Just In Time For Christmas - Real-Life Transformers Suits!

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Right about now, you are probably getting ready to pen your Christmas wish list. If you like most people are already inundated with all the smart gadgets possible, here is an idea that may appeal to you - A life-size Transformers suit!

The brainchild of avid autobot fan Drew Beaumier, the suit comprises of a vehicle body, helmet, battery belt and even motor equipped drive boots, that allows the user to zoom around like an automobile at speeds of up to 10-15km/hr when in “vehicle” mode. Then, just when people around are getting comfortable seeing a little toy-like car driving around, he/she can spring up and strut around like Optimus Prime.

The best part is that since Drew custom-builds each suit from gently used toys and sporting gear, the drive suit can be made to resemble almost any vehicle. Given that it does take a whopping 50 hours to create, the suit is priced at a slight premium, costing about $1,800 USD each.

Drew's first Transformer suit created about four years ago, was made from a used Power Wheels car that he managed to obtain for a bargain price of $300 USD. Today, his extensive collection of Transformers suits includes a Ford Mustang, a Red Harley Davidson and even, a yellow Volkswagen Beetle.

Over the years, Drew has received so many requests from fans, that he finally decided to offer them up for sale. And, while he is currently custom creating each one, that may soon change. That's because the young California resident recently received an investment from Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary (Mr. Wonderful) who plans to set him up with a toy manufacturer. If all goes well, by next Christmas toy stores all over the world will be featuring Drew's amazing invention, hopefully at a more reasonable price.

Resources: Gizmag.com.

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  • karan69
    karan69over 10 years
    Guess what guys I got the red truck one...just kidding,but I want one!
    • marabel_jp
      marabel_jpover 10 years
      Cool!!! I call a purple motorcycle!
      • natuover 10 years
        awesome
        • zomboy500
          zomboy500over 10 years
          i like transformers but this is more amazing!
        • lionsrcute1
          lionsrcute1over 10 years
          It would be awesome if it all connected together. Like, one big machine?
          • dudeover 10 years
            I want one, a Lamborghini one! So awesome!
            • Butterfly5almost 11 years
              I want one!!!!!!!!!!!
              • rainbow12
                rainbow12almost 11 years
                OMG that is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo awsome
                • i-luv-ballzalmost 11 years
                  idk when dis thing out plz comment when it is. OR IS IT!?!?!? huh
                  • derpalmost 11 years
                    boss when it out is it out wha hell