TFW member RodimusDawg has found a new Transformers Animated product while shopping today. Animated Optimus Prime’s likeness has been used in a kid’s croc shoe. Prime’s face (with battle mask) is featured on the top side, while the bottom has axles, wheels and an Autobot logo. Take a look at some pictures by clicking on the image to the left.
Ironhide546
How are fake leather shoes with laces any better on escalators?
Mister Gone
Yeah, only kids can be excused for crocs.
saberconvoy
Wow just like the movie.
Hasbro is taking primes face and just putting it on stuff.
Silent_Magnus
Can someone explain the appeal of these?
Nachtsider
The escalators thing doesn't mean anything to me, since my kids'll be wearing those things indoors only.
When I read this post, I realized that Sentinel Prime's head would make an awesome design for a clown shoe. What with his asteroid-sized chin and all.
RodimusDawg
lol only adults thou. I had an aunt that swore by them till her feet had a bad reaction to a knockoff pair.
Mister Gone
That and they make you look dumb as hell.
Tim Formas
ABC News: Crocs Can Pose a Danger on Escalators
And hanging shoelaces can be hazardous and sucked into escalator parts as well. Crocs aren't dangerous on escalators. Rather, escalators are just a potential hazard to anyone wearing shoes. That'll teach us all to walk barefoot on them.
Silent_Magnus
Well I've never heard of this kind of "footwear" before, so I didn't really have the options.
Mister Gone
Meh whatever, not my kids toes.
GrimlockAutobot
I read the title and thought of that G1 cartoon episode where Megatron and the Decepticons tear Optimus Prime down and use the parts to build a mechanical crocodile.
Covenant
Ever listen to the parent's accounts of the matter? They're always walking off, then turning when they notice their child is not beside them, then looking back in horror.
Covenant
I immediately thought the shoe, but then thought "What if it isn't," which led me instantly to Animated Croc'O'Prime.
I was both dissapointed, and not.
RodimusDawg
If I remember correctly they came in some pretty low sizes. I would say if they can walk they can wear them.
Mister Gone
It happens in a second. This not the only case. If you guys have kids that will ever ride an escalator with these things on I suggest you pass, but if a pair of supid looking "shoes" with Optimus Prime on them is worth you childs toes then by all means.
Railguard
Eeeehhhh pass.
BlitzFire
where were the parents? and why was he so close to the edge…i remember my parents making me stand dead center of escalators when i was a kid….
anyways…i hope these make it up to canada……..and hopefully they come in small enough sizes to fit either one of my daughters…although the older one shouldnt have a problem…lol
Mister Gone
Good lord Crocs are a sign of the downfall of society. Anyone see Idiocracy? See what everyone was wearing? That's right, Crocs. If that's not reason enough to avoid the damn things check this out.
Have fun fishing your kids toes out of the side of an escalator.
Backstop
haha! What Hasbro will do for a fast buck.
dark69
aw thats cute!