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wicked evolution jr: half van, half monster robot, half-assed transformation

According to the list of Autobots at Wikipedia there are at least 8 Autobots that transform into vans or SUVs, including the popular ambulance Ratchet and the gutsy Ironhide. Unfortunately 0 out of those 8 Autobots are real (I think). This custom-built 750 lb.RC van – called Wicked Evolution Jr – on the other hand…

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

filed under: cool toys geek art + craft hacks + mods just plain fun robots technology

aperture science van tooling around, scaring the hell out of people [portal]

Somewhere out there, one dedicated Valve devotee is driving around in a sinister white Aperture Laboratories van, thrilling and terrifying random people. Imagine: you’re just walking your dog, minding your own, and suddenly, this van.

I can’t decide if I would run the hell away or start high-fiving random people. Each reaction is equally likely…

June 18th, 2009 comments (18) stumble it! digg it! author: alisha k.

filed under: geek art + craft just plain fun strange + wonderful video games

super mario is really a plumber, really.

I’m not too sure what the trademark police will have to say about this one, but this UK plumbing firm shares more than just a profession with Nintendo’s popular mascot.

I’m not sure if SuperMario Plumbing & Heating thinks they can avoid the wrath of the Big “N” by removing the space from the name,…

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

filed under: just plain fun video games