#transformers animated optimus prime

[galaxyforu]

I drew random goanimate videos

[error404-drawnotfound]

Bro got hit with the twink ray 😔 there is no cure

Bro got framed for murder and kicked outta college

[rolethelaglord]

a few wings of fire/transformers au redesigns from a very old page i did

[oshee-202-blog]

“Freedom is the right for all sentient beings”

[nana-doodles]

Transformers Animated season 4 cancellation tape 5: "They killed each other..."

"Something has gone to s### and this is just insane... but I watched the finished product that was supposed to be episode 5 and- and something wasn't right!"

"the episode began as normal.. the autobots were on Cybertron and then the tape just cut... and the next 15 minutes just played the most messed up thing I've ever seen...

Optimus Prime was waking up the autobots, and it was the group from season 1 through 3... Bumblebee, Rachet, Prowl, and Bulkhead... they were all sleeping, napping... and Optimus was waking them up one by one... before killing and torturing them .. he ripped off Bulkhead's jaw, Slammed his axe into Bumblebee's head, welded Ratchets mouth closed leaving only small holes as he poured some sort of liquid into his mouth. And he broke Prowl's neck... Who did this... th-this isn't what we do here! And oh goodness- the screams.. they sounded so... real... so lifelike... those screams will never leave me... As Optimus tortured them, with no remorse In his eyes... just a cruel smile... with purple eyes... at the end of the episode... he lined them up one by one at the garage door where a shadow of Sari was approaching, and looked to the audience.. and he said.

"Shhhh... Don't make a sound." Then the episode ended.

I'm going to tell someone about this... the person who's responsible needs to be found. This... this isn't okay... This is sadistic... it's psychotic- it's (sigh) I need a break-"

[sonicasura]

Alternate idea for TFA Optimus being stranded on Arachnus Seven instead of Elita-1. First off he doesn't turn into a spider. Nope, I'm going for another creature that lurks in caves but tend to eat critters like spiders: BATS.

Fun fact: Optimus Primal's original design had been a bat before it was replaced with the gorilla we know and love. As for the OP here... I'll going for multiple inspirations so he can truly be alien like. Mainly because the 'bat' Animated became was an equal level predator to the Arachna Seven Spiders.

This four winged species which I'll call 'Arachna Nebulas' went extinct due to outside interference as the bat genus in general are very sensitive to changes in their environment. We all know what happens when an ecosystem is heavily disturbed. Optimus was lucky enough to find intact enough remains to become Vetaleus Prime.

Vetaleus being a word play on Vetala, a mythological vampiric bat like entity that takes over cadavers. Fitting as in a way OP is dead whether it be to those he once knew or his old self. For Arachna Nebulas, it's from the Cosmic Bat Nebula that can be found in Orion's Constellation.

Now I have two types of inspiration for Vetaleus Prime. One from the real world while the other is media consumed over the years. For bot mode, I introduce you to Yu-Gi-Oh's King of the Feral Imps and Digimon's VenomMyotismon.

Considering he had remains for this reformat than an alive specimen, OP's techno-organic nature has glaring differences when it comes to his modes. His thick fur becomes large mane like clusters around the helm/wrists/ankles while thinning out half way down his torso as defensive measures shift to the bones of the secondary wings become spikes and horns.

A 33 ft bulky frame meant for sheer force whether it be large powerful claws n talons, sharp piercing teeth to drain a prey's life, powerful tail that can flatten, or even large ears which can hear an ant breathe. Vetaleus Prime's bat like face doesn't help in portraying his gentle yet nervous nature and his still Autobot colors remain under scrutiny. No stereotypical evil Fateswap OP's in this house.

Onto the Arachna Nebulas' mode, I have fictional inspiration alongside three real world ones. Meet the Golden Crowned Flying Fox, Vampire Bat, White Honduran Bat and Monster Hunter's Paolumu!

Optimus is very fluffy in alt mode as the Nebulas' thick fur prevents the spiders from injecting their venom into him. Akin to the Paolumu inspiration than just visage, there's a special air sac in the neck that allows the species to not only float but also spit large blasts of pressurized air if their hammerlike tail slaps don't do the job. Here's the boss fight from Monster Hunter World for further details.

Vetaleus Prime's alt mode is built with the 'bob and weave' concept. Dodging the opponent's strikes while landing your own attacks on them. His larger upper arm wings makes it easier to move and adjust his trajectory in float as the secondary protects the less fluffy parts of the body.

In alt mode Vetaleus has more animalistic mannerisms. Growling, purring, roaring, and whining to convey his mood. He grooms himself like any other animal much to confusion of those around him.

Those mannerisms are still present in bot mode but Optimus tries not to unless alone or around others he trusts. He can't escape from nesting though. One of the ways to our bat bot can make himself feel comfortable and safe.

Like with Arachnus Prime, Vetaleus Prime goes into self exile knowing that Cybertron will never accept him. He ends up on Earth because of poachers who visited Arachnus Seven to capture some spiders to sell on the black market. A conflict that leads to a crash landing before canon occurs.

Optimus here has a more harsher craving when it comes to organics as his primal nature no longer has those giant spiders to satisfy him. It isn't uncommon for the deer and bear population to decline but also poachers or illegal hunters to disappear. You can say Vetaleus Prime holds a feral grudge on this specific group. Unless he has a good supply of oil than Cybertronian are in sheer danger from a feral episode.

Vetaleus craves companionship but isolates him due to fear. He has hurt others before and doesn't want to harm innocent people or much worse a companion. A fear made more apparent from his feral outbursts if refueling needs aren't satiated.

Ways to sustain this primal nature becomes more difficult once Vetaleus is forced to make the sewers his den. Stealing from food delivery trucks WILL happen if he cannot find ample resources in time. A desperate action that solidify his cryptid status as the 'Detroit Devil', escaping with the quarry in hand before anyone fully sees him.

Vetaleus Prime does his best to remain being hidden and indulge soothing hobbies like reading or knitting than cause people potentially dangerous strife. A task that might become impossible when the past ends up in Detroit. Or the haunting realization of what can happen should Vetaleus fail to satisfy his other side.

Team Elita-1 best be careful. An innocent monster is just as dangerous as any other. Optimus rather not sink his fangs into someone he considers a dear old friend but evil will not miss an opportunity like this...

That's it for now! Until next time folks, I'll see you back at the crossroads between Detroit and Cybertron! Now Transform and Roll Out!

[tfrinpin]

Did a quick doodle last night, might clean it up later since it’s still kinda messy. :B

Megs catching Op on the dance floor during a fight, perhaps? B)

[sunntownn]

doodle dump

[asmallshark-blog]

So I'm making a TFA Optimus plush/Keychain character, how does he look so far? I've only made a few felt plushies before and I'm really proud of how it's looking so far !! :]

[starshadow8991]

Making some major progress

[short-wooloo]

Look who came in the mail today

[maxicaiman]

SILLY LITTLE FANART

So I am IN LOVE with @nana-doodles horror AU for TFA, and it's been rotting in my brain since I found it yesterday

So, of course, I have to draw fanart for it

BRIGHT COLORS / BLOOD? / HORROR ELEMENTS UNDER CUT

THIS WAS SM FUN TO DO AND I'M DEF DRAWING MORE

[sucharandomwolf]

I really wanted to draw my pink Optimus again 🥹💕

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[nana-doodles]

He followed me home...

[unknown-art-room1]

I have done two out of three! Yay! But before I can continue I was actually requested by my good friend @toon-topaz for a Starscream drawing. So that means I am drawing all the head shots of the Cons first before I draw Starscream next. So while I them, please don't be afraid to ask who you want to see drawn next.

@tigerbluethunder