Transformers

Finally the Transformer DVD is out. There was the standard version and the special eidtion version and they also had this which is what is claimed to be the world's first transforming DVD.

I think it's pretty cool as shown in the sequence of shots below where you can actually transform the DVD into Optimus Prime, fully standing version.

(1) Original Packaging :- what the DVD comes in, you have to open the back to get to the disk.

(2) Flip up the head.

(3) Pull out the arms from the side.

(4) Pull down the legs till they lock into place.

(5) Flip over the toes and push them back so that it allows the figure to stand. It's not so easy to see here, compare with (4) around the toe region.

(6) Optimus Prime, stands on it's own.

I saw this at HMV and wanted to get it after dinner, so after I had dinner, back to the store I went and lo and behold, NO copies on the shelf, a quick search around confirmed my fears that all the copies were taken. I was resigned to getting the Special Edition version when the counter lady asked if I was looking for the toy version as she saw me hunting for it and told me they have just 1 last one behind the counter. Of course I took that last copy. Anyways I have yet to see the movie, probably one of the very few who has yet to see it, so the DVD would add nicely to my collection.