Thai sculptor fashions giant Transformers out of spare auto parts

The first time I saw the movie Transformers, I used to get up in the middle on the night hoping (and wishing and praying) my car would jumble itself into a cool guardian angel like Bumblebee! Alas, nothing of the sort happened but I guess Thai sculptor Anchalee Saengtai had a similar dream, only she went out and made an Autobot-look alike for herself using discarded automobile and truck parts.Inspired by the blockbuster Transformers movie franchise, the massive sculptures depict the Autobots from the film, in almost full glory. Standing at a massive 2.2-6 meters tall, the sculpture will truly leave you gasping. The sculptures are so surprisingly detailed that Ripley’s Believe It or Not, the British entertainment franchise dealing in all things bizarre, have commissioned a few of these models for their world-wide showings.

Transformers from scrap parts

Ripley Entertainment executive Edward Meyer was quoted saying:

These car-part Transformers are the most amazing thing we’ve ever found. Anchalee and her team can build them to specification from recycled junk cars using only the simplest of tools.

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Transformers from Scarp parts

Anchalee Saengtai creates Giant Transformers' sculptures from recycled automobile and truck parts.

The artist, nicknamed Yumi, started her business literally at the back of a garage back in ’02 in her native Thailand. But her obvious dedication and attention to detail has led to bigger and better things. The sculptor now owns two shops in the Thai capital- one at the Nana BTS station, a prime location in the city, and another at Chatuchak tourist market. Both the shops are run by her family, her sister and co-founder Fon looks after the business aspect while their brother helps in the design and construction side of the firm simply named Yumi Modal.

The sculptor employs several construction workers in her factory and can build 4-5 large statues per month. All the sculptures are custom build to the customer’s request and range from 25 cm high to 6 metre giants and retail between $75-14000+.

With the highly anticipated third installment of the movie franchise, Transformers: Dark of the Moon set to hit theatres June 29, Saengtai’s creations would surely draw in the crowds at the Ripley’s showings. Ripley’s also plans to make several additions at their Odditoriums in multiple location across the US, UK and South Korea. No word on whether fans can expect to see any Decepticons joining the show anytime soon but the Autobot sculptures are sure gonna be the must-see exhibit this summer.

Via: Wired