Toys : Transformers Movie Deluxe Autobot Jazz

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Rating:

- My first figure in the new movie line
I had to buy one of these guys to take with me to the movie (or else what kind of fanboy would I be?). Jazz had the best looking robot mode on the back of the box, and he hasn't disappointed. His robot mode is simply awesome looking and, setting aside my regret that he's not a Porsche, he looks pretty darn good in vehicle mode, too. The detail on this model is phenomenal considering it only cost me $10. My one minor complaint is that I'm unsure how to properly position the two panels of his forearms. I don't know that I'd go so far as others have in saying that they're flimsy; just that the design was a bit poorly implemented. Even with that, though, this is a five star (plus!) toy.

Rating:

- My First Transformer, lots of fun
I've always wanted a transformer, now that they're back I bought Jazz. I selected Jazz since he doesn't look overly scary and according to other reviews he has a cool transformation. I also liked the fact that he doesn't have an evil looking gun, I told my kids it was a fishing pole. They didn't believe me, but I can try right?

I've never transformed one of these before and it took me several tries before I could get this one to transform reliably. (Note: I am not mechanically inclined.) Getting the arms into positing was hard for me. It made me wonder if I should have gotten the version for four-year-olds. It has instructions that made sense AFTER I figured it out. I managed to pop a piece off of it while trying to get it transformed, but it popped right back in again easily.

Overall, I like it. It's fun now that I understand how it works.

Rating:

- Jazz is Back..and never looked better.
Just wanted to drop some comments on the Movie jazz.
First off, next to prime and wheeljack he is one of my favorites.

seeing jazz, in the movie line was great, and i bought him soon as he hit the shelf. I was really Impressed at how well built he is..and the detailing is incredible.. he is model quality,and would look great on any shelf or desk. His cooless factor has to be seen in person..the pictures dont do him justice.

the light up eye, is also a nice touch, and the head is a tribute to the G1 version of Jazz. the spoiler/shield that attatches on his shoulder is a great function also..although i wasnt crazy about his telescoping sword..sure its a nice idea but not really needed..how about giving him a blaster or a rocket launcher.like in the G1 days..but these are minor, and really dosent hamper my review.

i also liked the fact that his Autobot symbol is painted on instead of a sticker...dont know hom many times back in the day my symbols wore off.

the only thing i didnt like in this version, was those arms. You have to be really careful,or you might just break them..since they are connected directly to the front wheels. basically they are just panels with small hands folded out..but at least you can move the arms around somewhat. I wish the arms were more durable like the G1 jazz those were better constructd arms.

all said, this is one of my favorites of the movie line(next to prime) you can tell that these were made for the collectors, and rightfully so. i wouldnt give these to 4 year old johnny because kids can be careless but to somebody that appreiciates the transformers its a welcomed addition to your collection.

side note..its a shame hasbro couldnt get the rights from porsche again, but pontiac works also.

Rating:

- Great Figure for Die-Hard TF fans
i recently Picked up Jazz and he look very good for a reissue from the 80s TF line and i like his new mode and his head does pay respect to his g1 days and i would recomend this figure to any Transformer fan and this figure is made great the part dont come off too easy and it very durable this figure is easy to pose.

Rating:

- Movie Autobot Jazz: One Very Cool Figure
Transformers Movie Deluxe Autobot Jazz

Pros:

Nice transformation, feels like he stepped right out of the film with it.

Great overall look, in both vehicle and robot modes.

Considering how stocky he is, articulation is better than you'd expect.

Cons:

No weapon storage (this really, really irks me.)

Forearms aren't sturdy (...they're just folded panels, literally.)

I'm gonna jump right to the weapon issue....
It sucks. Sucks like an Oreck, Hoover, and Dyson put together. He has no weapon storage (like Bumblebee's missile launcher/tailpipes, or Ratchet's roof rack/capture claw) and it looks really stupid mounting the gun to his spoiler in vehicle mode. Plus when you look at the gun, he has a set of notches on the top of the gun that make it look like it snaps in somewhere...(and it does, just not where you'd expect.) so you're all excited, and then you see it doesn't attach to the vehicle. Sad

In robot mode, where the shield pops off from the roof, is where you snap the gun in for storage in robot mode. (Problem is, why would you attach your weapon to your shield? Wouldn't you be using it? Who designed this? Seriously?!)

The instructions also do not show you this at all...

Now, about Jazz himself...I wouldn't call him perfect, but excellent comes to mind. I can forgive the arms (even though the fact they're just panels folded over one another...) but other than that, surprisingly he's one sturdy mofo.

Lots of excellent detail on this guy as well...I'm truly impressed that they could show this kind of detail on a Deluxe Class figure.

His poseability certainly isn't going to win awards anytime soon, but considering his construction...it's quite impressive.

The pictures just don't do him justice...at all. You have to actually experience him to fully understand his coolness factor.

His Automorph gimmick involves his head and chest. When you fold down the windshield, his head (which is attached to a spring loaded plate) automatically moves upward, and during this, another mechanism forces the nose of the car forward, and folds the turn signals in a bit. (it's so neat watching it do that, it really is like you're holding a piece of animation in your hands...)

His eyes are lightpiped, and they actually work. A little too well because it's so clear, it actually makes his head seem a bit hollow...I think a darker colored plastic would've worked better in this department.

I can't wait for the other Deluxes, and I'm sure they'll be just as good, if not better in some instances, and they're yet another great part of this increasingly cool line.

I definitely and highly recommend Jazz, and say he'll be a favorite in collections. (Not all will feel that way of course, but he's one of the better ones out there.)

B+ 3.5 out of 5 stars. (Those arms, and that darned gun were enough knock down the rating.)

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