transformers
Gadgets
5000 Volts Is More Than Enough Power To Crush A Soda Can
12:40PM Sean Fallon | Bob Davis scored a complete power supply including a 5000V transformer, 100uF Capacitor and a contactor on eBay for $US100 and did what any sane person would do — he built a can crusher. More »
Toys
Transformers AllSpark Rubiks Cube Really Needs A Robot To Solve
8:20AM Sean Fallon | Unfortunately, you won’t be able to easily transform this Rubiks cube, and there are no robots around to help. You are on your own buddy. [Entertainment Earth via Gearfuse via Crunchgear]
Entertainment
R2-D2 Caught In Transformers 2
1:33PM Jesus Diaz | ILM Special effects supervisor Scott Farrar said that R2-D2 made a cameo in Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen. My bet was that she was behind Megan Fox’s arse at one point, giving her a back rub. More »
Games
If A Sega Saturn Joystick Could Transform, It Would Become This
8:00AM Mark Wilson | If the AllSpark came in to contact with a vintage Sega Saturn joystick, chances are that PlayStation owners everywhere would be consumed by this vengeful robo-insect. More »
Entertainment
Transformers 3 Gets Super Official, Will Explode July 2011
11:00AM Jason Chen | Despite Megan Fox’s recent press jabs at Michael Bay, the directors Transformers has re-upped and committed to Transformers 3. More »
Robots
Wicked Evolution Jr Isn’t A Transformer, But I’ll Still Steer Clear Of It
12:40AM Adam Frucci | The Wicked Evolution Jr is a 340kg remote-controlled van that can stand up on its back legs, sort of transform and breathe fire. More »
Vehicles
Jalopnik Test Drives The Hybrid Transformers Corvette
4:30AM Jason Chen | You remember the hybrid Corvette Stingray concept, Sideswipe, from Transformers 2? Jalopnik got a chance to test drive it. Verdict? It’s really from the future. [Jalopnik]
Random Stuff
14-yo Boy Drinks Gasoline To Be Like Optimus Prime
10:50PM Jesus Diaz | I remember the boys jumping off roofs and windows when Superman came out back in 1978 (girls, being a lot smarter than boys, don’t do these stupid things). Looks like Transformers has had a similar effect in one boy: More »
Design
Transformers Nikes Come In Sweet Toy Box
11:30PM Mark Wilson | Just for a moment, we’re going to put our haughtiness aside regarding non-sustainable packaging and the collectible sneaker movement to enjoy Nike’s clever new Transformers shoeboxes. More »
Toys
