Why not a transformer bus?

Discussion in 'Transformers General Discussion' started by Computicon, Apr 29, 2013.

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  1. Aernaroth

    Aernaroth <b><font color=blue>I voted for Super_Megatron and Veteran

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    Cybertron Overhaul and Prime Bulkhead are hummer-ish, no?

    You're right though, there hasn't been a limo TF, though there was a Decepticon limo named Stretch designed for Animated.
     
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    buses - oh brother
     
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    I guess bulkhead was hummer-ish, though I can't say the same for overhaul. He's more of a jeep.

    There were a lot of characters designed for animated that didn't make an appearance, and DJW is pretty dedicated to it, but I'd like to see some limmo Tfs in appearing fiction. However, since MI is doing animated cameos, stretch should be on their list then.
     
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  5. Computicon

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    Autovolt 127 Get In The Titan, Prime!

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    Vangelus suggested that ROTF Rollbar/Wideload should be repainted as a bus.

    I still want that Hasbro and i hate that mold.
     
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    Anything that keeps the human population down is a good thing!
     
  8. turboedguy

    turboedguy minibotologist

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    Bumblebus...

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  9. vmagnum

    vmagnum Horrorcon

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    Maybe...because buses are not cool.

    Trucks are macho. Cars are flashy. Bikes are speedy. Buses are..just that
     
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    Oh wonderful :lolol 
     
  11. Computicon

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    It would be perfect for Beast Hunters.
     
  12. Computicon

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    This guy is making one using a coach toy, RID Ultra maginus arms, Armada Tidal Wave body and Armada Gigacon Optimus Prime legs.

    ATB Forum -> Autobot SOLON BUS
     
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    I'd love to see one.

    Personally I think there are WAY too many made up/BS/"Cybertronian" alt modes and not nearly enough actual vehicles... And not enough variety in either.
     
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    I would assume it is hard to design such a large vehicle that is compromised of several windows. They either have to use a lot of clear plastic, or a lot of paint.
     
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    That looks awesome.
     
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    Now that's one knockoff id' actually welcome in my collection.
     
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    Kind of a pedestrian alt mode, but I could see it happening in the movies for a throw-away character. For something that becomes a toy, again, not that fun.
     
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    Stardust262 Moe is the Only Way

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    I've thought about the lack of buses as well. It's be pretty neat if they figured out how to do one.
     
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    Always wondered this myself. A bus is basically just a brick. It's the easiest alt mode you could ask for. They could literally do anything with the transformation mechanics. I'd love to see the kind of engineering they could come up with.

    Also he'd be one of the biggest autobots on the ground, up there with Inferno/Hot Spot. And a school buss with a couple of missile launchers popping out of the roof would be boss.

    I suppose they could always go with a Mad Max design, retrofit the bus with toothy armor and weapons. It would be a good alt mode for Roadbuster. I'd dig.
     
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