‘Transformers Dark of the Moon’: Optimus Prime Gets a New Look

8 February 2011 Eric Kwun | Posted in: Current Events, I Heart Toys

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Can this be the “new” Optimus Prime in ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon’? If you saw the trailer for Transformer 3 during the Super Bowl, you would have noticed that Optimus Prime looks a bit different from he did in the previous two films. Optimus really didn’t get an upgrade in the second movie (if you don’t count that crap with Jetfire), so it wouldn’t be surprising to see him in new form for the finale. It is pretty obvious that he form changes a bit more and sports a large flight pack on his back that looks like a dragonfly’s wings. Well, Hasbro gives us a glimpse at a new Optimus Prime action figure due out in stores this year and from what I see, the changes are a bit odd. Of course, what we see in action figure form is not the same as in the movie, but its pretty close.

Transformers Mechtech Ultimate Optimus Prime Action Figure. With the upcoming ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon’ movie, one of the most iconic characters in the Transformers lore will capture the spotlight as his heroic story becomes the focus of the first-ever 3D Transformers movie. Now, an action figure befitting such an icon will be available with the new Transformers Mechtech Ultimate Optimus Prime action figure. The figure includes the Autobot leader’s classic trailer that doubles as a weapons arsenal and is an integral part of the figure’s converting play pattern. The Mechtech Ultimate Optimus Prime figure features three mode of conversion – vehicle, robot, and robot with ‘mech suit.’ The trailer, which serves as a weapons depot and command center, also converts into a ‘mech suit’ that Optimus Prime shows off when it’s time to rumble. Featuring lights, launching projectiles, electronic battle sounds and Optimus Prime phrases, this is the must-have item for kids and fans alike.

It looks like Optimus is getting his trailer (finally). Unfortunately, it becomes wings… Regardless, the action in the preview was pretty awesome, so I’m kind of sold. While we are talking about a new Optimus, did anyone see the flying Transformer in the trailer? Everyone is saying its Razorbeak. I’m convinced its Megatron in Dragon-form. Anyone agree?

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Reviewtrooper: ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon’ Super Bowl TV Spot

7 February 2011 Eric Kwun | Posted in: Current Events, Originaltrooper, Watch It!

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Holy shit. I know what you all think about Michael Bay and ‘Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen’. The movie was a piece of crap. Well, the first glimpse for ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon’ dropped during the Super Bowl and I have to admit. I’m a bit excited. The 30 second spot represented exactly what Michael Bay and Transformers is known for. Stuff blowing up and shit transforming. As usual, Optimus Prime is flying down city streets taking out everything out in his way. It seems that new love interest, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley has perfected Megan Fox ability to stand still in the middle of the street while shit is hitting the fan. Thank you for that Michael! Am I convinced that Transformers 3 is going to be any good? It’s impossible to tell from just 30 seconds. I still have doubts from what happened in Transformers 2. I hope that they get this shit right. On that note, what the heck was the flying Transformer? Is this the introduction of Predacons and Maximals?

‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon’ opens November 14, 2011.

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Mikaela Banes 2007-2010: Megan Fox Will NOT Be in Transformers 3

20 May 2010 Eric Kwun | Posted in: Current Events, Watch It!

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Things are starting to get very interesting…  It was reported today that Paramount won’t be picking up Megan Fox’s option for the third installment in Michael Bay’s Transformer trilogy. What that means is that Megan Fox will NOT be in Transformer 3. “Officially and unofficially”, it was announced that Michael Bay wanted to move the story into a different direction and cast a new female love interest opposite, Shia LeBeouf. However, many believe this may be just be the direct result of a strained relations between the director and the starlet as Megan Fox once described Michael Bay as “Hitler”. If you factor in the insane nature of Michael Bay, Megan Fox sealed her fate when she made that comment. Was she out of line? I don’t know… Was it a smart choice to drop Megan Fox? I haven’t the slightest clue. It is true that Transformers and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen really lacks a strong storyline and it clustered with barrage of over-the-top special effects and explosions, but I do feel that I feel a bit cheated considering we did invest ourselves to this relationship between Sam and Mikaela since the first movie and now it doesn’t exist. Go ahead and call me a hopeless romantic, but it was fun to see an awkward and goofy loser like Sam Witwicky that we all can relate to in some shape and form get the “hot girl”. This being the third movie and most likely the last from Michael Bay for Transformers, why not finish the story with the relationship of Sam and Mikaela intact. I guess personal grudges is more important.

I wonder if Shia LeBeouf’s recent criticism about Transformers Revenge of the Fallen will result in the fate as well. It will be very interesting to see how Transformers 3 will develop over the summer and I am pretty sure there will be more announcement to come. Personally, I am very disappointed from this news. I am REALLY going to miss those “out of the blue” slow motion, bouncy-bouncy sequences. /drool

[Update: Megan Fox's camp has announced that it was Megan's decision to drop from Transformers 3. I seriously do NOT know what to believe anymore...]

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Bayformers 3: Michael Douche-Bay Confirms a Whole Lot of Crap and Ken Jeong.

23 March 2010 Eric Kwun | Posted in: Current Events, Watch It!

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Well… I’m not sure if this is good news or not. Most likely not. Explosions and stuff director, Michael Bay dropped an update on his official site regarding Transformers 3. Bay informs Transformer fans that productions of the third movie will start shoot next month. Bay reveals random locations that they will be shooting at such as Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington DC, Florida, Texas, Africa, Moscow, and China (again…). Curious enough, I’m pretty sure Bay is going to sucker punch us in the head by giving us another battle scene in the desert. On the casting side, Shia LeBeouf (Sam Witwicky), Megan Fox (Mikaela Banes), Josh Duhamel (Major Lennox), and Tyrese Gibson (Robert Epps… WHYYY!!!???!@#) is confirmed to return to the trilogy. On that note, Michael Bay has some how suckered in or “locked in” (as he describes it) superb award winning actors Frances McDormand (Fargo) and John Malkovich (Burn After Reading) to join the cast. Along with these two impressive actors, the HILARIOUS and INSANE Ken Jeong (if you don’t know who Ken Jeong is, you are pretty lame…) will be joining the cast as well. Michael Bay also confirms that the a new Autobot will be joining the Transformers who will be featured as a Ferrari 458 Italia. Most likely Transformers 3 is reaching outside the realm of GM vehicles as GM hasn’t made any great cars in a few years (Remember Skid and Mudflap?).

Regardless, as unhappy I am with the story telling and explosion-driven directing of Michael Bay, I am a bit excited to hear the new additions to the cast. I wonder is these three great actors/comedians can hold their own or will Michael Bay’s douche-ness destroy them as well…

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