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A DEDICATED father with no mechanical training has manufactured the world’s first fan-built Optimus Prime truck. Back in the summer of 2016, 36-year-old Joe Fiduccia worked day and night recreating the giant full-size replica that weighs around 21,000lbs. Optimus Prime is one of the most renowned characters to hit our screens from the hugely successful Transformers franchise that has taken more than 4 billion dollars at the box office worldwide. And being the determined father that he is, Joe from Monroe County, Pennsylvania, managed to produce this impeccable replica in order to inspire his 10-year-old son that anything is possible.
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[@shabab189]

As a kid, ive always thought that every single car was secretly a transformer

[@Nessaholiclover1]

Now as an adult you’ve realized it’s true

[@edenbergfrancisco1131]

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[@edenbergfrancisco1131]

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[@Tim19735]

BRO SAME

[@swapskitchen6128]

Ur just like me😅

[@SetSubarashii]

Now we need someone in the air force to build megatron

[@salvadorjimenez596]

Lmmfaol 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😝😝😝

[@doabarrelroll5773]

And a fan to build it

[@africanson1124]

😂😂

[@Thundercracker_.]

Yes!!! lol

[@champagneeee]

And starscream but he is an F-22 and that plane is already built somebody just needs to do a good paint job on it!

[@FlamesGay]

This isn’t a ridiculous ride, this is a badass ride.

[@Ropecot]

😎😎😎

[@tommyboy3427]

Argee

[@ReviewerKid90]

Met the guy who built this on July 4th 2019. Pretty chill guy, very passionate about this project and its a clear message that once you set your mind to it, you can do it.

[@OptimusIsHere]

I would like to thank Ridiculous Rides for sharing our story with Transformers fans around the world. I built Optimus Is Here (with a lot of help from many people) to inspire my son that he should never be afraid to pursue his dreams, no matter how far fetched they may be. I'm just an ordinary dad (and no...I'm not independently wealthy) who decided to try something I've always dreamed of, and something no other fan has done before. This was (still is) the most difficult project I've ever taken on in my life. But my hope through this is that my son will grow up one day and take on a world of opportunities with no fear. I also very much enjoy sharing it with all of you. Oh and for those who have the common responses like "so what...it doesn't transform/ it's just a paint job"...say what you will. My response - he's a robot in disguise. He's not supposed to transform. And in the eyes of the thousands of children we meet each month, he is real...he is EPIC...and he is an inspiration" ;) ROLLLL OUT!!!

[@NachoTV]

Optimus Is Here Optimus is hard to miss on the road!

[@goodguygreg2966]

What makes this truly inspirational was that you showed your son that you are always above life even in difficult times. This build is a reflection of that, there would have been a fair amount of hurdles that were in your way and possibly sometimes you just wanted to put the wrench down and walk away, but your son's eagerness is fuel for your willpower to complete it to the end. I've been waiting for the day for someone to build the Western Star version of Prime and your sir did not dissapoint! Well done for building such a masterpiece and sharing it to many fans all over! :D Out of curiosity how long did this entire build take?

[@OptimusIsHere]

Thank you! And yes - on more than one occasion I was ready to "put the wrench down" lol. It took about 5 months and involved a team of about 25 people total from all different walks of life and experience. But since then we've had to do a ton of repairs to the original work, so I guess you can say it's never truly "done" :) Hope you'll continue to follow our adventures :)

[@JVJR]

Optimus Is Here You should consider getting a foam lance with a pressure washer to speed up the washing. Awesome truck!

[@BjornStyrmir]

Are you an actual truck driver? And if so do you use this right for work?

[@sweetliestodd8103]

1:37 that angle made my inner child come out

[@woooshbait5398]

Ikr?!

[@jefffranklin4894]

SweetLiesTodd just add the Transformers OST to it and it’s perfect

[@cliffordbenenati7373]

@@jefffranklin4894 *oh heck yes.*

[@newchangeunlisted_viewer5594]

YEAAAAA

[@rambonambo3510]

@@jefffranklin4894 YOOO Thats what played in my mind when I saw Optimus Prime

[@ryan.y4895]

My dad Me: can i have a transformers? Dad: No His dad His son:dad i want a optimus prime His dad: makes a life sized replica of optimus prime

[@ffffffff5500]

@Chuck Truck probably costed less than college expenses. Lol

[@ffffffff5500]

@Chuck You wouldn't shell out a couple thousands if you could spent a day with your idol or doing a thing that you would adore? Come on! unless you are in a bad financial situation that would be undestanble too.

[@bensenzo]

That kid didn't say thank you So he didn't deserve that

[@marvelvsdc6157]

Everyone I need a transformer like eather optimus prime and/or bumblebee and not mugetron

[@unknown-bw6rr]

me too

[@yak141freestyle2]

Imagine getting picked up from school in that

[@j3tstr1k3]

Oh hell yeah

[@christianbarbosa1746]

YEAH!

[@woooshbait5398]

Either you get pepole interested either you become an outcast

[@hiro_cuhh5672]

Than it transformers and all the autobots arrive

[@AllIsFiller]

I'd love to get picked up in it tbh

[@optimusprime1670]

He is really a true fan of mine

[@xkyvx6]

Optimus Prime rip bayformers

[@mr.motormaster9881]

now we need a head on collision you and me 🚚 🚛

[@caitlyntelford4010]

Mr. MOTORMASTER you probably wouldn’t survive, decepticon

[@Scorpion-ww1ie]

+Mr. MOTORMASTER two primes on one

[@ricksolo1174]

Optimus Prime *TILL ALL ARE ONE*

[@dujo2k]

Imagine his son picking his prom date some day in this..

[@Benzinilinguine]

I'm sure everyone in his whole school knows his dad is the "Guy with the Optimus Prime Truck"

[@Alex-pl1ye]

Cant he needs a cdl

[@KingBasan]

DUSHYANT JOSHI if my son did that i know he ain’t getting laid

[@Gasolineworld]

So American

[@Bischarch]

What is the halowwen party?

[@Inferno7766]

Guy: He has strong morals Prime in one of the earlier movies: GIVE ME YOUR FACE

[@themostwantedmw3160]

That was in dark of the moon right?

[@VAndRoZ]

@@themostwantedmw3160 no, it was revenge of the fallen

[@themostwantedmw3160]

@@VAndRoZ yh i remembered now tnx

[@virginialoverproductions]

I'm glad he took a lot of time to make his son feel more happy. He has earned my respect. Also, Optimus looks soo movie accurate!

[@NachoTV]

would be awesome if Bumblebee was driving alongside Optimus!

[@iTzTheSymbiote]

Nacho TV Hes with him. I met Him, Bumble and Barricade

[@javy6971]

Lol not much to do but buy a yellow camaro....maybe a few visual mods

[@van2234]

Nacho TV iii

[@ethanbutterick9184]

Nacho TV it's awesome

[@bigmanshrek1421]

NYGiantsno1fan 🤦

[@gamechanger4163]

"CALLING ALL AUTO BOTS!!"

[@jeromeadion71]

Bumblee:what it's it optimus Optimus:IM real life we have to fight mega tron Megatron:fight fire

[@adityad.4262]

They should have added speakers saying that inside..

[@bronze183]

Uhh prime sorry bumblebees at Philippines

[@Leadblast]

"AUTOBOTS! TRANSFORM AND ROLL OUT!"

[@ryoku4980]

Optimus would be so proud!

[@dubstepphene82]

As a transformers fan since childhood, I can't hate on this.

[@OxifiedTV]

The decepticons disliked this video XDD

[@studior2962]

Even Decepticons would not dislike this because they know how cool this dad is

[@hoangtrinh225]

Bright Eye lvà và một năm phải đi ở đâu mà mà

[@hoangtrinh225]

Bright Eye lvà và một năm phải đi ở đâu mà mà p

[@studior2962]

Hoàng Trịnh Hah?

[@alexpandean2471]

😂😂😂

[@tonyc.0451]

As a Transformers fan myself, I envy Mr. Fiduccia for being able to build an Optimus Prime replica and own one. Now I wish that Mr. Fiduccia and his son would have cameos in future Transformers films. They certainly earned them.

[@kh.rafiqulalam242]

I agree

[@ghost-br7yr]

Imagine if this guy made a working optimus prime (not the car)

[@barbaragordon429]

*truck

[@luckysafety184]

Ohh yeah.... hell yeah.... his back his alive! Optimus is here!

[@mamadunlloh1173]

Yeahhh TRANSFORMERS age of extinction' 😎👍

[@beastak2207]

@@mamadunlloh1173 yeah Hond😎😎

[@muze2283]

Now all he has to do is make it transform... Seems easy enough

[@Antoniomarcogirellini]

Some Team in Turkey has done it

[@ysosudden775]

@@Antoniomarcogirellini Yes,with a car its is possible. But not with a truck,its just to heavy

[@cam_tk2124]

I think it would have to be built that way for it to transform but not and already made car.

[@youcansave15ormoreoncarins75]

He needs a t cog

[@minimoonie6431]

Let’s challenge the future

[@SuperSaiyan3985]

That kid has one cool dad.

[@angelcarranza4286]

This guy and his son should both meet peter cullen (the voice actor for optimus prime).

[@ryansavage5944]

We already did :)

[@ashwinkumar5019]

Optimus rules...! This guy a true fan. A+ for the effort.

[@kenet71]

Soundwave : Inform lord Megatron that we have found Optimus Prime! "

[@hellboy3642]

If he had a voice changer to make him sound like Optimus Prime then that’s amazing

[@MatthewBarberio]

The truck actually speaks in Peter Cullen's voice through speakers!

[@FlamingNades420]

This truck was driving around my town today! It’s totally wicked!

[@sskoppolu]

really, where're u from and when

[@rc.alexmoya]

Me: " *I dont need this* " My mind: " *sell the house, hmm what else... oh yeah! My soul!* "

[@nemesisprime2993]

Almost everyone loves Optimus prime..... because when i was a kid in 1984.. when the animation just came on screen....I used to be prime among all my friends..... and today i still say and feel that way.... with out him or a prime transformers will not be as fun as it is..... prime rules.

[@jitenderverma5103]

Bro you look like a carl johnson from gta San Andreas 😂😂

[@SammyBFilms]

You're going to have to build the rest of them now!!! Good work man. :-)

[@pinklightninggacha]

Yeah then have the iconic movie clash between megatron and optimus

[@colorsafebleach5381]

The rest of the autobots are easy, they’re all pretty much stock. Having the money to buy a Bugatti, Lamborghini and military jets is it’s own challenge.

[@taysmiley8763]

Sammy B Videography I totally agree with you

[@haveagoodday4668]

Sammy B Films i can actually tell him for you....... I know the kid who’s father it is

[@logideon368]

Good luck making Sideswipe and mirage gonna cost ya a bit, no?

[@thepopculturebuff5080]

I remember seeing this truck at an auto show near Harrisburg. It’s an absolute beauty of a vehicle let me tell you and this video doesn’t do it Justice to see how tall it is. It’s MASSIVE.

[@jjizzypaull1927]

That’s my neighbor lol it’s soo cool being outside sometimes and all you see is optimus prime rolling into your neighbors driveway also being there while they build it and watching was so cool and something I’ll remember m whole life

[@CyberneticHusky]

But but what about the classic peterbilt Optimus prime from the first three movies

[@stupidloser]

I agree this one is ugly

[@etheangel2220]

Thats definitely more iconic

[@MsGunner911]

Agreed

[@magikal_oz9872]

What about classic g1 Optimus from the cartoons

[@muisverriet]

@Alexander Thegreat Only in G1. In the first three movies he was a Peterbilt 379.

[@buckcannon7515]

Autobots, roll out! 💫

[@Dzakk_]

When he finally make the optimus prime car Now for the optimum pride ugHOGhoghgug!!!!

[@joshyg2451]

Imagine falling asleep at the wheel and crashing only to wake up and realize you just hit Optimus Prime It'd be quite the roller coaster of emotions

[@5OUNDZWAV333]

& especially when it's bayverse prime 💀

[@Demolisher-cl2sm]

Makes sure everyone is safe. HMMMMM reflects on rotf: GIVE ME YOUR FACE!!!!

[@tocringeproductions3982]

*O P T I M U M P R I D E*

[@Rumblestars2009]

That’s not Optimus prime, that’s optimum pride

[@Husker.88]

Imagine seeing this in real life moving around by itself

[@MidnightMustang]

I'm team Decepticon because they have a Mustang :')

[@albert9784]

Autobots have a Chevrolet Camaro & Lamborghini

[@yeoldeseawitch]

decepticons have fighter jets tho

[@meredithtoich3150]

Holy Wowness! I haven't been more impressed since I first saw all 5 of the Transformers movies, I didn't think that anyone could create a replica of one of my top favorite Autobots. I adore Optimus Prime and this is just a true sight to behold, what I wouldn't give to have that truck and even Bumblebee in front of my house or even any of the others. This is one of my favorite styles for Optimus Prime and if my friend Amber saw this she would probably faint. Please keep surprising people!

[@ilikepigeons6101]

OMG BRILLIANT!!! HE EVEN INCLUDED THE CHAIN DETAILS AT THE BACK!!

[@blueman5924]

Nice to see the Western Star logo on the seats and steering wheel. They were manufactured here in Kelowna,BC,🇨🇦, for many years. I used to love seeing them piggy backed heading down the highway to the dealers. Super cool build ! 🤘

[@NuggetTheDog9]

Very impressive. I'm thrilled that you made this. Great job. Like Optimus Prime always says, "Autobots, roll out!"

[@user-li7zh4iv2n]

Лило

[@krizzy090]

Awesome i love optimus prime also i prefer the Peterbilt 389 version

[@jackalsniper]

krizzy090 Exactly!!!

[@NickTasy]

#PeterbiltPrime4Lyfe

[@jackalsniper]

#PeterbiltPrime4Lyfe

[@Sinerwray]

379*

[@thatpoodlecoopervideos5601]

krizzy090 I want the Kenworth K900 Optimus Prime.

[@sandrareihana2559]

Imagine Optimus participating in the current truckers convoy happenings all over the world.

[@subhrajitborah7875]

He is here!!!! Optimus is here!!!!

[@lancelotanderson2835]

It would be awsome if it could really transform!

[@clampfan101]

Next step: Transforming

[@jamesforler6897]

Kid learns early that no matter what your dream is.. just go for it. Why not. Too cool!

[@wavydavy0389]

His kid is super appreciative, good kid good dad

[@mdemon9445]

He should have the optimus prime voice installed. That be awesome

[@ryansavage5944]

He does :)

[@jennyohara7573]

This thing is amazing I love it! I'm a hardcore transformer fan and this is the best! ❤️

[@archvile1313]

Legend has it that in years that truck would transform.

[@Matthew-fj6eu]

He didn't rolled his sleeves up while washing the truck? What a Mad Lad!

[@Ironhide06]

THANK YOU JOE! THIS IS AMAZING.

[@highvoltage816]

I like the original Optimus prime

[@blueyjibanyan9648]

Imagine they're both in there and the radio starts crying *"AUTOBOTS! TRANSFORM AND ROLL OUT!!"*

[@VANTAGE69]

I've met this guy with his truck last year, along with Bumblebee. best day ever!

[@imnotafurryiswear6391]

That looks great!

[@chiimumango3979]

There is another In the Philippines And he's called OPTIMUM PRIDE URGH URGH AHH AHH AHH Edit: For any of you Non-Filipinos out there reading this, I'll explain. So, there was this video where a guy found a replica of Optimus Prime and then he called it "Optimum Pride" and tried to imitate the transformation sound. Here's the link to the original video: kzbin.infoDmrp2spuOr0?feature=share

[@whatsthechannelnameagain]

My husband is 2nd generation truck driver. A guy ran out in front of hubby's semi to commit suicide. It ended his career and destroyed him. I told him to come home. When he walked in the door I said give me the keys, you're done. It took that for him to realize his career was done. He sold his business, bankrupted and earlier sold his house. So sad to see what it has done to him. When this popped up on KZbin one day he was talking about it. He likes all the changes and the horns lol. You did a great job. Beautiful truck and even better your son is involved. Safe travels

[@anuragrsimha]

In fact, Lockdown made an impeccable remark on Optimus Prime. "You think you were born? You were built!"

[@heinzmuller1616]

I like the truck from the first movie better. Still a cool truck tho

[@WickedIntentSemi]

Heinz Müller yeah the peterbilt 379 flattop was way better lookin

[@jimkirk989]

COOL, JUST THAT I WAS EXPECTING THE TRUCK TO "TRANSFORM" INTO "OPTIMUS PRIME" ROBOT FORM! STILL COOL THOU!

[@PersonaN007Grata]

Adult: When I first drove up, I thought it was the real thing.

[@paulspecht5165]

Saw you passing me on I84 last year in Idaho when I was hauling a load south of Mountain home. Awsome truck. Thanks for all you are doing for the trucking community.

[@denabensen2684]

Omg thank you for making this vid I really love Transformers movies so thanks you for making this

[@angelwayne2872]

Looks dope

[@drellz9361]

This is true manhood bringing childhood dreams come true

[@DebBan]

A daimler in flaming blue and red. Woahhhh 😍

[@sliverbullet9067]

dad: son we need to clean your optimum prime... son: dad I am busy helping autobots fight decepticons. probably on Ps3 or 4 LoL

[@Xinneon]

Ps2*

[@lehoangphat5760]

The whole replicate is super duper nice but the sword : s ... There still work to improve ~ extraordinary work btw Can't wait to see if there will be another project between his team and Man at arm

[@Crazylegoman3791]

I’m always thinking to myself there’s no way someone would ever be able to do this, and I find videos like this on KZbin, and I say to myself. Boy the world is growing way faster than I thought!

[@dollartreeees]

This is heaven that guy's garage

[@jellobunn]

Imagine that thing transforming in the middle of the night

[@sarahlee677]

Ok, let's just hope prime dose not get dirty

[@narangd4522]

Kkk ub km on

[@LiterallyEveryone217]

And he walks up to the window of their bedroom window and says "Hi, hello there, can I have your face? I am a collector. Collecting a significant one or a few million from every race. Look right now I have got Megatron and The Fallen.

[@LiterallyEveryone217]

Optimus would be like: So anyways I started killing

[@diegocarrillo472]

Questions 1. Can they make any model from the movie franchise, "Transformers?" 2. Are they still on sale? 3. Is the first Camaro form of Bumblebee still out there? 4. How do you feel about about an interior look tour of every Transformer vehicle?

[@jcmoney4125]

Saw the truck at cavalcade or cars in hamburg NY all weekend. Owner drove it through snow from PA and said he had to detail it for 12 hours prior to the show. My trailer was a filthy mess that I towed my car with,so I can’t imagine how much cleaning he had to do. Truck looked amazing in person and owner is a cool dude too

[@marvelwalker2300]

Imagine you're somewhere and optimus prime is vibing

[@orion4829]

Awesome!

[@amrdossaji]

Optimus Prime hey

[@jonyleche3549]

Y?

[@Grand_Kekthew_]

wait 2 Primes?

[@ajaychakraborty2966]

Now after watching this I have a whole new and utter respect for this guy he not only made his son's dream come true but he also did mine.. Just to say by reading the title for one single second just gave me goosebumps... It gave me those vibes like Optimus.. Optimus Prime is here... I love transformers just love it.. Like I am a die hard fan of it and I love Optimus Prime like love him to death.. Like who wouldn't love him.. One with such great ethics, morals, inspiration... and lot's more than meets the eye.... THIS WHOLE THING JUST BROUGHT TEARS TO MY EYES.... 👌👌☝️👍👍👍

[@8346324970712]

That's a true fan and a great peace of art work.

[@AaryanRKO]

Tbh thats what michael bay has done for us all As much as you all might hate him I love and respect his work

[@seth2kings402]

Someday I wanna make the one from the first three movies

[@carclipzonyt]

Si Optimum Pride!!!

[@ChristianMartinez-gb2wj]

Father of the year ladies and gentlemen

[@FutureNumber]

WOW AMAZING :0

[@PrimeGaming10]

It would've took the Military Attention if they had bee with him !

[@joshua_prime3743]

1:44 wow

[@hob_channel]

OH MY GOOOOOOOOD!!!!!!!!!! I love this form of Optimus Prime!!! 😍😍😍 Great job, man!

[@_l.rat_]

Of course everyone has their camera out, YOU BUILT OUR HERO!!

[@DreamHachi]

I saw this truck at a show and it wad pretty damn cool

[@alexander1485]

Those 2 people taking portrait mode pics with their phones will be disappointed when they look on their computer

[@newchangeunlisted_viewer5594]

I dont care what people say about the Michael Bay Transformer's franchise, I love it so much :') This is SUPER cool

[@Freshel]

Honestly this would scare the crap out of me.If I woke up and found this outside my window.

[@BallisticGhast6]

Now someone should rebuild tank Megatron

[@jackalsniper]

Nooo, why didn't he build the peterbilt version of Optimus. In my opinion, that is the best version of Optimus. Nonetheless, fantastic job!

[@pinkamenadianepie8609]

DBoy 37 naw the g1 is best

[@pinkamenadianepie8609]

King Bradberry no you

[@willlink7971]

Nothing sweeter then a long nose Peter

[@poseidon2363]

@@cerberus.5640 no way. Nothing beats the Tfp Optimus prime

[@efraincaraballo5494]

I'm with you on that, I prefer optimus prime peterbilt

[@AbhishekNegi-ig2ue]

Literally I did same modification in game American truck simulator Thanks for giving such a great idea ☺️☺️

[@emilwilddude92]

Beautiful truck! Optimus Prime is truly the best Transformer ever! My most favorite movie character!