Rampage (ROTF)

The name or term "Rampage" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Rampage (disambiguation).

Rampage is a Decepticon from the Revenge of the Fallen portion of the live-action film continuity family.

Try yellow, it's the new red.

Rampage is a pretty violent guy. A member of the Constructicons, he can be followed by the trail of destruction as he wrecks his way through the battlefield, leaving the smell of diesel fumes and hot tar in his wake. His chassis is covered with scratches, dings and dents as a testament to his intense love of battle. Thoroughly whacked in the cranial unit, his idea of beauty is a pile of Autobot wreckage.

He may use the aliases Lasher or Whipmaster.

There are two of him: one of them is yellow and forms Devastator's left leg.

Fiction

IDW Revenge of the Fallen comics

Rampage's body type was one of the early "construction drones" used to build star harvesters. One of the Rampages, who was neither red nor yellow, joined the Fallen's original Decepticons. He tried to battle the turncoat Jetfire and was quickly taken out. Tales of the Fallen issue 3

Revenge of the Fallen film

Voice actor: Kevin Michael Richardson (credited as "Skipjack")

For those of you who thought FIRRIB was too retreaded, here's "RIRRIY"!

Two years after the events in Mission City, Decepticons were once again active on Earth. When Soundwave intercepted the location of the AllSpark shard and the final resting place of Megatron, teams were dispatched to bring about their commander's resurrection. After Ravage retrieved the shard from Diego Garcia, he led Rampage, Long Haul, Mixmaster, Scalpel and a smaller Constructicon to the depths of the Laurentian Abyss. When Scalpel examined Megatron's corpse, he ordered the larger Constructicons to kill "ze little one" for donor parts, which they obliged.

I can't feel my legs! ...Oh, right.

During Operation: Firestorm in Egypt, Rampage's combiner limb counterpart became part of Devastator, attacking former Sector Seven agent Seymour Simmons, Leo Spitz, Skids and Mudflap. Meanwhile, Rampage himself appeared during the battle in the Egyptian town to lure Sam Witwicky into a trap by releasing his captive parents, Ron and Judy. Sam was willing to trade the remains of the Matrix for his parents, but when he realised Bumblebee had arrived, managed to position Rampage for an attack. After a long battle (which also resulted in the death of Ravage), Bumblebee killed Rampage.

I told you not to go there!

Elsewhere, as Devastator smashed away at the Great Pyramid of Giza after shrugging off Skids and Mudflap, Simmons called upon the United States Navy to fire upon the giant Decepticon. The U.S.S. Kidd fired her experimental rail gun, smashing one of his arms to pieces and destroying Devastator. Revenge of the Fallen

Toy bios

Rampage and Sideways burst from their cover when they found Breakaway and Longarm hunting them. While Sideways battled Longarm through the streets, Rampage's incredible strength made him more than a match for Breakaway. The final result of this battle is unknown. Autobot Strike Mission toy bio

He also hates that Landmine. Landmine VS Rampage

His last known location during the Hunt for the Decepticons was a junkyard in Chicago, where he was recuperating from heavy damage (presumably that suffered in Egypt at the hands of Bumblebee). Rampage Among The Ruins

Toys

Revenge of the Fallen

Legends Class toys

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Also known as Rampage three legs.

• Decepticon Rampage (Legends, 2009)
  • Japanese ID number: D3

Rampage and the six other Legends class Constructicons combine to form Devastator. In Japan, the Legends class Constructicons are sold individually. Unlike the deluxe toy, he does not feature a "standard" robot mode, but has the (in fiction) jackhammer mode. Also unlike the Deluxe toy, he can stand in this mode. He forms the left leg of Devastator.

This mold was also used to make Bonecrusher for the Japanese-exclusive Generation 1-colored Devastator set.

• Constructicon Devastator (Legends figure multi-pack, 2010)

In Hasbro's North American markets, the Legends Constructicons are sold together as a Walmart store exclusive.

• Desert Attack Rampage (Legends Class figure, 2009)

A red redeco of Rampage was made available as an exclusive to Japanese ToysЯUs stores on November 21, 2009. Limited to 4000 pieces, he came as a free gift with the purchase of 3000 yen of TakaraTomy Transformers product.

Deluxe Class toys

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He can whip it.

• Rampage (Deluxe, 2009)
  • Japanese ID number: RD-06

Rampage transforms from a yellow bulldozer similar to a Komatsu D575A into one of two robot mode configurations, the first of which (his actual in-fiction robot form) is distinctly Vehicon-esque. It lacks any functional legs, instead featuring a spring-loaded "jackhammer" assembly. When the figure is bounced along the ground in this mode, his Mech Alive feature is activated, and a pair of pistons that frame his head pump back and forth. The shovel can be removed in this mode and used as a stand. If legs are preferred, his jackhammer splits and his elaborate kibble backpack unfolds, together forming four leg-struts to create a free-standing robot form that is rather centaurian in design. Though not mentioned in the instructions or package, the aforementioned backpack can remain folded in robot mode for a more movie-accurate, two-legged 'play' mode of sorts. He features real rubber treads which become arm-mounted whip weapons in robot mode. Unfortunately, due to this design, the treads themselves do not function in vehicle mode.

Like several toys in the Revenge of the Fallen toyline, Rampage has had a mold change done somewhere between his instructions being drawn up and the final version of the toy. On the final toy, the rear flap behind the cabin of the bulldozer runs into a screw section used to hold the robot pelvis together. This change also affects where the rear flap and the bulldozer shovel connect in robot mode. On the instructions, this flap is shown as folding flat against the back of the vehicle and said flap is also folded down much farther in robot mode to connect to the shovel. The mold change seems to account for the shovel connection issue in robot mode, but not the problem in vehicle mode. Unlike some others, this change does not directly affect any of the toy's action features or articulation.

• More information on Rampage at TFU.info

• Autobot Strike Mission (Deluxe class figure multipack, 2009)

Available as a Sam's Club-exclusive, Rampage was packed with Movie Longarm, Breakaway and a "battle damaged" version of Sideways.

Has probably never fought Depth Charge, sadly.

• Rampage (Deluxe, 2010)

As a redeco of Rampage's first deluxe class toy in red, this release of Rampage represents a more movie accurate version of the Rampage who fought Bumblebee in Egypt. Hasbro's version of red Rampage is a straight colour swap, with his yellow plastic replaced with red plastic. As one of the last two figures released in the Revenge of the Fallen deluxe assortment, the red version of Rampage and his casemate Evac were insanely difficult (if not impossible) to find in U.S. retail stores.

All is darkness.

• Decepticon Rampage Desert Combat (Deluxe, 2010)
  • Japanese ID number: RD-21

TakaraTomy has gone further than Hasbro with their version of red Rampage, here called Decepticon Rampage Desert Combat, redecoing his shovel blade to match the one used on the Rampage prop vehicle seen in the movie (including horizontal lines to match the slatted look of the prop), and having a more screen-accurate colour scheme overall.

Combiner Class toys

He joined the Constructicons since Bob the Builder didn't want him.

• Constructicon Devastator (2009)

Rampage is the yellow Caterpillar D11 bulldozer that transforms into the left leg of Devastator. Like the other Constructicons in this set, he does not have an individual robot mode. He can only form Devastator's left leg, unless you want him to walk backwards. He has the code "AN-KA 111308" imprinted below his Decepticon symbol.

Mega Power Bots

• Constructicon Devastator (2009)

Mega Power Bots Devastator is a simple toy for younger children, featuring plenty of playing sounds and flashing lights. His limbs have limited swivel articulation and do not detach into separate vehicles. He has a distinctly more humanoid stature than normal.

Unlike regular Power Bots, and unlike other portrayals of the character in general, Devastator features a transformation! It consists of putting his arms up and laying him flat on his stomach, which lets him roll around using the wheels on his limbs.

Pressing down the Decepticon shield on his crotch (!) spins the vortex in his chest, lights up his eyes and makes him utter one of many Welker-recorded phrases, including "Prepare for extermination!", "Crush Autobots!" and "I am Devastator!" Pressing on the crane of his excavator arm makes a cannon blast sound effect, while pressing the cab of his loader arm turns the scoop into claws.

Transformers (2010)

Legends Class toys

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• Rampage (Legends, 2010)

This Legends class Rampage is an all-new mold that is different from the Legends class Rampage that came with Legends class Constructicon Devastator. Because he is not encumbered with the need to combine, both his robot and vehicle modes are much more accurate and detailed. Unfortunately, due to the robot mode's skinny legs, he can't stand up that well.

This mold was redecoed into Skipjack.

• Constructicon Devastator (Legends figure giftset, 2010)

A Toys"R"Us-exclusive Generation 1-themed redeco of Legends Devastator and his components. Unlike TakaraTomy's go at the same idea, Rampage and the other Constructicons are mostly just lime green and gray, with the only bits of purple being their windshields. They do, however, have brown paint operations on and around their wheels to simulate dirt.

He's also still Rampage, whereas TakaraTomy's version is a different character named Bonecrusher.

• Megatron Rising (Figure multi-pack)

This retailer exclusive multi-pack recreated the scene in Revenge of the Fallen where the Constructicons resurrect Megatron. The Rampage figure itself appears to be an unchanged version from the Revenge of the Fallen release of the Legends Constructicon Devastator combiner figure, and comes packed with (apparently) similarly unchanged Constructicon Devastator figures of Long Haul, Mixmaster, a red redeco of Scrapper, who was probably intended to be Scrapmetal, and a metallic green redeco of Voyager class Megatron

It has never been revealed for which retailer this multi-pack was intended for.

Your bargaining posture is highly dubious. Proceed on your way to oblivion. This item has been canceled, with no current plans for release.

Deluxe Class toys

• Rampage Among The Ruins (Figure multi-pack, 2010)

This Toys"R"Us-exclusive multi-pack contains a more screen-accurate red redeco of Deluxe-class Rampage, with a deco similar, but not identical to that of the Japanese Desert Combat Rampage. He is packed with Bumblebee and Ravage, replicating the battle scene that led to the two Decepticons' deaths in Revenge of the Fallen.

Merchandise

Robot Heroes

He's ready to re-enact his favorite scenes from Castlevania on Mudflap.

• Mudflap and Rampage (2009)

Robot Heroes Rampage is a cute little figure sculpted hitting the ground in his jackhammer mode. His stubby little whips are deployed, and he has swivel articulation in his shoulders. Rampage is only available in a two-pack with Mudflap.

• More information on Rampage at TFU.info

I'm orange now? Come on!

• Desert Devastation (Multi-pack, 2009)

Rampage is the sculpted left leg of "Desert Devastation" Devastator, a super-sized Robot Heroes figure. He is only available in a multi-pack with Skids and Mudflap in their vehicle modes and William Lennox.

Burger King

Carved entirely from delicious butter.

• Devastator (2009)

An extremely-simplified version of Rampage's vehicle mode is included as part of Burger King Devastator. Though his ball socket is compatible with any of Devastator's limb connections, it's marked with a D to indicate he forms Devastator's left leg.

RPMs - Robot Powered Machines

Just throw your whip-wielding claws up in the air!

• Landmine VS Rampage (RPM Mini-Vehicle "Battle Series" pack, 2009)
  • Number: 06 of 08

Number six in a series of eight Robot Powered Machines Mini-Vehicle versus packs, "Battle Series" Rampage is packaged with the Autobot Landmine. He's a non-transformable Hot Wheels-like car, with his robot mode sculpted and painted onto his underside. He also features a slightly-articulated shovel, probably for better rolling on tracks. He has through-axle construction similar to the Generation 2 Go-Bots, letting him zip along smooth surfaces (and compatible racetrack sets) at high speed.

Notes

• Although his correct, finalized name is used in the film (in on-screen subtitles, to be precise), Rampage is listed in the credits under his preliminary name of "Skipjack". Much confusion ensued, since nobody had actually heard this preliminary name before. As seen in concept art, during production, Rampage was referred to as "Jumping Jack". TakaraTomy later used this name for yellow redeco of the 2010 Legends class Rampage toy.

• Starscream calls the red Rampage by name in the film. Secondary sources such as the Devastator toys and the The Movie Universe name the yellow Devastator components as Rampage. So, not only do the Decepticons have the same body-form, they have the same name. While other Constructicons have doubles, Rampage is the only one where all the versions of him are explicitly named.

• Due to his small size, the yellow Rampage combines with a yellow dump truck to form Devastator's leg in the film. Another yellow bulldozer forms the hand on Hightower.

• Both the Robot Hero and the Mega Powerbot version of Devastator depict Rampage as orange. To date, no separate toy of him has been released in this color.

Foreign names

• Japanese: Rampage (ランページ Ranpēji)