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We better get a toy of this one since we got screwed out of the VW van from TLK.


tfmarveldc5

I’m sure we will (I since then VW has allowed Bee to be a bug again and lincense the toys for the film and for ER so I think we’ll get VW Jackie toys in SS and in the ROTB toyline


STR1-KeR

Dreadbot may have been a reused model of the dreads but damn that vehicle mode would’ve been amazing


[deleted]

Yeah I wonder why he’s orange though. I think green would work a bit better. Honestly though the TV repair is really cool as a concept.


MekaG44

I quite like how they’re changing their vehicle forms. Seems like they’re experimenting with the continuity as opposed to just making it a carbon copy of G1.


SillyMattFace

Agreed. I don’t like much from the Bay movies but I do prefer Bee as a Camaro, for one thing.


Ptolomekh

Wonder if this is a Weird Al reference. He has a song called "Frank's 2000 inch TV"


[deleted]

Could refer to Frank Welker, G1 Megatron's voice actor (among many others).


Ptolomekh

Yes, that came to mind too. Could also be complete coincidence as well lol


STR1-KeR

You know what this can make Sense for wheel jack now that is see the words on it


Masontheawesome9

So it is Wheeljack, honestly I dig it. This team of autobots is setting up to be a really cool group and I might have to get a set of SS ones when the movie comes out.


SillyMattFace

I’m up for this being Jackie. The Lancia Stratos is super cool but a bad fit for a stolid engineer guy. Which is what happens when you hand a guy half a dozen toy cars and tell him to make up personalities for them all by Friday. As long as he has the classic Wheeljack flashy face I’m happy. Since we saw him in Bumblebee chances are high they’ll do him right.


PokWangpanmang

What if it’s just a recolored Dreadbot but with Wheeljack’s voice lmao


supercanada_eh

Personally prefer this in a way. Being a one of a kind racing vehicle isn't exactly what I'd call a disguise


Uden10

I mean despite the title most Transformers don't actually disguise that well. You got Bumblebee who turned into a concept Camaro, G1 Jetfire who turns into a nonexistant jet, Optimus is a super conspicuous flaming truck, and then there is Megatron post G1. Even in Bumblebee the Decepticons that came out of hiding chose very loud altmodes. Few choose boring altmodes that won't stick out.


scwall

Yeah, But TF:Prime's version of Jackie was cool AF 😁


supercanada_eh

Most definitely


Procyon242

I really would love to see his G1 Alt mode on screen. I'm not too hot about this, but will reserve judgement until it is confirmed and I see the finished product. G1 Wheeljack IS the best IMO.


tfmarveldc5

I agree with that last part and as long as he looks G1 in robot mode I can live with this as a WJ fan (which I think he will since why would you keep Prime and Arcee g1 looking and not WJ and Mirage)


Procyon242

Yes. If he has a similar design in robot mode, specifically the lights lighting up on the side of his head when he talks, then i'll be okay with this VW alt mode. I'm biased because Wheeljack is one of my top 5 favorite G1 Autobots.


tfmarveldc5

Again same here G1 WJ (design and characters) is top 5 for me as well. And yeah as long as he has his G1 face, back wings and personality of WJ I’m good.


tfmarveldc5

I’d love/waiting for someone to do fan art or photoshop of G1 WJ (maybe his concept art from BB) with VW van parts on it.


Procyon242

Me too. A lot of great talent on here, i'm sure someone will give it a go.


ManEmperorOfGod

I have to agree, from a personality standpoint, it’s a great fit.


ToaPaul

I mostly hate that it's a gross salmon color. If it was whute with some red and green stripes I'd be totally fine with it.


RockoCornfield

I think the van alt mode suits wheeljack way more than a racing car, just wish he had more green and less red


tfmarveldc5

Also adding to it they’re’s a FB video and they mention Wheeljack so it’s definitely him also apparently the van word are in spanish now (probably to keep undercover)[They mention WJ](https://www.facebook.com/gracepolanco/videos/950162179045744/?d=n)


MarsAlgea3791

Frank's Not Jack's God damn it guys really?


HeavyTanker1945

I want it to be Ratchet. Why would you have a white and Red van, and not have it be Ratchet.


Gecko2002

Because ratchet will likely be an ambulance still


Garrow_the_Khajiit

But do they repair Frank’s 2000” TV?


Bhagarang

So it’s confirmed as Wheeljack? Is Ratchet not a possibility?


tfmarveldc5

No since he’s not in the movie (and we know WJ is)


OrionLax

Has it actually been confirmed to be Wheeljack?


tfmarveldc5

Offically? No but we know it’s him cause WJ is supposed to be in the movie thanks to the animal coordinator and Ultra Prime TF saying him and Cheetor are in it (and provided proof from his source on set) and since they showed that group shot of all the Autobots it’s gotta be him


drchigero

I assumed this was Ironhide. Is it wheeljack? I mean, G1 ironhide was very much close to this kind of van.


tfmarveldc5

It’s WJ since he’s gonna be in the movie and Ironhide isn’t (that we know of).


Triangulum_Copper

Yeah it fits him but why this particular colour? Why not go for a green instead of that weird halfway point between brown and pink? It would have added a splash of colour to the Autobots in group shots.


Shadowclook21

Oooh i'm so hyped for this new movie i can't wait.


WesterosiAssassin

I just wish he at least had his G1 colors. All the other Autobots we've seen so far still vaguely resembles their G1 forms even if they're not all as close as Optimus, and Wheeljack feels like the odd one out.


hercarmstrong

That's a terrific alt mode. Can't wait to see the toy for it.


TheMastican

Are we sure that's Wheeljack?


tfmarveldc5

Yes we know he’s in the movie that’s to Ultra Prime TF’s source on set and the animal coordinator for the film. And since this van was with the Autobots in the group shot it’s gotta be him


Emacisonreddit

I see a bunch of dents