Rumble (WFC)

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

Rumble is a Decepticon Mini-Con from the Aligned continuity family.

Look everyone; no hands!

As a loyal Mini-Con warrior under Soundwave's command, Rumble loves using his quake-producing armament to shake up the opposition. Though he is most often found by the side (or rather, inside) of his powerful commander, Rumble can be a surprisingly effective warrior on his own, throwing even warriors like Sideswipe and Optimus for a tumble!

He is blue!

“	Get ready to crumble... before Rumble!	”
—Rumble on his own awesomeness, War for Cybertron

Fiction

Aligned novels

Soundwave sent Rumble and Frenzy 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 (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)

Voice actor: Keith Silverstein (English)

Following the defeat of Zeta Prime in the Iacon Vaults, the Autobot leader was transferred to Kaon prison facility where he was tortured by Soundwave. In the hopes of luring Optimus to Kaon, Megatron and Soundwave orchestrated events that allowed Zeta Prime to send a message to the Autobots revealing of his survival. Even though the Autobots recognized it for the trap it was, Optimus nevertheless led Bumblebee and Sidewipe allowing themselves to be captured and briefly imprisoned. They broke free, releasing all of the other Autobots in the prison and fought their way to Soundwave's laboratory. Soundwave protected himself behind an impenetrable forcefield and unleashed Rumble, Frenzy, and Laserbeak upon the Autobots. Any attempt by Optimus and his team to free Zeta was met with a gleeful attack by Rumble and his compatriots. However, when they received damage, Soundwave was forced to leave his protective shield to administer repairs, leaving him open to attack. Eventually, Soundwave and his minions were overwhelmed and had to retreat but not before mortally wounding Zeta Prime. Transformers: War for Cybertron

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron

Rumble assisted Soundwave in his efforts to rebuild and revive Megatron, putting the Decepticon leader's new head into the assembly machine. He subsequently handed the reborn Megatron a Riot Cannon. Later, Rumble fought during the Decepticon assault on the Ark, destroying obstructions and helping his master fell enemies. Fall of Cybertron

Toys

Generations

• Decepticon Rumble (Cyberverse Legion, 2013)

Prime

His torso is Inferno's face.

• Decepticon Rumble (Deluxe, 2012)
  • Series/number: 1 / 014
  • Japanese release date: ???
  • Japanese ID number: AM-30
  • Accessories: 2 pile drivers (Hasbro only), Arms Micron (TakaraTomy only)

Rumble is an all new mold, transforming into a blue compact car. He comes with a pair of snap-on pile driver weapons with sculpted, non-firing cannon barrels at the ends.

In wave six of the Prime toyline, Rumble was put into new packaging, which came with a DVD featuring the Prime episode "Loose Cannons".

The Hasbro stock photo for the toy depicts blue paint apps on his pile drivers that are absent from the retail version.

Notes

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

Foreign names

• Russian: Gromila (Громила, "Thug")