For other uses, see Flash (disambiguation).
A robot dog who collects coins, knocks over scientists, and burns rubber. Best friends don't come any cooler than this.- ―The Stash blurb
Flash is a gadget released in version 1.3.5 on May 24, 2012, together with the Dezapinator and Turbo Boost. This gadget in the form of a robotic dog helps players by obtaining coins, event and Spin Tokens and occasionally knocking over scientists. He is also Barry Steakfries' pet throughout the series and other media.
Related achievements[]
- Walkies: Take Flash on a 10 KM walk.
Special Gadget Combinations[]
- Combine with Nerd Repellent for Not So Lonely.
- Combine with Flying Pig for Odd Couple.
- Combine with Gemology for Petty Cash.
Vehicles[]
Flash receives a miniaturized version of the current vehicle the player is using, though this is not the case with the Bad As Hog and Mr. Cuddles, where he instead hitches a ride with Barry in the aforementioned vehicles. Also note that the color of the miniaturized vehicles change when the golden vehicles upgrade is applied.
- Lil' Stomper - Flash wears a miniaturized red armored suit with a rocket strapped on the rear.
- Zombie T-Rex and Mechanical Seahorse - The suit is green.
- Lil' Chomper - The suit is carrot-shaped and emits a green flare.
- Robotic Ox - The suit is firework-shaped.
- SV-001 - The suit is grey.
- The Abominable Snowmech, Starfleet Mech and Mouser - The suit is cyan-white.
- Terror Dog - The suit is black, and emits a dark purple flare when used to jump higher.
- Cake Mech - The suit is brown with pink cream on top of it.
- Crazy Freaking Teleporter - Flash wears a glowing helmet that is connected to Barry's teleporter.
- The Barry Box - The helmet is shaped differently, and is blue.
- Easter Egg Teleporter - The helmet is yellow.
- Gravity Suit - Flash wears a metallic hat similar to Barry's suit. Flash rotates in mid-air instead of going straight up or down while altering gravity.
- Magnet Man - Flash wears red and blue boots.
- Count Jetpackula and Gozer - Flash gains a purple aura whenever the player flies upwards.
- Bad As Hog - Barry's motorcycle is redone and has an added sidecar beside it for Flash to ride in.
- Profit Bird - Flash receives a smaller version of Barry's Profit Bird, though without a windshield, it's blue, does not open its mouth but still shoots money out the back.
- Mecha Micro - Flash rides an engine version of Olympus (from Fish Out of Water).
- Mr. Cuddles - Flash hitches a ride on the head portion of Mr. Cuddles. If you remain at the top of the screen, without coming down, Flash will continue running underneath Mr. Cuddles. Once you come a bit lower, he will jump onto Mr. Cuddles' head.
- Colossatron, Mr. Sluggles, Ghost Train and Bone Dragon - Flash rides behind Barry rather than on the head.
- Wave Rider - Flash balances on a small surfing board with a motorboat engine at the end.
- Bubbles - Flash rides a sponge.
- Brazen Barnacle - Flash rides on a wooden plank.
- Slug Mariner - Flash rides on a red surfing board.
- Sewer Surfboard - Flash rides on a slightly different colored wooden plank.
- Strong Arm Machine (S.A.M.) - Flash stands still as if to let you catch up, but doesn't keep walking. A short time later, he will appear to be right next to Barry in the cockpit.
- Sleigh of Awesome - Flash wears antlers and has a red nose. This does not change his behavior.
- Chariot of Harmony - Flash has wings.
- DeLorean Time Machine, Hoverboard, Ecto-1 or Voyager Shuttlecraft - Flash does not receive any special miniaturized Vehicles. Instead, he just gives chase to catch up with the vehicle being used.
Trivia[]
- If Flash is equipped, waiting long enough on the starting screen will result in Flash falling asleep.
- Though Flash has the ability to get coins and Spin Tokens, his jump height is limited, which means he cannot retrieve the collectables higher than the middle of the screen.
- While jumping Flash makes barking noises.
- If the player chooses to replace Flash for another gadget and would normally start another run, posters that say "Lost: Flash" with his picture on it will appear around the laboratory.
- As the player starts more runs or goes farther, the posters will come off and eventually disappear.
- In addition, when changing Flash for another gadget and returning to the main screen, he will run away.
- If Flash is replaced with the Free Ride gadget and you return to the main screen and start before he runs completely off screen, he will return in his form of the vehicle, allowing 3 gadgets to be active at one time. (note: does not work with every vehicle)
- Glitch: If you get the Hog as a free ride and lose it, Flash will remain as the same animation as if he is sitting in the side car.
- Zappers, missiles and lasers cannot harm Flash; he is invincible as he appears to be standing in front of them despite his ability to collect coins which are on the same layer as Barry.
- If you're riding Mr. Cuddles, and you're too high for Flash to reach, he will give chase, but won't do anything.
- Flash's description calling him a "best friend" may be a reference to the phrase "man's best friend" which is used commonly when referring to domestic/pet dogs.
- When Barry is KO'd, Flash will either walk up and sit looking at Barry with his tail wagging, fall asleep beside Barry, or stand looking to the left, as if confused.
- Flash used to cost 15,000 coins and was in “Section 6: Antimatter Storage” in the gadgets shop but this has been changed in an update to 7,000 coins and a tier 1 gadget.
- The naming of Barry and Flash could be a reference to The Flash's secret identity of Barry Allen.[1]
Video trailer[]
Jetpack Joyride - Flash the Dog
Gallery[]
Artwork
Flash on a walk with Barry
Flash on the title screen waiting
Flash collecting coins
Flash collecting a Spin Token
Flash sleeping beside Barry after a KO
Flash when using different vehicles
Flash with Barry using the Crazy Freaking Teleporter
Flash’s costume when using The Barry Box
Flash on Golden Mr. Cuddles
Flash inside S.A.M. with Barry
Flash with Mini Rocket
When using Zombie T-Rex, Flash wears a green mechanized suit
Flash On Mini Golden Profit Bird
Flash uses red and blue boots while using Magnet Man
Flash riding a Sponge (when using Bubbles)
Flash with wings when using Chariot of Harmony
Sprite sheet
References[]
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| Sector 1: Research and Development |
 Flash ·  Air Barrys ·  Nerd Repellent ·  Insta-Ball ·  Half a Brick
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| Sector 2: Fringe Science Lab |
 Gravity Belt ·  Missile Jammer ·  Token Gift
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| Sector 3: Pseudoscience Action Group |
 Freeze-O-Matic ·  X-Ray Specs ·  Gemology
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| Sector 4: Futurologist Lounge |
 Ezy-Dodge Missiles ·  Magnetic Tokens ·  Flying Pig
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| Sector 5: Testing Zone |
 Free Ride ·  Coin Magnet ·  Lucky Last
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| Sector 6: Antimatter Storage |
 Dezapinator ·  Turbo Boost
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| Other |
Special Gadget Combinations |