Blaze

Blaze is the titular character of the Nick Jr. show Blaze and the Monster Machines.
==Appearance==
Blaze has the appearance of a topless monster truck. He loosely resembles multiple trophy trucks and pre-runners, specifically the first generation 2010-2014 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor. He is painted dull orange-red with gold lining on his hood filter. He has dark blue eyes, which set him apart from the other trucks which have black eyes. He has a black grille also similar to the Raptor, except with the "FORD" lettering removed, to avoid product placement, The shape of the grille also resembles more of a 2004-2008 Ford F-150 XL but with a 2007-2013 Chevrolet Silverado's traditional horizontal single grille bar. He has four foglamps on his roof edge, red springs on his shock absorbers, and his signature flame emblem on either side of his doors and even on his steering wheel's horn (this may imply that Blaze could be either his own make or model name itself; possibly "Blaze Motors"). His tires have flame designs, and have red/gold rims. He also has a spoiler tucked into his middle back, which flips up when his Blazing Speed is in use.
From Season 2-3, Blaze's face was altered a little, his mouth appearing smaller and less exaggerated, and his eyes are a little bit smaller and angular than they were in Season 1.
Late into Season 3, Blaze gained taillights on his bumper, gold lining on the upper and lower edges of his framework, and lost the yellow lining on his spoiler. His face has changed as well; his eyes retained their Season 1 appearance, though bigger and wider than before, and his mouth is more expressive. His flame sticker is also now sparkly and with a holographic texture, and, like everyone else, his paintwork and fog lights became reflective, and his tires have a lot more realistic texture showing visible tears.
==Personality==
Blaze is kindhearted, loyal, and brave. He's usually in a good mood and is willing to help others in need. Whenever a problem is called to hand, Blaze would be serious and think of how to solve it, usually with viewer interaction.
Unfortunately, there are moments where Blaze would feel shocked or exasperated, such as when Crusher cheats or whenever he comes upon something terrible. Despite this, he manages to stay calm and get it done.
Blaze rarely gets upset or angry throughout the show, usually he would show anger and annoyance to Crusher whenever he cheats or steals something. He showed full-on anger for the first time in Stuntmania!, when he scolds Crusher for kicking Darington out of the titular event and sets out to find him. He was also angry when fighting over things with Crusher in The Driving Force and The Great Animal Crown, though just out of determination rather than sheer anger. He also showed actual sadness for the first time in Truckball Team-Up, when he returns to AJ and Gabby after finding out he cannot compete in the Truckball tournament without a team.
Blaze can also be scared from time to time, mostly when he sees Crusher use one of his inventions to stop him or when attacked by a specific animal, such as bighorns or grizzly bears. Like before, he doesn't panic as much and calms down, finding a way to get past the obstacle and continue on his task.
== Relationships ==
=== AJ ===
AJ is Blaze's best friend and driver. It's unknown how the two first met, but they've been friends prior to the start of the series. In the first episode, they’re shown to have a really close friendship with each other, with Blaze feeling flattered after AJ says he likes him the way he is after playing in the leaves. AJ also encouraged him to race for the first time after the Monster Machines invited him to do so with them. He was also sure of Blaze becoming a racer from the start, and was glad he did.
=== Crusher ===
Crusher is Blaze's archrival and opponent. Their relationship and rivalry alternates constantly. Most of the time the two are enemies and Crusher is always out to stop Blaze from winning or finishing a task with his constant cheats. Blaze is usually annoyed at Crusher's schemes and always prevails, though there are some times where he is unaware that Crusher is out to stop him.
=== Pickle ===
Unlike Crusher, Pickle idolizes Blaze, and is good friends with him. Blaze often takes on a fatherly role for Pickle whenever he flies off the handle, and assists him to get through the toughest tasks. Pickle looks up to Blaze as a mentor and enjoys his company.
=== Stripes ===
Stripes was the first Monster Machine Blaze became friends with. He appears to be the most prominent of Blaze’s friends, as he has helped him more times than any other. Stripes has also used Blazing Speed along with Blaze the most.
=== Starla ===
Starla is described by Blaze as the “coolest cowgirl around”. She is the one who inspired Blaze to learn how to lasso from her, and becomes skilled at such. He enjoys her cowgirl skills, and often uses her Wild West phrases from time to time when around her.
=== Darington ===
Darington enjoys being around Blaze, who idolizes his tricks and stunts. Often when Blaze helps Darington out for a big stunt he’s performing in, he is eventually invited to take part in the stunt as well when the job is finished. Blaze also enjoys Darington’s comedic slip-ups, and is willing to share a laugh.
=== Zeg ===
Zeg, the dinosaur truck, is often considered as the “big fella” of the friendship circle. Zeg often gets overexcited whenever Blaze shows up or saves him, and gives him really tight hugs often as a result. Blaze also enjoys Zeg’s smashing talent, and takes part in such from time to time.
=== Watts ===
== Trivia ==
* Blaze is the very first character introduced on the show, and along with AJ, though he's the first to talk to the viewer.
* He, AJ and Gabby are the only main characters with an eye color; in this case it's blue.
** He's also the only main Monster Machine with an eye color.
* He and AJ are the only two characters to currently appear out of all episodes in the series and other media.
** Except, the only media they do not appear in to date is the Pickle's Pirate Professionals short, which only Crusher and Pickle are seen.
* The episode Truck Rangers reveals that Blaze is an excellent guitar player and singer, though that was the only episode he was shown doing such.
** Coincidentally, even his voice actor, Nolan North, is really good at singing. He also does a spot-on impression of other characters such as Lightning McQueen, a very similar character from another most popular anthropomorphic vehicle-related media, Cars.
== Gallery ==
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