Transformers were one of the most unique toys and cartoon series of the 1980s and with many improvements in CG effects of movies, it was bound to be made into a live-action movie. Now with the movie released in theatres and recently on DVD, Transformer merchandise is making a comeback and once again reaching its popularity of the 1980s. Some toys good and some bad, do not get lost in the toy aisles and check out this list of the best Transformer merchandise for this Christmas and Holiday season.
Transformers Deluxe Movie Action Figures: Kids will love changing a car to robot and back again with all of these figures based on the amazing machines featured in the popular movie. From Optimus Prime to Bumblebee, kids can recreate scenes from the movie and may spend more time transforming them then actually playing with the action figures.
Optimus Prime Voice Changer Helmet: Kids obviously cannot become giant robots, but with the voice changer helmet, they are one step closer. Much like the Darth Vader voice-changer helmet, the Optimus Prime Voice Changer Helmet will make kids giddy and have a lot of fun role-playing. The helmet could also be great scare or play pranks on their friends.
20th Anniversary Transformers DVD: Many children may not know where Transformers originated, but with this DVD of the full-length animated movie they can see what inspired this year’s blockbuster release. The movie is full of action and fun, and it will be hard to see whether they like the new Transformers or old ones better.
Transformers Blasters: Taking the transforming gimmick one step further, two new Transformers Blasters have been released. These toys appear like big trucks that kids can roll around, but with the flip of a switch the trucks turn into toys guns and shoot foam bullets at the unsuspecting victim. Mixing this toy with the Voice-Changing Helmet would be a lot of fun for kids to get the full Transformer experience.
Star Wars Transformers: Two of the most popular toys of the 1980s have now formed together to create a collectible toy. The iconic villain Darth Vader has now been turned into a Transformer, with body being transformed into a huge Death Star replica. This is a must have for any Star Wars fan or Transformers fan and it is nice to see such big trademarks mixing concepts.
The Voice-Changer Helmet should be one of your child’s favorite toys and the Star Wars Transformer is popular among collectors, but all of these toys are great for any Transformer fan this Christmas and Holiday season.
