PILOT'S HOME-MADE OPTIMUS PRIME COSTUME

• Former military pilot spent thousands of dollars to create Brooklyn Ironhide out of household items

By Jessica Satherley

A former military pilot has taken to New York City's streets in this Transformers costume he made himself out of household items.

Peter Kokis, 49, has spent 675 hours meticulously creating 'Brooklyn Ironhide' - 164lb body suit replica of Transformers leader Optimus Prime.

It is made from hundreds of random domestic items including spatulas, toothbrush holders, sewing machine parts, toilet brushes and even a pooper scooper.

Transformer fan: Peter Kokis, 49, has spent 675 hours meticulously creating 'Brooklyn Ironhide' out of household items from his New York home

The Autobot fan now travels around his home city of New York attending corporate and public events and greeting stunned members of the public.

Peter came up with the inventive idea in 2008 when he was invited to a sea-themed fancy dress party.