![]() To kids he represents the perfect father figure, someone who is strong in every way and holds the best interests of others above those of himself," Martens said. "(He's) someone so competent, virtuous and level headed that you trust him more than yourself. ![]() ![]() So, why all the adoration? "Optimus Prime is basically a bulletproof Abraham Lincoln," said iReporter and "Transformers" toy collector Shaun Martens. It's a joy to know that I made a difference." "It's been wonderful to listen to the experience of growing up and how the character affected their lives in a good, positive way. That 1997 convention was the first of many for Cullen, who said that Optimus' influence over the lives of children made the character his favorite. "It became quite evident that (voicing this character) was a responsibility that I wanted to fulfill. "I was taken aback by the response and the sheer love that was in the audience," he said. (CNN) - Ten years after last voicing Autobot leader Optimus Prime on the original "Transformers" animated series, Peter Cullen decided to go to his first fan convention, BotCon, in Rochester, New York, after some coaxing from his daughter.
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