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Nevermore · Post by **Nevermore** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 5:29 pm

That entire "misinformation" thing came across like one of the usual cases of Bay talking without thinking first. I doubt they'd actually spend time and efford actually deliberately spreading misinformation. Any misinformation is likely to come from random people just looking for attention, without Bay actually having to encourage them.

In fact, that works perfectly well. Some idiot claims random bull****, then Bay can later claim it to be part of his so-called "misinformation campaign" without even twisting a finger. AWESOME!

Sonray · Post by **Sonray** » Sat Jul 19, 2008 12:20 am

Did anyone else notice that Primes smokestakes had been shortened? I wonder if the health and safety people though some kid might swallow them or something?

(seriously, they are more than likely just like that during transportation.)

Nevermore · Post by **Nevermore** » Sat Jul 19, 2008 8:35 am

Been the same for Ironhide before.

Sonray · Post by **Sonray** » Sat Jul 19, 2008 12:20 pm

Really? I did not know this.

Nevermore · Post by **Nevermore** » Sat Jul 19, 2008 12:57 pm

There were these en-route-to-first-shooting-site photos of Ironhide in late May, which were also the first to show us the

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BLP Can-Am Spyder Roadsters.

Ironhide was missing his long stacks in those photos.

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secretcode · Post by **secretcode** » Sat Jul 19, 2008 1:11 pm

Why exactly does a pickup need smokestacks anyway?

numbat · Post by **numbat** » Sat Jul 19, 2008 1:52 pm

secretcode wrote:Why exactly does a pickup need smokestacks anyway?

It probably helps compensate for the fantastic fuel economy (~10mpg I gather - brill compared to my Land Rover pickup's 32mpg - but the thing does look cool).

Sonray · Post by **Sonray** » Sat Jul 19, 2008 8:16 pm

Oh ive seen those pics...i never noticed the lack of smokestackage though.

And yeah, it just has them cos they look cool. Some custom cars even have smokestacks, even trikes have them too. Its purely a cosmetic custom touch most of the time.

Springer007 · Post by **Springer007** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 12:41 am

Smokestacks are just for style really. They function mainly so the fumes from exhaust go upwards into the air, rather than down, then up, and into people's lungs. And they just look awesome depending on the vehicle used.

alotron · Post by **alotron** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 9:55 am

has anyone mentioned a motorcycle i may have missed it only tranformer bike springing to mind is junkeon but there is a female bike character in reign of starscream so i reckon its strong possibly

Nevermore · Post by **Nevermore** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 10:03 am

read the thread oh and plz use interpunkshuashen will help wif redablity kthxbye.

In other news, Jalopnik has new not-on-set photos of the

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new Corvette concept.

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numbat · Post by **numbat** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 11:00 am

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The concept Corvette looks to have taken a lot of inspiration from the old C2 & C3 Sting Rays. It's interesting to see such a dramatic step away from the slightly stylized but largely blocky recent Corvettes.

But, man, I just love Chevy Corvettes!

(I real problem being in the UK and an ecologist dedicated to conservation. But, hey, I could never afford one (or to run one) anyway! So I'll just enjoy looking!)

It would be a shame if this were not Tracks, given he is the iconic Corvette (and was upgraded in Binalts), but I'd be happy for Hot Rod. So long as it gets a cool name...

Rack 'n Ruin · Post by **Rack 'n Ruin** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 11:22 am

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Corvette = Sideswipe (one word) anyone?

electro girl · Post by **electro girl** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 11:24 am

Rack 'n Ruin wrote:
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Corvette = Sideswipe (one word) anyone?

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Maybe with a wee R in a circle.

numbat · Post by **numbat** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 11:42 am

electro girl wrote:
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Maybe with a wee R in a circle.

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Can't forget the wee R guy. He's too cool!

The thought of Sideswipe did cross my mind. That would be a good character name to use for such a nice car. At the end of the day, there are a multitude of TF names which could go, and no doubt Bay could come up with his own if he so fancies it. Tracks would have been the most logical from a fanboy perspective, but, it's not really a cool a name as Hot Rod or Sideswipe. (Although I always feel Hot Rod should be very souped up, and half muscle, not a straight car, no matter how nifty it is.)

Primelovin · Post by **Primelovin** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 3:18 pm

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I am supprised no one else has mentioned this yet. Sideswipe and Sunstreaker are TWINS! Not identical twins, but they have always been referred to as twins. I am thinking they will most likely be the the Trax and Trend we keep hearing as being twins.

Vincent · Post by **Vincent** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 6:14 pm

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It ain't 'Rod if it ain't red.

Nevermore · Post by **Nevermore** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 8:57 am

Mark Ryan returns as Bumblebee's voice.
http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... otf/13570/

Nevermore · Post by **Nevermore** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 5:59 am

Steve Jablonsky will do the score again.
http://theknightshift.blogspot.com/2008 ... rmers.html

Official movie website online.
http://www.transformersmovie.com/

Not much content yet, though.

Nevermore · Post by **Nevermore** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 7:02 pm

Megan Fox spotted on the set at

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Venice Beach.

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(Note: This is almost certainly not a spoiler per se, since Megan returning for the sequel is a no-brainer, I'm just playing it safe)