The Energon Pub

I have this blog: http://originaldave77.wordpress.com/, which is all about ideas and invention. I have an ongoing series called 'Geeky Gadget Wish List', where I design products based on pop-culture that don't exist yet. A few of them are Transformers-inspired. This is the most recent:



A light switch based on the Matrix of Leadership! Yeah it is kitsch, in a geeky way!

It was difficult to stick to just one idea for the Autobot Matrix of Leadership. My favorite is a light switch, arguably the cheapest and most accessible gadget to use when lighting your darkest hour - or darkest room for that matter.

There was a bunch of ideas I had for this robotic MacGuffin, so I'll just list them all here:

1. Camping lantern. One of those fancy ones with an AM/FM radio.

2. Desk lamp, with Optimus Prime's arm holding the Matrix. It would swivel at the base, elbow, wrist. Very geeky.

3. An actual light fixture for a ceiling. Impress your guests in the dining room.

4. A cigar clipper thingy. For the discriminating geek.

5. A combination padlock.

6. Key Fob with Galvatron chain.

7. A USB dock/charger.


I'm hoping Hasbro or other interested parties consider making something like this. To see the other 17 or so Geeky Gadgets, featuring Ghostbusters, Star Wars, Back to the Future, etc. Check out this tag: http://originaldave77.wordpress.com/tag/geeky-gadget-wish-list/. Check back often, blog is updated daily.

Not entirely related to this topic! I'm hoping FansProject or another 3rd party could PLEASE help out Masterpiece Megatron and beef him up somewhat? He could use some thicker legs, bigger feet, more robust elbows, and a thicker helmet. Something to help him resemble MP Optimus a bit more. He seems so...frail!



Thanks to Seibertron for the source image!