Technabob » arms http://technabob.com/blog Cool Gadgets, Gizmos, Games and Geek Stuff Sun, 27 May 2012 19:00:43 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Bandai Phone Braver 7 is a Phone With Attitude (and Limbs) http://technabob.com/blog/2009/11/30/bandai-phone-braver-7-phone/ http://technabob.com/blog/2009/11/30/bandai-phone-braver-7-phone/#comments Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:17:01 +0000 Technabob http://technabob.com/blog/?p=23741 I’m not sure if you can actually make phone calls with the Bandai Phone Braver 7, but I don’t mind. I mean really, it’s a cell phone with bendable arms and legs, so what’s not to like?

bandai phone braver 7 ge 46

The Phone Braver 7 (model GE-46) is an anthropomorphic mobile phone from Bandai’s Soul of Chogokin series. How I missed Phone Bravers number 1 through 6 is anyone’s guess. Maybe this chart will help you figure out what’s going on.

keitai sosakan 7 chart

Actually, Phone Braver 7 is based on a “character” in a popular Japanese TV drama, K-Tai Sosakan 7, a drama about “a high school boy, his transforming cell-phone robot, and his six detective partners that fight against an internet-based criminal organization.” I’m surprised NBC hasn’t optioned it for the U.S. yet.

phone braver closeup

From what I can tell, this particular model features interchangeable light up faceplates, and makes sounds, but there are other versions floating around that actually have an LCD screen and play games too.

phone braver 7

Priced at $135 (USD) over at XL-SHOP.com, Phone Braver 7 isn’t cheap, but it is awesome.

I hope this is what the iPhone 4 looks like.

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Honestly, this project is just out of control. It looks like something attached to an underwater research station (or the future). Each arm has a reach of 16 meters, and the whole thing weighs fifteen tons. Biggest Wiimote hack? I think so.

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So, uh, anyone know where I can get the necessary parts to build my massive grappling arms? Anyone?

[via HackNMod]

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