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Killspencer Dopp Folio: For Gadgets & Grooming, Say What?

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I’ve never thought about mixing my shaving cream with my gadgets, but that didn’t stop Killspencer from thinking of a way of doing this, thanks to their new Dopp Folio, which does double duty as a carrier for your grooming stuff or… your travel gadgets.

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January 15th, 2012 by: Range

Recycled Steel Ravage Transformer: An Oldie but a Goldie

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For his day job, Alan Yang sells hand-painted bone China wares, but this robot is anything but that. He’s also one of those Chinese guys who likes to make awesome steel Transformers…, and is part of the crew that made some of those gigantic IRL metallic bots. This Ravage

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October 4th, 2011 by: Range

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Thomas the Tank Transformer: the Epic Knockoff

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At first glance, Thomas the Tank Engine doesn’t have a lot going for him, badassery wise. He’s ugly, he’s made of old technology, he has no weapons and he can’t transform, overall useless in a fight. Until now:

Finally, a Chinese knockoff toy that’s more awesome than the original. I…

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August 11th, 2010 by: Lambert Varias

The Daily Shelter Transforming Table: the Acrophobic’S Treehouse

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Designer Ingrid Brandth was inspired by her grandfather, “based many of his ideas on excitement, humor and secrets,”… to create this neat piece of furniture.

At first glance, it may look like the plainest of tables, but there is more to it than meets the eye…

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January 18th, 2010 by: Lambert Varias

Boxetti Transformer Home Theater is Pricey, Yet Fugly

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This home theater system transforms from a display case to a full-on entertainment center. That’s cool, but don’t get your hopes up. It’s way too expensive. Plus, it’s way too ugly.

This home theater system is by Boxetti and it’s like having a Transformer in your house. It goes from…

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January 18th, 2010 by: Range

Bumblebee Costume Transforms… Into a Stationary Camaro

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When done right, cosplaying is one of the few ways – short of a CG-filled live action movie – where we can see how our favorite fictional characters would look like if they were real. When done wrong, however, it’s just – it’s a fountain of glee, is what it…

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August 22nd, 2009 by: Lambert Varias

Blaster USB Hub: 4 Ports in Disguise

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This Blaster 4-port USB hub is a minor fail. I mean, it’s cool that it transforms into a laptop (which you can then connect to a real laptop); it’s just that Blaster doesn’t transform into a laptop. Would it have been less awesome if Blaster the 4-port hub actually transforms…

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May 24th, 2009 by: Lambert Varias

Mickey Mouse Prime: Mickey Goes Transformer

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If you ever thought Mickey Mouse would be infinitely cooler if only he could transform into some sort of vehicular transport (and fight the Decepticons), then your dream is about to be realized with this Transformer Mickey.

I never knew something could look so innocently badass. Surely the world is…

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January 17th, 2009 by: Alisha K.

Rcrc Robot Car: No Transformer, Still a Robot in Disguise

While I’d rather have a lifesize Optimus Prime, I might just have to settle for this R/C robot that can transform itself into a car, truck or tank.

The RCRC Transforming Robot from AOK can go from ‘bot to vehicle with a quick flick of two joysticks on the included…

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October 28th, 2008 by: Technabob

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