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How the heck do you transform a transformer?
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How the heck do you transform a transformer?
Jakey is now 4 1/2. We've had a love affair with Bob the Builder, The Wiggles, we're almost over Max and Ruby and are now firmly planted in the world of superheroes and Transformers. He's all about Spiderman, Superman and The Hulk, but lately, his favorites are the Transformers. You know the ones... transformers, more than meets the eye. Transformers, robots in disguise. You get it. Infact, his interest in transformers came unexpectedly. He came home from preschool one day and started talking about Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Bulkhead and Megatron. Mega-who? Optimus what? With a quick tutorial from both hubby and Jake, I was introduced to the world of transformers. This is new territory for me, but I'm learning. They basically transform from a robot into a tank or car or whatever. We recently cleared out some of Jake's toys that he had outgrown, only to promptly fill the temporary void with new ones. (and I wonder why my house is cluttered) Enter transformers Optimus Prime and Bumblebee. They look innocent enough, all safely wrapped in their plastic container, until you actually try to remove them from the plastic container. Game on. Obstacle #1 - trying to open the plastic container. I nearly cut my hand. Obstacle #2 - I finally got it open only to be confronted with both transformers firmly strapped to the cardboard with several pieces of wire ties holding them down. I went straight for the pliers. This is too much work. Obstacle #3 - Jake had played with them for a period of time in their robot form, when he wanted them to transform into their other form. Sounded simple enough. I was no stranger to the Rubiks Cube back in the day. Same concept, right? Well, maybe it's just me, but I could not get the darn things to transform! Either the arm or leg didn't fold down correctly. The head kept popping up. I was close, but not quite. They came with instructions, but I didn't bother to read them. Yes, my fault. But really, should it be that hard? How the heck do you transform a transformer?! Sadly, I had to say,"wait until Daddy gets home". I don't like to do that because I want to be the one that can help with anything and everything, but in this case, it wasn't happening. So, I will continue to practice my hand at transforming the transformers, but until then, maybe Bob the Builder will make a guest appearance. With him what you see is what you get. No transforming needed.
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posted by
creatress
on Sep 5, 2008 at 08:31 AM
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AmandaS
on Sep 6, 2008 at 03:27 PM
Those transformers give me a headache just seeing them in their packaging at Target. Thank god for Disney princesses. As much as I hate the idea of the princess, at least they don't usually reduce me to tears while trying to assemble. ;-) I hate the packaging on everything these days. I feel like every parent at Christmas should receive a set of wire cutters in their stocking.
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Oh boy, do I know what you mean. My Lego building skills improved ten times over through my sons early childhood (you mean they come with directions?) I can also totally relate to all the stupid packaging! It makes me nuts. How wasteful to boot! I mean, are they worried they'll all transform on their own during shipping? It's made of plastic already, does it need all those straps and to be sealed up too!?
I was trying to help a preschooler put together a puzzle at work yesterday and let's just say it was taking me WAY too long. I hate it when kids toys make you feel stupid!