Wednesday 28 November 2012

ITS FINALLY HERE, EVERY CHILD'S FANTASY.

PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT.

A CAR THAT ACTUALLY TURNS INTO A TRANSFORMER.  COOL





Yes its finally here.

A Japanses robotic expect has built the world's first real-life, working Transformer.

Children of the Eighties will remember the Transformers toy range and cartoon as one of the most iconic of its era.

But, until now, working versions have been unavailable.

Meet 'Transform Robot Version 7.2, built by a hobby robot researcher from Kashiwa, in Japan, Kenji Ishida.




TRV 7.2 is the first built and marketed remote-control car that is "more than meets the eye'. It can convert from a cool looking 1/12 scale RC car into a robot hero in seconds.

And thats not all, It also comes equipped with a rocket launcher in each arm, working lights and a WiFi camera that allows users to follow its exploits. Can you beat that?

It's making me want to be a kid again. My god, where was this guy when i was a kid.

There's more:

It's controlled by what appears to be a modified Playstations joypad, transforming from a car into a robot and back again in seconds. Oh my god. I must have my hands on this thing.

It is able to both walk on two legs and, just like any other RC car, drive on its four wheels.

The WiFi camera transmits a view of the world as seen by the robot to any internet connected device like a PC or tablet so that the owner can get a totally immersive experience.

Unbelievable. But this is just the start of the research. By 2030, Mr Ishida hopes to build his first full size (now we are talking) fully working transforming robot that humans can ride. How old would i be then? Common man, can't you do it any faster.

By the way, it is not in anyway endorsed by the Transformers' maker Hasbro.

This toy will be a dream come true for so many men who grew up in the Eighties and early Nineties when the Transformers franchises offered what were among the coolest and most imaginative toys available.

Please, let me have my hands on one, thats all i ask.



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