460: Is capable of perfect transformation without the need of swapping parts. In addition, the transformation to Battroid mode utilizes retractable actuators that are accurate to the original line art. Grimlock Japanese : Grimlock is the name of several fictional robot characters in the Transformers robot franchise. He is usually portrayed as the leader of the Dinobots , which are
3248-541: Is incomplete. In 1983, Takatoku Toys released a range of Macross toys. Their first release was the 1/55 VF-1 Battroid Valkyrie, which was the first fully transformable replica of the VF-1. The toy was licensed by Hasbro for release in their markets as part of the Transformers toyline, and was retooled to become the character Jetfire . Due to Hasbro licensing the toy, Matchbox was unable to release it as part of
3364-532: Is not related to the character in the 2009 film Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen . Japanese : In a USA Today online fan poll following the release of the 2007 live-action film , Jetfire was one of the 10 Transformers that the fans wanted in the sequel, coming in 4th with 11% of the votes. VF-1 Valkyrie In the Macross Japanese anime series and its English adaptation Robotech ,
3480-405: Is one of those he displays to the Autobots. He is identified as a Decepticon. Grimlock also appeared in several of the G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers series from Devil's Due Publishing . Grimlock returned in the third series as a main character. Grimlock, Arcee, Bumblebee, and Perceptor were sent to Earth to aid G.I. Joe in removing the influence of cybertronian technology on the planet. There
3596-529: Is the only way victory over the Decepticons can be achieved. It is this overriding belief that tempers his bravado in battle. Nevertheless, he is often one of the most eager Autobots to plunge into combat, and his position as one of the fastest usually means he is the first to do so. Jetfire is created from the same mold as the VF-1S Super Valkyrie from the Macross series (see Toys ), including
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3712-559: Is the primary mode used in high altitude aerial combat planetside and in space combat. In this mode, it features a basic fuselage similar to the real-world F-14 Tomcat jet fighter, including underslung intakes and variable-sweep wing , but with outward-canted vertical stabilizers similar to the F/A-18 Hornet 's, swiveling under-wing hardpoints (last seen on the F-111 Aardvark , Su-24 Fencer , and Panavia Tornado ), and
3828-515: The Beast Wars animated series but features the toys and characters who did not appear in the show itself. The Beast Wars incarnation of Grimlock appeared as a gigantic white Velociraptor -type dinosaur, and it was revealed that Grimlock was among those in protoform stasis on the Axalon and, like the others was launched into space in the series pilot. He appears among the Maximals on the cover of
3944-649: The Do You Remember Love? variants. These toys were released mainly for the North American market. Kaiyodo released a series of VF-1 Valkyrie Battroid figures on their Revoltech line in 2006. Despite not being transformable, these figures boast extreme points of articulation and poseability. Transformable versions of the Revoltech VF-1 Valkyrie figures were released in early 2010. These figures are currently being offered in
4060-550: The Fun Publications Classicverse stories Optimus Prime has returned to Earth commanding Bumblebee , Cliffjumper , Grimlock , Jetfire, Mirage and Rodimus (formerly Hot Rod). In the story Crossing Over , Jetfire was among the Autobot troops of Optimus Prime who responded to the sighting of Megatron and arrived in time to save the dimensional traveling Autobot Skyfall from Megatron's wraith. In At Fight's End , Dirge, Ramjet, and Thrust are under
4176-533: The Macross franchise - most recently in 2008 as part of Macross' s 25th anniversary and the launch of Macross Frontier . In 2010, Bandai released an all-new transformable 1/100 VF-1 Valkyrie toy under their VF Hi-Metal line. In 2001, Yamato Toys released their 1/60 VF-1 Valkyrie line. Two years later, they unveiled their 1/48 scale Valkyrie, which went into production until 2007 with limited reissues in 2010. In 2008, Yamato used design and engineering cues from
4292-620: The Robotech toyline (instead, Matchbox opted to release a semi-transformable version scaled to fit a 3 3/4" action figure with the Valkyrie/Veritech's proportions selectively compressed). Takatoku released the smaller 1/100 VF-1S Battroid Valkyrie later in the same year. In 1984, Bandai acquired the molds of the Valkyrie toy from Matsushiro Toys (which had obtained them from a bankrupt Takatoku Toys months prior) and used them as
4408-530: The SDF-1 Macross alien spaceship. It was preceded into production by an aerodynamic proving version of its airframe , the VF-X. Unlike all later VF vehicles, the VF-X was strictly a jet aircraft , built to demonstrate that a jet fighter with the features necessary to convert to Battroid mode was aerodynamically feasible. After the VF-X's testing was finished, an advanced concept atmospheric-only prototype,
4524-487: The TFcon 2008 voice play "Primitive Recall." The Classic line appeared in a simple Flash -based video game on the Hasbro web site called Transformers Battle Circuit . In this one-on-one fighting game, you press the right and left arrow keys to try to overpower your opponent. In the game, you can play Rodimus, Bumblebee, Grimlock, Jetfire, Starscream, Astrotrain, Trypticon or Menasor. Optimus Prime and Megatron each appear as
4640-698: The Transformers: Universe comic book exclusive to BotCon . Grimlock also appeared in the Dreamwave Transformers/G.I. Joe comic. Although not one of the Dinobots in this continuity, transforming into a Sherman Tank, this Grimlock shared the rebellious attitude and speech mannerisms of other incarnations of the G1 character, although he had a softer attitude towards humans. Based on the Transformers Classic toy line,
4756-729: The United States by Harmony Gold USA through Robotech.com. ThreeZero planned to release the fully transformable VF-1J figure as part of Robo-Dou line under license from Harmony Gold USA and Crunchyroll . During the run of the original Macross series, model kits of the VF-1 Valkyrie were released in Japan by Arii, Imai, and Nichimo. Most of these were non-transformable and required glue and paint to assemble, but variable types were also released in 1/100 and 1/72 scale. These transformed into all three modes, but required swapping
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4872-540: The boss you must defeat to win the game. Grimlock is featured in the webcomic Twisted Kaiju Theater . Grimlock appears as a play on the word gridlock in the popular webcomic Least I Could Do . Grimlock is portrayed as Hal the Boomerang Bird in Angry Birds Transformers . This version is not a humanoid who can change into a Tyrannosaurus, but rather a Tyrannosaurus who can change into
4988-428: The giant alien invaders on their own scale as the military had anticipated they would need. As shown in the original TV series, this mode allowed the humans to disguise their VF-1 as a Zentradi officer and to infiltrate one of their warships during a rescue operation. The VF-1 valkyrie in battroid mode is also much stronger than the average Zentradi soldier and is able to defeat them in unarmed combat with ease. However,
5104-488: The 1/48 line to release newer versions of their 1/60 line. An unpainted, unassembled kit version of their 1/60 VF-1S Valkyrie was released in 2010. This kit is targeted to collectors who are into customizing their Valkyrie collection. In 2009, Yamato Toys released their Valkyrie Battroid figures on their GN-U Dou line to compete with Kaiyodo's Revoltech figures. Despite being non-transformable, these figures boast exceptional articulation and poseability. In 2013, Yamato Toys
5220-753: The 1986 story and coloring book The Lost Treasure of Cybertron by Marvel Books. Grimlock was featured in the 1993 Transformers: Generation 2 coloring book " Decepticon Madness " by Bud Simpson. Both Grimlock and his Transformers: Robots in Disguise counterpart appeared in the storyline. The Autobots returning to Cybertron, along with Blackarachnia and Silverbolt were then abducted via teleportation beams and taken to Unicron. Tap-Out, Transformers: Armada Megatron , Brawn , War Within Grimlock and Snarl were also abducted from various timelines (Transformers: Universe #1). Within Grimlock, Armada Megatron and Universe Optimus Primal are each transported to
5336-581: The 2004 BotCon voice actor play. Another alternate-universe incarnation of Grimlock entered the fray in the Transformers: Energon line. Grimlock's toy, packaged with the similarly redesigned Swoop, was a modern updating of his original figure. It comes as no surprise that longtime Grimlock fan Simon Furman intended to feature the characters in Dreamwave's Energon comic book, but the company's closure prevented this. Grimlock appeared in
5452-709: The Ark, Jetfire was part of a mission to find them, along with Omega Supreme and the Micromasters Countdown and Groundshaker. When a lead emerged in the form of a beacon from the Sol system, Jetfire and Omega split off from the team (who went on to investigate Decepticon attacks on other planets) and headed off after the signal. The duo entered stasis for the lengthy trip, with Jetfire eventually awakening millions of years later as their craft approached Earth. Before Jetfire could bring Omega back online, however, their ship
5568-498: The Autobot insignia at last. Jetfire went on to perform few significant actions in the future (although he did serve as the Autobots' acting leader against Galvatron in the Target:2006 storyline), but was clearly thoroughly accepted into the Autobots, as he was one of the small number of voices heard when a new Autobot leader had to be chosen, and Dinobot leader Grimlock was elected. A story called The Gift in issue 93 of
5684-487: The Autobots escape with the part of the ship holding them, Optimus releases the Dinobots for backup and engages in a battle for dominance with Grimlock which Optimus wins. Grimlock returned in Transformers: The Last Knight . Grimlock is among the Autobots taking sanctuary at Cade Yeager's junkyard. He has taken up the personality of a dog, often eating the local police chief's car. Mini-Grimlock,
5800-470: The Autobots evacuate their base when the volcano it was embedded in became active, and flying a squad of troops to battle the Insecticons , Skyfire appeared in a few more episodes, but slowly disappeared from the cartoon, due to legal issues. Skyfire's animation model made infrequent appearances in the third season, making its final appearance in "Dark Awakening" after being shot down by Quintessons in
5916-485: The Autobots from the animated series ( Cybertron Optimus Prime , Jetfire, Override, Scattorshot , Red Alert , Hot Shot , Lori , Bud, and Coby Hansen ) and thank each other and remembering those who were lost in the battles. Jetfire is among the characters that first appeared in the 2007 Transformers 3D Battle Card game by Wizards of the Coast . A red and white redeco of movie Starscream , this incarnation of Jetfire
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#17327766938396032-437: The Autobots to claim victory. When Thrust arranged the next Decepticon attack on the Autobots, Jetfire once again proved to be the monkey wrench in his plan when he and Optimus Prime revealed their ability to combine, once again foiling the villain's schemes. Although, Optimus Prime said "Jet Convoy" the first time they combined, later in the series he referred to it as Jet Optimus. Jetfire's unique space-flight abilities make him
6148-488: The Autobots, Jetfire included, recoloring their armor. The resultant battle saw Unicron's body destroyed, but his spark endured and possessed Megatron — now Galvatron - who grew to colossal size. To combat the giant villain, Jetfire, and the Autobots took their Spark of Combination to the ultimate extreme, transforming their bodies into pure energy and merging with Optimus Prime, enlarging him to similar proportions and allowing him to battle Galvatron directly. Ironically it
6264-429: The Autobots. Despite the fact that he even remained with the Autobots when Optimus Prime and Megatron vanished in an early space bridge experiment and the factions splintered into smaller sub-groups, his original hesitance caused his Autobot allies to regard him with a certain degree of mistrust. Grimlock in particular bore a fierce grudge against him for an unspecified incident involving a mind-controlling cerebro-shell and
6380-622: The Capital City peace celebrations, battling Reflector, but was ordered off by Optimus Prime . He was later seen as part of the combined Autobot/G.I. Joe force attempting to rescue Optimus Prime. In Dreamwave 's 21st-century re-imagining of the Generation 1 universe, Jetfire was once again presented as Starscream's friend before the Great War started. As the war broke out, Jetfire was slow to choose an allegiance, eventually siding with
6496-548: The Cybertronian-made Autobots. Buster encouraged the young Autobot by telling him he's the first of a new generation of Earth-made Autobots and he should be proud of what he is. In issue #27 (US), "King of the Hill!", Perceptor summoned his fellow Autobots Blaster , Hot Spot , Jetfire, Omega Supreme , Ratchet and Silverbolt in order to decide who should take leadership of the Autobots. After an attack by
6612-410: The Decepticon ranks. When the Autobots arrived, Skyfire engaged them in battle, and then rescued Sparkplug and Spike Witwicky when they became stranded on an ice floe. Unknowingly, he took the two to Megatron under the impression that he and the other Decepticons valued human life, but when Megatron took them as prisoners, Skyfire started to question his allegiance. When Starscream ordered him to destroy
6728-522: The Decepticons in Peru , where the evil robots were once again attempting to use the Earth's core energy for their own means. Skyfire was almost permitted to destroy the villains' new weapon by Thundercracker , but was then blasted by Starscream (who attempted to blast Thundercracker) and repaired with some difficulty by Spike. Skyfire would go on to make semi-regular appearances in the immediate future, helping
6844-551: The Dinobots were intended to come from Cybertron to Earth like most of the other Transformers. However, the cartoon would disregard this entirely. After the animated series ended in the US Grimlock appeared in animated form one last time in the commercial for the Classic Pretenders. Grimlock was featured in the 1985 Find Your Fate Junior book called Dinobots Strike Back by Casey Todd. Grimlock appeared in
6960-512: The F-14 Tomcat, sweep between 20 degrees back and 72 degrees back. Unlike the F-14, the wings can sweep 90 degrees back for storage, with the tail module folding up over the fighter's back. Although the VF-1 technically has an unlimited service ceiling and atmospheric range (since it can operate in space), the VF-1's internal tanks cannot carry enough propellant to achieve a stable orbit and needs
7076-649: The GBP-1S (see below), the FAST pack doesn't prevent transformation. Fighter mode has two sub-modes: The shield that covers the cockpit in Battroid mode is usually absent, except on pilot's request for use as a heat shield, for example in case of atmospheric re-entry (seen performed in the original Macross series in episode 27). In GERWALK ( G round E ffective R einforcement of W inged A rmament with L ocomotive K nee-joint) mode (called "Guardian Mode" in Robotech ),
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#17327766938397192-697: The GBP-1S Ground Battle Protector weapon system. Manufactured by Shinnakasu Heavy Industries this pack is armed with fifty-six 28 cm (11 in) diameter Erlikon GH-32 Grenade Crusher high maneuverability micro-missiles (twenty-two mounted in two shoulder launchers, ten mounted in two chest launchers, sixteen mounted in side leg launchers, and eight mounted in rear leg launchers), eighteen Erlikon GA-100 Crusher high-speed armor-penetrating projectiles mounted in two lower arm launchers, and six Remington H-22T large hand grenades mounted on torso. This armor pack has to be ejected to allow
7308-710: The Japanese manga "Big War" #2, the Autobots Rodimus Prime , Grimlock, Kup, and Wheelie , along with their human allies Spike Witwicky and Daniel Witwicky send Computron into battle against Galvatron 's new warrior combiner Abominus . The Terrorcons spit "corrosive control liquid" against Computron, taking control of him and turning him into a Decepticon. Spike luckily uses his new Exosuit to free Computron with "defense spray". Defeated, Galvatron retreats. Since Marvel Comics ' Transformers series were primarily written by Bob Budiansky in its early years,
7424-530: The Marvel UK comics explored Jetfire's problems fitting in with the other Autobots. Wheeljack informed Optimus Prime of a newscast where they learned the Decepticons had taken over a NASA space monitoring facility near the Ark . Prowl and Trailbreaker , with Jetfire as backup engaged the Decepticons Soundwave , Kickback and Dirge as the Decepticons attempted to contact Cybertron with the facility's deep space radio equipment. Although Prowl ordered Jetfire to stop Soundwave from sending his message, Jetfire ignored
7540-486: The Matrix into the mind of the Autobots' human ally, Buster Witwicky. Shockwave programmed Jetfire's lifeless shell to recover Buster, but Buster was able to use the Matrix to disassemble Jetfire before he could accomplish his goal. Buster then reconstructed Jetfire and used him to rescue Optimus Prime, who infused Jetfire with true life. Immediately after this — in the UK's sister Transformers comic series, which interspliced its own original material between reprints of
7656-401: The Sky Scorcher Mini-Con Team. Grimlock and Swoop were sent to stop an attack by Predacon on the ship. Producer Tom DeSanto has stated that he had an idea on how to include the Dinobots and Constructicons in a possible sequel, although director Michael Bay has confirmed that they will not be. However, the Constructicons and their combined form, Devastator, do appear in the 2009 movie. In
7772-472: The Terrorcon forces, allowing Autobot victory. IDW's Transformers Collectors Club exclusive comic story, "Revelations Part 6", is set after the defeat of Galvatron but before Optimus Prime's mission to start a new Space Bridge project. In this story the Autobots from the Fun Publications stories ( Robots in Disguise Optimus Prime , Ultra Magnus , Sentinel Maximus, Downshift , Perceptor , Alpha Trion , Over-Run, Anti-Blaze , Checkpoint , and Scythe ) meet
7888-422: The Timelines 2007 story is set 15 years after the end of the Marvel Comics story (ignoring all events of the Marvel UK and Generation 2 comics). Grimlock appears in "Beast Wars Shattered Glass, Chapter One: Shattered Time" by Fun Publications . Kup told the Dinobots and Rodimus the story of how he became a member of the Autobot Elite Guard. Grimlock was also featured in the Beast Wars: Uprising storyline as
8004-412: The US Marvel title;— Jetfire participated in the "Dinobot Hunt", helping to track down the rogue Dinobots, who were running wild across America. Still bearing the Decepticon insignia Shockwave had stamped him with, Jetfire was not trusted by Ironhide until he saved him from the deranged Slag, proving his Autobot loyalty. Subsequently, in the US title, he underwent the Rite of Autobrand and was branded with
8120-507: The Unicron world, where they eventually team up and fight Striker and Reptilion . Note: There is a small continuity error in that this story ends with Grimlock, Megatron and Primal standing over Reptilion, but issue #2 of the comic starts with them standing over Striker (2003 Botcon Voice Actor Play). After the events of the Botcon 2003 voice actor play, Optimus Primal is able to use his spark telepathy to free Striker from Unicron's influence. Optimus Primal, Megatron, and Grimlock help break free
8236-438: The VF-0 Phoenix, was flight-tested from 2005 to 2007 and briefly served as an active-duty fighter from 2007 to the VF-1's rollout in late 2008, while the bugs were being worked out of the full-up VF-1 prototype (VF-X-1). The VF-1's combat debut was on February 7, 2009, during the Battle of South Ataria Island - the first battle of Space War I, and was the mainstay fighter of the U.N. Spacy for the entire conflict. Introduced in 2008,
8352-444: The VF-1 looks like a fighter airplane folded up to resemble a 12.7-meter-tall (42-foot-tall) humanoid. The legs are now straight and bend in the normal direction; the sides of the nose now resemble a human chest and shoulders (where the arms attach), and the laser turret is now a head. While the Battroid mode has some limited altitude control, its primary purpose is for ground hand-to-hand combat , which enabled Earth forces to fight
8468-410: The VF-1 looks like the nose and wings of a fighter plane stuck on "chicken walker" legs with two arms. The legs are formed by the aircraft's engines and intakes, bent down and forward. The arms are stored between the engines in fighter mode and fold out to the sides, reaching around from behind the legs. In GERWALK mode, the gun pod is held by the fighter's manipulator "hands" and acts in all respects as
8584-406: The VF-1 would be out of frontline service just five years later, replaced by the far more advanced VF-4 Lightning III . However, the fighter would continue to show its worthiness years later when, during the events of Macross 7 , Milia Jenius (a major character in the original series) would use her old fighter in defense of the colonization fleet. In Robotech , development of the Valkyrie began at
8700-532: The VF-1's nomenclature, the "GU" and "AMM" designations of its weapons are references to current US military designations (GPU for Gun Pod Unit and AIM for Air Intercept Missile ). In fighter mode the VF-1's thermonuclear engines and the several vernier rockets on its fuselage make it capable of operating as an aerospace fighter. It can reach a maximum speed of Mach 3.87 at high altitude (above 30,000 m (98,000 ft)), and Mach 2.71 at medium altitude (10,000 m (33,000 ft)). Its wings, similar to those of
8816-421: The VF-1. As Hasegawa's products are geared towards more experienced modelers, their Valkyrie kits are very accurately detailed. Since the VF-1, Hasegawa has released kits of variable fighters from most of the other Macross series as well. In 2013, Bandai released an all-new 1/72 scale transforming kit of the VF-1 Valkyrie to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Macross . Unlike previous transforming kits, this model
8932-488: The VF-1S's Gun pod which is described as a laser on Jetfire's technical specifications. He uses a photon missile launcher in robot mode. On Cybertron before the war between the Autobots and Decepticons, Skyfire was a scientist and explorer working with Starscream . Together, they investigated an uncharted planet, actually a prehistoric Earth, where they failed to find any signs of intelligent life. Skyfire wished to scrutinize
9048-400: The Valkyrie's transformation into GERWALK and Fighter modes. The VF-1 Valkyrie is a variable geometry aerospace fighter built in four main variants). The four models differ slightly in engines, avionics, and armament: Information listed here is only canon for the Macross continuity. This list is incomplete. Models referenced here are only from the Robotech continuity. This list
9164-590: The basis for a new range. To coincide with the release of the film Macross: Do You Remember Love? , Bandai released the 1/55 Hi-Metal VF-1A Valkyrie with the newer paint scheme used by Hikaru Ichijyo . This was followed in the same year by the VT-1 Super Ostrich and VE-1 ELINT Seeker, as well as the VF-1S Strike Valkyrie. Throughout the years, Bandai has reissued the 1/55 VF-1 Valkyrie toy line in Japan during anniversary celebrations of
9280-444: The captured Autobot search party, he refused, and Starscream turned his weapons on him, leaving him heavily damaged. Repaired by Ratchet, he joined the Autobots and engaged in a dogfight with Starscream which ended when he sacrificed himself to stop the core drain, burying himself in ice once again in the process. A short time later, however, Skyfire was recovered by Wheeljack and Sideswipe , and immediately participated in an attack on
9396-730: The end of the Global Civil War, when an alien spaceship crashed into Macross Island in the South Pacific. After learning of the existence of large aggressive humanoid aliens, a United Earth Government was formed and development began on the mecha by the Robotech Defense Force to combat the alien threat by using Robotechnology obtained from the SDF-1 alien ship. In the "Robotech" continuity, the VF-0 did not exist;
9512-500: The episode "Warp", It is revealed that he has a fear of needles ( trypanophobia ). In the episode "Unfinished", when the Autobots attempted to use a gigantic rocket to move the Animatros back into its orbit, Galvatron attacked and damaged the rocket. The jungle planet threatened to crash into Cybertron. Scourge , the Autobots, the former Decepticons, and their allies from the various planets were able to combine their strength and move
9628-659: The first mass-produced transforming aerospace fighter mecha is called the VF-1 Valkyrie . The VF-1 Valkyrie is referred to as a " variable fighter " in Macross . The VF-1 was created between 1980 and 1982 by Japanese mecha designer Shoji Kawamori with contributions by his Studio Nue partner Kazutaka Miyatake . The VF-1 Valkyrie was to be the centerpiece mecha design for the anime series The Super Dimension Fortress Macross which aired between 1982 and 1983. The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle and Grumman F-14 Tomcat with its variable-sweep wing design, served as
9744-407: The first issue of the sequel story, Beast Wars: The Ascending . In the beginning of Beast Wars, The Ascending Razorbeast speaks to Prowl and Wolfang about how he feels there is no rescue mission coming for them from Cybertron as Grimlock hunts in the nearby woods. In Beast Wars: The Ascending #4, Grimlock was among the Maximals and Predacons returned to Cybertron to battle Shokaract. Grimlock had
9860-659: The following decade, Jetfire retained his position as Autobot's second-in-command through the Autobot/Decepticon alliance. Unicron's threat, however, had not been ended, as was proven when the Terrorcons ; dissident Decepticons given new powers through Unicron's intermediary agent, Alpha Quintesson ; attacked the AlterEnergy research facility on Earth and Jetfire, now equipped with the Spark of Combination, joined
9976-565: The front fuselage for Battroid mode. Many of these kits were imported into the U.S. by Revell under the Robotech Defenders line. When Imai went out of business, the molds of their Macross model kits were acquired by Bandai, who reissued the kits throughout the 1990s. In 1999, Arii released the 1/24 scale VF-1S Valkyrie fighter kit, which is the largest scale replica of the Valkyrie to date. In 2001, Big West commissioned Hasegawa Corporation to manufacture new 1/72 model kits of
10092-479: The giant Decepticon Trypticon the leader was chosen - Grimlock . Sometime later, Jetfire was among the Transformers who attempted to defend New York City from the cosmically-powered Starscream, only to be deactivated alongside everyone else. Unlike most of Starscream's victims, there was no indication that he was revived through the power of nucleon. The Robots in Disguise Classic line appeared in
10208-494: The help of a booster pack to reach Low Earth Orbit . While in fighter mode, the VF-1 can also be equipped with a FAST (Fuel And Sensor Tactical) Pack space booster and weaponry system. This system vastly improves the speed and survivability of the fighter as well as giving it access to extra ammunition. The FAST pack isn't adapted for atmospheric use, due to its impact on a Valkyrie's aerodynamics and its weight; as such, it needs to be discarded before atmospheric entry. Contrary to
10324-404: The idea of taking on Earthly vehicle alternate modes to hide from the populace, adopting for himself a new cargo plane alternate mode. He went on to develop a rivalry with Decepticon Thundercracker over who was the superior flyer. Jetfire was Optimus Prime's second-in-command in this series and was rather cocky. Jetfire participated in many of the battles on Earth, Cybertron, and Giant Planet. In
10440-496: The initial sponsor, which wanted a more conventional robot for the hero to pilot. When creator Shoji Kawamori designed the transforming "Breast Fighters" (later redesigned and renamed the "VF-1 Valkyrie" fighters) instead, he had no real thoughts of a third mode. But when the manufacturer Takatoku Toys sent along the prototype of a Valkyrie toy for his input, the prototype's legs were not yet locked into place in Fighter mode, causing
10556-421: The legs to swing down. This was reminiscent to him of the discarded "GA-WALK" mecha idea that had been shot down early in pre-production. He liked the idea, and worked to incorporate the third mode, now renamed "GERWALK," into Macross . In GERWALK mode, the VF-1 has a maximum speed of 500 km/h (310 mph) flying, 100 km/h (62 mph) walking. In Battroid mode (called "Battloid Mode" in Robotech ),
10672-437: The main design inspiration of the VF-1. When it came to naming "Valkyrie" was used as a tribute to the real world XB-70 Valkyrie , which was an experimental supersonic strategic bomber developed in the United States in the 1960s. The VF-1 was created entirely by Kawamori and Studio Nue. In Macross , the VF-1 was developed by Stonewell/Bellcom/Shinnakasu for the U.N. Spacy by using alien Overtechnology obtained from
10788-703: The main story. In gameplay, his controls are very identical to his counterpart in Transformers: Fall of Cybertron . Grimlock is one of the main playable characters in Transformers: Devastation , and the only one who does not transform into a motor vehicle. Japanese : A character named Grimlock appears in Transformers: Animated , which began airing in 2007. He is similar to his animated Generation 1 incarnation in persona and form, but with his face modified to have
10904-493: The non-transformable VF-X was followed by a version which had only fighter and Guardian mode. Not until June 2007 was the final version of the VF-1, which could transform into battloid mode, released. It unofficially saw its first combat in early 2007, when test pilot Roy Fokker "borrowed" the first production-model aircraft - a VF-1S that would remain his mount for the rest of his life, and become Rick Hunter 's aircraft after his death - to thwart an Anti-Unification plot to destroy
11020-459: The option to deploy the legs alone, leaving the arms in storage. According to an article in Animerica magazine, the form came about partially by accident. Early in the development cycle for Macross , the creators planned a main mecha called "GA-WALK", with an ostrich-like leg configuration (similar to the enemy battle pods from the finished series). However, the idea met with resistance from
11136-520: The order to help save Prowl from Kickback's attack. With the transmission sent the Decepticons retreated victorious. Jetfire then accompanied Jazz to a Blackrock fuel plant to oversee the creation of more fuel for the Autobots. The plant was attacked by Decepticons Thrust and Bombshell. Although Jetfire was able to put out a fire at the plant before it exploded, he blamed himself for being slow to react. Jetfire then visited Buster Witwicky on Christmas Eve and told him of his troubles of not fitting in with
11252-537: The orders of Megatron. The city was defended by Ironhide, Jetfire, Optimus Prime and Sunstreaker . Jetfire was presented as a technician and computer expert, who ran field ops during the battle of Thunderhead Pass trying to find a weakness in Thunderwing that could allow the Autobot-Decepticon army to defeat him. Many years later, he and the Technobots served as a scientific surveillance team orbiting
11368-466: The other Autobots in defending it and its human occupants. The Terrorcon threat underwent sudden, horrific multiplication when they were cloned through Unicron's power, and massive swarms of them assaulted key cities across Earth. Jetfire petitioned the High Council to allow more troops and Energon to be dedicated to Earth, and it was only through the efforts of council member Avalon that his appeal
11484-493: The planet further, and moving in close enough to the planet, a polar wind storm swept him up and buried him beneath the Arctic ice. Starscream searched for his friend, but was unable to locate him and returned to Cybertron alone. Millions of years later, in 1984, the Decepticons discovered the frozen Skyfire, while draining heat energy from the Earth's core and reactivated him. Reunited with his old friend, Starscream, Skyfire joined
11600-417: The planet of Nebulos, where he inadvertently picked up the local accent (resembling Earthen Australian ). His relaxation was brought to an end, however, when Primus's energon sun collapsed in on itself, forming a gigantic black hole that threatened the safety of Cybertron. Returning to the planet, Jetfire helped the Autobots there evacuate, relocating once more to Earth, where he suggested the Autobots revisit
11716-552: The rocket back into place. After the threat of the black hole was thwarted, he was appointed leader of Cybertron in Optimus Prime's absence. Jetfire wields two guns, and is able to generate twin whirlwinds from his shoulders. His Earth-type Cyber Key activates twin missiles in his back. Later, the Jetfire toy was repainted as a Decepticon named Sky Shadow. His bio says that Sky Shadow is actually an undercover Jetfire. Over
11832-476: The rookie trooper Ironhide, who he had to carefully train and walk through the combination process. Despite his external changes, however, Jetfire remained consistent in personality and outlook, always ready with a witty remark to keep the mood light even in the middle of a pitched battle. He is once again, the second-in-command of the Autobots. When the resurrected Unicron came under the control of Megatron , Primus used his powers to permanently super-charge some of
11948-425: The slaves from various timelines that are held there and gets them to Cybertron (Transformers: Universe #2). In a story called "By their Blasters, you shall know them...!" from Transformers Comic-Magazine issue #12 by German comic publisher Condor Verlag, Optimus Prime instructs Backstreet , Bumblebee and Ruckus on how to identify Autobots from Decepticons in battle using the Ark's computer. Pretender Grimlock
12064-416: The superior size, physical strength, endurance and resistance to space vacuum of Commander Type Zentradi makes them much more dangerous and equal opponents for the Valkyrie. In Battroid mode, the VF-1 has a maximum airspeed of 220 km/h (140 mph). Its maximum running speed is 160 kilometres per hour (99 mph). In this mode, the Valkyrie can also be equipped with a reactive armor package called
12180-466: The task of more than one fighting vehicle: In Fighter mode it can act as a jet fighter or a space fighter; in GERWALK (or Guardian in Robotech ) mode it acts as a VTOL unit or a " chicken walker " mecha; in Battroid mode (or Battloid in Robotech ) it acts as a humanoid mecha . The VF-1's Fighter mode is its basic mode and is the typical mode employed when the craft is parked at a military base and
12296-639: The text story from Fun Publications called " Force of Habit ". This story explains where he was during the events of the Cybertron story. Ultra Magnus was the commander of various Autobot ships sent to other planets in search of the Cyber Planet Keys . He also served as captain of the Iron Hope which was crewed by Bonecrusher , Grimlock, Ironhide, Knock Out, Overcast, Prowl , Quickstrike , RipTide, Skyblast , Smokescreen , Swoop, Wreckage, and
12412-602: The three primary symbols of UEG power. Officially, the first combat of the VF-1 was, like Macross , February 7, 2009, during the Battle of Macross Island - the first battle of the First Robotech War. Much like its "Macross" counterpart, the VF-1 would remain in service for the remainder of the conflict. The VF-1 is different from modern fighter aircraft in that it can transform into three different configurations or modes for different combat environments, and can perform
12528-520: The way to Mars, however, he loses sight of Starscream and finds him only with the aid of the Air Defense Mini-Con Team . He invites Starscream to look for the Mini-Con together, but the latter refuses. Then Jetfire arrests and shackles Starscream for insubordination. While Jetfire tows his prisoner back to Earth, Megatron and Tidal Wave attack them. But, despite their disagreement, Jetfire and Starscream prove to be capable of acting as
12644-436: The writer was able to present his origin for the Dinobots as he had originally conceived it. Grimlock appeared in his blue Generation 2 form in the short-lived UK. Generation 2 comic series. Grimlock appears in the TFcon 2008 voice-play prelude comic called "Ground Effects," where Perceptor informs him about a repeat repeat wave. Grimlock orders the other Dinobots to dig up a Transformer on Dinobot Island. Grimlock appeared in
12760-454: Was Galvatron who was ultimately the instrument of Unicron's defeat when he plunged himself into an energon sun created by Primus in order to stop Unicron from taking over his body permanently. In order to recuperate after the stresses of the final battle against Unicron, Jetfire ( Dreadrock in Japan, a new character there, not the same as the Jetfire from Superlink , but is still the Autobot's second-in-command) took some time out to vacation of
12876-402: Was accepted. A large strike force under Jetfire's command was assembled and sent to Earth, with Jetfire taking a portion of the team (Bulkhead, Cliffjumper, Landquake, Perceptor and Tow-Line) to Los Angeles . Despite fighting a tough battle, it was soon apparent that the Autobots were not going to win, until Megatron; reborn in a vastly powerful new body; came blasting onto the scene and shattered
12992-411: Was attacked by Scourge and crashed in the Arctic, where shrapnel from it killed a pod of whales. Jetfire ejected from the ship before impact and managed to seal Scourge in a booby-trapped stasis pod, but an avalanche buried both of them in ice. At an ill-defined point in time, the Decepticons discovered Jetfire and brought the slab of ice containing him back to their underwater base. Upon returning from
13108-493: Was changed by the relationships he formed with Spike and Wheelie, as he got to know them on a personal level and started to see them as equals. Grimlock is among the strongest of the Transformers, possibly equal to or even superior to Optimus Prime and Megatron in most continuities. In Tyrannosaurus rex mode, his jaws can snap virtually anything that comes between them. He is able to breathe fire and shoot an energy ray from his mouth. He has no significant weaknesses, except for
13224-467: Was perfectly ready to believe that he had betrayed the Autobots when he arranged a meeting with current Decepticon leader Shockwave. Jetfire was among the Transformers kidnapped by the ancient Cybertronian called the Fallen, who planned to use the genetic potential in his spark to awaken Primus, but he was freed by Grimlock , putting the grudge to rest. Prime and Megatron subsequently returned to Cybertron, but when they and their elite crews were lost aboard
13340-640: Was restructured into Arcadia. The company is in the process of reissuing their 1/60 VF-1 Valkyrie replicas. In 2002, Toynami released a Robotech Masterpiece Collection range of products. Included in this range was a series of fully transformable VF-1 models in collector's packaging. Following the end of the Macross Saga of the Masterpiece Collection, Toynami released 1/100 scale VF-1 toys in 2006 that were marketed as Macross toys rather than Robotech toys. This lineup also included
13456-593: Was returned to life by the power of the Mini-Cons. Jetfire goes on to participate in the "Unicron Battles," when the planet-eating giant robot Unicron attacks Cybertron and returns the Autobots' human allies Rad, Carlos, and Alexis to Earth after the battle is won. Over the ensuing decade, Jetfire (now called Skyfire in Japan) received an upgrade into a new body, and received the Spark of Combination from Primus, allowing him to combine with other Autobots, most frequently
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