Rumble (G1)

Rumble is a Decepticon in the Generation 1 continuity.

The demolitions expert Rumble loves nothing more than to break things apart. His arms transform into powerful piledrivers that, when pounded against the ground, can cause earthquakes, usually with fissures. The label 'brat punk' isn't completely inaccurate.

In his cassette mode, he can stow away in Soundwave's chest compartment, and possibly has recording abilities as well.

Generation 1 Cartoon
Voice Actor: Frank Welker (US), x (Japan)

Rumble would usually make an appearance by leaping from Soundwave's chest as he transformed. Despite his small size (he was usually shown to be about the height of a tall human), he seemed to be on equal footing with most other Decepticons. No doubt this was due to his seismic power, which was used quite often (including once by Megatron when he had borrowed Rumble's power chip.

Assisted by his diminutive stature, Rumble was also responsible for stealing some of the cars that would later become the Stunticons.

Fairly prominent in Seasons One and Two, his apperances dwindled after the start of Season Three.

Rumble was effectively doubled by his bodytype-brother Frenzy. Both had identical voices, personalities and abilities.

Marvel Generation 1 Comic
Rumble's acheivements in the comic amounted to not being able to see humans because they were too small, and getting his chassis handed to him by Omega Supreme. It took him a very long time to get better.

Generation 1

 * Rumble
 * Japanese ID number: 17
 * Released with Ravage by Hasbro in 1984-1986, and with Soundwave by Takara from 1985-1986.

Alternators

 * Rumble (Alternator, 2006)

Trivia

 * On the G1 TV series, Rumble was represented with the colours of Frenzy's toy - that is, dark and medium blue, rather than red and black (and vice versa). This led to some confusion (and later, controversy) amongst fans. (See RIBFIR.)