The Sharper Image has managed to combine two of my favorite things: iPod accessories and Transformers. Yes, though dreams of my Transformer-themed Mac didn’t pan out as expected, others have taken up the mantle to bring us the best in giant robot merchandising.
The Beatmix Bumblebee Speaker (a steal at just $40!) seems to take inspiration from the Robosapien, since as music plays, it “dances and flaps its wings with eyes lit bright.” Erm, that, to me—much as I love giant robots—is just a little bit creepy. Transformers don’t dance, okay? The speaker is powered by 4 AA batteries, and can jack into your iPod or any MP3 player with a headphone jack. And what robot speaker would be complete without the ability to “sample tunes back to you with distinctive Transformers sound effects, right from the movie.” It’s those kinds of touches that make you want to gouge your own eyes out.
If that’s not enough Transformer/Apple crossover coverage for you, then don’t miss this segment from The Colbert Report.
[Hat tip: Peter Cohen]
Acutally, I was at a restaurant Monday night that was playing (for some unknown reason) the Transformers movie. Fortunately it wasn't in anyone's direct line of sight (at my table), but at one point some movement caught my eye...Transformers breakdancing!