United Wheeljack and Rumble/Frenzy

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by Thunderthruster, Oct 14, 2010.

  1. Rodimus

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    Wheeljack looks interesting. Rumble looks good, but where is his piledrivers? I would have hoped for some pile drivers in a classics remake. :( 
     
  2. Ravenxl7

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    He has them, in fact, tackertackle posted a picture of what the figure looks like with them deployed. It's a small image, but clearly shows them.
    I'm honestly having a hard time seeing this guy and a red repaint of him combining to form a larger tank. Would be cool if they do turn out to do so, but I just don't see how it could be done. Should be interesting to see what kind of bio Hasbro comes up for their release of the set. I won't be surprised if they leave it ambiguous as to who is who. It's not like designating them each a specific name would end the fan battle.
     
  3. Shelfwarmercon

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    Tackertackle found a thumbnail of Rumble's piledrivers.



    I wouldn't be surprised if more high-res shots are on TFW by the weekend.


    As of now, I'm calling it that they combine into a pair of pants.
     
  4. Rodimus

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    Oh cool! Thanks guys! That's a joyful relief.
     
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    Okay, Rumble is there... Where's the Frenzy half?
     
  6. springerbee

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    Is that Rumble/Frenzy a repaint or a new mold?
     
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    Hes the blue one on the first page! :D  No I dea where rumble is yet though!
     
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    Okay, I'm not going to play the shitty game that is RIBFIR or RIRFIB.

    I'm serious, where's the other half of the duo?
     
  9. springerbee

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    GAH! Rumble IS the blue one!!
     
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    yeah I do not care if its Firrib or or RIBFIR, call em whatever you want :D .

    If Takara are doing a 2-pack I wouldnt be suprised if the grey proto we saw IS the other brother!
     
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    :inquisiti 

    :crazy: 
     
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    Given that this is an obvious prototype image, and that Tracks has that same front spoiler only smaller, I'm inclined to believe this is not how Wheeljack will turn out. He will have the short front spoiler just like Tracks. Why do I think this? If they are willing to remold the front end for these two toys, wouldn't it make sense to leave the spoiler off of Tracks all together instead of just making it shorter? Shorter was the compromise to make this toy work for both characters. It was designed as Wheeljack first, hence this prototype.
     
  13. Ravenxl7

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    He's around, somewhere. They're bound to have individual shots. Like all twins, you want to make sure each one of them still knows they are they're own bot, and more than just a clone of the other one, lol.

    New mold. Though to get really specific, it depends on which one of the two you consider the new mold, and which one's the repaint.
     
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    listen folks, this isnt 1984 no more. some of our favorite characters arent gonna be the same as 84. GET OVER IT. As far as Wheeljack and Tracks, which is funny because their names rhyme, both look faithful to their G1 selves without being slaves to their G1 selves. I mean what more Wheeljack do you want? Front grill feet. Clip on shoulder rockets. The wings. Look at Tracks. He's the same car mode, and his robot mode looks soo different. Hasbro/Takara did a great job. These dual purpose molds are looking good and they put alot of thought and creativity to make it worth spending your $10-$12 bucks twice. Rumble and Frenzy, again this isnt 1984 and I dont think even Soundwave will be a cassette player anymore. I have the PE two pack and still getting these. I hope Hasbro/Takara ignore all you haters and keep these guys coming. I for one, am happy. These toys are creative and they are cool. Its 2010 soon to be 2011. 1984 is long gone.
     
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    OK, Wheeljack is fine. Phew. :)  But Frumble can kick rocks because they're going to make me end up getting that Perfect Effect 2-pack!
     
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    Cyclonus is Cyclonus. If you go by the movie animation, it's Bombshell who became Cyclonus. If you go by logic and natural assumption, it's Skywarp. Remember, the movie also had Thundercracker and Skywarp at Starscream's coronation. Rumble and Frenzy's toys clearly indicate which is which. See attachment.

    You people are amazing. Without the toys, there'd be no G1 cartoon.

    Why can't people just admit "The G1 Rumble toy is red. The G1 cartoon Rumble is blue(ish purple)." I'm not arguing which is which... I'm just making sure people are in the right context. We're talking about TOYS right now, and every Rumble TOY has been red... Chances are, this one will be, too. That doesn't change the fact that the CARTOON Rumble was blue.
     

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    UGH

    What is it with them giving these guys huge chests? They aren't strippers
     
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    Don't do this, bro. Next argument is gonna be "RUMBLE WAS THE ORIGINAL MOLD" "NO IT WAS FRENZY". :lol 
     
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    Okay, so... The cartoon MEANT for Frenzy to be Blue...

    So it's FIBRIR. Meh...

    Let me rephrase: Frenzy is in the picture. Where's Rumble?

    Oh, and also: The Tank is Blue? Shouldn't it be like grey or something?