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Jolt is the name of several fictional characters in the Transformers series. 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
[edit]| Jolt/Hotrod | |
|---|---|
| Transformers character | |
| In-universe information | |
| Affiliation | Decepticon |
| Japanese name | Hotlaw |
| Sub-group | Laser Rods |
| Function | Sneak Attack Specialist, Warrior |
| Rank | 3 |
| Motto | "Live fast, ride hard, and leave a great looking chassis!" |
| Alternate modes | Hotrod |
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
[edit]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
[edit]- Generation 2 Laser Rod Jolt (1994)
- A new mold that came with a sword accessory.[3]
Transformers: Armada
[edit]| Jolt | |
|---|---|
| Transformers character | |
| In-universe information | |
| Affiliation | Mini-Con |
| Rank | 5 |
| Partner | Hot Shot |
| Motto | "There's no "I" in team." |
| Alternate modes | Helicopter |
Another version of Jolt is a Mini-Con who turns into a helicopter and partner to the Autobot Hot Shot.[4]
Animated series
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Jolt is among the characters appearing in the 2004 Transformers video game for the Playstation 2.[5]
Transformers: Cybertron
[edit]| Jolt | |
|---|---|
| Transformers character | |
| In-universe information | |
| Affiliation | Mini-Con |
| Sub-group | Recon Team |
| Partner | Reverb and Sixspeed |
| Alternate modes | Helicopter |
A new Mini-Con helicopter named Jolt came out in the Cybertron line. [6]
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
[edit]| Jolt | |
|---|---|
| Transformers character | |
 The Chevy Volt | |
| In-universe information | |
| Affiliation | Autobot |
| Sub-group | Fast Action Battlers, Deluxe Vehicles |
| Function | Warrior-Electric,Assistant in Medicine |
| Rank | 4 |
| Partner | Ratchet, Sideswipe, Bumblebee |
| Motto | Electricity is cool! Especially when its a lot. |
| Alternate modes | Chevrolet Volt |
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.[7] [8] [9]
Jolt is armed with a pair of electric whips, befitting his electric car alternate mode.[10] 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.[11]
The car that portrayed Jolt appeared at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show.[12] [13]
References
[edit]- ^ Alvarez, J.E. (2001). The Unofficial Guide to Transformers 1980s Through 1990s Revised & Expanded 2nd Edition. Schiffer Publishing Ltd. p. 105. ISBN 0764313649.
- ^ Greg Sepelak & Trent Troop (w), Robby Musso (p), Robby Musso & Frank Milkovich (i). "Generation 2: Redux" Transformers Timelines, vol. 2, no. 5 (Summer, 2010). Fort Worth, Texas: Fun Publications.
- ^ Brereton, Erin (2006). Transformers: The Fantasy, The Fun, The Future. Triumph Books. p. 22. ISBN 1572439831.
- ^ Furman, Simon (2004). Transformers The Ultimate Guide. DK Publications. p. 123. ISBN 978-0-7566-3012-6.
- ^ "Atari Begins the Ultimate Conflict with Worldwide Release of 'TRANSFORMERS' Video Game". Business Wire. May 12, 2004.
partners including SPARKPLUG, JOLT and LONGARM will assist
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- ^ "AUTOBOTS with Bow Ties Make Middle Eastern Silver Screen Debut". Al Bawaba. June 23, 2009.
JOLT, an AUTOBOT based on Chevrolet's upcoming Volt extended-range electric vehicle.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Automakers offer unique things to do". The Herald News - Joliet. February 22, 2009.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "VIDEO from Medialink and General Motors: Giant Movie Robots Unveiled at Chicago Auto Show". PR Newswire. February 12, 2009.
Jolt, an Autobot based on the 2011 electric Volt
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ 04:40 PM. "Picture of Jolt's FAB toy bio". Tfw2005.com. Retrieved 2009-05-13.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Roberto Orci (2009-01-19). "Welcome Mr. Roberto Orci, you may ask him questions". TFW2005. Retrieved 2009-01-19.
- ^ "Real Transformers on stage at the Chicago Auto Show". The Herald News. February 22, 2009.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Special stuff". The Beacon News - Aurora. February 22, 2009.
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