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{{Other uses|Bumper}}
'''Bumper''' (also known as Bumblejumper) is the name of three [[fictional character]]s in the [[Transformers]] series. The original Bumper's toy was introduced in 1984, although he didn't get an official name or appear in fiction for several years after. In 2011 toy company [[Renderform]] announced an upgrade set that created a [[third-party Transformer]] homage to bumper by giving a new head to the ''Classic'' Bumblebee mold.

==Transformers: Generation 1==
{{Transformers character|
|name =Bumper
|image =Hubcapg1.jpg
|caption ="Generation 1" Bumper
|affiliation =Autobot
|subgroup =Mini-Bots
|function =
|partner =
|motto =
|alternatemodes =[[Mazda 323]]
|series =''[[Transformers: Generation 1]]''
|engvoice =
|japanvoice =
|gender=Male
}}
Initially unnamed, this toy's only official name outside [[Japan]] was '''Sedan''', the name it was sold under in [[Argentina]] by toy-producer, Antex, under license by [[Hasbro]].<ref>http://www.toyarchive.com/Transformers/Argentina/Argentina.html</ref> Sedan shared the same mold as Bumper, but was made in variety of colors, including green and blue. Sedan's biography listed his function as [[strategist]]. Fans came to call the toy Bumblejumper, because it was packaged on cards for BUMBLEbee and CliffJUMPER.<ref>{{Cite book | title=The Unofficial Guide to Transformers 1980s Through 1990s Revised & Expanded 2nd Edition | last=Alvarez | first=J.E. | year=2001 | publisher=Schiffer Publishing Ltd.| ISBN=0764313649 | page= 10}}</ref> The shortened name Bumper was later adopted in official fiction.

===Comics===
====Dreamwave Productions====
Bumper made his first official appearance as an Autobot in the pages of [[Dreamwave Productions]]' ''[[Transformers: Generation One (Dreamwave)|Transformers: Generation One]]'' comic series. Following the liberation of Cybertron from [[Shockwave (Transformers)|Shockwave]]’s rule, Bumblebee was placed in command of the Autobot supply shuttle Orion, with [[Powerglide (Transformers)|Powerglide]], [[Warpath (Transformers)|Warpath]], [[Seaspray (Transformers)|Seaspray]], [[Cosmos (Transformers)|Cosmos]], [[Cliffjumper]], Bumper and the [[Powerdashers]] assigned to him. Their mission was to aid the Autobots on Earth. Upon arriving in the Earth system from transwarp space, they witnessed the arrival of [[Sunstorm (Transformers)|Sunstorm]] (Transformers: Generation One III #1). Their mission was to aid the Autobots on Earth and not a moment too soon: they witnessed the arrival of [[Sunstorm (Transformers)|Sunstorm]] and helped defeat [[Combaticons|Bruticus]] (''Transformers: Generation One'', vol III #1). Bumper and Warpath were sent to recover the Autobots who had been injured fighting Bruticus and imprisoned by [[Starscream]], but they were all captured by the Earth Defense Command (EDC).

[[Jazz (Transformers)|Jazz]] eventually negotiated their release and commanded [[Sunstreaker]], [[Sideswipe (Transformers)|Sideswipe]] and Bumper in an investigation of the [[Insecticons]] for the EDC. They all later rejoined [[Windcharger]], [[Wheeljack]] and [[Ratchet (Transformers)|Ratchet]] aboard the repaired Orion (''Transformers: Generation One'', vol III #9). Landing in [[Alaska]], Bumper and the other Autobots met [[Prowl (Transformers)|Prowl]]'s team back from Cybertron. They were shown the site of construction for the new [[Autobot City]] (''Transformers: Generation One'', vol III #10). Dreamwave's closure would prevent this storyline from ever being finished.

====IDW Publishing====
When [[IDW Publishing]] was awarded the Transformers comic license, they rebooted the Generation One universe, setting them free from previous storylines. Bumper played a small role in the miniseries, ''[[The Transformers: Megatron Origin]]''. Set in the distant past, Bumper and Fastback were sent by [[Sentinel Prime]] to monitor a location suspected of hosting the illegal gladiatorial bloodsport games led by [[Megatron]]. While observing the construction of a stadium, they were discovered and had their transmission blocked by [[Soundwave (Transformers)|Soundwave]] and were soon captured. To Bumper's horror, Fastback's head was crushed by Megatron as a show of power. Bumper refused to give any information but his mind was probed by Soundwave, and found to be neither a threat, nor useful. For calling him a psychopath, Megatron killed Bumper with his bare hands. (''The Transformers: Megatron Origin'' #2)

===Games===
*[http://mattcave.fcpages.com/PDFs/BUMPER.pdf Hero 4th Edition role playing game character sheet for ''Generation 1'' Bumper]

===Toys===
*'''''Generation 1'' Mini-Vehicle Bumper''' (1984)
:In 1984, the first year that the [[Transformers (toy line)|Transformers toy line]] was produced in the [[United States]], a figure was sold in packages meant for [[Bumblebee (Transformers)|Bumblebee]] and [[Cliffjumper]]. The toy was taken from the Takara Microchange line, like all the [[Autobot]] Mini-Bots, but wasn't given an official name or description at the time, merely being placed in the packages meant for other toys. The figure was also not featured in the Transformers cartoon. The rare mistake soon disappeared from the toy line, but caused an interest amongst fans, due to his unique mold, with an alternate form based on a Mazda Famila XG 1500. The unnamed figure started to be referred to as '''Bumblejumper''', a merging of '''Bumble'''bee and Cliff'''jumper''', or a shortened version — '''Bumper'''. Like some of the other Mini-Bots, Bumper's mold resembles a [[Choro-Q|Penny Racer]] toy in vehicle mode.
:This toy can command $400 still sealed in original packaging. <ref>[http://books.google.com/books?id=O16BXbITZwEC&pg=PA218&dq=bumblejumper&hl=en&ei=_q2LTIXCIsGfnAfx662eDA&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=3&ved=0CDAQ6AEwAg#v=onepage&q=bumblejumper&f=false A complete history of American comic books By Shirrel Rhoades]</ref>

*'''''Renderform'' Bumper head upgrade''' (2011)
:A third-party add-on set that gives a new head to the ''Classic'' Bumblebee mold, making it look like Bumper.<ref>http://www.renderform.com/</ref>

==Transformers: Cybertron==
In the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron]]'' toy line, Bumper is the Japanese name of the [[Mini-Con]] [[Recon Team#Reverb|Reverb]].
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==Transformers Animated==
{{Transformers character|
|name =Bumper
|image =
|caption =
|affiliation =Autobot
|subgroup =
|function =
|partner =
|motto =
|alternatemodes =Cybertronian car
|series =''[[Transformers Animated]]''
|engvoice =
|japanvoice =
|gender=Male
}}
Another character named Bumper appeared in ''Transformers Animated''. He is based on the Generation 1 character.

===Fun Publications===
Bumper appeared in the ''Transformers: Timelines'' story "[[The Stunt-Con Job]]". After the events of ''Transformers Animated'' Bumper attended the Stunt Convoy show given in former gladiatorial arena in Kaon.<REF>{{Cite comic| writer = [[Marty Isenberg]], [[Derrick J. Wyatt]] & [[Matt Youngberg]]| penciller = [[Marcelo Matere]]| Inker = Marcelo Matere| colorist= [[Thomas Deer]] & [[Jesse Wittenrich]]| letterer=Jesse Wittenrich| editor=[[Pete Sinclair]] & [[Brian Savage]]| story = "The Stunt-Con Job" | title = [[Transformers: Timelines]]| volume = 2| issue = 6| date = Summer 2011| publisher = Fun Publications}}</REF>

==References==
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