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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  • Kendraalmost 10 years
    That is awesome! You would have to love doing that to keep making them.
    • Treyalmost 10 years
      I really like the show shark tank. So if he can make a deal with one of them. Then I'm saving up my money and rushing to Walmart or whoever has these in stock.
      • elialmost 10 years
        pretty awsome how you did that
        • JJalmost 10 years
          That is super cool! It makes me want to get one for Christmas.
          • Kyraalmost 10 years
            That's really neat that it can actually drive! But the price is crazy.
            • Nathanalmost 10 years
              That is crazy how they could make a life size transformer.
              • Brennaalmost 10 years
                That is amazing. That is cool how people can make things like that. I want to do something like that.
                • Aimeealmost 10 years
                  That is awesome! My son would go bananas for a present like this!
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                    xxmaddiexxalmost 10 years
                    Wow! I will buy one of these this year!
                    • Katiealmost 10 years
                      Wow that is cool!