Children's Museum of Indianapolis - Transformers: Robots in Disguise Exhibit Introduction
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We reported a while back on the exhibition held by the Children's Museum of Indianapolis with everyone's favourite transforming robots, opening on 7th March. The museum has actually been in touch with us, and via Hasbro approval, shared images and designs for the event, which we've mirrored below to motivate people to visit what looks to be a really fascinating look at the Transformers franchise in a museum setting!
The exhibit design and social media teams at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, the largest children’s museum in the world, are excited to share these preliminary design sketches for the upcoming exhibit Transformers: Robots in Disguise™. The exhibit opens at The Children’s Museum on March 7, in partnership with Hasbro.
These sketches are used to convey the overall experience of the exhibit in the early stages of development. They help illustrate the relationship between the displayed objects and the hands-on learning activities. You can learn more at http://www.childrensmuseum.org/future-exhibits, or follow the museum on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to see the latest behind the scenes moments. (facebook.com/childrensmuseum, Twitter @TCMIndy, Instagram @childrensmuseum, #IndyTransformers.)
Enjoy this sneak peek!
Welcome to the Transformers Universe! The exhibit’s entry will ask you to “Choose Your Team,” with featured photo ops with Optimus Prime and Megatron.
Examine Transformers vintage toys and character images, which represent a sampling of the 6,000 characters developed by Hasbro over the past 30 years. This space includes a 10’ Optimus Prime statue from Transformers: Age of Extinction, an Autobot and Decepticon character display, and other interactives focused on the fantasy world of Transformers.
There will also be a display of full-size Transformers fan costumes, including The Children’s Museum’s own Bumblebee costume.
The Hasbro toy design area will allow you to participate in key phases of the toy making process including aspects such as conceptual design, engineering, and testing. Enter an immersive space emulating Hasbro designers at work and watch a 3D printer printing a grey model prototype.
Autobot Central is a facilitated program space featuring hands-on workshops where visitors design robotic creations using some of the same skills used by Transformers designers. The space will also feature vintage commercials and cartoons.
The Become Bumblebee interactive asks visitors to imagine if YOU were a Transformer as you virtually transform into a robot on screen.
Credit(s): The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
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Re: Children's Museum of Indianapolis - Transformers: Robots in Disguise Exhibit Introduction (1653879)
Posted by griftimus prime on February 20th, 2015 @ 7:46pm CST
Posted by griftimus prime on February 20th, 2015 @ 7:46pm CST
why would they have combiner wars megatron with g1 prime? and megatrons cannon is on the wrong arm.
Re: Children's Museum of Indianapolis - Transformers: Robots in Disguise Exhibit Introduction (1653938)
Posted by Flashwave on February 20th, 2015 @ 10:21pm CST
Posted by Flashwave on February 20th, 2015 @ 10:21pm CST
Gee, this is half an hour from me, and mopst of that time is spent sitting in Indy traffic, not actual distance. I should probably go...
1) The kids don't mind nearly as much as we do. Megs is Megs.
2) I'm betting its a mirrored image. We've seen that artwork before.
griftimus prime wrote:why would they have combiner wars megatron with g1 prime? and megatrons cannon is on the wrong arm.
1) The kids don't mind nearly as much as we do. Megs is Megs.
2) I'm betting its a mirrored image. We've seen that artwork before.
Re: Children's Museum of Indianapolis - Transformers: Robots in Disguise Exhibit Introduction (1654004)
Posted by SlyTF1 on February 21st, 2015 @ 12:49am CST
Posted by SlyTF1 on February 21st, 2015 @ 12:49am CST
I would travel across a sea of stars to go to this place. I'll try to at some point. Even though, I live nowhere near it.
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Posted by morphobots on February 21st, 2015 @ 3:40pm CST
You're closer than me, man. I'm 3 hours away, and I put in for the day off from work to go. Told my co-workers I'm going to point out everything the exhibit got wrong
Posted by morphobots on February 21st, 2015 @ 3:40pm CST
Flashwave wrote:Gee, this is half an hour from me, and mopst of that time is spent sitting in Indy traffic, not actual distance. I should probably go...griftimus prime wrote:why would they have combiner wars megatron with g1 prime? and megatrons cannon is on the wrong arm.
1) The kids don't mind nearly as much as we do. Megs is Megs.
2) I'm betting its a mirrored image. We've seen that artwork before.
You're closer than me, man. I'm 3 hours away, and I put in for the day off from work to go. Told my co-workers I'm going to point out everything the exhibit got wrong
Re: Children's Museum of Indianapolis - Transformers: Robots in Disguise Exhibit Introduction (1654685)
Posted by Flashwave on February 22nd, 2015 @ 1:28pm CST
Well, just saw what day it was, and already have an obligation on the SE side, I'd say "Seibertron.com mini-meetup". I still have several shirts in my dresser that need an offical type wearin'
Posted by Flashwave on February 22nd, 2015 @ 1:28pm CST
morphobots wrote:Flashwave wrote:Gee, this is half an hour from me, and mopst of that time is spent sitting in Indy traffic, not actual distance. I should probably go...griftimus prime wrote:why would they have combiner wars megatron with g1 prime? and megatrons cannon is on the wrong arm.
1) The kids don't mind nearly as much as we do. Megs is Megs.
2) I'm betting its a mirrored image. We've seen that artwork before.
You're closer than me, man. I'm 3 hours away, and I put in for the day off from work to go. Told my co-workers I'm going to point out everything the exhibit got wrong
Well, just saw what day it was, and already have an obligation on the SE side, I'd say "Seibertron.com mini-meetup". I still have several shirts in my dresser that need an offical type wearin'
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Posted by morphobots on February 22nd, 2015 @ 2:18pm CST
I don't know exactly when I'll be there, owing to our crazy Indiana weather, but it will definitely be on the 7th. I can PM you when the date gets closer.
Posted by morphobots on February 22nd, 2015 @ 2:18pm CST
Flashwave wrote:morphobots wrote:Flashwave wrote:Gee, this is half an hour from me, and mopst of that time is spent sitting in Indy traffic, not actual distance. I should probably go...griftimus prime wrote:why would they have combiner wars megatron with g1 prime? and megatrons cannon is on the wrong arm.
1) The kids don't mind nearly as much as we do. Megs is Megs.
2) I'm betting its a mirrored image. We've seen that artwork before.
You're closer than me, man. I'm 3 hours away, and I put in for the day off from work to go. Told my co-workers I'm going to point out everything the exhibit got wrong
Well, just saw what day it was, and already have an obligation on the SE side, I'd say "Seibertron.com mini-meetup". I still have several shirts in my dresser that need an offical type wearin'
I don't know exactly when I'll be there, owing to our crazy Indiana weather, but it will definitely be on the 7th. I can PM you when the date gets closer.
Re: Children's Museum of Indianapolis - Transformers: Robots in Disguise Exhibit Introduction (1660257)
Posted by Va'al on March 7th, 2015 @ 1:09pm CST
Posted by Va'al on March 7th, 2015 @ 1:09pm CST
A we've been mentioning through today, site owner Seibertron was able to make the trip the Children's Museum on Indianapolis, in order to visit the new, Hasbro licensed, Transformers: Robots in Disguise exhibit we reported on a while ago!
If you head below and click on the images provided, you can take a look at a fairly extensive gallery covering the various parts of the history of the Transformers showcased, from interactive features, the prototypes and models on show (from unused toys to BotShots and more), the Soundwave through the ages collection, the vehicles of Movie Optimus Prime and Bumblebee on display, a Beast Wars diorama, a "design a Transformer" area, cartoons running in a room where kids can play with simplified 3 Step Transformers, an area where you can "become a Transformer" by motion-capture controlling a screen Bumblebee, and much much more than meets the eye!
If you head below and click on the images provided, you can take a look at a fairly extensive gallery covering the various parts of the history of the Transformers showcased, from interactive features, the prototypes and models on show (from unused toys to BotShots and more), the Soundwave through the ages collection, the vehicles of Movie Optimus Prime and Bumblebee on display, a Beast Wars diorama, a "design a Transformer" area, cartoons running in a room where kids can play with simplified 3 Step Transformers, an area where you can "become a Transformer" by motion-capture controlling a screen Bumblebee, and much much more than meets the eye!
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Posted by Primeultimus on March 7th, 2015 @ 2:57pm CST
Posted by Primeultimus on March 7th, 2015 @ 2:57pm CST
I own the Slot car set in the bottom picture. Really awesome to play with!
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Posted by Va'al on March 7th, 2015 @ 5:29pm CST
Posted by Va'al on March 7th, 2015 @ 5:29pm CST
Curious about the Transformers: Robots in Disguise exhibit at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis, but cannot make it yourself, and the gallery we posted earlier is just not enough? Check out the embedded video below, then, and bask in almost 40 minutes of walkthrough to the whole thing as site owner Seibertron shows us around the place, and gives his thoughts live as he explores the museum with his family!
Re: Children's Museum of Indianapolis - Transformers: Robots in Disguise Exhibit Introduction (1660340)
Posted by Sigmus Prime on March 7th, 2015 @ 5:42pm CST
Posted by Sigmus Prime on March 7th, 2015 @ 5:42pm CST
Ugh. Wish I still lived close to there - I may have actually been able to make it 
. Nevertheless, this looks like a pretty cool little event - hopefully they'll do it again sometime.
. Nevertheless, this looks like a pretty cool little event - hopefully they'll do it again sometime.
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Posted by LE0KING on March 7th, 2015 @ 8:26pm CST
Posted by LE0KING on March 7th, 2015 @ 8:26pm CST
When does this end? I live about thirty minutes from there and I'll try to swing by when I go home for spring break.
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Posted by King Kuuga on March 7th, 2015 @ 8:50pm CST
July 28th I think the sign said.
Posted by King Kuuga on March 7th, 2015 @ 8:50pm CST
LE0KING wrote:When does this end? I live about thirty minutes from there and I'll try to swing by when I go home for spring break.
July 28th I think the sign said.
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Posted by Va'al on March 20th, 2015 @ 7:25pm CDT
Posted by Va'al on March 20th, 2015 @ 7:25pm CDT
We have received a press release regarding the wonderful Children's Museum of Indianapolis exhibit on Transformers: Robots in Disguise, spanning the entirety of the franchise so far, and including some great figures, initiatives and interactive areas for children and children at heart. You can take a look at what Seibertron made of the whole shebang right here and via video here, and head below for an official look at the project!
Inspiring the imagination of kids and adults for generations The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis celebrates 30 years of these heroic robots in TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE, opening March 7, 2015.
“Are you an AUTOBOT or a DECEPTICON?” will be asked of visitors entering this unique intergenerational exhibit through giant TRANSFORMERS masks. Inside, children and families will recognize all their favorite characters — from the evil DECEPTICON leader MEGATRON and his archrival, the wise OPTIMUS PRIME and the AUTOBOT army, to BUMBLEBEE and STARSCREAM. The exhibit will span the universe of the TRANSFORMERS brand, from Generation 1, which debuted in 1984, to the characters from Hasbro’s newest animated series TRANSFORMERS ROBOTS IN DISGUISE – giving every member of the family a chance to share favorite memories.
"TRANSFORMERS prove that ordinary things can become extraordinary with an active imagination and great engineering,” said Dr. Jeffrey H. Patchen, president and CEO, The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. “Just when you thought you were looking at a cool Camaro, you realize that underneath the shell is a giant AUTOBOT with a taste for adventure named BUMBLEBEE. We want families to explore how there really is more to the world than meets the eye and as they learn that together, they will share the joy of puzzle solving and discovery.”
It’s a jet, a car, a dinosaur! It’s a TRANSFORMERS Character!
Since the 1980s, the TRANSFORMERS brand has fascinated children and parents alike with heroic AUTOBOTS and villainous DECEPTICONS. Visitors will be immersed deep inside the universe of the TRANSFORMERS brand viewing rare and collectable toys, comics, memorabilia, film props and more!
Prepare to be transported to the future as the exhibit also features the all new animated series, TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE, set to debut on the Cartoon Network at 6pm EST on March 14th. Visitors will discover all new characters and a fun action-packed storyline in which BUMBLEBEE must return to Earth and lead a rag tag team of AUTOBOTS who must capture a group of DECEPTICONS on the loose.
“We’re very excited to bring the TRANSFORMERS brand to life by showcasing the creativity and innovation behind a brand that’s been in families’ homes for more than three decades,” says Tom Warner, Senior Vice President Transformers Franchise Lead, Hasbro, Inc. “Bringing together fans of all generations, this exhibit celebrates how the franchise has evolved in both engineering and design, and in entertainment over the past 30 years. It’s an exhibit you won’t want to miss!”
Visitors will be amazed by the breadth and depth of this museum exhibit about the universe of the TRANSFORMERS brand, which will feature:
A scale replica of an OPTIMUS PRIME character
A talking 2015 BUMBLEBEE Camaro
Various movie props
Extensive displays of TRANSFORMERS toys
“Become BUMBLEBEE” digital interactive
A large TRANSFORMERS Beast Wars battle scene diorama
Limited engagement display of Transformers: Age of Extinction OPTIMUS PRIME semi-truck
Transformers Rescue Bots preschool play tables
Design studio delights with hands-on experiences as families role play together.
What are the secrets to creating something that can move and contort itself into an entirely different being? Enter the Design Studio within the TRANSFORMERS exhibit and visitors will discover the artistic design and engineering that goes into crafting these beloved characters. They’ll explore how the TRANSFORMERS robots twist and change, and be inspired to use their own imaginations to design, prototype, sculpt and hand-paint their own TRANSFORMERS characters for more exciting stories!
Central Indiana Honda Dealers are the presenting sponsors with support from Pepsi and Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St. Vincent.
About The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is a nonprofit institution committed to creating extraordinary learning experiences across the arts, sciences, and humanities that have the power to transform the lives of children and families. For more information about The Children's Museum, visit www.childrensmuseum.org, follow us on Twitter @TCMIndy, Facebook.com/childrensmuseum and YouTube.com/IndyTCM.
About Hasbro
Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global company committed to Creating the World’s Best Play Experiences, by leveraging its beloved brands, including LITTLEST PET SHOP, MAGIC: THE GATHERING, MONOPOLY, MY LITTLE PONY, NERF, PLAY-DOH, TRANSFORMERS, and premier partner brands. From toys and games, television programming, motion pictures, digital gaming and a comprehensive lifestyle licensing program, Hasbro fulfills the fundamental need for play and connection for children and families around the world. The Company’s Hasbro Studios creates entertainment brand-driven storytelling across mediums, including television, film and more. Through the company's commitment to corporate social responsibility, including philanthropy, Hasbro is helping to build a safe and sustainable world and to positively impact the lives of millions of children and families every year. Learn more at www.hasbro.com and follow us on Twitter (@Hasbro & @HasbroNews).
TRANSFORMERS, all related characters and ROBOTS IN DISGUISE are trademarks of Hasbro and are used with permission. ®2015 Hasbro. All rights reserved. Licensed by Hasbro.
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Posted by william-james88 on March 25th, 2015 @ 10:59am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on March 25th, 2015 @ 10:59am CDT
We received the following press release regarding a "behind the scenes" feature of the Indianapolis Children's Museum.
The Optimus Prime truck from TRANSFORMERS: Age of Extinction is at the museum through April 5, and since visitors can’t go inside the cab, we decided to show it off in this video: https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10153245274993701&comment_id=10153245332528701
We also have a blog post with some additional interesting facts from Western Star/Daimler: https://www.childrensmuseum.org/blog/inside-optimus-prime-big-rig
In other news, we also recently posted a blog post by our Creative Director, who details the process behind making the TRANSFORMERS exhibit commercial: https://www.childrensmuseum.org/blog/transformers-commercial
We’ll have more blogs rolling out in the coming weeks, potentially from Karl and Pete, and likely from Hasbro designers. So continue to keep an eye on our social channels for new TRANSFORMERS content.
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Posted by King Kuuga on March 25th, 2015 @ 12:23pm CDT
Posted by King Kuuga on March 25th, 2015 @ 12:23pm CDT
Those were some fun little videos. I hope they attract lots of kids to come have a blast at this exhibit.
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Posted by Wheeljack808 on March 25th, 2015 @ 1:35pm CDT
Posted by Wheeljack808 on March 25th, 2015 @ 1:35pm CDT
This is really cool (I mean where was this when I was a kid?)
I just wish they'd stop using Optimus's crappy Michael Bay colours every time I see a "real life" Optimus.
Still super snazzy paint job. That's cool.
I just wish they'd stop using Optimus's crappy Michael Bay colours every time I see a "real life" Optimus.
Still super snazzy paint job. That's cool.
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Posted by TulioDude on March 25th, 2015 @ 10:01pm CDT
Posted by TulioDude on March 25th, 2015 @ 10:01pm CDT
Must be fun to see one of those close-up
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Posted by King Kuuga on March 25th, 2015 @ 11:22pm CDT
Like it or not, that IS Optimus Prime for this generation. From what I've read around this site, a lot of kids are barely aware that there is a TV show NOW, much less a history of TV shows that Transformers pulls from. The live action films are the definitive Transformers to them.
Posted by King Kuuga on March 25th, 2015 @ 11:22pm CDT
Wheeljack808 wrote:This is really cool (I mean where was this when I was a kid?)
I just wish they'd stop using Optimus's crappy Michael Bay colours every time I see a "real life" Optimus.
Still super snazzy paint job. That's cool.
Like it or not, that IS Optimus Prime for this generation. From what I've read around this site, a lot of kids are barely aware that there is a TV show NOW, much less a history of TV shows that Transformers pulls from. The live action films are the definitive Transformers to them.
