Nissan GT-R Transformed Into a Robot for New Japanese Gaming and Film Franchise

Autobots and Decepticons move over because there's a new Japanese franchise about cars transforming into robots and it's named Chō Soku Henkei Gyrozetter.

Well, actually, to be frank, it’s far too early to tell if the new franchise will have the success of the Transformers series but the fact that it has licensed several cool cars like the Nissan GT-R, Mazda RX-8, Toyota 86 (Scion FR-S in North America) and Mitsubishi Lancer EVO has certainly captured our attention.

After searching into the unknown depths of the Japanese gaming world (not knowing the language doesn't really help…) we found some basic information about Chō Soku Henkei Gyrozetter.

The new franchise is the work of Japanese video game developer, publisher and distribution company Square Enix, which is mostly known for its Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest series.

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Transformers: The Real Robots in Disguise

Here’s another example of useless toys that we love because they evoke childhood nostalgia. From what we gather, these actual transforming car/robots went on exhibit at what seems to be a Japanese tech show. The video demonstrates a toy car made out of something that resembles a child’s erector set but with far more technology. The car then transforms into a mobile robot and then back into a car again. Everything in this presentation is completely authentic meaning there’s not special effects, just good old fashion brain technology the way every Transformer should be built!

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eBay: Chevy Camaro "Bumblebee" From Transformers!

With the Transformers movie breaking all records in its first week at the box office, we’re seeing all kinds of memorabilia emerging from the original show. This 1977 Chevy Camaro, that played Bumblebee, is being auctioned off on eBay. Priced at just over $24,000, whatever the final bid price is, all of the proceeds will be donated to the Fischer House Foundation, helping veterans by building homes for their families and other injured military personal. We consider this buy, not only a total deal but a piece of present day Hollywood and a nostalgic part of our early days.

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Via: Motorpasion , Link: ebay

Chinese Transformer’s: Knock-Off’s in Disguise

Chinese automaker, Great Wall, is at it again. This time, they’re knocking off our beloved “robots in disguise”, The Transformers, in order to promote their own knock off vehicles. With the opening of the new Transformers movie, what better way to show off the Chinese copy-cat skills than to make some knock off robots and match them with profiles, silly names and their own “original vehicles”. Take for example “Florida” which transforms into a 3.91 meter tall robot from a knock of Toyota. But after we learned that this particular robot “identifies most with Paris Hilton”, we completely lost all respect. Other fake-o characters include Perry, i7 and Coolbear. Beware for those knock-off Chinese Transformers because ultimately, they are “less than meets the eye.”

PS: Don’t forget to tell us what you thought about the Transformers Movie here

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Via: Autoblog.com

Carscoop Poll: What Did You Think About The Transformers Movie?

Yesterday, Michael Bay’s 2007 blockbuster film, the Transformers, debuted in theatres all over the USA with other countries expected to follow on the Autobot and Decepticon craze over the next couple of weeks. Like us, we’re sure that there are many of you out there who haven’t seen the film yet, but would definitely like to know what people who saw the movie have to say about it. Just leave us a comment below, we’d really appreciate it!

Video: GM’s Camaro Designers Talk About The Transformers Movie

GM Blogs just released two videos featuring lead Camaro interior designer Micah Jones and GM’s Director of rear-wheel drive performance cars and Corvette, Tom Peters, talking about the Camaro and the forthcoming Transformers Movie. Yes, we agree both are acting kinda geeky but to be honest, we definitely prefer these folks to all those Armani suited car-folks walking around with a set of yellow-Bilsteins stuck up their a$... -Follow the jump to see both videos

Thanks for the tip Mary!

Promo Wars: Transformers, Pontiacs in Disguise...

Pontiac has begun its promotion of the Solstice GXP roadster that will appear in the new Transformers movie that’s due out July 4th. The promotion is also holding a campaign through Maxim, a magazine geared towards men. By visiting the Maxim website, visitors can enter contests whose prizes include a Solstice GXP and a chance to accompany Transformers star Megan Fox to the movie’s premier.

Other “transformations” that we’ll see in the movie include the likes of Chevrolet, GMC and Hummer vehicles. Pontiac used similar technology in a campaign tied to this year's NCAA men's basketball championship which generated a viewer click-through rate 10 times higher than other Pontiac online promotions. In this high tech digital age, we’re excited to check this remake flick from back in the day. -Click “Read More…” below and check out the Solstice - Transformer wallpapers

Via: Automotivenews , Link: Maxim

New Transformers Clip Shown On Jay Leno's Tonight Show

Transformers star Shia LaBeouf, aka “Sam Witwicky” appeared on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and apart from the usual chit chat we also saw a clip from the movie featuring Sam trying to hide the Autobots in his backyard from his father. We heard that Michael Bay’s movie would have a few funny scenes, but if they’re like this one, we’d rather someone take them out before the film hits cinemas worldwide on July 4th.

Transformers: Bumblebee Makes A Guest Appearance At The Barcelona Show

Barely a month before the long-awaited Transformers Movie hits the big screen (July 4) and the producers of the film decided to take Bumblebee for a cross Atlantic jaunt over to the 2007 Barcelona Motor Show (June 7-19). In case you’re wondering why we’re not seeing the '09 Chevrolet Camaro, that’s because Bumblebee will start off in the film as ’76 F-Body Camaro that later becomes the '09 version.

Via: buscatuning

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