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Lake Charles, Louisiana: Transformer Robot (Gone)

Made of VW Beetle parts, it was kind of short for a Transformer, maybe 10-12 feet tall. Reported gone July 2024.

Mellow Mushroom

Directions:
Mellow Mushroom. I-210 exit 6. Turn south onto Ryan St. You'll quickly see the Transformer on the right, just past the tire shop.
Hours:
Reported gone July 2024.
Status:
Gone

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Transformer Robot

It is no longer there!

[Kayleigh, 06/25/2024]

Transformer Robot.

Transformer Robot

The Transformer Robot in Lake Charles is a little weathered, but still looks great!

[Stacey H, 06/17/2022]
Transformer Robot

The robot is super cool and the Mellow Mushroom pizzeria had a car theme throughout. The pizza was good as always.

[Billy Grimes, 08/06/2021]

Transformer survived the hurricane.

Transformer Robot

Hurricane Delta has torn up Melli's Mushroom Restaurant. The roof is collapsed and the restaurant has closed. However, the big robot is still standing tall.

[Jolynn Singh, 10/13/2020]

Transformer robot.

Transformer Robot

A giant Transformer stands outside of a Mellow Mushroom pizzeria in Lake Charles, and makes for a great photo op.

[Jake McCartney, 08/31/2019]

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