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ahh here we go .. kinda upset at the fact that all the Autobots are now GM vehicles tho .. corporate advertising gettin in tha way again!
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All the characters travel to Earth using their bodies as spaceships, before reformatting into Earth forms.[32] All of the Transformers feature standard and battle modes for their heads.
[edit] Autobots
All the characters travel to Earth using their bodies as spaceships, before reformatting into Earth forms.[32] All of the Transformers feature standard and battle modes for their heads.
[edit] Autobots
All of the Autobots are based character wise on their Generation One incarnations, despite modern interpretations of their alternate modes: in particular, all of the following except Optimus Prime are now GM-owned vehicle lines, although they were not originally.
Optimus Prime (Kenworth) - Orci described Optimus as a noble king, similar to King Arthur.[33] His robot mode contains an arm cannon, and a retractable faceplate, similar to Optimus Primal from the Beast Wars series and the Transformers: Cybertron incarnation of Prime.[34] His alternate mode, which has red flame artwork upon blue paint, is a close match to one of the Generation 2 Optimus Prime toys, and two versions were built.[35] Lorenzo DiBonaventura said that Optimus is scaled to be 9.7m (32 feet) in robot form, and a semi in vehicle form.[36] However, Michael Bay has said Optimus is 8.5m (28 feet) tall.[37] A blue version of Optimus' head with motion capture points was used.[38]
Bumblebee (1979 Chevrolet Camaro, later reformatted as a 2008-2009 Chevrolet Camaro[39]) - Bumblebee is the underdog character and a scout for the Autobots, as well as the Transformer most connected to humans.[33] He ends up being purchased by Spike Witwicky, who is looking to buy his first car. His robot mode has been constructed as a physical prop in addition to a CG model.[40] Bumblebee is 5.1m (17 feet) tall.[37] Bumblebee's arsenal includes an arm cannon and shoulder missiles.[41]
Ironhide (GMC Kodiak pickup truck[42]) - Ironhide is one of Optimus' oldest friends, and has some cowboy characteristics, being the first in battle.[33] While Ironhide was a van in G1, he was a truck in the Transformers: Robots in Disguise series from Japan. Ironhide will be 7.9m (26 feet) tall.[37]
Jazz (Pontiac Solstice[43]) - Jazz is a "rock-and-roll" type character who lives by his credo of "If you can’t do something with style, it’s not worth doing at all."[33] He will be 4.6m (15 feet) tall.[37] He has pronounced antennae on his head, and is either holding a gun in his left hand, or has a gun barrel in place of his left hand.[44] Another picture of him features fingers, although this may be art for the IDW comic adaptation of the film.[45]
Ratchet (Search & Rescue vehicle based on the Humvee design[46]) - Ratchet's role in the movie is that of Autobot medic,[33] and is 7.3m (24 feet) tall.[37] His robot mode lacks the head fins seen in the traditional animated version of the character.[47]
[edit] Decepticons
The Decepticons have a mix of characters from the various incarnations of Transformers.
Megatron (Cybertronian alternate mode confirmed in leaked photos to be an "Alien Jet") - Megatron will be presented with some backstory regarding the cause of his war.[33] He dwarfs the Autobots at 10.3m (34 feet) tall.[37] Images of Megatron's original Cybertronian form were leaked on the 24 August 2006,[48] and poor fan reaction prompted a head redesign.[49] Tom DeSanto has said Megatron will assume an Earth form, though it remains unclear what it is.[50] It is likely to be some sort of jet similar to Starscream. A model of Megatron's legs were built for the film.[51]
Starscream (F-22 Raptor) - Starscream is described as always looking to best Megatron; Megatron's traditional disdain for Starscream, and vice-versa, will remain intact.[33] Starscream leads the Decepticons in Megatron's absence,[32] and is roughly 32 feet (9.7 metres) tall.[44]
Brawl (Tank) Although original reports suggested that this character would be named "Devastator", it was specifically cited that this was an example of a character whose name was not finalized.[22] Confirmed as "Brawl", his triple-barreled turret and a "pissed off" personality evokes the Combaticon of the same name.[33] Within the leaked pre-visualization picture containing Jazz, Brawl's robot mode can be seen on Bumblebee's right.[44]
Blackout (MH-53 Pave Low[52]) - A Special Ops helicopter. At one point he was called Vortex as well as Incinerator on concept art.[53] His name is used by a helicopter Decepticon in the recent Transformers: Energon toyline--though the name also has G1 roots), and he can disable enemies with EMP-like blasts.[33] Blackout's feet were built as props.[54]
Scorponok (Mechanical Scorpion) - Scorponok will be the closest to his Beast Wars incarnation character wise, as well as an example of animal Transformers such as the Dinobots.[33]
Bonecrusher (Buffalo H Mine-Protected Vehicle) - Bonecrusher's name was confirmed early on when a photo of a military mine-clearing vehicle with the name tampographed onto it was leaked early on. Subservient to Megatron, he is described as being the closest to a Constructicon as could be in the movie.[33]
Barricade (Saleen-modified Ford Mustang Police car) - Barricade is the Decepticon scout/hunter, hiding among the humans disguised as a symbol of authority.[33] He clashes with Bumblebee at one point. In the toy version of Barricade, his grille transforms into a smaller robot, speculated to be frenzy.[55]
Frenzy (Alt. mode currently unknown; rumored to be a boombox) - Originally scripted to be Soundwave, he was supposed to be a boombox that transformed into a human-sized robot.[33] The character was renamed Frenzy in homage to the G1 character who was a minion of Soundwave. His role in the film is that of a spy among humans for the Decepticons, using his alternate mode as a disguise. In the toy version of Barricade, his grill transforms into Frenzy.[56]
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