Chevrolet Volt in Transformers: ROTF

Cinemastique · 07-10-2008, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Bumblethumper

Yeah, bet he wishes he hadn't sold Pixar so cheap.

This is true.

Of course, his property has its own private fire department. I don't think he's worrying about where his next meal is coming from.

Bumblethumper · 07-10-2008, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Salluch

The Saab makes a way better Wheeljack, this Volt has to be another character.

Agreed. I've been saying this all along, but I'll say it again.

The Saab is just that awesome. Open it up and it even looks like it's transforming.

If they don't use it for ROTF, I hope they use it for Universe Classic Series.

Fit For natalie · 07-10-2008, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Bumblethumper

to anyone who doubts that it is possible to make a heavily merchandised movie that features multiple car brands, look no further than Pixar's Cars.

Note on this page how many of the characters are actually identified as specific brands and models of cars, rather than merely resembling them.

Identifying brands as diverse as Porshe, Fiat, Volkswagon, Chevrolet, Ford, Mazda among others.

They did it. They didn't sell out their options for some tacky promotion. All of those were produced as toys, many of which list the brand. The characters were included in books, games, all manner of merchandising. What's the problem with that?

Cars: Family-friendly fun from a globally-known family-friendly studio with no hope of controversy whatsoever. Makes everybody involved look great.

Transformers: GIANT KILLER WAR BOTS FROM OUTER SPACE THAT BLOW SHIT UP AND KILL PEOPLE from a then-relatively obscure robot franchise that is mostly known for selling toys to kids via dubious means, such as 22 minute commercials masquerading as television shows. Companies like Porsche have a reputation to think of, not to mention their history.

Bumblethumper · 07-10-2008, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Fit For natalie

Cars: Family-friendly fun from a globally-known family-friendly studio with no hope of controversy whatsoever. Makes everybody involved look great.

Transformers: GIANT KILLER WAR BOTS FROM OUTER SPACE THAT BLOW SHIT UP AND KILL PEOPLE from a then-relatively obscure robot franchise that is mostly known for selling toys to kids via dubious means, such as 22 minute commercials masquerading as television shows. Companies like Porsche have a reputation to think of, not to mention their history.

I dunno about that. I don't think Transformers was as obscure as that before the movie. Also you had at least 2 seperate automakers using transformer versions of their cars in advertising campaigns, again prior to the movie. Add to that that Spielberg was involved, and I think it was quite an attractive proposition. Maybe not to VW/Porshe, but we've come to expect that.

airfox · 07-10-2008, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim Formas

Likely not concept cars in the movie world. I doubt the screenwriters were trying to insinuate that Bumblebee just happened to scan a concept car that just happened to be on the road and driving right near him. Rather, the Concept Camaro was likely just another car on the road that's available at retail in "Movie World". Just like with any fictional movie, you have to forget reality.

And giving some years, won't these "super-expensive concept cars" be regular cars sold by GMC's companies?

I know the Camaro won't be cheap, but what about the Beat or the Volt?

-airfox