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Jurassic Park‘s T-Rex Chase Is Even Better When Everything Is Secretly a Transformer

Hasbro's scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should. But they were right, at least.

Toys & Collectibles James Whitbrook Jun 29

Transformers 7 Is Subtitled Rise of the Beasts

The next film in the robot franchise is directed by Creed 2's Steven Caple Jr and stars Anthony Ramos and Dominique Fishback.

Movies Germain Lussier Jun 22

Oh, Snap! It’s the Best Toys of the Week

Welcome back to Toy Aisle, io9’s regular round up of the latest and greatest toys and collectibles that make it difficult to remain a fiscally responsible adult. This week brings gauntlets galore, a memorable Thor foe, a prime example of Prime, a Lego symbol of acceptance and inclusivity, and enough foam to throw a rave.…

Toys & Collectibles Andrew Liszewski May 21

The Coolest Star Wars, Marvel, and Transformers Reveals From Hasbro’s Fanfest, and More Toy News

Welcome back to Toy Aisle, io9’s usual round up of the latest and greatest in plastic collecting. This week: Hasbro’s all but taken over for its Fanfest of Transformers, Star Wars, and Marvel reveals—give or take a bonus Baron Zemo—but there’s also fun Avengers cards and a sneak Star Trek away mission facilitator. Check it…

Toys & Collectibles Andrew Liszewski & James Whitbrook Apr 9

A New Transformers Show About ‘Found Family’ Is Coming to Nickelodeon [Updated]

We love a found family story around these parts—especially if the family also happens to be giant robots that can turn into trucks. Hasbro has announced a new partnership between its Entertainment One studio and Nickelodeon to release a brand new Transformers animated series. Unlike the recent fare like Netflix’s War for Cybertron trilogy—which has…

io9 James Whitbrook Feb 25

My Little Ponies Will Join the Transformers on Cybertron for a New Comic Adventure

IDW’s licensed comics love themselves a good crossover, especially the Transformers, who’ve teamed up with everyone from the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise to the Ghostbusters, and, yes even thebeloved magical horsies of Equestria. This time, they’re teaming up with Pinkie Pie and the gang again—on their home turf. io9 can exclusively reveal the first…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Jan 19

There’s an Autobot hidden in this Custom Enterprise/Transformers toy

TJ Wilferd, who goes by Unicron9 on deviantART, has created a custom Enterprise E toy that goes far beyond saucer separation. With a few twists and turns, it becomes Autobot E, hero of the Alpha Quadrant. Head over to deviantART to see more images from Autobot E’s transformation and get the backstory Wilferd has dreamed…

io9 Lauren Davis Apr 27

Dongle Plugs Into Cars and Sends Vital Information—Even GPS Locations—to Cellphones

This little dongle plugs into any car that has an OBDII port—supposedly, most cars made after 1996 have one. Ideal for obsessive oil level-checkers and those who forget where they parked the car, it’s on sale next year. It’s kind of like the “Lost My Phone” feature for iPhones. GPS locations can be sent to…

Tech News Kat Hannaford Nov 22

Hurdle Transforming Light

The Hurdle Light’s simple design allows for the lamp to function either as an illuminating bar or a more traditional lamp. A built-in sensor lets the Hurdle know when it’s acting as one or the other, and only keeps the appropriate portions lit. It earned a Special Mention in the 2007 Lightouch Design Competition in…

Tech News Kevinhall2 Jul 17

Jurassic Park‘s T-Rex Chase Is Even Better When Everything Is Secretly a Transformer

Transformers 7 Is Subtitled Rise of the Beasts

Oh, Snap! It’s the Best Toys of the Week

The Coolest Star Wars, Marvel, and Transformers Reveals From Hasbro’s Fanfest, and More Toy News

A New Transformers Show About ‘Found Family’ Is Coming to Nickelodeon [Updated]

My Little Ponies Will Join the Transformers on Cybertron for a New Comic Adventure

There’s an Autobot hidden in this Custom Enterprise/Transformers toy

Dongle Plugs Into Cars and Sends Vital Information—Even GPS Locations—to Cellphones

Hurdle Transforming Light

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