Between 2017 and 2019, their Optimus replica has appeared at well over 100 family-friendly events and conventions across North America and Canada, successfully raising tens of thousands for charity while also leading a movement to end bullying. It is a mission that would make Optimus himself quite proud.

Here are the top 3 reasons why you need to consider welcoming their replica of Optimus Prime to your next event.

How many TV and movie replica vehicles do you know that offer more than just looking pretty on a show floor? While they may be fun to admire, those owners rarely do much else for fans. Often times you'll see them sitting in a chair scrolling through their social media news feed, rarely ever engaging with people. Not to mention there is an overabundance of replica vehicles that still need extensive work, and should not be on a show floor to begin with. 

But when we say Optimus is an experience, we mean it. The owners of this replica bring their truck to life with props, signage, lighting, sound effects, and more (as conditions and placement permit). They hand out pictures and stickers to families, they interact with fans who stop by, and set up scheduled times throughout the day that Optimus comes to life with voice overs and CO2 demonstrations. 

They are also very active on social media for most appearances. Aside from your typical online posts, they enjoy doing live videos from the show floor, as well as post-show video recaps for their fans and followers. All of which can help bring more attention to your event while giving others from thousands of miles away a chance to experience the same exhibit. 

And if that isn't enough, they work hard to gain the respect of each community they visit. They often partner with local companies and businesses long before entering your hometown. And they usually find ways to help raise funds for local causes or charities that the event organizers are connected with. 

The Fiduccia family is committed to giving fans the memory of a lifetime, offering an experience that is truly unique to their replica truck. For example, their truck is the only one in the world currently offering driver seat photos to guests. And most times it is in support of local causes or charities that the event organizers are connected with. 

However, when people get up into the driver seat, the Fiduccia family gives them a moment to actually enjoy it. Unlike most other vehicle owners who take a photo and immediately move on to the next person in line, the Fiduccia's realize it's an opportunity that fans may never get again. So embracing it for all it's worth, even if it takes them 10 minutes for it to sink it, is a welcome perk that they love to provide.

Going beyond the photo opportunity, Joe, Ania, and Ryan Fiduccia have a true passion for sharing Optimus Prime. And it shows in their conversations with others. Often times, when fans come to meet them, they will spend much more time chatting with them vs your average vehicle owner. Joe even gives families a tour of the truck, sharing certain things about the build while also explaining the hidden meanings or messages scattered throughout. 

They are great with the kids as well. Depending on the crowds, Joe often plays various games with children using Optimus as the main focal point (e.g. count up all of the Autobot emblems). And he rewards them with prizes or stickers each time they get the answers right.

Take the example below of a conversation from December 2019, when Optimus entered the small town of York, South Carolina for their Christmas Parade and tree lighting ceremony. The following contains feedback from one of the event organizers, collected via phone conversation several weeks later...

"The amount of buzz you created in our small town is more than anything else we've ever experienced here. No amount of paid advertising even comes close. You helped our parade grow to levels no one expected. I had people dropping their plans to drive through York trying to locate you days before the parade. And now I have people calling me from as far as Texas asking for information on the 2020 parade. 

The kids are still talking about what you did for them at the schools. Teachers and administrators are emailing me with praise and thanks. They just can't get over the fact that Optimus Prime was at their school, and that it was in support of stopping a growing problem in our district. 

Joe, if I don't bring you back in 2020, I'll get fired."

There is plenty more feedback we can share, and plenty more event organizers who are willing to share it. But at the end of the day, Optimus has a growing reputation of leaving an impact in communities all over the country. One that no other Hollywood replica vehicle has been capable of doing.

Optimus makes appearances at all types of family-friendly events, from comic cons to truck & auto shows to community festivals & fundraisers. So we encourage you to consider welcoming Optimus to your next event by sending a message to the owners today.