>
shop.seibertron.com amazon.seibertron.com Facebook Twitter X YouTube Pinterest Instagram Myspace LinkedIn Patreon Podcast RSS
This page runs on affiliate links — your clicks may earn us a few Shanix. Want the full transmission? Roll out to our Affiliate Disclosure.

"Sideswipe" to Reach the Assembly Line (and New "ZL1" Looks Familiar)

Discuss anything and everything related to the Transformers Live Action Films franchise, which are directed by Michael Bay. Join us to discuss the movies and stuff up to date with news for the 2017 release of Transformers 5. Check out our Live Action Film section here.

"Sideswipe" to Reach the Assembly Line (and New "ZL1" Looks Familiar)

Postby OptiMagnus » Tue Mar 15, 2011 8:51 pm

Motto: ""Close your mouth and open your mind.""
Weapon: Gatling Cannon
I stopped by my school library's magazine section today and found the latest issue of Car and Driver magazine fresh in. I decided to give it a good look, and I found some interesting things some Transformers movie fans might enjoy.
The cover is what attracted me in the first place. The two largest images on the cover re those of the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette "C7" generation and the other the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1.
The images of the new generation Corvette are the first the public has seen. The car is almost identical to the Corvette Stingray Centennial Concept seen in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. The only noticable difference is that is sports new redesigned headlights. It is also painted red, resembling the ROTF toy line's Swerve figure. There are two pictures featured in the magazine: a front view on the cover and a side/rear view in the article.
Now onto the Camaro ZL1. Some of you might be aware of this already. This car will be Chevrolet's hardcore muscle car competitor to the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500. It sports a new front fascia that most of us recognize anywhere. Yes, it bears resemblance to the ROTF movie concept car...but not so much as something else. The action figures. Oddly, most of Bumblebee's ROTF action figure alt-modes bear little resemblance to the actual on-screen car at all (except for Battle Charged Ultimate Bee), and I have pondered why Hasbro would design the front end so differently. On most of the action figures, the front end has a very large lower grille opening...which differs greatly from the movie car. Also, the inlets on either side of the lower grille opening are much smaller than the on screen car, and have two fog lights in each inlet rather than one per inlet.
Was GM trying to secretly hint at future projects through these toys? Who knows, but it seems strange to me.
To see the cover images, they can be seen at caranddriver.com. And because I don't feel like finding images and adding attachments, you can compare Bumblebee's toys in Seibertron's galleries to Google Image searches or whatever pics you have handy.
Please note: If you think I may be joking, I probably am.
User avatar
OptiMagnus
Gestalt
Posts: 2182
Joined: Sat Sep 04, 2010 9:03 pm
Location: Ohio, USA
Watch OptiMagnus on YouTube
Alt Mode: Stock Car
Strength: 10
Intelligence: 9
Speed: 8
Endurance: 4
Rank: 1
Courage: 3
Firepower: 10+
Skill: 6

Re: "Sideswipe" to Reach the Assembly Line (and New "ZL1" Looks Familiar)

Postby 5150 Cruiser » Tue Mar 15, 2011 10:32 pm

Motto: "If it first you don't succeed,.. Sky diving is not for you!"
Weapon: Double-Barreled Self-Propelled Rocket Launcher
I'm hoping for this years TF Camaro edition, it will bear a much closer resemblance to the movie car. now that the ZR1 is being released, then hopefully the'll release it (the BB edition) with the ZL1 front bumper and new black stripe kit. I liked the the first BB camaro, just wished it was a bit closer to the actual movie car.
Decepticons... Com in get yo ice cream!.... And then get yo ass whop'in!!

Suck my popsicle!! :p

Shadowman wrote:I will put forth the theory that it was the internet itself trying to punch him in the face.
5150 Cruiser
Headmaster
Posts: 1174
News Credits: 5
Joined: Sun Jul 08, 2007 1:24 pm
Strength: 8
Intelligence: 8
Speed: 7
Endurance: 7
Rank: 8
Courage: 7
Firepower: 6
Skill: 9

Re: "Sideswipe" to Reach the Assembly Line (and New "ZL1" Looks Familiar)

Postby OptiMagnus » Wed Mar 16, 2011 8:49 pm

Motto: ""Close your mouth and open your mind.""
Weapon: Gatling Cannon
5150 Cruiser wrote:I'm hoping for this years TF Camaro edition, it will bear a much closer resemblance to the movie car. now that the ZR1 is being released, then hopefully the'll release it (the BB edition) with the ZL1 front bumper and new black stripe kit. I liked the the first BB camaro, just wished it was a bit closer to the actual movie car.

Yes, I was thinking the same. I hope we get a real Bumblebee edition Camaro, that is close to a replica of the real one. I believe the rear wing he uses is already planned to be sold as an accessory. The rear fascia is used on the ZL1 also, of course. But I wonder if they'll make a front fascia, hood, and wheels, and side vents to match the movie car. I hope we don't just get another rally yellow SS with Autobot symbols slapped on it.
However, this being based on the Jay Leno Concept, I doubt they will implement concept features onto the standard car. Maybe SLP or someone will do aftermarket. SLP already has most of the parts you need to make an ROTF Bumblebee except they don't make a custom front end that matches nor do the sell the concept-style rear fascia separately. However, come to think of it, I believe SLP's 2011 ZL1 limited edition has a front end that resembles DOTM Bee. I wonder if they'll release that piece separately.
Please note: If you think I may be joking, I probably am.
User avatar
OptiMagnus
Gestalt
Posts: 2182
Joined: Sat Sep 04, 2010 9:03 pm
Location: Ohio, USA
Watch OptiMagnus on YouTube
Alt Mode: Stock Car
Strength: 10
Intelligence: 9
Speed: 8
Endurance: 4
Rank: 1
Courage: 3
Firepower: 10+
Skill: 6


Return to Transformers Live Action Film Forum


[ Incoming message. Source unknown. ] No Signal - Please Stand By [ Click to attempt signal recovery... ]


Transformers and More @ The Seibertron Store

Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "TRANSFORMERS #2 2nd ptg Cvr A Duke Image Comics 2023 (CA) Howard 250626"
TRANSFORMERS #2 2n ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "THE TRANSFORMERS #1 40th Anniversary Cvr A Image Comics 2024 Skybound 01A"
THE TRANSFORMERS # ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "Transformers WORST BOT EVER TPB Image Comics 2025 0425IM471 TP (CA) Marz Jr"
Transformers WORST ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "Transformers Deluxe HC Book 01 Direct Market Exclusive Image Comics 0125IM467"
NEW!
Transformers Delux ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "TRANSFORMERS #15 Cvr B Image Comics 2024 Skybound 1024IM429 15B (CA) Corona"
NEW!
TRANSFORMERS #15 C ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "Transformers Deluxe HC Book 01 Image Comics 2025 0125IM467 (CA) Johnson"
NEW!
Transformers Delux ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "TRANSFORMERS #2 2nd ptg Cvr C Cliffjumper Image Comics 2023 (CA) Howard 250626"
TRANSFORMERS #2 2n ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "Transformers WINDBLADE #4 con cvr Vol 2 IDW Comics 2015 convention"
Transformers WINDB ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "TRANSFORMERS #8 2nd ptg Cvr B Ultra Magnus Image Comics 2024 0524IM977 Howard"
TRANSFORMERS #8 2n ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "TRANSFORMERS #2 2nd ptg Cvr A Duke Image Comics 2023 1023IM897 (CA) Howard"
TRANSFORMERS #2 2n ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "THE TRANSFORMERS Compendium TP Vol 01 Direct Market Image Comics 2025 0325IM840"
THE TRANSFORMERS C ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "TRANSFORMERS #15 Cvr A Image Comics 2024 Skybound 1024IM428 15A (CA) Johnson"
NEW!
TRANSFORMERS #15 C ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "TRANSFORMERS #11 Cvr A Image Comics 2024 Skybound 0624IM358 11A (CA) Johnson"
TRANSFORMERS #11 C ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "TRANSFORMERS #13 Cvr D 1:25 Image Comics 2024 0824IM445 13D (CA) Fornes"
TRANSFORMERS #13 C ...
These are affiliate links. We may earn a commission.
Details subject to change. See listing for latest price and availability.

Featured Products on Amazon.com

Buy "Transformers Toys Optimus Prime Cyberverse Ultimate Class Action Figure - Repeatable Matrix Mega Shot Action Attack Move - Toys for Kids 6 & Up, 11.5"" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Generations Titans Return Deluxe Twin Twist and Flameout" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers: Generations Power of The Primes Solus Prime Prime Master" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Generations Power of The Primes Deluxe Class Sinnertwin" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Generations Power of The Primes Evolution Nemesis Prime (Amazon Exclusive)" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Masterpiece Movie Series Barricade MPM-5" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Generations Titans Return Deluxe Windblade and Scorchfire" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers: Generations Power of The Primes Leader Evolution Rodimus Prime" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Generations Titans Return Legends Class Decepticon Rumble(Discontinued by manufacturer)" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Generations Titans Return Autobot Hot Rod and Firedrive" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Devastator Figure Set(Discontinued by manufacturer)" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Generations Combiner Wars - MEGATRON Figure" on AMAZON
These are affiliate links. We may earn a commission.
Details subject to change. See listing for latest price and availability.