Transformers in Chicago

Transformers

in Chicago, IL

Optimus Prime spotted in the West Loop, Chicago

Optimus Prime visits Chicago! Optimus Prime and the Autobots parked in Chicago

One day I found Optimus Prime and the Autobots parked down the block from my home!

Close-up detail of Optimus Prime in Chicago

Transformers vehicle props parked near my loft

Transformers: Dark Side of the Moon was filmed in Chicago and many of the Autobot (and a few Decepticon) vehicle props were stashed in a parking lot near my loft in the West Loop.

Transformers vehicle detail near my home

Firetruck prop from Transformers in Chicago

The firetrucks in the station near me don't look like this one.

Autobot-like vehicle in Chicago

Looks like an Autobot, one of the good guys
... or is it?

Turns out this is "Sentinel Prime," Optimus Prime's predecessor who betrays the Autobots, revealing a pact with Megatron to transport Cybertron to Earth!

Damaged Transformers prop vehicle

A casualty of the great battle?

Detail shot of damaged Transformer vehicle

More Transformers prop vehicles in waiting

More prop vehicles in waiting.

Close-up of a Transformers prop vehicle

Datsun vehicle prop from Transformers

I haven't seen a Datsun in a while, but have a feeling I might in the next Transformers movie.