Which Optimus Prime Memorabilia would you get signed?

[GoktimusPrime]

To be fair, as a non-collector, I don't know if Cullen would be able to tell the difference between a legit and high quality counterfeit. I personally can't tell the difference off hand! When the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney had their 1980s exhibition, there was a MISB 1984 G1 Optimus Prime displayed there. Box was flawless and I thought that it might be a counterfeit. So I took a photo of it then went home and compared it with the online guide that shows you how to spot the differences -- turns out it was legit (so I went and saw the exhibit for a second time and drooled over that toy ).

I'm sure that people who are keenly collecting G1 off the aftermarket now might be able to tell the difference -- but I'm not one of them, so I can't, and I'm guessing that Peter Cullen isn't one either, so it wouldn't surprise me if he couldn't tell the difference either. Also, he would be signing hundreds of toys and memorabilia at these events, so he most likely isn't going to pause and go, "Now wait, before I sign this, I'm going to have to inspect it for authenticity!" Someone puts a toy in front of him and asks for a signature, he signs it. Has a nice chat etc., but then needs to move onto the next fan who's waiting his/her turn.

But I do agree that getting Cullen to autograph a counterfeit is poor form. Then again, I think that purchasing counterfeits is just poor form to begin with. I'd personally value Cullen's signature on a serviette over his signature on a counterfeit figure.

[Sharky]

On a side not and more a curiosity what do you think his popularity at the convention would be. Some guests you end up not having to que for too long others are multiple hours... Where do you think Cullen would sit in the geek pool of popularity considering the other guests attending?

[drifand]

To be fair, as a non-collector, I don't know if Cullen would be able to tell the difference between a legit and high quality counterfeit. I personally can't tell the difference off hand! When the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney had their 1980s exhibition, there was a MISB 1984 G1 Optimus Prime displayed there. Box was flawless and I thought that it might be a counterfeit. So I took a photo of it then went home and compared it with the online guide that shows you how to spot the differences -- turns out it was legit (so I went and saw the exhibit for a second time and drooled over that toy ).


But I do agree that getting Cullen to autograph a counterfeit is poor form. Then again, I think that purchasing counterfeits is just poor form to begin with. I'd personally value Cullen's signature on a serviette over his signature on a counterfeit figure.

I do not expect Peter Cullen to know. The morals however bashes what he stands for and he is signing in good faith as a honourable guest. By letting him sign a fake G1 or whatever non official hasbro/takara tomy. You are saying Peter Cullen has agreed this fake is all good regardless he knows or don't know it. Hence is not a good take.

I can have 4 pairs of air Jordan's and one of them is a ko, this does not make it okay for me to ask Michael Jordan to sign for all of them thinking is okay as they are for myself and only one is ko. Is not, is a very low act.

Naturally what you do in life no one can control what you do.
However you are damaging his autograph by saying he approved my ko.

[drifand]

On a side not and more a curiosity what do you think his popularity at the convention would be. Some guests you end up not having to que for too long others are multiple hours... Where do you think Cullen would sit in the geek pool of popularity considering the other guests attending?

Would think he be the most popular as transformers and non transformers fans will know him more than a Star Trek star (apologies to Star Trek fans)

[griffin]

Hmm... well, Supanova has never been one for Transformers or toy themes, so there might not be a huge rush for the roles he's done the most of (Transformers cartoons & movies). Most of those millions of people who saw the Movies who aren't fans or familiar with him probably wouldn't recognise who he is, or even knew he was in the Movies.

Of his other work, Knight Rider is very old now, and not as big here as it was in America.

While, Pooh Bear is a bit like Barney the Dinosaur - heaps of kids watch it, but no one really becomes fans beyond 5 or 6 years old.

His other works have pretty much been secondary or minor roles, or short-lived major roles... neither of which would draw too many fans from way back.

I think that since he's pretty much only ever done voice work, people won't recognise him enough, or identify as well, as the TV and Movie actor guests that they get.
I might be surprised, but I think he won't be as over-whelmed as some of the other guests.

[GoktimusPrime]

On a side not and more a curiosity what do you think his popularity at the convention would be. Some guests you end up not having to que for too long others are multiple hours... Where do you think Cullen would sit in the geek pool of popularity considering the other guests attending?

Prior to 2007, I think it would've probably been a lot cheaper and faster to meet and greet international stars like Cullen. But post-2007, a lot of people who aren't necessarily fanatical enthusiasts of Transformers (including fans of both the live action films and TF Prime) will have an interest in meeting Cullen.

If I were personally meeting him, I would bring something from the 1980s for him to sign, to demonstrate that I've been a fan since 1984. e.g. G1 Marvel #1, 1984 toy catalogue, G1 1984 toy etc. I would bring MP1 to pose with him though.

I do not expect Peter Cullen to know. The morals however bashes what he stands for and he is signing in good faith as a honourable guest. By letting him sign a fake G1 or whatever non official hasbro/takara tomy. You are saying Peter Cullen has agreed this fake is all good regardless he knows or don't know it. Hence is not a good take.

I can have 4 pairs of air Jordan's and one of them is a ko, this does not make it okay for me to ask Michael Jordan to sign for all of them thinking is okay as they are for myself and only one is ko. Is not, is a very low act.

Naturally what you do in life no one can control what you do.
However you are damaging his autograph by saying he approved my ko.

Oh yes, I absolutely agree with this. Purchasing a counterfeit is pretty poor form; having a counterfeit autographed is even poorer.

[griffin]

Would think he be the most popular as transformers and non transformers fans will know him more than a Star Trek star (apologies to Star Trek fans)

Star Trek and Star Wars people are the best draw-cards, which is why they cost so much... and there are multiple conventions in America just for those two properties.

Looking at the list of guests this year for Brisbane and Adelaide, I think the most popular ones will be the ones from Dr Who, Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, Transformers (there's actually two TFs guests this year, so bring your copies of DOTM with you as well), Power Rangers, and maybe Mythbusters, Stargate and the Hobbit.

[Kapryiath]

Hahaha , my optimus prime pen arrived today , i'm totally getting something signed by Peter using my optimus prime pen! :P my vote is for the mp figure btw

[5FDP]

I'd personally value Cullen's signature on a serviette over his signature on a counterfeit figure.

Sums up my thoughts exactly.

Hahaha , my optimus prime pen arrived today , i'm totally getting something signed by Peter using my optimus prime pen! :P my vote is for the mp figure btw

Get him to sign the pen using the pen

[Bidoofdude]

Hahaha , my optimus prime pen arrived today , i'm totally getting something signed by Peter using my optimus prime pen! :P my vote is for the mp figure btw

Get the pen signed and then get him to sign something with the signed pen.