# Transforming Robot Hats Takara Tomy Creates the Transformer Fitted Hat for the Holidays By Cody Turner | Published 2012-10-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takara-tomy References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2012/10/04/takara-tomy-x-new-era-transformers-cap-bots/) & [tomy](http://www.tomy.com/wps/portal/) Japanese toy company [Takara Tomy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shinkalion) has teamed up with hat company [New Era](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-ghibli-1) and the [Transformers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-and-transformers-1) franchise to produce Transformers Cap Bots. I know it might be hard to believe, but yes, they have created a wearable hat that literally transforms into a robot. The New Era 59FIFTY fitted caps come in all-black with purple graphics design or red and blue with white graphics. Now you can sport either the Autobots or Decepticons hats just in time for the holidays. Takara Tomy plans to release the hat robots on December 15. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Transforming Wearables:** The creation of a hat that transforms into a robot presents opportunities for the development of other wearable items that can change form or function. - **Collaborative Licensing:** Collaborations between toy companies, clothing brands, and entertainment franchises offer the potential for innovative products that merge multiple industries. - **Interactive Fashion:** The concept of interactive fashion can be expanded upon, allowing for clothing and accessories that engage with users and offer unique experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers can explore the integration of robotics and technology into their products, creating new play experiences and market opportunities. - **Fashion and Apparel:** The fashion industry can leverage partnerships with other sectors to create unique and interactive clothing items that capture consumer interest. - **Entertainment and Licensing:** The entertainment and licensing industry can explore further collaborations to develop merchandise that goes beyond traditional boundaries, engaging fans in new ways. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cartoon Franchise Collab Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-and-transformers-1.md) - [Auto Cartoon Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transformers-reversible-plushies.md) - [Anime-Inspired Baseball Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-ghibli-1.md) - [Transforming Camera Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transforming-camera-toys.md) - [Commemorative Baseball Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/los-angeles-dodgers1.md) - [Auto-Transforming Toy Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grimlock.md) - [Character Apparel Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doraemon-x-new-era.md) - [Key-Typing Headgarments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gboard-cap.md) - [Winter Sports Event-Inspired Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-era-cap.md)