Transformers G1 Autobot Jazz (1984)

[@thepeternetwork]

This is hitting me in the Nostalgia Gut so hard. Back when I had these toys it was awesome converting them from alt mode to robot mode over and over. I wish I could bring my childhood back one Transformer at a time.

[@Jazzys.Prime.Chilling.Time127]

❤

[@TheRealDustinNunn]

TakaraTomy needs to get to work on their own version of Masterpiece G1 Jazz.

[@zilvertron]

Cant, Porsche wont let them

[@YeaMits]

@@zilvertron aw man i hope Porsche gives them they’re license i would love an official mp jazz and cliffjumper

[@eugenelau3927]

Nostalgia of the 80s, really calming to know that Transformers can be therapeutic, Good work, Michael!!

[@MichaelMercy]

Thanks Eugene!

[@miguelangelrebolledocadiz5449]

I bought an original g1 jazz with no stickers and pretty yellowed for 25 bucks, it only had the shoulder cannon, i had to piece together the other parts life gun, missiles, box, manual and stickers

[@rodimus371]

Scatman Crothers voiced him on the cartoon and did such a fantastic job in the movie as well. Great vid !nerdmaste’ 🙌

[@Whiteshell204]

Really ?? No way! Never knew that. I always think of the Shinning when he is brought up

[@rodimus371]

Hemi204 yes , the animated movie is also filled with a distinguished cast as well . Google it you’d be surprised who’s in it .

[@williamflanagin6846]

Jazz was one of a handful of season 1 Autobots that survived the deception purge that occurred during the 1986 The Transformers: The Movie. So many autobot heroes went too soon during that movie, including Optimus Prime.........but, in the end, Unicron was crushed, the Cybertronian wars came to an end, and Rodimus Prime was now the new Autobot leader, entering into season 3.

[@jrewing73]

Jazz aka Scatman Crouthers was one of my all-time favorite G1 Autobots! Thank you so much for the video and the background music which was a backbone of the character! I love your reviews, Michael!

[@normanpopcultureboy8563]

RIP Scatman Crouthers you will be missed

[@jackson2531]

It was a good idea for a music-loving Autobot like Jazz to be voiced by Scatman Crothers, who was an actual musician.

[@babysinclairfan]

Hasbro in 1984: Gets past copyright by adding an extra i to martini Present-day Hasbro: mercilessly hunts down any sort of third party

[@zacharyalvarez9455]

This just brings nostalgia because Jazz was my first G1 transformers toy, unfortunately, I lost him but I remember bringing him almost everywhere. Thank you for showing one of the best autobots

[@OGMacGee]

I remember having this toy as a kid. Maybe the reissue is different, but the rocket launcher pegs are supposed to plug into the open space on his back and has just enough room to clear the shoulder beside his head.

[@lo1bo2]

Jazz is one of the few characters who had significant screen time before, during, and after the animated movie. (Not counting characters who were reformatted.)

[@lauramyers4989]

Jazz was one of my childhood favorites along with Optimus and Arcee

[@brianbuchmeier]

Jazz was always my favorite character on the show, but I never had any Transformer figures growing up (just Go Bots). I recently decided to start collecting other lines besides GI Joe, so I plan on finally getting one some time in the near future. Thanks for the transformation tips.

[@drozwalker9]

Jazz was one of my favorite Autobot. Mainly for his overall personality and appearance. I never found figures that small to drive the Autobots. I always loved the Autobots car modes at times more than robot modes. The size comparisons were a nice touch for this review.

[@Robocline]

Nerdmaste. I like your disclaimer at the beginning. Jazz is awesome.

[@Robizoid]

Jazz was always my favorite of all Autobots. I tuck the doors back in robot mode for more cartoon accuracy too. Thanks for the vid, Mike!

[@schmidington]

Mr. Mercy, clearly the Porsche wouldn't have the speed one would expect from a car of that calibre being weighed down by all that sound equipment. Those woofers must weigh a ton! Another excellent video, sir. Thank you.

[@yonisamber8169]

Love the g1 background music during your presentation!

[@maxbrandt6]

Great review, Jazz was one of my G1 faves!

[@optiTHOMAS]

I love jazz so much! Such a cool and interesting character! I hope to get a G1 version some day! I also love the use of the old G1 cartoon music in many of these videos! It adds so much charm of that old series! Good stuff! ❤😁👍🏻

[@nickzilla20]

I got a hold of a reissue jazz today. Had a bit of a tough time transforming him. Thankfully I didn’t break anything but he was kinda complicated. I still love him though.

[@fantasticmatic6633]

Jazz has always been my fav autobot, such a great transformer

[@audiebavington8789]

What a great way to revisit these characters! Thanks Michael.

[@filletofish2200]

Rest in peace Scatman Crothers

[@darrellwhitener3753]

Awesome review

[@retrogalaxyunlimited1999]

Great video again Michael . Thank you for all your passion and videos !

[@kianfrancis8187]

Jazz is one of my favorite transformers because he was my first transformer though it was a 2007 jazz and only had the head and hands I still liked him

[@danielherrin]

I remember my Grandmother bought Jazz for me at Wal Mart. He's still one of my favourites.

[@supbro293]

i kind of have this guy... a few days ago at a flea market i found a g2 jazz for 5 bucks and i brought him home and cleaned him up and he is missing his doors and one of the covers for the fin bit otherwise in relatively good shape so i may get a g1 kazz with a busted canopy and take the doors and cover of that one (i have seen a jazz like that before and didnt grab it 😥 didnt know id need it)

[@digitalmagicAR]

Another great review! Jazz was my first Transformer I received Christmas Eve way back then in '84. Got Skywarp the next day. Anytime I think of Martini Porsche I think of Jazz since he is what brought those cars to my attention of being existant in the 1st place. Seems all the original (USA) Transformers had wimpy missile launchers whereas the knockoffs had much more powerful ones that actually shot some distance. I took Jazz to school and a kid broke the windshield part you talked about in the review. The early Transformers had full color instructions and just seemed better with more die cast and chrome parts then the later ones that were all plastic. Although we used to make jokes about "Transformer chrome" which was prone to tarnishing/wearing off. Prime's chrome legs and smoke stacks turned blue for example. Grimlock and Megatron are the only two I remember who didn't have the cheap chrome that wore off easily. There may be more but I don't remember. It's been 35 years now, hahaha

[@ds3930]

I got Jazz through a mail order with cereal box tops or something. He came in the mail, in a small plain brown box and his stickers were different. I bet he would be worth something if I didn’t give him away.

[@gazz_N7]

The Martini logo most likely wasn't used because it's the logo for Martini & Rossi distillery in Italy. Jazz was my 2nd favorite Autobot, after Hound, and before Smoke Screen. I had a specially affinity for him due to him being a slant nose 911/930, just watching this review brings me back, I remember daydreaming about one of those 930's while starring at a poster of one up on my wall in my room. Thanks for the review, NERDMASTE'!!

[@blue18404]

Hound was great

[@IM-xs3uv]

Jazz was my first Transformer, a good birthday present.

[@iwanttoseemrshow]

the turntable display you use is such a great idea

[@billpagan3070]

Michael, Great review brother!👍 Always love how you bring out the details.😁

[@krunk9790]

I liked jazz alot the fact his bumper is his chest freaked me out as a kid awesome look

[@DoRag8]

Jazz was definitely 1 of my FAVE Autobots

[@171QA]

I love Jazz. I can’t wait to see your next Autobot review. :D

[@captainwohop]

Jazz is my spirit Transformer. Nerdmaste 🙏🏼

[@TheYoungDoctor]

Jazz is my favourite Transformer from the Marvel UK comic. The version of Jazz I have is the 'Commemorative Series III' one from eBay but the gun was missing.

[@Funkyguy446]

This is quite weird because literally just got the power of the primes one

[@oddcreatureX]

Got Jazz for Christmas '84. Not the easiest to transform, and eventually a "friend" broke the hood off leaving just the little bit where his head was. Still worked ok in robot mode, but annoying for sure.

[@shawn72251]

Love your channel

[@gabetheanimator6768]

Amazing video!!! Thank you Michael!!!

[@eddiethehero5225]

Awsome job we need more toy collectors like you .

[@MichaelMercy]

Thanks! :D

[@eddiethehero5225]

Your welcome.

[@wonderwaffle93]

Just picked me up a commemorative series for a good score on eBay. Sadly his weapons aren’t chromed but I already found me a good set to buy if I’m interested. Definitely excited. Jazz is just too cool to skip out on, especially one with such legendary status.

[@normanm3799]

The best Autobot 👍

[@315am]

Next one on my list of 'transformers to buy' but finding an affordable yet good looking figure might be a problem. Good video.

[@michelecosimosantoro9456]

Amazing jazz

[@Doubledeepfried]

After ~35years i learn you can slide those leg parts to the side to lock the legs.. found my old toy but it was way to stuck to not break it.

[@nikoma_]

Jazz is my favorite Transformer. When I was a kid I even named my dog Jazz ✅

[@colesephhh9546]

Sounds alright to me!

[@jeffcrothers9771]

Jazz was my 3rd favorite Autobots next to Optimus Prime Bumblebee

[@Envisaged0ne]

Just discovered your channel and subscribed :)

[@MichaelMercy]

Thanks! 🙏

[@ryanangelastro504]

If I ever had one as a (nerdy) kid in the 80s, I would’ve been extra careful with it. I also would’ve read the instructions and transform it until I can memorize it without the instructions. Same thing goes with other 80s transformers toys.

[@dylanacevedo968]

He has the same transformation system than Prowl, right?

[@MatthewCaunsfield]

Almost - Prowl's legs twist 180 degrees at the waist

[@JomasterTheSecond]

To quote Jerry Seinfeld... _Ya like Jazz?_

[@MrDman21]

It's funny an Autobot named Jazz, voiced by Scatman Crothers, but plays rock music 😄

[@carlossebastiannecroticgot7232]

So cool bro

[@eltenda]

Great video

[@grantwelsh7594]

I never knew that was a seat!?! Cool!

[@Mr.Jarbles]

You never forget your first... bot.

[@Thkirbyp]

Sabes que eres bueno cuando haces un vídeo de un personaje de Transformers g1 interesante

[@BubblegumCrash332]

I loved Jazz he had the better personality but I always liked the way Prowl looked. Plus he had the most epic death of any Autobot

[@AljonGo]

Great vid. When I was a kid, I accidentally broke the joint on Jazz's upper torso. I made it stay in place with a toothpick. 🤣 I still have the fig to this day. Keep up the great work! 🤘👍 Nerdmaste.

[@famyemil]

G1!

[@JoeSelf1982]

YAY! I voted for Jazz but honestly would have been happy with any of them.

[@pizzacade8594]

They actually had to remold the the head on Jazz due to the original mold slowly degrading.

[@spykewitwicky]

Jazz is the first g1 reissue I got. One of top g1 characters. (I'm to young to for real g1.)

[@greenlanternhg5141]

Diaclone goodness 🤤 I never got one as a kid but I had some Robostrux and they had those little gold pilots and use have them as drivers for my Transformers 😂 they were smaller but fit good Great video Mr Mercy 👍🏽✌🏽

[@commanderblitz5928]

please review g1 cliffjumper next

[@wonderwaffle93]

Jazz had some really cool engineering for the time, some resourceful stuff. Many of the G1s did of course. One thing I really love on Jazz is his Diaclone commercial, like seriously give it a look and it just has the COOLEST music, fitting for the Diaclone that would end up being Jazz

[@shydude93]

When I was a kid in 1984 Jazz was the only Transformer I had.I played with him so much that I broke his doors and roof which got lost.To make him complete I would make cardboard doors and roof and color them and tape them to him.

[@760jjsole8]

I had the same issue when I was a kid. I remember I had soundwave and broke his plastic eject door. I use to fix it by using a tic tac container. It was almost the same size . I would cut it to size and take it there.

[@rocketprime9940]

cool

[@JomasterTheSecond]

BTW that 'grin' on the original re-issue? That wasn't intended, that's mould degradation from being printed so much. That's why the Encore face is better - they completely re-did the face on that one.

[@blue18404]

Is he your favorite Autobot car?

[@thegooch3311]

Anyone know the song in the beginning of the video?

[@GérannGerberChannel]

Great video Michael. I absolutely love TF:G1!!

[@paulsnickles2420]

👍👍

[@TSMKstudios]

😅lm not a collector nor adult i still love your vids

[@MichaelMercy]

Thanks!

[@Kaden10]

Do you plan to do Beast Wars down the line?

[@MichaelMercy]

Sure.

[@alvinsanimations]

@@MichaelMercy YESSS!!!!!!!

[@speedlearner]

The first G1 car I bought was Jazz. But I had to rebuy him in 1986 because the original toy broke. However, I took off the doors from the broken toy and placed it on the 1986 toy. That's because the 1984 doors were different from the 1986 door.s

[@GeekswithCash]

Good video man they did a good job recreating this one and we defiantly need an official masterpiece at some point come on Takara!

[@dondiego124]

I broke Jazz's head the first time I transformed him Christmas morning

[@MisaelCastilloBrenes]

G1 cars were pieces of art. My third party Jazz is the Generation Toys J4zz. It is based on the IDW version of the character, but they used a modern day Porsche. Thanks for the review sir!

[@johnr7279]

Super job!

[@MichaelMercy]

Thanks John! 🙏

[@campbellclan6708]

My second favorite transformer character!😁👍Awesome review😁👊

[@michelvanderweide8542]

It’s always a pleasure visiting your channel. I haven’t in a while becomes of some health issues, but it’s like coming home. Love the nostalgia😊 Keep up the amazing dedication in your videos: this entire channel is a labour of love. Simply put: amazing 😊

[@MichaelMercy]

Thanks Michel! Hope your health improves soon. Nerdmasté! 🙏

[@treysolo925]

Great video! Keep up the excellent work! Technically, Prowl was 2nd in command. Lol. But the G1 animated series dropped the ball, where most people would've thought that Ironhide or Jazz was 2nd in command. lol. But your videos bring back a ton of great memories from my childhood years!👍👍👍

[@lefkadapao13]

O.k. Decepticons how about some tunes !! Jazz is such a cool character 😀😊

[@MarceloRibeiro-pb7ot]

👏👏👏👍🇧🇷

[@charlesdavis4887]

Besides Sideswipe, Jazz was the coolest G1 Autobot. The talented Scatman Crothers's voice made him that way. To me anyway.

[@Kyocera-ot6hb]

Not Snowman , Snowbot ! There's a flurry in a hurry

[@3797ID]

That is a great intro by the way, keeping to standards *Most Innovatively* #GreatVideo

[@3797ID]

I always thought Ironhide was Prime’s #2 but yeah, Jazz did pass on a lot of Optimus’s orders; 🤔 learn something new every day #nerdmaste

[@jenningsmills5398]

Summer of 87' I had a complete Predaking that I traded for jazz. No regrets.