"Whenever I see a toy robot, I feel like a kid again. Not because of Transformers, but because Ia millennial and self-proclaimed Cartoon Network kidgrew up on Dexter's Lab, and man, did that show burrow its way into my brain. Who knows? Maybe if I hadn't been so awful at doing useful stuff like math and chemistry, Dexter might have compelled me to become a scientist or an engineer."
"As you may have gathered from reading this, though, I didn't do that. I did, however, do the next best thing, apparently: I chose to write about technology. I say next best because this road, unbeknownst to me at the time, is one that led me straight to something that scratches that childhood itch just as much as lab coats and beakers: a big friggin' robotic Transformer."
"In case you didn't catch my missive when this thing was launched, the Soundwave G1 takes Robosen's robotic Transformers (yes, there are many) a step further and features a Bluetooth speaker mode that can be used when Soundwave is all crumpled up in its cassette player form. That's sick for hardcore Transformer fans since it brings the original schtick of Soundwave to life, but also for me personally because I pay my bills in part by reviewing speakers."
A millennial narrator describes childhood nostalgia tied to cartoons and toy robots and explains a career choice that led to writing about technology. Robosen's Soundwave G1 merges an elaborate collectible Transformer toy with a functional Bluetooth speaker that operates in cassette-player form. The product recreates Soundwave's original gimmick, thrilling hardcore fans while also attracting interest from someone experienced in speaker reviews. The device's high price and intricate design position it for evaluation both as a toy collectible and as an audio product.
Read at gizmodo.com
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