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Wabash, Indiana: Optimus Prime

Leader of the Transformers is rendered in colorful scrap metal stands next to a flagpole outside of a recycling business.

Metal Source

Address:
1733 S. Wabash St., Wabash, IN
Directions:
Metal Source. South edge of the city, on the east side of IN-15/S. Wabash St. Set back from the highway, next to a flagpole.
Hours:
M-F 8-5. After hours can be viewed thru fence. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
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Optimus Prime.

Optimus Prime

Optimus Prime is at the same business property as the Star Wars sculptures.

[Stephen Francia, 07/29/2021]

Optimus Prime.

Optimus Prime Metal Sculpture

Optimus Prime greets customers coming to Metal Source and stands guard by the truck scales. He is made of scrap metal and is brilliantly colored.

[Alan Culley, 04/09/2021]

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