Transformers: Age of Extinction Western Star Truck Optimus Prime in Portland

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The official Transformers Facebook page uploaded a couple of images from the Portland Rose Festival Starlight Parade, which featured Transformers: Age of Extinction Optimus Prime! Well, his truck mode, at least, courtesy of Western Star Trucks. Check out the shots mirrored below, including one of the amusing 'My other ride is a Dinobot' sticker.

The official Transformers: Age of Extinction Optimus Prime movie vehicle from Western Star Trucks made an appearance at last weekend’s Rose Festival Starlight Parade in Portland, OR.

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Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Western Star Truck Optimus Prime in Portland (1580372)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on June 8th, 2014 @ 6:02pm CDT

I remember when this new alt mode was 1st revealed I thought it was a bit tacky due to the chrome and rounded body, as opposed to the really square edges on the Peterbilt (which I still prefer) but this kinda grew on me. So much so that I actually bought the leader class figure when it was released. Not the ugly First edition, but the Generations version, with the chrome. I keep it in truck mode on my desk, it actually looks cool. Will Western Star allow its logo to be used in the film, unlike Peterbilt back in 2007?

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Western Star Truck Optimus Prime in Portland (1580421)
Posted by T-Macksimus on June 8th, 2014 @ 9:11pm CDT

Rodimus Prime wrote:I remember when this new alt mode was 1st revealed I thought it was a bit tacky due to the chrome and rounded body, as opposed to the really square edges on the Peterbilt (which I still prefer) but this kinda grew on me. So much so that I actually bought the leader class figure when it was released. Not the ugly First edition, but the Generations version, with the chrome. I keep it in truck mode on my desk, it actually looks cool. Will Western Star allow its logo to be used in the film, unlike Peterbilt back in 2007?

My guess would be that Western Star will be all over the chance to have their creation hyped and their logo hitting the big screen. For the first movie, Prime's alt mode was basically a used truck purchased by Paramount and overhauled by their team of mechanics/detailers/body-work guys. This version came direct from Western Star, fresh out of the factory built to custom specs. and like you, I despised this version at first but it has since started to grow on me. I'm actually considering picking up one of the toys for this if they happen to come out with a voyager version that I feel meets my standards.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Western Star Truck Optimus Prime in Portland (1580608)
Posted by Va'al on June 9th, 2014 @ 5:53pm CDT

Thanks to a tip by fellow Seibertron.com user KirbyForce1, we get shakey look at yet another TV spot for Transformers: Age of Extinction, featuring some shots of Bumblebee in his classic 1967 Camaro mode (the basis for the High Octane Deluxe figure) and some new lines by Mark Wahlberg's character Cade Yeager. Check it out embedded below!

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Western Star Truck Optimus Prime in Portland (1580615)
Posted by KirbyForce1 on June 9th, 2014 @ 6:15pm CDT

Thanks.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Western Star Truck Optimus Prime in Portland (1580617)
Posted by SlyTF1 on June 9th, 2014 @ 6:25pm CDT

Va'al wrote:Thanks to a tip by fellow Seibertron.com user KirbyForce1, we get shakey look at yet another TV spot for Transformers: Age of Extinction, featuring some shots of Bumblebee in his classic 1967 Camaro mode (the basis for the High Octane Deluxe figure) and some new lines by Mark Wahlberg's character Cade Yeager. Check it out embedded below!

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Western Star Truck Optimus Prime in Portland (1580632)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 9th, 2014 @ 7:25pm CDT

Va'al wrote:Thanks to a tip by fellow Seibertron.com user KirbyForce1, we get shakey look at yet another TV spot for Transformers: Age of Extinction, featuring some shots of Bumblebee in his classic 1967 Camaro mode (the basis for the High Octane Deluxe figure) and some new lines by Mark Wahlberg's character Cade Yeager. Check it out embedded below!

Now put Wahlberg in Neeson's place as he speaks to the bad guys in this movie about letting his daugher, Tessa, go.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Western Star Truck Optimus Prime in Portland (1580706)
Posted by Flashwave on June 10th, 2014 @ 12:39am CDT

I actaully have slight chills. Maybe it's my allergies acting up, but that was kinda nice. I want to see this movie now.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Western Star Truck Optimus Prime in Portland (1580707)
Posted by SlyTF1 on June 10th, 2014 @ 12:40am CDT

Ooh! Another TV spot!

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Western Star Truck Optimus Prime in Portland (1580727)
Posted by Autobot032 on June 10th, 2014 @ 3:12am CDT

The PR department for this film is on top of their game, it seems. Not only did we report on a new ad, here, but now marlinfan1995 and Comic Book Movie (aka CBM) have provided links to two new ads as well! And that's not all! In the clip provided by OnFormers, we get to see that Kelsey Grammer stopped by Late Night with David Letterman to promote the film and brought along an exclusive clip to show off!

First up: CBM's offering which features a bit of dialogue between Attinger (Grammer) and Cade (Wahlburg) plus Optimus declaring that the rules have changed!

http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/ ... /?a=101625

Up next: marlinfan1995's video, titled "Conversation"

And last, but not least, OnFormers which features a longer snippet of the Attinger/Cade discussion and take note of how dark it seems to be:

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Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Western Star Truck Optimus Prime in Portland (1580730)
Posted by BERSEKAEL on June 10th, 2014 @ 3:28am CDT

wow wow wow, the more they show, the best it looks, I can't wait for the movie, I even got my decepticon shirt for it. 8-}

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Western Star Truck Optimus Prime in Portland (1580731)
Posted by Ravage XK on June 10th, 2014 @ 3:30am CDT

I watched that clip and I smiled....am I warming to the new movie?

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Western Star Truck Optimus Prime in Portland (1580732)
Posted by Autobot032 on June 10th, 2014 @ 3:38am CDT

Just added a new video. Check it out!

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Western Star Truck Optimus Prime in Portland (1580734)
Posted by BERSEKAEL on June 10th, 2014 @ 3:57am CDT

hey guys beetter check it on hi ress from michael bay itself

http://vimeo.com/96960184

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Western Star Truck Optimus Prime in Portland (1580735)
Posted by K2vox on June 10th, 2014 @ 3:59am CDT

Is Jon Bailey doing the voice for the (Transformers A Michael Bay Film June 27th) segment? What epic justice that would be/is.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Western Star Truck Optimus Prime in Portland (1580742)
Posted by dragons on June 10th, 2014 @ 6:01am CDT

Second tv spot was watchable but had some glare echo, look forward to this every passing day

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Western Star Truck Optimus Prime in Portland (1580785)
Posted by KirbyForce1 on June 10th, 2014 @ 9:44am CDT

HD version of the conversation clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5jUgvDZaLc

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Western Star Truck Optimus Prime in Portland (1580827)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 10th, 2014 @ 11:33am CDT

Another!

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Western Star Truck Optimus Prime in Portland (1580841)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on June 10th, 2014 @ 12:02pm CDT

Finally, Drift in action! Against a bunch of Stinger clones, no less!

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Western Star Truck Optimus Prime in Portland (1580842)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on June 10th, 2014 @ 12:03pm CDT

Finally, Drift in action! Against a bunch of Stinger clones, no less!

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Western Star Truck Optimus Prime in Portland (1580847)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 10th, 2014 @ 12:10pm CDT

Rodimus Prime wrote:Finally, Drift in action! Against a bunch of Stinger clones, no less!

Now I'm starting to wonder. Are those Stinger/Pagani Huayra drones, or are they Chevy Trax drones? :-?

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Western Star Truck Optimus Prime in Portland (1580863)
Posted by SlyTF1 on June 10th, 2014 @ 12:35pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:Another!

That was the greatest thing I've ever seen in my life. Hell, all these trailers and TV spots are.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Western Star Truck Optimus Prime in Portland (1580870)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on June 10th, 2014 @ 1:01pm CDT

SlyTF1 wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Another!

That was the greatest thing I've ever seen in my life. Hell, all these trailers and TV spots are.

You don't get out much, do you? :twisted:

But seriously, at least you have constant appreciation for Bayverse and you're not a bandwagoner. I can appreciate that.

And isn't the Chevy Trax the white compact that Reynor's character drives?

On a somewhat related note, Shia LaBeouf is 28 years old today.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Western Star Truck Optimus Prime in Portland (1580872)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 10th, 2014 @ 1:05pm CDT

Rodimus Prime wrote:And isn't the Chevy Trax the white compact that Reynor's character drives?

No, Shane's car is a Sonic RS.

We've seen red, white, and black Chevy Trax cars in other videos driving around with Galvatron.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Western Star Truck Optimus Prime in Portland (1580874)
Posted by SlyTF1 on June 10th, 2014 @ 1:07pm CDT

Rodimus Prime wrote:
SlyTF1 wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Another!

That was the greatest thing I've ever seen in my life. Hell, all these trailers and TV spots are.

You don't get out much, do you? But seriously, at least you have constant appreciation for Bayverse and you're not a bandwagoner. I can appreciate that.

I really don't. But that just makes me appreciate these movies even more.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Western Star Truck Optimus Prime in Portland (1580883)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on June 10th, 2014 @ 1:41pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:And isn't the Chevy Trax the white compact that Reynor's character drives?
No, Shane's car is a Sonic RS.

We've seen red, white, and black Chevy Trax cars in other videos driving around with Galvatron.

Well "we" doesn't include me, because I haven't seen it.

But thanks for clarifying that.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Western Star Truck Optimus Prime in Portland (1580885)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 10th, 2014 @ 1:45pm CDT

Rodimus Prime wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:And isn't the Chevy Trax the white compact that Reynor's character drives?
No, Shane's car is a Sonic RS.

We've seen red, white, and black Chevy Trax cars in other videos driving around with Galvatron.

Well "we" doesn't include me, because I haven't seen it. But thanks for clarifying that.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Western Star Truck Optimus Prime in Portland (1580889)
Posted by william-james88 on June 10th, 2014 @ 1:55pm CDT

Should we be worried that the only battle scenes we see are set in China? What happens for the rest fo the movie?

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Western Star Truck Optimus Prime in Portland (1580891)
Posted by SlyTF1 on June 10th, 2014 @ 2:01pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:Should we be worried that the only battle scenes we see are set in China? What happens for the rest fo the movie?

There are also scenes in Texas, Chicago, and in Lockdown's ship.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Western Star Truck Optimus Prime in Portland (1580933)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on June 10th, 2014 @ 4:31pm CDT

SlyTF1 wrote:
william-james88 wrote:Should we be worried that the only battle scenes we see are set in China? What happens for the rest fo the movie?

There are also scenes in Texas, Chicago, and in Lockdown's ship.

It's been mentioned that the majority of the film is set in Asia. Supposedly that's where the Dinobots will be found.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Western Star Truck Optimus Prime in Portland (1580943)
Posted by SlyTF1 on June 10th, 2014 @ 5:11pm CDT

Rodimus Prime wrote:
SlyTF1 wrote:
william-james88 wrote:Should we be worried that the only battle scenes we see are set in China? What happens for the rest fo the movie?

There are also scenes in Texas, Chicago, and in Lockdown's ship.

It's been mentioned that the majority of the film is set in Asia. Supposedly that's where the Dinobots will be found.

Oh, yeah, I forgot all about that. I hope Optimus and Grimlock have a pretty lengthy fight scene.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Western Star Truck Optimus Prime in Portland (1580952)
Posted by Peridot on June 10th, 2014 @ 6:13pm CDT

It seems that the Dinobots are, in fact, colored similarly to their toys. Granted, it's a lot more subtle here, but at least they're not all solid copper/gold like their packaging art suggests. Scorn appears to be a very faded red, and Strafe is a muted blue.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Western Star Truck Optimus Prime in Portland (1580956)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on June 10th, 2014 @ 6:44pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:

I haven't seen that before. Thanks.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Western Star Truck Optimus Prime in Portland (1581005)
Posted by T-Macksimus on June 10th, 2014 @ 11:30pm CDT

Primus help me but I'm actually warming up ever so slightly to this film. Having Wahlberg and Grammer in it is helping. They are two of my favorite actors and I think they will bring tons more to the franchise than Shia and the teen-wank, eye candy that Bay threw in there could ever possibly hope to.
I'm heavily intrigued by the new tv spots that have been posted and I'm actually thinking this may not suck.
Considering I just bought my first TF4 figure tonight, I'm officially invested in it now so it darn well better not suck.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Western Star Truck Optimus Prime in Portland (1581007)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 10th, 2014 @ 11:32pm CDT

Prime: "How many more of my kind must be sacrificed?"
Cade: "Gotta have faith, Prime. Maybe not in who we are, but what we can be,"

Little bits like this in the AOE trailers are what give me the slightest glimmer of hope for this movie and its character portrayals, both human and robot.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Western Star Truck Optimus Prime in Portland (1581035)
Posted by Va'al on June 11th, 2014 @ 3:02am CDT

We know it's another trailer with very little new footage for Transformers: Age of Extinction - but not only is Mark Wahlberg addressing the UK audience, it also shows that the release date for the UK is no longer 10th July but 5th July! Check out the clip below, courtesy of the official movie Facebook page, with looks at three dinobots, one slashy Drift action, a very concerned Lockdown and a view of Lockdown's ship floating, this time from above!

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10153299839207316

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Western Star Truck Optimus Prime in Portland (1581048)
Posted by Peridot on June 11th, 2014 @ 5:50am CDT

Lockdown's face gets more and more skeletal every time I look at it. It's a far cry from the "robo-Destro" images we saw a while ago.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Western Star Truck Optimus Prime in Portland (1581049)
Posted by zwann on June 11th, 2014 @ 5:56am CDT

Interestingly, the humanoid look of Lockdown makes him look important to the plot, not just a fodder.

Guess that's the difference than having a bug monster metal mashed face.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Western Star Truck Optimus Prime in Portland (1581052)
Posted by Torneira on June 11th, 2014 @ 7:09am CDT

At 0:18 Looked like a little Unicron devouring Earth.
I did saw they being sucked up at the first 2 trailers, but now I saw it's mouth properly.

I don't know anything about the plot, but perhaps that the Autobots and Decepticons have to team up against the common foe?

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Western Star Truck Optimus Prime in Portland (1581057)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 11th, 2014 @ 7:18am CDT

zwann wrote:Interestingly, the humanoid look of Lockdown makes him look important to the plot, not just a fodder.

Guess that's the difference than having a bug monster metal mashed face.

Well, he is the main robot antagonist of this film.

Torneira wrote:At 0:18 Looked like a little Unicron devouring Earth.
I did saw they being sucked up at the first 2 trailers, but now I saw it's mouth properly.

I don't know anything about the plot, but perhaps that the Autobots and Decepticons have to team up against the common foe?

That's Lockdown's ship.

And thus far, it looks as though there might not be any Decepticons in the movie at all. Maybe.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Western Star Truck Optimus Prime in Portland (1581062)
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on June 11th, 2014 @ 7:57am CDT

This movie looks more and more ballin with every preview.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Western Star Truck Optimus Prime in Portland (1581063)
Posted by Va'al on June 11th, 2014 @ 7:59am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Torneira wrote:At 0:18 Looked like a little Unicron devouring Earth.
I did saw they being sucked up at the first 2 trailers, but now I saw it's mouth properly.

I don't know anything about the plot, but perhaps that the Autobots and Decepticons have to team up against the common foe?
That's Lockdown's ship.

Which, according to the Transformers AoE app, is called 'Harbinger of Doom'.

Speculate away!

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Western Star Truck Optimus Prime in Portland (1581065)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 11th, 2014 @ 8:00am CDT

Va'al wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Torneira wrote:At 0:18 Looked like a little Unicron devouring Earth.
I did saw they being sucked up at the first 2 trailers, but now I saw it's mouth properly.

I don't know anything about the plot, but perhaps that the Autobots and Decepticons have to team up against the common foe?
That's Lockdown's ship.

Which, according to the Transformers AoE app, is called 'Harbinger of Doom'.

Speculate away!

Or, the "Nightship", according to another article.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Western Star Truck Optimus Prime in Portland (1581067)
Posted by Va'al on June 11th, 2014 @ 8:06am CDT

Or Steve, according to 'inside sources'.

:saint:

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Western Star Truck Optimus Prime in Portland (1581068)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 11th, 2014 @ 8:06am CDT

Va'al wrote:Or Steve, according to 'inside sources'.

I was wondering if there'd be Vehicons in this movie!

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Western Star Truck Optimus Prime in Portland (1581088)
Posted by OptimalOptimus2 on June 11th, 2014 @ 8:57am CDT

A new Transformers: Age of Extinction TV spot has been revealed and (of course) features new footage! Watch it below.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Western Star Truck Optimus Prime in Portland (1581097)
Posted by ScoutBumblebee on June 11th, 2014 @ 9:16am CDT

Are you getting excited for the upcoming Transformers movie yet? As we all know, Age of Extinction is set to release on June 27, and as the premiere date inches closer, we are seeing more and more promotions, TV spots, and footage release. So here is yet another TV Spot, this one featuring some new bits that we haven't seen before. Check it out below, and give us your thoughts in the Energon Pub... And as always, keep your optics here for the latest news of the new movie and everything else Transformers.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Western Star Truck Optimus Prime in Portland (1581100)
Posted by acchillyaout on June 11th, 2014 @ 9:27am CDT

This movie looks more and more like a masterpiece every time I see a new trailer. All hail Michael Bay for keeping the Transformers brand mainstream and relevant in today's fast paced world. If not for his brilliance, the Autobots and Decepticons would still be stuck in stasis mode! :BOWDOWN:

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Western Star Truck Optimus Prime in Portland (1581106)
Posted by Yweggo on June 11th, 2014 @ 9:35am CDT

Is it just me, or does Strafe look sort of blue-ish, and Scorn slightly redish?

Also Hasbro, why does my Slug have blue eyes?

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Western Star Truck Optimus Prime in Portland (1581118)
Posted by ILL-Star on June 11th, 2014 @ 10:08am CDT

Yweggo wrote:Is it just me, or does Strafe look sort of blue-ish, and Scorn slightly redish?

Also Hasbro, why does my Slug have blue eyes?

I've noticed that too. Also, Grimlock is green and not orange like all of his toys. And going by a trailer released a day or so ago, Slug appears to be more orange. Not purple.

Re: Transformers: Age of Extinction Western Star Truck Optimus Prime in Portland (1581175)
Posted by SFXPrime on June 11th, 2014 @ 1:07pm CDT

I love that Lockdown pic!

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