Originally published at: Old Volkswagen Beetles turned into looming horrors
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I get a 1960s vibe!
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We should partner with them to fight the giant ants.
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In my world view, spiders are not bugs. I’d like to see six legs and maybe some wings. 
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While I think it’s very cool, it’s not a new idea. There was one of these “bugs on spider legs” sculptures at a junk yard in North Texas forty years ago. My family used to drive past it on the way to my grandparent’s house – That’s how I knew we were over halfway there.
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Can giant robotic scorpions join in the fight?
spider bugs turn old VW beetles into looming horrors
So kind of like regular Transformers merged with Beast Wars?
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Also from the mind of Popkin!
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Yeah, and it’s a heck of a lot more expensive to do this kind of art project these days. The price for classic beetles, even those in poor condition, has really skyrocketed lately:
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Hmm, maybe that '77 convertible project in the garage will be my retirement…
It’s almost like when you stop making something and there are no longer parts for it scarcity drives the price up?
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Herbie Goes to the Dark Side, the sequel nobody asked for.
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As a Reno resident, i’m so happy to see this story here! we have loved his local Spider Beetles for decades.
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Came here for this.
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I enjoyed learning about this, these are cool. Thanks
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Not quite all unfortunately - we can’t tell if its butt looks like an Oreo cookie!
Yeah, but this is in Salisbury, Vermont, next to Rt. 7:
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