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|occupation = Tuner | |occupation = Tuner | ||
|aliases = Devon Montegomery Johnston the Third | |aliases = Devon Montegomery Johnston the Third | ||
|name = Devon "Montegomery" Johnson III}}{{Quote| | |name = Devon "Montegomery" Johnson III}}{{Quote|"What up?"|'''DJ''', ''[[Cars]]''}}'''DJ''', also known by his full name '''Devon Montgomery Johnston III''', is a major character in the [[Cars series|''Cars'' series]]. Originally making his debut in Cars, DJ has made many subsequent appearances. He is part of the gang of delinquents that cause terror around [[Radiator Springs]], and is often seen as an antagonist, although he has been shown to be an ally on some occasions. | ||
==History== | |||
===''Cars''=== | |||
===Cars=== | |||
In [[Cars]], DJ is a member of the tuner cars. He has a built in sound system. He and the other tuners were driving along the Interstate when they noticed a sleepy [[Mack]]. They decide to have fun with him, with DJ playing [[Kenny G]]'s [[Songbird]] to cause Mack to sleep, until [[Snot Rod]]'s loud sneezing causes them to flee the scene. DJ later appears in the epilogue when he and the other tuners were caught by [[Sheriff]] and were impounded. They were later sent to pull [[Bessie]], in which some hot tar splashed on them. | [[File:Boost4.jpg|thumb|left|200px]]In ''[[Cars]]'', DJ is a member of the tuner cars. He has a built in sound system. He and the other tuners were driving along the Interstate when they noticed a sleepy [[Mack]]. They decide to have fun with him, with DJ playing [[Kenny G]]'s [[Songbird]] to cause Mack to sleep, until [[Snot Rod]]'s loud sneezing causes them to flee the scene. DJ later appears in the epilogue when he and the other tuners were caught by [[Sheriff]] and were impounded. They were later sent to pull [[Bessie]], in which some hot tar splashed on them. | ||
===Cars: The Video Game=== | ===''Cars: The Video Game''=== | ||
In [[Cars: The Video Game]], DJ was a part of the tuner gang that stole [[Lightning McQueen]]'s racing career, under employment of [[Chick Hicks]]. He was later arrested for his crime. | In ''[[Cars: The Video Game]]'', DJ was a part of the tuner gang that stole [[Lightning McQueen]]'s racing career, under employment of [[Chick Hicks]]. He was later arrested for his crime. | ||
===Cars: Radiator Springs Adventures=== | ===''Cars: Radiator Springs Adventures''=== | ||
In [[Cars: Radiator Springs Adventures]], DJ, along with the rest of his gang, are the speeders that Sheriff must catch in the mini-game [[Speed Trap]]. | [[File:DJRSA.jpg|thumb|200px|DJ in ''Cars: Radiator Springs Adventures''.]]In ''[[Cars: Radiator Springs Adventures]]'', DJ, along with the rest of his gang, are the speeders that Sheriff must catch in the mini-game [[Speed Trap]]. | ||
===Cars Toons=== | ===''Cars Toons''=== | ||
In [[Tokyo Mater]], DJ, Boost and Wingo are drifting recklessly on the main road, before they get caught by Sheriff. Once [[Tow Mater|Mater]] sees their modifications, it leads him into his story of how he was a highly modified drift racer once. | ====''Tokyo Mater''==== | ||
===The World of Cars Online=== | In ''[[Tokyo Mater]]'', DJ, Boost and Wingo are drifting recklessly on the main road, before they get caught by Sheriff. Once [[Tow Mater|Mater]] sees their modifications, it leads him into his story of how he was a highly modified drift racer once. | ||
In [[The World of Cars Online]], the tuners appear at random times, being chased by Sheriff throughout the various roads the game has to offer. They can also be raced against if the player does not wish to race against real players. | ====Spinning==== | ||
===Cars 2: The Video Game=== | In ''[[Spinning]]'', DJ is in the crowd watching Guido showing off his sign spinning talents. Ramone tells him to put on some music to add to the show. | ||
In [[Cars 2: The Video Game]], DJ appears as a playable character, and can be downloaded in the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of the game. He is a medium weight, and he has more power than speed. | ===''The World of Cars Online''=== | ||
===Cars: Fast as Lightning=== | In ''[[The World of Cars Online]]'', the tuners appear at random times, being chased by Sheriff throughout the various roads the game has to offer. They can also be raced against if the player does not wish to race against real players. | ||
In [[Cars: Fast as Lightning]], | ===''Cars 2: The Video Game''=== | ||
[[File:DJCars2TheVideoGame.jpg|thumb|left|200px|DJ preparing for a race against [[Chick Hicks]] and [[Miguel Camino]].]]In ''[[Cars 2: The Video Game]]'', DJ appears as a playable character, and can be downloaded in the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of the game. He is a medium weight, and he has more power than speed. | |||
===''Cars: Fast as Lightning''=== | |||
In ''[[Cars: Fast as Lightning]]'', DJ is an unlockable playable character. He has two paint jobs, [[Neon (DJ paint job)|Neon]] and [[Stay Gold]], and is the only Delinquent Road Hazard to not have his own shop or building. | |||
===Other Appearances=== | ===Other Appearances=== | ||
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In [[The Pit Stop]], DJ is once again arrested for speeding. | In [[The Pit Stop]], DJ is once again arrested for speeding. | ||
==Personality== | ==General information== | ||
===Physical appearance=== | |||
DJ is a Reko-Do Spinner, a model that is based on a 2004 Scion xB. He has a large tuner spoiler and built in subwoofers and speakers. He is painted completely blue, with green lining on his doors. He also has volume speakers in his rims, as shown when he drives. | |||
===Personality and traits=== | |||
DJ is a delinquent that appears to not pay attention to the rules, as he and his gang are constantly getting arrested for breaking the law. He has a love for practical jokes, as he and his friends put Mack to sleep in the middle of the highway. | DJ is a delinquent that appears to not pay attention to the rules, as he and his gang are constantly getting arrested for breaking the law. He has a love for practical jokes, as he and his friends put Mack to sleep in the middle of the highway. | ||
== | ==Official profiles and statistics== | ||
: ''Main article: [[List of DJ profiles and statistics]]'' | |||
===''Cars''=== | |||
=== | *Bios | ||
* | **"''From an early age, DJ, whose full name is Devon Montegomery Johnston the Third, was interested in all kinds of music. He had a voracious appetite for collecting records and was a gifted student at the nationally renowned East Coast Music Conservatory. One evening at a friend's party, Devon met a gentleman by the name of Wingo. An expert in paint and body modification, Wingo designed a custom paint job for Devon and a wicked sound system to match. Now going by the name DJ, Devon revels in his treble but never loses touch with his bass!''" | ||
* | ===''Cars 2: The Video Game''=== | ||
===Video | *Bios | ||
* | **"''DJ can find a song for any occasion... But right now, the soundtrack is all about spying.''" | ||
* | *Stats | ||
* | **Weight class: Medium | ||
* | **Speed: 40 | ||
* | **Power: 60 | ||
=== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
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|DJ | |||
|DJ | |||
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|Polish | |||
|DJ | |||
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==Gallery== | |||
: ''For this subject's image gallery, see [[Gallery:DJ]]''. | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*DJ | *There have been many hints that DJ's hometown may be Tokyo, Japan, although there has been no official confirmation. | ||
*Originally, the diecast toy of DJ incorrectly showed him with light blue stripes on his sides instead of the green ones he had in the film. This was corrected with later releases of that toy. | *Originally, the diecast toy of DJ incorrectly showed him with light blue stripes on his sides instead of the green ones he had in the film. This was corrected with later releases of that toy, from 2009 to 2014. However, 2015's incarnation of his diecast returned to the incorrect blue striping. | ||
*In the Italian version, he is voiced by Italian Formula One driver [[Jarno Trulli]]. | *In the Italian version, he is voiced by Italian Formula One driver [[Jarno Trulli]]. | ||
*DJ can be heard playing [[Rollin' in the Rearview]] by [[Headbone]] and [[Jabu]]. | *DJ can be heard playing [[Rollin' in the Rearview]] by [[Headbone]] and [[Jabu]]. | ||
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