Yeah, this is a little different from our usual type of news.  But since I was young I've daydreamed about real Transformers.  Lately, I find myself wishing movie-Ratchet's vehicle was something a little more practical.  Something I could talk my wife into buying as our next "family vehicle"...  Nevermind that!  I want a really, REAL Transformer and it appears that this wish could actually come true; in my lifetime!  No joke.

The bad news is, it's going to cost about $150,000.  The good news is it won't be available until late 2009, so you can start saving! :)  The following link is to ZDNet, "technology" section, features an article about a manufacturer planning to produce a car that can transform into a plane!  Or is it a plane that can transform into a car...?  (Really.)  For an extra $150,000 you can order the "triple changer option package," which also transforms into a robot, so you won't have to pay for parking.  (Not Really. :)