Meet Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, Starscream and many other bots in the flesh, or rather metal. The exhibition will feature animatronic Transformers, sculptures scaled between two metres and 11 metres and other statues varying in size, all made from re-used car parts, metal and other repurposed materials.
With regards to the exhibition’s scale, a minimum of 2,500sqm of floor space is needed over a 20-day build-up to bring the sculptures and statues to life. The sculptures will be displayed against the scenery of the legendary planet, Cybertron – all brought to life through impressive performance technology.
In addition, an arsenal of weapons used by the Transformers characters will be showcased. Fans young and old can immerse themselves in the universe of these otherworldly creations, from their origins in comic books to the television series and blockbuster movies that have garnered billions of dollars in revenue.
Autobots and Decepticons will also feature prominently, accompanied by the latest Dino Bots and famous Rescue Bots from the pre-school series that has expanded the Transformers fan base. Kids (and those young at heart) will get to enjoy a dedicated kids’ activation zone, where they can build their own Transformers using waste materials.
Following the sold out South American tour, Transformers Animatronics: The Exhibition is currently travelling to South Africa in seven shipping containers. After a 90 day transit from port to port Transformers Animatronics: The Exhibition will be in South Africa for 11 months, exhibiting in Johannesburg, Centurion and Cape Town.
Pick ‘n Pay School Club in association with Transformers Animatronics: The Exhibition is hosting a competition in an effort to see schools recycling. The school class with the best recycling campaign will win tickets to see Transformers Animatronics: The Exhibition.
Tickets are sold per one-hour timeslots. You can spend as much time as you like at the exhibition, but an average visit will take about two hours.
Johannesburg
Emperors Palace The Big Red Shed
3 March 2017 - 28 May 2017
Visiting Hours: 10am to 7pm
Centurion
Centurion Mall
10 June 2017 – 15 October 2017
Cape Town
GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World
10 November 2017 – 21 January 2018
Adults R155
Children (4-17): R100
Pensioners: R100
Students: R100
Family of four (two adults and two children): R440
Box Office Tickets available at on site box offices
Schools: Special school packages are available in all cities. For more information, contact az.oc.asropxe@adniL
Tickets are on sale for all shows at www.webtickets.co.za
To find out more about the exhibition, venues, tickets and for FAQs, visit www.transformersafrica.com and www.exporsa.co.za
