Steeljaw (DOTM)
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| The name or term "Steeljaw" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Steeljaw (disambiguation). |
- Steeljaw is an Autobot pet from the Dark of the Moon portion of the movie continuity family.
Few are more loyal and brave than the Wreckers' fearsome pet, Steeljaw! When they need his expert tracking skills, this cyber-dog puts both his advanced senses and his hydraulic jaws to work. Although bad-tempered and prone to emitting noxious fumes and sparks that can set nearby fields on fire, he's still a valuable addition to the elite engineering crew. Despite being regarded the Wreckers' little schnookums, he's said to be nearly as smart as they are. Hopefully that's not a backhanded indictment of his owners' intelligence.
| “ | Grrrrrr! | ” |
| —Steeljaw | ||
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Fiction
Dark of the Moon Mix & Match
While the sinister Soundwave demolished buildings in downtown Chicago with low-frequency vibrations, the Wreckers faced off against him and Laserbeak, with Steeljaw standing steadfast at Leadfoot's side. Transformers: Dark of the Moon Mix & Match
The Creation Revoltech!
Steeljaw was with the jubilant Wreckers when Optimus Prime used the power of the Revoltech Unit to send Megatron packing. The Creation Revoltech!
Toys
Dark of the Moon
- Leadfoot / Sergeant Detour & Steeljaw (Human Alliance, 2011)
- TakaraTomy ID number: DA30
- Accessories: Missile, leash
- Known designers: Andrew Scribner (deco artist)
- Coming with Leadfoot and Sergeant Detour, Dark of the Moon Steeljaw is a surprisingly articulated robotic dog that can convert into what might charitably be called a "weapon", which is basically his head flipped up and the limbs arranged into a crossbow-shaped missile launcher. The weapon itself can be pegged onto either Leadfoot's forearm or back via MechTech ports. Steeljaw also includes a detachable chain 'leash' which can peg to Steeljaw and be pegged into Leadfoot's hand. The leash itself stores in Leadfoot's right arm. Sergeant Detour can also ride him in robot mode.
Studio Series
- Leadfoot (Deluxe Class, 2020)
- Movie: Dark of the Moon
- Hasbro ID number: 68
- TakaraTomy ID number: SS-58
- TakaraTomy release date: November 28, 2020
- Studio Series Steeljaw is a static figurine of his beast mode, with painted eyes and tailpipes.
- This character is a Target exclusive in the US... for obvious reasons. It was announced on the official Transformers Instagram, with pre-orders opening 9AM EST on the Target Website on July 21st, 2020.
Notes
- Steeljaw appears to be based on a pit bull, given the cropped ears, squared snout, and stout build.
- Steeljaw was intended to appear in Dark of the Moon, with Josh Nizzi having done design work. An early working name for him was "Warpath", which was also a working name for Wreckers Roadbuster and Topspin.[1]
- Concept art was produced of Steeljaw and his owner's protoform stages, but ultimately never made its way into the film proper.
- Steeljaw was apparently going to be Leadfoot's car mode engine, backed by the fact that he has engine parts covering his body. However, there's no configuration to allow Steeljaw to fit inside Leadfoot in car mode.
