Replica vs. screen-used Optimus Prime...major differences revealed!

[@TagTab637]

I don't think 98.43% of fans or the general public will notice ANY differences between the screen used and your build. Amazing job, and so much dedication!

[@OptimusIsHere]

Thank you! Very much appreciated! :)

[@helluvabutcher]

Fun fact: the screen used trucks were actually prototypes for the 5700XE, Western Star provided the cab, chassis, drivetrain and engine the hood, bumper, headlights, and rear fenders are custom made and so are the hubcaps

[@OptimusIsHere]

@@helluvabutcher that's what I heard as well

[@flare7267]

I absolutely love all the little details on your replica! It makes it more memorable and fun when you look at the truck. Like Optimus is speaking to you through every piece of art and added thing. Never too busy for me!

[@OptimusIsHere]

We appreciate it thank you!

[@ErgioBaez-td8lf]

Even on a bad day, you get to see something like this and it makes you smile. This is awesome, I hope you enjoy it for many years to come with your family. Honestly I become a kid again. 🙂

[@OptimusIsHere]

Glad to hear it invoked a smile. That is always our goal. Don't ever hesitate to embrace that inner child! :)

[@lovelydiva06]

Both are nice but I like yours more cause it has those small but beautiful details that give it your own special touch that really makes it stand out from the original, you did a fantastic job on this truck, it’s beautiful and I hope its something you can always keep in your family

[@OptimusIsHere]

Your kind words are greatly appreciated!

[@Artsy.Journeys]

I was a little sad I missed the premier but I had to work tonight. It's a lot of fun watching these vids 'cause it shows just what it takes to build these things. And all those extra little touches you add are cool. It personalizes it for you, which is who you built it for first. And to be honest, you guys did such a fantastic job on the build that all the major differences you pointed out I would not have noticed until you mentioned it. Going off of photographs for most of the build . . .? You guys pulled off a cool trick, big time. Still hoping someday to be able to come out and visit y'all. Till All Are One, dude!

[@OptimusIsHere]

We appreciate your continued support Shauntell thank you!

[@vettebecker1]

After all the uphill battles you had, even as a group effort. I'm truly amazed at what you were able to accomplish. Something truly to be proud of!

[@OptimusIsHere]

That means a lot thank you!

[@hellhound6598]

Idc you did a wonderful job she looks beautiful like her twin 💪🏾 I wish someone could do the 379 Optimus like that

[@OptimusIsHere]

, 🙏💕👍🤙

[@chriscowen641]

There one in aus that has the paint work all done not sure how detail it is though I think there might be two of them

[@AGW69]

Optimus Prime is male bro, not female.

[@electricitylightningthunde8970]

@@AGW69 true

[@bobkin611]

To me they look the exact same, Its incredible how close you guys got it. Wow, looks amazing man!

[@OptimusIsHere]

Thanks a ton! That truly means a lot

[@michaelbodamer3779]

My dad and I saw you on our way home like a week and 1/2 ago in the Front Royal, Virginia area

[@OptimusIsHere]

Ha ha super cool! Hope you enjoyed seeing us! 😉👍

[@Kirakreates]

Holy cow i saw this and realized... I think i saw this truck and got a picture at a local auto show years ago, the PA license plate rang the alarm. I gotta say, absolutely incredible. Hope to see it again

[@OptimusIsHere]

thank you! that was us at the PA Auto Show in 2019 I believe :)

[@cpear760]

Seems like a funny coincidence, that this truck, the 5700, like the 2010 Camaro for BumbleBee, was not in production when they first appeared on screen for Transformers.

[@OptimusIsHere]

@@cpear760 best way to advertise a new vehicle ... make it a Transformer! 😆😉

[@HavenBigMac]

2 years later OPTIMUS IS HERE

[@JEddiezz]

Brother you did an absolutely amazing job...words truly aren't enuff...just wow 👏.

[@OptimusIsHere]

We appreciate it thank you! 🙏

[@floof4444]

This is really cool. I honestly loved the transformer movies. My childhood. So when I saw this and the effort put into it. I couldn't help but subscribe. Cheers mate.

[@OptimusIsHere]

That means a lot thank you!

[@floof4444]

@@OptimusIsHere no problem. Hope to see more great stuff from you guys. Stay safe

[@smiffy1071]

Hi joe and family, and greetings from England! I have a question for you.... I won’t ask what the final cost of the truck was, that somehow seems a bit rude. So my question is, how do you keep going? Some years ago I used to own a 53 seat bus.... so I’m under no illusion that diesel fuel, tyres, parts and servicing are expensive. Do you get any sponsorship to help with the cost? Whatever, I love what you do for charity, the joy you bring to most everyone. Long may you continue!

[@OptimusIsHere]

We appreciate the candid question! We run several other businesses (non related) that help keep us going. But you're right - this thing is NOT cheap to maintain. We're doing our best, but still struggling to keep it on the road. Hope to visit you all with Optimus across the pond one of these days real soon! :)

[@gingervikingjesus2351]

Gotta get a "Got Ammo" bumper sticker, or get it sprayed on the back!!😁

[@OptimusIsHere]

hahaha good point! though that was on the cab over version, not the newer form

[@gingervikingjesus2351]

@@OptimusIsHere It would still be a cool callback..😁🍻

[@FlamingNades420]

I saw your truck today! In my town! It was wicked!

[@OptimusIsHere]

That's super cool! I presume you live in the Lehigh Valley / Coopersburg region? Did you happen to get any photos you wouldn't mind sharing?

[@shawnmills2146]

When I buy a 98 exh379 I’m replicating it into optimus prime. Love your build and hopefully IF I can do my build we could have a truck meet and talk about the trucks.

[@OptimusIsHere]

Would love to get this side by side with yours one day. Best of luck with the build!

[@bobdobalina2931]

This is amazing. It may have been a hard and expensive slog but the result is well worth effort. And the grins on the faces of the children must surely be reward enough. A brilliant job.

[@OptimusIsHere]

Thank you so much! Yes - the lives we've touched and inspired do make the struggles worth it in the end :)

[@MiguellaGorilla]

The message of release your inner prime that's awesome man

[@OptimusIsHere]

Thank you :)

[@cybertroniccustomz998]

Great to watch this throwback video. remember emerge your inner prime to be the best you that you could possibly be . Thank you Joe and optimus for the major inspirations stay strong and stay rolling

[@astonjones8375]

My 2022 experience was not good I went through depression from relationships and lost lots of my friends couple months later my dog died she's was 18 months old and I had insomnia to make it worst I got kicked out 1 of my houses on Christmas. Optimus Prime was my childhood hero I see nobody more badass heroic and I think lots of us see a father figure. because he's alway been there for everybody and he's speeches feel like he's talking to the viewer 24:31 time stamp actually made me cry so Thank you so much. :)

[@lancephelps4871]

You have done an amazing job I have no doubt in my mind that if anything was to happen to one of the other trucks when down. You just mite get a call for the next movie!! See you on the big screen!

[@OptimusIsHere]

We do appreciate the kind words thank you!!

[@stantonbain5936]

Optimus: "Okay Autobots, we need to disguise ourselves to blend in with all the other vehicles on Earth. As discreet as we can possibly be. What all did you choose?" Ironhide: "Plain black lifted pickup. Put me in a Dallas suburb and boom. Completely. indistinguishable." Bumblebee: "I'm just a VW beetle. There's like a million of those here.... You?" Optimus: ".............um.... about that."

[@OptimusIsHere]

@@stantonbain5936 😆😆😆

[@Theorymus]

Awesome

[@galactus9807]

I like movies 1 optimus prime truck Model

[@timmturner]

I'm in the it's too busy camp but I still appreciate the build.

[@OptimusIsHere]

Fair enough. Thank you for appreciating the effort we've put into it!

[@timmturner]

@@OptimusIsHere👍

[@Isaac-h9x]

I don't care about the "differences" it is perfect, and i love the analogy to tattoos

[@OptimusIsHere]

@Isaac-h9x thank you! 😊🙏

[@Isaac-h9x]

@OptimusIsHere if anything the differences make it YOURS

[@projectz9776]

Beautiful replica 🔥🔥🔥

[@OptimusIsHere]

🙏💙

[@curtisgreen6589]

I LOVE YOUR TRUCK I AM A TRUCKER AN PROBLEY HAVE SEEN YOU ON THE ROAD, NEXT TIME I WILL HONK AND WAVE KEEP DOING WHAT YOU DO 👍

[@muzikveeglence8224]

how many months it took to do this very good paying attention to even the smallest details

[@jamesarkell2594]

You need replica bumble bee. Never complete without the lil rebellious yellow guy lol

[@OptimusIsHere]

Plenty of those floating around already 😊

[@flare7267]

Definitely, we have a Bumblebee pop up every year at our town's car show! I allways go downtown to see him! Tho I would love to see Optimus around here someday. :)

[@ericbricks7952]

Hey, I need a info, for which I'm just desperate to know. That is, what is the model year of the Western Star 5700XE Knight Prime? I really need this, please let me know soon...

[@bigjay6743]

I like it better then the original 2 like u said he is evolving. Great job...

[@OptimusIsHere]

That means a lot thank you!

[@suzanamarkovic483]

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[@domoniquevico2485]

A difference is the redesign has a bit of a longer back and an auto bot insignia while the screen used doesn’t and back is a bit shorter😊

[@OptimusIsHere]

good eyes :)

[@helluvabutcher]

I saw the screen used truck driving past Peterbilt! On a trailer!

[@OptimusIsHere]

@@helluvabutcher nice!!

[@Not_Jared03]

I love the fact of the army 915 at the western star plant

[@popaadrian8822]

Hi,can you tell me please how did you do Design of flame ?? and what colors did you use ?? This truck is awesome, Optimus Prime ❤💙

[@OptimusIsHere]

Dont know the colors. Only thing I do know is that it took quite a while 😂🤣😉

[@popaadrian8822]

@@OptimusIsHere thanks for the answer

[@FeatherFoot_VRC]

They Made the Changes to the Hood I saw on another video so it can be easier to drive the truck I know one of the 2 trucks. One is the Stunt truck which is street Legal and then the Beauty truck which had the custom interior. Stunt truck Optimus has a normal interior. When it’s in street mode they put mud flaps on it, normal truck mirrors and a switch to have the lights go from Blue to Amber. I noticed they put a light bar on it too. I’m actually wondering since these are newer trucks. Where do they put the DEF fluid? I don’t see a DEF tank anywhere.

[@OptimusIsHere]

Def tanks are behind the driver side steps

[@AGW69]

You should do an iron hide build. That'd be sick.

[@OptimusIsHere]

One transformer is already too much 😂🤣

[@nickleon9963]

When you met screen used Optimus, were you not only allowed to see inside from driver seat perspective, but also take him for a very brief spin in the parking lot? Just curious, though I thought that would've been a very epic & awesome moment for you in Team Prime history!

[@OptimusIsHere]

Sitting inside only. No driving. But then again I never asked. Perhaps there will be another time! 😁 👍

[@therailfanman2078]

When i get older i want to make the 2007 379 Pete verison of primes truck

[@CharlesCanary]

Same

[@silvialuzmia]

damn the story itself is so cool

[@Vexcenot]

Optimus' stunt double

[@shadowwolf8496]

I think I may have seen this truck when I was younger out a highway a few years ago

[@adrenalinowner7992]

Hey joe has anyone sent you video of Prime driving at night?

[@OptimusIsHere]

Our replica truck? Not yet! :)

[@envixyy]

Very good i really really love this

[@melted_pistons]

So if the stacks aren’t functional, where DOES the exhaust exit? Also, don’t diesels burn much cooler than a gas engine?

[@OptimusIsHere]

It's a dump down setup. Comes out the bottom below the cab. Very popular on the newer trucks. Yes they burn cooler but can still get extremely hot...such as when the truck regenerates

[@lillappy7520]

Well the comments are right the Naturall vehicle vs thr screen use truck

[@retrodealer6495]

Now it's time to make the G1 Optimus Prime?. The original red one that would be sick!?.

[@OptimusIsHere]

You offering to finance that build for us? 🤣😉🤙

[@retrodealer6495]

@@OptimusIsHere okay! Let's transform and rollout!.

[@kavikaangoco8531]

Can you do the Peterbilt 379 Optimus Prime?

[@OptimusIsHere]

Sure! You fund it ... I'll consider it LOL :)

[@jamesarkell2594]

To think this isn't even the original Optimus. Growing up watching transformers kids now days will never know how cool Optimus was back then with a snub nose an the trailer was a mobile operation base. Even Megatron was so cool he become a if I remember a .45 handgun that star scream would shoot at auto bots with.

[@OptimusIsHere]

The original will always be the best. We're just happy the Transformers are still around 35+ years later. Optimus is forever our hero, regardless of whatever outer shell preference people have 🤙👍

[@ironmaiden363]

Hye optimus i miss u⚔😁

[@hoffsonthejob6277]

he needs a trailer

[@envixyy]

Side by side with the film version is good 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@retrodealer6495]

Put a voice box in there. That sounds like Optimus Prime for the kids?.

[@OptimusIsHere]

Already got one! Where you been!? 🤣🤣😉kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJ6mpZ1nmqlpg7c

[@retrodealer6495]

@@OptimusIsHere I'm new here man. I can't be everywhere?. There's a whole world of Internet out there lolololol😂😋👍.

[@retrodealer6495]

@@OptimusIsHere okay since you have that. Make him transform into the robot form now? LOL LOL!.

[@OptimusIsHere]

@@retrodealer6495 weve already started that too. Watch some.of our more recent stories 😁

[@OptimusIsHere]

@@retrodealer6495 😂🤣😉🙏

[@DestroyerFather]

Amazing Super🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@loganleborgne420]

I guess they made those changes for commercial purposes...they need to build new products...and make money! Very nice replica...congratulations!!!

[@OptimusIsHere]

They changes some things on the front end like lowering the hood scoop for safety reasons. Some say they changes up the front logo because they didn't like that a replica was being made and wanted to be different. Or so I'm told lol 🤷‍♂️ Either way I do appreciate the compliment thank you!

[@loganleborgne420]

@@OptimusIsHereI'm from French Riviera and here we do not have crazy trucks like yours...! But we have : movie cars central...a KZbin channel who buy cars from movies so when you will be ready to get rid of Optimus call them please 😉🙏 Have a great one!

[@OptimusIsHere]

@@loganleborgne420 i know the channel you refer to. We'll never be getting rid of OP :)

[@loganleborgne420]

@@OptimusIsHere That's what I thought...it's your baby! And I'm surprised that you know this French youtube channel 👍👏! A last question...how much money and how many hours did you spend? Have a nice one!

[@OptimusIsHere]

@@loganleborgne420 life savings, second mortgage, ton of debt. Hours galore! 😂😁

[@JeffDecepticay]

As far as I know the mirrors are different

[@rawsee]

Don't every worry about modifications. Starscream tattooed himself by the second movie IIRC...why can't OP?

[@OptimusIsHere]

Exactly!! 🤙👏

[@boosquad1071]

Hi I am serina today 1/6/21 I saw O.P. at center elementary school willington I love it but one question does Optimus Prime transform. Well bye

[@OptimusIsHere]

Glad you enjoyed our visit Serina! Optimus always maintains his disguise in vehicle form :)

[@asifgetto]

steering wheel? i saw screen used truck has the autobots logo on it.

[@OptimusIsHere]

Steering wheels are also different. Ours is the more modern /standard wheel seen on the 5700s. Does not match the screen used truck

[@josephcumberledge]

Sweet

[@kaykayflorendo4495]

Optimus prime is cool

[@absoul369]

What if they took home the wrong trucks and they took the screen use and they took the replica to London for the last knight lol

[@OptimusIsHere]

Wouldn't that make for the most epic viral video reveal lol

[@absoul369]

@@OptimusIsHere yeah they probably wouldn't have been upset I mean they still had Optimus just not theirs lol

[@brawlgamer3056]

Love it

[@Zackman217]

Till all are one.

[@enteriprse33]

Resolute venator class star destroyer se

[@mastermason4766]

holy shit, so i did see the real one.

[@OptimusIsHere]

Where did you see it?

[@mastermason4766]

@@OptimusIsHere grovetown or augusta georgia

[@OptimusIsHere]

@@mastermason4766 nice! We have been down that way with our replica before as well.

[@moiseshuamaniquispe7664]

que precio esta amigo

[@OptimusIsHere]

Nunca se puede poner precio a la historia que acompaña a esta construcción y viaje :)

[@Tyrannosaurus_rex.]

That is not live action optimus prime, the peterbuilt, original trilogy truck is live action Optimus Prime.

[@OptimusIsHere]

Might be time to watch Watch Age of Extinction and The Last Knight

[@Tyrannosaurus_rex.]

@@OptimusIsHere i have and i gagged at the story. The robot design for prime is rubbish, it doesn't look like a truck at all. I think your replica is very accurate but i just hate the shape and design of that western star truck.

[@JohnJohnBermejoMendoza]

Best service ride ever, car?? Yuck! Truck yes

[@AAAZZZ-f3i]

With all the problems to solve lack photos and lack of details not everything have gone as plan I sure the real one have the same problems. do not have all the time in the world to get it perfect. running against the clock. as any good build dose is simply GO FOR IT and HOPE FOR THE BEST AND PREPAIR FOR THE WROST.. SOMETHING BROKE and you hgo like AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASH*T UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU it hit below the belt and it stings like bloody hell. and then spend a lot of time and money to redesign everything that broke. and rebuild everything that broke. lots of trail and error and its done,. YOU PUT YOUR HARD CORE PRIDE IN TO IT YOU SHOULD BE PROUD OF WHAT YOU HAVE DONE YOU DID A GREAT JOB. INFACT YOUR OPTIUMS PRIME LOOS A LOT BETTTER THEN THE REAL ONE YOUR SHADE OF BLUE IS A LOT BETTER that is FANTASTIC and so is your RED FANTASITC GREAT JOB

[@OptimusIsHere]

@@AAAZZZ-f3i thank you!🙏💙

[@JeronWhite]

Cool.truclk

[@envixyy]

Indonesian fans check

[@OptimusIsHere]

We appreciate the oveeseas support!

[@envixyy]

@@OptimusIsHere Thanks :D

[@RimFaxxe]

Polish fans check!

[@OptimusIsHere]

@@RimFaxxe Dziękuję za Twoje wsparcie! :)

[@RimFaxxe]

@@OptimusIsHere żaden problem 💖

[@toulee8051]

Obviously, the replica can not TRANSFORM....

[@OptimusIsHere]

fun fact .. neither can the screen-used version :)

[@robyyhernawan3205]

😇😇😇😇😜😜😜

[@cliffordcooley1273]

Next mod? Transformation! lol JK!

[@OptimusIsHere]

Already working on it :)

[@kaykayflorendo4495]

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