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It's perhaps notable that Optimus Prime's vehicle mode is traditionally a cab-over tractor, but in the films, he's conventional-cab. I assume that reflects Japa
by twic 5y ago
It's perhaps notable that Optimus Prime's vehicle mode is traditionally a cab-over tractor, but in the films, he's conventional-cab. I assume that reflects Japanese and American understanding of what lorries look like. I wonder if American kids who had the toys were baffled by his strange appearance.
- seanmcdirmid 5y agoWhen Optimus Prime came out 38 years ago, cab over tractor was much more common. BJ and the Bear, a popular (well, as I remember) early 80s TV show, had the protagonist in such a truck: https://www.gobytrucknews.com/b-j-and-the-bear-truck-still-a-hit/123 https://www.gobytrucknews.com/b-j-and-the-bear-truck-still-a...