Blurr
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Blurr is the name given to three fictional characters in the Transformers universes.
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[edit] Transformers: Generation 1 (1986)
| Transformers character | |
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| Blurr | |
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| Affiliation | Autobot  |
| Sub-Group | Autobot Cars Targetmasters |
| Function | Data Courier |
| Partner | Haywire |
| Motto | "The faster it is, the better I like it." |
| Alternate Modes | Cybertronian Car |
| Series | Transformers: Generation 1 |
| English voice actor | John Moschitta |
| Japanese voice actor | Ken Yamaguchi |
Blurr is the fastest Autobot on land. He was used primarily by the Autobots as a high speed messenger. Blurr was also portrayed having extremely fast speaking mannerisms, and a nervous streak when dealing with his superiors. Despite this he is a loyal warrior and friend. When he became a Targetmaster he was paired with Haywire, an impulsive and excitable Nebulan youngster.
[edit] Animated Series
Blurr first appeared in The Transformers: The Movie. He continued to appear in season 3 of the television series as one of Rodimus Prime's closest allies.
In the three part fourth series, The Rebirth, Blurr became a Targetmaster, with his partner Haywire.
[edit] Transformers: The Headmasters
In the Japanese exclusive Transformers: The Headmasters series the events of The Rebirth were ignored. Blurr continued to appear as a member of the cast, and never became a Targetmaster. Instead he joined Rodimus Prime and Kup in searching for a new homeworld for the Transformers.
[edit] Marvel Comics
Blurr first appeared in the Headmasters limited series as one of the Autobot crew led by Fortress Maximus. He became a Targetmaster in the fourth and final issue of the series. Blurr first appeared in the regular Transformers series in issue 42, where he quickly joined up with the Earth Autobots, and eventually served under Optimus Prime.
Although Blurr didn't receive a big role in the US comics, he played a large role in writer Simon Furman's UK stories. Blurr's first chronological appearance came in the Marvel UK Transformers Target: 2006 arc. He was unwittingly sent by Unicron alongside Hot Rod and Kup, thwarting the future Decepticon Galvatron in his plan to destroy Unicron in 1986 with aid from the present day Ultra Magnus. He would appear in many of the movie-future themed stories, time-traveling again with Kup and Hot Rod (now Rodimus Prime) to recapture Galvatron and stop Death's Head, battling against the Unicron-controlled Decepticons on Cybertron in Prime's absence and battling the Quintessons on Earth. Things would come to a head when Galvatron's continued presence in the past (along with Scourge and the now-deceased Cyclonus) opened a time rift that threatened to destroy Earth and Cybertron. Blurr was part of the group led back by Rodimus Prime to deal with the threat, but even they could not stand against Galvatron and his ally - a clone of Megatron (believed by all to be the real thing). Only Optimus Prime's defeat of Galvatron and Shockwave depositing Cyclonus' body into the rift saved everything.
[edit] Dreamwave Productions
In Dreamwave's Generation One series Blurr was a member of a cell of Autobots led by Kup. They were in resistance to the leadership of Shockwave on Cybertron. After they managed to rescue Prime (at first not believing it to be him), Blurr and the rest of the group helped Optimus Prime and Ultra Magnus overthrow Shockwave.
Although Targetmaster Blurr received biography pages in Dreamwave's More Than Meets The Eye series, he never appeared in the comic stories before the company closed.
[edit] Transformers: Armada
| Transformers character | |
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| Blurr (Silverbolt) | |
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| Affiliation | Autobot |
| Sub-Group | Deluxe Vehicles |
| Partner | Incinerator |
| Motto | "Stand up, keep fighting!" |
| Alternate Modes | Cybertronian Car |
| Series | Transformers: Armada |
| English voice actor | Brian Drummond |
| Japanese voice actor | Isshin Chiba |
Blurr (Silverbolt in Japan) appeared in the Transformers: Armada series.
In almost total contrast to his G1 portrayal, Blurr's tech spec described him as a decisive and powerful warrior, whose calm in the face of danger has made him a hero among his fellow Autobots. His duty-first attitude often led him to clash with the impetuous Hot Shot: despite this, there was a mutual respect between the two. He was one of the few Autobots capable of flight.
[edit] Animated series
In the Transformers: Armada animated series, Blurr's portrayal was faithful to his tech spec. He was portayed as a brave officer and a veteran of many battles. At one point he saved the life of the rookie Side Swipe. Unfortunately this led the young Autobot to hero-worship him. When Blurr came to Earth, Side Swipe followed, but Blurr was soon able to unload him on Hot Shot - much to the latter's exasperation.
Blurr's no-nonsense attitude made him a valuable ally. However, it also led to friction between him and Hot Shot, as well as Rad, Alexis and Carlos. He survived right to the end of the series, surviving the battle against Unicron.
[edit] Dreamwave Productions
Blurr also appeared in the accompanying Armada comic by Dreamwave, although with a much more minor role. He was one of a team of Autobots led by Jetfire who investigated unusual Space Bridge activity at the Decepticon HQ - unaware it had been taken over by Unicron's Heralds. Bludgeon was still present, and he stalked Jetfire's team from the shadows, severely wounding Blurr. He survived, but did not appear again.
[edit] Transformers: Cybertron
The Armada Blurr mold was remolded and released first in Galaxy Force in a two-pack set also under the name Blurr which also included Buzzsaw. This remold did not include the Mini-Con that came with the Armada version but gained a new Force Chip gimmick. This later came to America as an individual release. This new mold also included a change in the head, making it more resemble the design of the original G1 Blurr, including the trademark "antenna" on the top of his head. Although there is a civilian Autobot vehicle in the TV series that resembles Blurr, it is unlikely that that is actually Blurr.
The release of Blurr in Cybertron Deluxe wave 3.5 was packaged with a DVD containing the third episode of Transformers: Cybertron, called "Hidden". He appeared in the episode, unnamed, in vehicle mode only.
His bio seemingly painted him as a different character than Armada Blurr. This Blurr was a retired race champion who now resided on Velocitron teaching rookie Transformers how to race. Though he a ppears to be a harsh taskmaster, this masks a genuine affection for his students. He takes their successes and failures to heart, and demands nothing less than the best - from them and him.
