(Pictured above: Van Nuys resident Elijah Paz in San Francisco, CA along with Optimus Prime. This photo was taken in front of the Wax Museum at Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco, a fun place to visit for the whole family. Please visit their website, www.waxmuseum.com for more details. Elijah/Eliyahu -- meaning “Yahweh is my God” -- was a prophet in the Kingdom of Samaria during the reign of Ahab (9th century BCE), according to the Books of Kings. Elijah defended the worship of Yahweh over that of the more popular Baal, he raised the dead, brought fire down from the sky, and ascended into heaven in a whirlwind (either accompanied by a chariot and horses of flame or riding in it). Info on Optimus Prime -- Optimus Prime is a fictional character from the Transformers franchise. Prime is the leader of the Autobots, a faction of heroic Transformers from the planet Cybertron who wage their battles to destroy the evil forces of the Decepticons. He is depicted as a brave, powerful, wise and compassionate character who puts all his talent to use to improve the universe around him. Optimus is portrayed as having a strong sense of justice and righteousness, and has dedicated himself to the protection of all life, particularly the inhabitants of Earth; he will battle his foes with unyielding resolve. Writer Dennis O’Neil was responsible for his name, according to Bob Budiansky.)
