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title = "Thomas the Transformer"
author = ["Michał Sapka"]
date = 2024-10-02T11:19:00+02:00
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Abstract = "Best toy ever or best toy ever?"
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Somehow, bootlegs are spectacular.
Nothing stops the creativity of those _crazy Chinese_.
They stop at nothing and nothing is sacred, as it appears.
Our local _Kiosk_ specializes in Chinese imports and trademark infringement.
Often it's a miss, but when he hits, he hits.
May I present to you, _Thomas the Transformer_.
{{< image class="centered" alt="A plastic robot consisitig of three Thomas the Tank Engine trains" file="thomas-transformer.jpg" >}}
Thomas the Transformer
{{< /image >}}
There's even a [wired.com](https://www.wired.com/2009/08/thomas-the-transformer-steam-powered-railway-robots-in-disguise/) piece on this beast
> Unlicensed, undefeatable, and undoubtedly awesome.
> Toot-toot is his death cry, and he will crush you as he screams his sweet revenge, all in the voice of Ringo Starr.
My kid knows what he is filling his piggy bank (45PLN, so 11,6USD) for, and I can't wait to play with it.
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