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Toy-Inspired Morphing Vehicles

This Real-Life Transformer is an Action Figure for Adults

— September 15, 2012 — Autos
Prepare for the ultimate transfiguring, large-scale toy, as a man from Jinan China has created his very own real-life Transformer, inspired by the Blockbuster movies.

The Hollywood Transformer franchise created a lot of fascination about the prospect of cars shifting, unfolding and morphing into the ultimate robot companion. A Chinese inventor took it upon himself to create his very own robot by investing six months of his time, a green truck and an LED screen. The car lifts up to reveal the comical robotic face that looks on inquisitively, and the doors extend to become transforming limbs.

More adorable than it is aggressive, the real-life Transformer is approximately 15 feet tall and six feet wide and can be used as a car when not in transformed mode.
Trend Themes
1. Real-life Transformers - The creation of a real-life Transformer has opened up opportunities for innovative toys and collectibles that can captivate both children and adults.
2. Morphing Vehicles - The concept of morphing vehicles presents disruptive innovation possibilities in the automotive industry, with potential applications in transportation, emergency response, and more.
3. Adult Toy Collectibles - The popularity of adult-focused toy collectibles, like the real-life Transformer, suggests a growing market for unique and nostalgic products that cater to adult consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - The development of real-life Transformers in the toy manufacturing industry can lead to the creation of interactive and technologically advanced toys that bring fantasy to life.
2. Automotive - The morphing vehicle concept opens up new possibilities for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry through the development of shape-shifting cars with advanced functionality and versatility.
3. Collectibles - The emergence of adult toy collectibles, such as the real-life Transformer, creates opportunities in the collectibles industry for unique and limited-edition products that cater to adult collectors.
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