Kre-O

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'''Kre-O''' is a new play pattern expression of [[Hasbro]]'s best brands using quality construction bricks and mini-figurines. No, it's not ''[[Built to Rule]]''. It's especially not that thing that begins with an L! But it sure works with that thing that begins with an L.

L employees are asked to please not view this webpage.

Unveiled at [[Toy Fair 2011]], ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' was the first Hasbro brand to be released as Kre-O construction brick kits. The kits center around a Transformers character that can be taken apart and reassembled into a vehicle. Mini-figures called [[Kreon]]s are also included in the larger kits, and these mini-figures are a mix of Transformers characters and human drivers. Prices range from $7.99 to $59.99. The line launched [[June 6]], [[2011]].

The robot/vehicle kits seem inspired by a mix of ''Transformers'' aesthetics, while the ''Transformers'' Kreons are strongly based on the [[Sunbow]] animation designs. Though most of the toys feature heads designed directly from their ''Classics''/''Universe''/''Generations'' counterparts, a few kits feature heads taken from other sources, such as Megatron's head inspired by the Cybertronian form of [[Megatron (Animated)|''Animated'' Megatron]]. And while Sentinel Prime's kit is clearly inspired by his ''Dark of the Moon'' appearance, his head takes most of its cues from the vastly different ''Animated'' version of the character.

==Sets==
* '''[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]''' ('''568''' pieces) w/ Optimus Prime, Skywarp, Bluestreak, and two human motorcycle driver Kreons
: Optimus Prime's trailer can stow two motorcycles, which the humans can ride

* '''[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]''' ('''381''' pieces) w/ Soundwave, Thundercracker, Sentinel Prime, and driver Kreons
: Sentinel Prime can be rebuilt from a red and black ''Dark of the Moon''-inspired robot mode to a fire truck

* '''[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]''' (30668) ('''310''' pieces) w/ Megatron, Shockwave, human "Specialist" and human SWAT "Police" Kreon
: Megatron can be rebuilt into a gray semi-cab, based heavily on his appearance in the live-action movie ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)|Dark of the Moon]]''. The robot mode head sculpt and overall robot mode coloration, however, is based on his [[Transformers Animated (franchise)|''Animated'']] appearance.

* '''[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]''' (30667) ('''316''' pieces) w/ Starscream and human "Pilot" Kreons
: Starscream can transform into a jet somewhat resembling an F-14. His coloration and robot mode are heavily influenced by his original 1984 and Universe (2009) appearance.

* '''[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]''' (31771) ('''220''' pieces) w/ Sideswipe and human "Driver" Kreons
: Sideswipe can be rebuilt into a red sportscar that somewhat homages his original Generation One appearance, but with additional detailing very loosely based on some of his movie-incarnation toys.

* '''[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]]''' (30662) ('''197''' pieces) w/ Ratchet and human "Medic" Kreons
: Ratchet can be rebuilt into an ambulance that strongly resembles his appearance in Transformers: Animated. The robot mode seems to be a mix of his original Generation One appearance as well as his Animated appearance.

* '''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]''' (36421) ('''336''' pieces) w/ Bumblebee, Red Alert, and human "Driver" Kreons
: Bumblebee can be rebuilt into a Camaro-like muscle car, based on the live-action movies. The head sculpt is a mix of Bumblebee's various incarnations. The human "Driver" is strongly reminiscent of [[Sam Witwicky]] from the live-action movies.

===Basic Series===
* '''[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]''' (31145) ('''119''' pieces) w/ Mirage and "Race Driver" Kreons
: Mirage can be rebuilt into an F-1 racer based heavily on Mirage's Generation One appearance.

* '''[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Autobot Jazz]]''' (31146) ('''122''' pieces) w/ Jazz and human "Race Driver" Kreons
: Jazz can be rebuilt into a silver sports car with red/blue stripes. The primary coloration of the car (silver/gray) is the same as the live-action movie, but the coloring of the trim pieces and additional sticker details are from the original Generation One appearance. Though the packaging depicts his head to be gray, like the rest of his body, it is in fact, black.

* '''[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]''' (30690) ('''190''' pieces) w/ Prowl and human "SWAT Commander" Kreons
: Prowl can be rebuilt into a white police car with black trim, strongly reminiscent of his original incarnation in Generation One.

===Promotional Series===
* Smaller '''Optimus Prime''' (31143) ('''90''' pieces)
: Optimus can be rebuilt into a flat-nosed semi-tractor strongly reminiscent of his appearance of the Classics toyline. This kit does not include a Kreon.

* Smaller '''Bumblebee''' (31144) ('''74''' pieces)
: Bumblebee can be rebuilt into a small sports coupe. Does not include a Kreon. This form is based most heavily on Bumblebee's appearance in the Classics toyline.

* Matrix '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Promotional item given at Botcon 2011. Redeco of Optimus Prime Kreon showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]].

==Quest for Energon==
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* '''Destruction Site [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]''' (36914) (560 pieces) w/ Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], human "Foreman" and three human "Construction Worker" Kreons
: A "9 in 1" set that includes '''[[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]''', '''[[Drillbit]]''', '''[[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]]''' and '''[[Hightower (Kre-O)|Hightower]]''', each of whom can be rebuilt from construction vehicles into robots, or combined into the super robot Devastator. Devastator takes cues from both his Generation 1 and ''Revenge of the Fallen'' incarnations. The set also contains a buildable "construction site" play environment.

* '''Cycle Chase''' (36954) ('''75''' pieces) w/ [[Barricade (Kre-O)|Barricade]] and three [[Autobot Trooper]] Kreons
: This set includes a Decepticon motorcycle that can be rebuilt as a robot drone and a (very) small buildable "Autobot roadblock" play environment.

* '''Rotor Rage''' (36959) ('''217''' pieces) w/ [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]], human "Commando" and human "ATV Driver" Kreons
: This set features '''Vortex''', who can be built as a robot or a helicopter, as well as a small red all-terrain vehicle.

* '''Street Showdown''' (38771) ('''273''' pieces) w/ [[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)|Knock Out]], and two human "Driver" Kreons
: '''Wheeljack''' and '''Knock Out''' can each be built as a car or a robot. The mock-up packaging at Toy Fair identifies Knock Out as an Autobot, but he and Wheeljack are fighting anyway.

* '''Decepticon Ambush''' (38781) ('''80''' pieces) w/ [[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]] and three [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] Kreons
: This set includes an Autobot all-terrain vehicle that can be rebuilt as a robot drone and a (very) small buildable "Decepticon checkpoint" play environment.

* '''Battle for Energon''' (98812) ('''379''' pieces) w/ [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], human "Security Guard" and human "Bank Robber" Kreons
: '''Optimus Prime''' and '''Megatron''' battle around a buildable "bank" play environment in this set. Optimus can be rebuilt as his conventional longnose semi cab mode, whereas Megatron can now be rebuilt as a Cybertronic battle tank. The Optimus and Megatron Kreons included in this set are more ''Prime''-styled than their previous figures.

* '''Stealth [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]''' (98814) ('''257''' pieces) w/ Bumblebee, human "Driver", and two human "Security Guard" Kreons
: Stealth Bumblebee features a small robot-to-muscle car Bumblebee in his black-with-yellow "Stealth" coloration, as well as a buildable "military checkpoint" play environment and a bright green Decepticon motorcycle. The Bumblebee Kreon in this set is much more ''Prime''-styled than the previous one. The set also for some reason includes a bulldog ([[Bonecrusher (dog)|Bonecrusher]]?).

==Kreon Micro-Changers==
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This sub-line adds a new element to Kreon figures; a few extra parts allow each figure to transform.
===Combiners===
Four Kreons per pack combine into one larger robot.
* Superion
* Bruticus
* Devastator
* Predicus

===Bling-bagged figures===
This portion of the line features individual blind-packaged Kreons.
{{collist|4|
* Galvatron
* Sunstorm
* Crankstart
* Waspinator
* Scorponox
* Spinister
* Dirge
* Inferno
* Springer
* Insecticon
* Quickslinger
* Airachnid
* Warpath
* Rampage
* Singe
* Bludgeon
* Blast Off
* Hook}}

==Media==
===Videos===
A series of videos have been released on Hasbro's ''Kre-O'' website and on YouTube, featuring the wacky antics of the Kre-O Transformers and their Kreons:
*"[[Last Bot Standing]]"
*"[[Bot Stars]]"
*"[[My Ride Is Better than Your Ride]]"
*"[[The Big Race]]"
*"[[A Gift For Megatron]]"
*"[[Megatron's Revenge]]"

===Games===
*''[[Kre-O Transformers Konquest]]''
*''[[Kre-O Transformers Comic Creator]]''
*''[[Kre-O Prime Defense]]''

==Notes==
* While the Kre-O bricks and such are compatible with L bricks, take care with mixing Kreon and Minifigure parts, particularly helmets. Full-coverage Kreon helmets like Optimus Prime's and Soundwave's are a bit tight, and getting a L Minifigure head out of them is exceedingly difficult. They'll pop off the neck before the helmet relinquishes the head. Open-face helmets like Starscream's, where you can get a "grip" on the head with the pad of your finger, should be fine.
* Apparently, Kre-O bricks are manufactured by Korean toy company [http://www.oxfordtoy.co.kr/ Oxford]<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-toy-discussion/415032-transformers-kre-o-thoughts-19.html#post6288246 Transformers Kre-O - Thoughts? on TFW2005]</ref>.
* Kreon [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] was shown loose at Botcon 2011 with no indication on how he'll be released.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.hasbro.com/kre-o/en_US/ Official site]
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/KREO YouTube page]
* [http://www.usatoday.com/money/companies/2011-02-12-hasbro-transformers_N.htm Hasbro pushes into L***'s land with new blocks @ USATODAY.com]

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