Real Custom Transformers G1 Vehicles

[GoktimusPrime]

Nice!

Although G1 Prime is a Freightliner FLB not a Volvo. And Mel's one is wrong too as that's a Peterbuilt. Huffer is a Volvo FH16 though.

(truck info courtesy of turtleboy )

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Freightliner FLB (Optimus Prime)


Volvo FH16 (Huffer)

[kurdt_the_goat]

I think there's plenty of conjecture when it comes to G1 Prime's alt mode. The pic you posted for example, doesn't have as clear a split down the windows as Prime does.



I think this 1972 Peterbilt 352 is closer, although it's obviously not perfect (smoke stacks, length to the back wheels)

I personally think Prime was probably a mishmash of models and ultimately ends up looking pretty generic. It would definitely be a question i'd like to ask the original designers though!

[GoktimusPrime]

Ginrai (PM Prime*) / Freightliner / original Optimus Prime**


English languageWikipedia states G1 Prime's alt mode as "Freightliner Cab-over-engine Class 8 tractor (Later forms have usually been variants of the original)" Japanese language wikipedia states that Convoy's alt mode cab is a Freightliner COE: "トレーラーのキャブ部分（モチーフはフレイトライナーCOE）に変形する本体."

It would definitely be a question i'd like to ask the original designers though!

Ono Koujin is currently still an employee of Takara but he's no longer actively working with Transformers. I can't be bothered calling Takara to ask this question... you can if you want.
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*obviously Ginrai and PM Prime have the same alt mode vehicle type.
**that pic's possibly a Hasbro reissue judging from the lack of visible smoke stacks

[turtle boy]

Trust me kurd, prime is a freightliner.

[kurdt_the_goat]

Those most recent photos you've posted are much more convincing than the first ones

[Soundwarp]

You sure it's not a KW?

[turtle boy]

You sure it's not a KW?

yes, very, motormaster was a KW, K-100

[GoktimusPrime]

For those of you who may not know, turtle_boy works with trucks so I consider him our resident expert on the subject matter.

[Pulse]

Holy Crappola! I just stumbled across this as someone's sig on Seib...

*drooooool*

[Hereticpoo]

This thread is great! Awesome pics JuzMel.

That Porche painted up like Jazz is sweet!

If I ever win lotto, I'm buying a frieghtliner and customising it to be a 'real' prime. G1 Prime as the Plates, and I'd use it as my everyday ride. Even if its to the corner shop to get some milk!