Transformers 3 Milwaukee Filming - Sam Witwicky And His 1972 Datsun 510
Shia LaBeouf, Rosie Huntington Whiteley, Michael Bay and Patrick Dempsy are all there but the eyes of the Transformers Fans were fixed upon a new “person” on the set. No, it’s not an actor… It’s a car. A 1972 Datsun 510 to be exact. Why is it so special? That’s because the paint scheme of that particular car mimics the paint job of the 1976 Camaro Bumblebee from the first-half of Transformers (2007) movie. Also note the "BEE-OTCH" Air-Freshner hanging from the Rear-view Mirror.
Still no words yet about why it is there… But feel free to speculate at the thread by hitting the Discuss Button. If you want to see more images of the car and Milwaukee filming, hit the Title Bar to enjoy them.
Speaking of Milwaukee Filming... Remember the famous Art Museum? In the movie it's called "HOTCHKISS GOULD INVESTMENTS".
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DISCUSSION: (Jump To This Thread On The Boards)
Waveride
Awesome great idea on the watermarks, this way for once a certain other site won't steal them! By any chance did you see a purple car there?
Ceasar121
Hold the eff up... Is it possible that Bumblebee reformats? I think I'm way off... but the yellow and the pin stripes make me wonder....
Dave_6
Cool! Kind of a downgrade from Bee though 
Ops_was_a_truck
Know what'd be funny? If Bumblebee took on that car form as a disguise.
They are robots in disguise, and Bumblebee's shown that he can change his alt mode pretty much at will before. <shrugs> I dunno.
They are robots in disguise, and Bumblebee's shown that he can change his alt mode pretty much at will before. <shrugs> I dunno.
juise
Only cars on set were the Datsun and two silver Aston Martins.
sideswipe89
Great find! This should prob be a news credit or something! So that must be where sam works or something. It seems like that car is suppose to look like a old/lame bumblebee as a contrast to the actual bumblebee lol
Bumblethumper
there's more of this car in the other thread.
I think it's most likely a reformat, or some sort of decoy.
I think it's most likely a reformat, or some sort of decoy.
juise
I don't think the Datsun is going to be bumblebee, as you'll see later tonight the car does not start and Sam opens the hood and kicks it!
Waveride
Aston Martins?
Ceasar121
The fact that it's yellow with Black stripes really has me wondering... NOt to mention that earlier, we saw two of them, so... Color me intrigued.
Edit: Remember when Sam opened the hood when Bee wouldn't start in the first one? I hope you're right, it just seem... peculiar.
Edit: Remember when Sam opened the hood when Bee wouldn't start in the first one? I hope you're right, it just seem... peculiar.
Omnius
The colour scheme on that Datsun has certainly got me wondering... maybe BB's Camaro alt mode becomes too recognisable to the 'cons to make it a viable disguise?
Soundwave_FSD
Maybe Sam and new girl Rosie whatever her name is have to do some investigation for the autobots/nest. So bee reformats to sell there undercover story.
sideswipe89
its probably not bee, its prob just a visual gag for the audience. I'm guessing its what sam drives after college. Maybe bee goes back with the rest of the autobots or something
TranstechCat
Anyone else notice the "Bee-otch bee" hanging from the rear-view mirror in that first pic?
Paxtin
Also notice it has the "Bee-otch" thing hanging from the rearview mirror like Bee had when he was the 70s camaro.
If that's Bumblebee, then that is actually kind of interesting. Wonder what the angle is that he'd have to change alt-modes like this?
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Yup, I did right away. Also notice that this Datsun has a spoiler like Bee's camaro form has now.
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Originally Posted by Ceasar121  Hold the eff up... Is it possible that Bumblebee reformats? I think I'm way off... but the yellow and the pin stripes make me wonder.... |
If that's Bumblebee, then that is actually kind of interesting. Wonder what the angle is that he'd have to change alt-modes like this?
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Originally Posted by TranstechCat Anyone else notice the "Bee-otch bee" hanging from the rear-view mirror in that first pic? |
Bumblethumper
I think with the stripes and the yellow, it has to be Bumblebee. It sounds like maybe Bumblebee is messing with Sam for some reason.
That place looks pretty fancy, so maybe Sam was trying to impress them, but his car is deliberately trying to make him look like a fool.
Anyway, I'm sure Hasbro will be thrilled. Another Bumblebee for them to sell.
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Originally Posted by juise I don't think the Datsun is going to be bumblebee, as you'll see later tonight the car does not start and Sam opens the hood and kicks it! |
That place looks pretty fancy, so maybe Sam was trying to impress them, but his car is deliberately trying to make him look like a fool.
Anyway, I'm sure Hasbro will be thrilled. Another Bumblebee for them to sell.
Omnius
Well-spotted! Maybe this is the company Sam goes to work for, but BB wants (for whatever reason) to stop him landing a job there, so reformats into a rustbucket and breaks down?
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Originally Posted by TranstechCat Anyone else notice the "Bee-otch bee" hanging from the rear-view mirror in that first pic? |
Bumblethumper
Yeah, the Bee-otch pretty much confirms it, in my mind. Good eye.
Waveride
Did you get some pictures of those Aston Martins?
PS: I send the mod a link to this thread so he can give you the news credit.
PS: I send the mod a link to this thread so he can give you the news credit.
Challenger
That's probably Bumblebee. If that is him, I think that he'll only have that form for a couple of scenes and then go back to his Camaro alt-mode. At least that's what I hope will happen if it is Bumblebee.
sideswipe89
I didn't see that bee-otch thing, so maybe it is bumblebee. Hmm I guess he does another altmode swap in the movie. I know anti-reformatters are gonna have a field day with this one if its true...
Starscreamer95
I think it's just a play on on Bumblebee, I don't think it's really him... If it is.. Then I'm a bit disapointed with him reformating again.
TRANS+CRAZY
Interesting... a 70s Datsun with the same color scheme as Bumblebee when he was a 70s Camaro before reformatting to the new-style Camaro in the 07 movie.
Yep.
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Originally Posted by TranstechCat Anyone else notice the "Bee-otch bee" hanging from the rear-view mirror in that first pic? |
Paxtin
Oy that's for sure. this'll also probably bring up the question of if Ratchet can change his colors, then why does Bee stay yellow with stripes? "Makes no sense! Fail Bay! Fail!"
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Originally Posted by sideswipe89 I didn't see that bee-otch thing, so maybe it is bumblebee. Hmm I guess he does another altmode swap in the movie. I know anti-reformatters are gonna have a field day with this one if its true... |
juise
Yeah they'll go up tonight, and thanks!
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Originally Posted by Waveride Did you get some pictures of those Aston Martins? PS: I send the mod a link to this thread so he can give you the news credit. |
TRANS+CRAZY
I agree with Challenger. It could be that Sam got himself a car that reminds him of Bumblebee when the two first met in the 07 movie, since Bumblebee no longer serves as his guardian and therefore has regrouped with the Autobots who are continuing to deal with any remaining Decepticon threats on Earth.
Challenger
I deleted the post of mine that TRANS+CRAZY is talking about, so let me repost it.
I think that maybe Sam just got a car that reminded him of Bee, because Bumblebee is off with the rest of the Autobots.
I think that maybe Sam just got a car that reminded him of Bee, because Bumblebee is off with the rest of the Autobots.
Ceasar121
Would be a fail, cept that Skids and Mudflap did the same thing last movie. Maybe certain bots (like the Bee) only pick things in their favorite color.
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Originally Posted by Paxtin Oy that's for sure. this'll also probably bring up the question of if Ratchet can change his colors, then why does Bee stay yellow with stripes? "Makes no sense! Fail Bay! Fail!" |
sideswipe89
^ thats what I was thinking but the "bee-otch" things got me alittle confused. I guess we'll have to wait for more info
Edit: that was for trans-crazy's post
Edit: that was for trans-crazy's post
Bumblethumper
But that would be kinda retarded. Will he also get a blow-up doll and dress it up to remind him of Mikaela?
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Originally Posted by Challenger I think that maybe Sam just got a car that reminded him of Bee, because Bumblebee is off with the rest of the Autobots. |
Janeails22x
Actually, I think this could be the opposite. Maybe Sam is going to an interview and is running late (hence the running). Before they get there, Sam may ask Bumblebee to look ratty again so that he does not look like someone loaded with money to have that kind of car.
Though, after thinking about it, I would think that an investment firm would want someone with money, someone who knows how to manage it.
Who knows. But, I am very very intrigued with these sightings. Love the idea of robots in disguise reformatting, but maintaining colors. Though, makes me wonder why he didn't just go back to that "piece of crap Camaro". Datsun seems way out there for me.
July 1, 2011..... LESS than a year!!
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Originally Posted by Bumblethumper I think with the stripes and the yellow, it has to be Bumblebee. It sounds like maybe Bumblebee is messing with Sam for some reason. That place looks pretty fancy, so maybe Sam was trying to impress them, but his car is deliberately trying to make him look like a fool. Anyway, I'm sure Hasbro will be thrilled. Another Bumblebee for them to sell. |
Though, after thinking about it, I would think that an investment firm would want someone with money, someone who knows how to manage it.
Who knows. But, I am very very intrigued with these sightings. Love the idea of robots in disguise reformatting, but maintaining colors. Though, makes me wonder why he didn't just go back to that "piece of crap Camaro". Datsun seems way out there for me.
July 1, 2011..... LESS than a year!!
VSpec
sweet, Datsun 510 FTW. I'd personally take an old 510 over a new Camaro.
Santoanderson
It's gotta be Bumblebee, w/o a doubt. The beeyotch air freshener is pretty damning evidence. As for why, probably like others have said. Sam has a job interview with new boss, McDreamy, and wants to look as pathetic as possible to his prospective employer.
PS, does the beater-bumblebee have Washington DC plates?
PS, does the beater-bumblebee have Washington DC plates?
Bumblethumper
That is a bit odd.
Two thoughts:
1) remember all those asian fans that showed up at the ROTF premiere with their cars decked out in Bumblebee colours? It'd be pretty hard to get hold of an actual Camaro over there, but they could probably get hold of an old Datsun.
2) Hasbro gets the perfect excuse to make yet another all-new Bumblebee mold.
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Originally Posted by Janeails22x Though, makes me wonder why he didn't just go back to that "piece of crap Camaro". Datsun seems way out there for me. |
Two thoughts:
1) remember all those asian fans that showed up at the ROTF premiere with their cars decked out in Bumblebee colours? It'd be pretty hard to get hold of an actual Camaro over there, but they could probably get hold of an old Datsun.
2) Hasbro gets the perfect excuse to make yet another all-new Bumblebee mold.
bignick1693
its kup. just acting like bee. lol
but if that is bee he does look more mature.
but if that is bee he does look more mature.
Starscreamownz
Think of it like this. Bumblebee still misses Mikaela so he's trying to ruin things for Sam and Rosie's character. Hence being a Datsun and "breaking down"
bignick1693
no bay hates fox and why would he add her to a main story plot.
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Originally Posted by Starscreamownz Think of it like this. Bumblebee still misses Mikaela so he's trying to ruin things for Sam and Rosie's character. Hence being a Datsun and "breaking down" |
Nightwing24
I'm liking the idea of adding Aston Martin!
Spiderus Prime
Maybe isn't Bumblebee but his brother Bumper.
juise
FYI
Shia, Dempsy, and Rosie are going out of the building to the car. Shia seems to be the only one in a hury.
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Originally Posted by Janeails22x Actually, I think this could be the opposite. Maybe Sam is going to an interview and is running late (hence the running). -=clip=- |
Shia, Dempsy, and Rosie are going out of the building to the car. Shia seems to be the only one in a hury.
SPLIT LIP
That's probably why he looks so frustrated. 
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Originally Posted by Dave_6 Cool! Kind of a downgrade from Bee though |
Starscreamer95
Just to confuse the general audience Spiderus?
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Originally Posted by Spiderus Prime Maybe isn't Bumblebee but his brother Bumper. |
Just to confuse the general audience Spiderus?
Optimatron
I'm in the corner of everyone else who thinks Sam bought a car that reminds him of Bumblebee.
If he was going to an interview...why would the actor portraying his boss be in the car, along with his new love interest? This would most certainly have to be after he has already had a job, working for Dempsy's character. I've never had an interview and then had my potential boss ask me for a lift, or any success luring them into the car with me....wait, what?
If it does end up being Bumblebee undercover...I'll have a good laugh.
If he was going to an interview...why would the actor portraying his boss be in the car, along with his new love interest? This would most certainly have to be after he has already had a job, working for Dempsy's character. I've never had an interview and then had my potential boss ask me for a lift, or any success luring them into the car with me....wait, what?
If it does end up being Bumblebee undercover...I'll have a good laugh.
Starscreamer95
This is making more sense. I can live with it been Bee long as he goes back to the Camaro at one stage.
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Originally Posted by Optimatron I'm in the corner of everyone else who thinks Sam bought a car that reminds him of Bumblebee. If he was going to an interview...why would the actor portraying his boss be in the car, along with his new love interest? This would most certainly have to be after he has already had a job, working for Dempsy's character. I've never had an interview and then had my potential boss ask me for a lift, or any success luring them into the car with me....wait, what? If it does end up being Bumblebee undercover...I'll have a good laugh. |
example
When I saw the other photos of this car I instantly tought of Bumblebee. With the bee-otch thing and the black stripes I think it is definitely him. Now its left to find the reason to this downgrade.
Paxtin
That somehow seems fairly plausible.
That's never actually been comfirmed. Fans just assume it to be true. And besides, It still doesn't mean that there'd be no mention of Mikaela at all in the story and why she's not there.
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Originally Posted by Starscreamownz Think of it like this. Bumblebee still misses Mikaela so he's trying to ruin things for Sam and Rosie's character. Hence being a Datsun and "breaking down" |
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Originally Posted by bignick1693 no bay hates fox and why would he add her to a main story plot. |
DecepticonsRule
As interesting as that would be, I really don't want to see Bumblebee reformat anymore. We have enough toys of him as it is.
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