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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 is. This Bumblebee costume isn’t…

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August 22nd, 2009 comments (8) stumble it! digg it! author: lambert v.

filed under: just plain fun strange + wonderful

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 into a boombox?

It’s just…

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May 24th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: lambert v.

filed under: computing cool toys gadgets geek art + craft just plain fun mobile tech retro robots technology

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 spinning toward an explosive end…

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January 17th, 2009 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: alisha k.

filed under: cool toys just plain fun technology

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 remote control.

When in car…

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October 28th, 2008 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: gadgets just plain fun