Here's an idea: Transformer as Door Guardian God

Before Transformers 2 officially came out yesterday, a netizen from Chongqing posted a photo on Dayu of a 2-meter "Transformer" outside of a villager's house in Qianjiang Village. The villager told him that this "Transformer" is for keeping the doors safe.

From the wires that are connected to the model in the picture, it seems that this should be an electronic toy. The old man who is standing to the right of the "Transformer" is father of the owner.

When thereporter called Qianjiang Village about the "Transformer," an official said that this "foreign machine" is very popular in the village. The model can wind the horn, light up, and even move. The middle-aged man who owns the "Transformer" said, "I got this transformer model from a friend in Wuhan. I love transformers. They are so strong and always beat down the villains. Now this 'transformer' is my Door God; it will keep my family safe."

Looks like the influence of Transformers has not only spread around in the city, it has also sunk deep into the hearts of the rural people. A smattering of netizen comments:

"我以为只有我们年轻人才喜欢变形金刚,没想到种地老伯也如此痴迷。" "I thought that only young people (in the city) like transformers. Little does one think that people far away from city like them too!"

"这么大个变形金刚,我也好想要,不知道农村老伯花了多少心思才弄来的,人为了梦想确实肯努力啊。"
"Such a huge transformer! I want it too. Noo ne would know how much energy the village man spent to get this Transformer model. Men can really work hard for their dreams.”

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THAT, my friend, is a cylon. And they have a plan.

It's a transformer that transforms from a harmless looking Cylon into a vicious robot!

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