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+ | |Zoid_name = Rainbow Jerk |
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+ | |ImageName = RainbowJerk.jpg |
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+ | |Caption = ''GZ'' Rainbow Jerk |
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+ | |Model_number = GZ-011 |
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+ | |Faction = Digald/Jiin Suppression Army |
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+ | |Zoid_type = Peafowl |
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+ | |Crew = 1 |
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+ | |Weight = 45 |
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+ | |Length = 20.9 |
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+ | |Height = 12.6 |
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+ | |Speed = Air: Mach 2.5 |
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+ | |Weapons = Feather Cutter (Metal-Zi) (2)<ref>フェザーカッター（Metal-Zi製）×2</ref>, Rainbow Beam Tail (6)<ref>レインボービームテイル×6</ref>, Sczuka Launcher (2)<ref>2連装シュツカランチャー×2</ref>, 2 barrel Pinpoint Laser (2)<ref>2連装ピンポイントレーザー</ref>, Golden Beak<ref>ゴールデンビーク</ref>, Iron Footnail (2)<ref>アイアンフットネイル×2</ref> |
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+ | |Equipment = Aero Crown<ref>エアロクラウン</ref>, Crystal Panel (2)<ref>クリスタルパネル×2</ref>, Wind Dancers (upgrade) |
| ⚫ | }}'''Rainbow Jerk''' (レインボージャーク) is a [[wikipedia: Peafowl|Peafowl]]-type Zoid, one of over 200 species of biomechanical lifeforms depicted by [[TOMY]]'s ''[[Zoids]]'' model, toy and media franchise. The Rainbow Jerk is unique to the ''[[Zoids: Genesis]]'' anime and the related ''Genesis'' model line, and is one of the seven protagonist Zoids. |
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| ⚫ | '''Rainbow Jerk''' is a [[wikipedia: Peafowl| |
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==Overview== |
==Overview== |
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+ | The Rainbow Jerk resembles a hybrid of a peacock and crane. Its ornate wing feathers are made of metal Zi and function as melee weapons and are capable of cutting through metal. Its long-range weapon can only be activated when it's standing, in which the tail plates unfold sideways like a fan and generate an intense ultrasonic pulse that disorients opponents. Zoids who are underground are unaffected, such as [[Molga]] or Viper-types, as are [[Bio Zoids]]. |
| − | ==Battle Story |
+ | ==Battle Story Appearances== |
| − | The Rainbow Jerk is an ancient Zoid from the ''Era of |
+ | The Rainbow Jerk is an ancient Zoid from the ''Era of Technology'' found by the thief who infiltrated Kotona's clan. |
| − | ==Media |
+ | ==Media Appearances== |
| − | ===Genesis=== |
+ | ===''Genesis''=== |
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+ | Piloted by [[Kotona Elegance|Kotona]], the Rainbow Jerk is the only protagonist Zoid in ''[[Zoids: Genesis|Genesis]]'' that can fly. During the series, the Rainbow Jerk distinguished itself as an excellent scout or fast transport Zoid. For much of the first half of the series, Digald had no effective counter to it, save for using their [[Bio Raptor]]s as anti-aircraft units. This gave the protagonists a tactical edge over the Digald forces, and allowed them to fight when outnumbered. After the [[Bio Ptera]] and [[Bio Raptor Gui]] entered service, the Rainbow Jerk had a harder time in aerial combat. Rainbow Jerk was upgraded with the Wind Dancer booster midway through the show, allowing it to temporarily boost its speed and outrun pursuing opponents. |
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| + | ===Video Games=== |
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| + | The Rainbow Jerk, piloted by Kotona, makes an appearance in the DS game ''Super Robot Wars K'', as do most other Zoids and characters featured in the ''Zoids: Genesis'' anime. |
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| + | ===Trading Cards=== |
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| + | The Rainbow Jerk was featured as part of the ''Zoids Scramble'' release of [[Zoids Trading Cards]]. |
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==Models== |
==Models== |
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===Genesis=== |
===Genesis=== |
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[[Image:RainbowJerkToy.jpg|thumb|150px|''GZ'' Rainbow Jerk]] |
[[Image:RainbowJerkToy.jpg|thumb|150px|''GZ'' Rainbow Jerk]] |
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| − | *Assembly required. (Snap-together, no glue needed. Scissors or X-acto knife recommended for trimming off excess plastic bits.) |
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| − | *The model's colours are moulded into the plastic, and it does not need any paint. |
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The Rainbow Jerk is the eleventh model in the ''Genesis'' line. The kit comes with five plastic sprues, one, transparent sprue for the eyes and canopy, six separate pieces for the wings, a pre-assembled tail, twelve rubber caps, one pilot and two sticker sheets. |
The Rainbow Jerk is the eleventh model in the ''Genesis'' line. The kit comes with five plastic sprues, one, transparent sprue for the eyes and canopy, six separate pieces for the wings, a pre-assembled tail, twelve rubber caps, one pilot and two sticker sheets. |
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| − | The kit does not need batteries. When built the model can be manually positioned into either ''Stationary'' or ''Flight'' mode. The tail could also be manually folded or displayed. The beak can be manually positioned and canopy opened. |
+ | The kit does not need batteries, but on the instructions it says that it needs 2 AAA batteries. Tomy scraped the idea after the instructions were printed, if it had batteries, it would probably made the eyes glow and the Head-Wing movement automatic. When it's built, the model can be manually positioned into either ''Stationary'' or ''Flight'' mode. The tail could also be manually folded or displayed. The beak can be manually positioned and canopy opened. Sadly, the top part of the beak of the Rainbow Jerk is rather loose along with the eyes. |
The Rainbow Jerk can be upgraded with the ''Wind Dancer'' booster included in the [[Power Up Parts]] Set A. |
The Rainbow Jerk can be upgraded with the ''Wind Dancer'' booster included in the [[Power Up Parts]] Set A. |
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+ | ===Rainbow Jerk Wind=== |
[[File:Rainbowjerk_wind.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Rainbow Jerk ''Wind'']] |
[[File:Rainbowjerk_wind.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Rainbow Jerk ''Wind'']] |
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A special edition version was released that included the Power Up Part. The kit's color scheme is more anime-specific, having a darker tone than the original. It also comes with a Kotona figurine. |
A special edition version was released that included the Power Up Part. The kit's color scheme is more anime-specific, having a darker tone than the original. It also comes with a Kotona figurine. |
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| + | ===Other=== |
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| + | [[Image:Keychain Genesis Zoids.jpg|thumb|The Genesis-Line key-chain accessory Zoids.]] |
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| + | *The Rainbow Jerk is one of several Genesis-line Zoids to be made into miniature key-chain attachments. This accessory is simply a single piece of plastic and has no moving parts. |
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| + | *The Rainbow Jerk was also released in Decomber, 2007, as part of the Nendoroid [[Kotona]] pack (#25). This Zoid was similar in design to one seen in the second ending theme of [[Zoids: Genesis]]. |
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Latest revision as of 21:32, 2 September 2020
| Rainbow Jerk | |
 GZ Rainbow Jerk | |
| GZ-011 Peafowl Type Digald/Jiin Suppression Army | |
| Crew | 1 |
| Weight | 45 tons |
| Depth | 20.9 m |
| Height | 12.6 m |
| Maximum Speed | Air: Mach 2.5 |
| Weapons | Feather Cutter (Metal-Zi) (2)[1], Rainbow Beam Tail (6)[2], Sczuka Launcher (2)[3], 2 barrel Pinpoint Laser (2)[4], Golden Beak[5], Iron Footnail (2)[6] |
| Equipment | Aero Crown[7], Crystal Panel (2)[8], Wind Dancers (upgrade) |
Rainbow Jerk (レインボージャーク) is a Peafowl-type Zoid, one of over 200 species of biomechanical lifeforms depicted by TOMY's Zoids model, toy and media franchise. The Rainbow Jerk is unique to the Zoids: Genesis anime and the related Genesis model line, and is one of the seven protagonist Zoids.
Overview
The Rainbow Jerk resembles a hybrid of a peacock and crane. Its ornate wing feathers are made of metal Zi and function as melee weapons and are capable of cutting through metal. Its long-range weapon can only be activated when it's standing, in which the tail plates unfold sideways like a fan and generate an intense ultrasonic pulse that disorients opponents. Zoids who are underground are unaffected, such as Molga or Viper-types, as are Bio Zoids.
Battle Story Appearances
The Rainbow Jerk is an ancient Zoid from the Era of Technology found by the thief who infiltrated Kotona's clan.
Media Appearances
Genesis
Piloted by Kotona, the Rainbow Jerk is the only protagonist Zoid in Genesis that can fly. During the series, the Rainbow Jerk distinguished itself as an excellent scout or fast transport Zoid. For much of the first half of the series, Digald had no effective counter to it, save for using their Bio Raptors as anti-aircraft units. This gave the protagonists a tactical edge over the Digald forces, and allowed them to fight when outnumbered. After the Bio Ptera and Bio Raptor Gui entered service, the Rainbow Jerk had a harder time in aerial combat. Rainbow Jerk was upgraded with the Wind Dancer booster midway through the show, allowing it to temporarily boost its speed and outrun pursuing opponents.
Video Games
The Rainbow Jerk, piloted by Kotona, makes an appearance in the DS game Super Robot Wars K, as do most other Zoids and characters featured in the Zoids: Genesis anime.
Trading Cards
The Rainbow Jerk was featured as part of the Zoids Scramble release of Zoids Trading Cards.
Models
Genesis
GZ Rainbow Jerk
The Rainbow Jerk is the eleventh model in the Genesis line. The kit comes with five plastic sprues, one, transparent sprue for the eyes and canopy, six separate pieces for the wings, a pre-assembled tail, twelve rubber caps, one pilot and two sticker sheets.
The kit does not need batteries, but on the instructions it says that it needs 2 AAA batteries. Tomy scraped the idea after the instructions were printed, if it had batteries, it would probably made the eyes glow and the Head-Wing movement automatic. When it's built, the model can be manually positioned into either Stationary or Flight mode. The tail could also be manually folded or displayed. The beak can be manually positioned and canopy opened. Sadly, the top part of the beak of the Rainbow Jerk is rather loose along with the eyes.
The Rainbow Jerk can be upgraded with the Wind Dancer booster included in the Power Up Parts Set A.
Rainbow Jerk Wind
Rainbow Jerk Wind
A special edition version was released that included the Power Up Part. The kit's color scheme is more anime-specific, having a darker tone than the original. It also comes with a Kotona figurine.
Other
The Genesis-Line key-chain accessory Zoids.
- The Rainbow Jerk is one of several Genesis-line Zoids to be made into miniature key-chain attachments. This accessory is simply a single piece of plastic and has no moving parts.
- The Rainbow Jerk was also released in Decomber, 2007, as part of the Nendoroid Kotona pack (#25). This Zoid was similar in design to one seen in the second ending theme of Zoids: Genesis.
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