Robosen Soundwave review: A childhood dream made real

Thanks to 28 servo-motors, six-axis motors and dozens of microchips, Robosen has given new life to one of the coolest Decepticons of all time. (Sam Rutherford for Engadget)

There's just something magical about a robot that can convert into a car, tank or plane. It seems that Hollywood agrees as there are several major franchises based around that concept. As someone who grew up in the 80s and 90s, Transformers hold a special place in my heart, despite Michael Bay's best efforts at tarnishing its legacy. I spent countless hours as a kid playing with Hasbro and Takara's plastic figures, but there was one type of toy I always wanted but never got: a robot that could transform on ...