Blue & Silver Prime

[Grimm52]

I wanted to hear some opinions on what you guys think if Bay goes with this color scheme for Prime. I know some purist might get on me for saying this, but he doesnt look half bad and I think Bay is going to do far worse things in this movie.

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g288/olsen52/wallpaper_800.jpg

[Cinemaman]

I believe that Bay will make very good film not for general people, but also for fans.

Anyway, we didn't see this Prime in action to judge it.

But now I can say that it looks not so bad.

[Grimm52]

The only thing I dont like is his helmet, but other then that I thinks it pretty cool

[Guyverjay]

Nooooooo red and blue dammit

I can't see a logical reason to change it:o

[Destructicus]

This has been around for a while though. I dont think this is the concept for Optimus Prime.

[Cinemaman]

So this pic can be fake????? :confused:

[WalkingDead]

This is a fan-made thing, from what I understand. It was put together as a very awesome CGI fan-made promo.

[Arcturus]

I like the design, but i'm not sure if this is actually official?

[DorkyFresh]

IT'S NOT AN OFFICIAL IMAGE!

it was made by someone from cgtalk.com. cgtalk.com is a forum where 3d and 2d artists alike talk...a 3d artist made that model (along with an animation) for his portfolio...

[Arcturus]

IT'S NOT AN OFFICIAL IMAGE!

it was made by someone from cgtalk.com. cgtalk.com is a forum where 3d and 2d artists alike talk...a 3d artist made that model (along with an animation) for his portfolio...


Jollygood. Nice work, regardless.

[Hunter Rider]

Looks ok for a fanmade design but i think he will look more solid and sleek in the film,Im not one obsessed over changes but i can't see a reason to mkae him red:confused:

[WalkingDead]

Looks ok for a fanmade design but i think he will look more solid and sleek in the film,Im not one obsessed over changes but i can't see a reason to mkae him red:confused:

You can't see why he should be red?
or shouldn't be red?


If "why make him red"...well that would be like making Ghost Rider wear a white silk outfit or in the movies, Spidey wears a green and brown outfit instead of the classic red and blue.

[Cinemaman]

I think Bay should make Prime more effective.

[WalkingDead]

I think Bay should make Prime more effective.

HUH??? What do you mean more effective? Like in what ways?

This is Fan-Made. Not Official.

[Cinemaman]

HUH??? What do you mean more effective? Like in what ways?

This is Fan-Made. Not Official.

I know that it isn't official.

I just think Bay should make him more... brighter and not so wide.

[WalkingDead]

I know that it isn't official.

I just think Bay should make him more... brighter and not so wide.

What?
Brighter? Like be very shiny and clean? I doubt that would work, since they are suppoed to blend in well with everyday cars. Rust, dents, grease, and smog-stains all fit in very well to make them look more realistic.

Prime is wide, he's huge, he's the main man. This design is take directly from the toy. Prime has always been wide and strong. It's a trademark of his.

[Cinemaman]

What?
Brighter? Like be very shiny and clean? I doubt that would work, since they are suppoed to blend in well with everyday cars.

Prime is wide, he's huge, he's the main man. This design is take directly from the toy. Prime has always been wide and strong. It's a trademark of his.

No, no. Not clean, but not also full in gray. It should be a bit brighter.

I know this. But he should also be a bit high. And even bigger.

[Arcturus]

You want optimus prime to be an obese junkhead?

[Cinemaman]

You want optimus prime to be an obese junkhead?

NOOO!!!

I want old optimus fron G1, but as I know he will be without red color.

:mad:

[WalkingDead]

NOOO!!!

I want old optimus fron G1, but as I know he will be without red color.

:mad:

Don't count out the red...you might be surprised. Heh.

[zer00]

Didn't Quint say he saw a piece of concept art in Bay's office for a blue Prime? So I wouldn't count out the blue.

The only thing I don't like about it is...it looks terminatorish for some ****ing reason

[WalkingDead]

Didn't Quint say he saw a piece of concept art in Bay's office for a blue Prime? So I wouldn't count out the blue.

The only thing I don't like about it is...it looks terminatorish for some ****ing reason

Personally, at the end of it all...I don't really care if Prime's main color is Red, Blue, Silver, or White. As long as he is designed to be recognizable as Prime and has the vibe of who and what Prime is.

[zer00]

Agreed. Though Red wouldn't hurt;)

[DorkyFresh]

i remember that one report from AICN.com where the dude who was talkin' with Bay saw a few concepts for Prime.

he mentioned the red not being in the earlier concepts...

....so if it's in the later concepts, they'll probably be in the final concept.

[Cinemaman]

i remember that one report from AICN.com where the dude who was talkin' with Bay saw a few concepts for Prime.

he mentioned the red not being in the earlier concepts...

....so if it's in the later concepts, they'll probably be in the final concept.

Hope so...

[CFlash]

Personally, at the end of it all...I don't really care if Prime's main color is Red, Blue, Silver, or White. As long as he is designed to be recognizable as Prime and has the vibe of who and what Prime is.

So it's OK if he's a soft purple (red, blue, white paints combined)? I mean, where do you draw the line? OK fine, not purple, but how about a super cool shiny brushed metal silver. Is that cool? I dunno. I'm just asking.

[Hunter Rider]

You can't see why he should be red?
or shouldn't be red?


If "why make him red"...well that would be like making Ghost Rider wear a white silk outfit or in the movies, Spidey wears a green and brown outfit instead of the classic red and blue.

whoops.i meant to say i can't see a reason why he can't be red

[Hunter Rider]

i remember that one report from AICN.com where the dude who was talkin' with Bay saw a few concepts for Prime.

he mentioned the red not being in the earlier concepts...

....so if it's in the later concepts, they'll probably be in the final concept.

Well i just watched an interview with Desanto and he said that they were trying to be as faithful as they can and listen to fans and Voight said the same,so to not make Prime would red would seem a very odd way to show that IMO

[WalkingDead]

So it's OK if he's a soft purple (red, blue, white paints combined)? I mean, where do you draw the line? OK fine, not purple, but how about a super cool shiny brushed metal silver. Is that cool? I dunno. I'm just asking.

First Off, we all know Purple is out of the Question for Prime...they won't do that. No one would.
Dark Blue, Royal Blue, sure that could be Prime's main color.
If his main color was Silver...sure I could handle that.

The line is this:
"What colors can we use that still can represent the character's design and persona well?"

They will always ask that question and use it as a guide. Which is why Bumblebee is still a shade of yellow and black.

[Tony Stark]

I think that pick looks sweet.

[ComicKoryn]

As long as there's blue somewhere in there, I'm happy. If there's any other color besides red or silver in there though, I'm angry. You walk a very fine line Micheal Bay....very fine line indeed......indeed.........

[Casius--J]

call me a purist but i dont see the signifigance in changing primes colours. I've never know him to be anything but a red vehicle so why change that now??

I want a red prime dammit!!

[Orko Is King]

I don't see why he can't be red.

[Casius--J]

I don't see why he can't be red.

excactly, thats what im saying.

[Arcturus]

In my opinion, if they don't make him red, it doesn't bother me at all. It would be nice if they kept his original colors, but i'm not one to get upset about that. I remember Optimus Prime as the noble, honorable autobot leader, and as long as they keep that aspect (Which I believe they will), then something trivial as changing the colors doesn't even compare. Again, this is in my opinion.

[The Lumberjack]

You can't see why he should be red?
or shouldn't be red?


If "why make him red"...well that would be like making Ghost Rider wear a white silk outfit or in the movies, Spidey wears a green and brown outfit instead of the classic red and blue.
Those comparisons are ridiculous. The color changes you suggested change the character and leave them almost unrecognizable. You have to ask yourself whether or not the colors lend themselves to film and the sense of realism. I'm sorry, but I have never seen a bright red and blue semi in real life and if I've never seen something before then it's going to stick out and that's the last thing they want. The Transformers will want to blend in with their surroundings. Does taking the red out change the character? No. Yes, Prime has always been red (save Beast Wars) but I don't see what the big deal is. I instantly recognized Prime in the first post.

[Destructicus]

i dont give a damn anymore. make him pink i'll still see the damn movie.

[CFlash]

Those comparisons are ridiculous. The color changes you suggested change the character and leave them almost unrecognizable. You have to ask yourself whether or not the colors lend themselves to film and the sense of realism. I'm sorry, but I have never seen a bright red and blue semi in real life and if I've never seen something before then it's going to stick out and that's the last thing they want. The Transformers will want to blend in with their surroundings. Does taking the red out change the character? No. Yes, Prime has always been red (save Beast Wars) but I don't see what the big deal is. I instantly recognized Prime in the first post.

I tend to agree with Lumberjack. I don't think I've ever seen a red semi and I used to drive a lot in college to visit my girl... through a major industrial corridor no less. If they're updating the rest of the story and changing it from the original, they might as well do this too. What's the big deal (at this point)?

[x-fan]

i have seen a red semi, my father drives one. a freightliner that looks just like prime, me and my brother was talking about geting a transformer decal to put on it. yes it is an older model truck, mid 80's probably the model they used to design prime

[CFlash]

i have seen a red semi, my father drives one. a freightliner that looks just like prime, me and my brother was talking about geting a transformer decal to put on it.

If they used a Freighliner Argosy with the proper colors, I'd be ecstatic. But, since Prime will be (according to rumor) a long nose and barely recognizable to begin with, they might as well go all out with a "new vision."

I find it funny that the same folks who are OK with Bumblebee's rape are up in arms over Prime being a firetruck or otherwise a long nose. I personally don't see the difference.

[Casius--J]

I've seen red trucks. In fact i saw two on saturday and i kept sayin prime when i saw them.

[The Lumberjack]

I never said I haven't seen a red semi. I said I've never seen a red and blue semi colored like Prime. Obviously Bay and the design team at least tried to use the classic colors, but they didn't work out.

[Nathan]

There is no logical reason why Prime couldn't be red in the Movie. I'm sure he gets the right colors.

[Hunter Rider]

There is no logical reason why Prime couldn't be red in the Movie. I'm sure he gets the right colors.

whose that in your avvy ?

[Nathan]

Gray Fox from Twin Snakes. The Metal Gear Solid remake for the Gamecube.

[CFlash]

Nice collection of pics... food for imagination
http://www.hankstruckpictures.com/craig_hayward.htm
. I especially like the first few at the top of the *modern* Freightliner Argosy. Apparently flat noses are not as outdated as some people contend and they're still used in many places all over the world-esp Europe- and in high-density urban areas (because they're infinitely easier to handle through city streets from what I hear)... I see 'em in NYC all the time.

[Dope Nose]

This is a fan-made thing, from what I understand. It was put together as a very awesome CGI fan-made promo.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Kk_i1sKUmI&search=transformers