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Hasbro Transformers Prime Frenzy Test Shot

PostPosted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 10:49 am
by El Duque
Here something we've grown unaccustomed to seeing since the early days of the DOTM toy line, a seemingly unknown character test shot! Deceptigtar of the TFW2005 boards has shared what appears to be a Hasbro Transformers Prime Deluxe Frenzy test shot. As you can see this version is red and features the alternate head sculpt seen on Rumble's instruction sheet, which up until now we had assumed was only meant for use on Takara Tomy's upcoming Arms Micron version of this mold. The figure also bears the "not for sale" stamp often seen on prototypes and test shots. Did Hasbro intend on bringing Rumble's partner in crime to the "Robots in Disguise" line, or perhaps they still have plans to release him at some point down the road? We've mirrored Deceptigtar's images below.

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Re: Hasbro Transformers Prime Frenzy Test Shot

PostPosted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 10:54 am
by PrymeStriker
Hasbro did one too? Maybe I don't have to import Takara's Rumble. :)

Re: Hasbro Transformers Prime Frenzy Test Shot

PostPosted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 10:56 am
by Jelze Bunnycat
If they did bring a red Frenzy over as an exclusive of some sort, my dilemma would be solved... kinda. Hasbro Rumble and Arms Micron Rumble/Frenzy (whoever ends up as the red one)...

Re: Hasbro Transformers Prime Frenzy Test Shot

PostPosted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 11:01 am
by PrymeStriker
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Arms Micron Rumble/Frenzy (whoever ends up as the red one)...


Rumble's the red one over there.

Re: Hasbro Transformers Prime Frenzy Test Shot

PostPosted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 11:05 am
by Doubledealer93
PrymeStriker wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Arms Micron Rumble/Frenzy (whoever ends up as the red one)...


Rumble's the red one over there.


inb4 **** storm

Re: Hasbro Transformers Prime Frenzy Test Shot

PostPosted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 11:15 am
by Noideaforaname
Painted rims!

I prefer Rumble. Frenzy isn't as interesting as his bro.

Re: Hasbro Transformers Prime Frenzy Test Shot

PostPosted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 11:55 am
by dabattousai
Definitely getting a Gurren Vibe from it:

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Re: Hasbro Transformers Prime Frenzy Test Shot

PostPosted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 12:57 pm
by leokearon
He looks better than Rumble

Re: Hasbro Transformers Prime Frenzy Test Shot

PostPosted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 2:15 pm
by XDMan
A test shot? Sorry Hasbro, but even if you get him to the stores, I'm not getting him, for three reasons:

1) I'm getting the more superior AM version of this guy.

2) The prices are to expensive at the stores, but it's not your fault (I now realized that after October's high price topic)

3) Unlikely, but the FIRRIB/RIRFIB war would turn into a "fight" at a store between two fans (Due to the fact that the Marvel Comics follows the color scheme of Takara's first version of the cartoon, before it came stateside to America, while the English dub of said cartoon swapped the colors).

Still, why can't you reissue Frenzy and Rumble anymore, Hasbro?

This FIRRIB/RIRFIB term just makes me unsatisfied with flamewars.

Re: Hasbro Transformers Prime Frenzy Test Shot

PostPosted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 2:18 pm
by Slashercon
So I guess you could say...Rumble is RED again!!! :lol: :DANCE: :DANCE: :DANCE:

Re: Hasbro Transformers Prime Frenzy Test Shot

PostPosted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 2:46 pm
by Jelze Bunnycat
XDMan wrote:3) Unlikely, but the FIRRIB/RIRFIB war would turn into a "fight" at a store between two fans (Due to the fact that the Marvel Comics follows the color scheme of Takara's first version of the cartoon, before it came stateside to America, while the English dub of said cartoon swapped the colors).


The cartoon came to the US first, Japan got it a year later, in 1985 :-$

Re: Hasbro Transformers Prime Frenzy Test Shot

PostPosted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 3:31 pm
by PaxCybertron82
Anyone else kinda wish these guys were legends class sized?

Re: Hasbro Transformers Prime Frenzy Test Shot

PostPosted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 3:41 pm
by Bumblevivisector
No...must resist...but can't fight it--

Wow! Who'd a' thought Aligned-continuity-family Enemy would get his own head sculpt! Now if only they do the same for the Garboil that'll surely come with Beast Hunters Soundwave...

Re: Hasbro Transformers Prime Frenzy Test Shot

PostPosted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 4:37 pm
by RAcast
I saw an ebay listing for this the other day, it certainly looks good, and the colors are spot-on Gurren!

Re: Hasbro Transformers Prime Frenzy Test Shot

PostPosted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 4:50 pm
by King Slick
Alt mode reminds me of Classics/Universe Bumblebee/Cliffhum...err Cluffjumper. What next, Jetfire with a paint deco resembling Arbalest?

Re: Hasbro Transformers Prime Frenzy Test Shot

PostPosted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 6:25 pm
by Mindmaster
Head sculpt seems a little heroic for Frenzy...

Re: Hasbro Transformers Prime Frenzy Test Shot

PostPosted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 6:27 pm
by Doubledealer93
well now i have to get rumble soon.

Re: Hasbro Transformers Prime Frenzy Test Shot

PostPosted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 6:28 pm
by Mindmaster
King Slick wrote:Alt mode reminds me of Classics/Universe Bumblebee/Cliffhum...err Cluffjumper. What next, Jetfire with a paint deco resembling Arbalest?


Arba-who?

Re: Hasbro Transformers Prime Frenzy Test Shot

PostPosted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 6:53 pm
by Sodan-1
That figure looks really good, especially next to Rumble. Still not sure Rumble and Frenzy are the best identities for them but I think I'm going to have to get both anyway.

Re: Hasbro Transformers Prime Frenzy Test Shot

PostPosted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 7:00 pm
by NTESHFT
Whew! I'm glad this is coming out since i didn't want to get the Takara version, for a change. I just felt the Takara version wouldn't quite match up with my Hasbro Rumble, especially since the Takara version wasn't coming with pile drivers.....

Re: Hasbro Transformers Prime Frenzy Test Shot

PostPosted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 7:07 pm
by RAcast
headsortails wrote:Whew! I'm glad this is coming out since i didn't want to get the Takara version, for a change. I just felt the Takara version wouldn't quite match up with my Hasbro Rumble, especially since the Takara version wasn't coming with pile drivers.....

The minicon is a bit derpy also. xD And paint is always better than stickers. =_=;

(Though I did enjoy building little Hot Spot here, but being a model kit, that's thee exception. :grin: )

Re: Hasbro Transformers Prime Frenzy Test Shot

PostPosted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 7:14 pm
by Sabrblade
Are we sure this isn't just a test shot of TakaraTomy's AM Rumble?

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
XDMan wrote:3) Unlikely, but the FIRRIB/RIRFIB war would turn into a "fight" at a store between two fans (Due to the fact that the Marvel Comics follows the color scheme of Takara's first version of the cartoon, before it came stateside to America, while the English dub of said cartoon swapped the colors).


The cartoon came to the US first, Japan got it a year later, in 1985 :-$
Sometimes I wonder if he says things like this on purpose. :P

Re: Hasbro Transformers Prime Frenzy Test Shot

PostPosted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 7:45 pm
by Gundamu
Hasbro will be releasing one? Nice!

Re: Hasbro Transformers Prime Frenzy Test Shot

PostPosted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 8:07 pm
by Megatron Wolf
Not a fan of this mold at all but the head is an improvement, oh and look hes red like he should be.

Re: Hasbro Transformers Prime Frenzy Test Shot

PostPosted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 8:58 pm
by Sabrblade
Gundamu wrote:Hasbro will be releasing one? Nice!
It's not being released.

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-toy-discussion/734399-transformers-prime-unrelased-unproduced-frenzy-rumble-prototype-auction.html#post8707806

godmaximonius wrote:Hey guys this is mine. Had this for a while as well as a Tigertron and Ironhide but kept them quiet because of the possibility of release. Recently was told by the person I got it from that I could do what I wanted with it because it wasn't going to be released. I had the Ironhide up here earlier in the FS forum after Sargent Kup released. Now does that mean it will never be released??? Can't say 100% but it was released from the factory to him which usually doesn't happen with stuff that will make it to production
I suspect he's referring to Thundertron when he said "Tigertron".