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Optimus Ready
Published: 2014-07-01 17:42:42 +0000 UTC; Views: 34353; Favourites: 2300; Downloads: 239
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Optimus fully assembled in the loading dock area.Related content
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Thank you, Sol! It was an awesome project, and I was honored to be part of it.
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Ha!*smile* This Optimus has that kind of effect on people, A-King. He is truly an impressive dude!
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Hmmm. I don't know, CW. Last time I saw this Optimus he was looking quite healthy. *smile* Ohhh...you mean "sick" as in AWESOME. Got it!
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Dang! He's huge!!! Anyways awesome shot.
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You are sssssso right, Tim! Both Optimus and Bumblebee really turn out impressive. I am grateful I got the chance to be part of such a creative team. Eight weeks of torture...but worth the ordeal!
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I see. By the way, how tall is he?
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Optimus is 26 feet tall and made his debut at the Hong Kong premiere. Bumblebee impressed at the New York opening and tops out at 20 feet.
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I see. By the way, did you got permission to borrow this statue, or did you made him by scratch?
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These full-size statues were commissioned by Hasbro and were made from scratch. Urethane-coated EPS foam. Whenever I look at those pics I can easily pick out the parts I sculpted.
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Were you also responsible for this statue? If so, you made every fan proud.
This puts my fan art of Optimus to shame.
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Well, Tony...I would say that I did my part in creating "Optimus". It took a highly skilled team of craftsman to get that awesome job done. I'm glad you like the result of our efforts!
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To think that Peter Cullen himself stood before this masterpiece. That's a big honor.
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I consider myself VERY fortunate to have gotten such a fantastic creative opportunity. It was a BLAST!
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Did you meet Mr. Cullen, by chance?
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Alas, Tony, no. As a lowly sculptor, I wasn't invited to the movie premieres. I had to be content with the simple satisfaction that I was part of a fantastic creative endeavor.Β Certainly would have been nice to experience all that hoopla...but...I'm fine.
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If this makes you feel better, I have some "Transformers" fan art in my gallery. You might find Peter Cullen himself.
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Ha! I did indeed find that well-done portrait in your Gallery. Now I feel a little bit closer to the man. Thanks!
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If possible, find a photo of Prime holding a blue sword in my gallery.
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This is extremely incredible. Β I would love to have this in front of my house
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An impressive lawn ornament indeed, James. But what would the neighbors think?!
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The kids would go crazy
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That's true. You'd be quite the hit with the kids. It's the adults you would have trouble with. Good thing your Optimus knows how to use that sword!
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OH MY GOOOOOOOOD! THAT LOOKS AMAZING!Β Β Β Β Β Β
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Ha! *smile* Yes, Asay, I will agree with you on that point. Bumblebee is equally impressive! I am fortunate to have been part of a great creative team...and I got to see Optimus slowly take shape. Truly impressive...especially up close!
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Optimus: "I will stand guard for this human with the phone, no matter the cost."
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That is certainly the way it looks to me, Mr.T! *smile*
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Holy God, this is amazing! D8 Were you commissioned to help make this Optimus as a promotional item? The detail is simply exquisite!
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Yes, Maelyss, this was a commission piece. One of a pair, which included a full size Bumblebee as well. Hasbro wanted to capitalize on the surge of interest created by the premeire of the new movie. So they hired a local company to create these BIG sculptures. I was fortunate enough to be part of the creative team!
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You are so lucky! Too be able to use so much creative energy on such an enormous statue piece! True, it would be exhausting but still a fantastic experience nevertheless!
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It was indeed a great experience, Mae. Truly a once-in-a-lifetime project. A grueling eight weeks...carving hundreds of parts! *smile* But the outcome was stunning...and very rewarding.
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Also, you now officiallyΒ have bragging rights!
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Bragging rights. WoooooHOOOOOO!
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Here's the next set of questions, Mae: Where is this Big Guy now? And...what is his fate? The answers are out there somewhere.
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Isn't there a museum for movie stuff? P: Like at the studio itself? Man he'd be awesome to stand guard on your front lawn! XD
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Very true, Mae. Optimus would make a great lawn ornament! *smile* But the fate of these giant sculptures is unknown. They cost alot of money, so I must assume they will be given a new purpose.
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Yeah, I would actually picture them being placed somewhere in the studio's main lobby or front entrance if there was enough room, since Optimus is their beacon of pride
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Well...let is hope that actually happens!
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Well, Dio...this full-size Optimus Prime is made of urethane-coated EPS foam over a steel armature. It IS sturdy...but in no way as tough as Transformers are depicted as being. *smile* Still...this big guyΒ should last awhile!
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hahah of course they are! but that's really awesome, I love to see the WIP shots in your gallery. Really exciting project!
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I was excited to be part of that talented team, Dio. The project was a grueling eight weeks. But the outcome was totally worth it!
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