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Transformers cosplay is equal parts nifty and uncomfortable

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At a recent Nokia event in Hong Kong, Optimus Prime and Starscream showed up to impress telecommunication aficionados with their ability to become Power-Wheels-sized conveyances. Watch as these Transformers become robots only somewhat in disguise.

Starscream had a little trouble, which suggests that the Energon’s got him leaning. And here are some more real-life Transformers (of various robotic and non-robotic vintages):

https://gizmodo.com/remember-that-time-megatron-got-drunk-on-the-transforme-5809433

A Transformer on American Idol.

A transforming beer can.

A transforming Swiss parking lot.

– A Taiwanese robot that can turn its wheels into legs.

https://gizmodo.com/watch-a-transformer-audition-for-american-idol-but-did-5757174

https://gizmodo.com/this-real-life-beer-can-transformer-would-definitely-be-5809002

https://gizmodo.com/artist-creates-real-life-transformers-5053342

https://gizmodo.com/real-life-transformer-can-turn-its-wheels-into-legs-5780097

[Via Technabob]

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