Jolt (Transformers)

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Jolt is the name of several fictional characters in the Transformers series. The original Jolt was Decepticon hot rod with a sword who was introduced in 1994. Portrayed in a variety of forms, the most recent version of Jolt is a heroic Autobot who appeared in the 2009 film Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.

Transformers: Generation 2

Transformers character
Name Jolt/Hotrod
Decepticon
Japanese name Hotlaw
Series Transformers: Generation 2
Information
Alternate modes Hotrod
Function Sneak Attack Specialist, Warrior
Motto "Live fast, ride hard, and leave a great looking chassis!"
Rank 3
Sub-group Laser Rods

The original Transformer Jolt was a Decepticon who turned into a hot rod. He was a member of the sword-wielding Laser Rods team. He was also released under the name Hotrod in the UK, but is unrelated to the Autobot of that name.[1]

Fun Publications

Jolt was among the characters to appear in the 2010 Transformers: Timelines comic Generation 2 Redux, where he was one of the Decepticons under the command of Clench.[2]

Toys

  • Generation 2 Laser Rod Jolt (1994)
A new mold that came with a sword accessory.[3]


Transformers: Armada

Transformers character
Name Jolt
Mini-Con
Series Transformers: Armada
Transformers: Universe
Information
Alternate modes Helicopter
Motto "There's no "I" in team."
Partner Hot Shot
Rank 5

Another version of Jolt is a Mini-Con who turns into a helicopter and partner to the Autobot Hot Shot.[4]

Animated series

Jolt appeared as the sidekick of the Autobot Hot Shot in the animated series Transformers: Armada, where he spoke only in electronic beeps.

Dreamwave Productions

Jolt appeared in the Dreamwave Productions comic book series for Transformers: Armada where he was given a much fuller character than in the animated series.

Video games

Jolt is among the characters appearing in the 2004 Transformers video game for the Playstation 2.[5]

Transformers: Cybertron

Transformers character
Name Jolt
Mini-Con
Series Transformers: Cybertron
Information
Alternate modes Helicopter
Partner Reverb and Sixspeed
Sub-group Recon Team

A new Mini-Con helicopter named Jolt came out in the Cybertron line. [6]

Transformers

Transformers character
Name Jolt
Decepticon
Series Transformers
Information
Alternate modes Bugatti Veyron
Sub-group Deluxe Vehicles

In December 2007 images appeared on the internet of a redeco of Cybertron Crosswise in purple and silver. The character was named Jolt, although according to its designer it was originally a homage to the Generation 1 Decepticon Micromaster Road Hugger, but when that name was unavailable from the legal department, they named him Jolt instead. [7]

According to his biography Jolt was brought to life in the final battle for the Allspark, and subsequently sought help by Barricade, who beat him up. [8]

Jolt is one of the lowest ranking Decepticons ever made, with a rank of 2 out of 10.

IDW Publishing

Oddly a robot called Dead End appeared in the IDW comics Transformers: Alliance who resembled Jolt in vehicle mode, but his origin completely contradicts the biography on the toy. His robot mode is never seen.

Toys

  • Transformers Deluxe Jolt (2008)
Jolt is a redeco of Cybertron Crosswise/Smokescreen. This toy is a Walmart store exclusive. [9][10]
The toy of Jolt is 13 cm long in vehicle mode, whereas a real Bugatti Veyron is 447 cm long, so the toy is at a scale of about 1:34. The toy stands about 14 cm tall, which means Jolt would stand about 481 cm or 15 feet 10 inches tall.
According to Hasbro officials at Botcon 2008 the Walmart exclusive redeco toys were originally to be sold under the Transformers: Universe label, but Walmart requested its exclusives be part of the movie toy line, so they were repackaged in movie style packaging.


Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

Transformers character
Name Jolt
Autobot
Series Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Transformers (2010)
Information
Alternate modes Chevrolet Volt
Sub-group Fast Action Battlers, Deluxe Vehicles

The latest version of Jolt is also an Autobot who appeared in the 2009 film Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. He turned into a blue Chevy Volt.[11] [12] [13]

Jolt is armed with a pair of electric whips, befitting his electric car alternate mode.[14] He was a last-minute addition to the cast as General Motors, the film's car supplier, wanted to promote the Volt. The writers had already wanted to include the car in the script before the Writers Guild strike, so they had to work out a character that would fit well within the Autobot team afterwards and convince Bay to approve the addition.[15]

The car that portrayed Jolt appeared at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show.[16] [17]

References

  1. ↑ Alvarez, J.E. (2001). The Unofficial Guide to Transformers 1980s Through 1990s Revised & Expanded 2nd Edition. Schiffer Publishing Ltd.. p. 105. ISBN 0764313649. 
  2. ↑ Greg Sepelak & Trent Troop (w), Robby Musso (p), Robby Musso & Frank Milkovich (i). "Generation 2: Redux" Transformers Timelines v2, 5 (Summer, 2010), Fort Worth, Texas: Fun Publications
  3. ↑ Brereton, Erin (2006). Transformers: The Fantasy, The Fun, The Future. Triumph Books. p. 22. ISBN 1572439831. 
  4. ↑ Furman, Simon (2004). Transformers The Ultimate Guide. DK Publications. p. 123. ISBN 978-0-7566-3012-6. 
  5. ↑ "Atari Begins the Ultimate Conflict with Worldwide Release of 'TRANSFORMERS' Video Game". Business Wire. May 12, 2004. http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-116487088.html. "partners including SPARKPLUG, JOLT and LONGARM will assist" 
  6. ↑ http://www.mastercollector.com/neat/toyfair05/hasbro/transformers.cfm
  7. ↑ transformers-fr_FR - default
  8. ↑ Transformers Toys News and Reviews G1 to Movie - TFormers.com
  9. ↑ More New Wal-Mart Excl "Allspark Power" Figures: Jolt, Grindcore & Divebomb
  10. ↑ "Lee's Guide To: Transformers Movie Toys". Lee's Action Figure News & Toy Review 1 (188): 44-54. June 2008. 
  11. ↑ "AUTOBOTS with Bow Ties Make Middle Eastern Silver Screen Debut". Al Bawaba. June 23, 2009. http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2009/06/24/466975.html. "JOLT, an AUTOBOT based on Chevrolet’s upcoming Volt extended-range electric vehicle." 
  12. ↑ "Automakers offer unique things to do". The Herald News - Joliet. February 22, 2009. http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1N1-126DDB99B13C7630.html. 
  13. ↑ "VIDEO from Medialink and General Motors: Giant Movie Robots Unveiled at Chicago Auto Show.". PR Newswire. February 12, 2009. http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-193478111.html. "Jolt, an Autobot based on the 2011 electric Volt" 
  14. ↑ 04:40 PM. "Picture of Jolt's FAB toy bio". Tfw2005.com. http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/attachments/transformers-movie-discussion/27083783d1240975340-concerning-jolt-jolt_page.jpg. Retrieved 2009-05-13. 
  15. ↑ Roberto Orci (2009-01-19). "Welcome Mr. Roberto Orci, you may ask him questions". TFW2005. http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-movie-discussion/180451-welcome-mr-roberto-orci-you-may-ask-him-questions-190.html#post3231606. Retrieved 2009-01-19. 
  16. ↑ "Real Transformers on stage at the Chicago Auto Show". The Herald News. February 22, 2009. 
  17. ↑ "Special stuff". The Beacon News - Aurora. February 22, 2009. http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1N1-126DDB70F389C960.html. 
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