New Transformers statue seen in Cave Creek
There is a new, life-sized attraction in Cave Creek, as an Optimus Prime Transformers statue replaces a Bumblebee Transformers statue in the area. FOX 10’s Lindsey Ragas has more.
CAVE CREEK, Ariz. – The gigantic Bumblebee Transformer lookalike that quickly became a tourist attraction has been sold.
“Out with the old, in with the new,” said Wayne Helfand, owner of Rare Earth Gallery. “We sold the robot.”
However, there’s a new Transformer to look out for, and it was installed on Aug. 22.
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The similarly life-sized Optimus Prime Transformer statue is already attracting tourists.
“There were lines wrapped around the building to go look at this thing and get photographed in front of it,” Helfand said. “People were coming from all over.”
The new statue stands 178 inches tall, and it is located outside Helfand’s business. The old Bumblebee Transformer statue sat on the corner of Cave Creek and Carefree Highway. Helfand bought that one from Indonesia.
“Our thought was to bring people into the town, and to share this bountiful influx of people that are coming in,” Helfand said.
“I’m excited to show my grandkids,” said one woman.
The Optimus Prime statue is for sale, with a price tag of $85,000.
