'Optimus Is Here' - the story behind the build of a fictional hero

[@muzikveeglence8224]

Let's say it's a complete work of art

[@pivers01]

You and your family have definitely been on a journey that only the strongest people could endure! As far as the price tag is concerned, it’s priceless!!

[@OptimusIsHere]

Thanks for the support Pat. So when are we going to find a way to get OP to the west coast!?? :)

[@suzanamarkovic483]

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[@clintkeene1146]

I was bullied for 5 years in a catholic grade school. It wasn’t fun. Now I have 5 toes nine fingers and 27 surgeries in 10 years. I wish I could get Optimus Prime here to a couple good schools around here in Springdale Arkansas.

[@OptimusIsHere]

We would welcome the opportunity to inspire some young minds in your region. You can help us get there by telling the local schools, events, and groups about us and what we do. Perhaps one of them will have the funding and interest to extend an invitation :)

[@clintkeene1146]

@ I would be honored. Let me see what I can do. Please don’t give up on me like everyone else has. 😭 thank you for responding.

[@Handorgeous]

I think the original Prime is awesome but you Joe have out done yourself with this replica. I think it's superb and all the extras you have put into it AMAZING. I just hope to see it in the near future cause it's in my bucket list and it sure is in my nephews bucket list also. Be well take care best wishes to you and the family. Like you always say leave a legacy worth of a prime. I hope i got it right . LOL

[@OptimusIsHere]

That means a lot thank you!

[@cedricdlamini3314]

Your story is very inspiring..never give up..focus on ur passion.

[@OptimusIsHere]

Thank you so much!!

[@neilnunez3320]

This truck is so awesome and if u ever do another Optimus truck can u do the Peterbilt 379 model they used in the first 3 movies I would love so see it along side this one

[@OptimusIsHere]

Thank you for the compliments. One Optimus is enough for our family. There won't be a second

[@neilnunez3320]

How much do you think it would cost to build a 379 replica just a question

[@OptimusIsHere]

@@neilnunez3320 If this build has taught me anything, it's that the final cost will be MUCH higher than anyone thinks :)

[@neilnunez3320]

@@OptimusIsHere true lol love what you do and I'm very supportive of you combating bullying

[@harrisonneves6007]

@Optimus Is Here I think you did great with turning this semi truck into Optimus Prime. What movie were you working on with the truck? Is this during production of Age of Extinction or starting to film The Last Knight?

[@OptimusIsHere]

@@harrisonneves6007 thank you for the kind words 🙏 Our replica was built shortly before TLK was released in theaters

[@harrisonneves6007]

@OptimusIsHere I thought so

[@Official930Studios]

When you make your own Hasbro toy truck!

[@envixyy]

Vary Guud (very good)

[@jrsword92]

Considering all of the people you were able to find, I would kill if you could help me build my need for speed most wanted BMW M3 E46 GTR. I don’t even have to go looking for the body kit cause I already have it the wheels. The problem I’m having is fabricating things like the spoiler mounts, getting the roof installed, paint, interior, etc.. lol

[@OptimusIsHere]

I understand the struggles. There are a lot of shady people out there. Few I would personally recommend. Just call around. Read reviews. Talk to people. And go with your gut instincts. GOOD LUCK with your build!

[@drewsquickfix]

Great your living a dream just as you say in the video...Curious to know what you do for a living since the base model of this truck is close to $500,000 I think. Also you had companies for all the mods and help? That's got to be around $700,000 to $1,000,000. People like to imagine they can do something like this that why it's the first question people ask. It seems like alot more than a house mortgage but glad you were able to have it built. You shouldnt be offended when people ask that. It's a conversation piece. That's conversation.

[@OptimusIsHere]

Never said we were offended by those types of questions. We welcome conversations with fans of any age. There are just certain things we politely choose not share

[@neilnunez3320]

@@OptimusIsHere we respect that Joe btw this is the third or fourth time watchin this vid

[@anaromo2337]

❤en un abril y serar de ojo

[@stephensharma5275]

Ow meaw gawd