BGuthrie Photos: VA -- Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center -- Exhibit: Transformers

VA -- Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center -- Exhibit: Transformers:

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Description of Pictures: Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye!
2009 – Indefinitely
Since 1984, Transformers toys have been a part of playtime in America. The classic “Good versus Evil” story line so representative of the struggle between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. during that era has emerged in the character of Transformers action figures and the plot lines of their stories.
The Paramount/DreamWorks film Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen was filmed in part at the Udvar-Hazy Center. It features the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird as Jetfire, a wise, elderly, former Decepticon (an evil Transformer) turned Autobot (a good Transformer). See toys and props from the film.

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Specific picture descriptions: Photos above with "i" icons next to the bracketed sequence numbers (e.g. "[1] ") are described as follows:
1. AIRXTR_160214_05.JPG: Making Jetfire -- The "Leader Series" Producing a transforming model requires many steps. These are a few of the pre-production versions of the Jetfire character. Note the details on the SR-71 Blackbird parts. Hasbro obtained them from Lockheed Martin, owner of the aircraft design rights. The tail markings, based on the real SR-71 #972, were provided by the aircraft curator and whimsically altered with Jetfire's Decepticon markings.
2. AIRXTR_160214_07.JPG: Transformers Action Figures: Robots in Disguise: As computer technology has evolved, so too has the way children play and interact with their toys. This display shows the metamorphosis of Transformers action figures from fairly simple interactive characters to complex, three-dimensional puzzles that radically alter the very nature of interactivity for today's children -- and adults as well. Accuracy is critical. Not only are realistic exterior details important to the play experience, but producing such intricate 3-D figures as the "Leader Series" Jetfire requires microscopic factory tolerances for the figures to function properly. The Jetfire production sequence displayed here shows some of the steps taken to perfect the accuracy of the final model toy. Also on display are historic Jetfire and Starscream Transformers. The Starscream Decepticon represents evil and oppression. The Jetfire Autobot represents the struggle against evil forces and the unfailing belief that good will prevail. Both characters have been "aircraft" since their toy line introduction.
3. AIRXTR_160819_04.JPG: Flight Suit Costume Worn by actor John Turturro (former Sector 7 Agent) during scenes filmed at the Udvar-Hazy Center.
4. AIRXTR_160819_08.JPG: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen The Paramount/DreamWorks film Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, was filmed in part at the Udvar-Hazy Center. It features the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird as Jetfire, a wise, elderly, former Decepticon (an evil Transformer) turned Autobot (a good Transformer). This exhibit case includes historic Transformers toys, aviation- and Jetfire-related characters, and props used in the film.
5. AIRXTR_160819_11.JPG: The All Spark "Sliver" Unknown at the time, a smaller fragment from The Cube had lodged itself in Sam's ragged t-shirt during the final struggle between Optimus and Megatron. Sam finds this small yet powerful sliver and begins to have visions of ancient symbols and markings -- information the Decepticons need to destroy life on Earth. Sam and his "cyber-geek" friend Leo by chance come in contact with a former Sector 7 agent, Reggie Simmons, who still searches for Decepticons. With his help they determine that the Udvar-Hazy Center houses an ancient Transformer who may be able to save humanity. With Wheelie in the lead, they find the SR-71 to be the hidden resting robot. As Sam approaches the Blackbird, the All Spark sliver glows and is suddenly ripped from his hand -- drawn magnetically toward the SR-71 nose gear. Mikaela and Sam recognize the Decepticon symbol embossed on the nose gear door (a carefully affixed replica). The sliver joins with Jetfire in a flurry of light and sparks -- a Pulse Blast results from the infusion of energy, while Sam and Mikaela scurry to safety.
6. AIRXTR_160819_26.JPG: Simmons Sector 7 ID Badge: In the first Transformers movie, S-7 Agent Simmons called this his "do-what-I-want-and-get-away-with-it badge."
7. AIRXTR_160819_39.JPG: The Search for Jetfire Gaining after-hours entry to the Udvar-Hazy Center disguised as a plumber, Simmons (John Turturro) disables the security guards, allowing Sam (Shia LaBeauf), Leon (Ramon Rodriguez), and Mikaela (Megan Fox) to join him. Not knowing Jetfire's robot disguise, they search for him among the hundreds of airplanes and spacecraft with the help of a former Decepticon named Wheelie and a special S-7 Transformers detection device.
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