GMC Topkick To Be Discontinued

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by Tim Formas, Jun 8, 2009.

Page 1 of 7
  1. Tim Formas, Jun 8, 2009
    #1
    Tim Formas

    Tim Formas Old Man Veteran

    Joined:
    Jun 21, 2002
    Posts:
    9,871
    News Credits:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    297
    Likes:
    +19
  2. Scourge_151, Jun 8, 2009
    #2
    Scourge_151

    Scourge_151 Never gargle the rum. TFW2005 Supporter

    Joined:
    Aug 29, 2003
    Posts:
    3,785
    Trophy Points:
    322
    Likes:
    +234
    Crappy, but not surprising given the state of GM.
     
  3. Spiderus Prime, Jun 8, 2009
    #3
    Spiderus Prime

    Spiderus Prime TFW SpongeBob and TTV's MS 2.0

    Joined:
    Jul 3, 2007
    Posts:
    13,330
    News Credits:
    11
    Trophy Points:
    362
    Location:
    Walker,La
    Likes:
    +3,021
    Facebook:
    Twitter:
    Instagram:
    YouTube (Legacy):
    Now Ironhide is scanned a Van, or a Offroad Vechinel.
     
  4. QuinJester, Jun 8, 2009
    #4
    QuinJester

    QuinJester T. Bison

    Joined:
    Dec 8, 2006
    Posts:
    8,473
    News Credits:
    3
    Trophy Points:
    337
    Likes:
    +874
    You know what this means:

    Ironhide is going to have to die in the movie. Just like Jazz and Pontiac.
     
  5. StarSaber79, Jun 8, 2009
    #5
    StarSaber79

    StarSaber79 Banned

    Joined:
    Nov 11, 2008
    Posts:
    1,565
    News Credits:
    5
    Trophy Points:
    126
    Likes:
    +7
    Yup most likely but I don't think they have time to add that in.
     
  6. An Army of Bees, Jun 8, 2009
    #6
    An Army of Bees

    An Army of Bees WTF@TFW Podcast Editor Veteran

    Joined:
    Jan 13, 2009
    Posts:
    6,212
    News Credits:
    50
    Trophy Points:
    357
    Location:
    Logan, UT
    Likes:
    +250
    Twitter:
    Doesn't mean Ironhide will be out of future movies just because the vehicle is being discontinued. Odds are he'll scan a new mode, turn into a cameo-only character, continue being a major force, or just be in Robot Mode only.

    Or die.
     
  7. shibamura_prime, Jun 8, 2009
    #7
    shibamura_prime

    shibamura_prime Food Truck or BMW Moderator

    Joined:
    Jun 22, 2004
    Posts:
    10,633
    News Credits:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    362
    Location:
    Auburn, Alabamy
    Likes:
    +3,055
    I'll take the Ironhide TopKick off their hands if they don't need it anymore... >_>
     
  8. Fago, Jun 8, 2009
    #8
    Fago

    Fago Encore enthusiast

    Joined:
    Mar 5, 2009
    Posts:
    292
    News Credits:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    121
    Likes:
    +1
    Ebay:
    Those WSJ guys are mean... you can hardly read anything without being a subscriber. Well, business is business...
     
  9. Segor, Jun 8, 2009
    #9
    Segor

    Segor Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 18, 2007
    Posts:
    388
    Trophy Points:
    212
    Location:
    Costa Rica
    Likes:
    +134


    Hahahaha
     
  10. Seeker24, Jun 8, 2009
    #10
    Seeker24

    Seeker24 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 3, 2008
    Posts:
    709
    Trophy Points:
    101
    Likes:
    +0
    Ebay:
    I dont think it really matters. i dont see a reason why they cant hold onto a few Topkicks. But it would be a good excuse to change his alt. mode.
     
  11. Ethereal, Jun 8, 2009
    #11
    Ethereal

    Ethereal A Sad Flareon

    Joined:
    Feb 13, 2009
    Posts:
    2,125
    Trophy Points:
    207
    Likes:
    +2
    Bummer. I'm sure he'd find another new mode to scan, though I can't concieve of a reason why.
     
  12. Tekfreak, Jun 8, 2009
    #12
    Tekfreak

    Tekfreak Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 12, 2007
    Posts:
    377
    Trophy Points:
    76
    Likes:
    +0
    I dont get it. Why not just have dreamworks or michael bay or whoever just buy a few b4 production ceases and store them for the next movie? Unless that breaks some kind of contract with GM that they have to have the latest models of GM autos...
     
  13. Santoanderson, Jun 8, 2009
    #13
    Santoanderson

    Santoanderson Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 19, 2007
    Posts:
    702
    Trophy Points:
    101
    Likes:
    +0
    Who knows. I bet Bay kind of regrets jumping into bed with GM. The Corvette Centennial Concept will never see the light of day.
     
  14. MegaHavok, Jun 8, 2009
    #14
    MegaHavok

    MegaHavok Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 12, 2002
    Posts:
    4,504
    News Credits:
    18
    Trophy Points:
    186
    Likes:
    +20
    Will GM even exist by the time tf3 is being made?
     
  15. DarthP00P00, Jun 8, 2009
    #15
    DarthP00P00

    DarthP00P00 Autobot

    Joined:
    Dec 13, 2007
    Posts:
    218
    Trophy Points:
    56
    Likes:
    +0
    Ballsack.

    I love Ironhide's alt mode.
    The only thing I would find suitable for him would be...
    1. a bloody battleship
    2. monster truck
    3. waffle
     
  16. Pepsiman98, Jun 8, 2009
    #16
    Pepsiman98

    Pepsiman98 Consulting Criminal

    Joined:
    Oct 11, 2008
    Posts:
    872
    Trophy Points:
    147
    Likes:
    +4
    in tf3 why cant they just use the same vehicle they used in the last 2 films? you know, reusing the same exact truck they've been using, or do they have to buy a new one for each film?
     
  17. Alienbot, Jun 8, 2009
    #17
    Alienbot

    Alienbot Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 19, 2007
    Posts:
    2,063
    News Credits:
    21
    Trophy Points:
    201
    Likes:
    +27
    Just pick another big black pick-up truck.
     
  18. optimus124, Jun 8, 2009
    #18
    optimus124

    optimus124 PSN ID - OPTIMUS124

    Joined:
    Aug 21, 2007
    Posts:
    859
    Trophy Points:
    262
    Likes:
    +351
    Ebay:
    I don't think this will pose a problem. They got about 2 or 3 of those on set anyway, so there isn't a real good reason for him to switch modes. Unless Ford gets in on it and he becomes an F350
     
  19. Bgrngod, Jun 8, 2009
    #19
    Bgrngod

    Bgrngod Autocon

    Joined:
    Oct 9, 2007
    Posts:
    6,114
    News Credits:
    35
    Trophy Points:
    231
    Likes:
    +36
    Makes a kick-ass alt-mode. Makes a crappy consumer vehicle.

    That truck was darn near the definition of "excessive". (At least the one's that looked like Ironhide) No surprise at all.
     
  20. harrismonkey, Jun 8, 2009
    #20
    harrismonkey

    harrismonkey Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 10, 2009
    Posts:
    8,921
    News Credits:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    337
    Likes:
    +5,528
    So this means they're going to go dismantle all top kicks in the world right and there's no way he could keep the same mode.

    What's sad is the idea that they MAY change it just because or corporate sponsorship.

    I think the more interesting question really is what would happen if GM really did go totally belly up (which is unlikely)?
     
Page 1 of 7