Saleen S5S Raptor Concept. Who could it be?

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  1. Socialvegetable

    Socialvegetable Wrecker

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    Word. I miss the old Diablos and Ferrari Testarossas, those were beautiful designs. This thing is just plain bland and derivative of the gallardo/murcielago, with some Lotus Elise thrown in for good measure.
     
  2. grock35

    grock35 Hmmmm...

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    the prob is that vw said that they want no part of the movie...therefore no vw, porsche, audi, lamborghini, seat, and whatever other company that is part of vw

    i know many rather have the twins as lambos but that is not possible and i really do think that the saleen is really exotic looking and represents sunstreaker and his bro
     
  3. Obvious Prime

    Obvious Prime Purple Repaint

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    Runabout and/or Runamuk.
     
  4. UltraDevmodious

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    That picture makes me think Twins…but I agree that it could be Wheeljack, Hotrod, or another effin form for Bumblebee.

    If it was to become prowl…obviously I would be excited but definitely won’t give my hopes up.
     
  5. Greyryder

    Greyryder Kitbashed

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    It looks too much like Classics Sunstreaker, to not make me think of him first. Plus, it would give us a yellow car that turns into a cool character. I have never liked Bumblebee, and his newer incarnations have done nothing to change my opinion. Give me my Autobot sociopath, already.

    Now, we just need Prowl, as a Roush Mustang pursuit interceptor. >.>
     
  6. atomicthumbs

    atomicthumbs Bots > Savings Acct

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    I'd say either Tracks, Hot Rod or Stepper (yeah... I said Stepper).

    Maybe Arcee (yeah, I know... Motorcycle).


    Or, I agree with Laser Optimus... Wheelie!
     
  7. soundwave47

    soundwave47 Remember Me?

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    SUN-streaka!!!!!!
     
  8. SilverDragon

    SilverDragon YEAH TOAST!

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    Maybe it's Dinobot. Y'know, since it's a 'Raptor' and all...

    *shot*
     
  9. littlebotbrat

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    That would be so cool if it was.
     
  10. gunman_sr5

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    Could be starscream reformatted from a F-22 Raptor to the S5S Raptor.

    My first thought before I posted this was Hotrod.
     
  11. Ziero

    Ziero TFW2005 Supporter

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    It's pretty much impossible to have him as a real Lambo. As posted before VW and many other European car makers don't want anything to do with TFs. It's why Classics BB wasn't a bug, why there was no Alt BB or Mini (though they did make their own robot...) and why Jazz was a Solstace.

    There's also the fact that the GM contract is probably still in play so again, the cars will be american cars.

    Though my question is, who said this car will be in TF2? As beautiful as it is, just because it's a Saleen, it doesn't mean it's going to be in the film. It would be nice if it was though.

    As for who it'll be, I doubt it will be BB. the new Camaro will still be new in 09 and having it in another feature film is great advertising. And as much as it does look like Uni Sunstreaker, it looks too much like him. Hasbro wouldn't want two super similar versions of the same character from two lines so close together. Not to mention they strictly avoided having cars and alt modes of similar colors in the movie before, so I doubt they'll go with two super slick looking yellow sports cars.

    Wheeljack, Tracks and Hotrod are good possibilities imo, most likely Wheeljack if anything. Tracks isn't too big a name and Hotrod would be too similar to new BB as the bot who relates to humans.

    Of course it could also be Mirage...

    Edit: I just realized Corvette's are chevy...which is GM...if Tracks is in it...he'll be a Corvette. It's almost gaurenteed and too easy not to do.
     
  12. BARRICADE10-100

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    How could you think any one but Sunstreaker
     
  13. ac77

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    Sunstreaker's just too obvious - go with a Stuntacon.
     
  14. Gordon_4

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    That was true when Transformers 1 was filming. No one was sure if it would be worth investing in. After the movie making profites on the better side of half billions, I should think any half smart operator in the Auto industry is rethinking their position of not jumping onboard. After all, its a global market these days and a few more upper class cars won't go astray I think.

    The car is a good replica of a Lambo style car, push comes to shove, colour it red, name him Sideswipe and its cut, print, sales for Saleen and a groovy new toy for us. Win/Win ladies and gents.

    On the other hand, there is a posibility that Volkswagon will recant their earlier decision. It won't be the first time that profit has come before principle.
     
  15. Brave Magnus

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    Sunstreaker. XD Why? i know its the most common option and tht car can be used for a different chracter but it just fits him.
     
  16. grock35

    grock35 Hmmmm...

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    QFT
     
  17. O_Prime05

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    If I had to think of anyone it's be Sunstreaker or even Hot Rod. What would really be dumb is if Michael Bay made it a dino-bot triple changer. Because the car is the Saleen "Raptor". So ya know lol.
     
  18. SilverDragon

    SilverDragon YEAH TOAST!

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    Actually, they would rock. Seriously. It would be the best way to stick in Grimlock.
     
  19. AutoCon2076

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    Bah, you're all wrong! It's obviously Scamper!...no really it'd be a nice Sunstreaker but who says that car is even gonna be in the movie?

    ~Z
     
  20. jazz4ever

    jazz4ever I'm turned on by numbers

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    um i think sunstreaker because thats clearly not barricade or a decepticon