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Hasbro Transformers Prime Frenzy Test Shot

Posted by El Duque Dec 22, 2012 at 10:50am CST 32,299 views
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.

Hasbro Transformers Prime Frenzy Test Shot

Hasbro Transformers Prime Frenzy Test Shot

Hasbro Transformers Prime Frenzy Test Shot

Hasbro Transformers Prime Frenzy Test Shot

Hasbro Transformers Prime Frenzy Test Shot

Hasbro Transformers Prime Frenzy Test Shot

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Re: Hasbro Transformers Prime Frenzy Test Shot (view post)
Comment by PrymeStriker Dec 22, 2012
Hasbro did one too? Maybe I don't have to import Takara's Rumble. :)
Re: Hasbro Transformers Prime Frenzy Test Shot (view post)
Comment by Jelze Bunnycat Dec 22, 2012
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 (view post)
Comment by PrymeStriker Dec 22, 2012
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 (view post)
Comment by Doubledealer93 Dec 22, 2012
PrymeStriker wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Arms Micron Rumble/Frenzy (whoever ends up as the red one)...


Rumble's the red one over there.


inb4 shit storm
Re: Hasbro Transformers Prime Frenzy Test Shot (view post)
Comment by Noideaforaname Dec 22, 2012
Painted rims!

I prefer Rumble. Frenzy isn't as interesting as his bro.
Re: Hasbro Transformers Prime Frenzy Test Shot (view post)
Comment by dabattousai Dec 22, 2012
Definitely getting a Gurren Vibe from it:

Image
Re: Hasbro Transformers Prime Frenzy Test Shot (view post)
Comment by leokearon Dec 22, 2012
He looks better than Rumble
Re: Hasbro Transformers Prime Frenzy Test Shot (view post)
Comment by XDMan Dec 22, 2012
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 (view post)
Comment by Slashercon Dec 22, 2012
So I guess you could say...Rumble is RED again!!! :lol: :DANCE: :DANCE: :DANCE:
Re: Hasbro Transformers Prime Frenzy Test Shot (view post)
Comment by Jelze Bunnycat Dec 22, 2012
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 (view post)
Comment by PaxCybertron82 Dec 22, 2012
Anyone else kinda wish these guys were legends class sized?
Re: Hasbro Transformers Prime Frenzy Test Shot (view post)
Comment by Bumblevivisector Dec 22, 2012
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 (view post)
Comment by RAcast Dec 22, 2012
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 (view post)
Comment by King Slick Dec 22, 2012
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 (view post)
Comment by Mindmaster Dec 22, 2012
Head sculpt seems a little heroic for Frenzy...
Re: Hasbro Transformers Prime Frenzy Test Shot (view post)
Comment by Doubledealer93 Dec 22, 2012
well now i have to get rumble soon.
Re: Hasbro Transformers Prime Frenzy Test Shot (view post)
Comment by Mindmaster Dec 22, 2012
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 (view post)
Comment by Sodan-1 Dec 22, 2012
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 (view post)
Comment by NTESHFT Dec 22, 2012
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 (view post)
Comment by RAcast Dec 22, 2012
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: )
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