Cliffjumper (G1)/toys
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Cliffjumperhas a lot of toys. Although none of them are traitors, they're mostly red Bumblebees.
Toys
The Transformers
- Cliffjumper(Mini Vehicle, 1984 / 1985)
- Takara ID number:13
- Known designers:Masaki Maruyama(TakaraTomy)
- Part of the original 1984 range ofTransformersAutobotMini Vehicles,Cliffjumper began life as aMicro Change"MC-04 #01Porsche 924Turbo ", asuper deformed"Penny Racer"-style representation of the real car. Though broadly similar in construction toBumblebeeand commonly called aredeco/retoolof him by fans, Cliffjumper is actually an entirely different mold that just uses the sametransformationscheme. This confusion was not helped by the fact that both Cliffjumper and Bumblebee were released in both red and yellow during the first two years of the Generation 1 toyline; a move designed to "make the line look bigger" according to formerHasbroR&D Vice PresidentGeorge Dunsay.[1]
- In 1984, Cliffjumper and the other Mini Vehicles came packaged invehicle mode;in 1985, they were switched to come inrobot mode,a change preceded by the addition of a picture of their vehicle modes to the front of their cards. The same year, the Autobotinsigniaon Cliffjumper's roof/chest was replaced with a heat-activatedrubsign.Later in 1985, Cliffjumper and the Mini-Vehicles came packaged withMini-spies.
- When he was released in Japan in 1985, "Cliff" came in a small box rather than a card. He was available in both red and yellow, both versions having the rubsign rather than the foil faction symbol.
- Cliffjumper was also sold in several countries south of the US in a wide variety of colors, which are covered in individual entries below (simply to keep this entry from getting too cluttered).
- A yellow version of theMicroman"MC-04 Mini CAR Robo 02 Familia 1500XG" mold was also available packaged on Cliffjumper cards. As an entirely different mold, this toy was not regarded as a variant of Cliffjumper, but rather as a separate character that the fandom eventually christened "Bumper".
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- Cliffjumper(Listen 'n Fun,1985)
- Cliffjumper was packaged with an audio cassette featuring the story "Sun Raid"as part of Hasbro's multi-brandListen 'n Funsubline. Most of the toys packaged with this cassette were the yellow variant mentioned above, but exceptions do exist (see photo at right). As the other knownListen 'n Funreleases—includingTripwireforG.I. Joeand "Ember" forMy Little Pony—hadintentionaldeco changes from their original releases, it is possible that Cliffjumper becoming yellow was intentional as well.
- Cliffjumper(Mini Vehicle, 1985)
- When he was released in Mexico byIGA,Cliffjumper came in five decoes: both the original red and yellow, as well as blue, white, and flat silver. The white and silver variations are especially notable (and significantly rarer), as they have red-painted faces.
- Years later, large numbers of Mexican Transformers somehow made it to various European markets.
- It ispossiblethat the two red-faced Cliffjumpers are actually IGA's version ofHubcap.In 1986, IGA released first-year Mini Vehicle molds in colors resembling their '86 Hasbro/Takararetoolson cards for those characters, andearly Hasbro production photos of Hubcapshow him in white with a red face. Unfortunately, still-carded samples of these two variants have yet to surface and confirm this theory.
- (See why we didn't want all this in the first Cliffjumper entry? And we're not done yet...)
- Carrera(Robocar, 1985)
- Cliffjumper was released in Brazil byEstrelain 1985 as the Robocar "Carrera", and was initially available in two color schemes: his original red and black, and metallic gold and black. Rather than having Autobot symbols, both are decorated with the thin tech-detail sticker from the original TakaraMicro Changeversions of the toy, and the kneecap sticker fromSalt-Man Zon the back of the head-plate (replacing theMicro ChangeJapanese-text sticker). The raised "DUNLOP" branding on the tires was also removed.
- Later, Estrela released blue and white versions of Carrera sporting the new "Optimus"faction insignia; given this new factional alignment, for the purposes of this wiki, the Optimus-aligned Carrera is considered to be aseparate characterfrom Cliffjumper.
- Carrera(Robocar, 1985)
- The aforementioned white version of Carrera was released in Argentina byAntexin 1985, along with a new green redeco, both sporting the Estrela stickers and "DUNLOP" -less tires. Later releases of the green version have been found with a different chest sticker: a large yellow paper decal that also appears on some Antex releases of"Camaro" (aka Windcharger).
- The card photography shows both the red and golden versions of the toy, but it is believed this was merely a holdover from the Estrela-designed packaging, and that neither coloration was ever sold in Argentina.
- These toys are more readily available on the secondary market than their Estrela predecessors. They also have lower quality control.
- Cliffjumper(Mini Vehicle, 1985)
- As far as foreign Mini Vehicle variants go, the Venezuelan release of Cliffjumper byRubiplasis pretty tame. He came in both the Hasbro red and yellow versions, and retains the Hasbro stickers. However, his head lacks both the silver paint on his face, and thechrome silveron the "plate" part of the head, leaving it as black plastic.
- Cliffjumper(Mini Vehicle, 1986)
- Manufactured by Argentine companyLynsabut sold in Peru, this version of Cliffjumper is similar to the Rubiplas release, lacking any paint or chrome, but this version also has plastic tires instead of rubber. So far, two different colorations have been confirmed: the original red-and-black, and peachy-orange-and-black. It is claimed that there may besixdifferent versions of Peruvian Cliffjumper all told, with the four others being unique to that market, but no one has been able to find and confirm the others so far.
Peruvian company BASA (which eventually changed to HUDE) apparently also (briefly) soldTransformersin Peru, but these were straight imports of Hasbro Mini Vehicles with a company sticker applied to the packaging.
- Cliffjumper(Keychain Mini-Vehicle, 2001 / 2003 / 2007)
- A keychain version of Cliffjumper was released byFun4Allunder license fromHasbroin the US in 2001. Though based on the original toy, this is an entirely new set of molds, with a number of small differences throughout (minor proportion differences and generally softer edges), but the most immediately obvious one is the small plastic ring added to the rear bumper to accommodate the chain. The tech-detailing sticker behind his head was replaced by a second Autobot insignia sticker likeHubcaphas.
- In 2003, Takara released all four of the keychain Minibots (Cliffjumper,Bumblebee,Windcharger,andBrawn) as7-Elevenexclusives.They came inblind-packed boxesso you don't know which one you got until you open 'er up, plus each one could also come in a "chase"all-black version exclusive to this release. The black deco was laterrepurposedasan evil cloneof Cliffjumper.
- All four keychains were re-released in 2007 under theHeroes of Cybertronbanner byBasic Fun(Fun4All having gone bankrupt in 2004). Sold on new cardbacks with theHeroeslook, these releases are functionally identical to the originals (just the company stamping has changed) except for the actual chain part, which is a different style with an additional black plastic tab attached.
Alternators/Binaltech
- Cliffjumper
- One of the earliest proposals in theAlternators/Binaltechline was for Bumblebee as a Volkswagen New Beetle, with Cliffjumper as the redeco. Unfortunately, VW evidently did not want to be associated with "war toys"at that time,and therefore the design never made it past the control drawing stage. Control drawings for both Bumblebee and Cliffjumper have been published in the Japanese book,The Transformers: Binaltech & TF Collection Complete Guide.
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Titanium Series
- War WithinBumblebee(Cybertron Hero, unreleased)
- Accessories:Unknown (likely display stand)
- Prior to the line's cancellation, a 6-inch resin copy depicting a transformableTitanium SeriesBumblebee was seen atBotCon 2006.Hisalternate modewas the saucer-like car seen in Dreamwave'sThe War Withinseries, which was based on Bumblebee's Cybertronian vehicle mode in the original cartoon. An alternate head of Cliffjumper was seen as well, indicating a retool. Unfortunately, these never made it into production.
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Classics
- Cliffjumper(Deluxe, 2006/2007)
- Accessories:"Wave Crusher" trailer
- Known designers:Eric Siebenaler(Hasbro)
- ClassicsCliffjumper is a red, silver, gray, and blackredecoof theClassicsBumblebee toy, transforming into a small sports coupe of made-up model and towing a small trailer with a non-removable jet-ski. This "Wave Crusher"trailer/jet-ski transforms into a flight-pack that clips onto Cliffjumper's back. This figure was the first instance of redecoing a Bumblebee toy into Cliffjumper without producing a new head, instead simply recoloring the original Bumblebee head, which would become common procedure for Cliffjumper toys to follow.
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Henkei! Henkei!
- Minibot Attack Team(Multi-pack, 2009)
- ID number:C-18
- Henkei! Henkei!Cliff is a redeco ofUniverseLegends ClassBumblebee,transforming into a modern hatchback of indeterminate (likely made-up) design. He transforms similarly to, but not exactly as, hisGeneration 1 toy.
- Care must be taken while rolling the vehicle: pushing down while moving the vehicle forward can chip the paint underneath the hip section.
- During the set's initial reveal, the Legends Class Bumblebee toy was in his place (as a placeholder), causing some confusion that Takara will release another Bumblebee toy. And furthermore; Cliff's stock photo features black tires instead of light grey, but it was amended in the packaging art.
- He was only available in a three-piece set withGongand the inappropriately-includedBeachcomber.
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Alternity
- Cliff [Supreme Red Pearl](2009)
- ID number:A-03
- Accessories:2 "wave-functional pointer guns"
- Avoiding the straight redeco theme the first time,AlternityCliff is aretoolof "Bumble [Champion Yellow] "with a new head, transforming into a 1:32 scale Suzuki Swift, featuring die-cast metal parts and rubber tires, as well as an opening hood, trunk and doors. In robot mode, the figure can hold twin pistols that are normally stored in the legs, and features light-piped eyes.
United
- Cliffjumper Cybertron Mode(Deluxe, 2010-12-25)
- ID number:UN03
- Accessories:"Energy gun"
- Part of the first wave ofUnitedproduct, Cliffjumper is aredecoof theGenerationsWar for CybertronCliffjumper toy,transforming into a round and compact "Cybertronian courier mode". He comes with a handgun and features two wrist-mounted flip-out blades. The handgun can be stored inside his rear bumper in either mode.
- This release features an extensive metallic red paint job (which almost looks magenta under certain lighting conditions) on the car mode panels, and on some of the robot mode's parts (such as the head and forearms), replaces the dark gray plastic of the Hasbro release with a lighter tone, and switches the transparent red paint on the wheels with a more opaque, metallic red. The rear portion of his roof features a more separated paint layout than the black paint of theGenerationsrelease, and the base panel his head is on features additional black paint, with both of these giving him a paint layout almost similar to Bumblebee's. In contrast to the final product, early photos of Cliffjumper showed him with pink flip out blades and details rather than yellow, while hispackagingstock photographydepicts the wheel coverings beside his feet as red instead of light gray.
- This mold wasretooledfromGenerationsCybertronian Bumblebee,which was redecoed intoUnitedBumblebee Cybertron Mode.
Generations
GDO
- Cliffjumper(Deluxe, 2012)
- GenerationsCliffjumper is a retool and minor redeco ofPrime: First EditionCliffjumper,having a new G1-styled head, replacing his red plastic and paint with a darker, metallic shade, and with lighter translucent blue plastic. He transforms into a muscle car that crossbreeds the rear of a Plymouth Barracuda with the front of a Dodge Challenger, and features flip-out triple-barreled blasters in each of his arms that can be swung out to replace his hands. Hedoeshave wrist articulation, but the plastic panels on the outer sides of his arms tend to get in the way, meaning his wrists can only easily rotate up to 90 degrees.
- Cliffjumper was originally only to be released as part of a big block of toys developedexclusivelyfor release in China and other Hasbro Asia markets. However,Toys "R" Uspicked up Cliffjumper as part of amassivegroup of Transformers exclusives for U.S. market release, just in time for the 2012 holiday shopping season.
Thrilling 30
- Cliffjumper & Suppressor(Legends Class, 2014)
- Series / Number:02 / 019
- Accessories:Ion blaster
- Legends Class Cliffjumper is a redeco ofGenerationsThrilling 30Legends ClassBumblebee.He comes withSuppressor,a redeco ofGenerations Thrilling 30Legends ClassOptimus Prime's partnerAutobot Roller,and an unchanged version of theion blasteroriginally available with the aforementioned Optimus Prime figure.
- Hasbro's originalstock photofor the figure depicting a hand-painted prototype shows Cliffjumper lacking the ion blaster. The weapon was erroneously depicted in the concurrently published stock photo for Cliffjumper'swave-mateNemesis Prime/Spinistertwo-pack. The card-backs of both two-packs feature edited versions of these photos, with the weapon moved from Nemesis Prime's hand to Cliffjumper's.
Kre-O
- Decepticon Ambush(2012)
- Set number:38781
- Pieces:80
- Kreons:Cliffjumper, 3Vehicons
- Accessories:Small pistol, energon chest
- This set features Cliffjumper busting through a Decepticon checkpoint. Cliffjumper uses the same helmet and chesttampographsas theBumblebeeKreon,but cast in red with his horns painted white. He comes with a translucent blue energon pistol, an alternate energon chest piece, and a buildable ATV to drive.
- Cliffjumper(Custom Kreon, 2014)
- Set number:A7314
- Pieces:46
- Accessories:Rack, sniper cannon, bladed staff, blaster backpack, mini-wing backpack, spare hand
- Part of the second assortment of "Custom Kreons", Cliffjumper comes with a buildable parts rack to hang/store his many extra pieces. The plastics of his torso, arms, and legs have a metal-flake sheen, and his similarly-shinytampographsare lifted fromCustom Kreon Bumblebee,rather than being based on theoriginal Cliffjumper toy.His "normal" helmet and long rifle arechromed,plus he comes with an extra clear-plastic helmet, torso and legs. He also has a pair of extra arms (originally from theKre-O Battleshipaliens), plus a buildable sniper-cannon (made with the aformentioned chrome rifle), a buildable double-bladed staff, buildable dual-blaster backpack, and theWheeljack-style wing-pack.
- Though widely solicited, this wave of Custom Kreons ultimately never saw release outside theHasbro Toy Shoponline store and Chinese-market distribution circles.
- Kreon Class of 1984(Kreon figure set, 2014)
- Set number:B0090
- Voted:Most Fearless
- Accessories:Large rifle
- This version of Cliffjumper has much more detailed toy-basedtampographsthan his prior versions. Oddly, he's been given a door-wing backpack, despite neither the original toy nor cartoon model having door wings. But hey, spare parts!
- He was only available in aSan Diego Comic-Con2014exclusivepack of 30 Kreons dubbed the "Kreon Class of 1984".The remaining stock was to be sold atHasbro Toy Shoponline, only therewasno remaining stock after the show.
- Brick Box(2015)
- Set number:B2579
- Pieces:82
- Kreons:Cliffjumper, 3Vehicons
- Accessories:Small pistol, "UltimateDark Energonweapon "cannon part
- Part of the "red box" line for discount stores in the US like Dollar General and Big Lots, this "Brick Box"is just the" Decepticon Ambush "set repackaged and sold for a mere $5. Good deal! As with all the Brick Boxes, this set lacks theinstruction manual.It does retain the decals for the ATV and light post, however.
Bot Shots
- Cliffjumper(2013)
- Series:2
- Number:Super Bot 002
- Fist strength:960
- Blaster strength:430
- Sword strength:255
- Part of the first wave ofBot ShotsSeries 2 single-packs, Super Bot Cliffjumper is aretool/redecoofJump Shot Launcher Bumblebee,with a new robot mode. He springs up andautomatically transformsfrom a sports car into a robot armed with a pistol when his front bumper is pressed, and has a "spinner" in his chest that shows his three attack types and power levels. As a "Super Bot", he has more lopsided stats, and is cast in translucent red plastic.
- This version of the mold was later redecoedbackintoanother version of Jump Shot Bumblebee.
- Cliffjumper / Decepticon Brawl / Dirt Boss(Multi-pack, 2013)
- Series:2
- Number:BP001
- Fist strength:575
- Blaster strength:605
- Sword strength:430
- Part of the first wave ofBot ShotsSeries 2 three-packs, Flip Shot Cliffjumper is a redeco ofFlip Shot Bumblebee,transforming into a muscle car. As a Flip Shot, an impact to the front of his vehicle mode causes him to flip up when autotransforming. He comes in a three-pack withFlip Shot Decepticon BrawlandSuper Bot Dirt Boss.
Construct-Bots
- Cliffjumper(Scout, 2013)
- Pieces:45
- Known designers:Andrew Scribner(deco artist)
- Part of Wave 3 ofConstruct-BotsScouts, Cliffjumper can transform into a car. Per usual with Cliffjumpers, he uses mostlyBumblebeeparts. He includes a recolor ofSmokescreen's rifle.
Hero Mashers
- Bulkhead(Battle Upgrade, 2014)
- Pieces:15
- Part of the first wave of "Battle Upgrade"Hero Masherstoys, Cliffjumper is represented as a spare forearm that is included with Bulkhead, but does not appear in the line as a complete figure. The arm is a redeco ofBumblebee's.
Transformers(2014)
- Cliffjumper(Legion Class, 2015)
- Legion Class Cliffjumper is another redeco ofUniverseLegends Class Bumblebee, sporting the minor retool with additional pegs to secure the arms more tightly in vehicle mode first used for the 2012Transformers"Dollar Store" release of the sculpt. Unusually for contemporary figures released as part of this assortment, the figure's deco is notably different from theHenkei! Henkei!version listed above: The gray plastic used for the legs, the crotch and the wheels is replaced with black, the paint operations on the insides of the arms are also changed from gray to black and expanded to cover a section left unpainted on theHenkeiversion, the front grille is left unpainted, and the windows aretampographedin a slightly different shade.[2]
- Cliffjumper comes in packaging that is based on the packaging design for the concurrently releasedCombiner Wars-eraGenerationsfigures, but replaces the nameGenerationswith "Authentic Transformers". Since Cliffjumper and hiswave-mates ship with three figures previously released under what we consider a generic2014Transformerstoy line,all of them now in the new packaging style, we consider Cliffjumper to be part of that line as well. Thepackage artused for Cliffjumper is recolored from the package art ofGenerations Thrilling 30Legends ClassBumblebee,an entirely different sculpt, and was previously also used (in its original colors) for the previous release of the Bumblebee figure this Cliffjumper is redecoed from.
- The wave that contains Cliffjumper has thus far been found at Fred's, Gordmans, Dollar General, and Family Dollar stores in the United States, but was available at general retail in Hong Kong and from Australian Target stores.
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Q-Transformers
- Cliff(2015-08-29)
- ID number:QT-28
- A retool ofQT-08 Bumblewith a new head,Q-TransformersCliff transforms from asuper deformedDaihatsu Copen to a cute little traitor-seeking robot. As a Bumblebee retool, molded detail on his feet evoke a Volkswagen Beetle's hood.
Alt-Modes
- Cliffjumper(Alt-Modes, 2016)
- Series:1, 2
- Collection:2, 3(Series 1),1(Series 2)
- A redeco ofBumblebee,Alt-ModesCliffjumper is a super deformed toy whose body transforms into a car when the Autobot faction symbol on his head is flipped. He wasblind-boxedand available in two cases of the first series as well as the only case of the second series.
War for Cybertron: Earthrise
- Cliffjumper(Deluxe Class,2020)
- Hasbro ID number:WFC-E7
- TakaraTomy ID Number:ER EX-05
- TakaraTomy release date:June 27,2020
- Accessories:Three-piece blaster, 2 skis, car trunk
- Known designers:Shogo Hasui(TakaraTomy),Michael DiTullo(vehicle mode concept)[3]
- After years of mostly being a Bumblebee redeco,EarthriseCliffjumper is a cartoon-accurate mold (complete with accurate, non-Bumblebee head; although he does have Bumblebee's biceps), while omitting the Penny Racer aesthetic for his vehicle mode, transforming into a 1980s sports coupe that is strongly reminiscent of his original Porsche 924 Turbo alt-mode, though with a front end which resembles that of theMitsubishi Starion.Cliffjumper also has molded high-performance brake discs, a surprising detail for a mainlineTransformersfigure. In keeping with his depiction as being rather small in most Transformers media, this figure is much smaller than a typical Deluxe Class and is closer to being a particularly large Legends class-sized figure. Like all Deluxe Class figures of theWar for Cybertronsubline, Cliffjumper includes numerous 3 mm posts and5 mm portsfor attaching other accessories as part of theC.O.M.B.A.T. System,but due to his small size he cannot easily accommodate an entire Weaponizer orModulatorfigure. Additionally, he is highly articulated for a mainline Legends-sized Transformer, with over 90-degree ankles and two-way elbows, and a complex transformation scheme. Undocumented in the instructions, Cliffjumper's ball-jointed neck is actually mounted on a hinge, and when popped out of its housing offers a larger range of articulation.
- The rest of his price-point is made up for with his arsenal, that beinga large cannonsimilar to one he briefly used in the G1 cartoon episode "More than Meets the Eye, Part 1",which can split into two smaller blasters and a pair of skis which can attach under his wheels to form thehydrofoilsseen in "Dinobot Island, Part 2".The backend of the cannon can fold out to fit in his car mode's underside to help balance when skis are deployed, while also being usable as a melee weapon. It can also mount on either his thigh or on the side or top of his shoulder meaning you can put the entire cannon in these spots. Similarly, hisdetachingcar trunk can either be put into the robot mode's back or be used as a shield with help of a flip-out peg. This peg and the backend of the cannon use a unique post and port to connect to each other.
- The promotional renders and early product samples showcased at conventions showed his weapons and skis being silver, while the final product had them cast in black plastic (with the guns being painted silver except for their handles). The majority of Cliffjumper is molded in black plastic with a generous coating of red paint. His forearms and most of his head appear to be the only pieces molded in red plastic.
- Similar to the first release of Starscream from theprevious line,Cliffjumper uses the movie variant of the Autobot insignia, rather than the traditional G1 design. Due to the transformation engineering, the insignia is hidden away in robot mode, with no secondary insignia to display.
- Like allEarthrisetoys, the inside of the back of Cliffjumper's package includes an exclusive clip-and-save piece of a larger star map. Also in the box is a thin red piece of transparent plastic with which to read the star map. Cliffjumper's piece of the map contains a labeled entry point to the "DEAD UNIVERSE".
- Hisglass gasblaster is sold separately as part of theWar for Cybertron TrilogyDeluxe Centurion Drone Weaponizer Pack.
- In Japan, Cliffjumper was exclusively released by a TakaraTomy Mall.
- Cliffjumper was retooled with a new head intoGenerations SelectsHubcap,Bug Bite,Shattered Glass CollectionGoldbug,Buzzworthy BumblebeeBumblebee,and more extensively retooled intoWar for Cybertron TrilogyBumblebee,a reverse to the traditional norm.
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Masterpiece
- Cliff(
2022?)- ID Number:N/A
- Accessories:N/A
- Pictures of stolentest shotsof aMasterpieceCliffjumper were circulated on the standard outlets for such things in July 2021. The design was a retool of MP-45Bumble (Ver. 2.0).In subsequent years there was no comment on such a toy fromHasbroorTakaraTomy,nor did it appear on any retailer computer listings. It may be the case that, like theunreleasedAlternatorsJazz,this Cliffjumper remains in limbo becausePorschedenied the license at the time the prototype was produced.
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Buzzworthy Bumblebee
- Cliffjumper(Deluxe Class,2022)
- Series:Studio Series
- Movie:The Transformers: The Movie
- ID number:86-13BB
- Accessories:Three-piece blaster, 2 skis, car trunk, "Moonbase OneDestruction "backdrop
- Known designers:Evan Brooks(Hasbro),Mario Carreiro,Christina MurphyandAmy Bence(packaging),[4]Marcelo Matere(backdrop artist)
- Released in theBuzzworthy Bumblebeeline as part of theStudio Seriesline up, Cliffjumper is a redeco of theEarthrisetoy above, replacing the translucent windshield with light blue opaque plastic and giving him thecartoon-accurategray and black arms and legs. Unlike the originalEarthrisefigure Cliffjumper is (mostly) cast in his intended colors as opposed to being made of black plastic painted red, greatly reducing the risk of paint chipping and scratching the original suffered from (mind the forearms, though). He now also sports two Autobotinsignia;one on his hood, the other on his roof. Both insignia use the Generation 1 design, rather than the live-action film design that theEarthrisetoy had. Additionally, Cliffjumper's bazooka has been repainted into a metallic blue tosomewhat matchthe original animation.
- Boththe early stock imagesused on retail websites and stock renders on the back of the box, show Cliffjumper's windows cast in transparent blue plastic. The figure used for stock photos also uses a much darker shade of transparent blue compared to theEarthrisetoy too. As the ID numbering for the mainStudio Seriesline isstillcurrently missing a placeholder for the number86-13,it isverylikely that this translucent plastic version of Cliffjumper was intended for the mainline release outside of theBuzzworthy Bumblebeelines' test run with opaque plastic windows. For whatever reason, this release has not yet come to fruition. That being said, unlike the original figure, this releases' windows are a uniform light blue, instead of a mix of translucent blue and opaque black.
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Missing Link
- Cliff(2024)
- ID Number:C-04
- Accessories:Bazooka, Rifle
- Known designers:Hironori Kobayashi(TakaraTomy),[5],Hidetsugu Yoshioka(packaging artist)
- Commemorating the 40th anniversary ofThe Transformersbrand,Missing LinkCliff is a direct recreation of the originalThe Transformersfigure. Like said original figure, Cliff re-uses the same basic transformation scheme as his wave-mate,Missing LinkBumble,this time by way of being a direct retool of Bumble; per TakaraTomy's own product description, Cliff uses roughly 80% new tooling to give Cliff his distinct "penny-racer" style Porsche 924 Turbo alt-mode. Like the rest of theMissing Linkline, Cliff takes advantage of modern toy engineering advances to give his mechanics a notable overhaul, enablingmuchmorearticulationcompared to the original, including shoulders, elbows, knees, "neck" rotation, outward leg motion, and an ankle tilt. Cliff also comes with two shiny metallic weapons: in addition a laser pistol (based on Cliff's own distinct pistol, rather than simply reusing Bumble's pistol) he also hasa bazooka,directly modeled after the one seen in "More than Meets the Eye, Part 1".Also packed in with Cliff are a collector's card and a sticker sheet, which lets you choose to display Cliff with either the standard Autobot insignia or the noticeably-stretched version seen on his original package art. Like all otherMissing Linkreleases, Cliff and all his pack-ins are neatly inserted in a polystyrene tray.
- Missing LinkCliff was officially revealed in early May 2024, and shortly afterwards went up for pre-order on Japanese retail sites for a November 2024 release.
Merchandise
Happy Meal Toy
- Cliffjumper(1985)
- Non-poseable, non-transforming figurines of Cliffjumper and three of his Mini-Vehicle chums (Bumblebee,Gearsand Brawn) made up the very first line of TransformersHappy Meal toys.Alas, the figures did not see a full release, and were only test-marketed in St. Louis, Missouri. The two-tone figures were available in a variety of colour variations, with at least six different combinations for each of the four characters: in addition to his traditional red and black, Cliffjumper is known to have been available in green and black, blue and black, blue and red, black and red, and cyan and black.
Transformers Milk Caramel
- Cliff(1985)
- A soft rubber figurine—known in Japan as akeshigomu—of Cliffjumper was released as part of the first wave ofKabaya's earliestcandy toyline,Transformers Milk Caramel.Based more on his toy than his animation model, Cliffjumper came packaged with chocolate-covered caramel candies, and was available in various colours, including white, blue, sky blue, yellow, green, and orange.
Transformers Choco
- Cliff(1985)
- A small solid-color, transforming snap-together model kit of Cliffjumper was released as part of Kabaya'sTransformers Chocoline of candy toys.
Estrela
- Jogo dos Transformers(1985)
- A tiny generic yellow car representing "Carrera" (Cliffjumper per his original toy name in Brazil) was included as a pawn inEstrela'sJogo dos Transformersboard game. He is not directly named, simply being called the "carrinho vermelho" (little red car) in the game's instructions, but his identity is revealed as a pair of cards featuring art of his original toy in vehicle mode are also included. He comes with a small sticker that's placed on the bottom of the car representing his robot mode, thus allowing him to roughly "transform" by being placed vertically - a little bit like whatRobot Powered Machineswould do about a pair of decades later.
- This same car was recolored to representVolks (AKA Bumblebee),Camaro (AKA Windcharger),andSedanin the same board game.
Decoy
- Cybertron Hero Collection 9(multi-pack, 1986)
- Defeat Dinosaurer Strategy Game(board game, 1986)
- Cliffjumper was among the many characters rendered byTakaraas part of their series of 1.5 "keshigomufigurines. Like all the Autobots in the series, Cliffjumper was molded in soft red rubber, and featured a number sculpted into his back that was the sum total of hisTech Specs,for use in the various games that could be played with the figurines. Cliffjumper was available as part of a 9-piece box set of Autobot figures, as a playing piece in the Defeat Dinosauruer Strategy Game and later, in a peach coloration randomly packed as part of various other box sets.
- Cliffjumper(1987)
- Decoy number:28
- The Cliffjumper figurine was later brought over toHasbromarkets as part of theDecoypromotion, largely identical to the Japanese release except for the fact that the number on his back was replaced with a simple "checklist" number (28, in Cliffjumper's case). Like all Autobot Decoys, he was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the cardedThrottlebots,Aerialbots,Protectobots,andTechnobots.
Titanium Series
- Cliffjumper(Robot Master, 2006)
- Accessories:Gun, display stand
- Titanium SeriesCliffjumper was to be a redeco of "Robot Masters" Bumblebee, a 3-inch mostly-die-cast-metal statue. He would have had joints at the waist, neck, and shoulders, plus a removable pistol and an Autobot-sigil display stand. Due to the cancelation of theTitaniumline, this product never saw release.
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Robot Heroes
- Decepticon Sneak Attack(Multi-pack, 2007)
- Cliffjumper is a red, gray and black redeco of theRobot HeroesBumblebeefigure, with swivel articulation at the neck and shoulders.
- He was initially only available in theWalmart-exclusive"Decepticon Sneak Attack" five-pack, along with "Supermetal" versions ofOptimus PrimeandMegatron,Hologram Mirage,andSkywarp.
- Cliffjumper(Single-pack, 2008)
- In some countries outside of North America, Cliffjumper was released individually in a blindpack with no notable changes.
Mini-Bust
- Cliffjumper Mini Bust(Diamond Select, 2008)
- Released byDiamond Select Toysin 2008, Cliffjumper was sculpted by Mark Wong of Art Asylum and limited to 1,000 pieces. The sculpt features Cliffjumper holding the gun he was seen using in "More than Meets the Eye, Part 1".However, this version omits the stabilizing struts that were present in the episode. This bust is also notable for being the first new mold G1 Cliffjumper has received since his Decoy in 1987, a period of over twenty years!
The Loyal Subjects
- Cliffjumper(2013)
Tiny Titans
- Cliffjumper(Tiny Titans, 2015)
- Series:1
- Number:12/12
- Part of the initial assortment ofTiny Titansblindpacks,this version of Cliffjumper is a very small, minimally-painted soft-plastic figure of him aiming a ridiculously large blaster, calling back to the scene from "More than Meets the Eye, Part 1".
- He includes a collectible card that, interestingly, renders him in the2015Robots in Disguisestyling. The card includes a scan-badge for theRobots in Disguisemobile game,which unlocks a random amount of Energon "currency" and a randomized bonus power-up item.
Transformers Trading Card Game
- Cliffjumper, Renegade Warrior(2018)
- Wave 1C: Convention Pack 2018
- Rarity:SRT
- Card Number:T01/T02
- Stars:8
- Cliffjumper, Renegade Warrior was one of the preview cards for the Transformers Trading Card Game and was available alongsideSlipstream,Strategic Seeker, as well as the battle cards All-Out Attack and Tandem Targeting System in an exclusive pack available initially at SDCC 2018, and later briefly on Hasbro Toy Shop.
- The artwork on the card is reused from theTransformers Legendsmobile card game
- Cliffjumper, Renegade Warrior(2019)
- Wave 1: Energon Edition
- Rarity:SRT
- Card Number:T02/T06
- Stars:8
Released as part of the TCG's Wave 1: Energon Edition, this card is a reprint of the Convention Pack 2018 Cliffjumper, Renegade Warrior. Printed on semi-transparent plastic instead of a normal Character Card, this version features new art byDan Khanna.
Jada Toys
- Transformers Series 1 18-pack(4cm Die Cast Figure Multipack, 2022)
- Released byJada Toys,Nano MetalfigsSeries 1 Cliffjumper is an incredibly small die-cast figurine molded doing an action pose. He has a little base attached to his feet for balancing reasons.
- He comes in an impressive multipack withseventeen other figurines.This mold was later redecoed as Series 2Bumblebee.
Threezero
- Cliffjumper(MDLX, 2023)
- Known designers:Kelvin Sau
- Accessories:one "Laser Blaster", one alternate masked head, three pairs of hands (relaxed, closed, posed)
- A new-head retool ofThreezero'sMDLX Bumblebee,Cliffjumper is an original design taking inspiration from the original cartoon but with the aesthetics in the vein of the live-action movies. Cliffjumper is a smaller scaled non-transforming action figure in the vein of contemporary collector-oriented lines likeFigmaandS.H. Figuarts.Like those lines, the figure is extremely well-articulated and detailed, features interchangeable hands and heads, with the alternate visored face specifically resembling Bumblebee's G1 toy. The three pairs of hands he comes with are relaxed splayed-open hands, closed fists, and posed hands meant to hold his included Laser Blaster (which in turn is based on Bumblebee's pistol used in the cartoon). His back tire is also removable.
- While stock photos (at right) show him with the standard Autobot insignia, the final product uses the movie variant instead.
- In the Unites States, he is aPX Previewsexclusive.
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Blokees
- Cliffjumper(Galaxy Version, 2023)
- Series:Galaxy Version 02 - SOS
- Cliffjumper(Shining Version, 2024)
- Series:Shining Version 01 - Shining Roll Out
Kotobukiya Bishoujo Series
- Bishoujo Series Transformers Cliffjumper(July 2024)
- Known designers:Shunya Yamashita(artist)
- KotobukiyaBishoujo SeriesCliffjumper is a repaint and retool ofBumblebeefrom the same line of PVC figures. Beyond just swapping out Bumblebee's various yellows for Cliffjumper's usual reds, the statue has a new face and the left arm is posed in a flex rather than at her side like the previous figure.
- Like Bumblebee, Cliffjumper is attached to a red display base designed after the Autobot insignia.
- The figure was a limited release, only available via Kotobukiya's website and at specific events, such as the 2024 Anime Expo convention.
Auldey
- Kickback + Cliffjumper(Alpha Action Elite, 2024)
- Series:Defend Iacon!
- ID Number:AAE-005
- Accessories:2 pairs of hands (1 pair for each), Kickback's blaster, Cliffjumper's Bazooka, Laserbeak, accessories Energon Cube
- Sold as part ofAuldey's "Alpha Action Elite (AAE)" series of blindboxes, this Cliffjumper is a roughly 2-inch non-transforming but highly articulated action figure. Aside from the extra pairs of open-palm hands, Cliffjumper comes with his signature Bazooka and a back tire piece that must be assembled by the buyer.
- Cliffjumper is released as a 2-pack with Kickback while coming with his trading card. As advertised in the box, the lineup had a 12/72 probability of getting the 2-pack.
Notes
- TheMicromanMicro Changetoy that would become Cliffjumper was also available in light blue. To date, this deco has never been used inTransformersoutside of Mexico.
- Though often a straight redeco of Bumblebee in non-Japanese countries, there has yet to be a Cliffjumper produced by TakaraTomy that is a straight redeco of the same line's Bumblebee.
References
- ↑Interview with George Dunsay at TFArchive
- ↑Review of 2014 Legion Class Cliffjumperat TFW2005, including a comparison withHenkeiCliff.
- ↑"Squad goals. Some of my latest work for the Transformers War For Cybertron line. I'm so excited this will be an animated series on Netflix! Can't wait to see these guys in action. #cardesign #toydesign #conceptart #conceptdesign" —Michael DiTullo, Twitter, 2020/03/31(archive link)
- ↑Transformers PanelatHasbro Pulse Con 2024withBen MacCrae,Evan Brooks,Mark Maher,Marcelo Matere,andNate Purswell.
- ↑InterviewwithHironori Kobayashion theMissing Linktoyline forTransformers Generations 2024translated at Soundwaves Oblivion
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