Originally posted by: maddogchen
Originally posted by: Queasy
Originally posted by: scorpmatt
When did StarScream become a f-18 (or the like)... I thought he was a f-14... (or similar swing-wing plane).
F22....F-14 is no longer in service so it makes more sense that Starscream would be a more up-to-date plane.
I think the Police car is a decepticon. I recall seeing an earlier picture where the symbol on the side is the Decepticon symbol and the the moto is something like "To oppress and destroy" instead of "To serve and protect".
Starscream was an F-15 which we still have a lot in service.
There was a police car Autobot, I had one when i was a kid. And it wouldn't make sense to have an automobile Decepticon. All automobiles should be Autobots.
You speak of Prowl. There are some transformer automobiles that are decepticons.
here is the list from Wiki:
ll 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, as part of a tie-in deal.[51]
Optimus Prime (Peterbilt truck[52]): Orci described Optimus as a noble king, similar to King Arthur.[53] 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.[54] His alternate mode is a custom long-nosed Semi truck with red flame artwork over blue paint, similar to his G2 and Armada forms. Optimus Prime is a flat nose truck in G1, but the film depicts him long nose: Bay did this as a flat nose transformation would have made Prime 23 feet tall.[55] Lorenzo DiBonaventura said that Optimus is scaled to be 9.7m (32 feet) in robot form, and a semi in vehicle form.[56] However, Michael Bay has said Optimus is 8.5m (28 feet) tall.[57] A blue version of Optimus' head with motion capture points was used.[58]
Bumblebee (1974 Chevrolet Camaro, later reformatted as the 2008-2009 version of the same vehicle[59]): Bumblebee is the underdog character and a scout for the Autobots, looking for the Allspark,[60] as well as the Transformer most connected to humans.[53] He ends up being purchased by Spike Witwicky, who is looking to buy his first car.[4] His robot mode has been constructed as a physical prop in addition to a CG model.[10] Bumblebee is 5.1m (17 feet) tall.[57] Bumblebee's arsenal includes an arm cannon and shoulder missiles.[59] In his original G1 incarnation, Bumblebee is a Volkswagen Beetle, but to producer Don Murphy's disappointment,[61] he was changed to a Camaro, as Bay wanted to avoid a comparison with Herbie the Love Bug.[62] Bumblebee's voice box is damaged from battle,[60] and communicates with songs, which Kurtzman did to stress Sam's experience that wasn't dialogue based, similar to when Eliott meets E.T. in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.[23]
Jazz (Pontiac Solstice[63]): 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."[53] He will be 13 feet tall.[57] He has pronounced antennae on his head and eye visor,[64] similar to his G1 incarnation.[65] His visor is part of his battle mode.[66] Jazz wields a sword and shield.[67]
Ironhide (GMC Topkick pickup truck[68]): Ironhide is one of Optimus' oldest friends, and has some cowboy characteristics, being the first in battle.[53] Ironhide is 7.9m (26 feet) tall,[57] and wields weapons on his arms.[69] Ironhide's battle mode has a face plate.[70] Script wise, Ironhide was Arcee's replacement.[28]
Ratchet (Search & Rescue Hummer H2): Ratchet's role in the movie is the familiar one of Autobot medic,[53] and is 7.3m (24 feet) tall.[57] His robot mode lacks the head fins seen in the traditional animated version of the character.[71] Ratchet wields a cannon and an axe.[67]
The Decepticons are a mix of characters from the various incarnations of Transformers. Megatron and Starscream have appeared in most storylines including G1. Frenzy is from G1, whilst the rest are new characters. Their alternate modes primarily consist of military vehicles and aircraft, loaned by the U.S. military to director Michael Bay.[7]
Megatron (Stealth bomber[72]) Megatron will be presented with some backstory regarding the cause of the war,[53] in that he co-ruled Cybertron with Optimus Prime before desiring full power over the Allspark.[60] Megatron is deactivated and held hostage by Sector 7,[73][67] who use him as the ancestor of modern technology.[74] He dwarfs the Autobots at 10.3m (34 feet) tall,[57] and has an arm cannon.[75] Leaked images of Megatron's Cybertronian mode prompted Don Murphy to have the head sculpt changed,[76] with the original battle mode becoming the standard mode and a new "crowned" mode created as the new battle mode.[77] A model of Megatron's legs were built for the film.[78] Whilst Megatron's alternate mode had been a jet in Transformers: Energon, he is best-known for his original G1 incarnation, in which he turned into a Walther P38. This was changed as the writers felt "it?s like Darth Vader turning into his own lightsaber and having someone else swing him around."[2] Tom DeSanto said Megatron will assume an Earth form in the film.[79]
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.[53] Starscream leads the Decepticons in Megatron's absence,[80] and stands at roughly 9.7m (32 feet) tall, though his body is a simian shape.[81] His hands can become guns.[67]
Blackout (MH-53 Pave Low): At one point he was called Vortex[82] as well as Incinerator.[83] His name is used by a helicopter Decepticon in the recent Transformers: Energon toyline, though the name also had G1 roots. Blackout is the largest Decepticon,[53] can disable enemies with EMP-like blasts,[53] and can wield his helicopter blades as a shield.[67] Blackout's feet were built as props.[84]
Brawl (Modified M1 Abrams): 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.[38] Confirmed as "Brawl", his triple-barreled turret and a "pissed off" personality evokes the Combaticon of the same name.[53]
Barricade (Saleen-modified Ford Mustang Police car) - Barricade is the Decepticon scout/hunter, hiding among the humans disguised as a symbol of authority.[53] His hands, which are attached to wheels, can also become spikes and guns come out his hood in vehicle mode.[67]
Frenzy (CD player): Originally scripted to be Soundwave, he was supposed to be a boombox that transformed into a human-sized robot.[53] Don Murphy had said he would have the character a major part of the sequel instead of sidelining him.[3] The character was first renamed Soundbyte,[85] before being 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. Frenzy pops out of Barricade's chest,[86] similar to how the G1 version does with Soundwave. Frenzy has four arms, is thin and shoots blades disguised as CDs from his chest.[85]
Bonecrusher (Buffalo H Mine-Protected Vehicle): Subservient to Megatron, he is described as being the closest to a Constructicon as could be in the movie.[53] Bonecrusher has his head in his chest and long arms, and wields blades on his shoulders.[87] He has a grappling hook on his back[67] and skates with wheels acting as feet.[87] Bonecrusher has his name stamped on.[88]
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.[53] Scorponok is deployed from Blackout and can fire rockets.[19]
Other
There is a "Real Gear" line of toys that may or may not actually appear in the film. It includes six figures that become a mobile phone (Speed Dial), a camera (Spy Shot), binoculars (Longview), a handheld game console (Power Up), a video camera (Zoom Out) and an MP3 player (Booster X10).[89]
The transformation noise from the original TV series will be reused.[63]