More than meets the eye

‘Transformers’ truck now a Prime part of Fulton business

By: Brandy S. Chewning - Texarkana Gazette

He is Optimus Prime. And he lives in Fulton, Ark.

The famous blue- and red-flamed truck won hearts in 2007’s hit movie “Transformers” as leader of the Autobot invasion. But with the Decepticons defeated, Optimus transformed into a wrecker and found a day job.<...

Published: 01/26/2012

Picture: Staff photo by Evan Lewis.
David Akin, owner of Red River Wrecker, recently bought the 1997 Peterbuilt that was used as Optimus Prime in the 2007 motion picture “Transformers.” The truck was a standard semi when used as the movie prop but has now been transformed into a functional wreck...

Picture: Staff photo by Evan Lewis.
Retired from the silver screen, Optimus Prime now performs grunt work for Red River Wrecker, picking up an 18-wheeler after a crash Dec. 1, 2011, on U.S. Highway 82 East. The truck was used in a scene in the 2007 “Transformers” movie and has been purchased by ...