Meet Your New Phone, The KINGK Autobot Nokia

This KINGK N99 phone has all the makings of a proper knock-off. It looks just like the Motorola AURA! It has a Nokia logo! It has a Transformers Autobot logo! It even has a 1.3 "magapixel" camera. More »

Michael Bay Goes Too Far, Directs Victoria's Secret Commercial

Michael Bay isn't talentless. After all, he gave us the first Transformers movie. No no, MIchael Bay is a genius. The catch is that he's also an insidious prankster. More »

R2-D2 Caught In Transformers 2

ILM Special effects supervisor Scott Farrar said that R2-D2 had a cameo in Transformers 2. My bet was that he was behind Megan Fox's ass at one point, giving her a back rub. With his special back vibrating thingapparatus. Updated. More »

If a Sega Saturn Joystick Could Transform, It Would Become This

If the AllSpark came in to contact with a vintage Sega Saturn joystick, chances are that PlayStation owners everywhere would be consumed by this vengeful robo-insect. More »

Transformers 3 Gets Super Official, Will Explode July 2011

Despite Megan Fox's recent press jabs at Michael Bay, the Transformers directors has re-upped and committed to Transformers 3. More »

Wicked Evolution Jr. Isn't Quite a Transformer, But I'll Still Steer Clear of It

The Wicked Evolution Jr. is a 750-pound remote-controlled van that can stand up on its back legs, sort of transform and breathe fire. Here's a before shot: More »

Jalopnik Test Drives the Hybrid Transformers Corvette

You remember the hybrid Corvette Stingray concept, Sideswipe, from Transformers 2? Jalopnik got a chance to test drive it. Verdict? It's really from the future. [Jalopnik]

14-yo Boy Drinks Gasoline to be like Optimus Prime

I remember the boys jumping off roofs and windows when Superman came out back in 1978 (girls, being a lot smarter than boys, don't do these stupid things). Looks like Transformers has had a similar effect in one boy: More »

Transformers Nikes Come in Sweet Toy Box

Just for a moment, we're going to put our haughtiness aside regarding non-sustainable packaging and the collectible sneaker movement to enjoy Nike's clever new Transformers shoeboxes. More »

Optimus Prime Speakers Feature Pretty Half-Assed Transforming

Come on, this isn't much of a transformation. This powered USB gadget is in the shape of Optimus Prime's severed head, and the ears (or whatever) swing out to reveal the speakers within. More »

Autobots and Decepticons Agree: Palm Pre Rulz, iPhone Sux

You may have thought, after eons of punching each other in movies with nonexistent plots, that Autobots and Decepticons wouldn't agree on anything. But as proven on Attack of the Show, they both agree that the Pre bests the iPhone. More »

Transformers 2 Review

Going to see Transformers 2 tonight? Check out this io9 review first. I didn't read it (I don't like any possible spoilers), but there's not a whole lot to spoil in this kind of movie anyway. Plus, Megan Fox. [io9]

$1 Transformer Armada Looks as Silly as the New Movie

Just in time to celebrate the comeback of the director of Armageddon and Miami Vice actor Michael Bay, here's a load of $1 retro Transformers made in China, probably made with loads of cancer-inducing paints and plastics. More »

Transformer Wall-E Won't Be Seen in Revenge of the Fallen

Wall-E was a pretty great robot on his own, but apparently somebody in Japan thought he needed an upgrade. So say hello to Wall-E the Transformer. More »

Transformers 2 Is Actually Gremlins 3

Check out this newly-released clip of the incoming Transformers 2, in which kitchen appliances transform into small evil robots. It's official: Michael Bay has rolled Transformers, Gremlins, and Beverly Hills Chihuahua all into one. This spells d-i-s-a-s-t-e-r. [Topless Robot]

Artmu Laptop Sleeve 'Transforms' Into a Mouse Pad

Triggering a "why the hell didn't I think of that?!" moment, Artmu has designed a laptop sleeve that, when unzipped and opened up completely, transforms into an effective mouse pad. Altogether now: Why didn't I think of that? [Aving] More »

You Too Can Wear the Head of Optimus Prime (in Augmented Reality, Of Course)

If you forgot to live out all your Optimus Prime role-playing fantasies when the first Transformers movie came out, fear not. Thanks to the awesome Satan powers of augmented reality, you can wear the face of Optimus Prime anywhere. More »

Transformers: Robots In Disguise T-Shirt

Now that Michael Bay has made the Transformers franchise an even larger international phenomenon, the poor Autobots need to deploy a series of new technologies to blend in. Godspeed, you brave metallic chameleons. $15. [Slapt via Super Punch]

CarGo Concept Transforms into 3 Different Cars

Ideal for those going through an identity crisis, the CarGo vehicle concept has three different modes—compact, narrow and pick-up. More »

Will You Be Prime?

In the tradition of the Atari ring comes this gold Optimus Prime ring from deviantartist =Dans-Magic. More »

The Transforminators Will Be This Summer's Biggest Disappointment

"It was bad enough when we were fighting the Terminators. But then the Transformers came. Now we just call them the Transforminators." - John Connor More »

Ravage Transformer USB Drive Will Hold 2GB (Or Roughly 2000 Pictures of Megan Fox)

Ravage used to transform from a cat into a cassette, but those weird, tapey things are a little old for fans of the bold, new, LeBouf'd version of the franchise. How about a USB drive? More »

Transformers 2 Trailer Is the Mother of All Destruction Movie Trailers

Michael Bay has done it again: Pack our favorite robots in a marathon of complete destruction, falling debris, and the occasional flashing of naughty bits. All in glorious high definition, just like we like it. More »

New Transformers 2 Footage: An Angsty Autobot and Megan Fox Shamelessly Disrobing

Here you go, a new Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen video. It's about a minute of stuff blowing up, a minute of Bumblebee whining, and 30 seconds of Megan Fox. More »

Halo Transformer on eBay: From Warthog to Master Chief

Never have I ever seen a Transformer this cool: a custom Master Chief Transformer on eBay that goes from being a Spartan soldier to—not just any old car—an actual Warthog LRV. ZOMG. More »

How Obama Really Became President

How does a one-term US Senator become President of the United States and enter office with crazy approval ratings? Previously unseen footage (click to embiggen) reveals Obama's secret: the Autobot Matrix of Leadership. UPDATE. More »

The Transformers' Devastator: 23 Years Later

The image on the left, The Transformers: The Movie Devastator (1986). The image on your right, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Devastator (2009). Which version do you prefer? [tfw2005 via Jalopnik]

Intense Transformers Super Bowl Trailer 'Accidentally' Leaked Early

Here's the multimillion dollar 30-second Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen ad that's set to run this evening during the Super Bowl. Explosions, bad guys and sexy, sultry Megan Fox—all there. More »

Re-Released Takara Tomy Transformers Watch Needs a Little More AllSpark

If you need help reliving your childhood, Takara Tomy is re-releasing its classic Transformers watch. I don't remember Transformers looking so drab though. Funny what a few years will do to your perspective. More »

Chinese Kids To Get Hyperwiz, Fakey Version of Transformers

We've covered how companies in China borrow inspiration from gadget makers and architects, as well as how they can be prissy about obeying copyright laws, so I guess making copycat cartoons is kind of par for the course. Here's the newest trailer of a Chinese TV series called Hyperwiz, a 3D vaguely anime-styled cartoon with cars, trucks and helicopters that transform into cars. Wait, don't you mean?... Yes, it's a ripoff of Transformers, complete with Autobots and Decepticons, and characters called Ironhide and Bonecrusher. Optimus Prime would not be pleased. [Youku]

Your Very Own Optimus Prime Can Dance to JT Too

I’ve seen quite a few R/C cars in my day, but I’ve never seen one that actually transforms the way Optimus Prime can. The RCRC (or Remote Controlled Robotic Car) offers four modes for your entertainment: robot, truck, sports car, and “hip-hop dance” robot-tank. And I definitely hope I don't meet whoever was controlling that RCRC out on the road someday. The RCRC also comes with a rechargeable battery, but unfortunately (or is that fortunately?) not Megan Fox. [Technabob]

Almost Transformers: When Home Appliances With Australian Accents Attack

Since I don't live in Australia, I'm not familiar with the comedy sketch team of Merrick and Rosso. However, I must admit that I am slightly amused by what they have done with Almost Transformers. Now I want all of my appliances to talk to me in a Australian accent. [Geekologie]