You guys remember the Kronoform robot watch? Often known as the Transformers watch even though it wasn’t an official Transformers product. Of course you do. It may well be making an appearance in my Top Ten Retro Watches on the blog soon too.
Well, I recently discovered that Dan Smith on Twitter has a boxed one. And boy, is the packaging sweet. This thing is awesome and Dan was kind enough to take photos of the front and back for me that I can share here. The front is fantastic but just check out the back. Feast your eyes upon the awesomeness…
I really wish I had been in the marketing meeting where they decided on the ‘modes’. Three of them are basically like robot break-dancing/yoga. I personally think having a watch which comes off and transforms into a robot was cool enough. No need for all those extra modes, but hey, it meant that we have ended up with this amazing cardback, so it’s a win in my book. Thanks again, Dan.
Jason
Sep 2, 2016 -
A glorious image!
Those forms on the back are hilarious. Like you said, it could double as break-dancing moves!
Retromash
Sep 2, 2016 -
Totally. I’d really love to have been in that marketing meeting. I bet an exec said something like “Make it look cool. Make it look like a Transformer! Better than a Transformer!” and the marketing guys were like “Er, ok.”
Top Ten 80s Watches | Retromash
Sep 30, 2016 -
[…] one and I’m dying to pick one up today (at a decent price). Check out my recent article about the ultra cool Kronoform packaging art. Sadly though it doesn’t get higher than 5 on my list because there are so many other cool […]
Fuze
Jun 6, 2018 -
Oh dude. I had one of those! That thing was amazing to 10-year-olds. Even then I thought most of their configurations were stretched beyond belief.