Dennis | |
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Dennis from Ty the Tasmanian Tiger | |
Character information | |
Full name | Dennis the Green Tree Frog |
Age | 36 |
Height | 123cm |
Relatives | Bruce (brother)
Clarence (nephew) Lily (niece) |
Gender | Male |
Species | Green Tree Frog |
Occupation | Aristocrat, Philanthropist, General |
Affiliation | Bush Rescue |
Behind the scenes information | |
First appearance | "Ty the Tasmanian Tiger" |
Voice Actor | Daron Jennings |
Dennis the Green Tree Frog is a recurring character in the Ty the Tasmanian Tiger series.
Dennis` passion for Thunder Eggs has made him the great leader he is today. What started as an obsession with shiny rocks, blossomed into a career of funding vulcanologists, sponsoring circular highways and investing in giant paper-mache pies. He would have been happy simply flipping through a book of curtain samples, but instead he became a General in the war against the Quinkan. - EnTYclopedia
Biography[]
Ty the Tasmanian Tiger[]
He lives in a tree house in Bridge on the River Ty, which Ty has to escort him to through the second half of the level. After this, he does not do much besides brag about how many Thunder Eggs he has, while recruiting Ty to do his odd jobs in exchange for them.
Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 2: Bush Rescue[]
He's revealed to be the uncle of Lily, brother of Bruce and uncle of Clarence. His wealth and influence appeared to have greatly increased as well, as he was a local leader of Burramudgee by this time (including opening the Bush Rescue HQ), along with funding a variety of projects around the region.
He made souffles for some of the koala workers, but they didn't sound appetizing because he thinks no-meat pie is good enough for his workers, and asked Ty to bring them to the oil rig before the workers starve.
Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 3: Night of the Quinkan[]
He became a Three-Star General during the battle with the Quinkan.
Ty the Tasmanian Tiger: Boomerang Blast[]
He doesn't feature directly in Boomerang Blast, though he does cameo as one of the civilian targets that causes a score penalty if hit.
Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 4[]
Personality[]
Dennis is like a stereotypical aristocrat: he is flamboyant, relishes leisure activities, miserly (based on being called 'Dennis the Cheapskate' by Maurie, and Ty accidentally blurted it out while talking to him, before covering it up), and overall radiates an aura of sophistication. He is quite cowardly, easily scared and often afraid of the smallest inconveniences.
Despite his apparent lack of a backbone, however, he became the leader of the Burramudgee community during Ty's absence during the Quinkan invasion, taking on the title of "The General". Ty was naturally surprised to see Dennis occupying such a role. As such, it can be established he does have a knack for strategy and command, despite his ridiculous demeanor.
Dennis may also possess a somewhat destructive streak, as he took great pleasure in blowing things up with his rocket launcher. If nothing else, underneath his soft, aloof appearance, he seems to take great joy in battle. Humorously, he was intimidated by a rolling spike log more than any number of enemies.
Quotes[]
"Yikes! Please don't hurt me." - Dennis, Ty the Tasmanian Tiger.
"Well, it's not going to be that easy I'm afraid." - Dennis, Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 2.
"Are you sure you want to go to Kakaboom Island? It's full of hot lava and sharp owie rocks!" - Dennis, Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 3.
Trivia[]
- Dennis' awkwardly feminine voice and behavior may be based on the Banjo-Kazooie character Jolly Roger, a frog who owned an inn in Jolly Roger's Lagoon. It may also be because of the stereotype of wealthy individuals trying to be more sophisticated than ordinary people.
Gallery[]
Characters | |
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Ty the Tasmanian Tiger | Andy • Aurora • Bilbies • Boonie • Boss Cass • Bri • Nandu Gili • Cy 1024 • Dennis • Di • Elle • Fluffy • Julius • Lenny the Lyrebird • Maureen • Neddy • Ranger Ken • Rex • Shadow the Ghost Bat • Shazza • Sheila • Slacks • Sly • Ty • Wedgewood the Pirate |
Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 2 | Betty • Birrel • Sergeant Bluey • Trader Bob • Bruce • Bruno • Buck Fox • Carn • Charlene • Chockers • Clarence • Colleen • Cy 512 • Dawn • Dazza • Duke • Duncan • Foreman Norman • Hannibal • Johnno • Keith • Kylie • Madame Mopoke • Mascot Mark • Maureen • Merv • Naomi • Princess Orchid • Patch • Peppa • Pippa • Poly • Red • Ryan • Snappy • Sneath • Squeaver • Gooboo Steve • Terrence • Tiberius • Wozza |
Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 3 | Cy 2048 • Gary • Uncle Jack • Karlos • Lily • Maliyan • Mix • Parrotbeard • Quinking • Redback Jack (Belvedere) • Redback Russ (Cyril) • Redback Thorn (Rose) • Ridge • Shade • Shooter Bunyip • Tabi • Thigana • Ty the Whale |
Ty the Tasmanian Tiger: Boomerang Blast | Brolga |
Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 4 | Bligh • Cy X • Cyber • Flinders • Kitty • Maggie • Skye |