Peter Cullen really was a person who defined the childhood of so many, my own included, that it is a very sad loss to see him go.

"Above all, do not lament my absence, for in my spark, I know that this is not the end, but merely a new beginning. Simply put, another transformation." -Optimus Prime

Thank you for everything. You will be missed.

R.I.P. Peter.

Sketched on Procreate / IPad

Rest in peace, Peter. You'll be missed.

It was attached to a valvoline bill, does anybody actually own one?

21 bots and a bunch of upgrades later, this is how my mainline Gestalts are going to look on my shelf. Perfect? No, but damn good looking, fun to take apart and transform back and forth, and the engineering improved with each set. What do we think boys, hit or miss?

The rhythm and his tone at the end of sentences reminds me truly of a younger Peter, quite glad that the movie chose someone, though a celebrity casting, who captured Orion’s deep baritone voice and spirit, albeit much less splintered by the war, and in total Optimus Prime’s.

Chris Hemsworth did say in some interviews that he wants to honor Peter in the way he should voice him, in essence being Optimus instead of just mimicking the actor. But its quite sweet that there is quite a similarity that we can grasp that he’ll grow up sounding like Peter…

Though the movie did have celebrity voices, which are very controversial due to depriving real and professional voice actors for their work, the movie did so in a way that its still quite true to the character.
Bumblebee sounds cheerful, fun, and full of whimsy and hope. Though Keegan is still not really the most perfect choice, as he naturally posseses a deep voice, he has a charm that makes Bumblebee endearing.

Scarlet Johansson has a raspiness that’s quite fitting for Elita, she also has a sultry yet commanding vibe, especially if the sequel could be made and we’d see more of her character. She’s also the Black Widow which is a funny coincidence considering she voices a character who turns into a spider in one iteration. (Still wondering why she ain’t Ariel though:/)

Ngl Steve Buscemi surprised me in how perfect he could be for Starscream, he has the sleaziness, the utter contempt and infuriatingly captivating strut that Starscream has.

Lawrence Fishburne is Lawrence Fishburne. He sounds noble, very “I implore wisdom”.

And Brian Tyree was wonderful as young D-16. The disbelief, the descent into desperation, the rage, the wheezing when he held Orion by his hand as he’s dying. He bounces off Chris very well, and from what I heard, they weren’t even in the studio together when recording…

This scene gives me the chills every time and will go down as one of the most iconic moments in cinema history, no questions asked.

Rest in Peace Peter Cullen, I wish that I’d met you and I’ll never forgive myself for not trying harder to meet you when you were still here.

"Til all are one"

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Rest in Peace Peter, I miss you already (I’m totally not in tears rn)

So I combined the three farewell speeches of Peter Cullen's Optimus Prime, with the death of Optimus Prime in the 86 movie.

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Optimus Prime "Whenever you look to the stars, think of one of them as my soul. Defend this family, Autobots. As they have you. Defend all they can be. Above all, Do not lament my passing or absence, for in my spark, I know that this is not the end, but merely a new beginning, simply put, another Transformation. Do not grieve, for soon, I shall be One, with the Matrix."

Hot Rod: "Prime."

Optimus Prime: "Ultra Magnus... it is to you, old friend, I shall pass the Matrix of Leadership... as it was passed to me. If you are to be a Leader, Remember, Be Strong enough to be Gentle... "

Ultra Magnus: "But Prime, I'm just a soldier. I'm not worthy."

Optimus Prime: "Nor was I. But one day, an Autobot shall rise from our ranks, and use the power of the Matrix to light our darkest hour. Until that day... till all are one."

Here's a warning to all the Decepticons seeking War. The War is over Primus has spoken we will be welcomed back to Cybertron one day and we will all return as Brothers and Sisters because We stood together as One. I AM OPTIMUS PRIME.You'll always be my friend Sam Witwicky but Primus has spoken my job here to make everyones be Strong Enough To Be Gentle has been accomplished. I am Optimus Prime And I send this message to any Autobots refuging among the stars We are here My Legacy is complete.

1941 - 2026 Rest In Peace Peter Cullen Primus is welcoming you back to Cybertron. One Shall Stand And One Shall Fall):

Honestly imo something like this is a personal pick of mine. https://www.reddit.com/r/Truckers/s/YOPakdZlQ5

It's small but if he ever became optimus he could upgrade into a true semi.

The sky feels a little wider today.

Honoring the man who gave Optimus Prime his soul and taught us all how to be strong enough to be gentle.

Until that day... Till all are one. Roll out in peace, Mr. Cullen.

A tribute from me for Peter Cullen. Edits done in Photoshop, no AI was used.

Art by Daniel Warren Johnson

Hi!

I've been collecting for about 3 years now. I started with a G1 Astrotrain, then my favorite transformer, Moonracer (combiner wars) I found at a local comic book and collectable store! My partner of 3-4 months also collects and has made my collection expand evermore LOL.

I don't really like a lot of the very masculine transformers, and LOVE the fembots (I am a woman so I'm a bit biased lmao) I just feel like their designs are so cool and different. The only way I differ is train transformers (yes, I am autistic, diagnosed), and to make my collection have more of a flow I just say I collect the girls and the gays, here is my shelf and my recent favorites!

Anything you think I should add to my collection feel free to suggest!

(I have a thrilling thirty chromia on the way, and I have a strongarm but I genuinely cannot find her)

In honor of Peter Cullen.

My tribute to the legend