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{{move|Frenzy (WFC)|Not only was he in the game 2 years before he got a toy -- his first toy wasn't even Prime!  It was Generations cross-branded WFC!}}
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[[Image:WFCFrenzy.jpg|thumb|right|180px|I stayed out in the sun too long, OK?]]
[[Image:WFCFrenzy.jpg|thumb|right|180px|I stayed out in the sun too long, OK?]]


'''Frenzy''' is one of [[Soundwave (Prime)|Soundwave]]'s loyal minions. Though aggressive, Frenzy has a bit of a Napoleon complex, and really hates being reminded of his size.
'''Frenzy''' is one of [[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]]'s loyal minions. Though aggressive, Frenzy has a bit of a Napoleon complex, and really hates being reminded of his size.


[[FIRRIB|He's red!]]
[[FIRRIB|He's red!]]
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==Fiction==
==Fiction==
===''Exodus''===
===''Exodus''===
Soundwave sent Frenzy and [[Rumble (Prime)|Rumble]] to search for the [[Matrix of Leadership]] in [[Crystal City]]. Afterwards they attended [[Megatron (Prime)|Megatron]] and [[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Orion Pax]]'s hearing with the [[Autobot High Council|High Council]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Exodus|Exodus}}
Soundwave sent Frenzy and [[Rumble (WFC)|Rumble]] to search for the [[Matrix of Leadership]] in [[Crystal City]]. Afterwards they attended [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] and [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Orion Pax]]'s hearing with the [[Autobot High Council|High Council]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Exodus|Exodus}}


==Games==
==Games==
===''Transformers: War for Cybertron''===
===''Transformers: War for Cybertron''===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Keith Silverstein]] (English)
:''Voice actor:'' [[Keith Silverstein]] (English)
When [[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Optimus]], [[Bumblebee (Prime)|Bumblebee]], and [[Sideswipe (WFC)|Sideswipe]] came to rescue [[Sentinel Zeta Prime|Zeta Prime]] from imprisonment in [[Kaon]], they ran into Soundwave, who released Frenzy in defense. Frenzy put up a fight and didn't take kindly to comments about his size. Despite this, the Autobots managed to defeat Frenzy, and Soundwave recalled him. Although Soundwave was defeated, he and his minions were able to escape after attacking Zeta Prime. {{storylink|Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)|Transformers: War for Cybertron}}
When [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus]], [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]], and [[Sideswipe (WFC)|Sideswipe]] came to rescue [[Sentinel Zeta Prime|Zeta Prime]] from imprisonment in [[Kaon]], they ran into Soundwave, who released Frenzy in defense. Frenzy put up a fight and didn't take kindly to comments about his size. Despite this, the Autobots managed to defeat Frenzy, and Soundwave recalled him. Although Soundwave was defeated, he and his minions were able to escape after attacking Zeta Prime. {{storylink|Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)|Transformers: War for Cybertron}}


===''Transformers: Fall of Cybertron''===
===''Transformers: Fall of Cybertron''===


While [[Soundwave (Prime)|Soundwave]] secretly rebuilt [[Megatron (Prime)|Megatron]] in his [[Soundwave's workshop|workshop]] with the help of [[Laserbeak (Prime)|Laserbeak]] and [[Rumble (Prime)|Rumble]], Frenzy somehow found himself running for his life against a conveyor belt to a [[smelting pool]].
While [[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]] secretly rebuilt [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] in his [[Soundwave's workshop|workshop]] with the help of [[Laserbeak (WFC)|Laserbeak]] and [[Rumble (WFC)|Rumble]], Frenzy somehow found himself running for his life against a conveyor belt to a [[smelting pool]].
He later accompanied Soundwave and the rest of the [[Decepticon|Decepticons]] in the assault on the facility created to house the body of the defeated [[Trypticon (Prime)|Trypticon]], taking time out to torture fallen [[Autobot|Autobots]] and amuse the troops.
He later accompanied Soundwave and the rest of the [[Decepticon|Decepticons]] in the assault on the facility created to house the body of the defeated [[Trypticon (WFC)|Trypticon]], taking time out to torture fallen [[Autobot]]s and amuse the troops. {{storylink|Transformers: Fall of Cybertron}}
{{storylink|Transformers: Fall of Cybertron}}


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**''Series / number'': '''01 / 002'''
**''Series / number'': '''01 / 002'''
**''Accessories'': Disc case
**''Accessories'': Disc case
: Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' [[Legends Class]] toys, "Decepticon Frenzy" is a red [[redeco]] of his fellow wave-mate, "[[Rumble (Prime)#Generations|Decepticon Rumble]]", and transforms into a "data disc". He is designed to interact with the Voyager Class [[Soundwave (Prime)#GenerationsVoyager|Soundwave]] mold, being capable of storing in and launching out of Soundwave's chest compartment, and features a [[Flipchanger|partial, spring-loaded transformation]] to robot mode that is triggered when a button on his underside is pressed. He features hands that are compatible with [[C joint|3mm post]]s, and comes with a clear-purple plastic case which can be used to store him in disc mode.
: Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' [[Legends Class]] toys, "Decepticon Frenzy" is a red [[redeco]] of his fellow wave-mate, "[[Rumble (WFC)#Generations|Decepticon Rumble]]", and transforms into a "data disc". He is designed to interact with the Voyager Class [[Soundwave (WFC)#GenerationsVoyager|Soundwave]] mold, being capable of storing in and launching out of Soundwave's chest compartment, and features a [[Flipchanger|partial, spring-loaded transformation]] to robot mode that is triggered when a button on his underside is pressed. He features hands that are compatible with [[C joint|3mm post]]s, and comes with a clear-purple plastic case which can be used to store him in disc mode.


: He was only available in a two-pack with [[Ratbat (WFC)#Generations|Ratbat]].
: He was only available in a two-pack with [[Ratbat (WFC)#Generations|Ratbat]].
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**''Accessories'': Arms Micron
**''Accessories'': Arms Micron


: Part of the tenth wave of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' toys in Japan, Frenzy is a redeco of the [[Rumble (Prime)#Prime|TakaraTomy version of ''Prime'' Rumble]], transforming into a blue compact car of made-up model with red windows, and using the mold's [[Retool#Gang-molded alternate parts|alternate head]]. Most of his detail-based deco is provided by customer-applied [[sticker]]s. He also has a "dramatic head reveal," wherein his head springs out from within his torso when said torso is opened during transformation. He comes with an [[Arms Micron]] partner, a robotic octopus that converts into a pile-driver weapon.
: Part of the tenth wave of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' toys in Japan, Frenzy is a redeco of the [[Rumble (WFC)#Prime|TakaraTomy version of ''Prime'' Rumble]], transforming into a blue compact car of made-up model with red windows, and using the mold's [[Retool#Gang-molded alternate parts|alternate head]]. Most of his detail-based deco is provided by customer-applied [[sticker]]s. He also has a "dramatic head reveal," wherein his head springs out from within his torso when said torso is opened during transformation. He comes with an [[Arms Micron]] partner, a robotic octopus that converts into a pile-driver weapon.


: Despite looking similar to the [[Hasbro]] "[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#Robots in Disguise (2012)|Robots in Disguise]]" Rumble toy at first glance, his car-body is a darker blue, plus he uses light blue plastic for his biceps, thighs, and feet, unlike Hasbro-Rumble's black.
: Despite looking similar to the [[Hasbro]] "[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#Robots in Disguise (2012)|Robots in Disguise]]" Rumble toy at first glance, his car-body is a darker blue, plus he uses light blue plastic for his biceps, thighs, and feet, unlike Hasbro-Rumble's black.

Revision as of 07:28, 8 January 2013

The name or term "Frenzy" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Frenzy (disambiguation).
Frenzy is a Decepticon Mini-Con from the Aligned continuity family.
I stayed out in the sun too long, OK?

Frenzy is one of Soundwave's loyal minions. Though aggressive, Frenzy has a bit of a Napoleon complex, and really hates being reminded of his size.

He's red!

Time to dance, Autobots!

—Frenzy's battle cry, War for Cybertron

Fiction

Exodus

Soundwave sent Frenzy and Rumble to search for the Matrix of Leadership in Crystal City. Afterwards they attended Megatron and Orion Pax's hearing with the High Council. Exodus

Games

Transformers: War for Cybertron

Voice actor: Keith Silverstein (English)

When Optimus, Bumblebee, and Sideswipe came to rescue Zeta Prime from imprisonment in Kaon, they ran into Soundwave, who released Frenzy in defense. Frenzy put up a fight and didn't take kindly to comments about his size. Despite this, the Autobots managed to defeat Frenzy, and Soundwave recalled him. Although Soundwave was defeated, he and his minions were able to escape after attacking Zeta Prime. Transformers: War for Cybertron

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron

While Soundwave secretly rebuilt Megatron in his workshop with the help of Laserbeak and Rumble, Frenzy somehow found himself running for his life against a conveyor belt to a smelting pool. He later accompanied Soundwave and the rest of the Decepticons in the assault on the facility created to house the body of the defeated Trypticon, taking time out to torture fallen Autobots and amuse the troops. Transformers: Fall of Cybertron


Toys

Generations

It's not time to dance, it's time to kick it!
  • Decepticon Frenzy & Ratbat (Legends Class, 2012)
    • Series / number: 01 / 002
    • Accessories: Disc case
Part of the first wave of Generations Legends Class toys, "Decepticon Frenzy" is a red redeco of his fellow wave-mate, "Decepticon Rumble", and transforms into a "data disc". He is designed to interact with the Voyager Class Soundwave mold, being capable of storing in and launching out of Soundwave's chest compartment, and features a partial, spring-loaded transformation to robot mode that is triggered when a button on his underside is pressed. He features hands that are compatible with 3mm posts, and comes with a clear-purple plastic case which can be used to store him in disc mode.
He was only available in a two-pack with Ratbat.


  • Decepticon Data (Disc Set, 2013)
    • Japanese ID number: TG16


Or you could pick... WHAT'S IN THE BOX.
Or you could pick... WHAT'S IN THE BOX.

This item is currently scheduled for release, but is not yet available at mass retail.


Prime

  • Frenzy (Deluxe, 12-26-2012)
    • ID number: AM-31
    • Accessories: Arms Micron
Part of the tenth wave of Prime toys in Japan, Frenzy is a redeco of the TakaraTomy version of Prime Rumble, transforming into a blue compact car of made-up model with red windows, and using the mold's alternate head. Most of his detail-based deco is provided by customer-applied stickers. He also has a "dramatic head reveal," wherein his head springs out from within his torso when said torso is opened during transformation. He comes with an Arms Micron partner, a robotic octopus that converts into a pile-driver weapon.
Despite looking similar to the Hasbro "Robots in Disguise" Rumble toy at first glance, his car-body is a darker blue, plus he uses light blue plastic for his biceps, thighs, and feet, unlike Hasbro-Rumble's black.


Or you could pick... WHAT'S IN THE BOX.
Or you could pick... WHAT'S IN THE BOX.

This item is currently scheduled for release, but is not yet available at mass retail.

Notes

  • Rumble and Frenzy are described as communicating in coded beeps in Exodus, but we are told they can speak normally when they choose to.

Foreign names

  • Russian: Dikiy (Дикий, "Wild")