Voltron

Gadgets

Black And Decker ReadyWrench Ratchets Righteously

4:00AM August 5, 2011 | Andrew Tarantola

I call my socket set Voltron. Not because I love the show (I do!) but because my current socket set is comprised of my five previous sets — I lose sockets constantly. But with the B&D ReadyWrench it’s a physical impossibility. More »


Ready To Form Voltron USB Stick! Activate Interlocks!

9:00PM September 10, 2010 | Kat Hannaford

It’s not pocket-sized, nor can it be lent to colleagues without experiencing a glimpse of fear it won’t be returned, but the Voltron Lionforce Defender 2GB USB stick does come pre-loaded with a remastered Voltron episode. Just $US30. [Incubot]


Seeing The Littlest, Cutest Voltron Of Them All Made Me Melt

8:00AM March 9, 2010 | Rosa Golijan

If I ever have a daughter, I’m letting her wear any costume she wants. But – in the name of all that is sweet, sugary and adorable – I hope she wants a Voltron one like this. Update: Now with how-it-was-made pictures! More »


Gaming

Voltron IPhone Game Unfortunately Doesn’t Require Five People To Play

4:35AM December 9, 2009 | Jason Chen

Sony’s Voltron iPhone game looks interesting, because you get to pilot the separate lions in 2/3 isometric view, and in a head to head fighter mode, but ultimately disappointing. Why? Because you can’t get four friends and make a Voltron. More »


Entertainment

The Japanese Giant Robot Show to End All Giant Robot Shows

8:20AM February 6, 2009 | Mark Wilson

If you thought that Voltron or Power Rangers was entertaining, wait until you see Engine Oh G12. Its robot is assembled from twelve different vehicles, including a shark car.

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When Voltron Arrives, He Will Be Sponsored

8:40AM January 29, 2009 | Mark Wilson

Fact: One day we’ll have mechanical super squadrons that can assemble into giant, even more super mechs motivated by the sole goal of either destroying or preserving humanity. But of course they’ll all require sponsorships.

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Beautiful Voltron Painting Took an Entire Year, Captured in Time-Lapse Video

7:46PM November 18, 2008 | John Herrman

San Francisco artist Robert Burden spent a year — a year — painting his man-sized Voltron pièce de résistance, “Defensor Mundi”, and caught the whole process in time-lapse. Sure, the floral theme doesn’t inspire much confidence in Voltron’s RoBeast-slaying abilities, but the music and painting are a treat. [BoingBoing via Make]

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