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'''Kre-O''' is [[Hasbro]]'s second foray into the world of brick-based construction toy sets, several years after the ignoble effort that was ''[[Built to Rule]]''.

Unveiled at [[Toy Fair 2011]], ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' was the first Hasbro brand to be released as Kre-O construction brick kits. The kits (generally) 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 (mostly nameless generics). Prices range from $7.99 to $59.99, plus individually-bagged Kreon figures at $2.99.

The line launched in the US on [[June 6]]th, [[2011]]. Since then, ''Kre-O'' has expanded into a [[multi-property brand]], with sets based on other Hasbro franchises including ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'', ''Battleship'', and ''Dungeons & Dragons'', as well as the licensed properties ''[[Star Trek]]'' and ''Cityville Invasion''.

In 2013, [[TakaraTomy]] brought the line to Japan, primarily the second-year ''Transformers'' sets.

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==Building sets==
===2011===
The first series saw widespread brick-and-mortar distribution in the US. The main focus of the sets were large robot/vehicle builds with a ''lot'' of parts. Really a lot. Limbs were many times thick masses of panel-parts laid over each other, and many sets had extremely limited posability, with simple swivel elbows & knees. Robot builds took many elements from the then-current ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)| Dark of the Moon]]'' series, though the heads were mostly designed around the characters' [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] incarnations.

The robot Kreons? ''VERY'' G1-inspired.

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31144'''

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36421'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, [[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]], [[Bumblebee's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Autobot Jazz]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31146'''
**''Kreons'': Jazz, [[Race driver]]

*'''[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]'''
**''Kit number'': '''30688'''
**''Kreons'': Megatron, [[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]], [[Specialist]], [[Police officer]]

*'''[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31145'''
**''Kreons'': Mirage, [[Race driver]]

*'''Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''31143'''

*'''[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]], 2 [[Stunt Driver]]s

*'''[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30690'''
**''Kreons'': Prowl, [[SWAT Commander]]

*'''[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30662'''
**''Kreons'': Ratchet, [[Medic (Kre-O)|Medic]]

*'''[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30687'''
**''Kreons'': Sentinel Prime, [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]], [[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]], [[Fire Chief (Kre-O)|Fire Chief]]

*'''[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31771'''
**''Kreons'': Sideswipe, [[Sideswipe's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30667'''
**''Kreons'': Starscream, [[Pilot (Kre-O)|Pilot]]

===2012 (''Quest for Energon'')===
The second-year ''Kre-O Transformers'' sets mark a definite change in style. Dubbed "Quest for Energon", each set contains several "energon" pieces; at least one [[Skeletron|clear-plastic Kreon torso]] (blue for Autobots, purple for Decepticons), and several clear-purple "[[Dark Energon]]" parts to assemble a giant "[[ultimate Dark Energon weapon]]". The robot/vehicle builds in this year's sets are generally smaller, simpler, and less reliant on the "massive stack of flat plates" construction style common in the first year, relying a lot more on large ball-and-socket-jointed bricks to build limbs and bodies around.

There was a heavier focus on the Kreons overall, with mini-playsets, mini-vehicles and a pair of [[army-building|army builder]] sets. The robot Kreons are more often based on their [[Aligned continuity family]] incarnations than Generation 1. Human Kreons had new arm-pieces with rounded-off shoulders, rather than the blocky shoulders of all first-year Kreons.

This series also suffered a distribution issue in the US. [[Walmart]] stopped carrying ''Kre-O'' after its first year (with one tiny exception), and only [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] appeared to carry the entire second-year assortment; the "Rotor Rage" and "Destruction Site Devastator" sets in particular didn't seem to show up at certain retailers.

Most of these sets were also made available in Japan as part of the initial ''Kre-O'' roll-out by [[TakaraTomy]].

*'''Battle for Energon'''
**''Set number'': '''98812'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], [[Security Officer]], [[Tank Driver]]
: Includes Optimus Prime and Megatron robot/vehicle builds and a mini "bank" playset.

*'''Cycle Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''36954'''
**''Kreons'': [[Barricade (Kre-O)|Barricade]], three [[Autobot Trooper]]s

*'''Decepticon Ambush'''
**''Set number'': '''38781'''
**''Kreons'': [[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]], three [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]]s

*'''Destruction Site [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36914'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s
: A "9 in 1" set that includes '''[[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]''', '''[[Drill Bit (Kre-O)|Drill Bit]]''', '''[[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]]''' and '''[[Hightower (Kre-O)|Hightower]]''', who can be built into robots, vehicles, or combined to form Devastator. Includes a construction site mini-playset.

*'''Rotor Rage'''
**''Set number'': '''36959'''
**''Kreons'': [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]], [[Commando (Kre-O)|Commando]], [[ATV Driver]]
:Includes a large Vortex robot/helicopter build.

*'''Stealth [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''98814'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, two [[Security Guard]]s, [[Bulldog]], [[Biker]]
:Includes a large Bumblebee robot/car build and a security checkpoint playset.

*'''Street Showdown'''
**''Set number'': '''38771'''
**''Kreons'': [[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)|Knock Out]], two [[Driver (Kre-O)|Driver]]s
: Includes large Wheeljack and Knock Out robot/car builds.

===2013 (''Beast Hunters'')===
Bringing the series in-line with the then-current ''[[Beast Hunters]]'' branding of ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'', this series was even ''more'' limited in its US distribution, seemingly available only at ToysЯUs and Meijer.

This time around, the human Kreons were based on specific ''Transformers'' human characters from prior series rather than the prior two years' nameless generics... much to the bafflement of the [[fandom]], who wanted them to be doing that from the get-go.

;Larger Sets
*'''[[Autobot Command Center]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A5412'''
**''Kreons'': [[Arcee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Bumblebee]], [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Ratchet]], [[Shockwave (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Shockwave]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)#CommandCenterHQ|Knock Out]] ("Mystery figure")
: A multi-part playset; command tower, repair bay, prison. Includes a buildable vehicle Optimus Prime and beast [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O Predacon)|Rippersnapper]].

*'''Battle Net Bumblebee'''
**''Set number'': '''A2202'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Captain (Kre-O)|Captain]]
: Includes Bumblebee/jeep build and buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Stormrazor]]


*'''Beast Blade Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A2203'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Beast Hunters|Optimus Prime]], [[Kicker (Kre-O)|Energon Kicker]]
: Includes a large Optimus robot/truck build and a buildable Predacon beast [[Lazerback (Kre-O)|Lazerback]].

*'''Ripclaw Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2201'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ripclaw (Kre-O)|Ripclaw]], [[Daniel Witwicky (Kre-O)|Col. Daniel Witwicky]]
:Includes a large Ripclaw robot/dragon build.

;Beast Force Figure packs
To date, these are the only larger build packs to include [[Micro-Changer]] Kreons.

*'''Dragon Assault'''
**''Set number'': '''A2234/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Grimwing (Kre-O)|Grimwing]].

*'''Mech Venom Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2235/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Corhada]].

===2014 (''Age of Extinction'')===
Tying in with that [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|big new movie in 2014]], the 2014 ''Kre-O'' line-up features dinosaurs aplenty. Many sets also feature "Dino Force Technology", which are pieces that include magnets in them so claws and dino-maws can snatch up Kreons wearing ferrous-metal backpacks or helmets. Each set also comes with a red 2x4 Kre-O brick.

Notably, this line also marks the complete abandonment of the 'rebuild to transform' [[play pattern]], in favor of the playset approach more typical of construction brick toys. As part of this change, human Kreons now use the small body style that debuted in the ''Kre-O {{w|CityVille}} Invasion'' line, to indicate a [[scale]] difference between them and the normal-sized Transformer Kreons.

By this point, ''Kre-O'' in its entirety became a [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] [[exclusive]] toyline.

*'''Grimlock Unleashed'''
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]]
: Includes a large Grimlock T-rex build.

*'''Cell Block Breakout'''
**''Set number'': '''A6951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)#AOE|Vehicon]]
: Includes buildable [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] beast [[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)|Strafe]].

*'''Dinobot Charge'''
**''Set number'': '''A6949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]], Vehicon
: Includes buildable [[Slug (Kre-O)|Dinobot triceratops]].

*'''Galvatron Factory Battle'''
**''Set number'': '''A6952'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#FactoryBattle|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Factory Battle|Optimus Prime]], Vehicon, [[Dr. Littleman]], 2 KSI workers.
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]] and [[Galvatron (Kre-O)#AOE|Galvatron]] super-robot.

*'''Grimlock Street Attack'''
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]].

*'''Lockdown Air Raid'''
**''Set number'': '''A6956'''
**''Kreons'': [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)#AOE|Sideswipe]]
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]].

*'''Optimus Prime Dino Hauler'''
**''Set number'': '''A7796'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#DinoHauler|Ratchet]], Vehicon x2, human [[Autobot Driver]]
: Includes buildable [[Snarl (Kre-O)|Dinobot beast]].

*'''Scorn Street Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''A6950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Crosshairs (Kre-O)|Crosshairs]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Scorn (Kre-O)|Scorn]].

*'''Silver Knight Autobots'''
**''Set number'': '''A8602'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Crosshairs, Drift, Hound

*'''Decepticon Replicator'''
**''Set number'': '''A8601'''
**''Kreons'': [[Stinger (Kre-O)|Stinger]], Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]], human scientist
{{note|'Decepticon Replicator' was available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from [[July 11]] to [[July 20]].}}

*'''Elite Optimus Prime''' (Promotional Polybag)
**''Set number'': '''A8745'''
: Includes Optimus Prime super-robot.
{{note|'Silver Knight Autobots' and 'Elite Optimus Prime' were available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]].}}

*'''Dinobot Ride''' (Promotional Polybag)
**''Set number'': '''A8603'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime.
: Includes mini buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock.
{{Note|'Dinobot Ride' was released as a free giveaway at [[June 28]] ToysЯUs building events in the US.}}

===2015 (''Robots In Disguise'')===
In conjunction with the new animated series "Robots in Disguise", this wave brings back buildable vehicles (and a beast) but unfortunately are non-transformable. There are improvements for some of the Kreons as they come with tampograph on the back of the figure. Each of the set also comes with a "capture pod" - a box that will snap shut using rubber bands. The 2x4 red Kre-O brick have been removed from the sets.

*'''Optimus Prime Beast Blaster'''
**''Set number'': '''B0951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Fracture (Kre-O)|Decepticon Fracture]], [[Airazor (Kre-O)|Airazor]], [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]]
: Includes a red and blue long nose truck cab without trailer and a purple hovercraft.

*'''Bumblebee Disc Demolishor'''
**''Set number'': '''B0949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Clampdown (Kre-O)|Clampdown]], [[Bisk (Kre-O)|Bisk]]
: Includes a futuristic yellow vehicle with black stripes

*'''Underbite Jetpack Takedown'''
**''Set number'': '''B0950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Underbite (Kre-O)|Underbite]], [[Ped (Kre-O)|Ped]]
: Includes a purple mechanical beast

*'''Strongarm Capture Cruiser'''
**''Set number'': '''B1549'''
**''Kreons'': [[Strongarm (Kre-O)|Strongarm]], [[Springload (Kre-O)|Springload]]
:Includes a futuristic blue vehicle

*'''Sideswipe Roadway Rundown'''
**''Set number'': '''B1548'''
**''Kreons'': [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]], [[Hammerstrike (Kre-O)|Hammerstrike]]
:Includes a futuristic red vehicle

==Micro-Changers==
Introduced in 2012, the [[Micro-Changer]]s sub-line adds a new element to Kreon figures; extra parts allow each figure to "transform" into a vehicle or beast (or whatever).

Thankfully, the Micro-Changer series did not suffer the limited-distribution fate of the ''Beast Hunters'' sets; after a rocky start, by 2013 the series was stocked regularly not just by ToysЯUs, but [[Target]] as well, plus many large drug store chains began carrying the individually-bagged figures.

===Blind-bagged figures===
This portion of the line features individual [[blindpacking|blind-packaged]] Kreons. Thankfully however, code numbers printed on each bag allow you to know which figure is inside... or at least avoid buying two of the same by accident.
{{anchor|BlindbagPreview}}
;Preview Series
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCPreviewWave.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2034'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|August]] 2012
:This series differs a little from the later waves, and not just because of the smaller (all-badguy) cast. In an unusual backwards move, the [[tampograph]]s on these figures' chests use only a single color, typically black.

:This is also the only ''Kre-O Transformers'' product to be sold (briefly) at [[Walmart]] since the initial year.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Crankstart (Kre-O)|Crankstart]] (214510)
:* [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]] (214518)
:* [[Scorponok (Kre-O)|Scorponok]] (214511)
:* [[Spinister (Kre-O)|Spinister]] (214517)
:* [[Sunstorm (Kre-O)|Sunstorm]] (214519)
:* [[Waspinator (Kre-O)|Waspinator]] (214512)
}}

{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol1}}
;Collection 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCWave1.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Hasbro release date'': [[Calendar|November]] 2012
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': November 2013
: For the first full series, the multi-colored tampographs made a glorious comeback. Also, a new display-stand brick was added to every figure, a black 2x4 piece with the "Kre-O" logo in white on one edge.
: Also changed is how the bag numbers work, with a 7-digit code. Only the final two numbers in the codes are indicators of what Kreon is in the bag, the first five are likely manufacturing plant codes or something and have no bearing on the contents, and can vary from case to case. For simplicity's sake, we've *****'d out the first five digits from here on out.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Airachnid (Kre-O)|Airachnid]] (*****_50)
:* [[Blast Off (Kre-O)|Blast Off]] (*****_47)
:* [[Bludgeon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bludgeon]] (*****_51)
:* [[Dirge (Kre-O)|Dirge]] (*****_49)
:* [[Hook (Kre-O)|Decepticon Hook]] (*****_48)
:* [[Inferno (Kre-O)|Inferno]] (*****_41)
:* [[Insecticon (Kre-O)|Insecticon]] (*****_46)
:* [[Quickslinger (Kre-O)|Quickslinger]] (*****_44)
:* [[Rampage (Kre-O)|Decepticon Rampage]] (*****_45)
:* [[Singe (Kre-O)|Singe]] (*****_40)
:* [[Springer (Kre-O)|Autobot Springer]] (*****_42)
:* [[Warpath (Kre-O)|Warpath]] (*****_43)
}}

{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol2}}
;Collection 2
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|May]] 2013
: This series replaced the flak jackets used to attach stuff to prior Micro Changers' torsos in prior waves (which most fans hated since it obscured the chest tampographs) with a new simple one-peg "backpack" piece. And there was much rejoicing. On top of that, at this stage the "vehicle" builds become a little more complex, using more parts to make them look more like tiny vehicles than just robots laying face-down with a thing or two on their backs.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Acid Wing]] (*****_70)
:* [[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]] (*****_69)
:* [[Blight (Kre-O)|Blight]] (*****_68)
:* [[Bulkhead (Kre-O)|Bulkhead]] (*****_66)
:* [[Groove (Kre-O)|Autobot Groove]] (*****_77)
:* [[Hardshell (Kre-O)|Hardshell]] (*****_67)
:* [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]] (*****_76)
:* [[Lugnut (Kre-O)|Lugnut]] (*****_75)
:* [[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]] (*****_74)
:* [[Powerglide (Kre-O)|Powerglide]] (*****_73)
:* [[Scourge (Kre-O)|Scourge]] (*****_72)
:* [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] (*****_71)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol3}}
;Collection 3
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS3bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2013
:This series had...more fanwank, we guess? No particular innovations this time around.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Beachcomber (Kre-O)|Beachcomber]] (***** 60)
:* [[Cheetor (Kre-O)|Cheetor]] (***** 59)
:* [[Guzzle (Kre-O)|Guzzle]] (***** 57)
:* [[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]] (***** 54)
:* [[Kickback (Kre-O)|Kickback]] (***** 55)
:* [[Long Haul (Kre-O)|Long Haul]] (***** 56)
:* [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]] (***** 52)
:* [[Nosecone (Kre-O)|Nosecone]] (***** 50)
:* [[Ramjet (Kre-O)|Ramjet]] (***** 53)
:* [[Seawing (Kre-O)|Seawing]] (***** 61)
:* [[Sharkticon (Kre-O)|Sharkticon]] (***** 58)
:* [[Thrust (Kre-O)|Thrust]] (***** 51)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol4}}
;Collection 4
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS4bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2014
: Sooo much fanwank. The last wave of Micro-Changers available at "normal" retail, though largely being distributed via the Walgreens drug store chain in the US. This is the only batch (so far) to have a significant [[variant]], as [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] can come in either bag-back lavender or a much darker purple, depending on the batch. This is also the first wave to use "harness" pieces in colors other than the standard light gray.

: Unlike prior waves in which every figure came with individual [[instructions]], these Micro-Changers all come with the same large fold-out instruction for all of the models in the series, making the "feel parts through the bags" method very difficult (but you have the code numbers here, so why are you even doing that, huh?).
{{collist|2|
:* [[Alpha Trion (Kre-O)|Alpha Trion]] (***** 33)
:* [[Barrage (Kre-O)|Barrage]] (***** 34)
:* [[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]] (***** 35)
:* [[Brake-Neck (Kre-O)|Brake-Neck]] (***** 44)
:* [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] (***** 36)
:* [[Demolishor (Kre-O)|Demolishor]] (***** 37)
:* [[Iceberg (Kre-O)|Iceberg]] (***** 38)
:* [[Kup (Kre-O)|Autobot Kup]] (***** 39)
:* [[Rhinox (Kre-O)|Rhinox]] (***** 40)
:* [[Rodimus (Kre-O)|Rodimus]] (***** 41)
:* [[Sandstorm (Kre-O)|Sandstorm]] (***** 42)
:* [[Slipstrike]] (***** 43)
}}

{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagAOE1}}
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
[[Image:KreO-toy KreonMCWave5.jpg|right|300px]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A6947'''
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
: In-tune with the [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]] Kre-O'' products, this wave features a number of classic characters plus two movie-inspired Dinobot original characters.

: This series goes back to having individual instructions for each figure.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Fangwolf]] (***** 46)
:* [[Highbrow (Kre-O)|Highbrow]] (***** 51)
:* [[Jarugar]] (***** 52)
:* [[Jetwash]] (***** 53)
:* [[Mindswipe]] (***** 49)
:* [[Misfire (Kre-O)|Misfire]] (***** 47)
:* [[Nightbeat (Kre-O)|Nightbeat]] (***** 50)
:* [[Silversnout]] (***** 56)
:* [[Skrapnel]] (***** 45)
:* [[Torosaur]] (***** 55)
:* [[Trypticon (Kre-O)|Trypticon]] (***** 48)
:* [[Wingspan Hawk]] (***** 54)
}}

{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagAOE2}}
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2014
: The second wave of the ''Age of Extinction''-tied Micro-Changers, with a couple of unconventional builds, and two more new Dinobot characters. For the first time, the blind-bags are truly blind, with no identifying numbers printed on the packaging.

Speaking of "blind", these figures were never seen in US stores, popping up only in Canada and overseas.

{{collist|2|
:* [[Blackarachnia (Kre-O)|Decepticon Blackarachnia]]
:* [[Frostbite (Kre-O)|Frostbite]]
:* [[Fuselage]]
:* [[Gears (Kre-O)|Autobot Gears]]
:* [[Runamuck (Kre-O)|Decepticon Runamuck]]
:* [[Scattershot (Kre-O blindbag)|Scattershot]]
:* [[Seaspray (Kre-O)|Autobot Seaspray]]
:* [[Skalor (Kre-O)|Decepticon Skalor]]
:* [[Skimmer]]
:* [[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
:* [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailbreaker]]
:* [[Wheelie (Kre-O)|Autobot Wheelie]]
}}

===Micro-Changers Combiners===
Four Kreons per pack combine into one larger robot. Each set also comes with a single red stand-block, and extra limb pieces. Just in case. As most of the original teams hese sets are based on have five to six members, the "lost" members are (usually) put into the blind-bagged series.
;Wave 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCCombWave1.jpg|right|250px|]]
:*'''[[Bruticus (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bruticus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2225'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Brawl (Kre-O)|Brawl]], [[Onslaught (Kre-O)|Onslaught]], [[Swindle (Kre-O)|Swindle]], [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]]
:*'''[[Devastator (Kre-O)|Constructicon Devastator]]
::*''Set number'': '''A2224'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bonecrusher (Kre-O)|Bonecrusher]], [[Mixmaster (Kre-O)|Mixmaster]], [[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]], [[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]
:*'''[[Predaking (Kre-O Decepticon)|Predaking]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2227'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]], [[Headlock]], [[Razorclaw (Kre-O)|Razorclaw]], [[Torox]]
:*'''[[Superion (Kre-O)|Superion]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2226'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Air Raid (Kre-O)|Air Raid]], [[Firestrike (Kre-O)|Firestrike]], [[Silverbolt (Kre-O)|Silverbolt]], [[Skydive (Kre-O)|Skydive]]
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;Wave 2

:*'''[[Abominus (Kre-O)|Abominus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4473'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Hun-Gurrr (Kre-O)|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O)|Rippersnapper]], [[Sinnertwin (Kre-O)|Sinnertwin]], [[Windrazor (Kre-O)|Windrazor]]
:*'''[[Defensor (Kre-O)|Defensor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4474'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Blades (Kre-O)|Blades]], [[First Aid (Kre-O)|First Aid]], [[Hot Spot (Kre-O)|Hot Spot]], [[Streetsmart]]
:*'''[[Piranacon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Piranacon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4475'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Nautilator (Kre-O)|Nautilator]], [[Overbite (Kre-O)|Overbite]], [[Snaptrap (Kre-O)|Snaptrap]], [[Tentakil (Kre-O)|Tentakil]]
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;Wave 3
:Sadly, this wave suffered from a similar fate as some of the latter sets, with a limited retail release- only popping up in discount chains months after the intended release date.
:*'''[[Computron (Kre-O)|Computron]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7307'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Afterburst]], [[Lightstorm]], [[Scattershot (Kre-O Computron)|Scattershot]], [[Strafe (Kre-O Computron)|Strafe]]
:*'''[[Menasor (Kre-O)|Menasor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7308'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)|Decepticon Breakdown]], [[Dead End (Kre-O)|Dead End]], [[Drag Strip (Kre-O)|Decepticon Drag Strip]], [[Motorbreath (Kre-O)|Motorbreath]]
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;Wave 4
:Ready for something new? This wave, available only at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]]''-branded product, consists entirely of new-character beast-bots, rather than re-creating classic combiner teams.
:*'''[[Grimstone (Kre-O)|Grimstone]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7827'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Crackback]], [[Iquanox]], [[Ironeye]], [[Mollox]]
:*'''[[Lazerbolt]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7830'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullhorn (Kre-O)|Bullhorn]], [[Floodgate]], [[Freezeout]], [[Roadhound]]
:*'''[[Obsidian (Kre-O Combiner)|Obsidian]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7829'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullwark]], [[Freefall]], [[Hemocron]], [[Stronghorn]]
:*'''[[Volcanicon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7828'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Farside]], [[Liftoff]], [[Lugmutt]], [[Power Surge (Kre-O)|Power Surge]]

==Kreon Ultimate Collection==
These sets, each containing five different Kreons, were released early in 2013. The Kreon figures had all been released earlier in larger Kre-o sets, and they only come with their own weapons. One of the five figures was marked on the packaging as the "mystery figure."

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4641'''

;Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4642'''

==Custom Kreons==
First released at the back-end of 2013, these individually-carded Kreons include a huge number of extra body parts and accessories, many [[vacuum metallizing|chromed]] (thus resulting in some ''extremely'' tight fits) or translucent (which, when combined with the chromed parts, may end up with stress fractures). Their "normal" body parts have a metal-flake sheen (usually). They also come with a customizable "rack" to store their unused parts, though the helmets just kind of sit on the torso's neck-pegs, not secure at all. Returning characters typically have altered and more extensive [[tampograph]]s across most of their opaque parts.
{{note|The "[[Autobot Command Center]]" set includes a Custom Kreon rack/part setup as well.}}

This series was intentionally produced in smaller numbers than the other series.

[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonIronhidePkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 1
All of the Kreons in this assortment come with a red weapons rack.

[[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] was the only US retailer to order them, though they were made available off of [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] as well.
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|October]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#Custom|Bumblebee]] (A6087)
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)#Custom|Ironhide]] (A6086)
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Megatron]] (A6088)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Custom|Optimus Prime]] (A6085)
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)#Custom|Soundwave]] (A6090)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)#Custom|Starscream]] (A6089)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonPredakingPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 2
Though revealed online and at [[Toy Fair 2014]], this series ultimately never saw release outside of Chinese-market distribution. These kits have blue parts racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{Collist|2|
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)#Custom|Cliffjumper]] (A7314)
*[[Dreadwing (Kre-O)|Dreadwing]] (A7315)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Galvatron]] (A7316)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Autobot Hound]] (A7317)
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Jazz]] (A7318)
*[[Predaking (Kre-O Predacon)|Predaking]] (A7319)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonDriftPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
This assortment, using the new unified packaging style introduced in mid-2014, is entirely movie-based, showcasing characters from ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)| Age of Extinction]]''. Unlike prior waves, the opaque plastics here are non-sparkly. Awww. On top of that, the parts count has been drastically reduced, each kit only having about 30 pieces as opposed to the 40-ish of the prior two waves.

They all come with dark green racks.
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Drift]] (A7839)
*[[Lockdown (Kre-O)#Custom|Lockdown]] (A7838)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Optimus Prime]] (A7836)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Ratchet]] (A7837)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGalvatronPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2
Another movie-based round. The sparkly plastics make a return, but the part count remains in the low 30s. These kits come with brown racks.
:*''Release date'': September 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Bumblebee]] (A9229)
*[[Crosshairs (Kre-O)#Custom|Crosshairs]] (A9228)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Galvatron]] (A9230)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Autobot Hound]] (A9227)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGrimlockPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 3
A wave featuring the ''Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, making heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. These kits come with gray racks.

These figures saw very limited release, mostly in Hasbro Asia regions.
:*''Release date'': November 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Grimlock]] (A9374 / A6948)
*[[Scorn (Kre-O)#Custom|Scorn]] (A9375 / A6948)
*[[Slug (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Slug]] (A9373 / A6948)
*[[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)#CustomAOE|Strafe]] (A9372 / A6948)
}}
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;''Robots in Disguise'' Collection 1
This assortment showcases characters from the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)| Robots in Disguise]]'' animated series.

The part count takes ''another'' hit, now in the mid-20s, with simpler weapons and no backpacks. No more chromed parts either, everything is in "normal" plastics. The racks are now in the characters' base colors, and built on a new baseplate piece. This wave does add a 1x1 cylinder to attach to the unused torsos' neck-pegs to keep the unused helmets in place, so there's that.

:*''Release date'': January 2015
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Bumblebee]] (B1234)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Grimlock]] (B1235)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Optimus Prime]] (B1233)
*[[Steeljaw (Kre-O)#Custom|Steeljaw]] (B1236)
}}
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==Kreon Warriors==
Replacing Micro-Changers as the ''Kre-O'' line's blind-bagged assortment, Kreon Warriors features popular characters reimagined as historical warriors. Unlike their predecessors, the Kreon Warriors do not have vehicle modes. Kre-O 2x4 bricks are also replaced by a flat base.

;Series 1
Released January 2015
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Samurai Optimus Prime]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Wild West Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Gladiator Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Bumblebee]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Gladiator Ratchet]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Pirate Ratchet]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Knight Megatron]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Ninja Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Army Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Pirate Starscream]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Army Shockwave]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Ninja Shockwave]]
}}

;Series 2 - Shown at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Gladiator Optimus Prime]]
*?? [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Army Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Knight Bumblebee]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Wild West Hound]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Samurai Hound]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Wild West Galvatron]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Samurai Galvatron]]
*?? [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Wild West Starscream]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Soundwave]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Knight Soundwave]]
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

==Battle Changers==

Battle Changers are a new line in the buildable figures who can transform without being taken apart. There are new assortments with triple changes and also "VS" packs which includes an Autobot and a Decepticon battle changer.

;Collection 1
This series is available in selected Asian countries since December 2014.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] (B0716)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] (B0715)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] (B0718)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] (B0717)
}}
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;Collection 2
This series have been shown in [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]. They are first sighted in Hong Kong towards the end of March 2015.

:*''Release date'': March 2015
{{collist|2|
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] (???)
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]] (???)
}}
{{-}}
;Kreon Triple Changer
This series have been shown in [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]. Only two additional figures were previewed but all 3 modes were available. The packaging is similar to other battle changers but does not have a collection number.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] (???)
*[[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] (???)
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

;Versus Pack Collection 1
This assortment comes in 2-figure "VS" pack. Only 2 pairs have been announced and available for sale in selected Asian countries. Optimus Prime is identical to the previously released version but this pack comes with a trailer.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] vs. [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] (B1506/B0964)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]] vs. [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] (B1507/B0964)
}}
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==Kreon Mini-con Combiners==
Another new line previewed at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]], these sets comes with one standard Kreon and 4 Cityville-sized mini Kreons of the same character that can combine into a larger robot. Only two characters were previewed [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] and [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], naturally.

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] (???)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] (???)
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

==Store exclusives==
===CostCo exclusives===
* Megatron with Sideswipe (30668/31771) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.
* Starscream with Prowl (30667/30690) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.

===Toys"R"Us exclusives===
*'''Autobot Assault [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A1266'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s, [[Gunner]]
: An expanded version of the "Destruction Site Devastator" set, adding a large Ironhide robot/truck build, a "Gunner" Kreon, and a port-a-potty (yes really). The Devastator Kreon is also in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)| Generation 2]]'' style yellow-and-purple rather than the original bright-green-and-purple.
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction Bluray / DVD'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]]
: Special packaging to include 2 exclusive Kreons with different print from other regular release of the same characters. These Kreons are available with either Blu-Ray Combo or DVD only set.

===Argos exclusives===
*'''Transformers Tub of Bricks'''
**''Set number'': '''A4583'''
: A plastic tub with unaltered versions of Basic Optimus, Basic Bumblebee, and Jazz, Sideswipe and Bluestreak Kreons, and slightly altered instruction booklets.

===Family Mart (Taiwan)===
Released in 2012 in Taiwan in conjunction with a toy fair. The USB hub is almost 4 times larger than normal Kreons which the other 5 figures are almost 2 times larger.
*'''8" (20cm) Optimus Prime USB Hub'''
**Oversized Kreon Optimus Prime with 4 USB 1.1 ports
*'''Stylus Pen''' - approximately 3" (7cm) with detachable head that can be used as a stylus
**Optimus Prime & Starscream
*'''LED Lights''' - approximately 3" (7cm) with light up chest
**Bumbleebee, Sideswipe & Megatron

===Universal Studios===
*'''Kreon 4-pack'''
Only available in all Universal Studios. Only [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]] is an exclusive figure.
**''Set number'': '''A9370'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]]

==Convention Exclusives==
* Botcon 2013 '''Machine Wars''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure Set, 2013)
**''Kreons'': [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]], [[Megaplex (Kre-O)|Megaplex]], [[Obsidian (Kre-O Kreon)|Obsidian]], [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Strika (Kre-O)|Strika]]

:The ''Machine Wars'' five-pack was exclusive to [[BotCon 2013]], limited to 1500 pieces. They have generally more parts than the Kreons packed in with larger Kre-O sets, but do not have alternate vehicle builds like Micro Changers.

* Botcon 2014 '''Kreon Micro-Changers 6-figure set''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure set, 2014)
**''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)#BotCon2014|Breakdown]], [[Fractyl (Kre-O)|Fractyl]], [[Gigatron (Kre-O)|Gigatron]], [[Landshark (Kre-O)|Landshark]], [[Rattrap (Kre-O)|Rattrap]], [[Rodimus (SG Kre-O)|Rodimus]]

: A [[BotCon 2014]] six-figure set commemorating 20 years of BotCon exclusives with Kreons of past exclusives. This time they're also Micro-Changers, with generally more parts and paint than most retail Micro-Changers.

* San Diego Comic Con 2014 '''Kreon Class of 1984''' (B0090)
** Released in July 2014 at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2014|San Diego Comic-Con]], this set contains 30 exclusive Kreons and accessories from G1 series.
{{collist|4|
*[[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]]
*[[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]]
*[[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]]
*[[Frenzy (Kre-O)|Frenzy]]
*[[Gears (Kre-O)|Gears]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]]
*[[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]]
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]]
*[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Ratchet]]
*[[Rumble (Kre-O)|Rumble]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]]
*[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]
*[[Shrapnel (Kre-O)|Shrapnel]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
*[[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (Kre-O)|Ultra Magnus]]
*[[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]]
*[[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
}}
:

==Promotional releases==
* Matrix '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Promotional item given at [[BotCon 2011]], as a special mail-in promotion through the Kre-O website and a give away with the UK Doctor Who Adventures comic. Redeco of Optimus Prime Kreon showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]].

* Clear ''' Energon Bumblebee''' Kreon
: An exclusive [[New York Comic Con|New York Comic Con 2012]] handout, this redeco of the Bumblebee Kreon is done entirely in translucent blue plastic, and comes in its own special little window box with an outer sleeve.

* '''Constructicon Devastator''' Kreon
: A Devastator Kreon sporting an orange ''Generation 2'' deco and including a translucent purple pistol based on [[Megatron (G1)|Generation 1 Megatron's]] alternate mode. Packaged in an individual window box and handed out with ''Kre-O'' purchases at Toys"R"Us stores, as well as [[BotCon 2013]].

* '''Orion Pax''' Kreon
: Based on Orion Pax's appearance from "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]", this was available with the ''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''.

* '''Dinobot Ride''' Polybag
: Polybag of a mini buildable Grimlock and Citiville-sized mini Kreon Optimus Prime. Given out at Toys R Us during build-a-figure event. Also available in selected Asian countries as a gift with purchase at stores.

* '''Elite Optimus Prime''' Polybag
: Another polybag with buildable Optimus Prime with larger hands and legs on a Kreon sized torso. This figure was given our at Toys R Us Canada during build-a-figure event while Asian countries saw very limited released.

* "Winter" '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Optimus Prime in winter clothing and orange skis were handed out during [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]].

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==Media==
===Videos===
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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.

===Games===
{{main|Online games#Kre-O}}

===Books===
*''[[Awesome Autobots Activity Book]]''—actually mainly a ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'' book, but it has four Kre-O bonus pages and is [[co-branding|co-branded]] on the cover, as well as coming with a free Matrix Optimus Prime Kreon.
*''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''

===Online comics===
{{main|Kre-O Transformers (comic)}}
Short tongue-in-cheek gag strips drawn and written by [[Hayato Sakamoto]] and [[Makoto Wakabayashi]] for [[TakaraTomy]]'s Kre-O site.

==Notes==
* 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>, who have been making not-L sets for a while. However, it is very much a lot of new part design work, especially the far more involved construction of the [[Kreon]]s; Oxford's pre-''Kre-O'' mini-figures were basically straight-up L Minifigure construction.
* Kreon [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] was among the upcoming items revealed at [[BotCon 2011]]... and was only announced to be released in late 2013, and wasn't released until midway through 2014. Amusingly, his helmet has become one of the most ubiquitous among the Kreons thanks to its very generic styling.
* Small images of a ''Kre-O Transformers'' set featuring a big mechanical scorpion and another set featuring a buildable [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] were shown at [[Toy Fair 2012]] during the slide presentation, as part of the demonstration of the "build a big energon weapon from parts of the different sets" concept. Neither were present in the showroom or mentioned in the press materials. This same slide was shown during a presentation at [[BotCon 2012]], again with no explicit mention of the mechanical scorpion or Soundwave.
* 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. Just be a bit careful you don't scrape face-paint off.
* The L company has since released sets that are explicitly marketed as being able to assemble as robots and various vehicles and aircraft, very similar to the ''Transformers'' Kre-O concept.
* Several ''Kre-O'' bricks are reuses of Hasbro's long defunct ''Built to Rule'' interlocking brick system. Most Kre-O bricks, that is parts not designed specifically for Kreons, with detailed moulded surfaces (especially where the L counterpart has a smooth surface) are Built to Rule parts.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.hasbro.com/kre-o/en_US/ Official site]
* [http://kre-o-nation.com/2013/index.html "Kre-O Nation" 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]
* [http://www.facebook.com/groups/mykreons Kre-O Asia Facebook Group #mykreons]

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[[Image:Kre-O-Bumblebeeandothers.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Car me now!]]

'''Kre-O''' is [[Hasbro]]'s second foray into the world of brick-based construction toy sets, several years after the ignoble effort that was ''[[Built to Rule]]''.

Unveiled at [[Toy Fair 2011]], ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' was the first Hasbro brand to be released as Kre-O construction brick kits. The kits (generally) 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 (mostly nameless generics). Prices range from $7.99 to $59.99, plus individually-bagged Kreon figures at $2.99.

The line launched in the US on [[June 6]]th, [[2011]]. Since then, ''Kre-O'' has expanded into a [[multi-property brand]], with sets based on other Hasbro franchises including ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'', ''Battleship'', and ''Dungeons & Dragons'', as well as the licensed properties ''[[Star Trek]]'' and ''Cityville Invasion''.

In 2013, [[TakaraTomy]] brought the line to Japan, primarily the second-year ''Transformers'' sets.

It's 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.

==Building sets==
===2011===
The first series saw widespread brick-and-mortar distribution in the US. The main focus of the sets were large robot/vehicle builds with a ''lot'' of parts. Really a lot. Limbs were many times thick masses of panel-parts laid over each other, and many sets had extremely limited posability, with simple swivel elbows & knees. Robot builds took many elements from the then-current ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)| Dark of the Moon]]'' series, though the heads were mostly designed around the characters' [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] incarnations.

The robot Kreons? ''VERY'' G1-inspired.

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31144'''

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36421'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, [[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]], [[Bumblebee's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Autobot Jazz]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31146'''
**''Kreons'': Jazz, [[Race driver]]

*'''[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]'''
**''Kit number'': '''30688'''
**''Kreons'': Megatron, [[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]], [[Specialist]], [[Police officer]]

*'''[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31145'''
**''Kreons'': Mirage, [[Race driver]]

*'''Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''31143'''

*'''[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]], 2 [[Stunt Driver]]s

*'''[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30690'''
**''Kreons'': Prowl, [[SWAT Commander]]

*'''[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30662'''
**''Kreons'': Ratchet, [[Medic (Kre-O)|Medic]]

*'''[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30687'''
**''Kreons'': Sentinel Prime, [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]], [[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]], [[Fire Chief (Kre-O)|Fire Chief]]

*'''[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31771'''
**''Kreons'': Sideswipe, [[Sideswipe's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30667'''
**''Kreons'': Starscream, [[Pilot (Kre-O)|Pilot]]

===2012 (''Quest for Energon'')===
The second-year ''Kre-O Transformers'' sets mark a definite change in style. Dubbed "Quest for Energon", each set contains several "energon" pieces; at least one [[Skeletron|clear-plastic Kreon torso]] (blue for Autobots, purple for Decepticons), and several clear-purple "[[Dark Energon]]" parts to assemble a giant "[[ultimate Dark Energon weapon]]". The robot/vehicle builds in this year's sets are generally smaller, simpler, and less reliant on the "massive stack of flat plates" construction style common in the first year, relying a lot more on large ball-and-socket-jointed bricks to build limbs and bodies around.

There was a heavier focus on the Kreons overall, with mini-playsets, mini-vehicles and a pair of [[army-building|army builder]] sets. The robot Kreons are more often based on their [[Aligned continuity family]] incarnations than Generation 1. Human Kreons had new arm-pieces with rounded-off shoulders, rather than the blocky shoulders of all first-year Kreons.

This series also suffered a distribution issue in the US. [[Walmart]] stopped carrying ''Kre-O'' after its first year (with one tiny exception), and only [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] appeared to carry the entire second-year assortment; the "Rotor Rage" and "Destruction Site Devastator" sets in particular didn't seem to show up at certain retailers.

Most of these sets were also made available in Japan as part of the initial ''Kre-O'' roll-out by [[TakaraTomy]].

*'''Battle for Energon'''
**''Set number'': '''98812'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], [[Security Officer]], [[Tank Driver]]
: Includes Optimus Prime and Megatron robot/vehicle builds and a mini "bank" playset.

*'''Cycle Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''36954'''
**''Kreons'': [[Barricade (Kre-O)|Barricade]], three [[Autobot Trooper]]s

*'''Decepticon Ambush'''
**''Set number'': '''38781'''
**''Kreons'': [[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]], three [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]]s

*'''Destruction Site [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36914'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s
: A "9 in 1" set that includes '''[[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]''', '''[[Drill Bit (Kre-O)|Drill Bit]]''', '''[[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]]''' and '''[[Hightower (Kre-O)|Hightower]]''', who can be built into robots, vehicles, or combined to form Devastator. Includes a construction site mini-playset.

*'''Rotor Rage'''
**''Set number'': '''36959'''
**''Kreons'': [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]], [[Commando (Kre-O)|Commando]], [[ATV Driver]]
:Includes a large Vortex robot/helicopter build.

*'''Stealth [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''98814'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, two [[Security Guard]]s, [[Bulldog]], [[Biker]]
:Includes a large Bumblebee robot/car build and a security checkpoint playset.

*'''Street Showdown'''
**''Set number'': '''38771'''
**''Kreons'': [[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)|Knock Out]], two [[Driver (Kre-O)|Driver]]s
: Includes large Wheeljack and Knock Out robot/car builds.

===2013 (''Beast Hunters'')===
Bringing the series in-line with the then-current ''[[Beast Hunters]]'' branding of ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'', this series was even ''more'' limited in its US distribution, seemingly available only at ToysЯUs and Meijer.

This time around, the human Kreons were based on specific ''Transformers'' human characters from prior series rather than the prior two years' nameless generics... much to the bafflement of the [[fandom]], who wanted them to be doing that from the get-go.

;Larger Sets
*'''[[Autobot Command Center]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A5412'''
**''Kreons'': [[Arcee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Bumblebee]], [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Ratchet]], [[Shockwave (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Shockwave]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)#CommandCenterHQ|Knock Out]] ("Mystery figure")
: A multi-part playset; command tower, repair bay, prison. Includes a buildable vehicle Optimus Prime and beast [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O Predacon)|Rippersnapper]].

*'''Battle Net Bumblebee'''
**''Set number'': '''A2202'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Captain (Kre-O)|Captain]]
: Includes Bumblebee/jeep build and buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Stormrazor]]


*'''Beast Blade Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A2203'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Beast Hunters|Optimus Prime]], [[Kicker (Kre-O)|Energon Kicker]]
: Includes a large Optimus robot/truck build and a buildable Predacon beast [[Lazerback (Kre-O)|Lazerback]].

*'''Ripclaw Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2201'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ripclaw (Kre-O)|Ripclaw]], [[Daniel Witwicky (Kre-O)|Col. Daniel Witwicky]]
:Includes a large Ripclaw robot/dragon build.

;Beast Force Figure packs
To date, these are the only larger build packs to include [[Micro-Changer]] Kreons.

*'''Dragon Assault'''
**''Set number'': '''A2234/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Grimwing (Kre-O)|Grimwing]].

*'''Mech Venom Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2235/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Corhada]].

===2014 (''Age of Extinction'')===
Tying in with that [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|big new movie in 2014]], the 2014 ''Kre-O'' line-up features dinosaurs aplenty. Many sets also feature "Dino Force Technology", which are pieces that include magnets in them so claws and dino-maws can snatch up Kreons wearing ferrous-metal backpacks or helmets. Each set also comes with a red 2x4 Kre-O brick.

Notably, this line also marks the complete abandonment of the 'rebuild to transform' [[play pattern]], in favor of the playset approach more typical of construction brick toys. As part of this change, human Kreons now use the small body style that debuted in the ''Kre-O {{w|CityVille}} Invasion'' line, to indicate a [[scale]] difference between them and the normal-sized Transformer Kreons.

By this point, ''Kre-O'' in its entirety became a [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] [[exclusive]] toyline.

*'''Grimlock Unleashed'''
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]]
: Includes a large Grimlock T-rex build.

*'''Cell Block Breakout'''
**''Set number'': '''A6951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)#AOE|Vehicon]]
: Includes buildable [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] beast [[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)|Strafe]].

*'''Dinobot Charge'''
**''Set number'': '''A6949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]], Vehicon
: Includes buildable [[Slug (Kre-O)|Dinobot triceratops]].

*'''Galvatron Factory Battle'''
**''Set number'': '''A6952'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#FactoryBattle|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Factory Battle|Optimus Prime]], Vehicon, [[Dr. Littleman]], 2 KSI workers.
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]] and [[Galvatron (Kre-O)#AOE|Galvatron]] super-robot.

*'''Grimlock Street Attack'''
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]].

*'''Lockdown Air Raid'''
**''Set number'': '''A6956'''
**''Kreons'': [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)#AOE|Sideswipe]]
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]].

*'''Optimus Prime Dino Hauler'''
**''Set number'': '''A7796'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#DinoHauler|Ratchet]], Vehicon x2, human [[Autobot Driver]]
: Includes buildable [[Snarl (Kre-O)|Dinobot beast]].

*'''Scorn Street Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''A6950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Crosshairs (Kre-O)|Crosshairs]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Scorn (Kre-O)|Scorn]].

*'''Silver Knight Autobots'''
**''Set number'': '''A8602'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Crosshairs, Drift, Hound

*'''Decepticon Replicator'''
**''Set number'': '''A8601'''
**''Kreons'': [[Stinger (Kre-O)|Stinger]], Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]], human scientist
{{note|'Decepticon Replicator' was available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from [[July 11]] to [[July 20]].}}

*'''Elite Optimus Prime''' (Promotional Polybag)
**''Set number'': '''A8745'''
: Includes Optimus Prime super-robot.
{{note|'Silver Knight Autobots' and 'Elite Optimus Prime' were available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]].}}

*'''Dinobot Ride''' (Promotional Polybag)
**''Set number'': '''A8603'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime.
: Includes mini buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock.
{{Note|'Dinobot Ride' was released as a free giveaway at [[June 28]] ToysЯUs building events in the US.}}

===2015 (''Robots In Disguise'')===
In conjunction with the new animated series "Robots in Disguise", this wave brings back buildable vehicles (and a beast) but unfortunately are non-transformable. There are improvements for some of the Kreons as they come with tampograph on the back of the figure. Each of the set also comes with a "capture pod" - a box that will snap shut using rubber bands. The 2x4 red Kre-O brick have been removed from the sets.

*'''Optimus Prime Beast Blaster'''
**''Set number'': '''B0951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Fracture (Kre-O)|Decepticon Fracture]], [[Airazor (Kre-O)|Airazor]], [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]]
: Includes a red and blue long nose truck cab without trailer and a purple hovercraft.

*'''Bumblebee Disc Demolishor'''
**''Set number'': '''B0949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Clampdown (Kre-O)|Clampdown]], [[Bisk (Kre-O)|Bisk]]
: Includes a futuristic yellow vehicle with black stripes

*'''Underbite Jetpack Takedown'''
**''Set number'': '''B0950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Underbite (Kre-O)|Underbite]], [[Ped (Kre-O)|Ped]]
: Includes a purple mechanical beast

*'''Strongarm Capture Cruiser'''
**''Set number'': '''B1549'''
**''Kreons'': [[Strongarm (Kre-O)|Strongarm]], [[Springload (Kre-O)|Springload]]
:Includes a futuristic blue vehicle

*'''Sideswipe Roadway Rundown'''
**''Set number'': '''B1548'''
**''Kreons'': [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]], [[Hammerstrike (Kre-O)|Hammerstrike]]
:Includes a futuristic red vehicle

==Micro-Changers==
Introduced in 2012, the [[Micro-Changer]]s sub-line adds a new element to Kreon figures; extra parts allow each figure to "transform" into a vehicle or beast (or whatever).

Thankfully, the Micro-Changer series did not suffer the limited-distribution fate of the ''Beast Hunters'' sets; after a rocky start, by 2013 the series was stocked regularly not just by ToysЯUs, but [[Target]] as well, plus many large drug store chains began carrying the individually-bagged figures.

===Blind-bagged figures===
This portion of the line features individual [[blindpacking|blind-packaged]] Kreons. Thankfully however, code numbers printed on each bag allow you to know which figure is inside... or at least avoid buying two of the same by accident.
{{anchor|BlindbagPreview}}
;Preview Series
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCPreviewWave.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2034'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|August]] 2012
:This series differs a little from the later waves, and not just because of the smaller (all-badguy) cast. In an unusual backwards move, the [[tampograph]]s on these figures' chests use only a single color, typically black.

:This is also the only ''Kre-O Transformers'' product to be sold (briefly) at [[Walmart]] since the initial year.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Crankstart (Kre-O)|Crankstart]] (214510)
:* [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]] (214518)
:* [[Scorponok (Kre-O)|Scorponok]] (214511)
:* [[Spinister (Kre-O)|Spinister]] (214517)
:* [[Sunstorm (Kre-O)|Sunstorm]] (214519)
:* [[Waspinator (Kre-O)|Waspinator]] (214512)
}}

{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol1}}
;Collection 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCWave1.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Hasbro release date'': [[Calendar|November]] 2012
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': November 2013
: For the first full series, the multi-colored tampographs made a glorious comeback. Also, a new display-stand brick was added to every figure, a black 2x4 piece with the "Kre-O" logo in white on one edge.
: Also changed is how the bag numbers work, with a 7-digit code. Only the final two numbers in the codes are indicators of what Kreon is in the bag, the first five are likely manufacturing plant codes or something and have no bearing on the contents, and can vary from case to case. For simplicity's sake, we've *****'d out the first five digits from here on out.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Airachnid (Kre-O)|Airachnid]] (*****_50)
:* [[Blast Off (Kre-O)|Blast Off]] (*****_47)
:* [[Bludgeon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bludgeon]] (*****_51)
:* [[Dirge (Kre-O)|Dirge]] (*****_49)
:* [[Hook (Kre-O)|Decepticon Hook]] (*****_48)
:* [[Inferno (Kre-O)|Inferno]] (*****_41)
:* [[Insecticon (Kre-O)|Insecticon]] (*****_46)
:* [[Quickslinger (Kre-O)|Quickslinger]] (*****_44)
:* [[Rampage (Kre-O)|Decepticon Rampage]] (*****_45)
:* [[Singe (Kre-O)|Singe]] (*****_40)
:* [[Springer (Kre-O)|Autobot Springer]] (*****_42)
:* [[Warpath (Kre-O)|Warpath]] (*****_43)
}}

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;Collection 2
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|May]] 2013
: This series replaced the flak jackets used to attach stuff to prior Micro Changers' torsos in prior waves (which most fans hated since it obscured the chest tampographs) with a new simple one-peg "backpack" piece. And there was much rejoicing. On top of that, at this stage the "vehicle" builds become a little more complex, using more parts to make them look more like tiny vehicles than just robots laying face-down with a thing or two on their backs.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Acid Wing]] (*****_70)
:* [[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]] (*****_69)
:* [[Blight (Kre-O)|Blight]] (*****_68)
:* [[Bulkhead (Kre-O)|Bulkhead]] (*****_66)
:* [[Groove (Kre-O)|Autobot Groove]] (*****_77)
:* [[Hardshell (Kre-O)|Hardshell]] (*****_67)
:* [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]] (*****_76)
:* [[Lugnut (Kre-O)|Lugnut]] (*****_75)
:* [[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]] (*****_74)
:* [[Powerglide (Kre-O)|Powerglide]] (*****_73)
:* [[Scourge (Kre-O)|Scourge]] (*****_72)
:* [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] (*****_71)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol3}}
;Collection 3
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS3bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2013
:This series had...more fanwank, we guess? No particular innovations this time around.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Beachcomber (Kre-O)|Beachcomber]] (***** 60)
:* [[Cheetor (Kre-O)|Cheetor]] (***** 59)
:* [[Guzzle (Kre-O)|Guzzle]] (***** 57)
:* [[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]] (***** 54)
:* [[Kickback (Kre-O)|Kickback]] (***** 55)
:* [[Long Haul (Kre-O)|Long Haul]] (***** 56)
:* [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]] (***** 52)
:* [[Nosecone (Kre-O)|Nosecone]] (***** 50)
:* [[Ramjet (Kre-O)|Ramjet]] (***** 53)
:* [[Seawing (Kre-O)|Seawing]] (***** 61)
:* [[Sharkticon (Kre-O)|Sharkticon]] (***** 58)
:* [[Thrust (Kre-O)|Thrust]] (***** 51)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol4}}
;Collection 4
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS4bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2014
: Sooo much fanwank. The last wave of Micro-Changers available at "normal" retail, though largely being distributed via the Walgreens drug store chain in the US. This is the only batch (so far) to have a significant [[variant]], as [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] can come in either bag-back lavender or a much darker purple, depending on the batch. This is also the first wave to use "harness" pieces in colors other than the standard light gray.

: Unlike prior waves in which every figure came with individual [[instructions]], these Micro-Changers all come with the same large fold-out instruction for all of the models in the series, making the "feel parts through the bags" method very difficult (but you have the code numbers here, so why are you even doing that, huh?).
{{collist|2|
:* [[Alpha Trion (Kre-O)|Alpha Trion]] (***** 33)
:* [[Barrage (Kre-O)|Barrage]] (***** 34)
:* [[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]] (***** 35)
:* [[Brake-Neck (Kre-O)|Brake-Neck]] (***** 44)
:* [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] (***** 36)
:* [[Demolishor (Kre-O)|Demolishor]] (***** 37)
:* [[Iceberg (Kre-O)|Iceberg]] (***** 38)
:* [[Kup (Kre-O)|Autobot Kup]] (***** 39)
:* [[Rhinox (Kre-O)|Rhinox]] (***** 40)
:* [[Rodimus (Kre-O)|Rodimus]] (***** 41)
:* [[Sandstorm (Kre-O)|Sandstorm]] (***** 42)
:* [[Slipstrike]] (***** 43)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
[[Image:KreO-toy KreonMCWave5.jpg|right|300px]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A6947'''
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
: In-tune with the [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]] Kre-O'' products, this wave features a number of classic characters plus two movie-inspired Dinobot original characters.

: This series goes back to having individual instructions for each figure.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Fangwolf]] (***** 46)
:* [[Highbrow (Kre-O)|Highbrow]] (***** 51)
:* [[Jarugar]] (***** 52)
:* [[Jetwash]] (***** 53)
:* [[Mindswipe]] (***** 49)
:* [[Misfire (Kre-O)|Misfire]] (***** 47)
:* [[Nightbeat (Kre-O)|Nightbeat]] (***** 50)
:* [[Silversnout]] (***** 56)
:* [[Skrapnel]] (***** 45)
:* [[Torosaur]] (***** 55)
:* [[Trypticon (Kre-O)|Trypticon]] (***** 48)
:* [[Wingspan Hawk]] (***** 54)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2014
: The second wave of the ''Age of Extinction''-tied Micro-Changers, with a couple of unconventional builds, and two more new Dinobot characters. For the first time, the blind-bags are truly blind, with no identifying numbers printed on the packaging.

Speaking of "blind", these figures were never seen in US stores, popping up only in Canada and overseas.

{{collist|2|
:* [[Blackarachnia (Kre-O)|Decepticon Blackarachnia]]
:* [[Frostbite (Kre-O)|Frostbite]]
:* [[Fuselage]]
:* [[Gears (Kre-O)|Autobot Gears]]
:* [[Runamuck (Kre-O)|Decepticon Runamuck]]
:* [[Scattershot (Kre-O blindbag)|Scattershot]]
:* [[Seaspray (Kre-O)|Autobot Seaspray]]
:* [[Skalor (Kre-O)|Decepticon Skalor]]
:* [[Skimmer]]
:* [[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
:* [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailbreaker]]
:* [[Wheelie (Kre-O)|Autobot Wheelie]]
}}

===Micro-Changers Combiners===
Four Kreons per pack combine into one larger robot. Each set also comes with a single red stand-block, and extra limb pieces. Just in case. As most of the original teams hese sets are based on have five to six members, the "lost" members are (usually) put into the blind-bagged series.
;Wave 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCCombWave1.jpg|right|250px|]]
:*'''[[Bruticus (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bruticus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2225'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Brawl (Kre-O)|Brawl]], [[Onslaught (Kre-O)|Onslaught]], [[Swindle (Kre-O)|Swindle]], [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]]
:*'''[[Devastator (Kre-O)|Constructicon Devastator]]
::*''Set number'': '''A2224'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bonecrusher (Kre-O)|Bonecrusher]], [[Mixmaster (Kre-O)|Mixmaster]], [[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]], [[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]
:*'''[[Predaking (Kre-O Decepticon)|Predaking]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2227'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]], [[Headlock]], [[Razorclaw (Kre-O)|Razorclaw]], [[Torox]]
:*'''[[Superion (Kre-O)|Superion]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2226'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Air Raid (Kre-O)|Air Raid]], [[Firestrike (Kre-O)|Firestrike]], [[Silverbolt (Kre-O)|Silverbolt]], [[Skydive (Kre-O)|Skydive]]
{{-}}
;Wave 2

:*'''[[Abominus (Kre-O)|Abominus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4473'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Hun-Gurrr (Kre-O)|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O)|Rippersnapper]], [[Sinnertwin (Kre-O)|Sinnertwin]], [[Windrazor (Kre-O)|Windrazor]]
:*'''[[Defensor (Kre-O)|Defensor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4474'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Blades (Kre-O)|Blades]], [[First Aid (Kre-O)|First Aid]], [[Hot Spot (Kre-O)|Hot Spot]], [[Streetsmart]]
:*'''[[Piranacon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Piranacon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4475'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Nautilator (Kre-O)|Nautilator]], [[Overbite (Kre-O)|Overbite]], [[Snaptrap (Kre-O)|Snaptrap]], [[Tentakil (Kre-O)|Tentakil]]
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;Wave 3
:Sadly, this wave suffered from a similar fate as some of the latter sets, with a limited retail release- only popping up in discount chains months after the intended release date.
:*'''[[Computron (Kre-O)|Computron]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7307'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Afterburst]], [[Lightstorm]], [[Scattershot (Kre-O Computron)|Scattershot]], [[Strafe (Kre-O Computron)|Strafe]]
:*'''[[Menasor (Kre-O)|Menasor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7308'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)|Decepticon Breakdown]], [[Dead End (Kre-O)|Dead End]], [[Drag Strip (Kre-O)|Decepticon Drag Strip]], [[Motorbreath (Kre-O)|Motorbreath]]
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;Wave 4
:Ready for something new? This wave, available only at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]]''-branded product, consists entirely of new-character beast-bots, rather than re-creating classic combiner teams.
:*'''[[Grimstone (Kre-O)|Grimstone]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7827'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Crackback]], [[Iquanox]], [[Ironeye]], [[Mollox]]
:*'''[[Lazerbolt]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7830'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullhorn (Kre-O)|Bullhorn]], [[Floodgate]], [[Freezeout]], [[Roadhound]]
:*'''[[Obsidian (Kre-O Combiner)|Obsidian]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7829'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullwark]], [[Freefall]], [[Hemocron]], [[Stronghorn]]
:*'''[[Volcanicon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7828'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Farside]], [[Liftoff]], [[Lugmutt]], [[Power Surge (Kre-O)|Power Surge]]

==Kreon Ultimate Collection==
These sets, each containing five different Kreons, were released early in 2013. The Kreon figures had all been released earlier in larger Kre-o sets, and they only come with their own weapons. One of the five figures was marked on the packaging as the "mystery figure."

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4641'''

;Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4642'''

==Custom Kreons==
First released at the back-end of 2013, these individually-carded Kreons include a huge number of extra body parts and accessories, many [[vacuum metallizing|chromed]] (thus resulting in some ''extremely'' tight fits) or translucent (which, when combined with the chromed parts, may end up with stress fractures). Their "normal" body parts have a metal-flake sheen (usually). They also come with a customizable "rack" to store their unused parts, though the helmets just kind of sit on the torso's neck-pegs, not secure at all. Returning characters typically have altered and more extensive [[tampograph]]s across most of their opaque parts.
{{note|The "[[Autobot Command Center]]" set includes a Custom Kreon rack/part setup as well.}}

This series was intentionally produced in smaller numbers than the other series.

[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonIronhidePkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 1
All of the Kreons in this assortment come with a red weapons rack.

[[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] was the only US retailer to order them, though they were made available off of [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] as well.
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|October]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#Custom|Bumblebee]] (A6087)
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)#Custom|Ironhide]] (A6086)
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Megatron]] (A6088)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Custom|Optimus Prime]] (A6085)
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)#Custom|Soundwave]] (A6090)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)#Custom|Starscream]] (A6089)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonPredakingPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 2
Though revealed online and at [[Toy Fair 2014]], this series ultimately never saw release outside of Chinese-market distribution. These kits have blue parts racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{Collist|2|
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)#Custom|Cliffjumper]] (A7314)
*[[Dreadwing (Kre-O)|Dreadwing]] (A7315)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Galvatron]] (A7316)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Autobot Hound]] (A7317)
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Jazz]] (A7318)
*[[Predaking (Kre-O Predacon)|Predaking]] (A7319)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonDriftPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
This assortment, using the new unified packaging style introduced in mid-2014, is entirely movie-based, showcasing characters from ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)| Age of Extinction]]''. Unlike prior waves, the opaque plastics here are non-sparkly. Awww. On top of that, the parts count has been drastically reduced, each kit only having about 30 pieces as opposed to the 40-ish of the prior two waves.

They all come with dark green racks.
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Drift]] (A7839)
*[[Lockdown (Kre-O)#Custom|Lockdown]] (A7838)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Optimus Prime]] (A7836)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Ratchet]] (A7837)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGalvatronPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2
Another movie-based round. The sparkly plastics make a return, but the part count remains in the low 30s. These kits come with brown racks.
:*''Release date'': September 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Bumblebee]] (A9229)
*[[Crosshairs (Kre-O)#Custom|Crosshairs]] (A9228)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Galvatron]] (A9230)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Autobot Hound]] (A9227)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGrimlockPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 3
A wave featuring the ''Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, making heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. These kits come with gray racks.

These figures saw very limited release, mostly in Hasbro Asia regions.
:*''Release date'': November 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Grimlock]] (A9374 / A6948)
*[[Scorn (Kre-O)#Custom|Scorn]] (A9375 / A6948)
*[[Slug (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Slug]] (A9373 / A6948)
*[[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)#CustomAOE|Strafe]] (A9372 / A6948)
}}
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;''Robots in Disguise'' Collection 1
This assortment showcases characters from the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)| Robots in Disguise]]'' animated series.

The part count takes ''another'' hit, now in the mid-20s, with simpler weapons and no backpacks. No more chromed parts either, everything is in "normal" plastics. The racks are now in the characters' base colors, and built on a new baseplate piece. This wave does add a 1x1 cylinder to attach to the unused torsos' neck-pegs to keep the unised helmets in place, so there's that.

:*''Release date'': January 2015
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Bumblebee]] (B1234)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Grimlock]] (B1235)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Optimus Prime]] (B1233)
*[[Steeljaw (Kre-O)#Custom|Steeljaw]] (B1236)
}}
{{-}}

==Kreon Warriors==
Replacing Micro-Changers as the ''Kre-O'' line's blind-bagged assortment, Kreon Warriors features popular characters reimagined as historical warriors. Unlike their predecessors, the Kreon Warriors do not have vehicle modes. Kre-O 2x4 bricks are also replaced by a flat base.

;Series 1
Released January 2015
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Samurai Optimus Prime]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Wild West Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Gladiator Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Bumblebee]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Gladiator Ratchet]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Pirate Ratchet]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Knight Megatron]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Ninja Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Army Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Pirate Starscream]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Army Shockwave]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Ninja Shockwave]]
}}

;Series 2 - Shown at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Gladiator Optimus Prime]]
*?? [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Army Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Knight Bumblebee]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Wild West Hound]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Samurai Hound]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Wild West Galvatron]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Samurai Galvatron]]
*?? [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Wild West Starscream]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Soundwave]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Knight Soundwave]]
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

==Battle Changers==

Battle Changers are a new line in the buildable figures who can transform without being taken apart. There are new assortments with triple changes and also "VS" packs which includes an Autobot and a Decepticon battle changer.

;Collection 1
This series is available in selected Asian countries since December 2014.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] (B0716)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] (B0715)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] (B0718)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] (B0717)
}}
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;Collection 2 ?
This series have been shown in [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]. Only two additional figures were previewed along with Series 1 figures.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] (???)
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]] (???)
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}
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;Kreon Triple Changer
This series have been shown in [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]. Only two additional figures were previewed but all 3 modes were available. The packaging is similar to other battle changers but does not have a collection number.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] (???)
*[[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] (???)
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

;Versus Pack Collection 1
This assortment comes in 2-figure "VS" pack. Only 2 pairs have been announced and available for sale in selected Asian countries. Optimus Prime is identical to the previously released version but this pack comes with a trailer.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] vs. [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] (B1506/B0964)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]] vs. [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] (B1507/B0964)
}}
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==Kreon Mini-con Combiners==
Another new line previewed at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]], these sets comes with one standard Kreon and 4 Cityville-sized mini Kreons of the same character that can combine into a larger robot. Only two characters were previewed [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] and [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], naturally.

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] (???)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] (???)
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

==Store exclusives==
===CostCo exclusives===
* Megatron with Sideswipe (30668/31771) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.
* Starscream with Prowl (30667/30690) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.

===Toys"R"Us exclusives===
*'''Autobot Assault [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A1266'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s, [[Gunner]]
: An expanded version of the "Destruction Site Devastator" set, adding a large Ironhide robot/truck build, a "Gunner" Kreon, and a port-a-potty (yes really). The Devastator Kreon is also in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)| Generation 2]]'' style yellow-and-purple rather than the original bright-green-and-purple.
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction Bluray / DVD'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]]
: Special packaging to include 2 exclusive Kreons with different print from other regular release of the same characters. These Kreons are available with either Blu-Ray Combo or DVD only set.

===Argos exclusives===
*'''Transformers Tub of Bricks'''
**''Set number'': '''A4583'''
: A plastic tub with unaltered versions of Basic Optimus, Basic Bumblebee, and Jazz, Sideswipe and Bluestreak Kreons, and slightly altered instruction booklets.

===Family Mart (Taiwan)===
Released in 2012 in Taiwan in conjunction with a toy fair. The USB hub is almost 4 times larger than normal Kreons which the other 5 figures are almost 2 times larger.
*'''8" (20cm) Optimus Prime USB Hub'''
**Oversized Kreon Optimus Prime with 4 USB 1.1 ports
*'''Stylus Pen''' - approximately 3" (7cm) with detachable head that can be used as a stylus
**Optimus Prime & Starscream
*'''LED Lights''' - approximately 3" (7cm) with light up chest
**Bumbleebee, Sideswipe & Megatron

===Universal Studios===
*'''Kreon 4-pack'''
Only available in all Universal Studios. Only [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]] is an exclusive figure.
**''Set number'': '''A9370'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]]

==Convention Exclusives==
* Botcon 2013 '''Machine Wars''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure Set, 2013)
**''Kreons'': [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]], [[Megaplex (Kre-O)|Megaplex]], [[Obsidian (Kre-O Kreon)|Obsidian]], [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Strika (Kre-O)|Strika]]

:The ''Machine Wars'' five-pack was exclusive to [[BotCon 2013]], limited to 1500 pieces. They have generally more parts than the Kreons packed in with larger Kre-O sets, but do not have alternate vehicle builds like Micro Changers.

* Botcon 2014 '''Kreon Micro-Changers 6-figure set''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure set, 2014)
**''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)#BotCon2014|Breakdown]], [[Fractyl (Kre-O)|Fractyl]], [[Gigatron (Kre-O)|Gigatron]], [[Landshark (Kre-O)|Landshark]], [[Rattrap (Kre-O)|Rattrap]], [[Rodimus (SG Kre-O)|Rodimus]]

: A [[BotCon 2014]] six-figure set commemorating 20 years of BotCon exclusives with Kreons of past exclusives. This time they're also Micro-Changers, with generally more parts and paint than most retail Micro-Changers.

* San Diego Comic Con 2014 '''Kreon Class of 1984''' (B0090)
** Released in July 2014 at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2014|San Diego Comic-Con]], this set contains 30 exclusive Kreons and accessories from G1 series.
{{collist|4|
*[[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]]
*[[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]]
*[[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]]
*[[Frenzy (Kre-O)|Frenzy]]
*[[Gears (Kre-O)|Gears]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]]
*[[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]]
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]]
*[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Ratchet]]
*[[Rumble (Kre-O)|Rumble]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]]
*[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]
*[[Shrapnel (Kre-O)|Shrapnel]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
*[[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (Kre-O)|Ultra Magnus]]
*[[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]]
*[[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
}}
:

==Promotional releases==
* Matrix '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Promotional item given at [[BotCon 2011]], as a special mail-in promotion through the Kre-O website and a give away with the UK Doctor Who Adventures comic. Redeco of Optimus Prime Kreon showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]].

* Clear ''' Energon Bumblebee''' Kreon
: An exclusive [[New York Comic Con|New York Comic Con 2012]] handout, this redeco of the Bumblebee Kreon is done entirely in translucent blue plastic, and comes in its own special little window box with an outer sleeve.

* '''Constructicon Devastator''' Kreon
: A Devastator Kreon sporting an orange ''Generation 2'' deco and including a translucent purple pistol based on [[Megatron (G1)|Generation 1 Megatron's]] alternate mode. Packaged in an individual window box and handed out with ''Kre-O'' purchases at Toys"R"Us stores, as well as [[BotCon 2013]].

* '''Orion Pax''' Kreon
: Based on Orion Pax's appearance from "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]", this was available with the ''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''.

* '''Dinobot Ride''' Polybag
: Polybag of a mini buildable Grimlock and Citiville-sized mini Kreon Optimus Prime. Given out at Toys R Us during build-a-figure event. Also available in selected Asian countries as a gift with purchase at stores.

* '''Elite Optimus Prime''' Polybag
: Another polybag with buildable Optimus Prime with larger hands and legs on a Kreon sized torso. This figure was given our at Toys R Us Canada during build-a-figure event while Asian countries saw very limited released.

* "Winter" '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Optimus Prime in winter clothing and orange skis were handed out during [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]].

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==Media==
===Videos===
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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.

===Games===
{{main|Online games#Kre-O}}

===Books===
*''[[Awesome Autobots Activity Book]]''—actually mainly a ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'' book, but it has four Kre-O bonus pages and is [[co-branding|co-branded]] on the cover, as well as coming with a free Matrix Optimus Prime Kreon.
*''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''

===Online comics===
{{main|Kre-O Transformers (comic)}}
Short tongue-in-cheek gag strips drawn and written by [[Hayato Sakamoto]] and [[Makoto Wakabayashi]] for [[TakaraTomy]]'s Kre-O site.

==Notes==
* 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>, who have been making not-L sets for a while. However, it is very much a lot of new part design work, especially the far more involved construction of the [[Kreon]]s; Oxford's pre-''Kre-O'' mini-figures were basically straight-up L Minifigure construction.
* Kreon [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] was among the upcoming items revealed at [[BotCon 2011]]... and was only announced to be released in late 2013, and wasn't released until midway through 2014. Amusingly, his helmet has become one of the most ubiquitous among the Kreons thanks to its very generic styling.
* Small images of a ''Kre-O Transformers'' set featuring a big mechanical scorpion and another set featuring a buildable [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] were shown at [[Toy Fair 2012]] during the slide presentation, as part of the demonstration of the "build a big energon weapon from parts of the different sets" concept. Neither were present in the showroom or mentioned in the press materials. This same slide was shown during a presentation at [[BotCon 2012]], again with no explicit mention of the mechanical scorpion or Soundwave.
* 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. Just be a bit careful you don't scrape face-paint off.
* The L company has since released sets that are explicitly marketed as being able to assemble as robots and various vehicles and aircraft, very similar to the ''Transformers'' Kre-O concept.
* Several ''Kre-O'' bricks are reuses of Hasbro's long defunct ''Built to Rule'' interlocking brick system. Most Kre-O bricks, that is parts not designed specifically for Kreons, with detailed moulded surfaces (especially where the L counterpart has a smooth surface) are Built to Rule parts.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.hasbro.com/kre-o/en_US/ Official site]
* [http://kre-o-nation.com/2013/index.html "Kre-O Nation" 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]
* [http://www.facebook.com/groups/mykreons Kre-O Asia Facebook Group #mykreons]

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[[Image:Kre-O-Bumblebeeandothers.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Car me now!]]

'''Kre-O''' is [[Hasbro]]'s second foray into the world of brick-based construction toy sets, several years after the ignoble effort that was ''[[Built to Rule]]''.

Unveiled at [[Toy Fair 2011]], ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' was the first Hasbro brand to be released as Kre-O construction brick kits. The kits (generally) 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 (mostly nameless generics). Prices range from $7.99 to $59.99, plus individually-bagged Kreon figures at $2.99.

The line launched in the US on [[June 6]]th, [[2011]]. Since then, ''Kre-O'' has expanded into a [[multi-property brand]], with sets based on other Hasbro franchises including ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'', ''Battleship'', and ''Dungeons & Dragons'', as well as the licensed properties ''[[Star Trek]]'' and ''Cityville Invasion''.

In 2013, [[TakaraTomy]] brought the line to Japan, primarily the second-year ''Transformers'' sets.

It's 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.

==Building sets==
===2011===
The first series saw widespread brick-and-mortar distribution in the US. The main focus of the sets were large robot/vehicle builds with a ''lot'' of parts. Really a lot. Limbs were many times thick masses of panel-parts laid over each other, and many sets had extremely limited posability, with simple swivel elbows & knees. Robot builds took many elements from the then-current ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)| Dark of the Moon]]'' series, though the heads were mostly designed around the characters' [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] incarnations.

The robot Kreons? ''VERY'' G1-inspired.

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31144'''

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36421'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, [[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]], [[Bumblebee's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Autobot Jazz]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31146'''
**''Kreons'': Jazz, [[Race driver]]

*'''[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]'''
**''Kit number'': '''30688'''
**''Kreons'': Megatron, [[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]], [[Specialist]], [[Police officer]]

*'''[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31145'''
**''Kreons'': Mirage, [[Race driver]]

*'''Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''31143'''

*'''[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]], 2 [[Stunt Driver]]s

*'''[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30690'''
**''Kreons'': Prowl, [[SWAT Commander]]

*'''[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30662'''
**''Kreons'': Ratchet, [[Medic (Kre-O)|Medic]]

*'''[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30687'''
**''Kreons'': Sentinel Prime, [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]], [[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]], [[Fire Chief (Kre-O)|Fire Chief]]

*'''[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31771'''
**''Kreons'': Sideswipe, [[Sideswipe's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30667'''
**''Kreons'': Starscream, [[Pilot (Kre-O)|Pilot]]

===2012 (''Quest for Energon'')===
The second-year ''Kre-O Transformers'' sets mark a definite change in style. Dubbed "Quest for Energon", each set contains several "energon" pieces; at least one [[Skeletron|clear-plastic Kreon torso]] (blue for Autobots, purple for Decepticons), and several clear-purple "[[Dark Energon]]" parts to assemble a giant "[[ultimate Dark Energon weapon]]". The robot/vehicle builds in this year's sets are generally smaller, simpler, and less reliant on the "massive stack of flat plates" construction style common in the first year, relying a lot more on large ball-and-socket-jointed bricks to build limbs and bodies around.

There was a heavier focus on the Kreons overall, with mini-playsets, mini-vehicles and a pair of [[army-building|army builder]] sets. The robot Kreons are more often based on their [[Aligned continuity family]] incarnations than Generation 1. Human Kreons had new arm-pieces with rounded-off shoulders, rather than the blocky shoulders of all first-year Kreons.

This series also suffered a distribution issue in the US. [[Walmart]] stopped carrying ''Kre-O'' after its first year (with one tiny exception), and only [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] appeared to carry the entire second-year assortment; the "Rotor Rage" and "Destruction Site Devastator" sets in particular didn't seem to show up at certain retailers.

Most of these sets were also made available in Japan as part of the initial ''Kre-O'' roll-out by [[TakaraTomy]].

*'''Battle for Energon'''
**''Set number'': '''98812'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], [[Security Officer]], [[Tank Driver]]
: Includes Optimus Prime and Megatron robot/vehicle builds and a mini "bank" playset.

*'''Cycle Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''36954'''
**''Kreons'': [[Barricade (Kre-O)|Barricade]], three [[Autobot Trooper]]s

*'''Decepticon Ambush'''
**''Set number'': '''38781'''
**''Kreons'': [[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]], three [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]]s

*'''Destruction Site [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36914'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s
: A "9 in 1" set that includes '''[[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]''', '''[[Drill Bit (Kre-O)|Drill Bit]]''', '''[[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]]''' and '''[[Hightower (Kre-O)|Hightower]]''', who can be built into robots, vehicles, or combined to form Devastator. Includes a construction site mini-playset.

*'''Rotor Rage'''
**''Set number'': '''36959'''
**''Kreons'': [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]], [[Commando (Kre-O)|Commando]], [[ATV Driver]]
:Includes a large Vortex robot/helicopter build.

*'''Stealth [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''98814'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, two [[Security Guard]]s, [[Bulldog]], [[Biker]]
:Includes a large Bumblebee robot/car build and a security checkpoint playset.

*'''Street Showdown'''
**''Set number'': '''38771'''
**''Kreons'': [[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)|Knock Out]], two [[Driver (Kre-O)|Driver]]s
: Includes large Wheeljack and Knock Out robot/car builds.

===2013 (''Beast Hunters'')===
Bringing the series in-line with the then-current ''[[Beast Hunters]]'' branding of ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'', this series was even ''more'' limited in its US distribution, seemingly available only at ToysЯUs and Meijer.

This time around, the human Kreons were based on specific ''Transformers'' human characters from prior series rather than the prior two years' nameless generics... much to the bafflement of the [[fandom]], who wanted them to be doing that from the get-go.

;Larger Sets
*'''[[Autobot Command Center]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A5412'''
**''Kreons'': [[Arcee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Bumblebee]], [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Ratchet]], [[Shockwave (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Shockwave]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)#CommandCenterHQ|Knock Out]] ("Mystery figure")
: A multi-part playset; command tower, repair bay, prison. Includes a buildable vehicle Optimus Prime and beast [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O Predacon)|Rippersnapper]].

*'''Battle Net Bumblebee'''
**''Set number'': '''A2202'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Captain (Kre-O)|Captain]]
: Includes Bumblebee/jeep build and buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Stormrazor]]


*'''Beast Blade Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A2203'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Beast Hunters|Optimus Prime]], [[Kicker (Kre-O)|Energon Kicker]]
: Includes a large Optimus robot/truck build and a buildable Predacon beast [[Lazerback (Kre-O)|Lazerback]].

*'''Ripclaw Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2201'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ripclaw (Kre-O)|Ripclaw]], [[Daniel Witwicky (Kre-O)|Col. Daniel Witwicky]]
:Includes a large Ripclaw robot/dragon build.

;Beast Force Figure packs
To date, these are the only larger build packs to include [[Micro-Changer]] Kreons.

*'''Dragon Assault'''
**''Set number'': '''A2234/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Grimwing (Kre-O)|Grimwing]].

*'''Mech Venom Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2235/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Corhada]].

===2014 (''Age of Extinction'')===
Tying in with that [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|big new movie in 2014]], the 2014 ''Kre-O'' line-up features dinosaurs aplenty. Many sets also feature "Dino Force Technology", which are pieces that include magnets in them so claws and dino-maws can snatch up Kreons wearing ferrous-metal backpacks or helmets. Each set also comes with a red 2x4 Kre-O brick.

Notably, this line also marks the complete abandonment of the 'rebuild to transform' [[play pattern]], in favor of the playset approach more typical of construction brick toys. As part of this change, human Kreons now use the small body style that debuted in the ''Kre-O {{w|CityVille}} Invasion'' line, to indicate a [[scale]] difference between them and the normal-sized Transformer Kreons.

By this point, ''Kre-O'' in its entirety became a [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] [[exclusive]] toyline.

*'''Grimlock Unleashed'''
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]]
: Includes a large Grimlock T-rex build.

*'''Cell Block Breakout'''
**''Set number'': '''A6951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)#AOE|Vehicon]]
: Includes buildable [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] beast [[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)|Strafe]].

*'''Dinobot Charge'''
**''Set number'': '''A6949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]], Vehicon
: Includes buildable [[Slug (Kre-O)|Dinobot triceratops]].

*'''Galvatron Factory Battle'''
**''Set number'': '''A6952'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#FactoryBattle|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Factory Battle|Optimus Prime]], Vehicon, [[Dr. Littleman]], 2 KSI workers.
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]] and [[Galvatron (Kre-O)#AOE|Galvatron]] super-robot.

*'''Grimlock Street Attack'''
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]].

*'''Lockdown Air Raid'''
**''Set number'': '''A6956'''
**''Kreons'': [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)#AOE|Sideswipe]]
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]].

*'''Optimus Prime Dino Hauler'''
**''Set number'': '''A7796'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#DinoHauler|Ratchet]], Vehicon x2, human [[Autobot Driver]]
: Includes buildable [[Snarl (Kre-O)|Dinobot beast]].

*'''Scorn Street Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''A6950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Crosshairs (Kre-O)|Crosshairs]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Scorn (Kre-O)|Scorn]].

*'''Silver Knight Autobots'''
**''Set number'': '''A8602'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Crosshairs, Drift, Hound

*'''Decepticon Replicator'''
**''Set number'': '''A8601'''
**''Kreons'': [[Stinger (Kre-O)|Stinger]], Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]], human scientist
{{note|'Decepticon Replicator' was available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from [[July 11]] to [[July 20]].}}

*'''Elite Optimus Prime''' (Promotional Polybag)
**''Set number'': '''A8745'''
: Includes Optimus Prime super-robot.
{{note|'Silver Knight Autobots' and 'Elite Optimus Prime' were available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]].}}

*'''Dinobot Ride''' (Promotional Polybag)
**''Set number'': '''A8603'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime.
: Includes mini buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock.
{{Note|'Dinobot Ride' was released as a free giveaway at [[June 28]] ToysЯUs building events in the US.}}

===2015 (''Robots In Disguise'')===
In conjunction with the new animated series "Robots in Disguise", this wave brings back buildable vehicles (and a beast) but unfortunately are non-transformable. There are improvements for some of the Kreons as they come with tampograph on the back of the figure. Each of the set also comes with a "capture pod" - a box that will snap shut using rubber bands. The 2x4 red Kre-O brick have been removed from the sets.

*'''Optimus Prime Beast Blaster'''
**''Set number'': '''B0951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Fracture (Kre-O)|Decepticon Fracture]], [[Airazor (Kre-O)|Airazor]], [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]]
: Includes a red and blue long nose truck cab without trailer and a purple hovercraft.

*'''Bumblebee Disc Demolishor'''
**''Set number'': '''B0949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Clampdown (Kre-O)|Clampdown]], [[Bisk (Kre-O)|Bisk]]
: Includes a futuristic yellow vehicle with black stripes

*'''Underbite Jetpack Takedown'''
**''Set number'': '''B0950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Underbite (Kre-O)|Underbite]], [[Ped (Kre-O)|Ped]]
: Includes a purple mechanical beast

*'''Strongarm Capture Cruiser'''
**''Set number'': '''B1549'''
**''Kreons'': [[Strongarm (Kre-O)|Strongarm]], [[Springload (Kre-O)|Springload]]
:Includes a futuristic blue vehicle

*'''Sideswipe Roadway Rundown'''
**''Set number'': '''B1548'''
**''Kreons'': [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]], [[Hammerstrike (Kre-O)|Hammerstrike]]
:Includes a futuristic red vehicle

==Micro-Changers==
Introduced in 2012, the [[Micro-Changer]]s sub-line adds a new element to Kreon figures; extra parts allow each figure to "transform" into a vehicle or beast (or whatever).

Thankfully, the Micro-Changer series did not suffer the limited-distribution fate of the ''Beast Hunters'' sets; after a rocky start, by 2013 the series was stocked regularly not just by ToysЯUs, but [[Target]] as well, plus many large drug store chains began carrying the individually-bagged figures.

===Blind-bagged figures===
This portion of the line features individual [[blindpacking|blind-packaged]] Kreons. Thankfully however, code numbers printed on each bag allow you to know which figure is inside... or at least avoid buying two of the same by accident.
{{anchor|BlindbagPreview}}
;Preview Series
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCPreviewWave.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2034'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|August]] 2012
:This series differs a little from the later waves, and not just because of the smaller (all-badguy) cast. In an unusual backwards move, the [[tampograph]]s on these figures' chests use only a single color, typically black.

:This is also the only ''Kre-O Transformers'' product to be sold (briefly) at [[Walmart]] since the initial year.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Crankstart (Kre-O)|Crankstart]] (214510)
:* [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]] (214518)
:* [[Scorponok (Kre-O)|Scorponok]] (214511)
:* [[Spinister (Kre-O)|Spinister]] (214517)
:* [[Sunstorm (Kre-O)|Sunstorm]] (214519)
:* [[Waspinator (Kre-O)|Waspinator]] (214512)
}}

{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol1}}
;Collection 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCWave1.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Hasbro release date'': [[Calendar|November]] 2012
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': November 2013
: For the first full series, the multi-colored tampographs made a glorious comeback. Also, a new display-stand brick was added to every figure, a black 2x4 piece with the "Kre-O" logo in white on one edge.
: Also changed is how the bag numbers work, with a 7-digit code. Only the final two numbers in the codes are indicators of what Kreon is in the bag, the first five are likely manufacturing plant codes or something and have no bearing on the contents, and can vary from case to case. For simplicity's sake, we've *****'d out the first five digits from here on out.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Airachnid (Kre-O)|Airachnid]] (*****_50)
:* [[Blast Off (Kre-O)|Blast Off]] (*****_47)
:* [[Bludgeon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bludgeon]] (*****_51)
:* [[Dirge (Kre-O)|Dirge]] (*****_49)
:* [[Hook (Kre-O)|Decepticon Hook]] (*****_48)
:* [[Inferno (Kre-O)|Inferno]] (*****_41)
:* [[Insecticon (Kre-O)|Insecticon]] (*****_46)
:* [[Quickslinger (Kre-O)|Quickslinger]] (*****_44)
:* [[Rampage (Kre-O)|Decepticon Rampage]] (*****_45)
:* [[Singe (Kre-O)|Singe]] (*****_40)
:* [[Springer (Kre-O)|Autobot Springer]] (*****_42)
:* [[Warpath (Kre-O)|Warpath]] (*****_43)
}}

{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol2}}
;Collection 2
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|May]] 2013
: This series replaced the flak jackets used to attach stuff to prior Micro Changers' torsos in prior waves (which most fans hated since it obscured the chest tampographs) with a new simple one-peg "backpack" piece. And there was much rejoicing. On top of that, at this stage the "vehicle" builds become a little more complex, using more parts to make them look more like tiny vehicles than just robots laying face-down with a thing or two on their backs.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Acid Wing]] (*****_70)
:* [[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]] (*****_69)
:* [[Blight (Kre-O)|Blight]] (*****_68)
:* [[Bulkhead (Kre-O)|Bulkhead]] (*****_66)
:* [[Groove (Kre-O)|Autobot Groove]] (*****_77)
:* [[Hardshell (Kre-O)|Hardshell]] (*****_67)
:* [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]] (*****_76)
:* [[Lugnut (Kre-O)|Lugnut]] (*****_75)
:* [[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]] (*****_74)
:* [[Powerglide (Kre-O)|Powerglide]] (*****_73)
:* [[Scourge (Kre-O)|Scourge]] (*****_72)
:* [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] (*****_71)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol3}}
;Collection 3
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS3bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2013
:This series had...more fanwank, we guess? No particular innovations this time around.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Beachcomber (Kre-O)|Beachcomber]] (***** 60)
:* [[Cheetor (Kre-O)|Cheetor]] (***** 59)
:* [[Guzzle (Kre-O)|Guzzle]] (***** 57)
:* [[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]] (***** 54)
:* [[Kickback (Kre-O)|Kickback]] (***** 55)
:* [[Long Haul (Kre-O)|Long Haul]] (***** 56)
:* [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]] (***** 52)
:* [[Nosecone (Kre-O)|Nosecone]] (***** 50)
:* [[Ramjet (Kre-O)|Ramjet]] (***** 53)
:* [[Seawing (Kre-O)|Seawing]] (***** 61)
:* [[Sharkticon (Kre-O)|Sharkticon]] (***** 58)
:* [[Thrust (Kre-O)|Thrust]] (***** 51)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol4}}
;Collection 4
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS4bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2014
: Sooo much fanwank. The last wave of Micro-Changers available at "normal" retail, though largely being distributed via the Walgreens drug store chain in the US. This is the only batch (so far) to have a significant [[variant]], as [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] can come in either bag-back lavender or a much darker purple, depending on the batch. This is also the first wave to use "harness" pieces in colors other than the standard light gray.

: Unlike prior waves in which every figure came with individual [[instructions]], these Micro-Changers all come with the same large fold-out instruction for all of the models in the series, making the "feel parts through the bags" method very difficult (but you have the code numbers here, so why are you even doing that, huh?).
{{collist|2|
:* [[Alpha Trion (Kre-O)|Alpha Trion]] (***** 33)
:* [[Barrage (Kre-O)|Barrage]] (***** 34)
:* [[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]] (***** 35)
:* [[Brake-Neck (Kre-O)|Brake-Neck]] (***** 44)
:* [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] (***** 36)
:* [[Demolishor (Kre-O)|Demolishor]] (***** 37)
:* [[Iceberg (Kre-O)|Iceberg]] (***** 38)
:* [[Kup (Kre-O)|Autobot Kup]] (***** 39)
:* [[Rhinox (Kre-O)|Rhinox]] (***** 40)
:* [[Rodimus (Kre-O)|Rodimus]] (***** 41)
:* [[Sandstorm (Kre-O)|Sandstorm]] (***** 42)
:* [[Slipstrike]] (***** 43)
}}

{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagAOE1}}
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
[[Image:KreO-toy KreonMCWave5.jpg|right|300px]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A6947'''
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
: In-tune with the [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]] Kre-O'' products, this wave features a number of classic characters plus two movie-inspired Dinobot original characters.

: This series goes back to having individual instructions for each figure.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Fangwolf]] (***** 46)
:* [[Highbrow (Kre-O)|Highbrow]] (***** 51)
:* [[Jarugar]] (***** 52)
:* [[Jetwash]] (***** 53)
:* [[Mindswipe]] (***** 49)
:* [[Misfire (Kre-O)|Misfire]] (***** 47)
:* [[Nightbeat (Kre-O)|Nightbeat]] (***** 50)
:* [[Silversnout]] (***** 56)
:* [[Skrapnel]] (***** 45)
:* [[Torosaur]] (***** 55)
:* [[Trypticon (Kre-O)|Trypticon]] (***** 48)
:* [[Wingspan Hawk]] (***** 54)
}}

{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagAOE2}}
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2014
: The second wave of the ''Age of Extinction''-tied Micro-Changers, with a couple of unconventional builds, and two more new Dinobot characters. For the first time, the blind-bags are truly blind, with no identifying numbers printed on the packaging.

Speaking of "blind", these figures were never seen in US stores, popping up only in Canada and overseas.

{{collist|2|
:* [[Blackarachnia (Kre-O)|Decepticon Blackarachnia]]
:* [[Frostbite (Kre-O)|Frostbite]]
:* [[Fuselage]]
:* [[Gears (Kre-O)|Autobot Gears]]
:* [[Runamuck (Kre-O)|Decepticon Runamuck]]
:* [[Scattershot (Kre-O blindbag)|Scattershot]]
:* [[Seaspray (Kre-O)|Autobot Seaspray]]
:* [[Skalor (Kre-O)|Decepticon Skalor]]
:* [[Skimmer]]
:* [[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
:* [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailbreaker]]
:* [[Wheelie (Kre-O)|Autobot Wheelie]]
}}

===Micro-Changers Combiners===
Four Kreons per pack combine into one larger robot. Each set also comes with a single red stand-block, and extra limb pieces. Just in case. As most of the original teams hese sets are based on have five to six members, the "lost" members are (usually) put into the blind-bagged series.
;Wave 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCCombWave1.jpg|right|250px|]]
:*'''[[Bruticus (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bruticus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2225'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Brawl (Kre-O)|Brawl]], [[Onslaught (Kre-O)|Onslaught]], [[Swindle (Kre-O)|Swindle]], [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]]
:*'''[[Devastator (Kre-O)|Constructicon Devastator]]
::*''Set number'': '''A2224'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bonecrusher (Kre-O)|Bonecrusher]], [[Mixmaster (Kre-O)|Mixmaster]], [[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]], [[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]
:*'''[[Predaking (Kre-O Decepticon)|Predaking]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2227'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]], [[Headlock]], [[Razorclaw (Kre-O)|Razorclaw]], [[Torox]]
:*'''[[Superion (Kre-O)|Superion]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2226'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Air Raid (Kre-O)|Air Raid]], [[Firestrike (Kre-O)|Firestrike]], [[Silverbolt (Kre-O)|Silverbolt]], [[Skydive (Kre-O)|Skydive]]
{{-}}
;Wave 2

:*'''[[Abominus (Kre-O)|Abominus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4473'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Hun-Gurrr (Kre-O)|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O)|Rippersnapper]], [[Sinnertwin (Kre-O)|Sinnertwin]], [[Windrazor (Kre-O)|Windrazor]]
:*'''[[Defensor (Kre-O)|Defensor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4474'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Blades (Kre-O)|Blades]], [[First Aid (Kre-O)|First Aid]], [[Hot Spot (Kre-O)|Hot Spot]], [[Streetsmart]]
:*'''[[Piranacon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Piranacon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4475'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Nautilator (Kre-O)|Nautilator]], [[Overbite (Kre-O)|Overbite]], [[Snaptrap (Kre-O)|Snaptrap]], [[Tentakil (Kre-O)|Tentakil]]
{{-}}
;Wave 3
:Sadly, this wave suffered from a similar fate as some of the latter sets, with a limited retail release- only popping up in discount chains months after the intended release date.
:*'''[[Computron (Kre-O)|Computron]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7307'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Afterburst]], [[Lightstorm]], [[Scattershot (Kre-O Computron)|Scattershot]], [[Strafe (Kre-O Computron)|Strafe]]
:*'''[[Menasor (Kre-O)|Menasor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7308'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)|Decepticon Breakdown]], [[Dead End (Kre-O)|Dead End]], [[Drag Strip (Kre-O)|Decepticon Drag Strip]], [[Motorbreath (Kre-O)|Motorbreath]]
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;Wave 4
:Ready for something new? This wave, available only at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]]''-branded product, consists entirely of new-character beast-bots, rather than re-creating classic combiner teams.
:*'''[[Grimstone (Kre-O)|Grimstone]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7827'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Crackback]], [[Iquanox]], [[Ironeye]], [[Mollox]]
:*'''[[Lazerbolt]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7830'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullhorn (Kre-O)|Bullhorn]], [[Floodgate]], [[Freezeout]], [[Roadhound]]
:*'''[[Obsidian (Kre-O Combiner)|Obsidian]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7829'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullwark]], [[Freefall]], [[Hemocron]], [[Stronghorn]]
:*'''[[Volcanicon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7828'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Farside]], [[Liftoff]], [[Lugmutt]], [[Power Surge (Kre-O)|Power Surge]]

==Kreon Ultimate Collection==
These sets, each containing five different Kreons, were released early in 2013. The Kreon figures had all been released earlier in larger Kre-o sets, and they only come with their own weapons. One of the five figures was marked on the packaging as the "mystery figure."

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4641'''

;Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4642'''

==Custom Kreons==
First released at the back-end of 2013, these individually-carded Kreons include a huge number of extra body parts and accessories, many [[vacuum metallizing|chromed]] (thus resulting in some ''extremely'' tight fits) or translucent (which, when combined with the chromed parts, may end up with stress fractures). Their "normal" body parts have a metal-flake sheen (usually). They also come with a customizable "rack" to store their unused parts, though the helmets just kind of sit on the torso's neck-pegs, not secure at all. Returning characters typically have altered and more extensive [[tampograph]]s across most of their opaque parts.
{{note|The "[[Autobot Command Center]]" set includes a Custom Kreon rack/part setup as well.}}

This series was intentionally produced in smaller numbers than the other series.

[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonIronhidePkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 1
All of the Kreons in this assortment come with a red weapons rack.

[[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] was the only US retailer to order them, though they were made available off of [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] as well.
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|October]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#Custom|Bumblebee]] (A6087)
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)#Custom|Ironhide]] (A6086)
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Megatron]] (A6088)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Custom|Optimus Prime]] (A6085)
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)#Custom|Soundwave]] (A6090)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)#Custom|Starscream]] (A6089)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonPredakingPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 2
Though revealed online and at [[Toy Fair 2014]], this series ultimately never saw release outside of Chinese-market distribution. These kits have blue parts racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{Collist|2|
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)#Custom|Cliffjumper]] (A7314)
*[[Dreadwing (Kre-O)|Dreadwing]] (A7315)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Galvatron]] (A7316)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Autobot Hound]] (A7317)
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Jazz]] (A7318)
*[[Predaking (Kre-O Predacon)|Predaking]] (A7319)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonDriftPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
This assortment, using the new unified packaging style introduced in mid-2014, is entirely movie-based, showcasing characters from ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)| Age of Extinction]]''. Unlike prior waves, the opaque plastics here are non-sparkly. Awww. On top of that, the parts count has been drastically reduced, each kit only having about 30 pieces as opposed to the 40-ish of the prior two waves.

They all come with dark green racks.
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Drift]] (A7839)
*[[Lockdown (Kre-O)#Custom|Lockdown]] (A7838)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Optimus Prime]] (A7836)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Ratchet]] (A7837)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGalvatronPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2
Another movie-based round. The sparkly plastics make a return, but the part count remains in the low 30s. These kits come with brown racks.
:*''Release date'': September 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Bumblebee]] (A9229)
*[[Crosshairs (Kre-O)#Custom|Crosshairs]] (A9228)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Galvatron]] (A9230)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Autobot Hound]] (A9227)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGrimlockPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 3
A wave featuring the ''Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, making heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. These kits come with gray racks.

These figures saw very limited release, mostly in Hasbro Asia regions.
:*''Release date'': November 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Grimlock]] (A9374 / A6948)
*[[Scorn (Kre-O)#Custom|Scorn]] (A9375 / A6948)
*[[Slug (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Slug]] (A9373 / A6948)
*[[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)#CustomAOE|Strafe]] (A9372 / A6948)
}}
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;''Robots in Disguise'' Collection 1
This assortment showcases characters from the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)| Robots in Disguise]]'' animated series.

The part count takes ''another'' hit, now in the mid-20s, with simpler weapons and no backpacks. No more chromed parts either, everything is in "normal" plastics. The racks are now in the characters' base colors, and built on a new baseplate piece. This wave does add a 1x1 cylinder to attach to the unused torsos' neck-pegs to keep the unised helmets in place, so there's that.

:*''Release date'': January 2015
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Bumblebee]] (B1234)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Grimlock]] (B1235)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Optimus Prime]] (B1233)
*[[Steeljaw (Kre-O)#Custom|Steeljaw]] (B1236)
}}
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==Kreon Warriors==
Replacing Micro-Changers as the ''Kre-O'' line's blind-bagged assortment, Kreon Warriors features popular characters reimagined as historical warriors. Unlike their predecessors, the Kreon Warriors do not have vehicle modes. Kre-O 2x4 bricks are also replaced by a flat base.

;Series 1
Released January 2015
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Samurai Optimus Prime]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Wild West Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Gladiator Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Bumblebee]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Gladiator Ratchet]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Pirate Ratchet]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Knight Megatron]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Ninja Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Army Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Pirate Starscream]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Army Shockwave]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Ninja Shockwave]]
}}

;Series 2 - Shown at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Gladiator Optimus Prime]]
*?? [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Army Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Knight Bumblebee]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Wild West Hound]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Samurai Hound]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Wild West Galvatron]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Samurai Galvatron]]
*?? [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Wild West Starscream]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Soundwave]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Knight Soundwave]]
}}
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==Battle Changers==

Battle Changers are a new line in the buildable figures who can transform without being taken apart. There are new assortments with triple changes and also "VS" packs which includes an Autobot and a Decepticon battle changer.

;Collection 1
This series is available in selected Asian countries since December 2014.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] (B0716)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] (B0715)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] (B0718)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] (B0717)
}}
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;Collection 2 ?
This series have been shown in [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]. Only two additional figures were previewed along with Series 1 figures.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] (???)
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]] (???)
}}
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;Kreon Triple Changer
This series have been shown in [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]. Only two additional figures were previewed but all 3 modes were available. The packaging is similar to other battle changers but does not have a collection number.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] (???)
*[[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] (???)
}}
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;Versus Pack Collection 1
This assortment comes in 2-figure "VS" pack. Only 2 pairs have been announced and available for sale in selected Asian countries. Optimus Prime is identical to the previously released version but this pack comes with a trailer.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] vs. [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] (B1506/B0964)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]] vs. [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] (B1507/B0964)
}}
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==Kreon Mini-con Combiners==
Another new line previewed at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]], these sets comes with one standard Kreon and 4 Cityville-sized mini Kreons of the same character that can combine into a larger robot. Only two characters were previewed [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] and [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], naturally.

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] (???)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] (???)
}}
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==Store exclusives==
===CostCo exclusives===
* Megatron with Sideswipe (30668/31771) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.
* Starscream with Prowl (30667/30690) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.

===Toys"R"Us exclusives===
*'''Autobot Assault [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A1266'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s, [[Gunner]]
: An expanded version of the "Destruction Site Devastator" set, adding a large Ironhide robot/truck build, a "Gunner" Kreon, and a port-a-potty (yes really). The Devastator Kreon is also in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)| Generation 2]]'' style yellow-and-purple rather than the original bright-green-and-purple.
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction Bluray / DVD'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]]
: Special packaging to include 2 exclusive Kreons with different print from other regular release of the same characters. These Kreons are available with either Blu-Ray Combo or DVD only set.

===Argos exclusives===
*'''Transformers Tub of Bricks'''
**''Set number'': '''A4583'''
: A plastic tub with unaltered versions of Basic Optimus, Basic Bumblebee, and Jazz, Sideswipe and Bluestreak Kreons, and slightly altered instruction booklets.

===Family Mart (Taiwan)===
*'''8" (20cm) Optimus Prime USB Hub'''
**Oversized Kreon Optimus Prime with 4 USB ports
*'''Stylus Pen'''
**Optimus Prime & Starscream
*'''LED Lights'''
**Bumbleebee, Sideswipe & Megatron

===Universal Studios===
*'''Kreon 4-pack'''
Only available in all Universal Studios. Only [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]] is an exclusive figure.
**''Set number'': '''A9370'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]]

==Convention Exclusives==
* Botcon 2013 '''Machine Wars''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure Set, 2013)
**''Kreons'': [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]], [[Megaplex (Kre-O)|Megaplex]], [[Obsidian (Kre-O Kreon)|Obsidian]], [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Strika (Kre-O)|Strika]]

:The ''Machine Wars'' five-pack was exclusive to [[BotCon 2013]], limited to 1500 pieces. They have generally more parts than the Kreons packed in with larger Kre-O sets, but do not have alternate vehicle builds like Micro Changers.

* Botcon 2014 '''Kreon Micro-Changers 6-figure set''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure set, 2014)
**''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)#BotCon2014|Breakdown]], [[Fractyl (Kre-O)|Fractyl]], [[Gigatron (Kre-O)|Gigatron]], [[Landshark (Kre-O)|Landshark]], [[Rattrap (Kre-O)|Rattrap]], [[Rodimus (SG Kre-O)|Rodimus]]

: A [[BotCon 2014]] six-figure set commemorating 20 years of BotCon exclusives with Kreons of past exclusives. This time they're also Micro-Changers, with generally more parts and paint than most retail Micro-Changers.

* San Diego Comic Con 2014 '''Kreon Class of 1984''' (B0090)
** Released in July 2014 at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2014|San Diego Comic-Con]], this set contains 30 exclusive Kreons and accessories from G1 series.
{{collist|4|
*[[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]]
*[[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]]
*[[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]]
*[[Frenzy (Kre-O)|Frenzy]]
*[[Gears (Kre-O)|Gears]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]]
*[[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]]
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]]
*[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Ratchet]]
*[[Rumble (Kre-O)|Rumble]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]]
*[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]
*[[Shrapnel (Kre-O)|Shrapnel]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
*[[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (Kre-O)|Ultra Magnus]]
*[[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]]
*[[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
}}
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==Promotional releases==
* Matrix '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Promotional item given at [[BotCon 2011]], as a special mail-in promotion through the Kre-O website and a give away with the UK Doctor Who Adventures comic. Redeco of Optimus Prime Kreon showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]].

* Clear ''' Energon Bumblebee''' Kreon
: An exclusive [[New York Comic Con|New York Comic Con 2012]] handout, this redeco of the Bumblebee Kreon is done entirely in translucent blue plastic, and comes in its own special little window box with an outer sleeve.

* '''Constructicon Devastator''' Kreon
: A Devastator Kreon sporting an orange ''Generation 2'' deco and including a translucent purple pistol based on [[Megatron (G1)|Generation 1 Megatron's]] alternate mode. Packaged in an individual window box and handed out with ''Kre-O'' purchases at Toys"R"Us stores, as well as [[BotCon 2013]].

* '''Orion Pax''' Kreon
: Based on Orion Pax's appearance from "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]", this was available with the ''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''.

* '''Dinobot Ride''' Polybag
: Polybag of a mini buildable Grimlock and Citiville-sized mini Kreon Optimus Prime. Given out at Toys R Us during build-a-figure event. Also available in selected Asian countries as a gift with purchase at stores.

* '''Elite Optimus Prime''' Polybag
: Another polybag with buildable Optimus Prime with larger hands and legs on a Kreon sized torso. This figure was given our at Toys R Us Canada during build-a-figure event while Asian countries saw very limited released.

* "Winter" '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Optimus Prime in winter clothing and orange skis were handed out during [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]].

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==Media==
===Videos===
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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.

===Games===
{{main|Online games#Kre-O}}

===Books===
*''[[Awesome Autobots Activity Book]]''—actually mainly a ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'' book, but it has four Kre-O bonus pages and is [[co-branding|co-branded]] on the cover, as well as coming with a free Matrix Optimus Prime Kreon.
*''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''

===Online comics===
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Short tongue-in-cheek gag strips drawn and written by [[Hayato Sakamoto]] and [[Makoto Wakabayashi]] for [[TakaraTomy]]'s Kre-O site.

==Notes==
* 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>, who have been making not-L sets for a while. However, it is very much a lot of new part design work, especially the far more involved construction of the [[Kreon]]s; Oxford's pre-''Kre-O'' mini-figures were basically straight-up L Minifigure construction.
* Kreon [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] was among the upcoming items revealed at [[BotCon 2011]]... and was only announced to be released in late 2013, and wasn't released until midway through 2014. Amusingly, his helmet has become one of the most ubiquitous among the Kreons thanks to its very generic styling.
* Small images of a ''Kre-O Transformers'' set featuring a big mechanical scorpion and another set featuring a buildable [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] were shown at [[Toy Fair 2012]] during the slide presentation, as part of the demonstration of the "build a big energon weapon from parts of the different sets" concept. Neither were present in the showroom or mentioned in the press materials. This same slide was shown during a presentation at [[BotCon 2012]], again with no explicit mention of the mechanical scorpion or Soundwave.
* 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. Just be a bit careful you don't scrape face-paint off.
* The L company has since released sets that are explicitly marketed as being able to assemble as robots and various vehicles and aircraft, very similar to the ''Transformers'' Kre-O concept.
* Several ''Kre-O'' bricks are reuses of Hasbro's long defunct ''Built to Rule'' interlocking brick system. Most Kre-O bricks, that is parts not designed specifically for Kreons, with detailed moulded surfaces (especially where the L counterpart has a smooth surface) are Built to Rule parts.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.hasbro.com/kre-o/en_US/ Official site]
* [http://kre-o-nation.com/2013/index.html "Kre-O Nation" 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]
* [http://www.facebook.com/groups/mykreons Kre-O Asia Facebook Group #mykreons]

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'''Kre-O''' is [[Hasbro]]'s second foray into the world of brick-based construction toy sets, several years after the ignoble effort that was ''[[Built to Rule]]''.

Unveiled at [[Toy Fair 2011]], ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' was the first Hasbro brand to be released as Kre-O construction brick kits. The kits (generally) 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 (mostly nameless generics). Prices range from $7.99 to $59.99, plus individually-bagged Kreon figures at $2.99.

The line launched in the US on [[June 6]]th, [[2011]]. Since then, ''Kre-O'' has expanded into a [[multi-property brand]], with sets based on other Hasbro franchises including ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'', ''Battleship'', and ''Dungeons & Dragons'', as well as the licensed properties ''[[Star Trek]]'' and ''Cityville Invasion''.

In 2013, [[TakaraTomy]] brought the line to Japan, primarily the second-year ''Transformers'' sets.

It's 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.

==Building sets==
===2011===
The first series saw widespread brick-and-mortar distribution in the US. The main focus of the sets were large robot/vehicle builds with a ''lot'' of parts. Really a lot. Limbs were many times thick masses of panel-parts laid over each other, and many sets had extremely limited posability, with simple swivel elbows & knees. Robot builds took many elements from the then-current ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)| Dark of the Moon]]'' series, though the heads were mostly designed around the characters' [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] incarnations.

The robot Kreons? ''VERY'' G1-inspired.

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31144'''

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36421'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, [[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]], [[Bumblebee's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Autobot Jazz]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31146'''
**''Kreons'': Jazz, [[Race driver]]

*'''[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]'''
**''Kit number'': '''30688'''
**''Kreons'': Megatron, [[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]], [[Specialist]], [[Police officer]]

*'''[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31145'''
**''Kreons'': Mirage, [[Race driver]]

*'''Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''31143'''

*'''[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]], 2 [[Stunt Driver]]s

*'''[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30690'''
**''Kreons'': Prowl, [[SWAT Commander]]

*'''[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30662'''
**''Kreons'': Ratchet, [[Medic (Kre-O)|Medic]]

*'''[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30687'''
**''Kreons'': Sentinel Prime, [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]], [[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]], [[Fire Chief (Kre-O)|Fire Chief]]

*'''[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31771'''
**''Kreons'': Sideswipe, [[Sideswipe's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30667'''
**''Kreons'': Starscream, [[Pilot (Kre-O)|Pilot]]

===2012 (''Quest for Energon'')===
The second-year ''Kre-O Transformers'' sets mark a definite change in style. Dubbed "Quest for Energon", each set contains several "energon" pieces; at least one [[Skeletron|clear-plastic Kreon torso]] (blue for Autobots, purple for Decepticons), and several clear-purple "[[Dark Energon]]" parts to assemble a giant "[[ultimate Dark Energon weapon]]". The robot/vehicle builds in this year's sets are generally smaller, simpler, and less reliant on the "massive stack of flat plates" construction style common in the first year, relying a lot more on large ball-and-socket-jointed bricks to build limbs and bodies around.

There was a heavier focus on the Kreons overall, with mini-playsets, mini-vehicles and a pair of [[army-building|army builder]] sets. The robot Kreons are more often based on their [[Aligned continuity family]] incarnations than Generation 1. Human Kreons had new arm-pieces with rounded-off shoulders, rather than the blocky shoulders of all first-year Kreons.

This series also suffered a distribution issue in the US. [[Walmart]] stopped carrying ''Kre-O'' after its first year (with one tiny exception), and only [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] appeared to carry the entire second-year assortment; the "Rotor Rage" and "Destruction Site Devastator" sets in particular didn't seem to show up at certain retailers.

Most of these sets were also made available in Japan as part of the initial ''Kre-O'' roll-out by [[TakaraTomy]].

*'''Battle for Energon'''
**''Set number'': '''98812'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], [[Security Officer]], [[Tank Driver]]
: Includes Optimus Prime and Megatron robot/vehicle builds and a mini "bank" playset.

*'''Cycle Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''36954'''
**''Kreons'': [[Barricade (Kre-O)|Barricade]], three [[Autobot Trooper]]s

*'''Decepticon Ambush'''
**''Set number'': '''38781'''
**''Kreons'': [[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]], three [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]]s

*'''Destruction Site [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36914'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s
: A "9 in 1" set that includes '''[[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]''', '''[[Drill Bit (Kre-O)|Drill Bit]]''', '''[[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]]''' and '''[[Hightower (Kre-O)|Hightower]]''', who can be built into robots, vehicles, or combined to form Devastator. Includes a construction site mini-playset.

*'''Rotor Rage'''
**''Set number'': '''36959'''
**''Kreons'': [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]], [[Commando (Kre-O)|Commando]], [[ATV Driver]]
:Includes a large Vortex robot/helicopter build.

*'''Stealth [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''98814'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, two [[Security Guard]]s, [[Bulldog]], [[Biker]]
:Includes a large Bumblebee robot/car build and a security checkpoint playset.

*'''Street Showdown'''
**''Set number'': '''38771'''
**''Kreons'': [[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)|Knock Out]], two [[Driver (Kre-O)|Driver]]s
: Includes large Wheeljack and Knock Out robot/car builds.

===2013 (''Beast Hunters'')===
Bringing the series in-line with the then-current ''[[Beast Hunters]]'' branding of ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'', this series was even ''more'' limited in its US distribution, seemingly available only at ToysЯUs and Meijer.

This time around, the human Kreons were based on specific ''Transformers'' human characters from prior series rather than the prior two years' nameless generics... much to the bafflement of the [[fandom]], who wanted them to be doing that from the get-go.

;Larger Sets
*'''[[Autobot Command Center]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A5412'''
**''Kreons'': [[Arcee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Bumblebee]], [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Ratchet]], [[Shockwave (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Shockwave]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)#CommandCenterHQ|Knock Out]] ("Mystery figure")
: A multi-part playset; command tower, repair bay, prison. Includes a buildable vehicle Optimus Prime and beast [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O Predacon)|Rippersnapper]].

*'''Battle Net Bumblebee'''
**''Set number'': '''A2202'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Captain (Kre-O)|Captain]]
: Includes Bumblebee/jeep build and buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Stormrazor]]


*'''Beast Blade Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A2203'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Beast Hunters|Optimus Prime]], [[Kicker (Kre-O)|Energon Kicker]]
: Includes a large Optimus robot/truck build and a buildable Predacon beast [[Lazerback (Kre-O)|Lazerback]].

*'''Ripclaw Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2201'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ripclaw (Kre-O)|Ripclaw]], [[Daniel Witwicky (Kre-O)|Col. Daniel Witwicky]]
:Includes a large Ripclaw robot/dragon build.

;Beast Force Figure packs
To date, these are the only larger build packs to include [[Micro-Changer]] Kreons.

*'''Dragon Assault'''
**''Set number'': '''A2234/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Grimwing (Kre-O)|Grimwing]].

*'''Mech Venom Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2235/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Corhada]].

===2014 (''Age of Extinction'')===
Tying in with that [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|big new movie in 2014]], the 2014 ''Kre-O'' line-up features dinosaurs aplenty. Many sets also feature "Dino Force Technology", which are pieces that include magnets in them so claws and dino-maws can snatch up Kreons wearing ferrous-metal backpacks or helmets. Each set also comes with a red 2x4 Kre-O brick.

Notably, this line also marks the complete abandonment of the 'rebuild to transform' [[play pattern]], in favor of the playset approach more typical of construction brick toys. As part of this change, human Kreons now use the small body style that debuted in the ''Kre-O {{w|CityVille}} Invasion'' line, to indicate a [[scale]] difference between them and the normal-sized Transformer Kreons.

By this point, ''Kre-O'' in its entirety became a [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] [[exclusive]] toyline.

*'''Grimlock Unleashed'''
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]]
: Includes a large Grimlock T-rex build.

*'''Cell Block Breakout'''
**''Set number'': '''A6951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)#AOE|Vehicon]]
: Includes buildable [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] beast [[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)|Strafe]].

*'''Dinobot Charge'''
**''Set number'': '''A6949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]], Vehicon
: Includes buildable [[Slug (Kre-O)|Dinobot triceratops]].

*'''Galvatron Factory Battle'''
**''Set number'': '''A6952'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#FactoryBattle|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Factory Battle|Optimus Prime]], Vehicon, [[Dr. Littleman]], 2 KSI workers.
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]] and [[Galvatron (Kre-O)#AOE|Galvatron]] super-robot.

*'''Grimlock Street Attack'''
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]].

*'''Lockdown Air Raid'''
**''Set number'': '''A6956'''
**''Kreons'': [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)#AOE|Sideswipe]]
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]].

*'''Optimus Prime Dino Hauler'''
**''Set number'': '''A7796'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#DinoHauler|Ratchet]], Vehicon x2, human [[Autobot Driver]]
: Includes buildable [[Snarl (Kre-O)|Dinobot beast]].

*'''Scorn Street Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''A6950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Crosshairs (Kre-O)|Crosshairs]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Scorn (Kre-O)|Scorn]].

*'''Silver Knight Autobots'''
**''Set number'': '''A8602'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Crosshairs, Drift, Hound

*'''Decepticon Replicator'''
**''Set number'': '''A8601'''
**''Kreons'': [[Stinger (Kre-O)|Stinger]], Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]], human scientist
{{note|'Decepticon Replicator' was available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from [[July 11]] to [[July 20]].}}

*'''Elite Optimus Prime''' (Promotional Polybag)
**''Set number'': '''A8745'''
: Includes Optimus Prime super-robot.
{{note|'Silver Knight Autobots' and 'Elite Optimus Prime' were available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]].}}

*'''Dinobot Ride''' (Promotional Polybag)
**''Set number'': '''A8603'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime.
: Includes mini buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock.
{{Note|'Dinobot Ride' was released as a free giveaway at [[June 28]] ToysЯUs building events in the US.}}

===2015 (''Robots In Disguise'')===
In conjunction with the new animated series "Robots in Disguise", this wave brings back buildable vehicles (and a beast) but unfortunately are non-transformable. There are improvements for some of the Kreons as they come with tampograph on the back of the figure. Each of the set also comes with a "capture pod" - a box that will snap shut using rubber bands. The 2x4 red Kre-O brick have been removed from the sets.

*'''Optimus Prime Beast Blaster'''
**''Set number'': '''B0951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Fracture (Kre-O)|Decepticon Fracture]], [[Airazor (Kre-O)|Airazor]], [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]]
: Includes a red and blue long nose truck cab without trailer and a purple hovercraft.

*'''Bumblebee Disc Demolishor'''
**''Set number'': '''B0949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Clampdown (Kre-O)|Clampdown]], [[Bisk (Kre-O)|Bisk]]
: Includes a futuristic yellow vehicle with black stripes

*'''Underbite Jetpack Takedown'''
**''Set number'': '''B0950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Underbite (Kre-O)|Underbite]], [[Ped (Kre-O)|Ped]]
: Includes a purple mechanical beast

*'''Strongarm Capture Cruiser'''
**''Set number'': '''B1549'''
**''Kreons'': [[Strongarm (Kre-O)|Strongarm]], [[Springload (Kre-O)|Springload]]
:Includes a futuristic blue vehicle

*'''Sideswipe Roadway Rundown'''
**''Set number'': '''B1548'''
**''Kreons'': [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]], [[Hammerstrike (Kre-O)|Hammerstrike]]
:Includes a futuristic red vehicle

==Micro-Changers==
Introduced in 2012, the [[Micro-Changer]]s sub-line adds a new element to Kreon figures; extra parts allow each figure to "transform" into a vehicle or beast (or whatever).

Thankfully, the Micro-Changer series did not suffer the limited-distribution fate of the ''Beast Hunters'' sets; after a rocky start, by 2013 the series was stocked regularly not just by ToysЯUs, but [[Target]] as well, plus many large drug store chains began carrying the individually-bagged figures.

===Blind-bagged figures===
This portion of the line features individual [[blindpacking|blind-packaged]] Kreons. Thankfully however, code numbers printed on each bag allow you to know which figure is inside... or at least avoid buying two of the same by accident.
{{anchor|BlindbagPreview}}
;Preview Series
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCPreviewWave.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2034'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|August]] 2012
:This series differs a little from the later waves, and not just because of the smaller (all-badguy) cast. In an unusual backwards move, the [[tampograph]]s on these figures' chests use only a single color, typically black.

:This is also the only ''Kre-O Transformers'' product to be sold (briefly) at [[Walmart]] since the initial year.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Crankstart (Kre-O)|Crankstart]] (214510)
:* [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]] (214518)
:* [[Scorponok (Kre-O)|Scorponok]] (214511)
:* [[Spinister (Kre-O)|Spinister]] (214517)
:* [[Sunstorm (Kre-O)|Sunstorm]] (214519)
:* [[Waspinator (Kre-O)|Waspinator]] (214512)
}}

{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol1}}
;Collection 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCWave1.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Hasbro release date'': [[Calendar|November]] 2012
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': November 2013
: For the first full series, the multi-colored tampographs made a glorious comeback. Also, a new display-stand brick was added to every figure, a black 2x4 piece with the "Kre-O" logo in white on one edge.
: Also changed is how the bag numbers work, with a 7-digit code. Only the final two numbers in the codes are indicators of what Kreon is in the bag, the first five are likely manufacturing plant codes or something and have no bearing on the contents, and can vary from case to case. For simplicity's sake, we've *****'d out the first five digits from here on out.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Airachnid (Kre-O)|Airachnid]] (*****_50)
:* [[Blast Off (Kre-O)|Blast Off]] (*****_47)
:* [[Bludgeon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bludgeon]] (*****_51)
:* [[Dirge (Kre-O)|Dirge]] (*****_49)
:* [[Hook (Kre-O)|Decepticon Hook]] (*****_48)
:* [[Inferno (Kre-O)|Inferno]] (*****_41)
:* [[Insecticon (Kre-O)|Insecticon]] (*****_46)
:* [[Quickslinger (Kre-O)|Quickslinger]] (*****_44)
:* [[Rampage (Kre-O)|Decepticon Rampage]] (*****_45)
:* [[Singe (Kre-O)|Singe]] (*****_40)
:* [[Springer (Kre-O)|Autobot Springer]] (*****_42)
:* [[Warpath (Kre-O)|Warpath]] (*****_43)
}}

{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol2}}
;Collection 2
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|May]] 2013
: This series replaced the flak jackets used to attach stuff to prior Micro Changers' torsos in prior waves (which most fans hated since it obscured the chest tampographs) with a new simple one-peg "backpack" piece. And there was much rejoicing. On top of that, at this stage the "vehicle" builds become a little more complex, using more parts to make them look more like tiny vehicles than just robots laying face-down with a thing or two on their backs.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Acid Wing]] (*****_70)
:* [[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]] (*****_69)
:* [[Blight (Kre-O)|Blight]] (*****_68)
:* [[Bulkhead (Kre-O)|Bulkhead]] (*****_66)
:* [[Groove (Kre-O)|Autobot Groove]] (*****_77)
:* [[Hardshell (Kre-O)|Hardshell]] (*****_67)
:* [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]] (*****_76)
:* [[Lugnut (Kre-O)|Lugnut]] (*****_75)
:* [[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]] (*****_74)
:* [[Powerglide (Kre-O)|Powerglide]] (*****_73)
:* [[Scourge (Kre-O)|Scourge]] (*****_72)
:* [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] (*****_71)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol3}}
;Collection 3
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS3bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2013
:This series had...more fanwank, we guess? No particular innovations this time around.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Beachcomber (Kre-O)|Beachcomber]] (***** 60)
:* [[Cheetor (Kre-O)|Cheetor]] (***** 59)
:* [[Guzzle (Kre-O)|Guzzle]] (***** 57)
:* [[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]] (***** 54)
:* [[Kickback (Kre-O)|Kickback]] (***** 55)
:* [[Long Haul (Kre-O)|Long Haul]] (***** 56)
:* [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]] (***** 52)
:* [[Nosecone (Kre-O)|Nosecone]] (***** 50)
:* [[Ramjet (Kre-O)|Ramjet]] (***** 53)
:* [[Seawing (Kre-O)|Seawing]] (***** 61)
:* [[Sharkticon (Kre-O)|Sharkticon]] (***** 58)
:* [[Thrust (Kre-O)|Thrust]] (***** 51)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol4}}
;Collection 4
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS4bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2014
: Sooo much fanwank. The last wave of Micro-Changers available at "normal" retail, though largely being distributed via the Walgreens drug store chain in the US. This is the only batch (so far) to have a significant [[variant]], as [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] can come in either bag-back lavender or a much darker purple, depending on the batch. This is also the first wave to use "harness" pieces in colors other than the standard light gray.

: Unlike prior waves in which every figure came with individual [[instructions]], these Micro-Changers all come with the same large fold-out instruction for all of the models in the series, making the "feel parts through the bags" method very difficult (but you have the code numbers here, so why are you even doing that, huh?).
{{collist|2|
:* [[Alpha Trion (Kre-O)|Alpha Trion]] (***** 33)
:* [[Barrage (Kre-O)|Barrage]] (***** 34)
:* [[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]] (***** 35)
:* [[Brake-Neck (Kre-O)|Brake-Neck]] (***** 44)
:* [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] (***** 36)
:* [[Demolishor (Kre-O)|Demolishor]] (***** 37)
:* [[Iceberg (Kre-O)|Iceberg]] (***** 38)
:* [[Kup (Kre-O)|Autobot Kup]] (***** 39)
:* [[Rhinox (Kre-O)|Rhinox]] (***** 40)
:* [[Rodimus (Kre-O)|Rodimus]] (***** 41)
:* [[Sandstorm (Kre-O)|Sandstorm]] (***** 42)
:* [[Slipstrike]] (***** 43)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
[[Image:KreO-toy KreonMCWave5.jpg|right|300px]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A6947'''
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
: In-tune with the [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]] Kre-O'' products, this wave features a number of classic characters plus two movie-inspired Dinobot original characters.

: This series goes back to having individual instructions for each figure.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Fangwolf]] (***** 46)
:* [[Highbrow (Kre-O)|Highbrow]] (***** 51)
:* [[Jarugar]] (***** 52)
:* [[Jetwash]] (***** 53)
:* [[Mindswipe]] (***** 49)
:* [[Misfire (Kre-O)|Misfire]] (***** 47)
:* [[Nightbeat (Kre-O)|Nightbeat]] (***** 50)
:* [[Silversnout]] (***** 56)
:* [[Skrapnel]] (***** 45)
:* [[Torosaur]] (***** 55)
:* [[Trypticon (Kre-O)|Trypticon]] (***** 48)
:* [[Wingspan Hawk]] (***** 54)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2014
: The second wave of the ''Age of Extinction''-tied Micro-Changers, with a couple of unconventional builds, and two more new Dinobot characters. For the first time, the blind-bags are truly blind, with no identifying numbers printed on the packaging.

Speaking of "blind", these figures were never seen in US stores, popping up only in Canada and overseas.

{{collist|2|
:* [[Blackarachnia (Kre-O)|Decepticon Blackarachnia]]
:* [[Frostbite (Kre-O)|Frostbite]]
:* [[Fuselage]]
:* [[Gears (Kre-O)|Autobot Gears]]
:* [[Runamuck (Kre-O)|Decepticon Runamuck]]
:* [[Scattershot (Kre-O blindbag)|Scattershot]]
:* [[Seaspray (Kre-O)|Autobot Seaspray]]
:* [[Skalor (Kre-O)|Decepticon Skalor]]
:* [[Skimmer]]
:* [[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
:* [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailbreaker]]
:* [[Wheelie (Kre-O)|Autobot Wheelie]]
}}

===Micro-Changers Combiners===
Four Kreons per pack combine into one larger robot. Each set also comes with a single red stand-block, and extra limb pieces. Just in case. As most of the original teams hese sets are based on have five to six members, the "lost" members are (usually) put into the blind-bagged series.
;Wave 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCCombWave1.jpg|right|250px|]]
:*'''[[Bruticus (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bruticus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2225'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Brawl (Kre-O)|Brawl]], [[Onslaught (Kre-O)|Onslaught]], [[Swindle (Kre-O)|Swindle]], [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]]
:*'''[[Devastator (Kre-O)|Constructicon Devastator]]
::*''Set number'': '''A2224'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bonecrusher (Kre-O)|Bonecrusher]], [[Mixmaster (Kre-O)|Mixmaster]], [[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]], [[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]
:*'''[[Predaking (Kre-O Decepticon)|Predaking]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2227'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]], [[Headlock]], [[Razorclaw (Kre-O)|Razorclaw]], [[Torox]]
:*'''[[Superion (Kre-O)|Superion]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2226'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Air Raid (Kre-O)|Air Raid]], [[Firestrike (Kre-O)|Firestrike]], [[Silverbolt (Kre-O)|Silverbolt]], [[Skydive (Kre-O)|Skydive]]
{{-}}
;Wave 2

:*'''[[Abominus (Kre-O)|Abominus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4473'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Hun-Gurrr (Kre-O)|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O)|Rippersnapper]], [[Sinnertwin (Kre-O)|Sinnertwin]], [[Windrazor (Kre-O)|Windrazor]]
:*'''[[Defensor (Kre-O)|Defensor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4474'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Blades (Kre-O)|Blades]], [[First Aid (Kre-O)|First Aid]], [[Hot Spot (Kre-O)|Hot Spot]], [[Streetsmart]]
:*'''[[Piranacon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Piranacon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4475'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Nautilator (Kre-O)|Nautilator]], [[Overbite (Kre-O)|Overbite]], [[Snaptrap (Kre-O)|Snaptrap]], [[Tentakil (Kre-O)|Tentakil]]
{{-}}
;Wave 3
:Sadly, this wave suffered from a similar fate as some of the latter sets, with a limited retail release- only popping up in discount chains months after the intended release date.
:*'''[[Computron (Kre-O)|Computron]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7307'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Afterburst]], [[Lightstorm]], [[Scattershot (Kre-O Computron)|Scattershot]], [[Strafe (Kre-O Computron)|Strafe]]
:*'''[[Menasor (Kre-O)|Menasor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7308'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)|Decepticon Breakdown]], [[Dead End (Kre-O)|Dead End]], [[Drag Strip (Kre-O)|Decepticon Drag Strip]], [[Motorbreath (Kre-O)|Motorbreath]]
{{-}}
;Wave 4
:Ready for something new? This wave, available only at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]]''-branded product, consists entirely of new-character beast-bots, rather than re-creating classic combiner teams.
:*'''[[Grimstone (Kre-O)|Grimstone]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7827'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Crackback]], [[Iquanox]], [[Ironeye]], [[Mollox]]
:*'''[[Lazerbolt]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7830'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullhorn (Kre-O)|Bullhorn]], [[Floodgate]], [[Freezeout]], [[Roadhound]]
:*'''[[Obsidian (Kre-O Combiner)|Obsidian]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7829'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullwark]], [[Freefall]], [[Hemocron]], [[Stronghorn]]
:*'''[[Volcanicon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7828'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Farside]], [[Liftoff]], [[Lugmutt]], [[Power Surge (Kre-O)|Power Surge]]

==Kreon Ultimate Collection==
These sets, each containing five different Kreons, were released early in 2013. The Kreon figures had all been released earlier in larger Kre-o sets, and they only come with their own weapons. One of the five figures was marked on the packaging as the "mystery figure."

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4641'''

;Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4642'''

==Custom Kreons==
First released at the back-end of 2013, these individually-carded Kreons include a huge number of extra body parts and accessories, many [[vacuum metallizing|chromed]] (thus resulting in some ''extremely'' tight fits) or translucent (which, when combined with the chromed parts, may end up with stress fractures). Their "normal" body parts have a metal-flake sheen (usually). They also come with a customizable "rack" to store their unused parts, though the helmets just kind of sit on the torso's neck-pegs, not secure at all. Returning characters typically have altered and more extensive [[tampograph]]s across most of their opaque parts.
{{note|The "[[Autobot Command Center]]" set includes a Custom Kreon rack/part setup as well.}}

This series was intentionally produced in smaller numbers than the other series.

[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonIronhidePkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 1
All of the Kreons in this assortment come with a red weapons rack.

[[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] was the only US retailer to order them, though they were made available off of [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] as well.
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|October]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#Custom|Bumblebee]] (A6087)
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)#Custom|Ironhide]] (A6086)
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Megatron]] (A6088)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Custom|Optimus Prime]] (A6085)
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)#Custom|Soundwave]] (A6090)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)#Custom|Starscream]] (A6089)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonPredakingPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 2
Though revealed online and at [[Toy Fair 2014]], this series ultimately never saw release outside of Chinese-market distribution. These kits have blue parts racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{Collist|2|
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)#Custom|Cliffjumper]] (A7314)
*[[Dreadwing (Kre-O)|Dreadwing]] (A7315)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Galvatron]] (A7316)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Autobot Hound]] (A7317)
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Jazz]] (A7318)
*[[Predaking (Kre-O Predacon)|Predaking]] (A7319)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonDriftPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
This assortment, using the new unified packaging style introduced in mid-2014, is entirely movie-based, showcasing characters from ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)| Age of Extinction]]''. Unlike prior waves, the opaque plastics here are non-sparkly. Awww. On top of that, the parts count has been drastically reduced, each kit only having about 30 pieces as opposed to the 40-ish of the prior two waves.

They all come with dark green racks.
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Drift]] (A7839)
*[[Lockdown (Kre-O)#Custom|Lockdown]] (A7838)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Optimus Prime]] (A7836)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Ratchet]] (A7837)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGalvatronPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2
Another movie-based round. The sparkly plastics make a return, but the part count remains in the low 30s. These kits come with brown racks.
:*''Release date'': September 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Bumblebee]] (A9229)
*[[Crosshairs (Kre-O)#Custom|Crosshairs]] (A9228)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Galvatron]] (A9230)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Autobot Hound]] (A9227)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGrimlockPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 3
A wave featuring the ''Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, making heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. These kits come with gray racks.

These figures saw very limited release, mostly in Hasbro Asia regions.
:*''Release date'': November 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Grimlock]] (A9374 / A6948)
*[[Scorn (Kre-O)#Custom|Scorn]] (A9375 / A6948)
*[[Slug (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Slug]] (A9373 / A6948)
*[[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)#CustomAOE|Strafe]] (A9372 / A6948)
}}
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;''Robots in Disguise'' Collection 1
This assortment showcases characters from the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)| Robots in Disguise]]'' animated series.

The part count takes ''another'' hit, now in the mid-20s, with simpler weapons and no backpacks. No more chromed parts either, everything is in "normal" plastics. The racks are now in the characters' base colors, and built on a new baseplate piece. This wave does add a 1x1 cylinder to attach to the unused torsos' neck-pegs to keep the unised helmets in place, so there's that.

:*''Release date'': January 2015
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Bumblebee]] (B1234)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Grimlock]] (B1235)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Optimus Prime]] (B1233)
*[[Steeljaw (Kre-O)#Custom|Steeljaw]] (B1236)
}}
{{-}}

==Kreon Warriors==
Replacing Micro-Changers as the ''Kre-O'' line's blind-bagged assortment, Kreon Warriors features popular characters reimagined as historical warriors. Unlike their predecessors, the Kreon Warriors do not have vehicle modes. Kre-O 2x4 bricks are also replaced by a flat base.

;Series 1
Released January 2015
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Samurai Optimus Prime]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Wild West Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Gladiator Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Bumblebee]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Gladiator Ratchet]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Pirate Ratchet]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Knight Megatron]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Ninja Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Army Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Pirate Starscream]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Army Shockwave]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Ninja Shockwave]]
}}

;Series 2 - Shown at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Gladiator Optimus Prime]]
*?? [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Army Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Knight Bumblebee]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Wild West Hound]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Samurai Hound]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Wild West Galvatron]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Samurai Galvatron]]
*?? [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Wild West Starscream]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Soundwave]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Knight Soundwave]]
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

==Battle Changers==

Battle Changers are a new line in the buildable figures who can transform without being taken apart. Series 1 includes 4 individual characters [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] and [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]].

;Collection 1
This series is available in selected Asian countries since December 2014.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] (B0716)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] (B0715)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] (B0718)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] (B0717)
}}
{{-}}
;Collection 2 ?
This series have been shown in [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]. Only two additional figures were previewed along with Series 1 figures.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] (???)
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]] (???)
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}
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;Kreon Triple Changer
This series have been shown in [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]. Only two additional figures were previewed but all 3 modes were available. The packaging is similar to other battle changers but does not have a collection number.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] (???)
*[[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] (???)
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

;Versus Pack Collection 1
This assortment comes in 2-figure "VS" pack. Only 2 pairs have been announced and available for sale in selected Asian countries. Optimus Prime is identical to the previously released version but this pack comes with a trailer.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] vs. [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] (B1506/B0964)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]] vs. [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] (B1507/B0964)
}}
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==Kreon Mini-con Combiners==
Another new line previewed at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]], these sets comes with one standard Kreon and 4 Cityville-sized mini Kreons of the same character that can combine into a larger robot. Only two characters were previewed [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] and [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], naturally.

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] (???)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] (???)
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

==Store exclusives==
===CostCo exclusives===
* Megatron with Sideswipe (30668/31771) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.
* Starscream with Prowl (30667/30690) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.

===Toys"R"Us exclusives===
*'''Autobot Assault [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A1266'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s, [[Gunner]]
: An expanded version of the "Destruction Site Devastator" set, adding a large Ironhide robot/truck build, a "Gunner" Kreon, and a port-a-potty (yes really). The Devastator Kreon is also in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)| Generation 2]]'' style yellow-and-purple rather than the original bright-green-and-purple.
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction Bluray / DVD'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]]
: Special packaging to include 2 exclusive Kreons with different print from other regular release of the same characters. These Kreons are available with either Blu-Ray Combo or DVD only set.

===Argos exclusives===
*'''Transformers Tub of Bricks'''
**''Set number'': '''A4583'''
: A plastic tub with unaltered versions of Basic Optimus, Basic Bumblebee, and Jazz, Sideswipe and Bluestreak Kreons, and slightly altered instruction booklets.

===Family Mart (Taiwan)===
*'''8" (20cm) Optimus Prime USB Hub'''
**Oversized Kreon Optimus Prime with 4 USB ports
*'''Stylus Pen'''
**Optimus Prime & Starscream
*'''LED Lights'''
**Bumbleebee, Sideswipe & Megatron

===Universal Studios===
*'''Kreon 4-pack'''
Only available in all Universal Studios. Only [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]] is an exclusive figure.
**''Set number'': '''A9370'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]]

==Convention Exclusives==
* Botcon 2013 '''Machine Wars''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure Set, 2013)
**''Kreons'': [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]], [[Megaplex (Kre-O)|Megaplex]], [[Obsidian (Kre-O Kreon)|Obsidian]], [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Strika (Kre-O)|Strika]]

:The ''Machine Wars'' five-pack was exclusive to [[BotCon 2013]], limited to 1500 pieces. They have generally more parts than the Kreons packed in with larger Kre-O sets, but do not have alternate vehicle builds like Micro Changers.

* Botcon 2014 '''Kreon Micro-Changers 6-figure set''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure set, 2014)
**''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)#BotCon2014|Breakdown]], [[Fractyl (Kre-O)|Fractyl]], [[Gigatron (Kre-O)|Gigatron]], [[Landshark (Kre-O)|Landshark]], [[Rattrap (Kre-O)|Rattrap]], [[Rodimus (SG Kre-O)|Rodimus]]

: A [[BotCon 2014]] six-figure set commemorating 20 years of BotCon exclusives with Kreons of past exclusives. This time they're also Micro-Changers, with generally more parts and paint than most retail Micro-Changers.

* San Diego Comic Con 2014 '''Kreon Class of 1984''' (B0090)
** Released in July 2014 at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2014|San Diego Comic-Con]], this set contains 30 exclusive Kreons and accessories from G1 series.
{{collist|4|
*[[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]]
*[[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]]
*[[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]]
*[[Frenzy (Kre-O)|Frenzy]]
*[[Gears (Kre-O)|Gears]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]]
*[[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]]
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]]
*[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Ratchet]]
*[[Rumble (Kre-O)|Rumble]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]]
*[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]
*[[Shrapnel (Kre-O)|Shrapnel]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
*[[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (Kre-O)|Ultra Magnus]]
*[[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]]
*[[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
}}
:

==Promotional releases==
* Matrix '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Promotional item given at [[BotCon 2011]], as a special mail-in promotion through the Kre-O website and a give away with the UK Doctor Who Adventures comic. Redeco of Optimus Prime Kreon showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]].

* Clear ''' Energon Bumblebee''' Kreon
: An exclusive [[New York Comic Con|New York Comic Con 2012]] handout, this redeco of the Bumblebee Kreon is done entirely in translucent blue plastic, and comes in its own special little window box with an outer sleeve.

* '''Constructicon Devastator''' Kreon
: A Devastator Kreon sporting an orange ''Generation 2'' deco and including a translucent purple pistol based on [[Megatron (G1)|Generation 1 Megatron's]] alternate mode. Packaged in an individual window box and handed out with ''Kre-O'' purchases at Toys"R"Us stores, as well as [[BotCon 2013]].

* '''Orion Pax''' Kreon
: Based on Orion Pax's appearance from "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]", this was available with the ''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''.

* '''Dinobot Ride''' Polybag
: Polybag of a mini buildable Grimlock and Citiville-sized mini Kreon Optimus Prime. Given out at Toys R Us during build-a-figure event. Also available in selected Asian countries as a gift with purchase at stores.

* '''Elite Optimus Prime''' Polybag
: Another polybag with buildable Optimus Prime with larger hands and legs on a Kreon sized torso. This figure was given our at Toys R Us Canada during build-a-figure event while Asian countries saw very limited released.

* "Winter" '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Optimus Prime in winter clothing and orange skis were handed out during [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]].

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==Media==
===Videos===
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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.

===Games===
{{main|Online games#Kre-O}}

===Books===
*''[[Awesome Autobots Activity Book]]''—actually mainly a ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'' book, but it has four Kre-O bonus pages and is [[co-branding|co-branded]] on the cover, as well as coming with a free Matrix Optimus Prime Kreon.
*''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''

===Online comics===
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Short tongue-in-cheek gag strips drawn and written by [[Hayato Sakamoto]] and [[Makoto Wakabayashi]] for [[TakaraTomy]]'s Kre-O site.

==Notes==
* 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>, who have been making not-L sets for a while. However, it is very much a lot of new part design work, especially the far more involved construction of the [[Kreon]]s; Oxford's pre-''Kre-O'' mini-figures were basically straight-up L Minifigure construction.
* Kreon [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] was among the upcoming items revealed at [[BotCon 2011]]... and was only announced to be released in late 2013, and wasn't released until midway through 2014. Amusingly, his helmet has become one of the most ubiquitous among the Kreons thanks to its very generic styling.
* Small images of a ''Kre-O Transformers'' set featuring a big mechanical scorpion and another set featuring a buildable [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] were shown at [[Toy Fair 2012]] during the slide presentation, as part of the demonstration of the "build a big energon weapon from parts of the different sets" concept. Neither were present in the showroom or mentioned in the press materials. This same slide was shown during a presentation at [[BotCon 2012]], again with no explicit mention of the mechanical scorpion or Soundwave.
* 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. Just be a bit careful you don't scrape face-paint off.
* The L company has since released sets that are explicitly marketed as being able to assemble as robots and various vehicles and aircraft, very similar to the ''Transformers'' Kre-O concept.
* Several ''Kre-O'' bricks are reuses of Hasbro's long defunct ''Built to Rule'' interlocking brick system. Most Kre-O bricks, that is parts not designed specifically for Kreons, with detailed moulded surfaces (especially where the L counterpart has a smooth surface) are Built to Rule parts.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.hasbro.com/kre-o/en_US/ Official site]
* [http://kre-o-nation.com/2013/index.html "Kre-O Nation" 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]
* [http://www.facebook.com/groups/mykreons Kre-O Asia Facebook Group #mykreons]

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[[Image:Kre-O-Bumblebeeandothers.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Car me now!]]

'''Kre-O''' is [[Hasbro]]'s second foray into the world of brick-based construction toy sets, several years after the ignoble effort that was ''[[Built to Rule]]''.

Unveiled at [[Toy Fair 2011]], ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' was the first Hasbro brand to be released as Kre-O construction brick kits. The kits (generally) 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 (mostly nameless generics). Prices range from $7.99 to $59.99, plus individually-bagged Kreon figures at $2.99.

The line launched in the US on [[June 6]]th, [[2011]]. Since then, ''Kre-O'' has expanded into a [[multi-property brand]], with sets based on other Hasbro franchises including ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'', ''Battleship'', and ''Dungeons & Dragons'', as well as the licensed properties ''[[Star Trek]]'' and ''Cityville Invasion''.

In 2013, [[TakaraTomy]] brought the line to Japan, primarily the second-year ''Transformers'' sets.

It's 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.

==Building sets==
===2011===
The first series saw widespread brick-and-mortar distribution in the US. The main focus of the sets were large robot/vehicle builds with a ''lot'' of parts. Really a lot. Limbs were many times thick masses of panel-parts laid over each other, and many sets had extremely limited posability, with simple swivel elbows & knees. Robot builds took many elements from the then-current ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)| Dark of the Moon]]'' series, though the heads were mostly designed around the characters' [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] incarnations.

The robot Kreons? ''VERY'' G1-inspired.

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31144'''

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36421'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, [[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]], [[Bumblebee's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Autobot Jazz]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31146'''
**''Kreons'': Jazz, [[Race driver]]

*'''[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]'''
**''Kit number'': '''30688'''
**''Kreons'': Megatron, [[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]], [[Specialist]], [[Police officer]]

*'''[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31145'''
**''Kreons'': Mirage, [[Race driver]]

*'''Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''31143'''

*'''[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]], 2 [[Stunt Driver]]s

*'''[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30690'''
**''Kreons'': Prowl, [[SWAT Commander]]

*'''[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30662'''
**''Kreons'': Ratchet, [[Medic (Kre-O)|Medic]]

*'''[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30687'''
**''Kreons'': Sentinel Prime, [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]], [[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]], [[Fire Chief (Kre-O)|Fire Chief]]

*'''[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31771'''
**''Kreons'': Sideswipe, [[Sideswipe's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30667'''
**''Kreons'': Starscream, [[Pilot (Kre-O)|Pilot]]

===2012 (''Quest for Energon'')===
The second-year ''Kre-O Transformers'' sets mark a definite change in style. Dubbed "Quest for Energon", each set contains several "energon" pieces; at least one [[Skeletron|clear-plastic Kreon torso]] (blue for Autobots, purple for Decepticons), and several clear-purple "[[Dark Energon]]" parts to assemble a giant "[[ultimate Dark Energon weapon]]". The robot/vehicle builds in this year's sets are generally smaller, simpler, and less reliant on the "massive stack of flat plates" construction style common in the first year, relying a lot more on large ball-and-socket-jointed bricks to build limbs and bodies around.

There was a heavier focus on the Kreons overall, with mini-playsets, mini-vehicles and a pair of [[army-building|army builder]] sets. The robot Kreons are more often based on their [[Aligned continuity family]] incarnations than Generation 1. Human Kreons had new arm-pieces with rounded-off shoulders, rather than the blocky shoulders of all first-year Kreons.

This series also suffered a distribution issue in the US. [[Walmart]] stopped carrying ''Kre-O'' after its first year (with one tiny exception), and only [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] appeared to carry the entire second-year assortment; the "Rotor Rage" and "Destruction Site Devastator" sets in particular didn't seem to show up at certain retailers.

Most of these sets were also made available in Japan as part of the initial ''Kre-O'' roll-out by [[TakaraTomy]].

*'''Battle for Energon'''
**''Set number'': '''98812'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], [[Security Officer]], [[Tank Driver]]
: Includes Optimus Prime and Megatron robot/vehicle builds and a mini "bank" playset.

*'''Cycle Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''36954'''
**''Kreons'': [[Barricade (Kre-O)|Barricade]], three [[Autobot Trooper]]s

*'''Decepticon Ambush'''
**''Set number'': '''38781'''
**''Kreons'': [[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]], three [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]]s

*'''Destruction Site [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36914'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s
: A "9 in 1" set that includes '''[[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]''', '''[[Drill Bit (Kre-O)|Drill Bit]]''', '''[[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]]''' and '''[[Hightower (Kre-O)|Hightower]]''', who can be built into robots, vehicles, or combined to form Devastator. Includes a construction site mini-playset.

*'''Rotor Rage'''
**''Set number'': '''36959'''
**''Kreons'': [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]], [[Commando (Kre-O)|Commando]], [[ATV Driver]]
:Includes a large Vortex robot/helicopter build.

*'''Stealth [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''98814'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, two [[Security Guard]]s, [[Bulldog]], [[Biker]]
:Includes a large Bumblebee robot/car build and a security checkpoint playset.

*'''Street Showdown'''
**''Set number'': '''38771'''
**''Kreons'': [[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)|Knock Out]], two [[Driver (Kre-O)|Driver]]s
: Includes large Wheeljack and Knock Out robot/car builds.

===2013 (''Beast Hunters'')===
Bringing the series in-line with the then-current ''[[Beast Hunters]]'' branding of ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'', this series was even ''more'' limited in its US distribution, seemingly available only at ToysЯUs and Meijer.

This time around, the human Kreons were based on specific ''Transformers'' human characters from prior series rather than the prior two years' nameless generics... much to the bafflement of the [[fandom]], who wanted them to be doing that from the get-go.

;Larger Sets
*'''[[Autobot Command Center]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A5412'''
**''Kreons'': [[Arcee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Bumblebee]], [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Ratchet]], [[Shockwave (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Shockwave]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)#CommandCenterHQ|Knock Out]] ("Mystery figure")
: A multi-part playset; command tower, repair bay, prison. Includes a buildable vehicle Optimus Prime and beast [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O Predacon)|Rippersnapper]].

*'''Battle Net Bumblebee'''
**''Set number'': '''A2202'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Captain (Kre-O)|Captain]]
: Includes Bumblebee/jeep build and buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Stormrazor]]


*'''Beast Blade Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A2203'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Beast Hunters|Optimus Prime]], [[Kicker (Kre-O)|Energon Kicker]]
: Includes a large Optimus robot/truck build and a buildable Predacon beast [[Lazerback (Kre-O)|Lazerback]].

*'''Ripclaw Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2201'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ripclaw (Kre-O)|Ripclaw]], [[Daniel Witwicky (Kre-O)|Col. Daniel Witwicky]]
:Includes a large Ripclaw robot/dragon build.

;Beast Force Figure packs
To date, these are the only larger build packs to include [[Micro-Changer]] Kreons.

*'''Dragon Assault'''
**''Set number'': '''A2234/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Grimwing (Kre-O)|Grimwing]].

*'''Mech Venom Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2235/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Corhada]].

===2014 (''Age of Extinction'')===
Tying in with that [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|big new movie in 2014]], the 2014 ''Kre-O'' line-up features dinosaurs aplenty. Many sets also feature "Dino Force Technology", which are pieces that include magnets in them so claws and dino-maws can snatch up Kreons wearing ferrous-metal backpacks or helmets. Each set also comes with a red 2x4 Kre-O brick.

Notably, this line also marks the complete abandonment of the 'rebuild to transform' [[play pattern]], in favor of the playset approach more typical of construction brick toys. As part of this change, human Kreons now use the small body style that debuted in the ''Kre-O {{w|CityVille}} Invasion'' line, to indicate a [[scale]] difference between them and the normal-sized Transformer Kreons.

By this point, ''Kre-O'' in its entirety became a [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] [[exclusive]] toyline.

*'''Grimlock Unleashed'''
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]]
: Includes a large Grimlock T-rex build.

*'''Cell Block Breakout'''
**''Set number'': '''A6951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)#AOE|Vehicon]]
: Includes buildable [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] beast [[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)|Strafe]].

*'''Dinobot Charge'''
**''Set number'': '''A6949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]], Vehicon
: Includes buildable [[Slug (Kre-O)|Dinobot triceratops]].

*'''Galvatron Factory Battle'''
**''Set number'': '''A6952'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#FactoryBattle|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Factory Battle|Optimus Prime]], Vehicon, [[Dr. Littleman]], 2 KSI workers.
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]] and [[Galvatron (Kre-O)#AOE|Galvatron]] super-robot.

*'''Grimlock Street Attack'''
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]].

*'''Lockdown Air Raid'''
**''Set number'': '''A6956'''
**''Kreons'': [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)#AOE|Sideswipe]]
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]].

*'''Optimus Prime Dino Hauler'''
**''Set number'': '''A7796'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#DinoHauler|Ratchet]], Vehicon x2, human [[Autobot Driver]]
: Includes buildable [[Snarl (Kre-O)|Dinobot beast]].

*'''Scorn Street Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''A6950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Crosshairs (Kre-O)|Crosshairs]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Scorn (Kre-O)|Scorn]].

*'''Silver Knight Autobots'''
**''Set number'': '''A8602'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Crosshairs, Drift, Hound

*'''Decepticon Replicator'''
**''Set number'': '''A8601'''
**''Kreons'': [[Stinger (Kre-O)|Stinger]], Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]], human scientist
{{note|'Decepticon Replicator' was available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from [[July 11]] to [[July 20]].}}

*'''Elite Optimus Prime''' (Promotional Polybag)
**''Set number'': '''A8745'''
: Includes Optimus Prime super-robot.
{{note|'Silver Knight Autobots' and 'Elite Optimus Prime' were available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]].}}

*'''Dinobot Ride''' (Promotional Polybag)
**''Set number'': '''A8603'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime.
: Includes mini buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock.
{{Note|'Dinobot Ride' was released as a free giveaway at [[June 28]] ToysЯUs building events in the US.}}

===2015 (''Robots In Disguise'')===
In conjunction with the new animated series "Robots in Disguise", this wave brings back buildable vehicles (and a beast) but unfortunately are non-transformable. There are improvements for some of the Kreons as they come with tampograph on the back of the figure. Each of the set also comes with a "capture pod" - a box that will snap shut using rubber bands. The 2x4 red Kre-O brick have been removed from the sets.

*'''Optimus Prime Beast Blaster'''
**''Set number'': '''B0951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Fracture (Kre-O)|Decepticon Fracture]], [[Airazor (Kre-O)|Airazor]], [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]]
: Includes a red and blue long nose truck cab without trailer and a purple hovercraft.

*'''Bumblebee Disc Demolishor'''
**''Set number'': '''B0949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Clampdown (Kre-O)|Clampdown]], [[Bisk (Kre-O)|Bisk]]
: Includes a futuristic yellow vehicle with black stripes

*'''Underbite Jetpack Takedown'''
**''Set number'': '''B0950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Underbite (Kre-O)|Underbite]], [[Ped (Kre-O)|Ped]]
: Includes a purple mechanical beast

*'''Strongarm Capture Cruiser'''
**''Set number'': '''B1549'''
**''Kreons'': [[Strongarm (Kre-O)|Strongarm]], [[Springload (Kre-O)|Springload]]
:Includes a futuristic blue vehicle

*'''Sideswipe Roadway Rundown'''
**''Set number'': '''B1548'''
**''Kreons'': [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]], [[Hammerstrike (Kre-O)|Hammerstrike]]
:Includes a futuristic red vehicle

==Micro-Changers==
Introduced in 2012, the [[Micro-Changer]]s sub-line adds a new element to Kreon figures; extra parts allow each figure to "transform" into a vehicle or beast (or whatever).

Thankfully, the Micro-Changer series did not suffer the limited-distribution fate of the ''Beast Hunters'' sets; after a rocky start, by 2013 the series was stocked regularly not just by ToysЯUs, but [[Target]] as well, plus many large drug store chains began carrying the individually-bagged figures.

===Blind-bagged figures===
This portion of the line features individual [[blindpacking|blind-packaged]] Kreons. Thankfully however, code numbers printed on each bag allow you to know which figure is inside... or at least avoid buying two of the same by accident.
{{anchor|BlindbagPreview}}
;Preview Series
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCPreviewWave.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2034'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|August]] 2012
:This series differs a little from the later waves, and not just because of the smaller (all-badguy) cast. In an unusual backwards move, the [[tampograph]]s on these figures' chests use only a single color, typically black.

:This is also the only ''Kre-O Transformers'' product to be sold (briefly) at [[Walmart]] since the initial year.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Crankstart (Kre-O)|Crankstart]] (214510)
:* [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]] (214518)
:* [[Scorponok (Kre-O)|Scorponok]] (214511)
:* [[Spinister (Kre-O)|Spinister]] (214517)
:* [[Sunstorm (Kre-O)|Sunstorm]] (214519)
:* [[Waspinator (Kre-O)|Waspinator]] (214512)
}}

{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol1}}
;Collection 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCWave1.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Hasbro release date'': [[Calendar|November]] 2012
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': November 2013
: For the first full series, the multi-colored tampographs made a glorious comeback. Also, a new display-stand brick was added to every figure, a black 2x4 piece with the "Kre-O" logo in white on one edge.
: Also changed is how the bag numbers work, with a 7-digit code. Only the final two numbers in the codes are indicators of what Kreon is in the bag, the first five are likely manufacturing plant codes or something and have no bearing on the contents, and can vary from case to case. For simplicity's sake, we've *****'d out the first five digits from here on out.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Airachnid (Kre-O)|Airachnid]] (*****_50)
:* [[Blast Off (Kre-O)|Blast Off]] (*****_47)
:* [[Bludgeon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bludgeon]] (*****_51)
:* [[Dirge (Kre-O)|Dirge]] (*****_49)
:* [[Hook (Kre-O)|Decepticon Hook]] (*****_48)
:* [[Inferno (Kre-O)|Inferno]] (*****_41)
:* [[Insecticon (Kre-O)|Insecticon]] (*****_46)
:* [[Quickslinger (Kre-O)|Quickslinger]] (*****_44)
:* [[Rampage (Kre-O)|Decepticon Rampage]] (*****_45)
:* [[Singe (Kre-O)|Singe]] (*****_40)
:* [[Springer (Kre-O)|Autobot Springer]] (*****_42)
:* [[Warpath (Kre-O)|Warpath]] (*****_43)
}}

{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol2}}
;Collection 2
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|May]] 2013
: This series replaced the flak jackets used to attach stuff to prior Micro Changers' torsos in prior waves (which most fans hated since it obscured the chest tampographs) with a new simple one-peg "backpack" piece. And there was much rejoicing. On top of that, at this stage the "vehicle" builds become a little more complex, using more parts to make them look more like tiny vehicles than just robots laying face-down with a thing or two on their backs.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Acid Wing]] (*****_70)
:* [[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]] (*****_69)
:* [[Blight (Kre-O)|Blight]] (*****_68)
:* [[Bulkhead (Kre-O)|Bulkhead]] (*****_66)
:* [[Groove (Kre-O)|Autobot Groove]] (*****_77)
:* [[Hardshell (Kre-O)|Hardshell]] (*****_67)
:* [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]] (*****_76)
:* [[Lugnut (Kre-O)|Lugnut]] (*****_75)
:* [[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]] (*****_74)
:* [[Powerglide (Kre-O)|Powerglide]] (*****_73)
:* [[Scourge (Kre-O)|Scourge]] (*****_72)
:* [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] (*****_71)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol3}}
;Collection 3
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS3bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2013
:This series had...more fanwank, we guess? No particular innovations this time around.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Beachcomber (Kre-O)|Beachcomber]] (***** 60)
:* [[Cheetor (Kre-O)|Cheetor]] (***** 59)
:* [[Guzzle (Kre-O)|Guzzle]] (***** 57)
:* [[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]] (***** 54)
:* [[Kickback (Kre-O)|Kickback]] (***** 55)
:* [[Long Haul (Kre-O)|Long Haul]] (***** 56)
:* [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]] (***** 52)
:* [[Nosecone (Kre-O)|Nosecone]] (***** 50)
:* [[Ramjet (Kre-O)|Ramjet]] (***** 53)
:* [[Seawing (Kre-O)|Seawing]] (***** 61)
:* [[Sharkticon (Kre-O)|Sharkticon]] (***** 58)
:* [[Thrust (Kre-O)|Thrust]] (***** 51)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol4}}
;Collection 4
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS4bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2014
: Sooo much fanwank. The last wave of Micro-Changers available at "normal" retail, though largely being distributed via the Walgreens drug store chain in the US. This is the only batch (so far) to have a significant [[variant]], as [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] can come in either bag-back lavender or a much darker purple, depending on the batch. This is also the first wave to use "harness" pieces in colors other than the standard light gray.

: Unlike prior waves in which every figure came with individual [[instructions]], these Micro-Changers all come with the same large fold-out instruction for all of the models in the series, making the "feel parts through the bags" method very difficult (but you have the code numbers here, so why are you even doing that, huh?).
{{collist|2|
:* [[Alpha Trion (Kre-O)|Alpha Trion]] (***** 33)
:* [[Barrage (Kre-O)|Barrage]] (***** 34)
:* [[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]] (***** 35)
:* [[Brake-Neck (Kre-O)|Brake-Neck]] (***** 44)
:* [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] (***** 36)
:* [[Demolishor (Kre-O)|Demolishor]] (***** 37)
:* [[Iceberg (Kre-O)|Iceberg]] (***** 38)
:* [[Kup (Kre-O)|Autobot Kup]] (***** 39)
:* [[Rhinox (Kre-O)|Rhinox]] (***** 40)
:* [[Rodimus (Kre-O)|Rodimus]] (***** 41)
:* [[Sandstorm (Kre-O)|Sandstorm]] (***** 42)
:* [[Slipstrike]] (***** 43)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
[[Image:KreO-toy KreonMCWave5.jpg|right|300px]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A6947'''
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
: In-tune with the [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]] Kre-O'' products, this wave features a number of classic characters plus two movie-inspired Dinobot original characters.

: This series goes back to having individual instructions for each figure.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Fangwolf]] (***** 46)
:* [[Highbrow (Kre-O)|Highbrow]] (***** 51)
:* [[Jarugar]] (***** 52)
:* [[Jetwash]] (***** 53)
:* [[Mindswipe]] (***** 49)
:* [[Misfire (Kre-O)|Misfire]] (***** 47)
:* [[Nightbeat (Kre-O)|Nightbeat]] (***** 50)
:* [[Silversnout]] (***** 56)
:* [[Skrapnel]] (***** 45)
:* [[Torosaur]] (***** 55)
:* [[Trypticon (Kre-O)|Trypticon]] (***** 48)
:* [[Wingspan Hawk]] (***** 54)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2014
: The second wave of the ''Age of Extinction''-tied Micro-Changers, with a couple of unconventional builds, and two more new Dinobot characters. For the first time, the blind-bags are truly blind, with no identifying numbers printed on the packaging.

Speaking of "blind", these figures were never seen in US stores, popping up only in Canada and overseas.

{{collist|2|
:* [[Blackarachnia (Kre-O)|Decepticon Blackarachnia]]
:* [[Frostbite (Kre-O)|Frostbite]]
:* [[Fuselage]]
:* [[Gears (Kre-O)|Autobot Gears]]
:* [[Runamuck (Kre-O)|Decepticon Runamuck]]
:* [[Scattershot (Kre-O blindbag)|Scattershot]]
:* [[Seaspray (Kre-O)|Autobot Seaspray]]
:* [[Skalor (Kre-O)|Decepticon Skalor]]
:* [[Skimmer]]
:* [[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
:* [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailbreaker]]
:* [[Wheelie (Kre-O)|Autobot Wheelie]]
}}

===Micro-Changers Combiners===
Four Kreons per pack combine into one larger robot. Each set also comes with a single red stand-block, and extra limb pieces. Just in case. As most of the original teams hese sets are based on have five to six members, the "lost" members are (usually) put into the blind-bagged series.
;Wave 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCCombWave1.jpg|right|250px|]]
:*'''[[Bruticus (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bruticus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2225'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Brawl (Kre-O)|Brawl]], [[Onslaught (Kre-O)|Onslaught]], [[Swindle (Kre-O)|Swindle]], [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]]
:*'''[[Devastator (Kre-O)|Constructicon Devastator]]
::*''Set number'': '''A2224'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bonecrusher (Kre-O)|Bonecrusher]], [[Mixmaster (Kre-O)|Mixmaster]], [[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]], [[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]
:*'''[[Predaking (Kre-O Decepticon)|Predaking]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2227'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]], [[Headlock]], [[Razorclaw (Kre-O)|Razorclaw]], [[Torox]]
:*'''[[Superion (Kre-O)|Superion]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2226'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Air Raid (Kre-O)|Air Raid]], [[Firestrike (Kre-O)|Firestrike]], [[Silverbolt (Kre-O)|Silverbolt]], [[Skydive (Kre-O)|Skydive]]
{{-}}
;Wave 2

:*'''[[Abominus (Kre-O)|Abominus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4473'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Hun-Gurrr (Kre-O)|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O)|Rippersnapper]], [[Sinnertwin (Kre-O)|Sinnertwin]], [[Windrazor (Kre-O)|Windrazor]]
:*'''[[Defensor (Kre-O)|Defensor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4474'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Blades (Kre-O)|Blades]], [[First Aid (Kre-O)|First Aid]], [[Hot Spot (Kre-O)|Hot Spot]], [[Streetsmart]]
:*'''[[Piranacon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Piranacon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4475'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Nautilator (Kre-O)|Nautilator]], [[Overbite (Kre-O)|Overbite]], [[Snaptrap (Kre-O)|Snaptrap]], [[Tentakil (Kre-O)|Tentakil]]
{{-}}
;Wave 3
:Sadly, this wave suffered from a similar fate as some of the latter sets, with a limited retail release- only popping up in discount chains months after the intended release date.
:*'''[[Computron (Kre-O)|Computron]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7307'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Afterburst]], [[Lightstorm]], [[Scattershot (Kre-O Computron)|Scattershot]], [[Strafe (Kre-O Computron)|Strafe]]
:*'''[[Menasor (Kre-O)|Menasor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7308'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)|Decepticon Breakdown]], [[Dead End (Kre-O)|Dead End]], [[Drag Strip (Kre-O)|Decepticon Drag Strip]], [[Motorbreath (Kre-O)|Motorbreath]]
{{-}}
;Wave 4
:Ready for something new? This wave, available only at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]]''-branded product, consists entirely of new-character beast-bots, rather than re-creating classic combiner teams.
:*'''[[Grimstone (Kre-O)|Grimstone]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7827'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Crackback]], [[Iquanox]], [[Ironeye]], [[Mollox]]
:*'''[[Lazerbolt]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7830'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullhorn (Kre-O)|Bullhorn]], [[Floodgate]], [[Freezeout]], [[Roadhound]]
:*'''[[Obsidian (Kre-O Combiner)|Obsidian]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7829'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullwark]], [[Freefall]], [[Hemocron]], [[Stronghorn]]
:*'''[[Volcanicon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7828'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Farside]], [[Liftoff]], [[Lugmutt]], [[Power Surge (Kre-O)|Power Surge]]

==Kreon Ultimate Collection==
These sets, each containing five different Kreons, were released early in 2013. The Kreon figures had all been released earlier in larger Kre-o sets, and they only come with their own weapons. One of the five figures was marked on the packaging as the "mystery figure."

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4641'''

;Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4642'''

==Custom Kreons==
First released at the back-end of 2013, these individually-carded Kreons include a huge number of extra body parts and accessories, many [[vacuum metallizing|chromed]] (thus resulting in some ''extremely'' tight fits) or translucent (which, when combined with the chromed parts, may end up with stress fractures). Their "normal" body parts have a metal-flake sheen (usually). They also come with a customizable "rack" to store their unused parts, though the helmets just kind of sit on the torso's neck-pegs, not secure at all. Returning characters typically have altered and more extensive [[tampograph]]s across most of their opaque parts.
{{note|The "[[Autobot Command Center]]" set includes a Custom Kreon rack/part setup as well.}}

This series was intentionally produced in smaller numbers than the other series.

[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonIronhidePkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 1
All of the Kreons in this assortment come with a red weapons rack.

[[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] was the only US retailer to order them, though they were made available off of [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] as well.
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|October]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#Custom|Bumblebee]] (A6087)
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)#Custom|Ironhide]] (A6086)
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Megatron]] (A6088)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Custom|Optimus Prime]] (A6085)
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)#Custom|Soundwave]] (A6090)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)#Custom|Starscream]] (A6089)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonPredakingPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 2
Though revealed online and at [[Toy Fair 2014]], this series ultimately never saw release outside of Chinese-market distribution. These kits have blue parts racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{Collist|2|
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)#Custom|Cliffjumper]] (A7314)
*[[Dreadwing (Kre-O)|Dreadwing]] (A7315)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Galvatron]] (A7316)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Autobot Hound]] (A7317)
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Jazz]] (A7318)
*[[Predaking (Kre-O Predacon)|Predaking]] (A7319)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonDriftPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
This assortment, using the new unified packaging style introduced in mid-2014, is entirely movie-based, showcasing characters from ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)| Age of Extinction]]''. Unlike prior waves, the opaque plastics here are non-sparkly. Awww. On top of that, the parts count has been drastically reduced, each kit only having about 30 pieces as opposed to the 40-ish of the prior two waves.

They all come with dark green racks.
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Drift]] (A7839)
*[[Lockdown (Kre-O)#Custom|Lockdown]] (A7838)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Optimus Prime]] (A7836)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Ratchet]] (A7837)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGalvatronPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2
Another movie-based round. The sparkly plastics make a return, but the part count remains in the low 30s. These kits come with brown racks.
:*''Release date'': September 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Bumblebee]] (A9229)
*[[Crosshairs (Kre-O)#Custom|Crosshairs]] (A9228)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Galvatron]] (A9230)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Autobot Hound]] (A9227)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGrimlockPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 3
A wave featuring the ''Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, making heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. These kits come with gray racks.

These figures saw very limited release, mostly in Hasbro Asia regions.
:*''Release date'': November 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Grimlock]] (A9374 / A6948)
*[[Scorn (Kre-O)#Custom|Scorn]] (A9375 / A6948)
*[[Slug (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Slug]] (A9373 / A6948)
*[[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)#CustomAOE|Strafe]] (A9372 / A6948)
}}
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;''Robots in Disguise'' Collection 1
This assortment showcases characters from the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)| Robots in Disguise]]'' animated series.

The part count takes ''another'' hit, now in the mid-20s, with simpler weapons and no backpacks. No more chromed parts either, everything is in "normal" plastics. The racks are now in the characters' base colors, and built on a new baseplate piece. This wave does add a 1x1 cylinder to attach to the unused torsos' neck-pegs to keep the unised helmets in place, so there's that.

:*''Release date'': January 2015
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Bumblebee]] (B1234)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Grimlock]] (B1235)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Optimus Prime]] (B1233)
*[[Steeljaw (Kre-O)#Custom|Steeljaw]] (B1236)
}}
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==Kreon Warriors==
Replacing Micro-Changers as the ''Kre-O'' line's blind-bagged assortment, Kreon Warriors features popular characters reimagined as historical warriors. Unlike their predecessors, the Kreon Warriors do not have vehicle modes. Kre-O 2x4 bricks are also replaced by a flat base.

;Series 1
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Samurai Optimus Prime]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Wild West Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Gladiator Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Bumblebee]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Gladiator Ratchet]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Pirate Ratchet]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Knight Megatron]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Ninja Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Army Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Pirate Starscream]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Army Shockwave]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Ninja Shockwave]]
}}

;Series 2 - Shown at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Gladiator Optimus Prime]]
*?? [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Army Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Knight Bumblebee]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Wild West Hound]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Samurai Hound]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Wild West Galvatron]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Samurai Galvatron]]
*?? [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Wild West Starscream]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Soundwave]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Knight Soundwave]]
}}
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==Battle Changers==

Battle Changers are a new line in the buildable figures who can transform without being taken apart. Series 1 includes 4 individual characters [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] and [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]].

;Collection 1
This series is available in selected Asian countries since December 2014.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] (B0716)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] (B0715)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] (B0718)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] (B0717)
}}
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;Collection 2 ?
This series have been shown in [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]. Only two additional figures were previewed along with Series 1 figures.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] (???)
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]] (???)
}}
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;Kreon Triple Changer
This series have been shown in [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]. Only two additional figures were previewed but all 3 modes were available. The packaging is similar to other battle changers but does not have a collection number.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] (???)
*[[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] (???)
}}
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;Versus Pack Collection 1
This assortment comes in 2-figure "VS" pack. Only 2 pairs have been announced and available for sale in selected Asian countries. Optimus Prime is identical to the previously released version but this pack comes with a trailer.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] vs. [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] (B1506/B0964)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]] vs. [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] (B1507/B0964)
}}
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==Kreon Mini-con Combiners==
Another new line previewed at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]], these sets comes with one standard Kreon and 4 Cityville-sized mini Kreons of the same character that can combine into a larger robot. Only two characters were previewed [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] and [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], naturally.

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] (???)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] (???)
}}
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==Store exclusives==
===CostCo exclusives===
* Megatron with Sideswipe (30668/31771) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.
* Starscream with Prowl (30667/30690) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.

===Toys"R"Us exclusives===
*'''Autobot Assault [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A1266'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s, [[Gunner]]
: An expanded version of the "Destruction Site Devastator" set, adding a large Ironhide robot/truck build, a "Gunner" Kreon, and a port-a-potty (yes really). The Devastator Kreon is also in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)| Generation 2]]'' style yellow-and-purple rather than the original bright-green-and-purple.
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction Bluray / DVD'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]]
: Special packaging to include 2 exclusive Kreons with different print from other regular release of the same characters. These Kreons are available with either Blu-Ray Combo or DVD only set.

===Argos exclusives===
*'''Transformers Tub of Bricks'''
**''Set number'': '''A4583'''
: A plastic tub with unaltered versions of Basic Optimus, Basic Bumblebee, and Jazz, Sideswipe and Bluestreak Kreons, and slightly altered instruction booklets.

===Family Mart (Taiwan)===
*'''8" (20cm) Optimus Prime USB Hub'''
**Oversized Kreon Optimus Prime with 4 USB ports
*'''Stylus Pen'''
**Optimus Prime & Starscream
*'''LED Lights'''
**Bumbleebee, Sideswipe & Megatron

===Universal Studios===
*'''Kreon 4-pack'''
Only available in all Universal Studios. Only [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]] is an exclusive figure.
**''Set number'': '''A9370'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]]

==Convention Exclusives==
* Botcon 2013 '''Machine Wars''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure Set, 2013)
**''Kreons'': [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]], [[Megaplex (Kre-O)|Megaplex]], [[Obsidian (Kre-O Kreon)|Obsidian]], [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Strika (Kre-O)|Strika]]

:The ''Machine Wars'' five-pack was exclusive to [[BotCon 2013]], limited to 1500 pieces. They have generally more parts than the Kreons packed in with larger Kre-O sets, but do not have alternate vehicle builds like Micro Changers.

* Botcon 2014 '''Kreon Micro-Changers 6-figure set''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure set, 2014)
**''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)#BotCon2014|Breakdown]], [[Fractyl (Kre-O)|Fractyl]], [[Gigatron (Kre-O)|Gigatron]], [[Landshark (Kre-O)|Landshark]], [[Rattrap (Kre-O)|Rattrap]], [[Rodimus (SG Kre-O)|Rodimus]]

: A [[BotCon 2014]] six-figure set commemorating 20 years of BotCon exclusives with Kreons of past exclusives. This time they're also Micro-Changers, with generally more parts and paint than most retail Micro-Changers.

* San Diego Comic Con 2014 '''Kreon Class of 1984''' (B0090)
** Released in July 2014 at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2014|San Diego Comic-Con]], this set contains 30 exclusive Kreons and accessories from G1 series.
{{collist|4|
*[[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]]
*[[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]]
*[[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]]
*[[Frenzy (Kre-O)|Frenzy]]
*[[Gears (Kre-O)|Gears]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]]
*[[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]]
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]]
*[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Ratchet]]
*[[Rumble (Kre-O)|Rumble]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]]
*[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]
*[[Shrapnel (Kre-O)|Shrapnel]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
*[[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (Kre-O)|Ultra Magnus]]
*[[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]]
*[[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
}}
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==Promotional releases==
* Matrix '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Promotional item given at [[BotCon 2011]], as a special mail-in promotion through the Kre-O website and a give away with the UK Doctor Who Adventures comic. Redeco of Optimus Prime Kreon showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]].

* Clear ''' Energon Bumblebee''' Kreon
: An exclusive [[New York Comic Con|New York Comic Con 2012]] handout, this redeco of the Bumblebee Kreon is done entirely in translucent blue plastic, and comes in its own special little window box with an outer sleeve.

* '''Constructicon Devastator''' Kreon
: A Devastator Kreon sporting an orange ''Generation 2'' deco and including a translucent purple pistol based on [[Megatron (G1)|Generation 1 Megatron's]] alternate mode. Packaged in an individual window box and handed out with ''Kre-O'' purchases at Toys"R"Us stores, as well as [[BotCon 2013]].

* '''Orion Pax''' Kreon
: Based on Orion Pax's appearance from "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]", this was available with the ''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''.

* '''Dinobot Ride''' Polybag
: Polybag of a mini buildable Grimlock and Citiville-sized mini Kreon Optimus Prime. Given out at Toys R Us during build-a-figure event. Also available in selected Asian countries as a gift with purchase at stores.

* '''Elite Optimus Prime''' Polybag
: Another polybag with buildable Optimus Prime with larger hands and legs on a Kreon sized torso. This figure was given our at Toys R Us Canada during build-a-figure event while Asian countries saw very limited released.

* "Winter" '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Optimus Prime in winter clothing and orange skis were handed out during [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]].

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==Media==
===Videos===
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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.

===Games===
{{main|Online games#Kre-O}}

===Books===
*''[[Awesome Autobots Activity Book]]''—actually mainly a ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'' book, but it has four Kre-O bonus pages and is [[co-branding|co-branded]] on the cover, as well as coming with a free Matrix Optimus Prime Kreon.
*''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''

===Online comics===
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Short tongue-in-cheek gag strips drawn and written by [[Hayato Sakamoto]] and [[Makoto Wakabayashi]] for [[TakaraTomy]]'s Kre-O site.

==Notes==
* 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>, who have been making not-L sets for a while. However, it is very much a lot of new part design work, especially the far more involved construction of the [[Kreon]]s; Oxford's pre-''Kre-O'' mini-figures were basically straight-up L Minifigure construction.
* Kreon [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] was among the upcoming items revealed at [[BotCon 2011]]... and was only announced to be released in late 2013, and wasn't released until midway through 2014. Amusingly, his helmet has become one of the most ubiquitous among the Kreons thanks to its very generic styling.
* Small images of a ''Kre-O Transformers'' set featuring a big mechanical scorpion and another set featuring a buildable [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] were shown at [[Toy Fair 2012]] during the slide presentation, as part of the demonstration of the "build a big energon weapon from parts of the different sets" concept. Neither were present in the showroom or mentioned in the press materials. This same slide was shown during a presentation at [[BotCon 2012]], again with no explicit mention of the mechanical scorpion or Soundwave.
* 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. Just be a bit careful you don't scrape face-paint off.
* The L company has since released sets that are explicitly marketed as being able to assemble as robots and various vehicles and aircraft, very similar to the ''Transformers'' Kre-O concept.
* Several ''Kre-O'' bricks are reuses of Hasbro's long defunct ''Built to Rule'' interlocking brick system. Most Kre-O bricks, that is parts not designed specifically for Kreons, with detailed moulded surfaces (especially where the L counterpart has a smooth surface) are Built to Rule parts.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.hasbro.com/kre-o/en_US/ Official site]
* [http://kre-o-nation.com/2013/index.html "Kre-O Nation" 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]
* [http://www.facebook.com/groups/mykreons Kre-O Asia Facebook Group #mykreons]

[[Category: Kre-O | Kre-O ]]
[[Category: Multi-property brands]]

Kre-O

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[[Image:Kre-O-Bumblebeeandothers.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Car me now!]]

'''Kre-O''' is [[Hasbro]]'s second foray into the world of brick-based construction toy sets, several years after the ignoble effort that was ''[[Built to Rule]]''.

Unveiled at [[Toy Fair 2011]], ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' was the first Hasbro brand to be released as Kre-O construction brick kits. The kits (generally) 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 (mostly nameless generics). Prices range from $7.99 to $59.99, plus individually-bagged Kreon figures at $2.99.

The line launched in the US on [[June 6]]th, [[2011]]. Since then, ''Kre-O'' has expanded into a [[multi-property brand]], with sets based on other Hasbro franchises including ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'', ''Battleship'', and ''Dungeons & Dragons'', as well as the licensed properties ''[[Star Trek]]'' and ''Cityville Invasion''.

In 2013, [[TakaraTomy]] brought the line to Japan, primarily the second-year ''Transformers'' sets.

It's 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.

==Building sets==
===2011===
The first series saw widespread brick-and-mortar distribution in the US. The main focus of the sets were large robot/vehicle builds with a ''lot'' of parts. Really a lot. Limbs were many times thick masses of panel-parts laid over each other, and many sets had extremely limited posability, with simple swivel elbows & knees. Robot builds took many elements from the then-current ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)| Dark of the Moon]]'' series, though the heads were mostly designed around the characters' [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] incarnations.

The robot Kreons? ''VERY'' G1-inspired.

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31144'''

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36421'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, [[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]], [[Bumblebee's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Autobot Jazz]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31146'''
**''Kreons'': Jazz, [[Race driver]]

*'''[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]'''
**''Kit number'': '''30688'''
**''Kreons'': Megatron, [[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]], [[Specialist]], [[Police officer]]

*'''[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31145'''
**''Kreons'': Mirage, [[Race driver]]

*'''Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''31143'''

*'''[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]], 2 [[Stunt Driver]]s

*'''[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30690'''
**''Kreons'': Prowl, [[SWAT Commander]]

*'''[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30662'''
**''Kreons'': Ratchet, [[Medic (Kre-O)|Medic]]

*'''[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30687'''
**''Kreons'': Sentinel Prime, [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]], [[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]], [[Fire Chief (Kre-O)|Fire Chief]]

*'''[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31771'''
**''Kreons'': Sideswipe, [[Sideswipe's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30667'''
**''Kreons'': Starscream, [[Pilot (Kre-O)|Pilot]]

===2012 (''Quest for Energon'')===
The second-year ''Kre-O Transformers'' sets mark a definite change in style. Dubbed "Quest for Energon", each set contains several "energon" pieces; at least one [[Skeletron|clear-plastic Kreon torso]] (blue for Autobots, purple for Decepticons), and several clear-purple "[[Dark Energon]]" parts to assemble a giant "[[ultimate Dark Energon weapon]]". The robot/vehicle builds in this year's sets are generally smaller, simpler, and less reliant on the "massive stack of flat plates" construction style common in the first year, relying a lot more on large ball-and-socket-jointed bricks to build limbs and bodies around.

There was a heavier focus on the Kreons overall, with mini-playsets, mini-vehicles and a pair of [[army-building|army builder]] sets. The robot Kreons are more often based on their [[Aligned continuity family]] incarnations than Generation 1. Human Kreons had new arm-pieces with rounded-off shoulders, rather than the blocky shoulders of all first-year Kreons.

This series also suffered a distribution issue in the US. [[Walmart]] stopped carrying ''Kre-O'' after its first year (with one tiny exception), and only [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] appeared to carry the entire second-year assortment; the "Rotor Rage" and "Destruction Site Devastator" sets in particular didn't seem to show up at certain retailers.

Most of these sets were also made available in Japan as part of the initial ''Kre-O'' roll-out by [[TakaraTomy]].

*'''Battle for Energon'''
**''Set number'': '''98812'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], [[Security Officer]], [[Tank Driver]]
: Includes Optimus Prime and Megatron robot/vehicle builds and a mini "bank" playset.

*'''Cycle Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''36954'''
**''Kreons'': [[Barricade (Kre-O)|Barricade]], three [[Autobot Trooper]]s

*'''Decepticon Ambush'''
**''Set number'': '''38781'''
**''Kreons'': [[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]], three [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]]s

*'''Destruction Site [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36914'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s
: A "9 in 1" set that includes '''[[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]''', '''[[Drill Bit (Kre-O)|Drill Bit]]''', '''[[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]]''' and '''[[Hightower (Kre-O)|Hightower]]''', who can be built into robots, vehicles, or combined to form Devastator. Includes a construction site mini-playset.

*'''Rotor Rage'''
**''Set number'': '''36959'''
**''Kreons'': [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]], [[Commando (Kre-O)|Commando]], [[ATV Driver]]
:Includes a large Vortex robot/helicopter build.

*'''Stealth [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''98814'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, two [[Security Guard]]s, [[Bulldog]], [[Biker]]
:Includes a large Bumblebee robot/car build and a security checkpoint playset.

*'''Street Showdown'''
**''Set number'': '''38771'''
**''Kreons'': [[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)|Knock Out]], two [[Driver (Kre-O)|Driver]]s
: Includes large Wheeljack and Knock Out robot/car builds.

===2013 (''Beast Hunters'')===
Bringing the series in-line with the then-current ''[[Beast Hunters]]'' branding of ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'', this series was even ''more'' limited in its US distribution, seemingly available only at ToysЯUs and Meijer.

This time around, the human Kreons were based on specific ''Transformers'' human characters from prior series rather than the prior two years' nameless generics... much to the bafflement of the [[fandom]], who wanted them to be doing that from the get-go.

;Larger Sets
*'''[[Autobot Command Center]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A5412'''
**''Kreons'': [[Arcee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Bumblebee]], [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Ratchet]], [[Shockwave (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Shockwave]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)#CommandCenterHQ|Knock Out]] ("Mystery figure")
: A multi-part playset; command tower, repair bay, prison. Includes a buildable vehicle Optimus Prime and beast [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O Predacon)|Rippersnapper]].

*'''Battle Net Bumblebee'''
**''Set number'': '''A2202'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Captain (Kre-O)|Captain]]
: Includes Bumblebee/jeep build and buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Stormrazor]]


*'''Beast Blade Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A2203'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Beast Hunters|Optimus Prime]], [[Kicker (Kre-O)|Energon Kicker]]
: Includes a large Optimus robot/truck build and a buildable Predacon beast [[Lazerback (Kre-O)|Lazerback]].

*'''Ripclaw Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2201'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ripclaw (Kre-O)|Ripclaw]], [[Daniel Witwicky (Kre-O)|Col. Daniel Witwicky]]
:Includes a large Ripclaw robot/dragon build.

;Beast Force Figure packs
To date, these are the only larger build packs to include [[Micro-Changer]] Kreons.

*'''Dragon Assault'''
**''Set number'': '''A2234/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Grimwing (Kre-O)|Grimwing]].

*'''Mech Venom Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2235/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Corhada]].

===2014 (''Age of Extinction'')===
Tying in with that [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|big new movie in 2014]], the 2014 ''Kre-O'' line-up features dinosaurs aplenty. Many sets also feature "Dino Force Technology", which are pieces that include magnets in them so claws and dino-maws can snatch up Kreons wearing ferrous-metal backpacks or helmets. Each set also comes with a red 2x4 Kre-O brick.

Notably, this line also marks the complete abandonment of the 'rebuild to transform' [[play pattern]], in favor of the playset approach more typical of construction brick toys. As part of this change, human Kreons now use the small body style that debuted in the ''Kre-O {{w|CityVille}} Invasion'' line, to indicate a [[scale]] difference between them and the normal-sized Transformer Kreons.

By this point, ''Kre-O'' in its entirety became a [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] [[exclusive]] toyline.

*'''Grimlock Unleashed'''
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]]
: Includes a large Grimlock T-rex build.

*'''Cell Block Breakout'''
**''Set number'': '''A6951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)#AOE|Vehicon]]
: Includes buildable [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] beast [[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)|Strafe]].

*'''Dinobot Charge'''
**''Set number'': '''A6949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]], Vehicon
: Includes buildable [[Slug (Kre-O)|Dinobot triceratops]].

*'''Galvatron Factory Battle'''
**''Set number'': '''A6952'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#FactoryBattle|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Factory Battle|Optimus Prime]], Vehicon, [[Dr. Littleman]], 2 KSI workers.
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]] and [[Galvatron (Kre-O)#AOE|Galvatron]] super-robot.

*'''Grimlock Street Attack'''
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]].

*'''Lockdown Air Raid'''
**''Set number'': '''A6956'''
**''Kreons'': [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)#AOE|Sideswipe]]
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]].

*'''Optimus Prime Dino Hauler'''
**''Set number'': '''A7796'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#DinoHauler|Ratchet]], Vehicon x2, human [[Autobot Driver]]
: Includes buildable [[Snarl (Kre-O)|Dinobot beast]].

*'''Scorn Street Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''A6950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Crosshairs (Kre-O)|Crosshairs]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Scorn (Kre-O)|Scorn]].

*'''Silver Knight Autobots'''
**''Set number'': '''A8602'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Crosshairs, Drift, Hound

*'''Decepticon Replicator'''
**''Set number'': '''A8601'''
**''Kreons'': [[Stinger (Kre-O)|Stinger]], Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]], human scientist
{{note|'Decepticon Replicator' was available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from [[July 11]] to [[July 20]].}}

*'''Elite Optimus Prime''' (Promotional Polybag)
**''Set number'': '''A8745'''
: Includes Optimus Prime super-robot.
{{note|'Silver Knight Autobots' and 'Elite Optimus Prime' were available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]].}}

*'''Dinobot Ride''' (Promotional Polybag)
**''Set number'': '''A8603'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime.
: Includes mini buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock.
{{Note|'Dinobot Ride' was released as a free giveaway at [[June 28]] ToysЯUs building events in the US.}}

===2015 (''Robots In Disguise'')===
In conjunction with the new animated series "Robots in Disguise", this wave brings back buildable vehicles (and a beast) but unfortunately are non-transformable. There are improvements for some of the Kreons as they come with tampograph on the back of the figure. Each of the set also comes with a "capture pod" - a box that will snap shut using rubber bands. The 2x4 red Kre-O brick have been removed from the sets.

*'''Optimus Prime Beast Blaster'''
**''Set number'': '''B0951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Fracture (Kre-O)|Decepticon Fracture]], [[Airazor (Kre-O)|Airazor]], [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]]
: Includes a red and blue long nose truck cab without trailer and a purple hovercraft.

*'''Bumblebee Disc Demolishor'''
**''Set number'': '''B0949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Clampdown (Kre-O)|Clampdown]], [[Bisk (Kre-O)|Bisk]]
: Includes a futuristic yellow vehicle with black stripes

*'''Underbite Jetpack Takedown'''
**''Set number'': '''B0950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Underbite (Kre-O)|Underbite]], [[Ped (Kre-O)|Ped]]
: Includes a purple mechanical beast

*'''Strongarm Capture Cruiser'''
**''Set number'': '''B1549'''
**''Kreons'': [[Strongarm (Kre-O)|Strongarm]], [[Springload (Kre-O)|Springload]]
:Includes a futuristic blue vehicle

*'''Sideswipe Roadway Rundown'''
**''Set number'': '''B1548'''
**''Kreons'': [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]], [[Hammerstrike (Kre-O)|Hammerstrike]]
:Includes a futuristic red vehicle

==Micro-Changers==
Introduced in 2012, the [[Micro-Changer]]s sub-line adds a new element to Kreon figures; extra parts allow each figure to "transform" into a vehicle or beast (or whatever).

Thankfully, the Micro-Changer series did not suffer the limited-distribution fate of the ''Beast Hunters'' sets; after a rocky start, by 2013 the series was stocked regularly not just by ToysЯUs, but [[Target]] as well, plus many large drug store chains began carrying the individually-bagged figures.

===Blind-bagged figures===
This portion of the line features individual [[blindpacking|blind-packaged]] Kreons. Thankfully however, code numbers printed on each bag allow you to know which figure is inside... or at least avoid buying two of the same by accident.
{{anchor|BlindbagPreview}}
;Preview Series
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCPreviewWave.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2034'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|August]] 2012
:This series differs a little from the later waves, and not just because of the smaller (all-badguy) cast. In an unusual backwards move, the [[tampograph]]s on these figures' chests use only a single color, typically black.

:This is also the only ''Kre-O Transformers'' product to be sold (briefly) at [[Walmart]] since the initial year.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Crankstart (Kre-O)|Crankstart]] (214510)
:* [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]] (214518)
:* [[Scorponok (Kre-O)|Scorponok]] (214511)
:* [[Spinister (Kre-O)|Spinister]] (214517)
:* [[Sunstorm (Kre-O)|Sunstorm]] (214519)
:* [[Waspinator (Kre-O)|Waspinator]] (214512)
}}

{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol1}}
;Collection 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCWave1.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Hasbro release date'': [[Calendar|November]] 2012
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': November 2013
: For the first full series, the multi-colored tampographs made a glorious comeback. Also, a new display-stand brick was added to every figure, a black 2x4 piece with the "Kre-O" logo in white on one edge.
: Also changed is how the bag numbers work, with a 7-digit code. Only the final two numbers in the codes are indicators of what Kreon is in the bag, the first five are likely manufacturing plant codes or something and have no bearing on the contents, and can vary from case to case. For simplicity's sake, we've *****'d out the first five digits from here on out.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Airachnid (Kre-O)|Airachnid]] (*****_50)
:* [[Blast Off (Kre-O)|Blast Off]] (*****_47)
:* [[Bludgeon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bludgeon]] (*****_51)
:* [[Dirge (Kre-O)|Dirge]] (*****_49)
:* [[Hook (Kre-O)|Decepticon Hook]] (*****_48)
:* [[Inferno (Kre-O)|Inferno]] (*****_41)
:* [[Insecticon (Kre-O)|Insecticon]] (*****_46)
:* [[Quickslinger (Kre-O)|Quickslinger]] (*****_44)
:* [[Rampage (Kre-O)|Decepticon Rampage]] (*****_45)
:* [[Singe (Kre-O)|Singe]] (*****_40)
:* [[Springer (Kre-O)|Autobot Springer]] (*****_42)
:* [[Warpath (Kre-O)|Warpath]] (*****_43)
}}

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;Collection 2
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|May]] 2013
: This series replaced the flak jackets used to attach stuff to prior Micro Changers' torsos in prior waves (which most fans hated since it obscured the chest tampographs) with a new simple one-peg "backpack" piece. And there was much rejoicing. On top of that, at this stage the "vehicle" builds become a little more complex, using more parts to make them look more like tiny vehicles than just robots laying face-down with a thing or two on their backs.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Acid Wing]] (*****_70)
:* [[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]] (*****_69)
:* [[Blight (Kre-O)|Blight]] (*****_68)
:* [[Bulkhead (Kre-O)|Bulkhead]] (*****_66)
:* [[Groove (Kre-O)|Autobot Groove]] (*****_77)
:* [[Hardshell (Kre-O)|Hardshell]] (*****_67)
:* [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]] (*****_76)
:* [[Lugnut (Kre-O)|Lugnut]] (*****_75)
:* [[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]] (*****_74)
:* [[Powerglide (Kre-O)|Powerglide]] (*****_73)
:* [[Scourge (Kre-O)|Scourge]] (*****_72)
:* [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] (*****_71)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol3}}
;Collection 3
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS3bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2013
:This series had...more fanwank, we guess? No particular innovations this time around.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Beachcomber (Kre-O)|Beachcomber]] (***** 60)
:* [[Cheetor (Kre-O)|Cheetor]] (***** 59)
:* [[Guzzle (Kre-O)|Guzzle]] (***** 57)
:* [[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]] (***** 54)
:* [[Kickback (Kre-O)|Kickback]] (***** 55)
:* [[Long Haul (Kre-O)|Long Haul]] (***** 56)
:* [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]] (***** 52)
:* [[Nosecone (Kre-O)|Nosecone]] (***** 50)
:* [[Ramjet (Kre-O)|Ramjet]] (***** 53)
:* [[Seawing (Kre-O)|Seawing]] (***** 61)
:* [[Sharkticon (Kre-O)|Sharkticon]] (***** 58)
:* [[Thrust (Kre-O)|Thrust]] (***** 51)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol4}}
;Collection 4
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS4bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2014
: Sooo much fanwank. The last wave of Micro-Changers available at "normal" retail, though largely being distributed via the Walgreens drug store chain in the US. This is the only batch (so far) to have a significant [[variant]], as [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] can come in either bag-back lavender or a much darker purple, depending on the batch. This is also the first wave to use "harness" pieces in colors other than the standard light gray.

: Unlike prior waves in which every figure came with individual [[instructions]], these Micro-Changers all come with the same large fold-out instruction for all of the models in the series, making the "feel parts through the bags" method very difficult (but you have the code numbers here, so why are you even doing that, huh?).
{{collist|2|
:* [[Alpha Trion (Kre-O)|Alpha Trion]] (***** 33)
:* [[Barrage (Kre-O)|Barrage]] (***** 34)
:* [[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]] (***** 35)
:* [[Brake-Neck (Kre-O)|Brake-Neck]] (***** 44)
:* [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] (***** 36)
:* [[Demolishor (Kre-O)|Demolishor]] (***** 37)
:* [[Iceberg (Kre-O)|Iceberg]] (***** 38)
:* [[Kup (Kre-O)|Autobot Kup]] (***** 39)
:* [[Rhinox (Kre-O)|Rhinox]] (***** 40)
:* [[Rodimus (Kre-O)|Rodimus]] (***** 41)
:* [[Sandstorm (Kre-O)|Sandstorm]] (***** 42)
:* [[Slipstrike]] (***** 43)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
[[Image:KreO-toy KreonMCWave5.jpg|right|300px]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A6947'''
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
: In-tune with the [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]] Kre-O'' products, this wave features a number of classic characters plus two movie-inspired Dinobot original characters.

: This series goes back to having individual instructions for each figure.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Fangwolf]] (***** 46)
:* [[Highbrow (Kre-O)|Highbrow]] (***** 51)
:* [[Jarugar]] (***** 52)
:* [[Jetwash]] (***** 53)
:* [[Mindswipe]] (***** 49)
:* [[Misfire (Kre-O)|Misfire]] (***** 47)
:* [[Nightbeat (Kre-O)|Nightbeat]] (***** 50)
:* [[Silversnout]] (***** 56)
:* [[Skrapnel]] (***** 45)
:* [[Torosaur]] (***** 55)
:* [[Trypticon (Kre-O)|Trypticon]] (***** 48)
:* [[Wingspan Hawk]] (***** 54)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2014
: The second wave of the ''Age of Extinction''-tied Micro-Changers, with a couple of unconventional builds, and two more new Dinobot characters. For the first time, the blind-bags are truly blind, with no identifying numbers printed on the packaging.

Speaking of "blind", these figures were never seen in US stores, popping up only in Canada and overseas.

{{collist|2|
:* [[Blackarachnia (Kre-O)|Decepticon Blackarachnia]]
:* [[Frostbite (Kre-O)|Frostbite]]
:* [[Fuselage]]
:* [[Gears (Kre-O)|Autobot Gears]]
:* [[Runamuck (Kre-O)|Decepticon Runamuck]]
:* [[Scattershot (Kre-O blindbag)|Scattershot]]
:* [[Seaspray (Kre-O)|Autobot Seaspray]]
:* [[Skalor (Kre-O)|Decepticon Skalor]]
:* [[Skimmer]]
:* [[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
:* [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailbreaker]]
:* [[Wheelie (Kre-O)|Autobot Wheelie]]
}}

===Micro-Changers Combiners===
Four Kreons per pack combine into one larger robot. Each set also comes with a single red stand-block, and extra limb pieces. Just in case. As most of the original teams hese sets are based on have five to six members, the "lost" members are (usually) put into the blind-bagged series.
;Wave 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCCombWave1.jpg|right|250px|]]
:*'''[[Bruticus (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bruticus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2225'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Brawl (Kre-O)|Brawl]], [[Onslaught (Kre-O)|Onslaught]], [[Swindle (Kre-O)|Swindle]], [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]]
:*'''[[Devastator (Kre-O)|Constructicon Devastator]]
::*''Set number'': '''A2224'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bonecrusher (Kre-O)|Bonecrusher]], [[Mixmaster (Kre-O)|Mixmaster]], [[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]], [[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]
:*'''[[Predaking (Kre-O Decepticon)|Predaking]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2227'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]], [[Headlock]], [[Razorclaw (Kre-O)|Razorclaw]], [[Torox]]
:*'''[[Superion (Kre-O)|Superion]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2226'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Air Raid (Kre-O)|Air Raid]], [[Firestrike (Kre-O)|Firestrike]], [[Silverbolt (Kre-O)|Silverbolt]], [[Skydive (Kre-O)|Skydive]]
{{-}}
;Wave 2

:*'''[[Abominus (Kre-O)|Abominus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4473'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Hun-Gurrr (Kre-O)|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O)|Rippersnapper]], [[Sinnertwin (Kre-O)|Sinnertwin]], [[Windrazor (Kre-O)|Windrazor]]
:*'''[[Defensor (Kre-O)|Defensor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4474'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Blades (Kre-O)|Blades]], [[First Aid (Kre-O)|First Aid]], [[Hot Spot (Kre-O)|Hot Spot]], [[Streetsmart]]
:*'''[[Piranacon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Piranacon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4475'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Nautilator (Kre-O)|Nautilator]], [[Overbite (Kre-O)|Overbite]], [[Snaptrap (Kre-O)|Snaptrap]], [[Tentakil (Kre-O)|Tentakil]]
{{-}}
;Wave 3
:Sadly, this wave suffered from a similar fate as some of the latter sets, with a limited retail release- only popping up in discount chains months after the intended release date.
:*'''[[Computron (Kre-O)|Computron]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7307'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Afterburst]], [[Lightstorm]], [[Scattershot (Kre-O Computron)|Scattershot]], [[Strafe (Kre-O Computron)|Strafe]]
:*'''[[Menasor (Kre-O)|Menasor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7308'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)|Decepticon Breakdown]], [[Dead End (Kre-O)|Dead End]], [[Drag Strip (Kre-O)|Decepticon Drag Strip]], [[Motorbreath (Kre-O)|Motorbreath]]
{{-}}
;Wave 4
:Ready for something new? This wave, available only at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]]''-branded product, consists entirely of new-character beast-bots, rather than re-creating classic combiner teams.
:*'''[[Grimstone (Kre-O)|Grimstone]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7827'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Crackback]], [[Iquanox]], [[Ironeye]], [[Mollox]]
:*'''[[Lazerbolt]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7830'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullhorn (Kre-O)|Bullhorn]], [[Floodgate]], [[Freezeout]], [[Roadhound]]
:*'''[[Obsidian (Kre-O Combiner)|Obsidian]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7829'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullwark]], [[Freefall]], [[Hemocron]], [[Stronghorn]]
:*'''[[Volcanicon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7828'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Farside]], [[Liftoff]], [[Lugmutt]], [[Power Surge (Kre-O)|Power Surge]]

==Kreon Ultimate Collection==
These sets, each containing five different Kreons, were released early in 2013. The Kreon figures had all been released earlier in larger Kre-o sets, and they only come with their own weapons. One of the five figures was marked on the packaging as the "mystery figure."

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4641'''

;Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4642'''

==Custom Kreons==
First released at the back-end of 2013, these individually-carded Kreons include a huge number of extra body parts and accessories, many [[vacuum metallizing|chromed]] (thus resulting in some ''extremely'' tight fits) or translucent (which, when combined with the chromed parts, may end up with stress fractures). Their "normal" body parts have a metal-flake sheen (usually). They also come with a customizable "rack" to store their unused parts, though the helmets just kind of sit on the torso's neck-pegs, not secure at all. Returning characters typically have altered and more extensive [[tampograph]]s across most of their opaque parts.
{{note|The "[[Autobot Command Center]]" set includes a Custom Kreon rack/part setup as well.}}

This series was intentionally produced in smaller numbers than the other series.

[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonIronhidePkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 1
All of the Kreons in this assortment come with a red weapons rack.

[[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] was the only US retailer to order them, though they were made available off of [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] as well.
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|October]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#Custom|Bumblebee]] (A6087)
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)#Custom|Ironhide]] (A6086)
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Megatron]] (A6088)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Custom|Optimus Prime]] (A6085)
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)#Custom|Soundwave]] (A6090)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)#Custom|Starscream]] (A6089)
}}
{{-}}
[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonPredakingPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 2
Though revealed online and at [[Toy Fair 2014]], this series ultimately never saw release outside of Chinese-market distribution. These kits have blue parts racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{Collist|2|
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)#Custom|Cliffjumper]] (A7314)
*[[Dreadwing (Kre-O)|Dreadwing]] (A7315)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Galvatron]] (A7316)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Autobot Hound]] (A7317)
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Jazz]] (A7318)
*[[Predaking (Kre-O Predacon)|Predaking]] (A7319)
}}
{{-}}
[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonDriftPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
This assortment, using the new unified packaging style introduced in mid-2014, is entirely movie-based, showcasing characters from ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)| Age of Extinction]]''. Unlike prior waves, the opaque plastics here are non-sparkly. Awww. On top of that, the parts count has been drastically reduced, each kit only having about 30 pieces as opposed to the 40-ish of the prior two waves.

They all come with dark green racks.
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Drift]] (A7839)
*[[Lockdown (Kre-O)#Custom|Lockdown]] (A7838)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Optimus Prime]] (A7836)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Ratchet]] (A7837)
}}
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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2
Another movie-based round. The sparkly plastics make a return, but the part count remains in the low 30s. These kits come with brown racks.
:*''Release date'': September 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Bumblebee]] (A9229)
*[[Crosshairs (Kre-O)#Custom|Crosshairs]] (A9228)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Galvatron]] (A9230)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Autobot Hound]] (A9227)
}}
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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 3
A wave featuring the ''Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, making heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. These kits come with gray racks.

These figures saw very limited release, mostly in Hasbro Asia regions.
:*''Release date'': November 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Grimlock]] (A9374 / A6948)
*[[Scorn (Kre-O)#Custom|Scorn]] (A9375 / A6948)
*[[Slug (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Slug]] (A9373 / A6948)
*[[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)#CustomAOE|Strafe]] (A9372 / A6948)
}}
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;''Robots in Disguise'' Collection 1
This assortment showcases characters from the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)| Robots in Disguise]]'' animated series.

The part count takes ''another'' hit, now in the mid-20s, with simpler weapons and no backpacks. No more chromed parts either, everything is in "normal" plastics. The racks are now in the characters' base colors, and built on a new baseplate piece. This wave does add a 1x1 cylinder to attach to the unused torsos' neck-pegs to keep the unised helmets in place, so there's that.

:*''Release date'': January 2015
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Bumblebee]] (B1234)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Grimlock]] (B1235)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Optimus Prime]] (B1233)
*[[Steeljaw (Kre-O)#Custom|Steeljaw]] (B1236)
}}
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==Kreon Warriors==
Replacing Micro-Changers as the ''Kre-O'' line's blind-bagged assortment, Kreon Warriors features popular characters reimagined as historical warriors. Unlike their predecessors, the Kreon Warriors do not have vehicle modes. Kre-O 2x4 bricks are also replaced by a flat base.

;Series 1
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Samurai Optimus Prime]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Wild West Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Gladiator Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Bumblebee]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Gladiator Ratchet]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Pirate Ratchet]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Knight Megatron]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Ninja Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Army Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Pirate Starscream]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Army Shockwave]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Ninja Shockwave]]
}}

;Series 2 - Shown at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Gladiator Optimus Prime]]
*?? [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Army Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Knight Bumblebee]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Wild West Hound]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Samurai Hound]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Wild West Galvatron]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Samurai Galvatron]]
*?? [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Wild West Starscream]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Soundwave]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Knight Soundwave]]
}}
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==Battle Changers==

Battle Changers are a new line in the buildable figures who can transform without being taken apart. Series 1 includes 4 individual characters [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] and [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]].

;Collection 1
This series is available in selected Asian countries since December 2014.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] (B0716)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] (B0715)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] (B0718)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] (B0717)
}}
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;Collection 2 ?
This series have been shown in [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]. Only two additional figures were previewed along with Series 1 figures.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] (???)
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]] (???)
}}
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;Kreon Triple Changer
This series have been shown in [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]. Only two additional figures were previewed but all 3 modes were available. The packaging is similar to other battle changers but does not have a collection number.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] (???)
*[[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] (???)
}}
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;Versus Pack Collection 1
This assortment comes in 2-figure "VS" pack. Only 2 pairs have been announced and available for sale in selected Asian countries. Optimus Prime is identical to the previously released version but this pack comes with a trailer.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] vs. [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] (B1506/B0964)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]] vs. [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] (B1507/B0964)
}}
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==Kreon Mini-con Combiners==
Another new line previewed at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]], these sets comes with one standard Kreon and 4 Cityville-sized mini Kreons of the same character that can combine into a larger robot. Only two characters were previewed [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] and [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], naturally.

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
}}
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==Store exclusives==
===CostCo exclusives===
* Megatron with Sideswipe (30668/31771) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.
* Starscream with Prowl (30667/30690) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.

===Toys"R"Us exclusives===
*'''Autobot Assault [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A1266'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s, [[Gunner]]
: An expanded version of the "Destruction Site Devastator" set, adding a large Ironhide robot/truck build, a "Gunner" Kreon, and a port-a-potty (yes really). The Devastator Kreon is also in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)| Generation 2]]'' style yellow-and-purple rather than the original bright-green-and-purple.
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction Bluray / DVD'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]]
: Special packaging to include 2 exclusive Kreons with different print from other regular release of the same characters. These Kreons are available with either Blu-Ray Combo or DVD only set.

===Argos exclusives===
*'''Transformers Tub of Bricks'''
**''Set number'': '''A4583'''
: A plastic tub with unaltered versions of Basic Optimus, Basic Bumblebee, and Jazz, Sideswipe and Bluestreak Kreons, and slightly altered instruction booklets.

===Family Mart (Taiwan)===
*'''8" (20cm) Optimus Prime USB Hub'''
**Oversized Kreon Optimus Prime with 4 USB ports
*'''Stylus Pen'''
**Optimus Prime & Starscream
*'''LED Lights'''
**Bumbleebee, Sideswipe & Megatron

===Universal Studios===
*'''Kreon 4-pack'''
Only available in all Universal Studios. Only [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]] is an exclusive figure.
**''Set number'': '''A9370'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]]

==Convention Exclusives==
* Botcon 2013 '''Machine Wars''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure Set, 2013)
**''Kreons'': [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]], [[Megaplex (Kre-O)|Megaplex]], [[Obsidian (Kre-O Kreon)|Obsidian]], [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Strika (Kre-O)|Strika]]

:The ''Machine Wars'' five-pack was exclusive to [[BotCon 2013]], limited to 1500 pieces. They have generally more parts than the Kreons packed in with larger Kre-O sets, but do not have alternate vehicle builds like Micro Changers.

* Botcon 2014 '''Kreon Micro-Changers 6-figure set''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure set, 2014)
**''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)#BotCon2014|Breakdown]], [[Fractyl (Kre-O)|Fractyl]], [[Gigatron (Kre-O)|Gigatron]], [[Landshark (Kre-O)|Landshark]], [[Rattrap (Kre-O)|Rattrap]], [[Rodimus (SG Kre-O)|Rodimus]]

: A [[BotCon 2014]] six-figure set commemorating 20 years of BotCon exclusives with Kreons of past exclusives. This time they're also Micro-Changers, with generally more parts and paint than most retail Micro-Changers.

* San Diego Comic Con 2014 '''Kreon Class of 1984''' (B0090)
** Released in July 2014 at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2014|San Diego Comic-Con]], this set contains 30 exclusive Kreons and accessories from G1 series.
{{collist|4|
*[[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]]
*[[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]]
*[[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]]
*[[Frenzy (Kre-O)|Frenzy]]
*[[Gears (Kre-O)|Gears]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]]
*[[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]]
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]]
*[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Ratchet]]
*[[Rumble (Kre-O)|Rumble]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]]
*[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]
*[[Shrapnel (Kre-O)|Shrapnel]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
*[[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (Kre-O)|Ultra Magnus]]
*[[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]]
*[[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
}}
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==Promotional releases==
* Matrix '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Promotional item given at [[BotCon 2011]], as a special mail-in promotion through the Kre-O website and a give away with the UK Doctor Who Adventures comic. Redeco of Optimus Prime Kreon showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]].

* Clear ''' Energon Bumblebee''' Kreon
: An exclusive [[New York Comic Con|New York Comic Con 2012]] handout, this redeco of the Bumblebee Kreon is done entirely in translucent blue plastic, and comes in its own special little window box with an outer sleeve.

* '''Constructicon Devastator''' Kreon
: A Devastator Kreon sporting an orange ''Generation 2'' deco and including a translucent purple pistol based on [[Megatron (G1)|Generation 1 Megatron's]] alternate mode. Packaged in an individual window box and handed out with ''Kre-O'' purchases at Toys"R"Us stores, as well as [[BotCon 2013]].

* '''Orion Pax''' Kreon
: Based on Orion Pax's appearance from "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]", this was available with the ''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''.

* '''Dinobot Ride''' Polybag
: Polybag of a mini buildable Grimlock and Citiville-sized mini Kreon Optimus Prime. Given out at Toys R Us during build-a-figure event. Also available in selected Asian countries as a gift with purchase at stores.

* '''Elite Optimus Prime''' Polybag
: Another polybag with buildable Optimus Prime with larger hands and legs on a Kreon sized torso. This figure was given our at Toys R Us Canada during build-a-figure event while Asian countries saw very limited released.

* "Winter" '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Optimus Prime in winter clothing and orange skis were handed out during [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]].

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==Media==
===Videos===
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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.

===Games===
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===Books===
*''[[Awesome Autobots Activity Book]]''—actually mainly a ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'' book, but it has four Kre-O bonus pages and is [[co-branding|co-branded]] on the cover, as well as coming with a free Matrix Optimus Prime Kreon.
*''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''

===Online comics===
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Short tongue-in-cheek gag strips drawn and written by [[Hayato Sakamoto]] and [[Makoto Wakabayashi]] for [[TakaraTomy]]'s Kre-O site.

==Notes==
* 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>, who have been making not-L sets for a while. However, it is very much a lot of new part design work, especially the far more involved construction of the [[Kreon]]s; Oxford's pre-''Kre-O'' mini-figures were basically straight-up L Minifigure construction.
* Kreon [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] was among the upcoming items revealed at [[BotCon 2011]]... and was only announced to be released in late 2013, and wasn't released until midway through 2014. Amusingly, his helmet has become one of the most ubiquitous among the Kreons thanks to its very generic styling.
* Small images of a ''Kre-O Transformers'' set featuring a big mechanical scorpion and another set featuring a buildable [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] were shown at [[Toy Fair 2012]] during the slide presentation, as part of the demonstration of the "build a big energon weapon from parts of the different sets" concept. Neither were present in the showroom or mentioned in the press materials. This same slide was shown during a presentation at [[BotCon 2012]], again with no explicit mention of the mechanical scorpion or Soundwave.
* 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. Just be a bit careful you don't scrape face-paint off.
* The L company has since released sets that are explicitly marketed as being able to assemble as robots and various vehicles and aircraft, very similar to the ''Transformers'' Kre-O concept.
* Several ''Kre-O'' bricks are reuses of Hasbro's long defunct ''Built to Rule'' interlocking brick system. Most Kre-O bricks, that is parts not designed specifically for Kreons, with detailed moulded surfaces (especially where the L counterpart has a smooth surface) are Built to Rule parts.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.hasbro.com/kre-o/en_US/ Official site]
* [http://kre-o-nation.com/2013/index.html "Kre-O Nation" 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]
* [http://www.facebook.com/groups/mykreons Kre-O Asia Facebook Group #mykreons]

[[Category: Kre-O | Kre-O ]]
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Kre-O

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[[Image:Kre-O-Bumblebeeandothers.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Car me now!]]

'''Kre-O''' is [[Hasbro]]'s second foray into the world of brick-based construction toy sets, several years after the ignoble effort that was ''[[Built to Rule]]''.

Unveiled at [[Toy Fair 2011]], ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' was the first Hasbro brand to be released as Kre-O construction brick kits. The kits (generally) 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 (mostly nameless generics). Prices range from $7.99 to $59.99, plus individually-bagged Kreon figures at $2.99.

The line launched in the US on [[June 6]]th, [[2011]]. Since then, ''Kre-O'' has expanded into a [[multi-property brand]], with sets based on other Hasbro franchises including ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'', ''Battleship'', and ''Dungeons & Dragons'', as well as the licensed properties ''[[Star Trek]]'' and ''Cityville Invasion''.

In 2013, [[TakaraTomy]] brought the line to Japan, primarily the second-year ''Transformers'' sets.

It's 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.

==Building sets==
===2011===
The first series saw widespread brick-and-mortar distribution in the US. The main focus of the sets were large robot/vehicle builds with a ''lot'' of parts. Really a lot. Limbs were many times thick masses of panel-parts laid over each other, and many sets had extremely limited posability, with simple swivel elbows & knees. Robot builds took many elements from the then-current ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)| Dark of the Moon]]'' series, though the heads were mostly designed around the characters' [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] incarnations.

The robot Kreons? ''VERY'' G1-inspired.

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31144'''

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36421'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, [[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]], [[Bumblebee's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Autobot Jazz]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31146'''
**''Kreons'': Jazz, [[Race driver]]

*'''[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]'''
**''Kit number'': '''30688'''
**''Kreons'': Megatron, [[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]], [[Specialist]], [[Police officer]]

*'''[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31145'''
**''Kreons'': Mirage, [[Race driver]]

*'''Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''31143'''

*'''[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]], 2 [[Stunt Driver]]s

*'''[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30690'''
**''Kreons'': Prowl, [[SWAT Commander]]

*'''[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30662'''
**''Kreons'': Ratchet, [[Medic (Kre-O)|Medic]]

*'''[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30687'''
**''Kreons'': Sentinel Prime, [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]], [[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]], [[Fire Chief (Kre-O)|Fire Chief]]

*'''[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31771'''
**''Kreons'': Sideswipe, [[Sideswipe's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30667'''
**''Kreons'': Starscream, [[Pilot (Kre-O)|Pilot]]

===2012 (''Quest for Energon'')===
The second-year ''Kre-O Transformers'' sets mark a definite change in style. Dubbed "Quest for Energon", each set contains several "energon" pieces; at least one [[Skeletron|clear-plastic Kreon torso]] (blue for Autobots, purple for Decepticons), and several clear-purple "[[Dark Energon]]" parts to assemble a giant "[[ultimate Dark Energon weapon]]". The robot/vehicle builds in this year's sets are generally smaller, simpler, and less reliant on the "massive stack of flat plates" construction style common in the first year, relying a lot more on large ball-and-socket-jointed bricks to build limbs and bodies around.

There was a heavier focus on the Kreons overall, with mini-playsets, mini-vehicles and a pair of [[army-building|army builder]] sets. The robot Kreons are more often based on their [[Aligned continuity family]] incarnations than Generation 1. Human Kreons had new arm-pieces with rounded-off shoulders, rather than the blocky shoulders of all first-year Kreons.

This series also suffered a distribution issue in the US. [[Walmart]] stopped carrying ''Kre-O'' after its first year (with one tiny exception), and only [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] appeared to carry the entire second-year assortment; the "Rotor Rage" and "Destruction Site Devastator" sets in particular didn't seem to show up at certain retailers.

Most of these sets were also made available in Japan as part of the initial ''Kre-O'' roll-out by [[TakaraTomy]].

*'''Battle for Energon'''
**''Set number'': '''98812'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], [[Security Officer]], [[Tank Driver]]
: Includes Optimus Prime and Megatron robot/vehicle builds and a mini "bank" playset.

*'''Cycle Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''36954'''
**''Kreons'': [[Barricade (Kre-O)|Barricade]], three [[Autobot Trooper]]s

*'''Decepticon Ambush'''
**''Set number'': '''38781'''
**''Kreons'': [[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]], three [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]]s

*'''Destruction Site [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36914'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s
: A "9 in 1" set that includes '''[[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]''', '''[[Drill Bit (Kre-O)|Drill Bit]]''', '''[[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]]''' and '''[[Hightower (Kre-O)|Hightower]]''', who can be built into robots, vehicles, or combined to form Devastator. Includes a construction site mini-playset.

*'''Rotor Rage'''
**''Set number'': '''36959'''
**''Kreons'': [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]], [[Commando (Kre-O)|Commando]], [[ATV Driver]]
:Includes a large Vortex robot/helicopter build.

*'''Stealth [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''98814'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, two [[Security Guard]]s, [[Bulldog]], [[Biker]]
:Includes a large Bumblebee robot/car build and a security checkpoint playset.

*'''Street Showdown'''
**''Set number'': '''38771'''
**''Kreons'': [[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)|Knock Out]], two [[Driver (Kre-O)|Driver]]s
: Includes large Wheeljack and Knock Out robot/car builds.

===2013 (''Beast Hunters'')===
Bringing the series in-line with the then-current ''[[Beast Hunters]]'' branding of ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'', this series was even ''more'' limited in its US distribution, seemingly available only at ToysЯUs and Meijer.

This time around, the human Kreons were based on specific ''Transformers'' human characters from prior series rather than the prior two years' nameless generics... much to the bafflement of the [[fandom]], who wanted them to be doing that from the get-go.

;Larger Sets
*'''[[Autobot Command Center]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A5412'''
**''Kreons'': [[Arcee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Bumblebee]], [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Ratchet]], [[Shockwave (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Shockwave]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)#CommandCenterHQ|Knock Out]] ("Mystery figure")
: A multi-part playset; command tower, repair bay, prison. Includes a buildable vehicle Optimus Prime and beast [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O Predacon)|Rippersnapper]].

*'''Battle Net Bumblebee'''
**''Set number'': '''A2202'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Captain (Kre-O)|Captain]]
: Includes Bumblebee/jeep build and buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Stormrazor]]


*'''Beast Blade Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A2203'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Beast Hunters|Optimus Prime]], [[Kicker (Kre-O)|Energon Kicker]]
: Includes a large Optimus robot/truck build and a buildable Predacon beast [[Lazerback (Kre-O)|Lazerback]].

*'''Ripclaw Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2201'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ripclaw (Kre-O)|Ripclaw]], [[Daniel Witwicky (Kre-O)|Col. Daniel Witwicky]]
:Includes a large Ripclaw robot/dragon build.

;Beast Force Figure packs
To date, these are the only larger build packs to include [[Micro-Changer]] Kreons.

*'''Dragon Assault'''
**''Set number'': '''A2234/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Grimwing (Kre-O)|Grimwing]].

*'''Mech Venom Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2235/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Corhada]].

===2014 (''Age of Extinction'')===
Tying in with that [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|big new movie in 2014]], the 2014 ''Kre-O'' line-up features dinosaurs aplenty. Many sets also feature "Dino Force Technology", which are pieces that include magnets in them so claws and dino-maws can snatch up Kreons wearing ferrous-metal backpacks or helmets.

Notably, this line also marks the complete abandonment of the 'rebuild to transform' [[play pattern]], in favor of the playset approach more typical of construction brick toys. As part of this change, human Kreons now use the small body style that debuted in the ''Kre-O {{w|CityVille}} Invasion'' line, to indicate a [[scale]] difference between them and the normal-sized Transformer Kreons.

By this point, ''Kre-O'' in its entirety became a [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] [[exclusive]] toyline.

*'''Grimlock Unleashed'''
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]]
: Includes a large Grimlock T-rex build.

*'''Cell Block Breakout'''
**''Set number'': '''A6951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)#AOE|Vehicon]]
: Includes buildable [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] beast [[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)|Strafe]].

*'''Dinobot Charge'''
**''Set number'': '''A6949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]], Vehicon
: Includes buildable [[Slug (Kre-O)|Dinobot triceratops]].

*'''Galvatron Factory Battle'''
**''Set number'': '''A6952'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#FactoryBattle|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Factory Battle|Optimus Prime]], Vehicon, [[Dr. Littleman]], 2 KSI workers.
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]] and [[Galvatron (Kre-O)#AOE|Galvatron]] super-robot.

*'''Grimlock Street Attack'''
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]].

*'''Lockdown Air Raid'''
**''Set number'': '''A6956'''
**''Kreons'': [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)#AOE|Sideswipe]]
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]].

*'''Optimus Prime Dino Hauler'''
**''Set number'': '''A7796'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#DinoHauler|Ratchet]], Vehicon x2, human [[Autobot Driver]]
: Includes buildable [[Snarl (Kre-O)|Dinobot beast]].

*'''Scorn Street Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''A6950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Crosshairs (Kre-O)|Crosshairs]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Scorn (Kre-O)|Scorn]].

*'''Silver Knight Autobots'''
**''Set number'': '''A8602'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Crosshairs, Drift, Hound

*'''Decepticon Replicator'''
**''Set number'': '''A8601'''
**''Kreons'': [[Stinger (Kre-O)|Stinger]], Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]], human scientist
{{note|'Decepticon Replicator' was available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from [[July 11]] to [[July 20]].}}

*'''Elite Optimus Prime''' (Promotional Polybag)
**''Set number'': '''A8745'''
: Includes Optimus Prime super-robot.
{{note|'Silver Knight Autobots' and 'Elite Optimus Prime' were available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]].}}

*'''Dinobot Ride''' (Promotional Polybag)
**''Set number'': '''A8603'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime.
: Includes mini buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock.
{{Note|'Dinobot Ride' was released as a free giveaway at [[June 28]] ToysЯUs building events in the US.}}

===2015 (''Robots In Disguise'')===
In conjunction with the new animated series "Robots in Disguise", this wave brings back buildable vehicles (and a beast) but unfortunately are non-transformable. There are improvements for some of the Kreons as they come with tampograph on the back of the figure. Each of the set also comes with a "capture pod" - a box that will snap shut using rubber bands. The 2x4 red Kre-O brick have been removed from the sets.

*'''Optimus Prime Beast Blaster'''
**''Set number'': '''B0951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Fracture (Kre-O)|Decepticon Fracture]], [[Airazor (Kre-O)|Airazor]], [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]]
: Includes a red and blue long nose truck cab without trailer and a purple hovercraft.

*'''Bumblebee Disc Demolishor'''
**''Set number'': '''B0949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Clampdown (Kre-O)|Clampdown]], [[Bisk (Kre-O)|Bisk]]
: Includes a futuristic yellow vehicle with black stripes

*'''Underbite Jetpack Takedown'''
**''Set number'': '''B0950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Underbite (Kre-O)|Underbite]], [[Ped (Kre-O)|Ped]]
: Includes a purple mechanical beast

*'''Strongarm Capture Cruiser'''
**''Set number'': '''B1549'''
**''Kreons'': [[Strongarm (Kre-O)|Strongarm]], [[Springload (Kre-O)|Springload]]
:Includes a futuristic blue vehicle

*'''Sideswipe Roadway Rundown'''
**''Set number'': '''B1548'''
**''Kreons'': [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]], [[Hammerstrike (Kre-O)|Hammerstrike]]
:Includes a futuristic red vehicle

==Micro-Changers==
Introduced in 2012, the [[Micro-Changer]]s sub-line adds a new element to Kreon figures; extra parts allow each figure to "transform" into a vehicle or beast (or whatever).

Thankfully, the Micro-Changer series did not suffer the limited-distribution fate of the ''Beast Hunters'' sets; after a rocky start, by 2013 the series was stocked regularly not just by ToysЯUs, but [[Target]] as well, plus many large drug store chains began carrying the individually-bagged figures.

===Blind-bagged figures===
This portion of the line features individual [[blindpacking|blind-packaged]] Kreons. Thankfully however, code numbers printed on each bag allow you to know which figure is inside... or at least avoid buying two of the same by accident.
{{anchor|BlindbagPreview}}
;Preview Series
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCPreviewWave.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2034'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|August]] 2012
:This series differs a little from the later waves, and not just because of the smaller (all-badguy) cast. In an unusual backwards move, the [[tampograph]]s on these figures' chests use only a single color, typically black.

:This is also the only ''Kre-O Transformers'' product to be sold (briefly) at [[Walmart]] since the initial year.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Crankstart (Kre-O)|Crankstart]] (214510)
:* [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]] (214518)
:* [[Scorponok (Kre-O)|Scorponok]] (214511)
:* [[Spinister (Kre-O)|Spinister]] (214517)
:* [[Sunstorm (Kre-O)|Sunstorm]] (214519)
:* [[Waspinator (Kre-O)|Waspinator]] (214512)
}}

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;Collection 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCWave1.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Hasbro release date'': [[Calendar|November]] 2012
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': November 2013
: For the first full series, the multi-colored tampographs made a glorious comeback. Also, a new display-stand brick was added to every figure, a black 2x4 piece with the "Kre-O" logo in white on one edge.
: Also changed is how the bag numbers work, with a 7-digit code. Only the final two numbers in the codes are indicators of what Kreon is in the bag, the first five are likely manufacturing plant codes or something and have no bearing on the contents, and can vary from case to case. For simplicity's sake, we've *****'d out the first five digits from here on out.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Airachnid (Kre-O)|Airachnid]] (*****_50)
:* [[Blast Off (Kre-O)|Blast Off]] (*****_47)
:* [[Bludgeon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bludgeon]] (*****_51)
:* [[Dirge (Kre-O)|Dirge]] (*****_49)
:* [[Hook (Kre-O)|Decepticon Hook]] (*****_48)
:* [[Inferno (Kre-O)|Inferno]] (*****_41)
:* [[Insecticon (Kre-O)|Insecticon]] (*****_46)
:* [[Quickslinger (Kre-O)|Quickslinger]] (*****_44)
:* [[Rampage (Kre-O)|Decepticon Rampage]] (*****_45)
:* [[Singe (Kre-O)|Singe]] (*****_40)
:* [[Springer (Kre-O)|Autobot Springer]] (*****_42)
:* [[Warpath (Kre-O)|Warpath]] (*****_43)
}}

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;Collection 2
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|May]] 2013
: This series replaced the flak jackets used to attach stuff to prior Micro Changers' torsos in prior waves (which most fans hated since it obscured the chest tampographs) with a new simple one-peg "backpack" piece. And there was much rejoicing. On top of that, at this stage the "vehicle" builds become a little more complex, using more parts to make them look more like tiny vehicles than just robots laying face-down with a thing or two on their backs.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Acid Wing]] (*****_70)
:* [[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]] (*****_69)
:* [[Blight (Kre-O)|Blight]] (*****_68)
:* [[Bulkhead (Kre-O)|Bulkhead]] (*****_66)
:* [[Groove (Kre-O)|Autobot Groove]] (*****_77)
:* [[Hardshell (Kre-O)|Hardshell]] (*****_67)
:* [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]] (*****_76)
:* [[Lugnut (Kre-O)|Lugnut]] (*****_75)
:* [[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]] (*****_74)
:* [[Powerglide (Kre-O)|Powerglide]] (*****_73)
:* [[Scourge (Kre-O)|Scourge]] (*****_72)
:* [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] (*****_71)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol3}}
;Collection 3
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS3bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2013
:This series had...more fanwank, we guess? No particular innovations this time around.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Beachcomber (Kre-O)|Beachcomber]] (***** 60)
:* [[Cheetor (Kre-O)|Cheetor]] (***** 59)
:* [[Guzzle (Kre-O)|Guzzle]] (***** 57)
:* [[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]] (***** 54)
:* [[Kickback (Kre-O)|Kickback]] (***** 55)
:* [[Long Haul (Kre-O)|Long Haul]] (***** 56)
:* [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]] (***** 52)
:* [[Nosecone (Kre-O)|Nosecone]] (***** 50)
:* [[Ramjet (Kre-O)|Ramjet]] (***** 53)
:* [[Seawing (Kre-O)|Seawing]] (***** 61)
:* [[Sharkticon (Kre-O)|Sharkticon]] (***** 58)
:* [[Thrust (Kre-O)|Thrust]] (***** 51)
}}
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;Collection 4
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS4bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2014
: Sooo much fanwank. The last wave of Micro-Changers available at "normal" retail, though largely being distributed via the Walgreens drug store chain in the US. This is the only batch (so far) to have a significant [[variant]], as [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] can come in either bag-back lavender or a much darker purple, depending on the batch. This is also the first wave to use "harness" pieces in colors other than the standard light gray.

: Unlike prior waves in which every figure came with individual [[instructions]], these Micro-Changers all come with the same large fold-out instruction for all of the models in the series, making the "feel parts through the bags" method very difficult (but you have the code numbers here, so why are you even doing that, huh?).
{{collist|2|
:* [[Alpha Trion (Kre-O)|Alpha Trion]] (***** 33)
:* [[Barrage (Kre-O)|Barrage]] (***** 34)
:* [[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]] (***** 35)
:* [[Brake-Neck (Kre-O)|Brake-Neck]] (***** 44)
:* [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] (***** 36)
:* [[Demolishor (Kre-O)|Demolishor]] (***** 37)
:* [[Iceberg (Kre-O)|Iceberg]] (***** 38)
:* [[Kup (Kre-O)|Autobot Kup]] (***** 39)
:* [[Rhinox (Kre-O)|Rhinox]] (***** 40)
:* [[Rodimus (Kre-O)|Rodimus]] (***** 41)
:* [[Sandstorm (Kre-O)|Sandstorm]] (***** 42)
:* [[Slipstrike]] (***** 43)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
[[Image:KreO-toy KreonMCWave5.jpg|right|300px]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A6947'''
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
: In-tune with the [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]] Kre-O'' products, this wave features a number of classic characters plus two movie-inspired Dinobot original characters.

: This series goes back to having individual instructions for each figure.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Fangwolf]] (***** 46)
:* [[Highbrow (Kre-O)|Highbrow]] (***** 51)
:* [[Jarugar]] (***** 52)
:* [[Jetwash]] (***** 53)
:* [[Mindswipe]] (***** 49)
:* [[Misfire (Kre-O)|Misfire]] (***** 47)
:* [[Nightbeat (Kre-O)|Nightbeat]] (***** 50)
:* [[Silversnout]] (***** 56)
:* [[Skrapnel]] (***** 45)
:* [[Torosaur]] (***** 55)
:* [[Trypticon (Kre-O)|Trypticon]] (***** 48)
:* [[Wingspan Hawk]] (***** 54)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2014
: The second wave of the ''Age of Extinction''-tied Micro-Changers, with a couple of unconventional builds, and two more new Dinobot characters. For the first time, the blind-bags are truly blind, with no identifying numbers printed on the packaging.

Speaking of "blind", these figures were never seen in US stores, popping up only in Canada and overseas.

{{collist|2|
:* [[Blackarachnia (Kre-O)|Decepticon Blackarachnia]]
:* [[Frostbite (Kre-O)|Frostbite]]
:* [[Fuselage]]
:* [[Gears (Kre-O)|Autobot Gears]]
:* [[Runamuck (Kre-O)|Decepticon Runamuck]]
:* [[Scattershot (Kre-O blindbag)|Scattershot]]
:* [[Seaspray (Kre-O)|Autobot Seaspray]]
:* [[Skalor (Kre-O)|Decepticon Skalor]]
:* [[Skimmer]]
:* [[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
:* [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailbreaker]]
:* [[Wheelie (Kre-O)|Autobot Wheelie]]
}}

===Micro-Changers Combiners===
Four Kreons per pack combine into one larger robot. Each set also comes with a single red stand-block, and extra limb pieces. Just in case. As most of the original teams hese sets are based on have five to six members, the "lost" members are (usually) put into the blind-bagged series.
;Wave 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCCombWave1.jpg|right|250px|]]
:*'''[[Bruticus (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bruticus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2225'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Brawl (Kre-O)|Brawl]], [[Onslaught (Kre-O)|Onslaught]], [[Swindle (Kre-O)|Swindle]], [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]]
:*'''[[Devastator (Kre-O)|Constructicon Devastator]]
::*''Set number'': '''A2224'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bonecrusher (Kre-O)|Bonecrusher]], [[Mixmaster (Kre-O)|Mixmaster]], [[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]], [[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]
:*'''[[Predaking (Kre-O Decepticon)|Predaking]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2227'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]], [[Headlock]], [[Razorclaw (Kre-O)|Razorclaw]], [[Torox]]
:*'''[[Superion (Kre-O)|Superion]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2226'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Air Raid (Kre-O)|Air Raid]], [[Firestrike (Kre-O)|Firestrike]], [[Silverbolt (Kre-O)|Silverbolt]], [[Skydive (Kre-O)|Skydive]]
{{-}}
;Wave 2

:*'''[[Abominus (Kre-O)|Abominus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4473'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Hun-Gurrr (Kre-O)|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O)|Rippersnapper]], [[Sinnertwin (Kre-O)|Sinnertwin]], [[Windrazor (Kre-O)|Windrazor]]
:*'''[[Defensor (Kre-O)|Defensor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4474'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Blades (Kre-O)|Blades]], [[First Aid (Kre-O)|First Aid]], [[Hot Spot (Kre-O)|Hot Spot]], [[Streetsmart]]
:*'''[[Piranacon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Piranacon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4475'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Nautilator (Kre-O)|Nautilator]], [[Overbite (Kre-O)|Overbite]], [[Snaptrap (Kre-O)|Snaptrap]], [[Tentakil (Kre-O)|Tentakil]]
{{-}}
;Wave 3
:Sadly, this wave suffered from a similar fate as some of the latter sets, with a limited retail release- only popping up in discount chains months after the intended release date.
:*'''[[Computron (Kre-O)|Computron]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7307'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Afterburst]], [[Lightstorm]], [[Scattershot (Kre-O Computron)|Scattershot]], [[Strafe (Kre-O Computron)|Strafe]]
:*'''[[Menasor (Kre-O)|Menasor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7308'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)|Decepticon Breakdown]], [[Dead End (Kre-O)|Dead End]], [[Drag Strip (Kre-O)|Decepticon Drag Strip]], [[Motorbreath (Kre-O)|Motorbreath]]
{{-}}
;Wave 4
:Ready for something new? This wave, available only at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]]''-branded product, consists entirely of new-character beast-bots, rather than re-creating classic combiner teams.
:*'''[[Grimstone (Kre-O)|Grimstone]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7827'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Crackback]], [[Iquanox]], [[Ironeye]], [[Mollox]]
:*'''[[Lazerbolt]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7830'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullhorn (Kre-O)|Bullhorn]], [[Floodgate]], [[Freezeout]], [[Roadhound]]
:*'''[[Obsidian (Kre-O Combiner)|Obsidian]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7829'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullwark]], [[Freefall]], [[Hemocron]], [[Stronghorn]]
:*'''[[Volcanicon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7828'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Farside]], [[Liftoff]], [[Lugmutt]], [[Power Surge (Kre-O)|Power Surge]]

==Kreon Ultimate Collection==
These sets, each containing five different Kreons, were released early in 2013. The Kreon figures had all been released earlier in larger Kre-o sets, and they only come with their own weapons. One of the five figures was marked on the packaging as the "mystery figure."

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4641'''

;Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4642'''

==Custom Kreons==
First released at the back-end of 2013, these individually-carded Kreons include a huge number of extra body parts and accessories, many [[vacuum metallizing|chromed]] (thus resulting in some ''extremely'' tight fits) or translucent (which, when combined with the chromed parts, may end up with stress fractures). Their "normal" body parts have a metal-flake sheen (usually). They also come with a customizable "rack" to store their unused parts, though the helmets just kind of sit on the torso's neck-pegs, not secure at all. Returning characters typically have altered and more extensive [[tampograph]]s across most of their opaque parts.
{{note|The "[[Autobot Command Center]]" set includes a Custom Kreon rack/part setup as well.}}

This series was intentionally produced in smaller numbers than the other series.

[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonIronhidePkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 1
All of the Kreons in this assortment come with a red weapons rack.

[[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] was the only US retailer to order them, though they were made available off of [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] as well.
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|October]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#Custom|Bumblebee]] (A6087)
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)#Custom|Ironhide]] (A6086)
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Megatron]] (A6088)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Custom|Optimus Prime]] (A6085)
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)#Custom|Soundwave]] (A6090)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)#Custom|Starscream]] (A6089)
}}
{{-}}
[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonPredakingPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 2
Though revealed online and at [[Toy Fair 2014]], this series ultimately never saw release outside of Chinese-market distribution. These kits have blue parts racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{Collist|2|
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)#Custom|Cliffjumper]] (A7314)
*[[Dreadwing (Kre-O)|Dreadwing]] (A7315)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Galvatron]] (A7316)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Autobot Hound]] (A7317)
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Jazz]] (A7318)
*[[Predaking (Kre-O Predacon)|Predaking]] (A7319)
}}
{{-}}
[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonDriftPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
This assortment, using the new unified packaging style introduced in mid-2014, is entirely movie-based, showcasing characters from ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)| Age of Extinction]]''. Unlike prior waves, the opaque plastics here are non-sparkly. Awww. On top of that, the parts count has been drastically reduced, each kit only having about 30 pieces as opposed to the 40-ish of the prior two waves.

They all come with dark green racks.
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Drift]] (A7839)
*[[Lockdown (Kre-O)#Custom|Lockdown]] (A7838)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Optimus Prime]] (A7836)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Ratchet]] (A7837)
}}
{{-}}
[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGalvatronPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2
Another movie-based round. The sparkly plastics make a return, but the part count remains in the low 30s. These kits come with brown racks.
:*''Release date'': September 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Bumblebee]] (A9229)
*[[Crosshairs (Kre-O)#Custom|Crosshairs]] (A9228)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Galvatron]] (A9230)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Autobot Hound]] (A9227)
}}
{{-}}
[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGrimlockPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 3
A wave featuring the ''Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, making heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. These kits come with gray racks.

These figures saw very limited release, mostly in Hasbro Asia regions.
:*''Release date'': November 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Grimlock]] (A9374 / A6948)
*[[Scorn (Kre-O)#Custom|Scorn]] (A9375 / A6948)
*[[Slug (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Slug]] (A9373 / A6948)
*[[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)#CustomAOE|Strafe]] (A9372 / A6948)
}}
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;''Robots in Disguise'' Collection 1
This assortment showcases characters from the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)| Robots in Disguise]]'' animated series.

The part count takes ''another'' hit, now in the mid-20s, with simpler weapons and no backpacks. No more chromed parts either, everything is in "normal" plastics. The racks are now in the characters' base colors, and built on a new baseplate piece. This wave does add a 1x1 cylinder to attach to the unused torsos' neck-pegs to keep the unised helmets in place, so there's that.

:*''Release date'': January 2015
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Bumblebee]] (B1234)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Grimlock]] (B1235)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Optimus Prime]] (B1233)
*[[Steeljaw (Kre-O)#Custom|Steeljaw]] (B1236)
}}
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==Kreon Warriors==
Replacing Micro-Changers as the ''Kre-O'' line's blind-bagged assortment, Kreon Warriors features popular characters reimagined as historical warriors. Unlike their predecessors, the Kreon Warriors do not have vehicle modes. Kre-O 2x4 bricks are also replaced by a flat base.

;Series 1
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Samurai Optimus Prime]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Wild West Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Gladiator Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Bumblebee]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Gladiator Ratchet]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Pirate Ratchet]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Knight Megatron]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Ninja Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Army Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Pirate Starscream]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Army Shockwave]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Ninja Shockwave]]
}}

;Series 2 - Shown at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Gladiator Optimus Prime]]
*?? [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Army Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Knight Bumblebee]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Wild West Hound]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Samurai Hound]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Wild West Galvatron]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Samurai Galvatron]]
*?? [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Wild West Starscream]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Soundwave]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Knight Soundwave]]
}}
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==Battle Changers==

Battle Changers are a new line in the buildable figures who can transform without being taken apart. Series 1 includes 4 individual characters [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] and [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]].

;Collection 1
This series is available in selected Asian countries since December 2014.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] (B0716)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] (B0715)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] (B0718)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] (B0717)
}}
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;Collection 2 ?
This series have been shown in [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]. Only two additional figures were previewed along with Series 1 figures.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] (???)
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]] (???)
}}
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;Kreon Triple Changer
This series have been shown in [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]. Only two additional figures were previewed but all 3 modes were available. The packaging is similar to other battle changers but does not have a collection number.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] (???)
*[[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] (???)
}}
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;Versus Pack Collection 1
This assortment comes in 2-figure "VS" pack. Only 2 pairs have been announced and available for sale in selected Asian countries. Optimus Prime is identical to the previously released version but this pack comes with a trailer.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] vs. [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] (B1506/B0964)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]] vs. [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] (B1507/B0964)
}}
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==Kreon Mini-con Combiners==
Another new line previewed at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]], these sets comes with one standard Kreon and 4 Cityville-sized mini Kreons of the same character that can combine into a larger robot. Only two characters were previewed [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] and [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], naturally.

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
}}
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==Store exclusives==
===CostCo exclusives===
* Megatron with Sideswipe (30668/31771) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.
* Starscream with Prowl (30667/30690) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.

===Toys"R"Us exclusives===
*'''Autobot Assault [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A1266'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s, [[Gunner]]
: An expanded version of the "Destruction Site Devastator" set, adding a large Ironhide robot/truck build, a "Gunner" Kreon, and a port-a-potty (yes really). The Devastator Kreon is also in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)| Generation 2]]'' style yellow-and-purple rather than the original bright-green-and-purple.
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction Bluray / DVD'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]]
: Special packaging to include 2 exclusive Kreons with different print from other regular release of the same characters. These Kreons are available with either Blu-Ray Combo or DVD only set.

===Argos exclusives===
*'''Transformers Tub of Bricks'''
**''Set number'': '''A4583'''
: A plastic tub with unaltered versions of Basic Optimus, Basic Bumblebee, and Jazz, Sideswipe and Bluestreak Kreons, and slightly altered instruction booklets.

===Family Mart (Taiwan)===
*'''8" (20cm) Optimus Prime USB Hub'''
**Oversized Kreon Optimus Prime with 4 USB ports
*'''Stylus Pen'''
**Optimus Prime & Starscream
*'''LED Lights'''
**Bumbleebee, Sideswipe & Megatron

===Universal Studios===
*'''Kreon 4-pack'''
Only available in all Universal Studios. Only [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]] is an exclusive figure.
**''Set number'': '''A9370'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]]

==Convention Exclusives==
* Botcon 2013 '''Machine Wars''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure Set, 2013)
**''Kreons'': [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]], [[Megaplex (Kre-O)|Megaplex]], [[Obsidian (Kre-O Kreon)|Obsidian]], [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Strika (Kre-O)|Strika]]

:The ''Machine Wars'' five-pack was exclusive to [[BotCon 2013]], limited to 1500 pieces. They have generally more parts than the Kreons packed in with larger Kre-O sets, but do not have alternate vehicle builds like Micro Changers.

* Botcon 2014 '''Kreon Micro-Changers 6-figure set''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure set, 2014)
**''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)#BotCon2014|Breakdown]], [[Fractyl (Kre-O)|Fractyl]], [[Gigatron (Kre-O)|Gigatron]], [[Landshark (Kre-O)|Landshark]], [[Rattrap (Kre-O)|Rattrap]], [[Rodimus (SG Kre-O)|Rodimus]]

: A [[BotCon 2014]] six-figure set commemorating 20 years of BotCon exclusives with Kreons of past exclusives. This time they're also Micro-Changers, with generally more parts and paint than most retail Micro-Changers.

* San Diego Comic Con 2014 '''Kreon Class of 1984''' (B0090)
** Released in July 2014 at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2014|San Diego Comic-Con]], this set contains 30 exclusive Kreons and accessories from G1 series.
{{collist|4|
*[[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]]
*[[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]]
*[[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]]
*[[Frenzy (Kre-O)|Frenzy]]
*[[Gears (Kre-O)|Gears]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]]
*[[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]]
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]]
*[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Ratchet]]
*[[Rumble (Kre-O)|Rumble]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]]
*[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]
*[[Shrapnel (Kre-O)|Shrapnel]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
*[[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (Kre-O)|Ultra Magnus]]
*[[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]]
*[[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
}}
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==Promotional releases==
* Matrix '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Promotional item given at [[BotCon 2011]], as a special mail-in promotion through the Kre-O website and a give away with the UK Doctor Who Adventures comic. Redeco of Optimus Prime Kreon showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]].

* Clear ''' Energon Bumblebee''' Kreon
: An exclusive [[New York Comic Con|New York Comic Con 2012]] handout, this redeco of the Bumblebee Kreon is done entirely in translucent blue plastic, and comes in its own special little window box with an outer sleeve.

* '''Constructicon Devastator''' Kreon
: A Devastator Kreon sporting an orange ''Generation 2'' deco and including a translucent purple pistol based on [[Megatron (G1)|Generation 1 Megatron's]] alternate mode. Packaged in an individual window box and handed out with ''Kre-O'' purchases at Toys"R"Us stores, as well as [[BotCon 2013]].

* '''Orion Pax''' Kreon
: Based on Orion Pax's appearance from "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]", this was available with the ''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''.

* '''Dinobot Ride''' Polybag
: Polybag of a mini buildable Grimlock and Citiville-sized mini Kreon Optimus Prime. Given out at Toys R Us during build-a-figure event. Also available in selected Asian countries as a gift with purchase at stores.

* '''Elite Optimus Prime''' Polybag
: Another polybag with buildable Optimus Prime with larger hands and legs on a Kreon sized torso. This figure was given our at Toys R Us Canada during build-a-figure event while Asian countries saw very limited released.

* "Winter" '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Optimus Prime in winter clothing and orange skis were handed out during [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]].

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==Media==
===Videos===
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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.

===Games===
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===Books===
*''[[Awesome Autobots Activity Book]]''—actually mainly a ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'' book, but it has four Kre-O bonus pages and is [[co-branding|co-branded]] on the cover, as well as coming with a free Matrix Optimus Prime Kreon.
*''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''

===Online comics===
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Short tongue-in-cheek gag strips drawn and written by [[Hayato Sakamoto]] and [[Makoto Wakabayashi]] for [[TakaraTomy]]'s Kre-O site.

==Notes==
* 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>, who have been making not-L sets for a while. However, it is very much a lot of new part design work, especially the far more involved construction of the [[Kreon]]s; Oxford's pre-''Kre-O'' mini-figures were basically straight-up L Minifigure construction.
* Kreon [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] was among the upcoming items revealed at [[BotCon 2011]]... and was only announced to be released in late 2013, and wasn't released until midway through 2014. Amusingly, his helmet has become one of the most ubiquitous among the Kreons thanks to its very generic styling.
* Small images of a ''Kre-O Transformers'' set featuring a big mechanical scorpion and another set featuring a buildable [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] were shown at [[Toy Fair 2012]] during the slide presentation, as part of the demonstration of the "build a big energon weapon from parts of the different sets" concept. Neither were present in the showroom or mentioned in the press materials. This same slide was shown during a presentation at [[BotCon 2012]], again with no explicit mention of the mechanical scorpion or Soundwave.
* 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. Just be a bit careful you don't scrape face-paint off.
* The L company has since released sets that are explicitly marketed as being able to assemble as robots and various vehicles and aircraft, very similar to the ''Transformers'' Kre-O concept.
* Several ''Kre-O'' bricks are reuses of Hasbro's long defunct ''Built to Rule'' interlocking brick system. Most Kre-O bricks, that is parts not designed specifically for Kreons, with detailed moulded surfaces (especially where the L counterpart has a smooth surface) are Built to Rule parts.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.hasbro.com/kre-o/en_US/ Official site]
* [http://kre-o-nation.com/2013/index.html "Kre-O Nation" 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]
* [http://www.facebook.com/groups/mykreons Kre-O Asia Facebook Group #mykreons]

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Kre-O

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[[Image:Kre-O-Bumblebeeandothers.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Car me now!]]

'''Kre-O''' is [[Hasbro]]'s second foray into the world of brick-based construction toy sets, several years after the ignoble effort that was ''[[Built to Rule]]''.

Unveiled at [[Toy Fair 2011]], ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' was the first Hasbro brand to be released as Kre-O construction brick kits. The kits (generally) 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 (mostly nameless generics). Prices range from $7.99 to $59.99, plus individually-bagged Kreon figures at $2.99.

The line launched in the US on [[June 6]]th, [[2011]]. Since then, ''Kre-O'' has expanded into a [[multi-property brand]], with sets based on other Hasbro franchises including ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'', ''Battleship'', and ''Dungeons & Dragons'', as well as the licensed properties ''[[Star Trek]]'' and ''Cityville Invasion''.

In 2013, [[TakaraTomy]] brought the line to Japan, primarily the second-year ''Transformers'' sets.

It's 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.

==Building sets==
===2011===
The first series saw widespread brick-and-mortar distribution in the US. The main focus of the sets were large robot/vehicle builds with a ''lot'' of parts. Really a lot. Limbs were many times thick masses of panel-parts laid over each other, and many sets had extremely limited posability, with simple swivel elbows & knees. Robot builds took many elements from the then-current ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)| Dark of the Moon]]'' series, though the heads were mostly designed around the characters' [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] incarnations.

The robot Kreons? ''VERY'' G1-inspired.

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31144'''

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36421'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, [[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]], [[Bumblebee's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Autobot Jazz]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31146'''
**''Kreons'': Jazz, [[Race driver]]

*'''[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]'''
**''Kit number'': '''30688'''
**''Kreons'': Megatron, [[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]], [[Specialist]], [[Police officer]]

*'''[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31145'''
**''Kreons'': Mirage, [[Race driver]]

*'''Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''31143'''

*'''[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]], 2 [[Stunt Driver]]s

*'''[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30690'''
**''Kreons'': Prowl, [[SWAT Commander]]

*'''[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30662'''
**''Kreons'': Ratchet, [[Medic (Kre-O)|Medic]]

*'''[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30687'''
**''Kreons'': Sentinel Prime, [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]], [[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]], [[Fire Chief (Kre-O)|Fire Chief]]

*'''[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31771'''
**''Kreons'': Sideswipe, [[Sideswipe's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30667'''
**''Kreons'': Starscream, [[Pilot (Kre-O)|Pilot]]

===2012 (''Quest for Energon'')===
The second-year ''Kre-O Transformers'' sets mark a definite change in style. Dubbed "Quest for Energon", each set contains several "energon" pieces; at least one [[Skeletron|clear-plastic Kreon torso]] (blue for Autobots, purple for Decepticons), and several clear-purple "[[Dark Energon]]" parts to assemble a giant "[[ultimate Dark Energon weapon]]". The robot/vehicle builds in this year's sets are generally smaller, simpler, and less reliant on the "massive stack of flat plates" construction style common in the first year, relying a lot more on large ball-and-socket-jointed bricks to build limbs and bodies around.

There was a heavier focus on the Kreons overall, with mini-playsets, mini-vehicles and a pair of [[army-building|army builder]] sets. The robot Kreons are more often based on their [[Aligned continuity family]] incarnations than Generation 1. Human Kreons had new arm-pieces with rounded-off shoulders, rather than the blocky shoulders of all first-year Kreons.

This series also suffered a distribution issue in the US. [[Walmart]] stopped carrying ''Kre-O'' after its first year (with one tiny exception), and only [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] appeared to carry the entire second-year assortment; the "Rotor Rage" and "Destruction Site Devastator" sets in particular didn't seem to show up at certain retailers.

Most of these sets were also made available in Japan as part of the initial ''Kre-O'' roll-out by [[TakaraTomy]].

*'''Battle for Energon'''
**''Set number'': '''98812'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], [[Security Officer]], [[Tank Driver]]
: Includes Optimus Prime and Megatron robot/vehicle builds and a mini "bank" playset.

*'''Cycle Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''36954'''
**''Kreons'': [[Barricade (Kre-O)|Barricade]], three [[Autobot Trooper]]s

*'''Decepticon Ambush'''
**''Set number'': '''38781'''
**''Kreons'': [[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]], three [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]]s

*'''Destruction Site [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36914'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s
: A "9 in 1" set that includes '''[[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]''', '''[[Drill Bit (Kre-O)|Drill Bit]]''', '''[[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]]''' and '''[[Hightower (Kre-O)|Hightower]]''', who can be built into robots, vehicles, or combined to form Devastator. Includes a construction site mini-playset.

*'''Rotor Rage'''
**''Set number'': '''36959'''
**''Kreons'': [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]], [[Commando (Kre-O)|Commando]], [[ATV Driver]]
:Includes a large Vortex robot/helicopter build.

*'''Stealth [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''98814'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, two [[Security Guard]]s, [[Bulldog]], [[Biker]]
:Includes a large Bumblebee robot/car build and a security checkpoint playset.

*'''Street Showdown'''
**''Set number'': '''38771'''
**''Kreons'': [[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)|Knock Out]], two [[Driver (Kre-O)|Driver]]s
: Includes large Wheeljack and Knock Out robot/car builds.

===2013 (''Beast Hunters'')===
Bringing the series in-line with the then-current ''[[Beast Hunters]]'' branding of ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'', this series was even ''more'' limited in its US distribution, seemingly available only at ToysЯUs and Meijer.

This time around, the human Kreons were based on specific ''Transformers'' human characters from prior series rather than the prior two years' nameless generics... much to the bafflement of the [[fandom]], who wanted them to be doing that from the get-go.

;Larger Sets
*'''[[Autobot Command Center]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A5412'''
**''Kreons'': [[Arcee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Bumblebee]], [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Ratchet]], [[Shockwave (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Shockwave]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)#CommandCenterHQ|Knock Out]] ("Mystery figure")
: A multi-part playset; command tower, repair bay, prison. Includes a buildable vehicle Optimus Prime and beast [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O Predacon)|Rippersnapper]].

*'''Battle Net Bumblebee'''
**''Set number'': '''A2202'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Captain (Kre-O)|Captain]]
: Includes Bumblebee/jeep build and buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Stormrazor]]


*'''Beast Blade Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A2203'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Beast Hunters|Optimus Prime]], [[Kicker (Kre-O)|Energon Kicker]]
: Includes a large Optimus robot/truck build and a buildable Predacon beast [[Lazerback (Kre-O)|Lazerback]].

*'''Ripclaw Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2201'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ripclaw (Kre-O)|Ripclaw]], [[Daniel Witwicky (Kre-O)|Col. Daniel Witwicky]]
:Includes a large Ripclaw robot/dragon build.

;Beast Force Figure packs
To date, these are the only larger build packs to include [[Micro-Changer]] Kreons.

*'''Dragon Assault'''
**''Set number'': '''A2234/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Grimwing (Kre-O)|Grimwing]].

*'''Mech Venom Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2235/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Corhada]].

===2014 (''Age of Extinction'')===
Tying in with that [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|big new movie in 2014]], the 2014 ''Kre-O'' line-up features dinosaurs aplenty. Many sets also feature "Dino Force Technology", which are pieces that include magnets in them so claws and dino-maws can snatch up Kreons wearing ferrous-metal backpacks or helmets.

Notably, this line also marks the complete abandonment of the 'rebuild to transform' [[play pattern]], in favor of the playset approach more typical of construction brick toys. As part of this change, human Kreons now use the small body style that debuted in the ''Kre-O {{w|CityVille}} Invasion'' line, to indicate a [[scale]] difference between them and the normal-sized Transformer Kreons.

By this point, ''Kre-O'' in its entirety became a [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] [[exclusive]] toyline.

*'''Grimlock Unleashed'''
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]]
: Includes a large Grimlock T-rex build.

*'''Cell Block Breakout'''
**''Set number'': '''A6951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)#AOE|Vehicon]]
: Includes buildable [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] beast [[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)|Strafe]].

*'''Dinobot Charge'''
**''Set number'': '''A6949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]], Vehicon
: Includes buildable [[Slug (Kre-O)|Dinobot triceratops]].

*'''Galvatron Factory Battle'''
**''Set number'': '''A6952'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#FactoryBattle|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Factory Battle|Optimus Prime]], Vehicon, [[Dr. Littleman]], 2 KSI workers.
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]] and [[Galvatron (Kre-O)#AOE|Galvatron]] super-robot.

*'''Grimlock Street Attack'''
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]].

*'''Lockdown Air Raid'''
**''Set number'': '''A6956'''
**''Kreons'': [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)#AOE|Sideswipe]]
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]].

*'''Optimus Prime Dino Hauler'''
**''Set number'': '''A7796'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#DinoHauler|Ratchet]], Vehicon x2, human [[Autobot Driver]]
: Includes buildable [[Snarl (Kre-O)|Dinobot beast]].

*'''Scorn Street Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''A6950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Crosshairs (Kre-O)|Crosshairs]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Scorn (Kre-O)|Scorn]].

*'''Silver Knight Autobots'''
**''Set number'': '''A8602'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Crosshairs, Drift, Hound

*'''Decepticon Replicator'''
**''Set number'': '''A8601'''
**''Kreons'': [[Stinger (Kre-O)|Stinger]], Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]], human scientist
{{note|'Decepticon Replicator' was available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from [[July 11]] to [[July 20]].}}

*'''Elite Optimus Prime''' (Promotional Polybag)
**''Set number'': '''A8745'''
: Includes Optimus Prime super-robot.
{{note|'Silver Knight Autobots' and 'Elite Optimus Prime' were available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]].}}

*'''Dinobot Ride''' (Promotional Polybag)
**''Set number'': '''A8603'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime.
: Includes mini buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock.
{{Note|'Dinobot Ride' was released as a free giveaway at [[June 28]] ToysЯUs building events in the US.}}

===2015 (''Robots In Disguise'')===
In conjunction with the new animated series "Robots in Disguise", this wave brings back buildable vehicles (and a beast) but unfortunately are non-transformable. There are improvements for some of the Kreons as they come with tampograph on the back of the figure. Each of the set also comes with a "capture pod" - a box that will snap shut using rubber bands.

*'''Optimus Prime Beast Blaster'''
**''Set number'': '''B0951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Fracture (Kre-O)|Decepticon Fracture]], [[Airazor (Kre-O)|Airazor]], [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]]
: Includes a red and blue long nose truck cab without trailer and a purple hovercraft.

*'''Bumblebee Disc Demolishor'''
**''Set number'': '''B0949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Clampdown (Kre-O)|Clampdown]], [[Bisk (Kre-O)|Bisk]]
: Includes a futuristic yellow vehicle with black stripes

*'''Underbite Jetpack Takedown'''
**''Set number'': '''B0950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Underbite (Kre-O)|Underbite]], [[Ped (Kre-O)|Ped]]
: Includes a purple mechanical beast

*'''Strongarm Capture Cruiser'''
**''Set number'': '''B1549'''
**''Kreons'': [[Strongarm (Kre-O)|Strongarm]], [[Springload (Kre-O)|Springload]]
:Includes a futuristic blue vehicle

*'''Sideswipe Roadway Rundown'''
**''Set number'': '''B1548'''
**''Kreons'': [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]], [[Hammerstrike (Kre-O)|Hammerstrike]]
:Includes a futuristic red vehicle

==Micro-Changers==
Introduced in 2012, the [[Micro-Changer]]s sub-line adds a new element to Kreon figures; extra parts allow each figure to "transform" into a vehicle or beast (or whatever).

Thankfully, the Micro-Changer series did not suffer the limited-distribution fate of the ''Beast Hunters'' sets; after a rocky start, by 2013 the series was stocked regularly not just by ToysЯUs, but [[Target]] as well, plus many large drug store chains began carrying the individually-bagged figures.

===Blind-bagged figures===
This portion of the line features individual [[blindpacking|blind-packaged]] Kreons. Thankfully however, code numbers printed on each bag allow you to know which figure is inside... or at least avoid buying two of the same by accident.
{{anchor|BlindbagPreview}}
;Preview Series
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCPreviewWave.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2034'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|August]] 2012
:This series differs a little from the later waves, and not just because of the smaller (all-badguy) cast. In an unusual backwards move, the [[tampograph]]s on these figures' chests use only a single color, typically black.

:This is also the only ''Kre-O Transformers'' product to be sold (briefly) at [[Walmart]] since the initial year.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Crankstart (Kre-O)|Crankstart]] (214510)
:* [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]] (214518)
:* [[Scorponok (Kre-O)|Scorponok]] (214511)
:* [[Spinister (Kre-O)|Spinister]] (214517)
:* [[Sunstorm (Kre-O)|Sunstorm]] (214519)
:* [[Waspinator (Kre-O)|Waspinator]] (214512)
}}

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;Collection 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCWave1.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Hasbro release date'': [[Calendar|November]] 2012
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': November 2013
: For the first full series, the multi-colored tampographs made a glorious comeback. Also, a new display-stand brick was added to every figure, a black 2x4 piece with the "Kre-O" logo in white on one edge.
: Also changed is how the bag numbers work, with a 7-digit code. Only the final two numbers in the codes are indicators of what Kreon is in the bag, the first five are likely manufacturing plant codes or something and have no bearing on the contents, and can vary from case to case. For simplicity's sake, we've *****'d out the first five digits from here on out.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Airachnid (Kre-O)|Airachnid]] (*****_50)
:* [[Blast Off (Kre-O)|Blast Off]] (*****_47)
:* [[Bludgeon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bludgeon]] (*****_51)
:* [[Dirge (Kre-O)|Dirge]] (*****_49)
:* [[Hook (Kre-O)|Decepticon Hook]] (*****_48)
:* [[Inferno (Kre-O)|Inferno]] (*****_41)
:* [[Insecticon (Kre-O)|Insecticon]] (*****_46)
:* [[Quickslinger (Kre-O)|Quickslinger]] (*****_44)
:* [[Rampage (Kre-O)|Decepticon Rampage]] (*****_45)
:* [[Singe (Kre-O)|Singe]] (*****_40)
:* [[Springer (Kre-O)|Autobot Springer]] (*****_42)
:* [[Warpath (Kre-O)|Warpath]] (*****_43)
}}

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;Collection 2
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|May]] 2013
: This series replaced the flak jackets used to attach stuff to prior Micro Changers' torsos in prior waves (which most fans hated since it obscured the chest tampographs) with a new simple one-peg "backpack" piece. And there was much rejoicing. On top of that, at this stage the "vehicle" builds become a little more complex, using more parts to make them look more like tiny vehicles than just robots laying face-down with a thing or two on their backs.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Acid Wing]] (*****_70)
:* [[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]] (*****_69)
:* [[Blight (Kre-O)|Blight]] (*****_68)
:* [[Bulkhead (Kre-O)|Bulkhead]] (*****_66)
:* [[Groove (Kre-O)|Autobot Groove]] (*****_77)
:* [[Hardshell (Kre-O)|Hardshell]] (*****_67)
:* [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]] (*****_76)
:* [[Lugnut (Kre-O)|Lugnut]] (*****_75)
:* [[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]] (*****_74)
:* [[Powerglide (Kre-O)|Powerglide]] (*****_73)
:* [[Scourge (Kre-O)|Scourge]] (*****_72)
:* [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] (*****_71)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol3}}
;Collection 3
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS3bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2013
:This series had...more fanwank, we guess? No particular innovations this time around.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Beachcomber (Kre-O)|Beachcomber]] (***** 60)
:* [[Cheetor (Kre-O)|Cheetor]] (***** 59)
:* [[Guzzle (Kre-O)|Guzzle]] (***** 57)
:* [[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]] (***** 54)
:* [[Kickback (Kre-O)|Kickback]] (***** 55)
:* [[Long Haul (Kre-O)|Long Haul]] (***** 56)
:* [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]] (***** 52)
:* [[Nosecone (Kre-O)|Nosecone]] (***** 50)
:* [[Ramjet (Kre-O)|Ramjet]] (***** 53)
:* [[Seawing (Kre-O)|Seawing]] (***** 61)
:* [[Sharkticon (Kre-O)|Sharkticon]] (***** 58)
:* [[Thrust (Kre-O)|Thrust]] (***** 51)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol4}}
;Collection 4
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS4bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2014
: Sooo much fanwank. The last wave of Micro-Changers available at "normal" retail, though largely being distributed via the Walgreens drug store chain in the US. This is the only batch (so far) to have a significant [[variant]], as [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] can come in either bag-back lavender or a much darker purple, depending on the batch. This is also the first wave to use "harness" pieces in colors other than the standard light gray.

: Unlike prior waves in which every figure came with individual [[instructions]], these Micro-Changers all come with the same large fold-out instruction for all of the models in the series, making the "feel parts through the bags" method very difficult (but you have the code numbers here, so why are you even doing that, huh?).
{{collist|2|
:* [[Alpha Trion (Kre-O)|Alpha Trion]] (***** 33)
:* [[Barrage (Kre-O)|Barrage]] (***** 34)
:* [[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]] (***** 35)
:* [[Brake-Neck (Kre-O)|Brake-Neck]] (***** 44)
:* [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] (***** 36)
:* [[Demolishor (Kre-O)|Demolishor]] (***** 37)
:* [[Iceberg (Kre-O)|Iceberg]] (***** 38)
:* [[Kup (Kre-O)|Autobot Kup]] (***** 39)
:* [[Rhinox (Kre-O)|Rhinox]] (***** 40)
:* [[Rodimus (Kre-O)|Rodimus]] (***** 41)
:* [[Sandstorm (Kre-O)|Sandstorm]] (***** 42)
:* [[Slipstrike]] (***** 43)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
[[Image:KreO-toy KreonMCWave5.jpg|right|300px]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A6947'''
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
: In-tune with the [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]] Kre-O'' products, this wave features a number of classic characters plus two movie-inspired Dinobot original characters.

: This series goes back to having individual instructions for each figure.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Fangwolf]] (***** 46)
:* [[Highbrow (Kre-O)|Highbrow]] (***** 51)
:* [[Jarugar]] (***** 52)
:* [[Jetwash]] (***** 53)
:* [[Mindswipe]] (***** 49)
:* [[Misfire (Kre-O)|Misfire]] (***** 47)
:* [[Nightbeat (Kre-O)|Nightbeat]] (***** 50)
:* [[Silversnout]] (***** 56)
:* [[Skrapnel]] (***** 45)
:* [[Torosaur]] (***** 55)
:* [[Trypticon (Kre-O)|Trypticon]] (***** 48)
:* [[Wingspan Hawk]] (***** 54)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2014
: The second wave of the ''Age of Extinction''-tied Micro-Changers, with a couple of unconventional builds, and two more new Dinobot characters. For the first time, the blind-bags are truly blind, with no identifying numbers printed on the packaging.

Speaking of "blind", these figures were never seen in US stores, popping up only in Canada and overseas.

{{collist|2|
:* [[Blackarachnia (Kre-O)|Decepticon Blackarachnia]]
:* [[Frostbite (Kre-O)|Frostbite]]
:* [[Fuselage]]
:* [[Gears (Kre-O)|Autobot Gears]]
:* [[Runamuck (Kre-O)|Decepticon Runamuck]]
:* [[Scattershot (Kre-O blindbag)|Scattershot]]
:* [[Seaspray (Kre-O)|Autobot Seaspray]]
:* [[Skalor (Kre-O)|Decepticon Skalor]]
:* [[Skimmer]]
:* [[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
:* [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailbreaker]]
:* [[Wheelie (Kre-O)|Autobot Wheelie]]
}}

===Micro-Changers Combiners===
Four Kreons per pack combine into one larger robot. Each set also comes with a single red stand-block, and extra limb pieces. Just in case. As most of the original teams hese sets are based on have five to six members, the "lost" members are (usually) put into the blind-bagged series.
;Wave 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCCombWave1.jpg|right|250px|]]
:*'''[[Bruticus (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bruticus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2225'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Brawl (Kre-O)|Brawl]], [[Onslaught (Kre-O)|Onslaught]], [[Swindle (Kre-O)|Swindle]], [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]]
:*'''[[Devastator (Kre-O)|Constructicon Devastator]]
::*''Set number'': '''A2224'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bonecrusher (Kre-O)|Bonecrusher]], [[Mixmaster (Kre-O)|Mixmaster]], [[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]], [[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]
:*'''[[Predaking (Kre-O Decepticon)|Predaking]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2227'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]], [[Headlock]], [[Razorclaw (Kre-O)|Razorclaw]], [[Torox]]
:*'''[[Superion (Kre-O)|Superion]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2226'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Air Raid (Kre-O)|Air Raid]], [[Firestrike (Kre-O)|Firestrike]], [[Silverbolt (Kre-O)|Silverbolt]], [[Skydive (Kre-O)|Skydive]]
{{-}}
;Wave 2

:*'''[[Abominus (Kre-O)|Abominus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4473'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Hun-Gurrr (Kre-O)|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O)|Rippersnapper]], [[Sinnertwin (Kre-O)|Sinnertwin]], [[Windrazor (Kre-O)|Windrazor]]
:*'''[[Defensor (Kre-O)|Defensor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4474'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Blades (Kre-O)|Blades]], [[First Aid (Kre-O)|First Aid]], [[Hot Spot (Kre-O)|Hot Spot]], [[Streetsmart]]
:*'''[[Piranacon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Piranacon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4475'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Nautilator (Kre-O)|Nautilator]], [[Overbite (Kre-O)|Overbite]], [[Snaptrap (Kre-O)|Snaptrap]], [[Tentakil (Kre-O)|Tentakil]]
{{-}}
;Wave 3
:Sadly, this wave suffered from a similar fate as some of the latter sets, with a limited retail release- only popping up in discount chains months after the intended release date.
:*'''[[Computron (Kre-O)|Computron]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7307'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Afterburst]], [[Lightstorm]], [[Scattershot (Kre-O Computron)|Scattershot]], [[Strafe (Kre-O Computron)|Strafe]]
:*'''[[Menasor (Kre-O)|Menasor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7308'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)|Decepticon Breakdown]], [[Dead End (Kre-O)|Dead End]], [[Drag Strip (Kre-O)|Decepticon Drag Strip]], [[Motorbreath (Kre-O)|Motorbreath]]
{{-}}
;Wave 4
:Ready for something new? This wave, available only at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]]''-branded product, consists entirely of new-character beast-bots, rather than re-creating classic combiner teams.
:*'''[[Grimstone (Kre-O)|Grimstone]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7827'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Crackback]], [[Iquanox]], [[Ironeye]], [[Mollox]]
:*'''[[Lazerbolt]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7830'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullhorn (Kre-O)|Bullhorn]], [[Floodgate]], [[Freezeout]], [[Roadhound]]
:*'''[[Obsidian (Kre-O Combiner)|Obsidian]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7829'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullwark]], [[Freefall]], [[Hemocron]], [[Stronghorn]]
:*'''[[Volcanicon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7828'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Farside]], [[Liftoff]], [[Lugmutt]], [[Power Surge (Kre-O)|Power Surge]]

==Kreon Ultimate Collection==
These sets, each containing five different Kreons, were released early in 2013. The Kreon figures had all been released earlier in larger Kre-o sets, and they only come with their own weapons. One of the five figures was marked on the packaging as the "mystery figure."

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4641'''

;Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4642'''

==Custom Kreons==
First released at the back-end of 2013, these individually-carded Kreons include a huge number of extra body parts and accessories, many [[vacuum metallizing|chromed]] (thus resulting in some ''extremely'' tight fits) or translucent (which, when combined with the chromed parts, may end up with stress fractures). Their "normal" body parts have a metal-flake sheen (usually). They also come with a customizable "rack" to store their unused parts, though the helmets just kind of sit on the torso's neck-pegs, not secure at all. Returning characters typically have altered and more extensive [[tampograph]]s across most of their opaque parts.
{{note|The "[[Autobot Command Center]]" set includes a Custom Kreon rack/part setup as well.}}

This series was intentionally produced in smaller numbers than the other series.

[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonIronhidePkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 1
All of the Kreons in this assortment come with a red weapons rack.

[[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] was the only US retailer to order them, though they were made available off of [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] as well.
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|October]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#Custom|Bumblebee]] (A6087)
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)#Custom|Ironhide]] (A6086)
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Megatron]] (A6088)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Custom|Optimus Prime]] (A6085)
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)#Custom|Soundwave]] (A6090)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)#Custom|Starscream]] (A6089)
}}
{{-}}
[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonPredakingPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 2
Though revealed online and at [[Toy Fair 2014]], this series ultimately never saw release outside of Chinese-market distribution. These kits have blue parts racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{Collist|2|
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)#Custom|Cliffjumper]] (A7314)
*[[Dreadwing (Kre-O)|Dreadwing]] (A7315)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Galvatron]] (A7316)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Autobot Hound]] (A7317)
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Jazz]] (A7318)
*[[Predaking (Kre-O Predacon)|Predaking]] (A7319)
}}
{{-}}
[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonDriftPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
This assortment, using the new unified packaging style introduced in mid-2014, is entirely movie-based, showcasing characters from ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)| Age of Extinction]]''. Unlike prior waves, the opaque plastics here are non-sparkly. Awww. On top of that, the parts count has been drastically reduced, each kit only having about 30 pieces as opposed to the 40-ish of the prior two waves.

They all come with dark green racks.
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Drift]] (A7839)
*[[Lockdown (Kre-O)#Custom|Lockdown]] (A7838)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Optimus Prime]] (A7836)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Ratchet]] (A7837)
}}
{{-}}
[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGalvatronPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2
Another movie-based round. The sparkly plastics make a return, but the part count remains in the low 30s. These kits come with brown racks.
:*''Release date'': September 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Bumblebee]] (A9229)
*[[Crosshairs (Kre-O)#Custom|Crosshairs]] (A9228)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Galvatron]] (A9230)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Autobot Hound]] (A9227)
}}
{{-}}
[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGrimlockPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 3
A wave featuring the ''Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, making heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. These kits come with gray racks.

These figures saw very limited release, mostly in Hasbro Asia regions.
:*''Release date'': November 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Grimlock]] (A9374 / A6948)
*[[Scorn (Kre-O)#Custom|Scorn]] (A9375 / A6948)
*[[Slug (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Slug]] (A9373 / A6948)
*[[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)#CustomAOE|Strafe]] (A9372 / A6948)
}}
{{-}}
;''Robots in Disguise'' Collection 1
This assortment showcases characters from the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)| Robots in Disguise]]'' animated series.

The part count takes ''another'' hit, now in the mid-20s, with simpler weapons and no backpacks. No more chromed parts either, everything is in "normal" plastics. The racks are now in the characters' base colors, and built on a new baseplate piece. This wave does add a 1x1 cylinder to attach to the unused torsos' neck-pegs to keep the unised helmets in place, so there's that.

:*''Release date'': January 2015
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Bumblebee]] (B1234)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Grimlock]] (B1235)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Optimus Prime]] (B1233)
*[[Steeljaw (Kre-O)#Custom|Steeljaw]] (B1236)
}}
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==Kreon Warriors==
Replacing Micro-Changers as the ''Kre-O'' line's blind-bagged assortment, Kreon Warriors features popular characters reimagined as historical warriors. Unlike their predecessors, the Kreon Warriors do not have vehicle modes. Kre-O 2x4 bricks are also replaced by a flat base.

;Series 1
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Samurai Optimus Prime]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Wild West Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Gladiator Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Bumblebee]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Gladiator Ratchet]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Pirate Ratchet]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Knight Megatron]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Ninja Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Army Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Pirate Starscream]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Army Shockwave]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Ninja Shockwave]]
}}

;Series 2 - Shown at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Gladiator Optimus Prime]]
*?? [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Army Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Knight Bumblebee]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Wild West Hound]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Samurai Hound]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Wild West Galvatron]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Samurai Galvatron]]
*?? [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Wild West Starscream]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Soundwave]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Knight Soundwave]]
}}
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==Battle Changers==

Battle Changers are a new line in the buildable figures who can transform without being taken apart. Series 1 includes 4 individual characters [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] and [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]].

;Collection 1
This series is available in selected Asian countries since December 2014.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] (B0716)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] (B0715)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] (B0718)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] (B0717)
}}
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;Collection 2 ?
This series have been shown in [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]. Only two additional figures were previewed along with Series 1 figures.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] (???)
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]] (???)
}}
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;Kreon Triple Changer
This series have been shown in [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]. Only two additional figures were previewed but all 3 modes were available. The packaging is similar to other battle changers but does not have a collection number.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] (???)
*[[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] (???)
}}
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;Versus Pack Collection 1
This assortment comes in 2-figure "VS" pack. Only 2 pairs have been announced and available for sale in selected Asian countries. Optimus Prime is identical to the previously released version but this pack comes with a trailer.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] vs. [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] (B1506/B0964)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]] vs. [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] (B1507/B0964)
}}
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==Kreon Mini-con Combiners==
Another new line previewed at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]], these sets comes with one standard Kreon and 4 Cityville-sized mini Kreons of the same character that can combine into a larger robot. Only two characters were previewed [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] and [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], naturally.

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
}}
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==Store exclusives==
===CostCo exclusives===
* Megatron with Sideswipe (30668/31771) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.
* Starscream with Prowl (30667/30690) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.

===Toys"R"Us exclusives===
*'''Autobot Assault [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A1266'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s, [[Gunner]]
: An expanded version of the "Destruction Site Devastator" set, adding a large Ironhide robot/truck build, a "Gunner" Kreon, and a port-a-potty (yes really). The Devastator Kreon is also in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)| Generation 2]]'' style yellow-and-purple rather than the original bright-green-and-purple.
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction Bluray / DVD'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]]
: Special packaging to include 2 exclusive Kreons with different print from other regular release of the same characters. These Kreons are available with either Blu-Ray Combo or DVD only set.

===Argos exclusives===
*'''Transformers Tub of Bricks'''
**''Set number'': '''A4583'''
: A plastic tub with unaltered versions of Basic Optimus, Basic Bumblebee, and Jazz, Sideswipe and Bluestreak Kreons, and slightly altered instruction booklets.

===Family Mart (Taiwan)===
*'''8" (20cm) Optimus Prime USB Hub'''
**Oversized Kreon Optimus Prime with 4 USB ports
*'''Stylus Pen'''
**Optimus Prime & Starscream
*'''LED Lights'''
**Bumbleebee, Sideswipe & Megatron

===Universal Studios===
*'''Kreon 4-pack'''
Only available in all Universal Studios. Only [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]] is an exclusive figure.
**''Set number'': '''A9370'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]]

==Convention Exclusives==
* Botcon 2013 '''Machine Wars''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure Set, 2013)
**''Kreons'': [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]], [[Megaplex (Kre-O)|Megaplex]], [[Obsidian (Kre-O Kreon)|Obsidian]], [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Strika (Kre-O)|Strika]]

:The ''Machine Wars'' five-pack was exclusive to [[BotCon 2013]], limited to 1500 pieces. They have generally more parts than the Kreons packed in with larger Kre-O sets, but do not have alternate vehicle builds like Micro Changers.

* Botcon 2014 '''Kreon Micro-Changers 6-figure set''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure set, 2014)
**''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)#BotCon2014|Breakdown]], [[Fractyl (Kre-O)|Fractyl]], [[Gigatron (Kre-O)|Gigatron]], [[Landshark (Kre-O)|Landshark]], [[Rattrap (Kre-O)|Rattrap]], [[Rodimus (SG Kre-O)|Rodimus]]

: A [[BotCon 2014]] six-figure set commemorating 20 years of BotCon exclusives with Kreons of past exclusives. This time they're also Micro-Changers, with generally more parts and paint than most retail Micro-Changers.

* San Diego Comic Con 2014 '''Kreon Class of 1984''' (B0090)
** Released in July 2014 at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2014|San Diego Comic-Con]], this set contains 30 exclusive Kreons and accessories from G1 series.
{{collist|4|
*[[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]]
*[[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]]
*[[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]]
*[[Frenzy (Kre-O)|Frenzy]]
*[[Gears (Kre-O)|Gears]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]]
*[[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]]
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]]
*[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Ratchet]]
*[[Rumble (Kre-O)|Rumble]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]]
*[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]
*[[Shrapnel (Kre-O)|Shrapnel]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
*[[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (Kre-O)|Ultra Magnus]]
*[[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]]
*[[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
}}
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==Promotional releases==
* Matrix '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Promotional item given at [[BotCon 2011]], as a special mail-in promotion through the Kre-O website and a give away with the UK Doctor Who Adventures comic. Redeco of Optimus Prime Kreon showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]].

* Clear ''' Energon Bumblebee''' Kreon
: An exclusive [[New York Comic Con|New York Comic Con 2012]] handout, this redeco of the Bumblebee Kreon is done entirely in translucent blue plastic, and comes in its own special little window box with an outer sleeve.

* '''Constructicon Devastator''' Kreon
: A Devastator Kreon sporting an orange ''Generation 2'' deco and including a translucent purple pistol based on [[Megatron (G1)|Generation 1 Megatron's]] alternate mode. Packaged in an individual window box and handed out with ''Kre-O'' purchases at Toys"R"Us stores, as well as [[BotCon 2013]].

* '''Orion Pax''' Kreon
: Based on Orion Pax's appearance from "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]", this was available with the ''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''.

* '''Dinobot Ride''' Polybag
: Polybag of a mini buildable Grimlock and Citiville-sized mini Kreon Optimus Prime. Given out at Toys R Us during build-a-figure event. Also available in selected Asian countries as a gift with purchase at stores.

* '''Elite Optimus Prime''' Polybag
: Another polybag with buildable Optimus Prime with larger hands and legs on a Kreon sized torso. This figure was given our at Toys R Us Canada during build-a-figure event while Asian countries saw very limited released.

* "Winter" '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Optimus Prime in winter clothing and orange skis were handed out during [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]].

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==Media==
===Videos===
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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.

===Games===
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===Books===
*''[[Awesome Autobots Activity Book]]''—actually mainly a ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'' book, but it has four Kre-O bonus pages and is [[co-branding|co-branded]] on the cover, as well as coming with a free Matrix Optimus Prime Kreon.
*''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''

===Online comics===
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Short tongue-in-cheek gag strips drawn and written by [[Hayato Sakamoto]] and [[Makoto Wakabayashi]] for [[TakaraTomy]]'s Kre-O site.

==Notes==
* 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>, who have been making not-L sets for a while. However, it is very much a lot of new part design work, especially the far more involved construction of the [[Kreon]]s; Oxford's pre-''Kre-O'' mini-figures were basically straight-up L Minifigure construction.
* Kreon [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] was among the upcoming items revealed at [[BotCon 2011]]... and was only announced to be released in late 2013, and wasn't released until midway through 2014. Amusingly, his helmet has become one of the most ubiquitous among the Kreons thanks to its very generic styling.
* Small images of a ''Kre-O Transformers'' set featuring a big mechanical scorpion and another set featuring a buildable [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] were shown at [[Toy Fair 2012]] during the slide presentation, as part of the demonstration of the "build a big energon weapon from parts of the different sets" concept. Neither were present in the showroom or mentioned in the press materials. This same slide was shown during a presentation at [[BotCon 2012]], again with no explicit mention of the mechanical scorpion or Soundwave.
* 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. Just be a bit careful you don't scrape face-paint off.
* The L company has since released sets that are explicitly marketed as being able to assemble as robots and various vehicles and aircraft, very similar to the ''Transformers'' Kre-O concept.
* Several ''Kre-O'' bricks are reuses of Hasbro's long defunct ''Built to Rule'' interlocking brick system. Most Kre-O bricks, that is parts not designed specifically for Kreons, with detailed moulded surfaces (especially where the L counterpart has a smooth surface) are Built to Rule parts.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.hasbro.com/kre-o/en_US/ Official site]
* [http://kre-o-nation.com/2013/index.html "Kre-O Nation" 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]
* [http://www.facebook.com/groups/mykreons Kre-O Asia Facebook Group #mykreons]

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Kre-O

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[[Image:Kre-O-Bumblebeeandothers.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Car me now!]]

'''Kre-O''' is [[Hasbro]]'s second foray into the world of brick-based construction toy sets, several years after the ignoble effort that was ''[[Built to Rule]]''.

Unveiled at [[Toy Fair 2011]], ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' was the first Hasbro brand to be released as Kre-O construction brick kits. The kits (generally) 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 (mostly nameless generics). Prices range from $7.99 to $59.99, plus individually-bagged Kreon figures at $2.99.

The line launched in the US on [[June 6]]th, [[2011]]. Since then, ''Kre-O'' has expanded into a [[multi-property brand]], with sets based on other Hasbro franchises including ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'', ''Battleship'', and ''Dungeons & Dragons'', as well as the licensed properties ''[[Star Trek]]'' and ''Cityville Invasion''.

In 2013, [[TakaraTomy]] brought the line to Japan, primarily the second-year ''Transformers'' sets.

It's 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.

==Building sets==
===2011===
The first series saw widespread brick-and-mortar distribution in the US. The main focus of the sets were large robot/vehicle builds with a ''lot'' of parts. Really a lot. Limbs were many times thick masses of panel-parts laid over each other, and many sets had extremely limited posability, with simple swivel elbows & knees. Robot builds took many elements from the then-current ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)| Dark of the Moon]]'' series, though the heads were mostly designed around the characters' [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] incarnations.

The robot Kreons? ''VERY'' G1-inspired.

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31144'''

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36421'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, [[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]], [[Bumblebee's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Autobot Jazz]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31146'''
**''Kreons'': Jazz, [[Race driver]]

*'''[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]'''
**''Kit number'': '''30688'''
**''Kreons'': Megatron, [[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]], [[Specialist]], [[Police officer]]

*'''[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31145'''
**''Kreons'': Mirage, [[Race driver]]

*'''Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''31143'''

*'''[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]], 2 [[Stunt Driver]]s

*'''[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30690'''
**''Kreons'': Prowl, [[SWAT Commander]]

*'''[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30662'''
**''Kreons'': Ratchet, [[Medic (Kre-O)|Medic]]

*'''[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30687'''
**''Kreons'': Sentinel Prime, [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]], [[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]], [[Fire Chief (Kre-O)|Fire Chief]]

*'''[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31771'''
**''Kreons'': Sideswipe, [[Sideswipe's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30667'''
**''Kreons'': Starscream, [[Pilot (Kre-O)|Pilot]]

===2012 (''Quest for Energon'')===
The second-year ''Kre-O Transformers'' sets mark a definite change in style. Dubbed "Quest for Energon", each set contains several "energon" pieces; at least one [[Skeletron|clear-plastic Kreon torso]] (blue for Autobots, purple for Decepticons), and several clear-purple "[[Dark Energon]]" parts to assemble a giant "[[ultimate Dark Energon weapon]]". The robot/vehicle builds in this year's sets are generally smaller, simpler, and less reliant on the "massive stack of flat plates" construction style common in the first year, relying a lot more on large ball-and-socket-jointed bricks to build limbs and bodies around.

There was a heavier focus on the Kreons overall, with mini-playsets, mini-vehicles and a pair of [[army-building|army builder]] sets. The robot Kreons are more often based on their [[Aligned continuity family]] incarnations than Generation 1. Human Kreons had new arm-pieces with rounded-off shoulders, rather than the blocky shoulders of all first-year Kreons.

This series also suffered a distribution issue in the US. [[Walmart]] stopped carrying ''Kre-O'' after its first year (with one tiny exception), and only [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] appeared to carry the entire second-year assortment; the "Rotor Rage" and "Destruction Site Devastator" sets in particular didn't seem to show up at certain retailers.

Most of these sets were also made available in Japan as part of the initial ''Kre-O'' roll-out by [[TakaraTomy]].

*'''Battle for Energon'''
**''Set number'': '''98812'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], [[Security Officer]], [[Tank Driver]]
: Includes Optimus Prime and Megatron robot/vehicle builds and a mini "bank" playset.

*'''Cycle Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''36954'''
**''Kreons'': [[Barricade (Kre-O)|Barricade]], three [[Autobot Trooper]]s

*'''Decepticon Ambush'''
**''Set number'': '''38781'''
**''Kreons'': [[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]], three [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]]s

*'''Destruction Site [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36914'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s
: A "9 in 1" set that includes '''[[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]''', '''[[Drill Bit (Kre-O)|Drill Bit]]''', '''[[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]]''' and '''[[Hightower (Kre-O)|Hightower]]''', who can be built into robots, vehicles, or combined to form Devastator. Includes a construction site mini-playset.

*'''Rotor Rage'''
**''Set number'': '''36959'''
**''Kreons'': [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]], [[Commando (Kre-O)|Commando]], [[ATV Driver]]
:Includes a large Vortex robot/helicopter build.

*'''Stealth [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''98814'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, two [[Security Guard]]s, [[Bulldog]], [[Biker]]
:Includes a large Bumblebee robot/car build and a security checkpoint playset.

*'''Street Showdown'''
**''Set number'': '''38771'''
**''Kreons'': [[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)|Knock Out]], two [[Driver (Kre-O)|Driver]]s
: Includes large Wheeljack and Knock Out robot/car builds.

===2013 (''Beast Hunters'')===
Bringing the series in-line with the then-current ''[[Beast Hunters]]'' branding of ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'', this series was even ''more'' limited in its US distribution, seemingly available only at ToysЯUs and Meijer.

This time around, the human Kreons were based on specific ''Transformers'' human characters from prior series rather than the prior two years' nameless generics... much to the bafflement of the [[fandom]], who wanted them to be doing that from the get-go.

;Larger Sets
*'''[[Autobot Command Center]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A5412'''
**''Kreons'': [[Arcee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Bumblebee]], [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Ratchet]], [[Shockwave (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Shockwave]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)#CommandCenterHQ|Knock Out]] ("Mystery figure")
: A multi-part playset; command tower, repair bay, prison. Includes a buildable vehicle Optimus Prime and beast [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O Predacon)|Rippersnapper]].

*'''Battle Net Bumblebee'''
**''Set number'': '''A2202'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Captain (Kre-O)|Captain]]
: Includes Bumblebee/jeep build and buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Stormrazor]]


*'''Beast Blade Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A2203'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Beast Hunters|Optimus Prime]], [[Kicker (Kre-O)|Energon Kicker]]
: Includes a large Optimus robot/truck build and a buildable Predacon beast [[Lazerback (Kre-O)|Lazerback]].

*'''Ripclaw Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2201'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ripclaw (Kre-O)|Ripclaw]], [[Daniel Witwicky (Kre-O)|Col. Daniel Witwicky]]
:Includes a large Ripclaw robot/dragon build.

;Beast Force Figure packs
To date, these are the only larger build packs to include [[Micro-Changer]] Kreons.

*'''Dragon Assault'''
**''Set number'': '''A2234/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Grimwing (Kre-O)|Grimwing]].

*'''Mech Venom Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2235/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Corhada]].

===2014 (''Age of Extinction'')===
Tying in with that [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|big new movie in 2014]], the 2014 ''Kre-O'' line-up features dinosaurs aplenty. Many sets also feature "Dino Force Technology", which are pieces that include magnets in them so claws and dino-maws can snatch up Kreons wearing ferrous-metal backpacks or helmets.

Notably, this line also marks the complete abandonment of the 'rebuild to transform' [[play pattern]], in favor of the playset approach more typical of construction brick toys. As part of this change, human Kreons now use the small body style that debuted in the ''Kre-O {{w|CityVille}} Invasion'' line, to indicate a [[scale]] difference between them and the normal-sized Transformer Kreons.

By this point, ''Kre-O'' in its entirety became a [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] [[exclusive]] toyline.

*'''Grimlock Unleashed'''
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]]
: Includes a large Grimlock T-rex build.

*'''Cell Block Breakout'''
**''Set number'': '''A6951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)#AOE|Vehicon]]
: Includes buildable [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] beast [[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)|Strafe]].

*'''Dinobot Charge'''
**''Set number'': '''A6949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]], Vehicon
: Includes buildable [[Slug (Kre-O)|Dinobot triceratops]].

*'''Galvatron Factory Battle'''
**''Set number'': '''A6952'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#FactoryBattle|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Factory Battle|Optimus Prime]], Vehicon, [[Dr. Littleman]], 2 KSI workers.
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]] and [[Galvatron (Kre-O)#AOE|Galvatron]] super-robot.

*'''Grimlock Street Attack'''
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]].

*'''Lockdown Air Raid'''
**''Set number'': '''A6956'''
**''Kreons'': [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)#AOE|Sideswipe]]
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]].

*'''Optimus Prime Dino Hauler'''
**''Set number'': '''A7796'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#DinoHauler|Ratchet]], Vehicon x2, human [[Autobot Driver]]
: Includes buildable [[Snarl (Kre-O)|Dinobot beast]].

*'''Scorn Street Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''A6950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Crosshairs (Kre-O)|Crosshairs]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Scorn (Kre-O)|Scorn]].

*'''Silver Knight Autobots'''
**''Set number'': '''A8602'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Crosshairs, Drift, Hound

*'''Decepticon Replicator'''
**''Set number'': '''A8601'''
**''Kreons'': [[Stinger (Kre-O)|Stinger]], Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]], human scientist
{{note|'Decepticon Replicator' was available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from [[July 11]] to [[July 20]].}}

*'''Elite Optimus Prime''' (Promotional Polybag)
**''Set number'': '''A8745'''
: Includes Optimus Prime super-robot.
{{note|'Silver Knight Autobots' and 'Elite Optimus Prime' were available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]].}}

*'''Dinobot Ride''' (Promotional Polybag)
**''Set number'': '''A8603'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime.
: Includes mini buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock.
{{Note|'Dinobot Ride' was released as a free giveaway at [[June 28]] ToysЯUs building events in the US.}}

===2015 (''Robots In Disguise'')===
In conjunction with the new animated series "Robots in Disguise", this wave brings back buildable vehicles (and a beast) but unfortunately are non-transformable. There are improvements for some of the Kreons as they come with tampograph on the back of the figure. Each of the set also comes with a "capture pod" - a box that will snap shut using rubber bands.

*'''Optimus Prime Beast Blaster'''
**''Set number'': '''B0951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Fracture (Kre-O)|Decepticon Fracture]], [[Airazor (Kre-O)|Airazor]], [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]]
: Includes a red and blue long nose truck cab without trailer and a purple hovercraft.

*'''Bumblebee Disc Demolishor'''
**''Set number'': '''B0949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Clampdown (Kre-O)|Clampdown]], [[Bisk (Kre-O)|Bisk]]
: Includes a futuristic yellow vehicle with black stripes

*'''Underbite Jetpack Takedown'''
**''Set number'': '''B0950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Underbite (Kre-O)|Underbite]], [[Ped (Kre-O)|Ped]]
: Includes a purple mechanical beast

*'''Strongarm Capture Cruiser'''
**''Set number'': '''B1549'''
**''Kreons'': [[Strongarm (Kre-O)|Strongarm]], [[Springload (Kre-O)|Springload]]
:Includes a futuristic blue vehicle

*'''Sideswipe Roadway Rundown'''
**''Set number'': '''B1548'''
**''Kreons'': [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]], [[Hammerstrike (Kre-O)|Hammerstrike]]
:Includes a futuristic red vehicle

==Micro-Changers==
Introduced in 2012, the [[Micro-Changer]]s sub-line adds a new element to Kreon figures; extra parts allow each figure to "transform" into a vehicle or beast (or whatever).

Thankfully, the Micro-Changer series did not suffer the limited-distribution fate of the ''Beast Hunters'' sets; after a rocky start, by 2013 the series was stocked regularly not just by ToysЯUs, but [[Target]] as well, plus many large drug store chains began carrying the individually-bagged figures.

===Blind-bagged figures===
This portion of the line features individual [[blindpacking|blind-packaged]] Kreons. Thankfully however, code numbers printed on each bag allow you to know which figure is inside... or at least avoid buying two of the same by accident.
{{anchor|BlindbagPreview}}
;Preview Series
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCPreviewWave.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2034'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|August]] 2012
:This series differs a little from the later waves, and not just because of the smaller (all-badguy) cast. In an unusual backwards move, the [[tampograph]]s on these figures' chests use only a single color, typically black.

:This is also the only ''Kre-O Transformers'' product to be sold (briefly) at [[Walmart]] since the initial year.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Crankstart (Kre-O)|Crankstart]] (214510)
:* [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]] (214518)
:* [[Scorponok (Kre-O)|Scorponok]] (214511)
:* [[Spinister (Kre-O)|Spinister]] (214517)
:* [[Sunstorm (Kre-O)|Sunstorm]] (214519)
:* [[Waspinator (Kre-O)|Waspinator]] (214512)
}}

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;Collection 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCWave1.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Hasbro release date'': [[Calendar|November]] 2012
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': November 2013
: For the first full series, the multi-colored tampographs made a glorious comeback. Also, a new display-stand brick was added to every figure, a black 2x4 piece with the "Kre-O" logo in white on one edge.
: Also changed is how the bag numbers work, with a 7-digit code. Only the final two numbers in the codes are indicators of what Kreon is in the bag, the first five are likely manufacturing plant codes or something and have no bearing on the contents, and can vary from case to case. For simplicity's sake, we've *****'d out the first five digits from here on out.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Airachnid (Kre-O)|Airachnid]] (*****_50)
:* [[Blast Off (Kre-O)|Blast Off]] (*****_47)
:* [[Bludgeon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bludgeon]] (*****_51)
:* [[Dirge (Kre-O)|Dirge]] (*****_49)
:* [[Hook (Kre-O)|Decepticon Hook]] (*****_48)
:* [[Inferno (Kre-O)|Inferno]] (*****_41)
:* [[Insecticon (Kre-O)|Insecticon]] (*****_46)
:* [[Quickslinger (Kre-O)|Quickslinger]] (*****_44)
:* [[Rampage (Kre-O)|Decepticon Rampage]] (*****_45)
:* [[Singe (Kre-O)|Singe]] (*****_40)
:* [[Springer (Kre-O)|Autobot Springer]] (*****_42)
:* [[Warpath (Kre-O)|Warpath]] (*****_43)
}}

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;Collection 2
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|May]] 2013
: This series replaced the flak jackets used to attach stuff to prior Micro Changers' torsos in prior waves (which most fans hated since it obscured the chest tampographs) with a new simple one-peg "backpack" piece. And there was much rejoicing. On top of that, at this stage the "vehicle" builds become a little more complex, using more parts to make them look more like tiny vehicles than just robots laying face-down with a thing or two on their backs.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Acid Wing]] (*****_70)
:* [[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]] (*****_69)
:* [[Blight (Kre-O)|Blight]] (*****_68)
:* [[Bulkhead (Kre-O)|Bulkhead]] (*****_66)
:* [[Groove (Kre-O)|Autobot Groove]] (*****_77)
:* [[Hardshell (Kre-O)|Hardshell]] (*****_67)
:* [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]] (*****_76)
:* [[Lugnut (Kre-O)|Lugnut]] (*****_75)
:* [[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]] (*****_74)
:* [[Powerglide (Kre-O)|Powerglide]] (*****_73)
:* [[Scourge (Kre-O)|Scourge]] (*****_72)
:* [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] (*****_71)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol3}}
;Collection 3
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS3bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2013
:This series had...more fanwank, we guess? No particular innovations this time around.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Beachcomber (Kre-O)|Beachcomber]] (***** 60)
:* [[Cheetor (Kre-O)|Cheetor]] (***** 59)
:* [[Guzzle (Kre-O)|Guzzle]] (***** 57)
:* [[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]] (***** 54)
:* [[Kickback (Kre-O)|Kickback]] (***** 55)
:* [[Long Haul (Kre-O)|Long Haul]] (***** 56)
:* [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]] (***** 52)
:* [[Nosecone (Kre-O)|Nosecone]] (***** 50)
:* [[Ramjet (Kre-O)|Ramjet]] (***** 53)
:* [[Seawing (Kre-O)|Seawing]] (***** 61)
:* [[Sharkticon (Kre-O)|Sharkticon]] (***** 58)
:* [[Thrust (Kre-O)|Thrust]] (***** 51)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol4}}
;Collection 4
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS4bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2014
: Sooo much fanwank. The last wave of Micro-Changers available at "normal" retail, though largely being distributed via the Walgreens drug store chain in the US. This is the only batch (so far) to have a significant [[variant]], as [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] can come in either bag-back lavender or a much darker purple, depending on the batch. This is also the first wave to use "harness" pieces in colors other than the standard light gray.

: Unlike prior waves in which every figure came with individual [[instructions]], these Micro-Changers all come with the same large fold-out instruction for all of the models in the series, making the "feel parts through the bags" method very difficult (but you have the code numbers here, so why are you even doing that, huh?).
{{collist|2|
:* [[Alpha Trion (Kre-O)|Alpha Trion]] (***** 33)
:* [[Barrage (Kre-O)|Barrage]] (***** 34)
:* [[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]] (***** 35)
:* [[Brake-Neck (Kre-O)|Brake-Neck]] (***** 44)
:* [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] (***** 36)
:* [[Demolishor (Kre-O)|Demolishor]] (***** 37)
:* [[Iceberg (Kre-O)|Iceberg]] (***** 38)
:* [[Kup (Kre-O)|Autobot Kup]] (***** 39)
:* [[Rhinox (Kre-O)|Rhinox]] (***** 40)
:* [[Rodimus (Kre-O)|Rodimus]] (***** 41)
:* [[Sandstorm (Kre-O)|Sandstorm]] (***** 42)
:* [[Slipstrike]] (***** 43)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
[[Image:KreO-toy KreonMCWave5.jpg|right|300px]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A6947'''
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
: In-tune with the [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]] Kre-O'' products, this wave features a number of classic characters plus two movie-inspired Dinobot original characters.

: This series goes back to having individual instructions for each figure.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Fangwolf]] (***** 46)
:* [[Highbrow (Kre-O)|Highbrow]] (***** 51)
:* [[Jarugar]] (***** 52)
:* [[Jetwash]] (***** 53)
:* [[Mindswipe]] (***** 49)
:* [[Misfire (Kre-O)|Misfire]] (***** 47)
:* [[Nightbeat (Kre-O)|Nightbeat]] (***** 50)
:* [[Silversnout]] (***** 56)
:* [[Skrapnel]] (***** 45)
:* [[Torosaur]] (***** 55)
:* [[Trypticon (Kre-O)|Trypticon]] (***** 48)
:* [[Wingspan Hawk]] (***** 54)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2014
: The second wave of the ''Age of Extinction''-tied Micro-Changers, with a couple of unconventional builds, and two more new Dinobot characters. For the first time, the blind-bags are truly blind, with no identifying numbers printed on the packaging.

Speaking of "blind", these figures were never seen in US stores, popping up only in Canada and overseas.

{{collist|2|
:* [[Blackarachnia (Kre-O)|Decepticon Blackarachnia]]
:* [[Frostbite (Kre-O)|Frostbite]]
:* [[Fuselage]]
:* [[Gears (Kre-O)|Autobot Gears]]
:* [[Runamuck (Kre-O)|Decepticon Runamuck]]
:* [[Scattershot (Kre-O blindbag)|Scattershot]]
:* [[Seaspray (Kre-O)|Autobot Seaspray]]
:* [[Skalor (Kre-O)|Decepticon Skalor]]
:* [[Skimmer]]
:* [[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
:* [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailbreaker]]
:* [[Wheelie (Kre-O)|Autobot Wheelie]]
}}

===Micro-Changers Combiners===
Four Kreons per pack combine into one larger robot. Each set also comes with a single red stand-block, and extra limb pieces. Just in case. As most of the original teams hese sets are based on have five to six members, the "lost" members are (usually) put into the blind-bagged series.
;Wave 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCCombWave1.jpg|right|250px|]]
:*'''[[Bruticus (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bruticus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2225'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Brawl (Kre-O)|Brawl]], [[Onslaught (Kre-O)|Onslaught]], [[Swindle (Kre-O)|Swindle]], [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]]
:*'''[[Devastator (Kre-O)|Constructicon Devastator]]
::*''Set number'': '''A2224'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bonecrusher (Kre-O)|Bonecrusher]], [[Mixmaster (Kre-O)|Mixmaster]], [[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]], [[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]
:*'''[[Predaking (Kre-O Decepticon)|Predaking]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2227'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]], [[Headlock]], [[Razorclaw (Kre-O)|Razorclaw]], [[Torox]]
:*'''[[Superion (Kre-O)|Superion]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2226'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Air Raid (Kre-O)|Air Raid]], [[Firestrike (Kre-O)|Firestrike]], [[Silverbolt (Kre-O)|Silverbolt]], [[Skydive (Kre-O)|Skydive]]
{{-}}
;Wave 2

:*'''[[Abominus (Kre-O)|Abominus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4473'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Hun-Gurrr (Kre-O)|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O)|Rippersnapper]], [[Sinnertwin (Kre-O)|Sinnertwin]], [[Windrazor (Kre-O)|Windrazor]]
:*'''[[Defensor (Kre-O)|Defensor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4474'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Blades (Kre-O)|Blades]], [[First Aid (Kre-O)|First Aid]], [[Hot Spot (Kre-O)|Hot Spot]], [[Streetsmart]]
:*'''[[Piranacon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Piranacon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4475'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Nautilator (Kre-O)|Nautilator]], [[Overbite (Kre-O)|Overbite]], [[Snaptrap (Kre-O)|Snaptrap]], [[Tentakil (Kre-O)|Tentakil]]
{{-}}
;Wave 3
:Sadly, this wave suffered from a similar fate as some of the latter sets, with a limited retail release- only popping up in discount chains months after the intended release date.
:*'''[[Computron (Kre-O)|Computron]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7307'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Afterburst]], [[Lightstorm]], [[Scattershot (Kre-O Computron)|Scattershot]], [[Strafe (Kre-O Computron)|Strafe]]
:*'''[[Menasor (Kre-O)|Menasor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7308'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)|Decepticon Breakdown]], [[Dead End (Kre-O)|Dead End]], [[Drag Strip (Kre-O)|Decepticon Drag Strip]], [[Motorbreath (Kre-O)|Motorbreath]]
{{-}}
;Wave 4
:Ready for something new? This wave, available only at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]]''-branded product, consists entirely of new-character beast-bots, rather than re-creating classic combiner teams.
:*'''[[Grimstone (Kre-O)|Grimstone]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7827'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Crackback]], [[Iquanox]], [[Ironeye]], [[Mollox]]
:*'''[[Lazerbolt]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7830'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullhorn (Kre-O)|Bullhorn]], [[Floodgate]], [[Freezeout]], [[Roadhound]]
:*'''[[Obsidian (Kre-O Combiner)|Obsidian]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7829'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullwark]], [[Freefall]], [[Hemocron]], [[Stronghorn]]
:*'''[[Volcanicon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7828'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Farside]], [[Liftoff]], [[Lugmutt]], [[Power Surge (Kre-O)|Power Surge]]

==Kreon Ultimate Collection==
These sets, each containing five different Kreons, were released early in 2013. The Kreon figures had all been released earlier in larger Kre-o sets, and they only come with their own weapons. One of the five figures was marked on the packaging as the "mystery figure."

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4641'''

;Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4642'''

==Custom Kreons==
First released at the back-end of 2013, these individually-carded Kreons include a huge number of extra body parts and accessories, many [[vacuum metallizing|chromed]] (thus resulting in some ''extremely'' tight fits) or translucent (which, when combined with the chromed parts, may end up with stress fractures). Their "normal" body parts have a metal-flake sheen (usually). They also come with a customizable "rack" to store their unused parts, though the helmets just kind of sit on the torso's neck-pegs, not secure at all. Returning characters typically have altered and more extensive [[tampograph]]s across most of their opaque parts.
{{note|The "[[Autobot Command Center]]" set includes a Custom Kreon rack/part setup as well.}}

This series was intentionally produced in smaller numbers than the other series.

[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonIronhidePkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 1
All of the Kreons in this assortment come with a red weapons rack.

[[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] was the only US retailer to order them, though they were made available off of [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] as well.
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|October]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#Custom|Bumblebee]] (A6087)
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)#Custom|Ironhide]] (A6086)
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Megatron]] (A6088)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Custom|Optimus Prime]] (A6085)
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)#Custom|Soundwave]] (A6090)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)#Custom|Starscream]] (A6089)
}}
{{-}}
[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonPredakingPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 2
Though revealed online and at [[Toy Fair 2014]], this series ultimately never saw release outside of Chinese-market distribution. These kits have blue parts racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{Collist|2|
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)#Custom|Cliffjumper]] (A7314)
*[[Dreadwing (Kre-O)|Dreadwing]] (A7315)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Galvatron]] (A7316)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Autobot Hound]] (A7317)
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Jazz]] (A7318)
*[[Predaking (Kre-O Predacon)|Predaking]] (A7319)
}}
{{-}}
[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonDriftPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
This assortment, using the new unified packaging style introduced in mid-2014, is entirely movie-based, showcasing characters from ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)| Age of Extinction]]''. Unlike prior waves, the opaque plastics here are non-sparkly. Awww. On top of that, the parts count has been drastically reduced, each kit only having about 30 pieces as opposed to the 40-ish of the prior two waves.

They all come with dark green racks.
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Drift]] (A7839)
*[[Lockdown (Kre-O)#Custom|Lockdown]] (A7838)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Optimus Prime]] (A7836)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Ratchet]] (A7837)
}}
{{-}}
[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGalvatronPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2
Another movie-based round. The sparkly plastics make a return, but the part count remains in the low 30s. These kits come with brown racks.
:*''Release date'': September 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Bumblebee]] (A9229)
*[[Crosshairs (Kre-O)#Custom|Crosshairs]] (A9228)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Galvatron]] (A9230)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Autobot Hound]] (A9227)
}}
{{-}}
[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGrimlockPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 3
A wave featuring the ''Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, making heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. These kits come with gray racks.

These figures saw very limited release, mostly in Hasbro Asia regions.
:*''Release date'': November 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Grimlock]] (A9374 / A6948)
*[[Scorn (Kre-O)#Custom|Scorn]] (A9375 / A6948)
*[[Slug (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Slug]] (A9373 / A6948)
*[[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)#CustomAOE|Strafe]] (A9372 / A6948)
}}
{{-}}
;''Robots in Disguise'' Collection 1
This assortment showcases characters from the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)| Robots in Disguise]]'' animated series.

The part count takes ''another'' hit, now in the mid-20s, with simpler weapons and no backpacks. No more chromed parts either, everything is in "normal" plastics. The racks are now in the characters' base colors, and built on a new baseplate piece. This wave does add a 1x1 cylinder to attach to the unused torsos' neck-pegs to keep the unised helmets in place, so there's that.

:*''Release date'': January 2015
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Bumblebee]] (B1234)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Grimlock]] (B1235)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Optimus Prime]] (B1233)
*[[Steeljaw (Kre-O)#Custom|Steeljaw]] (B1236)
}}
{{-}}

==Kreon Warriors==
Replacing Micro-Changers as the ''Kre-O'' line's blind-bagged assortment, Kreon Warriors features popular characters reimagined as historical warriors. Unlike their predecessors, the Kreon Warriors do not have vehicle modes.

;Series 1
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Samurai Optimus Prime]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Wild West Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Gladiator Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Bumblebee]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Gladiator Ratchet]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Pirate Ratchet]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Knight Megatron]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Ninja Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Army Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Pirate Starscream]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Army Shockwave]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Ninja Shockwave]]
}}

;Series 2 - Shown at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Gladiator Optimus Prime]]
*?? [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Army Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Knight Bumblebee]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Wild West Hound]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Samurai Hound]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Wild West Galvatron]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Samurai Galvatron]]
*?? [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Wild West Starscream]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Soundwave]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Knight Soundwave]]
}}
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==Battle Changers==

Battle Changers are a new line in the buildable figures who can transform without being taken apart. Series 1 includes 4 individual characters [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] and [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]].

;Collection 1
This series is available in selected Asian countries since December 2014.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] (B0716)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] (B0715)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] (B0718)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] (B0717)
}}
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;Collection 2 ?
This series have been shown in [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]. Only two additional figures were previewed along with Series 1 figures.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] (???)
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]] (???)
}}
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;Kreon Triple Changer
This series have been shown in [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]. Only two additional figures were previewed but all 3 modes were available. The packaging is similar to other battle changers but does not have a collection number.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] (???)
*[[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] (???)
}}
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;Versus Pack Collection 1
This assortment comes in 2-figure "VS" pack. Only 2 pairs have been announced and available for sale in selected Asian countries. Optimus Prime is identical to the previously released version but this pack comes with a trailer.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] vs. [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] (B1506/B0964)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]] vs. [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] (B1507/B0964)
}}
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==Kreon Mini-con Combiners==
Another new line previewed at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]], these sets comes with one standard Kreon and 4 Cityville-sized mini Kreons of the same character that can combine into a larger robot. Only two characters were previewed [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] and [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], naturally.

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
}}
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==Store exclusives==
===CostCo exclusives===
* Megatron with Sideswipe (30668/31771) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.
* Starscream with Prowl (30667/30690) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.

===Toys"R"Us exclusives===
*'''Autobot Assault [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A1266'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s, [[Gunner]]
: An expanded version of the "Destruction Site Devastator" set, adding a large Ironhide robot/truck build, a "Gunner" Kreon, and a port-a-potty (yes really). The Devastator Kreon is also in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)| Generation 2]]'' style yellow-and-purple rather than the original bright-green-and-purple.
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction Bluray / DVD'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]]
: Special packaging to include 2 exclusive Kreons with different print from other regular release of the same characters. These Kreons are available with either Blu-Ray Combo or DVD only set.

===Argos exclusives===
*'''Transformers Tub of Bricks'''
**''Set number'': '''A4583'''
: A plastic tub with unaltered versions of Basic Optimus, Basic Bumblebee, and Jazz, Sideswipe and Bluestreak Kreons, and slightly altered instruction booklets.

===Family Mart (Taiwan)===
*'''8" (20cm) Optimus Prime USB Hub'''
**Oversized Kreon Optimus Prime with 4 USB ports
*'''Stylus Pen'''
**Optimus Prime & Starscream
*'''LED Lights'''
**Bumbleebee, Sideswipe & Megatron

===Universal Studios===
*'''Kreon 4-pack'''
Only available in all Universal Studios. Only [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]] is an exclusive figure.
**''Set number'': '''A9370'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]]

==Convention Exclusives==
* Botcon 2013 '''Machine Wars''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure Set, 2013)
**''Kreons'': [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]], [[Megaplex (Kre-O)|Megaplex]], [[Obsidian (Kre-O Kreon)|Obsidian]], [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Strika (Kre-O)|Strika]]

:The ''Machine Wars'' five-pack was exclusive to [[BotCon 2013]], limited to 1500 pieces. They have generally more parts than the Kreons packed in with larger Kre-O sets, but do not have alternate vehicle builds like Micro Changers.

* Botcon 2014 '''Kreon Micro-Changers 6-figure set''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure set, 2014)
**''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)#BotCon2014|Breakdown]], [[Fractyl (Kre-O)|Fractyl]], [[Gigatron (Kre-O)|Gigatron]], [[Landshark (Kre-O)|Landshark]], [[Rattrap (Kre-O)|Rattrap]], [[Rodimus (SG Kre-O)|Rodimus]]

: A [[BotCon 2014]] six-figure set commemorating 20 years of BotCon exclusives with Kreons of past exclusives. This time they're also Micro-Changers, with generally more parts and paint than most retail Micro-Changers.

* San Diego Comic Con 2014 '''Kreon Class of 1984''' (B0090)
** Released in July 2014 at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2014|San Diego Comic-Con]], this set contains 30 exclusive Kreons and accessories from G1 series.
{{collist|4|
*[[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]]
*[[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]]
*[[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]]
*[[Frenzy (Kre-O)|Frenzy]]
*[[Gears (Kre-O)|Gears]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]]
*[[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]]
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]]
*[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Ratchet]]
*[[Rumble (Kre-O)|Rumble]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]]
*[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]
*[[Shrapnel (Kre-O)|Shrapnel]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
*[[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (Kre-O)|Ultra Magnus]]
*[[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]]
*[[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
}}
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==Promotional releases==
* Matrix '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Promotional item given at [[BotCon 2011]], as a special mail-in promotion through the Kre-O website and a give away with the UK Doctor Who Adventures comic. Redeco of Optimus Prime Kreon showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]].

* Clear ''' Energon Bumblebee''' Kreon
: An exclusive [[New York Comic Con|New York Comic Con 2012]] handout, this redeco of the Bumblebee Kreon is done entirely in translucent blue plastic, and comes in its own special little window box with an outer sleeve.

* '''Constructicon Devastator''' Kreon
: A Devastator Kreon sporting an orange ''Generation 2'' deco and including a translucent purple pistol based on [[Megatron (G1)|Generation 1 Megatron's]] alternate mode. Packaged in an individual window box and handed out with ''Kre-O'' purchases at Toys"R"Us stores, as well as [[BotCon 2013]].

* '''Orion Pax''' Kreon
: Based on Orion Pax's appearance from "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]", this was available with the ''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''.

* '''Dinobot Ride''' Polybag
: Polybag of a mini buildable Grimlock and Citiville-sized mini Kreon Optimus Prime. Given out at Toys R Us during build-a-figure event. Also available in selected Asian countries as a gift with purchase at stores.

* '''Elite Optimus Prime''' Polybag
: Another polybag with buildable Optimus Prime with larger hands and legs on a Kreon sized torso. This figure was given our at Toys R Us Canada during build-a-figure event while Asian countries saw very limited released.

* "Winter" '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Optimus Prime in winter clothing and orange skis were handed out during [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]].

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==Media==
===Videos===
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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.

===Games===
{{main|Online games#Kre-O}}

===Books===
*''[[Awesome Autobots Activity Book]]''—actually mainly a ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'' book, but it has four Kre-O bonus pages and is [[co-branding|co-branded]] on the cover, as well as coming with a free Matrix Optimus Prime Kreon.
*''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''

===Online comics===
{{main|Kre-O Transformers (comic)}}
Short tongue-in-cheek gag strips drawn and written by [[Hayato Sakamoto]] and [[Makoto Wakabayashi]] for [[TakaraTomy]]'s Kre-O site.

==Notes==
* 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>, who have been making not-L sets for a while. However, it is very much a lot of new part design work, especially the far more involved construction of the [[Kreon]]s; Oxford's pre-''Kre-O'' mini-figures were basically straight-up L Minifigure construction.
* Kreon [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] was among the upcoming items revealed at [[BotCon 2011]]... and was only announced to be released in late 2013, and wasn't released until midway through 2014. Amusingly, his helmet has become one of the most ubiquitous among the Kreons thanks to its very generic styling.
* Small images of a ''Kre-O Transformers'' set featuring a big mechanical scorpion and another set featuring a buildable [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] were shown at [[Toy Fair 2012]] during the slide presentation, as part of the demonstration of the "build a big energon weapon from parts of the different sets" concept. Neither were present in the showroom or mentioned in the press materials. This same slide was shown during a presentation at [[BotCon 2012]], again with no explicit mention of the mechanical scorpion or Soundwave.
* 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. Just be a bit careful you don't scrape face-paint off.
* The L company has since released sets that are explicitly marketed as being able to assemble as robots and various vehicles and aircraft, very similar to the ''Transformers'' Kre-O concept.
* Several ''Kre-O'' bricks are reuses of Hasbro's long defunct ''Built to Rule'' interlocking brick system. Most Kre-O bricks, that is parts not designed specifically for Kreons, with detailed moulded surfaces (especially where the L counterpart has a smooth surface) are Built to Rule parts.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.hasbro.com/kre-o/en_US/ Official site]
* [http://kre-o-nation.com/2013/index.html "Kre-O Nation" 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]
* [http://www.facebook.com/groups/mykreons Kre-O Asia Facebook Group #mykreons]

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Kre-O

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'''Kre-O''' is [[Hasbro]]'s second foray into the world of brick-based construction toy sets, several years after the ignoble effort that was ''[[Built to Rule]]''.

Unveiled at [[Toy Fair 2011]], ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' was the first Hasbro brand to be released as Kre-O construction brick kits. The kits (generally) 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 (mostly nameless generics). Prices range from $7.99 to $59.99, plus individually-bagged Kreon figures at $2.99.

The line launched in the US on [[June 6]]th, [[2011]]. Since then, ''Kre-O'' has expanded into a [[multi-property brand]], with sets based on other Hasbro franchises including ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'', ''Battleship'', and ''Dungeons & Dragons'', as well as the licensed properties ''[[Star Trek]]'' and ''Cityville Invasion''.

In 2013, [[TakaraTomy]] brought the line to Japan, primarily the second-year ''Transformers'' sets.

It's 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.

==Building sets==
===2011===
The first series saw widespread brick-and-mortar distribution in the US. The main focus of the sets were large robot/vehicle builds with a ''lot'' of parts. Really a lot. Limbs were many times thick masses of panel-parts laid over each other, and many sets had extremely limited posability, with simple swivel elbows & knees. Robot builds took many elements from the then-current ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)| Dark of the Moon]]'' series, though the heads were mostly designed around the characters' [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] incarnations.

The robot Kreons? ''VERY'' G1-inspired.

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31144'''

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36421'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, [[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]], [[Bumblebee's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Autobot Jazz]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31146'''
**''Kreons'': Jazz, [[Race driver]]

*'''[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]'''
**''Kit number'': '''30688'''
**''Kreons'': Megatron, [[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]], [[Specialist]], [[Police officer]]

*'''[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31145'''
**''Kreons'': Mirage, [[Race driver]]

*'''Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''31143'''

*'''[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]], 2 [[Stunt Driver]]s

*'''[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30690'''
**''Kreons'': Prowl, [[SWAT Commander]]

*'''[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30662'''
**''Kreons'': Ratchet, [[Medic (Kre-O)|Medic]]

*'''[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30687'''
**''Kreons'': Sentinel Prime, [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]], [[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]], [[Fire Chief (Kre-O)|Fire Chief]]

*'''[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31771'''
**''Kreons'': Sideswipe, [[Sideswipe's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30667'''
**''Kreons'': Starscream, [[Pilot (Kre-O)|Pilot]]

===2012 (''Quest for Energon'')===
The second-year ''Kre-O Transformers'' sets mark a definite change in style. Dubbed "Quest for Energon", each set contains several "energon" pieces; at least one [[Skeletron|clear-plastic Kreon torso]] (blue for Autobots, purple for Decepticons), and several clear-purple "[[Dark Energon]]" parts to assemble a giant "[[ultimate Dark Energon weapon]]". The robot/vehicle builds in this year's sets are generally smaller, simpler, and less reliant on the "massive stack of flat plates" construction style common in the first year, relying a lot more on large ball-and-socket-jointed bricks to build limbs and bodies around.

There was a heavier focus on the Kreons overall, with mini-playsets, mini-vehicles and a pair of [[army-building|army builder]] sets. The robot Kreons are more often based on their [[Aligned continuity family]] incarnations than Generation 1. Human Kreons had new arm-pieces with rounded-off shoulders, rather than the blocky shoulders of all first-year Kreons.

This series also suffered a distribution issue in the US. [[Walmart]] stopped carrying ''Kre-O'' after its first year (with one tiny exception), and only [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] appeared to carry the entire second-year assortment; the "Rotor Rage" and "Destruction Site Devastator" sets in particular didn't seem to show up at certain retailers.

Most of these sets were also made available in Japan as part of the initial ''Kre-O'' roll-out by [[TakaraTomy]].

*'''Battle for Energon'''
**''Set number'': '''98812'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], [[Security Officer]], [[Tank Driver]]
: Includes Optimus Prime and Megatron robot/vehicle builds and a mini "bank" playset.

*'''Cycle Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''36954'''
**''Kreons'': [[Barricade (Kre-O)|Barricade]], three [[Autobot Trooper]]s

*'''Decepticon Ambush'''
**''Set number'': '''38781'''
**''Kreons'': [[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]], three [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]]s

*'''Destruction Site [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36914'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s
: A "9 in 1" set that includes '''[[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]''', '''[[Drill Bit (Kre-O)|Drill Bit]]''', '''[[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]]''' and '''[[Hightower (Kre-O)|Hightower]]''', who can be built into robots, vehicles, or combined to form Devastator. Includes a construction site mini-playset.

*'''Rotor Rage'''
**''Set number'': '''36959'''
**''Kreons'': [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]], [[Commando (Kre-O)|Commando]], [[ATV Driver]]
:Includes a large Vortex robot/helicopter build.

*'''Stealth [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''98814'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, two [[Security Guard]]s, [[Bulldog]], [[Biker]]
:Includes a large Bumblebee robot/car build and a security checkpoint playset.

*'''Street Showdown'''
**''Set number'': '''38771'''
**''Kreons'': [[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)|Knock Out]], two [[Driver (Kre-O)|Driver]]s
: Includes large Wheeljack and Knock Out robot/car builds.

===2013 (''Beast Hunters'')===
Bringing the series in-line with the then-current ''[[Beast Hunters]]'' branding of ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'', this series was even ''more'' limited in its US distribution, seemingly available only at ToysЯUs and Meijer.

This time around, the human Kreons were based on specific ''Transformers'' human characters from prior series rather than the prior two years' nameless generics... much to the bafflement of the [[fandom]], who wanted them to be doing that from the get-go.

;Larger Sets
*'''[[Autobot Command Center]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A5412'''
**''Kreons'': [[Arcee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Bumblebee]], [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Ratchet]], [[Shockwave (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Shockwave]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)#CommandCenterHQ|Knock Out]] ("Mystery figure")
: A multi-part playset; command tower, repair bay, prison. Includes a buildable vehicle Optimus Prime and beast [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O Predacon)|Rippersnapper]].

*'''Battle Net Bumblebee'''
**''Set number'': '''A2202'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Captain (Kre-O)|Captain]]
: Includes Bumblebee/jeep build and buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Stormrazor]]


*'''Beast Blade Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A2203'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Beast Hunters|Optimus Prime]], [[Kicker (Kre-O)|Energon Kicker]]
: Includes a large Optimus robot/truck build and a buildable Predacon beast [[Lazerback (Kre-O)|Lazerback]].

*'''Ripclaw Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2201'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ripclaw (Kre-O)|Ripclaw]], [[Daniel Witwicky (Kre-O)|Col. Daniel Witwicky]]
:Includes a large Ripclaw robot/dragon build.

;Beast Force Figure packs
To date, these are the only larger build packs to include [[Micro-Changer]] Kreons.

*'''Dragon Assault'''
**''Set number'': '''A2234/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Grimwing (Kre-O)|Grimwing]].

*'''Mech Venom Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2235/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Corhada]].

===2014 (''Age of Extinction'')===
Tying in with that [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|big new movie in 2014]], the 2014 ''Kre-O'' line-up features dinosaurs aplenty. Many sets also feature "Dino Force Technology", which are pieces that include magnets in them so claws and dino-maws can snatch up Kreons wearing ferrous-metal backpacks or helmets.

Notably, this line also marks the complete abandonment of the 'rebuild to transform' [[play pattern]], in favor of the playset approach more typical of construction brick toys. As part of this change, human Kreons now use the small body style that debuted in the ''Kre-O {{w|CityVille}} Invasion'' line, to indicate a [[scale]] difference between them and the normal-sized Transformer Kreons.

By this point, ''Kre-O'' in its entirety became a [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] [[exclusive]] toyline.

*'''Grimlock Unleashed'''
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]]
: Includes a large Grimlock T-rex build.

*'''Cell Block Breakout'''
**''Set number'': '''A6951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)#AOE|Vehicon]]
: Includes buildable [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] beast [[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)|Strafe]].

*'''Dinobot Charge'''
**''Set number'': '''A6949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]], Vehicon
: Includes buildable [[Slug (Kre-O)|Dinobot triceratops]].

*'''Galvatron Factory Battle'''
**''Set number'': '''A6952'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#FactoryBattle|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Factory Battle|Optimus Prime]], Vehicon, [[Dr. Littleman]], 2 KSI workers.
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]] and [[Galvatron (Kre-O)#AOE|Galvatron]] super-robot.

*'''Grimlock Street Attack'''
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]].

*'''Lockdown Air Raid'''
**''Set number'': '''A6956'''
**''Kreons'': [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)#AOE|Sideswipe]]
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]].

*'''Optimus Prime Dino Hauler'''
**''Set number'': '''A7796'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#DinoHauler|Ratchet]], Vehicon x2, human [[Autobot Driver]]
: Includes buildable [[Snarl (Kre-O)|Dinobot beast]].

*'''Scorn Street Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''A6950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Crosshairs (Kre-O)|Crosshairs]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Scorn (Kre-O)|Scorn]].

*'''Silver Knight Autobots'''
**''Set number'': '''A8602'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Crosshairs, Drift, Hound

*'''Decepticon Replicator'''
**''Set number'': '''A8601'''
**''Kreons'': [[Stinger (Kre-O)|Stinger]], Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]], human scientist
{{note|'Decepticon Replicator' was available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from [[July 11]] to [[July 20]].}}

*'''Elite Optimus Prime''' (Promotional Polybag)
**''Set number'': '''A8745'''
: Includes Optimus Prime super-robot.
{{note|'Silver Knight Autobots' and 'Elite Optimus Prime' were available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]].}}

*'''Dinobot Ride''' (Promotional Polybag)
**''Set number'': '''A8603'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime.
: Includes mini buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock.
{{Note|'Dinobot Ride' was released as a free giveaway at [[June 28]] ToysЯUs building events in the US.}}

===2015 (''Robots In Disguise'')===
In conjunction with the new animated series "Robots in Disguise", this wave brings back buildable vehicles (and a beast) but unfortunately are non-transformable. There are improvements for some of the Kreons as they come with tampograph on the back of the figure. Each of the set also comes with a "capture pod" - a box that will snap shut using rubber bands.

*'''Optimus Prime Beast Blaster'''
**''Set number'': '''B0951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Fracture (Kre-O)|Decepticon Fracture]], [[Airazor (Kre-O)|Airazor]], [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]]
: Includes a red and blue long nose truck cab without trailer and a purple hovercraft.

*'''Bumblebee Disc Demolishor'''
**''Set number'': '''B0949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Clampdown (Kre-O)|Clampdown]], [[Bisk (Kre-O)|Bisk]]
: Includes a futuristic yellow vehicle with black stripes

*'''Underbite Jetpack Takedown'''
**''Set number'': '''B0950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Underbite (Kre-O)|Underbite]], [[Ped (Kre-O)|Ped]]
: Includes a purple mechanical beast

*'''Strongarm Capture Cruiser'''
**''Set number'': '''B1549'''
**''Kreons'': [[Strongarm (Kre-O)|Strongarm]], [[Springload (Kre-O)|Springload]]
:Includes a futuristic blue vehicle

*'''Sideswipe Roadway Rundown'''
**''Set number'': '''B1548'''
**''Kreons'': [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]], [[Hammerstrike (Kre-O)|Hammerstrike]]
:Includes a futuristic red vehicle

==Micro-Changers==
Introduced in 2012, the [[Micro-Changer]]s sub-line adds a new element to Kreon figures; extra parts allow each figure to "transform" into a vehicle or beast (or whatever).

Thankfully, the Micro-Changer series did not suffer the limited-distribution fate of the ''Beast Hunters'' sets; after a rocky start, by 2013 the series was stocked regularly not just by ToysЯUs, but [[Target]] as well, plus many large drug store chains began carrying the individually-bagged figures.

===Blind-bagged figures===
This portion of the line features individual [[blindpacking|blind-packaged]] Kreons. Thankfully however, code numbers printed on each bag allow you to know which figure is inside... or at least avoid buying two of the same by accident.
{{anchor|BlindbagPreview}}
;Preview Series
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCPreviewWave.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2034'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|August]] 2012
:This series differs a little from the later waves, and not just because of the smaller (all-badguy) cast. In an unusual backwards move, the [[tampograph]]s on these figures' chests use only a single color, typically black.

:This is also the only ''Kre-O Transformers'' product to be sold (briefly) at [[Walmart]] since the initial year.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Crankstart (Kre-O)|Crankstart]] (214510)
:* [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]] (214518)
:* [[Scorponok (Kre-O)|Scorponok]] (214511)
:* [[Spinister (Kre-O)|Spinister]] (214517)
:* [[Sunstorm (Kre-O)|Sunstorm]] (214519)
:* [[Waspinator (Kre-O)|Waspinator]] (214512)
}}

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;Collection 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCWave1.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Hasbro release date'': [[Calendar|November]] 2012
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': November 2013
: For the first full series, the multi-colored tampographs made a glorious comeback. Also, a new display-stand brick was added to every figure, a black 2x4 piece with the "Kre-O" logo in white on one edge.
: Also changed is how the bag numbers work, with a 7-digit code. Only the final two numbers in the codes are indicators of what Kreon is in the bag, the first five are likely manufacturing plant codes or something and have no bearing on the contents, and can vary from case to case. For simplicity's sake, we've *****'d out the first five digits from here on out.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Airachnid (Kre-O)|Airachnid]] (*****_50)
:* [[Blast Off (Kre-O)|Blast Off]] (*****_47)
:* [[Bludgeon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bludgeon]] (*****_51)
:* [[Dirge (Kre-O)|Dirge]] (*****_49)
:* [[Hook (Kre-O)|Decepticon Hook]] (*****_48)
:* [[Inferno (Kre-O)|Inferno]] (*****_41)
:* [[Insecticon (Kre-O)|Insecticon]] (*****_46)
:* [[Quickslinger (Kre-O)|Quickslinger]] (*****_44)
:* [[Rampage (Kre-O)|Decepticon Rampage]] (*****_45)
:* [[Singe (Kre-O)|Singe]] (*****_40)
:* [[Springer (Kre-O)|Autobot Springer]] (*****_42)
:* [[Warpath (Kre-O)|Warpath]] (*****_43)
}}

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;Collection 2
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|May]] 2013
: This series replaced the flak jackets used to attach stuff to prior Micro Changers' torsos in prior waves (which most fans hated since it obscured the chest tampographs) with a new simple one-peg "backpack" piece. And there was much rejoicing. On top of that, at this stage the "vehicle" builds become a little more complex, using more parts to make them look more like tiny vehicles than just robots laying face-down with a thing or two on their backs.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Acid Wing]] (*****_70)
:* [[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]] (*****_69)
:* [[Blight (Kre-O)|Blight]] (*****_68)
:* [[Bulkhead (Kre-O)|Bulkhead]] (*****_66)
:* [[Groove (Kre-O)|Autobot Groove]] (*****_77)
:* [[Hardshell (Kre-O)|Hardshell]] (*****_67)
:* [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]] (*****_76)
:* [[Lugnut (Kre-O)|Lugnut]] (*****_75)
:* [[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]] (*****_74)
:* [[Powerglide (Kre-O)|Powerglide]] (*****_73)
:* [[Scourge (Kre-O)|Scourge]] (*****_72)
:* [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] (*****_71)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol3}}
;Collection 3
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS3bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2013
:This series had...more fanwank, we guess? No particular innovations this time around.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Beachcomber (Kre-O)|Beachcomber]] (***** 60)
:* [[Cheetor (Kre-O)|Cheetor]] (***** 59)
:* [[Guzzle (Kre-O)|Guzzle]] (***** 57)
:* [[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]] (***** 54)
:* [[Kickback (Kre-O)|Kickback]] (***** 55)
:* [[Long Haul (Kre-O)|Long Haul]] (***** 56)
:* [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]] (***** 52)
:* [[Nosecone (Kre-O)|Nosecone]] (***** 50)
:* [[Ramjet (Kre-O)|Ramjet]] (***** 53)
:* [[Seawing (Kre-O)|Seawing]] (***** 61)
:* [[Sharkticon (Kre-O)|Sharkticon]] (***** 58)
:* [[Thrust (Kre-O)|Thrust]] (***** 51)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol4}}
;Collection 4
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS4bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2014
: Sooo much fanwank. The last wave of Micro-Changers available at "normal" retail, though largely being distributed via the Walgreens drug store chain in the US. This is the only batch (so far) to have a significant [[variant]], as [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] can come in either bag-back lavender or a much darker purple, depending on the batch. This is also the first wave to use "harness" pieces in colors other than the standard light gray.

: Unlike prior waves in which every figure came with individual [[instructions]], these Micro-Changers all come with the same large fold-out instruction for all of the models in the series, making the "feel parts through the bags" method very difficult (but you have the code numbers here, so why are you even doing that, huh?).
{{collist|2|
:* [[Alpha Trion (Kre-O)|Alpha Trion]] (***** 33)
:* [[Barrage (Kre-O)|Barrage]] (***** 34)
:* [[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]] (***** 35)
:* [[Brake-Neck (Kre-O)|Brake-Neck]] (***** 44)
:* [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] (***** 36)
:* [[Demolishor (Kre-O)|Demolishor]] (***** 37)
:* [[Iceberg (Kre-O)|Iceberg]] (***** 38)
:* [[Kup (Kre-O)|Autobot Kup]] (***** 39)
:* [[Rhinox (Kre-O)|Rhinox]] (***** 40)
:* [[Rodimus (Kre-O)|Rodimus]] (***** 41)
:* [[Sandstorm (Kre-O)|Sandstorm]] (***** 42)
:* [[Slipstrike]] (***** 43)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
[[Image:KreO-toy KreonMCWave5.jpg|right|300px]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A6947'''
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
: In-tune with the [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]] Kre-O'' products, this wave features a number of classic characters plus two movie-inspired Dinobot original characters.

: This series goes back to having individual instructions for each figure.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Fangwolf]] (***** 46)
:* [[Highbrow (Kre-O)|Highbrow]] (***** 51)
:* [[Jarugar]] (***** 52)
:* [[Jetwash]] (***** 53)
:* [[Mindswipe]] (***** 49)
:* [[Misfire (Kre-O)|Misfire]] (***** 47)
:* [[Nightbeat (Kre-O)|Nightbeat]] (***** 50)
:* [[Silversnout]] (***** 56)
:* [[Skrapnel]] (***** 45)
:* [[Torosaur]] (***** 55)
:* [[Trypticon (Kre-O)|Trypticon]] (***** 48)
:* [[Wingspan Hawk]] (***** 54)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2014
: The second wave of the ''Age of Extinction''-tied Micro-Changers, with a couple of unconventional builds, and two more new Dinobot characters. For the first time, the blind-bags are truly blind, with no identifying numbers printed on the packaging.

Speaking of "blind", these figures were never seen in US stores, popping up only in Canada and overseas.

{{collist|2|
:* [[Blackarachnia (Kre-O)|Decepticon Blackarachnia]]
:* [[Frostbite (Kre-O)|Frostbite]]
:* [[Fuselage]]
:* [[Gears (Kre-O)|Autobot Gears]]
:* [[Runamuck (Kre-O)|Decepticon Runamuck]]
:* [[Scattershot (Kre-O blindbag)|Scattershot]]
:* [[Seaspray (Kre-O)|Autobot Seaspray]]
:* [[Skalor (Kre-O)|Decepticon Skalor]]
:* [[Skimmer]]
:* [[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
:* [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailbreaker]]
:* [[Wheelie (Kre-O)|Autobot Wheelie]]
}}

===Micro-Changers Combiners===
Four Kreons per pack combine into one larger robot. Each set also comes with a single red stand-block, and extra limb pieces. Just in case. As most of the original teams hese sets are based on have five to six members, the "lost" members are (usually) put into the blind-bagged series.
;Wave 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCCombWave1.jpg|right|250px|]]
:*'''[[Bruticus (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bruticus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2225'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Brawl (Kre-O)|Brawl]], [[Onslaught (Kre-O)|Onslaught]], [[Swindle (Kre-O)|Swindle]], [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]]
:*'''[[Devastator (Kre-O)|Constructicon Devastator]]
::*''Set number'': '''A2224'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bonecrusher (Kre-O)|Bonecrusher]], [[Mixmaster (Kre-O)|Mixmaster]], [[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]], [[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]
:*'''[[Predaking (Kre-O Decepticon)|Predaking]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2227'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]], [[Headlock]], [[Razorclaw (Kre-O)|Razorclaw]], [[Torox]]
:*'''[[Superion (Kre-O)|Superion]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2226'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Air Raid (Kre-O)|Air Raid]], [[Firestrike (Kre-O)|Firestrike]], [[Silverbolt (Kre-O)|Silverbolt]], [[Skydive (Kre-O)|Skydive]]
{{-}}
;Wave 2

:*'''[[Abominus (Kre-O)|Abominus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4473'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Hun-Gurrr (Kre-O)|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O)|Rippersnapper]], [[Sinnertwin (Kre-O)|Sinnertwin]], [[Windrazor (Kre-O)|Windrazor]]
:*'''[[Defensor (Kre-O)|Defensor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4474'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Blades (Kre-O)|Blades]], [[First Aid (Kre-O)|First Aid]], [[Hot Spot (Kre-O)|Hot Spot]], [[Streetsmart]]
:*'''[[Piranacon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Piranacon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4475'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Nautilator (Kre-O)|Nautilator]], [[Overbite (Kre-O)|Overbite]], [[Snaptrap (Kre-O)|Snaptrap]], [[Tentakil (Kre-O)|Tentakil]]
{{-}}
;Wave 3
:Sadly, this wave suffered from a similar fate as some of the latter sets, with a limited retail release- only popping up in discount chains months after the intended release date.
:*'''[[Computron (Kre-O)|Computron]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7307'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Afterburst]], [[Lightstorm]], [[Scattershot (Kre-O Computron)|Scattershot]], [[Strafe (Kre-O Computron)|Strafe]]
:*'''[[Menasor (Kre-O)|Menasor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7308'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)|Decepticon Breakdown]], [[Dead End (Kre-O)|Dead End]], [[Drag Strip (Kre-O)|Decepticon Drag Strip]], [[Motorbreath (Kre-O)|Motorbreath]]
{{-}}
;Wave 4
:Ready for something new? This wave, available only at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]]''-branded product, consists entirely of new-character beast-bots, rather than re-creating classic combiner teams.
:*'''[[Grimstone (Kre-O)|Grimstone]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7827'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Crackback]], [[Iquanox]], [[Ironeye]], [[Mollox]]
:*'''[[Lazerbolt]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7830'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullhorn (Kre-O)|Bullhorn]], [[Floodgate]], [[Freezeout]], [[Roadhound]]
:*'''[[Obsidian (Kre-O Combiner)|Obsidian]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7829'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullwark]], [[Freefall]], [[Hemocron]], [[Stronghorn]]
:*'''[[Volcanicon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7828'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Farside]], [[Liftoff]], [[Lugmutt]], [[Power Surge (Kre-O)|Power Surge]]

==Kreon Ultimate Collection==
These sets, each containing five different Kreons, were released early in 2013. The Kreon figures had all been released earlier in larger Kre-o sets, and they only come with their own weapons. One of the five figures was marked on the packaging as the "mystery figure."

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4641'''

;Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4642'''

==Custom Kreons==
First released at the back-end of 2013, these individually-carded Kreons include a huge number of extra body parts and accessories, many [[vacuum metallizing|chromed]] (thus resulting in some ''extremely'' tight fits) or translucent (which, when combined with the chromed parts, may end up with stress fractures). Their "normal" body parts have a metal-flake sheen (usually). They also come with a customizable "rack" to store their unused parts, though the helmets just kind of sit on the torso's neck-pegs, not secure at all. Returning characters typically have altered and more extensive [[tampograph]]s across most of their opaque parts.
{{note|The "[[Autobot Command Center]]" set includes a Custom Kreon rack/part setup as well.}}

This series was intentionally produced in smaller numbers than the other series.

[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonIronhidePkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 1
All of the Kreons in this assortment come with a red weapons rack.

[[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] was the only US retailer to order them, though they were made available off of [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] as well.
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|October]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#Custom|Bumblebee]] (A6087)
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)#Custom|Ironhide]] (A6086)
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Megatron]] (A6088)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Custom|Optimus Prime]] (A6085)
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)#Custom|Soundwave]] (A6090)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)#Custom|Starscream]] (A6089)
}}
{{-}}
[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonPredakingPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 2
Though revealed online and at [[Toy Fair 2014]], this series ultimately never saw release outside of Chinese-market distribution. These kits have blue parts racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{Collist|2|
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)#Custom|Cliffjumper]] (A7314)
*[[Dreadwing (Kre-O)|Dreadwing]] (A7315)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Galvatron]] (A7316)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Autobot Hound]] (A7317)
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Jazz]] (A7318)
*[[Predaking (Kre-O Predacon)|Predaking]] (A7319)
}}
{{-}}
[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonDriftPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
This assortment, using the new unified packaging style introduced in mid-2014, is entirely movie-based, showcasing characters from ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)| Age of Extinction]]''. Unlike prior waves, the opaque plastics here are non-sparkly. Awww. On top of that, the parts count has been drastically reduced, each kit only having about 30 pieces as opposed to the 40-ish of the prior two waves.

They all come with dark green racks.
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Drift]] (A7839)
*[[Lockdown (Kre-O)#Custom|Lockdown]] (A7838)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Optimus Prime]] (A7836)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Ratchet]] (A7837)
}}
{{-}}
[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGalvatronPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2
Another movie-based round. The sparkly plastics make a return, but the part count remains in the low 30s. These kits come with brown racks.
:*''Release date'': September 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Bumblebee]] (A9229)
*[[Crosshairs (Kre-O)#Custom|Crosshairs]] (A9228)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Galvatron]] (A9230)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Autobot Hound]] (A9227)
}}
{{-}}
[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGrimlockPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 3
A wave featuring the ''Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, making heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. These kits come with gray racks.

These figures saw very limited release, mostly in Hasbro Asia regions.
:*''Release date'': November 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Grimlock]] (A9374 / A6948)
*[[Scorn (Kre-O)#Custom|Scorn]] (A9375 / A6948)
*[[Slug (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Slug]] (A9373 / A6948)
*[[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)#CustomAOE|Strafe]] (A9372 / A6948)
}}
{{-}}
;''Robots in Disguise'' Collection 1
This assortment showcases characters from the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)| Robots in Disguise]]'' animated series.

The part count takes ''another'' hit, now in the mid-20s, with simpler weapons and no backpacks. No more chromed parts either, everything is in "normal" plastics. The racks are now in the characters' base colors, and built on a new baseplate piece. This wave does add a 1x1 cylinder to attach to the unused torsos' neck-pegs to keep the unised helmets in place, so there's that.

:*''Release date'': January 2015
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Bumblebee]] (B1234)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Grimlock]] (B1235)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Optimus Prime]] (B1233)
*[[Steeljaw (Kre-O)#Custom|Steeljaw]] (B1236)
}}
{{-}}

==Kreon Warriors==
Replacing Micro-Changers as the ''Kre-O'' line's blind-bagged assortment, Kreon Warriors features popular characters reimagined as historical warriors. Unlike their predecessors, the Kreon Warriors do not have vehicle modes.

;Series 1
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Samurai Optimus Prime]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Wild West Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Gladiator Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Bumblebee]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Gladiator Ratchet]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Pirate Ratchet]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Knight Megatron]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Ninja Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Army Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Pirate Starscream]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Army Shockwave]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Ninja Shockwave]]
}}

;Series 2 - Shown at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Gladiator Optimus Prime]]
*?? [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Army Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Knight Bumblebee]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Wild West Hound]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Samurai Hound]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Wild West Galvatron]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Samurai Galvatron]]
*?? [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Wild West Starscream]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Soundwave]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Knight Soundwave]]
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

==Battle Changers==

Battle Changers are a new line in the buildable figures who can transform without being taken apart. Series 1 includes 4 individual characters [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] and [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]].

;Collection 1
This series is available in selected Asian countries since December 2014.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] (B0716)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] (B0715)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] (B0718)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] (B0717)
}}
{{-}}
;Collection 2 ?
This series have been shown in [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]. Only two additional figures were previewed along with Series 1 figures.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] (???)
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]] (???)
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}
{{-}}
;Kreon Triple Changer
This series have been shown in [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]. Only two additional figures were previewed but all 3 modes were available. The packaging is similar to other battle changers but does not have a collection number.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] (???)
*[[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] (???)
}}
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;Versus Pack Collection 1
This assortment comes in 2-figure "VS" pack. Only 2 pairs have been announced and available for sale in selected Asian countries. Optimus Prime is identical to the previously released version but this pack comes with a trailer.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] vs. [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] (B1506/B0964)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]] vs. [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] (B1507/B0964)
}}
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==Kreon Mini-con Combiners==
Another new line previewed at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]], these sets comes with one standard Kreon and 4 Cityville-sized mini Kreons of the same character that can combine into a larger robot. Only two characters were previewed [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] and [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], naturally.

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
}}
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==Store exclusives==
===CostCo exclusives===
* Megatron with Sideswipe (30668/31771) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.
* Starscream with Prowl (30667/30690) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.

===Toys"R"Us exclusives===
*'''Autobot Assault [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A1266'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s, [[Gunner]]
: An expanded version of the "Destruction Site Devastator" set, adding a large Ironhide robot/truck build, a "Gunner" Kreon, and a port-a-potty (yes really). The Devastator Kreon is also in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)| Generation 2]]'' style yellow-and-purple rather than the original bright-green-and-purple.
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction Bluray / DVD'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]]
: Special packaging to include 2 exclusive Kreons with different print from other regular release of the same characters. These Kreons are available with either Blu-Ray Combo or DVD only set.

===Argos exclusives===
*'''Transformers Tub of Bricks'''
**''Set number'': '''A4583'''
: A plastic tub with unaltered versions of Basic Optimus, Basic Bumblebee, and Jazz, Sideswipe and Bluestreak Kreons, and slightly altered instruction booklets.

===Family Mart (Taiwan)===
*'''8" (20cm) Optimus Prime USB Hub'''
**Oversized Kreon Optimus Prime with 4 USB ports
*'''Stylus Pen'''
**Optimus Prime & Starscream
*'''LED Lights'''
**Bumbleebee, Sideswipe & Megatron

===Universal Studios===
*'''Kreon 4-pack'''
Only available in all Universal Studios. Only [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]] is an exclusive figure.
**''Set number'': '''A9370'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]]

==Convention Exclusives==
* Botcon 2013 '''Machine Wars''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure Set, 2013)
**''Kreons'': [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]], [[Megaplex (Kre-O)|Megaplex]], [[Obsidian (Kre-O Kreon)|Obsidian]], [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Strika (Kre-O)|Strika]]

:The ''Machine Wars'' five-pack was exclusive to [[BotCon 2013]], limited to 1500 pieces. They have generally more parts than the Kreons packed in with larger Kre-O sets, but do not have alternate vehicle builds like Micro Changers.

* Botcon 2014 '''Kreon Micro-Changers 6-figure set''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure set, 2014)
**''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)#BotCon2014|Breakdown]], [[Fractyl (Kre-O)|Fractyl]], [[Gigatron (Kre-O)|Gigatron]], [[Landshark (Kre-O)|Landshark]], [[Rattrap (Kre-O)|Rattrap]], [[Rodimus (SG Kre-O)|Rodimus]]

: A [[BotCon 2014]] six-figure set commemorating 20 years of BotCon exclusives with Kreons of past exclusives. This time they're also Micro-Changers, with generally more parts and paint than most retail Micro-Changers.

* San Diego Comic Con 2014 '''Kreon Class of 1984''' (B0090)
**''Kreons'':
{{collist|3|
*[[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]]
*[[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]]
*[[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]]
*[[Frenzy (Kre-O)|Frenzy]]
*[[Gears (Kre-O)|Gears]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]]
*[[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]]
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]]
*[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Ratchet]]
*[[Rumble (Kre-O)|Rumble]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]]
*[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]
*[[Shrapnel (Kre-O)|Shrapnel]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
*[[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (Kre-O)|Ultra Magnus]]
*[[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]]
*[[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
}}
: Released in July 2014 at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2014|San Diego Comic-Con]], this set contains 30 exclusive Kreons and accessories from G1 series.

==Promotional releases==
* Matrix '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Promotional item given at [[BotCon 2011]], as a special mail-in promotion through the Kre-O website and a give away with the UK Doctor Who Adventures comic. Redeco of Optimus Prime Kreon showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]].

* Clear ''' Energon Bumblebee''' Kreon
: An exclusive [[New York Comic Con|New York Comic Con 2012]] handout, this redeco of the Bumblebee Kreon is done entirely in translucent blue plastic, and comes in its own special little window box with an outer sleeve.

* '''Constructicon Devastator''' Kreon
: A Devastator Kreon sporting an orange ''Generation 2'' deco and including a translucent purple pistol based on [[Megatron (G1)|Generation 1 Megatron's]] alternate mode. Packaged in an individual window box and handed out with ''Kre-O'' purchases at Toys"R"Us stores, as well as [[BotCon 2013]].

* '''Orion Pax''' Kreon
: Based on Orion Pax's appearance from "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]", this was available with the ''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''.

* '''Dinobot Ride''' Polybag
: Polybag of a mini buildable Grimlock and Citiville-sized mini Kreon Optimus Prime. Given out at Toys R Us during build-a-figure event. Also available in selected Asian countries as a gift with purchase at stores.

* '''Elite Optimus Prime''' Polybag
: Another polybag with buildable Optimus Prime with larger hands and legs on a Kreon sized torso. This figure was given our at Toys R Us Canada during build-a-figure event while Asian countries saw very limited released.

* "Winter" '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Optimus Prime in winter clothing and orange skis were handed out during [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]].

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==Media==
===Videos===
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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.

===Games===
{{main|Online games#Kre-O}}

===Books===
*''[[Awesome Autobots Activity Book]]''—actually mainly a ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'' book, but it has four Kre-O bonus pages and is [[co-branding|co-branded]] on the cover, as well as coming with a free Matrix Optimus Prime Kreon.
*''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''

===Online comics===
{{main|Kre-O Transformers (comic)}}
Short tongue-in-cheek gag strips drawn and written by [[Hayato Sakamoto]] and [[Makoto Wakabayashi]] for [[TakaraTomy]]'s Kre-O site.

==Notes==
* 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>, who have been making not-L sets for a while. However, it is very much a lot of new part design work, especially the far more involved construction of the [[Kreon]]s; Oxford's pre-''Kre-O'' mini-figures were basically straight-up L Minifigure construction.
* Kreon [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] was among the upcoming items revealed at [[BotCon 2011]]... and was only announced to be released in late 2013, and wasn't released until midway through 2014. Amusingly, his helmet has become one of the most ubiquitous among the Kreons thanks to its very generic styling.
* Small images of a ''Kre-O Transformers'' set featuring a big mechanical scorpion and another set featuring a buildable [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] were shown at [[Toy Fair 2012]] during the slide presentation, as part of the demonstration of the "build a big energon weapon from parts of the different sets" concept. Neither were present in the showroom or mentioned in the press materials. This same slide was shown during a presentation at [[BotCon 2012]], again with no explicit mention of the mechanical scorpion or Soundwave.
* 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. Just be a bit careful you don't scrape face-paint off.
* The L company has since released sets that are explicitly marketed as being able to assemble as robots and various vehicles and aircraft, very similar to the ''Transformers'' Kre-O concept.
* Several ''Kre-O'' bricks are reuses of Hasbro's long defunct ''Built to Rule'' interlocking brick system. Most Kre-O bricks, that is parts not designed specifically for Kreons, with detailed moulded surfaces (especially where the L counterpart has a smooth surface) are Built to Rule parts.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.hasbro.com/kre-o/en_US/ Official site]
* [http://kre-o-nation.com/2013/index.html "Kre-O Nation" 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]
* [http://www.facebook.com/groups/mykreons Kre-O Asia Facebook Group #mykreons]

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Kre-O

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[[Image:Kre-O-Bumblebeeandothers.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Car me now!]]

'''Kre-O''' is [[Hasbro]]'s second foray into the world of brick-based construction toy sets, several years after the ignoble effort that was ''[[Built to Rule]]''.

Unveiled at [[Toy Fair 2011]], ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' was the first Hasbro brand to be released as Kre-O construction brick kits. The kits (generally) 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 (mostly nameless generics). Prices range from $7.99 to $59.99, plus individually-bagged Kreon figures at $2.99.

The line launched in the US on [[June 6]]th, [[2011]]. Since then, ''Kre-O'' has expanded into a [[multi-property brand]], with sets based on other Hasbro franchises including ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'', ''Battleship'', and ''Dungeons & Dragons'', as well as the licensed properties ''[[Star Trek]]'' and ''Cityville Invasion''.

In 2013, [[TakaraTomy]] brought the line to Japan, primarily the second-year ''Transformers'' sets.

It's 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.

==Building sets==
===2011===
The first series saw widespread brick-and-mortar distribution in the US. The main focus of the sets were large robot/vehicle builds with a ''lot'' of parts. Really a lot. Limbs were many times thick masses of panel-parts laid over each other, and many sets had extremely limited posability, with simple swivel elbows & knees. Robot builds took many elements from the then-current ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)| Dark of the Moon]]'' series, though the heads were mostly designed around the characters' [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] incarnations.

The robot Kreons? ''VERY'' G1-inspired.

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31144'''

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36421'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, [[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]], [[Bumblebee's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Autobot Jazz]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31146'''
**''Kreons'': Jazz, [[Race driver]]

*'''[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]'''
**''Kit number'': '''30688'''
**''Kreons'': Megatron, [[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]], [[Specialist]], [[Police officer]]

*'''[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31145'''
**''Kreons'': Mirage, [[Race driver]]

*'''Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''31143'''

*'''[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]], 2 [[Stunt Driver]]s

*'''[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30690'''
**''Kreons'': Prowl, [[SWAT Commander]]

*'''[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30662'''
**''Kreons'': Ratchet, [[Medic (Kre-O)|Medic]]

*'''[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30687'''
**''Kreons'': Sentinel Prime, [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]], [[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]], [[Fire Chief (Kre-O)|Fire Chief]]

*'''[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31771'''
**''Kreons'': Sideswipe, [[Sideswipe's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30667'''
**''Kreons'': Starscream, [[Pilot (Kre-O)|Pilot]]

===2012 (''Quest for Energon'')===
The second-year ''Kre-O Transformers'' sets mark a definite change in style. Dubbed "Quest for Energon", each set contains several "energon" pieces; at least one [[Skeletron|clear-plastic Kreon torso]] (blue for Autobots, purple for Decepticons), and several clear-purple "[[Dark Energon]]" parts to assemble a giant "[[ultimate Dark Energon weapon]]". The robot/vehicle builds in this year's sets are generally smaller, simpler, and less reliant on the "massive stack of flat plates" construction style common in the first year, relying a lot more on large ball-and-socket-jointed bricks to build limbs and bodies around.

There was a heavier focus on the Kreons overall, with mini-playsets, mini-vehicles and a pair of [[army-building|army builder]] sets. The robot Kreons are more often based on their [[Aligned continuity family]] incarnations than Generation 1. Human Kreons had new arm-pieces with rounded-off shoulders, rather than the blocky shoulders of all first-year Kreons.

This series also suffered a distribution issue in the US. [[Walmart]] stopped carrying ''Kre-O'' after its first year (with one tiny exception), and only [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] appeared to carry the entire second-year assortment; the "Rotor Rage" and "Destruction Site Devastator" sets in particular didn't seem to show up at certain retailers.

Most of these sets were also made available in Japan as part of the initial ''Kre-O'' roll-out by [[TakaraTomy]].

*'''Battle for Energon'''
**''Set number'': '''98812'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], [[Security Officer]], [[Tank Driver]]
: Includes Optimus Prime and Megatron robot/vehicle builds and a mini "bank" playset.

*'''Cycle Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''36954'''
**''Kreons'': [[Barricade (Kre-O)|Barricade]], three [[Autobot Trooper]]s

*'''Decepticon Ambush'''
**''Set number'': '''38781'''
**''Kreons'': [[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]], three [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]]s

*'''Destruction Site [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36914'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s
: A "9 in 1" set that includes '''[[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]''', '''[[Drill Bit (Kre-O)|Drill Bit]]''', '''[[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]]''' and '''[[Hightower (Kre-O)|Hightower]]''', who can be built into robots, vehicles, or combined to form Devastator. Includes a construction site mini-playset.

*'''Rotor Rage'''
**''Set number'': '''36959'''
**''Kreons'': [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]], [[Commando (Kre-O)|Commando]], [[ATV Driver]]
:Includes a large Vortex robot/helicopter build.

*'''Stealth [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''98814'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, two [[Security Guard]]s, [[Bulldog]], [[Biker]]
:Includes a large Bumblebee robot/car build and a security checkpoint playset.

*'''Street Showdown'''
**''Set number'': '''38771'''
**''Kreons'': [[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)|Knock Out]], two [[Driver (Kre-O)|Driver]]s
: Includes large Wheeljack and Knock Out robot/car builds.

===2013 (''Beast Hunters'')===
Bringing the series in-line with the then-current ''[[Beast Hunters]]'' branding of ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'', this series was even ''more'' limited in its US distribution, seemingly available only at ToysЯUs and Meijer.

This time around, the human Kreons were based on specific ''Transformers'' human characters from prior series rather than the prior two years' nameless generics... much to the bafflement of the [[fandom]], who wanted them to be doing that from the get-go.

;Larger Sets
*'''[[Autobot Command Center]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A5412'''
**''Kreons'': [[Arcee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Bumblebee]], [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Ratchet]], [[Shockwave (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Shockwave]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)#CommandCenterHQ|Knock Out]] ("Mystery figure")
: A multi-part playset; command tower, repair bay, prison. Includes a buildable vehicle Optimus Prime and beast [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O Predacon)|Rippersnapper]].

*'''Battle Net Bumblebee'''
**''Set number'': '''A2202'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Captain (Kre-O)|Captain]]
: Includes Bumblebee/jeep build and buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Stormrazor]]


*'''Beast Blade Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A2203'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Beast Hunters|Optimus Prime]], [[Kicker (Kre-O)|Energon Kicker]]
: Includes a large Optimus robot/truck build and a buildable Predacon beast [[Lazerback (Kre-O)|Lazerback]].

*'''Ripclaw Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2201'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ripclaw (Kre-O)|Ripclaw]], [[Daniel Witwicky (Kre-O)|Col. Daniel Witwicky]]
:Includes a large Ripclaw robot/dragon build.

;Beast Force Figure packs
To date, these are the only larger build packs to include [[Micro-Changer]] Kreons.

*'''Dragon Assault'''
**''Set number'': '''A2234/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Grimwing (Kre-O)|Grimwing]].

*'''Mech Venom Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2235/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Corhada]].

===2014 (''Age of Extinction'')===
Tying in with that [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|big new movie in 2014]], the 2014 ''Kre-O'' line-up features dinosaurs aplenty. Many sets also feature "Dino Force Technology", which are pieces that include magnets in them so claws and dino-maws can snatch up Kreons wearing ferrous-metal backpacks or helmets.

Notably, this line also marks the complete abandonment of the 'rebuild to transform' [[play pattern]], in favor of the playset approach more typical of construction brick toys. As part of this change, human Kreons now use the small body style that debuted in the ''Kre-O {{w|CityVille}} Invasion'' line, to indicate a [[scale]] difference between them and the normal-sized Transformer Kreons.

By this point, ''Kre-O'' in its entirety became a [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] [[exclusive]] toyline.

*'''Grimlock Unleashed'''
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]]
: Includes a large Grimlock T-rex build.

*'''Cell Block Breakout'''
**''Set number'': '''A6951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)#AOE|Vehicon]]
: Includes buildable [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] beast [[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)|Strafe]].

*'''Dinobot Charge'''
**''Set number'': '''A6949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]], Vehicon
: Includes buildable [[Slug (Kre-O)|Dinobot triceratops]].

*'''Galvatron Factory Battle'''
**''Set number'': '''A6952'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#FactoryBattle|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Factory Battle|Optimus Prime]], Vehicon, [[Dr. Littleman]], 2 KSI workers.
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]] and [[Galvatron (Kre-O)#AOE|Galvatron]] super-robot.

*'''Grimlock Street Attack'''
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]].

*'''Lockdown Air Raid'''
**''Set number'': '''A6956'''
**''Kreons'': [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)#AOE|Sideswipe]]
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]].

*'''Optimus Prime Dino Hauler'''
**''Set number'': '''A7796'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#DinoHauler|Ratchet]], Vehicon x2, human [[Autobot Driver]]
: Includes buildable [[Snarl (Kre-O)|Dinobot beast]].

*'''Scorn Street Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''A6950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Crosshairs (Kre-O)|Crosshairs]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Scorn (Kre-O)|Scorn]].

*'''Silver Knight Autobots'''
**''Set number'': '''A8602'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Crosshairs, Drift, Hound

*'''Decepticon Replicator'''
**''Set number'': '''A8601'''
**''Kreons'': [[Stinger (Kre-O)|Stinger]], Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]], human scientist
{{note|'Decepticon Replicator' was available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from [[July 11]] to [[July 20]].}}

*'''Elite Optimus Prime''' (Promotional Polybag)
**''Set number'': '''A8745'''
: Includes Optimus Prime super-robot.
{{note|'Silver Knight Autobots' and 'Elite Optimus Prime' were available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]].}}

*'''Dinobot Ride''' (Promotional Polybag)
**''Set number'': '''A8603'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime.
: Includes mini buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock.
{{Note|'Dinobot Ride' was released as a free giveaway at [[June 28]] ToysЯUs building events in the US.}}

===2015 (''Robots In Disguise'')===
In conjunction with the new animated series "Robots in Disguise", this wave brings back buildable vehicles (and a beast) but unfortunately are non-transformable. There are improvements for some of the Kreons as they come with printing on the back of the figure. Each of the set also comes with a "capture pod" - a box that will snap shut using rubber bands.

*'''Optimus Prime Beast Blaster'''
**''Set number'': '''B0951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Fracture (Kre-O)|Decepticon Fracture]], [[Airazor (Kre-O)|Airazor]], [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]]
: Includes a red and blue long nose truck cab without trailer and a purple hovercraft.

*'''Bumblebee Disc Demolishor'''
**''Set number'': '''B0949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Clampdown (Kre-O)|Clampdown]], [[Bisk (Kre-O)|Bisk]]
: Includes a futuristic yellow vehicle with black stripes

*'''Underbite Jetpack Takedown'''
**''Set number'': '''B0950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Underbite (Kre-O)|Underbite]], [[Ped (Kre-O)|Ped]]
: Includes a purple mechanical beast

*'''Strongarm Capture Cruiser'''
**''Set number'': '''B1549'''
**''Kreons'': [[Strongarm (Kre-O)|Strongarm]], [[Springload (Kre-O)|Springload]]
:Includes a futuristic blue vehicle

*'''Sideswipe Roadway Rundown'''
**''Set number'': '''B1548'''
**''Kreons'': [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]], [[Hammerstrike (Kre-O)|Hammerstrike]]
:Includes a futuristic red vehicle

==Micro-Changers==
Introduced in 2012, the [[Micro-Changer]]s sub-line adds a new element to Kreon figures; extra parts allow each figure to "transform" into a vehicle or beast (or whatever).

Thankfully, the Micro-Changer series did not suffer the limited-distribution fate of the ''Beast Hunters'' sets; after a rocky start, by 2013 the series was stocked regularly not just by ToysЯUs, but [[Target]] as well, plus many large drug store chains began carrying the individually-bagged figures.

===Blind-bagged figures===
This portion of the line features individual [[blindpacking|blind-packaged]] Kreons. Thankfully however, code numbers printed on each bag allow you to know which figure is inside... or at least avoid buying two of the same by accident.
{{anchor|BlindbagPreview}}
;Preview Series
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCPreviewWave.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2034'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|August]] 2012
:This series differs a little from the later waves, and not just because of the smaller (all-badguy) cast. In an unusual backwards move, the [[tampograph]]s on these figures' chests use only a single color, typically black.

:This is also the only ''Kre-O Transformers'' product to be sold (briefly) at [[Walmart]] since the initial year.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Crankstart (Kre-O)|Crankstart]] (214510)
:* [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]] (214518)
:* [[Scorponok (Kre-O)|Scorponok]] (214511)
:* [[Spinister (Kre-O)|Spinister]] (214517)
:* [[Sunstorm (Kre-O)|Sunstorm]] (214519)
:* [[Waspinator (Kre-O)|Waspinator]] (214512)
}}

{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol1}}
;Collection 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCWave1.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Hasbro release date'': [[Calendar|November]] 2012
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': November 2013
: For the first full series, the multi-colored tampographs made a glorious comeback. Also, a new display-stand brick was added to every figure, a black 2x4 piece with the "Kre-O" logo in white on one edge.
: Also changed is how the bag numbers work, with a 7-digit code. Only the final two numbers in the codes are indicators of what Kreon is in the bag, the first five are likely manufacturing plant codes or something and have no bearing on the contents, and can vary from case to case. For simplicity's sake, we've *****'d out the first five digits from here on out.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Airachnid (Kre-O)|Airachnid]] (*****_50)
:* [[Blast Off (Kre-O)|Blast Off]] (*****_47)
:* [[Bludgeon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bludgeon]] (*****_51)
:* [[Dirge (Kre-O)|Dirge]] (*****_49)
:* [[Hook (Kre-O)|Decepticon Hook]] (*****_48)
:* [[Inferno (Kre-O)|Inferno]] (*****_41)
:* [[Insecticon (Kre-O)|Insecticon]] (*****_46)
:* [[Quickslinger (Kre-O)|Quickslinger]] (*****_44)
:* [[Rampage (Kre-O)|Decepticon Rampage]] (*****_45)
:* [[Singe (Kre-O)|Singe]] (*****_40)
:* [[Springer (Kre-O)|Autobot Springer]] (*****_42)
:* [[Warpath (Kre-O)|Warpath]] (*****_43)
}}

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;Collection 2
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|May]] 2013
: This series replaced the flak jackets used to attach stuff to prior Micro Changers' torsos in prior waves (which most fans hated since it obscured the chest tampographs) with a new simple one-peg "backpack" piece. And there was much rejoicing. On top of that, at this stage the "vehicle" builds become a little more complex, using more parts to make them look more like tiny vehicles than just robots laying face-down with a thing or two on their backs.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Acid Wing]] (*****_70)
:* [[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]] (*****_69)
:* [[Blight (Kre-O)|Blight]] (*****_68)
:* [[Bulkhead (Kre-O)|Bulkhead]] (*****_66)
:* [[Groove (Kre-O)|Autobot Groove]] (*****_77)
:* [[Hardshell (Kre-O)|Hardshell]] (*****_67)
:* [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]] (*****_76)
:* [[Lugnut (Kre-O)|Lugnut]] (*****_75)
:* [[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]] (*****_74)
:* [[Powerglide (Kre-O)|Powerglide]] (*****_73)
:* [[Scourge (Kre-O)|Scourge]] (*****_72)
:* [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] (*****_71)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol3}}
;Collection 3
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS3bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2013
:This series had...more fanwank, we guess? No particular innovations this time around.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Beachcomber (Kre-O)|Beachcomber]] (***** 60)
:* [[Cheetor (Kre-O)|Cheetor]] (***** 59)
:* [[Guzzle (Kre-O)|Guzzle]] (***** 57)
:* [[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]] (***** 54)
:* [[Kickback (Kre-O)|Kickback]] (***** 55)
:* [[Long Haul (Kre-O)|Long Haul]] (***** 56)
:* [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]] (***** 52)
:* [[Nosecone (Kre-O)|Nosecone]] (***** 50)
:* [[Ramjet (Kre-O)|Ramjet]] (***** 53)
:* [[Seawing (Kre-O)|Seawing]] (***** 61)
:* [[Sharkticon (Kre-O)|Sharkticon]] (***** 58)
:* [[Thrust (Kre-O)|Thrust]] (***** 51)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol4}}
;Collection 4
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS4bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2014
: Sooo much fanwank. The last wave of Micro-Changers available at "normal" retail, though largely being distributed via the Walgreens drug store chain in the US. This is the only batch (so far) to have a significant [[variant]], as [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] can come in either bag-back lavender or a much darker purple, depending on the batch. This is also the first wave to use "harness" pieces in colors other than the standard light gray.

: Unlike prior waves in which every figure came with individual [[instructions]], these Micro-Changers all come with the same large fold-out instruction for all of the models in the series, making the "feel parts through the bags" method very difficult (but you have the code numbers here, so why are you even doing that, huh?).
{{collist|2|
:* [[Alpha Trion (Kre-O)|Alpha Trion]] (***** 33)
:* [[Barrage (Kre-O)|Barrage]] (***** 34)
:* [[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]] (***** 35)
:* [[Brake-Neck (Kre-O)|Brake-Neck]] (***** 44)
:* [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] (***** 36)
:* [[Demolishor (Kre-O)|Demolishor]] (***** 37)
:* [[Iceberg (Kre-O)|Iceberg]] (***** 38)
:* [[Kup (Kre-O)|Autobot Kup]] (***** 39)
:* [[Rhinox (Kre-O)|Rhinox]] (***** 40)
:* [[Rodimus (Kre-O)|Rodimus]] (***** 41)
:* [[Sandstorm (Kre-O)|Sandstorm]] (***** 42)
:* [[Slipstrike]] (***** 43)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
[[Image:KreO-toy KreonMCWave5.jpg|right|300px]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A6947'''
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
: In-tune with the [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]] Kre-O'' products, this wave features a number of classic characters plus two movie-inspired Dinobot original characters.

: This series goes back to having individual instructions for each figure.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Fangwolf]] (***** 46)
:* [[Highbrow (Kre-O)|Highbrow]] (***** 51)
:* [[Jarugar]] (***** 52)
:* [[Jetwash]] (***** 53)
:* [[Mindswipe]] (***** 49)
:* [[Misfire (Kre-O)|Misfire]] (***** 47)
:* [[Nightbeat (Kre-O)|Nightbeat]] (***** 50)
:* [[Silversnout]] (***** 56)
:* [[Skrapnel]] (***** 45)
:* [[Torosaur]] (***** 55)
:* [[Trypticon (Kre-O)|Trypticon]] (***** 48)
:* [[Wingspan Hawk]] (***** 54)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2014
: The second wave of the ''Age of Extinction''-tied Micro-Changers, with a couple of unconventional builds, and two more new Dinobot characters. For the first time, the blind-bags are truly blind, with no identifying numbers printed on the packaging.

Speaking of "blind", these figures were never seen in US stores, popping up only in Canada and overseas.

{{collist|2|
:* [[Blackarachnia (Kre-O)|Decepticon Blackarachnia]]
:* [[Frostbite (Kre-O)|Frostbite]]
:* [[Fuselage]]
:* [[Gears (Kre-O)|Autobot Gears]]
:* [[Runamuck (Kre-O)|Decepticon Runamuck]]
:* [[Scattershot (Kre-O blindbag)|Scattershot]]
:* [[Seaspray (Kre-O)|Autobot Seaspray]]
:* [[Skalor (Kre-O)|Decepticon Skalor]]
:* [[Skimmer]]
:* [[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
:* [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailbreaker]]
:* [[Wheelie (Kre-O)|Autobot Wheelie]]
}}

===Micro-Changers Combiners===
Four Kreons per pack combine into one larger robot. Each set also comes with a single red stand-block, and extra limb pieces. Just in case. As most of the original teams hese sets are based on have five to six members, the "lost" members are (usually) put into the blind-bagged series.
;Wave 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCCombWave1.jpg|right|250px|]]
:*'''[[Bruticus (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bruticus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2225'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Brawl (Kre-O)|Brawl]], [[Onslaught (Kre-O)|Onslaught]], [[Swindle (Kre-O)|Swindle]], [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]]
:*'''[[Devastator (Kre-O)|Constructicon Devastator]]
::*''Set number'': '''A2224'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bonecrusher (Kre-O)|Bonecrusher]], [[Mixmaster (Kre-O)|Mixmaster]], [[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]], [[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]
:*'''[[Predaking (Kre-O Decepticon)|Predaking]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2227'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]], [[Headlock]], [[Razorclaw (Kre-O)|Razorclaw]], [[Torox]]
:*'''[[Superion (Kre-O)|Superion]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2226'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Air Raid (Kre-O)|Air Raid]], [[Firestrike (Kre-O)|Firestrike]], [[Silverbolt (Kre-O)|Silverbolt]], [[Skydive (Kre-O)|Skydive]]
{{-}}
;Wave 2

:*'''[[Abominus (Kre-O)|Abominus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4473'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Hun-Gurrr (Kre-O)|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O)|Rippersnapper]], [[Sinnertwin (Kre-O)|Sinnertwin]], [[Windrazor (Kre-O)|Windrazor]]
:*'''[[Defensor (Kre-O)|Defensor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4474'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Blades (Kre-O)|Blades]], [[First Aid (Kre-O)|First Aid]], [[Hot Spot (Kre-O)|Hot Spot]], [[Streetsmart]]
:*'''[[Piranacon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Piranacon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4475'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Nautilator (Kre-O)|Nautilator]], [[Overbite (Kre-O)|Overbite]], [[Snaptrap (Kre-O)|Snaptrap]], [[Tentakil (Kre-O)|Tentakil]]
{{-}}
;Wave 3
:Sadly, this wave suffered from a similar fate as some of the latter sets, with a limited retail release- only popping up in discount chains months after the intended release date.
:*'''[[Computron (Kre-O)|Computron]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7307'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Afterburst]], [[Lightstorm]], [[Scattershot (Kre-O Computron)|Scattershot]], [[Strafe (Kre-O Computron)|Strafe]]
:*'''[[Menasor (Kre-O)|Menasor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7308'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)|Decepticon Breakdown]], [[Dead End (Kre-O)|Dead End]], [[Drag Strip (Kre-O)|Decepticon Drag Strip]], [[Motorbreath (Kre-O)|Motorbreath]]
{{-}}
;Wave 4
:Ready for something new? This wave, available only at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]]''-branded product, consists entirely of new-character beast-bots, rather than re-creating classic combiner teams.
:*'''[[Grimstone (Kre-O)|Grimstone]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7827'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Crackback]], [[Iquanox]], [[Ironeye]], [[Mollox]]
:*'''[[Lazerbolt]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7830'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullhorn (Kre-O)|Bullhorn]], [[Floodgate]], [[Freezeout]], [[Roadhound]]
:*'''[[Obsidian (Kre-O Combiner)|Obsidian]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7829'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullwark]], [[Freefall]], [[Hemocron]], [[Stronghorn]]
:*'''[[Volcanicon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7828'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Farside]], [[Liftoff]], [[Lugmutt]], [[Power Surge (Kre-O)|Power Surge]]

==Kreon Ultimate Collection==
These sets, each containing five different Kreons, were released early in 2013. The Kreon figures had all been released earlier in larger Kre-o sets, and they only come with their own weapons. One of the five figures was marked on the packaging as the "mystery figure."

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4641'''

;Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4642'''

==Custom Kreons==
First released at the back-end of 2013, these individually-carded Kreons include a huge number of extra body parts and accessories, many [[vacuum metallizing|chromed]] (thus resulting in some ''extremely'' tight fits) or translucent (which, when combined with the chromed parts, may end up with stress fractures). Their "normal" body parts have a metal-flake sheen (usually). They also come with a customizable "rack" to store their unused parts, though the helmets just kind of sit on the torso's neck-pegs, not secure at all. Returning characters typically have altered and more extensive [[tampograph]]s across most of their opaque parts.
{{note|The "[[Autobot Command Center]]" set includes a Custom Kreon rack/part setup as well.}}

This series was intentionally produced in smaller numbers than the other series.

[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonIronhidePkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 1
All of the Kreons in this assortment come with a red weapons rack.

[[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] was the only US retailer to order them, though they were made available off of [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] as well.
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|October]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#Custom|Bumblebee]] (A6087)
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)#Custom|Ironhide]] (A6086)
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Megatron]] (A6088)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Custom|Optimus Prime]] (A6085)
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)#Custom|Soundwave]] (A6090)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)#Custom|Starscream]] (A6089)
}}
{{-}}
[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonPredakingPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 2
Though revealed online and at [[Toy Fair 2014]], this series ultimately never saw release outside of Chinese-market distribution. These kits have blue parts racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{Collist|2|
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)#Custom|Cliffjumper]] (A7314)
*[[Dreadwing (Kre-O)|Dreadwing]] (A7315)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Galvatron]] (A7316)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Autobot Hound]] (A7317)
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Jazz]] (A7318)
*[[Predaking (Kre-O Predacon)|Predaking]] (A7319)
}}
{{-}}
[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonDriftPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
This assortment, using the new unified packaging style introduced in mid-2014, is entirely movie-based, showcasing characters from ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)| Age of Extinction]]''. Unlike prior waves, the opaque plastics here are non-sparkly. Awww. On top of that, the parts count has been drastically reduced, each kit only having about 30 pieces as opposed to the 40-ish of the prior two waves.

They all come with dark green racks.
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Drift]] (A7839)
*[[Lockdown (Kre-O)#Custom|Lockdown]] (A7838)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Optimus Prime]] (A7836)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Ratchet]] (A7837)
}}
{{-}}
[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGalvatronPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2
Another movie-based round. The sparkly plastics make a return, but the part count remains in the low 30s. These kits come with brown racks.
:*''Release date'': September 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Bumblebee]] (A9229)
*[[Crosshairs (Kre-O)#Custom|Crosshairs]] (A9228)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Galvatron]] (A9230)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Autobot Hound]] (A9227)
}}
{{-}}
[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGrimlockPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 3
A wave featuring the ''Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, making heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. These kits come with gray racks.

These figures saw very limited release, mostly in Hasbro Asia regions.
:*''Release date'': November 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Grimlock]] (A9374 / A6948)
*[[Scorn (Kre-O)#Custom|Scorn]] (A9375 / A6948)
*[[Slug (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Slug]] (A9373 / A6948)
*[[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)#CustomAOE|Strafe]] (A9372 / A6948)
}}
{{-}}
;''Robots in Disguise'' Collection 1
This assortment showcases characters from the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)| Robots in Disguise]]'' animated series.

The part count takes ''another'' hit, now in the mid-20s, with simpler weapons and no backpacks. No more chromed parts either, everything is in "normal" plastics. The racks are now in the characters' base colors, and built on a new baseplate piece. This wave does add a 1x1 cylinder to attach to the unused torsos' neck-pegs to keep the unised helmets in place, so there's that.

:*''Release date'': January 2015
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Bumblebee]] (B1234)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Grimlock]] (B1235)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Optimus Prime]] (B1233)
*[[Steeljaw (Kre-O)#Custom|Steeljaw]] (B1236)
}}
{{-}}

==Kreon Warriors==
Replacing Micro-Changers as the ''Kre-O'' line's blind-bagged assortment, Kreon Warriors features popular characters reimagined as historical warriors. Unlike their predecessors, the Kreon Warriors do not have vehicle modes.

;Series 1
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Samurai Optimus Prime]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Wild West Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Gladiator Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Bumblebee]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Gladiator Ratchet]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Pirate Ratchet]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Knight Megatron]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Ninja Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Army Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Pirate Starscream]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Army Shockwave]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Ninja Shockwave]]
}}

;Series 2 - Shown at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Gladiator Optimus Prime]]
*?? [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Army Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Knight Bumblebee]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Wild West Hound]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Samurai Hound]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Wild West Galvatron]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Samurai Galvatron]]
*?? [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Wild West Starscream]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Soundwave]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Knight Soundwave]]
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

==Battle Changers==

Battle Changers are a new line in the buildable figures who can transform without being taken apart. Series 1 includes 4 individual characters [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] and [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]].

;Collection 1
This series is available in selected Asian countries since December 2014.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] (B0716)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] (B0715)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] (B0718)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] (B0717)
}}
{{-}}
;Collection 2 ?
This series have been shown in [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]. Only two additional figures were previewed along with Series 1 figures.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] (???)
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]] (???)
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}
{{-}}
;Kreon Triple Changer
This series have been shown in [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]. Only two additional figures were previewed but all 3 modes were available. The packaging is similar to other battle changers but does not have a collection number.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] (???)
*[[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] (???)
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

;Versus Pack Collection 1
This assortment comes in 2-figure "VS" pack. Only 2 pairs have been announced and available for sale in selected Asian countries. Optimus Prime is identical to the previously released version but this pack comes with a trailer.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] vs. [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] (B1506/B0964)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]] vs. [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] (B1507/B0964)
}}
{{-}}

==Kreon Mini-con Combiners==
Another new line previewed at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]], these sets comes with one standard Kreon and 4 Cityville-sized mini Kreons of the same character that can combine into a larger robot. Only two characters were previewed [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] and [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], naturally.

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

==Store exclusives==
===CostCo exclusives===
* Megatron with Sideswipe (30668/31771) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.
* Starscream with Prowl (30667/30690) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.

===Toys"R"Us exclusives===
*'''Autobot Assault [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A1266'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s, [[Gunner]]
: An expanded version of the "Destruction Site Devastator" set, adding a large Ironhide robot/truck build, a "Gunner" Kreon, and a port-a-potty (yes really). The Devastator Kreon is also in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)| Generation 2]]'' style yellow-and-purple rather than the original bright-green-and-purple.
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction Bluray / DVD'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]]
: Special packaging to include 2 exclusive Kreons with different print from other regular release of the same characters. These Kreons are available with either Blu-Ray Combo or DVD only set.

===Argos exclusives===
*'''Transformers Tub of Bricks'''
**''Set number'': '''A4583'''
: A plastic tub with unaltered versions of Basic Optimus, Basic Bumblebee, and Jazz, Sideswipe and Bluestreak Kreons, and slightly altered instruction booklets.

===Family Mart (Taiwan)===
*'''8" (20cm) Optimus Prime USB Hub'''
**Oversized Kreon Optimus Prime with 4 USB ports
*'''Stylus Pen'''
**Optimus Prime & Starscream
*'''LED Lights'''
**Bumbleebee, Sideswipe & Megatron

===Universal Studios===
*'''Kreon 4-pack'''
Only available in all Universal Studios. Only [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]] is an exclusive figure.
**''Set number'': '''A9370'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]]

==Convention Exclusives==
* Botcon 2013 '''Machine Wars''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure Set, 2013)
**''Kreons'': [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]], [[Megaplex (Kre-O)|Megaplex]], [[Obsidian (Kre-O Kreon)|Obsidian]], [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Strika (Kre-O)|Strika]]

:The ''Machine Wars'' five-pack was exclusive to [[BotCon 2013]], limited to 1500 pieces. They have generally more parts than the Kreons packed in with larger Kre-O sets, but do not have alternate vehicle builds like Micro Changers.

* Botcon 2014 '''Kreon Micro-Changers 6-figure set''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure set, 2014)
**''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)#BotCon2014|Breakdown]], [[Fractyl (Kre-O)|Fractyl]], [[Gigatron (Kre-O)|Gigatron]], [[Landshark (Kre-O)|Landshark]], [[Rattrap (Kre-O)|Rattrap]], [[Rodimus (SG Kre-O)|Rodimus]]

: A [[BotCon 2014]] six-figure set commemorating 20 years of BotCon exclusives with Kreons of past exclusives. This time they're also Micro-Changers, with generally more parts and paint than most retail Micro-Changers.

* San Diego Comic Con 2014 '''Kreon Class of 1984''' (B0090)
**''Kreons'':
{{collist|3|
*[[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]]
*[[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]]
*[[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]]
*[[Frenzy (Kre-O)|Frenzy]]
*[[Gears (Kre-O)|Gears]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]]
*[[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]]
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]]
*[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Ratchet]]
*[[Rumble (Kre-O)|Rumble]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]]
*[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]
*[[Shrapnel (Kre-O)|Shrapnel]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
*[[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (Kre-O)|Ultra Magnus]]
*[[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]]
*[[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
}}
: Released in July 2014 at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2014|San Diego Comic-Con]], this set contains 30 exclusive Kreons and accessories from G1 series.

==Promotional releases==
* Matrix '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Promotional item given at [[BotCon 2011]], as a special mail-in promotion through the Kre-O website and a give away with the UK Doctor Who Adventures comic. Redeco of Optimus Prime Kreon showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]].

* Clear ''' Energon Bumblebee''' Kreon
: An exclusive [[New York Comic Con|New York Comic Con 2012]] handout, this redeco of the Bumblebee Kreon is done entirely in translucent blue plastic, and comes in its own special little window box with an outer sleeve.

* '''Constructicon Devastator''' Kreon
: A Devastator Kreon sporting an orange ''Generation 2'' deco and including a translucent purple pistol based on [[Megatron (G1)|Generation 1 Megatron's]] alternate mode. Packaged in an individual window box and handed out with ''Kre-O'' purchases at Toys"R"Us stores, as well as [[BotCon 2013]].

* '''Orion Pax''' Kreon
: Based on Orion Pax's appearance from "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]", this was available with the ''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''.

* '''Dinobot Ride''' Polybag
: Polybag of a mini buildable Grimlock and Citiville-sized mini Kreon Optimus Prime. Given out at Toys R Us during build-a-figure event. Also available in selected Asian countries as a gift with purchase at stores.

* '''Elite Optimus Prime''' Polybag
: Another polybag with buildable Optimus Prime with larger hands and legs on a Kreon sized torso. This figure was given our at Toys R Us Canada during build-a-figure event while Asian countries saw very limited released.

* "Winter" '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Optimus Prime in winter clothing and orange skis were handed out during [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]].

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==Media==
===Videos===
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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.

===Games===
{{main|Online games#Kre-O}}

===Books===
*''[[Awesome Autobots Activity Book]]''—actually mainly a ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'' book, but it has four Kre-O bonus pages and is [[co-branding|co-branded]] on the cover, as well as coming with a free Matrix Optimus Prime Kreon.
*''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''

===Online comics===
{{main|Kre-O Transformers (comic)}}
Short tongue-in-cheek gag strips drawn and written by [[Hayato Sakamoto]] and [[Makoto Wakabayashi]] for [[TakaraTomy]]'s Kre-O site.

==Notes==
* 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>, who have been making not-L sets for a while. However, it is very much a lot of new part design work, especially the far more involved construction of the [[Kreon]]s; Oxford's pre-''Kre-O'' mini-figures were basically straight-up L Minifigure construction.
* Kreon [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] was among the upcoming items revealed at [[BotCon 2011]]... and was only announced to be released in late 2013, and wasn't released until midway through 2014. Amusingly, his helmet has become one of the most ubiquitous among the Kreons thanks to its very generic styling.
* Small images of a ''Kre-O Transformers'' set featuring a big mechanical scorpion and another set featuring a buildable [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] were shown at [[Toy Fair 2012]] during the slide presentation, as part of the demonstration of the "build a big energon weapon from parts of the different sets" concept. Neither were present in the showroom or mentioned in the press materials. This same slide was shown during a presentation at [[BotCon 2012]], again with no explicit mention of the mechanical scorpion or Soundwave.
* 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. Just be a bit careful you don't scrape face-paint off.
* The L company has since released sets that are explicitly marketed as being able to assemble as robots and various vehicles and aircraft, very similar to the ''Transformers'' Kre-O concept.
* Several ''Kre-O'' bricks are reuses of Hasbro's long defunct ''Built to Rule'' interlocking brick system. Most Kre-O bricks, that is parts not designed specifically for Kreons, with detailed moulded surfaces (especially where the L counterpart has a smooth surface) are Built to Rule parts.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.hasbro.com/kre-o/en_US/ Official site]
* [http://kre-o-nation.com/2013/index.html "Kre-O Nation" 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]
* [http://www.facebook.com/groups/mykreons Kre-O Asia Facebook Group #mykreons]

[[Category: Kre-O | Kre-O ]]
[[Category: Multi-property brands]]

Kre-O

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[[Image:Kre-O-Bumblebeeandothers.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Car me now!]]

'''Kre-O''' is [[Hasbro]]'s second foray into the world of brick-based construction toy sets, several years after the ignoble effort that was ''[[Built to Rule]]''.

Unveiled at [[Toy Fair 2011]], ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' was the first Hasbro brand to be released as Kre-O construction brick kits. The kits (generally) 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 (mostly nameless generics). Prices range from $7.99 to $59.99, plus individually-bagged Kreon figures at $2.99.

The line launched in the US on [[June 6]]th, [[2011]]. Since then, ''Kre-O'' has expanded into a [[multi-property brand]], with sets based on other Hasbro franchises including ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'', ''Battleship'', and ''Dungeons & Dragons'', as well as the licensed properties ''[[Star Trek]]'' and ''Cityville Invasion''.

In 2013, [[TakaraTomy]] brought the line to Japan, primarily the second-year ''Transformers'' sets.

It's 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.

==Building sets==
===2011===
The first series saw widespread brick-and-mortar distribution in the US. The main focus of the sets were large robot/vehicle builds with a ''lot'' of parts. Really a lot. Limbs were many times thick masses of panel-parts laid over each other, and many sets had extremely limited posability, with simple swivel elbows & knees. Robot builds took many elements from the then-current ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)| Dark of the Moon]]'' series, though the heads were mostly designed around the characters' [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] incarnations.

The robot Kreons? ''VERY'' G1-inspired.

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31144'''

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36421'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, [[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]], [[Bumblebee's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Autobot Jazz]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31146'''
**''Kreons'': Jazz, [[Race driver]]

*'''[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]'''
**''Kit number'': '''30688'''
**''Kreons'': Megatron, [[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]], [[Specialist]], [[Police officer]]

*'''[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31145'''
**''Kreons'': Mirage, [[Race driver]]

*'''Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''31143'''

*'''[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]], 2 [[Stunt Driver]]s

*'''[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30690'''
**''Kreons'': Prowl, [[SWAT Commander]]

*'''[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30662'''
**''Kreons'': Ratchet, [[Medic (Kre-O)|Medic]]

*'''[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30687'''
**''Kreons'': Sentinel Prime, [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]], [[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]], [[Fire Chief (Kre-O)|Fire Chief]]

*'''[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31771'''
**''Kreons'': Sideswipe, [[Sideswipe's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30667'''
**''Kreons'': Starscream, [[Pilot (Kre-O)|Pilot]]

===2012 (''Quest for Energon'')===
The second-year ''Kre-O Transformers'' sets mark a definite change in style. Dubbed "Quest for Energon", each set contains several "energon" pieces; at least one [[Skeletron|clear-plastic Kreon torso]] (blue for Autobots, purple for Decepticons), and several clear-purple "[[Dark Energon]]" parts to assemble a giant "[[ultimate Dark Energon weapon]]". The robot/vehicle builds in this year's sets are generally smaller, simpler, and less reliant on the "massive stack of flat plates" construction style common in the first year, relying a lot more on large ball-and-socket-jointed bricks to build limbs and bodies around.

There was a heavier focus on the Kreons overall, with mini-playsets, mini-vehicles and a pair of [[army-building|army builder]] sets. The robot Kreons are more often based on their [[Aligned continuity family]] incarnations than Generation 1. Human Kreons had new arm-pieces with rounded-off shoulders, rather than the blocky shoulders of all first-year Kreons.

This series also suffered a distribution issue in the US. [[Walmart]] stopped carrying ''Kre-O'' after its first year (with one tiny exception), and only [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] appeared to carry the entire second-year assortment; the "Rotor Rage" and "Destruction Site Devastator" sets in particular didn't seem to show up at certain retailers.

Most of these sets were also made available in Japan as part of the initial ''Kre-O'' roll-out by [[TakaraTomy]].

*'''Battle for Energon'''
**''Set number'': '''98812'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], [[Security Officer]], [[Tank Driver]]
: Includes Optimus Prime and Megatron robot/vehicle builds and a mini "bank" playset.

*'''Cycle Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''36954'''
**''Kreons'': [[Barricade (Kre-O)|Barricade]], three [[Autobot Trooper]]s

*'''Decepticon Ambush'''
**''Set number'': '''38781'''
**''Kreons'': [[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]], three [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]]s

*'''Destruction Site [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36914'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s
: A "9 in 1" set that includes '''[[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]''', '''[[Drill Bit (Kre-O)|Drill Bit]]''', '''[[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]]''' and '''[[Hightower (Kre-O)|Hightower]]''', who can be built into robots, vehicles, or combined to form Devastator. Includes a construction site mini-playset.

*'''Rotor Rage'''
**''Set number'': '''36959'''
**''Kreons'': [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]], [[Commando (Kre-O)|Commando]], [[ATV Driver]]
:Includes a large Vortex robot/helicopter build.

*'''Stealth [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''98814'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, two [[Security Guard]]s, [[Bulldog]], [[Biker]]
:Includes a large Bumblebee robot/car build and a security checkpoint playset.

*'''Street Showdown'''
**''Set number'': '''38771'''
**''Kreons'': [[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)|Knock Out]], two [[Driver (Kre-O)|Driver]]s
: Includes large Wheeljack and Knock Out robot/car builds.

===2013 (''Beast Hunters'')===
Bringing the series in-line with the then-current ''[[Beast Hunters]]'' branding of ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'', this series was even ''more'' limited in its US distribution, seemingly available only at ToysЯUs and Meijer.

This time around, the human Kreons were based on specific ''Transformers'' human characters from prior series rather than the prior two years' nameless generics... much to the bafflement of the [[fandom]], who wanted them to be doing that from the get-go.

;Larger Sets
*'''[[Autobot Command Center]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A5412'''
**''Kreons'': [[Arcee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Bumblebee]], [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Ratchet]], [[Shockwave (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Shockwave]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)#CommandCenterHQ|Knock Out]] ("Mystery figure")
: A multi-part playset; command tower, repair bay, prison. Includes a buildable vehicle Optimus Prime and beast [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O Predacon)|Rippersnapper]].

*'''Battle Net Bumblebee'''
**''Set number'': '''A2202'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Captain (Kre-O)|Captain]]
: Includes Bumblebee/jeep build and buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Stormrazor]]


*'''Beast Blade Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A2203'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Beast Hunters|Optimus Prime]], [[Kicker (Kre-O)|Energon Kicker]]
: Includes a large Optimus robot/truck build and a buildable Predacon beast [[Lazerback (Kre-O)|Lazerback]].

*'''Ripclaw Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2201'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ripclaw (Kre-O)|Ripclaw]], [[Daniel Witwicky (Kre-O)|Col. Daniel Witwicky]]
:Includes a large Ripclaw robot/dragon build.

;Beast Force Figure packs
To date, these are the only larger build packs to include [[Micro-Changer]] Kreons.

*'''Dragon Assault'''
**''Set number'': '''A2234/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Grimwing (Kre-O)|Grimwing]].

*'''Mech Venom Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2235/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Corhada]].

===2014 (''Age of Extinction'')===
Tying in with that [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|big new movie in 2014]], the 2014 ''Kre-O'' line-up features dinosaurs aplenty. Many sets also feature "Dino Force Technology", which are pieces that include magnets in them so claws and dino-maws can snatch up Kreons wearing ferrous-metal backpacks or helmets.

Notably, this line also marks the complete abandonment of the 'rebuild to transform' [[play pattern]], in favor of the playset approach more typical of construction brick toys. As part of this change, human Kreons now use the small body style that debuted in the ''Kre-O {{w|CityVille}} Invasion'' line, to indicate a [[scale]] difference between them and the normal-sized Transformer Kreons.

By this point, ''Kre-O'' in its entirety became a [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] [[exclusive]] toyline.

*'''Grimlock Unleashed'''
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]]
: Includes a large Grimlock T-rex build.

*'''Cell Block Breakout'''
**''Set number'': '''A6951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)#AOE|Vehicon]]
: Includes buildable [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] beast [[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)|Strafe]].

*'''Dinobot Charge'''
**''Set number'': '''A6949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]], Vehicon
: Includes buildable [[Slug (Kre-O)|Dinobot triceratops]].

*'''Galvatron Factory Battle'''
**''Set number'': '''A6952'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#FactoryBattle|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Factory Battle|Optimus Prime]], Vehicon, [[Dr. Littleman]], 2 KSI workers.
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]] and [[Galvatron (Kre-O)#AOE|Galvatron]] super-robot.

*'''Grimlock Street Attack'''
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]].

*'''Lockdown Air Raid'''
**''Set number'': '''A6956'''
**''Kreons'': [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)#AOE|Sideswipe]]
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]].

*'''Optimus Prime Dino Hauler'''
**''Set number'': '''A7796'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#DinoHauler|Ratchet]], Vehicon x2, human [[Autobot Driver]]
: Includes buildable [[Snarl (Kre-O)|Dinobot beast]].

*'''Scorn Street Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''A6950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Crosshairs (Kre-O)|Crosshairs]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Scorn (Kre-O)|Scorn]].

*'''Silver Knight Autobots'''
**''Set number'': '''A8602'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Crosshairs, Drift, Hound

*'''Decepticon Replicator'''
**''Set number'': '''A8601'''
**''Kreons'': [[Stinger (Kre-O)|Stinger]], Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]], human scientist
{{note|'Decepticon Replicator' was available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from [[July 11]] to [[July 20]].}}

*'''Elite Optimus Prime''' (Promotional Polybag)
**''Set number'': '''A8745'''
: Includes Optimus Prime super-robot.
{{note|'Silver Knight Autobots' and 'Elite Optimus Prime' were available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]].}}

*'''Dinobot Ride''' (Promotional Polybag)
**''Set number'': '''A8603'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime.
: Includes mini buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock.
{{Note|'Dinobot Ride' was released as a free giveaway at [[June 28]] ToysЯUs building events in the US.}}

===2015 (''Robots In Disguise'')===
In conjunction with the new animated series "Robots in Disguise", this wave brings back buildable vehicles (and a beast) but unfortunately are non-transformable. There are improvements for some of the Kreons as they come with printing on the back of the figure. Each of the set also comes with a "capture pod" - a box that will snap shut using rubber bands.

*'''Optimus Prime Beast Blaster'''
**''Set number'': '''B0951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Fracture (Kre-O)|Decepticon Fracture]], [[Airazor (Kre-O)|Airazor]], [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]]
: Includes a red and blue long nose truck cab without trailer and a purple hovercraft.

*'''Bumblebee Disc Demolishor'''
**''Set number'': '''B0949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Clampdown (Kre-O)|Clampdown]], [[Bisk (Kre-O)|Bisk]]
: Includes a futuristic yellow vehicle with black stripes

*'''Underbite Jetpack Takedown'''
**''Set number'': '''B0950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Underbite (Kre-O)|Underbite]], [[Ped (Kre-O)|Ped]]
: Includes a purple mechanical beast

*'''Strongarm Capture Cruiser'''
**''Set number'': '''B1549'''
**''Kreons'': [[Strongarm (Kre-O)|Strongarm]], [[Springload (Kre-O)|Springload]]
:Includes a futuristic blue vehicle

*'''Sideswipe Roadway Rundown'''
**''Set number'': '''B1548'''
**''Kreons'': [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]], [[Hammerstrike (Kre-O)|Hammerstrike]]
:Includes a futuristic red vehicle

==Micro-Changers==
Introduced in 2012, the [[Micro-Changer]]s sub-line adds a new element to Kreon figures; extra parts allow each figure to "transform" into a vehicle or beast (or whatever).

Thankfully, the Micro-Changer series did not suffer the limited-distribution fate of the ''Beast Hunters'' sets; after a rocky start, by 2013 the series was stocked regularly not just by ToysЯUs, but [[Target]] as well, plus many large drug store chains began carrying the individually-bagged figures.

===Blind-bagged figures===
This portion of the line features individual [[blindpacking|blind-packaged]] Kreons. Thankfully however, code numbers printed on each bag allow you to know which figure is inside... or at least avoid buying two of the same by accident.
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;Preview Series
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:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2034'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|August]] 2012
:This series differs a little from the later waves, and not just because of the smaller (all-badguy) cast. In an unusual backwards move, the [[tampograph]]s on these figures' chests use only a single color, typically black.

:This is also the only ''Kre-O Transformers'' product to be sold (briefly) at [[Walmart]] since the initial year.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Crankstart (Kre-O)|Crankstart]] (214510)
:* [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]] (214518)
:* [[Scorponok (Kre-O)|Scorponok]] (214511)
:* [[Spinister (Kre-O)|Spinister]] (214517)
:* [[Sunstorm (Kre-O)|Sunstorm]] (214519)
:* [[Waspinator (Kre-O)|Waspinator]] (214512)
}}

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;Collection 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCWave1.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Hasbro release date'': [[Calendar|November]] 2012
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': November 2013
: For the first full series, the multi-colored tampographs made a glorious comeback. Also, a new display-stand brick was added to every figure, a black 2x4 piece with the "Kre-O" logo in white on one edge.
: Also changed is how the bag numbers work, with a 7-digit code. Only the final two numbers in the codes are indicators of what Kreon is in the bag, the first five are likely manufacturing plant codes or something and have no bearing on the contents, and can vary from case to case. For simplicity's sake, we've *****'d out the first five digits from here on out.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Airachnid (Kre-O)|Airachnid]] (*****_50)
:* [[Blast Off (Kre-O)|Blast Off]] (*****_47)
:* [[Bludgeon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bludgeon]] (*****_51)
:* [[Dirge (Kre-O)|Dirge]] (*****_49)
:* [[Hook (Kre-O)|Decepticon Hook]] (*****_48)
:* [[Inferno (Kre-O)|Inferno]] (*****_41)
:* [[Insecticon (Kre-O)|Insecticon]] (*****_46)
:* [[Quickslinger (Kre-O)|Quickslinger]] (*****_44)
:* [[Rampage (Kre-O)|Decepticon Rampage]] (*****_45)
:* [[Singe (Kre-O)|Singe]] (*****_40)
:* [[Springer (Kre-O)|Autobot Springer]] (*****_42)
:* [[Warpath (Kre-O)|Warpath]] (*****_43)
}}

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;Collection 2
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|May]] 2013
: This series replaced the flak jackets used to attach stuff to prior Micro Changers' torsos in prior waves (which most fans hated since it obscured the chest tampographs) with a new simple one-peg "backpack" piece. And there was much rejoicing. On top of that, at this stage the "vehicle" builds become a little more complex, using more parts to make them look more like tiny vehicles than just robots laying face-down with a thing or two on their backs.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Acid Wing]] (*****_70)
:* [[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]] (*****_69)
:* [[Blight (Kre-O)|Blight]] (*****_68)
:* [[Bulkhead (Kre-O)|Bulkhead]] (*****_66)
:* [[Groove (Kre-O)|Autobot Groove]] (*****_77)
:* [[Hardshell (Kre-O)|Hardshell]] (*****_67)
:* [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]] (*****_76)
:* [[Lugnut (Kre-O)|Lugnut]] (*****_75)
:* [[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]] (*****_74)
:* [[Powerglide (Kre-O)|Powerglide]] (*****_73)
:* [[Scourge (Kre-O)|Scourge]] (*****_72)
:* [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] (*****_71)
}}
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;Collection 3
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS3bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2013
:This series had...more fanwank, we guess? No particular innovations this time around.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Beachcomber (Kre-O)|Beachcomber]] (***** 60)
:* [[Cheetor (Kre-O)|Cheetor]] (***** 59)
:* [[Guzzle (Kre-O)|Guzzle]] (***** 57)
:* [[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]] (***** 54)
:* [[Kickback (Kre-O)|Kickback]] (***** 55)
:* [[Long Haul (Kre-O)|Long Haul]] (***** 56)
:* [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]] (***** 52)
:* [[Nosecone (Kre-O)|Nosecone]] (***** 50)
:* [[Ramjet (Kre-O)|Ramjet]] (***** 53)
:* [[Seawing (Kre-O)|Seawing]] (***** 61)
:* [[Sharkticon (Kre-O)|Sharkticon]] (***** 58)
:* [[Thrust (Kre-O)|Thrust]] (***** 51)
}}
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;Collection 4
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS4bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2014
: Sooo much fanwank. The last wave of Micro-Changers available at "normal" retail, though largely being distributed via the Walgreens drug store chain in the US. This is the only batch (so far) to have a significant [[variant]], as [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] can come in either bag-back lavender or a much darker purple, depending on the batch. This is also the first wave to use "harness" pieces in colors other than the standard light gray.

: Unlike prior waves in which every figure came with individual [[instructions]], these Micro-Changers all come with the same large fold-out instruction for all of the models in the series, making the "feel parts through the bags" method very difficult (but you have the code numbers here, so why are you even doing that, huh?).
{{collist|2|
:* [[Alpha Trion (Kre-O)|Alpha Trion]] (***** 33)
:* [[Barrage (Kre-O)|Barrage]] (***** 34)
:* [[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]] (***** 35)
:* [[Brake-Neck (Kre-O)|Brake-Neck]] (***** 44)
:* [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] (***** 36)
:* [[Demolishor (Kre-O)|Demolishor]] (***** 37)
:* [[Iceberg (Kre-O)|Iceberg]] (***** 38)
:* [[Kup (Kre-O)|Autobot Kup]] (***** 39)
:* [[Rhinox (Kre-O)|Rhinox]] (***** 40)
:* [[Rodimus (Kre-O)|Rodimus]] (***** 41)
:* [[Sandstorm (Kre-O)|Sandstorm]] (***** 42)
:* [[Slipstrike]] (***** 43)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
[[Image:KreO-toy KreonMCWave5.jpg|right|300px]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A6947'''
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
: In-tune with the [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]] Kre-O'' products, this wave features a number of classic characters plus two movie-inspired Dinobot original characters.

: This series goes back to having individual instructions for each figure.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Fangwolf]] (***** 46)
:* [[Highbrow (Kre-O)|Highbrow]] (***** 51)
:* [[Jarugar]] (***** 52)
:* [[Jetwash]] (***** 53)
:* [[Mindswipe]] (***** 49)
:* [[Misfire (Kre-O)|Misfire]] (***** 47)
:* [[Nightbeat (Kre-O)|Nightbeat]] (***** 50)
:* [[Silversnout]] (***** 56)
:* [[Skrapnel]] (***** 45)
:* [[Torosaur]] (***** 55)
:* [[Trypticon (Kre-O)|Trypticon]] (***** 48)
:* [[Wingspan Hawk]] (***** 54)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2014
: The second wave of the ''Age of Extinction''-tied Micro-Changers, with a couple of unconventional builds, and two more new Dinobot characters. For the first time, the blind-bags are truly blind, with no identifying numbers printed on the packaging.

Speaking of "blind", these figures were never seen in US stores, popping up only in Canada and overseas.

{{collist|2|
:* [[Blackarachnia (Kre-O)|Decepticon Blackarachnia]]
:* [[Frostbite (Kre-O)|Frostbite]]
:* [[Fuselage]]
:* [[Gears (Kre-O)|Autobot Gears]]
:* [[Runamuck (Kre-O)|Decepticon Runamuck]]
:* [[Scattershot (Kre-O blindbag)|Scattershot]]
:* [[Seaspray (Kre-O)|Autobot Seaspray]]
:* [[Skalor (Kre-O)|Decepticon Skalor]]
:* [[Skimmer]]
:* [[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
:* [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailbreaker]]
:* [[Wheelie (Kre-O)|Autobot Wheelie]]
}}

===Micro-Changers Combiners===
Four Kreons per pack combine into one larger robot. Each set also comes with a single red stand-block, and extra limb pieces. Just in case. As most of the original teams hese sets are based on have five to six members, the "lost" members are (usually) put into the blind-bagged series.
;Wave 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCCombWave1.jpg|right|250px|]]
:*'''[[Bruticus (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bruticus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2225'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Brawl (Kre-O)|Brawl]], [[Onslaught (Kre-O)|Onslaught]], [[Swindle (Kre-O)|Swindle]], [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]]
:*'''[[Devastator (Kre-O)|Constructicon Devastator]]
::*''Set number'': '''A2224'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bonecrusher (Kre-O)|Bonecrusher]], [[Mixmaster (Kre-O)|Mixmaster]], [[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]], [[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]
:*'''[[Predaking (Kre-O Decepticon)|Predaking]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2227'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]], [[Headlock]], [[Razorclaw (Kre-O)|Razorclaw]], [[Torox]]
:*'''[[Superion (Kre-O)|Superion]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2226'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Air Raid (Kre-O)|Air Raid]], [[Firestrike (Kre-O)|Firestrike]], [[Silverbolt (Kre-O)|Silverbolt]], [[Skydive (Kre-O)|Skydive]]
{{-}}
;Wave 2

:*'''[[Abominus (Kre-O)|Abominus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4473'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Hun-Gurrr (Kre-O)|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O)|Rippersnapper]], [[Sinnertwin (Kre-O)|Sinnertwin]], [[Windrazor (Kre-O)|Windrazor]]
:*'''[[Defensor (Kre-O)|Defensor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4474'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Blades (Kre-O)|Blades]], [[First Aid (Kre-O)|First Aid]], [[Hot Spot (Kre-O)|Hot Spot]], [[Streetsmart]]
:*'''[[Piranacon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Piranacon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4475'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Nautilator (Kre-O)|Nautilator]], [[Overbite (Kre-O)|Overbite]], [[Snaptrap (Kre-O)|Snaptrap]], [[Tentakil (Kre-O)|Tentakil]]
{{-}}
;Wave 3
:Sadly, this wave suffered from a similar fate as some of the latter sets, with a limited retail release- only popping up in discount chains months after the intended release date.
:*'''[[Computron (Kre-O)|Computron]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7307'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Afterburst]], [[Lightstorm]], [[Scattershot (Kre-O Computron)|Scattershot]], [[Strafe (Kre-O Computron)|Strafe]]
:*'''[[Menasor (Kre-O)|Menasor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7308'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)|Decepticon Breakdown]], [[Dead End (Kre-O)|Dead End]], [[Drag Strip (Kre-O)|Decepticon Drag Strip]], [[Motorbreath (Kre-O)|Motorbreath]]
{{-}}
;Wave 4
:Ready for something new? This wave, available only at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]]''-branded product, consists entirely of new-character beast-bots, rather than re-creating classic combiner teams.
:*'''[[Grimstone (Kre-O)|Grimstone]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7827'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Crackback]], [[Iquanox]], [[Ironeye]], [[Mollox]]
:*'''[[Lazerbolt]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7830'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullhorn (Kre-O)|Bullhorn]], [[Floodgate]], [[Freezeout]], [[Roadhound]]
:*'''[[Obsidian (Kre-O Combiner)|Obsidian]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7829'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullwark]], [[Freefall]], [[Hemocron]], [[Stronghorn]]
:*'''[[Volcanicon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7828'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Farside]], [[Liftoff]], [[Lugmutt]], [[Power Surge (Kre-O)|Power Surge]]

==Kreon Ultimate Collection==
These sets, each containing five different Kreons, were released early in 2013. The Kreon figures had all been released earlier in larger Kre-o sets, and they only come with their own weapons. One of the five figures was marked on the packaging as the "mystery figure."

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4641'''

;Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4642'''

==Custom Kreons==
First released at the back-end of 2013, these individually-carded Kreons include a huge number of extra body parts and accessories, many [[vacuum metallizing|chromed]] (thus resulting in some ''extremely'' tight fits) or translucent (which, when combined with the chromed parts, may end up with stress fractures). Their "normal" body parts have a metal-flake sheen (usually). They also come with a customizable "rack" to store their unused parts, though the helmets just kind of sit on the torso's neck-pegs, not secure at all. Returning characters typically have altered and more extensive [[tampograph]]s across most of their opaque parts.

This series was intentionally produced in smaller numbers than the other series.

[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonIronhidePkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 1
All of the Kreons in this assortment come with a red weapons rack.

[[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] was the only US retailer to order them, though they were made available off of [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] as well.
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|October]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#Custom|Bumblebee]] (A6087)
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)#Custom|Ironhide]] (A6086)
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Megatron]] (A6088)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Custom|Optimus Prime]] (A6085)
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)#Custom|Soundwave]] (A6090)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)#Custom|Starscream]] (A6089)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonPredakingPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 2
Though revealed online and at [[Toy Fair 2014]], this series ultimately never saw release outside of Chinese-market distribution. These kits have blue parts racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{Collist|2|
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)#Custom|Cliffjumper]] (A7314)
*[[Dreadwing (Kre-O)|Dreadwing]] (A7315)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Galvatron]] (A7316)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Autobot Hound]] (A7317)
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Jazz]] (A7318)
*[[Predaking (Kre-O Predacon)|Predaking]] (A7319)
}}
{{-}}
[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonDriftPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
This assortment, using the new unified packaging style introduced in mid-2014, is entirely movie-based, showcasing characters from ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)| Age of Extinction]]''. Unlike prior waves, the opaque plastics here are non-sparkly. Awww. On top of that, the parts count has been drastically reduced, each kit only having about 30 pieces as opposed to the 40-ish of the prior two waves.

They all come with dark green racks.
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Drift]] (A7839)
*[[Lockdown (Kre-O)#Custom|Lockdown]] (A7838)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Optimus Prime]] (A7836)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Ratchet]] (A7837)
}}
{{-}}
[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGalvatronPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2
Another movie-based round. The sparkly plastics make a return, but the part count remains in the low 30s. These kits come with brown racks.
:*''Release date'': September 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Bumblebee]] (A9229)
*[[Crosshairs (Kre-O)#Custom|Crosshairs]] (A9228)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Galvatron]] (A9230)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Autobot Hound]] (A9227)
}}
{{-}}
[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGrimlockPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 3
A wave featuring the ''Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, making heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. These kits come with gray racks.

These figures saw very limited release, mostly in Hasbro Asia regions.
:*''Release date'': November 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Grimlock]] (A9374 / A6948)
*[[Scorn (Kre-O)#Custom|Scorn]] (A9375 / A6948)
*[[Slug (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Slug]] (A9373 / A6948)
*[[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)#CustomAOE|Strafe]] (A9372 / A6948)
}}
{{-}}
;''Robots in Disguise'' Collection 1
This assortment showcases characters from the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)| Robots in Disguise]]'' animated series.

The part count takes ''another'' hit, now in the mid-20s, with simpler weapons and no backpacks. No more chromed parts either, everything is in "normal" plastics. The racks are now in the characters' base colors, and built on a new baseplate piece. This wave does add a 1x1 cylinder to attach to the unused torsos' neck-pegs to keep the unised helmets in place, so there's that.

:*''Release date'': January 2015
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Bumblebee]] (B1234)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Grimlock]] (B1235)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Optimus Prime]] (B1233)
*[[Steeljaw (Kre-O)#Custom|Steeljaw]] (B1236)
}}

{{note|The "[[Autobot Command Center]]" set includes a Custom Kreon rack/part setup as well.}}

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==Kreon Warriors==
Replacing Micro-Changers as the ''Kre-O'' line's blind-bagged assortment, Kreon Warriors features popular characters reimagined as historical warriors. Unlike their predecessors, the Kreon Warriors do not have vehicle modes.

;Series 1
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Samurai Optimus Prime]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Wild West Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Gladiator Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Bumblebee]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Gladiator Ratchet]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Pirate Ratchet]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Knight Megatron]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Ninja Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Army Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Pirate Starscream]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Army Shockwave]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Ninja Shockwave]]
}}

;Series 2 - Shown at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Gladiator Optimus Prime]]
*?? [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Army Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Knight Bumblebee]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Wild West Hound]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Samurai Hound]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Wild West Galvatron]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Samurai Galvatron]]
*?? [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Wild West Starscream]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Soundwave]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Knight Soundwave]]
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

==Battle Changers==

Battle Changers are a new line in the buildable figures who can transform without being taken apart. Series 1 includes 4 individual characters [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] and [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]].

;Collection 1
This series is available in selected Asian countries since December 2014.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] (B0716)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] (B0715)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] (B0718)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] (B0717)
}}
{{-}}
;Collection 2 ?
This series have been shown in [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]. Only two additional figures were previewed along with Series 1 figures.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] (???)
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]] (???)
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}
{{-}}
;Kreon Triple Changer
This series have been shown in [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]. Only two additional figures were previewed but all 3 modes were available. The packaging is similar to other battle changers but does not have a collection number.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] (???)
*[[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] (???)
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

;Versus Pack Collection 1
This assortment comes in 2-figure "VS" pack. Only 2 pairs have been announced and available for sale in selected Asian countries. Optimus Prime is identical to the previously released version but this pack comes with a trailer.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] vs. [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] (B1506/B0964)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]] vs. [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] (B1507/B0964)
}}
{{-}}

==Kreon Mini-con Combiners==
Another new line previewed at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]], these sets comes with one standard Kreon and 4 Cityville-sized mini Kreons of the same character that can combine into a larger robot. Only two characters were previewed [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] and [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], naturally.

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

==Store exclusives==
===CostCo exclusives===
* Megatron with Sideswipe (30668/31771) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.
* Starscream with Prowl (30667/30690) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.

===Toys"R"Us exclusives===
*'''Autobot Assault [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A1266'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s, [[Gunner]]
: An expanded version of the "Destruction Site Devastator" set, adding a large Ironhide robot/truck build, a "Gunner" Kreon, and a port-a-potty (yes really). The Devastator Kreon is also in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)| Generation 2]]'' style yellow-and-purple rather than the original bright-green-and-purple.
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction Bluray / DVD'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]]
: Special packaging to include 2 exclusive Kreons with different print from other regular release of the same characters. These Kreons are available with either Blu-Ray Combo or DVD only set.

===Argos exclusives===
*'''Transformers Tub of Bricks'''
**''Set number'': '''A4583'''
: A plastic tub with unaltered versions of Basic Optimus, Basic Bumblebee, and Jazz, Sideswipe and Bluestreak Kreons, and slightly altered instruction booklets.

===Family Mart (Taiwan)===
*'''8" (20cm) Optimus Prime USB Hub'''
**Oversized Kreon Optimus Prime with 4 USB ports
*'''Stylus Pen'''
**Optimus Prime & Starscream
*'''LED Lights'''
**Bumbleebee, Sideswipe & Megatron

===Universal Studios===
*'''Kreon 4-pack'''
Only available in all Universal Studios. Only [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]] is an exclusive figure.
**''Set number'': '''A9370'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]]

==Convention Exclusives==
* Botcon 2013 '''Machine Wars''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure Set, 2013)
**''Kreons'': [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]], [[Megaplex (Kre-O)|Megaplex]], [[Obsidian (Kre-O Kreon)|Obsidian]], [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Strika (Kre-O)|Strika]]

:The ''Machine Wars'' five-pack was exclusive to [[BotCon 2013]], limited to 1500 pieces. They have generally more parts than the Kreons packed in with larger Kre-O sets, but do not have alternate vehicle builds like Micro Changers.

* Botcon 2014 '''Kreon Micro-Changers 6-figure set''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure set, 2014)
**''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)#BotCon2014|Breakdown]], [[Fractyl (Kre-O)|Fractyl]], [[Gigatron (Kre-O)|Gigatron]], [[Landshark (Kre-O)|Landshark]], [[Rattrap (Kre-O)|Rattrap]], [[Rodimus (SG Kre-O)|Rodimus]]

: A [[BotCon 2014]] six-figure set commemorating 20 years of BotCon exclusives with Kreons of past exclusives. This time they're also Micro-Changers, with generally more parts and paint than most retail Micro-Changers.

* San Diego Comic Con 2014 '''Kreon Class of 1984''' (B0090)
**''Kreons'':
{{collist|3|
*[[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]]
*[[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]]
*[[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]]
*[[Frenzy (Kre-O)|Frenzy]]
*[[Gears (Kre-O)|Gears]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]]
*[[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]]
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]]
*[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Ratchet]]
*[[Rumble (Kre-O)|Rumble]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]]
*[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]
*[[Shrapnel (Kre-O)|Shrapnel]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
*[[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (Kre-O)|Ultra Magnus]]
*[[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]]
*[[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
}}
: Released in July 2014 at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2014|San Diego Comic-Con]], this set contains 30 exclusive Kreons and accessories from G1 series.

==Promotional releases==
* Matrix '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Promotional item given at [[BotCon 2011]], as a special mail-in promotion through the Kre-O website and a give away with the UK Doctor Who Adventures comic. Redeco of Optimus Prime Kreon showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]].

* Clear ''' Energon Bumblebee''' Kreon
: An exclusive [[New York Comic Con|New York Comic Con 2012]] handout, this redeco of the Bumblebee Kreon is done entirely in translucent blue plastic, and comes in its own special little window box with an outer sleeve.

* '''Constructicon Devastator''' Kreon
: A Devastator Kreon sporting an orange ''Generation 2'' deco and including a translucent purple pistol based on [[Megatron (G1)|Generation 1 Megatron's]] alternate mode. Packaged in an individual window box and handed out with ''Kre-O'' purchases at Toys"R"Us stores, as well as [[BotCon 2013]].

* '''Orion Pax''' Kreon
: Based on Orion Pax's appearance from "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]", this was available with the ''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''.

* '''Dinobot Ride''' Polybag
: Polybag of a mini buildable Grimlock and Citiville-sized mini Kreon Optimus Prime. Given out at Toys R Us during build-a-figure event. Also available in selected Asian countries as a gift with purchase at stores.

* '''Elite Optimus Prime''' Polybag
: Another polybag with buildable Optimus Prime with larger hands and legs on a Kreon sized torso. This figure was given our at Toys R Us Canada during build-a-figure event while Asian countries saw very limited released.

* "Winter" '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Optimus Prime in winter clothing and orange skis were handed out during [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]].

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==Media==
===Videos===
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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.

===Games===
{{main|Online games#Kre-O}}

===Books===
*''[[Awesome Autobots Activity Book]]''—actually mainly a ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'' book, but it has four Kre-O bonus pages and is [[co-branding|co-branded]] on the cover, as well as coming with a free Matrix Optimus Prime Kreon.
*''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''

===Online comics===
{{main|Kre-O Transformers (comic)}}
Short tongue-in-cheek gag strips drawn and written by [[Hayato Sakamoto]] and [[Makoto Wakabayashi]] for [[TakaraTomy]]'s Kre-O site.

==Notes==
* 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>, who have been making not-L sets for a while. However, it is very much a lot of new part design work, especially the far more involved construction of the [[Kreon]]s; Oxford's pre-''Kre-O'' mini-figures were basically straight-up L Minifigure construction.
* Kreon [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] was among the upcoming items revealed at [[BotCon 2011]]... and was only announced to be released in late 2013, and wasn't released until midway through 2014. Amusingly, his helmet has become one of the most ubiquitous among the Kreons thanks to its very generic styling.
* Small images of a ''Kre-O Transformers'' set featuring a big mechanical scorpion and another set featuring a buildable [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] were shown at [[Toy Fair 2012]] during the slide presentation, as part of the demonstration of the "build a big energon weapon from parts of the different sets" concept. Neither were present in the showroom or mentioned in the press materials. This same slide was shown during a presentation at [[BotCon 2012]], again with no explicit mention of the mechanical scorpion or Soundwave.
* 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. Just be a bit careful you don't scrape face-paint off.
* The L company has since released sets that are explicitly marketed as being able to assemble as robots and various vehicles and aircraft, very similar to the ''Transformers'' Kre-O concept.
* Several ''Kre-O'' bricks are reuses of Hasbro's long defunct ''Built to Rule'' interlocking brick system. Most Kre-O bricks, that is parts not designed specifically for Kreons, with detailed moulded surfaces (especially where the L counterpart has a smooth surface) are Built to Rule parts.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.hasbro.com/kre-o/en_US/ Official site]
* [http://kre-o-nation.com/2013/index.html "Kre-O Nation" 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]
* [http://www.facebook.com/groups/mykreons Kre-O Asia Facebook Group #mykreons]

[[Category: Kre-O | Kre-O ]]
[[Category: Multi-property brands]]

Kre-O

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[[Image:Kre-O-Bumblebeeandothers.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Car me now!]]

'''Kre-O''' is [[Hasbro]]'s second foray into the world of brick-based construction toy sets, several years after the ignoble effort that was ''[[Built to Rule]]''.

Unveiled at [[Toy Fair 2011]], ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' was the first Hasbro brand to be released as Kre-O construction brick kits. The kits (generally) 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 (mostly nameless generics). Prices range from $7.99 to $59.99, plus individually-bagged Kreon figures at $2.99.

The line launched in the US on [[June 6]]th, [[2011]]. Since then, ''Kre-O'' has expanded into a [[multi-property brand]], with sets based on other Hasbro franchises including ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'', ''Battleship'', and ''Dungeons & Dragons'', as well as the licensed properties ''[[Star Trek]]'' and ''Cityville Invasion''.

In 2013, [[TakaraTomy]] brought the line to Japan, primarily the second-year ''Transformers'' sets.

It's 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.

==Building sets==
===2011===
The first series saw widespread brick-and-mortar distribution in the US. The main focus of the sets were large robot/vehicle builds with a ''lot'' of parts. Really a lot. Limbs were many times thick masses of panel-parts laid over each other, and many sets had extremely limited posability, with simple swivel elbows & knees. Robot builds took many elements from the then-current ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)| Dark of the Moon]]'' series, though the heads were mostly designed around the characters' [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] incarnations.

The robot Kreons? ''VERY'' G1-inspired.

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31144'''

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36421'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, [[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]], [[Bumblebee's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Autobot Jazz]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31146'''
**''Kreons'': Jazz, [[Race driver]]

*'''[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]'''
**''Kit number'': '''30688'''
**''Kreons'': Megatron, [[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]], [[Specialist]], [[Police officer]]

*'''[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31145'''
**''Kreons'': Mirage, [[Race driver]]

*'''Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''31143'''

*'''[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]], 2 [[Stunt Driver]]s

*'''[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30690'''
**''Kreons'': Prowl, [[SWAT Commander]]

*'''[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30662'''
**''Kreons'': Ratchet, [[Medic (Kre-O)|Medic]]

*'''[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30687'''
**''Kreons'': Sentinel Prime, [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]], [[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]], [[Fire Chief (Kre-O)|Fire Chief]]

*'''[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31771'''
**''Kreons'': Sideswipe, [[Sideswipe's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30667'''
**''Kreons'': Starscream, [[Pilot (Kre-O)|Pilot]]

===2012 (''Quest for Energon'')===
The second-year ''Kre-O Transformers'' sets mark a definite change in style. Dubbed "Quest for Energon", each set contains several "energon" pieces; at least one [[Skeletron|clear-plastic Kreon torso]] (blue for Autobots, purple for Decepticons), and several clear-purple "[[Dark Energon]]" parts to assemble a giant "[[ultimate Dark Energon weapon]]". The robot/vehicle builds in this year's sets are generally smaller, simpler, and less reliant on the "massive stack of flat plates" construction style common in the first year, relying a lot more on large ball-and-socket-jointed bricks to build limbs and bodies around.

There was a heavier focus on the Kreons overall, with mini-playsets, mini-vehicles and a pair of [[army-building|army builder]] sets. The robot Kreons are more often based on their [[Aligned continuity family]] incarnations than Generation 1. Human Kreons had new arm-pieces with rounded-off shoulders, rather than the blocky shoulders of all first-year Kreons.

This series also suffered a distribution issue in the US. [[Walmart]] stopped carrying ''Kre-O'' after its first year (with one tiny exception), and only [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] appeared to carry the entire second-year assortment; the "Rotor Rage" and "Destruction Site Devastator" sets in particular didn't seem to show up at certain retailers.

Most of these sets were also made available in Japan as part of the initial ''Kre-O'' roll-out by [[TakaraTomy]].

*'''Battle for Energon'''
**''Set number'': '''98812'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], [[Security Officer]], [[Tank Driver]]
: Includes Optimus Prime and Megatron robot/vehicle builds and a mini "bank" playset.

*'''Cycle Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''36954'''
**''Kreons'': [[Barricade (Kre-O)|Barricade]], three [[Autobot Trooper]]s

*'''Decepticon Ambush'''
**''Set number'': '''38781'''
**''Kreons'': [[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]], three [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]]s

*'''Destruction Site [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36914'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s
: A "9 in 1" set that includes '''[[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]''', '''[[Drill Bit (Kre-O)|Drill Bit]]''', '''[[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]]''' and '''[[Hightower (Kre-O)|Hightower]]''', who can be built into robots, vehicles, or combined to form Devastator. Includes a construction site mini-playset.

*'''Rotor Rage'''
**''Set number'': '''36959'''
**''Kreons'': [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]], [[Commando (Kre-O)|Commando]], [[ATV Driver]]
:Includes a large Vortex robot/helicopter build.

*'''Stealth [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''98814'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, two [[Security Guard]]s, [[Bulldog]], [[Biker]]
:Includes a large Bumblebee robot/car build and a security checkpoint playset.

*'''Street Showdown'''
**''Set number'': '''38771'''
**''Kreons'': [[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)|Knock Out]], two [[Driver (Kre-O)|Driver]]s
: Includes large Wheeljack and Knock Out robot/car builds.

===2013 (''Beast Hunters'')===
Bringing the series in-line with the then-current ''[[Beast Hunters]]'' branding of ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'', this series was even ''more'' limited in its US distribution, seemingly available only at ToysЯUs and Meijer.

This time around, the human Kreons were based on specific ''Transformers'' human characters from prior series rather than the prior two years' nameless generics... much to the bafflement of the [[fandom]], who wanted them to be doing that from the get-go.

;Larger Sets
*'''[[Autobot Command Center]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A5412'''
**''Kreons'': [[Arcee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Bumblebee]], [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Ratchet]], [[Shockwave (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Shockwave]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)#CommandCenterHQ|Knock Out]] ("Mystery figure")
: A multi-part playset; command tower, repair bay, prison. Includes a buildable vehicle Optimus Prime and beast [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O Predacon)|Rippersnapper]].

*'''Battle Net Bumblebee'''
**''Set number'': '''A2202'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Captain (Kre-O)|Captain]]
: Includes Bumblebee/jeep build and buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Stormrazor]]


*'''Beast Blade Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A2203'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Beast Hunters|Optimus Prime]], [[Kicker (Kre-O)|Energon Kicker]]
: Includes a large Optimus robot/truck build and a buildable Predacon beast [[Lazerback (Kre-O)|Lazerback]].

*'''Ripclaw Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2201'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ripclaw (Kre-O)|Ripclaw]], [[Daniel Witwicky (Kre-O)|Col. Daniel Witwicky]]
:Includes a large Ripclaw robot/dragon build.

;Beast Force Figure packs
To date, these are the only larger build packs to include [[Micro-Changer]] Kreons.

*'''Dragon Assault'''
**''Set number'': '''A2234/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Grimwing (Kre-O)|Grimwing]].

*'''Mech Venom Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2235/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Corhada]].

===2014 (''Age of Extinction'')===
Tying in with that [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|big new movie in 2014]], the 2014 ''Kre-O'' line-up features dinosaurs aplenty. Many sets also feature "Dino Force Technology", which are pieces that include magnets in them so claws and dino-maws can snatch up Kreons wearing ferrous-metal backpacks or helmets.

Notably, this line also marks the complete abandonment of the 'rebuild to transform' [[play pattern]], in favor of the playset approach more typical of construction brick toys. As part of this change, human Kreons now use the small body style that debuted in the ''Kre-O {{w|CityVille}} Invasion'' line, to indicate a [[scale]] difference between them and the normal-sized Transformer Kreons.

By this point, ''Kre-O'' in its entirety became a [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] [[exclusive]] toyline.

*'''Grimlock Unleashed'''
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]]
: Includes a large Grimlock T-rex build.

*'''Cell Block Breakout'''
**''Set number'': '''A6951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)#AOE|Vehicon]]
: Includes buildable [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] beast [[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)|Strafe]].

*'''Dinobot Charge'''
**''Set number'': '''A6949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]], Vehicon
: Includes buildable [[Slug (Kre-O)|Dinobot triceratops]].

*'''Galvatron Factory Battle'''
**''Set number'': '''A6952'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#FactoryBattle|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Factory Battle|Optimus Prime]], Vehicon, [[Dr. Littleman]], 2 KSI workers.
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]] and [[Galvatron (Kre-O)#AOE|Galvatron]] super-robot.

*'''Grimlock Street Attack'''
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]].

*'''Lockdown Air Raid'''
**''Set number'': '''A6956'''
**''Kreons'': [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)#AOE|Sideswipe]]
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]].

*'''Optimus Prime Dino Hauler'''
**''Set number'': '''A7796'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#DinoHauler|Ratchet]], Vehicon x2, human [[Autobot Driver]]
: Includes buildable [[Snarl (Kre-O)|Dinobot beast]].

*'''Scorn Street Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''A6950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Crosshairs (Kre-O)|Crosshairs]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Scorn (Kre-O)|Scorn]].

*'''Silver Knight Autobots'''
**''Set number'': '''A8602'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Crosshairs, Drift, Hound

*'''Decepticon Replicator'''
**''Set number'': '''A8601'''
**''Kreons'': [[Stinger (Kre-O)|Stinger]], Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]], human scientist
{{note|'Decepticon Replicator' was available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from [[July 11]] to [[July 20]].}}

*'''Elite Optimus Prime''' (Promotional Polybag)
**''Set number'': '''A8745'''
: Includes Optimus Prime super-robot.
{{note|'Silver Knight Autobots' and 'Elite Optimus Prime' were available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]].}}

*'''Dinobot Ride''' (Promotional Polybag)
**''Set number'': '''A8603'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime.
: Includes mini buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock.
{{Note|'Dinobot Ride' was released as a free giveaway at [[June 28]] ToysЯUs building events in the US.}}

===2015 (''Robots In Disguise'')===
In conjunction with the new animated series "Robots in Disguise", this wave brings back buildable vehicles (and a beast) but unfortunately are non-transformable. There are improvements for some of the Kreons as they come with printing on the back of the figure. Each of the set also comes with a "capture pod" - a box that will snap shut using rubber bands.

*'''Optimus Prime Beast Blaster'''
**''Set number'': '''B0951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Fracture (Kre-O)|Decepticon Fracture]], [[Airazor (Kre-O)|Airazor]], [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]]
: Includes a red and blue long nose truck cab with trailer and a purple hovercraft.

*'''Bumblebee Disc Demolishor'''
**''Set number'': '''B0949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Clampdown (Kre-O)|Clampdown]], [[Bisk (Kre-O)|Bisk]]
: Includes a futuristic yellow vehicle with black stripes

*'''Underbite Jetpack Takedown'''
**''Set number'': '''B0950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Underbite (Kre-O)|Underbite]], [[Ped (Kre-O)|Ped]]
: Includes a purple mechanical beast

*'''Strongarm Capture Cruiser'''
**''Set number'': '''B1549'''
**''Kreons'': [[Strongarm (Kre-O)|Strongarm]], [[Springload (Kre-O)|Springload]]
:Includes a futuristic blue vehicle

*'''Sideswipe Roadway Rundown'''
**''Set number'': '''B1548'''
**''Kreons'': [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]], [[Hammerstrike (Kre-O)|Hammerstrike]]
:Includes a futuristic red vehicle

==Micro-Changers==
Introduced in 2012, the [[Micro-Changer]]s sub-line adds a new element to Kreon figures; extra parts allow each figure to "transform" into a vehicle or beast (or whatever).

Thankfully, the Micro-Changer series did not suffer the limited-distribution fate of the ''Beast Hunters'' sets; after a rocky start, by 2013 the series was stocked regularly not just by ToysЯUs, but [[Target]] as well, plus many large drug store chains began carrying the individually-bagged figures.

===Blind-bagged figures===
This portion of the line features individual [[blindpacking|blind-packaged]] Kreons. Thankfully however, code numbers printed on each bag allow you to know which figure is inside... or at least avoid buying two of the same by accident.
{{anchor|BlindbagPreview}}
;Preview Series
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCPreviewWave.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2034'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|August]] 2012
:This series differs a little from the later waves, and not just because of the smaller (all-badguy) cast. In an unusual backwards move, the [[tampograph]]s on these figures' chests use only a single color, typically black.

:This is also the only ''Kre-O Transformers'' product to be sold (briefly) at [[Walmart]] since the initial year.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Crankstart (Kre-O)|Crankstart]] (214510)
:* [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]] (214518)
:* [[Scorponok (Kre-O)|Scorponok]] (214511)
:* [[Spinister (Kre-O)|Spinister]] (214517)
:* [[Sunstorm (Kre-O)|Sunstorm]] (214519)
:* [[Waspinator (Kre-O)|Waspinator]] (214512)
}}

{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol1}}
;Collection 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCWave1.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Hasbro release date'': [[Calendar|November]] 2012
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': November 2013
: For the first full series, the multi-colored tampographs made a glorious comeback. Also, a new display-stand brick was added to every figure, a black 2x4 piece with the "Kre-O" logo in white on one edge.
: Also changed is how the bag numbers work, with a 7-digit code. Only the final two numbers in the codes are indicators of what Kreon is in the bag, the first five are likely manufacturing plant codes or something and have no bearing on the contents, and can vary from case to case. For simplicity's sake, we've *****'d out the first five digits from here on out.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Airachnid (Kre-O)|Airachnid]] (*****_50)
:* [[Blast Off (Kre-O)|Blast Off]] (*****_47)
:* [[Bludgeon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bludgeon]] (*****_51)
:* [[Dirge (Kre-O)|Dirge]] (*****_49)
:* [[Hook (Kre-O)|Decepticon Hook]] (*****_48)
:* [[Inferno (Kre-O)|Inferno]] (*****_41)
:* [[Insecticon (Kre-O)|Insecticon]] (*****_46)
:* [[Quickslinger (Kre-O)|Quickslinger]] (*****_44)
:* [[Rampage (Kre-O)|Decepticon Rampage]] (*****_45)
:* [[Singe (Kre-O)|Singe]] (*****_40)
:* [[Springer (Kre-O)|Autobot Springer]] (*****_42)
:* [[Warpath (Kre-O)|Warpath]] (*****_43)
}}

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;Collection 2
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|May]] 2013
: This series replaced the flak jackets used to attach stuff to prior Micro Changers' torsos in prior waves (which most fans hated since it obscured the chest tampographs) with a new simple one-peg "backpack" piece. And there was much rejoicing. On top of that, at this stage the "vehicle" builds become a little more complex, using more parts to make them look more like tiny vehicles than just robots laying face-down with a thing or two on their backs.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Acid Wing]] (*****_70)
:* [[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]] (*****_69)
:* [[Blight (Kre-O)|Blight]] (*****_68)
:* [[Bulkhead (Kre-O)|Bulkhead]] (*****_66)
:* [[Groove (Kre-O)|Autobot Groove]] (*****_77)
:* [[Hardshell (Kre-O)|Hardshell]] (*****_67)
:* [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]] (*****_76)
:* [[Lugnut (Kre-O)|Lugnut]] (*****_75)
:* [[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]] (*****_74)
:* [[Powerglide (Kre-O)|Powerglide]] (*****_73)
:* [[Scourge (Kre-O)|Scourge]] (*****_72)
:* [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] (*****_71)
}}
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;Collection 3
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS3bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2013
:This series had...more fanwank, we guess? No particular innovations this time around.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Beachcomber (Kre-O)|Beachcomber]] (***** 60)
:* [[Cheetor (Kre-O)|Cheetor]] (***** 59)
:* [[Guzzle (Kre-O)|Guzzle]] (***** 57)
:* [[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]] (***** 54)
:* [[Kickback (Kre-O)|Kickback]] (***** 55)
:* [[Long Haul (Kre-O)|Long Haul]] (***** 56)
:* [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]] (***** 52)
:* [[Nosecone (Kre-O)|Nosecone]] (***** 50)
:* [[Ramjet (Kre-O)|Ramjet]] (***** 53)
:* [[Seawing (Kre-O)|Seawing]] (***** 61)
:* [[Sharkticon (Kre-O)|Sharkticon]] (***** 58)
:* [[Thrust (Kre-O)|Thrust]] (***** 51)
}}
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;Collection 4
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS4bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2014
: Sooo much fanwank. The last wave of Micro-Changers available at "normal" retail, though largely being distributed via the Walgreens drug store chain in the US. This is the only batch (so far) to have a significant [[variant]], as [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] can come in either bag-back lavender or a much darker purple, depending on the batch. This is also the first wave to use "harness" pieces in colors other than the standard light gray.

: Unlike prior waves in which every figure came with individual [[instructions]], these Micro-Changers all come with the same large fold-out instruction for all of the models in the series, making the "feel parts through the bags" method very difficult (but you have the code numbers here, so why are you even doing that, huh?).
{{collist|2|
:* [[Alpha Trion (Kre-O)|Alpha Trion]] (***** 33)
:* [[Barrage (Kre-O)|Barrage]] (***** 34)
:* [[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]] (***** 35)
:* [[Brake-Neck (Kre-O)|Brake-Neck]] (***** 44)
:* [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] (***** 36)
:* [[Demolishor (Kre-O)|Demolishor]] (***** 37)
:* [[Iceberg (Kre-O)|Iceberg]] (***** 38)
:* [[Kup (Kre-O)|Autobot Kup]] (***** 39)
:* [[Rhinox (Kre-O)|Rhinox]] (***** 40)
:* [[Rodimus (Kre-O)|Rodimus]] (***** 41)
:* [[Sandstorm (Kre-O)|Sandstorm]] (***** 42)
:* [[Slipstrike]] (***** 43)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
[[Image:KreO-toy KreonMCWave5.jpg|right|300px]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A6947'''
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
: In-tune with the [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]] Kre-O'' products, this wave features a number of classic characters plus two movie-inspired Dinobot original characters.

: This series goes back to having individual instructions for each figure.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Fangwolf]] (***** 46)
:* [[Highbrow (Kre-O)|Highbrow]] (***** 51)
:* [[Jarugar]] (***** 52)
:* [[Jetwash]] (***** 53)
:* [[Mindswipe]] (***** 49)
:* [[Misfire (Kre-O)|Misfire]] (***** 47)
:* [[Nightbeat (Kre-O)|Nightbeat]] (***** 50)
:* [[Silversnout]] (***** 56)
:* [[Skrapnel]] (***** 45)
:* [[Torosaur]] (***** 55)
:* [[Trypticon (Kre-O)|Trypticon]] (***** 48)
:* [[Wingspan Hawk]] (***** 54)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2014
: The second wave of the ''Age of Extinction''-tied Micro-Changers, with a couple of unconventional builds, and two more new Dinobot characters. For the first time, the blind-bags are truly blind, with no identifying numbers printed on the packaging.

Speaking of "blind", these figures were never seen in US stores, popping up only in Canada and overseas.

{{collist|2|
:* [[Blackarachnia (Kre-O)|Decepticon Blackarachnia]]
:* [[Frostbite (Kre-O)|Frostbite]]
:* [[Fuselage]]
:* [[Gears (Kre-O)|Autobot Gears]]
:* [[Runamuck (Kre-O)|Decepticon Runamuck]]
:* [[Scattershot (Kre-O blindbag)|Scattershot]]
:* [[Seaspray (Kre-O)|Autobot Seaspray]]
:* [[Skalor (Kre-O)|Decepticon Skalor]]
:* [[Skimmer]]
:* [[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
:* [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailbreaker]]
:* [[Wheelie (Kre-O)|Autobot Wheelie]]
}}

===Micro-Changers Combiners===
Four Kreons per pack combine into one larger robot. Each set also comes with a single red stand-block, and extra limb pieces. Just in case. As most of the original teams hese sets are based on have five to six members, the "lost" members are (usually) put into the blind-bagged series.
;Wave 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCCombWave1.jpg|right|250px|]]
:*'''[[Bruticus (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bruticus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2225'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Brawl (Kre-O)|Brawl]], [[Onslaught (Kre-O)|Onslaught]], [[Swindle (Kre-O)|Swindle]], [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]]
:*'''[[Devastator (Kre-O)|Constructicon Devastator]]
::*''Set number'': '''A2224'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bonecrusher (Kre-O)|Bonecrusher]], [[Mixmaster (Kre-O)|Mixmaster]], [[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]], [[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]
:*'''[[Predaking (Kre-O Decepticon)|Predaking]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2227'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]], [[Headlock]], [[Razorclaw (Kre-O)|Razorclaw]], [[Torox]]
:*'''[[Superion (Kre-O)|Superion]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2226'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Air Raid (Kre-O)|Air Raid]], [[Firestrike (Kre-O)|Firestrike]], [[Silverbolt (Kre-O)|Silverbolt]], [[Skydive (Kre-O)|Skydive]]
{{-}}
;Wave 2

:*'''[[Abominus (Kre-O)|Abominus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4473'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Hun-Gurrr (Kre-O)|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O)|Rippersnapper]], [[Sinnertwin (Kre-O)|Sinnertwin]], [[Windrazor (Kre-O)|Windrazor]]
:*'''[[Defensor (Kre-O)|Defensor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4474'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Blades (Kre-O)|Blades]], [[First Aid (Kre-O)|First Aid]], [[Hot Spot (Kre-O)|Hot Spot]], [[Streetsmart]]
:*'''[[Piranacon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Piranacon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4475'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Nautilator (Kre-O)|Nautilator]], [[Overbite (Kre-O)|Overbite]], [[Snaptrap (Kre-O)|Snaptrap]], [[Tentakil (Kre-O)|Tentakil]]
{{-}}
;Wave 3
:Sadly, this wave suffered from a similar fate as some of the latter sets, with a limited retail release- only popping up in discount chains months after the intended release date.
:*'''[[Computron (Kre-O)|Computron]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7307'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Afterburst]], [[Lightstorm]], [[Scattershot (Kre-O Computron)|Scattershot]], [[Strafe (Kre-O Computron)|Strafe]]
:*'''[[Menasor (Kre-O)|Menasor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7308'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)|Decepticon Breakdown]], [[Dead End (Kre-O)|Dead End]], [[Drag Strip (Kre-O)|Decepticon Drag Strip]], [[Motorbreath (Kre-O)|Motorbreath]]
{{-}}
;Wave 4
:Ready for something new? This wave, available only at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]]''-branded product, consists entirely of new-character beast-bots, rather than re-creating classic combiner teams.
:*'''[[Grimstone (Kre-O)|Grimstone]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7827'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Crackback]], [[Iquanox]], [[Ironeye]], [[Mollox]]
:*'''[[Lazerbolt]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7830'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullhorn (Kre-O)|Bullhorn]], [[Floodgate]], [[Freezeout]], [[Roadhound]]
:*'''[[Obsidian (Kre-O Combiner)|Obsidian]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7829'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullwark]], [[Freefall]], [[Hemocron]], [[Stronghorn]]
:*'''[[Volcanicon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7828'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Farside]], [[Liftoff]], [[Lugmutt]], [[Power Surge (Kre-O)|Power Surge]]

==Kreon Ultimate Collection==
These sets, each containing five different Kreons, were released early in 2013. The Kreon figures had all been released earlier in larger Kre-o sets, and they only come with their own weapons. One of the five figures was marked on the packaging as the "mystery figure."

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4641'''

;Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4642'''

==Custom Kreons==
First released at the back-end of 2013, these individually-carded Kreons include a huge number of extra body parts and accessories, many [[vacuum metallizing|chromed]] (thus resulting in some ''extremely'' tight fits) or translucent (which, when combined with the chromed parts, may end up with stress fractures). Their "normal" body parts have a metal-flake sheen (usually). They also come with a customizable "rack" to store their unused parts, though the helmets just kind of sit on the torso's neck-pegs, not secure at all. Returning characters typically have altered and more extensive [[tampograph]]s across most of their opaque parts.

This series was intentionally produced in smaller numbers than the other series.

[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonIronhidePkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 1
All of the Kreons in this assortment come with a red weapons rack.

[[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] was the only US retailer to order them, though they were made available off of [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] as well.
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|October]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#Custom|Bumblebee]] (A6087)
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)#Custom|Ironhide]] (A6086)
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Megatron]] (A6088)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Custom|Optimus Prime]] (A6085)
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)#Custom|Soundwave]] (A6090)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)#Custom|Starscream]] (A6089)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonPredakingPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 2
Though revealed online and at [[Toy Fair 2014]], this series ultimately never saw release outside of Chinese-market distribution. These kits have blue parts racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{Collist|2|
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)#Custom|Cliffjumper]] (A7314)
*[[Dreadwing (Kre-O)|Dreadwing]] (A7315)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Galvatron]] (A7316)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Autobot Hound]] (A7317)
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Jazz]] (A7318)
*[[Predaking (Kre-O Predacon)|Predaking]] (A7319)
}}
{{-}}
[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonDriftPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
This assortment, using the new unified packaging style introduced in mid-2014, is entirely movie-based, showcasing characters from ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)| Age of Extinction]]''. Unlike prior waves, the opaque plastics here are non-sparkly. Awww. On top of that, the parts count has been drastically reduced, each kit only having about 30 pieces as opposed to the 40-ish of the prior two waves.

They all come with dark green racks.
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Drift]] (A7839)
*[[Lockdown (Kre-O)#Custom|Lockdown]] (A7838)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Optimus Prime]] (A7836)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Ratchet]] (A7837)
}}
{{-}}
[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGalvatronPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2
Another movie-based round. The sparkly plastics make a return, but the part count remains in the low 30s. These kits come with brown racks.
:*''Release date'': September 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Bumblebee]] (A9229)
*[[Crosshairs (Kre-O)#Custom|Crosshairs]] (A9228)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Galvatron]] (A9230)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Autobot Hound]] (A9227)
}}
{{-}}
[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGrimlockPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 3
A wave featuring the ''Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, making heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. These kits come with gray racks.

These figures saw very limited release, mostly in Hasbro Asia regions.
:*''Release date'': November 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Grimlock]] (A9374 / A6948)
*[[Scorn (Kre-O)#Custom|Scorn]] (A9375 / A6948)
*[[Slug (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Slug]] (A9373 / A6948)
*[[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)#CustomAOE|Strafe]] (A9372 / A6948)
}}
{{-}}
;''Robots in Disguise'' Collection 1
This assortment showcases characters from the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)| Robots in Disguise]]'' animated series.

The part count takes ''another'' hit, now in the mid-20s, with simpler weapons and no backpacks. No more chromed parts either, everything is in "normal" plastics. The racks are now in the characters' base colors, and built on a new baseplate piece. This wave does add a 1x1 cylinder to attach to the unused torsos' neck-pegs to keep the unised helmets in place, so there's that.

:*''Release date'': January 2015
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Bumblebee]] (B1234)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Grimlock]] (B1235)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Optimus Prime]] (B1233)
*[[Steeljaw (Kre-O)#Custom|Steeljaw]] (B1236)
}}

{{note|The "[[Autobot Command Center]]" set includes a Custom Kreon rack/part setup as well.}}

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==Kreon Warriors==
Replacing Micro-Changers as the ''Kre-O'' line's blind-bagged assortment, Kreon Warriors features popular characters reimagined as historical warriors. Unlike their predecessors, the Kreon Warriors do not have vehicle modes.

;Series 1
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Samurai Optimus Prime]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Wild West Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Gladiator Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Bumblebee]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Gladiator Ratchet]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Pirate Ratchet]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Knight Megatron]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Ninja Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Army Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Pirate Starscream]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Army Shockwave]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Ninja Shockwave]]
}}

;Series 2 - Shown at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Gladiator Optimus Prime]]
*?? [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Army Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Knight Bumblebee]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Wild West Hound]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Samurai Hound]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Wild West Galvatron]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Samurai Galvatron]]
*?? [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Wild West Starscream]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Soundwave]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Knight Soundwave]]
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

==Battle Changers==

Battle Changers are a new line in the buildable figures who can transform without being taken apart. Series 1 includes 4 individual characters [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] and [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]].

;Collection 1
This series is available in selected Asian countries since December 2014.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] (B0716)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] (B0715)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] (B0718)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] (B0717)
}}
{{-}}
;Collection 2 ?
This series have been shown in [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]. Only two additional figures were previewed along with Series 1 figures.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] (???)
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]] (???)
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}
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;Kreon Triple Changer
This series have been shown in [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]. Only two additional figures were previewed but all 3 modes were available. The packaging is similar to other battle changers but does not have a collection number.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] (???)
*[[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] (???)
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

;Versus Pack Collection 1
This assortment comes in 2-figure "VS" pack. Only 2 pairs have been announced and available for sale in selected Asian countries. Optimus Prime is identical to the previously released version but this pack comes with a trailer.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] vs. [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] (B1506/B0964)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]] vs. [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] (B1507/B0964)
}}
{{-}}

==Kreon Mini-con Combiners==
Another new line previewed at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]], these sets comes with one standard Kreon and 4 Cityville-sized mini Kreons of the same character that can combine into a larger robot. Only two characters were previewed [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] and [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], naturally.

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

==Store exclusives==
===CostCo exclusives===
* Megatron with Sideswipe (30668/31771) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.
* Starscream with Prowl (30667/30690) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.

===Toys"R"Us exclusives===
*'''Autobot Assault [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A1266'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s, [[Gunner]]
: An expanded version of the "Destruction Site Devastator" set, adding a large Ironhide robot/truck build, a "Gunner" Kreon, and a port-a-potty (yes really). The Devastator Kreon is also in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)| Generation 2]]'' style yellow-and-purple rather than the original bright-green-and-purple.
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction Bluray / DVD'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]]
: Special packaging to include 2 exclusive Kreons with different print from other regular release of the same characters. These Kreons are available with either Blu-Ray Combo or DVD only set.

===Argos exclusives===
*'''Transformers Tub of Bricks'''
**''Set number'': '''A4583'''
: A plastic tub with unaltered versions of Basic Optimus, Basic Bumblebee, and Jazz, Sideswipe and Bluestreak Kreons, and slightly altered instruction booklets.

===Family Mart (Taiwan)===
*'''8" (20cm) Optimus Prime USB Hub'''
**Oversized Kreon Optimus Prime with 4 USB ports
*'''Stylus Pen'''
**Optimus Prime & Starscream
*'''LED Lights'''
**Bumbleebee, Sideswipe & Megatron

===Universal Studios===
*'''Kreon 4-pack'''
Only available in all Universal Studios. Only [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]] is an exclusive figure.
**''Set number'': '''A9370'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]]

==Convention Exclusives==
* Botcon 2013 '''Machine Wars''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure Set, 2013)
**''Kreons'': [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]], [[Megaplex (Kre-O)|Megaplex]], [[Obsidian (Kre-O Kreon)|Obsidian]], [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Strika (Kre-O)|Strika]]

:The ''Machine Wars'' five-pack was exclusive to [[BotCon 2013]], limited to 1500 pieces. They have generally more parts than the Kreons packed in with larger Kre-O sets, but do not have alternate vehicle builds like Micro Changers.

* Botcon 2014 '''Kreon Micro-Changers 6-figure set''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure set, 2014)
**''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)#BotCon2014|Breakdown]], [[Fractyl (Kre-O)|Fractyl]], [[Gigatron (Kre-O)|Gigatron]], [[Landshark (Kre-O)|Landshark]], [[Rattrap (Kre-O)|Rattrap]], [[Rodimus (SG Kre-O)|Rodimus]]

: A [[BotCon 2014]] six-figure set commemorating 20 years of BotCon exclusives with Kreons of past exclusives. This time they're also Micro-Changers, with generally more parts and paint than most retail Micro-Changers.

* San Diego Comic Con 2014 '''Kreon Class of 1984''' (B0090)
**''Kreons'':
{{collist|3|
*[[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]]
*[[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]]
*[[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]]
*[[Frenzy (Kre-O)|Frenzy]]
*[[Gears (Kre-O)|Gears]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]]
*[[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]]
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]]
*[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Ratchet]]
*[[Rumble (Kre-O)|Rumble]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]]
*[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]
*[[Shrapnel (Kre-O)|Shrapnel]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
*[[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (Kre-O)|Ultra Magnus]]
*[[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]]
*[[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
}}
: Released in July 2014 at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2014|San Diego Comic-Con]], this set contains 30 exclusive Kreons and accessories from G1 series.

==Promotional releases==
* Matrix '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Promotional item given at [[BotCon 2011]], as a special mail-in promotion through the Kre-O website and a give away with the UK Doctor Who Adventures comic. Redeco of Optimus Prime Kreon showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]].

* Clear ''' Energon Bumblebee''' Kreon
: An exclusive [[New York Comic Con|New York Comic Con 2012]] handout, this redeco of the Bumblebee Kreon is done entirely in translucent blue plastic, and comes in its own special little window box with an outer sleeve.

* '''Constructicon Devastator''' Kreon
: A Devastator Kreon sporting an orange ''Generation 2'' deco and including a translucent purple pistol based on [[Megatron (G1)|Generation 1 Megatron's]] alternate mode. Packaged in an individual window box and handed out with ''Kre-O'' purchases at Toys"R"Us stores, as well as [[BotCon 2013]].

* '''Orion Pax''' Kreon
: Based on Orion Pax's appearance from "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]", this was available with the ''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''.

* '''Dinobot Ride''' Polybag
: Polybag of a mini buildable Grimlock and Citiville-sized mini Kreon Optimus Prime. Given out at Toys R Us during build-a-figure event. Also available in selected Asian countries as a gift with purchase at stores.

* '''Elite Optimus Prime''' Polybag
: Another polybag with buildable Optimus Prime with larger hands and legs on a Kreon sized torso. This figure was given our at Toys R Us Canada during build-a-figure event while Asian countries saw very limited released.

* "Winter" '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Optimus Prime in winter clothing and orange skis were handed out during [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]].

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==Media==
===Videos===
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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.

===Games===
{{main|Online games#Kre-O}}

===Books===
*''[[Awesome Autobots Activity Book]]''—actually mainly a ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'' book, but it has four Kre-O bonus pages and is [[co-branding|co-branded]] on the cover, as well as coming with a free Matrix Optimus Prime Kreon.
*''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''

===Online comics===
{{main|Kre-O Transformers (comic)}}
Short tongue-in-cheek gag strips drawn and written by [[Hayato Sakamoto]] and [[Makoto Wakabayashi]] for [[TakaraTomy]]'s Kre-O site.

==Notes==
* 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>, who have been making not-L sets for a while. However, it is very much a lot of new part design work, especially the far more involved construction of the [[Kreon]]s; Oxford's pre-''Kre-O'' mini-figures were basically straight-up L Minifigure construction.
* Kreon [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] was among the upcoming items revealed at [[BotCon 2011]]... and was only announced to be released in late 2013, and wasn't released until midway through 2014. Amusingly, his helmet has become one of the most ubiquitous among the Kreons thanks to its very generic styling.
* Small images of a ''Kre-O Transformers'' set featuring a big mechanical scorpion and another set featuring a buildable [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] were shown at [[Toy Fair 2012]] during the slide presentation, as part of the demonstration of the "build a big energon weapon from parts of the different sets" concept. Neither were present in the showroom or mentioned in the press materials. This same slide was shown during a presentation at [[BotCon 2012]], again with no explicit mention of the mechanical scorpion or Soundwave.
* 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. Just be a bit careful you don't scrape face-paint off.
* The L company has since released sets that are explicitly marketed as being able to assemble as robots and various vehicles and aircraft, very similar to the ''Transformers'' Kre-O concept.
* Several ''Kre-O'' bricks are reuses of Hasbro's long defunct ''Built to Rule'' interlocking brick system. Most Kre-O bricks, that is parts not designed specifically for Kreons, with detailed moulded surfaces (especially where the L counterpart has a smooth surface) are Built to Rule parts.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.hasbro.com/kre-o/en_US/ Official site]
* [http://kre-o-nation.com/2013/index.html "Kre-O Nation" 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]
* [http://www.facebook.com/groups/mykreons Kre-O Asia Facebook Group #mykreons]

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Kre-O

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[[Image:Kre-O-Bumblebeeandothers.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Car me now!]]

'''Kre-O''' is [[Hasbro]]'s second foray into the world of brick-based construction toy sets, several years after the ignoble effort that was ''[[Built to Rule]]''.

Unveiled at [[Toy Fair 2011]], ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' was the first Hasbro brand to be released as Kre-O construction brick kits. The kits (generally) 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 (mostly nameless generics). Prices range from $7.99 to $59.99, plus individually-bagged Kreon figures at $2.99.

The line launched in the US on [[June 6]]th, [[2011]]. Since then, ''Kre-O'' has expanded into a [[multi-property brand]], with sets based on other Hasbro franchises including ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'', ''Battleship'', and ''Dungeons & Dragons'', as well as the licensed properties ''[[Star Trek]]'' and ''Cityville Invasion''.

In 2013, [[TakaraTomy]] brought the line to Japan, primarily the second-year ''Transformers'' sets.

It's 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.

==Building sets==
===2011===
The first series saw widespread brick-and-mortar distribution in the US. The main focus of the sets were large robot/vehicle builds with a ''lot'' of parts. Really a lot. Limbs were many times thick masses of panel-parts laid over each other, and many sets had extremely limited posability, with simple swivel elbows & knees. Robot builds took many elements from the then-current ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)| Dark of the Moon]]'' series, though the heads were mostly designed around the characters' [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] incarnations.

The robot Kreons? ''VERY'' G1-inspired.

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31144'''

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36421'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, [[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]], [[Bumblebee's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Autobot Jazz]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31146'''
**''Kreons'': Jazz, [[Race driver]]

*'''[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]'''
**''Kit number'': '''30688'''
**''Kreons'': Megatron, [[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]], [[Specialist]], [[Police officer]]

*'''[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31145'''
**''Kreons'': Mirage, [[Race driver]]

*'''Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''31143'''

*'''[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]], 2 [[Stunt Driver]]s

*'''[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30690'''
**''Kreons'': Prowl, [[SWAT Commander]]

*'''[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30662'''
**''Kreons'': Ratchet, [[Medic (Kre-O)|Medic]]

*'''[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30687'''
**''Kreons'': Sentinel Prime, [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]], [[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]], [[Fire Chief (Kre-O)|Fire Chief]]

*'''[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31771'''
**''Kreons'': Sideswipe, [[Sideswipe's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30667'''
**''Kreons'': Starscream, [[Pilot (Kre-O)|Pilot]]

===2012 (''Quest for Energon'')===
The second-year ''Kre-O Transformers'' sets mark a definite change in style. Dubbed "Quest for Energon", each set contains several "energon" pieces; at least one [[Skeletron|clear-plastic Kreon torso]] (blue for Autobots, purple for Decepticons), and several clear-purple "[[Dark Energon]]" parts to assemble a giant "[[ultimate Dark Energon weapon]]". The robot/vehicle builds in this year's sets are generally smaller, simpler, and less reliant on the "massive stack of flat plates" construction style common in the first year, relying a lot more on large ball-and-socket-jointed bricks to build limbs and bodies around.

There was a heavier focus on the Kreons overall, with mini-playsets, mini-vehicles and a pair of [[army-building|army builder]] sets. The robot Kreons are more often based on their [[Aligned continuity family]] incarnations than Generation 1. Human Kreons had new arm-pieces with rounded-off shoulders, rather than the blocky shoulders of all first-year Kreons.

This series also suffered a distribution issue in the US. [[Walmart]] stopped carrying ''Kre-O'' after its first year (with one tiny exception), and only [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] appeared to carry the entire second-year assortment; the "Rotor Rage" and "Destruction Site Devastator" sets in particular didn't seem to show up at certain retailers.

Most of these sets were also made available in Japan as part of the initial ''Kre-O'' roll-out by [[TakaraTomy]].

*'''Battle for Energon'''
**''Set number'': '''98812'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], [[Security Officer]], [[Tank Driver]]
: Includes Optimus Prime and Megatron robot/vehicle builds and a mini "bank" playset.

*'''Cycle Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''36954'''
**''Kreons'': [[Barricade (Kre-O)|Barricade]], three [[Autobot Trooper]]s

*'''Decepticon Ambush'''
**''Set number'': '''38781'''
**''Kreons'': [[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]], three [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]]s

*'''Destruction Site [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36914'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s
: A "9 in 1" set that includes '''[[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]''', '''[[Drill Bit (Kre-O)|Drill Bit]]''', '''[[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]]''' and '''[[Hightower (Kre-O)|Hightower]]''', who can be built into robots, vehicles, or combined to form Devastator. Includes a construction site mini-playset.

*'''Rotor Rage'''
**''Set number'': '''36959'''
**''Kreons'': [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]], [[Commando (Kre-O)|Commando]], [[ATV Driver]]
:Includes a large Vortex robot/helicopter build.

*'''Stealth [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''98814'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, two [[Security Guard]]s, [[Bulldog]], [[Biker]]
:Includes a large Bumblebee robot/car build and a security checkpoint playset.

*'''Street Showdown'''
**''Set number'': '''38771'''
**''Kreons'': [[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)|Knock Out]], two [[Driver (Kre-O)|Driver]]s
: Includes large Wheeljack and Knock Out robot/car builds.

===2013 (''Beast Hunters'')===
Bringing the series in-line with the then-current ''[[Beast Hunters]]'' branding of ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'', this series was even ''more'' limited in its US distribution, seemingly available only at ToysЯUs and Meijer.

This time around, the human Kreons were based on specific ''Transformers'' human characters from prior series rather than the prior two years' nameless generics... much to the bafflement of the [[fandom]], who wanted them to be doing that from the get-go.

;Larger Sets
*'''[[Autobot Command Center]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A5412'''
**''Kreons'': [[Arcee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Bumblebee]], [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Ratchet]], [[Shockwave (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Shockwave]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)#CommandCenterHQ|Knock Out]] ("Mystery figure")
: A multi-part playset; command tower, repair bay, prison. Includes a buildable vehicle Optimus Prime and beast [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O Predacon)|Rippersnapper]].

*'''Battle Net Bumblebee'''
**''Set number'': '''A2202'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Captain (Kre-O)|Captain]]
: Includes Bumblebee/jeep build and buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Stormrazor]]


*'''Beast Blade Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A2203'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Beast Hunters|Optimus Prime]], [[Kicker (Kre-O)|Energon Kicker]]
: Includes a large Optimus robot/truck build and a buildable Predacon beast [[Lazerback (Kre-O)|Lazerback]].

*'''Ripclaw Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2201'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ripclaw (Kre-O)|Ripclaw]], [[Daniel Witwicky (Kre-O)|Col. Daniel Witwicky]]
:Includes a large Ripclaw robot/dragon build.

;Beast Force Figure packs
To date, these are the only larger build packs to include [[Micro-Changer]] Kreons.

*'''Dragon Assault'''
**''Set number'': '''A2234/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Grimwing (Kre-O)|Grimwing]].

*'''Mech Venom Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2235/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Corhada]].

===2014 (''Age of Extinction'')===
Tying in with that [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|big new movie in 2014]], the 2014 ''Kre-O'' line-up features dinosaurs aplenty. Many sets also feature "Dino Force Technology", which are pieces that include magnets in them so claws and dino-maws can snatch up Kreons wearing ferrous-metal backpacks or helmets.

Notably, this line also marks the complete abandonment of the 'rebuild to transform' [[play pattern]], in favor of the playset approach more typical of construction brick toys. As part of this change, human Kreons now use the small body style that debuted in the ''Kre-O {{w|CityVille}} Invasion'' line, to indicate a [[scale]] difference between them and the normal-sized Transformer Kreons.

By this point, ''Kre-O'' in its entirety became a [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] [[exclusive]] toyline.

*'''Grimlock Unleashed'''
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]]
: Includes a large Grimlock T-rex build.

*'''Cell Block Breakout'''
**''Set number'': '''A6951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)#AOE|Vehicon]]
: Includes buildable [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] beast [[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)|Strafe]].

*'''Dinobot Charge'''
**''Set number'': '''A6949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]], Vehicon
: Includes buildable [[Slug (Kre-O)|Dinobot triceratops]].

*'''Galvatron Factory Battle'''
**''Set number'': '''A6952'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#FactoryBattle|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Factory Battle|Optimus Prime]], Vehicon, [[Dr. Littleman]], 2 KSI workers.
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]] and [[Galvatron (Kre-O)#AOE|Galvatron]] super-robot.

*'''Grimlock Street Attack'''
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]].

*'''Lockdown Air Raid'''
**''Set number'': '''A6956'''
**''Kreons'': [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)#AOE|Sideswipe]]
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]].

*'''Optimus Prime Dino Hauler'''
**''Set number'': '''A7796'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#DinoHauler|Ratchet]], Vehicon x2, human [[Autobot Driver]]
: Includes buildable [[Snarl (Kre-O)|Dinobot beast]].

*'''Scorn Street Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''A6950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Crosshairs (Kre-O)|Crosshairs]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Scorn (Kre-O)|Scorn]].

*'''Silver Knight Autobots'''
**''Set number'': '''A8602'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Crosshairs, Drift, Hound

*'''Decepticon Replicator'''
**''Set number'': '''A8601'''
**''Kreons'': [[Stinger (Kre-O)|Stinger]], Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]], human scientist
{{note|'Decepticon Replicator' was available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from [[July 11]] to [[July 20]].}}

*'''Elite Optimus Prime''' (Promotional Polybag)
**''Set number'': '''A8745'''
: Includes Optimus Prime super-robot.
{{note|'Silver Knight Autobots' and 'Elite Optimus Prime' were available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]].}}

*'''Dinobot Ride''' (Promotional Polybag)
**''Set number'': '''A8603'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime.
: Includes mini buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock.
{{Note|'Dinobot Ride' was released as a free giveaway at [[June 28]] ToysЯUs building events in the US.}}

===2015 (''Robots In Disguise'')===
In conjunction with the new animated series "Robots in Disguise", this wave brings back buildable vehicles (and a beast) but unfortunately are non-transformable. There are improvements for some of the Kreons as they come with printing on the back of the figure. Each of the set also comes with a "capture pod" - a box that will snap shut using rubber bands.

*'''Optimus Prime Beast Blaster'''
**''Set number'': '''B0951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Fracture (Kre-O)|Decepticon Fracture]], [[Airazor (Kre-O)|Airazor]], [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]]
: Includes a red and blue long nose truck cab without trailer and a purple hovercraft.

*'''Bumblebee Disc Demolishor'''
**''Set number'': '''B0949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Clampdown (Kre-O)|Clampdown]], [[Bisk (Kre-O)|Bisk]]
: Includes a futuristic yellow vehicle with black stripes

*'''Underbite Jetpack Takedown'''
**''Set number'': '''B0950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Underbite (Kre-O)|Underbite]], [[Ped (Kre-O)|Ped]]
: Includes a purple mechanical beast

*'''Strongarm Capture Cruiser'''
**''Set number'': '''B1549'''
**''Kreons'': [[Strongarm (Kre-O)|Strongarm]], [[Springload (Kre-O)|Springload]]
:Includes a futuristic blue vehicle

*'''Sideswipe Roadway Rundown'''
**''Set number'': '''B1548'''
**''Kreons'': [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]], [[Hammerstrike (Kre-O)|Hammerstrike]]
:Includes a futuristic red vehicle

==Micro-Changers==
Introduced in 2012, the [[Micro-Changer]]s sub-line adds a new element to Kreon figures; extra parts allow each figure to "transform" into a vehicle or beast (or whatever).

Thankfully, the Micro-Changer series did not suffer the limited-distribution fate of the ''Beast Hunters'' sets; after a rocky start, by 2013 the series was stocked regularly not just by ToysЯUs, but [[Target]] as well, plus many large drug store chains began carrying the individually-bagged figures.

===Blind-bagged figures===
This portion of the line features individual [[blindpacking|blind-packaged]] Kreons. Thankfully however, code numbers printed on each bag allow you to know which figure is inside... or at least avoid buying two of the same by accident.
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;Preview Series
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCPreviewWave.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2034'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|August]] 2012
:This series differs a little from the later waves, and not just because of the smaller (all-badguy) cast. In an unusual backwards move, the [[tampograph]]s on these figures' chests use only a single color, typically black.

:This is also the only ''Kre-O Transformers'' product to be sold (briefly) at [[Walmart]] since the initial year.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Crankstart (Kre-O)|Crankstart]] (214510)
:* [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]] (214518)
:* [[Scorponok (Kre-O)|Scorponok]] (214511)
:* [[Spinister (Kre-O)|Spinister]] (214517)
:* [[Sunstorm (Kre-O)|Sunstorm]] (214519)
:* [[Waspinator (Kre-O)|Waspinator]] (214512)
}}

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;Collection 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCWave1.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Hasbro release date'': [[Calendar|November]] 2012
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': November 2013
: For the first full series, the multi-colored tampographs made a glorious comeback. Also, a new display-stand brick was added to every figure, a black 2x4 piece with the "Kre-O" logo in white on one edge.
: Also changed is how the bag numbers work, with a 7-digit code. Only the final two numbers in the codes are indicators of what Kreon is in the bag, the first five are likely manufacturing plant codes or something and have no bearing on the contents, and can vary from case to case. For simplicity's sake, we've *****'d out the first five digits from here on out.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Airachnid (Kre-O)|Airachnid]] (*****_50)
:* [[Blast Off (Kre-O)|Blast Off]] (*****_47)
:* [[Bludgeon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bludgeon]] (*****_51)
:* [[Dirge (Kre-O)|Dirge]] (*****_49)
:* [[Hook (Kre-O)|Decepticon Hook]] (*****_48)
:* [[Inferno (Kre-O)|Inferno]] (*****_41)
:* [[Insecticon (Kre-O)|Insecticon]] (*****_46)
:* [[Quickslinger (Kre-O)|Quickslinger]] (*****_44)
:* [[Rampage (Kre-O)|Decepticon Rampage]] (*****_45)
:* [[Singe (Kre-O)|Singe]] (*****_40)
:* [[Springer (Kre-O)|Autobot Springer]] (*****_42)
:* [[Warpath (Kre-O)|Warpath]] (*****_43)
}}

{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol2}}
;Collection 2
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|May]] 2013
: This series replaced the flak jackets used to attach stuff to prior Micro Changers' torsos in prior waves (which most fans hated since it obscured the chest tampographs) with a new simple one-peg "backpack" piece. And there was much rejoicing. On top of that, at this stage the "vehicle" builds become a little more complex, using more parts to make them look more like tiny vehicles than just robots laying face-down with a thing or two on their backs.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Acid Wing]] (*****_70)
:* [[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]] (*****_69)
:* [[Blight (Kre-O)|Blight]] (*****_68)
:* [[Bulkhead (Kre-O)|Bulkhead]] (*****_66)
:* [[Groove (Kre-O)|Autobot Groove]] (*****_77)
:* [[Hardshell (Kre-O)|Hardshell]] (*****_67)
:* [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]] (*****_76)
:* [[Lugnut (Kre-O)|Lugnut]] (*****_75)
:* [[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]] (*****_74)
:* [[Powerglide (Kre-O)|Powerglide]] (*****_73)
:* [[Scourge (Kre-O)|Scourge]] (*****_72)
:* [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] (*****_71)
}}
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;Collection 3
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS3bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2013
:This series had...more fanwank, we guess? No particular innovations this time around.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Beachcomber (Kre-O)|Beachcomber]] (***** 60)
:* [[Cheetor (Kre-O)|Cheetor]] (***** 59)
:* [[Guzzle (Kre-O)|Guzzle]] (***** 57)
:* [[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]] (***** 54)
:* [[Kickback (Kre-O)|Kickback]] (***** 55)
:* [[Long Haul (Kre-O)|Long Haul]] (***** 56)
:* [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]] (***** 52)
:* [[Nosecone (Kre-O)|Nosecone]] (***** 50)
:* [[Ramjet (Kre-O)|Ramjet]] (***** 53)
:* [[Seawing (Kre-O)|Seawing]] (***** 61)
:* [[Sharkticon (Kre-O)|Sharkticon]] (***** 58)
:* [[Thrust (Kre-O)|Thrust]] (***** 51)
}}
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;Collection 4
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS4bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2014
: Sooo much fanwank. The last wave of Micro-Changers available at "normal" retail, though largely being distributed via the Walgreens drug store chain in the US. This is the only batch (so far) to have a significant [[variant]], as [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] can come in either bag-back lavender or a much darker purple, depending on the batch. This is also the first wave to use "harness" pieces in colors other than the standard light gray.

: Unlike prior waves in which every figure came with individual [[instructions]], these Micro-Changers all come with the same large fold-out instruction for all of the models in the series, making the "feel parts through the bags" method very difficult (but you have the code numbers here, so why are you even doing that, huh?).
{{collist|2|
:* [[Alpha Trion (Kre-O)|Alpha Trion]] (***** 33)
:* [[Barrage (Kre-O)|Barrage]] (***** 34)
:* [[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]] (***** 35)
:* [[Brake-Neck (Kre-O)|Brake-Neck]] (***** 44)
:* [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] (***** 36)
:* [[Demolishor (Kre-O)|Demolishor]] (***** 37)
:* [[Iceberg (Kre-O)|Iceberg]] (***** 38)
:* [[Kup (Kre-O)|Autobot Kup]] (***** 39)
:* [[Rhinox (Kre-O)|Rhinox]] (***** 40)
:* [[Rodimus (Kre-O)|Rodimus]] (***** 41)
:* [[Sandstorm (Kre-O)|Sandstorm]] (***** 42)
:* [[Slipstrike]] (***** 43)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
[[Image:KreO-toy KreonMCWave5.jpg|right|300px]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A6947'''
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
: In-tune with the [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]] Kre-O'' products, this wave features a number of classic characters plus two movie-inspired Dinobot original characters.

: This series goes back to having individual instructions for each figure.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Fangwolf]] (***** 46)
:* [[Highbrow (Kre-O)|Highbrow]] (***** 51)
:* [[Jarugar]] (***** 52)
:* [[Jetwash]] (***** 53)
:* [[Mindswipe]] (***** 49)
:* [[Misfire (Kre-O)|Misfire]] (***** 47)
:* [[Nightbeat (Kre-O)|Nightbeat]] (***** 50)
:* [[Silversnout]] (***** 56)
:* [[Skrapnel]] (***** 45)
:* [[Torosaur]] (***** 55)
:* [[Trypticon (Kre-O)|Trypticon]] (***** 48)
:* [[Wingspan Hawk]] (***** 54)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2014
: The second wave of the ''Age of Extinction''-tied Micro-Changers, with a couple of unconventional builds, and two more new Dinobot characters. For the first time, the blind-bags are truly blind, with no identifying numbers printed on the packaging.

Speaking of "blind", these figures were never seen in US stores, popping up only in Canada and overseas.

{{collist|2|
:* [[Blackarachnia (Kre-O)|Decepticon Blackarachnia]]
:* [[Frostbite (Kre-O)|Frostbite]]
:* [[Fuselage]]
:* [[Gears (Kre-O)|Autobot Gears]]
:* [[Runamuck (Kre-O)|Decepticon Runamuck]]
:* [[Scattershot (Kre-O blindbag)|Scattershot]]
:* [[Seaspray (Kre-O)|Autobot Seaspray]]
:* [[Skalor (Kre-O)|Decepticon Skalor]]
:* [[Skimmer]]
:* [[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
:* [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailbreaker]]
:* [[Wheelie (Kre-O)|Autobot Wheelie]]
}}

===Micro-Changers Combiners===
Four Kreons per pack combine into one larger robot. Each set also comes with a single red stand-block, and extra limb pieces. Just in case. As most of the original teams hese sets are based on have five to six members, the "lost" members are (usually) put into the blind-bagged series.
;Wave 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCCombWave1.jpg|right|250px|]]
:*'''[[Bruticus (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bruticus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2225'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Brawl (Kre-O)|Brawl]], [[Onslaught (Kre-O)|Onslaught]], [[Swindle (Kre-O)|Swindle]], [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]]
:*'''[[Devastator (Kre-O)|Constructicon Devastator]]
::*''Set number'': '''A2224'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bonecrusher (Kre-O)|Bonecrusher]], [[Mixmaster (Kre-O)|Mixmaster]], [[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]], [[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]
:*'''[[Predaking (Kre-O Decepticon)|Predaking]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2227'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]], [[Headlock]], [[Razorclaw (Kre-O)|Razorclaw]], [[Torox]]
:*'''[[Superion (Kre-O)|Superion]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2226'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Air Raid (Kre-O)|Air Raid]], [[Firestrike (Kre-O)|Firestrike]], [[Silverbolt (Kre-O)|Silverbolt]], [[Skydive (Kre-O)|Skydive]]
{{-}}
;Wave 2

:*'''[[Abominus (Kre-O)|Abominus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4473'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Hun-Gurrr (Kre-O)|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O)|Rippersnapper]], [[Sinnertwin (Kre-O)|Sinnertwin]], [[Windrazor (Kre-O)|Windrazor]]
:*'''[[Defensor (Kre-O)|Defensor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4474'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Blades (Kre-O)|Blades]], [[First Aid (Kre-O)|First Aid]], [[Hot Spot (Kre-O)|Hot Spot]], [[Streetsmart]]
:*'''[[Piranacon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Piranacon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4475'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Nautilator (Kre-O)|Nautilator]], [[Overbite (Kre-O)|Overbite]], [[Snaptrap (Kre-O)|Snaptrap]], [[Tentakil (Kre-O)|Tentakil]]
{{-}}
;Wave 3
:Sadly, this wave suffered from a similar fate as some of the latter sets, with a limited retail release- only popping up in discount chains months after the intended release date.
:*'''[[Computron (Kre-O)|Computron]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7307'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Afterburst]], [[Lightstorm]], [[Scattershot (Kre-O Computron)|Scattershot]], [[Strafe (Kre-O Computron)|Strafe]]
:*'''[[Menasor (Kre-O)|Menasor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7308'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)|Decepticon Breakdown]], [[Dead End (Kre-O)|Dead End]], [[Drag Strip (Kre-O)|Decepticon Drag Strip]], [[Motorbreath (Kre-O)|Motorbreath]]
{{-}}
;Wave 4
:Ready for something new? This wave, available only at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]]''-branded product, consists entirely of new-character beast-bots, rather than re-creating classic combiner teams.
:*'''[[Grimstone (Kre-O)|Grimstone]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7827'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Crackback]], [[Iquanox]], [[Ironeye]], [[Mollox]]
:*'''[[Lazerbolt]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7830'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullhorn (Kre-O)|Bullhorn]], [[Floodgate]], [[Freezeout]], [[Roadhound]]
:*'''[[Obsidian (Kre-O Combiner)|Obsidian]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7829'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullwark]], [[Freefall]], [[Hemocron]], [[Stronghorn]]
:*'''[[Volcanicon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7828'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Farside]], [[Liftoff]], [[Lugmutt]], [[Power Surge (Kre-O)|Power Surge]]

==Kreon Ultimate Collection==
These sets, each containing five different Kreons, were released early in 2013. The Kreon figures had all been released earlier in larger Kre-o sets, and they only come with their own weapons. One of the five figures was marked on the packaging as the "mystery figure."

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4641'''

;Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4642'''

==Custom Kreons==
First released at the back-end of 2013, these individually-carded Kreons include a huge number of extra body parts and accessories, many [[vacuum metallizing|chromed]] (thus resulting in some ''extremely'' tight fits) or translucent (which, when combined with the chromed parts, may end up with stress fractures). Their "normal" body parts have a metal-flake sheen (usually). They also come with a customizable "rack" to store their unused parts, though the helmets just kind of sit on the torso's neck-pegs, not secure at all. Returning characters typically have altered and more extensive [[tampograph]]s across most of their opaque parts.

This series was intentionally produced in smaller numbers than the other series.

[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonIronhidePkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 1
All of the Kreons in this assortment come with a red weapons rack.

[[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] was the only US retailer to order them, though they were made available off of [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] as well.
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|October]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#Custom|Bumblebee]] (A6087)
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)#Custom|Ironhide]] (A6086)
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Megatron]] (A6088)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Custom|Optimus Prime]] (A6085)
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)#Custom|Soundwave]] (A6090)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)#Custom|Starscream]] (A6089)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonPredakingPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 2
Though revealed online and at [[Toy Fair 2014]], this series ultimately never saw release outside of Chinese-market distribution. These kits have blue parts racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{Collist|2|
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)#Custom|Cliffjumper]] (A7314)
*[[Dreadwing (Kre-O)|Dreadwing]] (A7315)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Galvatron]] (A7316)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Autobot Hound]] (A7317)
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Jazz]] (A7318)
*[[Predaking (Kre-O Predacon)|Predaking]] (A7319)
}}
{{-}}
[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonDriftPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
This assortment, using the new unified packaging style introduced in mid-2014, is entirely movie-based, showcasing characters from ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)| Age of Extinction]]''. Unlike prior waves, the opaque plastics here are non-sparkly. Awww. On top of that, the parts count has been drastically reduced, each kit only having about 30 pieces as opposed to the 40-ish of the prior two waves.

They all come with dark green racks.
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Drift]] (A7839)
*[[Lockdown (Kre-O)#Custom|Lockdown]] (A7838)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Optimus Prime]] (A7836)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Ratchet]] (A7837)
}}
{{-}}
[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGalvatronPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2
Another movie-based round. The sparkly plastics make a return, but the part count remains in the low 30s. These kits come with brown racks.
:*''Release date'': September 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Bumblebee]] (A9229)
*[[Crosshairs (Kre-O)#Custom|Crosshairs]] (A9228)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Galvatron]] (A9230)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Autobot Hound]] (A9227)
}}
{{-}}
[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGrimlockPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 3
A wave featuring the ''Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, making heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. These kits come with gray racks.

These figures saw very limited release, mostly in Hasbro Asia regions.
:*''Release date'': November 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Grimlock]] (A9374 / A6948)
*[[Scorn (Kre-O)#Custom|Scorn]] (A9375 / A6948)
*[[Slug (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Slug]] (A9373 / A6948)
*[[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)#CustomAOE|Strafe]] (A9372 / A6948)
}}
{{-}}
;''Robots in Disguise'' Collection 1
This assortment showcases characters from the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)| Robots in Disguise]]'' animated series.

The part count takes ''another'' hit, now in the mid-20s, with simpler weapons and no backpacks. No more chromed parts either, everything is in "normal" plastics. The racks are now in the characters' base colors, and built on a new baseplate piece. This wave does add a 1x1 cylinder to attach to the unused torsos' neck-pegs to keep the unised helmets in place, so there's that.

:*''Release date'': January 2015
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Bumblebee]] (B1234)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Grimlock]] (B1235)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Optimus Prime]] (B1233)
*[[Steeljaw (Kre-O)#Custom|Steeljaw]] (B1236)
}}

{{note|The "[[Autobot Command Center]]" set includes a Custom Kreon rack/part setup as well.}}

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==Kreon Warriors==
Replacing Micro-Changers as the ''Kre-O'' line's blind-bagged assortment, Kreon Warriors features popular characters reimagined as historical warriors. Unlike their predecessors, the Kreon Warriors do not have vehicle modes.

;Series 1
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Samurai Optimus Prime]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Wild West Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Gladiator Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Bumblebee]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Gladiator Ratchet]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Pirate Ratchet]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Knight Megatron]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Ninja Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Army Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Pirate Starscream]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Army Shockwave]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Ninja Shockwave]]
}}

;Series 2 - Shown at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Gladiator Optimus Prime]]
*?? [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Army Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Knight Bumblebee]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Wild West Hound]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Samurai Hound]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Wild West Galvatron]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Samurai Galvatron]]
*?? [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Wild West Starscream]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Soundwave]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Knight Soundwave]]
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

==Battle Changers==

Battle Changers are a new line in the buildable figures who can transform without being taken apart. Series 1 includes 4 individual characters [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] and [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]].

;Collection 1
This series is available in selected Asian countries since December 2014.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] (B0716)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] (B0715)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] (B0718)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] (B0717)
}}
{{-}}
;Collection 2 ?
This series have been shown in [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]. Only two additional figures were previewed along with Series 1 figures.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] (???)
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]] (???)
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}
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;Kreon Triple Changer
This series have been shown in [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]. Only two additional figures were previewed but all 3 modes were available. The packaging is similar to other battle changers but does not have a collection number.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] (???)
*[[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] (???)
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

;Versus Pack Collection 1
This assortment comes in 2-figure "VS" pack. Only 2 pairs have been announced and available for sale in selected Asian countries. Optimus Prime is identical to the previously released version but this pack comes with a trailer.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] vs. [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] (B1506/B0964)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]] vs. [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] (B1507/B0964)
}}
{{-}}

==Kreon Mini-con Combiners==
Another new line previewed at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]], these sets comes with one standard Kreon and 4 Cityville-sized mini Kreons of the same character that can combine into a larger robot. Only two characters were previewed [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] and [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], naturally.

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

==Store exclusives==
===CostCo exclusives===
* Megatron with Sideswipe (30668/31771) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.
* Starscream with Prowl (30667/30690) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.

===Toys"R"Us exclusives===
*'''Autobot Assault [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A1266'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s, [[Gunner]]
: An expanded version of the "Destruction Site Devastator" set, adding a large Ironhide robot/truck build, a "Gunner" Kreon, and a port-a-potty (yes really). The Devastator Kreon is also in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)| Generation 2]]'' style yellow-and-purple rather than the original bright-green-and-purple.
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction Bluray / DVD'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]]
: Special packaging to include 2 exclusive Kreons with different print from other regular release of the same characters. These Kreons are available with either Blu-Ray Combo or DVD only set.

===Argos exclusives===
*'''Transformers Tub of Bricks'''
**''Set number'': '''A4583'''
: A plastic tub with unaltered versions of Basic Optimus, Basic Bumblebee, and Jazz, Sideswipe and Bluestreak Kreons, and slightly altered instruction booklets.

===Family Mart (Taiwan)===
*'''8" (20cm) Optimus Prime USB Hub'''
**Oversized Kreon Optimus Prime with 4 USB ports
*'''Stylus Pen'''
**Optimus Prime & Starscream
*'''LED Lights'''
**Bumbleebee, Sideswipe & Megatron

===Universal Studios===
*'''Kreon 4-pack'''
Only available in all Universal Studios. Only [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]] is an exclusive figure.
**''Set number'': '''A9370'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]]

==Convention Exclusives==
* Botcon 2013 '''Machine Wars''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure Set, 2013)
**''Kreons'': [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]], [[Megaplex (Kre-O)|Megaplex]], [[Obsidian (Kre-O Kreon)|Obsidian]], [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Strika (Kre-O)|Strika]]

:The ''Machine Wars'' five-pack was exclusive to [[BotCon 2013]], limited to 1500 pieces. They have generally more parts than the Kreons packed in with larger Kre-O sets, but do not have alternate vehicle builds like Micro Changers.

* Botcon 2014 '''Kreon Micro-Changers 6-figure set''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure set, 2014)
**''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)#BotCon2014|Breakdown]], [[Fractyl (Kre-O)|Fractyl]], [[Gigatron (Kre-O)|Gigatron]], [[Landshark (Kre-O)|Landshark]], [[Rattrap (Kre-O)|Rattrap]], [[Rodimus (SG Kre-O)|Rodimus]]

: A [[BotCon 2014]] six-figure set commemorating 20 years of BotCon exclusives with Kreons of past exclusives. This time they're also Micro-Changers, with generally more parts and paint than most retail Micro-Changers.

* San Diego Comic Con 2014 '''Kreon Class of 1984''' (B0090)
**''Kreons'':
{{collist|3|
*[[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]]
*[[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]]
*[[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]]
*[[Frenzy (Kre-O)|Frenzy]]
*[[Gears (Kre-O)|Gears]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]]
*[[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]]
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]]
*[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Ratchet]]
*[[Rumble (Kre-O)|Rumble]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]]
*[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]
*[[Shrapnel (Kre-O)|Shrapnel]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
*[[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (Kre-O)|Ultra Magnus]]
*[[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]]
*[[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
}}
: Released in July 2014 at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2014|San Diego Comic-Con]], this set contains 30 exclusive Kreons and accessories from G1 series.

==Promotional releases==
* Matrix '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Promotional item given at [[BotCon 2011]], as a special mail-in promotion through the Kre-O website and a give away with the UK Doctor Who Adventures comic. Redeco of Optimus Prime Kreon showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]].

* Clear ''' Energon Bumblebee''' Kreon
: An exclusive [[New York Comic Con|New York Comic Con 2012]] handout, this redeco of the Bumblebee Kreon is done entirely in translucent blue plastic, and comes in its own special little window box with an outer sleeve.

* '''Constructicon Devastator''' Kreon
: A Devastator Kreon sporting an orange ''Generation 2'' deco and including a translucent purple pistol based on [[Megatron (G1)|Generation 1 Megatron's]] alternate mode. Packaged in an individual window box and handed out with ''Kre-O'' purchases at Toys"R"Us stores, as well as [[BotCon 2013]].

* '''Orion Pax''' Kreon
: Based on Orion Pax's appearance from "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]", this was available with the ''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''.

* '''Dinobot Ride''' Polybag
: Polybag of a mini buildable Grimlock and Citiville-sized mini Kreon Optimus Prime. Given out at Toys R Us during build-a-figure event. Also available in selected Asian countries as a gift with purchase at stores.

* '''Elite Optimus Prime''' Polybag
: Another polybag with buildable Optimus Prime with larger hands and legs on a Kreon sized torso. This figure was given our at Toys R Us Canada during build-a-figure event while Asian countries saw very limited released.

* "Winter" '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Optimus Prime in winter clothing and orange skis were handed out during [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]].

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==Media==
===Videos===
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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.

===Games===
{{main|Online games#Kre-O}}

===Books===
*''[[Awesome Autobots Activity Book]]''—actually mainly a ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'' book, but it has four Kre-O bonus pages and is [[co-branding|co-branded]] on the cover, as well as coming with a free Matrix Optimus Prime Kreon.
*''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''

===Online comics===
{{main|Kre-O Transformers (comic)}}
Short tongue-in-cheek gag strips drawn and written by [[Hayato Sakamoto]] and [[Makoto Wakabayashi]] for [[TakaraTomy]]'s Kre-O site.

==Notes==
* 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>, who have been making not-L sets for a while. However, it is very much a lot of new part design work, especially the far more involved construction of the [[Kreon]]s; Oxford's pre-''Kre-O'' mini-figures were basically straight-up L Minifigure construction.
* Kreon [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] was among the upcoming items revealed at [[BotCon 2011]]... and was only announced to be released in late 2013, and wasn't released until midway through 2014. Amusingly, his helmet has become one of the most ubiquitous among the Kreons thanks to its very generic styling.
* Small images of a ''Kre-O Transformers'' set featuring a big mechanical scorpion and another set featuring a buildable [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] were shown at [[Toy Fair 2012]] during the slide presentation, as part of the demonstration of the "build a big energon weapon from parts of the different sets" concept. Neither were present in the showroom or mentioned in the press materials. This same slide was shown during a presentation at [[BotCon 2012]], again with no explicit mention of the mechanical scorpion or Soundwave.
* 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. Just be a bit careful you don't scrape face-paint off.
* The L company has since released sets that are explicitly marketed as being able to assemble as robots and various vehicles and aircraft, very similar to the ''Transformers'' Kre-O concept.
* Several ''Kre-O'' bricks are reuses of Hasbro's long defunct ''Built to Rule'' interlocking brick system. Most Kre-O bricks, that is parts not designed specifically for Kreons, with detailed moulded surfaces (especially where the L counterpart has a smooth surface) are Built to Rule parts.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.hasbro.com/kre-o/en_US/ Official site]
* [http://kre-o-nation.com/2013/index.html "Kre-O Nation" 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]
* [http://www.facebook.com/groups/mykreons Kre-O Asia Facebook Group #mykreons]

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Kre-O

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[[Image:Kre-O-Bumblebeeandothers.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Car me now!]]

'''Kre-O''' is [[Hasbro]]'s second foray into the world of brick-based construction toy sets, several years after the ignoble effort that was ''[[Built to Rule]]''.

Unveiled at [[Toy Fair 2011]], ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' was the first Hasbro brand to be released as Kre-O construction brick kits. The kits (generally) 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 (mostly nameless generics). Prices range from $7.99 to $59.99, plus individually-bagged Kreon figures at $2.99.

The line launched in the US on [[June 6]]th, [[2011]]. Since then, ''Kre-O'' has expanded into a [[multi-property brand]], with sets based on other Hasbro franchises including ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'', ''Battleship'', and ''Dungeons & Dragons'', as well as the licensed properties ''[[Star Trek]]'' and ''Cityville Invasion''.

In 2013, [[TakaraTomy]] brought the line to Japan, primarily the second-year ''Transformers'' sets.

It's 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.

==Building sets==
===2011===
The first series saw widespread brick-and-mortar distribution in the US. The main focus of the sets were large robot/vehicle builds with a ''lot'' of parts. Really a lot. Limbs were many times thick masses of panel-parts laid over each other, and many sets had extremely limited posability, with simple swivel elbows & knees. Robot builds took many elements from the then-current ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)| Dark of the Moon]]'' series, though the heads were mostly designed around the characters' [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] incarnations.

The robot Kreons? ''VERY'' G1-inspired.

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31144'''

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36421'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, [[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]], [[Bumblebee's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Autobot Jazz]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31146'''
**''Kreons'': Jazz, [[Race driver]]

*'''[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]'''
**''Kit number'': '''30688'''
**''Kreons'': Megatron, [[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]], [[Specialist]], [[Police officer]]

*'''[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31145'''
**''Kreons'': Mirage, [[Race driver]]

*'''Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''31143'''

*'''[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]], 2 [[Stunt Driver]]s

*'''[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30690'''
**''Kreons'': Prowl, [[SWAT Commander]]

*'''[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30662'''
**''Kreons'': Ratchet, [[Medic (Kre-O)|Medic]]

*'''[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30687'''
**''Kreons'': Sentinel Prime, [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]], [[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]], [[Fire Chief (Kre-O)|Fire Chief]]

*'''[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31771'''
**''Kreons'': Sideswipe, [[Sideswipe's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30667'''
**''Kreons'': Starscream, [[Pilot (Kre-O)|Pilot]]

===2012 (''Quest for Energon'')===
The second-year ''Kre-O Transformers'' sets mark a definite change in style. Dubbed "Quest for Energon", each set contains several "energon" pieces; at least one [[Skeletron|clear-plastic Kreon torso]] (blue for Autobots, purple for Decepticons), and several clear-purple "[[Dark Energon]]" parts to assemble a giant "[[ultimate Dark Energon weapon]]". The robot/vehicle builds in this year's sets are generally smaller, simpler, and less reliant on the "massive stack of flat plates" construction style common in the first year, relying a lot more on large ball-and-socket-jointed bricks to build limbs and bodies around.

There was a heavier focus on the Kreons overall, with mini-playsets, mini-vehicles and a pair of [[army-building|army builder]] sets. The robot Kreons are more often based on their [[Aligned continuity family]] incarnations than Generation 1. Human Kreons had new arm-pieces with rounded-off shoulders, rather than the blocky shoulders of all first-year Kreons.

This series also suffered a distribution issue in the US. [[Walmart]] stopped carrying ''Kre-O'' after its first year (with one tiny exception), and only [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] appeared to carry the entire second-year assortment; the "Rotor Rage" and "Destruction Site Devastator" sets in particular didn't seem to show up at certain retailers.

Most of these sets were also made available in Japan as part of the initial ''Kre-O'' roll-out by [[TakaraTomy]].

*'''Battle for Energon'''
**''Set number'': '''98812'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], [[Security Officer]], [[Tank Driver]]
: Includes Optimus Prime and Megatron robot/vehicle builds and a mini "bank" playset.

*'''Cycle Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''36954'''
**''Kreons'': [[Barricade (Kre-O)|Barricade]], three [[Autobot Trooper]]s

*'''Decepticon Ambush'''
**''Set number'': '''38781'''
**''Kreons'': [[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]], three [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]]s

*'''Destruction Site [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36914'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s
: A "9 in 1" set that includes '''[[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]''', '''[[Drill Bit (Kre-O)|Drill Bit]]''', '''[[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]]''' and '''[[Hightower (Kre-O)|Hightower]]''', who can be built into robots, vehicles, or combined to form Devastator. Includes a construction site mini-playset.

*'''Rotor Rage'''
**''Set number'': '''36959'''
**''Kreons'': [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]], [[Commando (Kre-O)|Commando]], [[ATV Driver]]
:Includes a large Vortex robot/helicopter build.

*'''Stealth [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''98814'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, two [[Security Guard]]s, [[Bulldog]], [[Biker]]
:Includes a large Bumblebee robot/car build and a security checkpoint playset.

*'''Street Showdown'''
**''Set number'': '''38771'''
**''Kreons'': [[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)|Knock Out]], two [[Driver (Kre-O)|Driver]]s
: Includes large Wheeljack and Knock Out robot/car builds.

===2013 (''Beast Hunters'')===
Bringing the series in-line with the then-current ''[[Beast Hunters]]'' branding of ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'', this series was even ''more'' limited in its US distribution, seemingly available only at ToysЯUs and Meijer.

This time around, the human Kreons were based on specific ''Transformers'' human characters from prior series rather than the prior two years' nameless generics... much to the bafflement of the [[fandom]], who wanted them to be doing that from the get-go.

;Larger Sets
*'''[[Autobot Command Center]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A5412'''
**''Kreons'': [[Arcee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Bumblebee]], [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Ratchet]], [[Shockwave (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Shockwave]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)#CommandCenterHQ|Knock Out]] ("Mystery figure")
: A multi-part playset; command tower, repair bay, prison. Includes a buildable vehicle Optimus Prime and beast [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O Predacon)|Rippersnapper]].

*'''Battle Net Bumblebee'''
**''Set number'': '''A2202'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Captain (Kre-O)|Captain]]
: Includes Bumblebee/jeep build and buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Stormrazor]]


*'''Beast Blade Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A2203'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Beast Hunters|Optimus Prime]], [[Kicker (Kre-O)|Energon Kicker]]
: Includes a large Optimus robot/truck build and a buildable Predacon beast [[Lazerback (Kre-O)|Lazerback]].

*'''Ripclaw Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2201'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ripclaw (Kre-O)|Ripclaw]], [[Daniel Witwicky (Kre-O)|Col. Daniel Witwicky]]
:Includes a large Ripclaw robot/dragon build.

;Beast Force Figure packs
To date, these are the only larger build packs to include [[Micro-Changer]] Kreons.

*'''Dragon Assault'''
**''Set number'': '''A2234/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Grimwing (Kre-O)|Grimwing]].

*'''Mech Venom Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2235/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Corhada]].

===2014 (''Age of Extinction'')===
Tying in with that [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|big new movie in 2014]], the 2014 ''Kre-O'' line-up features dinosaurs aplenty. Many sets also feature "Dino Force Technology", which are pieces that include magnets in them so claws and dino-maws can snatch up Kreons wearing ferrous-metal backpacks or helmets.

Notably, this line also marks the complete abandonment of the 'rebuild to transform' [[play pattern]], in favor of the playset approach more typical of construction brick toys. As part of this change, human Kreons now use the small body style that debuted in the ''Kre-O {{w|CityVille}} Invasion'' line, to indicate a [[scale]] difference between them and the normal-sized Transformer Kreons.

By this point, ''Kre-O'' in its entirety became a [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] [[exclusive]] toyline.

*'''Grimlock Unleashed'''
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]]
: Includes a large Grimlock T-rex build.

*'''Cell Block Breakout'''
**''Set number'': '''A6951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)#AOE|Vehicon]]
: Includes buildable [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] beast [[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)|Strafe]].

*'''Dinobot Charge'''
**''Set number'': '''A6949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]], Vehicon
: Includes buildable [[Slug (Kre-O)|Dinobot triceratops]].

*'''Galvatron Factory Battle'''
**''Set number'': '''A6952'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#FactoryBattle|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Factory Battle|Optimus Prime]], Vehicon, [[Dr. Littleman]], 2 KSI workers.
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]] and [[Galvatron (Kre-O)#AOE|Galvatron]] super-robot.

*'''Grimlock Street Attack'''
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]].

*'''Lockdown Air Raid'''
**''Set number'': '''A6956'''
**''Kreons'': [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)#AOE|Sideswipe]]
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]].

*'''Optimus Prime Dino Hauler'''
**''Set number'': '''A7796'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#DinoHauler|Ratchet]], Vehicon x2, human [[Autobot Driver]]
: Includes buildable [[Snarl (Kre-O)|Dinobot beast]].

*'''Scorn Street Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''A6950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Crosshairs (Kre-O)|Crosshairs]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Scorn (Kre-O)|Scorn]].

*'''Silver Knight Autobots'''
**''Set number'': '''A8602'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Crosshairs, Drift, Hound

*'''Decepticon Replicator'''
**''Set number'': '''A8601'''
**''Kreons'': [[Stinger (Kre-O)|Stinger]], Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]], human scientist
{{note|'Decepticon Replicator' was available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from [[July 11]] to [[July 20]].}}

*'''Elite Optimus Prime''' (Promotional Polybag)
**''Set number'': '''A8745'''
: Includes Optimus Prime super-robot.
{{note|'Silver Knight Autobots' and 'Elite Optimus Prime' were available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]].}}

*'''Dinobot Ride''' (Promotional Polybag)
**''Set number'': '''A8603'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime.
: Includes mini buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock.
{{Note|'Dinobot Ride' was released as a free giveaway at [[June 28]] ToysЯUs building events in the US.}}

===2015 (''Robots In Disguise'')===
In conjunction with the new animated series "Robots in Disguise", this wave brings back buildable vehicles (and a beast) but unfortunately are non-transformable. There are improvements for some of the Kreons as they come with printing on the back of the figure. Each of the set also comes with a "capture pod" - a box that will snap shut using rubber bands.

*'''Optimus Prime Beast Blaster'''
**''Set number'': '''B0951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Fracture (Kre-O)|Decepticon Fracture]], [[Airazor (Kre-O)|Airazor]], [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]]
: Includes a red and blue long nose truck cab without trailer and a purple hovercraft.

*'''Bumblebee Disc Demolishor'''
**''Set number'': '''B0949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Clampdown (Kre-O)|Clampdown]], [[Bisk (Kre-O)|Bisk]]
: Includes a futuristic yellow vehicle with black stripes

*'''Underbite Jetpack Takedown'''
**''Set number'': '''B0950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Underbite (Kre-O)|Underbite]], [[Ped (Kre-O)|Ped]]
: Includes a purple mechanical beast

*'''Strongarm Capture Cruiser'''
**''Set number'': '''B1549'''
**''Kreons'': [[Strongarm (Kre-O)|Strongarm]], [[Springload (Kre-O)|Springload]]
:Includes a futuristic blue vehicle

*'''Sideswipe Roadway Rundown'''
**''Set number'': '''B1548'''
**''Kreons'': [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]], [[Hammerstrike (Kre-O)|Hammerstrike]]
:Includes a futuristic red vehicle

==Micro-Changers==
Introduced in 2012, the [[Micro-Changer]]s sub-line adds a new element to Kreon figures; extra parts allow each figure to "transform" into a vehicle or beast (or whatever).

Thankfully, the Micro-Changer series did not suffer the limited-distribution fate of the ''Beast Hunters'' sets; after a rocky start, by 2013 the series was stocked regularly not just by ToysЯUs, but [[Target]] as well, plus many large drug store chains began carrying the individually-bagged figures.

===Blind-bagged figures===
This portion of the line features individual [[blindpacking|blind-packaged]] Kreons. Thankfully however, code numbers printed on each bag allow you to know which figure is inside... or at least avoid buying two of the same by accident.
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;Preview Series
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCPreviewWave.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2034'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|August]] 2012
:This series differs a little from the later waves, and not just because of the smaller (all-badguy) cast. In an unusual backwards move, the [[tampograph]]s on these figures' chests use only a single color, typically black.

:This is also the only ''Kre-O Transformers'' product to be sold (briefly) at [[Walmart]] since the initial year.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Crankstart (Kre-O)|Crankstart]] (214510)
:* [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]] (214518)
:* [[Scorponok (Kre-O)|Scorponok]] (214511)
:* [[Spinister (Kre-O)|Spinister]] (214517)
:* [[Sunstorm (Kre-O)|Sunstorm]] (214519)
:* [[Waspinator (Kre-O)|Waspinator]] (214512)
}}

{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol1}}
;Collection 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCWave1.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Hasbro release date'': [[Calendar|November]] 2012
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': November 2013
: For the first full series, the multi-colored tampographs made a glorious comeback. Also, a new display-stand brick was added to every figure, a black 2x4 piece with the "Kre-O" logo in white on one edge.
: Also changed is how the bag numbers work, with a 7-digit code. Only the final two numbers in the codes are indicators of what Kreon is in the bag, the first five are likely manufacturing plant codes or something and have no bearing on the contents, and can vary from case to case. For simplicity's sake, we've *****'d out the first five digits from here on out.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Airachnid (Kre-O)|Airachnid]] (*****_50)
:* [[Blast Off (Kre-O)|Blast Off]] (*****_47)
:* [[Bludgeon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bludgeon]] (*****_51)
:* [[Dirge (Kre-O)|Dirge]] (*****_49)
:* [[Hook (Kre-O)|Decepticon Hook]] (*****_48)
:* [[Inferno (Kre-O)|Inferno]] (*****_41)
:* [[Insecticon (Kre-O)|Insecticon]] (*****_46)
:* [[Quickslinger (Kre-O)|Quickslinger]] (*****_44)
:* [[Rampage (Kre-O)|Decepticon Rampage]] (*****_45)
:* [[Singe (Kre-O)|Singe]] (*****_40)
:* [[Springer (Kre-O)|Autobot Springer]] (*****_42)
:* [[Warpath (Kre-O)|Warpath]] (*****_43)
}}

{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol2}}
;Collection 2
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|May]] 2013
: This series replaced the flak jackets used to attach stuff to prior Micro Changers' torsos in prior waves (which most fans hated since it obscured the chest tampographs) with a new simple one-peg "backpack" piece. And there was much rejoicing. On top of that, at this stage the "vehicle" builds become a little more complex, using more parts to make them look more like tiny vehicles than just robots laying face-down with a thing or two on their backs.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Acid Wing]] (*****_70)
:* [[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]] (*****_69)
:* [[Blight (Kre-O)|Blight]] (*****_68)
:* [[Bulkhead (Kre-O)|Bulkhead]] (*****_66)
:* [[Groove (Kre-O)|Autobot Groove]] (*****_77)
:* [[Hardshell (Kre-O)|Hardshell]] (*****_67)
:* [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]] (*****_76)
:* [[Lugnut (Kre-O)|Lugnut]] (*****_75)
:* [[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]] (*****_74)
:* [[Powerglide (Kre-O)|Powerglide]] (*****_73)
:* [[Scourge (Kre-O)|Scourge]] (*****_72)
:* [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] (*****_71)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol3}}
;Collection 3
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS3bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2013
:This series had...more fanwank, we guess? No particular innovations this time around.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Beachcomber (Kre-O)|Beachcomber]] (***** 60)
:* [[Cheetor (Kre-O)|Cheetor]] (***** 59)
:* [[Guzzle (Kre-O)|Guzzle]] (***** 57)
:* [[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]] (***** 54)
:* [[Kickback (Kre-O)|Kickback]] (***** 55)
:* [[Long Haul (Kre-O)|Long Haul]] (***** 56)
:* [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]] (***** 52)
:* [[Nosecone (Kre-O)|Nosecone]] (***** 50)
:* [[Ramjet (Kre-O)|Ramjet]] (***** 53)
:* [[Seawing (Kre-O)|Seawing]] (***** 61)
:* [[Sharkticon (Kre-O)|Sharkticon]] (***** 58)
:* [[Thrust (Kre-O)|Thrust]] (***** 51)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol4}}
;Collection 4
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS4bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2014
: Sooo much fanwank. The last wave of Micro-Changers available at "normal" retail, though largely being distributed via the Walgreens drug store chain in the US. This is the only batch (so far) to have a significant [[variant]], as [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] can come in either bag-back lavender or a much darker purple, depending on the batch. This is also the first wave to use "harness" pieces in colors other than the standard light gray.

: Unlike prior waves in which every figure came with individual [[instructions]], these Micro-Changers all come with the same large fold-out instruction for all of the models in the series, making the "feel parts through the bags" method very difficult (but you have the code numbers here, so why are you even doing that, huh?).
{{collist|2|
:* [[Alpha Trion (Kre-O)|Alpha Trion]] (***** 33)
:* [[Barrage (Kre-O)|Barrage]] (***** 34)
:* [[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]] (***** 35)
:* [[Brake-Neck (Kre-O)|Brake-Neck]] (***** 44)
:* [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] (***** 36)
:* [[Demolishor (Kre-O)|Demolishor]] (***** 37)
:* [[Iceberg (Kre-O)|Iceberg]] (***** 38)
:* [[Kup (Kre-O)|Autobot Kup]] (***** 39)
:* [[Rhinox (Kre-O)|Rhinox]] (***** 40)
:* [[Rodimus (Kre-O)|Rodimus]] (***** 41)
:* [[Sandstorm (Kre-O)|Sandstorm]] (***** 42)
:* [[Slipstrike]] (***** 43)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
[[Image:KreO-toy KreonMCWave5.jpg|right|300px]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A6947'''
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
: In-tune with the [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]] Kre-O'' products, this wave features a number of classic characters plus two movie-inspired Dinobot original characters.

: This series goes back to having individual instructions for each figure.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Fangwolf]] (***** 46)
:* [[Highbrow (Kre-O)|Highbrow]] (***** 51)
:* [[Jarugar]] (***** 52)
:* [[Jetwash]] (***** 53)
:* [[Mindswipe]] (***** 49)
:* [[Misfire (Kre-O)|Misfire]] (***** 47)
:* [[Nightbeat (Kre-O)|Nightbeat]] (***** 50)
:* [[Silversnout]] (***** 56)
:* [[Skrapnel]] (***** 45)
:* [[Torosaur]] (***** 55)
:* [[Trypticon (Kre-O)|Trypticon]] (***** 48)
:* [[Wingspan Hawk]] (***** 54)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2014
: The second wave of the ''Age of Extinction''-tied Micro-Changers, with a couple of unconventional builds, and two more new Dinobot characters. For the first time, the blind-bags are truly blind, with no identifying numbers printed on the packaging.

Speaking of "blind", these figures were never seen in US stores, popping up only in Canada and overseas.

{{collist|2|
:* [[Blackarachnia (Kre-O)|Decepticon Blackarachnia]]
:* [[Frostbite (Kre-O)|Frostbite]]
:* [[Fuselage]]
:* [[Gears (Kre-O)|Autobot Gears]]
:* [[Runamuck (Kre-O)|Decepticon Runamuck]]
:* [[Scattershot (Kre-O blindbag)|Scattershot]]
:* [[Seaspray (Kre-O)|Autobot Seaspray]]
:* [[Skalor (Kre-O)|Decepticon Skalor]]
:* [[Skimmer]]
:* [[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
:* [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailbreaker]]
:* [[Wheelie (Kre-O)|Autobot Wheelie]]
}}

===Micro-Changers Combiners===
Four Kreons per pack combine into one larger robot. Each set also comes with a single red stand-block, and extra limb pieces. Just in case. As most of the original teams hese sets are based on have five to six members, the "lost" members are (usually) put into the blind-bagged series.
;Wave 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCCombWave1.jpg|right|250px|]]
:*'''[[Bruticus (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bruticus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2225'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Brawl (Kre-O)|Brawl]], [[Onslaught (Kre-O)|Onslaught]], [[Swindle (Kre-O)|Swindle]], [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]]
:*'''[[Devastator (Kre-O)|Constructicon Devastator]]
::*''Set number'': '''A2224'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bonecrusher (Kre-O)|Bonecrusher]], [[Mixmaster (Kre-O)|Mixmaster]], [[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]], [[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]
:*'''[[Predaking (Kre-O Decepticon)|Predaking]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2227'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]], [[Headlock]], [[Razorclaw (Kre-O)|Razorclaw]], [[Torox]]
:*'''[[Superion (Kre-O)|Superion]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2226'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Air Raid (Kre-O)|Air Raid]], [[Firestrike (Kre-O)|Firestrike]], [[Silverbolt (Kre-O)|Silverbolt]], [[Skydive (Kre-O)|Skydive]]
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;Wave 2

:*'''[[Abominus (Kre-O)|Abominus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4473'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Hun-Gurrr (Kre-O)|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O)|Rippersnapper]], [[Sinnertwin (Kre-O)|Sinnertwin]], [[Windrazor (Kre-O)|Windrazor]]
:*'''[[Defensor (Kre-O)|Defensor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4474'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Blades (Kre-O)|Blades]], [[First Aid (Kre-O)|First Aid]], [[Hot Spot (Kre-O)|Hot Spot]], [[Streetsmart]]
:*'''[[Piranacon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Piranacon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4475'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Nautilator (Kre-O)|Nautilator]], [[Overbite (Kre-O)|Overbite]], [[Snaptrap (Kre-O)|Snaptrap]], [[Tentakil (Kre-O)|Tentakil]]
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;Wave 3
:Sadly, this wave suffered from a similar fate as some of the latter sets, with a limited retail release- only popping up in discount chains months after the intended release date.
:*'''[[Computron (Kre-O)|Computron]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7307'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Afterburst]], [[Lightstorm]], [[Scattershot (Kre-O Computron)|Scattershot]], [[Strafe (Kre-O Computron)|Strafe]]
:*'''[[Menasor (Kre-O)|Menasor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7308'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)|Decepticon Breakdown]], [[Dead End (Kre-O)|Dead End]], [[Drag Strip (Kre-O)|Decepticon Drag Strip]], [[Motorbreath (Kre-O)|Motorbreath]]
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;Wave 4
:Ready for something new? This wave, available only at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]]''-branded product, consists entirely of new-character beast-bots, rather than re-creating classic combiner teams.
:*'''[[Grimstone (Kre-O)|Grimstone]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7827'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Crackback]], [[Iquanox]], [[Ironeye]], [[Mollox]]
:*'''[[Lazerbolt]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7830'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullhorn (Kre-O)|Bullhorn]], [[Floodgate]], [[Freezeout]], [[Roadhound]]
:*'''[[Obsidian (Kre-O Combiner)|Obsidian]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7829'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullwark]], [[Freefall]], [[Hemocron]], [[Stronghorn]]
:*'''[[Volcanicon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7828'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Farside]], [[Liftoff]], [[Lugmutt]], [[Power Surge (Kre-O)|Power Surge]]

==Kreon Ultimate Collection==
These sets, each containing five different Kreons, were released early in 2013. The Kreon figures had all been released earlier in larger Kre-o sets, and they only come with their own weapons. One of the five figures was marked on the packaging as the "mystery figure."

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4641'''

;Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4642'''

==Custom Kreons==
First released at the back-end of 2013, these individually-carded Kreons include a huge number of extra body parts and accessories, many [[vacuum metallizing|chromed]] (thus resulting in some ''extremely'' tight fits) or translucent (which, when combined with the chromed parts, may end up with stress fractures). Their "normal" body parts have a metal-flake sheen (usually). They also come with a customizable "rack" to store their unused parts, though the helmets just kind of sit on the torso's neck-pegs, not secure at all. Returning characters typically have altered and more extensive [[tampograph]]s across most of their opaque parts.

This series was intentionally produced in smaller numbers than the other series.

[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonIronhidePkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 1
All of the Kreons in this assortment come with a red weapons rack.

[[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] was the only US retailer to order them, though they were made available off of [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] as well.
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|October]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#Custom|Bumblebee]] (A6087)
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)#Custom|Ironhide]] (A6086)
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Megatron]] (A6088)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Custom|Optimus Prime]] (A6085)
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)#Custom|Soundwave]] (A6090)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)#Custom|Starscream]] (A6089)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonPredakingPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 2
Though revealed online and at [[Toy Fair 2014]], this series ultimately never saw release outside of Chinese-market distribution. These kits have blue parts racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{Collist|2|
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)#Custom|Cliffjumper]] (A7314)
*[[Dreadwing (Kre-O)|Dreadwing]] (A7315)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Galvatron]] (A7316)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Autobot Hound]] (A7317)
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Jazz]] (A7318)
*[[Predaking (Kre-O Predacon)|Predaking]] (A7319)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonDriftPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
This assortment, using the new unified packaging style introduced in mid-2014, is entirely movie-based, showcasing characters from ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)| Age of Extinction]]''. Unlike prior waves, the opaque plastics here are non-sparkly. Awww. On top of that, the parts count has been drastically reduced, each kit only having about 30 pieces as opposed to the 40-ish of the prior two waves.

They all come with dark green racks.
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Drift]] (A7839)
*[[Lockdown (Kre-O)#Custom|Lockdown]] (A7838)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Optimus Prime]] (A7836)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Ratchet]] (A7837)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGalvatronPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2
Another movie-based round. The sparkly plastics make a return, but the part count remains in the low 30s. These kits come with brown racks.
:*''Release date'': September 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Bumblebee]] (A9229)
*[[Crosshairs (Kre-O)#Custom|Crosshairs]] (A9228)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Galvatron]] (A9230)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Autobot Hound]] (A9227)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGrimlockPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 3
A wave featuring the ''Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, making heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. These kits come with gray racks.

These figures saw very limited release, mostly in Hasbro Asia regions.
:*''Release date'': November 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Grimlock]] (A9374 / A6948)
*[[Scorn (Kre-O)#Custom|Scorn]] (A9375 / A6948)
*[[Slug (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Slug]] (A9373 / A6948)
*[[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)#CustomAOE|Strafe]] (A9372 / A6948)
}}
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;''Robots in Disguise'' Collection 1
This assortment showcases characters from the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)| Robots in Disguise]]'' animated series.

The part count takes ''another'' hit, now in the mid-20s, with simpler weapons and no backpacks. No more chromed parts either, everything is in "normal" plastics. The racks are now in the characters' base colors, and built on a new baseplate piece. This wave does add a 1x1 cylinder to attach to the unused torsos' neck-pegs to keep the unised helmets in place, so there's that.

:*''Release date'': January 2015
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Bumblebee]] (B1234)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Grimlock]] (B1235)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Optimus Prime]] (B1233)
*[[Steeljaw (Kre-O)#Custom|Steeljaw]] (B1236)
}}

{{note|The "[[Autobot Command Center]]" set includes a Custom Kreon rack/part setup as well.}}

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==Kreon Warriors==
Replacing Micro-Changers as the ''Kre-O'' line's blind-bagged assortment, Kreon Warriors features popular characters reimagined as historical warriors. Unlike their predecessors, the Kreon Warriors do not have vehicle modes.

;Series 1
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Samurai Optimus Prime]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Wild West Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Gladiator Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Bumblebee]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Gladiator Ratchet]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Pirate Ratchet]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Knight Megatron]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Ninja Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Army Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Pirate Starscream]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Army Shockwave]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Ninja Shockwave]]
}}

;Series 2 - Shown at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Gladiator Optimus Prime]]
*?? [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Army Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Knight Bumblebee]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Wild West Hound]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Samurai Hound]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Wild West Galvatron]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Samurai Galvatron]]
*?? [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Wild West Starscream]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Soundwave]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Knight Soundwave]]
}}
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==Battle Changers==

Battle Changers are a new line in the buildable figures who can transform without being taken apart. Series 1 includes 4 individual characters [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] and [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]].

;Collection 1
This series is available in selected Asian countries since December 2014.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] (B0716)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] (B0715)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] (B0718)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] (B0717)
}}
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;Collection 2
This series have been shown in [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]. [[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] and [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] are triple changers and may be categorized separately upon release.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] (???)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] (???)
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]] (???)
*[[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] (???)
}}
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;Versus Pack Collection 1
This assortment comes in 2-figure "VS" pack. Only 2 pairs have been announced and available for sale in selected Asian countries. Optimus Prime is identical to the previously released version but this pack comes with a trailer.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] vs. [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] (B1506/B0964)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]] vs. [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] (B1507/B0964)
}}
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==Kreon Mini-con Combiners==
Another new line previewed at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]], these sets comes with one standard Kreon and 4 Cityville-sized mini Kreons of the same character that can combine into a larger robot. Only two characters were previewed [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] and [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], naturally.

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
}}
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==Store exclusives==
===CostCo exclusives===
* Megatron with Sideswipe (30668/31771) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.
* Starscream with Prowl (30667/30690) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.

===Toys"R"Us exclusives===
*'''Autobot Assault [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A1266'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s, [[Gunner]]
: An expanded version of the "Destruction Site Devastator" set, adding a large Ironhide robot/truck build, a "Gunner" Kreon, and a port-a-potty (yes really). The Devastator Kreon is also in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)| Generation 2]]'' style yellow-and-purple rather than the original bright-green-and-purple.
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction Bluray / DVD'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]]
: Special packaging to include 2 exclusive Kreons with different print from other regular release of the same characters. These Kreons are available with either Blu-Ray Combo or DVD only set.

===Argos exclusives===
*'''Transformers Tub of Bricks'''
**''Set number'': '''A4583'''
: A plastic tub with unaltered versions of Basic Optimus, Basic Bumblebee, and Jazz, Sideswipe and Bluestreak Kreons, and slightly altered instruction booklets.

===Family Mart (Taiwan)===
*'''8" (20cm) Optimus Prime USB Hub'''
**Oversized Kreon Optimus Prime with 4 USB ports
*'''Stylus Pen'''
**Optimus Prime & Starscream
*'''LED Lights'''
**Bumbleebee, Sideswipe & Megatron

===Universal Studios===
*'''Kreon 4-pack'''
Only available in all Universal Studios. Only [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]] is an exclusive figure.
**''Set number'': '''A9370'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]]

==Convention Exclusives==
* Botcon 2013 '''Machine Wars''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure Set, 2013)
**''Kreons'': [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]], [[Megaplex (Kre-O)|Megaplex]], [[Obsidian (Kre-O Kreon)|Obsidian]], [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Strika (Kre-O)|Strika]]

:The ''Machine Wars'' five-pack was exclusive to [[BotCon 2013]], limited to 1500 pieces. They have generally more parts than the Kreons packed in with larger Kre-O sets, but do not have alternate vehicle builds like Micro Changers.

* Botcon 2014 '''Kreon Micro-Changers 6-figure set''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure set, 2014)
**''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)#BotCon2014|Breakdown]], [[Fractyl (Kre-O)|Fractyl]], [[Gigatron (Kre-O)|Gigatron]], [[Landshark (Kre-O)|Landshark]], [[Rattrap (Kre-O)|Rattrap]], [[Rodimus (SG Kre-O)|Rodimus]]

: A [[BotCon 2014]] six-figure set commemorating 20 years of BotCon exclusives with Kreons of past exclusives. This time they're also Micro-Changers, with generally more parts and paint than most retail Micro-Changers.

* San Diego Comic Con 2014 '''Kreon Class of 1984''' (B0090)
**''Kreons'':
{{collist|3|
*[[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]]
*[[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]]
*[[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]]
*[[Frenzy (Kre-O)|Frenzy]]
*[[Gears (Kre-O)|Gears]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]]
*[[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]]
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]]
*[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Ratchet]]
*[[Rumble (Kre-O)|Rumble]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]]
*[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]
*[[Shrapnel (Kre-O)|Shrapnel]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
*[[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (Kre-O)|Ultra Magnus]]
*[[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]]
*[[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
}}
: Released in July 2014 at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2014|San Diego Comic-Con]], this set contains 30 exclusive Kreons and accessories from G1 series.

==Promotional releases==
* Matrix '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Promotional item given at [[BotCon 2011]], as a special mail-in promotion through the Kre-O website and a give away with the UK Doctor Who Adventures comic. Redeco of Optimus Prime Kreon showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]].

* Clear ''' Energon Bumblebee''' Kreon
: An exclusive [[New York Comic Con|New York Comic Con 2012]] handout, this redeco of the Bumblebee Kreon is done entirely in translucent blue plastic, and comes in its own special little window box with an outer sleeve.

* '''Constructicon Devastator''' Kreon
: A Devastator Kreon sporting an orange ''Generation 2'' deco and including a translucent purple pistol based on [[Megatron (G1)|Generation 1 Megatron's]] alternate mode. Packaged in an individual window box and handed out with ''Kre-O'' purchases at Toys"R"Us stores, as well as [[BotCon 2013]].

* '''Orion Pax''' Kreon
: Based on Orion Pax's appearance from "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]", this was available with the ''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''.

* '''Dinobot Ride''' Polybag
: Polybag of a mini buildable Grimlock and Citiville-sized mini Kreon Optimus Prime. Given out at Toys R Us during build-a-figure event. Also available in selected Asian countries as a gift with purchase at stores.

* '''Elite Optimus Prime''' Polybag
: Another polybag with buildable Optimus Prime with larger hands and legs on a Kreon sized torso. This figure was given our at Toys R Us Canada during build-a-figure event while Asian countries saw very limited released.

* "Winter" '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Optimus Prime in winter clothing and orange skis were handed out during [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]].

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==Media==
===Videos===
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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.

===Games===
{{main|Online games#Kre-O}}

===Books===
*''[[Awesome Autobots Activity Book]]''—actually mainly a ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'' book, but it has four Kre-O bonus pages and is [[co-branding|co-branded]] on the cover, as well as coming with a free Matrix Optimus Prime Kreon.
*''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''

===Online comics===
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Short tongue-in-cheek gag strips drawn and written by [[Hayato Sakamoto]] and [[Makoto Wakabayashi]] for [[TakaraTomy]]'s Kre-O site.

==Notes==
* 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>, who have been making not-L sets for a while. However, it is very much a lot of new part design work, especially the far more involved construction of the [[Kreon]]s; Oxford's pre-''Kre-O'' mini-figures were basically straight-up L Minifigure construction.
* Kreon [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] was among the upcoming items revealed at [[BotCon 2011]]... and was only announced to be released in late 2013, and wasn't released until midway through 2014. Amusingly, his helmet has become one of the most ubiquitous among the Kreons thanks to its very generic styling.
* Small images of a ''Kre-O Transformers'' set featuring a big mechanical scorpion and another set featuring a buildable [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] were shown at [[Toy Fair 2012]] during the slide presentation, as part of the demonstration of the "build a big energon weapon from parts of the different sets" concept. Neither were present in the showroom or mentioned in the press materials. This same slide was shown during a presentation at [[BotCon 2012]], again with no explicit mention of the mechanical scorpion or Soundwave.
* 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. Just be a bit careful you don't scrape face-paint off.
* The L company has since released sets that are explicitly marketed as being able to assemble as robots and various vehicles and aircraft, very similar to the ''Transformers'' Kre-O concept.
* Several ''Kre-O'' bricks are reuses of Hasbro's long defunct ''Built to Rule'' interlocking brick system. Most Kre-O bricks, that is parts not designed specifically for Kreons, with detailed moulded surfaces (especially where the L counterpart has a smooth surface) are Built to Rule parts.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.hasbro.com/kre-o/en_US/ Official site]
* [http://kre-o-nation.com/2013/index.html "Kre-O Nation" 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]
* [http://www.facebook.com/groups/mykreons Kre-O Asia Facebook Group #mykreons]

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Kre-O

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[[Image:Kre-O-Bumblebeeandothers.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Car me now!]]

'''Kre-O''' is [[Hasbro]]'s second foray into the world of brick-based construction toy sets, several years after the ignoble effort that was ''[[Built to Rule]]''.

Unveiled at [[Toy Fair 2011]], ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' was the first Hasbro brand to be released as Kre-O construction brick kits. The kits (generally) 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 (mostly nameless generics). Prices range from $7.99 to $59.99, plus individually-bagged Kreon figures at $2.99.

The line launched in the US on [[June 6]]th, [[2011]]. Since then, ''Kre-O'' has expanded into a [[multi-property brand]], with sets based on other Hasbro franchises including ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'', ''Battleship'', and ''Dungeons & Dragons'', as well as the licensed properties ''[[Star Trek]]'' and ''Cityville Invasion''.

In 2013, [[TakaraTomy]] brought the line to Japan, primarily the second-year ''Transformers'' sets.

It's 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.

==Building sets==
===2011===
The first series saw widespread brick-and-mortar distribution in the US. The main focus of the sets were large robot/vehicle builds with a ''lot'' of parts. Really a lot. Limbs were many times thick masses of panel-parts laid over each other, and many sets had extremely limited posability, with simple swivel elbows & knees. Robot builds took many elements from the then-current ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)| Dark of the Moon]]'' series, though the heads were mostly designed around the characters' [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] incarnations.

The robot Kreons? ''VERY'' G1-inspired.

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31144'''

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36421'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, [[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]], [[Bumblebee's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Autobot Jazz]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31146'''
**''Kreons'': Jazz, [[Race driver]]

*'''[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]'''
**''Kit number'': '''30688'''
**''Kreons'': Megatron, [[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]], [[Specialist]], [[Police officer]]

*'''[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31145'''
**''Kreons'': Mirage, [[Race driver]]

*'''Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''31143'''

*'''[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]], 2 [[Stunt Driver]]s

*'''[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30690'''
**''Kreons'': Prowl, [[SWAT Commander]]

*'''[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30662'''
**''Kreons'': Ratchet, [[Medic (Kre-O)|Medic]]

*'''[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30687'''
**''Kreons'': Sentinel Prime, [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]], [[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]], [[Fire Chief (Kre-O)|Fire Chief]]

*'''[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31771'''
**''Kreons'': Sideswipe, [[Sideswipe's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30667'''
**''Kreons'': Starscream, [[Pilot (Kre-O)|Pilot]]

===2012 (''Quest for Energon'')===
The second-year ''Kre-O Transformers'' sets mark a definite change in style. Dubbed "Quest for Energon", each set contains several "energon" pieces; at least one [[Skeletron|clear-plastic Kreon torso]] (blue for Autobots, purple for Decepticons), and several clear-purple "[[Dark Energon]]" parts to assemble a giant "[[ultimate Dark Energon weapon]]". The robot/vehicle builds in this year's sets are generally smaller, simpler, and less reliant on the "massive stack of flat plates" construction style common in the first year, relying a lot more on large ball-and-socket-jointed bricks to build limbs and bodies around.

There was a heavier focus on the Kreons overall, with mini-playsets, mini-vehicles and a pair of [[army-building|army builder]] sets. The robot Kreons are more often based on their [[Aligned continuity family]] incarnations than Generation 1. Human Kreons had new arm-pieces with rounded-off shoulders, rather than the blocky shoulders of all first-year Kreons.

This series also suffered a distribution issue in the US. [[Walmart]] stopped carrying ''Kre-O'' after its first year (with one tiny exception), and only [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] appeared to carry the entire second-year assortment; the "Rotor Rage" and "Destruction Site Devastator" sets in particular didn't seem to show up at certain retailers.

Most of these sets were also made available in Japan as part of the initial ''Kre-O'' roll-out by [[TakaraTomy]].

*'''Battle for Energon'''
**''Set number'': '''98812'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], [[Security Officer]], [[Tank Driver]]
: Includes Optimus Prime and Megatron robot/vehicle builds and a mini "bank" playset.

*'''Cycle Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''36954'''
**''Kreons'': [[Barricade (Kre-O)|Barricade]], three [[Autobot Trooper]]s

*'''Decepticon Ambush'''
**''Set number'': '''38781'''
**''Kreons'': [[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]], three [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]]s

*'''Destruction Site [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36914'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s
: A "9 in 1" set that includes '''[[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]''', '''[[Drill Bit (Kre-O)|Drill Bit]]''', '''[[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]]''' and '''[[Hightower (Kre-O)|Hightower]]''', who can be built into robots, vehicles, or combined to form Devastator. Includes a construction site mini-playset.

*'''Rotor Rage'''
**''Set number'': '''36959'''
**''Kreons'': [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]], [[Commando (Kre-O)|Commando]], [[ATV Driver]]
:Includes a large Vortex robot/helicopter build.

*'''Stealth [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''98814'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, two [[Security Guard]]s, [[Bulldog]], [[Biker]]
:Includes a large Bumblebee robot/car build and a security checkpoint playset.

*'''Street Showdown'''
**''Set number'': '''38771'''
**''Kreons'': [[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)|Knock Out]], two [[Driver (Kre-O)|Driver]]s
: Includes large Wheeljack and Knock Out robot/car builds.

===2013 (''Beast Hunters'')===
Bringing the series in-line with the then-current ''[[Beast Hunters]]'' branding of ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'', this series was even ''more'' limited in its US distribution, seemingly available only at ToysЯUs and Meijer.

This time around, the human Kreons were based on specific ''Transformers'' human characters from prior series rather than the prior two years' nameless generics... much to the bafflement of the [[fandom]], who wanted them to be doing that from the get-go.

;Larger Sets
*'''[[Autobot Command Center]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A5412'''
**''Kreons'': [[Arcee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Bumblebee]], [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Ratchet]], [[Shockwave (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Shockwave]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)#CommandCenterHQ|Knock Out]] ("Mystery figure")
: A multi-part playset; command tower, repair bay, prison. Includes a buildable vehicle Optimus Prime and beast [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O Predacon)|Rippersnapper]].

*'''Battle Net Bumblebee'''
**''Set number'': '''A2202'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Captain (Kre-O)|Captain]]
: Includes Bumblebee/jeep build and buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Stormrazor]]


*'''Beast Blade Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A2203'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Beast Hunters|Optimus Prime]], [[Kicker (Kre-O)|Energon Kicker]]
: Includes a large Optimus robot/truck build and a buildable Predacon beast [[Lazerback (Kre-O)|Lazerback]].

*'''Ripclaw Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2201'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ripclaw (Kre-O)|Ripclaw]], [[Daniel Witwicky (Kre-O)|Col. Daniel Witwicky]]
:Includes a large Ripclaw robot/dragon build.

;Beast Force Figure packs
To date, these are the only larger build packs to include [[Micro-Changer]] Kreons.

*'''Dragon Assault'''
**''Set number'': '''A2234/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Grimwing (Kre-O)|Grimwing]].

*'''Mech Venom Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2235/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Corhada]].

===2014 (''Age of Extinction'')===
Tying in with that [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|big new movie in 2014]], the 2014 ''Kre-O'' line-up features dinosaurs aplenty. Many sets also feature "Dino Force Technology", which are pieces that include magnets in them so claws and dino-maws can snatch up Kreons wearing ferrous-metal backpacks or helmets.

Notably, this line also marks the complete abandonment of the 'rebuild to transform' [[play pattern]], in favor of the playset approach more typical of construction brick toys. As part of this change, human Kreons now use the small body style that debuted in the ''Kre-O {{w|CityVille}} Invasion'' line, to indicate a [[scale]] difference between them and the normal-sized Transformer Kreons.

By this point, ''Kre-O'' in its entirety became a [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] [[exclusive]] toyline.

*'''Grimlock Unleashed'''
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]]
: Includes a large Grimlock T-rex build.

*'''Cell Block Breakout'''
**''Set number'': '''A6951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)#AOE|Vehicon]]
: Includes buildable [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] beast [[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)|Strafe]].

*'''Dinobot Charge'''
**''Set number'': '''A6949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]], Vehicon
: Includes buildable [[Slug (Kre-O)|Dinobot triceratops]].

*'''Galvatron Factory Battle'''
**''Set number'': '''A6952'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#FactoryBattle|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Factory Battle|Optimus Prime]], Vehicon, [[Dr. Littleman]], 2 KSI workers.
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]] and [[Galvatron (Kre-O)#AOE|Galvatron]] super-robot.

*'''Grimlock Street Attack'''
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]].

*'''Lockdown Air Raid'''
**''Set number'': '''A6956'''
**''Kreons'': [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)#AOE|Sideswipe]]
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]].

*'''Optimus Prime Dino Hauler'''
**''Set number'': '''A7796'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#DinoHauler|Ratchet]], Vehicon x2, human [[Autobot Driver]]
: Includes buildable [[Snarl (Kre-O)|Dinobot beast]].

*'''Scorn Street Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''A6950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Crosshairs (Kre-O)|Crosshairs]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Scorn (Kre-O)|Scorn]].

*'''Silver Knight Autobots'''
**''Set number'': '''A8602'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Crosshairs, Drift, Hound

*'''Decepticon Replicator'''
**''Set number'': '''A8601'''
**''Kreons'': [[Stinger (Kre-O)|Stinger]], Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]], human scientist
{{note|'Decepticon Replicator' was available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from [[July 11]] to [[July 20]].}}

*'''Elite Optimus Prime''' (Promotional Polybag)
**''Set number'': '''A8745'''
: Includes Optimus Prime super-robot.
{{note|'Silver Knight Autobots' and 'Elite Optimus Prime' were available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]].}}

*'''Dinobot Ride''' (Promotional Polybag)
**''Set number'': '''A8603'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime.
: Includes mini buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock.
{{Note|'Dinobot Ride' was released as a free giveaway at [[June 28]] ToysЯUs building events in the US.}}

===2015 (''Robots In Disguise'')===
In conjunction with the new animated series "Robots in Disguise", this wave brings back buildable vehicles (and a beast) but unfortunately are non-transformable. There are improvements for some of the Kreons as they come with printing on the back of the figure. Each of the set also comes with a "capture pod" - a box that will snap shut using rubber bands.

*'''Optimus Prime Beast Blaster'''
**''Set number'': '''B0951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Fracture (Kre-O)|Decepticon Fracture]], [[Airazor (Kre-O)|Airazor]], [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]]
: Includes a red and blue long nose truck cab without trailer and a purple hovercraft.

*'''Bumblebee Disc Demolishor'''
**''Set number'': '''B0949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Clampdown (Kre-O)|Clampdown]], [[Bisk (Kre-O)|Bisk]]
: Includes a futuristic yellow vehicle with black stripes

*'''Underbite Jetpack Takedown'''
**''Set number'': '''B0950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Underbite (Kre-O)|Underbite]], [[Ped (Kre-O)|Ped]]
: Includes a purple mechanical beast

*'''Strongarm Capture Cruiser'''
**''Set number'': '''B1549'''
**''Kreons'': [[Strongarm (Kre-O)|Strongarm]], [[Springload (Kre-O)|Springload]]
:Includes a futuristic blue vehicle

*'''Sideswipe Roadway Rundown'''
**''Set number'': '''B1548'''
**''Kreons'': [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]], [[Hammerstrike (Kre-O)|Hammerstrike]]
:Includes a futuristic red vehicle

==Micro-Changers==
Introduced in 2012, the [[Micro-Changer]]s sub-line adds a new element to Kreon figures; extra parts allow each figure to "transform" into a vehicle or beast (or whatever).

Thankfully, the Micro-Changer series did not suffer the limited-distribution fate of the ''Beast Hunters'' sets; after a rocky start, by 2013 the series was stocked regularly not just by ToysЯUs, but [[Target]] as well, plus many large drug store chains began carrying the individually-bagged figures.

===Blind-bagged figures===
This portion of the line features individual [[blindpacking|blind-packaged]] Kreons. Thankfully however, code numbers printed on each bag allow you to know which figure is inside... or at least avoid buying two of the same by accident.
{{anchor|BlindbagPreview}}
;Preview Series
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCPreviewWave.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2034'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|August]] 2012
:This series differs a little from the later waves, and not just because of the smaller (all-badguy) cast. In an unusual backwards move, the [[tampograph]]s on these figures' chests use only a single color, typically black.

:This is also the only ''Kre-O Transformers'' product to be sold (briefly) at [[Walmart]] since the initial year.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Crankstart (Kre-O)|Crankstart]] (214510)
:* [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]] (214518)
:* [[Scorponok (Kre-O)|Scorponok]] (214511)
:* [[Spinister (Kre-O)|Spinister]] (214517)
:* [[Sunstorm (Kre-O)|Sunstorm]] (214519)
:* [[Waspinator (Kre-O)|Waspinator]] (214512)
}}

{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol1}}
;Collection 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCWave1.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Hasbro release date'': [[Calendar|November]] 2012
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': November 2013
: For the first full series, the multi-colored tampographs made a glorious comeback. Also, a new display-stand brick was added to every figure, a black 2x4 piece with the "Kre-O" logo in white on one edge.
: Also changed is how the bag numbers work, with a 7-digit code. Only the final two numbers in the codes are indicators of what Kreon is in the bag, the first five are likely manufacturing plant codes or something and have no bearing on the contents, and can vary from case to case. For simplicity's sake, we've *****'d out the first five digits from here on out.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Airachnid (Kre-O)|Airachnid]] (*****_50)
:* [[Blast Off (Kre-O)|Blast Off]] (*****_47)
:* [[Bludgeon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bludgeon]] (*****_51)
:* [[Dirge (Kre-O)|Dirge]] (*****_49)
:* [[Hook (Kre-O)|Decepticon Hook]] (*****_48)
:* [[Inferno (Kre-O)|Inferno]] (*****_41)
:* [[Insecticon (Kre-O)|Insecticon]] (*****_46)
:* [[Quickslinger (Kre-O)|Quickslinger]] (*****_44)
:* [[Rampage (Kre-O)|Decepticon Rampage]] (*****_45)
:* [[Singe (Kre-O)|Singe]] (*****_40)
:* [[Springer (Kre-O)|Autobot Springer]] (*****_42)
:* [[Warpath (Kre-O)|Warpath]] (*****_43)
}}

{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol2}}
;Collection 2
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|May]] 2013
: This series replaced the flak jackets used to attach stuff to prior Micro Changers' torsos in prior waves (which most fans hated since it obscured the chest tampographs) with a new simple one-peg "backpack" piece. And there was much rejoicing. On top of that, at this stage the "vehicle" builds become a little more complex, using more parts to make them look more like tiny vehicles than just robots laying face-down with a thing or two on their backs.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Acid Wing]] (*****_70)
:* [[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]] (*****_69)
:* [[Blight (Kre-O)|Blight]] (*****_68)
:* [[Bulkhead (Kre-O)|Bulkhead]] (*****_66)
:* [[Groove (Kre-O)|Autobot Groove]] (*****_77)
:* [[Hardshell (Kre-O)|Hardshell]] (*****_67)
:* [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]] (*****_76)
:* [[Lugnut (Kre-O)|Lugnut]] (*****_75)
:* [[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]] (*****_74)
:* [[Powerglide (Kre-O)|Powerglide]] (*****_73)
:* [[Scourge (Kre-O)|Scourge]] (*****_72)
:* [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] (*****_71)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol3}}
;Collection 3
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS3bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2013
:This series had...more fanwank, we guess? No particular innovations this time around.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Beachcomber (Kre-O)|Beachcomber]] (***** 60)
:* [[Cheetor (Kre-O)|Cheetor]] (***** 59)
:* [[Guzzle (Kre-O)|Guzzle]] (***** 57)
:* [[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]] (***** 54)
:* [[Kickback (Kre-O)|Kickback]] (***** 55)
:* [[Long Haul (Kre-O)|Long Haul]] (***** 56)
:* [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]] (***** 52)
:* [[Nosecone (Kre-O)|Nosecone]] (***** 50)
:* [[Ramjet (Kre-O)|Ramjet]] (***** 53)
:* [[Seawing (Kre-O)|Seawing]] (***** 61)
:* [[Sharkticon (Kre-O)|Sharkticon]] (***** 58)
:* [[Thrust (Kre-O)|Thrust]] (***** 51)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol4}}
;Collection 4
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS4bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2014
: Sooo much fanwank. The last wave of Micro-Changers available at "normal" retail, though largely being distributed via the Walgreens drug store chain in the US. This is the only batch (so far) to have a significant [[variant]], as [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] can come in either bag-back lavender or a much darker purple, depending on the batch. This is also the first wave to use "harness" pieces in colors other than the standard light gray.

: Unlike prior waves in which every figure came with individual [[instructions]], these Micro-Changers all come with the same large fold-out instruction for all of the models in the series, making the "feel parts through the bags" method very difficult (but you have the code numbers here, so why are you even doing that, huh?).
{{collist|2|
:* [[Alpha Trion (Kre-O)|Alpha Trion]] (***** 33)
:* [[Barrage (Kre-O)|Barrage]] (***** 34)
:* [[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]] (***** 35)
:* [[Brake-Neck (Kre-O)|Brake-Neck]] (***** 44)
:* [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] (***** 36)
:* [[Demolishor (Kre-O)|Demolishor]] (***** 37)
:* [[Iceberg (Kre-O)|Iceberg]] (***** 38)
:* [[Kup (Kre-O)|Autobot Kup]] (***** 39)
:* [[Rhinox (Kre-O)|Rhinox]] (***** 40)
:* [[Rodimus (Kre-O)|Rodimus]] (***** 41)
:* [[Sandstorm (Kre-O)|Sandstorm]] (***** 42)
:* [[Slipstrike]] (***** 43)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
[[Image:KreO-toy KreonMCWave5.jpg|right|300px]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A6947'''
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
: In-tune with the [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]] Kre-O'' products, this wave features a number of classic characters plus two movie-inspired Dinobot original characters.

: This series goes back to having individual instructions for each figure.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Fangwolf]] (***** 46)
:* [[Highbrow (Kre-O)|Highbrow]] (***** 51)
:* [[Jarugar]] (***** 52)
:* [[Jetwash]] (***** 53)
:* [[Mindswipe]] (***** 49)
:* [[Misfire (Kre-O)|Misfire]] (***** 47)
:* [[Nightbeat (Kre-O)|Nightbeat]] (***** 50)
:* [[Silversnout]] (***** 56)
:* [[Skrapnel]] (***** 45)
:* [[Torosaur]] (***** 55)
:* [[Trypticon (Kre-O)|Trypticon]] (***** 48)
:* [[Wingspan Hawk]] (***** 54)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2014
: The second wave of the ''Age of Extinction''-tied Micro-Changers, with a couple of unconventional builds, and two more new Dinobot characters. For the first time, the blind-bags are truly blind, with no identifying numbers printed on the packaging.

Speaking of "blind", these figures were never seen in US stores, popping up only in Canada and overseas.

{{collist|2|
:* [[Blackarachnia (Kre-O)|Decepticon Blackarachnia]]
:* [[Frostbite (Kre-O)|Frostbite]]
:* [[Fuselage]]
:* [[Gears (Kre-O)|Autobot Gears]]
:* [[Runamuck (Kre-O)|Decepticon Runamuck]]
:* [[Scattershot (Kre-O blindbag)|Scattershot]]
:* [[Seaspray (Kre-O)|Autobot Seaspray]]
:* [[Skalor (Kre-O)|Decepticon Skalor]]
:* [[Skimmer]]
:* [[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
:* [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailbreaker]]
:* [[Wheelie (Kre-O)|Autobot Wheelie]]
}}

===Micro-Changers Combiners===
Four Kreons per pack combine into one larger robot. Each set also comes with a single red stand-block, and extra limb pieces. Just in case. As most of the original teams hese sets are based on have five to six members, the "lost" members are (usually) put into the blind-bagged series.
;Wave 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCCombWave1.jpg|right|250px|]]
:*'''[[Bruticus (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bruticus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2225'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Brawl (Kre-O)|Brawl]], [[Onslaught (Kre-O)|Onslaught]], [[Swindle (Kre-O)|Swindle]], [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]]
:*'''[[Devastator (Kre-O)|Constructicon Devastator]]
::*''Set number'': '''A2224'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bonecrusher (Kre-O)|Bonecrusher]], [[Mixmaster (Kre-O)|Mixmaster]], [[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]], [[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]
:*'''[[Predaking (Kre-O Decepticon)|Predaking]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2227'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]], [[Headlock]], [[Razorclaw (Kre-O)|Razorclaw]], [[Torox]]
:*'''[[Superion (Kre-O)|Superion]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2226'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Air Raid (Kre-O)|Air Raid]], [[Firestrike (Kre-O)|Firestrike]], [[Silverbolt (Kre-O)|Silverbolt]], [[Skydive (Kre-O)|Skydive]]
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;Wave 2

:*'''[[Abominus (Kre-O)|Abominus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4473'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Hun-Gurrr (Kre-O)|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O)|Rippersnapper]], [[Sinnertwin (Kre-O)|Sinnertwin]], [[Windrazor (Kre-O)|Windrazor]]
:*'''[[Defensor (Kre-O)|Defensor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4474'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Blades (Kre-O)|Blades]], [[First Aid (Kre-O)|First Aid]], [[Hot Spot (Kre-O)|Hot Spot]], [[Streetsmart]]
:*'''[[Piranacon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Piranacon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4475'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Nautilator (Kre-O)|Nautilator]], [[Overbite (Kre-O)|Overbite]], [[Snaptrap (Kre-O)|Snaptrap]], [[Tentakil (Kre-O)|Tentakil]]
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;Wave 3
:Sadly, this wave suffered from a similar fate as some of the latter sets, with a limited retail release- only popping up in discount chains months after the intended release date.
:*'''[[Computron (Kre-O)|Computron]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7307'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Afterburst]], [[Lightstorm]], [[Scattershot (Kre-O Computron)|Scattershot]], [[Strafe (Kre-O Computron)|Strafe]]
:*'''[[Menasor (Kre-O)|Menasor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7308'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)|Decepticon Breakdown]], [[Dead End (Kre-O)|Dead End]], [[Drag Strip (Kre-O)|Decepticon Drag Strip]], [[Motorbreath (Kre-O)|Motorbreath]]
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;Wave 4
:Ready for something new? This wave, available only at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]]''-branded product, consists entirely of new-character beast-bots, rather than re-creating classic combiner teams.
:*'''[[Grimstone (Kre-O)|Grimstone]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7827'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Crackback]], [[Iquanox]], [[Ironeye]], [[Mollox]]
:*'''[[Lazerbolt]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7830'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullhorn (Kre-O)|Bullhorn]], [[Floodgate]], [[Freezeout]], [[Roadhound]]
:*'''[[Obsidian (Kre-O Combiner)|Obsidian]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7829'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullwark]], [[Freefall]], [[Hemocron]], [[Stronghorn]]
:*'''[[Volcanicon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7828'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Farside]], [[Liftoff]], [[Lugmutt]], [[Power Surge (Kre-O)|Power Surge]]

==Kreon Ultimate Collection==
These sets, each containing five different Kreons, were released early in 2013. The Kreon figures had all been released earlier in larger Kre-o sets, and they only come with their own weapons. One of the five figures was marked on the packaging as the "mystery figure."

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4641'''

;Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4642'''

==Custom Kreons==
First released at the back-end of 2013, these individually-carded Kreons include a huge number of extra body parts and accessories, many [[vacuum metallizing|chromed]] (thus resulting in some ''extremely'' tight fits) or translucent (which, when combined with the chromed parts, may end up with stress fractures). Their "normal" body parts have a metal-flake sheen (usually). They also come with a customizable "rack" to store their unused parts, though the helmets jsut kind of sit on the torso's neck-pegs, not secure at all. Returning characters typically have altered and more extensive [[tampograph]]s across most of their opaque parts.

This series was intentionally produced in smaller numbers than the other series.

[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonIronhidePkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 1
All of the Kreons in this assortment come with a red weapons rack.

[[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] was the only US retailer to order them, though they were made available off of [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] as well.
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|October]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#Custom|Bumblebee]] (A6087)
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)#Custom|Ironhide]] (A6086)
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Megatron]] (A6088)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Custom|Optimus Prime]] (A6085)
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)#Custom|Soundwave]] (A6090)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)#Custom|Starscream]] (A6089)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonPredakingPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 2
Though revealed online and at [[Toy Fair 2014]], this series ultimately never saw release outside of Chinese-market distribution. These kits have blue parts racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{Collist|2|
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)#Custom|Cliffjumper]] (A7314)
*[[Dreadwing (Kre-O)|Dreadwing]] (A7315)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Galvatron]] (A7316)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Autobot Hound]] (A7317)
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Jazz]] (A7318)
*[[Predaking (Kre-O Predacon)|Predaking]] (A7319)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonDriftPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
This assortment, using the new unified packaging style introduced in mid-2014, is entirely movie-based, showcasing characters from ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)| Age of Extinction]]''. Unlike prior waves, the opaque plastics here are non-sparkly. Awww. On top of that, the parts count has been drastically reduced, each kit only having about 30 pieces as opposed to the 40-ish of the prior two waves.

They all come with dark green racks.
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Drift]] (A7839)
*[[Lockdown (Kre-O)#Custom|Lockdown]] (A7838)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Optimus Prime]] (A7836)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Ratchet]] (A7837)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGalvatronPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2
Another movie-based round. The sparkly plastics make a return, but the part count remains in the low 30s. These kits come with brown racks.
:*''Release date'': September 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Bumblebee]] (A9229)
*[[Crosshairs (Kre-O)#Custom|Crosshairs]] (A9228)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Galvatron]] (A9230)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Autobot Hound]] (A9227)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGrimlockPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 3
A wave featuring the ''Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, making heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. These kits come with gray racks.

These figures saw very limited release, mostly in Hasbro Asia regions.
:*''Release date'': November 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Grimlock]] (A9374 / A6948)
*[[Scorn (Kre-O)#Custom|Scorn]] (A9375 / A6948)
*[[Slug (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Slug]] (A9373 / A6948)
*[[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)#CustomAOE|Strafe]] (A9372 / A6948)
}}
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;''Robots in Disguise'' Collection 1
This assortment showcases characters from the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)| Robots in Disguise]]'' animated series.

The part count takes ''another'' hit, now in the mid-20s, with simpler weapons and no backpacks. No more chromed parts either, everything is in "normal" plastics. The racks are now in the characters' base colors, and built on a new baseplate piece. This wave does add a 1x1 cylinder to attach to the unused torsos' neck-pegs to keep the unised helmets in place, so there's that.

:*''Release date'': January 2015
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Bumblebee]] (B1234)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Grimlock]] (B1235)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Optimus Prime]] (B1233)
*[[Steeljaw (Kre-O)#Custom|Steeljaw]] (B1236)
}}

{{note|The "[[Autobot Command Center]]" set includes a Custom Kreon rack/part setup as well.}}

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==Kreon Warriors==
Replacing Micro-Changers as the ''Kre-O'' line's blind-bagged assortment, Kreon Warriors features popular characters reimagined as historical warriors. Unlike their predecessors, the Kreon Warriors do not have vehicle modes.

;Series 1
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Samurai Optimus Prime]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Wild West Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Gladiator Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Bumblebee]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Gladiator Ratchet]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Pirate Ratchet]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Knight Megatron]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Ninja Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Army Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Pirate Starscream]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Army Shockwave]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Ninja Shockwave]]
}}

;Series 2 - Shown at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Gladiator Optimus Prime]]
*?? [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Army Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Knight Bumblebee]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Wild West Hound]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Samurai Hound]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Wild West Galvatron]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Samurai Galvatron]]
*?? [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Wild West Starscream]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Soundwave]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Knight Soundwave]]
}}
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==Battle Changers==

Battle Changers are a new line in the buildable figures who can transform without being taken apart. Series 1 includes 4 individual characters [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] and [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]].

;Collection 1
This series is available in selected Asian countries since December 2014.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] (B0716)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] (B0715)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] (B0718)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] (B0717)
}}
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;Collection 2
This series have been shown in [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]. [[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] and [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] are triple changers and may be categorized separately upon release.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] (???)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] (???)
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]] (???)
*[[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] (???)
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}
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;Versus Pack Collection 1
This assortment comes in 2-figure "VS" pack. Only 2 pairs have been announced and available for sale in selected Asian countries. Optimus Prime is identical to the previously released version but this pack comes with a trailer.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] vs. [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] (B1506/B0964)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]] vs. [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] (B1507/B0964)
}}
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==Kreon Mini-con Combiners==
Another new line previewed at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]], these sets comes with one standard Kreon and 4 Cityville-sized mini Kreons of the same character that can combine into a larger robot. Only two characters were previewed [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] and [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], naturally.

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

==Store exclusives==
===CostCo exclusives===
* Megatron with Sideswipe (30668/31771) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.
* Starscream with Prowl (30667/30690) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.

===Toys"R"Us exclusives===
*'''Autobot Assault [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A1266'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s, [[Gunner]]
: An expanded version of the "Destruction Site Devastator" set, adding a large Ironhide robot/truck build, a "Gunner" Kreon, and a port-a-potty (yes really). The Devastator Kreon is also in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)| Generation 2]]'' style yellow-and-purple rather than the original bright-green-and-purple.
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction Bluray / DVD'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]]
: Special packaging to include 2 exclusive Kreons with different print from other regular release of the same characters. These Kreons are available with either Blu-Ray Combo or DVD only set.

===Argos exclusives===
*'''Transformers Tub of Bricks'''
**''Set number'': '''A4583'''
: A plastic tub with unaltered versions of Basic Optimus, Basic Bumblebee, and Jazz, Sideswipe and Bluestreak Kreons, and slightly altered instruction booklets.

===Family Mart (Taiwan)===
*'''8" (20cm) Optimus Prime USB Hub'''
**Oversized Kreon Optimus Prime with 4 USB ports
*'''Stylus Pen'''
**Optimus Prime & Starscream
*'''LED Lights'''
**Bumbleebee, Sideswipe & Megatron

===Universal Studios===
*'''Kreon 4-pack'''
Only available in all Universal Studios. Only [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]] is an exclusive figure.
**''Set number'': '''A9370'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]]

==Convention Exclusives==
* Botcon 2013 '''Machine Wars''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure Set, 2013)
**''Kreons'': [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]], [[Megaplex (Kre-O)|Megaplex]], [[Obsidian (Kre-O Kreon)|Obsidian]], [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Strika (Kre-O)|Strika]]

:The ''Machine Wars'' five-pack was exclusive to [[BotCon 2013]], limited to 1500 pieces. They have generally more parts than the Kreons packed in with larger Kre-O sets, but do not have alternate vehicle builds like Micro Changers.

* Botcon 2014 '''Kreon Micro-Changers 6-figure set''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure set, 2014)
**''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)#BotCon2014|Breakdown]], [[Fractyl (Kre-O)|Fractyl]], [[Gigatron (Kre-O)|Gigatron]], [[Landshark (Kre-O)|Landshark]], [[Rattrap (Kre-O)|Rattrap]], [[Rodimus (SG Kre-O)|Rodimus]]

: A [[BotCon 2014]] six-figure set commemorating 20 years of BotCon exclusives with Kreons of past exclusives. This time they're also Micro-Changers, with generally more parts and paint than most retail Micro-Changers.

* San Diego Comic Con 2014 '''Kreon Class of 1984''' (B0090)
**''Kreons'':
{{collist|3|
*[[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]]
*[[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]]
*[[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]]
*[[Frenzy (Kre-O)|Frenzy]]
*[[Gears (Kre-O)|Gears]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]]
*[[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]]
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]]
*[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Ratchet]]
*[[Rumble (Kre-O)|Rumble]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]]
*[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]
*[[Shrapnel (Kre-O)|Shrapnel]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
*[[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (Kre-O)|Ultra Magnus]]
*[[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]]
*[[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
}}
: Released in July 2014 at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2014|San Diego Comic-Con]], this set contains 30 exclusive Kreons and accessories from G1 series.

==Promotional releases==
* Matrix '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Promotional item given at [[BotCon 2011]], as a special mail-in promotion through the Kre-O website and a give away with the UK Doctor Who Adventures comic. Redeco of Optimus Prime Kreon showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]].

* Clear ''' Energon Bumblebee''' Kreon
: An exclusive [[New York Comic Con|New York Comic Con 2012]] handout, this redeco of the Bumblebee Kreon is done entirely in translucent blue plastic, and comes in its own special little window box with an outer sleeve.

* '''Constructicon Devastator''' Kreon
: A Devastator Kreon sporting an orange ''Generation 2'' deco and including a translucent purple pistol based on [[Megatron (G1)|Generation 1 Megatron's]] alternate mode. Packaged in an individual window box and handed out with ''Kre-O'' purchases at Toys"R"Us stores, as well as [[BotCon 2013]].

* '''Orion Pax''' Kreon
: Based on Orion Pax's appearance from "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]", this was available with the ''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''.

* '''Dinobot Ride''' Polybag
: Polybag of a mini buildable Grimlock and Citiville-sized mini Kreon Optimus Prime. Given out at Toys R Us during build-a-figure event. Also available in selected Asian countries as a gift with purchase at stores.

* '''Elite Optimus Prime''' Polybag
: Another polybag with buildable Optimus Prime with larger hands and legs on a Kreon sized torso. This figure was given our at Toys R Us Canada during build-a-figure event while Asian countries saw very limited released.

* "Winter" '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Optimus Prime in winter clothing and orange skis were handed out during [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]].

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==Media==
===Videos===
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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.

===Games===
{{main|Online games#Kre-O}}

===Books===
*''[[Awesome Autobots Activity Book]]''—actually mainly a ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'' book, but it has four Kre-O bonus pages and is [[co-branding|co-branded]] on the cover, as well as coming with a free Matrix Optimus Prime Kreon.
*''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''

===Online comics===
{{main|Kre-O Transformers (comic)}}
Short tongue-in-cheek gag strips drawn and written by [[Hayato Sakamoto]] and [[Makoto Wakabayashi]] for [[TakaraTomy]]'s Kre-O site.

==Notes==
* 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>, who have been making not-L sets for a while. However, it is very much a lot of new part design work, especially the far more involved construction of the [[Kreon]]s; Oxford's pre-''Kre-O'' mini-figures were basically straight-up L Minifigure construction.
* Kreon [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] was among the upcoming items revealed at [[BotCon 2011]]... and was only announced to be released in late 2013, and wasn't released until midway through 2014. Amusingly, his helmet has become one of the most ubiquitous among the Kreons thanks to its very generic styling.
* Small images of a ''Kre-O Transformers'' set featuring a big mechanical scorpion and another set featuring a buildable [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] were shown at [[Toy Fair 2012]] during the slide presentation, as part of the demonstration of the "build a big energon weapon from parts of the different sets" concept. Neither were present in the showroom or mentioned in the press materials. This same slide was shown during a presentation at [[BotCon 2012]], again with no explicit mention of the mechanical scorpion or Soundwave.
* 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. Just be a bit careful you don't scrape face-paint off.
* The L company has since released sets that are explicitly marketed as being able to assemble as robots and various vehicles and aircraft, very similar to the ''Transformers'' Kre-O concept.
* Several ''Kre-O'' bricks are reuses of Hasbro's long defunct ''Built to Rule'' interlocking brick system. Most Kre-O bricks, that is parts not designed specifically for Kreons, with detailed moulded surfaces (especially where the L counterpart has a smooth surface) are Built to Rule parts.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.hasbro.com/kre-o/en_US/ Official site]
* [http://kre-o-nation.com/2013/index.html "Kre-O Nation" 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]
* [http://www.facebook.com/groups/mykreons Kre-O Asia Facebook Group #mykreons]

[[Category: Kre-O | Kre-O ]]
[[Category: Multi-property brands]]

Kre-O

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[[Image:Kre-O-Bumblebeeandothers.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Car me now!]]

'''Kre-O''' is [[Hasbro]]'s second foray into the world of brick-based construction toy sets, several years after the ignoble effort that was ''[[Built to Rule]]''.

Unveiled at [[Toy Fair 2011]], ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' was the first Hasbro brand to be released as Kre-O construction brick kits. The kits (generally) 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 (mostly nameless generics). Prices range from $7.99 to $59.99, plus individually-bagged Kreon figures at $2.99.

The line launched in the US on [[June 6]]th, [[2011]]. Since then, ''Kre-O'' has expanded into a [[multi-property brand]], with sets based on other Hasbro franchises including ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'', ''Battleship'', and ''Dungeons & Dragons'', as well as the licensed properties ''[[Star Trek]]'' and ''Cityville Invasion''.

In 2013, [[TakaraTomy]] brought the line to Japan, primarily the second-year ''Transformers'' sets.

It's 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.

==Building sets==
===2011===
The first series saw widespread brick-and-mortar distribution in the US. The main focus of the sets were large robot/vehicle builds with a ''lot'' of parts. Really a lot. Limbs were many times thick masses of panel-parts laid over each other, and many sets had extremely limited posability, with simple swivel elbows & knees. Robot builds took many elements from the then-current ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)| Dark of the Moon]]'' series, though the heads were mostly designed around the characters' [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] incarnations.

The robot Kreons? ''VERY'' G1-inspired.

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31144'''

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36421'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, [[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]], [[Bumblebee's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Autobot Jazz]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31146'''
**''Kreons'': Jazz, [[Race driver]]

*'''[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]'''
**''Kit number'': '''30688'''
**''Kreons'': Megatron, [[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]], [[Specialist]], [[Police officer]]

*'''[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31145'''
**''Kreons'': Mirage, [[Race driver]]

*'''Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''31143'''

*'''[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]], 2 [[Stunt Driver]]s

*'''[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30690'''
**''Kreons'': Prowl, [[SWAT Commander]]

*'''[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30662'''
**''Kreons'': Ratchet, [[Medic (Kre-O)|Medic]]

*'''[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30687'''
**''Kreons'': Sentinel Prime, [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]], [[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]], [[Fire Chief (Kre-O)|Fire Chief]]

*'''[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31771'''
**''Kreons'': Sideswipe, [[Sideswipe's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30667'''
**''Kreons'': Starscream, [[Pilot (Kre-O)|Pilot]]

===2012 (''Quest for Energon'')===
The second-year ''Kre-O Transformers'' sets mark a definite change in style. Dubbed "Quest for Energon", each set contains several "energon" pieces; at least one [[Skeletron|clear-plastic Kreon torso]] (blue for Autobots, purple for Decepticons), and several clear-purple "[[Dark Energon]]" parts to assemble a giant "[[ultimate Dark Energon weapon]]". The robot/vehicle builds in this year's sets are generally smaller, simpler, and less reliant on the "massive stack of flat plates" construction style common in the first year, relying a lot more on large ball-and-socket-jointed bricks to build limbs and bodies around.

There was a heavier focus on the Kreons overall, with mini-playsets, mini-vehicles and a pair of [[army-building|army builder]] sets. The robot Kreons are more often based on their [[Aligned continuity family]] incarnations than Generation 1. Human Kreons had new arm-pieces with rounded-off shoulders, rather than the blocky shoulders of all first-year Kreons.

This series also suffered a distribution issue in the US. [[Walmart]] stopped carrying ''Kre-O'' after its first year (with one tiny exception), and only [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] appeared to carry the entire second-year assortment; the "Rotor Rage" and "Destruction Site Devastator" sets in particular didn't seem to show up at certain retailers.

Most of these sets were also made available in Japan as part of the initial ''Kre-O'' roll-out by [[TakaraTomy]].

*'''Battle for Energon'''
**''Set number'': '''98812'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], [[Security Officer]], [[Tank Driver]]
: Includes Optimus Prime and Megatron robot/vehicle builds and a mini "bank" playset.

*'''Cycle Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''36954'''
**''Kreons'': [[Barricade (Kre-O)|Barricade]], three [[Autobot Trooper]]s

*'''Decepticon Ambush'''
**''Set number'': '''38781'''
**''Kreons'': [[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]], three [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]]s

*'''Destruction Site [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36914'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s
: A "9 in 1" set that includes '''[[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]''', '''[[Drill Bit (Kre-O)|Drill Bit]]''', '''[[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]]''' and '''[[Hightower (Kre-O)|Hightower]]''', who can be built into robots, vehicles, or combined to form Devastator. Includes a construction site mini-playset.

*'''Rotor Rage'''
**''Set number'': '''36959'''
**''Kreons'': [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]], [[Commando (Kre-O)|Commando]], [[ATV Driver]]
:Includes a large Vortex robot/helicopter build.

*'''Stealth [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''98814'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, two [[Security Guard]]s, [[Bulldog]], [[Biker]]
:Includes a large Bumblebee robot/car build and a security checkpoint playset.

*'''Street Showdown'''
**''Set number'': '''38771'''
**''Kreons'': [[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)|Knock Out]], two [[Driver (Kre-O)|Driver]]s
: Includes large Wheeljack and Knock Out robot/car builds.

===2013 (''Beast Hunters'')===
Bringing the series in-line with the then-current ''[[Beast Hunters]]'' branding of ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'', this series was even ''more'' limited in its US distribution, seemingly available only at ToysЯUs and Meijer.

This time around, the human Kreons were based on specific ''Transformers'' human characters from prior series rather than the prior two years' nameless generics... much to the bafflement of the [[fandom]], who wanted them to be doing that from the get-go.

;Larger Sets
*'''[[Autobot Command Center]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A5412'''
**''Kreons'': [[Arcee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Bumblebee]], [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Ratchet]], [[Shockwave (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Shockwave]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)#CommandCenterHQ|Knock Out]] ("Mystery figure")
: A multi-part playset; command tower, repair bay, prison. Includes a buildable vehicle Optimus Prime and beast [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O Predacon)|Rippersnapper]].

*'''Battle Net Bumblebee'''
**''Set number'': '''A2202'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Captain (Kre-O)|Captain]]
: Includes Bumblebee/jeep build and buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Stormrazor]]


*'''Beast Blade Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A2203'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Beast Hunters|Optimus Prime]], [[Kicker (Kre-O)|Energon Kicker]]
: Includes a large Optimus robot/truck build and a buildable Predacon beast [[Lazerback (Kre-O)|Lazerback]].

*'''Ripclaw Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2201'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ripclaw (Kre-O)|Ripclaw]], [[Daniel Witwicky (Kre-O)|Col. Daniel Witwicky]]
:Includes a large Ripclaw robot/dragon build.

;Beast Force Figure packs
To date, these are the only larger build packs to include [[Micro-Changer]] Kreons.

*'''Dragon Assault'''
**''Set number'': '''A2234/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Grimwing (Kre-O)|Grimwing]].

*'''Mech Venom Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2235/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Corhada]].

===2014 (''Age of Extinction'')===
Tying in with that [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|big new movie in 2014]], the 2014 ''Kre-O'' line-up features dinosaurs aplenty. Many sets also feature "Dino Force Technology", which are pieces that include magnets in them so claws and dino-maws can snatch up Kreons wearing ferrous-metal backpacks or helmets.

Notably, this line also marks the complete abandonment of the 'rebuild to transform' [[play pattern]], in favor of the playset approach more typical of construction brick toys. As part of this change, human Kreons now use the small body style that debuted in the ''Kre-O {{w|CityVille}} Invasion'' line, to indicate a [[scale]] difference between them and the normal-sized Transformer Kreons.

By this point, ''Kre-O'' in its entirety became a [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] [[exclusive]] toyline.

*'''Grimlock Unleashed'''
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]]
: Includes a large Grimlock T-rex build.

*'''Cell Block Breakout'''
**''Set number'': '''A6951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)#AOE|Vehicon]]
: Includes buildable [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] beast [[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)|Strafe]].

*'''Dinobot Charge'''
**''Set number'': '''A6949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]], Vehicon
: Includes buildable [[Slug (Kre-O)|Dinobot triceratops]].

*'''Galvatron Factory Battle'''
**''Set number'': '''A6952'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#FactoryBattle|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Factory Battle|Optimus Prime]], Vehicon, [[Dr. Littleman]], 2 KSI workers.
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]] and [[Galvatron (Kre-O)#AOE|Galvatron]] super-robot.

*'''Grimlock Street Attack'''
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]].

*'''Lockdown Air Raid'''
**''Set number'': '''A6956'''
**''Kreons'': [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)#AOE|Sideswipe]]
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]].

*'''Optimus Prime Dino Hauler'''
**''Set number'': '''A7796'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#DinoHauler|Ratchet]], Vehicon x2, human [[Autobot Driver]]
: Includes buildable [[Snarl (Kre-O)|Dinobot beast]].

*'''Scorn Street Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''A6950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Crosshairs (Kre-O)|Crosshairs]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Scorn (Kre-O)|Scorn]].

*'''Silver Knight Autobots'''
**''Set number'': '''A8602'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Crosshairs, Drift, Hound

*'''Decepticon Replicator'''
**''Set number'': '''A8601'''
**''Kreons'': [[Stinger (Kre-O)|Stinger]], Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]], human scientist
{{note|'Decepticon Replicator' was available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from [[July 11]] to [[July 20]].}}

*'''Elite Optimus Prime''' (Promotional Polybag)
**''Set number'': '''A8745'''
: Includes Optimus Prime super-robot.
{{note|'Silver Knight Autobots' and 'Elite Optimus Prime' were available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]].}}

*'''Dinobot Ride''' (Promotional Polybag)
**''Set number'': '''A8603'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime.
: Includes mini buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock.
{{Note|'Dinobot Ride' was released as a free giveaway at [[June 28]] ToysЯUs building events in the US.}}

===2015 (''Robots In Disguise'')===
In conjunction with the new animated series "Robots in Disguise", this wave brings back buildable vehicles (and a beast) but unfortunately are non-transformable. There are improvements for some of the Kreons as they come with printing on the back of the figure. Each of the set also comes with a "capture pod" - a box that will snap shut using rubber bands.

*'''Optimus Prime Beast Blaster'''
**''Set number'': '''B0951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Fracture (Kre-O)|Decepticon Fracture]], [[Airazor (Kre-O)|Airazor]], [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]]
: Includes a red and blue long nose truck cab without trailer and a purple hovercraft.

*'''Bumblebee Disc Demolishor'''
**''Set number'': '''B0949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Clampdown (Kre-O)|Clampdown]], [[Bisk (Kre-O)|Bisk]]
: Includes a futuristic yellow vehicle with black stripes

*'''Underbite Jetpack Takedown'''
**''Set number'': '''B0950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Underbite (Kre-O)|Underbite]], [[Ped (Kre-O)|Ped]]
: Includes a purple mechanical beast

*'''Strongarm Capture Cruiser'''
**''Set number'': '''B1549'''
**''Kreons'': [[Strongarm (Kre-O)|Strongarm]], [[Springload (Kre-O)|Springload]]
:Includes a futuristic blue vehicle

*'''Sideswipe Roadway Rundown'''
**''Set number'': '''B1548'''
**''Kreons'': [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]], [[Hammerstrike (Kre-O)|Hammerstrike]]
:Includes a futuristic red vehicle

==Micro-Changers==
Introduced in 2012, the [[Micro-Changer]]s sub-line adds a new element to Kreon figures; extra parts allow each figure to "transform" into a vehicle or beast (or whatever).

Thankfully, the Micro-Changer series did not suffer the limited-distribution fate of the ''Beast Hunters'' sets; after a rocky start, by 2013 the series was stocked regularly not just by ToysЯUs, but [[Target]] as well, plus many large drug store chains began carrying the individually-bagged figures.

===Blind-bagged figures===
This portion of the line features individual [[blindpacking|blind-packaged]] Kreons. Thankfully however, code numbers printed on each bag allow you to know which figure is inside... or at least avoid buying two of the same by accident.
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;Preview Series
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCPreviewWave.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2034'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|August]] 2012
:This series differs a little from the later waves, and not just because of the smaller (all-badguy) cast. In an unusual backwards move, the [[tampograph]]s on these figures' chests use only a single color, typically black.

:This is also the only ''Kre-O Transformers'' product to be sold (briefly) at [[Walmart]] since the initial year.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Crankstart (Kre-O)|Crankstart]] (214510)
:* [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]] (214518)
:* [[Scorponok (Kre-O)|Scorponok]] (214511)
:* [[Spinister (Kre-O)|Spinister]] (214517)
:* [[Sunstorm (Kre-O)|Sunstorm]] (214519)
:* [[Waspinator (Kre-O)|Waspinator]] (214512)
}}

{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol1}}
;Collection 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCWave1.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Hasbro release date'': [[Calendar|November]] 2012
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': November 2013
: For the first full series, the multi-colored tampographs made a glorious comeback. Also, a new display-stand brick was added to every figure, a black 2x4 piece with the "Kre-O" logo in white on one edge.
: Also changed is how the bag numbers work, with a 7-digit code. Only the final two numbers in the codes are indicators of what Kreon is in the bag, the first five are likely manufacturing plant codes or something and have no bearing on the contents, and can vary from case to case. For simplicity's sake, we've *****'d out the first five digits from here on out.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Airachnid (Kre-O)|Airachnid]] (*****_50)
:* [[Blast Off (Kre-O)|Blast Off]] (*****_47)
:* [[Bludgeon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bludgeon]] (*****_51)
:* [[Dirge (Kre-O)|Dirge]] (*****_49)
:* [[Hook (Kre-O)|Decepticon Hook]] (*****_48)
:* [[Inferno (Kre-O)|Inferno]] (*****_41)
:* [[Insecticon (Kre-O)|Insecticon]] (*****_46)
:* [[Quickslinger (Kre-O)|Quickslinger]] (*****_44)
:* [[Rampage (Kre-O)|Decepticon Rampage]] (*****_45)
:* [[Singe (Kre-O)|Singe]] (*****_40)
:* [[Springer (Kre-O)|Autobot Springer]] (*****_42)
:* [[Warpath (Kre-O)|Warpath]] (*****_43)
}}

{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol2}}
;Collection 2
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|May]] 2013
: This series replaced the flak jackets used to attach stuff to prior Micro Changers' torsos in prior waves (which most fans hated since it obscured the chest tampographs) with a new simple one-peg "backpack" piece. And there was much rejoicing. On top of that, at this stage the "vehicle" builds become a little more complex, using more parts to make them look more like tiny vehicles than just robots laying face-down with a thing or two on their backs.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Acid Wing]] (*****_70)
:* [[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]] (*****_69)
:* [[Blight (Kre-O)|Blight]] (*****_68)
:* [[Bulkhead (Kre-O)|Bulkhead]] (*****_66)
:* [[Groove (Kre-O)|Autobot Groove]] (*****_77)
:* [[Hardshell (Kre-O)|Hardshell]] (*****_67)
:* [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]] (*****_76)
:* [[Lugnut (Kre-O)|Lugnut]] (*****_75)
:* [[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]] (*****_74)
:* [[Powerglide (Kre-O)|Powerglide]] (*****_73)
:* [[Scourge (Kre-O)|Scourge]] (*****_72)
:* [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] (*****_71)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol3}}
;Collection 3
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS3bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2013
:This series had...more fanwank, we guess? No particular innovations this time around.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Beachcomber (Kre-O)|Beachcomber]] (***** 60)
:* [[Cheetor (Kre-O)|Cheetor]] (***** 59)
:* [[Guzzle (Kre-O)|Guzzle]] (***** 57)
:* [[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]] (***** 54)
:* [[Kickback (Kre-O)|Kickback]] (***** 55)
:* [[Long Haul (Kre-O)|Long Haul]] (***** 56)
:* [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]] (***** 52)
:* [[Nosecone (Kre-O)|Nosecone]] (***** 50)
:* [[Ramjet (Kre-O)|Ramjet]] (***** 53)
:* [[Seawing (Kre-O)|Seawing]] (***** 61)
:* [[Sharkticon (Kre-O)|Sharkticon]] (***** 58)
:* [[Thrust (Kre-O)|Thrust]] (***** 51)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol4}}
;Collection 4
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS4bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2014
: Sooo much fanwank. The last wave of Micro-Changers available at "normal" retail, though largely being distributed via the Walgreens drug store chain in the US. This is the only batch (so far) to have a significant [[variant]], as [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] can come in either bag-back lavender or a much darker purple, depending on the batch. This is also the first wave to use "harness" pieces in colors other than the standard light gray.

: Unlike prior waves in which every figure came with individual [[instructions]], these Micro-Changers all come with the same large fold-out instruction for all of the models in the series, making the "feel parts through the bags" method very difficult (but you have the code numbers here, so why are you even doing that, huh?).
{{collist|2|
:* [[Alpha Trion (Kre-O)|Alpha Trion]] (***** 33)
:* [[Barrage (Kre-O)|Barrage]] (***** 34)
:* [[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]] (***** 35)
:* [[Brake-Neck (Kre-O)|Brake-Neck]] (***** 44)
:* [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] (***** 36)
:* [[Demolishor (Kre-O)|Demolishor]] (***** 37)
:* [[Iceberg (Kre-O)|Iceberg]] (***** 38)
:* [[Kup (Kre-O)|Autobot Kup]] (***** 39)
:* [[Rhinox (Kre-O)|Rhinox]] (***** 40)
:* [[Rodimus (Kre-O)|Rodimus]] (***** 41)
:* [[Sandstorm (Kre-O)|Sandstorm]] (***** 42)
:* [[Slipstrike]] (***** 43)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
[[Image:KreO-toy KreonMCWave5.jpg|right|300px]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A6947'''
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
: In-tune with the [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]] Kre-O'' products, this wave features a number of classic characters plus two movie-inspired Dinobot original characters.

: This series goes back to having individual instructions for each figure.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Fangwolf]] (***** 46)
:* [[Highbrow (Kre-O)|Highbrow]] (***** 51)
:* [[Jarugar]] (***** 52)
:* [[Jetwash]] (***** 53)
:* [[Mindswipe]] (***** 49)
:* [[Misfire (Kre-O)|Misfire]] (***** 47)
:* [[Nightbeat (Kre-O)|Nightbeat]] (***** 50)
:* [[Silversnout]] (***** 56)
:* [[Skrapnel]] (***** 45)
:* [[Torosaur]] (***** 55)
:* [[Trypticon (Kre-O)|Trypticon]] (***** 48)
:* [[Wingspan Hawk]] (***** 54)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2014
: The second wave of the ''Age of Extinction''-tied Micro-Changers, with a couple of unconventional builds, and two more new Dinobot characters. For the first time, the blind-bags are truly blind, with no identifying numbers printed on the packaging.

Speaking of "blind", these figures were never seen in US stores, popping up only in Canada and overseas.

{{collist|2|
:* [[Blackarachnia (Kre-O)|Decepticon Blackarachnia]]
:* [[Frostbite (Kre-O)|Frostbite]]
:* [[Fuselage]]
:* [[Gears (Kre-O)|Autobot Gears]]
:* [[Runamuck (Kre-O)|Decepticon Runamuck]]
:* [[Scattershot (Kre-O blindbag)|Scattershot]]
:* [[Seaspray (Kre-O)|Autobot Seaspray]]
:* [[Skalor (Kre-O)|Decepticon Skalor]]
:* [[Skimmer]]
:* [[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
:* [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailbreaker]]
:* [[Wheelie (Kre-O)|Autobot Wheelie]]
}}

===Micro-Changers Combiners===
Four Kreons per pack combine into one larger robot. Each set also comes with a single red stand-block, and extra limb pieces. Just in case. As most of the original teams hese sets are based on have five to six members, the "lost" members are (usually) put into the blind-bagged series.
;Wave 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCCombWave1.jpg|right|250px|]]
:*'''[[Bruticus (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bruticus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2225'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Brawl (Kre-O)|Brawl]], [[Onslaught (Kre-O)|Onslaught]], [[Swindle (Kre-O)|Swindle]], [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]]
:*'''[[Devastator (Kre-O)|Constructicon Devastator]]
::*''Set number'': '''A2224'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bonecrusher (Kre-O)|Bonecrusher]], [[Mixmaster (Kre-O)|Mixmaster]], [[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]], [[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]
:*'''[[Predaking (Kre-O Decepticon)|Predaking]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2227'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]], [[Headlock]], [[Razorclaw (Kre-O)|Razorclaw]], [[Torox]]
:*'''[[Superion (Kre-O)|Superion]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2226'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Air Raid (Kre-O)|Air Raid]], [[Firestrike (Kre-O)|Firestrike]], [[Silverbolt (Kre-O)|Silverbolt]], [[Skydive (Kre-O)|Skydive]]
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;Wave 2

:*'''[[Abominus (Kre-O)|Abominus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4473'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Hun-Gurrr (Kre-O)|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O)|Rippersnapper]], [[Sinnertwin (Kre-O)|Sinnertwin]], [[Windrazor (Kre-O)|Windrazor]]
:*'''[[Defensor (Kre-O)|Defensor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4474'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Blades (Kre-O)|Blades]], [[First Aid (Kre-O)|First Aid]], [[Hot Spot (Kre-O)|Hot Spot]], [[Streetsmart]]
:*'''[[Piranacon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Piranacon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4475'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Nautilator (Kre-O)|Nautilator]], [[Overbite (Kre-O)|Overbite]], [[Snaptrap (Kre-O)|Snaptrap]], [[Tentakil (Kre-O)|Tentakil]]
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;Wave 3
:Sadly, this wave suffered from a similar fate as some of the latter sets, with a limited retail release- only popping up in discount chains months after the intended release date.
:*'''[[Computron (Kre-O)|Computron]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7307'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Afterburst]], [[Lightstorm]], [[Scattershot (Kre-O Computron)|Scattershot]], [[Strafe (Kre-O Computron)|Strafe]]
:*'''[[Menasor (Kre-O)|Menasor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7308'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)|Decepticon Breakdown]], [[Dead End (Kre-O)|Dead End]], [[Drag Strip (Kre-O)|Decepticon Drag Strip]], [[Motorbreath (Kre-O)|Motorbreath]]
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;Wave 4
:Ready for something new? This wave, available only at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]]''-branded product, consists entirely of new-character beast-bots, rather than re-creating classic combiner teams.
:*'''[[Grimstone (Kre-O)|Grimstone]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7827'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Crackback]], [[Iquanox]], [[Ironeye]], [[Mollox]]
:*'''[[Lazerbolt]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7830'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullhorn (Kre-O)|Bullhorn]], [[Floodgate]], [[Freezeout]], [[Roadhound]]
:*'''[[Obsidian (Kre-O Combiner)|Obsidian]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7829'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullwark]], [[Freefall]], [[Hemocron]], [[Stronghorn]]
:*'''[[Volcanicon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7828'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Farside]], [[Liftoff]], [[Lugmutt]], [[Power Surge (Kre-O)|Power Surge]]

==Kreon Ultimate Collection==
These sets, each containing five different Kreons, were released early in 2013. The Kreon figures had all been released earlier in larger Kre-o sets, and they only come with their own weapons. One of the five figures was marked on the packaging as the "mystery figure."

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4641'''

;Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4642'''

==Custom Kreons==
First released at the back-end of 2013, these individually-carded Kreons include a huge number of extra body parts and accessories, many [[vacuum metallizing|chromed]] (thus resulting in some ''extremely'' tight fits) or translucent (which, when combined with the chromed parts, may end up with stress fractures). Their "normal" body parts have a metal-flake sheen (usually). They also come with a customizable "rack" to store their unused parts, though the helmets jsut kind of sit on the torso's neck-pegs, not secure at all. Returning characters typically have altered and more extensive [[tampograph]]s across most of their opaque parts.

This series was intentionally produced in smaller numbers than the other series.

[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonIronhidePkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 1
All of the Kreons in this assortment come with a red weapons rack.

[[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] was the only US retailer to order them, though they were made available off of [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] as well.
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|October]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#Custom|Bumblebee]] (A6087)
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)#Custom|Ironhide]] (A6086)
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Megatron]] (A6088)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Custom|Optimus Prime]] (A6085)
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)#Custom|Soundwave]] (A6090)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)#Custom|Starscream]] (A6089)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonPredakingPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 2
Though revealed online and at [[Toy Fair 2014]], this series ultimately never saw release outside of Chinese-market distribution. These kits have blue parts racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{Collist|2|
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)#Custom|Cliffjumper]] (A7314)
*[[Dreadwing (Kre-O)|Dreadwing]] (A7315)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Galvatron]] (A7316)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Autobot Hound]] (A7317)
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Jazz]] (A7318)
*[[Predaking (Kre-O Predacon)|Predaking]] (A7319)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonDriftPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
This assortment, using the new unified packaging style introduced in mid-2014, is entirely movie-based, showcasing characters from ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)| Age of Extinction]]''. Unlike prior waves, the opaque plastics here are non-sparkly. Awww. On top of that, the parts count has been drastically reduced, each kit only having about 30 pieces as opposed to the 40-ish of the prior two waves.

They all come with dark green racks.
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Drift]] (A7839)
*[[Lockdown (Kre-O)#Custom|Lockdown]] (A7838)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Optimus Prime]] (A7836)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Ratchet]] (A7837)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGalvatronPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2
Another movie-based round. The sparkly plastics make a return, but the part count remains in the low 30s. These kits come with brown racks.
:*''Release date'': September 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Bumblebee]] (A9229)
*[[Crosshairs (Kre-O)#Custom|Crosshairs]] (A9228)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Galvatron]] (A9230)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Autobot Hound]] (A9227)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGrimlockPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 3
A wave featuring the ''Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, making heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. These kits come with gray racks.

These figures saw very limited release, mostly in Hasbro Asia regions.
:*''Release date'': November 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Grimlock]] (A9374 / A6948)
*[[Scorn (Kre-O)#Custom|Scorn]] (A9375 / A6948)
*[[Slug (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Slug]] (A9373 / A6948)
*[[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)#CustomAOE|Strafe]] (A9372 / A6948)
}}
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;''Robots in Disguise'' Collection 1
This assortment showcases characters from the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)| Robots in Disguise]]'' animated series.

The part count takes ''another'' hit, now in the mid-20s, with simpler weapons and no backpacks. No more chromed parts either, everything is in "normal" plastics. The racks are now in the characters' base colors, and built on a new baseplate piece. This wave does add a 1x1 cylinder to attach to the unused torsos' neck-pegs to keep the unised helmets in place, so there's that.

:*''Release date'': January 2015
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Bumblebee]] (B1234)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Grimlock]] (B1235)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Optimus Prime]] (B1233)
*[[Steeljaw (Kre-O)#Custom|Steeljaw]] (B1236)
}}

{{note|The "[[Autobot Command Center]]" set includes a Custom Kreon rack/part setup as well.}}

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==Kreon Warriors==
Replacing Micro-Changers as the ''Kre-O'' line's blind-bagged assortment, Kreon Warriors features popular characters reimagined as historical warriors. Unlike their predecessors, the Kreon Warriors do not have vehicle modes.

;Series 1
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Samurai Optimus Prime]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Wild West Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Gladiator Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Bumblebee]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Gladiator Ratchet]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Pirate Ratchet]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Knight Megatron]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Ninja Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Army Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Pirate Starscream]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Army Shockwave]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Ninja Shockwave]]
}}

;Series 2 - Shown at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Gladiator Optimus Prime]]
*?? [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Army Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Knight Bumblebee]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Wild West Hound]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Samurai Hound]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Wild West Galvatron]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Samurai Galvatron]]
*?? [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Wild West Starscream]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Soundwave]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Knight Soundwave]]
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

==Battle Changers==

Battle Changers are a new line in the buildable figures who can transform without being taken apart. Series 1 includes 4 individual characters [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] and [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]].

;Collection 1
This series is available in selected Asian countries since December 2014.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] (B0716)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] (B0715)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] (B0718)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] (B0717)
}}
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;Collection 2
This series have been shown in NY Toyfair 2015. [[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] and [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] are triple changers and may be categorized separately upon release.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] (???)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] (???)
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]] (???)
*[[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] (???)
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}
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;Versus Pack Collection 1
This assortment comes in 2-figure "VS" pack. Only 2 pairs have been announced and available for sale in selected Asian countries. Optimus Prime is identical to the previously released version but this pack comes with a trailer.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] vs. [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] (B1506/B0964)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]] vs. [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] (B1507/B0964)
}}
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==Kreon Mini-con Combiners==
Another new line previewed at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]], these sets comes with one standard Kreon and 4 Cityville-sized mini Kreons of the same character that can combine into a larger robot. Only two characters were previewed [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] and [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], naturally.

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

==Store exclusives==
===CostCo exclusives===
* Megatron with Sideswipe (30668/31771) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.
* Starscream with Prowl (30667/30690) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.

===Toys"R"Us exclusives===
*'''Autobot Assault [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A1266'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s, [[Gunner]]
: An expanded version of the "Destruction Site Devastator" set, adding a large Ironhide robot/truck build, a "Gunner" Kreon, and a port-a-potty (yes really). The Devastator Kreon is also in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)| Generation 2]]'' style yellow-and-purple rather than the original bright-green-and-purple.
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction Bluray / DVD'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]]
: Special packaging to include 2 exclusive Kreons with different print from other regular release of the same characters. These Kreons are available with either Blu-Ray Combo or DVD only set.

===Argos exclusives===
*'''Transformers Tub of Bricks'''
**''Set number'': '''A4583'''
: A plastic tub with unaltered versions of Basic Optimus, Basic Bumblebee, and Jazz, Sideswipe and Bluestreak Kreons, and slightly altered instruction booklets.

===Family Mart (Taiwan)===
*'''8" (20cm) Optimus Prime USB Hub'''
**Oversized Kreon Optimus Prime with 4 USB ports
*'''Stylus Pen'''
**Optimus Prime & Starscream
*'''LED Lights'''
**Bumbleebee, Sideswipe & Megatron

===Universal Studios===
*'''Kreon 4-pack'''
Only available in all Universal Studios. Only [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]] is an exclusive figure.
**''Set number'': '''A9370'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]]

==Convention Exclusives==
* Botcon 2013 '''Machine Wars''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure Set, 2013)
**''Kreons'': [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]], [[Megaplex (Kre-O)|Megaplex]], [[Obsidian (Kre-O Kreon)|Obsidian]], [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Strika (Kre-O)|Strika]]

:The ''Machine Wars'' five-pack was exclusive to [[BotCon 2013]], limited to 1500 pieces. They have generally more parts than the Kreons packed in with larger Kre-O sets, but do not have alternate vehicle builds like Micro Changers.

* Botcon 2014 '''Kreon Micro-Changers 6-figure set''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure set, 2014)
**''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)#BotCon2014|Breakdown]], [[Fractyl (Kre-O)|Fractyl]], [[Gigatron (Kre-O)|Gigatron]], [[Landshark (Kre-O)|Landshark]], [[Rattrap (Kre-O)|Rattrap]], [[Rodimus (SG Kre-O)|Rodimus]]

: A [[BotCon 2014]] six-figure set commemorating 20 years of BotCon exclusives with Kreons of past exclusives. This time they're also Micro-Changers, with generally more parts and paint than most retail Micro-Changers.

* San Diego Comic Con 2014 '''Kreon Class of 1984''' (B0090)
**''Kreons'':
{{collist|3|
*[[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]]
*[[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]]
*[[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]]
*[[Frenzy (Kre-O)|Frenzy]]
*[[Gears (Kre-O)|Gears]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]]
*[[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]]
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]]
*[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Ratchet]]
*[[Rumble (Kre-O)|Rumble]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]]
*[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]
*[[Shrapnel (Kre-O)|Shrapnel]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
*[[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (Kre-O)|Ultra Magnus]]
*[[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]]
*[[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
}}
: Released in July 2014 at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2014|San Diego Comic-Con]], this set contains 30 exclusive Kreons and accessories from G1 series.

==Promotional releases==
* Matrix '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Promotional item given at [[BotCon 2011]], as a special mail-in promotion through the Kre-O website and a give away with the UK Doctor Who Adventures comic. Redeco of Optimus Prime Kreon showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]].

* Clear ''' Energon Bumblebee''' Kreon
: An exclusive [[New York Comic Con|New York Comic Con 2012]] handout, this redeco of the Bumblebee Kreon is done entirely in translucent blue plastic, and comes in its own special little window box with an outer sleeve.

* '''Constructicon Devastator''' Kreon
: A Devastator Kreon sporting an orange ''Generation 2'' deco and including a translucent purple pistol based on [[Megatron (G1)|Generation 1 Megatron's]] alternate mode. Packaged in an individual window box and handed out with ''Kre-O'' purchases at Toys"R"Us stores, as well as [[BotCon 2013]].

* '''Orion Pax''' Kreon
: Based on Orion Pax's appearance from "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]", this was available with the ''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''.

* '''Dinobot Ride''' Polybag
: Polybag of a mini buildable Grimlock and Citiville-sized mini Kreon Optimus Prime. Given out at Toys R Us during build-a-figure event. Also available in selected Asian countries as a gift with purchase at stores.

* '''Elite Optimus Prime''' Polybag
: Another polybag with buildable Optimus Prime with larger hands and legs on a Kreon sized torso. This figure was given our at Toys R Us Canada during build-a-figure event while Asian countries saw very limited released.

* "Winter" '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Optimus Prime in winter clothing and orange skis were handed out during [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]].

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==Media==
===Videos===
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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.

===Games===
{{main|Online games#Kre-O}}

===Books===
*''[[Awesome Autobots Activity Book]]''—actually mainly a ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'' book, but it has four Kre-O bonus pages and is [[co-branding|co-branded]] on the cover, as well as coming with a free Matrix Optimus Prime Kreon.
*''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''

===Online comics===
{{main|Kre-O Transformers (comic)}}
Short tongue-in-cheek gag strips drawn and written by [[Hayato Sakamoto]] and [[Makoto Wakabayashi]] for [[TakaraTomy]]'s Kre-O site.

==Notes==
* 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>, who have been making not-L sets for a while. However, it is very much a lot of new part design work, especially the far more involved construction of the [[Kreon]]s; Oxford's pre-''Kre-O'' mini-figures were basically straight-up L Minifigure construction.
* Kreon [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] was among the upcoming items revealed at [[BotCon 2011]]... and was only announced to be released in late 2013, and wasn't released until midway through 2014. Amusingly, his helmet has become one of the most ubiquitous among the Kreons thanks to its very generic styling.
* Small images of a ''Kre-O Transformers'' set featuring a big mechanical scorpion and another set featuring a buildable [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] were shown at [[Toy Fair 2012]] during the slide presentation, as part of the demonstration of the "build a big energon weapon from parts of the different sets" concept. Neither were present in the showroom or mentioned in the press materials. This same slide was shown during a presentation at [[BotCon 2012]], again with no explicit mention of the mechanical scorpion or Soundwave.
* 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. Just be a bit careful you don't scrape face-paint off.
* The L company has since released sets that are explicitly marketed as being able to assemble as robots and various vehicles and aircraft, very similar to the ''Transformers'' Kre-O concept.
* Several ''Kre-O'' bricks are reuses of Hasbro's long defunct ''Built to Rule'' interlocking brick system. Most Kre-O bricks, that is parts not designed specifically for Kreons, with detailed moulded surfaces (especially where the L counterpart has a smooth surface) are Built to Rule parts.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.hasbro.com/kre-o/en_US/ Official site]
* [http://kre-o-nation.com/2013/index.html "Kre-O Nation" 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]
* [http://www.facebook.com/groups/mykreons Kre-O Asia Facebook Group #mykreons]

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[[Image:Kre-O-Bumblebeeandothers.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Car me now!]]

'''Kre-O''' is [[Hasbro]]'s second foray into the world of brick-based construction toy sets, several years after the ignoble effort that was ''[[Built to Rule]]''.

Unveiled at [[Toy Fair 2011]], ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' was the first Hasbro brand to be released as Kre-O construction brick kits. The kits (generally) 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 (mostly nameless generics). Prices range from $7.99 to $59.99, plus individually-bagged Kreon figures at $2.99.

The line launched in the US on [[June 6]]th, [[2011]]. Since then, ''Kre-O'' has expanded into a [[multi-property brand]], with sets based on other Hasbro franchises including ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'', ''Battleship'', and ''Dungeons & Dragons'', as well as the licensed properties ''[[Star Trek]]'' and ''Cityville Invasion''.

In 2013, [[TakaraTomy]] brought the line to Japan, primarily the second-year ''Transformers'' sets.

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==Building sets==
===2011===
The first series saw widespread brick-and-mortar distribution in the US. The main focus of the sets were large robot/vehicle builds with a ''lot'' of parts. Really a lot. Limbs were many times thick masses of panel-parts laid over each other, and many sets had extremely limited posability, with simple swivel elbows & knees. Robot builds took many elements from the then-current ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)| Dark of the Moon]]'' series, though the heads were mostly designed around the characters' [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] incarnations.

The robot Kreons? ''VERY'' G1-inspired.

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31144'''

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36421'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, [[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]], [[Bumblebee's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Autobot Jazz]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31146'''
**''Kreons'': Jazz, [[Race driver]]

*'''[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]'''
**''Kit number'': '''30688'''
**''Kreons'': Megatron, [[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]], [[Specialist]], [[Police officer]]

*'''[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31145'''
**''Kreons'': Mirage, [[Race driver]]

*'''Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''31143'''

*'''[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]], 2 [[Stunt Driver]]s

*'''[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30690'''
**''Kreons'': Prowl, [[SWAT Commander]]

*'''[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30662'''
**''Kreons'': Ratchet, [[Medic (Kre-O)|Medic]]

*'''[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30687'''
**''Kreons'': Sentinel Prime, [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]], [[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]], [[Fire Chief (Kre-O)|Fire Chief]]

*'''[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31771'''
**''Kreons'': Sideswipe, [[Sideswipe's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30667'''
**''Kreons'': Starscream, [[Pilot (Kre-O)|Pilot]]

===2012 (''Quest for Energon'')===
The second-year ''Kre-O Transformers'' sets mark a definite change in style. Dubbed "Quest for Energon", each set contains several "energon" pieces; at least one [[Skeletron|clear-plastic Kreon torso]] (blue for Autobots, purple for Decepticons), and several clear-purple "[[Dark Energon]]" parts to assemble a giant "[[ultimate Dark Energon weapon]]". The robot/vehicle builds in this year's sets are generally smaller, simpler, and less reliant on the "massive stack of flat plates" construction style common in the first year, relying a lot more on large ball-and-socket-jointed bricks to build limbs and bodies around.

There was a heavier focus on the Kreons overall, with mini-playsets, mini-vehicles and a pair of [[army-building|army builder]] sets. The robot Kreons are more often based on their [[Aligned continuity family]] incarnations than Generation 1. Human Kreons had new arm-pieces with rounded-off shoulders, rather than the blocky shoulders of all first-year Kreons.

This series also suffered a distribution issue in the US. [[Walmart]] stopped carrying ''Kre-O'' after its first year (with one tiny exception), and only [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] appeared to carry the entire second-year assortment; the "Rotor Rage" and "Destruction Site Devastator" sets in particular didn't seem to show up at certain retailers.

Most of these sets were also made available in Japan as part of the initial ''Kre-O'' roll-out by [[TakaraTomy]].

*'''Battle for Energon'''
**''Set number'': '''98812'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], [[Security Officer]], [[Tank Driver]]
: Includes Optimus Prime and Megatron robot/vehicle builds and a mini "bank" playset.

*'''Cycle Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''36954'''
**''Kreons'': [[Barricade (Kre-O)|Barricade]], three [[Autobot Trooper]]s

*'''Decepticon Ambush'''
**''Set number'': '''38781'''
**''Kreons'': [[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]], three [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]]s

*'''Destruction Site [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36914'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s
: A "9 in 1" set that includes '''[[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]''', '''[[Drill Bit (Kre-O)|Drill Bit]]''', '''[[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]]''' and '''[[Hightower (Kre-O)|Hightower]]''', who can be built into robots, vehicles, or combined to form Devastator. Includes a construction site mini-playset.

*'''Rotor Rage'''
**''Set number'': '''36959'''
**''Kreons'': [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]], [[Commando (Kre-O)|Commando]], [[ATV Driver]]
:Includes a large Vortex robot/helicopter build.

*'''Stealth [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''98814'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, two [[Security Guard]]s, [[Bulldog]], [[Biker]]
:Includes a large Bumblebee robot/car build and a security checkpoint playset.

*'''Street Showdown'''
**''Set number'': '''38771'''
**''Kreons'': [[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)|Knock Out]], two [[Driver (Kre-O)|Driver]]s
: Includes large Wheeljack and Knock Out robot/car builds.

===2013 (''Beast Hunters'')===
Bringing the series in-line with the then-current ''[[Beast Hunters]]'' branding of ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'', this series was even ''more'' limited in its US distribution, seemingly available only at ToysЯUs and Meijer.

This time around, the human Kreons were based on specific ''Transformers'' human characters from prior series rather than the prior two years' nameless generics... much to the bafflement of the [[fandom]], who wanted them to be doing that from the get-go.

;Larger Sets
*'''[[Autobot Command Center]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A5412'''
**''Kreons'': [[Arcee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Bumblebee]], [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Ratchet]], [[Shockwave (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Shockwave]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)#CommandCenterHQ|Knock Out]] ("Mystery figure")
: A multi-part playset; command tower, repair bay, prison. Includes a buildable vehicle Optimus Prime and beast [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O Predacon)|Rippersnapper]].

*'''Battle Net Bumblebee'''
**''Set number'': '''A2202'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Captain (Kre-O)|Captain]]
: Includes Bumblebee/jeep build and buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Stormrazor]]


*'''Beast Blade Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A2203'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Beast Hunters|Optimus Prime]], [[Kicker (Kre-O)|Energon Kicker]]
: Includes a large Optimus robot/truck build and a buildable Predacon beast [[Lazerback (Kre-O)|Lazerback]].

*'''Ripclaw Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2201'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ripclaw (Kre-O)|Ripclaw]], [[Daniel Witwicky (Kre-O)|Col. Daniel Witwicky]]
:Includes a large Ripclaw robot/dragon build.

;Beast Force Figure packs
To date, these are the only larger build packs to include [[Micro-Changer]] Kreons.

*'''Dragon Assault'''
**''Set number'': '''A2234/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Grimwing (Kre-O)|Grimwing]].

*'''Mech Venom Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2235/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Corhada]].

===2014 (''Age of Extinction'')===
Tying in with that [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|big new movie in 2014]], the 2014 ''Kre-O'' line-up features dinosaurs aplenty. Many sets also feature "Dino Force Technology", which are pieces that include magnets in them so claws and dino-maws can snatch up Kreons wearing ferrous-metal backpacks or helmets.

Notably, this line also marks the complete abandonment of the 'rebuild to transform' [[play pattern]], in favor of the playset approach more typical of construction brick toys. As part of this change, human Kreons now use the small body style that debuted in the ''Kre-O {{w|CityVille}} Invasion'' line, to indicate a [[scale]] difference between them and the normal-sized Transformer Kreons.

By this point, ''Kre-O'' in its entirety became a [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] [[exclusive]] toyline.

*'''Grimlock Unleashed'''
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]]
: Includes a large Grimlock T-rex build.

*'''Cell Block Breakout'''
**''Set number'': '''A6951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)#AOE|Vehicon]]
: Includes buildable [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] beast [[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)|Strafe]].

*'''Dinobot Charge'''
**''Set number'': '''A6949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]], Vehicon
: Includes buildable [[Slug (Kre-O)|Dinobot triceratops]].

*'''Galvatron Factory Battle'''
**''Set number'': '''A6952'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#FactoryBattle|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Factory Battle|Optimus Prime]], Vehicon, [[Dr. Littleman]], 2 KSI workers.
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]] and [[Galvatron (Kre-O)#AOE|Galvatron]] super-robot.

*'''Grimlock Street Attack'''
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]].

*'''Lockdown Air Raid'''
**''Set number'': '''A6956'''
**''Kreons'': [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)#AOE|Sideswipe]]
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]].

*'''Optimus Prime Dino Hauler'''
**''Set number'': '''A7796'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#DinoHauler|Ratchet]], Vehicon x2, human [[Autobot Driver]]
: Includes buildable [[Snarl (Kre-O)|Dinobot beast]].

*'''Scorn Street Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''A6950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Crosshairs (Kre-O)|Crosshairs]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Scorn (Kre-O)|Scorn]].

*'''Silver Knight Autobots'''
**''Set number'': '''A8602'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Crosshairs, Drift, Hound

*'''Decepticon Replicator'''
**''Set number'': '''A8601'''
**''Kreons'': [[Stinger (Kre-O)|Stinger]], Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]], human scientist
{{note|'Decepticon Replicator' was available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from [[July 11]] to [[July 20]].}}

*'''Elite Optimus Prime''' (Promotional Polybag)
**''Set number'': '''A8745'''
: Includes Optimus Prime super-robot.
{{note|'Silver Knight Autobots' and 'Elite Optimus Prime' were available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]].}}

*'''Dinobot Ride''' (Promotional Polybag)
**''Set number'': '''A8603'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime.
: Includes mini buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock.
{{Note|'Dinobot Ride' was released as a free giveaway at [[June 28]] ToysЯUs building events in the US.}}

===2015 (''Robots In Disguise'')===
In conjunction with the new animated series "Robots in Disguise", this wave brings back buildable vehicles (and a beast) but unfortunately are non-transformable. There are improvements for some of the Kreons as they come with printing on the back of the figure. Each of the set also comes with a "capture pod" - a box that will snap shut using rubber bands.

*'''Optimus Prime Beast Blaster'''
**''Set number'': '''B0951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Fracture (Kre-O)|Decepticon Fracture]], [[Airazor (Kre-O)|Airazor]], [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]]
: Includes a red and blue long nose truck cab without trailer and a purple hovercraft.

*'''Bumblebee Disc Demolishor'''
**''Set number'': '''B0949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Clampdown (Kre-O)|Clampdown]], [[Bisk (Kre-O)|Bisk]]
: Includes a futuristic yellow vehicle with black stripes

*'''Underbite Jetpack Takedown'''
**''Set number'': '''B0950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Underbite (Kre-O)|Underbite]], [[Ped (Kre-O)|Ped]]
: Includes a purple mechanical beast

*'''Strongarm Capture Cruiser'''
**''Set number'': '''B1549'''
**''Kreons'': [[Strongarm (Kre-O)|Strongarm]], [[Springload (Kre-O)|Springload]]
:Includes a futuristic blue vehicle

*'''Sideswipe Roadway Rundown'''
**''Set number'': '''B1548'''
**''Kreons'': [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]], [[Hammerstrike (Kre-O)|Hammerstrike]]
:Includes a futuristic red vehicle

==Micro-Changers==
Introduced in 2012, the [[Micro-Changer]]s sub-line adds a new element to Kreon figures; extra parts allow each figure to "transform" into a vehicle or beast (or whatever).

Thankfully, the Micro-Changer series did not suffer the limited-distribution fate of the ''Beast Hunters'' sets; after a rocky start, by 2013 the series was stocked regularly not just by ToysЯUs, but [[Target]] as well, plus many large drug store chains began carrying the individually-bagged figures.

===Blind-bagged figures===
This portion of the line features individual [[blindpacking|blind-packaged]] Kreons. Thankfully however, code numbers printed on each bag allow you to know which figure is inside... or at least avoid buying two of the same by accident.
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;Preview Series
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCPreviewWave.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2034'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|August]] 2012
:This series differs a little from the later waves, and not just because of the smaller (all-badguy) cast. In an unusual backwards move, the [[tampograph]]s on these figures' chests use only a single color, typically black.

:This is also the only ''Kre-O Transformers'' product to be sold (briefly) at [[Walmart]] since the initial year.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Crankstart (Kre-O)|Crankstart]] (214510)
:* [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]] (214518)
:* [[Scorponok (Kre-O)|Scorponok]] (214511)
:* [[Spinister (Kre-O)|Spinister]] (214517)
:* [[Sunstorm (Kre-O)|Sunstorm]] (214519)
:* [[Waspinator (Kre-O)|Waspinator]] (214512)
}}

{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol1}}
;Collection 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCWave1.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Hasbro release date'': [[Calendar|November]] 2012
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': November 2013
: For the first full series, the multi-colored tampographs made a glorious comeback. Also, a new display-stand brick was added to every figure, a black 2x4 piece with the "Kre-O" logo in white on one edge.
: Also changed is how the bag numbers work, with a 7-digit code. Only the final two numbers in the codes are indicators of what Kreon is in the bag, the first five are likely manufacturing plant codes or something and have no bearing on the contents, and can vary from case to case. For simplicity's sake, we've *****'d out the first five digits from here on out.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Airachnid (Kre-O)|Airachnid]] (*****_50)
:* [[Blast Off (Kre-O)|Blast Off]] (*****_47)
:* [[Bludgeon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bludgeon]] (*****_51)
:* [[Dirge (Kre-O)|Dirge]] (*****_49)
:* [[Hook (Kre-O)|Decepticon Hook]] (*****_48)
:* [[Inferno (Kre-O)|Inferno]] (*****_41)
:* [[Insecticon (Kre-O)|Insecticon]] (*****_46)
:* [[Quickslinger (Kre-O)|Quickslinger]] (*****_44)
:* [[Rampage (Kre-O)|Decepticon Rampage]] (*****_45)
:* [[Singe (Kre-O)|Singe]] (*****_40)
:* [[Springer (Kre-O)|Autobot Springer]] (*****_42)
:* [[Warpath (Kre-O)|Warpath]] (*****_43)
}}

{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol2}}
;Collection 2
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|May]] 2013
: This series replaced the flak jackets used to attach stuff to prior Micro Changers' torsos in prior waves (which most fans hated since it obscured the chest tampographs) with a new simple one-peg "backpack" piece. And there was much rejoicing. On top of that, at this stage the "vehicle" builds become a little more complex, using more parts to make them look more like tiny vehicles than just robots laying face-down with a thing or two on their backs.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Acid Wing]] (*****_70)
:* [[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]] (*****_69)
:* [[Blight (Kre-O)|Blight]] (*****_68)
:* [[Bulkhead (Kre-O)|Bulkhead]] (*****_66)
:* [[Groove (Kre-O)|Autobot Groove]] (*****_77)
:* [[Hardshell (Kre-O)|Hardshell]] (*****_67)
:* [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]] (*****_76)
:* [[Lugnut (Kre-O)|Lugnut]] (*****_75)
:* [[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]] (*****_74)
:* [[Powerglide (Kre-O)|Powerglide]] (*****_73)
:* [[Scourge (Kre-O)|Scourge]] (*****_72)
:* [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] (*****_71)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol3}}
;Collection 3
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS3bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2013
:This series had...more fanwank, we guess? No particular innovations this time around.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Beachcomber (Kre-O)|Beachcomber]] (***** 60)
:* [[Cheetor (Kre-O)|Cheetor]] (***** 59)
:* [[Guzzle (Kre-O)|Guzzle]] (***** 57)
:* [[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]] (***** 54)
:* [[Kickback (Kre-O)|Kickback]] (***** 55)
:* [[Long Haul (Kre-O)|Long Haul]] (***** 56)
:* [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]] (***** 52)
:* [[Nosecone (Kre-O)|Nosecone]] (***** 50)
:* [[Ramjet (Kre-O)|Ramjet]] (***** 53)
:* [[Seawing (Kre-O)|Seawing]] (***** 61)
:* [[Sharkticon (Kre-O)|Sharkticon]] (***** 58)
:* [[Thrust (Kre-O)|Thrust]] (***** 51)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol4}}
;Collection 4
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS4bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2014
: Sooo much fanwank. The last wave of Micro-Changers available at "normal" retail, though largely being distributed via the Walgreens drug store chain in the US. This is the only batch (so far) to have a significant [[variant]], as [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] can come in either bag-back lavender or a much darker purple, depending on the batch. This is also the first wave to use "harness" pieces in colors other than the standard light gray.

: Unlike prior waves in which every figure came with individual [[instructions]], these Micro-Changers all come with the same large fold-out instruction for all of the models in the series, making the "feel parts through the bags" method very difficult (but you have the code numbers here, so why are you even doing that, huh?).
{{collist|2|
:* [[Alpha Trion (Kre-O)|Alpha Trion]] (***** 33)
:* [[Barrage (Kre-O)|Barrage]] (***** 34)
:* [[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]] (***** 35)
:* [[Brake-Neck (Kre-O)|Brake-Neck]] (***** 44)
:* [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] (***** 36)
:* [[Demolishor (Kre-O)|Demolishor]] (***** 37)
:* [[Iceberg (Kre-O)|Iceberg]] (***** 38)
:* [[Kup (Kre-O)|Autobot Kup]] (***** 39)
:* [[Rhinox (Kre-O)|Rhinox]] (***** 40)
:* [[Rodimus (Kre-O)|Rodimus]] (***** 41)
:* [[Sandstorm (Kre-O)|Sandstorm]] (***** 42)
:* [[Slipstrike]] (***** 43)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
[[Image:KreO-toy KreonMCWave5.jpg|right|300px]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A6947'''
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
: In-tune with the [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]] Kre-O'' products, this wave features a number of classic characters plus two movie-inspired Dinobot original characters.

: This series goes back to having individual instructions for each figure.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Fangwolf]] (***** 46)
:* [[Highbrow (Kre-O)|Highbrow]] (***** 51)
:* [[Jarugar]] (***** 52)
:* [[Jetwash]] (***** 53)
:* [[Mindswipe]] (***** 49)
:* [[Misfire (Kre-O)|Misfire]] (***** 47)
:* [[Nightbeat (Kre-O)|Nightbeat]] (***** 50)
:* [[Silversnout]] (***** 56)
:* [[Skrapnel]] (***** 45)
:* [[Torosaur]] (***** 55)
:* [[Trypticon (Kre-O)|Trypticon]] (***** 48)
:* [[Wingspan Hawk]] (***** 54)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2014
: The second wave of the ''Age of Extinction''-tied Micro-Changers, with a couple of unconventional builds, and two more new Dinobot characters. For the first time, the blind-bags are truly blind, with no identifying numbers printed on the packaging.

Speaking of "blind", these figures were never seen in US stores, popping up only in Canada and overseas.

{{collist|2|
:* [[Blackarachnia (Kre-O)|Decepticon Blackarachnia]]
:* [[Frostbite (Kre-O)|Frostbite]]
:* [[Fuselage]]
:* [[Gears (Kre-O)|Autobot Gears]]
:* [[Runamuck (Kre-O)|Decepticon Runamuck]]
:* [[Scattershot (Kre-O blindbag)|Scattershot]]
:* [[Seaspray (Kre-O)|Autobot Seaspray]]
:* [[Skalor (Kre-O)|Decepticon Skalor]]
:* [[Skimmer]]
:* [[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
:* [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailbreaker]]
:* [[Wheelie (Kre-O)|Autobot Wheelie]]
}}

===Micro-Changers Combiners===
Four Kreons per pack combine into one larger robot. Each set also comes with a single red stand-block, and extra limb pieces. Just in case. As most of the original teams hese sets are based on have five to six members, the "lost" members are (usually) put into the blind-bagged series.
;Wave 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCCombWave1.jpg|right|250px|]]
:*'''[[Bruticus (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bruticus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2225'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Brawl (Kre-O)|Brawl]], [[Onslaught (Kre-O)|Onslaught]], [[Swindle (Kre-O)|Swindle]], [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]]
:*'''[[Devastator (Kre-O)|Constructicon Devastator]]
::*''Set number'': '''A2224'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bonecrusher (Kre-O)|Bonecrusher]], [[Mixmaster (Kre-O)|Mixmaster]], [[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]], [[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]
:*'''[[Predaking (Kre-O Decepticon)|Predaking]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2227'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]], [[Headlock]], [[Razorclaw (Kre-O)|Razorclaw]], [[Torox]]
:*'''[[Superion (Kre-O)|Superion]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2226'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Air Raid (Kre-O)|Air Raid]], [[Firestrike (Kre-O)|Firestrike]], [[Silverbolt (Kre-O)|Silverbolt]], [[Skydive (Kre-O)|Skydive]]
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;Wave 2

:*'''[[Abominus (Kre-O)|Abominus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4473'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Hun-Gurrr (Kre-O)|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O)|Rippersnapper]], [[Sinnertwin (Kre-O)|Sinnertwin]], [[Windrazor (Kre-O)|Windrazor]]
:*'''[[Defensor (Kre-O)|Defensor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4474'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Blades (Kre-O)|Blades]], [[First Aid (Kre-O)|First Aid]], [[Hot Spot (Kre-O)|Hot Spot]], [[Streetsmart]]
:*'''[[Piranacon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Piranacon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4475'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Nautilator (Kre-O)|Nautilator]], [[Overbite (Kre-O)|Overbite]], [[Snaptrap (Kre-O)|Snaptrap]], [[Tentakil (Kre-O)|Tentakil]]
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;Wave 3
:Sadly, this wave suffered from a similar fate as some of the latter sets, with a limited retail release- only popping up in discount chains months after the intended release date.
:*'''[[Computron (Kre-O)|Computron]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7307'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Afterburst]], [[Lightstorm]], [[Scattershot (Kre-O Computron)|Scattershot]], [[Strafe (Kre-O Computron)|Strafe]]
:*'''[[Menasor (Kre-O)|Menasor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7308'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)|Decepticon Breakdown]], [[Dead End (Kre-O)|Dead End]], [[Drag Strip (Kre-O)|Decepticon Drag Strip]], [[Motorbreath (Kre-O)|Motorbreath]]
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;Wave 4
:Ready for something new? This wave, available only at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]]''-branded product, consists entirely of new-character beast-bots, rather than re-creating classic combiner teams.
:*'''[[Grimstone (Kre-O)|Grimstone]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7827'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Crackback]], [[Iquanox]], [[Ironeye]], [[Mollox]]
:*'''[[Lazerbolt]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7830'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullhorn (Kre-O)|Bullhorn]], [[Floodgate]], [[Freezeout]], [[Roadhound]]
:*'''[[Obsidian (Kre-O Combiner)|Obsidian]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7829'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullwark]], [[Freefall]], [[Hemocron]], [[Stronghorn]]
:*'''[[Volcanicon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7828'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Farside]], [[Liftoff]], [[Lugmutt]], [[Power Surge (Kre-O)|Power Surge]]

==Kreon Ultimate Collection==
These sets, each containing five different Kreons, were released early in 2013. The Kreon figures had all been released earlier in larger Kre-o sets, and they only come with their own weapons. One of the five figures was marked on the packaging as the "mystery figure."

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4641'''

;Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4642'''

==Custom Kreons==
First released at the back-end of 2013, these individually-carded Kreons include a huge number of extra body parts and accessories, many [[vacuum metallizing|chromed]] (thus resulting in some ''extremely'' tight fits) or translucent (which, when combined with the chromed parts, may end up with stress fractures). Their "normal" body parts have a metal-flake sheen (usually). They also come with a customizable "rack" to store their unused parts, though the helmets jsut kind of sit on the torso's neck-pegs, not secure at all. Returning characters typically have altered and more extensive [[tampograph]]s across most of their opaque parts.

This series was intentionally produced in smaller numbers than the other series.

[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonIronhidePkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 1
All of the Kreons in this assortment come with a red weapons rack.

[[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] was the only US retailer to order them, though they were made available off of [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] as well.
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|October]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#Custom|Bumblebee]] (A6087)
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)#Custom|Ironhide]] (A6086)
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Megatron]] (A6088)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Custom|Optimus Prime]] (A6085)
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)#Custom|Soundwave]] (A6090)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)#Custom|Starscream]] (A6089)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonPredakingPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 2
Though revealed online and at [[Toy Fair 2014]], this series ultimately never saw release outside of Chinese-market distribution. These kits have blue parts racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{Collist|2|
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)#Custom|Cliffjumper]] (A7314)
*[[Dreadwing (Kre-O)|Dreadwing]] (A7315)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Galvatron]] (A7316)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Autobot Hound]] (A7317)
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Jazz]] (A7318)
*[[Predaking (Kre-O Predacon)|Predaking]] (A7319)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonDriftPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
This assortment, using the new unified packaging style introduced in mid-2014, is entirely movie-based, showcasing characters from ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)| Age of Extinction]]''. Unlike prior waves, the opaque plastics here are non-sparkly. Awww. On top of that, the parts count has been drastically reduced, each kit only having about 30 pieces as opposed to the 40-ish of the prior two waves.

They all come with dark green racks.
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Drift]] (A7839)
*[[Lockdown (Kre-O)#Custom|Lockdown]] (A7838)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Optimus Prime]] (A7836)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Ratchet]] (A7837)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGalvatronPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2
Another movie-based round. The sparkly plastics make a return, but the part count remains in the low 30s. These kits come with brown racks.
:*''Release date'': September 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Bumblebee]] (A9229)
*[[Crosshairs (Kre-O)#Custom|Crosshairs]] (A9228)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Galvatron]] (A9230)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Autobot Hound]] (A9227)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGrimlockPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 3
A wave featuring the ''Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, making heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. These kits come with gray racks.

These figures saw very limited release, mostly in Hasbro Asia regions.
:*''Release date'': November 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Grimlock]] (A9374 / A6948)
*[[Scorn (Kre-O)#Custom|Scorn]] (A9375 / A6948)
*[[Slug (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Slug]] (A9373 / A6948)
*[[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)#CustomAOE|Strafe]] (A9372 / A6948)
}}
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;''Robots in Disguise'' Collection 1
This assortment showcases characters from the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)| Robots in Disguise]]'' animated series.

The part count takes ''another'' hit, now in the mid-20s, with simpler weapons and no backpacks. No more chromed parts either, everything is in "normal" plastics. The racks are now in the characters' base colors, and built on a new baseplate piece. This wave does add a 1x1 cylinder to attach to the unused torsos' neck-pegs to keep the unised helmets in place, so there's that.

:*''Release date'': January 2015
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Bumblebee]] (B1234)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Grimlock]] (B1235)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Optimus Prime]] (B1233)
*[[Steeljaw (Kre-O)#Custom|Steeljaw]] (B1236)
}}

{{note|The "[[Autobot Command Center]]" set includes a Custom Kreon rack/part setup as well.}}

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==Kreon Warriors==
Replacing Micro-Changers as the ''Kre-O'' line's blind-bagged assortment, Kreon Warriors features popular characters reimagined as historical warriors. Unlike their predecessors, the Kreon Warriors do not have vehicle modes.

;Series 1
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Samurai Optimus Prime]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Wild West Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Gladiator Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Bumblebee]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Gladiator Ratchet]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Pirate Ratchet]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Knight Megatron]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Ninja Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Army Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Pirate Starscream]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Army Shockwave]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Ninja Shockwave]]
}}

;Series 2 - Shown at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Gladiator Optimus Prime]]
*?? [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Army Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Knight Bumblebee]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Wild West Hound]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Samurai Hound]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Wild West Galvatron]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Samurai Galvatron]]
*?? [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Wild West Starscream]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Soundwave]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Knight Soundwave]]
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

==Battle Changers==

Battle Changers are a new line in the buildable figures who can transform without being taken apart. Series 1 includes 4 individual characters [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] and [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]].

;Collection 1
This series is available in selected Asian countries since December 2014.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] (B0716)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] (B0715)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] (B0718)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] (B0717)
}}
{{-}}
;Collection 2
This series have been shown in NY Toyfair 2015. [[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] and [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] are triple changers and may be categorized separately upon release.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] (???)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] (???)
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]] (???)
*[[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] (???)
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}
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;Versus Pack Collection 1
This assortment comes in 2-figure "VS" pack. Only 2 pairs have been announced and available for sale in selected Asian countries. Optimus Prime is identical to the previously released version but this pack comes with a trailer.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] vs. [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] (B1506/B0964)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]] vs. [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] (B1507/B0964)
}}
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==Kreon Mini-con Combiners==
Another new line previewed at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]], these sets comes with one standard Kreon and 4 Cityville-sized mini Kreons of the same character that can combine into a larger robot. Only two characters were previewed [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] and [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], naturally.

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
}}

==Store exclusives==
===CostCo exclusives===
* Megatron with Sideswipe (30668/31771) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.
* Starscream with Prowl (30667/30690) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.

===Toys"R"Us exclusives===
*'''Autobot Assault [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A1266'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s, [[Gunner]]
: An expanded version of the "Destruction Site Devastator" set, adding a large Ironhide robot/truck build, a "Gunner" Kreon, and a port-a-potty (yes really). The Devastator Kreon is also in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)| Generation 2]]'' style yellow-and-purple rather than the original bright-green-and-purple.
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction Bluray / DVD'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]]
: Special packaging to include 2 exclusive Kreons with different print from other regular release of the same characters. These Kreons are available with either Blu-Ray Combo or DVD only set.

===Argos exclusives===
*'''Transformers Tub of Bricks'''
**''Set number'': '''A4583'''
: A plastic tub with unaltered versions of Basic Optimus, Basic Bumblebee, and Jazz, Sideswipe and Bluestreak Kreons, and slightly altered instruction booklets.

===Family Mart (Taiwan)===
*'''8" (20cm) Optimus Prime USB Hub'''
**Oversized Kreon Optimus Prime with 4 USB ports
*'''Stylus Pen'''
**Optimus Prime & Starscream
*'''LED Lights'''
**Bumbleebee, Sideswipe & Megatron

===Universal Studios===
*'''Kreon 4-pack'''
Only available in all Universal Studios. Only [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]] is an exclusive figure.
**''Set number'': '''A9370'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]]

==Convention Exclusives==
* Botcon 2013 '''Machine Wars''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure Set, 2013)
**''Kreons'': [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]], [[Megaplex (Kre-O)|Megaplex]], [[Obsidian (Kre-O Kreon)|Obsidian]], [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Strika (Kre-O)|Strika]]

:The ''Machine Wars'' five-pack was exclusive to [[BotCon 2013]], limited to 1500 pieces. They have generally more parts than the Kreons packed in with larger Kre-O sets, but do not have alternate vehicle builds like Micro Changers.

* Botcon 2014 '''Kreon Micro-Changers 6-figure set''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure set, 2014)
**''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)#BotCon2014|Breakdown]], [[Fractyl (Kre-O)|Fractyl]], [[Gigatron (Kre-O)|Gigatron]], [[Landshark (Kre-O)|Landshark]], [[Rattrap (Kre-O)|Rattrap]], [[Rodimus (SG Kre-O)|Rodimus]]

: A [[BotCon 2014]] six-figure set commemorating 20 years of BotCon exclusives with Kreons of past exclusives. This time they're also Micro-Changers, with generally more parts and paint than most retail Micro-Changers.

* San Diego Comic Con 2014 '''Kreon Class of 1984''' (B0090)
**''Kreons'':
{{collist|3|
*[[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]]
*[[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]]
*[[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]]
*[[Frenzy (Kre-O)|Frenzy]]
*[[Gears (Kre-O)|Gears]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]]
*[[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]]
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]]
*[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Ratchet]]
*[[Rumble (Kre-O)|Rumble]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]]
*[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]
*[[Shrapnel (Kre-O)|Shrapnel]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
*[[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (Kre-O)|Ultra Magnus]]
*[[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]]
*[[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
}}
: Released in July 2014 at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2014|San Diego Comic-Con]], this set contains 30 exclusive Kreons and accessories from G1 series.

==Promotional releases==
* Matrix '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Promotional item given at [[BotCon 2011]], as a special mail-in promotion through the Kre-O website and a give away with the UK Doctor Who Adventures comic. Redeco of Optimus Prime Kreon showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]].

* Clear ''' Energon Bumblebee''' Kreon
: An exclusive [[New York Comic Con|New York Comic Con 2012]] handout, this redeco of the Bumblebee Kreon is done entirely in translucent blue plastic, and comes in its own special little window box with an outer sleeve.

* '''Constructicon Devastator''' Kreon
: A Devastator Kreon sporting an orange ''Generation 2'' deco and including a translucent purple pistol based on [[Megatron (G1)|Generation 1 Megatron's]] alternate mode. Packaged in an individual window box and handed out with ''Kre-O'' purchases at Toys"R"Us stores, as well as [[BotCon 2013]].

* '''Orion Pax''' Kreon
: Based on Orion Pax's appearance from "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]", this was available with the ''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''.

* '''Dinobot Ride''' Polybag
: Polybag of a mini buildable Grimlock and Citiville-sized mini Kreon Optimus Prime. Given out at Toys R Us during build-a-figure event. Also available in selected Asian countries as a gift with purchase at stores.

* '''Elite Optimus Prime''' Polybag
: Another polybag with buildable Optimus Prime with larger hands and legs on a Kreon sized torso. This figure was given our at Toys R Us Canada during build-a-figure event while Asian countries saw very limited released.

* "Winter" '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Optimus Prime in winter clothing and orange skis were handed out during [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]].

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==Media==
===Videos===
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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.

===Games===
{{main|Online games#Kre-O}}

===Books===
*''[[Awesome Autobots Activity Book]]''—actually mainly a ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'' book, but it has four Kre-O bonus pages and is [[co-branding|co-branded]] on the cover, as well as coming with a free Matrix Optimus Prime Kreon.
*''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''

===Online comics===
{{main|Kre-O Transformers (comic)}}
Short tongue-in-cheek gag strips drawn and written by [[Hayato Sakamoto]] and [[Makoto Wakabayashi]] for [[TakaraTomy]]'s Kre-O site.

==Notes==
* 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>, who have been making not-L sets for a while. However, it is very much a lot of new part design work, especially the far more involved construction of the [[Kreon]]s; Oxford's pre-''Kre-O'' mini-figures were basically straight-up L Minifigure construction.
* Kreon [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] was among the upcoming items revealed at [[BotCon 2011]]... and was only announced to be released in late 2013, and wasn't released until midway through 2014. Amusingly, his helmet has become one of the most ubiquitous among the Kreons thanks to its very generic styling.
* Small images of a ''Kre-O Transformers'' set featuring a big mechanical scorpion and another set featuring a buildable [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] were shown at [[Toy Fair 2012]] during the slide presentation, as part of the demonstration of the "build a big energon weapon from parts of the different sets" concept. Neither were present in the showroom or mentioned in the press materials. This same slide was shown during a presentation at [[BotCon 2012]], again with no explicit mention of the mechanical scorpion or Soundwave.
* 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. Just be a bit careful you don't scrape face-paint off.
* The L company has since released sets that are explicitly marketed as being able to assemble as robots and various vehicles and aircraft, very similar to the ''Transformers'' Kre-O concept.
* Several ''Kre-O'' bricks are reuses of Hasbro's long defunct ''Built to Rule'' interlocking brick system. Most Kre-O bricks, that is parts not designed specifically for Kreons, with detailed moulded surfaces (especially where the L counterpart has a smooth surface) are Built to Rule parts.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.hasbro.com/kre-o/en_US/ Official site]
* [http://kre-o-nation.com/2013/index.html "Kre-O Nation" 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]
* [http://www.facebook.com/groups/mykreons Kre-O Asia Facebook Group #mykreons]

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'''Kre-O''' is [[Hasbro]]'s second foray into the world of brick-based construction toy sets, several years after the ignoble effort that was ''[[Built to Rule]]''.

Unveiled at [[Toy Fair 2011]], ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' was the first Hasbro brand to be released as Kre-O construction brick kits. The kits (generally) 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 (mostly nameless generics). Prices range from $7.99 to $59.99, plus individually-bagged Kreon figures at $2.99.

The line launched in the US on [[June 6]]th, [[2011]]. Since then, ''Kre-O'' has expanded into a [[multi-property brand]], with sets based on other Hasbro franchises including ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'', ''Battleship'', and ''Dungeons & Dragons'', as well as the licensed properties ''[[Star Trek]]'' and ''Cityville Invasion''.

In 2013, [[TakaraTomy]] brought the line to Japan, primarily the second-year ''Transformers'' sets.

It's 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.

==Building sets==
===2011===
The first series saw widespread brick-and-mortar distribution in the US. The main focus of the sets were large robot/vehicle builds with a ''lot'' of parts. Really a lot. Limbs were many times thick masses of panel-parts laid over each other, and many sets had extremely limited posability, with simple swivel elbows & knees. Robot builds took many elements from the then-current ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)| Dark of the Moon]]'' series, though the heads were mostly designed around the characters' [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] incarnations.

The robot Kreons? ''VERY'' G1-inspired.

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31144'''

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36421'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, [[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]], [[Bumblebee's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Autobot Jazz]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31146'''
**''Kreons'': Jazz, [[Race driver]]

*'''[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]'''
**''Kit number'': '''30688'''
**''Kreons'': Megatron, [[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]], [[Specialist]], [[Police officer]]

*'''[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31145'''
**''Kreons'': Mirage, [[Race driver]]

*'''Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''31143'''

*'''[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]], 2 [[Stunt Driver]]s

*'''[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30690'''
**''Kreons'': Prowl, [[SWAT Commander]]

*'''[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30662'''
**''Kreons'': Ratchet, [[Medic (Kre-O)|Medic]]

*'''[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30687'''
**''Kreons'': Sentinel Prime, [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]], [[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]], [[Fire Chief (Kre-O)|Fire Chief]]

*'''[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31771'''
**''Kreons'': Sideswipe, [[Sideswipe's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30667'''
**''Kreons'': Starscream, [[Pilot (Kre-O)|Pilot]]

===2012 (''Quest for Energon'')===
The second-year ''Kre-O Transformers'' sets mark a definite change in style. Dubbed "Quest for Energon", each set contains several "energon" pieces; at least one [[Skeletron|clear-plastic Kreon torso]] (blue for Autobots, purple for Decepticons), and several clear-purple "[[Dark Energon]]" parts to assemble a giant "[[ultimate Dark Energon weapon]]". The robot/vehicle builds in this year's sets are generally smaller, simpler, and less reliant on the "massive stack of flat plates" construction style common in the first year, relying a lot more on large ball-and-socket-jointed bricks to build limbs and bodies around.

There was a heavier focus on the Kreons overall, with mini-playsets, mini-vehicles and a pair of [[army-building|army builder]] sets. The robot Kreons are more often based on their [[Aligned continuity family]] incarnations than Generation 1. Human Kreons had new arm-pieces with rounded-off shoulders, rather than the blocky shoulders of all first-year Kreons.

This series also suffered a distribution issue in the US. [[Walmart]] stopped carrying ''Kre-O'' after its first year (with one tiny exception), and only [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] appeared to carry the entire second-year assortment; the "Rotor Rage" and "Destruction Site Devastator" sets in particular didn't seem to show up at certain retailers.

Most of these sets were also made available in Japan as part of the initial ''Kre-O'' roll-out by [[TakaraTomy]].

*'''Battle for Energon'''
**''Set number'': '''98812'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], [[Security Officer]], [[Tank Driver]]
: Includes Optimus Prime and Megatron robot/vehicle builds and a mini "bank" playset.

*'''Cycle Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''36954'''
**''Kreons'': [[Barricade (Kre-O)|Barricade]], three [[Autobot Trooper]]s

*'''Decepticon Ambush'''
**''Set number'': '''38781'''
**''Kreons'': [[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]], three [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]]s

*'''Destruction Site [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36914'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s
: A "9 in 1" set that includes '''[[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]''', '''[[Drill Bit (Kre-O)|Drill Bit]]''', '''[[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]]''' and '''[[Hightower (Kre-O)|Hightower]]''', who can be built into robots, vehicles, or combined to form Devastator. Includes a construction site mini-playset.

*'''Rotor Rage'''
**''Set number'': '''36959'''
**''Kreons'': [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]], [[Commando (Kre-O)|Commando]], [[ATV Driver]]
:Includes a large Vortex robot/helicopter build.

*'''Stealth [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''98814'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, two [[Security Guard]]s, [[Bulldog]], [[Biker]]
:Includes a large Bumblebee robot/car build and a security checkpoint playset.

*'''Street Showdown'''
**''Set number'': '''38771'''
**''Kreons'': [[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)|Knock Out]], two [[Driver (Kre-O)|Driver]]s
: Includes large Wheeljack and Knock Out robot/car builds.

===2013 (''Beast Hunters'')===
Bringing the series in-line with the then-current ''[[Beast Hunters]]'' branding of ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'', this series was even ''more'' limited in its US distribution, seemingly available only at ToysЯUs and Meijer.

This time around, the human Kreons were based on specific ''Transformers'' human characters from prior series rather than the prior two years' nameless generics... much to the bafflement of the [[fandom]], who wanted them to be doing that from the get-go.

;Larger Sets
*'''[[Autobot Command Center]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A5412'''
**''Kreons'': [[Arcee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Bumblebee]], [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Ratchet]], [[Shockwave (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Shockwave]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)#CommandCenterHQ|Knock Out]] ("Mystery figure")
: A multi-part playset; command tower, repair bay, prison. Includes a buildable vehicle Optimus Prime and beast [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O Predacon)|Rippersnapper]].

*'''Battle Net Bumblebee'''
**''Set number'': '''A2202'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Captain (Kre-O)|Captain]]
: Includes Bumblebee/jeep build and buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Stormrazor]]


*'''Beast Blade Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A2203'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Beast Hunters|Optimus Prime]], [[Kicker (Kre-O)|Energon Kicker]]
: Includes a large Optimus robot/truck build and a buildable Predacon beast [[Lazerback (Kre-O)|Lazerback]].

*'''Ripclaw Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2201'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ripclaw (Kre-O)|Ripclaw]], [[Daniel Witwicky (Kre-O)|Col. Daniel Witwicky]]
:Includes a large Ripclaw robot/dragon build.

;Beast Force Figure packs
To date, these are the only larger build packs to include [[Micro-Changer]] Kreons.

*'''Dragon Assault'''
**''Set number'': '''A2234/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Grimwing (Kre-O)|Grimwing]].

*'''Mech Venom Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2235/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Corhada]].

===2014 (''Age of Extinction'')===
Tying in with that [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|big new movie in 2014]], the 2014 ''Kre-O'' line-up features dinosaurs aplenty. Many sets also feature "Dino Force Technology", which are pieces that include magnets in them so claws and dino-maws can snatch up Kreons wearing ferrous-metal backpacks or helmets.

Notably, this line also marks the complete abandonment of the 'rebuild to transform' [[play pattern]], in favor of the playset approach more typical of construction brick toys. As part of this change, human Kreons now use the small body style that debuted in the ''Kre-O {{w|CityVille}} Invasion'' line, to indicate a [[scale]] difference between them and the normal-sized Transformer Kreons.

By this point, ''Kre-O'' in its entirety became a [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] [[exclusive]] toyline.

*'''Grimlock Unleashed'''
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]]
: Includes a large Grimlock T-rex build.

*'''Cell Block Breakout'''
**''Set number'': '''A6951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)#AOE|Vehicon]]
: Includes buildable [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] beast [[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)|Strafe]].

*'''Dinobot Charge'''
**''Set number'': '''A6949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]], Vehicon
: Includes buildable [[Slug (Kre-O)|Dinobot triceratops]].

*'''Galvatron Factory Battle'''
**''Set number'': '''A6952'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#FactoryBattle|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Factory Battle|Optimus Prime]], Vehicon, [[Dr. Littleman]], 2 KSI workers.
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]] and [[Galvatron (Kre-O)#AOE|Galvatron]] super-robot.

*'''Grimlock Street Attack'''
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]].

*'''Lockdown Air Raid'''
**''Set number'': '''A6956'''
**''Kreons'': [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)#AOE|Sideswipe]]
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]].

*'''Optimus Prime Dino Hauler'''
**''Set number'': '''A7796'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#DinoHauler|Ratchet]], Vehicon x2, human [[Autobot Driver]]
: Includes buildable [[Snarl (Kre-O)|Dinobot beast]].

*'''Scorn Street Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''A6950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Crosshairs (Kre-O)|Crosshairs]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Scorn (Kre-O)|Scorn]].

*'''Silver Knight Autobots'''
**''Set number'': '''A8602'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Crosshairs, Drift, Hound

*'''Decepticon Replicator'''
**''Set number'': '''A8601'''
**''Kreons'': [[Stinger (Kre-O)|Stinger]], Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]], human scientist
{{note|'Decepticon Replicator' was available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from [[July 11]] to [[July 20]].}}

*'''Elite Optimus Prime''' (Promotional Polybag)
**''Set number'': '''A8745'''
: Includes Optimus Prime super-robot.
{{note|'Silver Knight Autobots' and 'Elite Optimus Prime' were available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]].}}

*'''Dinobot Ride''' (Promotional Polybag)
**''Set number'': '''A8603'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime.
: Includes mini buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock.
{{Note|'Dinobot Ride' was released as a free giveaway at [[June 28]] ToysЯUs building events in the US.}}

===2015 (''Robots In Disguise'')===
In conjunction with the new animated series "Robots in Disguise", this wave brings back buildable vehicles (and a beast) but unfortunately are non-transformable. There are improvements for some of the Kreons as they come with printing on the back of the figure. Each of the set also comes with a "capture pod" - a box that will snap shut using rubber bands.

*'''Optimus Prime Beast Blaster'''
**''Set number'': '''B0951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Fracture (Kre-O)|Decepticon Fracture]], [[Airazor (Kre-O)|Airazor]], [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]]
: Includes a red and blue long nose truck cab without trailer and a purple hovercraft.

*'''Bumblebee Disc Demolishor'''
**''Set number'': '''B0949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Clampdown (Kre-O)|Clampdown]], [[Bisk (Kre-O)|Bisk]]
: Includes a futuristic yellow vehicle with black stripes

*'''Underbite Jetpack Takedown'''
**''Set number'': '''B0950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Underbite (Kre-O)|Underbite]], [[Ped (Kre-O)|Ped]]
: Includes a purple mechanical beast

*'''Strongarm Capture Cruiser'''
**''Set number'': '''B1549'''
**''Kreons'': [[Strongarm (Kre-O)|Strongarm]], [[Springload (Kre-O)|Springload]]
:Includes a futuristic blue vehicle

*'''Sideswipe Roadway Rundown'''
**''Set number'': '''B1548'''
**''Kreons'': [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]], [[Hammerstrike (Kre-O)|Hammerstrike]]
:Includes a futuristic red vehicle

==Micro-Changers==
Introduced in 2012, the [[Micro-Changer]]s sub-line adds a new element to Kreon figures; extra parts allow each figure to "transform" into a vehicle or beast (or whatever).

Thankfully, the Micro-Changer series did not suffer the limited-distribution fate of the ''Beast Hunters'' sets; after a rocky start, by 2013 the series was stocked regularly not just by ToysЯUs, but [[Target]] as well, plus many large drug store chains began carrying the individually-bagged figures.

===Blind-bagged figures===
This portion of the line features individual [[blindpacking|blind-packaged]] Kreons. Thankfully however, code numbers printed on each bag allow you to know which figure is inside... or at least avoid buying two of the same by accident.
{{anchor|BlindbagPreview}}
;Preview Series
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCPreviewWave.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2034'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|August]] 2012
:This series differs a little from the later waves, and not just because of the smaller (all-badguy) cast. In an unusual backwards move, the [[tampograph]]s on these figures' chests use only a single color, typically black.

:This is also the only ''Kre-O Transformers'' product to be sold (briefly) at [[Walmart]] since the initial year.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Crankstart (Kre-O)|Crankstart]] (214510)
:* [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]] (214518)
:* [[Scorponok (Kre-O)|Scorponok]] (214511)
:* [[Spinister (Kre-O)|Spinister]] (214517)
:* [[Sunstorm (Kre-O)|Sunstorm]] (214519)
:* [[Waspinator (Kre-O)|Waspinator]] (214512)
}}

{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol1}}
;Collection 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCWave1.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Hasbro release date'': [[Calendar|November]] 2012
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': November 2013
: For the first full series, the multi-colored tampographs made a glorious comeback. Also, a new display-stand brick was added to every figure, a black 2x4 piece with the "Kre-O" logo in white on one edge.
: Also changed is how the bag numbers work, with a 7-digit code. Only the final two numbers in the codes are indicators of what Kreon is in the bag, the first five are likely manufacturing plant codes or something and have no bearing on the contents, and can vary from case to case. For simplicity's sake, we've *****'d out the first five digits from here on out.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Airachnid (Kre-O)|Airachnid]] (*****_50)
:* [[Blast Off (Kre-O)|Blast Off]] (*****_47)
:* [[Bludgeon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bludgeon]] (*****_51)
:* [[Dirge (Kre-O)|Dirge]] (*****_49)
:* [[Hook (Kre-O)|Decepticon Hook]] (*****_48)
:* [[Inferno (Kre-O)|Inferno]] (*****_41)
:* [[Insecticon (Kre-O)|Insecticon]] (*****_46)
:* [[Quickslinger (Kre-O)|Quickslinger]] (*****_44)
:* [[Rampage (Kre-O)|Decepticon Rampage]] (*****_45)
:* [[Singe (Kre-O)|Singe]] (*****_40)
:* [[Springer (Kre-O)|Autobot Springer]] (*****_42)
:* [[Warpath (Kre-O)|Warpath]] (*****_43)
}}

{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol2}}
;Collection 2
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|May]] 2013
: This series replaced the flak jackets used to attach stuff to prior Micro Changers' torsos in prior waves (which most fans hated since it obscured the chest tampographs) with a new simple one-peg "backpack" piece. And there was much rejoicing. On top of that, at this stage the "vehicle" builds become a little more complex, using more parts to make them look more like tiny vehicles than just robots laying face-down with a thing or two on their backs.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Acid Wing]] (*****_70)
:* [[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]] (*****_69)
:* [[Blight (Kre-O)|Blight]] (*****_68)
:* [[Bulkhead (Kre-O)|Bulkhead]] (*****_66)
:* [[Groove (Kre-O)|Autobot Groove]] (*****_77)
:* [[Hardshell (Kre-O)|Hardshell]] (*****_67)
:* [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]] (*****_76)
:* [[Lugnut (Kre-O)|Lugnut]] (*****_75)
:* [[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]] (*****_74)
:* [[Powerglide (Kre-O)|Powerglide]] (*****_73)
:* [[Scourge (Kre-O)|Scourge]] (*****_72)
:* [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] (*****_71)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol3}}
;Collection 3
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS3bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2013
:This series had...more fanwank, we guess? No particular innovations this time around.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Beachcomber (Kre-O)|Beachcomber]] (***** 60)
:* [[Cheetor (Kre-O)|Cheetor]] (***** 59)
:* [[Guzzle (Kre-O)|Guzzle]] (***** 57)
:* [[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]] (***** 54)
:* [[Kickback (Kre-O)|Kickback]] (***** 55)
:* [[Long Haul (Kre-O)|Long Haul]] (***** 56)
:* [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]] (***** 52)
:* [[Nosecone (Kre-O)|Nosecone]] (***** 50)
:* [[Ramjet (Kre-O)|Ramjet]] (***** 53)
:* [[Seawing (Kre-O)|Seawing]] (***** 61)
:* [[Sharkticon (Kre-O)|Sharkticon]] (***** 58)
:* [[Thrust (Kre-O)|Thrust]] (***** 51)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol4}}
;Collection 4
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS4bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2014
: Sooo much fanwank. The last wave of Micro-Changers available at "normal" retail, though largely being distributed via the Walgreens drug store chain in the US. This is the only batch (so far) to have a significant [[variant]], as [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] can come in either bag-back lavender or a much darker purple, depending on the batch. This is also the first wave to use "harness" pieces in colors other than the standard light gray.

: Unlike prior waves in which every figure came with individual [[instructions]], these Micro-Changers all come with the same large fold-out instruction for all of the models in the series, making the "feel parts through the bags" method very difficult (but you have the code numbers here, so why are you even doing that, huh?).
{{collist|2|
:* [[Alpha Trion (Kre-O)|Alpha Trion]] (***** 33)
:* [[Barrage (Kre-O)|Barrage]] (***** 34)
:* [[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]] (***** 35)
:* [[Brake-Neck (Kre-O)|Brake-Neck]] (***** 44)
:* [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] (***** 36)
:* [[Demolishor (Kre-O)|Demolishor]] (***** 37)
:* [[Iceberg (Kre-O)|Iceberg]] (***** 38)
:* [[Kup (Kre-O)|Autobot Kup]] (***** 39)
:* [[Rhinox (Kre-O)|Rhinox]] (***** 40)
:* [[Rodimus (Kre-O)|Rodimus]] (***** 41)
:* [[Sandstorm (Kre-O)|Sandstorm]] (***** 42)
:* [[Slipstrike]] (***** 43)
}}

{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagAOE1}}
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
[[Image:KreO-toy KreonMCWave5.jpg|right|300px]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A6947'''
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
: In-tune with the [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]] Kre-O'' products, this wave features a number of classic characters plus two movie-inspired Dinobot original characters.

: This series goes back to having individual instructions for each figure.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Fangwolf]] (***** 46)
:* [[Highbrow (Kre-O)|Highbrow]] (***** 51)
:* [[Jarugar]] (***** 52)
:* [[Jetwash]] (***** 53)
:* [[Mindswipe]] (***** 49)
:* [[Misfire (Kre-O)|Misfire]] (***** 47)
:* [[Nightbeat (Kre-O)|Nightbeat]] (***** 50)
:* [[Silversnout]] (***** 56)
:* [[Skrapnel]] (***** 45)
:* [[Torosaur]] (***** 55)
:* [[Trypticon (Kre-O)|Trypticon]] (***** 48)
:* [[Wingspan Hawk]] (***** 54)
}}

{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagAOE2}}
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2014
: The second wave of the ''Age of Extinction''-tied Micro-Changers, with a couple of unconventional builds, and two more new Dinobot characters. For the first time, the blind-bags are truly blind, with no identifying numbers printed on the packaging.

Speaking of "blind", these figures were never seen in US stores, popping up only in Canada and overseas.

{{collist|2|
:* [[Blackarachnia (Kre-O)|Decepticon Blackarachnia]]
:* [[Frostbite (Kre-O)|Frostbite]]
:* [[Fuselage]]
:* [[Gears (Kre-O)|Autobot Gears]]
:* [[Runamuck (Kre-O)|Decepticon Runamuck]]
:* [[Scattershot (Kre-O blindbag)|Scattershot]]
:* [[Seaspray (Kre-O)|Autobot Seaspray]]
:* [[Skalor (Kre-O)|Decepticon Skalor]]
:* [[Skimmer]]
:* [[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
:* [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailbreaker]]
:* [[Wheelie (Kre-O)|Autobot Wheelie]]
}}

===Micro-Changers Combiners===
Four Kreons per pack combine into one larger robot. Each set also comes with a single red stand-block, and extra limb pieces. Just in case. As most of the original teams hese sets are based on have five to six members, the "lost" members are (usually) put into the blind-bagged series.
;Wave 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCCombWave1.jpg|right|250px|]]
:*'''[[Bruticus (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bruticus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2225'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Brawl (Kre-O)|Brawl]], [[Onslaught (Kre-O)|Onslaught]], [[Swindle (Kre-O)|Swindle]], [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]]
:*'''[[Devastator (Kre-O)|Constructicon Devastator]]
::*''Set number'': '''A2224'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bonecrusher (Kre-O)|Bonecrusher]], [[Mixmaster (Kre-O)|Mixmaster]], [[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]], [[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]
:*'''[[Predaking (Kre-O Decepticon)|Predaking]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2227'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]], [[Headlock]], [[Razorclaw (Kre-O)|Razorclaw]], [[Torox]]
:*'''[[Superion (Kre-O)|Superion]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2226'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Air Raid (Kre-O)|Air Raid]], [[Firestrike (Kre-O)|Firestrike]], [[Silverbolt (Kre-O)|Silverbolt]], [[Skydive (Kre-O)|Skydive]]
{{-}}
;Wave 2

:*'''[[Abominus (Kre-O)|Abominus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4473'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Hun-Gurrr (Kre-O)|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O)|Rippersnapper]], [[Sinnertwin (Kre-O)|Sinnertwin]], [[Windrazor (Kre-O)|Windrazor]]
:*'''[[Defensor (Kre-O)|Defensor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4474'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Blades (Kre-O)|Blades]], [[First Aid (Kre-O)|First Aid]], [[Hot Spot (Kre-O)|Hot Spot]], [[Streetsmart]]
:*'''[[Piranacon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Piranacon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4475'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Nautilator (Kre-O)|Nautilator]], [[Overbite (Kre-O)|Overbite]], [[Snaptrap (Kre-O)|Snaptrap]], [[Tentakil (Kre-O)|Tentakil]]
{{-}}
;Wave 3
:Sadly, this wave suffered from a similar fate as some of the latter sets, with a limited retail release- only popping up in discount chains months after the intended release date.
:*'''[[Computron (Kre-O)|Computron]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7307'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Afterburst]], [[Lightstorm]], [[Scattershot (Kre-O Computron)|Scattershot]], [[Strafe (Kre-O Computron)|Strafe]]
:*'''[[Menasor (Kre-O)|Menasor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7308'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)|Decepticon Breakdown]], [[Dead End (Kre-O)|Dead End]], [[Drag Strip (Kre-O)|Decepticon Drag Strip]], [[Motorbreath (Kre-O)|Motorbreath]]
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;Wave 4
:Ready for something new? This wave, available only at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]]''-branded product, consists entirely of new-character beast-bots, rather than re-creating classic combiner teams.
:*'''[[Grimstone (Kre-O)|Grimstone]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7827'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Crackback]], [[Iquanox]], [[Ironeye]], [[Mollox]]
:*'''[[Lazerbolt]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7830'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullhorn (Kre-O)|Bullhorn]], [[Floodgate]], [[Freezeout]], [[Roadhound]]
:*'''[[Obsidian (Kre-O Combiner)|Obsidian]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7829'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullwark]], [[Freefall]], [[Hemocron]], [[Stronghorn]]
:*'''[[Volcanicon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7828'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Farside]], [[Liftoff]], [[Lugmutt]], [[Power Surge (Kre-O)|Power Surge]]

==Kreon Ultimate Collection==
These sets, each containing five different Kreons, were released early in 2013. The Kreon figures had all been released earlier in larger Kre-o sets, and they only come with their own weapons. One of the five figures was marked on the packaging as the "mystery figure."

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4641'''

;Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4642'''

==Custom Kreons==
First released at the back-end of 2013, these individually-carded Kreons include a huge number of extra body parts and accessories, many [[vacuum metallizing|chromed]] (thus resulting in some ''extremely'' tight fits) or translucent (which, when combined with the chromed parts, may end up with stress fractures). Their "normal" body parts have a metal-flake sheen (usually). They also come with a customizable "rack" to store their unused parts, though the helmets jsut kind of sit on the torso's neck-pegs, not secure at all. Returning characters typically have altered and more extensive [[tampograph]]s across most of their opaque parts.

This series was intentionally produced in smaller numbers than the other series.

[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonIronhidePkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 1
All of the Kreons in this assortment come with a red weapons rack.

[[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] was the only US retailer to order them, though they were made available off of [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] as well.
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|October]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#Custom|Bumblebee]] (A6087)
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)#Custom|Ironhide]] (A6086)
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Megatron]] (A6088)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Custom|Optimus Prime]] (A6085)
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)#Custom|Soundwave]] (A6090)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)#Custom|Starscream]] (A6089)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonPredakingPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 2
Though revealed online and at [[Toy Fair 2014]], this series ultimately never saw release outside of Chinese-market distribution. These kits have blue parts racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{Collist|2|
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)#Custom|Cliffjumper]] (A7314)
*[[Dreadwing (Kre-O)|Dreadwing]] (A7315)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Galvatron]] (A7316)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Autobot Hound]] (A7317)
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Jazz]] (A7318)
*[[Predaking (Kre-O Predacon)|Predaking]] (A7319)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonDriftPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
This assortment, using the new unified packaging style introduced in mid-2014, is entirely movie-based, showcasing characters from ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)| Age of Extinction]]''. Unlike prior waves, the opaque plastics here are non-sparkly. Awww. On top of that, the parts count has been drastically reduced, each kit only having about 30 pieces as opposed to the 40-ish of the prior two waves.

They all come with dark green racks.
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Drift]] (A7839)
*[[Lockdown (Kre-O)#Custom|Lockdown]] (A7838)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Optimus Prime]] (A7836)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Ratchet]] (A7837)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGalvatronPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2
Another movie-based round. The sparkly plastics make a return, but the part count remains in the low 30s. These kits come with brown racks.
:*''Release date'': September 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Bumblebee]] (A9229)
*[[Crosshairs (Kre-O)#Custom|Crosshairs]] (A9228)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Galvatron]] (A9230)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Autobot Hound]] (A9227)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGrimlockPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 3
A wave featuring the ''Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, making heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. These kits come with gray racks.

These figures saw very limited release, mostly in Hasbro Asia regions.
:*''Release date'': November 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Grimlock]] (A9374 / A6948)
*[[Scorn (Kre-O)#Custom|Scorn]] (A9375 / A6948)
*[[Slug (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Slug]] (A9373 / A6948)
*[[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)#CustomAOE|Strafe]] (A9372 / A6948)
}}
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;''Robots in Disguise'' Collection 1
This assortment showcases characters from the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)| Robots in Disguise]]'' animated series.

The part count takes ''another'' hit, now in the mid-20s, with simpler weapons and no backpacks. No more chromed parts either, everything is in "normal" plastics. The racks are now in the characters' base colors, and built on a new baseplate piece. This wave does add a 1x1 cylinder to attach to the unused torsos' neck-pegs to keep the unised helmets in place, so there's that.

:*''Release date'': January 2015
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Bumblebee]] (B1234)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Grimlock]] (B1235)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Optimus Prime]] (B1233)
*[[Steeljaw (Kre-O)#Custom|Steeljaw]] (B1236)
}}

{{note|The "[[Autobot Command Center]]" set includes a Custom Kreon rack/part setup as well.}}

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==Kreon Warriors==
Replacing Micro-Changers as the ''Kre-O'' line's blind-bagged assortment, Kreon Warriors features popular characters reimagined as historical warriors. Unlike their predecessors, the Kreon Warriors do not have vehicle modes.

;Series 1
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Samurai Optimus Prime]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Wild West Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Gladiator Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Bumblebee]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Gladiator Ratchet]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Pirate Ratchet]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Knight Megatron]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Ninja Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Army Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Pirate Starscream]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Army Shockwave]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Ninja Shockwave]]
}}

;Series 2 - Shown at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Gladiator Optimus Prime]]
*?? [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Army Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Knight Bumblebee]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Wild West Hound]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Samurai Hound]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Wild West Galvatron]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Samurai Galvatron]]
*?? [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Wild West Starscream]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Soundwave]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Knight Soundwave]]
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

==Battle Changers==

Battle Changers are a new line in the buildable figures who can transform without being taken apart. Series 1 includes 4 individual characters [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] and [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]].

;Collection 1
This series is available in selected Asian countries since December 2014.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] (B0716)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] (B0715)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] (B0718)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] (B0717)
}}
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;Collection 2
This series have been shown in NY Toyfair 2015. [[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] and [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] are triple changers and may be categorized separately upon release.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] (???)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] (???)
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]] (???)
*[[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] (???)
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}
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;Versus Pack Collection 1
This assortment comes in 2-figure "VS" pack. Only 2 pairs have been announced and available for sale in selected Asian countries. Optimus Prime is identical to the previously released version but this pack comes with a trailer.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] vs. [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] (B1506/B0964)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]] vs. [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] (B1507/B0964)
}}
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==Store exclusives==
===CostCo exclusives===
* Megatron with Sideswipe (30668/31771) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.
* Starscream with Prowl (30667/30690) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.

===Toys"R"Us exclusives===
*'''Autobot Assault [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A1266'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s, [[Gunner]]
: An expanded version of the "Destruction Site Devastator" set, adding a large Ironhide robot/truck build, a "Gunner" Kreon, and a port-a-potty (yes really). The Devastator Kreon is also in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)| Generation 2]]'' style yellow-and-purple rather than the original bright-green-and-purple.
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction Bluray / DVD'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]]
: Special packaging to include 2 exclusive Kreons with different print from other regular release of the same characters. These Kreons are available with either Blu-Ray Combo or DVD only set.

===Argos exclusives===
*'''Transformers Tub of Bricks'''
**''Set number'': '''A4583'''
: A plastic tub with unaltered versions of Basic Optimus, Basic Bumblebee, and Jazz, Sideswipe and Bluestreak Kreons, and slightly altered instruction booklets.

===Family Mart (Taiwan)===
*'''8" (20cm) Optimus Prime USB Hub'''
**Oversized Kreon Optimus Prime with 4 USB ports
*'''Stylus Pen'''
**Optimus Prime & Starscream
*'''LED Lights'''
**Bumbleebee, Sideswipe & Megatron

===Universal Studios===
*'''Kreon 4-pack'''
Only available in all Universal Studios. Only [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]] is an exclusive figure.
**''Set number'': '''A9370'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]]

==Promotional releases==
* Matrix '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Promotional item given at [[BotCon 2011]], as a special mail-in promotion through the Kre-O website and a give away with the UK Doctor Who Adventures comic. Redeco of Optimus Prime Kreon showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]].

* Clear ''' Energon Bumblebee''' Kreon
: An exclusive [[New York Comic Con|New York Comic Con 2012]] handout, this redeco of the Bumblebee Kreon is done entirely in translucent blue plastic, and comes in its own special little window box with an outer sleeve.

* '''Constructicon Devastator''' Kreon
: A Devastator Kreon sporting an orange ''Generation 2'' deco and including a translucent purple pistol based on [[Megatron (G1)|Generation 1 Megatron's]] alternate mode. Packaged in an individual window box and handed out with ''Kre-O'' purchases at Toys"R"Us stores, as well as [[BotCon 2013]].

* '''Orion Pax''' Kreon
: Based on Orion Pax's appearance from "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]", this was available with the ''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''.

* '''Dinobot Ride''' Polybag
: Polybag of a mini buildable Grimlock and Citiville-sized mini Kreon Optimus Prime. Given out at Toys R Us during build-a-figure event. Also available in selected Asian countries as a gift with purchase at stores.

* '''Elite Optimus Prime''' Polybag
: Another polybag with buildable Optimus Prime with larger hands and legs on a Kreon sized torso. This figure was given our at Toys R Us Canada during build-a-figure event while Asian countries saw very limited released.

* "Winter" '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Optimus Prime in winter clothing and orange skis were handed out during [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]].

==Convention Exclusives==
* Botcon 2013 '''Machine Wars''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure Set, 2013)
**''Kreons'': [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]], [[Megaplex (Kre-O)|Megaplex]], [[Obsidian (Kre-O Kreon)|Obsidian]], [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Strika (Kre-O)|Strika]]

:The ''Machine Wars'' five-pack was exclusive to [[BotCon 2013]], limited to 1500 pieces. They have generally more parts than the Kreons packed in with larger Kre-O sets, but do not have alternate vehicle builds like Micro Changers.

* Botcon 2014 '''Kreon Micro-Changers 6-figure set''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure set, 2014)
**''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)#BotCon2014|Breakdown]], [[Fractyl (Kre-O)|Fractyl]], [[Gigatron (Kre-O)|Gigatron]], [[Landshark (Kre-O)|Landshark]], [[Rattrap (Kre-O)|Rattrap]], [[Rodimus (SG Kre-O)|Rodimus]]

: A [[BotCon 2014]] six-figure set commemorating 20 years of BotCon exclusives with Kreons of past exclusives. This time they're also Micro-Changers, with generally more parts and paint than most retail Micro-Changers.

* San Diego Comic Con 2014 '''Kreon Class of 1984''' (B0090)
**''Kreons'':
{{collist|3|
*[[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]]
*[[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]]
*[[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]]
*[[Frenzy (Kre-O)|Frenzy]]
*[[Gears (Kre-O)|Gears]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]]
*[[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]]
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]]
*[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Ratchet]]
*[[Rumble (Kre-O)|Rumble]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]]
*[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]
*[[Shrapnel (Kre-O)|Shrapnel]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
*[[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (Kre-O)|Ultra Magnus]]
*[[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]]
*[[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
}}
: Released in July 2014 at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2014|San Diego Comic-Con]], this set contains 30 exclusive Kreons and accessories from G1 series.

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==Media==
===Videos===
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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.

===Games===
{{main|Online games#Kre-O}}

===Books===
*''[[Awesome Autobots Activity Book]]''—actually mainly a ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'' book, but it has four Kre-O bonus pages and is [[co-branding|co-branded]] on the cover, as well as coming with a free Matrix Optimus Prime Kreon.
*''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''

===Online comics===
{{main|Kre-O Transformers (comic)}}
Short tongue-in-cheek gag strips drawn and written by [[Hayato Sakamoto]] and [[Makoto Wakabayashi]] for [[TakaraTomy]]'s Kre-O site.

==Notes==
* 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>, who have been making not-L sets for a while. However, it is very much a lot of new part design work, especially the far more involved construction of the [[Kreon]]s; Oxford's pre-''Kre-O'' mini-figures were basically straight-up L Minifigure construction.
* Kreon [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] was among the upcoming items revealed at [[BotCon 2011]]... and was only announced to be released in late 2013, and wasn't released until midway through 2014. Amusingly, his helmet has become one of the most ubiquitous among the Kreons thanks to its very generic styling.
* Small images of a ''Kre-O Transformers'' set featuring a big mechanical scorpion and another set featuring a buildable [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] were shown at [[Toy Fair 2012]] during the slide presentation, as part of the demonstration of the "build a big energon weapon from parts of the different sets" concept. Neither were present in the showroom or mentioned in the press materials. This same slide was shown during a presentation at [[BotCon 2012]], again with no explicit mention of the mechanical scorpion or Soundwave.
* 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. Just be a bit careful you don't scrape face-paint off.
* The L company has since released sets that are explicitly marketed as being able to assemble as robots and various vehicles and aircraft, very similar to the ''Transformers'' Kre-O concept.
* Several ''Kre-O'' bricks are reuses of Hasbro's long defunct ''Built to Rule'' interlocking brick system. Most Kre-O bricks, that is parts not designed specifically for Kreons, with detailed moulded surfaces (especially where the L counterpart has a smooth surface) are Built to Rule parts.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.hasbro.com/kre-o/en_US/ Official site]
* [http://kre-o-nation.com/2013/index.html "Kre-O Nation" 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]
* [http://www.facebook.com/groups/mykreons Kre-O Asia Facebook Group #mykreons]

[[Category: Kre-O | Kre-O ]]
[[Category: Multi-property brands]]

Kre-O

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[[Image:Kre-O-Bumblebeeandothers.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Car me now!]]

'''Kre-O''' is [[Hasbro]]'s second foray into the world of brick-based construction toy sets, several years after the ignoble effort that was ''[[Built to Rule]]''.

Unveiled at [[Toy Fair 2011]], ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' was the first Hasbro brand to be released as Kre-O construction brick kits. The kits (generally) 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 (mostly nameless generics). Prices range from $7.99 to $59.99, plus individually-bagged Kreon figures at $2.99.

The line launched in the US on [[June 6]]th, [[2011]]. Since then, ''Kre-O'' has expanded into a [[multi-property brand]], with sets based on other Hasbro franchises including ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'', ''Battleship'', and ''Dungeons & Dragons'', as well as the licensed properties ''[[Star Trek]]'' and ''Cityville Invasion''.

In 2013, [[TakaraTomy]] brought the line to Japan, primarily the second-year ''Transformers'' sets.

It's 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.

==Building sets==
===2011===
The first series saw widespread brick-and-mortar distribution in the US. The main focus of the sets were large robot/vehicle builds with a ''lot'' of parts. Really a lot. Limbs were many times thick masses of panel-parts laid over each other, and many sets had extremely limited posability, with simple swivel elbows & knees. Robot builds took many elements from the then-current ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)| Dark of the Moon]]'' series, though the heads were mostly designed around the characters' [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] incarnations.

The robot Kreons? ''VERY'' G1-inspired.

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31144'''

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36421'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, [[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]], [[Bumblebee's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Autobot Jazz]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31146'''
**''Kreons'': Jazz, [[Race driver]]

*'''[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]'''
**''Kit number'': '''30688'''
**''Kreons'': Megatron, [[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]], [[Specialist]], [[Police officer]]

*'''[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31145'''
**''Kreons'': Mirage, [[Race driver]]

*'''Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''31143'''

*'''[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]], 2 [[Stunt Driver]]s

*'''[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30690'''
**''Kreons'': Prowl, [[SWAT Commander]]

*'''[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30662'''
**''Kreons'': Ratchet, [[Medic (Kre-O)|Medic]]

*'''[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30687'''
**''Kreons'': Sentinel Prime, [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]], [[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]], [[Fire Chief (Kre-O)|Fire Chief]]

*'''[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31771'''
**''Kreons'': Sideswipe, [[Sideswipe's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30667'''
**''Kreons'': Starscream, [[Pilot (Kre-O)|Pilot]]

===2012 (''Quest for Energon'')===
The second-year ''Kre-O Transformers'' sets mark a definite change in style. Dubbed "Quest for Energon", each set contains several "energon" pieces; at least one [[Skeletron|clear-plastic Kreon torso]] (blue for Autobots, purple for Decepticons), and several clear-purple "[[Dark Energon]]" parts to assemble a giant "[[ultimate Dark Energon weapon]]". The robot/vehicle builds in this year's sets are generally smaller, simpler, and less reliant on the "massive stack of flat plates" construction style common in the first year, relying a lot more on large ball-and-socket-jointed bricks to build limbs and bodies around.

There was a heavier focus on the Kreons overall, with mini-playsets, mini-vehicles and a pair of [[army-building|army builder]] sets. The robot Kreons are more often based on their [[Aligned continuity family]] incarnations than Generation 1. Human Kreons had new arm-pieces with rounded-off shoulders, rather than the blocky shoulders of all first-year Kreons.

This series also suffered a distribution issue in the US. [[Walmart]] stopped carrying ''Kre-O'' after its first year (with one tiny exception), and only [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] appeared to carry the entire second-year assortment; the "Rotor Rage" and "Destruction Site Devastator" sets in particular didn't seem to show up at certain retailers.

Most of these sets were also made available in Japan as part of the initial ''Kre-O'' roll-out by [[TakaraTomy]].

*'''Battle for Energon'''
**''Set number'': '''98812'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], [[Security Officer]], [[Tank Driver]]
: Includes Optimus Prime and Megatron robot/vehicle builds and a mini "bank" playset.

*'''Cycle Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''36954'''
**''Kreons'': [[Barricade (Kre-O)|Barricade]], three [[Autobot Trooper]]s

*'''Decepticon Ambush'''
**''Set number'': '''38781'''
**''Kreons'': [[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]], three [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]]s

*'''Destruction Site [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36914'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s
: A "9 in 1" set that includes '''[[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]''', '''[[Drill Bit (Kre-O)|Drill Bit]]''', '''[[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]]''' and '''[[Hightower (Kre-O)|Hightower]]''', who can be built into robots, vehicles, or combined to form Devastator. Includes a construction site mini-playset.

*'''Rotor Rage'''
**''Set number'': '''36959'''
**''Kreons'': [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]], [[Commando (Kre-O)|Commando]], [[ATV Driver]]
:Includes a large Vortex robot/helicopter build.

*'''Stealth [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''98814'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, two [[Security Guard]]s, [[Bulldog]], [[Biker]]
:Includes a large Bumblebee robot/car build and a security checkpoint playset.

*'''Street Showdown'''
**''Set number'': '''38771'''
**''Kreons'': [[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)|Knock Out]], two [[Driver (Kre-O)|Driver]]s
: Includes large Wheeljack and Knock Out robot/car builds.

===2013 (''Beast Hunters'')===
Bringing the series in-line with the then-current ''[[Beast Hunters]]'' branding of ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'', this series was even ''more'' limited in its US distribution, seemingly available only at ToysЯUs and Meijer.

This time around, the human Kreons were based on specific ''Transformers'' human characters from prior series rather than the prior two years' nameless generics... much to the bafflement of the [[fandom]], who wanted them to be doing that from the get-go.

;Larger Sets
*'''[[Autobot Command Center]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A5412'''
**''Kreons'': [[Arcee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Bumblebee]], [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Ratchet]], [[Shockwave (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Shockwave]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)#CommandCenterHQ|Knock Out]] ("Mystery figure")
: A multi-part playset; command tower, repair bay, prison. Includes a buildable vehicle Optimus Prime and beast [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O Predacon)|Rippersnapper]].

*'''Battle Net Bumblebee'''
**''Set number'': '''A2202'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Captain (Kre-O)|Captain]]
: Includes Bumblebee/jeep build and buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Stormrazor]]


*'''Beast Blade Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A2203'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Beast Hunters|Optimus Prime]], [[Kicker (Kre-O)|Energon Kicker]]
: Includes a large Optimus robot/truck build and a buildable Predacon beast [[Lazerback (Kre-O)|Lazerback]].

*'''Ripclaw Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2201'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ripclaw (Kre-O)|Ripclaw]], [[Daniel Witwicky (Kre-O)|Col. Daniel Witwicky]]
:Includes a large Ripclaw robot/dragon build.

;Beast Force Figure packs
To date, these are the only larger build packs to include [[Micro-Changer]] Kreons.

*'''Dragon Assault'''
**''Set number'': '''A2234/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Grimwing (Kre-O)|Grimwing]].

*'''Mech Venom Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2235/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Corhada]].

===2014 (''Age of Extinction'')===
Tying in with that [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|big new movie in 2014]], the 2014 ''Kre-O'' line-up features dinosaurs aplenty. Many sets also feature "Dino Force Technology", which are pieces that include magnets in them so claws and dino-maws can snatch up Kreons wearing ferrous-metal backpacks or helmets.

Notably, this line also marks the complete abandonment of the 'rebuild to transform' [[play pattern]], in favor of the playset approach more typical of construction brick toys. As part of this change, human Kreons now use the small body style that debuted in the ''Kre-O {{w|CityVille}} Invasion'' line, to indicate a [[scale]] difference between them and the normal-sized Transformer Kreons.

By this point, ''Kre-O'' in its entirety became a [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] [[exclusive]] toyline.

*'''Grimlock Unleashed'''
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]]
: Includes a large Grimlock T-rex build.

*'''Cell Block Breakout'''
**''Set number'': '''A6951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)#AOE|Vehicon]]
: Includes buildable [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] beast [[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)|Strafe]].

*'''Dinobot Charge'''
**''Set number'': '''A6949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]], Vehicon
: Includes buildable [[Slug (Kre-O)|Dinobot triceratops]].

*'''Galvatron Factory Battle'''
**''Set number'': '''A6952'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#FactoryBattle|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Factory Battle|Optimus Prime]], Vehicon, [[Dr. Littleman]], 2 KSI workers.
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]] and [[Galvatron (Kre-O)#AOE|Galvatron]] super-robot.

*'''Grimlock Street Attack'''
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]].

*'''Lockdown Air Raid'''
**''Set number'': '''A6956'''
**''Kreons'': [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)#AOE|Sideswipe]]
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]].

*'''Optimus Prime Dino Hauler'''
**''Set number'': '''A7796'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#DinoHauler|Ratchet]], Vehicon x2, human [[Autobot Driver]]
: Includes buildable [[Snarl (Kre-O)|Dinobot beast]].

*'''Scorn Street Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''A6950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Crosshairs (Kre-O)|Crosshairs]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Scorn (Kre-O)|Scorn]].

*'''Silver Knight Autobots'''
**''Set number'': '''A8602'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Crosshairs, Drift, Hound

*'''Decepticon Replicator'''
**''Set number'': '''A8601'''
**''Kreons'': [[Stinger (Kre-O)|Stinger]], Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]], human scientist
{{note|'Decepticon Replicator' was available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from [[July 11]] to [[July 20]].}}

*'''Elite Optimus Prime''' (Promotional Polybag)
**''Set number'': '''A8745'''
: Includes Optimus Prime super-robot.
{{note|'Silver Knight Autobots' and 'Elite Optimus Prime' were available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]].}}

*'''Dinobot Ride''' (Promotional Polybag)
**''Set number'': '''A8603'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime.
: Includes mini buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock.
{{Note|'Dinobot Ride' was released as a free giveaway at [[June 28]] ToysЯUs building events in the US.}}

===2015 (''Robots In Disguise'')===
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==Micro-Changers==
Introduced in 2012, the [[Micro-Changer]]s sub-line adds a new element to Kreon figures; extra parts allow each figure to "transform" into a vehicle or beast (or whatever).

Thankfully, the Micro-Changer series did not suffer the limited-distribution fate of the ''Beast Hunters'' sets; after a rocky start, by 2013 the series was stocked regularly not just by ToysЯUs, but [[Target]] as well, plus many large drug store chains began carrying the individually-bagged figures.

===Blind-bagged figures===
This portion of the line features individual [[blindpacking|blind-packaged]] Kreons. Thankfully however, code numbers printed on each bag allow you to know which figure is inside... or at least avoid buying two of the same by accident.
{{anchor|BlindbagPreview}}
;Preview Series
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCPreviewWave.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2034'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|August]] 2012
:This series differs a little from the later waves, and not just because of the smaller (all-badguy) cast. In an unusual backwards move, the [[tampograph]]s on these figures' chests use only a single color, typically black.

:This is also the only ''Kre-O Transformers'' product to be sold (briefly) at [[Walmart]] since the initial year.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Crankstart (Kre-O)|Crankstart]] (214510)
:* [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]] (214518)
:* [[Scorponok (Kre-O)|Scorponok]] (214511)
:* [[Spinister (Kre-O)|Spinister]] (214517)
:* [[Sunstorm (Kre-O)|Sunstorm]] (214519)
:* [[Waspinator (Kre-O)|Waspinator]] (214512)
}}

{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol1}}
;Collection 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCWave1.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Hasbro release date'': [[Calendar|November]] 2012
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': November 2013
: For the first full series, the multi-colored tampographs made a glorious comeback. Also, a new display-stand brick was added to every figure, a black 2x4 piece with the "Kre-O" logo in white on one edge.
: Also changed is how the bag numbers work, with a 7-digit code. Only the final two numbers in the codes are indicators of what Kreon is in the bag, the first five are likely manufacturing plant codes or something and have no bearing on the contents, and can vary from case to case. For simplicity's sake, we've *****'d out the first five digits from here on out.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Airachnid (Kre-O)|Airachnid]] (*****_50)
:* [[Blast Off (Kre-O)|Blast Off]] (*****_47)
:* [[Bludgeon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bludgeon]] (*****_51)
:* [[Dirge (Kre-O)|Dirge]] (*****_49)
:* [[Hook (Kre-O)|Decepticon Hook]] (*****_48)
:* [[Inferno (Kre-O)|Inferno]] (*****_41)
:* [[Insecticon (Kre-O)|Insecticon]] (*****_46)
:* [[Quickslinger (Kre-O)|Quickslinger]] (*****_44)
:* [[Rampage (Kre-O)|Decepticon Rampage]] (*****_45)
:* [[Singe (Kre-O)|Singe]] (*****_40)
:* [[Springer (Kre-O)|Autobot Springer]] (*****_42)
:* [[Warpath (Kre-O)|Warpath]] (*****_43)
}}

{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol2}}
;Collection 2
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|May]] 2013
: This series replaced the flak jackets used to attach stuff to prior Micro Changers' torsos in prior waves (which most fans hated since it obscured the chest tampographs) with a new simple one-peg "backpack" piece. And there was much rejoicing. On top of that, at this stage the "vehicle" builds become a little more complex, using more parts to make them look more like tiny vehicles than just robots laying face-down with a thing or two on their backs.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Acid Wing]] (*****_70)
:* [[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]] (*****_69)
:* [[Blight (Kre-O)|Blight]] (*****_68)
:* [[Bulkhead (Kre-O)|Bulkhead]] (*****_66)
:* [[Groove (Kre-O)|Autobot Groove]] (*****_77)
:* [[Hardshell (Kre-O)|Hardshell]] (*****_67)
:* [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]] (*****_76)
:* [[Lugnut (Kre-O)|Lugnut]] (*****_75)
:* [[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]] (*****_74)
:* [[Powerglide (Kre-O)|Powerglide]] (*****_73)
:* [[Scourge (Kre-O)|Scourge]] (*****_72)
:* [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] (*****_71)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol3}}
;Collection 3
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS3bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2013
:This series had...more fanwank, we guess? No particular innovations this time around.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Beachcomber (Kre-O)|Beachcomber]] (***** 60)
:* [[Cheetor (Kre-O)|Cheetor]] (***** 59)
:* [[Guzzle (Kre-O)|Guzzle]] (***** 57)
:* [[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]] (***** 54)
:* [[Kickback (Kre-O)|Kickback]] (***** 55)
:* [[Long Haul (Kre-O)|Long Haul]] (***** 56)
:* [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]] (***** 52)
:* [[Nosecone (Kre-O)|Nosecone]] (***** 50)
:* [[Ramjet (Kre-O)|Ramjet]] (***** 53)
:* [[Seawing (Kre-O)|Seawing]] (***** 61)
:* [[Sharkticon (Kre-O)|Sharkticon]] (***** 58)
:* [[Thrust (Kre-O)|Thrust]] (***** 51)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol4}}
;Collection 4
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS4bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2014
: Sooo much fanwank. The last wave of Micro-Changers available at "normal" retail, though largely being distributed via the Walgreens drug store chain in the US. This is the only batch (so far) to have a significant [[variant]], as [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] can come in either bag-back lavender or a much darker purple, depending on the batch. This is also the first wave to use "harness" pieces in colors other than the standard light gray.

: Unlike prior waves in which every figure came with individual [[instructions]], these Micro-Changers all come with the same large fold-out instruction for all of the models in the series, making the "feel parts through the bags" method very difficult (but you have the code numbers here, so why are you even doing that, huh?).
{{collist|2|
:* [[Alpha Trion (Kre-O)|Alpha Trion]] (***** 33)
:* [[Barrage (Kre-O)|Barrage]] (***** 34)
:* [[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]] (***** 35)
:* [[Brake-Neck (Kre-O)|Brake-Neck]] (***** 44)
:* [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] (***** 36)
:* [[Demolishor (Kre-O)|Demolishor]] (***** 37)
:* [[Iceberg (Kre-O)|Iceberg]] (***** 38)
:* [[Kup (Kre-O)|Autobot Kup]] (***** 39)
:* [[Rhinox (Kre-O)|Rhinox]] (***** 40)
:* [[Rodimus (Kre-O)|Rodimus]] (***** 41)
:* [[Sandstorm (Kre-O)|Sandstorm]] (***** 42)
:* [[Slipstrike]] (***** 43)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
[[Image:KreO-toy KreonMCWave5.jpg|right|300px]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A6947'''
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
: In-tune with the [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]] Kre-O'' products, this wave features a number of classic characters plus two movie-inspired Dinobot original characters.

: This series goes back to having individual instructions for each figure.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Fangwolf]] (***** 46)
:* [[Highbrow (Kre-O)|Highbrow]] (***** 51)
:* [[Jarugar]] (***** 52)
:* [[Jetwash]] (***** 53)
:* [[Mindswipe]] (***** 49)
:* [[Misfire (Kre-O)|Misfire]] (***** 47)
:* [[Nightbeat (Kre-O)|Nightbeat]] (***** 50)
:* [[Silversnout]] (***** 56)
:* [[Skrapnel]] (***** 45)
:* [[Torosaur]] (***** 55)
:* [[Trypticon (Kre-O)|Trypticon]] (***** 48)
:* [[Wingspan Hawk]] (***** 54)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2014
: The second wave of the ''Age of Extinction''-tied Micro-Changers, with a couple of unconventional builds, and two more new Dinobot characters. For the first time, the blind-bags are truly blind, with no identifying numbers printed on the packaging.

Speaking of "blind", these figures were never seen in US stores, popping up only in Canada and overseas.

{{collist|2|
:* [[Blackarachnia (Kre-O)|Decepticon Blackarachnia]]
:* [[Frostbite (Kre-O)|Frostbite]]
:* [[Fuselage]]
:* [[Gears (Kre-O)|Autobot Gears]]
:* [[Runamuck (Kre-O)|Decepticon Runamuck]]
:* [[Scattershot (Kre-O blindbag)|Scattershot]]
:* [[Seaspray (Kre-O)|Autobot Seaspray]]
:* [[Skalor (Kre-O)|Decepticon Skalor]]
:* [[Skimmer]]
:* [[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
:* [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailbreaker]]
:* [[Wheelie (Kre-O)|Autobot Wheelie]]
}}

===Micro-Changers Combiners===
Four Kreons per pack combine into one larger robot. Each set also comes with a single red stand-block, and extra limb pieces. Just in case. As most of the original teams hese sets are based on have five to six members, the "lost" members are (usually) put into the blind-bagged series.
;Wave 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCCombWave1.jpg|right|250px|]]
:*'''[[Bruticus (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bruticus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2225'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Brawl (Kre-O)|Brawl]], [[Onslaught (Kre-O)|Onslaught]], [[Swindle (Kre-O)|Swindle]], [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]]
:*'''[[Devastator (Kre-O)|Constructicon Devastator]]
::*''Set number'': '''A2224'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bonecrusher (Kre-O)|Bonecrusher]], [[Mixmaster (Kre-O)|Mixmaster]], [[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]], [[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]
:*'''[[Predaking (Kre-O Decepticon)|Predaking]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2227'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]], [[Headlock]], [[Razorclaw (Kre-O)|Razorclaw]], [[Torox]]
:*'''[[Superion (Kre-O)|Superion]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2226'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Air Raid (Kre-O)|Air Raid]], [[Firestrike (Kre-O)|Firestrike]], [[Silverbolt (Kre-O)|Silverbolt]], [[Skydive (Kre-O)|Skydive]]
{{-}}
;Wave 2

:*'''[[Abominus (Kre-O)|Abominus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4473'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Hun-Gurrr (Kre-O)|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O)|Rippersnapper]], [[Sinnertwin (Kre-O)|Sinnertwin]], [[Windrazor (Kre-O)|Windrazor]]
:*'''[[Defensor (Kre-O)|Defensor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4474'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Blades (Kre-O)|Blades]], [[First Aid (Kre-O)|First Aid]], [[Hot Spot (Kre-O)|Hot Spot]], [[Streetsmart]]
:*'''[[Piranacon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Piranacon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4475'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Nautilator (Kre-O)|Nautilator]], [[Overbite (Kre-O)|Overbite]], [[Snaptrap (Kre-O)|Snaptrap]], [[Tentakil (Kre-O)|Tentakil]]
{{-}}
;Wave 3
:Sadly, this wave suffered from a similar fate as some of the latter sets, with a limited retail release- only popping up in discount chains months after the intended release date.
:*'''[[Computron (Kre-O)|Computron]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7307'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Afterburst]], [[Lightstorm]], [[Scattershot (Kre-O Computron)|Scattershot]], [[Strafe (Kre-O Computron)|Strafe]]
:*'''[[Menasor (Kre-O)|Menasor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7308'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)|Decepticon Breakdown]], [[Dead End (Kre-O)|Dead End]], [[Drag Strip (Kre-O)|Decepticon Drag Strip]], [[Motorbreath (Kre-O)|Motorbreath]]
{{-}}
;Wave 4
:Ready for something new? This wave, available only at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]]''-branded product, consists entirely of new-character beast-bots, rather than re-creating classic combiner teams.
:*'''[[Grimstone (Kre-O)|Grimstone]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7827'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Crackback]], [[Iquanox]], [[Ironeye]], [[Mollox]]
:*'''[[Lazerbolt]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7830'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullhorn (Kre-O)|Bullhorn]], [[Floodgate]], [[Freezeout]], [[Roadhound]]
:*'''[[Obsidian (Kre-O Combiner)|Obsidian]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7829'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullwark]], [[Freefall]], [[Hemocron]], [[Stronghorn]]
:*'''[[Volcanicon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7828'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Farside]], [[Liftoff]], [[Lugmutt]], [[Power Surge (Kre-O)|Power Surge]]

==Kreon Ultimate Collection==
These sets, each containing five different Kreons, were released early in 2013. The Kreon figures had all been released earlier in larger Kre-o sets, and they only come with their own weapons. One of the five figures was marked on the packaging as the "mystery figure."

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4641'''

;Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4642'''

==Custom Kreons==
First released at the back-end of 2013, these individually-carded Kreons include a huge number of extra body parts and accessories, many [[vacuum metallizing|chromed]] (thus resulting in some ''extremely'' tight fits) or translucent (which, when combined with the chromed parts, may end up with stress fractures). Their "normal" body parts have a metal-flake sheen (usually). They also come with a customizable "rack" to store their unused parts, though the helmets jsut kind of sit on the torso's neck-pegs, not secure at all. Returning characters typically have altered and more extensive [[tampograph]]s across most of their opaque parts.

This series was intentionally produced in smaller numbers than the other series.

[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonIronhidePkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 1
All of the Kreons in this assortment come with a red weapons rack.

[[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] was the only US retailer to order them, though they were made available off of [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] as well.
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|October]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#Custom|Bumblebee]] (A6087)
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)#Custom|Ironhide]] (A6086)
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Megatron]] (A6088)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Custom|Optimus Prime]] (A6085)
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)#Custom|Soundwave]] (A6090)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)#Custom|Starscream]] (A6089)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonPredakingPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 2
Though revealed online and at [[Toy Fair 2014]], this series ultimately never saw release outside of Chinese-market distribution. These kits have blue parts racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{Collist|2|
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)#Custom|Cliffjumper]] (A7314)
*[[Dreadwing (Kre-O)|Dreadwing]] (A7315)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Galvatron]] (A7316)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Autobot Hound]] (A7317)
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Jazz]] (A7318)
*[[Predaking (Kre-O Predacon)|Predaking]] (A7319)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonDriftPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
This assortment, using the new unified packaging style introduced in mid-2014, is entirely movie-based, showcasing characters from ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)| Age of Extinction]]''. Unlike prior waves, the opaque plastics here are non-sparkly. Awww. On top of that, the parts count has been drastically reduced, each kit only having about 30 pieces as opposed to the 40-ish of the prior two waves.

They all come with dark green racks.
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Drift]] (A7839)
*[[Lockdown (Kre-O)#Custom|Lockdown]] (A7838)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Optimus Prime]] (A7836)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Ratchet]] (A7837)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGalvatronPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2
Another movie-based round. The sparkly plastics make a return, but the part count remains in the low 30s. These kits come with brown racks.
:*''Release date'': September 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Bumblebee]] (A9229)
*[[Crosshairs (Kre-O)#Custom|Crosshairs]] (A9228)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Galvatron]] (A9230)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Autobot Hound]] (A9227)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGrimlockPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 3
A wave featuring the ''Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, making heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. These kits come with gray racks.

These figures saw very limited release, mostly in Hasbro Asia regions.
:*''Release date'': November 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Grimlock]] (A9374 / A6948)
*[[Scorn (Kre-O)#Custom|Scorn]] (A9375 / A6948)
*[[Slug (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Slug]] (A9373 / A6948)
*[[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)#CustomAOE|Strafe]] (A9372 / A6948)
}}
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;''Robots in Disguise'' Collection 1
This assortment showcases characters from the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)| Robots in Disguise]]'' animated series.

The part count takes ''another'' hit, now in the mid-20s, with simpler weapons and no backpacks. No more chromed parts either, everything is in "normal" plastics. The racks are now in the characters' base colors, and built on a new baseplate piece. This wave does add a 1x1 cylinder to attach to the unused torsos' neck-pegs to keep the unised helmets in place, so there's that.

:*''Release date'': January 2015
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Bumblebee]] (B1234)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Grimlock]] (B1235)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Optimus Prime]] (B1233)
*[[Steeljaw (Kre-O)#Custom|Steeljaw]] (B1236)
}}

{{note|The "[[Autobot Command Center]]" set includes a Custom Kreon rack/part setup as well.}}

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==Kreon Warriors==
Replacing Micro-Changers as the ''Kre-O'' line's blind-bagged assortment, Kreon Warriors features popular characters reimagined as historical warriors. Unlike their predecessors, the Kreon Warriors do not have vehicle modes.

;Series 1
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Samurai Optimus Prime]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Wild West Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Gladiator Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Bumblebee]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Gladiator Ratchet]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Pirate Ratchet]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Knight Megatron]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Ninja Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Army Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Pirate Starscream]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Army Shockwave]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Ninja Shockwave]]
}}

;Series 2 - Shown at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Gladiator Optimus Prime]]
*?? [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Army Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Knight Bumblebee]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Wild West Hound]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Samurai Hound]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Wild West Galvatron]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Samurai Galvatron]]
*?? [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Wild West Starscream]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Soundwave]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Knight Soundwave]]
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

==Battle Changers==

Battle Changers are a new line in the buildable figures who can transform without being taken apart. Series 1 includes 4 individual characters [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] and [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]].

;Collection 1
This series is available in selected Asian countries since December 2014.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] (B0716)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] (B0715)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] (B0718)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] (B0717)
}}
{{-}}
;Collection 2
This series have been shown in NY Toyfair 2015. [[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] and [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] are triple changers and may be categorized separately upon release.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] (???)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] (???)
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]] (???)
*[[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] (???)
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}
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;Versus Pack Collection 1
This assortment comes in 2-figure "VS" pack. Only 2 pairs have been announced and available for sale in selected Asian countries. Optimus Prime is identical to the previously released version but this pack comes with a trailer.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] vs. [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] (B1506/B0964)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]] vs. [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] (B1507/B0964)
}}
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==Store exclusives==
===CostCo exclusives===
* Megatron with Sideswipe (30668/31771) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.
* Starscream with Prowl (30667/30690) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.

===Toys"R"Us exclusives===
*'''Autobot Assault [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A1266'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s, [[Gunner]]
: An expanded version of the "Destruction Site Devastator" set, adding a large Ironhide robot/truck build, a "Gunner" Kreon, and a port-a-potty (yes really). The Devastator Kreon is also in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)| Generation 2]]'' style yellow-and-purple rather than the original bright-green-and-purple.
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction Bluray / DVD'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]]
: Special packaging to include 2 exclusive Kreons with different print from other regular release of the same characters. These Kreons are available with either Blu-Ray Combo or DVD only set.

===Argos exclusives===
*'''Transformers Tub of Bricks'''
**''Set number'': '''A4583'''
: A plastic tub with unaltered versions of Basic Optimus, Basic Bumblebee, and Jazz, Sideswipe and Bluestreak Kreons, and slightly altered instruction booklets.

===Family Mart (Taiwan)===
*'''8" (20cm) Optimus Prime USB Hub'''
**Oversized Kreon Optimus Prime with 4 USB ports
*'''Stylus Pen'''
**Optimus Prime & Starscream
*'''LED Lights'''
**Bumbleebee, Sideswipe & Megatron

===Universal Studios===
*'''Kreon 4-pack'''
Only available in all Universal Studios. Only [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]] is an exclusive figure.
**''Set number'': '''A9370'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]]

==Promotional releases==
* Matrix '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Promotional item given at [[BotCon 2011]], as a special mail-in promotion through the Kre-O website and a give away with the UK Doctor Who Adventures comic. Redeco of Optimus Prime Kreon showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]].

* Clear ''' Energon Bumblebee''' Kreon
: An exclusive [[New York Comic Con|New York Comic Con 2012]] handout, this redeco of the Bumblebee Kreon is done entirely in translucent blue plastic, and comes in its own special little window box with an outer sleeve.

* '''Constructicon Devastator''' Kreon
: A Devastator Kreon sporting an orange ''Generation 2'' deco and including a translucent purple pistol based on [[Megatron (G1)|Generation 1 Megatron's]] alternate mode. Packaged in an individual window box and handed out with ''Kre-O'' purchases at Toys"R"Us stores, as well as [[BotCon 2013]].

* '''Orion Pax''' Kreon
: Based on Orion Pax's appearance from "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]", this was available with the ''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''.

* '''Dinobot Ride''' Polybag
: Polybag of a mini buildable Grimlock and Citiville-sized mini Kreon Optimus Prime. Given out at Toys R Us during build-a-figure event. Also available in selected Asian countries as a gift with purchase at stores.

* '''Elite Optimus Prime''' Polybag
: Another polybag with buildable Optimus Prime with larger hands and legs on a Kreon sized torso. This figure was given our at Toys R Us Canada during build-a-figure event while Asian countries saw very limited released.

* "Winter" '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Optimus Prime in winter clothing and orange skis were handed out during [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]].

==Convention Exclusives==
* Botcon 2013 '''Machine Wars''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure Set, 2013)
**''Kreons'': [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]], [[Megaplex (Kre-O)|Megaplex]], [[Obsidian (Kre-O Kreon)|Obsidian]], [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Strika (Kre-O)|Strika]]

:The ''Machine Wars'' five-pack was exclusive to [[BotCon 2013]], limited to 1500 pieces. They have generally more parts than the Kreons packed in with larger Kre-O sets, but do not have alternate vehicle builds like Micro Changers.

* Botcon 2014 '''Kreon Micro-Changers 6-figure set''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure set, 2014)
**''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)#BotCon2014|Breakdown]], [[Fractyl (Kre-O)|Fractyl]], [[Gigatron (Kre-O)|Gigatron]], [[Landshark (Kre-O)|Landshark]], [[Rattrap (Kre-O)|Rattrap]], [[Rodimus (SG Kre-O)|Rodimus]]

: A [[BotCon 2014]] six-figure set commemorating 20 years of BotCon exclusives with Kreons of past exclusives. This time they're also Micro-Changers, with generally more parts and paint than most retail Micro-Changers.

* San Diego Comic Con 2014 '''Kreon Class of 1984''' (B0090)
**''Kreons'':
{{collist|3|
*[[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]]
*[[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]]
*[[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]]
*[[Frenzy (Kre-O)|Frenzy]]
*[[Gears (Kre-O)|Gears]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]]
*[[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]]
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]]
*[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Ratchet]]
*[[Rumble (Kre-O)|Rumble]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]]
*[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]
*[[Shrapnel (Kre-O)|Shrapnel]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
*[[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (Kre-O)|Ultra Magnus]]
*[[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]]
*[[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
}}
: Released in July 2014 at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2014|San Diego Comic-Con]], this set contains 30 exclusive Kreons and accessories from G1 series.

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==Media==
===Videos===
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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.

===Games===
{{main|Online games#Kre-O}}

===Books===
*''[[Awesome Autobots Activity Book]]''—actually mainly a ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'' book, but it has four Kre-O bonus pages and is [[co-branding|co-branded]] on the cover, as well as coming with a free Matrix Optimus Prime Kreon.
*''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''

===Online comics===
{{main|Kre-O Transformers (comic)}}
Short tongue-in-cheek gag strips drawn and written by [[Hayato Sakamoto]] and [[Makoto Wakabayashi]] for [[TakaraTomy]]'s Kre-O site.

==Notes==
* 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>, who have been making not-L sets for a while. However, it is very much a lot of new part design work, especially the far more involved construction of the [[Kreon]]s; Oxford's pre-''Kre-O'' mini-figures were basically straight-up L Minifigure construction.
* Kreon [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] was among the upcoming items revealed at [[BotCon 2011]]... and was only announced to be released in late 2013, and wasn't released until midway through 2014. Amusingly, his helmet has become one of the most ubiquitous among the Kreons thanks to its very generic styling.
* Small images of a ''Kre-O Transformers'' set featuring a big mechanical scorpion and another set featuring a buildable [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] were shown at [[Toy Fair 2012]] during the slide presentation, as part of the demonstration of the "build a big energon weapon from parts of the different sets" concept. Neither were present in the showroom or mentioned in the press materials. This same slide was shown during a presentation at [[BotCon 2012]], again with no explicit mention of the mechanical scorpion or Soundwave.
* 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. Just be a bit careful you don't scrape face-paint off.
* The L company has since released sets that are explicitly marketed as being able to assemble as robots and various vehicles and aircraft, very similar to the ''Transformers'' Kre-O concept.
* Several ''Kre-O'' bricks are reuses of Hasbro's long defunct ''Built to Rule'' interlocking brick system. Most Kre-O bricks, that is parts not designed specifically for Kreons, with detailed moulded surfaces (especially where the L counterpart has a smooth surface) are Built to Rule parts.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.hasbro.com/kre-o/en_US/ Official site]
* [http://kre-o-nation.com/2013/index.html "Kre-O Nation" 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]
* [http://www.facebook.com/groups/mykreons Kre-O Asia Facebook Group #mykreons]

[[Category: Kre-O | Kre-O ]]
[[Category: Multi-property brands]]

Kre-O

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[[Image:Kre-O-Bumblebeeandothers.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Car me now!]]

'''Kre-O''' is [[Hasbro]]'s second foray into the world of brick-based construction toy sets, several years after the ignoble effort that was ''[[Built to Rule]]''.

Unveiled at [[Toy Fair 2011]], ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' was the first Hasbro brand to be released as Kre-O construction brick kits. The kits (generally) 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 (mostly nameless generics). Prices range from $7.99 to $59.99, plus individually-bagged Kreon figures at $2.99.

The line launched in the US on [[June 6]]th, [[2011]]. Since then, ''Kre-O'' has expanded into a [[multi-property brand]], with sets based on other Hasbro franchises including ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'', ''Battleship'', and ''Dungeons & Dragons'', as well as the licensed properties ''[[Star Trek]]'' and ''Cityville Invasion''.

In 2013, [[TakaraTomy]] brought the line to Japan, primarily the second-year ''Transformers'' sets.

It's 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.

==Building sets==
===2011===
The first series saw widespread brick-and-mortar distribution in the US. The main focus of the sets were large robot/vehicle builds with a ''lot'' of parts. Really a lot. Limbs were many times thick masses of panel-parts laid over each other, and many sets had extremely limited posability, with simple swivel elbows & knees. Robot builds took many elements from the then-current ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)| Dark of the Moon]]'' series, though the heads were mostly designed around the characters' [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] incarnations.

The robot Kreons? ''VERY'' G1-inspired.

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31144'''

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36421'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, [[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]], [[Bumblebee's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Autobot Jazz]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31146'''
**''Kreons'': Jazz, [[Race driver]]

*'''[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]'''
**''Kit number'': '''30688'''
**''Kreons'': Megatron, [[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]], [[Specialist]], [[Police officer]]

*'''[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31145'''
**''Kreons'': Mirage, [[Race driver]]

*'''Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''31143'''

*'''[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]], 2 [[Stunt Driver]]s

*'''[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30690'''
**''Kreons'': Prowl, [[SWAT Commander]]

*'''[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30662'''
**''Kreons'': Ratchet, [[Medic (Kre-O)|Medic]]

*'''[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30687'''
**''Kreons'': Sentinel Prime, [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]], [[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]], [[Fire Chief (Kre-O)|Fire Chief]]

*'''[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31771'''
**''Kreons'': Sideswipe, [[Sideswipe's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30667'''
**''Kreons'': Starscream, [[Pilot (Kre-O)|Pilot]]

===2012 (''Quest for Energon'')===
The second-year ''Kre-O Transformers'' sets mark a definite change in style. Dubbed "Quest for Energon", each set contains several "energon" pieces; at least one [[Skeletron|clear-plastic Kreon torso]] (blue for Autobots, purple for Decepticons), and several clear-purple "[[Dark Energon]]" parts to assemble a giant "[[ultimate Dark Energon weapon]]". The robot/vehicle builds in this year's sets are generally smaller, simpler, and less reliant on the "massive stack of flat plates" construction style common in the first year, relying a lot more on large ball-and-socket-jointed bricks to build limbs and bodies around.

There was a heavier focus on the Kreons overall, with mini-playsets, mini-vehicles and a pair of [[army-building|army builder]] sets. The robot Kreons are more often based on their [[Aligned continuity family]] incarnations than Generation 1. Human Kreons had new arm-pieces with rounded-off shoulders, rather than the blocky shoulders of all first-year Kreons.

This series also suffered a distribution issue in the US. [[Walmart]] stopped carrying ''Kre-O'' after its first year (with one tiny exception), and only [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] appeared to carry the entire second-year assortment; the "Rotor Rage" and "Destruction Site Devastator" sets in particular didn't seem to show up at certain retailers.

Most of these sets were also made available in Japan as part of the initial ''Kre-O'' roll-out by [[TakaraTomy]].

*'''Battle for Energon'''
**''Set number'': '''98812'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], [[Security Officer]], [[Tank Driver]]
: Includes Optimus Prime and Megatron robot/vehicle builds and a mini "bank" playset.

*'''Cycle Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''36954'''
**''Kreons'': [[Barricade (Kre-O)|Barricade]], three [[Autobot Trooper]]s

*'''Decepticon Ambush'''
**''Set number'': '''38781'''
**''Kreons'': [[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]], three [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]]s

*'''Destruction Site [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36914'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s
: A "9 in 1" set that includes '''[[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]''', '''[[Drill Bit (Kre-O)|Drill Bit]]''', '''[[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]]''' and '''[[Hightower (Kre-O)|Hightower]]''', who can be built into robots, vehicles, or combined to form Devastator. Includes a construction site mini-playset.

*'''Rotor Rage'''
**''Set number'': '''36959'''
**''Kreons'': [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]], [[Commando (Kre-O)|Commando]], [[ATV Driver]]
:Includes a large Vortex robot/helicopter build.

*'''Stealth [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''98814'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, two [[Security Guard]]s, [[Bulldog]], [[Biker]]
:Includes a large Bumblebee robot/car build and a security checkpoint playset.

*'''Street Showdown'''
**''Set number'': '''38771'''
**''Kreons'': [[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)|Knock Out]], two [[Driver (Kre-O)|Driver]]s
: Includes large Wheeljack and Knock Out robot/car builds.

===2013 (''Beast Hunters'')===
Bringing the series in-line with the then-current ''[[Beast Hunters]]'' branding of ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'', this series was even ''more'' limited in its US distribution, seemingly available only at ToysЯUs and Meijer.

This time around, the human Kreons were based on specific ''Transformers'' human characters from prior series rather than the prior two years' nameless generics... much to the bafflement of the [[fandom]], who wanted them to be doing that from the get-go.

;Larger Sets
*'''[[Autobot Command Center]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A5412'''
**''Kreons'': [[Arcee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Bumblebee]], [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Ratchet]], [[Shockwave (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Shockwave]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)#CommandCenterHQ|Knock Out]] ("Mystery figure")
: A multi-part playset; command tower, repair bay, prison. Includes a buildable vehicle Optimus Prime and beast [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O Predacon)|Rippersnapper]].

*'''Battle Net Bumblebee'''
**''Set number'': '''A2202'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Captain (Kre-O)|Captain]]
: Includes Bumblebee/jeep build and buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Stormrazor]]


*'''Beast Blade Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A2203'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Beast Hunters|Optimus Prime]], [[Kicker (Kre-O)|Energon Kicker]]
: Includes a large Optimus robot/truck build and a buildable Predacon beast [[Lazerback (Kre-O)|Lazerback]].

*'''Ripclaw Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2201'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ripclaw (Kre-O)|Ripclaw]], [[Daniel Witwicky (Kre-O)|Col. Daniel Witwicky]]
:Includes a large Ripclaw robot/dragon build.

;Beast Force Figure packs
To date, these are the only larger build packs to include [[Micro-Changer]] Kreons.

*'''Dragon Assault'''
**''Set number'': '''A2234/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Grimwing (Kre-O)|Grimwing]].

*'''Mech Venom Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2235/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Corhada]].

===2014 (''Age of Extinction'')===
Tying in with that [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|big new movie in 2014]], the 2014 ''Kre-O'' line-up features dinosaurs aplenty. Many sets also feature "Dino Force Technology", which are pieces that include magnets in them so claws and dino-maws can snatch up Kreons wearing ferrous-metal backpacks or helmets.

Notably, this line also marks the complete abandonment of the 'rebuild to transform' [[play pattern]], in favor of the playset approach more typical of construction brick toys. As part of this change, human Kreons now use the small body style that debuted in the ''Kre-O {{w|CityVille}} Invasion'' line, to indicate a [[scale]] difference between them and the normal-sized Transformer Kreons.

By this point, ''Kre-O'' in its entirety became a [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] [[exclusive]] toyline.

*'''Grimlock Unleashed'''
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]]
: Includes a large Grimlock T-rex build.

*'''Cell Block Breakout'''
**''Set number'': '''A6951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)#AOE|Vehicon]]
: Includes buildable [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] beast [[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)|Strafe]].

*'''Dinobot Charge'''
**''Set number'': '''A6949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]], Vehicon
: Includes buildable [[Slug (Kre-O)|Dinobot triceratops]].

*'''Galvatron Factory Battle'''
**''Set number'': '''A6952'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#FactoryBattle|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Factory Battle|Optimus Prime]], Vehicon, [[Dr. Littleman]], 2 KSI workers.
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]] and [[Galvatron (Kre-O)#AOE|Galvatron]] super-robot.

*'''Grimlock Street Attack'''
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]].

*'''Lockdown Air Raid'''
**''Set number'': '''A6956'''
**''Kreons'': [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)#AOE|Sideswipe]]
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]].

*'''Optimus Prime Dino Hauler'''
**''Set number'': '''A7796'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#DinoHauler|Ratchet]], Vehicon x2, human [[Autobot Driver]]
: Includes buildable [[Snarl (Kre-O)|Dinobot beast]].

*'''Scorn Street Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''A6950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Crosshairs (Kre-O)|Crosshairs]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Scorn (Kre-O)|Scorn]].

*'''Silver Knight Autobots'''
**''Set number'': '''A8602'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Crosshairs, Drift, Hound

*'''Decepticon Replicator'''
**''Set number'': '''A8601'''
**''Kreons'': [[Stinger (Kre-O)|Stinger]], Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]], human scientist
{{note|'Decepticon Replicator' was available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from [[July 11]] to [[July 20]].}}

*'''Elite Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A8745'''
: Includes Optimus Prime super-robot.
{{note|'Silver Knight Autobots' and 'Elite Optimus Prime' were available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]].}}

*'''Dinobot Ride'''
**''Set number'': '''A8603'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime.
: Includes mini buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock.
{{Note|'Dinobot Ride' was released as a free giveaway at [[June 28]] ToysЯUs building events in the US.}}

===2015 (''Robots In Disguise'')===
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==Micro-Changers==
Introduced in 2012, the [[Micro-Changer]]s sub-line adds a new element to Kreon figures; extra parts allow each figure to "transform" into a vehicle or beast (or whatever).

Thankfully, the Micro-Changer series did not suffer the limited-distribution fate of the ''Beast Hunters'' sets; after a rocky start, by 2013 the series was stocked regularly not just by ToysЯUs, but [[Target]] as well, plus many large drug store chains began carrying the individually-bagged figures.

===Blind-bagged figures===
This portion of the line features individual [[blindpacking|blind-packaged]] Kreons. Thankfully however, code numbers printed on each bag allow you to know which figure is inside... or at least avoid buying two of the same by accident.
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;Preview Series
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCPreviewWave.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2034'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|August]] 2012
:This series differs a little from the later waves, and not just because of the smaller (all-badguy) cast. In an unusual backwards move, the [[tampograph]]s on these figures' chests use only a single color, typically black.

:This is also the only ''Kre-O Transformers'' product to be sold (briefly) at [[Walmart]] since the initial year.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Crankstart (Kre-O)|Crankstart]] (214510)
:* [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]] (214518)
:* [[Scorponok (Kre-O)|Scorponok]] (214511)
:* [[Spinister (Kre-O)|Spinister]] (214517)
:* [[Sunstorm (Kre-O)|Sunstorm]] (214519)
:* [[Waspinator (Kre-O)|Waspinator]] (214512)
}}

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;Collection 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCWave1.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Hasbro release date'': [[Calendar|November]] 2012
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': November 2013
: For the first full series, the multi-colored tampographs made a glorious comeback. Also, a new display-stand brick was added to every figure, a black 2x4 piece with the "Kre-O" logo in white on one edge.
: Also changed is how the bag numbers work, with a 7-digit code. Only the final two numbers in the codes are indicators of what Kreon is in the bag, the first five are likely manufacturing plant codes or something and have no bearing on the contents, and can vary from case to case. For simplicity's sake, we've *****'d out the first five digits from here on out.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Airachnid (Kre-O)|Airachnid]] (*****_50)
:* [[Blast Off (Kre-O)|Blast Off]] (*****_47)
:* [[Bludgeon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bludgeon]] (*****_51)
:* [[Dirge (Kre-O)|Dirge]] (*****_49)
:* [[Hook (Kre-O)|Decepticon Hook]] (*****_48)
:* [[Inferno (Kre-O)|Inferno]] (*****_41)
:* [[Insecticon (Kre-O)|Insecticon]] (*****_46)
:* [[Quickslinger (Kre-O)|Quickslinger]] (*****_44)
:* [[Rampage (Kre-O)|Decepticon Rampage]] (*****_45)
:* [[Singe (Kre-O)|Singe]] (*****_40)
:* [[Springer (Kre-O)|Autobot Springer]] (*****_42)
:* [[Warpath (Kre-O)|Warpath]] (*****_43)
}}

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;Collection 2
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|May]] 2013
: This series replaced the flak jackets used to attach stuff to prior Micro Changers' torsos in prior waves (which most fans hated since it obscured the chest tampographs) with a new simple one-peg "backpack" piece. And there was much rejoicing. On top of that, at this stage the "vehicle" builds become a little more complex, using more parts to make them look more like tiny vehicles than just robots laying face-down with a thing or two on their backs.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Acid Wing]] (*****_70)
:* [[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]] (*****_69)
:* [[Blight (Kre-O)|Blight]] (*****_68)
:* [[Bulkhead (Kre-O)|Bulkhead]] (*****_66)
:* [[Groove (Kre-O)|Autobot Groove]] (*****_77)
:* [[Hardshell (Kre-O)|Hardshell]] (*****_67)
:* [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]] (*****_76)
:* [[Lugnut (Kre-O)|Lugnut]] (*****_75)
:* [[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]] (*****_74)
:* [[Powerglide (Kre-O)|Powerglide]] (*****_73)
:* [[Scourge (Kre-O)|Scourge]] (*****_72)
:* [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] (*****_71)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol3}}
;Collection 3
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS3bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2013
:This series had...more fanwank, we guess? No particular innovations this time around.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Beachcomber (Kre-O)|Beachcomber]] (***** 60)
:* [[Cheetor (Kre-O)|Cheetor]] (***** 59)
:* [[Guzzle (Kre-O)|Guzzle]] (***** 57)
:* [[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]] (***** 54)
:* [[Kickback (Kre-O)|Kickback]] (***** 55)
:* [[Long Haul (Kre-O)|Long Haul]] (***** 56)
:* [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]] (***** 52)
:* [[Nosecone (Kre-O)|Nosecone]] (***** 50)
:* [[Ramjet (Kre-O)|Ramjet]] (***** 53)
:* [[Seawing (Kre-O)|Seawing]] (***** 61)
:* [[Sharkticon (Kre-O)|Sharkticon]] (***** 58)
:* [[Thrust (Kre-O)|Thrust]] (***** 51)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol4}}
;Collection 4
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS4bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2014
: Sooo much fanwank. The last wave of Micro-Changers available at "normal" retail, though largely being distributed via the Walgreens drug store chain in the US. This is the only batch (so far) to have a significant [[variant]], as [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] can come in either bag-back lavender or a much darker purple, depending on the batch. This is also the first wave to use "harness" pieces in colors other than the standard light gray.

: Unlike prior waves in which every figure came with individual [[instructions]], these Micro-Changers all come with the same large fold-out instruction for all of the models in the series, making the "feel parts through the bags" method very difficult (but you have the code numbers here, so why are you even doing that, huh?).
{{collist|2|
:* [[Alpha Trion (Kre-O)|Alpha Trion]] (***** 33)
:* [[Barrage (Kre-O)|Barrage]] (***** 34)
:* [[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]] (***** 35)
:* [[Brake-Neck (Kre-O)|Brake-Neck]] (***** 44)
:* [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] (***** 36)
:* [[Demolishor (Kre-O)|Demolishor]] (***** 37)
:* [[Iceberg (Kre-O)|Iceberg]] (***** 38)
:* [[Kup (Kre-O)|Autobot Kup]] (***** 39)
:* [[Rhinox (Kre-O)|Rhinox]] (***** 40)
:* [[Rodimus (Kre-O)|Rodimus]] (***** 41)
:* [[Sandstorm (Kre-O)|Sandstorm]] (***** 42)
:* [[Slipstrike]] (***** 43)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
[[Image:KreO-toy KreonMCWave5.jpg|right|300px]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A6947'''
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
: In-tune with the [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]] Kre-O'' products, this wave features a number of classic characters plus two movie-inspired Dinobot original characters.

: This series goes back to having individual instructions for each figure.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Fangwolf]] (***** 46)
:* [[Highbrow (Kre-O)|Highbrow]] (***** 51)
:* [[Jarugar]] (***** 52)
:* [[Jetwash]] (***** 53)
:* [[Mindswipe]] (***** 49)
:* [[Misfire (Kre-O)|Misfire]] (***** 47)
:* [[Nightbeat (Kre-O)|Nightbeat]] (***** 50)
:* [[Silversnout]] (***** 56)
:* [[Skrapnel]] (***** 45)
:* [[Torosaur]] (***** 55)
:* [[Trypticon (Kre-O)|Trypticon]] (***** 48)
:* [[Wingspan Hawk]] (***** 54)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2014
: The second wave of the ''Age of Extinction''-tied Micro-Changers, with a couple of unconventional builds, and two more new Dinobot characters. For the first time, the blind-bags are truly blind, with no identifying numbers printed on the packaging.

Speaking of "blind", these figures were never seen in US stores, popping up only in Canada and overseas.

{{collist|2|
:* [[Blackarachnia (Kre-O)|Decepticon Blackarachnia]]
:* [[Frostbite (Kre-O)|Frostbite]]
:* [[Fuselage]]
:* [[Gears (Kre-O)|Autobot Gears]]
:* [[Runamuck (Kre-O)|Decepticon Runamuck]]
:* [[Scattershot (Kre-O blindbag)|Scattershot]]
:* [[Seaspray (Kre-O)|Autobot Seaspray]]
:* [[Skalor (Kre-O)|Decepticon Skalor]]
:* [[Skimmer]]
:* [[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
:* [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailbreaker]]
:* [[Wheelie (Kre-O)|Autobot Wheelie]]
}}

===Micro-Changers Combiners===
Four Kreons per pack combine into one larger robot. Each set also comes with a single red stand-block, and extra limb pieces. Just in case. As most of the original teams hese sets are based on have five to six members, the "lost" members are (usually) put into the blind-bagged series.
;Wave 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCCombWave1.jpg|right|250px|]]
:*'''[[Bruticus (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bruticus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2225'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Brawl (Kre-O)|Brawl]], [[Onslaught (Kre-O)|Onslaught]], [[Swindle (Kre-O)|Swindle]], [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]]
:*'''[[Devastator (Kre-O)|Constructicon Devastator]]
::*''Set number'': '''A2224'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bonecrusher (Kre-O)|Bonecrusher]], [[Mixmaster (Kre-O)|Mixmaster]], [[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]], [[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]
:*'''[[Predaking (Kre-O Decepticon)|Predaking]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2227'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]], [[Headlock]], [[Razorclaw (Kre-O)|Razorclaw]], [[Torox]]
:*'''[[Superion (Kre-O)|Superion]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2226'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Air Raid (Kre-O)|Air Raid]], [[Firestrike (Kre-O)|Firestrike]], [[Silverbolt (Kre-O)|Silverbolt]], [[Skydive (Kre-O)|Skydive]]
{{-}}
;Wave 2

:*'''[[Abominus (Kre-O)|Abominus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4473'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Hun-Gurrr (Kre-O)|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O)|Rippersnapper]], [[Sinnertwin (Kre-O)|Sinnertwin]], [[Windrazor (Kre-O)|Windrazor]]
:*'''[[Defensor (Kre-O)|Defensor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4474'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Blades (Kre-O)|Blades]], [[First Aid (Kre-O)|First Aid]], [[Hot Spot (Kre-O)|Hot Spot]], [[Streetsmart]]
:*'''[[Piranacon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Piranacon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4475'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Nautilator (Kre-O)|Nautilator]], [[Overbite (Kre-O)|Overbite]], [[Snaptrap (Kre-O)|Snaptrap]], [[Tentakil (Kre-O)|Tentakil]]
{{-}}
;Wave 3
:Sadly, this wave suffered from a similar fate as some of the latter sets, with a limited retail release- only popping up in discount chains months after the intended release date.
:*'''[[Computron (Kre-O)|Computron]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7307'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Afterburst]], [[Lightstorm]], [[Scattershot (Kre-O Computron)|Scattershot]], [[Strafe (Kre-O Computron)|Strafe]]
:*'''[[Menasor (Kre-O)|Menasor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7308'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)|Decepticon Breakdown]], [[Dead End (Kre-O)|Dead End]], [[Drag Strip (Kre-O)|Decepticon Drag Strip]], [[Motorbreath (Kre-O)|Motorbreath]]
{{-}}
;Wave 4
:Ready for something new? This wave, available only at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]]''-branded product, consists entirely of new-character beast-bots, rather than re-creating classic combiner teams.
:*'''[[Grimstone (Kre-O)|Grimstone]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7827'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Crackback]], [[Iquanox]], [[Ironeye]], [[Mollox]]
:*'''[[Lazerbolt]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7830'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullhorn (Kre-O)|Bullhorn]], [[Floodgate]], [[Freezeout]], [[Roadhound]]
:*'''[[Obsidian (Kre-O Combiner)|Obsidian]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7829'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullwark]], [[Freefall]], [[Hemocron]], [[Stronghorn]]
:*'''[[Volcanicon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7828'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Farside]], [[Liftoff]], [[Lugmutt]], [[Power Surge (Kre-O)|Power Surge]]

==Kreon Ultimate Collection==
These sets, each containing five different Kreons, were released early in 2013. The Kreon figures had all been released earlier in larger Kre-o sets, and they only come with their own weapons. One of the five figures was marked on the packaging as the "mystery figure."

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4641'''

;Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4642'''

==Custom Kreons==
First released at the back-end of 2013, these individually-carded Kreons include a huge number of extra body parts and accessories, many [[vacuum metallizing|chromed]] (thus resulting in some ''extremely'' tight fits) or translucent (which, when combined with the chromed parts, may end up with stress fractures). Their "normal" body parts have a metal-flake sheen (usually). They also come with a customizable "rack" to store their unused parts, though the helmets jsut kind of sit on the torso's neck-pegs, not secure at all. Returning characters typically have altered and more extensive [[tampograph]]s across most of their opaque parts.

This series was intentionally produced in smaller numbers than the other series.

[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonIronhidePkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 1
All of the Kreons in this assortment come with a red weapons rack.

[[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] was the only US retailer to order them, though they were made available off of [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] as well.
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|October]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#Custom|Bumblebee]] (A6087)
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)#Custom|Ironhide]] (A6086)
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Megatron]] (A6088)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Custom|Optimus Prime]] (A6085)
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)#Custom|Soundwave]] (A6090)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)#Custom|Starscream]] (A6089)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonPredakingPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 2
Though revealed online and at [[Toy Fair 2014]], this series ultimately never saw release outside of Chinese-market distribution. These kits have blue parts racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{Collist|2|
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)#Custom|Cliffjumper]] (A7314)
*[[Dreadwing (Kre-O)|Dreadwing]] (A7315)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Galvatron]] (A7316)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Autobot Hound]] (A7317)
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Jazz]] (A7318)
*[[Predaking (Kre-O Predacon)|Predaking]] (A7319)
}}
{{-}}
[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonDriftPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
This assortment, using the new unified packaging style introduced in mid-2014, is entirely movie-based, showcasing characters from ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)| Age of Extinction]]''. Unlike prior waves, the opaque plastics here are non-sparkly. Awww. On top of that, the parts count has been drastically reduced, each kit only having about 30 pieces as opposed to the 40-ish of the prior two waves.

They all come with dark green racks.
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Drift]] (A7839)
*[[Lockdown (Kre-O)#Custom|Lockdown]] (A7838)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Optimus Prime]] (A7836)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Ratchet]] (A7837)
}}
{{-}}
[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGalvatronPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2
Another movie-based round. The sparkly plastics make a return, but the part count remains in the low 30s. These kits come with brown racks.
:*''Release date'': September 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Bumblebee]] (A9229)
*[[Crosshairs (Kre-O)#Custom|Crosshairs]] (A9228)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Galvatron]] (A9230)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Autobot Hound]] (A9227)
}}
{{-}}
[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGrimlockPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 3
A wave featuring the ''Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, making heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. These kits come with gray racks.

These figures saw very limited release, mostly in Hasbro Asia regions.
:*''Release date'': November 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Grimlock]] (A9374 / A6948)
*[[Scorn (Kre-O)#Custom|Scorn]] (A9375 / A6948)
*[[Slug (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Slug]] (A9373 / A6948)
*[[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)#CustomAOE|Strafe]] (A9372 / A6948)
}}
{{-}}
;''Robots in Disguise'' Collection 1
This assortment showcases characters from the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)| Robots in Disguise]]'' animated series.

The part count takes ''another'' hit, now in the mid-20s, with simpler weapons and no backpacks. No more chromed parts either, everything is in "normal" plastics. The racks are now in the characters' base colors, and built on a new baseplate piece. This wave does add a 1x1 cylinder to attach to the unused torsos' neck-pegs to keep the unised helmets in place, so there's that.

:*''Release date'': January 2015
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Bumblebee]] (B1234)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Grimlock]] (B1235)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Optimus Prime]] (B1233)
*[[Steeljaw (Kre-O)#Custom|Steeljaw]] (B1236)
}}

{{note|The "[[Autobot Command Center]]" set includes a Custom Kreon rack/part setup as well.}}

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==Kreon Warriors==
Replacing Micro-Changers as the ''Kre-O'' line's blind-bagged assortment, Kreon Warriors features popular characters reimagined as historical warriors. Unlike their predecessors, the Kreon Warriors do not have vehicle modes.

;Series 1
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Samurai Optimus Prime]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Wild West Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Gladiator Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Bumblebee]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Gladiator Ratchet]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Pirate Ratchet]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Knight Megatron]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Ninja Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Army Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Pirate Starscream]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Army Shockwave]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Ninja Shockwave]]
}}

;Series 2 - Shown at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]
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*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Gladiator Optimus Prime]]
*?? [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Army Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Knight Bumblebee]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Wild West Hound]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Samurai Hound]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Wild West Galvatron]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Samurai Galvatron]]
*?? [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Wild West Starscream]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Soundwave]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Knight Soundwave]]
}}
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==Battle Changers==

Battle Changers are a new line in the buildable figures who can transform without being taken apart. Series 1 includes 4 individual characters [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] and [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]].

;Collection 1
This series is available in selected Asian countries since December 2014.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] (B0716)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] (B0715)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] (B0718)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] (B0717)
}}
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;Collection 2
This series have been shown in NY Toyfair 2015. [[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] and [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] are triple changers and may be categorized separately upon release.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] (???)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] (???)
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]] (???)
*[[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] (???)
}}
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;Versus Pack Collection 1
This assortment comes in 2-figure "VS" pack. Only 2 pairs have been announced and available for sale in selected Asian countries. Optimus Prime is identical to the previously released version but this pack comes with a trailer.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] vs. [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] (B1506/B0964)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]] vs. [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] (B1507/B0964)
}}
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==Store exclusives==
===CostCo exclusives===
* Megatron with Sideswipe (30668/31771) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.
* Starscream with Prowl (30667/30690) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.

===Toys"R"Us exclusives===
*'''Autobot Assault [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A1266'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s, [[Gunner]]
: An expanded version of the "Destruction Site Devastator" set, adding a large Ironhide robot/truck build, a "Gunner" Kreon, and a port-a-potty (yes really). The Devastator Kreon is also in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)| Generation 2]]'' style yellow-and-purple rather than the original bright-green-and-purple.
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction Bluray / DVD'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]]
: Special packaging to include 2 exclusive Kreons with different print from other regular release of the same characters. These Kreons are available with either Blu-Ray Combo or DVD only set.

===Argos exclusives===
*'''Transformers Tub of Bricks'''
**''Set number'': '''A4583'''
: A plastic tub with unaltered versions of Basic Optimus, Basic Bumblebee, and Jazz, Sideswipe and Bluestreak Kreons, and slightly altered instruction booklets.

===Family Mart (Taiwan)===
*'''8" (20cm) Optimus Prime USB Hub'''
**Oversized Kreon Optimus Prime with 4 USB ports
*'''Stylus Pen'''
**Optimus Prime & Starscream
*'''LED Lights'''
**Bumbleebee, Sideswipe & Megatron

===Universal Studios===
*'''Kreon 4-pack'''
Only available in all Universal Studios. Only [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]] is an exclusive figure.
**''Set number'': '''A9370'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]]

==Promotional releases==
* Matrix '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Promotional item given at [[BotCon 2011]], as a special mail-in promotion through the Kre-O website and a give away with the UK Doctor Who Adventures comic. Redeco of Optimus Prime Kreon showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]].

* Clear ''' Energon Bumblebee''' Kreon
: An exclusive [[New York Comic Con|New York Comic Con 2012]] handout, this redeco of the Bumblebee Kreon is done entirely in translucent blue plastic, and comes in its own special little window box with an outer sleeve.

* '''Constructicon Devastator''' Kreon
: A Devastator Kreon sporting an orange ''Generation 2'' deco and including a translucent purple pistol based on [[Megatron (G1)|Generation 1 Megatron's]] alternate mode. Packaged in an individual window box and handed out with ''Kre-O'' purchases at Toys"R"Us stores, as well as [[BotCon 2013]].

* '''Orion Pax''' Kreon
: Based on Orion Pax's appearance from "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]", this was available with the ''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''.

* '''Dinobot Ride''' Polybag
: Polybag of a mini buildable Grimlock and Citiville-sized mini Kreon Optimus Prime. Given out at Toys R Us during build-a-figure event. Also available in selected Asian countries as a gift with purchase at stores.

* '''Elite Optimus Prime''' Polybag
: Another polybag with buildable Optimus Prime with larger hands and legs on a Kreon sized torso. This figure was given our at Toys R Us Canada during build-a-figure event while Asian countries saw very limited released.

* "Winter" '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Optimus Prime in winter clothing and orange skis were handed out during [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]].

==Convention Exclusives==
* Botcon 2013 '''Machine Wars''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure Set, 2013)
**''Kreons'': [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]], [[Megaplex (Kre-O)|Megaplex]], [[Obsidian (Kre-O Kreon)|Obsidian]], [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Strika (Kre-O)|Strika]]

:The ''Machine Wars'' five-pack was exclusive to [[BotCon 2013]], limited to 1500 pieces. They have generally more parts than the Kreons packed in with larger Kre-O sets, but do not have alternate vehicle builds like Micro Changers.

* Botcon 2014 '''Kreon Micro-Changers 6-figure set''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure set, 2014)
**''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)#BotCon2014|Breakdown]], [[Fractyl (Kre-O)|Fractyl]], [[Gigatron (Kre-O)|Gigatron]], [[Landshark (Kre-O)|Landshark]], [[Rattrap (Kre-O)|Rattrap]], [[Rodimus (SG Kre-O)|Rodimus]]

: A [[BotCon 2014]] six-figure set commemorating 20 years of BotCon exclusives with Kreons of past exclusives. This time they're also Micro-Changers, with generally more parts and paint than most retail Micro-Changers.

* San Diego Comic Con 2014 '''Kreon Class of 1984''' (B0090)
**''Kreons'':
{{collist|3|
*[[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]]
*[[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]]
*[[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]]
*[[Frenzy (Kre-O)|Frenzy]]
*[[Gears (Kre-O)|Gears]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]]
*[[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]]
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]]
*[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Ratchet]]
*[[Rumble (Kre-O)|Rumble]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]]
*[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]
*[[Shrapnel (Kre-O)|Shrapnel]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
*[[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (Kre-O)|Ultra Magnus]]
*[[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]]
*[[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
}}
: Released in July 2014 at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2014|San Diego Comic-Con]], this set contains 30 exclusive Kreons and accessories from G1 series.

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==Media==
===Videos===
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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.

===Games===
{{main|Online games#Kre-O}}

===Books===
*''[[Awesome Autobots Activity Book]]''—actually mainly a ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'' book, but it has four Kre-O bonus pages and is [[co-branding|co-branded]] on the cover, as well as coming with a free Matrix Optimus Prime Kreon.
*''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''

===Online comics===
{{main|Kre-O Transformers (comic)}}
Short tongue-in-cheek gag strips drawn and written by [[Hayato Sakamoto]] and [[Makoto Wakabayashi]] for [[TakaraTomy]]'s Kre-O site.

==Notes==
* 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>, who have been making not-L sets for a while. However, it is very much a lot of new part design work, especially the far more involved construction of the [[Kreon]]s; Oxford's pre-''Kre-O'' mini-figures were basically straight-up L Minifigure construction.
* Kreon [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] was among the upcoming items revealed at [[BotCon 2011]]... and was only announced to be released in late 2013, and wasn't released until midway through 2014. Amusingly, his helmet has become one of the most ubiquitous among the Kreons thanks to its very generic styling.
* Small images of a ''Kre-O Transformers'' set featuring a big mechanical scorpion and another set featuring a buildable [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] were shown at [[Toy Fair 2012]] during the slide presentation, as part of the demonstration of the "build a big energon weapon from parts of the different sets" concept. Neither were present in the showroom or mentioned in the press materials. This same slide was shown during a presentation at [[BotCon 2012]], again with no explicit mention of the mechanical scorpion or Soundwave.
* 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. Just be a bit careful you don't scrape face-paint off.
* The L company has since released sets that are explicitly marketed as being able to assemble as robots and various vehicles and aircraft, very similar to the ''Transformers'' Kre-O concept.
* Several ''Kre-O'' bricks are reuses of Hasbro's long defunct ''Built to Rule'' interlocking brick system. Most Kre-O bricks, that is parts not designed specifically for Kreons, with detailed moulded surfaces (especially where the L counterpart has a smooth surface) are Built to Rule parts.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.hasbro.com/kre-o/en_US/ Official site]
* [http://kre-o-nation.com/2013/index.html "Kre-O Nation" 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]
* [http://www.facebook.com/groups/mykreons Kre-O Asia Facebook Group #mykreons]

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Kre-O

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[[Image:Kre-O-Bumblebeeandothers.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Car me now!]]

'''Kre-O''' is [[Hasbro]]'s second foray into the world of brick-based construction toy sets, several years after the ignoble effort that was ''[[Built to Rule]]''.

Unveiled at [[Toy Fair 2011]], ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' was the first Hasbro brand to be released as Kre-O construction brick kits. The kits (generally) 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 (mostly nameless generics). Prices range from $7.99 to $59.99, plus individually-bagged Kreon figures at $2.99.

The line launched in the US on [[June 6]]th, [[2011]]. Since then, ''Kre-O'' has expanded into a [[multi-property brand]], with sets based on other Hasbro franchises including ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'', ''Battleship'', and ''Dungeons & Dragons'', as well as the licensed properties ''[[Star Trek]]'' and ''Cityville Invasion''.

In 2013, [[TakaraTomy]] brought the line to Japan, primarily the second-year ''Transformers'' sets.

It's 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.

==Building sets==
===2011===
The first series saw widespread brick-and-mortar distribution in the US. The main focus of the sets were large robot/vehicle builds with a ''lot'' of parts. Really a lot. Limbs were many times thick masses of panel-parts laid over each other, and many sets had extremely limited posability, with simple swivel elbows & knees. Robot builds took many elements from the then-current ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)| Dark of the Moon]]'' series, though the heads were mostly designed around the characters' [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] incarnations.

The robot Kreons? ''VERY'' G1-inspired.

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31144'''

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36421'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, [[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]], [[Bumblebee's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Autobot Jazz]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31146'''
**''Kreons'': Jazz, [[Race driver]]

*'''[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]'''
**''Kit number'': '''30688'''
**''Kreons'': Megatron, [[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]], [[Specialist]], [[Police officer]]

*'''[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31145'''
**''Kreons'': Mirage, [[Race driver]]

*'''Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''31143'''

*'''[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]], 2 [[Stunt Driver]]s

*'''[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30690'''
**''Kreons'': Prowl, [[SWAT Commander]]

*'''[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30662'''
**''Kreons'': Ratchet, [[Medic (Kre-O)|Medic]]

*'''[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30687'''
**''Kreons'': Sentinel Prime, [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]], [[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]], [[Fire Chief (Kre-O)|Fire Chief]]

*'''[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31771'''
**''Kreons'': Sideswipe, [[Sideswipe's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30667'''
**''Kreons'': Starscream, [[Pilot (Kre-O)|Pilot]]

===2012 (''Quest for Energon'')===
The second-year ''Kre-O Transformers'' sets mark a definite change in style. Dubbed "Quest for Energon", each set contains several "energon" pieces; at least one [[Skeletron|clear-plastic Kreon torso]] (blue for Autobots, purple for Decepticons), and several clear-purple "[[Dark Energon]]" parts to assemble a giant "[[ultimate Dark Energon weapon]]". The robot/vehicle builds in this year's sets are generally smaller, simpler, and less reliant on the "massive stack of flat plates" construction style common in the first year, relying a lot more on large ball-and-socket-jointed bricks to build limbs and bodies around.

There was a heavier focus on the Kreons overall, with mini-playsets, mini-vehicles and a pair of [[army-building|army builder]] sets. The robot Kreons are more often based on their [[Aligned continuity family]] incarnations than Generation 1. Human Kreons had new arm-pieces with rounded-off shoulders, rather than the blocky shoulders of all first-year Kreons.

This series also suffered a distribution issue in the US. [[Walmart]] stopped carrying ''Kre-O'' after its first year (with one tiny exception), and only [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] appeared to carry the entire second-year assortment; the "Rotor Rage" and "Destruction Site Devastator" sets in particular didn't seem to show up at certain retailers.

Most of these sets were also made available in Japan as part of the initial ''Kre-O'' roll-out by [[TakaraTomy]].

*'''Battle for Energon'''
**''Set number'': '''98812'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], [[Security Officer]], [[Tank Driver]]
: Includes Optimus Prime and Megatron robot/vehicle builds and a mini "bank" playset.

*'''Cycle Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''36954'''
**''Kreons'': [[Barricade (Kre-O)|Barricade]], three [[Autobot Trooper]]s

*'''Decepticon Ambush'''
**''Set number'': '''38781'''
**''Kreons'': [[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]], three [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]]s

*'''Destruction Site [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36914'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s
: A "9 in 1" set that includes '''[[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]''', '''[[Drill Bit (Kre-O)|Drill Bit]]''', '''[[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]]''' and '''[[Hightower (Kre-O)|Hightower]]''', who can be built into robots, vehicles, or combined to form Devastator. Includes a construction site mini-playset.

*'''Rotor Rage'''
**''Set number'': '''36959'''
**''Kreons'': [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]], [[Commando (Kre-O)|Commando]], [[ATV Driver]]
:Includes a large Vortex robot/helicopter build.

*'''Stealth [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''98814'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, two [[Security Guard]]s, [[Bulldog]], [[Biker]]
:Includes a large Bumblebee robot/car build and a security checkpoint playset.

*'''Street Showdown'''
**''Set number'': '''38771'''
**''Kreons'': [[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)|Knock Out]], two [[Driver (Kre-O)|Driver]]s
: Includes large Wheeljack and Knock Out robot/car builds.

===2013 (''Beast Hunters'')===
Bringing the series in-line with the then-current ''[[Beast Hunters]]'' branding of ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'', this series was even ''more'' limited in its US distribution, seemingly available only at ToysЯUs and Meijer.

This time around, the human Kreons were based on specific ''Transformers'' human characters from prior series rather than the prior two years' nameless generics... much to the bafflement of the [[fandom]], who wanted them to be doing that from the get-go.

;Larger Sets
*'''[[Autobot Command Center]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A5412'''
**''Kreons'': [[Arcee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Bumblebee]], [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Ratchet]], [[Shockwave (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Shockwave]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)#CommandCenterHQ|Knock Out]] ("Mystery figure")
: A multi-part playset; command tower, repair bay, prison. Includes a buildable vehicle Optimus Prime and beast [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O Predacon)|Rippersnapper]].

*'''Battle Net Bumblebee'''
**''Set number'': '''A2202'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Captain (Kre-O)|Captain]]
: Includes Bumblebee/jeep build and buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Stormrazor]]


*'''Beast Blade Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A2203'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Beast Hunters|Optimus Prime]], [[Kicker (Kre-O)|Energon Kicker]]
: Includes a large Optimus robot/truck build and a buildable Predacon beast [[Lazerback (Kre-O)|Lazerback]].

*'''Ripclaw Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2201'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ripclaw (Kre-O)|Ripclaw]], [[Daniel Witwicky (Kre-O)|Col. Daniel Witwicky]]
:Includes a large Ripclaw robot/dragon build.

;Beast Force Figure packs
To date, these are the only larger build packs to include [[Micro-Changer]] Kreons.

*'''Dragon Assault'''
**''Set number'': '''A2234/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Grimwing (Kre-O)|Grimwing]].

*'''Mech Venom Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2235/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Corhada]].

===2014 (''Age of Extinction'')===
Tying in with that [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|big new movie in 2014]], the 2014 ''Kre-O'' line-up features dinosaurs aplenty. Many sets also feature "Dino Force Technology", which are pieces that include magnets in them so claws and dino-maws can snatch up Kreons wearing ferrous-metal backpacks or helmets.

Notably, this line also marks the complete abandonment of the 'rebuild to transform' [[play pattern]], in favor of the playset approach more typical of construction brick toys. As part of this change, human Kreons now use the small body style that debuted in the ''Kre-O {{w|CityVille}} Invasion'' line, to indicate a [[scale]] difference between them and the normal-sized Transformer Kreons.

By this point, ''Kre-O'' in its entirety became a [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] [[exclusive]] toyline.

*'''Grimlock Unleashed'''
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]]
: Includes a large Grimlock T-rex build.

*'''Cell Block Breakout'''
**''Set number'': '''A6951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)#AOE|Vehicon]]
: Includes buildable [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] beast [[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)|Strafe]].

*'''Dinobot Charge'''
**''Set number'': '''A6949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]], Vehicon
: Includes buildable [[Slug (Kre-O)|Dinobot triceratops]].

*'''Galvatron Factory Battle'''
**''Set number'': '''A6952'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#FactoryBattle|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Factory Battle|Optimus Prime]], Vehicon, [[Dr. Littleman]], 2 KSI workers.
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]] and [[Galvatron (Kre-O)#AOE|Galvatron]] super-robot.

*'''Grimlock Street Attack'''
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]].

*'''Lockdown Air Raid'''
**''Set number'': '''A6956'''
**''Kreons'': [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)#AOE|Sideswipe]]
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]].

*'''Optimus Prime Dino Hauler'''
**''Set number'': '''A7796'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#DinoHauler|Ratchet]], Vehicon x2, human [[Autobot Driver]]
: Includes buildable [[Snarl (Kre-O)|Dinobot beast]].

*'''Scorn Street Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''A6950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Crosshairs (Kre-O)|Crosshairs]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Scorn (Kre-O)|Scorn]].

*'''Dinobot Ride'''
**''Set number'': '''A8603'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime.
: Includes mini buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock.
{{Note|'Dinobot Ride' was released as a free giveaway at [[June 28]] ToysЯUs building events in the US.}}

*'''Silver Knight Autobots'''
**''Set number'': '''A8602'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Crosshairs, Drift, Hound

*'''Elite Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A8745'''
: Includes Optimus Prime super-robot.
{{note|'Silver Knight Autobots' and 'Elite Optimus Prime' were available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]].}}

*'''Decepticon Replicator'''
**''Set number'': '''A8601'''
**''Kreons'': [[Stinger (Kre-O)|Stinger]], Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]], human scientist
{{note|'Decepticon Replicator' was available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from [[July 11]] to [[July 20]].}}

===2015 (''Robots In Disguise'')===
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==Micro-Changers==
Introduced in 2012, the [[Micro-Changer]]s sub-line adds a new element to Kreon figures; extra parts allow each figure to "transform" into a vehicle or beast (or whatever).

Thankfully, the Micro-Changer series did not suffer the limited-distribution fate of the ''Beast Hunters'' sets; after a rocky start, by 2013 the series was stocked regularly not just by ToysЯUs, but [[Target]] as well, plus many large drug store chains began carrying the individually-bagged figures.

===Blind-bagged figures===
This portion of the line features individual [[blindpacking|blind-packaged]] Kreons. Thankfully however, code numbers printed on each bag allow you to know which figure is inside... or at least avoid buying two of the same by accident.
{{anchor|BlindbagPreview}}
;Preview Series
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCPreviewWave.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2034'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|August]] 2012
:This series differs a little from the later waves, and not just because of the smaller (all-badguy) cast. In an unusual backwards move, the [[tampograph]]s on these figures' chests use only a single color, typically black.

:This is also the only ''Kre-O Transformers'' product to be sold (briefly) at [[Walmart]] since the initial year.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Crankstart (Kre-O)|Crankstart]] (214510)
:* [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]] (214518)
:* [[Scorponok (Kre-O)|Scorponok]] (214511)
:* [[Spinister (Kre-O)|Spinister]] (214517)
:* [[Sunstorm (Kre-O)|Sunstorm]] (214519)
:* [[Waspinator (Kre-O)|Waspinator]] (214512)
}}

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;Collection 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCWave1.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Hasbro release date'': [[Calendar|November]] 2012
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': November 2013
: For the first full series, the multi-colored tampographs made a glorious comeback. Also, a new display-stand brick was added to every figure, a black 2x4 piece with the "Kre-O" logo in white on one edge.
: Also changed is how the bag numbers work, with a 7-digit code. Only the final two numbers in the codes are indicators of what Kreon is in the bag, the first five are likely manufacturing plant codes or something and have no bearing on the contents, and can vary from case to case. For simplicity's sake, we've *****'d out the first five digits from here on out.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Airachnid (Kre-O)|Airachnid]] (*****_50)
:* [[Blast Off (Kre-O)|Blast Off]] (*****_47)
:* [[Bludgeon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bludgeon]] (*****_51)
:* [[Dirge (Kre-O)|Dirge]] (*****_49)
:* [[Hook (Kre-O)|Decepticon Hook]] (*****_48)
:* [[Inferno (Kre-O)|Inferno]] (*****_41)
:* [[Insecticon (Kre-O)|Insecticon]] (*****_46)
:* [[Quickslinger (Kre-O)|Quickslinger]] (*****_44)
:* [[Rampage (Kre-O)|Decepticon Rampage]] (*****_45)
:* [[Singe (Kre-O)|Singe]] (*****_40)
:* [[Springer (Kre-O)|Autobot Springer]] (*****_42)
:* [[Warpath (Kre-O)|Warpath]] (*****_43)
}}

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;Collection 2
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|May]] 2013
: This series replaced the flak jackets used to attach stuff to prior Micro Changers' torsos in prior waves (which most fans hated since it obscured the chest tampographs) with a new simple one-peg "backpack" piece. And there was much rejoicing. On top of that, at this stage the "vehicle" builds become a little more complex, using more parts to make them look more like tiny vehicles than just robots laying face-down with a thing or two on their backs.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Acid Wing]] (*****_70)
:* [[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]] (*****_69)
:* [[Blight (Kre-O)|Blight]] (*****_68)
:* [[Bulkhead (Kre-O)|Bulkhead]] (*****_66)
:* [[Groove (Kre-O)|Autobot Groove]] (*****_77)
:* [[Hardshell (Kre-O)|Hardshell]] (*****_67)
:* [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]] (*****_76)
:* [[Lugnut (Kre-O)|Lugnut]] (*****_75)
:* [[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]] (*****_74)
:* [[Powerglide (Kre-O)|Powerglide]] (*****_73)
:* [[Scourge (Kre-O)|Scourge]] (*****_72)
:* [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] (*****_71)
}}
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;Collection 3
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS3bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2013
:This series had...more fanwank, we guess? No particular innovations this time around.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Beachcomber (Kre-O)|Beachcomber]] (***** 60)
:* [[Cheetor (Kre-O)|Cheetor]] (***** 59)
:* [[Guzzle (Kre-O)|Guzzle]] (***** 57)
:* [[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]] (***** 54)
:* [[Kickback (Kre-O)|Kickback]] (***** 55)
:* [[Long Haul (Kre-O)|Long Haul]] (***** 56)
:* [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]] (***** 52)
:* [[Nosecone (Kre-O)|Nosecone]] (***** 50)
:* [[Ramjet (Kre-O)|Ramjet]] (***** 53)
:* [[Seawing (Kre-O)|Seawing]] (***** 61)
:* [[Sharkticon (Kre-O)|Sharkticon]] (***** 58)
:* [[Thrust (Kre-O)|Thrust]] (***** 51)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol4}}
;Collection 4
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS4bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2014
: Sooo much fanwank. The last wave of Micro-Changers available at "normal" retail, though largely being distributed via the Walgreens drug store chain in the US. This is the only batch (so far) to have a significant [[variant]], as [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] can come in either bag-back lavender or a much darker purple, depending on the batch. This is also the first wave to use "harness" pieces in colors other than the standard light gray.

: Unlike prior waves in which every figure came with individual [[instructions]], these Micro-Changers all come with the same large fold-out instruction for all of the models in the series, making the "feel parts through the bags" method very difficult (but you have the code numbers here, so why are you even doing that, huh?).
{{collist|2|
:* [[Alpha Trion (Kre-O)|Alpha Trion]] (***** 33)
:* [[Barrage (Kre-O)|Barrage]] (***** 34)
:* [[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]] (***** 35)
:* [[Brake-Neck (Kre-O)|Brake-Neck]] (***** 44)
:* [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] (***** 36)
:* [[Demolishor (Kre-O)|Demolishor]] (***** 37)
:* [[Iceberg (Kre-O)|Iceberg]] (***** 38)
:* [[Kup (Kre-O)|Autobot Kup]] (***** 39)
:* [[Rhinox (Kre-O)|Rhinox]] (***** 40)
:* [[Rodimus (Kre-O)|Rodimus]] (***** 41)
:* [[Sandstorm (Kre-O)|Sandstorm]] (***** 42)
:* [[Slipstrike]] (***** 43)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
[[Image:KreO-toy KreonMCWave5.jpg|right|300px]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A6947'''
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
: In-tune with the [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]] Kre-O'' products, this wave features a number of classic characters plus two movie-inspired Dinobot original characters.

: This series goes back to having individual instructions for each figure.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Fangwolf]] (***** 46)
:* [[Highbrow (Kre-O)|Highbrow]] (***** 51)
:* [[Jarugar]] (***** 52)
:* [[Jetwash]] (***** 53)
:* [[Mindswipe]] (***** 49)
:* [[Misfire (Kre-O)|Misfire]] (***** 47)
:* [[Nightbeat (Kre-O)|Nightbeat]] (***** 50)
:* [[Silversnout]] (***** 56)
:* [[Skrapnel]] (***** 45)
:* [[Torosaur]] (***** 55)
:* [[Trypticon (Kre-O)|Trypticon]] (***** 48)
:* [[Wingspan Hawk]] (***** 54)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2014
: The second wave of the ''Age of Extinction''-tied Micro-Changers, with a couple of unconventional builds, and two more new Dinobot characters. For the first time, the blind-bags are truly blind, with no identifying numbers printed on the packaging.

Speaking of "blind", these figures were never seen in US stores, popping up only in Canada and overseas.

{{collist|2|
:* [[Blackarachnia (Kre-O)|Decepticon Blackarachnia]]
:* [[Frostbite (Kre-O)|Frostbite]]
:* [[Fuselage]]
:* [[Gears (Kre-O)|Autobot Gears]]
:* [[Runamuck (Kre-O)|Decepticon Runamuck]]
:* [[Scattershot (Kre-O blindbag)|Scattershot]]
:* [[Seaspray (Kre-O)|Autobot Seaspray]]
:* [[Skalor (Kre-O)|Decepticon Skalor]]
:* [[Skimmer]]
:* [[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
:* [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailbreaker]]
:* [[Wheelie (Kre-O)|Autobot Wheelie]]
}}

===Micro-Changers Combiners===
Four Kreons per pack combine into one larger robot. Each set also comes with a single red stand-block, and extra limb pieces. Just in case. As most of the original teams hese sets are based on have five to six members, the "lost" members are (usually) put into the blind-bagged series.
;Wave 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCCombWave1.jpg|right|250px|]]
:*'''[[Bruticus (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bruticus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2225'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Brawl (Kre-O)|Brawl]], [[Onslaught (Kre-O)|Onslaught]], [[Swindle (Kre-O)|Swindle]], [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]]
:*'''[[Devastator (Kre-O)|Constructicon Devastator]]
::*''Set number'': '''A2224'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bonecrusher (Kre-O)|Bonecrusher]], [[Mixmaster (Kre-O)|Mixmaster]], [[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]], [[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]
:*'''[[Predaking (Kre-O Decepticon)|Predaking]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2227'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]], [[Headlock]], [[Razorclaw (Kre-O)|Razorclaw]], [[Torox]]
:*'''[[Superion (Kre-O)|Superion]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2226'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Air Raid (Kre-O)|Air Raid]], [[Firestrike (Kre-O)|Firestrike]], [[Silverbolt (Kre-O)|Silverbolt]], [[Skydive (Kre-O)|Skydive]]
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;Wave 2

:*'''[[Abominus (Kre-O)|Abominus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4473'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Hun-Gurrr (Kre-O)|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O)|Rippersnapper]], [[Sinnertwin (Kre-O)|Sinnertwin]], [[Windrazor (Kre-O)|Windrazor]]
:*'''[[Defensor (Kre-O)|Defensor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4474'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Blades (Kre-O)|Blades]], [[First Aid (Kre-O)|First Aid]], [[Hot Spot (Kre-O)|Hot Spot]], [[Streetsmart]]
:*'''[[Piranacon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Piranacon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4475'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Nautilator (Kre-O)|Nautilator]], [[Overbite (Kre-O)|Overbite]], [[Snaptrap (Kre-O)|Snaptrap]], [[Tentakil (Kre-O)|Tentakil]]
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;Wave 3
:Sadly, this wave suffered from a similar fate as some of the latter sets, with a limited retail release- only popping up in discount chains months after the intended release date.
:*'''[[Computron (Kre-O)|Computron]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7307'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Afterburst]], [[Lightstorm]], [[Scattershot (Kre-O Computron)|Scattershot]], [[Strafe (Kre-O Computron)|Strafe]]
:*'''[[Menasor (Kre-O)|Menasor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7308'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)|Decepticon Breakdown]], [[Dead End (Kre-O)|Dead End]], [[Drag Strip (Kre-O)|Decepticon Drag Strip]], [[Motorbreath (Kre-O)|Motorbreath]]
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;Wave 4
:Ready for something new? This wave, available only at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]]''-branded product, consists entirely of new-character beast-bots, rather than re-creating classic combiner teams.
:*'''[[Grimstone (Kre-O)|Grimstone]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7827'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Crackback]], [[Iquanox]], [[Ironeye]], [[Mollox]]
:*'''[[Lazerbolt]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7830'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullhorn (Kre-O)|Bullhorn]], [[Floodgate]], [[Freezeout]], [[Roadhound]]
:*'''[[Obsidian (Kre-O Combiner)|Obsidian]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7829'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullwark]], [[Freefall]], [[Hemocron]], [[Stronghorn]]
:*'''[[Volcanicon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7828'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Farside]], [[Liftoff]], [[Lugmutt]], [[Power Surge (Kre-O)|Power Surge]]

==Kreon Ultimate Collection==
These sets, each containing five different Kreons, were released early in 2013. The Kreon figures had all been released earlier in larger Kre-o sets, and they only come with their own weapons. One of the five figures was marked on the packaging as the "mystery figure."

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4641'''

;Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4642'''

==Custom Kreons==
First released at the back-end of 2013, these individually-carded Kreons include a huge number of extra body parts and accessories, many [[vacuum metallizing|chromed]] (thus resulting in some ''extremely'' tight fits) or translucent (which, when combined with the chromed parts, may end up with stress fractures). Their "normal" body parts have a metal-flake sheen (usually). They also come with a customizable "rack" to store their unused parts, though the helmets jsut kind of sit on the torso's neck-pegs, not secure at all. Returning characters typically have altered and more extensive [[tampograph]]s across most of their opaque parts.

This series was intentionally produced in smaller numbers than the other series.

[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonIronhidePkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 1
All of the Kreons in this assortment come with a red weapons rack.

[[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] was the only US retailer to order them, though they were made available off of [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] as well.
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|October]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#Custom|Bumblebee]] (A6087)
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)#Custom|Ironhide]] (A6086)
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Megatron]] (A6088)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Custom|Optimus Prime]] (A6085)
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)#Custom|Soundwave]] (A6090)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)#Custom|Starscream]] (A6089)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonPredakingPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 2
Though revealed online and at [[Toy Fair 2014]], this series ultimately never saw release outside of Chinese-market distribution. These kits have blue parts racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{Collist|2|
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)#Custom|Cliffjumper]] (A7314)
*[[Dreadwing (Kre-O)|Dreadwing]] (A7315)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Galvatron]] (A7316)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Autobot Hound]] (A7317)
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Jazz]] (A7318)
*[[Predaking (Kre-O Predacon)|Predaking]] (A7319)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonDriftPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
This assortment, using the new unified packaging style introduced in mid-2014, is entirely movie-based, showcasing characters from ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)| Age of Extinction]]''. Unlike prior waves, the opaque plastics here are non-sparkly. Awww. On top of that, the parts count has been drastically reduced, each kit only having about 30 pieces as opposed to the 40-ish of the prior two waves.

They all come with dark green racks.
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Drift]] (A7839)
*[[Lockdown (Kre-O)#Custom|Lockdown]] (A7838)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Optimus Prime]] (A7836)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Ratchet]] (A7837)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGalvatronPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2
Another movie-based round. The sparkly plastics make a return, but the part count remains in the low 30s. These kits come with brown racks.
:*''Release date'': September 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Bumblebee]] (A9229)
*[[Crosshairs (Kre-O)#Custom|Crosshairs]] (A9228)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Galvatron]] (A9230)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Autobot Hound]] (A9227)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGrimlockPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 3
A wave featuring the ''Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, making heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. These kits come with gray racks.

These figures saw very limited release, mostly in Hasbro Asia regions.
:*''Release date'': November 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Grimlock]] (A9374 / A6948)
*[[Scorn (Kre-O)#Custom|Scorn]] (A9375 / A6948)
*[[Slug (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Slug]] (A9373 / A6948)
*[[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)#CustomAOE|Strafe]] (A9372 / A6948)
}}
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;''Robots in Disguise'' Collection 1
This assortment showcases characters from the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)| Robots in Disguise]]'' animated series.

The part count takes ''another'' hit, now in the mid-20s, with simpler weapons and no backpacks. No more chromed parts either, everything is in "normal" plastics. The racks are now in the characters' base colors, and built on a new baseplate piece. This wave does add a 1x1 cylinder to attach to the unused torsos' neck-pegs to keep the unised helmets in place, so there's that.

:*''Release date'': January 2015
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Bumblebee]] (B1234)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Grimlock]] (B1235)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Optimus Prime]] (B1233)
*[[Steeljaw (Kre-O)#Custom|Steeljaw]] (B1236)
}}

{{note|The "[[Autobot Command Center]]" set includes a Custom Kreon rack/part setup as well.}}

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==Kreon Warriors==
Replacing Micro-Changers as the ''Kre-O'' line's blind-bagged assortment, Kreon Warriors features popular characters reimagined as historical warriors. Unlike their predecessors, the Kreon Warriors do not have vehicle modes.

;Series 1
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Samurai Optimus Prime]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Wild West Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Gladiator Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Bumblebee]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Gladiator Ratchet]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Pirate Ratchet]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Knight Megatron]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Ninja Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Army Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Pirate Starscream]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Army Shockwave]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Ninja Shockwave]]
}}

;Series 2 - Shown at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Gladiator Optimus Prime]]
*?? [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Army Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Knight Bumblebee]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Wild West Hound]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Samurai Hound]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Wild West Galvatron]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Samurai Galvatron]]
*?? [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Wild West Starscream]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Soundwave]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Knight Soundwave]]
}}
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==Battle Changers==

Battle Changers are a new line in the buildable figures who can transform without being taken apart. Series 1 includes 4 individual characters [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] and [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]].

;Collection 1
This series is available in selected Asian countries since December 2014.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] (B0716)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] (B0715)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] (B0718)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] (B0717)
}}
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;Collection 2
This series have been shown in NY Toyfair 2015. [[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] and [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] are triple changers and may be categorized separately upon release.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] (???)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] (???)
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]] (???)
*[[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] (???)
}}
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;Versus Pack Collection 1
This assortment comes in 2-figure "VS" pack. Only 2 pairs have been announced and available for sale in selected Asian countries. Optimus Prime is identical to the previously released version but this pack comes with a trailer.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
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*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] vs. [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] (B1506/B0964)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]] vs. [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] (B1507/B0964)
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==Store exclusives==
===CostCo exclusives===
* Megatron with Sideswipe (30668/31771) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.
* Starscream with Prowl (30667/30690) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.

===Toys"R"Us exclusives===
*'''Autobot Assault [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A1266'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s, [[Gunner]]
: An expanded version of the "Destruction Site Devastator" set, adding a large Ironhide robot/truck build, a "Gunner" Kreon, and a port-a-potty (yes really). The Devastator Kreon is also in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)| Generation 2]]'' style yellow-and-purple rather than the original bright-green-and-purple.
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction Bluray / DVD'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]]
: Special packaging to include 2 exclusive Kreons with different print from other regular release of the same characters. These Kreons are available with either Blu-Ray Combo or DVD only set.

===Argos exclusives===
*'''Transformers Tub of Bricks'''
**''Set number'': '''A4583'''
: A plastic tub with unaltered versions of Basic Optimus, Basic Bumblebee, and Jazz, Sideswipe and Bluestreak Kreons, and slightly altered instruction booklets.

===Family Mart (Taiwan)===
*'''8" (20cm) Optimus Prime USB Hub'''
**Oversized Kreon Optimus Prime with 4 USB ports
*'''Stylus Pen'''
**Optimus Prime & Starscream
*'''LED Lights'''
**Bumbleebee, Sideswipe & Megatron

===Universal Studios===
*'''Kreon 4-pack'''
Only available in all Universal Studios. Only [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]] is an exclusive figure.
**''Set number'': '''A9370'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]]

==Promotional releases==
* Matrix '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Promotional item given at [[BotCon 2011]], as a special mail-in promotion through the Kre-O website and a give away with the UK Doctor Who Adventures comic. Redeco of Optimus Prime Kreon showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]].

* Clear ''' Energon Bumblebee''' Kreon
: An exclusive [[New York Comic Con|New York Comic Con 2012]] handout, this redeco of the Bumblebee Kreon is done entirely in translucent blue plastic, and comes in its own special little window box with an outer sleeve.

* '''Constructicon Devastator''' Kreon
: A Devastator Kreon sporting an orange ''Generation 2'' deco and including a translucent purple pistol based on [[Megatron (G1)|Generation 1 Megatron's]] alternate mode. Packaged in an individual window box and handed out with ''Kre-O'' purchases at Toys"R"Us stores, as well as [[BotCon 2013]].

* '''Orion Pax''' Kreon
: Based on Orion Pax's appearance from "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]", this was available with the ''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''.

* '''Dinobot Ride''' Polybag
: Polybag of a mini buildable Grimlock and Citiville-sized mini Kreon Optimus Prime. Given out at Toys R Us during build-a-figure event. Also available in selected Asian countries as a gift with purchase at stores.

* '''Elite Optimus Prime''' Polybag
: Another polybag with buildable Optimus Prime with larger hands and legs on a Kreon sized torso. This figure was given our at Toys R Us Canada during build-a-figure event while Asian countries saw very limited released.

* "Winter" '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Optimus Prime in winter clothing and orange skis were handed out during [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]].

==Convention Exclusives==
* Botcon 2013 '''Machine Wars''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure Set, 2013)
**''Kreons'': [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]], [[Megaplex (Kre-O)|Megaplex]], [[Obsidian (Kre-O Kreon)|Obsidian]], [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Strika (Kre-O)|Strika]]

:The ''Machine Wars'' five-pack was exclusive to [[BotCon 2013]], limited to 1500 pieces. They have generally more parts than the Kreons packed in with larger Kre-O sets, but do not have alternate vehicle builds like Micro Changers.

* Botcon 2014 '''Kreon Micro-Changers 6-figure set''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure set, 2014)
**''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)#BotCon2014|Breakdown]], [[Fractyl (Kre-O)|Fractyl]], [[Gigatron (Kre-O)|Gigatron]], [[Landshark (Kre-O)|Landshark]], [[Rattrap (Kre-O)|Rattrap]], [[Rodimus (SG Kre-O)|Rodimus]]

: A [[BotCon 2014]] six-figure set commemorating 20 years of BotCon exclusives with Kreons of past exclusives. This time they're also Micro-Changers, with generally more parts and paint than most retail Micro-Changers.

* San Diego Comic Con 2014 '''Kreon Class of 1984''' (B0090)
**''Kreons'':
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*[[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]]
*[[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]]
*[[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]]
*[[Frenzy (Kre-O)|Frenzy]]
*[[Gears (Kre-O)|Gears]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]]
*[[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]]
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]]
*[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Ratchet]]
*[[Rumble (Kre-O)|Rumble]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]]
*[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]
*[[Shrapnel (Kre-O)|Shrapnel]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
*[[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (Kre-O)|Ultra Magnus]]
*[[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]]
*[[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
}}
: Released in July 2014 at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2014|San Diego Comic-Con]], this set contains 30 exclusive Kreons and accessories from G1 series.

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==Media==
===Videos===
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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.

===Games===
{{main|Online games#Kre-O}}

===Books===
*''[[Awesome Autobots Activity Book]]''—actually mainly a ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'' book, but it has four Kre-O bonus pages and is [[co-branding|co-branded]] on the cover, as well as coming with a free Matrix Optimus Prime Kreon.
*''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''

===Online comics===
{{main|Kre-O Transformers (comic)}}
Short tongue-in-cheek gag strips drawn and written by [[Hayato Sakamoto]] and [[Makoto Wakabayashi]] for [[TakaraTomy]]'s Kre-O site.

==Notes==
* 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>, who have been making not-L sets for a while. However, it is very much a lot of new part design work, especially the far more involved construction of the [[Kreon]]s; Oxford's pre-''Kre-O'' mini-figures were basically straight-up L Minifigure construction.
* Kreon [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] was among the upcoming items revealed at [[BotCon 2011]]... and was only announced to be released in late 2013, and wasn't released until midway through 2014. Amusingly, his helmet has become one of the most ubiquitous among the Kreons thanks to its very generic styling.
* Small images of a ''Kre-O Transformers'' set featuring a big mechanical scorpion and another set featuring a buildable [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] were shown at [[Toy Fair 2012]] during the slide presentation, as part of the demonstration of the "build a big energon weapon from parts of the different sets" concept. Neither were present in the showroom or mentioned in the press materials. This same slide was shown during a presentation at [[BotCon 2012]], again with no explicit mention of the mechanical scorpion or Soundwave.
* 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. Just be a bit careful you don't scrape face-paint off.
* The L company has since released sets that are explicitly marketed as being able to assemble as robots and various vehicles and aircraft, very similar to the ''Transformers'' Kre-O concept.
* Several ''Kre-O'' bricks are reuses of Hasbro's long defunct ''Built to Rule'' interlocking brick system. Most Kre-O bricks, that is parts not designed specifically for Kreons, with detailed moulded surfaces (especially where the L counterpart has a smooth surface) are Built to Rule parts.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.hasbro.com/kre-o/en_US/ Official site]
* [http://kre-o-nation.com/2013/index.html "Kre-O Nation" 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]
* [http://www.facebook.com/groups/mykreons Kre-O Asia Facebook Group #mykreons]

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Kre-O

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[[Image:Kre-O-Bumblebeeandothers.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Car me now!]]

'''Kre-O''' is [[Hasbro]]'s second foray into the world of brick-based construction toy sets, several years after the ignoble effort that was ''[[Built to Rule]]''.

Unveiled at [[Toy Fair 2011]], ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' was the first Hasbro brand to be released as Kre-O construction brick kits. The kits (generally) 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 (mostly nameless generics). Prices range from $7.99 to $59.99, plus individually-bagged Kreon figures at $2.99.

The line launched in the US on [[June 6]]th, [[2011]]. Since then, ''Kre-O'' has expanded into a [[multi-property brand]], with sets based on other Hasbro franchises including ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'', ''Battleship'', and ''Dungeons & Dragons'', as well as the licensed properties ''[[Star Trek]]'' and ''Cityville Invasion''.

In 2013, [[TakaraTomy]] brought the line to Japan, primarily the second-year ''Transformers'' sets.

It's 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.

==Building sets==
===2011===
The first series saw widespread brick-and-mortar distribution in the US. The main focus of the sets were large robot/vehicle builds with a ''lot'' of parts. Really a lot. Limbs were many times thick masses of panel-parts laid over each other, and many sets had extremely limited posability, with simple swivel elbows & knees. Robot builds took many elements from the then-current ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)| Dark of the Moon]]'' series, though the heads were mostly designed around the characters' [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] incarnations.

The robot Kreons? ''VERY'' G1-inspired.

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31144'''

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36421'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, [[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]], [[Bumblebee's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Autobot Jazz]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31146'''
**''Kreons'': Jazz, [[Race driver]]

*'''[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]'''
**''Kit number'': '''30688'''
**''Kreons'': Megatron, [[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]], [[Specialist]], [[Police officer]]

*'''[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31145'''
**''Kreons'': Mirage, [[Race driver]]

*'''Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''31143'''

*'''[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]], 2 [[Stunt Driver]]s

*'''[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30690'''
**''Kreons'': Prowl, [[SWAT Commander]]

*'''[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30662'''
**''Kreons'': Ratchet, [[Medic (Kre-O)|Medic]]

*'''[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30687'''
**''Kreons'': Sentinel Prime, [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]], [[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]], [[Fire Chief (Kre-O)|Fire Chief]]

*'''[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31771'''
**''Kreons'': Sideswipe, [[Sideswipe's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30667'''
**''Kreons'': Starscream, [[Pilot (Kre-O)|Pilot]]

===2012 (''Quest for Energon'')===
The second-year ''Kre-O Transformers'' sets mark a definite change in style. Dubbed "Quest for Energon", each set contains several "energon" pieces; at least one [[Skeletron|clear-plastic Kreon torso]] (blue for Autobots, purple for Decepticons), and several clear-purple "[[Dark Energon]]" parts to assemble a giant "[[ultimate Dark Energon weapon]]". The robot/vehicle builds in this year's sets are generally smaller, simpler, and less reliant on the "massive stack of flat plates" construction style common in the first year, relying a lot more on large ball-and-socket-jointed bricks to build limbs and bodies around.

There was a heavier focus on the Kreons overall, with mini-playsets, mini-vehicles and a pair of [[army-building|army builder]] sets. The robot Kreons are more often based on their [[Aligned continuity family]] incarnations than Generation 1. Human Kreons had new arm-pieces with rounded-off shoulders, rather than the blocky shoulders of all first-year Kreons.

This series also suffered a distribution issue in the US. [[Walmart]] stopped carrying ''Kre-O'' after its first year (with one tiny exception), and only [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] appeared to carry the entire second-year assortment; the "Rotor Rage" and "Destruction Site Devastator" sets in particular didn't seem to show up at certain retailers.

Most of these sets were also made available in Japan as part of the initial ''Kre-O'' roll-out by [[TakaraTomy]].

*'''Battle for Energon'''
**''Set number'': '''98812'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], [[Security Officer]], [[Tank Driver]]
: Includes Optimus Prime and Megatron robot/vehicle builds and a mini "bank" playset.

*'''Cycle Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''36954'''
**''Kreons'': [[Barricade (Kre-O)|Barricade]], three [[Autobot Trooper]]s

*'''Decepticon Ambush'''
**''Set number'': '''38781'''
**''Kreons'': [[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]], three [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]]s

*'''Destruction Site [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36914'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s
: A "9 in 1" set that includes '''[[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]''', '''[[Drill Bit (Kre-O)|Drill Bit]]''', '''[[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]]''' and '''[[Hightower (Kre-O)|Hightower]]''', who can be built into robots, vehicles, or combined to form Devastator. Includes a construction site mini-playset.

*'''Rotor Rage'''
**''Set number'': '''36959'''
**''Kreons'': [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]], [[Commando (Kre-O)|Commando]], [[ATV Driver]]
:Includes a large Vortex robot/helicopter build.

*'''Stealth [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''98814'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, two [[Security Guard]]s, [[Bulldog]], [[Biker]]
:Includes a large Bumblebee robot/car build and a security checkpoint playset.

*'''Street Showdown'''
**''Set number'': '''38771'''
**''Kreons'': [[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)|Knock Out]], two [[Driver (Kre-O)|Driver]]s
: Includes large Wheeljack and Knock Out robot/car builds.

===2013 (''Beast Hunters'')===
Bringing the series in-line with the then-current ''[[Beast Hunters]]'' branding of ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'', this series was even ''more'' limited in its US distribution, seemingly available only at ToysЯUs and Meijer.

This time around, the human Kreons were based on specific ''Transformers'' human characters from prior series rather than the prior two years' nameless generics... much to the bafflement of the [[fandom]], who wanted them to be doing that from the get-go.

;Larger Sets
*'''[[Autobot Command Center]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A5412'''
**''Kreons'': [[Arcee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Bumblebee]], [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Ratchet]], [[Shockwave (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Shockwave]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)#CommandCenterHQ|Knock Out]] ("Mystery figure")
: A multi-part playset; command tower, repair bay, prison. Includes a buildable vehicle Optimus Prime and beast [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O Predacon)|Rippersnapper]].

*'''Battle Net Bumblebee'''
**''Set number'': '''A2202'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Captain (Kre-O)|Captain]]
: Includes Bumblebee/jeep build and buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Stormrazor]]


*'''Beast Blade Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A2203'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Beast Hunters|Optimus Prime]], [[Kicker (Kre-O)|Energon Kicker]]
: Includes a large Optimus robot/truck build and a buildable Predacon beast [[Lazerback (Kre-O)|Lazerback]].

*'''Ripclaw Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2201'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ripclaw (Kre-O)|Ripclaw]], [[Daniel Witwicky (Kre-O)|Col. Daniel Witwicky]]
:Includes a large Ripclaw robot/dragon build.

;Beast Force Figure packs
To date, these are the only larger build packs to include [[Micro-Changer]] Kreons.

*'''Dragon Assault'''
**''Set number'': '''A2234/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Grimwing (Kre-O)|Grimwing]].

*'''Mech Venom Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2235/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Corhada]].

===2014 (''Age of Extinction'')===
Tying in with that [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|big new movie in 2014]], the 2014 ''Kre-O'' line-up features dinosaurs aplenty. Many sets also feature "Dino Force Technology", which are pieces that include magnets in them so claws and dino-maws can snatch up Kreons wearing ferrous-metal backpacks or helmets.

Notably, this line also marks the complete abandonment of the 'rebuild to transform' [[play pattern]], in favor of the playset approach more typical of construction brick toys. As part of this change, human Kreons now use the small body style that debuted in the ''Kre-O {{w|CityVille}} Invasion'' line, to indicate a [[scale]] difference between them and the normal-sized Transformer Kreons.

By this point, ''Kre-O'' in its entirety became a [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] [[exclusive]] toyline.

*'''Grimlock Unleashed'''
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]]
: Includes a large Grimlock T-rex build.

*'''Cell Block Breakout'''
**''Set number'': '''A6951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)#AOE|Vehicon]]
: Includes buildable [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] beast [[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)|Strafe]].

*'''Dinobot Charge'''
**''Set number'': '''A6949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]], Vehicon
: Includes buildable [[Slug (Kre-O)|Dinobot triceratops]].

*'''Galvatron Factory Battle'''
**''Set number'': '''A6952'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#FactoryBattle|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Factory Battle|Optimus Prime]], Vehicon, [[Dr. Littleman]], 2 KSI workers.
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]] and [[Galvatron (Kre-O)#AOE|Galvatron]] super-robot.

*'''Grimlock Street Attack'''
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]].

*'''Lockdown Air Raid'''
**''Set number'': '''A6956'''
**''Kreons'': [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)#AOE|Sideswipe]]
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]].

*'''Optimus Prime Dino Hauler'''
**''Set number'': '''A7796'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#DinoHauler|Ratchet]], Vehicon x2, human [[Autobot Driver]]
: Includes buildable [[Snarl (Kre-O)|Dinobot beast]].

*'''Scorn Street Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''A6950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Crosshairs (Kre-O)|Crosshairs]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Scorn (Kre-O)|Scorn]].

*'''Dinobot Ride'''
**''Set number'': '''A8603'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime.
: Includes mini buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock.
{{Note|'Dinobot Ride' was released as a free giveaway at [[June 28]] ToysЯUs building events in the US.}}

*'''Silver Knight Autobots'''
**''Set number'': '''A8602'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Crosshairs, Drift, Hound

*'''Elite Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A8745'''
: Includes Optimus Prime super-robot.
{{note|'Silver Knight Autobots' and 'Elite Optimus Prime' were available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]].}}

*'''Decepticon Replicator'''
**''Set number'': '''A8601'''
**''Kreons'': [[Stinger (Kre-O)|Stinger]], Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]], human scientist
{{note|'Decepticon Replicator' was available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from [[July 11]] to [[July 20]].}}

===2015 (''Robots In Disguise'')===
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==Micro-Changers==
Introduced in 2012, the [[Micro-Changer]]s sub-line adds a new element to Kreon figures; extra parts allow each figure to "transform" into a vehicle or beast (or whatever).

Thankfully, the Micro-Changer series did not suffer the limited-distribution fate of the ''Beast Hunters'' sets; after a rocky start, by 2013 the series was stocked regularly not just by ToysЯUs, but [[Target]] as well, plus many large drug store chains began carrying the individually-bagged figures.

===Blind-bagged figures===
This portion of the line features individual [[blindpacking|blind-packaged]] Kreons. Thankfully however, code numbers printed on each bag allow you to know which figure is inside... or at least avoid buying two of the same by accident.
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;Preview Series
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCPreviewWave.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2034'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|August]] 2012
:This series differs a little from the later waves, and not just because of the smaller (all-badguy) cast. In an unusual backwards move, the [[tampograph]]s on these figures' chests use only a single color, typically black.

:This is also the only ''Kre-O Transformers'' product to be sold (briefly) at [[Walmart]] since the initial year.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Crankstart (Kre-O)|Crankstart]] (214510)
:* [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]] (214518)
:* [[Scorponok (Kre-O)|Scorponok]] (214511)
:* [[Spinister (Kre-O)|Spinister]] (214517)
:* [[Sunstorm (Kre-O)|Sunstorm]] (214519)
:* [[Waspinator (Kre-O)|Waspinator]] (214512)
}}

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;Collection 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCWave1.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Hasbro release date'': [[Calendar|November]] 2012
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': November 2013
: For the first full series, the multi-colored tampographs made a glorious comeback. Also, a new display-stand brick was added to every figure, a black 2x4 piece with the "Kre-O" logo in white on one edge.
: Also changed is how the bag numbers work, with a 7-digit code. Only the final two numbers in the codes are indicators of what Kreon is in the bag, the first five are likely manufacturing plant codes or something and have no bearing on the contents, and can vary from case to case. For simplicity's sake, we've *****'d out the first five digits from here on out.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Airachnid (Kre-O)|Airachnid]] (*****_50)
:* [[Blast Off (Kre-O)|Blast Off]] (*****_47)
:* [[Bludgeon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bludgeon]] (*****_51)
:* [[Dirge (Kre-O)|Dirge]] (*****_49)
:* [[Hook (Kre-O)|Decepticon Hook]] (*****_48)
:* [[Inferno (Kre-O)|Inferno]] (*****_41)
:* [[Insecticon (Kre-O)|Insecticon]] (*****_46)
:* [[Quickslinger (Kre-O)|Quickslinger]] (*****_44)
:* [[Rampage (Kre-O)|Decepticon Rampage]] (*****_45)
:* [[Singe (Kre-O)|Singe]] (*****_40)
:* [[Springer (Kre-O)|Autobot Springer]] (*****_42)
:* [[Warpath (Kre-O)|Warpath]] (*****_43)
}}

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;Collection 2
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|May]] 2013
: This series replaced the flak jackets used to attach stuff to prior Micro Changers' torsos in prior waves (which most fans hated since it obscured the chest tampographs) with a new simple one-peg "backpack" piece. And there was much rejoicing. On top of that, at this stage the "vehicle" builds become a little more complex, using more parts to make them look more like tiny vehicles than just robots laying face-down with a thing or two on their backs.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Acid Wing]] (*****_70)
:* [[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]] (*****_69)
:* [[Blight (Kre-O)|Blight]] (*****_68)
:* [[Bulkhead (Kre-O)|Bulkhead]] (*****_66)
:* [[Groove (Kre-O)|Autobot Groove]] (*****_77)
:* [[Hardshell (Kre-O)|Hardshell]] (*****_67)
:* [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]] (*****_76)
:* [[Lugnut (Kre-O)|Lugnut]] (*****_75)
:* [[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]] (*****_74)
:* [[Powerglide (Kre-O)|Powerglide]] (*****_73)
:* [[Scourge (Kre-O)|Scourge]] (*****_72)
:* [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] (*****_71)
}}
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;Collection 3
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS3bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2013
:This series had...more fanwank, we guess? No particular innovations this time around.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Beachcomber (Kre-O)|Beachcomber]] (***** 60)
:* [[Cheetor (Kre-O)|Cheetor]] (***** 59)
:* [[Guzzle (Kre-O)|Guzzle]] (***** 57)
:* [[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]] (***** 54)
:* [[Kickback (Kre-O)|Kickback]] (***** 55)
:* [[Long Haul (Kre-O)|Long Haul]] (***** 56)
:* [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]] (***** 52)
:* [[Nosecone (Kre-O)|Nosecone]] (***** 50)
:* [[Ramjet (Kre-O)|Ramjet]] (***** 53)
:* [[Seawing (Kre-O)|Seawing]] (***** 61)
:* [[Sharkticon (Kre-O)|Sharkticon]] (***** 58)
:* [[Thrust (Kre-O)|Thrust]] (***** 51)
}}
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;Collection 4
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS4bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2014
: Sooo much fanwank. The last wave of Micro-Changers available at "normal" retail, though largely being distributed via the Walgreens drug store chain in the US. This is the only batch (so far) to have a significant [[variant]], as [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] can come in either bag-back lavender or a much darker purple, depending on the batch. This is also the first wave to use "harness" pieces in colors other than the standard light gray.

: Unlike prior waves in which every figure came with individual [[instructions]], these Micro-Changers all come with the same large fold-out instruction for all of the models in the series, making the "feel parts through the bags" method very difficult (but you have the code numbers here, so why are you even doing that, huh?).
{{collist|2|
:* [[Alpha Trion (Kre-O)|Alpha Trion]] (***** 33)
:* [[Barrage (Kre-O)|Barrage]] (***** 34)
:* [[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]] (***** 35)
:* [[Brake-Neck (Kre-O)|Brake-Neck]] (***** 44)
:* [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] (***** 36)
:* [[Demolishor (Kre-O)|Demolishor]] (***** 37)
:* [[Iceberg (Kre-O)|Iceberg]] (***** 38)
:* [[Kup (Kre-O)|Autobot Kup]] (***** 39)
:* [[Rhinox (Kre-O)|Rhinox]] (***** 40)
:* [[Rodimus (Kre-O)|Rodimus]] (***** 41)
:* [[Sandstorm (Kre-O)|Sandstorm]] (***** 42)
:* [[Slipstrike]] (***** 43)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
[[Image:KreO-toy KreonMCWave5.jpg|right|300px]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A6947'''
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
: In-tune with the [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]] Kre-O'' products, this wave features a number of classic characters plus two movie-inspired Dinobot original characters.

: This series goes back to having individual instructions for each figure.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Fangwolf]] (***** 46)
:* [[Highbrow (Kre-O)|Highbrow]] (***** 51)
:* [[Jarugar]] (***** 52)
:* [[Jetwash]] (***** 53)
:* [[Mindswipe]] (***** 49)
:* [[Misfire (Kre-O)|Misfire]] (***** 47)
:* [[Nightbeat (Kre-O)|Nightbeat]] (***** 50)
:* [[Silversnout]] (***** 56)
:* [[Skrapnel]] (***** 45)
:* [[Torosaur]] (***** 55)
:* [[Trypticon (Kre-O)|Trypticon]] (***** 48)
:* [[Wingspan Hawk]] (***** 54)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2014
: The second wave of the ''Age of Extinction''-tied Micro-Changers, with a couple of unconventional builds, and two more new Dinobot characters. For the first time, the blind-bags are truly blind, with no identifying numbers printed on the packaging.

Speaking of "blind", these figures were never seen in US stores, popping up only in Canada and overseas.

{{collist|2|
:* [[Blackarachnia (Kre-O)|Decepticon Blackarachnia]]
:* [[Frostbite (Kre-O)|Frostbite]]
:* [[Fuselage]]
:* [[Gears (Kre-O)|Autobot Gears]]
:* [[Runamuck (Kre-O)|Decepticon Runamuck]]
:* [[Scattershot (Kre-O blindbag)|Scattershot]]
:* [[Seaspray (Kre-O)|Autobot Seaspray]]
:* [[Skalor (Kre-O)|Decepticon Skalor]]
:* [[Skimmer]]
:* [[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
:* [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailbreaker]]
:* [[Wheelie (Kre-O)|Autobot Wheelie]]
}}

===Micro-Changers Combiners===
Four Kreons per pack combine into one larger robot. Each set also comes with a single red stand-block, and extra limb pieces. Just in case. As most of the original teams hese sets are based on have five to six members, the "lost" members are (usually) put into the blind-bagged series.
;Wave 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCCombWave1.jpg|right|250px|]]
:*'''[[Bruticus (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bruticus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2225'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Brawl (Kre-O)|Brawl]], [[Onslaught (Kre-O)|Onslaught]], [[Swindle (Kre-O)|Swindle]], [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]]
:*'''[[Devastator (Kre-O)|Constructicon Devastator]]
::*''Set number'': '''A2224'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bonecrusher (Kre-O)|Bonecrusher]], [[Mixmaster (Kre-O)|Mixmaster]], [[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]], [[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]
:*'''[[Predaking (Kre-O Decepticon)|Predaking]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2227'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]], [[Headlock]], [[Razorclaw (Kre-O)|Razorclaw]], [[Torox]]
:*'''[[Superion (Kre-O)|Superion]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2226'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Air Raid (Kre-O)|Air Raid]], [[Firestrike (Kre-O)|Firestrike]], [[Silverbolt (Kre-O)|Silverbolt]], [[Skydive (Kre-O)|Skydive]]
{{-}}
;Wave 2

:*'''[[Abominus (Kre-O)|Abominus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4473'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Hun-Gurrr (Kre-O)|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O)|Rippersnapper]], [[Sinnertwin (Kre-O)|Sinnertwin]], [[Windrazor (Kre-O)|Windrazor]]
:*'''[[Defensor (Kre-O)|Defensor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4474'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Blades (Kre-O)|Blades]], [[First Aid (Kre-O)|First Aid]], [[Hot Spot (Kre-O)|Hot Spot]], [[Streetsmart]]
:*'''[[Piranacon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Piranacon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4475'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Nautilator (Kre-O)|Nautilator]], [[Overbite (Kre-O)|Overbite]], [[Snaptrap (Kre-O)|Snaptrap]], [[Tentakil (Kre-O)|Tentakil]]
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;Wave 3
:Sadly, this wave suffered from a similar fate as some of the latter sets, with a limited retail release- only popping up in discount chains months after the intended release date.
:*'''[[Computron (Kre-O)|Computron]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7307'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Afterburst]], [[Lightstorm]], [[Scattershot (Kre-O Computron)|Scattershot]], [[Strafe (Kre-O Computron)|Strafe]]
:*'''[[Menasor (Kre-O)|Menasor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7308'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)|Decepticon Breakdown]], [[Dead End (Kre-O)|Dead End]], [[Drag Strip (Kre-O)|Decepticon Drag Strip]], [[Motorbreath (Kre-O)|Motorbreath]]
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;Wave 4
:Ready for something new? This wave, available only at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]]''-branded product, consists entirely of new-character beast-bots, rather than re-creating classic combiner teams.
:*'''[[Grimstone (Kre-O)|Grimstone]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7827'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Crackback]], [[Iquanox]], [[Ironeye]], [[Mollox]]
:*'''[[Lazerbolt]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7830'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullhorn (Kre-O)|Bullhorn]], [[Floodgate]], [[Freezeout]], [[Roadhound]]
:*'''[[Obsidian (Kre-O Combiner)|Obsidian]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7829'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullwark]], [[Freefall]], [[Hemocron]], [[Stronghorn]]
:*'''[[Volcanicon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7828'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Farside]], [[Liftoff]], [[Lugmutt]], [[Power Surge (Kre-O)|Power Surge]]

==Kreon Ultimate Collection==
These sets, each containing five different Kreons, were released early in 2013. The Kreon figures had all been released earlier in larger Kre-o sets, and they only come with their own weapons. One of the five figures was marked on the packaging as the "mystery figure."

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4641'''

;Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4642'''

==Custom Kreons==
First released at the back-end of 2013, these individually-carded Kreons include a huge number of extra body parts and accessories, many [[vacuum metallizing|chromed]] (thus resulting in some ''extremely'' tight fits) or translucent (which, when combined with the chromed parts, may end up with stress fractures). Their "normal" body parts have a metal-flake sheen (usually). They also come with a customizable "rack" to store their unused parts, though the helmets jsut kind of sit on the torso's neck-pegs, not secure at all. Returning characters typically have altered and more extensive [[tampograph]]s across most of their opaque parts.

This series was intentionally produced in smaller numbers than the other series.

[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonIronhidePkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 1
All of the Kreons in this assortment come with a red weapons rack.

[[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] was the only US retailer to order them, though they were made available off of [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] as well.
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|October]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#Custom|Bumblebee]] (A6087)
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)#Custom|Ironhide]] (A6086)
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Megatron]] (A6088)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Custom|Optimus Prime]] (A6085)
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)#Custom|Soundwave]] (A6090)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)#Custom|Starscream]] (A6089)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonPredakingPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 2
Though revealed online and at [[Toy Fair 2014]], this series ultimately never saw release outside of Chinese-market distribution. These kits have blue parts racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{Collist|2|
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)#Custom|Cliffjumper]] (A7314)
*[[Dreadwing (Kre-O)|Dreadwing]] (A7315)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Galvatron]] (A7316)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Autobot Hound]] (A7317)
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Jazz]] (A7318)
*[[Predaking (Kre-O Predacon)|Predaking]] (A7319)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonDriftPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
This assortment, using the new unified packaging style introduced in mid-2014, is entirely movie-based, showcasing characters from ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)| Age of Extinction]]''. Unlike prior waves, the opaque plastics here are non-sparkly. Awww. On top of that, the parts count has been drastically reduced, each kit only having about 30 pieces as opposed to the 40-ish of the prior two waves.

They all come with dark green racks.
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Drift]] (A7839)
*[[Lockdown (Kre-O)#Custom|Lockdown]] (A7838)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Optimus Prime]] (A7836)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Ratchet]] (A7837)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGalvatronPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2
Another movie-based round. The sparkly plastics make a return, but the part count remains in the low 30s. These kits come with brown racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Bumblebee]] (A9229)
*[[Crosshairs (Kre-O)#Custom|Crosshairs]] (A9228)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Galvatron]] (A9230)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Autobot Hound]] (A9227)
}}
{{-}}
[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGrimlockPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 3
A wave featuring the ''Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, making heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. These kits come with gray racks.

These figures saw very limited release, mostly in Hasbro Asia regions.
:*''Release date'': November 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Grimlock]] (A9374 / A6948)
*[[Scorn (Kre-O)#Custom|Scorn]] (A9375 / A6948)
*[[Slug (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Slug]] (A9373 / A6948)
*[[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)#CustomAOE|Strafe]] (A9372 / A6948)
}}
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;''Robots in Disguise'' Collection 1
This assortment showcases characters from the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)| Robots in Disguise]]'' animated series.

The part count takes ''another'' hit, now in the mid-20s, with simpler weapons and no backpacks. No more chromed parts either, everything is in "normal" plastics. The racks are now in the characters' base colors, and built on a new baseplate piece. This wave does add a 1x1 cylinder to attach to the unused torsos' neck-pegs to keep the unised helmets in place, so there's that.

:*''Release date'': ??? 2015
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Bumblebee]] (B1234)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Grimlock]] (B1235)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Optimus Prime]] (B1233)
*[[Steeljaw (Kre-O)#Custom|Steeljaw]] (B1236)
}}

{{note|The "[[Autobot Command Center]]" set includes a Custom Kreon rack/part setup as well.}}

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==Kreon Warriors==
Replacing Micro-Changers as the ''Kre-O'' line's blind-bagged assortment, Kreon Warriors features popular characters reimagined as historical warriors. Unlike their predecessors, the Kreon Warriors do not have vehicle modes.

;Series 1
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Samurai Optimus Prime]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Wild West Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Gladiator Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Bumblebee]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Gladiator Ratchet]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Pirate Ratchet]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Knight Megatron]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Ninja Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Army Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Pirate Starscream]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Army Shockwave]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Ninja Shockwave]]
}}

;Series 2 - Shown at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Gladiator Optimus Prime]]
*?? [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Army Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Knight Bumblebee]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Wild West Hound]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Samurai Hound]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Wild West Galvatron]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Samurai Galvatron]]
*?? [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Wild West Starscream]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Soundwave]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Knight Soundwave]]
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

==Battle Changers==

Battle Changers are a new line in the buildable figures who can transform without being taken apart. Series 1 includes 4 individual characters [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] and [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]].

;Collection 1
This series is available in selected Asian countries since December 2014.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] (B0716)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] (B0715)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] (B0718)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] (B0717)
}}
{{-}}
;Collection 2
This series have been shown in NY Toyfair 2015. [[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] and [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] are triple changers and may be categorized separately upon release.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] (???)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] (???)
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]] (???)
*[[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] (???)
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}
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;Versus Pack Collection 1
This assortment comes in 2-figure "VS" pack. Only 2 pairs have been announced and available for sale in selected Asian countries. Optimus Prime is identical to the previously released version but this pack comes with a trailer.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] vs. [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] (B1506/B0964)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]] vs. [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] (B1507/B0964)
}}
{{-}}

==Store exclusives==
===CostCo exclusives===
* Megatron with Sideswipe (30668/31771) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.
* Starscream with Prowl (30667/30690) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.

===Toys"R"Us exclusives===
*'''Autobot Assault [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A1266'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s, [[Gunner]]
: An expanded version of the "Destruction Site Devastator" set, adding a large Ironhide robot/truck build, a "Gunner" Kreon, and a port-a-potty (yes really). The Devastator Kreon is also in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)| Generation 2]]'' style yellow-and-purple rather than the original bright-green-and-purple.
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction Bluray / DVD'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]]
: Special packaging to include 2 exclusive Kreons with different print from other regular release of the same characters. These Kreons are available with either Blu-Ray Combo or DVD only set.

===Argos exclusives===
*'''Transformers Tub of Bricks'''
**''Set number'': '''A4583'''
: A plastic tub with unaltered versions of Basic Optimus, Basic Bumblebee, and Jazz, Sideswipe and Bluestreak Kreons, and slightly altered instruction booklets.

===Family Mart (Taiwan)===
*'''8" (20cm) Optimus Prime USB Hub'''
**Oversized Kreon Optimus Prime with 4 USB ports
*'''Stylus Pen'''
**Optimus Prime & Starscream
*'''LED Lights'''
**Bumbleebee, Sideswipe & Megatron

===Universal Studios===
*'''Kreon 4-pack'''
Only available in all Universal Studios. Only [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]] is an exclusive figure.
**''Set number'': '''A9370'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]]

==Promotional releases==
* Matrix '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Promotional item given at [[BotCon 2011]], as a special mail-in promotion through the Kre-O website and a give away with the UK Doctor Who Adventures comic. Redeco of Optimus Prime Kreon showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]].

* Clear ''' Energon Bumblebee''' Kreon
: An exclusive [[New York Comic Con|New York Comic Con 2012]] handout, this redeco of the Bumblebee Kreon is done entirely in translucent blue plastic, and comes in its own special little window box with an outer sleeve.

* '''Constructicon Devastator''' Kreon
: A Devastator Kreon sporting an orange ''Generation 2'' deco and including a translucent purple pistol based on [[Megatron (G1)|Generation 1 Megatron's]] alternate mode. Packaged in an individual window box and handed out with ''Kre-O'' purchases at Toys"R"Us stores, as well as [[BotCon 2013]].

* '''Orion Pax''' Kreon
: Based on Orion Pax's appearance from "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]", this was available with the ''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''.

* '''Dinobot Ride''' Polybag
: Polybag of a mini buildable Grimlock and Citiville-sized mini Kreon Optimus Prime. Given out at Toys R Us during build-a-figure event. Also available in selected Asian countries as a gift with purchase at stores.

* '''Elite Optimus Prime''' Polybag
: Another polybag with buildable Optimus Prime with larger hands and legs on a Kreon sized torso. This figure was given our at Toys R Us Canada during build-a-figure event while Asian countries saw very limited released.

* "Winter" '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Optimus Prime in winter clothing and orange skis were handed out during [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]].

==Convention Exclusives==
* Botcon 2013 '''Machine Wars''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure Set, 2013)
**''Kreons'': [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]], [[Megaplex (Kre-O)|Megaplex]], [[Obsidian (Kre-O Kreon)|Obsidian]], [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Strika (Kre-O)|Strika]]

:The ''Machine Wars'' five-pack was exclusive to [[BotCon 2013]], limited to 1500 pieces. They have generally more parts than the Kreons packed in with larger Kre-O sets, but do not have alternate vehicle builds like Micro Changers.

* Botcon 2014 '''Kreon Micro-Changers 6-figure set''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure set, 2014)
**''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)#BotCon2014|Breakdown]], [[Fractyl (Kre-O)|Fractyl]], [[Gigatron (Kre-O)|Gigatron]], [[Landshark (Kre-O)|Landshark]], [[Rattrap (Kre-O)|Rattrap]], [[Rodimus (SG Kre-O)|Rodimus]]

: A [[BotCon 2014]] six-figure set commemorating 20 years of BotCon exclusives with Kreons of past exclusives. This time they're also Micro-Changers, with generally more parts and paint than most retail Micro-Changers.

* San Diego Comic Con 2014 '''Kreon Class of 1984''' (B0090)
**''Kreons'':
{{collist|3|
*[[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]]
*[[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]]
*[[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]]
*[[Frenzy (Kre-O)|Frenzy]]
*[[Gears (Kre-O)|Gears]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]]
*[[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]]
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]]
*[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Ratchet]]
*[[Rumble (Kre-O)|Rumble]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]]
*[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]
*[[Shrapnel (Kre-O)|Shrapnel]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
*[[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (Kre-O)|Ultra Magnus]]
*[[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]]
*[[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
}}
: Released in July 2014 at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2014|San Diego Comic-Con]], this set contains 30 exclusive Kreons and accessories from G1 series.

{{-}}

==Media==
===Videos===
{{main|Kre-O Transformers (cartoon)}}
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.

===Games===
{{main|Online games#Kre-O}}

===Books===
*''[[Awesome Autobots Activity Book]]''—actually mainly a ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'' book, but it has four Kre-O bonus pages and is [[co-branding|co-branded]] on the cover, as well as coming with a free Matrix Optimus Prime Kreon.
*''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''

===Online comics===
{{main|Kre-O Transformers (comic)}}
Short tongue-in-cheek gag strips drawn and written by [[Hayato Sakamoto]] and [[Makoto Wakabayashi]] for [[TakaraTomy]]'s Kre-O site.

==Notes==
* 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>, who have been making not-L sets for a while. However, it is very much a lot of new part design work, especially the far more involved construction of the [[Kreon]]s; Oxford's pre-''Kre-O'' mini-figures were basically straight-up L Minifigure construction.
* Kreon [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] was among the upcoming items revealed at [[BotCon 2011]]... and was only announced to be released in late 2013, and wasn't released until midway through 2014. Amusingly, his helmet has become one of the most ubiquitous among the Kreons thanks to its very generic styling.
* Small images of a ''Kre-O Transformers'' set featuring a big mechanical scorpion and another set featuring a buildable [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] were shown at [[Toy Fair 2012]] during the slide presentation, as part of the demonstration of the "build a big energon weapon from parts of the different sets" concept. Neither were present in the showroom or mentioned in the press materials. This same slide was shown during a presentation at [[BotCon 2012]], again with no explicit mention of the mechanical scorpion or Soundwave.
* 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. Just be a bit careful you don't scrape face-paint off.
* The L company has since released sets that are explicitly marketed as being able to assemble as robots and various vehicles and aircraft, very similar to the ''Transformers'' Kre-O concept.
* Several ''Kre-O'' bricks are reuses of Hasbro's long defunct ''Built to Rule'' interlocking brick system. Most Kre-O bricks, that is parts not designed specifically for Kreons, with detailed moulded surfaces (especially where the L counterpart has a smooth surface) are Built to Rule parts.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.hasbro.com/kre-o/en_US/ Official site]
* [http://kre-o-nation.com/2013/index.html "Kre-O Nation" 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]
* [http://www.facebook.com/groups/mykreons Kre-O Asia Facebook Group #mykreons]

[[Category: Kre-O | Kre-O ]]
[[Category: Multi-property brands]]

Kre-O

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[[Image:Kre-O-Bumblebeeandothers.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Car me now!]]

'''Kre-O''' is [[Hasbro]]'s second foray into the world of brick-based construction toy sets, several years after the ignoble effort that was ''[[Built to Rule]]''.

Unveiled at [[Toy Fair 2011]], ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' was the first Hasbro brand to be released as Kre-O construction brick kits. The kits (generally) 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 (mostly nameless generics). Prices range from $7.99 to $59.99, plus individually-bagged Kreon figures at $2.99.

The line launched in the US on [[June 6]]th, [[2011]]. Since then, ''Kre-O'' has expanded into a [[multi-property brand]], with sets based on other Hasbro franchises including ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'', ''Battleship'', and ''Dungeons & Dragons'', as well as the licensed properties ''[[Star Trek]]'' and ''Cityville Invasion''.

In 2013, [[TakaraTomy]] brought the line to Japan, primarily the second-year ''Transformers'' sets.

It's 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.

==Building sets==
===2011===
The first series saw widespread brick-and-mortar distribution in the US. The main focus of the sets were large robot/vehicle builds with a ''lot'' of parts. Really a lot. Limbs were many times thick masses of panel-parts laid over each other, and many sets had extremely limited posability, with simple swivel elbows & knees. Robot builds took many elements from the then-current ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)| Dark of the Moon]]'' series, though the heads were mostly designed around the characters' [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] incarnations.

The robot Kreons? ''VERY'' G1-inspired.

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31144'''

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36421'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, [[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]], [[Bumblebee's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Autobot Jazz]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31146'''
**''Kreons'': Jazz, [[Race driver]]

*'''[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]'''
**''Kit number'': '''30688'''
**''Kreons'': Megatron, [[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]], [[Specialist]], [[Police officer]]

*'''[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31145'''
**''Kreons'': Mirage, [[Race driver]]

*'''Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''31143'''

*'''[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]], 2 [[Stunt Driver]]s

*'''[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30690'''
**''Kreons'': Prowl, [[SWAT Commander]]

*'''[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30662'''
**''Kreons'': Ratchet, [[Medic (Kre-O)|Medic]]

*'''[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30687'''
**''Kreons'': Sentinel Prime, [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]], [[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]], [[Fire Chief (Kre-O)|Fire Chief]]

*'''[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31771'''
**''Kreons'': Sideswipe, [[Sideswipe's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30667'''
**''Kreons'': Starscream, [[Pilot (Kre-O)|Pilot]]

===2012 (''Quest for Energon'')===
The second-year ''Kre-O Transformers'' sets mark a definite change in style. Dubbed "Quest for Energon", each set contains several "energon" pieces; at least one [[Skeletron|clear-plastic Kreon torso]] (blue for Autobots, purple for Decepticons), and several clear-purple "[[Dark Energon]]" parts to assemble a giant "[[ultimate Dark Energon weapon]]". The robot/vehicle builds in this year's sets are generally smaller, simpler, and less reliant on the "massive stack of flat plates" construction style common in the first year, relying a lot more on large ball-and-socket-jointed bricks to build limbs and bodies around.

There was a heavier focus on the Kreons overall, with mini-playsets, mini-vehicles and a pair of [[army-building|army builder]] sets. The robot Kreons are more often based on their [[Aligned continuity family]] incarnations than Generation 1. Human Kreons had new arm-pieces with rounded-off shoulders, rather than the blocky shoulders of all first-year Kreons.

This series also suffered a distribution issue in the US. [[Walmart]] stopped carrying ''Kre-O'' after its first year (with one tiny exception), and only [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] appeared to carry the entire second-year assortment; the "Rotor Rage" and "Destruction Site Devastator" sets in particular didn't seem to show up at certain retailers.

Most of these sets were also made available in Japan as part of the initial ''Kre-O'' roll-out by [[TakaraTomy]].

*'''Battle for Energon'''
**''Set number'': '''98812'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], [[Security Officer]], [[Tank Driver]]
: Includes Optimus Prime and Megatron robot/vehicle builds and a mini "bank" playset.

*'''Cycle Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''36954'''
**''Kreons'': [[Barricade (Kre-O)|Barricade]], three [[Autobot Trooper]]s

*'''Decepticon Ambush'''
**''Set number'': '''38781'''
**''Kreons'': [[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]], three [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]]s

*'''Destruction Site [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36914'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s
: A "9 in 1" set that includes '''[[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]''', '''[[Drill Bit (Kre-O)|Drill Bit]]''', '''[[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]]''' and '''[[Hightower (Kre-O)|Hightower]]''', who can be built into robots, vehicles, or combined to form Devastator. Includes a construction site mini-playset.

*'''Rotor Rage'''
**''Set number'': '''36959'''
**''Kreons'': [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]], [[Commando (Kre-O)|Commando]], [[ATV Driver]]
:Includes a large Vortex robot/helicopter build.

*'''Stealth [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''98814'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, two [[Security Guard]]s, [[Bulldog]], [[Biker]]
:Includes a large Bumblebee robot/car build and a security checkpoint playset.

*'''Street Showdown'''
**''Set number'': '''38771'''
**''Kreons'': [[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)|Knock Out]], two [[Driver (Kre-O)|Driver]]s
: Includes large Wheeljack and Knock Out robot/car builds.

===2013 (''Beast Hunters'')===
Bringing the series in-line with the then-current ''[[Beast Hunters]]'' branding of ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'', this series was even ''more'' limited in its US distribution, seemingly available only at ToysЯUs and Meijer.

This time around, the human Kreons were based on specific ''Transformers'' human characters from prior series rather than the prior two years' nameless generics... much to the bafflement of the [[fandom]], who wanted them to be doing that from the get-go.

;Larger Sets
*'''[[Autobot Command Center]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A5412'''
**''Kreons'': [[Arcee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Bumblebee]], [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Ratchet]], [[Shockwave (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Shockwave]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)#CommandCenterHQ|Knock Out]] ("Mystery figure")
: A multi-part playset; command tower, repair bay, prison. Includes a buildable vehicle Optimus Prime and beast [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O Predacon)|Rippersnapper]].

*'''Battle Net Bumblebee'''
**''Set number'': '''A2202'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Captain (Kre-O)|Captain]]
: Includes Bumblebee/jeep build and buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Stormrazor]]


*'''Beast Blade Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A2203'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Beast Hunters|Optimus Prime]], [[Kicker (Kre-O)|Energon Kicker]]
: Includes a large Optimus robot/truck build and a buildable Predacon beast [[Lazerback (Kre-O)|Lazerback]].

*'''Ripclaw Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2201'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ripclaw (Kre-O)|Ripclaw]], [[Daniel Witwicky (Kre-O)|Col. Daniel Witwicky]]
:Includes a large Ripclaw robot/dragon build.

;Beast Force Figure packs
To date, these are the only larger build packs to include [[Micro-Changer]] Kreons.

*'''Dragon Assault'''
**''Set number'': '''A2234/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Grimwing (Kre-O)|Grimwing]].

*'''Mech Venom Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2235/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Corhada]].

===2014 (''Age of Extinction'')===
Tying in with that [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|big new movie in 2014]], the 2014 ''Kre-O'' line-up features dinosaurs aplenty. Many sets also feature "Dino Force Technology", which are pieces that include magnets in them so claws and dino-maws can snatch up Kreons wearing ferrous-metal backpacks or helmets.

Notably, this line also marks the complete abandonment of the 'rebuild to transform' [[play pattern]], in favor of the playset approach more typical of construction brick toys. As part of this change, human Kreons now use the small body style that debuted in the ''Kre-O {{w|CityVille}} Invasion'' line, to indicate a [[scale]] difference between them and the normal-sized Transformer Kreons.

By this point, ''Kre-O'' in its entirety became a [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] [[exclusive]] toyline.

*'''Grimlock Unleashed'''
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]]
: Includes a large Grimlock T-rex build.

*'''Cell Block Breakout'''
**''Set number'': '''A6951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)#AOE|Vehicon]]
: Includes buildable [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] beast [[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)|Strafe]].

*'''Dinobot Charge'''
**''Set number'': '''A6949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]], Vehicon
: Includes buildable [[Slug (Kre-O)|Dinobot triceratops]].

*'''Galvatron Factory Battle'''
**''Set number'': '''A6952'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#FactoryBattle|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Factory Battle|Optimus Prime]], Vehicon, [[Dr. Littleman]], 2 KSI workers.
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]] and [[Galvatron (Kre-O)#AOE|Galvatron]] super-robot.

*'''Grimlock Street Attack'''
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]].

*'''Lockdown Air Raid'''
**''Set number'': '''A6956'''
**''Kreons'': [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)#AOE|Sideswipe]]
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]].

*'''Optimus Prime Dino Hauler'''
**''Set number'': '''A7796'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#DinoHauler|Ratchet]], Vehicon x2, human [[Autobot Driver]]
: Includes buildable [[Snarl (Kre-O)|Dinobot beast]].

*'''Scorn Street Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''A6950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Crosshairs (Kre-O)|Crosshairs]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Scorn (Kre-O)|Scorn]].

*'''Dinobot Ride'''
**''Set number'': '''A8603'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime.
: Includes mini buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock.
{{Note|'Dinobot Ride' was released as a free giveaway at [[June 28]] ToysЯUs building events in the US.}}

*'''Silver Knight Autobots'''
**''Set number'': '''A8602'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Crosshairs, Drift, Hound

*'''Elite Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A8745'''
: Includes Optimus Prime super-robot.
{{note|'Silver Knight Autobots' and 'Elite Optimus Prime' were available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]].}}

*'''Decepticon Replicator'''
**''Set number'': '''A8601'''
**''Kreons'': [[Stinger (Kre-O)|Stinger]], Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]], human scientist
{{note|'Decepticon Replicator' was available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from [[July 11]] to [[July 20]].}}

===2015 (''Robots In Disguise'')===
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==Micro-Changers==
Introduced in 2012, the [[Micro-Changer]]s sub-line adds a new element to Kreon figures; extra parts allow each figure to "transform" into a vehicle or beast (or whatever).

Thankfully, the Micro-Changer series did not suffer the limited-distribution fate of the ''Beast Hunters'' sets; after a rocky start, by 2013 the series was stocked regularly not just by ToysЯUs, but [[Target]] as well, plus many large drug store chains began carrying the individually-bagged figures.

===Blind-bagged figures===
This portion of the line features individual [[blindpacking|blind-packaged]] Kreons. Thankfully however, code numbers printed on each bag allow you to know which figure is inside... or at least avoid buying two of the same by accident.
{{anchor|BlindbagPreview}}
;Preview Series
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCPreviewWave.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2034'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|August]] 2012
:This series differs a little from the later waves, and not just because of the smaller (all-badguy) cast. In an unusual backwards move, the [[tampograph]]s on these figures' chests use only a single color, typically black.

:This is also the only ''Kre-O Transformers'' product to be sold (briefly) at [[Walmart]] since the initial year.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Crankstart (Kre-O)|Crankstart]] (214510)
:* [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]] (214518)
:* [[Scorponok (Kre-O)|Scorponok]] (214511)
:* [[Spinister (Kre-O)|Spinister]] (214517)
:* [[Sunstorm (Kre-O)|Sunstorm]] (214519)
:* [[Waspinator (Kre-O)|Waspinator]] (214512)
}}

{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol1}}
;Collection 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCWave1.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Hasbro release date'': [[Calendar|November]] 2012
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': November 2013
: For the first full series, the multi-colored tampographs made a glorious comeback. Also, a new display-stand brick was added to every figure, a black 2x4 piece with the "Kre-O" logo in white on one edge.
: Also changed is how the bag numbers work, with a 7-digit code. Only the final two numbers in the codes are indicators of what Kreon is in the bag, the first five are likely manufacturing plant codes or something and have no bearing on the contents, and can vary from case to case. For simplicity's sake, we've *****'d out the first five digits from here on out.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Airachnid (Kre-O)|Airachnid]] (*****_50)
:* [[Blast Off (Kre-O)|Blast Off]] (*****_47)
:* [[Bludgeon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bludgeon]] (*****_51)
:* [[Dirge (Kre-O)|Dirge]] (*****_49)
:* [[Hook (Kre-O)|Decepticon Hook]] (*****_48)
:* [[Inferno (Kre-O)|Inferno]] (*****_41)
:* [[Insecticon (Kre-O)|Insecticon]] (*****_46)
:* [[Quickslinger (Kre-O)|Quickslinger]] (*****_44)
:* [[Rampage (Kre-O)|Decepticon Rampage]] (*****_45)
:* [[Singe (Kre-O)|Singe]] (*****_40)
:* [[Springer (Kre-O)|Autobot Springer]] (*****_42)
:* [[Warpath (Kre-O)|Warpath]] (*****_43)
}}

{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol2}}
;Collection 2
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|May]] 2013
: This series replaced the flak jackets used to attach stuff to prior Micro Changers' torsos in prior waves (which most fans hated since it obscured the chest tampographs) with a new simple one-peg "backpack" piece. And there was much rejoicing. On top of that, at this stage the "vehicle" builds become a little more complex, using more parts to make them look more like tiny vehicles than just robots laying face-down with a thing or two on their backs.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Acid Wing]] (*****_70)
:* [[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]] (*****_69)
:* [[Blight (Kre-O)|Blight]] (*****_68)
:* [[Bulkhead (Kre-O)|Bulkhead]] (*****_66)
:* [[Groove (Kre-O)|Autobot Groove]] (*****_77)
:* [[Hardshell (Kre-O)|Hardshell]] (*****_67)
:* [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]] (*****_76)
:* [[Lugnut (Kre-O)|Lugnut]] (*****_75)
:* [[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]] (*****_74)
:* [[Powerglide (Kre-O)|Powerglide]] (*****_73)
:* [[Scourge (Kre-O)|Scourge]] (*****_72)
:* [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] (*****_71)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol3}}
;Collection 3
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS3bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2013
:This series had...more fanwank, we guess? No particular innovations this time around.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Beachcomber (Kre-O)|Beachcomber]] (***** 60)
:* [[Cheetor (Kre-O)|Cheetor]] (***** 59)
:* [[Guzzle (Kre-O)|Guzzle]] (***** 57)
:* [[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]] (***** 54)
:* [[Kickback (Kre-O)|Kickback]] (***** 55)
:* [[Long Haul (Kre-O)|Long Haul]] (***** 56)
:* [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]] (***** 52)
:* [[Nosecone (Kre-O)|Nosecone]] (***** 50)
:* [[Ramjet (Kre-O)|Ramjet]] (***** 53)
:* [[Seawing (Kre-O)|Seawing]] (***** 61)
:* [[Sharkticon (Kre-O)|Sharkticon]] (***** 58)
:* [[Thrust (Kre-O)|Thrust]] (***** 51)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol4}}
;Collection 4
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS4bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2014
: Sooo much fanwank. The last wave of Micro-Changers available at "normal" retail, though largely being distributed via the Walgreens drug store chain in the US. This is the only batch (so far) to have a significant [[variant]], as [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] can come in either bag-back lavender or a much darker purple, depending on the batch. This is also the first wave to use "harness" pieces in colors other than the standard light gray.

: Unlike prior waves in which every figure came with individual [[instructions]], these Micro-Changers all come with the same large fold-out instruction for all of the models in the series, making the "feel parts through the bags" method very difficult (but you have the code numbers here, so why are you even doing that, huh?).
{{collist|2|
:* [[Alpha Trion (Kre-O)|Alpha Trion]] (***** 33)
:* [[Barrage (Kre-O)|Barrage]] (***** 34)
:* [[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]] (***** 35)
:* [[Brake-Neck (Kre-O)|Brake-Neck]] (***** 44)
:* [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] (***** 36)
:* [[Demolishor (Kre-O)|Demolishor]] (***** 37)
:* [[Iceberg (Kre-O)|Iceberg]] (***** 38)
:* [[Kup (Kre-O)|Autobot Kup]] (***** 39)
:* [[Rhinox (Kre-O)|Rhinox]] (***** 40)
:* [[Rodimus (Kre-O)|Rodimus]] (***** 41)
:* [[Sandstorm (Kre-O)|Sandstorm]] (***** 42)
:* [[Slipstrike]] (***** 43)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
[[Image:KreO-toy KreonMCWave5.jpg|right|300px]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A6947'''
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
: In-tune with the [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]] Kre-O'' products, this wave features a number of classic characters plus two movie-inspired Dinobot original characters.

: This series goes back to having individual instructions for each figure.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Fangwolf]] (***** 46)
:* [[Highbrow (Kre-O)|Highbrow]] (***** 51)
:* [[Jarugar]] (***** 52)
:* [[Jetwash]] (***** 53)
:* [[Mindswipe]] (***** 49)
:* [[Misfire (Kre-O)|Misfire]] (***** 47)
:* [[Nightbeat (Kre-O)|Nightbeat]] (***** 50)
:* [[Silversnout]] (***** 56)
:* [[Skrapnel]] (***** 45)
:* [[Torosaur]] (***** 55)
:* [[Trypticon (Kre-O)|Trypticon]] (***** 48)
:* [[Wingspan Hawk]] (***** 54)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2014
: The second wave of the ''Age of Extinction''-tied Micro-Changers, with a couple of unconventional builds, and two more new Dinobot characters. For the first time, the blind-bags are truly blind, with no identifying numbers printed on the packaging.

Speaking of "blind", these figures were never seen in US stores, popping up only in Canada and overseas.

{{collist|2|
:* [[Blackarachnia (Kre-O)|Decepticon Blackarachnia]]
:* [[Frostbite (Kre-O)|Frostbite]]
:* [[Fuselage]]
:* [[Gears (Kre-O)|Autobot Gears]]
:* [[Runamuck (Kre-O)|Decepticon Runamuck]]
:* [[Scattershot (Kre-O blindbag)|Scattershot]]
:* [[Seaspray (Kre-O)|Autobot Seaspray]]
:* [[Skalor (Kre-O)|Decepticon Skalor]]
:* [[Skimmer]]
:* [[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
:* [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailbreaker]]
:* [[Wheelie (Kre-O)|Autobot Wheelie]]
}}

===Micro-Changers Combiners===
Four Kreons per pack combine into one larger robot. Each set also comes with a single red stand-block, and extra limb pieces. Just in case. As most of the original teams hese sets are based on have five to six members, the "lost" members are (usually) put into the blind-bagged series.
;Wave 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCCombWave1.jpg|right|250px|]]
:*'''[[Bruticus (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bruticus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2225'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Brawl (Kre-O)|Brawl]], [[Onslaught (Kre-O)|Onslaught]], [[Swindle (Kre-O)|Swindle]], [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]]
:*'''[[Devastator (Kre-O)|Constructicon Devastator]]
::*''Set number'': '''A2224'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bonecrusher (Kre-O)|Bonecrusher]], [[Mixmaster (Kre-O)|Mixmaster]], [[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]], [[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]
:*'''[[Predaking (Kre-O Decepticon)|Predaking]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2227'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]], [[Headlock]], [[Razorclaw (Kre-O)|Razorclaw]], [[Torox]]
:*'''[[Superion (Kre-O)|Superion]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2226'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Air Raid (Kre-O)|Air Raid]], [[Firestrike (Kre-O)|Firestrike]], [[Silverbolt (Kre-O)|Silverbolt]], [[Skydive (Kre-O)|Skydive]]
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;Wave 2

:*'''[[Abominus (Kre-O)|Abominus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4473'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Hun-Gurrr (Kre-O)|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O)|Rippersnapper]], [[Sinnertwin (Kre-O)|Sinnertwin]], [[Windrazor (Kre-O)|Windrazor]]
:*'''[[Defensor (Kre-O)|Defensor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4474'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Blades (Kre-O)|Blades]], [[First Aid (Kre-O)|First Aid]], [[Hot Spot (Kre-O)|Hot Spot]], [[Streetsmart]]
:*'''[[Piranacon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Piranacon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4475'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Nautilator (Kre-O)|Nautilator]], [[Overbite (Kre-O)|Overbite]], [[Snaptrap (Kre-O)|Snaptrap]], [[Tentakil (Kre-O)|Tentakil]]
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;Wave 3
:Sadly, this wave suffered from a similar fate as some of the latter sets, with a limited retail release- only popping up in discount chains months after the intended release date.
:*'''[[Computron (Kre-O)|Computron]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7307'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Afterburst]], [[Lightstorm]], [[Scattershot (Kre-O Computron)|Scattershot]], [[Strafe (Kre-O Computron)|Strafe]]
:*'''[[Menasor (Kre-O)|Menasor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7308'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)|Decepticon Breakdown]], [[Dead End (Kre-O)|Dead End]], [[Drag Strip (Kre-O)|Decepticon Drag Strip]], [[Motorbreath (Kre-O)|Motorbreath]]
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;Wave 4
:Ready for something new? This wave, available only at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]]''-branded product, consists entirely of new-character beast-bots, rather than re-creating classic combiner teams.
:*'''[[Grimstone (Kre-O)|Grimstone]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7827'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Crackback]], [[Iquanox]], [[Ironeye]], [[Mollox]]
:*'''[[Lazerbolt]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7830'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullhorn (Kre-O)|Bullhorn]], [[Floodgate]], [[Freezeout]], [[Roadhound]]
:*'''[[Obsidian (Kre-O Combiner)|Obsidian]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7829'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullwark]], [[Freefall]], [[Hemocron]], [[Stronghorn]]
:*'''[[Volcanicon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7828'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Farside]], [[Liftoff]], [[Lugmutt]], [[Power Surge (Kre-O)|Power Surge]]

==Kreon Ultimate Collection==
These sets, each containing five different Kreons, were released early in 2013. The Kreon figures had all been released earlier in larger Kre-o sets, and they only come with their own weapons. One of the five figures was marked on the packaging as the "mystery figure."

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4641'''

;Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4642'''

==Custom Kreons==
First released at the back-end of 2013, these individually-carded Kreons include a huge number of extra body parts and accessories, many [[vacuum metallizing|chromed]] (thus resulting in some ''extremely'' tight fits) or translucent (which, when combined with the chromed parts, may end up with stress fractures). Their "normal" body parts have a metal-flake sheen (usually). They also come with a customizable "rack" to store their unused parts, though the helmets jsut kind of sit on the torso's neck-pegs, not secure at all. Returning characters typically have altered and more extensive [[tampograph]]s across most of their opaque parts.

This series was intentionally produced in smaller numbers than the other series.

[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonIronhidePkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 1
All of the Kreons in this assortment come with a red weapons rack.

[[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] was the only US retailer to order them, though they were made available off of [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] as well.
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|October]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#Custom|Bumblebee]] (A6087)
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)#Custom|Ironhide]] (A6086)
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Megatron]] (A6088)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Custom|Optimus Prime]] (A6085)
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)#Custom|Soundwave]] (A6090)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)#Custom|Starscream]] (A6089)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonPredakingPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 2
Though revealed online and at [[Toy Fair 2014]], this series ultimately never saw release outside of Chinese-market distribution. These kits have blue parts racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{Collist|2|
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)#Custom|Cliffjumper]] (A7314)
*[[Dreadwing (Kre-O)|Dreadwing]] (A7315)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Galvatron]] (A7316)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Autobot Hound]] (A7317)
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Jazz]] (A7318)
*[[Predaking (Kre-O Predacon)|Predaking]] (A7319)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonDriftPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
This assortment, using the new unified packaging style introduced in mid-2014, is entirely movie-based, showcasing characters from ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)| Age of Extinction]]''. Unlike prior waves, the opaque plastics here are non-sparkly. Awww. On top of that, the parts count has been drastically reduced, each kit only having about 30 pieces as opposed to the 40-ish of the prior two waves.

They all come with dark green racks.
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Drift]] (A7839)
*[[Lockdown (Kre-O)#Custom|Lockdown]] (A7838)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Optimus Prime]] (A7836)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Ratchet]] (A7837)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGalvatronPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2
Another movie-based round. The sparkly plastics make a return, but the part count remains in the low 30s. These kits come with brown racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Bumblebee]] (A9229)
*[[Crosshairs (Kre-O)#Custom|Crosshairs]] (A9228)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Galvatron]] (A9230)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Autobot Hound]] (A9227)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGrimlockPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 3
A wave featuring the ''Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, making heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. These kits come with gray racks.

These figures saw very limited release, mostly in Hasbro Asia regions.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Grimlock]]
*[[Scorn (Kre-O)#Custom|Scorn]]
*[[Slug (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Slug]]
*[[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)#CustomAOE|Strafe]]
}}
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;''Robots in Disguise'' Collection 1
This assortment showcases characters from the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)| Robots in Disguise]]'' animated series.

The part count takes ''another'' hit, now in the mid-20s, with simpler weapons and no backpacks. No more chromed parts either, everything is in "normal" plastics. The racks are now in the characters' base colors, and built on a new baseplate piece. This wave does add a 1x1 cylinder to attach to the unused torsos' neck-pegs to keep the unised helmets in place, so there's that.

:*''Release date'': ??? 2015
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Bumblebee]] (B1234)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Grimlock]] (B1235)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Optimus Prime]] (B1233)
*[[Steeljaw (Kre-O)#Custom|Steeljaw]] (B1236)
}}

{{note|The "[[Autobot Command Center]]" set includes a Custom Kreon rack/part setup as well.}}

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==Kreon Warriors==
Replacing Micro-Changers as the ''Kre-O'' line's blind-bagged assortment, Kreon Warriors features popular characters reimagined as historical warriors. Unlike their predecessors, the Kreon Warriors do not have vehicle modes.

;Series 1
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Samurai Optimus Prime]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Wild West Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Gladiator Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Bumblebee]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Gladiator Ratchet]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Pirate Ratchet]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Knight Megatron]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Ninja Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Army Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Pirate Starscream]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Army Shockwave]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Ninja Shockwave]]
}}

;Series 2 - Shown at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Gladiator Optimus Prime]]
*?? [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Army Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Knight Bumblebee]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Wild West Hound]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Samurai Hound]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Wild West Galvatron]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Samurai Galvatron]]
*?? [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Wild West Starscream]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Soundwave]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Knight Soundwave]]
}}
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==Battle Changers==

Battle Changers are a new line in the buildable figures who can transform without being taken apart. Series 1 includes 4 individual characters [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] and [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]].

;Collection 1
This series is available in selected Asian countries since December 2014.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] (B0716)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] (B0715)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] (B0718)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] (B0717)
}}
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;Collection 2
This series have been shown in NY Toyfair 2015. [[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] and [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] are triple changers and may be categorized separately upon release.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] (???)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] (???)
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]] (???)
*[[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] (???)
}}
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;Versus Pack Collection 1
This assortment comes in 2-figure "VS" pack. Only 2 pairs have been announced and available for sale in selected Asian countries. Optimus Prime is identical to the previously released version but this pack comes with a trailer.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] vs. [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] (B1506/B0964)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]] vs. [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] (B1507/B0964)
}}
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==Store exclusives==
===CostCo exclusives===
* Megatron with Sideswipe (30668/31771) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.
* Starscream with Prowl (30667/30690) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.

===Toys"R"Us exclusives===
*'''Autobot Assault [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A1266'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s, [[Gunner]]
: An expanded version of the "Destruction Site Devastator" set, adding a large Ironhide robot/truck build, a "Gunner" Kreon, and a port-a-potty (yes really). The Devastator Kreon is also in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)| Generation 2]]'' style yellow-and-purple rather than the original bright-green-and-purple.
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction Bluray / DVD'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]]
: Special packaging to include 2 exclusive Kreons with different print from other regular release of the same characters. These Kreons are available with either Blu-Ray Combo or DVD only set.

===Argos exclusives===
*'''Transformers Tub of Bricks'''
**''Set number'': '''A4583'''
: A plastic tub with unaltered versions of Basic Optimus, Basic Bumblebee, and Jazz, Sideswipe and Bluestreak Kreons, and slightly altered instruction booklets.

===Family Mart (Taiwan)===
*'''8" (20cm) Optimus Prime USB Hub'''
**Oversized Kreon Optimus Prime with 4 USB ports
*'''Stylus Pen'''
**Optimus Prime & Starscream
*'''LED Lights'''
**Bumbleebee, Sideswipe & Megatron

===Universal Studios===
*'''Kreon 4-pack'''
Only available in all Universal Studios. Only [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]] is an exclusive figure.
**''Set number'': '''A9370'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]]

==Promotional releases==
* Matrix '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Promotional item given at [[BotCon 2011]], as a special mail-in promotion through the Kre-O website and a give away with the UK Doctor Who Adventures comic. Redeco of Optimus Prime Kreon showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]].

* Clear ''' Energon Bumblebee''' Kreon
: An exclusive [[New York Comic Con|New York Comic Con 2012]] handout, this redeco of the Bumblebee Kreon is done entirely in translucent blue plastic, and comes in its own special little window box with an outer sleeve.

* '''Constructicon Devastator''' Kreon
: A Devastator Kreon sporting an orange ''Generation 2'' deco and including a translucent purple pistol based on [[Megatron (G1)|Generation 1 Megatron's]] alternate mode. Packaged in an individual window box and handed out with ''Kre-O'' purchases at Toys"R"Us stores, as well as [[BotCon 2013]].

* '''Orion Pax''' Kreon
: Based on Orion Pax's appearance from "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]", this was available with the ''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''.

* '''Dinobot Ride''' Polybag
: Polybag of a mini buildable Grimlock and Citiville-sized mini Kreon Optimus Prime. Given out at Toys R Us during build-a-figure event. Also available in selected Asian countries as a gift with purchase at stores.

* '''Elite Optimus Prime''' Polybag
: Another polybag with buildable Optimus Prime with larger hands and legs on a Kreon sized torso. This figure was given our at Toys R Us Canada during build-a-figure event while Asian countries saw very limited released.

* "Winter" '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Optimus Prime in winter clothing and orange skis were handed out during [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]].

==Convention Exclusives==
* Botcon 2013 '''Machine Wars''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure Set, 2013)
**''Kreons'': [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]], [[Megaplex (Kre-O)|Megaplex]], [[Obsidian (Kre-O Kreon)|Obsidian]], [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Strika (Kre-O)|Strika]]

:The ''Machine Wars'' five-pack was exclusive to [[BotCon 2013]], limited to 1500 pieces. They have generally more parts than the Kreons packed in with larger Kre-O sets, but do not have alternate vehicle builds like Micro Changers.

* Botcon 2014 '''Kreon Micro-Changers 6-figure set''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure set, 2014)
**''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)#BotCon2014|Breakdown]], [[Fractyl (Kre-O)|Fractyl]], [[Gigatron (Kre-O)|Gigatron]], [[Landshark (Kre-O)|Landshark]], [[Rattrap (Kre-O)|Rattrap]], [[Rodimus (SG Kre-O)|Rodimus]]

: A [[BotCon 2014]] six-figure set commemorating 20 years of BotCon exclusives with Kreons of past exclusives. This time they're also Micro-Changers, with generally more parts and paint than most retail Micro-Changers.

* San Diego Comic Con 2014 '''Kreon Class of 1984''' (B0090)
**''Kreons'':
{{collist|3|
*[[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]]
*[[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]]
*[[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]]
*[[Frenzy (Kre-O)|Frenzy]]
*[[Gears (Kre-O)|Gears]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]]
*[[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]]
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]]
*[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Ratchet]]
*[[Rumble (Kre-O)|Rumble]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]]
*[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]
*[[Shrapnel (Kre-O)|Shrapnel]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
*[[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (Kre-O)|Ultra Magnus]]
*[[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]]
*[[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
}}
: Released in July 2014 at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2014|San Diego Comic-Con]], this set contains 30 exclusive Kreons and accessories from G1 series.

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==Media==
===Videos===
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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.

===Games===
{{main|Online games#Kre-O}}

===Books===
*''[[Awesome Autobots Activity Book]]''—actually mainly a ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'' book, but it has four Kre-O bonus pages and is [[co-branding|co-branded]] on the cover, as well as coming with a free Matrix Optimus Prime Kreon.
*''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''

===Online comics===
{{main|Kre-O Transformers (comic)}}
Short tongue-in-cheek gag strips drawn and written by [[Hayato Sakamoto]] and [[Makoto Wakabayashi]] for [[TakaraTomy]]'s Kre-O site.

==Notes==
* 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>, who have been making not-L sets for a while. However, it is very much a lot of new part design work, especially the far more involved construction of the [[Kreon]]s; Oxford's pre-''Kre-O'' mini-figures were basically straight-up L Minifigure construction.
* Kreon [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] was among the upcoming items revealed at [[BotCon 2011]]... and was only announced to be released in late 2013, and wasn't released until midway through 2014. Amusingly, his helmet has become one of the most ubiquitous among the Kreons thanks to its very generic styling.
* Small images of a ''Kre-O Transformers'' set featuring a big mechanical scorpion and another set featuring a buildable [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] were shown at [[Toy Fair 2012]] during the slide presentation, as part of the demonstration of the "build a big energon weapon from parts of the different sets" concept. Neither were present in the showroom or mentioned in the press materials. This same slide was shown during a presentation at [[BotCon 2012]], again with no explicit mention of the mechanical scorpion or Soundwave.
* 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. Just be a bit careful you don't scrape face-paint off.
* The L company has since released sets that are explicitly marketed as being able to assemble as robots and various vehicles and aircraft, very similar to the ''Transformers'' Kre-O concept.
* Several ''Kre-O'' bricks are reuses of Hasbro's long defunct ''Built to Rule'' interlocking brick system. Most Kre-O bricks, that is parts not designed specifically for Kreons, with detailed moulded surfaces (especially where the L counterpart has a smooth surface) are Built to Rule parts.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.hasbro.com/kre-o/en_US/ Official site]
* [http://kre-o-nation.com/2013/index.html "Kre-O Nation" 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]
* [http://www.facebook.com/groups/mykreons Kre-O Asia Facebook Group #mykreons]

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[[Category: Multi-property brands]]

Kre-O

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[[Image:Kre-O-Bumblebeeandothers.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Car me now!]]

'''Kre-O''' is [[Hasbro]]'s second foray into the world of brick-based construction toy sets, several years after the ignoble effort that was ''[[Built to Rule]]''.

Unveiled at [[Toy Fair 2011]], ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' was the first Hasbro brand to be released as Kre-O construction brick kits. The kits (generally) 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 (mostly nameless generics). Prices range from $7.99 to $59.99, plus individually-bagged Kreon figures at $2.99.

The line launched in the US on [[June 6]]th, [[2011]]. Since then, ''Kre-O'' has expanded into a [[multi-property brand]], with sets based on other Hasbro franchises including ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'', ''Battleship'', and ''Dungeons & Dragons'', as well as the licensed properties ''[[Star Trek]]'' and ''Cityville Invasion''.

In 2013, [[TakaraTomy]] brought the line to Japan, primarily the second-year ''Transformers'' sets.

It's 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.

==Building sets==
===2011===
The first series saw widespread brick-and-mortar distribution in the US. The main focus of the sets were large robot/vehicle builds with a ''lot'' of parts. Really a lot. Limbs were many times thick masses of panel-parts laid over each other, and many sets had extremely limited posability, with simple swivel elbows & knees. Robot builds took many elements from the then-current ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)| Dark of the Moon]]'' series, though the heads were mostly designed around the characters' [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] incarnations.

The robot Kreons? ''VERY'' G1-inspired.

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31144'''

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36421'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, [[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]], [[Bumblebee's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Autobot Jazz]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31146'''
**''Kreons'': Jazz, [[Race driver]]

*'''[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]'''
**''Kit number'': '''30688'''
**''Kreons'': Megatron, [[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]], [[Specialist]], [[Police officer]]

*'''[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31145'''
**''Kreons'': Mirage, [[Race driver]]

*'''Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''31143'''

*'''[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]], 2 [[Stunt Driver]]s

*'''[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30690'''
**''Kreons'': Prowl, [[SWAT Commander]]

*'''[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30662'''
**''Kreons'': Ratchet, [[Medic (Kre-O)|Medic]]

*'''[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30687'''
**''Kreons'': Sentinel Prime, [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]], [[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]], [[Fire Chief (Kre-O)|Fire Chief]]

*'''[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31771'''
**''Kreons'': Sideswipe, [[Sideswipe's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30667'''
**''Kreons'': Starscream, [[Pilot (Kre-O)|Pilot]]

===2012 (''Quest for Energon'')===
The second-year ''Kre-O Transformers'' sets mark a definite change in style. Dubbed "Quest for Energon", each set contains several "energon" pieces; at least one [[Skeletron|clear-plastic Kreon torso]] (blue for Autobots, purple for Decepticons), and several clear-purple "[[Dark Energon]]" parts to assemble a giant "[[ultimate Dark Energon weapon]]". The robot/vehicle builds in this year's sets are generally smaller, simpler, and less reliant on the "massive stack of flat plates" construction style common in the first year, relying a lot more on large ball-and-socket-jointed bricks to build limbs and bodies around.

There was a heavier focus on the Kreons overall, with mini-playsets, mini-vehicles and a pair of [[army-building|army builder]] sets. The robot Kreons are more often based on their [[Aligned continuity family]] incarnations than Generation 1. Human Kreons had new arm-pieces with rounded-off shoulders, rather than the blocky shoulders of all first-year Kreons.

This series also suffered a distribution issue in the US. [[Walmart]] stopped carrying ''Kre-O'' after its first year (with one tiny exception), and only [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] appeared to carry the entire second-year assortment; the "Rotor Rage" and "Destruction Site Devastator" sets in particular didn't seem to show up at certain retailers.

Most of these sets were also made available in Japan as part of the initial ''Kre-O'' roll-out by [[TakaraTomy]].

*'''Battle for Energon'''
**''Set number'': '''98812'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], [[Security Officer]], [[Tank Driver]]
: Includes Optimus Prime and Megatron robot/vehicle builds and a mini "bank" playset.

*'''Cycle Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''36954'''
**''Kreons'': [[Barricade (Kre-O)|Barricade]], three [[Autobot Trooper]]s

*'''Decepticon Ambush'''
**''Set number'': '''38781'''
**''Kreons'': [[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]], three [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]]s

*'''Destruction Site [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36914'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s
: A "9 in 1" set that includes '''[[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]''', '''[[Drill Bit (Kre-O)|Drill Bit]]''', '''[[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]]''' and '''[[Hightower (Kre-O)|Hightower]]''', who can be built into robots, vehicles, or combined to form Devastator. Includes a construction site mini-playset.

*'''Rotor Rage'''
**''Set number'': '''36959'''
**''Kreons'': [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]], [[Commando (Kre-O)|Commando]], [[ATV Driver]]
:Includes a large Vortex robot/helicopter build.

*'''Stealth [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''98814'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, two [[Security Guard]]s, [[Bulldog]], [[Biker]]
:Includes a large Bumblebee robot/car build and a security checkpoint playset.

*'''Street Showdown'''
**''Set number'': '''38771'''
**''Kreons'': [[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)|Knock Out]], two [[Driver (Kre-O)|Driver]]s
: Includes large Wheeljack and Knock Out robot/car builds.

===2013 (''Beast Hunters'')===
Bringing the series in-line with the then-current ''[[Beast Hunters]]'' branding of ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'', this series was even ''more'' limited in its US distribution, seemingly available only at ToysЯUs and Meijer.

This time around, the human Kreons were based on specific ''Transformers'' human characters from prior series rather than the prior two years' nameless generics... much to the bafflement of the [[fandom]], who wanted them to be doing that from the get-go.

;Larger Sets
*'''[[Autobot Command Center]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A5412'''
**''Kreons'': [[Arcee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Bumblebee]], [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Ratchet]], [[Shockwave (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Shockwave]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)#CommandCenterHQ|Knock Out]] ("Mystery figure")
: A multi-part playset; command tower, repair bay, prison. Includes a buildable vehicle Optimus Prime and beast [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O Predacon)|Rippersnapper]].

*'''Battle Net Bumblebee'''
**''Set number'': '''A2202'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Captain (Kre-O)|Captain]]
: Includes Bumblebee/jeep build and buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Stormrazor]]


*'''Beast Blade Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A2203'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Beast Hunters|Optimus Prime]], [[Kicker (Kre-O)|Energon Kicker]]
: Includes a large Optimus robot/truck build and a buildable Predacon beast [[Lazerback (Kre-O)|Lazerback]].

*'''Ripclaw Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2201'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ripclaw (Kre-O)|Ripclaw]], [[Daniel Witwicky (Kre-O)|Col. Daniel Witwicky]]
:Includes a large Ripclaw robot/dragon build.

;Beast Force Figure packs
To date, these are the only larger build packs to include [[Micro-Changer]] Kreons.

*'''Dragon Assault'''
**''Set number'': '''A2234/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Grimwing (Kre-O)|Grimwing]].

*'''Mech Venom Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2235/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Corhada]].

===2014 (''Age of Extinction'')===
Tying in with that [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|big new movie in 2014]], the 2014 ''Kre-O'' line-up features dinosaurs aplenty. Many sets also feature "Dino Force Technology", which are pieces that include magnets in them so claws and dino-maws can snatch up Kreons wearing ferrous-metal backpacks or helmets.

Notably, this line also marks the complete abandonment of the 'rebuild to transform' [[play pattern]], in favor of the playset approach more typical of construction brick toys. As part of this change, human Kreons now use the small body style that debuted in the ''Kre-O {{w|CityVille}} Invasion'' line, to indicate a [[scale]] difference between them and the normal-sized Transformer Kreons.

By this point, ''Kre-O'' in its entirety became a [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] [[exclusive]] toyline.

*'''Grimlock Unleashed'''
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]]
: Includes a large Grimlock T-rex build.

*'''Cell Block Breakout'''
**''Set number'': '''A6951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)#AOE|Vehicon]]
: Includes buildable [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] beast [[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)|Strafe]].

*'''Dinobot Charge'''
**''Set number'': '''A6949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]], Vehicon
: Includes buildable [[Slug (Kre-O)|Dinobot triceratops]].

*'''Galvatron Factory Battle'''
**''Set number'': '''A6952'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#FactoryBattle|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Factory Battle|Optimus Prime]], Vehicon, [[Dr. Littleman]], 2 KSI workers.
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]] and [[Galvatron (Kre-O)#AOE|Galvatron]] super-robot.

*'''Grimlock Street Attack'''
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]].

*'''Lockdown Air Raid'''
**''Set number'': '''A6956'''
**''Kreons'': [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)#AOE|Sideswipe]]
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]].

*'''Optimus Prime Dino Hauler'''
**''Set number'': '''A7796'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#DinoHauler|Ratchet]], Vehicon x2, human [[Autobot Driver]]
: Includes buildable [[Snarl (Kre-O)|Dinobot beast]].

*'''Scorn Street Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''A6950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Crosshairs (Kre-O)|Crosshairs]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Scorn (Kre-O)|Scorn]].

*'''Dinobot Ride'''
**''Set number'': '''A8603'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime.
: Includes mini buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock.
{{Note|'Dinobot Ride' was released as a free giveaway at [[June 28]] ToysЯUs building events in the US.}}

*'''Silver Knight Autobots'''
**''Set number'': '''A8602'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Crosshairs, Drift, Hound

*'''Elite Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A8745'''
: Includes Optimus Prime super-robot.
{{note|'Silver Knight Autobots' and 'Elite Optimus Prime' were available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]].}}

*'''Decepticon Replicator'''
**''Set number'': '''A8601'''
**''Kreons'': [[Stinger (Kre-O)|Stinger]], Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]], human scientist
{{note|'Decepticon Replicator' was available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from [[July 11]] to [[July 20]].}}

===2015 (''Robots In Disguise'')===
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==Micro-Changers==
Introduced in 2012, the [[Micro-Changer]]s sub-line adds a new element to Kreon figures; extra parts allow each figure to "transform" into a vehicle or beast (or whatever).

Thankfully, the Micro-Changer series did not suffer the limited-distribution fate of the ''Beast Hunters'' sets; after a rocky start, by 2013 the series was stocked regularly not just by ToysЯUs, but [[Target]] as well, plus many large drug store chains began carrying the individually-bagged figures.

===Blind-bagged figures===
This portion of the line features individual [[blindpacking|blind-packaged]] Kreons. Thankfully however, code numbers printed on each bag allow you to know which figure is inside... or at least avoid buying two of the same by accident.
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;Preview Series
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCPreviewWave.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2034'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|August]] 2012
:This series differs a little from the later waves, and not just because of the smaller (all-badguy) cast. In an unusual backwards move, the [[tampograph]]s on these figures' chests use only a single color, typically black.

:This is also the only ''Kre-O Transformers'' product to be sold (briefly) at [[Walmart]] since the initial year.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Crankstart (Kre-O)|Crankstart]] (214510)
:* [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]] (214518)
:* [[Scorponok (Kre-O)|Scorponok]] (214511)
:* [[Spinister (Kre-O)|Spinister]] (214517)
:* [[Sunstorm (Kre-O)|Sunstorm]] (214519)
:* [[Waspinator (Kre-O)|Waspinator]] (214512)
}}

{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol1}}
;Collection 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCWave1.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Hasbro release date'': [[Calendar|November]] 2012
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': November 2013
: For the first full series, the multi-colored tampographs made a glorious comeback. Also, a new display-stand brick was added to every figure, a black 2x4 piece with the "Kre-O" logo in white on one edge.
: Also changed is how the bag numbers work, with a 7-digit code. Only the final two numbers in the codes are indicators of what Kreon is in the bag, the first five are likely manufacturing plant codes or something and have no bearing on the contents, and can vary from case to case. For simplicity's sake, we've *****'d out the first five digits from here on out.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Airachnid (Kre-O)|Airachnid]] (*****_50)
:* [[Blast Off (Kre-O)|Blast Off]] (*****_47)
:* [[Bludgeon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bludgeon]] (*****_51)
:* [[Dirge (Kre-O)|Dirge]] (*****_49)
:* [[Hook (Kre-O)|Decepticon Hook]] (*****_48)
:* [[Inferno (Kre-O)|Inferno]] (*****_41)
:* [[Insecticon (Kre-O)|Insecticon]] (*****_46)
:* [[Quickslinger (Kre-O)|Quickslinger]] (*****_44)
:* [[Rampage (Kre-O)|Decepticon Rampage]] (*****_45)
:* [[Singe (Kre-O)|Singe]] (*****_40)
:* [[Springer (Kre-O)|Autobot Springer]] (*****_42)
:* [[Warpath (Kre-O)|Warpath]] (*****_43)
}}

{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol2}}
;Collection 2
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|May]] 2013
: This series replaced the flak jackets used to attach stuff to prior Micro Changers' torsos in prior waves (which most fans hated since it obscured the chest tampographs) with a new simple one-peg "backpack" piece. And there was much rejoicing. On top of that, at this stage the "vehicle" builds become a little more complex, using more parts to make them look more like tiny vehicles than just robots laying face-down with a thing or two on their backs.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Acid Wing]] (*****_70)
:* [[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]] (*****_69)
:* [[Blight (Kre-O)|Blight]] (*****_68)
:* [[Bulkhead (Kre-O)|Bulkhead]] (*****_66)
:* [[Groove (Kre-O)|Autobot Groove]] (*****_77)
:* [[Hardshell (Kre-O)|Hardshell]] (*****_67)
:* [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]] (*****_76)
:* [[Lugnut (Kre-O)|Lugnut]] (*****_75)
:* [[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]] (*****_74)
:* [[Powerglide (Kre-O)|Powerglide]] (*****_73)
:* [[Scourge (Kre-O)|Scourge]] (*****_72)
:* [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] (*****_71)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol3}}
;Collection 3
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS3bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2013
:This series had...more fanwank, we guess? No particular innovations this time around.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Beachcomber (Kre-O)|Beachcomber]] (***** 60)
:* [[Cheetor (Kre-O)|Cheetor]] (***** 59)
:* [[Guzzle (Kre-O)|Guzzle]] (***** 57)
:* [[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]] (***** 54)
:* [[Kickback (Kre-O)|Kickback]] (***** 55)
:* [[Long Haul (Kre-O)|Long Haul]] (***** 56)
:* [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]] (***** 52)
:* [[Nosecone (Kre-O)|Nosecone]] (***** 50)
:* [[Ramjet (Kre-O)|Ramjet]] (***** 53)
:* [[Seawing (Kre-O)|Seawing]] (***** 61)
:* [[Sharkticon (Kre-O)|Sharkticon]] (***** 58)
:* [[Thrust (Kre-O)|Thrust]] (***** 51)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol4}}
;Collection 4
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS4bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2014
: Sooo much fanwank. The last wave of Micro-Changers available at "normal" retail, though largely being distributed via the Walgreens drug store chain in the US. This is the only batch (so far) to have a significant [[variant]], as [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] can come in either bag-back lavender or a much darker purple, depending on the batch. This is also the first wave to use "harness" pieces in colors other than the standard light gray.

: Unlike prior waves in which every figure came with individual [[instructions]], these Micro-Changers all come with the same large fold-out instruction for all of the models in the series, making the "feel parts through the bags" method very difficult (but you have the code numbers here, so why are you even doing that, huh?).
{{collist|2|
:* [[Alpha Trion (Kre-O)|Alpha Trion]] (***** 33)
:* [[Barrage (Kre-O)|Barrage]] (***** 34)
:* [[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]] (***** 35)
:* [[Brake-Neck (Kre-O)|Brake-Neck]] (***** 44)
:* [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] (***** 36)
:* [[Demolishor (Kre-O)|Demolishor]] (***** 37)
:* [[Iceberg (Kre-O)|Iceberg]] (***** 38)
:* [[Kup (Kre-O)|Autobot Kup]] (***** 39)
:* [[Rhinox (Kre-O)|Rhinox]] (***** 40)
:* [[Rodimus (Kre-O)|Rodimus]] (***** 41)
:* [[Sandstorm (Kre-O)|Sandstorm]] (***** 42)
:* [[Slipstrike]] (***** 43)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
[[Image:KreO-toy KreonMCWave5.jpg|right|300px]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A6947'''
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
: In-tune with the [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]] Kre-O'' products, this wave features a number of classic characters plus two movie-inspired Dinobot original characters.

: This series goes back to having individual instructions for each figure.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Fangwolf]] (***** 46)
:* [[Highbrow (Kre-O)|Highbrow]] (***** 51)
:* [[Jarugar]] (***** 52)
:* [[Jetwash]] (***** 53)
:* [[Mindswipe]] (***** 49)
:* [[Misfire (Kre-O)|Misfire]] (***** 47)
:* [[Nightbeat (Kre-O)|Nightbeat]] (***** 50)
:* [[Silversnout]] (***** 56)
:* [[Skrapnel]] (***** 45)
:* [[Torosaur]] (***** 55)
:* [[Trypticon (Kre-O)|Trypticon]] (***** 48)
:* [[Wingspan Hawk]] (***** 54)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2014
: The second wave of the ''Age of Extinction''-tied Micro-Changers, with a couple of unconventional builds, and two more new Dinobot characters. For the first time, the blind-bags are truly blind, with no identifying numbers printed on the packaging.

Speaking of "blind", these figures were never seen in US stores, popping up only in Canada and overseas.

{{collist|2|
:* [[Blackarachnia (Kre-O)|Decepticon Blackarachnia]]
:* [[Frostbite (Kre-O)|Frostbite]]
:* [[Fuselage]]
:* [[Gears (Kre-O)|Autobot Gears]]
:* [[Runamuck (Kre-O)|Decepticon Runamuck]]
:* [[Scattershot (Kre-O blindbag)|Scattershot]]
:* [[Seaspray (Kre-O)|Autobot Seaspray]]
:* [[Skalor (Kre-O)|Decepticon Skalor]]
:* [[Skimmer]]
:* [[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
:* [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailbreaker]]
:* [[Wheelie (Kre-O)|Autobot Wheelie]]
}}

===Micro-Changers Combiners===
Four Kreons per pack combine into one larger robot. Each set also comes with a single red stand-block, and extra limb pieces. Just in case. As most of the original teams hese sets are based on have five to six members, the "lost" members are (usually) put into the blind-bagged series.
;Wave 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCCombWave1.jpg|right|250px|]]
:*'''[[Bruticus (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bruticus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2225'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Brawl (Kre-O)|Brawl]], [[Onslaught (Kre-O)|Onslaught]], [[Swindle (Kre-O)|Swindle]], [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]]
:*'''[[Devastator (Kre-O)|Constructicon Devastator]]
::*''Set number'': '''A2224'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bonecrusher (Kre-O)|Bonecrusher]], [[Mixmaster (Kre-O)|Mixmaster]], [[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]], [[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]
:*'''[[Predaking (Kre-O Decepticon)|Predaking]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2227'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]], [[Headlock]], [[Razorclaw (Kre-O)|Razorclaw]], [[Torox]]
:*'''[[Superion (Kre-O)|Superion]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2226'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Air Raid (Kre-O)|Air Raid]], [[Firestrike (Kre-O)|Firestrike]], [[Silverbolt (Kre-O)|Silverbolt]], [[Skydive (Kre-O)|Skydive]]
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;Wave 2

:*'''[[Abominus (Kre-O)|Abominus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4473'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Hun-Gurrr (Kre-O)|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O)|Rippersnapper]], [[Sinnertwin (Kre-O)|Sinnertwin]], [[Windrazor (Kre-O)|Windrazor]]
:*'''[[Defensor (Kre-O)|Defensor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4474'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Blades (Kre-O)|Blades]], [[First Aid (Kre-O)|First Aid]], [[Hot Spot (Kre-O)|Hot Spot]], [[Streetsmart]]
:*'''[[Piranacon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Piranacon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4475'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Nautilator (Kre-O)|Nautilator]], [[Overbite (Kre-O)|Overbite]], [[Snaptrap (Kre-O)|Snaptrap]], [[Tentakil (Kre-O)|Tentakil]]
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;Wave 3
:Sadly, this wave suffered from a similar fate as some of the latter sets, with a limited retail release- only popping up in discount chains months after the intended release date.
:*'''[[Computron (Kre-O)|Computron]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7307'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Afterburst]], [[Lightstorm]], [[Scattershot (Kre-O Computron)|Scattershot]], [[Strafe (Kre-O Computron)|Strafe]]
:*'''[[Menasor (Kre-O)|Menasor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7308'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)|Decepticon Breakdown]], [[Dead End (Kre-O)|Dead End]], [[Drag Strip (Kre-O)|Decepticon Drag Strip]], [[Motorbreath (Kre-O)|Motorbreath]]
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;Wave 4
:Ready for something new? This wave, available only at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]]''-branded product, consists entirely of new-character beast-bots, rather than re-creating classic combiner teams.
:*'''[[Grimstone (Kre-O)|Grimstone]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7827'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Crackback]], [[Iquanox]], [[Ironeye]], [[Mollox]]
:*'''[[Lazerbolt]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7830'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullhorn (Kre-O)|Bullhorn]], [[Floodgate]], [[Freezeout]], [[Roadhound]]
:*'''[[Obsidian (Kre-O Combiner)|Obsidian]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7829'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullwark]], [[Freefall]], [[Hemocron]], [[Stronghorn]]
:*'''[[Volcanicon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7828'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Farside]], [[Liftoff]], [[Lugmutt]], [[Power Surge (Kre-O)|Power Surge]]

==Kreon Ultimate Collection==
These sets, each containing five different Kreons, were released early in 2013. The Kreon figures had all been released earlier in larger Kre-o sets, and they only come with their own weapons. One of the five figures was marked on the packaging as the "mystery figure."

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4641'''

;Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4642'''

==Custom Kreons==
First released at the back-end of 2013, these individually-carded Kreons include a huge number of extra body parts and accessories, many [[vacuum metallizing|chromed]] (thus resulting in some ''extremely'' tight fits) or translucent (which, when combined with the chromed parts, may end up with stress fractures). Their "normal" body parts have a metal-flake sheen (usually). They also come with a customizable "rack" to store their unused parts, though the helmets jsut kind of sit on the torso's neck-pegs, not secure at all. Returning characters typically have altered and more extensive [[tampograph]]s across most of their opaque parts.

This series was intentionally produced in smaller numbers than the other series.

[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonIronhidePkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 1
All of the Kreons in this assortment come with a red weapons rack.

[[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] was the only US retailer to order them, though they were made available off of [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] as well.
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|October]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#Custom|Bumblebee]] (A6087)
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)#Custom|Ironhide]] (A6086)
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Megatron]] (A6088)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Custom|Optimus Prime]] (A6085)
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)#Custom|Soundwave]] (A6090)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)#Custom|Starscream]] (A6089)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonPredakingPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 2
Though revealed online and at [[Toy Fair 2014]], this series ultimately never saw release outside of Chinese-market distribution. These kits have blue parts racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{Collist|2|
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)#Custom|Cliffjumper]] (A7314)
*[[Dreadwing (Kre-O)|Dreadwing]] (A7315)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Galvatron]] (A7316)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Autobot Hound]] (A7317)
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Jazz]] (A7318)
*[[Predaking (Kre-O Predacon)|Predaking]] (A7319)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonDriftPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
This assortment, using the new unified packaging style introduced in mid-2014, is entirely movie-based, showcasing characters from ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)| Age of Extinction]]''. Unlike prior waves, the opaque plastics here are non-sparkly. Awww. On top of that, the parts count has been drastically reduced, each kit only having about 30 pieces as opposed to the 40-ish of the prior two waves.

They all come with dark green racks.
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Drift]] (A7839)
*[[Lockdown (Kre-O)#Custom|Lockdown]] (A7838)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Optimus Prime]] (A7836)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Ratchet]] (A7837)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGalvatronPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2
Another movie-based round. The sparkly plastics make a return, but the part count remains in the low 30s. These kits come with brown racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Bumblebee]] (A9229)
*[[Crosshairs (Kre-O)#Custom|Crosshairs]] (A9228)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Galvatron]] (A9230)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Autobot Hound]] (A9227)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGrimlockPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 3
A wave featuring the ''Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, making heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. These kits come with gray racks.

These figures saw very limited release, mostly in Hasbro Asia regions.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Grimlock]]
*[[Scorn (Kre-O)#Custom|Scorn]]
*[[Slug (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Slug]]
*[[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)#CustomAOE|Strafe]]
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}
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;''Robots in Disguise'' Collection 1
This assortment showcases characters from the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)| Robots in Disguise]]'' animated series.

The part count takes ''another'' hit, now in the mid-20s, with simpler weapons and no backpacks. No more chromed parts either, everything is in "normal" plastics. The racks are now in the characters' base colors, and built on a new baseplate piece. This wave does add a 1x1 cylinder to attach to the unused torsos' neck-pegs to keep the unised helmets in place, so there's that.

:*''Release date'': ??? 2015
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Bumblebee]] (B1234)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Grimlock]] (B1235)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Optimus Prime]] (B1233)
*[[Steeljaw (Kre-O)#Custom|Steeljaw]] (B1236)
}}

{{note|The "[[Autobot Command Center]]" set includes a Custom Kreon rack/part setup as well.}}

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==Kreon Warriors==
Replacing Micro-Changers as the ''Kre-O'' line's blind-bagged assortment, Kreon Warriors features popular characters reimagined as historical warriors. Unlike their predecessors, the Kreon Warriors do not have vehicle modes.

;Series 1
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Samurai Optimus Prime]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Wild West Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Gladiator Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Bumblebee]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Gladiator Ratchet]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Pirate Ratchet]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Knight Megatron]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Ninja Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Army Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Pirate Starscream]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Army Shockwave]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Ninja Shockwave]]
}}

;Series 2 - Shown at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Gladiator Optimus Prime]]
*?? [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Army Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Knight Bumblebee]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Wild West Hound]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Samurai Hound]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Wild West Galvatron]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Samurai Galvatron]]
*?? [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Wild West Starscream]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Soundwave]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Knight Soundwave]]
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

==Battle Changers==

Battle Changers are a new line in the buildable figures who can transform without being taken apart. Series 1 includes 4 individual characters [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] and [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]].

;Collection 1
This series is available in selected Asian countries since December 2014.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] (B0716)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] (B0715)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] (B0718)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] (B0717)
}}
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;Collection 2
This series have been shown in NY Toyfair 2015. [[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] and [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] are triple changers and may be categorized separately upon release.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] (???)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] (???)
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]] (???)
*[[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] (???)
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}
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;Versus Pack Collection 1
This assortment comes in 2-figure "VS" pack. Only 2 pairs have been announced and available for sale in selected Asian countries. Optimus Prime is identical to the previously released version but this pack comes with a trailer.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] vs. [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] (B1506/B0964)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]] vs. [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] (B1507/B0964)
}}
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==Store exclusives==
===CostCo exclusives===
* Megatron with Sideswipe (30668/31771) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.
* Starscream with Prowl (30667/30690) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.

===Toys"R"Us exclusives===
*'''Autobot Assault [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A1266'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s, [[Gunner]]
: An expanded version of the "Destruction Site Devastator" set, adding a large Ironhide robot/truck build, a "Gunner" Kreon, and a port-a-potty (yes really). The Devastator Kreon is also in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)| Generation 2]]'' style yellow-and-purple rather than the original bright-green-and-purple.
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction Bluray / DVD'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]]
: Special packaging to include 2 exclusive Kreons with different print from other regular release of the same characters. These Kreons are available with either Blu-Ray Combo or DVD only set.

===Argos exclusives===
*'''Transformers Tub of Bricks'''
**''Set number'': '''A4583'''
: A plastic tub with unaltered versions of Basic Optimus, Basic Bumblebee, and Jazz, Sideswipe and Bluestreak Kreons, and slightly altered instruction booklets.

===Family Mart (Taiwan)===
*'''8" (20cm) Optimus Prime USB Hub'''
**Oversized Kreon Optimus Prime with 4 USB ports
*'''Stylus Pen'''
**Optimus Prime & Starscream
*'''LED Lights'''
**Bumbleebee, Sideswipe & Megatron

===Universal Studios===
*'''Kreon 4-pack'''
**''Set number'': '''A9370'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]]

==Promotional releases==
* Matrix '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Promotional item given at [[BotCon 2011]], as a special mail-in promotion through the Kre-O website and a give away with the UK Doctor Who Adventures comic. Redeco of Optimus Prime Kreon showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]].

* Clear ''' Energon Bumblebee''' Kreon
: An exclusive [[New York Comic Con|New York Comic Con 2012]] handout, this redeco of the Bumblebee Kreon is done entirely in translucent blue plastic, and comes in its own special little window box with an outer sleeve.

* '''Constructicon Devastator''' Kreon
: A Devastator Kreon sporting an orange ''Generation 2'' deco and including a translucent purple pistol based on [[Megatron (G1)|Generation 1 Megatron's]] alternate mode. Packaged in an individual window box and handed out with ''Kre-O'' purchases at Toys"R"Us stores, as well as [[BotCon 2013]].

* '''Orion Pax''' Kreon
: Based on Orion Pax's appearance from "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]", this was available with the ''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''.

* '''Dinobot Ride''' Polybag
: Polybag of a mini buildable Grimlock and Citiville-sized mini Kreon Optimus Prime. Given out at Toys R Us during build-a-figure event. Also available in selected Asian countries as a gift with purchase at stores.

* '''Elite Optimus Prime''' Polybag
: Another polybag with buildable Optimus Prime with larger hands and legs on a Kreon sized torso. This figure was given our at Toys R Us Canada during build-a-figure event while Asian countries saw very limited released.

* "Winter" '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Optimus Prime in winter clothing and orange skis were handed out during [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]].

==Convention Exclusives==
* Botcon 2013 '''Machine Wars''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure Set, 2013)
**''Kreons'': [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]], [[Megaplex (Kre-O)|Megaplex]], [[Obsidian (Kre-O Kreon)|Obsidian]], [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Strika (Kre-O)|Strika]]

:The ''Machine Wars'' five-pack was exclusive to [[BotCon 2013]], limited to 1500 pieces. They have generally more parts than the Kreons packed in with larger Kre-O sets, but do not have alternate vehicle builds like Micro Changers.

* Botcon 2014 '''Kreon Micro-Changers 6-figure set''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure set, 2014)
**''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)#BotCon2014|Breakdown]], [[Fractyl (Kre-O)|Fractyl]], [[Gigatron (Kre-O)|Gigatron]], [[Landshark (Kre-O)|Landshark]], [[Rattrap (Kre-O)|Rattrap]], [[Rodimus (SG Kre-O)|Rodimus]]

: A [[BotCon 2014]] six-figure set commemorating 20 years of BotCon exclusives with Kreons of past exclusives. This time they're also Micro-Changers, with generally more parts and paint than most retail Micro-Changers.

* San Diego Comic Con 2014 '''Kreon Class of 1984''' (B0090)
**''Kreons'':
{{collist|3|
*[[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]]
*[[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]]
*[[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]]
*[[Frenzy (Kre-O)|Frenzy]]
*[[Gears (Kre-O)|Gears]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]]
*[[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]]
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]]
*[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Ratchet]]
*[[Rumble (Kre-O)|Rumble]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]]
*[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]
*[[Shrapnel (Kre-O)|Shrapnel]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
*[[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (Kre-O)|Ultra Magnus]]
*[[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]]
*[[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
}}
: Released in July 2014 at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2014|San Diego Comic-Con]], this set contains 30 exclusive Kreons and accessories from G1 series.

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==Media==
===Videos===
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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.

===Games===
{{main|Online games#Kre-O}}

===Books===
*''[[Awesome Autobots Activity Book]]''—actually mainly a ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'' book, but it has four Kre-O bonus pages and is [[co-branding|co-branded]] on the cover, as well as coming with a free Matrix Optimus Prime Kreon.
*''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''

===Online comics===
{{main|Kre-O Transformers (comic)}}
Short tongue-in-cheek gag strips drawn and written by [[Hayato Sakamoto]] and [[Makoto Wakabayashi]] for [[TakaraTomy]]'s Kre-O site.

==Notes==
* 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>, who have been making not-L sets for a while. However, it is very much a lot of new part design work, especially the far more involved construction of the [[Kreon]]s; Oxford's pre-''Kre-O'' mini-figures were basically straight-up L Minifigure construction.
* Kreon [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] was among the upcoming items revealed at [[BotCon 2011]]... and was only announced to be released in late 2013, and wasn't released until midway through 2014. Amusingly, his helmet has become one of the most ubiquitous among the Kreons thanks to its very generic styling.
* Small images of a ''Kre-O Transformers'' set featuring a big mechanical scorpion and another set featuring a buildable [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] were shown at [[Toy Fair 2012]] during the slide presentation, as part of the demonstration of the "build a big energon weapon from parts of the different sets" concept. Neither were present in the showroom or mentioned in the press materials. This same slide was shown during a presentation at [[BotCon 2012]], again with no explicit mention of the mechanical scorpion or Soundwave.
* 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. Just be a bit careful you don't scrape face-paint off.
* The L company has since released sets that are explicitly marketed as being able to assemble as robots and various vehicles and aircraft, very similar to the ''Transformers'' Kre-O concept.
* Several ''Kre-O'' bricks are reuses of Hasbro's long defunct ''Built to Rule'' interlocking brick system. Most Kre-O bricks, that is parts not designed specifically for Kreons, with detailed moulded surfaces (especially where the L counterpart has a smooth surface) are Built to Rule parts.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.hasbro.com/kre-o/en_US/ Official site]
* [http://kre-o-nation.com/2013/index.html "Kre-O Nation" 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]
* [http://www.facebook.com/groups/mykreons Kre-O Asia Facebook Group #mykreons]

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[[Image:Kre-O-Bumblebeeandothers.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Car me now!]]

'''Kre-O''' is [[Hasbro]]'s second foray into the world of brick-based construction toy sets, several years after the ignoble effort that was ''[[Built to Rule]]''.

Unveiled at [[Toy Fair 2011]], ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' was the first Hasbro brand to be released as Kre-O construction brick kits. The kits (generally) 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 (mostly nameless generics). Prices range from $7.99 to $59.99, plus individually-bagged Kreon figures at $2.99.

The line launched in the US on [[June 6]]th, [[2011]]. Since then, ''Kre-O'' has expanded into a [[multi-property brand]], with sets based on other Hasbro franchises including ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'', ''Battleship'', and ''Dungeons & Dragons'', as well as the licensed properties ''[[Star Trek]]'' and ''Cityville Invasion''.

In 2013, [[TakaraTomy]] brought the line to Japan, primarily the second-year ''Transformers'' sets.

It's 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.

==Building sets==
===2011===
The first series saw widespread brick-and-mortar distribution in the US. The main focus of the sets were large robot/vehicle builds with a ''lot'' of parts. Really a lot. Limbs were many times thick masses of panel-parts laid over each other, and many sets had extremely limited posability, with simple swivel elbows & knees. Robot builds took many elements from the then-current ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)| Dark of the Moon]]'' series, though the heads were mostly designed around the characters' [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] incarnations.

The robot Kreons? ''VERY'' G1-inspired.

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31144'''

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36421'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, [[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]], [[Bumblebee's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Autobot Jazz]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31146'''
**''Kreons'': Jazz, [[Race driver]]

*'''[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]'''
**''Kit number'': '''30688'''
**''Kreons'': Megatron, [[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]], [[Specialist]], [[Police officer]]

*'''[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31145'''
**''Kreons'': Mirage, [[Race driver]]

*'''Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''31143'''

*'''[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]], 2 [[Stunt Driver]]s

*'''[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30690'''
**''Kreons'': Prowl, [[SWAT Commander]]

*'''[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30662'''
**''Kreons'': Ratchet, [[Medic (Kre-O)|Medic]]

*'''[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30687'''
**''Kreons'': Sentinel Prime, [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]], [[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]], [[Fire Chief (Kre-O)|Fire Chief]]

*'''[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31771'''
**''Kreons'': Sideswipe, [[Sideswipe's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30667'''
**''Kreons'': Starscream, [[Pilot (Kre-O)|Pilot]]

===2012 (''Quest for Energon'')===
The second-year ''Kre-O Transformers'' sets mark a definite change in style. Dubbed "Quest for Energon", each set contains several "energon" pieces; at least one [[Skeletron|clear-plastic Kreon torso]] (blue for Autobots, purple for Decepticons), and several clear-purple "[[Dark Energon]]" parts to assemble a giant "[[ultimate Dark Energon weapon]]". The robot/vehicle builds in this year's sets are generally smaller, simpler, and less reliant on the "massive stack of flat plates" construction style common in the first year, relying a lot more on large ball-and-socket-jointed bricks to build limbs and bodies around.

There was a heavier focus on the Kreons overall, with mini-playsets, mini-vehicles and a pair of [[army-building|army builder]] sets. The robot Kreons are more often based on their [[Aligned continuity family]] incarnations than Generation 1. Human Kreons had new arm-pieces with rounded-off shoulders, rather than the blocky shoulders of all first-year Kreons.

This series also suffered a distribution issue in the US. [[Walmart]] stopped carrying ''Kre-O'' after its first year (with one tiny exception), and only [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] appeared to carry the entire second-year assortment; the "Rotor Rage" and "Destruction Site Devastator" sets in particular didn't seem to show up at certain retailers.

Most of these sets were also made available in Japan as part of the initial ''Kre-O'' roll-out by [[TakaraTomy]].

*'''Battle for Energon'''
**''Set number'': '''98812'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], [[Security Officer]], [[Tank Driver]]
: Includes Optimus Prime and Megatron robot/vehicle builds and a mini "bank" playset.

*'''Cycle Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''36954'''
**''Kreons'': [[Barricade (Kre-O)|Barricade]], three [[Autobot Trooper]]s

*'''Decepticon Ambush'''
**''Set number'': '''38781'''
**''Kreons'': [[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]], three [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]]s

*'''Destruction Site [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36914'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s
: A "9 in 1" set that includes '''[[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]''', '''[[Drill Bit (Kre-O)|Drill Bit]]''', '''[[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]]''' and '''[[Hightower (Kre-O)|Hightower]]''', who can be built into robots, vehicles, or combined to form Devastator. Includes a construction site mini-playset.

*'''Rotor Rage'''
**''Set number'': '''36959'''
**''Kreons'': [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]], [[Commando (Kre-O)|Commando]], [[ATV Driver]]
:Includes a large Vortex robot/helicopter build.

*'''Stealth [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''98814'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, two [[Security Guard]]s, [[Bulldog]], [[Biker]]
:Includes a large Bumblebee robot/car build and a security checkpoint playset.

*'''Street Showdown'''
**''Set number'': '''38771'''
**''Kreons'': [[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)|Knock Out]], two [[Driver (Kre-O)|Driver]]s
: Includes large Wheeljack and Knock Out robot/car builds.

===2013 (''Beast Hunters'')===
Bringing the series in-line with the then-current ''[[Beast Hunters]]'' branding of ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'', this series was even ''more'' limited in its US distribution, seemingly available only at ToysЯUs and Meijer.

This time around, the human Kreons were based on specific ''Transformers'' human characters from prior series rather than the prior two years' nameless generics... much to the bafflement of the [[fandom]], who wanted them to be doing that from the get-go.

;Larger Sets
*'''[[Autobot Command Center]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A5412'''
**''Kreons'': [[Arcee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Bumblebee]], [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Ratchet]], [[Shockwave (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Shockwave]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)#CommandCenterHQ|Knock Out]] ("Mystery figure")
: A multi-part playset; command tower, repair bay, prison. Includes a buildable vehicle Optimus Prime and beast [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O Predacon)|Rippersnapper]].

*'''Battle Net Bumblebee'''
**''Set number'': '''A2202'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Captain (Kre-O)|Captain]]
: Includes Bumblebee/jeep build and buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Stormrazor]]


*'''Beast Blade Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A2203'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Beast Hunters|Optimus Prime]], [[Kicker (Kre-O)|Energon Kicker]]
: Includes a large Optimus robot/truck build and a buildable Predacon beast [[Lazerback (Kre-O)|Lazerback]].

*'''Ripclaw Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2201'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ripclaw (Kre-O)|Ripclaw]], [[Daniel Witwicky (Kre-O)|Col. Daniel Witwicky]]
:Includes a large Ripclaw robot/dragon build.

;Beast Force Figure packs
To date, these are the only larger build packs to include [[Micro-Changer]] Kreons.

*'''Dragon Assault'''
**''Set number'': '''A2234/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Grimwing (Kre-O)|Grimwing]].

*'''Mech Venom Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2235/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Corhada]].

===2014 (''Age of Extinction'')===
Tying in with that [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|big new movie in 2014]], the 2014 ''Kre-O'' line-up features dinosaurs aplenty. Many sets also feature "Dino Force Technology", which are pieces that include magnets in them so claws and dino-maws can snatch up Kreons wearing ferrous-metal backpacks or helmets.

Notably, this line also marks the complete abandonment of the 'rebuild to transform' [[play pattern]], in favor of the playset approach more typical of construction brick toys. As part of this change, human Kreons now use the small body style that debuted in the ''Kre-O {{w|CityVille}} Invasion'' line, to indicate a [[scale]] difference between them and the normal-sized Transformer Kreons.

By this point, ''Kre-O'' in its entirety became a [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] [[exclusive]] toyline.

*'''Grimlock Unleashed'''
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]]
: Includes a large Grimlock T-rex build.

*'''Cell Block Breakout'''
**''Set number'': '''A6951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)#AOE|Vehicon]]
: Includes buildable [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] beast [[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)|Strafe]].

*'''Dinobot Charge'''
**''Set number'': '''A6949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]], Vehicon
: Includes buildable [[Slug (Kre-O)|Dinobot triceratops]].

*'''Galvatron Factory Battle'''
**''Set number'': '''A6952'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#FactoryBattle|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Factory Battle|Optimus Prime]], Vehicon, [[Dr. Littleman]], 2 KSI workers.
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]] and [[Galvatron (Kre-O)#AOE|Galvatron]] super-robot.

*'''Grimlock Street Attack'''
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]].

*'''Lockdown Air Raid'''
**''Set number'': '''A6956'''
**''Kreons'': [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)#AOE|Sideswipe]]
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]].

*'''Optimus Prime Dino Hauler'''
**''Set number'': '''A7796'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#DinoHauler|Ratchet]], Vehicon x2, human [[Autobot Driver]]
: Includes buildable [[Snarl (Kre-O)|Dinobot beast]].

*'''Scorn Street Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''A6950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Crosshairs (Kre-O)|Crosshairs]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Scorn (Kre-O)|Scorn]].

*'''Dinobot Ride'''
**''Set number'': '''A8603'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime.
: Includes mini buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock.
{{Note|'Dinobot Ride' was released as a free giveaway at [[June 28]] ToysЯUs building events in the US.}}

*'''Silver Knight Autobots'''
**''Set number'': '''A8602'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Crosshairs, Drift, Hound

*'''Elite Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A8745'''
: Includes Optimus Prime super-robot.
{{note|'Silver Knight Autobots' and 'Elite Optimus Prime' were available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]].}}

*'''Decepticon Replicator'''
**''Set number'': '''A8601'''
**''Kreons'': [[Stinger (Kre-O)|Stinger]], Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]], human scientist
{{note|'Decepticon Replicator' was available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from [[July 11]] to [[July 20]].}}

===2015 (''Robots In Disguise'')===
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==Micro-Changers==
Introduced in 2012, the [[Micro-Changer]]s sub-line adds a new element to Kreon figures; extra parts allow each figure to "transform" into a vehicle or beast (or whatever).

Thankfully, the Micro-Changer series did not suffer the limited-distribution fate of the ''Beast Hunters'' sets; after a rocky start, by 2013 the series was stocked regularly not just by ToysЯUs, but [[Target]] as well, plus many large drug store chains began carrying the individually-bagged figures.

===Blind-bagged figures===
This portion of the line features individual [[blindpacking|blind-packaged]] Kreons. Thankfully however, code numbers printed on each bag allow you to know which figure is inside... or at least avoid buying two of the same by accident.
{{anchor|BlindbagPreview}}
;Preview Series
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCPreviewWave.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2034'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|August]] 2012
:This series differs a little from the later waves, and not just because of the smaller (all-badguy) cast. In an unusual backwards move, the [[tampograph]]s on these figures' chests use only a single color, typically black.

:This is also the only ''Kre-O Transformers'' product to be sold (briefly) at [[Walmart]] since the initial year.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Crankstart (Kre-O)|Crankstart]] (214510)
:* [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]] (214518)
:* [[Scorponok (Kre-O)|Scorponok]] (214511)
:* [[Spinister (Kre-O)|Spinister]] (214517)
:* [[Sunstorm (Kre-O)|Sunstorm]] (214519)
:* [[Waspinator (Kre-O)|Waspinator]] (214512)
}}

{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol1}}
;Collection 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCWave1.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Hasbro release date'': [[Calendar|November]] 2012
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': November 2013
: For the first full series, the multi-colored tampographs made a glorious comeback. Also, a new display-stand brick was added to every figure, a black 2x4 piece with the "Kre-O" logo in white on one edge.
: Also changed is how the bag numbers work, with a 7-digit code. Only the final two numbers in the codes are indicators of what Kreon is in the bag, the first five are likely manufacturing plant codes or something and have no bearing on the contents, and can vary from case to case. For simplicity's sake, we've *****'d out the first five digits from here on out.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Airachnid (Kre-O)|Airachnid]] (*****_50)
:* [[Blast Off (Kre-O)|Blast Off]] (*****_47)
:* [[Bludgeon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bludgeon]] (*****_51)
:* [[Dirge (Kre-O)|Dirge]] (*****_49)
:* [[Hook (Kre-O)|Decepticon Hook]] (*****_48)
:* [[Inferno (Kre-O)|Inferno]] (*****_41)
:* [[Insecticon (Kre-O)|Insecticon]] (*****_46)
:* [[Quickslinger (Kre-O)|Quickslinger]] (*****_44)
:* [[Rampage (Kre-O)|Decepticon Rampage]] (*****_45)
:* [[Singe (Kre-O)|Singe]] (*****_40)
:* [[Springer (Kre-O)|Autobot Springer]] (*****_42)
:* [[Warpath (Kre-O)|Warpath]] (*****_43)
}}

{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol2}}
;Collection 2
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|May]] 2013
: This series replaced the flak jackets used to attach stuff to prior Micro Changers' torsos in prior waves (which most fans hated since it obscured the chest tampographs) with a new simple one-peg "backpack" piece. And there was much rejoicing. On top of that, at this stage the "vehicle" builds become a little more complex, using more parts to make them look more like tiny vehicles than just robots laying face-down with a thing or two on their backs.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Acid Wing]] (*****_70)
:* [[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]] (*****_69)
:* [[Blight (Kre-O)|Blight]] (*****_68)
:* [[Bulkhead (Kre-O)|Bulkhead]] (*****_66)
:* [[Groove (Kre-O)|Autobot Groove]] (*****_77)
:* [[Hardshell (Kre-O)|Hardshell]] (*****_67)
:* [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]] (*****_76)
:* [[Lugnut (Kre-O)|Lugnut]] (*****_75)
:* [[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]] (*****_74)
:* [[Powerglide (Kre-O)|Powerglide]] (*****_73)
:* [[Scourge (Kre-O)|Scourge]] (*****_72)
:* [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] (*****_71)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol3}}
;Collection 3
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS3bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2013
:This series had...more fanwank, we guess? No particular innovations this time around.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Beachcomber (Kre-O)|Beachcomber]] (***** 60)
:* [[Cheetor (Kre-O)|Cheetor]] (***** 59)
:* [[Guzzle (Kre-O)|Guzzle]] (***** 57)
:* [[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]] (***** 54)
:* [[Kickback (Kre-O)|Kickback]] (***** 55)
:* [[Long Haul (Kre-O)|Long Haul]] (***** 56)
:* [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]] (***** 52)
:* [[Nosecone (Kre-O)|Nosecone]] (***** 50)
:* [[Ramjet (Kre-O)|Ramjet]] (***** 53)
:* [[Seawing (Kre-O)|Seawing]] (***** 61)
:* [[Sharkticon (Kre-O)|Sharkticon]] (***** 58)
:* [[Thrust (Kre-O)|Thrust]] (***** 51)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol4}}
;Collection 4
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS4bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2014
: Sooo much fanwank. The last wave of Micro-Changers available at "normal" retail, though largely being distributed via the Walgreens drug store chain in the US. This is the only batch (so far) to have a significant [[variant]], as [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] can come in either bag-back lavender or a much darker purple, depending on the batch. This is also the first wave to use "harness" pieces in colors other than the standard light gray.

: Unlike prior waves in which every figure came with individual [[instructions]], these Micro-Changers all come with the same large fold-out instruction for all of the models in the series, making the "feel parts through the bags" method very difficult (but you have the code numbers here, so why are you even doing that, huh?).
{{collist|2|
:* [[Alpha Trion (Kre-O)|Alpha Trion]] (***** 33)
:* [[Barrage (Kre-O)|Barrage]] (***** 34)
:* [[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]] (***** 35)
:* [[Brake-Neck (Kre-O)|Brake-Neck]] (***** 44)
:* [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] (***** 36)
:* [[Demolishor (Kre-O)|Demolishor]] (***** 37)
:* [[Iceberg (Kre-O)|Iceberg]] (***** 38)
:* [[Kup (Kre-O)|Autobot Kup]] (***** 39)
:* [[Rhinox (Kre-O)|Rhinox]] (***** 40)
:* [[Rodimus (Kre-O)|Rodimus]] (***** 41)
:* [[Sandstorm (Kre-O)|Sandstorm]] (***** 42)
:* [[Slipstrike]] (***** 43)
}}

{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagAOE1}}
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
[[Image:KreO-toy KreonMCWave5.jpg|right|300px]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A6947'''
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
: In-tune with the [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]] Kre-O'' products, this wave features a number of classic characters plus two movie-inspired Dinobot original characters.

: This series goes back to having individual instructions for each figure.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Fangwolf]] (***** 46)
:* [[Highbrow (Kre-O)|Highbrow]] (***** 51)
:* [[Jarugar]] (***** 52)
:* [[Jetwash]] (***** 53)
:* [[Mindswipe]] (***** 49)
:* [[Misfire (Kre-O)|Misfire]] (***** 47)
:* [[Nightbeat (Kre-O)|Nightbeat]] (***** 50)
:* [[Silversnout]] (***** 56)
:* [[Skrapnel]] (***** 45)
:* [[Torosaur]] (***** 55)
:* [[Trypticon (Kre-O)|Trypticon]] (***** 48)
:* [[Wingspan Hawk]] (***** 54)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2014
: The second wave of the ''Age of Extinction''-tied Micro-Changers, with a couple of unconventional builds, and two more new Dinobot characters. For the first time, the blind-bags are truly blind, with no identifying numbers printed on the packaging.

Speaking of "blind", these figures were never seen in US stores, popping up only in Canada and overseas.

{{collist|2|
:* [[Blackarachnia (Kre-O)|Decepticon Blackarachnia]]
:* [[Frostbite (Kre-O)|Frostbite]]
:* [[Fuselage]]
:* [[Gears (Kre-O)|Autobot Gears]]
:* [[Runamuck (Kre-O)|Decepticon Runamuck]]
:* [[Scattershot (Kre-O blindbag)|Scattershot]]
:* [[Seaspray (Kre-O)|Autobot Seaspray]]
:* [[Skalor (Kre-O)|Decepticon Skalor]]
:* [[Skimmer]]
:* [[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
:* [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailbreaker]]
:* [[Wheelie (Kre-O)|Autobot Wheelie]]
}}

===Micro-Changers Combiners===
Four Kreons per pack combine into one larger robot. Each set also comes with a single red stand-block, and extra limb pieces. Just in case. As most of the original teams hese sets are based on have five to six members, the "lost" members are (usually) put into the blind-bagged series.
;Wave 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCCombWave1.jpg|right|250px|]]
:*'''[[Bruticus (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bruticus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2225'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Brawl (Kre-O)|Brawl]], [[Onslaught (Kre-O)|Onslaught]], [[Swindle (Kre-O)|Swindle]], [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]]
:*'''[[Devastator (Kre-O)|Constructicon Devastator]]
::*''Set number'': '''A2224'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bonecrusher (Kre-O)|Bonecrusher]], [[Mixmaster (Kre-O)|Mixmaster]], [[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]], [[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]
:*'''[[Predaking (Kre-O Decepticon)|Predaking]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2227'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]], [[Headlock]], [[Razorclaw (Kre-O)|Razorclaw]], [[Torox]]
:*'''[[Superion (Kre-O)|Superion]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2226'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Air Raid (Kre-O)|Air Raid]], [[Firestrike (Kre-O)|Firestrike]], [[Silverbolt (Kre-O)|Silverbolt]], [[Skydive (Kre-O)|Skydive]]
{{-}}
;Wave 2

:*'''[[Abominus (Kre-O)|Abominus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4473'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Hun-Gurrr (Kre-O)|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O)|Rippersnapper]], [[Sinnertwin (Kre-O)|Sinnertwin]], [[Windrazor (Kre-O)|Windrazor]]
:*'''[[Defensor (Kre-O)|Defensor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4474'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Blades (Kre-O)|Blades]], [[First Aid (Kre-O)|First Aid]], [[Hot Spot (Kre-O)|Hot Spot]], [[Streetsmart]]
:*'''[[Piranacon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Piranacon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4475'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Nautilator (Kre-O)|Nautilator]], [[Overbite (Kre-O)|Overbite]], [[Snaptrap (Kre-O)|Snaptrap]], [[Tentakil (Kre-O)|Tentakil]]
{{-}}
;Wave 3
:Sadly, this wave suffered from a similar fate as some of the latter sets, with a limited retail release- only popping up in discount chains months after the intended release date.
:*'''[[Computron (Kre-O)|Computron]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7307'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Afterburst]], [[Lightstorm]], [[Scattershot (Kre-O Computron)|Scattershot]], [[Strafe (Kre-O Computron)|Strafe]]
:*'''[[Menasor (Kre-O)|Menasor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7308'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)|Decepticon Breakdown]], [[Dead End (Kre-O)|Dead End]], [[Drag Strip (Kre-O)|Decepticon Drag Strip]], [[Motorbreath (Kre-O)|Motorbreath]]
{{-}}
;Wave 4
:Ready for something new? This wave, available only at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]]''-branded product, consists entirely of new-character beast-bots, rather than re-creating classic combiner teams.
:*'''[[Grimstone (Kre-O)|Grimstone]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7827'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Crackback]], [[Iquanox]], [[Ironeye]], [[Mollox]]
:*'''[[Lazerbolt]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7830'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullhorn (Kre-O)|Bullhorn]], [[Floodgate]], [[Freezeout]], [[Roadhound]]
:*'''[[Obsidian (Kre-O Combiner)|Obsidian]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7829'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullwark]], [[Freefall]], [[Hemocron]], [[Stronghorn]]
:*'''[[Volcanicon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7828'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Farside]], [[Liftoff]], [[Lugmutt]], [[Power Surge (Kre-O)|Power Surge]]

==Kreon Ultimate Collection==
These sets, each containing five different Kreons, were released early in 2013. The Kreon figures had all been released earlier in larger Kre-o sets, and they only come with their own weapons. One of the five figures was marked on the packaging as the "mystery figure."

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4641'''

;Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4642'''

==Custom Kreons==
First released at the back-end of 2013, these individually-carded Kreons include a huge number of extra body parts and accessories, many [[vacuum metallizing|chromed]] (thus resulting in some ''extremely'' tight fits) or translucent (which, when combined with the chromed parts, may end up with stress fractures). Their "normal" body parts have a metal-flake sheen (usually). They also come with a customizable "rack" to store their unused parts, though the helmets jsut kind of sit on the torso's neck-pegs, not secure at all. Returning characters typically have altered and more extensive [[tampograph]]s across most of their opaque parts.

This series was intentionally produced in smaller numbers than the other series.

[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonIronhidePkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 1
All of the Kreons in this assortment come with a red weapons rack.

[[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] was the only US retailer to order them, though they were made available off of [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] as well.
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|October]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#Custom|Bumblebee]] (A6087)
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)#Custom|Ironhide]] (A6086)
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Megatron]] (A6088)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Custom|Optimus Prime]] (A6085)
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)#Custom|Soundwave]] (A6090)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)#Custom|Starscream]] (A6089)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonPredakingPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 2
Though revealed online and at [[Toy Fair 2014]], this series ultimately never saw release outside of Chinese-market distribution. These kits have blue parts racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{Collist|2|
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)#Custom|Cliffjumper]] (A7314)
*[[Dreadwing (Kre-O)|Dreadwing]] (A7315)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Galvatron]] (A7316)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Autobot Hound]] (A7317)
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Jazz]] (A7318)
*[[Predaking (Kre-O Predacon)|Predaking]] (A7319)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonDriftPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
This assortment, using the new unified packaging style introduced in mid-2014, is entirely movie-based, showcasing characters from ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)| Age of Extinction]]''. Unlike prior waves, the opaque plastics here are non-sparkly. Awww. On top of that, the parts count has been drastically reduced, each kit only having about 30 pieces as opposed to the 40-ish of the prior two waves.

They all come with dark green racks.
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Drift]] (A7839)
*[[Lockdown (Kre-O)#Custom|Lockdown]] (A7838)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Optimus Prime]] (A7836)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Ratchet]] (A7837)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGalvatronPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2
Another movie-based round. The sparkly plastics make a return, but the part count remains in the low 30s. These kits come with brown racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Bumblebee]] (A9229)
*[[Crosshairs (Kre-O)#Custom|Crosshairs]] (A9228)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Galvatron]] (A9230)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Autobot Hound]] (A9227)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGrimlockPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 3
A wave featuring the ''Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, making heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. These kits come with gray racks.

These figures saw very limited release, mostly in Hasbro Asia regions.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Grimlock]]
*[[Scorn (Kre-O)#Custom|Scorn]]
*[[Slug (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Slug]]
*[[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)#CustomAOE|Strafe]]
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}
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;''Robots in Disguise'' Collection 1
This assortment showcases characters from the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)| Robots in Disguise]]'' animated series.

The part count takes ''another'' hit, now in the mid-20s, with simpler weapons and no backpacks. No more chromed parts either, everything is in "normal" plastics. The racks are now in the characters' base colors, and built on a new baseplate piece. This wave does add a 1x1 cylinder to attach to the unused torsos' neck-pegs to keep the unised helmets in place, so there's that.

:*''Release date'': ??? 2015
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Bumblebee]] (B1234)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Grimlock]] (B1235)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Optimus Prime]] (B1233)
*[[Steeljaw (Kre-O)#Custom|Steeljaw]] (B1236)
}}

{{note|The "[[Autobot Command Center]]" set includes a Custom Kreon rack/part setup as well.}}

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==Kreon Warriors==
Replacing Micro-Changers as the ''Kre-O'' line's blind-bagged assortment, Kreon Warriors features popular characters reimagined as historical warriors. Unlike their predecessors, the Kreon Warriors do not have vehicle modes.

;Series 1
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Samurai Optimus Prime]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Wild West Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Gladiator Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Bumblebee]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Gladiator Ratchet]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Pirate Ratchet]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Knight Megatron]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Ninja Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Army Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Pirate Starscream]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Army Shockwave]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Ninja Shockwave]]
}}

;Series 2 - Shown at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Gladiator Optimus Prime]]
*?? [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Army Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Knight Bumblebee]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Wild West Hound]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Samurai Hound]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Wild West Galvatron]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Samurai Galvatron]]
*?? [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Wild West Starscream]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Soundwave]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Knight Soundwave]]
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

==Battle Changers==

Battle Changers are a new line in the buildable figures who can transform without being taken apart. Series 1 includes 4 individual characters [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] and [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]].

;Collection 1
This series is available in selected Asian countries since December 2014.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] (B0716)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] (B0715)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] (B0718)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] (B0717)
}}
{{-}}
;Collection 2
This series have been shown in NY Toyfair 2015. [[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] and [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] are triple changers and may be categorized separately upon release.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] (???)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] (???)
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]] (???)
*[[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] (???)
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}
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;Versus Pack Collection 1
This assortment comes in 2-figure "VS" pack. Only 2 pairs have been announced and available for sale in selected Asian countries. Optimus Prime is identical to the previously released version but this pack comes with a trailer.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] vs. [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] (B1506/B0964)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]] vs. [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] (B1507/B0964)
}}
{{-}}

==Store exclusives==
===CostCo exclusives===
* Megatron with Sideswipe (30668/31771) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.
* Starscream with Prowl (30667/30690) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.

===Toys"R"Us exclusives===
*'''Autobot Assault [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A1266'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s, [[Gunner]]
: An expanded version of the "Destruction Site Devastator" set, adding a large Ironhide robot/truck build, a "Gunner" Kreon, and a port-a-potty (yes really). The Devastator Kreon is also in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)| Generation 2]]'' style yellow-and-purple rather than the original bright-green-and-purple.
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction Bluray / DVD'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]]
: Special packaging to include 2 exclusive Kreons with different print from other regular release of the same characters. These Kreons are available with either Blu-Ray Combo or DVD only set.

===Argos exclusives===
*'''Transformers Tub of Bricks'''
**''Set number'': '''A4583'''
: A plastic tub with unaltered versions of Basic Optimus, Basic Bumblebee, and Jazz, Sideswipe and Bluestreak Kreons, and slightly altered instruction booklets.

===Family Mart (Taiwan)===
*'''8" (20cm) Optimus Prime USB Hub'''
**Oversized Kreon Optimus Prime with 4 USB ports
*'''Stylus Pen'''
**Optimus Prime & Starscream
*'''LED Lights'''
**Bumbleebee, Sideswipe & Megatron

===Universal Studios===
*'''Kreon 4-pack'''
**''Set number'': '''???'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]]

==Promotional releases==
* Matrix '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Promotional item given at [[BotCon 2011]], as a special mail-in promotion through the Kre-O website and a give away with the UK Doctor Who Adventures comic. Redeco of Optimus Prime Kreon showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]].

* Clear ''' Energon Bumblebee''' Kreon
: An exclusive [[New York Comic Con|New York Comic Con 2012]] handout, this redeco of the Bumblebee Kreon is done entirely in translucent blue plastic, and comes in its own special little window box with an outer sleeve.

* '''Constructicon Devastator''' Kreon
: A Devastator Kreon sporting an orange ''Generation 2'' deco and including a translucent purple pistol based on [[Megatron (G1)|Generation 1 Megatron's]] alternate mode. Packaged in an individual window box and handed out with ''Kre-O'' purchases at Toys"R"Us stores, as well as [[BotCon 2013]].

* '''Orion Pax''' Kreon
: Based on Orion Pax's appearance from "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]", this was available with the ''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''.

* '''Dinobot Ride''' Polybag
: Polybag of a mini buildable Grimlock and Citiville-sized mini Kreon Optimus Prime. Given out at Toys R Us during build-a-figure event. Also available in selected Asian countries as a gift with purchase at stores.

* '''Elite Optimus Prime''' Polybag
: Another polybag with buildable Optimus Prime with larger hands and legs on a Kreon sized torso. This figure was given our at Toys R Us Canada during build-a-figure event while Asian countries saw very limited released.

* "Winter" '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Optimus Prime in winter clothing and orange skis were handed out during [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]].

==Convention Exclusives==
* Botcon 2013 '''Machine Wars''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure Set, 2013)
**''Kreons'': [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]], [[Megaplex (Kre-O)|Megaplex]], [[Obsidian (Kre-O Kreon)|Obsidian]], [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Strika (Kre-O)|Strika]]

:The ''Machine Wars'' five-pack was exclusive to [[BotCon 2013]], limited to 1500 pieces. They have generally more parts than the Kreons packed in with larger Kre-O sets, but do not have alternate vehicle builds like Micro Changers.

* Botcon 2014 '''Kreon Micro-Changers 6-figure set''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure set, 2014)
**''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)#BotCon2014|Breakdown]], [[Fractyl (Kre-O)|Fractyl]], [[Gigatron (Kre-O)|Gigatron]], [[Landshark (Kre-O)|Landshark]], [[Rattrap (Kre-O)|Rattrap]], [[Rodimus (SG Kre-O)|Rodimus]]

: A [[BotCon 2014]] six-figure set commemorating 20 years of BotCon exclusives with Kreons of past exclusives. This time they're also Micro-Changers, with generally more parts and paint than most retail Micro-Changers.

* San Diego Comic Con 2014 '''Kreon Class of 1984''' (B0090)
**''Kreons'':
{{collist|3|
*[[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]]
*[[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]]
*[[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]]
*[[Frenzy (Kre-O)|Frenzy]]
*[[Gears (Kre-O)|Gears]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]]
*[[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]]
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]]
*[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Ratchet]]
*[[Rumble (Kre-O)|Rumble]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]]
*[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]
*[[Shrapnel (Kre-O)|Shrapnel]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
*[[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (Kre-O)|Ultra Magnus]]
*[[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]]
*[[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
}}
: Released in July 2014 at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2014|San Diego Comic-Con]], this set contains 30 exclusive Kreons and accessories from G1 series.

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==Media==
===Videos===
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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.

===Games===
{{main|Online games#Kre-O}}

===Books===
*''[[Awesome Autobots Activity Book]]''—actually mainly a ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'' book, but it has four Kre-O bonus pages and is [[co-branding|co-branded]] on the cover, as well as coming with a free Matrix Optimus Prime Kreon.
*''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''

===Online comics===
{{main|Kre-O Transformers (comic)}}
Short tongue-in-cheek gag strips drawn and written by [[Hayato Sakamoto]] and [[Makoto Wakabayashi]] for [[TakaraTomy]]'s Kre-O site.

==Notes==
* 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>, who have been making not-L sets for a while. However, it is very much a lot of new part design work, especially the far more involved construction of the [[Kreon]]s; Oxford's pre-''Kre-O'' mini-figures were basically straight-up L Minifigure construction.
* Kreon [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] was among the upcoming items revealed at [[BotCon 2011]]... and was only announced to be released in late 2013, and wasn't released until midway through 2014. Amusingly, his helmet has become one of the most ubiquitous among the Kreons thanks to its very generic styling.
* Small images of a ''Kre-O Transformers'' set featuring a big mechanical scorpion and another set featuring a buildable [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] were shown at [[Toy Fair 2012]] during the slide presentation, as part of the demonstration of the "build a big energon weapon from parts of the different sets" concept. Neither were present in the showroom or mentioned in the press materials. This same slide was shown during a presentation at [[BotCon 2012]], again with no explicit mention of the mechanical scorpion or Soundwave.
* 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. Just be a bit careful you don't scrape face-paint off.
* The L company has since released sets that are explicitly marketed as being able to assemble as robots and various vehicles and aircraft, very similar to the ''Transformers'' Kre-O concept.
* Several ''Kre-O'' bricks are reuses of Hasbro's long defunct ''Built to Rule'' interlocking brick system. Most Kre-O bricks, that is parts not designed specifically for Kreons, with detailed moulded surfaces (especially where the L counterpart has a smooth surface) are Built to Rule parts.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.hasbro.com/kre-o/en_US/ Official site]
* [http://kre-o-nation.com/2013/index.html "Kre-O Nation" 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]
* [http://www.facebook.com/groups/mykreons Kre-O Asia Facebook Group #mykreons]

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Kre-O

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[[Image:Kre-O-Bumblebeeandothers.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Car me now!]]

'''Kre-O''' is [[Hasbro]]'s second foray into the world of brick-based construction toy sets, several years after the ignoble effort that was ''[[Built to Rule]]''.

Unveiled at [[Toy Fair 2011]], ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' was the first Hasbro brand to be released as Kre-O construction brick kits. The kits (generally) 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 (mostly nameless generics). Prices range from $7.99 to $59.99, plus individually-bagged Kreon figures at $2.99.

The line launched in the US on [[June 6]]th, [[2011]]. Since then, ''Kre-O'' has expanded into a [[multi-property brand]], with sets based on other Hasbro franchises including ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'', ''Battleship'', and ''Dungeons & Dragons'', as well as the licensed properties ''[[Star Trek]]'' and ''Cityville Invasion''.

In 2013, [[TakaraTomy]] brought the line to Japan, primarily the second-year ''Transformers'' sets.

It's 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.

==Building sets==
===2011===
The first series saw widespread brick-and-mortar distribution in the US. The main focus of the sets were large robot/vehicle builds with a ''lot'' of parts. Really a lot. Limbs were many times thick masses of panel-parts laid over each other, and many sets had extremely limited posability, with simple swivel elbows & knees. Robot builds took many elements from the then-current ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)| Dark of the Moon]]'' series, though the heads were mostly designed around the characters' [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] incarnations.

The robot Kreons? ''VERY'' G1-inspired.

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31144'''

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36421'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, [[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]], [[Bumblebee's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Autobot Jazz]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31146'''
**''Kreons'': Jazz, [[Race driver]]

*'''[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]'''
**''Kit number'': '''30688'''
**''Kreons'': Megatron, [[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]], [[Specialist]], [[Police officer]]

*'''[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31145'''
**''Kreons'': Mirage, [[Race driver]]

*'''Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''31143'''

*'''[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]], 2 [[Stunt Driver]]s

*'''[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30690'''
**''Kreons'': Prowl, [[SWAT Commander]]

*'''[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30662'''
**''Kreons'': Ratchet, [[Medic (Kre-O)|Medic]]

*'''[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30687'''
**''Kreons'': Sentinel Prime, [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]], [[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]], [[Fire Chief (Kre-O)|Fire Chief]]

*'''[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31771'''
**''Kreons'': Sideswipe, [[Sideswipe's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30667'''
**''Kreons'': Starscream, [[Pilot (Kre-O)|Pilot]]

===2012 (''Quest for Energon'')===
The second-year ''Kre-O Transformers'' sets mark a definite change in style. Dubbed "Quest for Energon", each set contains several "energon" pieces; at least one [[Skeletron|clear-plastic Kreon torso]] (blue for Autobots, purple for Decepticons), and several clear-purple "[[Dark Energon]]" parts to assemble a giant "[[ultimate Dark Energon weapon]]". The robot/vehicle builds in this year's sets are generally smaller, simpler, and less reliant on the "massive stack of flat plates" construction style common in the first year, relying a lot more on large ball-and-socket-jointed bricks to build limbs and bodies around.

There was a heavier focus on the Kreons overall, with mini-playsets, mini-vehicles and a pair of [[army-building|army builder]] sets. The robot Kreons are more often based on their [[Aligned continuity family]] incarnations than Generation 1. Human Kreons had new arm-pieces with rounded-off shoulders, rather than the blocky shoulders of all first-year Kreons.

This series also suffered a distribution issue in the US. [[Walmart]] stopped carrying ''Kre-O'' after its first year (with one tiny exception), and only [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] appeared to carry the entire second-year assortment; the "Rotor Rage" and "Destruction Site Devastator" sets in particular didn't seem to show up at certain retailers.

Most of these sets were also made available in Japan as part of the initial ''Kre-O'' roll-out by [[TakaraTomy]].

*'''Battle for Energon'''
**''Set number'': '''98812'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], [[Security Officer]], [[Tank Driver]]
: Includes Optimus Prime and Megatron robot/vehicle builds and a mini "bank" playset.

*'''Cycle Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''36954'''
**''Kreons'': [[Barricade (Kre-O)|Barricade]], three [[Autobot Trooper]]s

*'''Decepticon Ambush'''
**''Set number'': '''38781'''
**''Kreons'': [[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]], three [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]]s

*'''Destruction Site [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36914'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s
: A "9 in 1" set that includes '''[[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]''', '''[[Drill Bit (Kre-O)|Drill Bit]]''', '''[[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]]''' and '''[[Hightower (Kre-O)|Hightower]]''', who can be built into robots, vehicles, or combined to form Devastator. Includes a construction site mini-playset.

*'''Rotor Rage'''
**''Set number'': '''36959'''
**''Kreons'': [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]], [[Commando (Kre-O)|Commando]], [[ATV Driver]]
:Includes a large Vortex robot/helicopter build.

*'''Stealth [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''98814'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, two [[Security Guard]]s, [[Bulldog]], [[Biker]]
:Includes a large Bumblebee robot/car build and a security checkpoint playset.

*'''Street Showdown'''
**''Set number'': '''38771'''
**''Kreons'': [[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)|Knock Out]], two [[Driver (Kre-O)|Driver]]s
: Includes large Wheeljack and Knock Out robot/car builds.

===2013 (''Beast Hunters'')===
Bringing the series in-line with the then-current ''[[Beast Hunters]]'' branding of ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'', this series was even ''more'' limited in its US distribution, seemingly available only at ToysЯUs and Meijer.

This time around, the human Kreons were based on specific ''Transformers'' human characters from prior series rather than the prior two years' nameless generics... much to the bafflement of the [[fandom]], who wanted them to be doing that from the get-go.

;Larger Sets
*'''[[Autobot Command Center]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A5412'''
**''Kreons'': [[Arcee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Bumblebee]], [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Ratchet]], [[Shockwave (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Shockwave]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)#CommandCenterHQ|Knock Out]] ("Mystery figure")
: A multi-part playset; command tower, repair bay, prison. Includes a buildable vehicle Optimus Prime and beast [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O Predacon)|Rippersnapper]].

*'''Battle Net Bumblebee'''
**''Set number'': '''A2202'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Captain (Kre-O)|Captain]]
: Includes Bumblebee/jeep build and buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Stormrazor]]


*'''Beast Blade Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A2203'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Beast Hunters|Optimus Prime]], [[Kicker (Kre-O)|Energon Kicker]]
: Includes a large Optimus robot/truck build and a buildable Predacon beast [[Lazerback (Kre-O)|Lazerback]].

*'''Ripclaw Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2201'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ripclaw (Kre-O)|Ripclaw]], [[Daniel Witwicky (Kre-O)|Col. Daniel Witwicky]]
:Includes a large Ripclaw robot/dragon build.

;Beast Force Figure packs
To date, these are the only larger build packs to include [[Micro-Changer]] Kreons.

*'''Dragon Assault'''
**''Set number'': '''A2234/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Grimwing (Kre-O)|Grimwing]].

*'''Mech Venom Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2235/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Corhada]].

===2014 (''Age of Extinction'')===
Tying in with that [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|big new movie in 2014]], the 2014 ''Kre-O'' line-up features dinosaurs aplenty. Many sets also feature "Dino Force Technology", which are pieces that include magnets in them so claws and dino-maws can snatch up Kreons wearing ferrous-metal backpacks or helmets.

Notably, this line also marks the complete abandonment of the 'rebuild to transform' [[play pattern]], in favor of the playset approach more typical of construction brick toys. As part of this change, human Kreons now use the small body style that debuted in the ''Kre-O {{w|CityVille}} Invasion'' line, to indicate a [[scale]] difference between them and the normal-sized Transformer Kreons.

By this point, ''Kre-O'' in its entirety became a [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] [[exclusive]] toyline.

*'''Grimlock Unleashed'''
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]]
: Includes a large Grimlock T-rex build.

*'''Cell Block Breakout'''
**''Set number'': '''A6951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)#AOE|Vehicon]]
: Includes buildable [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] beast [[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)|Strafe]].

*'''Dinobot Charge'''
**''Set number'': '''A6949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]], Vehicon
: Includes buildable [[Slug (Kre-O)|Dinobot triceratops]].

*'''Galvatron Factory Battle'''
**''Set number'': '''A6952'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#FactoryBattle|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Factory Battle|Optimus Prime]], Vehicon, [[Dr. Littleman]], 2 KSI workers.
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]] and [[Galvatron (Kre-O)#AOE|Galvatron]] super-robot.

*'''Grimlock Street Attack'''
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]].

*'''Lockdown Air Raid'''
**''Set number'': '''A6956'''
**''Kreons'': [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)#AOE|Sideswipe]]
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]].

*'''Optimus Prime Dino Hauler'''
**''Set number'': '''A7796'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#DinoHauler|Ratchet]], Vehicon x2, human [[Autobot Driver]]
: Includes buildable [[Snarl (Kre-O)|Dinobot beast]].

*'''Scorn Street Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''A6950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Crosshairs (Kre-O)|Crosshairs]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Scorn (Kre-O)|Scorn]].

*'''Dinobot Ride'''
**''Set number'': '''A8603'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime.
: Includes mini buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock.
{{Note|'Dinobot Ride' was released as a free giveaway at [[June 28]] ToysЯUs building events in the US.}}

*'''Silver Knight Autobots'''
**''Set number'': '''A8602'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Crosshairs, Drift, Hound

*'''Elite Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A8745'''
: Includes Optimus Prime super-robot.
{{note|'Silver Knight Autobots' and 'Elite Optimus Prime' were available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]].}}

*'''Decepticon Replicator'''
**''Set number'': '''A8601'''
**''Kreons'': [[Stinger (Kre-O)|Stinger]], Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]], human scientist
{{note|'Decepticon Replicator' was available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from [[July 11]] to [[July 20]].}}

===2015 (''Robots In Disguise'')===
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==Micro-Changers==
Introduced in 2012, the [[Micro-Changer]]s sub-line adds a new element to Kreon figures; extra parts allow each figure to "transform" into a vehicle or beast (or whatever).

Thankfully, the Micro-Changer series did not suffer the limited-distribution fate of the ''Beast Hunters'' sets; after a rocky start, by 2013 the series was stocked regularly not just by ToysЯUs, but [[Target]] as well, plus many large drug store chains began carrying the individually-bagged figures.

===Blind-bagged figures===
This portion of the line features individual [[blindpacking|blind-packaged]] Kreons. Thankfully however, code numbers printed on each bag allow you to know which figure is inside... or at least avoid buying two of the same by accident.
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;Preview Series
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCPreviewWave.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2034'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|August]] 2012
:This series differs a little from the later waves, and not just because of the smaller (all-badguy) cast. In an unusual backwards move, the [[tampograph]]s on these figures' chests use only a single color, typically black.

:This is also the only ''Kre-O Transformers'' product to be sold (briefly) at [[Walmart]] since the initial year.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Crankstart (Kre-O)|Crankstart]] (214510)
:* [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]] (214518)
:* [[Scorponok (Kre-O)|Scorponok]] (214511)
:* [[Spinister (Kre-O)|Spinister]] (214517)
:* [[Sunstorm (Kre-O)|Sunstorm]] (214519)
:* [[Waspinator (Kre-O)|Waspinator]] (214512)
}}

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;Collection 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCWave1.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Hasbro release date'': [[Calendar|November]] 2012
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': November 2013
: For the first full series, the multi-colored tampographs made a glorious comeback. Also, a new display-stand brick was added to every figure, a black 2x4 piece with the "Kre-O" logo in white on one edge.
: Also changed is how the bag numbers work, with a 7-digit code. Only the final two numbers in the codes are indicators of what Kreon is in the bag, the first five are likely manufacturing plant codes or something and have no bearing on the contents, and can vary from case to case. For simplicity's sake, we've *****'d out the first five digits from here on out.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Airachnid (Kre-O)|Airachnid]] (*****_50)
:* [[Blast Off (Kre-O)|Blast Off]] (*****_47)
:* [[Bludgeon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bludgeon]] (*****_51)
:* [[Dirge (Kre-O)|Dirge]] (*****_49)
:* [[Hook (Kre-O)|Decepticon Hook]] (*****_48)
:* [[Inferno (Kre-O)|Inferno]] (*****_41)
:* [[Insecticon (Kre-O)|Insecticon]] (*****_46)
:* [[Quickslinger (Kre-O)|Quickslinger]] (*****_44)
:* [[Rampage (Kre-O)|Decepticon Rampage]] (*****_45)
:* [[Singe (Kre-O)|Singe]] (*****_40)
:* [[Springer (Kre-O)|Autobot Springer]] (*****_42)
:* [[Warpath (Kre-O)|Warpath]] (*****_43)
}}

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;Collection 2
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|May]] 2013
: This series replaced the flak jackets used to attach stuff to prior Micro Changers' torsos in prior waves (which most fans hated since it obscured the chest tampographs) with a new simple one-peg "backpack" piece. And there was much rejoicing. On top of that, at this stage the "vehicle" builds become a little more complex, using more parts to make them look more like tiny vehicles than just robots laying face-down with a thing or two on their backs.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Acid Wing]] (*****_70)
:* [[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]] (*****_69)
:* [[Blight (Kre-O)|Blight]] (*****_68)
:* [[Bulkhead (Kre-O)|Bulkhead]] (*****_66)
:* [[Groove (Kre-O)|Autobot Groove]] (*****_77)
:* [[Hardshell (Kre-O)|Hardshell]] (*****_67)
:* [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]] (*****_76)
:* [[Lugnut (Kre-O)|Lugnut]] (*****_75)
:* [[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]] (*****_74)
:* [[Powerglide (Kre-O)|Powerglide]] (*****_73)
:* [[Scourge (Kre-O)|Scourge]] (*****_72)
:* [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] (*****_71)
}}
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;Collection 3
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS3bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2013
:This series had...more fanwank, we guess? No particular innovations this time around.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Beachcomber (Kre-O)|Beachcomber]] (***** 60)
:* [[Cheetor (Kre-O)|Cheetor]] (***** 59)
:* [[Guzzle (Kre-O)|Guzzle]] (***** 57)
:* [[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]] (***** 54)
:* [[Kickback (Kre-O)|Kickback]] (***** 55)
:* [[Long Haul (Kre-O)|Long Haul]] (***** 56)
:* [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]] (***** 52)
:* [[Nosecone (Kre-O)|Nosecone]] (***** 50)
:* [[Ramjet (Kre-O)|Ramjet]] (***** 53)
:* [[Seawing (Kre-O)|Seawing]] (***** 61)
:* [[Sharkticon (Kre-O)|Sharkticon]] (***** 58)
:* [[Thrust (Kre-O)|Thrust]] (***** 51)
}}
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;Collection 4
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS4bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2014
: Sooo much fanwank. The last wave of Micro-Changers available at "normal" retail, though largely being distributed via the Walgreens drug store chain in the US. This is the only batch (so far) to have a significant [[variant]], as [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] can come in either bag-back lavender or a much darker purple, depending on the batch. This is also the first wave to use "harness" pieces in colors other than the standard light gray.

: Unlike prior waves in which every figure came with individual [[instructions]], these Micro-Changers all come with the same large fold-out instruction for all of the models in the series, making the "feel parts through the bags" method very difficult (but you have the code numbers here, so why are you even doing that, huh?).
{{collist|2|
:* [[Alpha Trion (Kre-O)|Alpha Trion]] (***** 33)
:* [[Barrage (Kre-O)|Barrage]] (***** 34)
:* [[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]] (***** 35)
:* [[Brake-Neck (Kre-O)|Brake-Neck]] (***** 44)
:* [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] (***** 36)
:* [[Demolishor (Kre-O)|Demolishor]] (***** 37)
:* [[Iceberg (Kre-O)|Iceberg]] (***** 38)
:* [[Kup (Kre-O)|Autobot Kup]] (***** 39)
:* [[Rhinox (Kre-O)|Rhinox]] (***** 40)
:* [[Rodimus (Kre-O)|Rodimus]] (***** 41)
:* [[Sandstorm (Kre-O)|Sandstorm]] (***** 42)
:* [[Slipstrike]] (***** 43)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
[[Image:KreO-toy KreonMCWave5.jpg|right|300px]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A6947'''
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
: In-tune with the [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]] Kre-O'' products, this wave features a number of classic characters plus two movie-inspired Dinobot original characters.

: This series goes back to having individual instructions for each figure.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Fangwolf]] (***** 46)
:* [[Highbrow (Kre-O)|Highbrow]] (***** 51)
:* [[Jarugar]] (***** 52)
:* [[Jetwash]] (***** 53)
:* [[Mindswipe]] (***** 49)
:* [[Misfire (Kre-O)|Misfire]] (***** 47)
:* [[Nightbeat (Kre-O)|Nightbeat]] (***** 50)
:* [[Silversnout]] (***** 56)
:* [[Skrapnel]] (***** 45)
:* [[Torosaur]] (***** 55)
:* [[Trypticon (Kre-O)|Trypticon]] (***** 48)
:* [[Wingspan Hawk]] (***** 54)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2014
: The second wave of the ''Age of Extinction''-tied Micro-Changers, with a couple of unconventional builds, and two more new Dinobot characters. For the first time, the blind-bags are truly blind, with no identifying numbers printed on the packaging.

Speaking of "blind", these figures were never seen in US stores, popping up only in Canada and overseas.

{{collist|2|
:* [[Blackarachnia (Kre-O)|Decepticon Blackarachnia]]
:* [[Frostbite (Kre-O)|Frostbite]]
:* [[Fuselage]]
:* [[Gears (Kre-O)|Autobot Gears]]
:* [[Runamuck (Kre-O)|Decepticon Runamuck]]
:* [[Scattershot (Kre-O blindbag)|Scattershot]]
:* [[Seaspray (Kre-O)|Autobot Seaspray]]
:* [[Skalor (Kre-O)|Decepticon Skalor]]
:* [[Skimmer]]
:* [[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
:* [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailbreaker]]
:* [[Wheelie (Kre-O)|Autobot Wheelie]]
}}

===Micro-Changers Combiners===
Four Kreons per pack combine into one larger robot. Each set also comes with a single red stand-block, and extra limb pieces. Just in case. As most of the original teams hese sets are based on have five to six members, the "lost" members are (usually) put into the blind-bagged series.
;Wave 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCCombWave1.jpg|right|250px|]]
:*'''[[Bruticus (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bruticus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2225'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Brawl (Kre-O)|Brawl]], [[Onslaught (Kre-O)|Onslaught]], [[Swindle (Kre-O)|Swindle]], [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]]
:*'''[[Devastator (Kre-O)|Constructicon Devastator]]
::*''Set number'': '''A2224'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bonecrusher (Kre-O)|Bonecrusher]], [[Mixmaster (Kre-O)|Mixmaster]], [[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]], [[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]
:*'''[[Predaking (Kre-O Decepticon)|Predaking]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2227'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]], [[Headlock]], [[Razorclaw (Kre-O)|Razorclaw]], [[Torox]]
:*'''[[Superion (Kre-O)|Superion]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2226'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Air Raid (Kre-O)|Air Raid]], [[Firestrike (Kre-O)|Firestrike]], [[Silverbolt (Kre-O)|Silverbolt]], [[Skydive (Kre-O)|Skydive]]
{{-}}
;Wave 2

:*'''[[Abominus (Kre-O)|Abominus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4473'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Hun-Gurrr (Kre-O)|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O)|Rippersnapper]], [[Sinnertwin (Kre-O)|Sinnertwin]], [[Windrazor (Kre-O)|Windrazor]]
:*'''[[Defensor (Kre-O)|Defensor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4474'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Blades (Kre-O)|Blades]], [[First Aid (Kre-O)|First Aid]], [[Hot Spot (Kre-O)|Hot Spot]], [[Streetsmart]]
:*'''[[Piranacon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Piranacon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4475'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Nautilator (Kre-O)|Nautilator]], [[Overbite (Kre-O)|Overbite]], [[Snaptrap (Kre-O)|Snaptrap]], [[Tentakil (Kre-O)|Tentakil]]
{{-}}
;Wave 3
:Sadly, this wave suffered from a similar fate as some of the latter sets, with a limited retail release- only popping up in discount chains months after the intended release date.
:*'''[[Computron (Kre-O)|Computron]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7307'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Afterburst]], [[Lightstorm]], [[Scattershot (Kre-O Computron)|Scattershot]], [[Strafe (Kre-O Computron)|Strafe]]
:*'''[[Menasor (Kre-O)|Menasor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7308'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)|Decepticon Breakdown]], [[Dead End (Kre-O)|Dead End]], [[Drag Strip (Kre-O)|Decepticon Drag Strip]], [[Motorbreath (Kre-O)|Motorbreath]]
{{-}}
;Wave 4
:Ready for something new? This wave, available only at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]]''-branded product, consists entirely of new-character beast-bots, rather than re-creating classic combiner teams.
:*'''[[Grimstone (Kre-O)|Grimstone]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7827'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Crackback]], [[Iquanox]], [[Ironeye]], [[Mollox]]
:*'''[[Lazerbolt]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7830'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullhorn (Kre-O)|Bullhorn]], [[Floodgate]], [[Freezeout]], [[Roadhound]]
:*'''[[Obsidian (Kre-O Combiner)|Obsidian]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7829'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullwark]], [[Freefall]], [[Hemocron]], [[Stronghorn]]
:*'''[[Volcanicon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7828'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Farside]], [[Liftoff]], [[Lugmutt]], [[Power Surge (Kre-O)|Power Surge]]

==Kreon Ultimate Collection==
These sets, each containing five different Kreons, were released early in 2013. The Kreon figures had all been released earlier in larger Kre-o sets, and they only come with their own weapons. One of the five figures was marked on the packaging as the "mystery figure."

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4641'''

;Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4642'''

==Custom Kreons==
First released at the back-end of 2013, these individually-carded Kreons include a huge number of extra body parts and accessories, many [[vacuum metallizing|chromed]] (thus resulting in some ''extremely'' tight fits) or translucent (which, when combined with the chromed parts, may end up with stress fractures). Their "normal" body parts have a metal-flake sheen (usually). They also come with a customizable "rack" to store their unused parts, though the helmets jsut kind of sit on the torso's neck-pegs, not secure at all. Returning characters typically have altered and more extensive [[tampograph]]s across most of their opaque parts.

This series was intentionally produced in smaller numbers than the other series.

[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonIronhidePkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 1
All of the Kreons in this assortment come with a red weapons rack.

[[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] was the only US retailer to order them, though they were made available off of [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] as well.
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|October]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#Custom|Bumblebee]] (A6087)
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)#Custom|Ironhide]] (A6086)
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Megatron]] (A6088)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Custom|Optimus Prime]] (A6085)
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)#Custom|Soundwave]] (A6090)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)#Custom|Starscream]] (A6089)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonPredakingPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 2
Though revealed online and at [[Toy Fair 2014]], this series ultimately never saw release outside of Chinese-market distribution. These kits have blue parts racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{Collist|2|
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)#Custom|Cliffjumper]] (A7314)
*[[Dreadwing (Kre-O)|Dreadwing]] (A7315)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Galvatron]] (A7316)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Autobot Hound]] (A7317)
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Jazz]] (A7318)
*[[Predaking (Kre-O Predacon)|Predaking]] (A7319)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonDriftPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
This assortment, using the new unified packaging style introduced in mid-2014, is entirely movie-based, showcasing characters from ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)| Age of Extinction]]''. Unlike prior waves, the opaque plastics here are non-sparkly. Awww. On top of that, the parts count has been drastically reduced, each kit only having about 30 pieces as opposed to the 40-ish of the prior two waves.

They all come with dark green racks.
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Drift]] (A7839)
*[[Lockdown (Kre-O)#Custom|Lockdown]] (A7838)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Optimus Prime]] (A7836)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Ratchet]] (A7837)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGalvatronPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2
Another movie-based round. The sparkly plastics make a return, but the part count remains in the low 30s. These kits come with brown racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Bumblebee]] (A9229)
*[[Crosshairs (Kre-O)#Custom|Crosshairs]] (A9228)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Galvatron]] (A9230)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Autobot Hound]] (A9227)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGrimlockPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 3
A wave featuring the ''Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, making heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. These kits come with gray racks.

These figures saw very limited release, mostly in Hasbro Asia regions.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Grimlock]]
*[[Scorn (Kre-O)#Custom|Scorn]]
*[[Slug (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Slug]]
*[[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)#CustomAOE|Strafe]]
}}
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;''Robots in Disguise'' Collection 1
This assortment showcases characters from the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)| Robots in Disguise]]'' animated series.

The part count takes ''another'' hit, now in the mid-20s, with simpler weapons and no backpacks. No more chromed parts either, everything is in "normal" plastics. The racks are now in the characters' base colors, and built on a new baseplate piece. This wave does add a 1x1 cylinder to attach to the unused torsos' neck-pegs to keep the unised helmets in place, so there's that.

:*''Release date'': ??? 2015
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Bumblebee]] (B1234)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Grimlock]] (B1235)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Optimus Prime]] (B1233)
*[[Steeljaw (Kre-O)#Custom|Steeljaw]] (B1236)
}}

{{note|The "[[Autobot Command Center]]" set includes a Custom Kreon rack/part setup as well.}}

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==Kreon Warriors==
Replacing Micro-Changers as the ''Kre-O'' line's blind-bagged assortment, Kreon Warriors features popular characters reimagined as historical warriors. Unlike their predecessors, the Kreon Warriors do not have vehicle modes.

;Series 1
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Samurai Optimus Prime]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Wild West Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Gladiator Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Bumblebee]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Gladiator Ratchet]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Pirate Ratchet]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Knight Megatron]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Ninja Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Army Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Pirate Starscream]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Army Shockwave]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Ninja Shockwave]]
}}

;Series 2 - Shown at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Gladiator Optimus Prime]]
*?? [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Army Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Knight Bumblebee]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Wild West Hound]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Samurai Hound]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Wild West Galvatron]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Samurai Galvatron]]
*?? [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Wild West Starscream]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Soundwave]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Knight Soundwave]]
}}
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==Battle Changers==

Battle Changers are a new line in the buildable figures who can transform without being taken apart. Series 1 includes 4 individual characters [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] and [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]].

;Collection 1
This series is available in selected Asian countries since December 2014.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] (B0716)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] (B0715)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] (B0718)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] (B0717)
}}
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;Collection 2
This series have been shown in NY Toyfair 2015. [[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] and [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] are triple changers and may be categorized separately upon release.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] (???)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] (???)
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]] (???)
*[[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] (???)
}}
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;Versus Pack Collection 1
This assortment comes in 2-figure "VS" pack. Only 2 pairs have been announced and available for sale in selected Asian countries. Optimus Prime is identical to the previously released version but this pack comes with a trailer.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] vs. [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] (B1506/B0964)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]] vs. [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] (B1507/B0964)
}}
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==Store exclusives==
===CostCo exclusives===
* Megatron with Sideswipe (30668/31771) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.
* Starscream with Prowl (30667/30690) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.

===Toys"R"Us exclusives===
*'''Autobot Assault [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A1266'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s, [[Gunner]]
: An expanded version of the "Destruction Site Devastator" set, adding a large Ironhide robot/truck build, a "Gunner" Kreon, and a port-a-potty (yes really). The Devastator Kreon is also in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)| Generation 2]]'' style yellow-and-purple rather than the original bright-green-and-purple.
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction Bluray / DVD'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]]
: Special packaging to include 2 exclusive Kreons with different print from other regular release of the same characters. These Kreons are available with either Blu-Ray Combo or DVD only set.

===Argos exclusives===
*'''Transformers Tub of Bricks'''
**''Set number'': '''A4583'''
: A plastic tub with unaltered versions of Basic Optimus, Basic Bumblebee, and Jazz, Sideswipe and Bluestreak Kreons, and slightly altered instruction booklets.

===Family Mart (Taiwan)===
*'''8" (20cm) Optimus Prime USB Hub'''
**Oversized Kreon Optimus Prime with 4 USB ports
*'''Stylus Pen'''
**Optimus & Starscream
*'''LED Lights'''
**Bumbleebee Sideswipe & Megatron

===Universal Studios===
*'''Kreon 4-pack'''
**''Set number'': '''???'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]]

==Promotional releases==
* Matrix '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Promotional item given at [[BotCon 2011]], as a special mail-in promotion through the Kre-O website and a give away with the UK Doctor Who Adventures comic. Redeco of Optimus Prime Kreon showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]].

* Clear ''' Energon Bumblebee''' Kreon
: An exclusive [[New York Comic Con|New York Comic Con 2012]] handout, this redeco of the Bumblebee Kreon is done entirely in translucent blue plastic, and comes in its own special little window box with an outer sleeve.

* '''Constructicon Devastator''' Kreon
: A Devastator Kreon sporting an orange ''Generation 2'' deco and including a translucent purple pistol based on [[Megatron (G1)|Generation 1 Megatron's]] alternate mode. Packaged in an individual window box and handed out with ''Kre-O'' purchases at Toys"R"Us stores, as well as [[BotCon 2013]].

* '''Orion Pax''' Kreon
: Based on Orion Pax's appearance from "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]", this was available with the ''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''.

* '''Dinobot Ride''' Polybag
: Polybag of a mini buildable Grimlock and Citiville-sized mini Kreon Optimus Prime. Given out at Toys R Us during build-a-figure event. Also available in selected Asian countries as a gift with purchase at stores.

* '''Elite Optimus Prime''' Polybag
: Another polybag with buildable Optimus Prime with larger hands and legs on a Kreon sized torso. This figure was given our at Toys R Us Canada during build-a-figure event while Asian countries saw very limited released.

* "Winter" '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Optimus Prime in winter clothing and orange skis were handed out during [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]].

==Convention Exclusives==
* Botcon 2013 '''Machine Wars''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure Set, 2013)
**''Kreons'': [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]], [[Megaplex (Kre-O)|Megaplex]], [[Obsidian (Kre-O Kreon)|Obsidian]], [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Strika (Kre-O)|Strika]]

:The ''Machine Wars'' five-pack was exclusive to [[BotCon 2013]], limited to 1500 pieces. They have generally more parts than the Kreons packed in with larger Kre-O sets, but do not have alternate vehicle builds like Micro Changers.

* Botcon 2014 '''Kreon Micro-Changers 6-figure set''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure set, 2014)
**''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)#BotCon2014|Breakdown]], [[Fractyl (Kre-O)|Fractyl]], [[Gigatron (Kre-O)|Gigatron]], [[Landshark (Kre-O)|Landshark]], [[Rattrap (Kre-O)|Rattrap]], [[Rodimus (SG Kre-O)|Rodimus]]

: A [[BotCon 2014]] six-figure set commemorating 20 years of BotCon exclusives with Kreons of past exclusives. This time they're also Micro-Changers, with generally more parts and paint than most retail Micro-Changers.

* San Diego Comic Con 2014 '''Kreon Class of 1984''' (B0090)
**''Kreons'':
{{collist|3|
*[[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]]
*[[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]]
*[[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]]
*[[Frenzy (Kre-O)|Frenzy]]
*[[Gears (Kre-O)|Gears]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]]
*[[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]]
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]]
*[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Ratchet]]
*[[Rumble (Kre-O)|Rumble]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]]
*[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]
*[[Shrapnel (Kre-O)|Shrapnel]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
*[[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (Kre-O)|Ultra Magnus]]
*[[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]]
*[[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
}}
: Released in July 2014 at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2014|San Diego Comic-Con]], this set contains 30 exclusive Kreons and accessories from G1 series.

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==Media==
===Videos===
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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.

===Games===
{{main|Online games#Kre-O}}

===Books===
*''[[Awesome Autobots Activity Book]]''—actually mainly a ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'' book, but it has four Kre-O bonus pages and is [[co-branding|co-branded]] on the cover, as well as coming with a free Matrix Optimus Prime Kreon.
*''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''

===Online comics===
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Short tongue-in-cheek gag strips drawn and written by [[Hayato Sakamoto]] and [[Makoto Wakabayashi]] for [[TakaraTomy]]'s Kre-O site.

==Notes==
* 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>, who have been making not-L sets for a while. However, it is very much a lot of new part design work, especially the far more involved construction of the [[Kreon]]s; Oxford's pre-''Kre-O'' mini-figures were basically straight-up L Minifigure construction.
* Kreon [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] was among the upcoming items revealed at [[BotCon 2011]]... and was only announced to be released in late 2013, and wasn't released until midway through 2014. Amusingly, his helmet has become one of the most ubiquitous among the Kreons thanks to its very generic styling.
* Small images of a ''Kre-O Transformers'' set featuring a big mechanical scorpion and another set featuring a buildable [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] were shown at [[Toy Fair 2012]] during the slide presentation, as part of the demonstration of the "build a big energon weapon from parts of the different sets" concept. Neither were present in the showroom or mentioned in the press materials. This same slide was shown during a presentation at [[BotCon 2012]], again with no explicit mention of the mechanical scorpion or Soundwave.
* 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. Just be a bit careful you don't scrape face-paint off.
* The L company has since released sets that are explicitly marketed as being able to assemble as robots and various vehicles and aircraft, very similar to the ''Transformers'' Kre-O concept.
* Several ''Kre-O'' bricks are reuses of Hasbro's long defunct ''Built to Rule'' interlocking brick system. Most Kre-O bricks, that is parts not designed specifically for Kreons, with detailed moulded surfaces (especially where the L counterpart has a smooth surface) are Built to Rule parts.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.hasbro.com/kre-o/en_US/ Official site]
* [http://kre-o-nation.com/2013/index.html "Kre-O Nation" 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]
* [http://www.facebook.com/groups/mykreons Kre-O Asia Facebook Group #mykreons]

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Kre-O

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[[Image:Kre-O-Bumblebeeandothers.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Car me now!]]

'''Kre-O''' is [[Hasbro]]'s second foray into the world of brick-based construction toy sets, several years after the ignoble effort that was ''[[Built to Rule]]''.

Unveiled at [[Toy Fair 2011]], ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' was the first Hasbro brand to be released as Kre-O construction brick kits. The kits (generally) 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 (mostly nameless generics). Prices range from $7.99 to $59.99, plus individually-bagged Kreon figures at $2.99.

The line launched in the US on [[June 6]]th, [[2011]]. Since then, ''Kre-O'' has expanded into a [[multi-property brand]], with sets based on other Hasbro franchises including ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'', ''Battleship'', and ''Dungeons & Dragons'', as well as the licensed properties ''[[Star Trek]]'' and ''Cityville Invasion''.

In 2013, [[TakaraTomy]] brought the line to Japan, primarily the second-year ''Transformers'' sets.

It's 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.

==Building sets==
===2011===
The first series saw widespread brick-and-mortar distribution in the US. The main focus of the sets were large robot/vehicle builds with a ''lot'' of parts. Really a lot. Limbs were many times thick masses of panel-parts laid over each other, and many sets had extremely limited posability, with simple swivel elbows & knees. Robot builds took many elements from the then-current ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)| Dark of the Moon]]'' series, though the heads were mostly designed around the characters' [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] incarnations.

The robot Kreons? ''VERY'' G1-inspired.

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31144'''

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36421'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, [[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]], [[Bumblebee's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Autobot Jazz]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31146'''
**''Kreons'': Jazz, [[Race driver]]

*'''[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]'''
**''Kit number'': '''30688'''
**''Kreons'': Megatron, [[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]], [[Specialist]], [[Police officer]]

*'''[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31145'''
**''Kreons'': Mirage, [[Race driver]]

*'''Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''31143'''

*'''[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]], 2 [[Stunt Driver]]s

*'''[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30690'''
**''Kreons'': Prowl, [[SWAT Commander]]

*'''[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30662'''
**''Kreons'': Ratchet, [[Medic (Kre-O)|Medic]]

*'''[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30687'''
**''Kreons'': Sentinel Prime, [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]], [[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]], [[Fire Chief (Kre-O)|Fire Chief]]

*'''[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31771'''
**''Kreons'': Sideswipe, [[Sideswipe's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30667'''
**''Kreons'': Starscream, [[Pilot (Kre-O)|Pilot]]

===2012 (''Quest for Energon'')===
The second-year ''Kre-O Transformers'' sets mark a definite change in style. Dubbed "Quest for Energon", each set contains several "energon" pieces; at least one [[Skeletron|clear-plastic Kreon torso]] (blue for Autobots, purple for Decepticons), and several clear-purple "[[Dark Energon]]" parts to assemble a giant "[[ultimate Dark Energon weapon]]". The robot/vehicle builds in this year's sets are generally smaller, simpler, and less reliant on the "massive stack of flat plates" construction style common in the first year, relying a lot more on large ball-and-socket-jointed bricks to build limbs and bodies around.

There was a heavier focus on the Kreons overall, with mini-playsets, mini-vehicles and a pair of [[army-building|army builder]] sets. The robot Kreons are more often based on their [[Aligned continuity family]] incarnations than Generation 1. Human Kreons had new arm-pieces with rounded-off shoulders, rather than the blocky shoulders of all first-year Kreons.

This series also suffered a distribution issue in the US. [[Walmart]] stopped carrying ''Kre-O'' after its first year (with one tiny exception), and only [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] appeared to carry the entire second-year assortment; the "Rotor Rage" and "Destruction Site Devastator" sets in particular didn't seem to show up at certain retailers.

Most of these sets were also made available in Japan as part of the initial ''Kre-O'' roll-out by [[TakaraTomy]].

*'''Battle for Energon'''
**''Set number'': '''98812'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], [[Security Officer]], [[Tank Driver]]
: Includes Optimus Prime and Megatron robot/vehicle builds and a mini "bank" playset.

*'''Cycle Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''36954'''
**''Kreons'': [[Barricade (Kre-O)|Barricade]], three [[Autobot Trooper]]s

*'''Decepticon Ambush'''
**''Set number'': '''38781'''
**''Kreons'': [[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]], three [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]]s

*'''Destruction Site [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36914'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s
: A "9 in 1" set that includes '''[[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]''', '''[[Drill Bit (Kre-O)|Drill Bit]]''', '''[[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]]''' and '''[[Hightower (Kre-O)|Hightower]]''', who can be built into robots, vehicles, or combined to form Devastator. Includes a construction site mini-playset.

*'''Rotor Rage'''
**''Set number'': '''36959'''
**''Kreons'': [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]], [[Commando (Kre-O)|Commando]], [[ATV Driver]]
:Includes a large Vortex robot/helicopter build.

*'''Stealth [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''98814'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, two [[Security Guard]]s, [[Bulldog]], [[Biker]]
:Includes a large Bumblebee robot/car build and a security checkpoint playset.

*'''Street Showdown'''
**''Set number'': '''38771'''
**''Kreons'': [[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)|Knock Out]], two [[Driver (Kre-O)|Driver]]s
: Includes large Wheeljack and Knock Out robot/car builds.

===2013 (''Beast Hunters'')===
Bringing the series in-line with the then-current ''[[Beast Hunters]]'' branding of ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'', this series was even ''more'' limited in its US distribution, seemingly available only at ToysЯUs and Meijer.

This time around, the human Kreons were based on specific ''Transformers'' human characters from prior series rather than the prior two years' nameless generics... much to the bafflement of the [[fandom]], who wanted them to be doing that from the get-go.

;Larger Sets
*'''[[Autobot Command Center]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A5412'''
**''Kreons'': [[Arcee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Bumblebee]], [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Ratchet]], [[Shockwave (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Shockwave]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)#CommandCenterHQ|Knock Out]] ("Mystery figure")
: A multi-part playset; command tower, repair bay, prison. Includes a buildable vehicle Optimus Prime and beast [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O Predacon)|Rippersnapper]].

*'''Battle Net Bumblebee'''
**''Set number'': '''A2202'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Captain (Kre-O)|Captain]]
: Includes Bumblebee/jeep build and buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Stormrazor]]


*'''Beast Blade Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A2203'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Beast Hunters|Optimus Prime]], [[Kicker (Kre-O)|Energon Kicker]]
: Includes a large Optimus robot/truck build and a buildable Predacon beast [[Lazerback (Kre-O)|Lazerback]].

*'''Ripclaw Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2201'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ripclaw (Kre-O)|Ripclaw]], [[Daniel Witwicky (Kre-O)|Col. Daniel Witwicky]]
:Includes a large Ripclaw robot/dragon build.

;Beast Force Figure packs
To date, these are the only larger build packs to include [[Micro-Changer]] Kreons.

*'''Dragon Assault'''
**''Set number'': '''A2234/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Grimwing (Kre-O)|Grimwing]].

*'''Mech Venom Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2235/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Corhada]].

===2014 (''Age of Extinction'')===
Tying in with that [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|big new movie in 2014]], the 2014 ''Kre-O'' line-up features dinosaurs aplenty. Many sets also feature "Dino Force Technology", which are pieces that include magnets in them so claws and dino-maws can snatch up Kreons wearing ferrous-metal backpacks or helmets.

Notably, this line also marks the complete abandonment of the 'rebuild to transform' [[play pattern]], in favor of the playset approach more typical of construction brick toys. As part of this change, human Kreons now use the small body style that debuted in the ''Kre-O {{w|CityVille}} Invasion'' line, to indicate a [[scale]] difference between them and the normal-sized Transformer Kreons.

By this point, ''Kre-O'' in its entirety became a [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] [[exclusive]] toyline.

*'''Grimlock Unleashed'''
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]]
: Includes a large Grimlock T-rex build.

*'''Cell Block Breakout'''
**''Set number'': '''A6951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)#AOE|Vehicon]]
: Includes buildable [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] beast [[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)|Strafe]].

*'''Dinobot Charge'''
**''Set number'': '''A6949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]], Vehicon
: Includes buildable [[Slug (Kre-O)|Dinobot triceratops]].

*'''Galvatron Factory Battle'''
**''Set number'': '''A6952'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#FactoryBattle|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Factory Battle|Optimus Prime]], Vehicon, [[Dr. Littleman]], 2 KSI workers.
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]] and [[Galvatron (Kre-O)#AOE|Galvatron]] super-robot.

*'''Grimlock Street Attack'''
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]].

*'''Lockdown Air Raid'''
**''Set number'': '''A6956'''
**''Kreons'': [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)#AOE|Sideswipe]]
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]].

*'''Optimus Prime Dino Hauler'''
**''Set number'': '''A7796'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#DinoHauler|Ratchet]], Vehicon x2, human [[Autobot Driver]]
: Includes buildable [[Snarl (Kre-O)|Dinobot beast]].

*'''Scorn Street Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''A6950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Crosshairs (Kre-O)|Crosshairs]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Scorn (Kre-O)|Scorn]].

*'''Dinobot Ride'''
**''Set number'': '''A8603'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime.
: Includes mini buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock.
{{Note|'Dinobot Ride' was released as a free giveaway at [[June 28]] ToysЯUs building events in the US.}}

*'''Silver Knight Autobots'''
**''Set number'': '''A8602'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Crosshairs, Drift, Hound

*'''Elite Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A8745'''
: Includes Optimus Prime super-robot.
{{note|'Silver Knight Autobots' and 'Elite Optimus Prime' were available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]].}}

*'''Decepticon Replicator'''
**''Set number'': '''A8601'''
**''Kreons'': [[Stinger (Kre-O)|Stinger]], Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]], human scientist
{{note|'Decepticon Replicator' was available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from [[July 11]] to [[July 20]].}}

===2015 (''Robots In Disguise'')===
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==Micro-Changers==
Introduced in 2012, the [[Micro-Changer]]s sub-line adds a new element to Kreon figures; extra parts allow each figure to "transform" into a vehicle or beast (or whatever).

Thankfully, the Micro-Changer series did not suffer the limited-distribution fate of the ''Beast Hunters'' sets; after a rocky start, by 2013 the series was stocked regularly not just by ToysЯUs, but [[Target]] as well, plus many large drug store chains began carrying the individually-bagged figures.

===Blind-bagged figures===
This portion of the line features individual [[blindpacking|blind-packaged]] Kreons. Thankfully however, code numbers printed on each bag allow you to know which figure is inside... or at least avoid buying two of the same by accident.
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;Preview Series
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCPreviewWave.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2034'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|August]] 2012
:This series differs a little from the later waves, and not just because of the smaller (all-badguy) cast. In an unusual backwards move, the [[tampograph]]s on these figures' chests use only a single color, typically black.

:This is also the only ''Kre-O Transformers'' product to be sold (briefly) at [[Walmart]] since the initial year.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Crankstart (Kre-O)|Crankstart]] (214510)
:* [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]] (214518)
:* [[Scorponok (Kre-O)|Scorponok]] (214511)
:* [[Spinister (Kre-O)|Spinister]] (214517)
:* [[Sunstorm (Kre-O)|Sunstorm]] (214519)
:* [[Waspinator (Kre-O)|Waspinator]] (214512)
}}

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;Collection 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCWave1.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Hasbro release date'': [[Calendar|November]] 2012
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': November 2013
: For the first full series, the multi-colored tampographs made a glorious comeback. Also, a new display-stand brick was added to every figure, a black 2x4 piece with the "Kre-O" logo in white on one edge.
: Also changed is how the bag numbers work, with a 7-digit code. Only the final two numbers in the codes are indicators of what Kreon is in the bag, the first five are likely manufacturing plant codes or something and have no bearing on the contents, and can vary from case to case. For simplicity's sake, we've *****'d out the first five digits from here on out.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Airachnid (Kre-O)|Airachnid]] (*****_50)
:* [[Blast Off (Kre-O)|Blast Off]] (*****_47)
:* [[Bludgeon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bludgeon]] (*****_51)
:* [[Dirge (Kre-O)|Dirge]] (*****_49)
:* [[Hook (Kre-O)|Decepticon Hook]] (*****_48)
:* [[Inferno (Kre-O)|Inferno]] (*****_41)
:* [[Insecticon (Kre-O)|Insecticon]] (*****_46)
:* [[Quickslinger (Kre-O)|Quickslinger]] (*****_44)
:* [[Rampage (Kre-O)|Decepticon Rampage]] (*****_45)
:* [[Singe (Kre-O)|Singe]] (*****_40)
:* [[Springer (Kre-O)|Autobot Springer]] (*****_42)
:* [[Warpath (Kre-O)|Warpath]] (*****_43)
}}

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;Collection 2
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|May]] 2013
: This series replaced the flak jackets used to attach stuff to prior Micro Changers' torsos in prior waves (which most fans hated since it obscured the chest tampographs) with a new simple one-peg "backpack" piece. And there was much rejoicing. On top of that, at this stage the "vehicle" builds become a little more complex, using more parts to make them look more like tiny vehicles than just robots laying face-down with a thing or two on their backs.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Acid Wing]] (*****_70)
:* [[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]] (*****_69)
:* [[Blight (Kre-O)|Blight]] (*****_68)
:* [[Bulkhead (Kre-O)|Bulkhead]] (*****_66)
:* [[Groove (Kre-O)|Autobot Groove]] (*****_77)
:* [[Hardshell (Kre-O)|Hardshell]] (*****_67)
:* [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]] (*****_76)
:* [[Lugnut (Kre-O)|Lugnut]] (*****_75)
:* [[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]] (*****_74)
:* [[Powerglide (Kre-O)|Powerglide]] (*****_73)
:* [[Scourge (Kre-O)|Scourge]] (*****_72)
:* [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] (*****_71)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol3}}
;Collection 3
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS3bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2013
:This series had...more fanwank, we guess? No particular innovations this time around.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Beachcomber (Kre-O)|Beachcomber]] (***** 60)
:* [[Cheetor (Kre-O)|Cheetor]] (***** 59)
:* [[Guzzle (Kre-O)|Guzzle]] (***** 57)
:* [[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]] (***** 54)
:* [[Kickback (Kre-O)|Kickback]] (***** 55)
:* [[Long Haul (Kre-O)|Long Haul]] (***** 56)
:* [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]] (***** 52)
:* [[Nosecone (Kre-O)|Nosecone]] (***** 50)
:* [[Ramjet (Kre-O)|Ramjet]] (***** 53)
:* [[Seawing (Kre-O)|Seawing]] (***** 61)
:* [[Sharkticon (Kre-O)|Sharkticon]] (***** 58)
:* [[Thrust (Kre-O)|Thrust]] (***** 51)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol4}}
;Collection 4
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS4bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2014
: Sooo much fanwank. The last wave of Micro-Changers available at "normal" retail, though largely being distributed via the Walgreens drug store chain in the US. This is the only batch (so far) to have a significant [[variant]], as [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] can come in either bag-back lavender or a much darker purple, depending on the batch. This is also the first wave to use "harness" pieces in colors other than the standard light gray.

: Unlike prior waves in which every figure came with individual [[instructions]], these Micro-Changers all come with the same large fold-out instruction for all of the models in the series, making the "feel parts through the bags" method very difficult (but you have the code numbers here, so why are you even doing that, huh?).
{{collist|2|
:* [[Alpha Trion (Kre-O)|Alpha Trion]] (***** 33)
:* [[Barrage (Kre-O)|Barrage]] (***** 34)
:* [[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]] (***** 35)
:* [[Brake-Neck (Kre-O)|Brake-Neck]] (***** 44)
:* [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] (***** 36)
:* [[Demolishor (Kre-O)|Demolishor]] (***** 37)
:* [[Iceberg (Kre-O)|Iceberg]] (***** 38)
:* [[Kup (Kre-O)|Autobot Kup]] (***** 39)
:* [[Rhinox (Kre-O)|Rhinox]] (***** 40)
:* [[Rodimus (Kre-O)|Rodimus]] (***** 41)
:* [[Sandstorm (Kre-O)|Sandstorm]] (***** 42)
:* [[Slipstrike]] (***** 43)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
[[Image:KreO-toy KreonMCWave5.jpg|right|300px]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A6947'''
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
: In-tune with the [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]] Kre-O'' products, this wave features a number of classic characters plus two movie-inspired Dinobot original characters.

: This series goes back to having individual instructions for each figure.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Fangwolf]] (***** 46)
:* [[Highbrow (Kre-O)|Highbrow]] (***** 51)
:* [[Jarugar]] (***** 52)
:* [[Jetwash]] (***** 53)
:* [[Mindswipe]] (***** 49)
:* [[Misfire (Kre-O)|Misfire]] (***** 47)
:* [[Nightbeat (Kre-O)|Nightbeat]] (***** 50)
:* [[Silversnout]] (***** 56)
:* [[Skrapnel]] (***** 45)
:* [[Torosaur]] (***** 55)
:* [[Trypticon (Kre-O)|Trypticon]] (***** 48)
:* [[Wingspan Hawk]] (***** 54)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2014
: The second wave of the ''Age of Extinction''-tied Micro-Changers, with a couple of unconventional builds, and two more new Dinobot characters. For the first time, the blind-bags are truly blind, with no identifying numbers printed on the packaging.

Speaking of "blind", these figures were never seen in US stores, popping up only in Canada and overseas.

{{collist|2|
:* [[Blackarachnia (Kre-O)|Decepticon Blackarachnia]]
:* [[Frostbite (Kre-O)|Frostbite]]
:* [[Fuselage]]
:* [[Gears (Kre-O)|Autobot Gears]]
:* [[Runamuck (Kre-O)|Decepticon Runamuck]]
:* [[Scattershot (Kre-O blindbag)|Scattershot]]
:* [[Seaspray (Kre-O)|Autobot Seaspray]]
:* [[Skalor (Kre-O)|Decepticon Skalor]]
:* [[Skimmer]]
:* [[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
:* [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailbreaker]]
:* [[Wheelie (Kre-O)|Autobot Wheelie]]
}}

===Micro-Changers Combiners===
Four Kreons per pack combine into one larger robot. Each set also comes with a single red stand-block, and extra limb pieces. Just in case. As most of the original teams hese sets are based on have five to six members, the "lost" members are (usually) put into the blind-bagged series.
;Wave 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCCombWave1.jpg|right|250px|]]
:*'''[[Bruticus (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bruticus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2225'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Brawl (Kre-O)|Brawl]], [[Onslaught (Kre-O)|Onslaught]], [[Swindle (Kre-O)|Swindle]], [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]]
:*'''[[Devastator (Kre-O)|Constructicon Devastator]]
::*''Set number'': '''A2224'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bonecrusher (Kre-O)|Bonecrusher]], [[Mixmaster (Kre-O)|Mixmaster]], [[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]], [[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]
:*'''[[Predaking (Kre-O Decepticon)|Predaking]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2227'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]], [[Headlock]], [[Razorclaw (Kre-O)|Razorclaw]], [[Torox]]
:*'''[[Superion (Kre-O)|Superion]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2226'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Air Raid (Kre-O)|Air Raid]], [[Firestrike (Kre-O)|Firestrike]], [[Silverbolt (Kre-O)|Silverbolt]], [[Skydive (Kre-O)|Skydive]]
{{-}}
;Wave 2

:*'''[[Abominus (Kre-O)|Abominus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4473'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Hun-Gurrr (Kre-O)|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O)|Rippersnapper]], [[Sinnertwin (Kre-O)|Sinnertwin]], [[Windrazor (Kre-O)|Windrazor]]
:*'''[[Defensor (Kre-O)|Defensor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4474'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Blades (Kre-O)|Blades]], [[First Aid (Kre-O)|First Aid]], [[Hot Spot (Kre-O)|Hot Spot]], [[Streetsmart]]
:*'''[[Piranacon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Piranacon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4475'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Nautilator (Kre-O)|Nautilator]], [[Overbite (Kre-O)|Overbite]], [[Snaptrap (Kre-O)|Snaptrap]], [[Tentakil (Kre-O)|Tentakil]]
{{-}}
;Wave 3
:Sadly, this wave suffered from a similar fate as some of the latter sets, with a limited retail release- only popping up in discount chains months after the intended release date.
:*'''[[Computron (Kre-O)|Computron]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7307'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Afterburst]], [[Lightstorm]], [[Scattershot (Kre-O Computron)|Scattershot]], [[Strafe (Kre-O Computron)|Strafe]]
:*'''[[Menasor (Kre-O)|Menasor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7308'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)|Decepticon Breakdown]], [[Dead End (Kre-O)|Dead End]], [[Drag Strip (Kre-O)|Decepticon Drag Strip]], [[Motorbreath (Kre-O)|Motorbreath]]
{{-}}
;Wave 4
:Ready for something new? This wave, available only at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]]''-branded product, consists entirely of new-character beast-bots, rather than re-creating classic combiner teams.
:*'''[[Grimstone (Kre-O)|Grimstone]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7827'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Crackback]], [[Iquanox]], [[Ironeye]], [[Mollox]]
:*'''[[Lazerbolt]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7830'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullhorn (Kre-O)|Bullhorn]], [[Floodgate]], [[Freezeout]], [[Roadhound]]
:*'''[[Obsidian (Kre-O Combiner)|Obsidian]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7829'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullwark]], [[Freefall]], [[Hemocron]], [[Stronghorn]]
:*'''[[Volcanicon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7828'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Farside]], [[Liftoff]], [[Lugmutt]], [[Power Surge (Kre-O)|Power Surge]]

==Kreon Ultimate Collection==
These sets, each containing five different Kreons, were released early in 2013. The Kreon figures had all been released earlier in larger Kre-o sets, and they only come with their own weapons. One of the five figures was marked on the packaging as the "mystery figure."

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4641'''

;Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4642'''

==Custom Kreons==
First released at the back-end of 2013, these individually-carded Kreons include a huge number of extra body parts and accessories, many [[vacuum metallizing|chromed]] (thus resulting in some ''extremely'' tight fits) or translucent (which, when combined with the chromed parts, may end up with stress fractures). Their "normal" body parts have a metal-flake sheen (usually). They also come with a customizable "rack" to store their unused parts, though the helmets jsut kind of sit on the torso's neck-pegs, not secure at all. Returning characters typically have altered and more extensive [[tampograph]]s across most of their opaque parts.

This series was intentionally produced in smaller numbers than the other series.

[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonIronhidePkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 1
All of the Kreons in this assortment come with a red weapons rack.

[[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] was the only US retailer to order them, though they were made available off of [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] as well.
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|October]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#Custom|Bumblebee]] (A6087)
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)#Custom|Ironhide]] (A6086)
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Megatron]] (A6088)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Custom|Optimus Prime]] (A6085)
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)#Custom|Soundwave]] (A6090)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)#Custom|Starscream]] (A6089)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonPredakingPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 2
Though revealed online and at [[Toy Fair 2014]], this series ultimately never saw release outside of Chinese-market distribution. These kits have blue parts racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{Collist|2|
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)#Custom|Cliffjumper]] (A7314)
*[[Dreadwing (Kre-O)|Dreadwing]] (A7315)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Galvatron]] (A7316)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Autobot Hound]] (A7317)
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Jazz]] (A7318)
*[[Predaking (Kre-O Predacon)|Predaking]] (A7319)
}}
{{-}}
[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonDriftPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
This assortment, using the new unified packaging style introduced in mid-2014, is entirely movie-based, showcasing characters from ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)| Age of Extinction]]''. Unlike prior waves, the opaque plastics here are non-sparkly. Awww. On top of that, the parts count has been drastically reduced, each kit only having about 30 pieces as opposed to the 40-ish of the prior two waves.

They all come with dark green racks.
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Drift]] (A7839)
*[[Lockdown (Kre-O)#Custom|Lockdown]] (A7838)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Optimus Prime]] (A7836)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Ratchet]] (A7837)
}}
{{-}}
[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGalvatronPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2
Another movie-based round. The sparkly plastics make a return, but the part count remains in the low 30s. These kits come with brown racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Bumblebee]] (A9229)
*[[Crosshairs (Kre-O)#Custom|Crosshairs]] (A9228)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Galvatron]] (A9230)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Autobot Hound]] (A9227)
}}
{{-}}
[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGrimlockPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 3
A wave featuring the ''Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, making heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. These kits come with gray racks.

These figures saw very limited release, mostly in Hasbro Asia regions.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Grimlock]]
*[[Scorn (Kre-O)#Custom|Scorn]]
*[[Slug (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Slug]]
*[[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)#CustomAOE|Strafe]]
}}
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;''Robots in Disguise'' Collection 1
This assortment showcases characters from the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)| Robots in Disguise]]'' animated series.

The part count takes ''another'' hit, now in the mid-20s, with simpler weapons and no backpacks. No more chromed parts either, everything is in "normal" plastics. The racks are now in the characters' base colors, and built on a new baseplate piece. This wave does add a 1x1 cylinder to attach to the unused torsos' neck-pegs to keep the unised helmets in place, so there's that.

:*''Release date'': ??? 2015
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Bumblebee]] (B1234)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Grimlock]] (B1235)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Optimus Prime]] (B1233)
*[[Steeljaw (Kre-O)#Custom|Steeljaw]] (B1236)
}}

{{note|The "[[Autobot Command Center]]" set includes a Custom Kreon rack/part setup as well.}}

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==Kreon Warriors==
Replacing Micro-Changers as the ''Kre-O'' line's blind-bagged assortment, Kreon Warriors features popular characters reimagined as historical warriors. Unlike their predecessors, the Kreon Warriors do not have vehicle modes.

;Series 1
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Samurai Optimus Prime]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Wild West Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Gladiator Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Bumblebee]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Gladiator Ratchet]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Pirate Ratchet]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Knight Megatron]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Ninja Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Army Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Pirate Starscream]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Army Shockwave]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Ninja Shockwave]]
}}

;Series 2 - Shown at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Gladiator Optimus Prime]]
*?? [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Army Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Knight Bumblebee]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Wild West Hound]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Samurai Hound]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Wild West Galvatron]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Samurai Galvatron]]
*?? [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Wild West Starscream]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Soundwave]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Knight Soundwave]]
}}
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==Battle Changers==

Battle Changers are a new line in the buildable figures who can transform without being taken apart. Series 1 includes 4 individual characters [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] and [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]].

;Collection 1
This series is available in selected Asian countries since December 2014.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] (B0716)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] (B0715)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] (B0718)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] (B0717)
}}
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;Collection 2
This series have been shown in NY Toyfair 2015. [[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] and [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] are triple changers and may be categorized separately upon release.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] (???)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] (???)
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]] (???)
*[[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] (???)
}}
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;Versus Pack Collection 1
This assortment comes in 2-figure "VS" pack. Only 2 pairs have been announced and available for sale in selected Asian countries. Optimus Prime is identical to the previously released version but this pack comes with a trailer.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] vs. [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] (B1506/B0964)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]] vs. [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] (B1507/B0964)
}}
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==Store exclusives==
===CostCo exclusives===
* Megatron with Sideswipe (30668/31771) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.
* Starscream with Prowl (30667/30690) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.

===Toys"R"Us exclusives===
*'''Autobot Assault [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A1266'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s, [[Gunner]]
: An expanded version of the "Destruction Site Devastator" set, adding a large Ironhide robot/truck build, a "Gunner" Kreon, and a port-a-potty (yes really). The Devastator Kreon is also in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)| Generation 2]]'' style yellow-and-purple rather than the original bright-green-and-purple.
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction Bluray / DVD'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]]
: Special packaging to include 2 exclusive Kreons with different print from other regular release of the same characters. These Kreons are available with either Blu-Ray Combo or DVD only set.

===Argos exclusives===
*'''Transformers Tub of Bricks'''
**''Set number'': '''A4583'''
: A plastic tub with unaltered versions of Basic Optimus, Basic Bumblebee, and Jazz, Sideswipe and Bluestreak Kreons, and slightly altered instruction booklets.

===Family Mart (Taiwan)===
*'''8" (20cm) Optimus Prime USB Hub'''
**Oversized Optimus Prime with 4 USB hubs
*'''Stylus Pen'''
**Optimus & Starscream
*'''LED Lights'''
**Bumbleebee Sideswipe & Megatron

===Universal Studios===
*'''Kreon 4-pack'''
**''Set number'': '''???'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]]

==Promotional releases==
* Matrix '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Promotional item given at [[BotCon 2011]], as a special mail-in promotion through the Kre-O website and a give away with the UK Doctor Who Adventures comic. Redeco of Optimus Prime Kreon showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]].

* Clear ''' Energon Bumblebee''' Kreon
: An exclusive [[New York Comic Con|New York Comic Con 2012]] handout, this redeco of the Bumblebee Kreon is done entirely in translucent blue plastic, and comes in its own special little window box with an outer sleeve.

* '''Constructicon Devastator''' Kreon
: A Devastator Kreon sporting an orange ''Generation 2'' deco and including a translucent purple pistol based on [[Megatron (G1)|Generation 1 Megatron's]] alternate mode. Packaged in an individual window box and handed out with ''Kre-O'' purchases at Toys"R"Us stores, as well as [[BotCon 2013]].

* '''Orion Pax''' Kreon
: Based on Orion Pax's appearance from "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]", this was available with the ''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''.

* '''Dinobot Ride''' Polybag
: Polybag of a mini buildable Grimlock and Citiville-sized mini Kreon Optimus Prime. Given out at Toys R Us during build-a-figure event. Also available in selected Asian countries as a gift with purchase at stores.

* '''Elite Optimus Prime''' Polybag
: Another polybag with buildable Optimus Prime with larger hands and legs on a Kreon sized torso. This figure was given our at Toys R Us Canada during build-a-figure event while Asian countries saw very limited released.

* "Winter" '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Optimus Prime in winter clothing and orange skis were handed out during [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]].

==Convention Exclusives==
* Botcon 2013 '''Machine Wars''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure Set, 2013)
**''Kreons'': [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]], [[Megaplex (Kre-O)|Megaplex]], [[Obsidian (Kre-O Kreon)|Obsidian]], [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Strika (Kre-O)|Strika]]

:The ''Machine Wars'' five-pack was exclusive to [[BotCon 2013]], limited to 1500 pieces. They have generally more parts than the Kreons packed in with larger Kre-O sets, but do not have alternate vehicle builds like Micro Changers.

* Botcon 2014 '''Kreon Micro-Changers 6-figure set''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure set, 2014)
**''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)#BotCon2014|Breakdown]], [[Fractyl (Kre-O)|Fractyl]], [[Gigatron (Kre-O)|Gigatron]], [[Landshark (Kre-O)|Landshark]], [[Rattrap (Kre-O)|Rattrap]], [[Rodimus (SG Kre-O)|Rodimus]]

: A [[BotCon 2014]] six-figure set commemorating 20 years of BotCon exclusives with Kreons of past exclusives. This time they're also Micro-Changers, with generally more parts and paint than most retail Micro-Changers.

* San Diego Comic Con 2014 '''Kreon Class of 1984''' (B0090)
**''Kreons'':
{{collist|3|
*[[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]]
*[[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]]
*[[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]]
*[[Frenzy (Kre-O)|Frenzy]]
*[[Gears (Kre-O)|Gears]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]]
*[[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]]
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]]
*[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Ratchet]]
*[[Rumble (Kre-O)|Rumble]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]]
*[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]
*[[Shrapnel (Kre-O)|Shrapnel]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
*[[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (Kre-O)|Ultra Magnus]]
*[[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]]
*[[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
}}
: Released in July 2014 at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2014|San Diego Comic-Con]], this set contains 30 exclusive Kreons and accessories from G1 series.

{{-}}

==Media==
===Videos===
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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.

===Games===
{{main|Online games#Kre-O}}

===Books===
*''[[Awesome Autobots Activity Book]]''—actually mainly a ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'' book, but it has four Kre-O bonus pages and is [[co-branding|co-branded]] on the cover, as well as coming with a free Matrix Optimus Prime Kreon.
*''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''

===Online comics===
{{main|Kre-O Transformers (comic)}}
Short tongue-in-cheek gag strips drawn and written by [[Hayato Sakamoto]] and [[Makoto Wakabayashi]] for [[TakaraTomy]]'s Kre-O site.

==Notes==
* 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>, who have been making not-L sets for a while. However, it is very much a lot of new part design work, especially the far more involved construction of the [[Kreon]]s; Oxford's pre-''Kre-O'' mini-figures were basically straight-up L Minifigure construction.
* Kreon [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] was among the upcoming items revealed at [[BotCon 2011]]... and was only announced to be released in late 2013, and wasn't released until midway through 2014. Amusingly, his helmet has become one of the most ubiquitous among the Kreons thanks to its very generic styling.
* Small images of a ''Kre-O Transformers'' set featuring a big mechanical scorpion and another set featuring a buildable [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] were shown at [[Toy Fair 2012]] during the slide presentation, as part of the demonstration of the "build a big energon weapon from parts of the different sets" concept. Neither were present in the showroom or mentioned in the press materials. This same slide was shown during a presentation at [[BotCon 2012]], again with no explicit mention of the mechanical scorpion or Soundwave.
* 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. Just be a bit careful you don't scrape face-paint off.
* The L company has since released sets that are explicitly marketed as being able to assemble as robots and various vehicles and aircraft, very similar to the ''Transformers'' Kre-O concept.
* Several ''Kre-O'' bricks are reuses of Hasbro's long defunct ''Built to Rule'' interlocking brick system. Most Kre-O bricks, that is parts not designed specifically for Kreons, with detailed moulded surfaces (especially where the L counterpart has a smooth surface) are Built to Rule parts.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.hasbro.com/kre-o/en_US/ Official site]
* [http://kre-o-nation.com/2013/index.html "Kre-O Nation" 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]
* [http://www.facebook.com/groups/mykreons Kre-O Asia Facebook Group #mykreons]

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Kre-O

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'''Kre-O''' is [[Hasbro]]'s second foray into the world of brick-based construction toy sets, several years after the ignoble effort that was ''[[Built to Rule]]''.

Unveiled at [[Toy Fair 2011]], ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' was the first Hasbro brand to be released as Kre-O construction brick kits. The kits (generally) 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 (mostly nameless generics). Prices range from $7.99 to $59.99, plus individually-bagged Kreon figures at $2.99.

The line launched in the US on [[June 6]]th, [[2011]]. Since then, ''Kre-O'' has expanded into a [[multi-property brand]], with sets based on other Hasbro franchises including ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'', ''Battleship'', and ''Dungeons & Dragons'', as well as the licensed properties ''[[Star Trek]]'' and ''Cityville Invasion''.

In 2013, [[TakaraTomy]] brought the line to Japan, primarily the second-year ''Transformers'' sets.

It's 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.

==Building sets==
===2011===
The first series saw widespread brick-and-mortar distribution in the US. The main focus of the sets were large robot/vehicle builds with a ''lot'' of parts. Really a lot. Limbs were many times thick masses of panel-parts laid over each other, and many sets had extremely limited posability, with simple swivel elbows & knees. Robot builds took many elements from the then-current ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)| Dark of the Moon]]'' series, though the heads were mostly designed around the characters' [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] incarnations.

The robot Kreons? ''VERY'' G1-inspired.

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31144'''

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36421'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, [[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]], [[Bumblebee's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Autobot Jazz]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31146'''
**''Kreons'': Jazz, [[Race driver]]

*'''[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]'''
**''Kit number'': '''30688'''
**''Kreons'': Megatron, [[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]], [[Specialist]], [[Police officer]]

*'''[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31145'''
**''Kreons'': Mirage, [[Race driver]]

*'''Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''31143'''

*'''[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]], 2 [[Stunt Driver]]s

*'''[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30690'''
**''Kreons'': Prowl, [[SWAT Commander]]

*'''[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30662'''
**''Kreons'': Ratchet, [[Medic (Kre-O)|Medic]]

*'''[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30687'''
**''Kreons'': Sentinel Prime, [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]], [[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]], [[Fire Chief (Kre-O)|Fire Chief]]

*'''[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31771'''
**''Kreons'': Sideswipe, [[Sideswipe's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30667'''
**''Kreons'': Starscream, [[Pilot (Kre-O)|Pilot]]

===2012 (''Quest for Energon'')===
The second-year ''Kre-O Transformers'' sets mark a definite change in style. Dubbed "Quest for Energon", each set contains several "energon" pieces; at least one [[Skeletron|clear-plastic Kreon torso]] (blue for Autobots, purple for Decepticons), and several clear-purple "[[Dark Energon]]" parts to assemble a giant "[[ultimate Dark Energon weapon]]". The robot/vehicle builds in this year's sets are generally smaller, simpler, and less reliant on the "massive stack of flat plates" construction style common in the first year, relying a lot more on large ball-and-socket-jointed bricks to build limbs and bodies around.

There was a heavier focus on the Kreons overall, with mini-playsets, mini-vehicles and a pair of [[army-building|army builder]] sets. The robot Kreons are more often based on their [[Aligned continuity family]] incarnations than Generation 1. Human Kreons had new arm-pieces with rounded-off shoulders, rather than the blocky shoulders of all first-year Kreons.

This series also suffered a distribution issue in the US. [[Walmart]] stopped carrying ''Kre-O'' after its first year (with one tiny exception), and only [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] appeared to carry the entire second-year assortment; the "Rotor Rage" and "Destruction Site Devastator" sets in particular didn't seem to show up at certain retailers.

Most of these sets were also made available in Japan as part of the initial ''Kre-O'' roll-out by [[TakaraTomy]].

*'''Battle for Energon'''
**''Set number'': '''98812'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], [[Security Officer]], [[Tank Driver]]
: Includes Optimus Prime and Megatron robot/vehicle builds and a mini "bank" playset.

*'''Cycle Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''36954'''
**''Kreons'': [[Barricade (Kre-O)|Barricade]], three [[Autobot Trooper]]s

*'''Decepticon Ambush'''
**''Set number'': '''38781'''
**''Kreons'': [[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]], three [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]]s

*'''Destruction Site [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36914'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s
: A "9 in 1" set that includes '''[[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]''', '''[[Drill Bit (Kre-O)|Drill Bit]]''', '''[[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]]''' and '''[[Hightower (Kre-O)|Hightower]]''', who can be built into robots, vehicles, or combined to form Devastator. Includes a construction site mini-playset.

*'''Rotor Rage'''
**''Set number'': '''36959'''
**''Kreons'': [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]], [[Commando (Kre-O)|Commando]], [[ATV Driver]]
:Includes a large Vortex robot/helicopter build.

*'''Stealth [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''98814'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, two [[Security Guard]]s, [[Bulldog]], [[Biker]]
:Includes a large Bumblebee robot/car build and a security checkpoint playset.

*'''Street Showdown'''
**''Set number'': '''38771'''
**''Kreons'': [[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)|Knock Out]], two [[Driver (Kre-O)|Driver]]s
: Includes large Wheeljack and Knock Out robot/car builds.

===2013 (''Beast Hunters'')===
Bringing the series in-line with the then-current ''[[Beast Hunters]]'' branding of ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'', this series was even ''more'' limited in its US distribution, seemingly available only at ToysЯUs and Meijer.

This time around, the human Kreons were based on specific ''Transformers'' human characters from prior series rather than the prior two years' nameless generics... much to the bafflement of the [[fandom]], who wanted them to be doing that from the get-go.

;Larger Sets
*'''[[Autobot Command Center]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A5412'''
**''Kreons'': [[Arcee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Bumblebee]], [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Ratchet]], [[Shockwave (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Shockwave]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)#CommandCenterHQ|Knock Out]] ("Mystery figure")
: A multi-part playset; command tower, repair bay, prison. Includes a buildable vehicle Optimus Prime and beast [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O Predacon)|Rippersnapper]].

*'''Battle Net Bumblebee'''
**''Set number'': '''A2202'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Captain (Kre-O)|Captain]]
: Includes Bumblebee/jeep build and buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Stormrazor]]


*'''Beast Blade Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A2203'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Beast Hunters|Optimus Prime]], [[Kicker (Kre-O)|Energon Kicker]]
: Includes a large Optimus robot/truck build and a buildable Predacon beast [[Lazerback (Kre-O)|Lazerback]].

*'''Ripclaw Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2201'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ripclaw (Kre-O)|Ripclaw]], [[Daniel Witwicky (Kre-O)|Col. Daniel Witwicky]]
:Includes a large Ripclaw robot/dragon build.

;Beast Force Figure packs
To date, these are the only larger build packs to include [[Micro-Changer]] Kreons.

*'''Dragon Assault'''
**''Set number'': '''A2234/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Grimwing (Kre-O)|Grimwing]].

*'''Mech Venom Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2235/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Corhada]].

===2014 (''Age of Extinction'')===
Tying in with that [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|big new movie in 2014]], the 2014 ''Kre-O'' line-up features dinosaurs aplenty. Many sets also feature "Dino Force Technology", which are pieces that include magnets in them so claws and dino-maws can snatch up Kreons wearing ferrous-metal backpacks or helmets.

Notably, this line also marks the complete abandonment of the 'rebuild to transform' [[play pattern]], in favor of the playset approach more typical of construction brick toys. As part of this change, human Kreons now use the small body style that debuted in the ''Kre-O {{w|CityVille}} Invasion'' line, to indicate a [[scale]] difference between them and the normal-sized Transformer Kreons.

By this point, ''Kre-O'' in its entirety became a [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] [[exclusive]] toyline.

*'''Grimlock Unleashed'''
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]]
: Includes a large Grimlock T-rex build.

*'''Cell Block Breakout'''
**''Set number'': '''A6951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)#AOE|Vehicon]]
: Includes buildable [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] beast [[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)|Strafe]].

*'''Dinobot Charge'''
**''Set number'': '''A6949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]], Vehicon
: Includes buildable [[Slug (Kre-O)|Dinobot triceratops]].

*'''Galvatron Factory Battle'''
**''Set number'': '''A6952'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#FactoryBattle|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Factory Battle|Optimus Prime]], Vehicon, [[Dr. Littleman]], 2 KSI workers.
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]] and [[Galvatron (Kre-O)#AOE|Galvatron]] super-robot.

*'''Grimlock Street Attack'''
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]].

*'''Lockdown Air Raid'''
**''Set number'': '''A6956'''
**''Kreons'': [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)#AOE|Sideswipe]]
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]].

*'''Optimus Prime Dino Hauler'''
**''Set number'': '''A7796'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#DinoHauler|Ratchet]], Vehicon x2, human [[Autobot Driver]]
: Includes buildable [[Snarl (Kre-O)|Dinobot beast]].

*'''Scorn Street Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''A6950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Crosshairs (Kre-O)|Crosshairs]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Scorn (Kre-O)|Scorn]].

*'''Dinobot Ride'''
**''Set number'': '''A8603'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime.
: Includes mini buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock.
{{Note|'Dinobot Ride' was released as a free giveaway at [[June 28]] ToysЯUs building events in the US.}}

*'''Silver Knight Autobots'''
**''Set number'': '''A8602'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Crosshairs, Drift, Hound

*'''Elite Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A8745'''
: Includes Optimus Prime super-robot.
{{note|'Silver Knight Autobots' and 'Elite Optimus Prime' were available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]].}}

*'''Decepticon Replicator'''
**''Set number'': '''A8601'''
**''Kreons'': [[Stinger (Kre-O)|Stinger]], Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]], human scientist
{{note|'Decepticon Replicator' was available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from [[July 11]] to [[July 20]].}}

===2015 (''Robots In Disguise'')===
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==Micro-Changers==
Introduced in 2012, the [[Micro-Changer]]s sub-line adds a new element to Kreon figures; extra parts allow each figure to "transform" into a vehicle or beast (or whatever).

Thankfully, the Micro-Changer series did not suffer the limited-distribution fate of the ''Beast Hunters'' sets; after a rocky start, by 2013 the series was stocked regularly not just by ToysЯUs, but [[Target]] as well, plus many large drug store chains began carrying the individually-bagged figures.

===Blind-bagged figures===
This portion of the line features individual [[blindpacking|blind-packaged]] Kreons. Thankfully however, code numbers printed on each bag allow you to know which figure is inside... or at least avoid buying two of the same by accident.
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;Preview Series
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCPreviewWave.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2034'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|August]] 2012
:This series differs a little from the later waves, and not just because of the smaller (all-badguy) cast. In an unusual backwards move, the [[tampograph]]s on these figures' chests use only a single color, typically black.

:This is also the only ''Kre-O Transformers'' product to be sold (briefly) at [[Walmart]] since the initial year.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Crankstart (Kre-O)|Crankstart]] (214510)
:* [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]] (214518)
:* [[Scorponok (Kre-O)|Scorponok]] (214511)
:* [[Spinister (Kre-O)|Spinister]] (214517)
:* [[Sunstorm (Kre-O)|Sunstorm]] (214519)
:* [[Waspinator (Kre-O)|Waspinator]] (214512)
}}

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;Collection 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCWave1.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Hasbro release date'': [[Calendar|November]] 2012
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': November 2013
: For the first full series, the multi-colored tampographs made a glorious comeback. Also, a new display-stand brick was added to every figure, a black 2x4 piece with the "Kre-O" logo in white on one edge.
: Also changed is how the bag numbers work, with a 7-digit code. Only the final two numbers in the codes are indicators of what Kreon is in the bag, the first five are likely manufacturing plant codes or something and have no bearing on the contents, and can vary from case to case. For simplicity's sake, we've *****'d out the first five digits from here on out.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Airachnid (Kre-O)|Airachnid]] (*****_50)
:* [[Blast Off (Kre-O)|Blast Off]] (*****_47)
:* [[Bludgeon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bludgeon]] (*****_51)
:* [[Dirge (Kre-O)|Dirge]] (*****_49)
:* [[Hook (Kre-O)|Decepticon Hook]] (*****_48)
:* [[Inferno (Kre-O)|Inferno]] (*****_41)
:* [[Insecticon (Kre-O)|Insecticon]] (*****_46)
:* [[Quickslinger (Kre-O)|Quickslinger]] (*****_44)
:* [[Rampage (Kre-O)|Decepticon Rampage]] (*****_45)
:* [[Singe (Kre-O)|Singe]] (*****_40)
:* [[Springer (Kre-O)|Autobot Springer]] (*****_42)
:* [[Warpath (Kre-O)|Warpath]] (*****_43)
}}

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;Collection 2
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|May]] 2013
: This series replaced the flak jackets used to attach stuff to prior Micro Changers' torsos in prior waves (which most fans hated since it obscured the chest tampographs) with a new simple one-peg "backpack" piece. And there was much rejoicing. On top of that, at this stage the "vehicle" builds become a little more complex, using more parts to make them look more like tiny vehicles than just robots laying face-down with a thing or two on their backs.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Acid Wing]] (*****_70)
:* [[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]] (*****_69)
:* [[Blight (Kre-O)|Blight]] (*****_68)
:* [[Bulkhead (Kre-O)|Bulkhead]] (*****_66)
:* [[Groove (Kre-O)|Autobot Groove]] (*****_77)
:* [[Hardshell (Kre-O)|Hardshell]] (*****_67)
:* [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]] (*****_76)
:* [[Lugnut (Kre-O)|Lugnut]] (*****_75)
:* [[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]] (*****_74)
:* [[Powerglide (Kre-O)|Powerglide]] (*****_73)
:* [[Scourge (Kre-O)|Scourge]] (*****_72)
:* [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] (*****_71)
}}
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;Collection 3
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS3bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2013
:This series had...more fanwank, we guess? No particular innovations this time around.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Beachcomber (Kre-O)|Beachcomber]] (***** 60)
:* [[Cheetor (Kre-O)|Cheetor]] (***** 59)
:* [[Guzzle (Kre-O)|Guzzle]] (***** 57)
:* [[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]] (***** 54)
:* [[Kickback (Kre-O)|Kickback]] (***** 55)
:* [[Long Haul (Kre-O)|Long Haul]] (***** 56)
:* [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]] (***** 52)
:* [[Nosecone (Kre-O)|Nosecone]] (***** 50)
:* [[Ramjet (Kre-O)|Ramjet]] (***** 53)
:* [[Seawing (Kre-O)|Seawing]] (***** 61)
:* [[Sharkticon (Kre-O)|Sharkticon]] (***** 58)
:* [[Thrust (Kre-O)|Thrust]] (***** 51)
}}
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;Collection 4
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS4bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2014
: Sooo much fanwank. The last wave of Micro-Changers available at "normal" retail, though largely being distributed via the Walgreens drug store chain in the US. This is the only batch (so far) to have a significant [[variant]], as [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] can come in either bag-back lavender or a much darker purple, depending on the batch. This is also the first wave to use "harness" pieces in colors other than the standard light gray.

: Unlike prior waves in which every figure came with individual [[instructions]], these Micro-Changers all come with the same large fold-out instruction for all of the models in the series, making the "feel parts through the bags" method very difficult (but you have the code numbers here, so why are you even doing that, huh?).
{{collist|2|
:* [[Alpha Trion (Kre-O)|Alpha Trion]] (***** 33)
:* [[Barrage (Kre-O)|Barrage]] (***** 34)
:* [[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]] (***** 35)
:* [[Brake-Neck (Kre-O)|Brake-Neck]] (***** 44)
:* [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] (***** 36)
:* [[Demolishor (Kre-O)|Demolishor]] (***** 37)
:* [[Iceberg (Kre-O)|Iceberg]] (***** 38)
:* [[Kup (Kre-O)|Autobot Kup]] (***** 39)
:* [[Rhinox (Kre-O)|Rhinox]] (***** 40)
:* [[Rodimus (Kre-O)|Rodimus]] (***** 41)
:* [[Sandstorm (Kre-O)|Sandstorm]] (***** 42)
:* [[Slipstrike]] (***** 43)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
[[Image:KreO-toy KreonMCWave5.jpg|right|300px]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A6947'''
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
: In-tune with the [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]] Kre-O'' products, this wave features a number of classic characters plus two movie-inspired Dinobot original characters.

: This series goes back to having individual instructions for each figure.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Fangwolf]] (***** 46)
:* [[Highbrow (Kre-O)|Highbrow]] (***** 51)
:* [[Jarugar]] (***** 52)
:* [[Jetwash]] (***** 53)
:* [[Mindswipe]] (***** 49)
:* [[Misfire (Kre-O)|Misfire]] (***** 47)
:* [[Nightbeat (Kre-O)|Nightbeat]] (***** 50)
:* [[Silversnout]] (***** 56)
:* [[Skrapnel]] (***** 45)
:* [[Torosaur]] (***** 55)
:* [[Trypticon (Kre-O)|Trypticon]] (***** 48)
:* [[Wingspan Hawk]] (***** 54)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2014
: The second wave of the ''Age of Extinction''-tied Micro-Changers, with a couple of unconventional builds, and two more new Dinobot characters. For the first time, the blind-bags are truly blind, with no identifying numbers printed on the packaging.

Speaking of "blind", these figures were never seen in US stores, popping up only in Canada and overseas.

{{collist|2|
:* [[Blackarachnia (Kre-O)|Decepticon Blackarachnia]]
:* [[Frostbite (Kre-O)|Frostbite]]
:* [[Fuselage]]
:* [[Gears (Kre-O)|Autobot Gears]]
:* [[Runamuck (Kre-O)|Decepticon Runamuck]]
:* [[Scattershot (Kre-O blindbag)|Scattershot]]
:* [[Seaspray (Kre-O)|Autobot Seaspray]]
:* [[Skalor (Kre-O)|Decepticon Skalor]]
:* [[Skimmer]]
:* [[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
:* [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailbreaker]]
:* [[Wheelie (Kre-O)|Autobot Wheelie]]
}}

===Micro-Changers Combiners===
Four Kreons per pack combine into one larger robot. Each set also comes with a single red stand-block, and extra limb pieces. Just in case. As most of the original teams hese sets are based on have five to six members, the "lost" members are (usually) put into the blind-bagged series.
;Wave 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCCombWave1.jpg|right|250px|]]
:*'''[[Bruticus (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bruticus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2225'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Brawl (Kre-O)|Brawl]], [[Onslaught (Kre-O)|Onslaught]], [[Swindle (Kre-O)|Swindle]], [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]]
:*'''[[Devastator (Kre-O)|Constructicon Devastator]]
::*''Set number'': '''A2224'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bonecrusher (Kre-O)|Bonecrusher]], [[Mixmaster (Kre-O)|Mixmaster]], [[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]], [[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]
:*'''[[Predaking (Kre-O Decepticon)|Predaking]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2227'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]], [[Headlock]], [[Razorclaw (Kre-O)|Razorclaw]], [[Torox]]
:*'''[[Superion (Kre-O)|Superion]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2226'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Air Raid (Kre-O)|Air Raid]], [[Firestrike (Kre-O)|Firestrike]], [[Silverbolt (Kre-O)|Silverbolt]], [[Skydive (Kre-O)|Skydive]]
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;Wave 2

:*'''[[Abominus (Kre-O)|Abominus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4473'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Hun-Gurrr (Kre-O)|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O)|Rippersnapper]], [[Sinnertwin (Kre-O)|Sinnertwin]], [[Windrazor (Kre-O)|Windrazor]]
:*'''[[Defensor (Kre-O)|Defensor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4474'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Blades (Kre-O)|Blades]], [[First Aid (Kre-O)|First Aid]], [[Hot Spot (Kre-O)|Hot Spot]], [[Streetsmart]]
:*'''[[Piranacon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Piranacon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4475'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Nautilator (Kre-O)|Nautilator]], [[Overbite (Kre-O)|Overbite]], [[Snaptrap (Kre-O)|Snaptrap]], [[Tentakil (Kre-O)|Tentakil]]
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;Wave 3
:Sadly, this wave suffered from a similar fate as some of the latter sets, with a limited retail release- only popping up in discount chains months after the intended release date.
:*'''[[Computron (Kre-O)|Computron]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7307'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Afterburst]], [[Lightstorm]], [[Scattershot (Kre-O Computron)|Scattershot]], [[Strafe (Kre-O Computron)|Strafe]]
:*'''[[Menasor (Kre-O)|Menasor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7308'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)|Decepticon Breakdown]], [[Dead End (Kre-O)|Dead End]], [[Drag Strip (Kre-O)|Decepticon Drag Strip]], [[Motorbreath (Kre-O)|Motorbreath]]
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;Wave 4
:Ready for something new? This wave, available only at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]]''-branded product, consists entirely of new-character beast-bots, rather than re-creating classic combiner teams.
:*'''[[Grimstone (Kre-O)|Grimstone]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7827'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Crackback]], [[Iquanox]], [[Ironeye]], [[Mollox]]
:*'''[[Lazerbolt]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7830'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullhorn (Kre-O)|Bullhorn]], [[Floodgate]], [[Freezeout]], [[Roadhound]]
:*'''[[Obsidian (Kre-O Combiner)|Obsidian]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7829'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullwark]], [[Freefall]], [[Hemocron]], [[Stronghorn]]
:*'''[[Volcanicon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7828'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Farside]], [[Liftoff]], [[Lugmutt]], [[Power Surge (Kre-O)|Power Surge]]

==Kreon Ultimate Collection==
These sets, each containing five different Kreons, were released early in 2013. The Kreon figures had all been released earlier in larger Kre-o sets, and they only come with their own weapons. One of the five figures was marked on the packaging as the "mystery figure."

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4641'''

;Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4642'''

==Custom Kreons==
First released at the back-end of 2013, these individually-carded Kreons include a huge number of extra body parts and accessories, many [[vacuum metallizing|chromed]] (thus resulting in some ''extremely'' tight fits) or translucent (which, when combined with the chromed parts, may end up with stress fractures). Their "normal" body parts have a metal-flake sheen (usually). They also come with a customizable "rack" to store their unused parts, though the helmets jsut kind of sit on the torso's neck-pegs, not secure at all. Returning characters typically have altered and more extensive [[tampograph]]s across most of their opaque parts.

This series was intentionally produced in smaller numbers than the other series.

[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonIronhidePkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 1
All of the Kreons in this assortment come with a red weapons rack.

[[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] was the only US retailer to order them, though they were made available off of [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] as well.
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|October]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#Custom|Bumblebee]] (A6087)
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)#Custom|Ironhide]] (A6086)
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Megatron]] (A6088)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Custom|Optimus Prime]] (A6085)
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)#Custom|Soundwave]] (A6090)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)#Custom|Starscream]] (A6089)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonPredakingPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 2
Though revealed online and at [[Toy Fair 2014]], this series ultimately never saw release outside of Chinese-market distribution. These kits have blue parts racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{Collist|2|
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)#Custom|Cliffjumper]] (A7314)
*[[Dreadwing (Kre-O)|Dreadwing]] (A7315)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Galvatron]] (A7316)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Autobot Hound]] (A7317)
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Jazz]] (A7318)
*[[Predaking (Kre-O Predacon)|Predaking]] (A7319)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonDriftPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
This assortment, using the new unified packaging style introduced in mid-2014, is entirely movie-based, showcasing characters from ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)| Age of Extinction]]''. Unlike prior waves, the opaque plastics here are non-sparkly. Awww. On top of that, the parts count has been drastically reduced, each kit only having about 30 pieces as opposed to the 40-ish of the prior two waves.

They all come with dark green racks.
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Drift]] (A7839)
*[[Lockdown (Kre-O)#Custom|Lockdown]] (A7838)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Optimus Prime]] (A7836)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Ratchet]] (A7837)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGalvatronPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2
Another movie-based round. The sparkly plastics make a return, but the part count remains in the low 30s. These kits come with brown racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Bumblebee]] (A9229)
*[[Crosshairs (Kre-O)#Custom|Crosshairs]] (A9228)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Galvatron]] (A9230)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Autobot Hound]] (A9227)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGrimlockPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 3
A wave featuring the ''Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, making heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. These kits come with gray racks.

These figures saw very limited release, mostly in Hasbro Asia regions.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Grimlock]]
*[[Scorn (Kre-O)#Custom|Scorn]]
*[[Slug (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Slug]]
*[[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)#CustomAOE|Strafe]]
}}
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;''Robots in Disguise'' Collection 1
This assortment showcases characters from the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)| Robots in Disguise]]'' animated series.

The part count takes ''another'' hit, now in the mid-20s, with simpler weapons and no backpacks. No more chromed parts either, everything is in "normal" plastics. The racks are now in the characters' base colors, and built on a new baseplate piece. This wave does add a 1x1 cylinder to attach to the unused torsos' neck-pegs to keep the unised helmets in place, so there's that.

:*''Release date'': ??? 2015
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Bumblebee]] (B1234)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Grimlock]] (B1235)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Optimus Prime]] (B1233)
*[[Steeljaw (Kre-O)#Custom|Steeljaw]] (B1236)
}}

{{note|The "[[Autobot Command Center]]" set includes a Custom Kreon rack/part setup as well.}}

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==Kreon Warriors==
Replacing Micro-Changers as the ''Kre-O'' line's blind-bagged assortment, Kreon Warriors features popular characters reimagined as historical warriors. Unlike their predecessors, the Kreon Warriors do not have vehicle modes.

;Series 1
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Samurai Optimus Prime]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Wild West Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Gladiator Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Bumblebee]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Gladiator Ratchet]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Pirate Ratchet]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Knight Megatron]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Ninja Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Army Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Pirate Starscream]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Army Shockwave]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Ninja Shockwave]]
}}

;Series 2 - Shown at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Gladiator Optimus Prime]]
*?? [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Army Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Knight Bumblebee]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Wild West Hound]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Samurai Hound]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Wild West Galvatron]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Samurai Galvatron]]
*?? [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Wild West Starscream]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Soundwave]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Knight Soundwave]]
}}
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==Battle Changers==

Battle Changers are a new line in the buildable figures who can transform without being taken apart. Series 1 includes 4 individual characters [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] and [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]].

;Collection 1
This series is available in selected Asian countries since December 2014.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] (B0716)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] (B0715)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] (B0718)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] (B0717)
}}
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;Collection 2
This series have been shown in NY Toyfair 2015. [[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] and [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] are triple changers and may be categorized separately upon release.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] (???)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] (???)
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]] (???)
*[[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] (???)
}}
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;Versus Pack Collection 1
This assortment comes in 2-figure "VS" pack. Only 2 pairs have been announced and available for sale in selected Asian countries. Optimus Prime is identical to the previously released version but this pack comes with a trailer.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] vs. [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] (B1506/B0964)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]] vs. [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] (B1507/B0964)
}}
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==Store exclusives==
===CostCo exclusives===
* Megatron with Sideswipe (30668/31771) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.
* Starscream with Prowl (30667/30690) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.

===Toys"R"Us exclusives===
*'''Autobot Assault [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A1266'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s, [[Gunner]]
: An expanded version of the "Destruction Site Devastator" set, adding a large Ironhide robot/truck build, a "Gunner" Kreon, and a port-a-potty (yes really). The Devastator Kreon is also in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)| Generation 2]]'' style yellow-and-purple rather than the original bright-green-and-purple.
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction Bluray / DVD'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]]
: Special packaging to include 2 exclusive Kreons with different print from other regular release of the same characters. These Kreons are available with either Blu-Ray Combo or DVD only set.

===Argos exclusives===
*'''Transformers Tub of Bricks'''
**''Set number'': '''A4583'''
: A plastic tub with unaltered versions of Basic Optimus, Basic Bumblebee, and Jazz, Sideswipe and Bluestreak Kreons, and slightly altered instruction booklets.

===Universal Studios===
*'''Kreon 4-pack'''
**''Set number'': '''???'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]]

==Promotional releases==
* Matrix '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Promotional item given at [[BotCon 2011]], as a special mail-in promotion through the Kre-O website and a give away with the UK Doctor Who Adventures comic. Redeco of Optimus Prime Kreon showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]].

* Clear ''' Energon Bumblebee''' Kreon
: An exclusive [[New York Comic Con|New York Comic Con 2012]] handout, this redeco of the Bumblebee Kreon is done entirely in translucent blue plastic, and comes in its own special little window box with an outer sleeve.

* '''Constructicon Devastator''' Kreon
: A Devastator Kreon sporting an orange ''Generation 2'' deco and including a translucent purple pistol based on [[Megatron (G1)|Generation 1 Megatron's]] alternate mode. Packaged in an individual window box and handed out with ''Kre-O'' purchases at Toys"R"Us stores, as well as [[BotCon 2013]].

* '''Orion Pax''' Kreon
: Based on Orion Pax's appearance from "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]", this was available with the ''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''.

* '''Dinobot Ride''' Polybag
: Polybag of a mini buildable Grimlock and Citiville-sized mini Kreon Optimus Prime. Given out at Toys R Us during build-a-figure event. Also available in selected Asian countries as a gift with purchase at stores.

* '''Elite Optimus Prime''' Polybag
: Another polybag with buildable Optimus Prime with larger hands and legs on a Kreon sized torso. This figure was given our at Toys R Us Canada during build-a-figure event while Asian countries saw very limited released.

* "Winter" '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Optimus Prime in winter clothing and orange skis were handed out during [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]].

==Convention Exclusives==
* Botcon 2013 '''Machine Wars''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure Set, 2013)
**''Kreons'': [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]], [[Megaplex (Kre-O)|Megaplex]], [[Obsidian (Kre-O Kreon)|Obsidian]], [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Strika (Kre-O)|Strika]]

:The ''Machine Wars'' five-pack was exclusive to [[BotCon 2013]], limited to 1500 pieces. They have generally more parts than the Kreons packed in with larger Kre-O sets, but do not have alternate vehicle builds like Micro Changers.

* Botcon 2014 '''Kreon Micro-Changers 6-figure set''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure set, 2014)
**''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)#BotCon2014|Breakdown]], [[Fractyl (Kre-O)|Fractyl]], [[Gigatron (Kre-O)|Gigatron]], [[Landshark (Kre-O)|Landshark]], [[Rattrap (Kre-O)|Rattrap]], [[Rodimus (SG Kre-O)|Rodimus]]

: A [[BotCon 2014]] six-figure set commemorating 20 years of BotCon exclusives with Kreons of past exclusives. This time they're also Micro-Changers, with generally more parts and paint than most retail Micro-Changers.

* San Diego Comic Con 2014 '''Kreon Class of 1984''' (B0090)
**''Kreons'':
{{collist|3|
*[[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]]
*[[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]]
*[[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]]
*[[Frenzy (Kre-O)|Frenzy]]
*[[Gears (Kre-O)|Gears]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]]
*[[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]]
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]]
*[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Ratchet]]
*[[Rumble (Kre-O)|Rumble]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]]
*[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]
*[[Shrapnel (Kre-O)|Shrapnel]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
*[[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (Kre-O)|Ultra Magnus]]
*[[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]]
*[[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
}}
: Released in July 2014 at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2014|San Diego Comic-Con]], this set contains 30 exclusive Kreons and accessories from G1 series.

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==Media==
===Videos===
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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.

===Games===
{{main|Online games#Kre-O}}

===Books===
*''[[Awesome Autobots Activity Book]]''—actually mainly a ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'' book, but it has four Kre-O bonus pages and is [[co-branding|co-branded]] on the cover, as well as coming with a free Matrix Optimus Prime Kreon.
*''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''

===Online comics===
{{main|Kre-O Transformers (comic)}}
Short tongue-in-cheek gag strips drawn and written by [[Hayato Sakamoto]] and [[Makoto Wakabayashi]] for [[TakaraTomy]]'s Kre-O site.

==Notes==
* 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>, who have been making not-L sets for a while. However, it is very much a lot of new part design work, especially the far more involved construction of the [[Kreon]]s; Oxford's pre-''Kre-O'' mini-figures were basically straight-up L Minifigure construction.
* Kreon [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] was among the upcoming items revealed at [[BotCon 2011]]... and was only announced to be released in late 2013, and wasn't released until midway through 2014. Amusingly, his helmet has become one of the most ubiquitous among the Kreons thanks to its very generic styling.
* Small images of a ''Kre-O Transformers'' set featuring a big mechanical scorpion and another set featuring a buildable [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] were shown at [[Toy Fair 2012]] during the slide presentation, as part of the demonstration of the "build a big energon weapon from parts of the different sets" concept. Neither were present in the showroom or mentioned in the press materials. This same slide was shown during a presentation at [[BotCon 2012]], again with no explicit mention of the mechanical scorpion or Soundwave.
* 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. Just be a bit careful you don't scrape face-paint off.
* The L company has since released sets that are explicitly marketed as being able to assemble as robots and various vehicles and aircraft, very similar to the ''Transformers'' Kre-O concept.
* Several ''Kre-O'' bricks are reuses of Hasbro's long defunct ''Built to Rule'' interlocking brick system. Most Kre-O bricks, that is parts not designed specifically for Kreons, with detailed moulded surfaces (especially where the L counterpart has a smooth surface) are Built to Rule parts.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.hasbro.com/kre-o/en_US/ Official site]
* [http://kre-o-nation.com/2013/index.html "Kre-O Nation" 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]
* [http://www.facebook.com/groups/mykreons Kre-O Asia Facebook Group #mykreons]

[[Category: Kre-O | Kre-O ]]
[[Category: Multi-property brands]]

Kre-O

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[[Image:Kre-O-Bumblebeeandothers.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Car me now!]]

'''Kre-O''' is [[Hasbro]]'s second foray into the world of brick-based construction toy sets, several years after the ignoble effort that was ''[[Built to Rule]]''.

Unveiled at [[Toy Fair 2011]], ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' was the first Hasbro brand to be released as Kre-O construction brick kits. The kits (generally) 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 (mostly nameless generics). Prices range from $7.99 to $59.99, plus individually-bagged Kreon figures at $2.99.

The line launched in the US on [[June 6]]th, [[2011]]. Since then, ''Kre-O'' has expanded into a [[multi-property brand]], with sets based on other Hasbro franchises including ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'', ''Battleship'', and ''Dungeons & Dragons'', as well as the licensed properties ''[[Star Trek]]'' and ''Cityville Invasion''.

In 2013, [[TakaraTomy]] brought the line to Japan, primarily the second-year ''Transformers'' sets.

It's 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.

==Building sets==
===2011===
The first series saw widespread brick-and-mortar distribution in the US. The main focus of the sets were large robot/vehicle builds with a ''lot'' of parts. Really a lot. Limbs were many times thick masses of panel-parts laid over each other, and many sets had extremely limited posability, with simple swivel elbows & knees. Robot builds took many elements from the then-current ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)| Dark of the Moon]]'' series, though the heads were mostly designed around the characters' [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] incarnations.

The robot Kreons? ''VERY'' G1-inspired.

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31144'''

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36421'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, [[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]], [[Bumblebee's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Autobot Jazz]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31146'''
**''Kreons'': Jazz, [[Race driver]]

*'''[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]'''
**''Kit number'': '''30688'''
**''Kreons'': Megatron, [[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]], [[Specialist]], [[Police officer]]

*'''[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31145'''
**''Kreons'': Mirage, [[Race driver]]

*'''Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''31143'''

*'''[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]], 2 [[Stunt Driver]]s

*'''[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30690'''
**''Kreons'': Prowl, [[SWAT Commander]]

*'''[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30662'''
**''Kreons'': Ratchet, [[Medic (Kre-O)|Medic]]

*'''[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30687'''
**''Kreons'': Sentinel Prime, [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]], [[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]], [[Fire Chief (Kre-O)|Fire Chief]]

*'''[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31771'''
**''Kreons'': Sideswipe, [[Sideswipe's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30667'''
**''Kreons'': Starscream, [[Pilot (Kre-O)|Pilot]]

===2012 (''Quest for Energon'')===
The second-year ''Kre-O Transformers'' sets mark a definite change in style. Dubbed "Quest for Energon", each set contains several "energon" pieces; at least one [[Skeletron|clear-plastic Kreon torso]] (blue for Autobots, purple for Decepticons), and several clear-purple "[[Dark Energon]]" parts to assemble a giant "[[ultimate Dark Energon weapon]]". The robot/vehicle builds in this year's sets are generally smaller, simpler, and less reliant on the "massive stack of flat plates" construction style common in the first year, relying a lot more on large ball-and-socket-jointed bricks to build limbs and bodies around.

There was a heavier focus on the Kreons overall, with mini-playsets, mini-vehicles and a pair of [[army-building|army builder]] sets. The robot Kreons are more often based on their [[Aligned continuity family]] incarnations than Generation 1. Human Kreons had new arm-pieces with rounded-off shoulders, rather than the blocky shoulders of all first-year Kreons.

This series also suffered a distribution issue in the US. [[Walmart]] stopped carrying ''Kre-O'' after its first year (with one tiny exception), and only [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] appeared to carry the entire second-year assortment; the "Rotor Rage" and "Destruction Site Devastator" sets in particular didn't seem to show up at certain retailers.

Most of these sets were also made available in Japan as part of the initial ''Kre-O'' roll-out by [[TakaraTomy]].

*'''Battle for Energon'''
**''Set number'': '''98812'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], [[Security Officer]], [[Tank Driver]]
: Includes Optimus Prime and Megatron robot/vehicle builds and a mini "bank" playset.

*'''Cycle Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''36954'''
**''Kreons'': [[Barricade (Kre-O)|Barricade]], three [[Autobot Trooper]]s

*'''Decepticon Ambush'''
**''Set number'': '''38781'''
**''Kreons'': [[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]], three [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]]s

*'''Destruction Site [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36914'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s
: A "9 in 1" set that includes '''[[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]''', '''[[Drill Bit (Kre-O)|Drill Bit]]''', '''[[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]]''' and '''[[Hightower (Kre-O)|Hightower]]''', who can be built into robots, vehicles, or combined to form Devastator. Includes a construction site mini-playset.

*'''Rotor Rage'''
**''Set number'': '''36959'''
**''Kreons'': [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]], [[Commando (Kre-O)|Commando]], [[ATV Driver]]
:Includes a large Vortex robot/helicopter build.

*'''Stealth [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''98814'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, two [[Security Guard]]s, [[Bulldog]], [[Biker]]
:Includes a large Bumblebee robot/car build and a security checkpoint playset.

*'''Street Showdown'''
**''Set number'': '''38771'''
**''Kreons'': [[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)|Knock Out]], two [[Driver (Kre-O)|Driver]]s
: Includes large Wheeljack and Knock Out robot/car builds.

===2013 (''Beast Hunters'')===
Bringing the series in-line with the then-current ''[[Beast Hunters]]'' branding of ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'', this series was even ''more'' limited in its US distribution, seemingly available only at ToysЯUs and Meijer.

This time around, the human Kreons were based on specific ''Transformers'' human characters from prior series rather than the prior two years' nameless generics... much to the bafflement of the [[fandom]], who wanted them to be doing that from the get-go.

;Larger Sets
*'''[[Autobot Command Center]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A5412'''
**''Kreons'': [[Arcee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Bumblebee]], [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Ratchet]], [[Shockwave (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Shockwave]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)#CommandCenterHQ|Knock Out]] ("Mystery figure")
: A multi-part playset; command tower, repair bay, prison. Includes a buildable vehicle Optimus Prime and beast [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O Predacon)|Rippersnapper]].

*'''Battle Net Bumblebee'''
**''Set number'': '''A2202'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Captain (Kre-O)|Captain]]
: Includes Bumblebee/jeep build and buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Stormrazor]]


*'''Beast Blade Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A2203'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Beast Hunters|Optimus Prime]], [[Kicker (Kre-O)|Energon Kicker]]
: Includes a large Optimus robot/truck build and a buildable Predacon beast [[Lazerback (Kre-O)|Lazerback]].

*'''Ripclaw Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2201'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ripclaw (Kre-O)|Ripclaw]], [[Daniel Witwicky (Kre-O)|Col. Daniel Witwicky]]
:Includes a large Ripclaw robot/dragon build.

;Beast Force Figure packs
To date, these are the only larger build packs to include [[Micro-Changer]] Kreons.

*'''Dragon Assault'''
**''Set number'': '''A2234/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Grimwing (Kre-O)|Grimwing]].

*'''Mech Venom Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2235/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Corhada]].

===2014 (''Age of Extinction'')===
Tying in with that [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|big new movie in 2014]], the 2014 ''Kre-O'' line-up features dinosaurs aplenty. Many sets also feature "Dino Force Technology", which are pieces that include magnets in them so claws and dino-maws can snatch up Kreons wearing ferrous-metal backpacks or helmets.

Notably, this line also marks the complete abandonment of the 'rebuild to transform' [[play pattern]], in favor of the playset approach more typical of construction brick toys. As part of this change, human Kreons now use the small body style that debuted in the ''Kre-O {{w|CityVille}} Invasion'' line, to indicate a [[scale]] difference between them and the normal-sized Transformer Kreons.

By this point, ''Kre-O'' in its entirety became a [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] [[exclusive]] toyline.

*'''Grimlock Unleashed'''
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]]
: Includes a large Grimlock T-rex build.

*'''Cell Block Breakout'''
**''Set number'': '''A6951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)#AOE|Vehicon]]
: Includes buildable [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] beast [[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)|Strafe]].

*'''Dinobot Charge'''
**''Set number'': '''A6949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]], Vehicon
: Includes buildable [[Slug (Kre-O)|Dinobot triceratops]].

*'''Galvatron Factory Battle'''
**''Set number'': '''A6952'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#FactoryBattle|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Factory Battle|Optimus Prime]], Vehicon, [[Dr. Littleman]], 2 KSI workers.
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]] and [[Galvatron (Kre-O)#AOE|Galvatron]] super-robot.

*'''Grimlock Street Attack'''
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]].

*'''Lockdown Air Raid'''
**''Set number'': '''A6956'''
**''Kreons'': [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)#AOE|Sideswipe]]
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]].

*'''Optimus Prime Dino Hauler'''
**''Set number'': '''A7796'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#DinoHauler|Ratchet]], Vehicon x2, human [[Autobot Driver]]
: Includes buildable [[Snarl (Kre-O)|Dinobot beast]].

*'''Scorn Street Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''A6950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Crosshairs (Kre-O)|Crosshairs]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Scorn (Kre-O)|Scorn]].

*'''Dinobot Ride'''
**''Set number'': '''A8603'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime.
: Includes mini buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock.
{{Note|'Dinobot Ride' was released as a free giveaway at [[June 28]] ToysЯUs building events in the US.}}

*'''Silver Knight Autobots'''
**''Set number'': '''A8602'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Crosshairs, Drift, Hound

*'''Elite Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A8745'''
: Includes Optimus Prime super-robot.
{{note|'Silver Knight Autobots' and 'Elite Optimus Prime' were available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]].}}

*'''Decepticon Replicator'''
**''Set number'': '''A8601'''
**''Kreons'': [[Stinger (Kre-O)|Stinger]], Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]], human scientist
{{note|'Decepticon Replicator' was available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from [[July 11]] to [[July 20]].}}

===2015 (''Robots In Disguise'')===
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==Micro-Changers==
Introduced in 2012, the [[Micro-Changer]]s sub-line adds a new element to Kreon figures; extra parts allow each figure to "transform" into a vehicle or beast (or whatever).

Thankfully, the Micro-Changer series did not suffer the limited-distribution fate of the ''Beast Hunters'' sets; after a rocky start, by 2013 the series was stocked regularly not just by ToysЯUs, but [[Target]] as well, plus many large drug store chains began carrying the individually-bagged figures.

===Blind-bagged figures===
This portion of the line features individual [[blindpacking|blind-packaged]] Kreons. Thankfully however, code numbers printed on each bag allow you to know which figure is inside... or at least avoid buying two of the same by accident.
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;Preview Series
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCPreviewWave.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2034'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|August]] 2012
:This series differs a little from the later waves, and not just because of the smaller (all-badguy) cast. In an unusual backwards move, the [[tampograph]]s on these figures' chests use only a single color, typically black.

:This is also the only ''Kre-O Transformers'' product to be sold (briefly) at [[Walmart]] since the initial year.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Crankstart (Kre-O)|Crankstart]] (214510)
:* [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]] (214518)
:* [[Scorponok (Kre-O)|Scorponok]] (214511)
:* [[Spinister (Kre-O)|Spinister]] (214517)
:* [[Sunstorm (Kre-O)|Sunstorm]] (214519)
:* [[Waspinator (Kre-O)|Waspinator]] (214512)
}}

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;Collection 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCWave1.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Hasbro release date'': [[Calendar|November]] 2012
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': November 2013
: For the first full series, the multi-colored tampographs made a glorious comeback. Also, a new display-stand brick was added to every figure, a black 2x4 piece with the "Kre-O" logo in white on one edge.
: Also changed is how the bag numbers work, with a 7-digit code. Only the final two numbers in the codes are indicators of what Kreon is in the bag, the first five are likely manufacturing plant codes or something and have no bearing on the contents, and can vary from case to case. For simplicity's sake, we've *****'d out the first five digits from here on out.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Airachnid (Kre-O)|Airachnid]] (*****_50)
:* [[Blast Off (Kre-O)|Blast Off]] (*****_47)
:* [[Bludgeon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bludgeon]] (*****_51)
:* [[Dirge (Kre-O)|Dirge]] (*****_49)
:* [[Hook (Kre-O)|Decepticon Hook]] (*****_48)
:* [[Inferno (Kre-O)|Inferno]] (*****_41)
:* [[Insecticon (Kre-O)|Insecticon]] (*****_46)
:* [[Quickslinger (Kre-O)|Quickslinger]] (*****_44)
:* [[Rampage (Kre-O)|Decepticon Rampage]] (*****_45)
:* [[Singe (Kre-O)|Singe]] (*****_40)
:* [[Springer (Kre-O)|Autobot Springer]] (*****_42)
:* [[Warpath (Kre-O)|Warpath]] (*****_43)
}}

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;Collection 2
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|May]] 2013
: This series replaced the flak jackets used to attach stuff to prior Micro Changers' torsos in prior waves (which most fans hated since it obscured the chest tampographs) with a new simple one-peg "backpack" piece. And there was much rejoicing. On top of that, at this stage the "vehicle" builds become a little more complex, using more parts to make them look more like tiny vehicles than just robots laying face-down with a thing or two on their backs.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Acid Wing]] (*****_70)
:* [[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]] (*****_69)
:* [[Blight (Kre-O)|Blight]] (*****_68)
:* [[Bulkhead (Kre-O)|Bulkhead]] (*****_66)
:* [[Groove (Kre-O)|Autobot Groove]] (*****_77)
:* [[Hardshell (Kre-O)|Hardshell]] (*****_67)
:* [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]] (*****_76)
:* [[Lugnut (Kre-O)|Lugnut]] (*****_75)
:* [[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]] (*****_74)
:* [[Powerglide (Kre-O)|Powerglide]] (*****_73)
:* [[Scourge (Kre-O)|Scourge]] (*****_72)
:* [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] (*****_71)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol3}}
;Collection 3
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS3bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2013
:This series had...more fanwank, we guess? No particular innovations this time around.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Beachcomber (Kre-O)|Beachcomber]] (***** 60)
:* [[Cheetor (Kre-O)|Cheetor]] (***** 59)
:* [[Guzzle (Kre-O)|Guzzle]] (***** 57)
:* [[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]] (***** 54)
:* [[Kickback (Kre-O)|Kickback]] (***** 55)
:* [[Long Haul (Kre-O)|Long Haul]] (***** 56)
:* [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]] (***** 52)
:* [[Nosecone (Kre-O)|Nosecone]] (***** 50)
:* [[Ramjet (Kre-O)|Ramjet]] (***** 53)
:* [[Seawing (Kre-O)|Seawing]] (***** 61)
:* [[Sharkticon (Kre-O)|Sharkticon]] (***** 58)
:* [[Thrust (Kre-O)|Thrust]] (***** 51)
}}
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;Collection 4
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS4bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2014
: Sooo much fanwank. The last wave of Micro-Changers available at "normal" retail, though largely being distributed via the Walgreens drug store chain in the US. This is the only batch (so far) to have a significant [[variant]], as [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] can come in either bag-back lavender or a much darker purple, depending on the batch. This is also the first wave to use "harness" pieces in colors other than the standard light gray.

: Unlike prior waves in which every figure came with individual [[instructions]], these Micro-Changers all come with the same large fold-out instruction for all of the models in the series, making the "feel parts through the bags" method very difficult (but you have the code numbers here, so why are you even doing that, huh?).
{{collist|2|
:* [[Alpha Trion (Kre-O)|Alpha Trion]] (***** 33)
:* [[Barrage (Kre-O)|Barrage]] (***** 34)
:* [[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]] (***** 35)
:* [[Brake-Neck (Kre-O)|Brake-Neck]] (***** 44)
:* [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] (***** 36)
:* [[Demolishor (Kre-O)|Demolishor]] (***** 37)
:* [[Iceberg (Kre-O)|Iceberg]] (***** 38)
:* [[Kup (Kre-O)|Autobot Kup]] (***** 39)
:* [[Rhinox (Kre-O)|Rhinox]] (***** 40)
:* [[Rodimus (Kre-O)|Rodimus]] (***** 41)
:* [[Sandstorm (Kre-O)|Sandstorm]] (***** 42)
:* [[Slipstrike]] (***** 43)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
[[Image:KreO-toy KreonMCWave5.jpg|right|300px]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A6947'''
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
: In-tune with the [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]] Kre-O'' products, this wave features a number of classic characters plus two movie-inspired Dinobot original characters.

: This series goes back to having individual instructions for each figure.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Fangwolf]] (***** 46)
:* [[Highbrow (Kre-O)|Highbrow]] (***** 51)
:* [[Jarugar]] (***** 52)
:* [[Jetwash]] (***** 53)
:* [[Mindswipe]] (***** 49)
:* [[Misfire (Kre-O)|Misfire]] (***** 47)
:* [[Nightbeat (Kre-O)|Nightbeat]] (***** 50)
:* [[Silversnout]] (***** 56)
:* [[Skrapnel]] (***** 45)
:* [[Torosaur]] (***** 55)
:* [[Trypticon (Kre-O)|Trypticon]] (***** 48)
:* [[Wingspan Hawk]] (***** 54)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2014
: The second wave of the ''Age of Extinction''-tied Micro-Changers, with a couple of unconventional builds, and two more new Dinobot characters. For the first time, the blind-bags are truly blind, with no identifying numbers printed on the packaging.

Speaking of "blind", these figures were never seen in US stores, popping up only in Canada and overseas.

{{collist|2|
:* [[Blackarachnia (Kre-O)|Decepticon Blackarachnia]]
:* [[Frostbite (Kre-O)|Frostbite]]
:* [[Fuselage]]
:* [[Gears (Kre-O)|Autobot Gears]]
:* [[Runamuck (Kre-O)|Decepticon Runamuck]]
:* [[Scattershot (Kre-O blindbag)|Scattershot]]
:* [[Seaspray (Kre-O)|Autobot Seaspray]]
:* [[Skalor (Kre-O)|Decepticon Skalor]]
:* [[Skimmer]]
:* [[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
:* [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailbreaker]]
:* [[Wheelie (Kre-O)|Autobot Wheelie]]
}}

===Micro-Changers Combiners===
Four Kreons per pack combine into one larger robot. Each set also comes with a single red stand-block, and extra limb pieces. Just in case. As most of the original teams hese sets are based on have five to six members, the "lost" members are (usually) put into the blind-bagged series.
;Wave 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCCombWave1.jpg|right|250px|]]
:*'''[[Bruticus (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bruticus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2225'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Brawl (Kre-O)|Brawl]], [[Onslaught (Kre-O)|Onslaught]], [[Swindle (Kre-O)|Swindle]], [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]]
:*'''[[Devastator (Kre-O)|Constructicon Devastator]]
::*''Set number'': '''A2224'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bonecrusher (Kre-O)|Bonecrusher]], [[Mixmaster (Kre-O)|Mixmaster]], [[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]], [[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]
:*'''[[Predaking (Kre-O Decepticon)|Predaking]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2227'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]], [[Headlock]], [[Razorclaw (Kre-O)|Razorclaw]], [[Torox]]
:*'''[[Superion (Kre-O)|Superion]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2226'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Air Raid (Kre-O)|Air Raid]], [[Firestrike (Kre-O)|Firestrike]], [[Silverbolt (Kre-O)|Silverbolt]], [[Skydive (Kre-O)|Skydive]]
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;Wave 2

:*'''[[Abominus (Kre-O)|Abominus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4473'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Hun-Gurrr (Kre-O)|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O)|Rippersnapper]], [[Sinnertwin (Kre-O)|Sinnertwin]], [[Windrazor (Kre-O)|Windrazor]]
:*'''[[Defensor (Kre-O)|Defensor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4474'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Blades (Kre-O)|Blades]], [[First Aid (Kre-O)|First Aid]], [[Hot Spot (Kre-O)|Hot Spot]], [[Streetsmart]]
:*'''[[Piranacon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Piranacon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4475'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Nautilator (Kre-O)|Nautilator]], [[Overbite (Kre-O)|Overbite]], [[Snaptrap (Kre-O)|Snaptrap]], [[Tentakil (Kre-O)|Tentakil]]
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;Wave 3
:Sadly, this wave suffered from a similar fate as some of the latter sets, with a limited retail release- only popping up in discount chains months after the intended release date.
:*'''[[Computron (Kre-O)|Computron]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7307'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Afterburst]], [[Lightstorm]], [[Scattershot (Kre-O Computron)|Scattershot]], [[Strafe (Kre-O Computron)|Strafe]]
:*'''[[Menasor (Kre-O)|Menasor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7308'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)|Decepticon Breakdown]], [[Dead End (Kre-O)|Dead End]], [[Drag Strip (Kre-O)|Decepticon Drag Strip]], [[Motorbreath (Kre-O)|Motorbreath]]
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;Wave 4
:Ready for something new? This wave, available only at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]]''-branded product, consists entirely of new-character beast-bots, rather than re-creating classic combiner teams.
:*'''[[Grimstone (Kre-O)|Grimstone]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7827'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Crackback]], [[Iquanox]], [[Ironeye]], [[Mollox]]
:*'''[[Lazerbolt]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7830'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullhorn (Kre-O)|Bullhorn]], [[Floodgate]], [[Freezeout]], [[Roadhound]]
:*'''[[Obsidian (Kre-O Combiner)|Obsidian]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7829'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullwark]], [[Freefall]], [[Hemocron]], [[Stronghorn]]
:*'''[[Volcanicon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7828'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Farside]], [[Liftoff]], [[Lugmutt]], [[Power Surge (Kre-O)|Power Surge]]

==Kreon Ultimate Collection==
These sets, each containing five different Kreons, were released early in 2013. The Kreon figures had all been released earlier in larger Kre-o sets, and they only come with their own weapons. One of the five figures was marked on the packaging as the "mystery figure."

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4641'''

;Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4642'''

==Custom Kreons==
First released at the back-end of 2013, these individually-carded Kreons include a huge number of extra body parts and accessories, many [[vacuum metallizing|chromed]] (thus resulting in some ''extremely'' tight fits) or translucent (which, when combined with the chromed parts, may end up with stress fractures). Their "normal" body parts have a metal-flake sheen (usually). They also come with a customizable "rack" to store their unused parts, though the helmets jsut kind of sit on the torso's neck-pegs, not secure at all. Returning characters typically have altered and more extensive [[tampograph]]s across most of their opaque parts.

This series was intentionally produced in smaller numbers than the other series.

[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonIronhidePkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 1
All of the Kreons in this assortment come with a red weapons rack.

[[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] was the only US retailer to order them, though they were made available off of [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] as well.
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|October]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#Custom|Bumblebee]] (A6087)
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)#Custom|Ironhide]] (A6086)
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Megatron]] (A6088)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Custom|Optimus Prime]] (A6085)
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)#Custom|Soundwave]] (A6090)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)#Custom|Starscream]] (A6089)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonPredakingPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 2
Though revealed online and at [[Toy Fair 2014]], this series ultimately never saw release outside of Chinese-market distribution. These kits have blue parts racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{Collist|2|
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)#Custom|Cliffjumper]] (A7314)
*[[Dreadwing (Kre-O)|Dreadwing]] (A7315)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Galvatron]] (A7316)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Autobot Hound]] (A7317)
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Jazz]] (A7318)
*[[Predaking (Kre-O Predacon)|Predaking]] (A7319)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonDriftPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
This assortment, using the new unified packaging style introduced in mid-2014, is entirely movie-based, showcasing characters from ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)| Age of Extinction]]''. Unlike prior waves, the opaque plastics here are non-sparkly. Awww. On top of that, the parts count has been drastically reduced, each kit only having about 30 pieces as opposed to the 40-ish of the prior two waves.

They all come with dark green racks.
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Drift]] (A7839)
*[[Lockdown (Kre-O)#Custom|Lockdown]] (A7838)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Optimus Prime]] (A7836)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Ratchet]] (A7837)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGalvatronPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2
Another movie-based round. The sparkly plastics make a return, but the part count remains in the low 30s. These kits come with brown racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Bumblebee]] (A9229)
*[[Crosshairs (Kre-O)#Custom|Crosshairs]] (A9228)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Galvatron]] (A9230)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Autobot Hound]] (A9227)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGrimlockPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 3
A wave featuring the ''Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, making heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. These kits come with gray racks.

These figures saw very limited release, mostly in Hasbro Asia regions.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Grimlock]]
*[[Scorn (Kre-O)#Custom|Scorn]]
*[[Slug (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Slug]]
*[[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)#CustomAOE|Strafe]]
}}
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;''Robots in Disguise'' Collection 1
This assortment showcases characters from the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)| Robots in Disguise]]'' animated series.

The part count takes ''another'' hit, now in the mid-20s, with simpler weapons and no backpacks. No more chromed parts either, everything is in "normal" plastics. The racks are now in the characters' base colors, and built on a new baseplate piece. This wave does add a 1x1 cylinder to attach to the unused torsos' neck-pegs to keep the unised helmets in place, so there's that.

:*''Release date'': ??? 2015
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Bumblebee]] (B1234)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Grimlock]] (B1235)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Optimus Prime]] (B1233)
*[[Steeljaw (Kre-O)#Custom|Steeljaw]] (B1236)
}}

{{note|The "[[Autobot Command Center]]" set includes a Custom Kreon rack/part setup as well.}}

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==Kreon Warriors==
Replacing Micro-Changers as the ''Kre-O'' line's blind-bagged assortment, Kreon Warriors features popular characters reimagined as historical warriors. Unlike their predecessors, the Kreon Warriors do not have vehicle modes.

;Series 1
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Samurai Optimus Prime]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Wild West Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Gladiator Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Bumblebee]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Gladiator Ratchet]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Pirate Ratchet]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Knight Megatron]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Ninja Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Army Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Pirate Starscream]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Army Shockwave]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Ninja Shockwave]]
}}

;Series 2 - Shown at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Gladiator Optimus Prime]]
*?? [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Army Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Knight Bumblebee]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Wild West Hound]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Samurai Hound]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Wild West Galvatron]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Samurai Galvatron]]
*?? [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Wild West Starscream]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Soundwave]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Knight Soundwave]]
}}
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==Battle Changers==

Battle Changers are a new line in the buildable figures who can transform without being taken apart. Series 1 includes 4 individual characters [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] and [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]].

;Collection 1
This series is available in selected Asian countries since December 2014.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] (B0716)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] (B0715)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] (B0718)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] (B0717)
}}
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;Collection 2
This series have been shown in NY Toyfair 2015. [[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] and [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] are triple changers and may be categorized separately upon release.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] (???)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] (???)
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]] (???)
*[[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] (???)
}}
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;Versus Pack Collection 1
This assortment comes in 2-figure "VS" pack. Only 2 pairs have been announced and available for sale in selected Asian countries. Optimus Prime is identical to the previously released version but this pack comes with a trailer.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] vs. [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] (B1506/B0964)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]] vs. [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] (B1507/B0964)
}}
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==Store exclusives==
===CostCo exclusives===
* Megatron with Sideswipe (30668/31771) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.
* Starscream with Prowl (30667/30690) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.

===Toys"R"Us exclusives===
*'''Autobot Assault [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A1266'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s, [[Gunner]]
: An expanded version of the "Destruction Site Devastator" set, adding a large Ironhide robot/truck build, a "Gunner" Kreon, and a port-a-potty (yes really). The Devastator Kreon is also in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)| Generation 2]]'' style yellow-and-purple rather than the original bright-green-and-purple.
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction Bluray / DVD'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]]
: Special packaging to include 2 exclusive Kreons with different print from other regular release of the same characters. These Kreons are available with either Blu-Ray Combo or DVD only set.

===Argos exclusives===
*'''Transformers Tub of Bricks'''
**''Set number'': '''A4583'''
: A plastic tub with unaltered versions of Basic Optimus, Basic Bumblebee, and Jazz, Sideswipe and Bluestreak Kreons, and slightly altered instruction booklets.

===Universal Studios===
*'''Kreon 4-pack'''
**''Set number'': '''???'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]]

==Promotional releases==
* Matrix '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Promotional item given at [[BotCon 2011]], as a special mail-in promotion through the Kre-O website and a give away with the UK Doctor Who Adventures comic. Redeco of Optimus Prime Kreon showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]].

* Clear ''' Energon Bumblebee''' Kreon
: An exclusive [[New York Comic Con|New York Comic Con 2012]] handout, this redeco of the Bumblebee Kreon is done entirely in translucent blue plastic, and comes in its own special little window box with an outer sleeve.

* '''Constructicon Devastator''' Kreon
: A Devastator Kreon sporting an orange ''Generation 2'' deco and including a translucent purple pistol based on [[Megatron (G1)|Generation 1 Megatron's]] alternate mode. Packaged in an individual window box and handed out with ''Kre-O'' purchases at Toys"R"Us stores, as well as [[BotCon 2013]].

* '''Orion Pax''' Kreon
: Based on Orion Pax's appearance from "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]", this was available with the ''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''.

* '''Dinobot Ride''' Polybag
: Polybag of a mini buildable Grimlock and Citiville-sized mini Kreon Optimus Prime. Given out at Toys R Us during build-a-figure event. Also available in selected Asian countries as a gift with purchase at stores.

* '''Elite Optimus Prime''' Polybag
: Another polybag with buildable Optimus Prime with larger hands and legs on a Kreon sized torso. This figure was given our at Toys R Us Canada during build-a-figure event while Asian countries saw very limited released.

* "Winter" '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Optimus Prime in winter clothing and orange skis were handed out during [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]].

==Convention Exclusives==
* Botcon 2013 '''Machine Wars''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure Set, 2013)
**''Kreons'': [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]], [[Megaplex (Kre-O)|Megaplex]], [[Obsidian (Kre-O Kreon)|Obsidian]], [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Strika (Kre-O)|Strika]]

:The ''Machine Wars'' five-pack was exclusive to [[BotCon 2013]], limited to 1500 pieces. They have generally more parts than the Kreons packed in with larger Kre-O sets, but do not have alternate vehicle builds like Micro Changers.

* Botcon 2014 '''Kreon Micro-Changers 6-figure set''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure set, 2014)
**''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)#BotCon2014|Breakdown]], [[Fractyl (Kre-O)|Fractyl]], [[Gigatron (Kre-O)|Gigatron]], [[Landshark (Kre-O)|Landshark]], [[Rattrap (Kre-O)|Rattrap]], [[Rodimus (SG Kre-O)|Rodimus]]

: A [[BotCon 2014]] six-figure set commemorating 20 years of BotCon exclusives with Kreons of past exclusives. This time they're also Micro-Changers, with generally more parts and paint than most retail Micro-Changers.

* San Diego Comic Con 2014 '''Kreon Class of 1984''' (B0090)
**''Kreons'':
{{collist|3|
*[[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]]
*[[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]]
*[[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]]
*[[Frenzy (Kre-O)|Frenzy]]
*[[Gears (Kre-O)|Gears]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]]
*[[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]]
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]]
*[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Ratchet]]
*[[Rumble (Kre-O)|Rumble]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]]
*[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]
*[[Shrapnel (Kre-O)|Shrapnel]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
*[[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (Kre-O)|Ultra Magnus]]
*[[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]]
*[[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
}}
: Released in July 2014 at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2014|San Diego Comic-Con]], this set contains 30 exclusive Kreons and accessories from G1 series.

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==Comic Con==
* '''Kreon Class of 1984''' (B0090)
**''Kreons'':
{{collist|3|
*[[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]]
*[[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]]
*[[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]]
*[[Frenzy (Kre-O)|Frenzy]]
*[[Gears (Kre-O)|Gears]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]]
*[[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]]
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]]
*[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Ratchet]]
*[[Rumble (Kre-O)|Rumble]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]]
*[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]
*[[Shrapnel (Kre-O)|Shrapnel]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
*[[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (Kre-O)|Ultra Magnus]]
*[[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]]
*[[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
}}
: Released in July 2014 at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2014|San Diego Comic-Con]], this set contains 30 exclusive Kreons and accessories from G1 series.

{{-}}

==Media==
===Videos===
{{main|Kre-O Transformers (cartoon)}}
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.

===Games===
{{main|Online games#Kre-O}}

===Books===
*''[[Awesome Autobots Activity Book]]''—actually mainly a ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'' book, but it has four Kre-O bonus pages and is [[co-branding|co-branded]] on the cover, as well as coming with a free Matrix Optimus Prime Kreon.
*''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''

===Online comics===
{{main|Kre-O Transformers (comic)}}
Short tongue-in-cheek gag strips drawn and written by [[Hayato Sakamoto]] and [[Makoto Wakabayashi]] for [[TakaraTomy]]'s Kre-O site.

==Notes==
* 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>, who have been making not-L sets for a while. However, it is very much a lot of new part design work, especially the far more involved construction of the [[Kreon]]s; Oxford's pre-''Kre-O'' mini-figures were basically straight-up L Minifigure construction.
* Kreon [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] was among the upcoming items revealed at [[BotCon 2011]]... and was only announced to be released in late 2013, and wasn't released until midway through 2014. Amusingly, his helmet has become one of the most ubiquitous among the Kreons thanks to its very generic styling.
* Small images of a ''Kre-O Transformers'' set featuring a big mechanical scorpion and another set featuring a buildable [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] were shown at [[Toy Fair 2012]] during the slide presentation, as part of the demonstration of the "build a big energon weapon from parts of the different sets" concept. Neither were present in the showroom or mentioned in the press materials. This same slide was shown during a presentation at [[BotCon 2012]], again with no explicit mention of the mechanical scorpion or Soundwave.
* 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. Just be a bit careful you don't scrape face-paint off.
* The L company has since released sets that are explicitly marketed as being able to assemble as robots and various vehicles and aircraft, very similar to the ''Transformers'' Kre-O concept.
* Several ''Kre-O'' bricks are reuses of Hasbro's long defunct ''Built to Rule'' interlocking brick system. Most Kre-O bricks, that is parts not designed specifically for Kreons, with detailed moulded surfaces (especially where the L counterpart has a smooth surface) are Built to Rule parts.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.hasbro.com/kre-o/en_US/ Official site]
* [http://kre-o-nation.com/2013/index.html "Kre-O Nation" 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]
* [http://www.facebook.com/groups/mykreons Kre-O Asia Facebook Group #mykreons]

[[Category: Kre-O | Kre-O ]]
[[Category: Multi-property brands]]

Kre-O

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[[Image:Kre-O-Bumblebeeandothers.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Car me now!]]

'''Kre-O''' is [[Hasbro]]'s second foray into the world of brick-based construction toy sets, several years after the ignoble effort that was ''[[Built to Rule]]''.

Unveiled at [[Toy Fair 2011]], ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' was the first Hasbro brand to be released as Kre-O construction brick kits. The kits (generally) 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 (mostly nameless generics). Prices range from $7.99 to $59.99, plus individually-bagged Kreon figures at $2.99.

The line launched in the US on [[June 6]]th, [[2011]]. Since then, ''Kre-O'' has expanded into a [[multi-property brand]], with sets based on other Hasbro franchises including ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'', ''Battleship'', and ''Dungeons & Dragons'', as well as the licensed properties ''[[Star Trek]]'' and ''Cityville Invasion''.

In 2013, [[TakaraTomy]] brought the line to Japan, primarily the second-year ''Transformers'' sets.

It's 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.

==Building sets==
===2011===
The first series saw widespread brick-and-mortar distribution in the US. The main focus of the sets were large robot/vehicle builds with a ''lot'' of parts. Really a lot. Limbs were many times thick masses of panel-parts laid over each other, and many sets had extremely limited posability, with simple swivel elbows & knees. Robot builds took many elements from the then-current ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)| Dark of the Moon]]'' series, though the heads were mostly designed around the characters' [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] incarnations.

The robot Kreons? ''VERY'' G1-inspired.

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31144'''

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36421'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, [[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]], [[Bumblebee's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Autobot Jazz]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31146'''
**''Kreons'': Jazz, [[Race driver]]

*'''[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]'''
**''Kit number'': '''30688'''
**''Kreons'': Megatron, [[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]], [[Specialist]], [[Police officer]]

*'''[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31145'''
**''Kreons'': Mirage, [[Race driver]]

*'''Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''31143'''

*'''[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]], 2 [[Stunt Driver]]s

*'''[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30690'''
**''Kreons'': Prowl, [[SWAT Commander]]

*'''[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30662'''
**''Kreons'': Ratchet, [[Medic (Kre-O)|Medic]]

*'''[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30687'''
**''Kreons'': Sentinel Prime, [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]], [[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]], [[Fire Chief (Kre-O)|Fire Chief]]

*'''[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31771'''
**''Kreons'': Sideswipe, [[Sideswipe's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30667'''
**''Kreons'': Starscream, [[Pilot (Kre-O)|Pilot]]

===2012 (''Quest for Energon'')===
The second-year ''Kre-O Transformers'' sets mark a definite change in style. Dubbed "Quest for Energon", each set contains several "energon" pieces; at least one [[Skeletron|clear-plastic Kreon torso]] (blue for Autobots, purple for Decepticons), and several clear-purple "[[Dark Energon]]" parts to assemble a giant "[[ultimate Dark Energon weapon]]". The robot/vehicle builds in this year's sets are generally smaller, simpler, and less reliant on the "massive stack of flat plates" construction style common in the first year, relying a lot more on large ball-and-socket-jointed bricks to build limbs and bodies around.

There was a heavier focus on the Kreons overall, with mini-playsets, mini-vehicles and a pair of [[army-building|army builder]] sets. The robot Kreons are more often based on their [[Aligned continuity family]] incarnations than Generation 1. Human Kreons had new arm-pieces with rounded-off shoulders, rather than the blocky shoulders of all first-year Kreons.

This series also suffered a distribution issue in the US. [[Walmart]] stopped carrying ''Kre-O'' after its first year (with one tiny exception), and only [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] appeared to carry the entire second-year assortment; the "Rotor Rage" and "Destruction Site Devastator" sets in particular didn't seem to show up at certain retailers.

Most of these sets were also made available in Japan as part of the initial ''Kre-O'' roll-out by [[TakaraTomy]].

*'''Battle for Energon'''
**''Set number'': '''98812'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], [[Security Officer]], [[Tank Driver]]
: Includes Optimus Prime and Megatron robot/vehicle builds and a mini "bank" playset.

*'''Cycle Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''36954'''
**''Kreons'': [[Barricade (Kre-O)|Barricade]], three [[Autobot Trooper]]s

*'''Decepticon Ambush'''
**''Set number'': '''38781'''
**''Kreons'': [[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]], three [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]]s

*'''Destruction Site [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36914'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s
: A "9 in 1" set that includes '''[[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]''', '''[[Drill Bit (Kre-O)|Drill Bit]]''', '''[[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]]''' and '''[[Hightower (Kre-O)|Hightower]]''', who can be built into robots, vehicles, or combined to form Devastator. Includes a construction site mini-playset.

*'''Rotor Rage'''
**''Set number'': '''36959'''
**''Kreons'': [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]], [[Commando (Kre-O)|Commando]], [[ATV Driver]]
:Includes a large Vortex robot/helicopter build.

*'''Stealth [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''98814'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, two [[Security Guard]]s, [[Bulldog]], [[Biker]]
:Includes a large Bumblebee robot/car build and a security checkpoint playset.

*'''Street Showdown'''
**''Set number'': '''38771'''
**''Kreons'': [[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)|Knock Out]], two [[Driver (Kre-O)|Driver]]s
: Includes large Wheeljack and Knock Out robot/car builds.

===2013 (''Beast Hunters'')===
Bringing the series in-line with the then-current ''[[Beast Hunters]]'' branding of ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'', this series was even ''more'' limited in its US distribution, seemingly available only at ToysЯUs and Meijer.

This time around, the human Kreons were based on specific ''Transformers'' human characters from prior series rather than the prior two years' nameless generics... much to the bafflement of the [[fandom]], who wanted them to be doing that from the get-go.

;Larger Sets
*'''[[Autobot Command Center]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A5412'''
**''Kreons'': [[Arcee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Bumblebee]], [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Ratchet]], [[Shockwave (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Shockwave]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)#CommandCenterHQ|Knock Out]] ("Mystery figure")
: A multi-part playset; command tower, repair bay, prison. Includes a buildable vehicle Optimus Prime and beast [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O Predacon)|Rippersnapper]].

*'''Battle Net Bumblebee'''
**''Set number'': '''A2202'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Captain (Kre-O)|Captain]]
: Includes Bumblebee/jeep build and buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Stormrazor]]


*'''Beast Blade Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A2203'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Beast Hunters|Optimus Prime]], [[Kicker (Kre-O)|Energon Kicker]]
: Includes a large Optimus robot/truck build and a buildable Predacon beast [[Lazerback (Kre-O)|Lazerback]].

*'''Ripclaw Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2201'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ripclaw (Kre-O)|Ripclaw]], [[Daniel Witwicky (Kre-O)|Col. Daniel Witwicky]]
:Includes a large Ripclaw robot/dragon build.

;Beast Force Figure packs
To date, these are the only larger build packs to include [[Micro-Changer]] Kreons.

*'''Dragon Assault'''
**''Set number'': '''A2234/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Grimwing (Kre-O)|Grimwing]].

*'''Mech Venom Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2235/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Corhada]].

===2014 (''Age of Extinction'')===
Tying in with that [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|big new movie in 2014]], the 2014 ''Kre-O'' line-up features dinosaurs aplenty. Many sets also feature "Dino Force Technology", which are pieces that include magnets in them so claws and dino-maws can snatch up Kreons wearing ferrous-metal backpacks or helmets.

Notably, this line also marks the complete abandonment of the 'rebuild to transform' [[play pattern]], in favor of the playset approach more typical of construction brick toys. As part of this change, human Kreons now use the small body style that debuted in the ''Kre-O {{w|CityVille}} Invasion'' line, to indicate a [[scale]] difference between them and the normal-sized Transformer Kreons.

By this point, ''Kre-O'' in its entirety became a [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] [[exclusive]] toyline.

*'''Grimlock Unleashed'''
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]]
: Includes a large Grimlock T-rex build.

*'''Cell Block Breakout'''
**''Set number'': '''A6951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)#AOE|Vehicon]]
: Includes buildable [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] beast [[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)|Strafe]].

*'''Dinobot Charge'''
**''Set number'': '''A6949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]], Vehicon
: Includes buildable [[Slug (Kre-O)|Dinobot triceratops]].

*'''Galvatron Factory Battle'''
**''Set number'': '''A6952'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#FactoryBattle|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Factory Battle|Optimus Prime]], Vehicon, [[Dr. Littleman]], 2 KSI workers.
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]] and [[Galvatron (Kre-O)#AOE|Galvatron]] super-robot.

*'''Grimlock Street Attack'''
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]].

*'''Lockdown Air Raid'''
**''Set number'': '''A6956'''
**''Kreons'': [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)#AOE|Sideswipe]]
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]].

*'''Optimus Prime Dino Hauler'''
**''Set number'': '''A7796'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#DinoHauler|Ratchet]], Vehicon x2, human [[Autobot Driver]]
: Includes buildable [[Snarl (Kre-O)|Dinobot beast]].

*'''Scorn Street Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''A6950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Crosshairs (Kre-O)|Crosshairs]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Scorn (Kre-O)|Scorn]].

*'''Dinobot Ride'''
**''Set number'': '''A8603'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime.
: Includes mini buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock.
{{Note|'Dinobot Ride' was released as a free giveaway at [[June 28]] ToysЯUs building events in the US.}}

*'''Silver Knight Autobots'''
**''Set number'': '''A8602'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Crosshairs, Drift, Hound

*'''Elite Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A8745'''
: Includes Optimus Prime super-robot.
{{note|'Silver Knight Autobots' and 'Elite Optimus Prime' were available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]].}}

*'''Decepticon Replicator'''
**''Set number'': '''A8601'''
**''Kreons'': [[Stinger (Kre-O)|Stinger]], Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]], human scientist
{{note|'Decepticon Replicator' was available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from [[July 11]] to [[July 20]].}}

===2015 (''Robots In Disguise'')===
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==Micro-Changers==
Introduced in 2012, the [[Micro-Changer]]s sub-line adds a new element to Kreon figures; extra parts allow each figure to "transform" into a vehicle or beast (or whatever).

Thankfully, the Micro-Changer series did not suffer the limited-distribution fate of the ''Beast Hunters'' sets; after a rocky start, by 2013 the series was stocked regularly not just by ToysЯUs, but [[Target]] as well, plus many large drug store chains began carrying the individually-bagged figures.

===Blind-bagged figures===
This portion of the line features individual [[blindpacking|blind-packaged]] Kreons. Thankfully however, code numbers printed on each bag allow you to know which figure is inside... or at least avoid buying two of the same by accident.
{{anchor|BlindbagPreview}}
;Preview Series
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCPreviewWave.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2034'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|August]] 2012
:This series differs a little from the later waves, and not just because of the smaller (all-badguy) cast. In an unusual backwards move, the [[tampograph]]s on these figures' chests use only a single color, typically black.

:This is also the only ''Kre-O Transformers'' product to be sold (briefly) at [[Walmart]] since the initial year.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Crankstart (Kre-O)|Crankstart]] (214510)
:* [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]] (214518)
:* [[Scorponok (Kre-O)|Scorponok]] (214511)
:* [[Spinister (Kre-O)|Spinister]] (214517)
:* [[Sunstorm (Kre-O)|Sunstorm]] (214519)
:* [[Waspinator (Kre-O)|Waspinator]] (214512)
}}

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;Collection 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCWave1.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Hasbro release date'': [[Calendar|November]] 2012
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': November 2013
: For the first full series, the multi-colored tampographs made a glorious comeback. Also, a new display-stand brick was added to every figure, a black 2x4 piece with the "Kre-O" logo in white on one edge.
: Also changed is how the bag numbers work, with a 7-digit code. Only the final two numbers in the codes are indicators of what Kreon is in the bag, the first five are likely manufacturing plant codes or something and have no bearing on the contents, and can vary from case to case. For simplicity's sake, we've *****'d out the first five digits from here on out.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Airachnid (Kre-O)|Airachnid]] (*****_50)
:* [[Blast Off (Kre-O)|Blast Off]] (*****_47)
:* [[Bludgeon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bludgeon]] (*****_51)
:* [[Dirge (Kre-O)|Dirge]] (*****_49)
:* [[Hook (Kre-O)|Decepticon Hook]] (*****_48)
:* [[Inferno (Kre-O)|Inferno]] (*****_41)
:* [[Insecticon (Kre-O)|Insecticon]] (*****_46)
:* [[Quickslinger (Kre-O)|Quickslinger]] (*****_44)
:* [[Rampage (Kre-O)|Decepticon Rampage]] (*****_45)
:* [[Singe (Kre-O)|Singe]] (*****_40)
:* [[Springer (Kre-O)|Autobot Springer]] (*****_42)
:* [[Warpath (Kre-O)|Warpath]] (*****_43)
}}

{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol2}}
;Collection 2
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|May]] 2013
: This series replaced the flak jackets used to attach stuff to prior Micro Changers' torsos in prior waves (which most fans hated since it obscured the chest tampographs) with a new simple one-peg "backpack" piece. And there was much rejoicing. On top of that, at this stage the "vehicle" builds become a little more complex, using more parts to make them look more like tiny vehicles than just robots laying face-down with a thing or two on their backs.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Acid Wing]] (*****_70)
:* [[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]] (*****_69)
:* [[Blight (Kre-O)|Blight]] (*****_68)
:* [[Bulkhead (Kre-O)|Bulkhead]] (*****_66)
:* [[Groove (Kre-O)|Autobot Groove]] (*****_77)
:* [[Hardshell (Kre-O)|Hardshell]] (*****_67)
:* [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]] (*****_76)
:* [[Lugnut (Kre-O)|Lugnut]] (*****_75)
:* [[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]] (*****_74)
:* [[Powerglide (Kre-O)|Powerglide]] (*****_73)
:* [[Scourge (Kre-O)|Scourge]] (*****_72)
:* [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] (*****_71)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol3}}
;Collection 3
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS3bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2013
:This series had...more fanwank, we guess? No particular innovations this time around.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Beachcomber (Kre-O)|Beachcomber]] (***** 60)
:* [[Cheetor (Kre-O)|Cheetor]] (***** 59)
:* [[Guzzle (Kre-O)|Guzzle]] (***** 57)
:* [[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]] (***** 54)
:* [[Kickback (Kre-O)|Kickback]] (***** 55)
:* [[Long Haul (Kre-O)|Long Haul]] (***** 56)
:* [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]] (***** 52)
:* [[Nosecone (Kre-O)|Nosecone]] (***** 50)
:* [[Ramjet (Kre-O)|Ramjet]] (***** 53)
:* [[Seawing (Kre-O)|Seawing]] (***** 61)
:* [[Sharkticon (Kre-O)|Sharkticon]] (***** 58)
:* [[Thrust (Kre-O)|Thrust]] (***** 51)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol4}}
;Collection 4
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS4bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2014
: Sooo much fanwank. The last wave of Micro-Changers available at "normal" retail, though largely being distributed via the Walgreens drug store chain in the US. This is the only batch (so far) to have a significant [[variant]], as [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] can come in either bag-back lavender or a much darker purple, depending on the batch. This is also the first wave to use "harness" pieces in colors other than the standard light gray.

: Unlike prior waves in which every figure came with individual [[instructions]], these Micro-Changers all come with the same large fold-out instruction for all of the models in the series, making the "feel parts through the bags" method very difficult (but you have the code numbers here, so why are you even doing that, huh?).
{{collist|2|
:* [[Alpha Trion (Kre-O)|Alpha Trion]] (***** 33)
:* [[Barrage (Kre-O)|Barrage]] (***** 34)
:* [[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]] (***** 35)
:* [[Brake-Neck (Kre-O)|Brake-Neck]] (***** 44)
:* [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] (***** 36)
:* [[Demolishor (Kre-O)|Demolishor]] (***** 37)
:* [[Iceberg (Kre-O)|Iceberg]] (***** 38)
:* [[Kup (Kre-O)|Autobot Kup]] (***** 39)
:* [[Rhinox (Kre-O)|Rhinox]] (***** 40)
:* [[Rodimus (Kre-O)|Rodimus]] (***** 41)
:* [[Sandstorm (Kre-O)|Sandstorm]] (***** 42)
:* [[Slipstrike]] (***** 43)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
[[Image:KreO-toy KreonMCWave5.jpg|right|300px]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A6947'''
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
: In-tune with the [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]] Kre-O'' products, this wave features a number of classic characters plus two movie-inspired Dinobot original characters.

: This series goes back to having individual instructions for each figure.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Fangwolf]] (***** 46)
:* [[Highbrow (Kre-O)|Highbrow]] (***** 51)
:* [[Jarugar]] (***** 52)
:* [[Jetwash]] (***** 53)
:* [[Mindswipe]] (***** 49)
:* [[Misfire (Kre-O)|Misfire]] (***** 47)
:* [[Nightbeat (Kre-O)|Nightbeat]] (***** 50)
:* [[Silversnout]] (***** 56)
:* [[Skrapnel]] (***** 45)
:* [[Torosaur]] (***** 55)
:* [[Trypticon (Kre-O)|Trypticon]] (***** 48)
:* [[Wingspan Hawk]] (***** 54)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2014
: The second wave of the ''Age of Extinction''-tied Micro-Changers, with a couple of unconventional builds, and two more new Dinobot characters. For the first time, the blind-bags are truly blind, with no identifying numbers printed on the packaging.

Speaking of "blind", these figures were never seen in US stores, popping up only in Canada and overseas.

{{collist|2|
:* [[Blackarachnia (Kre-O)|Decepticon Blackarachnia]]
:* [[Frostbite (Kre-O)|Frostbite]]
:* [[Fuselage]]
:* [[Gears (Kre-O)|Autobot Gears]]
:* [[Runamuck (Kre-O)|Decepticon Runamuck]]
:* [[Scattershot (Kre-O blindbag)|Scattershot]]
:* [[Seaspray (Kre-O)|Autobot Seaspray]]
:* [[Skalor (Kre-O)|Decepticon Skalor]]
:* [[Skimmer]]
:* [[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
:* [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailbreaker]]
:* [[Wheelie (Kre-O)|Autobot Wheelie]]
}}

===Micro-Changers Combiners===
Four Kreons per pack combine into one larger robot. Each set also comes with a single red stand-block, and extra limb pieces. Just in case. As most of the original teams hese sets are based on have five to six members, the "lost" members are (usually) put into the blind-bagged series.
;Wave 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCCombWave1.jpg|right|250px|]]
:*'''[[Bruticus (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bruticus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2225'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Brawl (Kre-O)|Brawl]], [[Onslaught (Kre-O)|Onslaught]], [[Swindle (Kre-O)|Swindle]], [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]]
:*'''[[Devastator (Kre-O)|Constructicon Devastator]]
::*''Set number'': '''A2224'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bonecrusher (Kre-O)|Bonecrusher]], [[Mixmaster (Kre-O)|Mixmaster]], [[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]], [[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]
:*'''[[Predaking (Kre-O Decepticon)|Predaking]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2227'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]], [[Headlock]], [[Razorclaw (Kre-O)|Razorclaw]], [[Torox]]
:*'''[[Superion (Kre-O)|Superion]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2226'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Air Raid (Kre-O)|Air Raid]], [[Firestrike (Kre-O)|Firestrike]], [[Silverbolt (Kre-O)|Silverbolt]], [[Skydive (Kre-O)|Skydive]]
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;Wave 2

:*'''[[Abominus (Kre-O)|Abominus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4473'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Hun-Gurrr (Kre-O)|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O)|Rippersnapper]], [[Sinnertwin (Kre-O)|Sinnertwin]], [[Windrazor (Kre-O)|Windrazor]]
:*'''[[Defensor (Kre-O)|Defensor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4474'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Blades (Kre-O)|Blades]], [[First Aid (Kre-O)|First Aid]], [[Hot Spot (Kre-O)|Hot Spot]], [[Streetsmart]]
:*'''[[Piranacon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Piranacon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4475'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Nautilator (Kre-O)|Nautilator]], [[Overbite (Kre-O)|Overbite]], [[Snaptrap (Kre-O)|Snaptrap]], [[Tentakil (Kre-O)|Tentakil]]
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;Wave 3
:Sadly, this wave suffered from a similar fate as some of the latter sets, with a limited retail release- only popping up in discount chains months after the intended release date.
:*'''[[Computron (Kre-O)|Computron]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7307'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Afterburst]], [[Lightstorm]], [[Scattershot (Kre-O Computron)|Scattershot]], [[Strafe (Kre-O Computron)|Strafe]]
:*'''[[Menasor (Kre-O)|Menasor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7308'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)|Decepticon Breakdown]], [[Dead End (Kre-O)|Dead End]], [[Drag Strip (Kre-O)|Decepticon Drag Strip]], [[Motorbreath (Kre-O)|Motorbreath]]
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;Wave 4
:Ready for something new? This wave, available only at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]]''-branded product, consists entirely of new-character beast-bots, rather than re-creating classic combiner teams.
:*'''[[Grimstone (Kre-O)|Grimstone]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7827'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Crackback]], [[Iquanox]], [[Ironeye]], [[Mollox]]
:*'''[[Lazerbolt]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7830'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullhorn (Kre-O)|Bullhorn]], [[Floodgate]], [[Freezeout]], [[Roadhound]]
:*'''[[Obsidian (Kre-O Combiner)|Obsidian]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7829'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullwark]], [[Freefall]], [[Hemocron]], [[Stronghorn]]
:*'''[[Volcanicon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7828'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Farside]], [[Liftoff]], [[Lugmutt]], [[Power Surge (Kre-O)|Power Surge]]

==Kreon Ultimate Collection==
These sets, each containing five different Kreons, were released early in 2013. The Kreon figures had all been released earlier in larger Kre-o sets, and they only come with their own weapons. One of the five figures was marked on the packaging as the "mystery figure."

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4641'''

;Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4642'''

==Custom Kreons==
First released at the back-end of 2013, these individually-carded Kreons include a huge number of extra body parts and accessories, many [[vacuum metallizing|chromed]] (thus resulting in some ''extremely'' tight fits) or translucent (which, when combined with the chromed parts, may end up with stress fractures). Their "normal" body parts have a metal-flake sheen (usually). They also come with a customizable "rack" to store their unused parts, though the helmets jsut kind of sit on the torso's neck-pegs, not secure at all. Returning characters typically have altered and more extensive [[tampograph]]s across most of their opaque parts.

This series was intentionally produced in smaller numbers than the other series.

[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonIronhidePkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 1
All of the Kreons in this assortment come with a red weapons rack.

[[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] was the only US retailer to order them, though they were made available off of [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] as well.
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|October]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#Custom|Bumblebee]] (A6087)
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)#Custom|Ironhide]] (A6086)
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Megatron]] (A6088)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Custom|Optimus Prime]] (A6085)
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)#Custom|Soundwave]] (A6090)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)#Custom|Starscream]] (A6089)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonPredakingPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 2
Though revealed online and at [[Toy Fair 2014]], this series ultimately never saw release outside of Chinese-market distribution. These kits have blue parts racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{Collist|2|
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)#Custom|Cliffjumper]] (A7314)
*[[Dreadwing (Kre-O)|Dreadwing]] (A7315)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Galvatron]] (A7316)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Autobot Hound]] (A7317)
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Jazz]] (A7318)
*[[Predaking (Kre-O Predacon)|Predaking]] (A7319)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonDriftPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
This assortment, using the new unified packaging style introduced in mid-2014, is entirely movie-based, showcasing characters from ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)| Age of Extinction]]''. Unlike prior waves, the opaque plastics here are non-sparkly. Awww. On top of that, the parts count has been drastically reduced, each kit only having about 30 pieces as opposed to the 40-ish of the prior two waves.

They all come with dark green racks.
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Drift]] (A7839)
*[[Lockdown (Kre-O)#Custom|Lockdown]] (A7838)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Optimus Prime]] (A7836)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Ratchet]] (A7837)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGalvatronPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2
Another movie-based round. The sparkly plastics make a return, but the part count remains in the low 30s. These kits come with brown racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Bumblebee]] (A9229)
*[[Crosshairs (Kre-O)#Custom|Crosshairs]] (A9228)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Galvatron]] (A9230)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Autobot Hound]] (A9227)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGrimlockPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 3
A wave featuring the ''Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, making heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. These kits come with gray racks.

These figures saw very limited release, mostly in Hasbro Asia regions.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Grimlock]]
*[[Scorn (Kre-O)#Custom|Scorn]]
*[[Slug (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Slug]]
*[[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)#CustomAOE|Strafe]]
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}
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;''Robots in Disguise'' Collection 1
This assortment showcases characters from the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)| Robots in Disguise]]'' animated series.

The part count takes ''another'' hit, now in the mid-20s, with simpler weapons and no backpacks. No more chromed parts either, everything is in "normal" plastics. The racks are now in the characters' base colors, and built on a new baseplate piece. This wave does add a 1x1 cylinder to attach to the unused torsos' neck-pegs to keep the unised helmets in place, so there's that.

:*''Release date'': ??? 2015
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Bumblebee]] (B1234)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Grimlock]] (B1235)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Optimus Prime]] (B1233)
*[[Steeljaw (Kre-O)#Custom|Steeljaw]] (B1236)
}}

{{note|The "[[Autobot Command Center]]" set includes a Custom Kreon rack/part setup as well.}}

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==Kreon Warriors==
Replacing Micro-Changers as the ''Kre-O'' line's blind-bagged assortment, Kreon Warriors features popular characters reimagined as historical warriors. Unlike their predecessors, the Kreon Warriors do not have vehicle modes.

;Series 1
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Samurai Optimus Prime]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Wild West Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Gladiator Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Bumblebee]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Gladiator Ratchet]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Pirate Ratchet]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Knight Megatron]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Ninja Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Army Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Pirate Starscream]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Army Shockwave]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Ninja Shockwave]]
}}

;Series 2 - Shown at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Gladiator Optimus Prime]]
*?? [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Army Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Knight Bumblebee]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Wild West Hound]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Samurai Hound]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Wild West Galvatron]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Samurai Galvatron]]
*?? [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Wild West Starscream]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Soundwave]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Knight Soundwave]]
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

==Battle Changers==

Battle Changers are a new line in the buildable figures who can transform without being taken apart. Series 1 includes 4 individual characters [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] and [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]].

;Collection 1
This series is available in selected Asian countries since December 2014.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] (B0716)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] (B0715)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] (B0718)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] (B0717)
}}
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;Collection 2
This series have been shown in NY Toyfair 2015. [[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] and [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] are triple changers and may be categorized separately upon release.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] (???)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] (???)
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]] (???)
*[[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] (???)
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}
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;Versus Pack Collection 1
This assortment comes in 2-figure "VS" pack. Only 2 pairs have been announced and available for sale in selected Asian countries. Optimus Prime is identical to the previously released version but this pack comes with a trailer.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] vs. [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] (B1506/B0964)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]] vs. [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] (B1507/B0964)
}}
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==Store exclusives==
===CostCo exclusives===
* Megatron with Sideswipe (30668/31771) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.
* Starscream with Prowl (30667/30690) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.

===Toys"R"Us exclusives===
*'''Autobot Assault [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A1266'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s, [[Gunner]]
: An expanded version of the "Destruction Site Devastator" set, adding a large Ironhide robot/truck build, a "Gunner" Kreon, and a port-a-potty (yes really). The Devastator Kreon is also in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)| Generation 2]]'' style yellow-and-purple rather than the original bright-green-and-purple.
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction Bluray / DVD'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]]
: Special packaging to include 2 exclusive Kreons with different print from other regular release of the same characters. These Kreons are available with either Blu-Ray Combo or DVD only set.

===Argos exclusives===
*'''Transformers Tub of Bricks'''
**''Set number'': '''A4583'''
: A plastic tub with unaltered versions of Basic Optimus, Basic Bumblebee, and Jazz, Sideswipe and Bluestreak Kreons, and slightly altered instruction booklets.

===Universal Studios===
*'''Kreon 4-pack'''
**''Set number'': '''???'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]]

==Promotional releases==
* Matrix '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Promotional item given at [[BotCon 2011]], as a special mail-in promotion through the Kre-O website and a give away with the UK Doctor Who Adventures comic. Redeco of Optimus Prime Kreon showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]].

* Clear ''' Energon Bumblebee''' Kreon
: An exclusive [[New York Comic Con|New York Comic Con 2012]] handout, this redeco of the Bumblebee Kreon is done entirely in translucent blue plastic, and comes in its own special little window box with an outer sleeve.

* '''Constructicon Devastator''' Kreon
: A Devastator Kreon sporting an orange ''Generation 2'' deco and including a translucent purple pistol based on [[Megatron (G1)|Generation 1 Megatron's]] alternate mode. Packaged in an individual window box and handed out with ''Kre-O'' purchases at Toys"R"Us stores, as well as [[BotCon 2013]].

* '''Orion Pax''' Kreon
: Based on Orion Pax's appearance from "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]", this was available with the ''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''.

* '''Dinobot Ride''' Polybag
: Polybag of a mini buildable Grimlock and Citiville-sized mini Kreon Optimus Prime. Given out at Toys R Us during build-a-figure event. Also available in selected Asian countries as a gift with purchase at stores.

* '''Elite Optimus Prime''' Polybag
: Another polybag with buildable Optimus Prime with larger hands and legs on a Kreon sized torso. This figure was given our at Toys R Us Canada during build-a-figure event while Asian countries saw very limited released.

* "Winter" '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Optimus Prime in winter clothing and orange skis were handed out during [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]].

==Convention Exclusives==
* Botcon 2013 '''Machine Wars''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure Set, 2013)
**''Kreons'': [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]], [[Megaplex (Kre-O)|Megaplex]], [[Obsidian (Kre-O Kreon)|Obsidian]], [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Strika (Kre-O)|Strika]]

:The ''Machine Wars'' five-pack was exclusive to [[BotCon 2013]], limited to 1500 pieces. They have generally more parts than the Kreons packed in with larger Kre-O sets, but do not have alternate vehicle builds like Micro Changers.

* Botcon 2014 '''Kreon Micro-Changers 6-figure set''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure set, 2014)
**''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)#BotCon2014|Breakdown]], [[Fractyl (Kre-O)|Fractyl]], [[Gigatron (Kre-O)|Gigatron]], [[Landshark (Kre-O)|Landshark]], [[Rattrap (Kre-O)|Rattrap]], [[Rodimus (SG Kre-O)|Rodimus]]

: A [[BotCon 2014]] six-figure set commemorating 20 years of BotCon exclusives with Kreons of past exclusives. This time they're also Micro-Changers, with generally more parts and paint than most retail Micro-Changers.

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==Comic Con==
* '''Kreon Class of 1984''' (B0090)
**''Kreons'':
{{collist|3|
*[[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]]
*[[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]]
*[[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]]
*[[Frenzy (Kre-O)|Frenzy]]
*[[Gears (Kre-O)|Gears]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]]
*[[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]]
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]]
*[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Ratchet]]
*[[Rumble (Kre-O)|Rumble]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]]
*[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]
*[[Shrapnel (Kre-O)|Shrapnel]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
*[[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (Kre-O)|Ultra Magnus]]
*[[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]]
*[[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
}}
: Released in July 2014 at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2014|San Diego Comic-Con]], this set contains 30 exclusive Kreons and accessories from G1 series.

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==Media==
===Videos===
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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.

===Games===
{{main|Online games#Kre-O}}

===Books===
*''[[Awesome Autobots Activity Book]]''—actually mainly a ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'' book, but it has four Kre-O bonus pages and is [[co-branding|co-branded]] on the cover, as well as coming with a free Matrix Optimus Prime Kreon.
*''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''

===Online comics===
{{main|Kre-O Transformers (comic)}}
Short tongue-in-cheek gag strips drawn and written by [[Hayato Sakamoto]] and [[Makoto Wakabayashi]] for [[TakaraTomy]]'s Kre-O site.

==Notes==
* 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>, who have been making not-L sets for a while. However, it is very much a lot of new part design work, especially the far more involved construction of the [[Kreon]]s; Oxford's pre-''Kre-O'' mini-figures were basically straight-up L Minifigure construction.
* Kreon [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] was among the upcoming items revealed at [[BotCon 2011]]... and was only announced to be released in late 2013, and wasn't released until midway through 2014. Amusingly, his helmet has become one of the most ubiquitous among the Kreons thanks to its very generic styling.
* Small images of a ''Kre-O Transformers'' set featuring a big mechanical scorpion and another set featuring a buildable [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] were shown at [[Toy Fair 2012]] during the slide presentation, as part of the demonstration of the "build a big energon weapon from parts of the different sets" concept. Neither were present in the showroom or mentioned in the press materials. This same slide was shown during a presentation at [[BotCon 2012]], again with no explicit mention of the mechanical scorpion or Soundwave.
* 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. Just be a bit careful you don't scrape face-paint off.
* The L company has since released sets that are explicitly marketed as being able to assemble as robots and various vehicles and aircraft, very similar to the ''Transformers'' Kre-O concept.
* Several ''Kre-O'' bricks are reuses of Hasbro's long defunct ''Built to Rule'' interlocking brick system. Most Kre-O bricks, that is parts not designed specifically for Kreons, with detailed moulded surfaces (especially where the L counterpart has a smooth surface) are Built to Rule parts.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.hasbro.com/kre-o/en_US/ Official site]
* [http://kre-o-nation.com/2013/index.html "Kre-O Nation" 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]
* [http://www.facebook.com/groups/mykreons Kre-O Asia Facebook Group #mykreons]

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[[Image:Kre-O-Bumblebeeandothers.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Car me now!]]

'''Kre-O''' is [[Hasbro]]'s second foray into the world of brick-based construction toy sets, several years after the ignoble effort that was ''[[Built to Rule]]''.

Unveiled at [[Toy Fair 2011]], ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' was the first Hasbro brand to be released as Kre-O construction brick kits. The kits (generally) 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 (mostly nameless generics). Prices range from $7.99 to $59.99, plus individually-bagged Kreon figures at $2.99.

The line launched in the US on [[June 6]]th, [[2011]]. Since then, ''Kre-O'' has expanded into a [[multi-property brand]], with sets based on other Hasbro franchises including ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'', ''Battleship'', and ''Dungeons & Dragons'', as well as the licensed properties ''[[Star Trek]]'' and ''Cityville Invasion''.

In 2013, [[TakaraTomy]] brought the line to Japan, primarily the second-year ''Transformers'' sets.

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==Building sets==
===2011===
The first series saw widespread brick-and-mortar distribution in the US. The main focus of the sets were large robot/vehicle builds with a ''lot'' of parts. Really a lot. Limbs were many times thick masses of panel-parts laid over each other, and many sets had extremely limited posability, with simple swivel elbows & knees. Robot builds took many elements from the then-current ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)| Dark of the Moon]]'' series, though the heads were mostly designed around the characters' [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] incarnations.

The robot Kreons? ''VERY'' G1-inspired.

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31144'''

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36421'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, [[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]], [[Bumblebee's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Autobot Jazz]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31146'''
**''Kreons'': Jazz, [[Race driver]]

*'''[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]'''
**''Kit number'': '''30688'''
**''Kreons'': Megatron, [[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]], [[Specialist]], [[Police officer]]

*'''[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31145'''
**''Kreons'': Mirage, [[Race driver]]

*'''Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''31143'''

*'''[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]], 2 [[Stunt Driver]]s

*'''[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30690'''
**''Kreons'': Prowl, [[SWAT Commander]]

*'''[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30662'''
**''Kreons'': Ratchet, [[Medic (Kre-O)|Medic]]

*'''[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30687'''
**''Kreons'': Sentinel Prime, [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]], [[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]], [[Fire Chief (Kre-O)|Fire Chief]]

*'''[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31771'''
**''Kreons'': Sideswipe, [[Sideswipe's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30667'''
**''Kreons'': Starscream, [[Pilot (Kre-O)|Pilot]]

===2012 (''Quest for Energon'')===
The second-year ''Kre-O Transformers'' sets mark a definite change in style. Dubbed "Quest for Energon", each set contains several "energon" pieces; at least one [[Skeletron|clear-plastic Kreon torso]] (blue for Autobots, purple for Decepticons), and several clear-purple "[[Dark Energon]]" parts to assemble a giant "[[ultimate Dark Energon weapon]]". The robot/vehicle builds in this year's sets are generally smaller, simpler, and less reliant on the "massive stack of flat plates" construction style common in the first year, relying a lot more on large ball-and-socket-jointed bricks to build limbs and bodies around.

There was a heavier focus on the Kreons overall, with mini-playsets, mini-vehicles and a pair of [[army-building|army builder]] sets. The robot Kreons are more often based on their [[Aligned continuity family]] incarnations than Generation 1. Human Kreons had new arm-pieces with rounded-off shoulders, rather than the blocky shoulders of all first-year Kreons.

This series also suffered a distribution issue in the US. [[Walmart]] stopped carrying ''Kre-O'' after its first year (with one tiny exception), and only [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] appeared to carry the entire second-year assortment; the "Rotor Rage" and "Destruction Site Devastator" sets in particular didn't seem to show up at certain retailers.

Most of these sets were also made available in Japan as part of the initial ''Kre-O'' roll-out by [[TakaraTomy]].

*'''Battle for Energon'''
**''Set number'': '''98812'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], [[Security Officer]], [[Tank Driver]]
: Includes Optimus Prime and Megatron robot/vehicle builds and a mini "bank" playset.

*'''Cycle Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''36954'''
**''Kreons'': [[Barricade (Kre-O)|Barricade]], three [[Autobot Trooper]]s

*'''Decepticon Ambush'''
**''Set number'': '''38781'''
**''Kreons'': [[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]], three [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]]s

*'''Destruction Site [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36914'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s
: A "9 in 1" set that includes '''[[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]''', '''[[Drill Bit (Kre-O)|Drill Bit]]''', '''[[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]]''' and '''[[Hightower (Kre-O)|Hightower]]''', who can be built into robots, vehicles, or combined to form Devastator. Includes a construction site mini-playset.

*'''Rotor Rage'''
**''Set number'': '''36959'''
**''Kreons'': [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]], [[Commando (Kre-O)|Commando]], [[ATV Driver]]
:Includes a large Vortex robot/helicopter build.

*'''Stealth [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''98814'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, two [[Security Guard]]s, [[Bulldog]], [[Biker]]
:Includes a large Bumblebee robot/car build and a security checkpoint playset.

*'''Street Showdown'''
**''Set number'': '''38771'''
**''Kreons'': [[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)|Knock Out]], two [[Driver (Kre-O)|Driver]]s
: Includes large Wheeljack and Knock Out robot/car builds.

===2013 (''Beast Hunters'')===
Bringing the series in-line with the then-current ''[[Beast Hunters]]'' branding of ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'', this series was even ''more'' limited in its US distribution, seemingly available only at ToysЯUs and Meijer.

This time around, the human Kreons were based on specific ''Transformers'' human characters from prior series rather than the prior two years' nameless generics... much to the bafflement of the [[fandom]], who wanted them to be doing that from the get-go.

;Larger Sets
*'''[[Autobot Command Center]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A5412'''
**''Kreons'': [[Arcee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Bumblebee]], [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Ratchet]], [[Shockwave (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Shockwave]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)#CommandCenterHQ|Knock Out]] ("Mystery figure")
: A multi-part playset; command tower, repair bay, prison. Includes a buildable vehicle Optimus Prime and beast [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O Predacon)|Rippersnapper]].

*'''Battle Net Bumblebee'''
**''Set number'': '''A2202'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Captain (Kre-O)|Captain]]
: Includes Bumblebee/jeep build and buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Stormrazor]]


*'''Beast Blade Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A2203'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Beast Hunters|Optimus Prime]], [[Kicker (Kre-O)|Energon Kicker]]
: Includes a large Optimus robot/truck build and a buildable Predacon beast [[Lazerback (Kre-O)|Lazerback]].

*'''Ripclaw Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2201'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ripclaw (Kre-O)|Ripclaw]], [[Daniel Witwicky (Kre-O)|Col. Daniel Witwicky]]
:Includes a large Ripclaw robot/dragon build.

;Beast Force Figure packs
To date, these are the only larger build packs to include [[Micro-Changer]] Kreons.

*'''Dragon Assault'''
**''Set number'': '''A2234/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Grimwing (Kre-O)|Grimwing]].

*'''Mech Venom Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2235/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Corhada]].

===2014 (''Age of Extinction'')===
Tying in with that [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|big new movie in 2014]], the 2014 ''Kre-O'' line-up features dinosaurs aplenty. Many sets also feature "Dino Force Technology", which are pieces that include magnets in them so claws and dino-maws can snatch up Kreons wearing ferrous-metal backpacks or helmets.

Notably, this line also marks the complete abandonment of the 'rebuild to transform' [[play pattern]], in favor of the playset approach more typical of construction brick toys. As part of this change, human Kreons now use the small body style that debuted in the ''Kre-O {{w|CityVille}} Invasion'' line, to indicate a [[scale]] difference between them and the normal-sized Transformer Kreons.

By this point, ''Kre-O'' in its entirety became a [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] [[exclusive]] toyline.

*'''Grimlock Unleashed'''
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]]
: Includes a large Grimlock T-rex build.

*'''Cell Block Breakout'''
**''Set number'': '''A6951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)#AOE|Vehicon]]
: Includes buildable [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] beast [[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)|Strafe]].

*'''Dinobot Charge'''
**''Set number'': '''A6949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]], Vehicon
: Includes buildable [[Slug (Kre-O)|Dinobot triceratops]].

*'''Galvatron Factory Battle'''
**''Set number'': '''A6952'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#FactoryBattle|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Factory Battle|Optimus Prime]], Vehicon, [[Dr. Littleman]], 2 KSI workers.
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]] and [[Galvatron (Kre-O)#AOE|Galvatron]] super-robot.

*'''Grimlock Street Attack'''
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]].

*'''Lockdown Air Raid'''
**''Set number'': '''A6956'''
**''Kreons'': [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)#AOE|Sideswipe]]
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]].

*'''Optimus Prime Dino Hauler'''
**''Set number'': '''A7796'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#DinoHauler|Ratchet]], Vehicon x2, human [[Autobot Driver]]
: Includes buildable [[Snarl (Kre-O)|Dinobot beast]].

*'''Scorn Street Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''A6950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Crosshairs (Kre-O)|Crosshairs]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Scorn (Kre-O)|Scorn]].

*'''Dinobot Ride'''
**''Set number'': '''A8603'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime.
: Includes mini buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock.
{{Note|'Dinobot Ride' was released as a free giveaway at [[June 28]] ToysЯUs building events in the US.}}

*'''Silver Knight Autobots'''
**''Set number'': '''A8602'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Crosshairs, Drift, Hound

*'''Elite Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A8745'''
: Includes Optimus Prime super-robot.
{{note|'Silver Knight Autobots' and 'Elite Optimus Prime' were available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]].}}

*'''Decepticon Replicator'''
**''Set number'': '''A8601'''
**''Kreons'': [[Stinger (Kre-O)|Stinger]], Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]], human scientist
{{note|'Decepticon Replicator' was available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from [[July 11]] to [[July 20]].}}

===2015 (''Robots In Disguise'')===
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==Micro-Changers==
Introduced in 2012, the [[Micro-Changer]]s sub-line adds a new element to Kreon figures; extra parts allow each figure to "transform" into a vehicle or beast (or whatever).

Thankfully, the Micro-Changer series did not suffer the limited-distribution fate of the ''Beast Hunters'' sets; after a rocky start, by 2013 the series was stocked regularly not just by ToysЯUs, but [[Target]] as well, plus many large drug store chains began carrying the individually-bagged figures.

===Blind-bagged figures===
This portion of the line features individual [[blindpacking|blind-packaged]] Kreons. Thankfully however, code numbers printed on each bag allow you to know which figure is inside... or at least avoid buying two of the same by accident.
{{anchor|BlindbagPreview}}
;Preview Series
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCPreviewWave.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2034'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|August]] 2012
:This series differs a little from the later waves, and not just because of the smaller (all-badguy) cast. In an unusual backwards move, the [[tampograph]]s on these figures' chests use only a single color, typically black.

:This is also the only ''Kre-O Transformers'' product to be sold (briefly) at [[Walmart]] since the initial year.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Crankstart (Kre-O)|Crankstart]] (214510)
:* [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]] (214518)
:* [[Scorponok (Kre-O)|Scorponok]] (214511)
:* [[Spinister (Kre-O)|Spinister]] (214517)
:* [[Sunstorm (Kre-O)|Sunstorm]] (214519)
:* [[Waspinator (Kre-O)|Waspinator]] (214512)
}}

{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol1}}
;Collection 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCWave1.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Hasbro release date'': [[Calendar|November]] 2012
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': November 2013
: For the first full series, the multi-colored tampographs made a glorious comeback. Also, a new display-stand brick was added to every figure, a black 2x4 piece with the "Kre-O" logo in white on one edge.
: Also changed is how the bag numbers work, with a 7-digit code. Only the final two numbers in the codes are indicators of what Kreon is in the bag, the first five are likely manufacturing plant codes or something and have no bearing on the contents, and can vary from case to case. For simplicity's sake, we've *****'d out the first five digits from here on out.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Airachnid (Kre-O)|Airachnid]] (*****_50)
:* [[Blast Off (Kre-O)|Blast Off]] (*****_47)
:* [[Bludgeon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bludgeon]] (*****_51)
:* [[Dirge (Kre-O)|Dirge]] (*****_49)
:* [[Hook (Kre-O)|Decepticon Hook]] (*****_48)
:* [[Inferno (Kre-O)|Inferno]] (*****_41)
:* [[Insecticon (Kre-O)|Insecticon]] (*****_46)
:* [[Quickslinger (Kre-O)|Quickslinger]] (*****_44)
:* [[Rampage (Kre-O)|Decepticon Rampage]] (*****_45)
:* [[Singe (Kre-O)|Singe]] (*****_40)
:* [[Springer (Kre-O)|Autobot Springer]] (*****_42)
:* [[Warpath (Kre-O)|Warpath]] (*****_43)
}}

{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol2}}
;Collection 2
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|May]] 2013
: This series replaced the flak jackets used to attach stuff to prior Micro Changers' torsos in prior waves (which most fans hated since it obscured the chest tampographs) with a new simple one-peg "backpack" piece. And there was much rejoicing. On top of that, at this stage the "vehicle" builds become a little more complex, using more parts to make them look more like tiny vehicles than just robots laying face-down with a thing or two on their backs.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Acid Wing]] (*****_70)
:* [[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]] (*****_69)
:* [[Blight (Kre-O)|Blight]] (*****_68)
:* [[Bulkhead (Kre-O)|Bulkhead]] (*****_66)
:* [[Groove (Kre-O)|Autobot Groove]] (*****_77)
:* [[Hardshell (Kre-O)|Hardshell]] (*****_67)
:* [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]] (*****_76)
:* [[Lugnut (Kre-O)|Lugnut]] (*****_75)
:* [[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]] (*****_74)
:* [[Powerglide (Kre-O)|Powerglide]] (*****_73)
:* [[Scourge (Kre-O)|Scourge]] (*****_72)
:* [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] (*****_71)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol3}}
;Collection 3
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS3bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2013
:This series had...more fanwank, we guess? No particular innovations this time around.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Beachcomber (Kre-O)|Beachcomber]] (***** 60)
:* [[Cheetor (Kre-O)|Cheetor]] (***** 59)
:* [[Guzzle (Kre-O)|Guzzle]] (***** 57)
:* [[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]] (***** 54)
:* [[Kickback (Kre-O)|Kickback]] (***** 55)
:* [[Long Haul (Kre-O)|Long Haul]] (***** 56)
:* [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]] (***** 52)
:* [[Nosecone (Kre-O)|Nosecone]] (***** 50)
:* [[Ramjet (Kre-O)|Ramjet]] (***** 53)
:* [[Seawing (Kre-O)|Seawing]] (***** 61)
:* [[Sharkticon (Kre-O)|Sharkticon]] (***** 58)
:* [[Thrust (Kre-O)|Thrust]] (***** 51)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol4}}
;Collection 4
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS4bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2014
: Sooo much fanwank. The last wave of Micro-Changers available at "normal" retail, though largely being distributed via the Walgreens drug store chain in the US. This is the only batch (so far) to have a significant [[variant]], as [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] can come in either bag-back lavender or a much darker purple, depending on the batch. This is also the first wave to use "harness" pieces in colors other than the standard light gray.

: Unlike prior waves in which every figure came with individual [[instructions]], these Micro-Changers all come with the same large fold-out instruction for all of the models in the series, making the "feel parts through the bags" method very difficult (but you have the code numbers here, so why are you even doing that, huh?).
{{collist|2|
:* [[Alpha Trion (Kre-O)|Alpha Trion]] (***** 33)
:* [[Barrage (Kre-O)|Barrage]] (***** 34)
:* [[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]] (***** 35)
:* [[Brake-Neck (Kre-O)|Brake-Neck]] (***** 44)
:* [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] (***** 36)
:* [[Demolishor (Kre-O)|Demolishor]] (***** 37)
:* [[Iceberg (Kre-O)|Iceberg]] (***** 38)
:* [[Kup (Kre-O)|Autobot Kup]] (***** 39)
:* [[Rhinox (Kre-O)|Rhinox]] (***** 40)
:* [[Rodimus (Kre-O)|Rodimus]] (***** 41)
:* [[Sandstorm (Kre-O)|Sandstorm]] (***** 42)
:* [[Slipstrike]] (***** 43)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
[[Image:KreO-toy KreonMCWave5.jpg|right|300px]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A6947'''
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
: In-tune with the [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]] Kre-O'' products, this wave features a number of classic characters plus two movie-inspired Dinobot original characters.

: This series goes back to having individual instructions for each figure.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Fangwolf]] (***** 46)
:* [[Highbrow (Kre-O)|Highbrow]] (***** 51)
:* [[Jarugar]] (***** 52)
:* [[Jetwash]] (***** 53)
:* [[Mindswipe]] (***** 49)
:* [[Misfire (Kre-O)|Misfire]] (***** 47)
:* [[Nightbeat (Kre-O)|Nightbeat]] (***** 50)
:* [[Silversnout]] (***** 56)
:* [[Skrapnel]] (***** 45)
:* [[Torosaur]] (***** 55)
:* [[Trypticon (Kre-O)|Trypticon]] (***** 48)
:* [[Wingspan Hawk]] (***** 54)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2014
: The second wave of the ''Age of Extinction''-tied Micro-Changers, with a couple of unconventional builds, and two more new Dinobot characters. For the first time, the blind-bags are truly blind, with no identifying numbers printed on the packaging.

Speaking of "blind", these figures were never seen in US stores, popping up only in Canada and overseas.

{{collist|2|
:* [[Blackarachnia (Kre-O)|Decepticon Blackarachnia]]
:* [[Frostbite (Kre-O)|Frostbite]]
:* [[Fuselage]]
:* [[Gears (Kre-O)|Autobot Gears]]
:* [[Runamuck (Kre-O)|Decepticon Runamuck]]
:* [[Scattershot (Kre-O blindbag)|Scattershot]]
:* [[Seaspray (Kre-O)|Autobot Seaspray]]
:* [[Skalor (Kre-O)|Decepticon Skalor]]
:* [[Skimmer]]
:* [[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
:* [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailbreaker]]
:* [[Wheelie (Kre-O)|Autobot Wheelie]]
}}

===Micro-Changers Combiners===
Four Kreons per pack combine into one larger robot. Each set also comes with a single red stand-block, and extra limb pieces. Just in case. As most of the original teams hese sets are based on have five to six members, the "lost" members are (usually) put into the blind-bagged series.
;Wave 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCCombWave1.jpg|right|250px|]]
:*'''[[Bruticus (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bruticus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2225'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Brawl (Kre-O)|Brawl]], [[Onslaught (Kre-O)|Onslaught]], [[Swindle (Kre-O)|Swindle]], [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]]
:*'''[[Devastator (Kre-O)|Constructicon Devastator]]
::*''Set number'': '''A2224'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bonecrusher (Kre-O)|Bonecrusher]], [[Mixmaster (Kre-O)|Mixmaster]], [[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]], [[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]
:*'''[[Predaking (Kre-O Decepticon)|Predaking]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2227'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]], [[Headlock]], [[Razorclaw (Kre-O)|Razorclaw]], [[Torox]]
:*'''[[Superion (Kre-O)|Superion]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2226'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Air Raid (Kre-O)|Air Raid]], [[Firestrike (Kre-O)|Firestrike]], [[Silverbolt (Kre-O)|Silverbolt]], [[Skydive (Kre-O)|Skydive]]
{{-}}
;Wave 2

:*'''[[Abominus (Kre-O)|Abominus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4473'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Hun-Gurrr (Kre-O)|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O)|Rippersnapper]], [[Sinnertwin (Kre-O)|Sinnertwin]], [[Windrazor (Kre-O)|Windrazor]]
:*'''[[Defensor (Kre-O)|Defensor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4474'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Blades (Kre-O)|Blades]], [[First Aid (Kre-O)|First Aid]], [[Hot Spot (Kre-O)|Hot Spot]], [[Streetsmart]]
:*'''[[Piranacon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Piranacon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4475'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Nautilator (Kre-O)|Nautilator]], [[Overbite (Kre-O)|Overbite]], [[Snaptrap (Kre-O)|Snaptrap]], [[Tentakil (Kre-O)|Tentakil]]
{{-}}
;Wave 3
:Sadly, this wave suffered from a similar fate as some of the latter sets, with a limited retail release- only popping up in discount chains months after the intended release date.
:*'''[[Computron (Kre-O)|Computron]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7307'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Afterburst]], [[Lightstorm]], [[Scattershot (Kre-O Computron)|Scattershot]], [[Strafe (Kre-O Computron)|Strafe]]
:*'''[[Menasor (Kre-O)|Menasor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7308'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)|Decepticon Breakdown]], [[Dead End (Kre-O)|Dead End]], [[Drag Strip (Kre-O)|Decepticon Drag Strip]], [[Motorbreath (Kre-O)|Motorbreath]]
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;Wave 4
:Ready for something new? This wave, available only at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]]''-branded product, consists entirely of new-character beast-bots, rather than re-creating classic combiner teams.
:*'''[[Grimstone (Kre-O)|Grimstone]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7827'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Crackback]], [[Iquanox]], [[Ironeye]], [[Mollox]]
:*'''[[Lazerbolt]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7830'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullhorn (Kre-O)|Bullhorn]], [[Floodgate]], [[Freezeout]], [[Roadhound]]
:*'''[[Obsidian (Kre-O Combiner)|Obsidian]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7829'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullwark]], [[Freefall]], [[Hemocron]], [[Stronghorn]]
:*'''[[Volcanicon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7828'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Farside]], [[Liftoff]], [[Lugmutt]], [[Power Surge (Kre-O)|Power Surge]]

==Kreon Ultimate Collection==
These sets, each containing five different Kreons, were released early in 2013. The Kreon figures had all been released earlier in larger Kre-o sets, and they only come with their own weapons. One of the five figures was marked on the packaging as the "mystery figure."

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4641'''

;Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4642'''

==Custom Kreons==
First released at the back-end of 2013, these individually-carded Kreons include a huge number of extra body parts and accessories, many [[vacuum metallizing|chromed]] (thus resulting in some ''extremely'' tight fits) or translucent (which, when combined with the chromed parts, may end up with stress fractures). Their "normal" body parts have a metal-flake sheen (usually). They also come with a customizable "rack" to store their unused parts, though the helmets jsut kind of sit on the torso's neck-pegs, not secure at all. Returning characters typically have altered and more extensive [[tampograph]]s across most of their opaque parts.

This series was intentionally produced in smaller numbers than the other series.

[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonIronhidePkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 1
All of the Kreons in this assortment come with a red weapons rack.

[[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] was the only US retailer to order them, though they were made available off of [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] as well.
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|October]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#Custom|Bumblebee]] (A6087)
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)#Custom|Ironhide]] (A6086)
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Megatron]] (A6088)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Custom|Optimus Prime]] (A6085)
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)#Custom|Soundwave]] (A6090)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)#Custom|Starscream]] (A6089)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonPredakingPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 2
Though revealed online and at [[Toy Fair 2014]], this series ultimately never saw release outside of Chinese-market distribution. These kits have blue parts racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{Collist|2|
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)#Custom|Cliffjumper]] (A7314)
*[[Dreadwing (Kre-O)|Dreadwing]] (A7315)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Galvatron]] (A7316)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Autobot Hound]] (A7317)
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Jazz]] (A7318)
*[[Predaking (Kre-O Predacon)|Predaking]] (A7319)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonDriftPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
This assortment, using the new unified packaging style introduced in mid-2014, is entirely movie-based, showcasing characters from ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)| Age of Extinction]]''. Unlike prior waves, the opaque plastics here are non-sparkly. Awww. On top of that, the parts count has been drastically reduced, each kit only having about 30 pieces as opposed to the 40-ish of the prior two waves.

They all come with dark green racks.
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Drift]] (A7839)
*[[Lockdown (Kre-O)#Custom|Lockdown]] (A7838)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Optimus Prime]] (A7836)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Ratchet]] (A7837)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGalvatronPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2
Another movie-based round. The sparkly plastics make a return, but the part count remains in the low 30s. These kits come with brown racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Bumblebee]] (A9229)
*[[Crosshairs (Kre-O)#Custom|Crosshairs]] (A9228)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Galvatron]] (A9230)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Autobot Hound]] (A9227)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGrimlockPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 3
A wave featuring the ''Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, making heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. These kits come with gray racks.

These figures saw very limited release, mostly in Hasbro Asia regions.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Grimlock]]
*[[Scorn (Kre-O)#Custom|Scorn]]
*[[Slug (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Slug]]
*[[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)#CustomAOE|Strafe]]
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}
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;''Robots in Disguise'' Collection 1
This assortment showcases characters from the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)| Robots in Disguise]]'' animated series.

The part count takes ''another'' hit, now in the mid-20s, with simpler weapons and no backpacks. No more chromed parts either, everything is in "normal" plastics. The racks are now in the characters' base colors, and built on a new baseplate piece. This wave does add a 1x1 cylinder to attach to the unused torsos' neck-pegs to keep the unised helmets in place, so there's that.

:*''Release date'': ??? 2015
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Bumblebee]] (B1234)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Grimlock]] (B1235)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Optimus Prime]] (B1233)
*[[Steeljaw (Kre-O)#Custom|Steeljaw]] (B1236)
}}

{{note|The "[[Autobot Command Center]]" set includes a Custom Kreon rack/part setup as well.}}

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==Kreon Warriors==
Replacing Micro-Changers as the ''Kre-O'' line's blind-bagged assortment, Kreon Warriors features popular characters reimagined as historical warriors. Unlike their predecessors, the Kreon Warriors do not have vehicle modes.

;Series 1
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Samurai Optimus Prime]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Wild West Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Gladiator Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Bumblebee]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Gladiator Ratchet]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Pirate Ratchet]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Knight Megatron]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Ninja Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Army Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Pirate Starscream]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Army Shockwave]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Ninja Shockwave]]
}}

;Series 2 - Shown at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Gladiator Optimus Prime]]
*?? [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Army Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Knight Bumblebee]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Wild West Hound]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Samurai Hound]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Wild West Galvatron]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Samurai Galvatron]]
*?? [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Wild West Starscream]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Soundwave]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Knight Soundwave]]
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

==Battle Changers==

Battle Changers are a new line in the buildable figures who can transform without being taken apart. Series 1 includes 4 individual characters [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] and [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]].

;Collection 1
This series is available in selected Asian countries since December 2014.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] (B0716)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] (B0715)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] (B0718)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] (B0717)
}}
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;Collection 2
This series have been shown in NY Toyfair 2015. [[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] and [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] are triple changers and may be categorized separately upon release.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] (???)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] (???)
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]] (???)
*[[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] (???)
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}
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;Versus Pack Collection 1
This assortment comes in 2-figure "VS" pack. Only 2 pairs have been announced and available for sale in selected Asian countries. Optimus Prime is identical to the previously released version but this pack comes with a trailer.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] vs. [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] (B1506/B0964)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]] vs. [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] (B1507/B0964)
}}
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==Store exclusives==
===CostCo exclusives===
* Megatron with Sideswipe (30668/31771) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.
* Starscream with Prowl (30667/30690) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.

===Toys"R"Us exclusives===
*'''Autobot Assault [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A1266'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s, [[Gunner]]
: An expanded version of the "Destruction Site Devastator" set, adding a large Ironhide robot/truck build, a "Gunner" Kreon, and a port-a-potty (yes really). The Devastator Kreon is also in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)| Generation 2]]'' style yellow-and-purple rather than the original bright-green-and-purple.
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction Bluray / DVD'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]]
: Special packaging to include 2 exclusive Kreons with different print from other regular release of the same characters. These Kreons are available with either Blu-Ray Combo or DVD only set.

===Argos exclusives===
*'''Transformers Tub of Bricks'''
**''Set number'': '''A4583'''
: A plastic tub with unaltered versions of Basic Optimus, Basic Bumblebee, and Jazz, Sideswipe and Bluestreak Kreons, and slightly altered instruction booklets.

===Universal Studios===
*'''Kreon 4-pack'''
**''Set number'': '''???'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]]

==Promotional releases==
* Matrix '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Promotional item given at [[BotCon 2011]], as a special mail-in promotion through the Kre-O website and a give away with the UK Doctor Who Adventures comic. Redeco of Optimus Prime Kreon showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]].

* Clear ''' Energon Bumblebee''' Kreon
: An exclusive [[New York Comic Con|New York Comic Con 2012]] handout, this redeco of the Bumblebee Kreon is done entirely in translucent blue plastic, and comes in its own special little window box with an outer sleeve.

* '''Constructicon Devastator''' Kreon
: A Devastator Kreon sporting an orange ''Generation 2'' deco and including a translucent purple pistol based on [[Megatron (G1)|Generation 1 Megatron's]] alternate mode. Packaged in an individual window box and handed out with ''Kre-O'' purchases at Toys"R"Us stores, as well as [[BotCon 2013]].

* '''Orion Pax''' Kreon
: Based on Orion Pax's appearance from "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]", this was available with the ''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''.

* '''Dinobot Ride''' Polybag
: Polybag of a mini buildable Grimlock and Citiville-sized mini Kreon Optimus Prime. Given out at Toys R Us during build-a-figure event. Also available in selected Asian countries as a gift with purchase at stores.

* '''Elite Optimus Prime''' Polybag
: Another polybag with buildable Optimus Prime with larger hands and legs on a Kreon sized torso. This figure was given our at Toys R Us Canada during build-a-figure event while Asian countries saw very limited released.

* "Winter" '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Optimus Prime in winter clothing and orange skis were handed out during [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]].

==BotCon==
* '''Machine Wars''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure Set, 2013)
**''Kreons'': [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]], [[Megaplex (Kre-O)|Megaplex]], [[Obsidian (Kre-O Kreon)|Obsidian]], [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Strika (Kre-O)|Strika]]

:The ''Machine Wars'' five-pack was exclusive to [[BotCon 2013]], limited to 1500 pieces. They have generally more parts than the Kreons packed in with larger Kre-O sets, but do not have alternate vehicle builds like Micro Changers.

* '''Kreon Micro-Changers 6-figure set''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure set, 2014)
**''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)#BotCon2014|Breakdown]], [[Fractyl (Kre-O)|Fractyl]], [[Gigatron (Kre-O)|Gigatron]], [[Landshark (Kre-O)|Landshark]], [[Rattrap (Kre-O)|Rattrap]], [[Rodimus (SG Kre-O)|Rodimus]]

: A [[BotCon 2014]] six-figure set commemorating 20 years of BotCon exclusives with Kreons of past exclusives. This time they're also Micro-Changers, with generally more parts and paint than most retail Micro-Changers.

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==Comic Con==
* '''Kreon Class of 1984''' (B0090)
**''Kreons'':
{{collist|3|
*[[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]]
*[[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]]
*[[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]]
*[[Frenzy (Kre-O)|Frenzy]]
*[[Gears (Kre-O)|Gears]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]]
*[[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]]
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]]
*[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Ratchet]]
*[[Rumble (Kre-O)|Rumble]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]]
*[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]
*[[Shrapnel (Kre-O)|Shrapnel]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
*[[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (Kre-O)|Ultra Magnus]]
*[[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]]
*[[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
}}
: Released in July 2014 at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2014|San Diego Comic-Con]], this set contains 30 exclusive Kreons and accessories from G1 series.

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==Media==
===Videos===
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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.

===Games===
{{main|Online games#Kre-O}}

===Books===
*''[[Awesome Autobots Activity Book]]''—actually mainly a ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'' book, but it has four Kre-O bonus pages and is [[co-branding|co-branded]] on the cover, as well as coming with a free Matrix Optimus Prime Kreon.
*''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''

===Online comics===
{{main|Kre-O Transformers (comic)}}
Short tongue-in-cheek gag strips drawn and written by [[Hayato Sakamoto]] and [[Makoto Wakabayashi]] for [[TakaraTomy]]'s Kre-O site.

==Notes==
* 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>, who have been making not-L sets for a while. However, it is very much a lot of new part design work, especially the far more involved construction of the [[Kreon]]s; Oxford's pre-''Kre-O'' mini-figures were basically straight-up L Minifigure construction.
* Kreon [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] was among the upcoming items revealed at [[BotCon 2011]]... and was only announced to be released in late 2013, and wasn't released until midway through 2014. Amusingly, his helmet has become one of the most ubiquitous among the Kreons thanks to its very generic styling.
* Small images of a ''Kre-O Transformers'' set featuring a big mechanical scorpion and another set featuring a buildable [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] were shown at [[Toy Fair 2012]] during the slide presentation, as part of the demonstration of the "build a big energon weapon from parts of the different sets" concept. Neither were present in the showroom or mentioned in the press materials. This same slide was shown during a presentation at [[BotCon 2012]], again with no explicit mention of the mechanical scorpion or Soundwave.
* 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. Just be a bit careful you don't scrape face-paint off.
* The L company has since released sets that are explicitly marketed as being able to assemble as robots and various vehicles and aircraft, very similar to the ''Transformers'' Kre-O concept.
* Several ''Kre-O'' bricks are reuses of Hasbro's long defunct ''Built to Rule'' interlocking brick system. Most Kre-O bricks, that is parts not designed specifically for Kreons, with detailed moulded surfaces (especially where the L counterpart has a smooth surface) are Built to Rule parts.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.hasbro.com/kre-o/en_US/ Official site]
* [http://kre-o-nation.com/2013/index.html "Kre-O Nation" 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]
* [http://www.facebook.com/groups/mykreons Kre-O Asia Facebook Group #mykreons]

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Kre-O

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'''Kre-O''' is [[Hasbro]]'s second foray into the world of brick-based construction toy sets, several years after the ignoble effort that was ''[[Built to Rule]]''.

Unveiled at [[Toy Fair 2011]], ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' was the first Hasbro brand to be released as Kre-O construction brick kits. The kits (generally) 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 (mostly nameless generics). Prices range from $7.99 to $59.99, plus individually-bagged Kreon figures at $2.99.

The line launched in the US on [[June 6]]th, [[2011]]. Since then, ''Kre-O'' has expanded into a [[multi-property brand]], with sets based on other Hasbro franchises including ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'', ''Battleship'', and ''Dungeons & Dragons'', as well as the licensed properties ''[[Star Trek]]'' and ''Cityville Invasion''.

In 2013, [[TakaraTomy]] brought the line to Japan, primarily the second-year ''Transformers'' sets.

It's 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.

==Building sets==
===2011===
The first series saw widespread brick-and-mortar distribution in the US. The main focus of the sets were large robot/vehicle builds with a ''lot'' of parts. Really a lot. Limbs were many times thick masses of panel-parts laid over each other, and many sets had extremely limited posability, with simple swivel elbows & knees. Robot builds took many elements from the then-current ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)| Dark of the Moon]]'' series, though the heads were mostly designed around the characters' [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] incarnations.

The robot Kreons? ''VERY'' G1-inspired.

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31144'''

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36421'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, [[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]], [[Bumblebee's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Autobot Jazz]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31146'''
**''Kreons'': Jazz, [[Race driver]]

*'''[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]'''
**''Kit number'': '''30688'''
**''Kreons'': Megatron, [[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]], [[Specialist]], [[Police officer]]

*'''[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31145'''
**''Kreons'': Mirage, [[Race driver]]

*'''Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''31143'''

*'''[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]], 2 [[Stunt Driver]]s

*'''[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30690'''
**''Kreons'': Prowl, [[SWAT Commander]]

*'''[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30662'''
**''Kreons'': Ratchet, [[Medic (Kre-O)|Medic]]

*'''[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30687'''
**''Kreons'': Sentinel Prime, [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]], [[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]], [[Fire Chief (Kre-O)|Fire Chief]]

*'''[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31771'''
**''Kreons'': Sideswipe, [[Sideswipe's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30667'''
**''Kreons'': Starscream, [[Pilot (Kre-O)|Pilot]]

===2012 (''Quest for Energon'')===
The second-year ''Kre-O Transformers'' sets mark a definite change in style. Dubbed "Quest for Energon", each set contains several "energon" pieces; at least one [[Skeletron|clear-plastic Kreon torso]] (blue for Autobots, purple for Decepticons), and several clear-purple "[[Dark Energon]]" parts to assemble a giant "[[ultimate Dark Energon weapon]]". The robot/vehicle builds in this year's sets are generally smaller, simpler, and less reliant on the "massive stack of flat plates" construction style common in the first year, relying a lot more on large ball-and-socket-jointed bricks to build limbs and bodies around.

There was a heavier focus on the Kreons overall, with mini-playsets, mini-vehicles and a pair of [[army-building|army builder]] sets. The robot Kreons are more often based on their [[Aligned continuity family]] incarnations than Generation 1. Human Kreons had new arm-pieces with rounded-off shoulders, rather than the blocky shoulders of all first-year Kreons.

This series also suffered a distribution issue in the US. [[Walmart]] stopped carrying ''Kre-O'' after its first year (with one tiny exception), and only [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] appeared to carry the entire second-year assortment; the "Rotor Rage" and "Destruction Site Devastator" sets in particular didn't seem to show up at certain retailers.

Most of these sets were also made available in Japan as part of the initial ''Kre-O'' roll-out by [[TakaraTomy]].

*'''Battle for Energon'''
**''Set number'': '''98812'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], [[Security Officer]], [[Tank Driver]]
: Includes Optimus Prime and Megatron robot/vehicle builds and a mini "bank" playset.

*'''Cycle Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''36954'''
**''Kreons'': [[Barricade (Kre-O)|Barricade]], three [[Autobot Trooper]]s

*'''Decepticon Ambush'''
**''Set number'': '''38781'''
**''Kreons'': [[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]], three [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]]s

*'''Destruction Site [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36914'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s
: A "9 in 1" set that includes '''[[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]''', '''[[Drill Bit (Kre-O)|Drill Bit]]''', '''[[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]]''' and '''[[Hightower (Kre-O)|Hightower]]''', who can be built into robots, vehicles, or combined to form Devastator. Includes a construction site mini-playset.

*'''Rotor Rage'''
**''Set number'': '''36959'''
**''Kreons'': [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]], [[Commando (Kre-O)|Commando]], [[ATV Driver]]
:Includes a large Vortex robot/helicopter build.

*'''Stealth [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''98814'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, two [[Security Guard]]s, [[Bulldog]], [[Biker]]
:Includes a large Bumblebee robot/car build and a security checkpoint playset.

*'''Street Showdown'''
**''Set number'': '''38771'''
**''Kreons'': [[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)|Knock Out]], two [[Driver (Kre-O)|Driver]]s
: Includes large Wheeljack and Knock Out robot/car builds.

===2013 (''Beast Hunters'')===
Bringing the series in-line with the then-current ''[[Beast Hunters]]'' branding of ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'', this series was even ''more'' limited in its US distribution, seemingly available only at ToysЯUs and Meijer.

This time around, the human Kreons were based on specific ''Transformers'' human characters from prior series rather than the prior two years' nameless generics... much to the bafflement of the [[fandom]], who wanted them to be doing that from the get-go.

;Larger Sets
*'''[[Autobot Command Center]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A5412'''
**''Kreons'': [[Arcee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Bumblebee]], [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Ratchet]], [[Shockwave (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Shockwave]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)#CommandCenterHQ|Knock Out]] ("Mystery figure")
: A multi-part playset; command tower, repair bay, prison. Includes a buildable vehicle Optimus Prime and beast [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O Predacon)|Rippersnapper]].

*'''Battle Net Bumblebee'''
**''Set number'': '''A2202'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Captain (Kre-O)|Captain]]
: Includes Bumblebee/jeep build and buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Stormrazor]]


*'''Beast Blade Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A2203'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Beast Hunters|Optimus Prime]], [[Kicker (Kre-O)|Energon Kicker]]
: Includes a large Optimus robot/truck build and a buildable Predacon beast [[Lazerback (Kre-O)|Lazerback]].

*'''Ripclaw Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2201'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ripclaw (Kre-O)|Ripclaw]], [[Daniel Witwicky (Kre-O)|Col. Daniel Witwicky]]
:Includes a large Ripclaw robot/dragon build.

;Beast Force Figure packs
To date, these are the only larger build packs to include [[Micro-Changer]] Kreons.

*'''Dragon Assault'''
**''Set number'': '''A2234/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Grimwing (Kre-O)|Grimwing]].

*'''Mech Venom Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2235/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Corhada]].

===2014 (''Age of Extinction'')===
Tying in with that [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|big new movie in 2014]], the 2014 ''Kre-O'' line-up features dinosaurs aplenty. Many sets also feature "Dino Force Technology", which are pieces that include magnets in them so claws and dino-maws can snatch up Kreons wearing ferrous-metal backpacks or helmets.

Notably, this line also marks the complete abandonment of the 'rebuild to transform' [[play pattern]], in favor of the playset approach more typical of construction brick toys. As part of this change, human Kreons now use the small body style that debuted in the ''Kre-O {{w|CityVille}} Invasion'' line, to indicate a [[scale]] difference between them and the normal-sized Transformer Kreons.

By this point, ''Kre-O'' in its entirety became a [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] [[exclusive]] toyline.

*'''Grimlock Unleashed'''
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]]
: Includes a large Grimlock T-rex build.

*'''Cell Block Breakout'''
**''Set number'': '''A6951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)#AOE|Vehicon]]
: Includes buildable [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] beast [[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)|Strafe]].

*'''Dinobot Charge'''
**''Set number'': '''A6949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]], Vehicon
: Includes buildable [[Slug (Kre-O)|Dinobot triceratops]].

*'''Galvatron Factory Battle'''
**''Set number'': '''A6952'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#FactoryBattle|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Factory Battle|Optimus Prime]], Vehicon, [[Dr. Littleman]], 2 KSI workers.
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]] and [[Galvatron (Kre-O)#AOE|Galvatron]] super-robot.

*'''Grimlock Street Attack'''
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]].

*'''Lockdown Air Raid'''
**''Set number'': '''A6956'''
**''Kreons'': [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)#AOE|Sideswipe]]
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]].

*'''Optimus Prime Dino Hauler'''
**''Set number'': '''A7796'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#DinoHauler|Ratchet]], Vehicon x2, human [[Autobot Driver]]
: Includes buildable [[Snarl (Kre-O)|Dinobot beast]].

*'''Scorn Street Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''A6950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Crosshairs (Kre-O)|Crosshairs]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Scorn (Kre-O)|Scorn]].

*'''Dinobot Ride'''
**''Set number'': '''A8603'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime.
: Includes mini buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock.
{{Note|'Dinobot Ride' was released as a free giveaway at [[June 28]] ToysЯUs building events in the US.}}

*'''Silver Knight Autobots'''
**''Set number'': '''A8602'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Crosshairs, Drift, Hound

*'''Elite Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A8745'''
: Includes Optimus Prime super-robot.
{{note|'Silver Knight Autobots' and 'Elite Optimus Prime' were available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]].}}

*'''Decepticon Replicator'''
**''Set number'': '''A8601'''
**''Kreons'': [[Stinger (Kre-O)|Stinger]], Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]], human scientist
{{note|'Decepticon Replicator' was available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from [[July 11]] to [[July 20]].}}

===2015 (''Robots In Disguise'')===
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==Micro-Changers==
Introduced in 2012, the [[Micro-Changer]]s sub-line adds a new element to Kreon figures; extra parts allow each figure to "transform" into a vehicle or beast (or whatever).

Thankfully, the Micro-Changer series did not suffer the limited-distribution fate of the ''Beast Hunters'' sets; after a rocky start, by 2013 the series was stocked regularly not just by ToysЯUs, but [[Target]] as well, plus many large drug store chains began carrying the individually-bagged figures.

===Blind-bagged figures===
This portion of the line features individual [[blindpacking|blind-packaged]] Kreons. Thankfully however, code numbers printed on each bag allow you to know which figure is inside... or at least avoid buying two of the same by accident.
{{anchor|BlindbagPreview}}
;Preview Series
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCPreviewWave.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2034'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|August]] 2012
:This series differs a little from the later waves, and not just because of the smaller (all-badguy) cast. In an unusual backwards move, the [[tampograph]]s on these figures' chests use only a single color, typically black.

:This is also the only ''Kre-O Transformers'' product to be sold (briefly) at [[Walmart]] since the initial year.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Crankstart (Kre-O)|Crankstart]] (214510)
:* [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]] (214518)
:* [[Scorponok (Kre-O)|Scorponok]] (214511)
:* [[Spinister (Kre-O)|Spinister]] (214517)
:* [[Sunstorm (Kre-O)|Sunstorm]] (214519)
:* [[Waspinator (Kre-O)|Waspinator]] (214512)
}}

{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol1}}
;Collection 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCWave1.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Hasbro release date'': [[Calendar|November]] 2012
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': November 2013
: For the first full series, the multi-colored tampographs made a glorious comeback. Also, a new display-stand brick was added to every figure, a black 2x4 piece with the "Kre-O" logo in white on one edge.
: Also changed is how the bag numbers work, with a 7-digit code. Only the final two numbers in the codes are indicators of what Kreon is in the bag, the first five are likely manufacturing plant codes or something and have no bearing on the contents, and can vary from case to case. For simplicity's sake, we've *****'d out the first five digits from here on out.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Airachnid (Kre-O)|Airachnid]] (*****_50)
:* [[Blast Off (Kre-O)|Blast Off]] (*****_47)
:* [[Bludgeon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bludgeon]] (*****_51)
:* [[Dirge (Kre-O)|Dirge]] (*****_49)
:* [[Hook (Kre-O)|Decepticon Hook]] (*****_48)
:* [[Inferno (Kre-O)|Inferno]] (*****_41)
:* [[Insecticon (Kre-O)|Insecticon]] (*****_46)
:* [[Quickslinger (Kre-O)|Quickslinger]] (*****_44)
:* [[Rampage (Kre-O)|Decepticon Rampage]] (*****_45)
:* [[Singe (Kre-O)|Singe]] (*****_40)
:* [[Springer (Kre-O)|Autobot Springer]] (*****_42)
:* [[Warpath (Kre-O)|Warpath]] (*****_43)
}}

{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol2}}
;Collection 2
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|May]] 2013
: This series replaced the flak jackets used to attach stuff to prior Micro Changers' torsos in prior waves (which most fans hated since it obscured the chest tampographs) with a new simple one-peg "backpack" piece. And there was much rejoicing. On top of that, at this stage the "vehicle" builds become a little more complex, using more parts to make them look more like tiny vehicles than just robots laying face-down with a thing or two on their backs.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Acid Wing]] (*****_70)
:* [[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]] (*****_69)
:* [[Blight (Kre-O)|Blight]] (*****_68)
:* [[Bulkhead (Kre-O)|Bulkhead]] (*****_66)
:* [[Groove (Kre-O)|Autobot Groove]] (*****_77)
:* [[Hardshell (Kre-O)|Hardshell]] (*****_67)
:* [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]] (*****_76)
:* [[Lugnut (Kre-O)|Lugnut]] (*****_75)
:* [[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]] (*****_74)
:* [[Powerglide (Kre-O)|Powerglide]] (*****_73)
:* [[Scourge (Kre-O)|Scourge]] (*****_72)
:* [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] (*****_71)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol3}}
;Collection 3
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS3bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2013
:This series had...more fanwank, we guess? No particular innovations this time around.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Beachcomber (Kre-O)|Beachcomber]] (***** 60)
:* [[Cheetor (Kre-O)|Cheetor]] (***** 59)
:* [[Guzzle (Kre-O)|Guzzle]] (***** 57)
:* [[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]] (***** 54)
:* [[Kickback (Kre-O)|Kickback]] (***** 55)
:* [[Long Haul (Kre-O)|Long Haul]] (***** 56)
:* [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]] (***** 52)
:* [[Nosecone (Kre-O)|Nosecone]] (***** 50)
:* [[Ramjet (Kre-O)|Ramjet]] (***** 53)
:* [[Seawing (Kre-O)|Seawing]] (***** 61)
:* [[Sharkticon (Kre-O)|Sharkticon]] (***** 58)
:* [[Thrust (Kre-O)|Thrust]] (***** 51)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol4}}
;Collection 4
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS4bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2014
: Sooo much fanwank. The last wave of Micro-Changers available at "normal" retail, though largely being distributed via the Walgreens drug store chain in the US. This is the only batch (so far) to have a significant [[variant]], as [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] can come in either bag-back lavender or a much darker purple, depending on the batch. This is also the first wave to use "harness" pieces in colors other than the standard light gray.

: Unlike prior waves in which every figure came with individual [[instructions]], these Micro-Changers all come with the same large fold-out instruction for all of the models in the series, making the "feel parts through the bags" method very difficult (but you have the code numbers here, so why are you even doing that, huh?).
{{collist|2|
:* [[Alpha Trion (Kre-O)|Alpha Trion]] (***** 33)
:* [[Barrage (Kre-O)|Barrage]] (***** 34)
:* [[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]] (***** 35)
:* [[Brake-Neck (Kre-O)|Brake-Neck]] (***** 44)
:* [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] (***** 36)
:* [[Demolishor (Kre-O)|Demolishor]] (***** 37)
:* [[Iceberg (Kre-O)|Iceberg]] (***** 38)
:* [[Kup (Kre-O)|Autobot Kup]] (***** 39)
:* [[Rhinox (Kre-O)|Rhinox]] (***** 40)
:* [[Rodimus (Kre-O)|Rodimus]] (***** 41)
:* [[Sandstorm (Kre-O)|Sandstorm]] (***** 42)
:* [[Slipstrike]] (***** 43)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
[[Image:KreO-toy KreonMCWave5.jpg|right|300px]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A6947'''
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
: In-tune with the [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]] Kre-O'' products, this wave features a number of classic characters plus two movie-inspired Dinobot original characters.

: This series goes back to having individual instructions for each figure.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Fangwolf]] (***** 46)
:* [[Highbrow (Kre-O)|Highbrow]] (***** 51)
:* [[Jarugar]] (***** 52)
:* [[Jetwash]] (***** 53)
:* [[Mindswipe]] (***** 49)
:* [[Misfire (Kre-O)|Misfire]] (***** 47)
:* [[Nightbeat (Kre-O)|Nightbeat]] (***** 50)
:* [[Silversnout]] (***** 56)
:* [[Skrapnel]] (***** 45)
:* [[Torosaur]] (***** 55)
:* [[Trypticon (Kre-O)|Trypticon]] (***** 48)
:* [[Wingspan Hawk]] (***** 54)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2014
: The second wave of the ''Age of Extinction''-tied Micro-Changers, with a couple of unconventional builds, and two more new Dinobot characters. For the first time, the blind-bags are truly blind, with no identifying numbers printed on the packaging.

Speaking of "blind", these figures were never seen in US stores, popping up only in Canada and overseas.

{{collist|2|
:* [[Blackarachnia (Kre-O)|Decepticon Blackarachnia]]
:* [[Frostbite (Kre-O)|Frostbite]]
:* [[Fuselage]]
:* [[Gears (Kre-O)|Autobot Gears]]
:* [[Runamuck (Kre-O)|Decepticon Runamuck]]
:* [[Scattershot (Kre-O blindbag)|Scattershot]]
:* [[Seaspray (Kre-O)|Autobot Seaspray]]
:* [[Skalor (Kre-O)|Decepticon Skalor]]
:* [[Skimmer]]
:* [[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
:* [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailbreaker]]
:* [[Wheelie (Kre-O)|Autobot Wheelie]]
}}

===Micro-Changers Combiners===
Four Kreons per pack combine into one larger robot. Each set also comes with a single red stand-block, and extra limb pieces. Just in case. As most of the original teams hese sets are based on have five to six members, the "lost" members are (usually) put into the blind-bagged series.
;Wave 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCCombWave1.jpg|right|250px|]]
:*'''[[Bruticus (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bruticus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2225'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Brawl (Kre-O)|Brawl]], [[Onslaught (Kre-O)|Onslaught]], [[Swindle (Kre-O)|Swindle]], [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]]
:*'''[[Devastator (Kre-O)|Constructicon Devastator]]
::*''Set number'': '''A2224'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bonecrusher (Kre-O)|Bonecrusher]], [[Mixmaster (Kre-O)|Mixmaster]], [[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]], [[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]
:*'''[[Predaking (Kre-O Decepticon)|Predaking]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2227'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]], [[Headlock]], [[Razorclaw (Kre-O)|Razorclaw]], [[Torox]]
:*'''[[Superion (Kre-O)|Superion]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2226'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Air Raid (Kre-O)|Air Raid]], [[Firestrike (Kre-O)|Firestrike]], [[Silverbolt (Kre-O)|Silverbolt]], [[Skydive (Kre-O)|Skydive]]
{{-}}
;Wave 2

:*'''[[Abominus (Kre-O)|Abominus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4473'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Hun-Gurrr (Kre-O)|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O)|Rippersnapper]], [[Sinnertwin (Kre-O)|Sinnertwin]], [[Windrazor (Kre-O)|Windrazor]]
:*'''[[Defensor (Kre-O)|Defensor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4474'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Blades (Kre-O)|Blades]], [[First Aid (Kre-O)|First Aid]], [[Hot Spot (Kre-O)|Hot Spot]], [[Streetsmart]]
:*'''[[Piranacon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Piranacon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4475'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Nautilator (Kre-O)|Nautilator]], [[Overbite (Kre-O)|Overbite]], [[Snaptrap (Kre-O)|Snaptrap]], [[Tentakil (Kre-O)|Tentakil]]
{{-}}
;Wave 3
:Sadly, this wave suffered from a similar fate as some of the latter sets, with a limited retail release- only popping up in discount chains months after the intended release date.
:*'''[[Computron (Kre-O)|Computron]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7307'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Afterburst]], [[Lightstorm]], [[Scattershot (Kre-O Computron)|Scattershot]], [[Strafe (Kre-O Computron)|Strafe]]
:*'''[[Menasor (Kre-O)|Menasor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7308'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)|Decepticon Breakdown]], [[Dead End (Kre-O)|Dead End]], [[Drag Strip (Kre-O)|Decepticon Drag Strip]], [[Motorbreath (Kre-O)|Motorbreath]]
{{-}}
;Wave 4
:Ready for something new? This wave, available only at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]]''-branded product, consists entirely of new-character beast-bots, rather than re-creating classic combiner teams.
:*'''[[Grimstone (Kre-O)|Grimstone]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7827'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Crackback]], [[Iquanox]], [[Ironeye]], [[Mollox]]
:*'''[[Lazerbolt]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7830'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullhorn (Kre-O)|Bullhorn]], [[Floodgate]], [[Freezeout]], [[Roadhound]]
:*'''[[Obsidian (Kre-O Combiner)|Obsidian]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7829'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullwark]], [[Freefall]], [[Hemocron]], [[Stronghorn]]
:*'''[[Volcanicon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7828'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Farside]], [[Liftoff]], [[Lugmutt]], [[Power Surge (Kre-O)|Power Surge]]

==Kreon Ultimate Collection==
These sets, each containing five different Kreons, were released early in 2013. The Kreon figures had all been released earlier in larger Kre-o sets, and they only come with their own weapons. One of the five figures was marked on the packaging as the "mystery figure."

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4641'''

;Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4642'''

==Custom Kreons==
First released at the back-end of 2013, these individually-carded Kreons include a huge number of extra body parts and accessories, many [[vacuum metallizing|chromed]] (thus resulting in some ''extremely'' tight fits) or translucent (which, when combined with the chromed parts, may end up with stress fractures). Their "normal" body parts have a metal-flake sheen (usually). They also come with a customizable "rack" to store their unused parts, though the helmets jsut kind of sit on the torso's neck-pegs, not secure at all. Returning characters typically have altered and more extensive [[tampograph]]s across most of their opaque parts.

This series was intentionally produced in smaller numbers than the other series.

[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonIronhidePkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 1
All of the Kreons in this assortment come with a red weapons rack.

[[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] was the only US retailer to order them, though they were made available off of [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] as well.
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|October]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#Custom|Bumblebee]] (A6087)
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)#Custom|Ironhide]] (A6086)
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Megatron]] (A6088)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Custom|Optimus Prime]] (A6085)
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)#Custom|Soundwave]] (A6090)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)#Custom|Starscream]] (A6089)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonPredakingPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 2
Though revealed online and at [[Toy Fair 2014]], this series ultimately never saw release outside of Chinese-market distribution. These kits have blue parts racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{Collist|2|
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)#Custom|Cliffjumper]] (A7314)
*[[Dreadwing (Kre-O)|Dreadwing]] (A7315)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Galvatron]] (A7316)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Autobot Hound]] (A7317)
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Jazz]] (A7318)
*[[Predaking (Kre-O Predacon)|Predaking]] (A7319)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonDriftPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
This assortment, using the new unified packaging style introduced in mid-2014, is entirely movie-based, showcasing characters from ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)| Age of Extinction]]''. Unlike prior waves, the opaque plastics here are non-sparkly. Awww. On top of that, the parts count has been drastically reduced, each kit only having about 30 pieces as opposed to the 40-ish of the prior two waves.

They all come with dark green racks.
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Drift]] (A7839)
*[[Lockdown (Kre-O)#Custom|Lockdown]] (A7838)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Optimus Prime]] (A7836)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Ratchet]] (A7837)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGalvatronPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2
Another movie-based round. The sparkly plastics make a return, but the part count remains in the low 30s. These kits come with brown racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Bumblebee]] (A9229)
*[[Crosshairs (Kre-O)#Custom|Crosshairs]] (A9228)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Galvatron]] (A9230)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Autobot Hound]] (A9227)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGrimlockPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 3
A wave featuring the ''Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, making heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. These kits come with gray racks.

These figures saw very limited release, mostly in Hasbro Asia regions.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Grimlock]]
*[[Scorn (Kre-O)#Custom|Scorn]]
*[[Slug (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Slug]]
*[[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)#CustomAOE|Strafe]]
}}
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;''Robots in Disguise'' Collection 1
This assortment showcases characters from the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)| Robots in Disguise]]'' animated series.

The part count takes ''another'' hit, now in the mid-20s, with simpler weapons and no backpacks. No more chromed parts either, everything is in "normal" plastics. The racks are now in the characters' base colors, and built on a new baseplate piece. This wave does add a 1x1 cylinder to attach to the unused torsos' neck-pegs to keep the unised helmets in place, so there's that.

:*''Release date'': ??? 2015
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Bumblebee]] (B1234)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Grimlock]] (B1235)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Optimus Prime]] (B1233)
*[[Steeljaw (Kre-O)#Custom|Steeljaw]] (B1236)
}}

{{note|The "[[Autobot Command Center]]" set includes a Custom Kreon rack/part setup as well.}}

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==Kreon Warriors==
Replacing Micro-Changers as the ''Kre-O'' line's blind-bagged assortment, Kreon Warriors features popular characters reimagined as historical warriors. Unlike their predecessors, the Kreon Warriors do not have vehicle modes.

;Series 1
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Samurai Optimus Prime]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Wild West Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Gladiator Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Bumblebee]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Gladiator Ratchet]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Pirate Ratchet]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Knight Megatron]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Ninja Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Army Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Pirate Starscream]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Army Shockwave]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Ninja Shockwave]]
}}

;Series 2 - Shown at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Gladiator Optimus Prime]]
*?? [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Army Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Knight Bumblebee]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Wild West Hound]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Samurai Hound]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Wild West Galvatron]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Samurai Galvatron]]
*?? [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Wild West Starscream]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Soundwave]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Knight Soundwave]]
}}
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==Battle Changers==

Battle Changers are a new line in the buildable figures who can transform without being taken apart. Series 1 includes 4 individual characters [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] and [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]].

;Collection 1
This series is available in selected Asian countries since December 2014.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] (B0716)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] (B0715)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] (B0718)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] (B0717)
}}
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;Collection 2
This series have been shown in NY Toyfair 2015. [[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] and [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] are triple changers and may be categorized separately upon release.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] (???)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] (???)
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]] (???)
*[[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] (???)
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}
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;Versus Pack Collection 1
This assortment comes in 2-figure "VS" pack. Only 2 pairs have been announced and available for sale in selected Asian countries. Optimus Prime is identical to the previously released version but this pack comes with a trailer.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] vs. [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] (B1506/B0964)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]] vs. [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] (B1507/B0964)
}}
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==Store exclusives==
===CostCo exclusives===
* Megatron with Sideswipe (30668/31771) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.
* Starscream with Prowl (30667/30690) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.

===Toys"R"Us exclusives===
*'''Autobot Assault [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A1266'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s, [[Gunner]]
: An expanded version of the "Destruction Site Devastator" set, adding a large Ironhide robot/truck build, a "Gunner" Kreon, and a port-a-potty (yes really). The Devastator Kreon is also in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)| Generation 2]]'' style yellow-and-purple rather than the original bright-green-and-purple.
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction Bluray / DVD'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]]
: Special packaging to include 2 exclusive Kreons with different print from other regular release of the same characters. These Kreons are available with either Blu-Ray Combo or DVD only set.

===Argos exclusives===
*'''Transformers Tub of Bricks'''
**''Set number'': '''A4583'''
: A plastic tub with unaltered versions of Basic Optimus, Basic Bumblebee, and Jazz, Sideswipe and Bluestreak Kreons, and slightly altered instruction booklets.

===Universal Studios===
*'''Kreon 4-pack'''
**''Set number'': '''???'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]]

==Promotional releases==
* Matrix '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Promotional item given at [[BotCon 2011]], as a special mail-in promotion through the Kre-O website and a give away with the UK Doctor Who Adventures comic. Redeco of Optimus Prime Kreon showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]].

* Clear ''' Energon Bumblebee''' Kreon
: An exclusive [[New York Comic Con|New York Comic Con 2012]] handout, this redeco of the Bumblebee Kreon is done entirely in translucent blue plastic, and comes in its own special little window box with an outer sleeve.

* '''Constructicon Devastator''' Kreon
: A Devastator Kreon sporting an orange ''Generation 2'' deco and including a translucent purple pistol based on [[Megatron (G1)|Generation 1 Megatron's]] alternate mode. Packaged in an individual window box and handed out with ''Kre-O'' purchases at Toys"R"Us stores, as well as [[BotCon 2013]].

* '''Orion Pax''' Kreon
: Based on Orion Pax's appearance from "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]", this was available with the ''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''.

* '''Dinobot Ride''' Polybag
: Polybag of a mini buildable Grimlock and Citiville-sized mini Kreon Optimus Prime. Given out at Toys R Us during build-a-figure event. Also available in selected Asian countries as a gift with purchase at stores.

* '''Elite Optimus Prime''' Polybag
: Another polybag with buildable Optimus Prime with larger hands and legs on a Kreon sized torso. This figure was given our at Toys R Us Canada during build-a-figure event while Asian countries saw very limited released.

* "Winter" '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Optimus Prime in winter clothing and orange skis were handed out during [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]].

==BotCon==
* '''Machine Wars''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure Set, 2013)
**''Kreons'': [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]], [[Megaplex (Kre-O)|Megaplex]], [[Obsidian (Kre-O Kreon)|Obsidian]], [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Strika (Kre-O)|Strika]]

:The ''Machine Wars'' five-pack was exclusive to [[BotCon 2013]], limited to 1500 pieces. They have generally more parts than the Kreons packed in with larger Kre-O sets, but do not have alternate vehicle builds like Micro Changers.

* '''Kreon Micro-Changers 6-figure set''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure set, 2014)
**''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)#BotCon2014|Breakdown]], [[Fractyl (Kre-O)|Fractyl]], [[Gigatron (Kre-O)|Gigatron]], [[Landshark (Kre-O)|Landshark]], [[Rattrap (Kre-O)|Rattrap]], [[Rodimus (SG Kre-O)|Rodimus]]

: A [[BotCon 2014]] six-figure set commemorating 20 years of BotCon exclusives with Kreons of past exclusives. This time they're also Micro-Changers, with generally more parts and paint than most retail Micro-Changers.

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==Comic Con==
* '''Kreon Class of 1984''' (B0090)
**''Kreons'':
{{collist|3|
*[[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]]
*[[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]]
*[[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]]
*[[Frenzy (Kre-O)|Frenzy]]
*[[Gears (Kre-O)|Gears]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]]
*[[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]]
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]]
*[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Ratchet]]
*[[Rumble (Kre-O)|Rumble]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]]
*[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]
*[[Shrapnel (Kre-O)|Shrapnel]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
*[[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (Kre-O)|Ultra Magnus]]
*[[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]]
*[[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
}}
: Released in July 2014 at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2014|San Diego Comic-Con]], this exclusive set contains exclusive Kreons and accessories from G1 series.

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==Media==
===Videos===
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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.

===Games===
{{main|Online games#Kre-O}}

===Books===
*''[[Awesome Autobots Activity Book]]''—actually mainly a ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'' book, but it has four Kre-O bonus pages and is [[co-branding|co-branded]] on the cover, as well as coming with a free Matrix Optimus Prime Kreon.
*''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''

===Online comics===
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Short tongue-in-cheek gag strips drawn and written by [[Hayato Sakamoto]] and [[Makoto Wakabayashi]] for [[TakaraTomy]]'s Kre-O site.

==Notes==
* 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>, who have been making not-L sets for a while. However, it is very much a lot of new part design work, especially the far more involved construction of the [[Kreon]]s; Oxford's pre-''Kre-O'' mini-figures were basically straight-up L Minifigure construction.
* Kreon [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] was among the upcoming items revealed at [[BotCon 2011]]... and was only announced to be released in late 2013, and wasn't released until midway through 2014. Amusingly, his helmet has become one of the most ubiquitous among the Kreons thanks to its very generic styling.
* Small images of a ''Kre-O Transformers'' set featuring a big mechanical scorpion and another set featuring a buildable [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] were shown at [[Toy Fair 2012]] during the slide presentation, as part of the demonstration of the "build a big energon weapon from parts of the different sets" concept. Neither were present in the showroom or mentioned in the press materials. This same slide was shown during a presentation at [[BotCon 2012]], again with no explicit mention of the mechanical scorpion or Soundwave.
* 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. Just be a bit careful you don't scrape face-paint off.
* The L company has since released sets that are explicitly marketed as being able to assemble as robots and various vehicles and aircraft, very similar to the ''Transformers'' Kre-O concept.
* Several ''Kre-O'' bricks are reuses of Hasbro's long defunct ''Built to Rule'' interlocking brick system. Most Kre-O bricks, that is parts not designed specifically for Kreons, with detailed moulded surfaces (especially where the L counterpart has a smooth surface) are Built to Rule parts.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.hasbro.com/kre-o/en_US/ Official site]
* [http://kre-o-nation.com/2013/index.html "Kre-O Nation" 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]
* [http://www.facebook.com/groups/mykreons Kre-O Asia Facebook Group #mykreons]

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Kre-O

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[[Image:Kre-O-Bumblebeeandothers.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Car me now!]]

'''Kre-O''' is [[Hasbro]]'s second foray into the world of brick-based construction toy sets, several years after the ignoble effort that was ''[[Built to Rule]]''.

Unveiled at [[Toy Fair 2011]], ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' was the first Hasbro brand to be released as Kre-O construction brick kits. The kits (generally) 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 (mostly nameless generics). Prices range from $7.99 to $59.99, plus individually-bagged Kreon figures at $2.99.

The line launched in the US on [[June 6]]th, [[2011]]. Since then, ''Kre-O'' has expanded into a [[multi-property brand]], with sets based on other Hasbro franchises including ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'', ''Battleship'', and ''Dungeons & Dragons'', as well as the licensed properties ''[[Star Trek]]'' and ''Cityville Invasion''.

In 2013, [[TakaraTomy]] brought the line to Japan, primarily the second-year ''Transformers'' sets.

It's 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.

==Building sets==
===2011===
The first series saw widespread brick-and-mortar distribution in the US. The main focus of the sets were large robot/vehicle builds with a ''lot'' of parts. Really a lot. Limbs were many times thick masses of panel-parts laid over each other, and many sets had extremely limited posability, with simple swivel elbows & knees. Robot builds took many elements from the then-current ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)| Dark of the Moon]]'' series, though the heads were mostly designed around the characters' [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] incarnations.

The robot Kreons? ''VERY'' G1-inspired.

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31144'''

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36421'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, [[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]], [[Bumblebee's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Autobot Jazz]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31146'''
**''Kreons'': Jazz, [[Race driver]]

*'''[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]'''
**''Kit number'': '''30688'''
**''Kreons'': Megatron, [[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]], [[Specialist]], [[Police officer]]

*'''[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31145'''
**''Kreons'': Mirage, [[Race driver]]

*'''Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''31143'''

*'''[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]], 2 [[Stunt Driver]]s

*'''[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30690'''
**''Kreons'': Prowl, [[SWAT Commander]]

*'''[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30662'''
**''Kreons'': Ratchet, [[Medic (Kre-O)|Medic]]

*'''[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30687'''
**''Kreons'': Sentinel Prime, [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]], [[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]], [[Fire Chief (Kre-O)|Fire Chief]]

*'''[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31771'''
**''Kreons'': Sideswipe, [[Sideswipe's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30667'''
**''Kreons'': Starscream, [[Pilot (Kre-O)|Pilot]]

===2012 (''Quest for Energon'')===
The second-year ''Kre-O Transformers'' sets mark a definite change in style. Dubbed "Quest for Energon", each set contains several "energon" pieces; at least one [[Skeletron|clear-plastic Kreon torso]] (blue for Autobots, purple for Decepticons), and several clear-purple "[[Dark Energon]]" parts to assemble a giant "[[ultimate Dark Energon weapon]]". The robot/vehicle builds in this year's sets are generally smaller, simpler, and less reliant on the "massive stack of flat plates" construction style common in the first year, relying a lot more on large ball-and-socket-jointed bricks to build limbs and bodies around.

There was a heavier focus on the Kreons overall, with mini-playsets, mini-vehicles and a pair of [[army-building|army builder]] sets. The robot Kreons are more often based on their [[Aligned continuity family]] incarnations than Generation 1. Human Kreons had new arm-pieces with rounded-off shoulders, rather than the blocky shoulders of all first-year Kreons.

This series also suffered a distribution issue in the US. [[Walmart]] stopped carrying ''Kre-O'' after its first year (with one tiny exception), and only [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] appeared to carry the entire second-year assortment; the "Rotor Rage" and "Destruction Site Devastator" sets in particular didn't seem to show up at certain retailers.

Most of these sets were also made available in Japan as part of the initial ''Kre-O'' roll-out by [[TakaraTomy]].

*'''Battle for Energon'''
**''Set number'': '''98812'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], [[Security Officer]], [[Tank Driver]]
: Includes Optimus Prime and Megatron robot/vehicle builds and a mini "bank" playset.

*'''Cycle Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''36954'''
**''Kreons'': [[Barricade (Kre-O)|Barricade]], three [[Autobot Trooper]]s

*'''Decepticon Ambush'''
**''Set number'': '''38781'''
**''Kreons'': [[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]], three [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]]s

*'''Destruction Site [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36914'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s
: A "9 in 1" set that includes '''[[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]''', '''[[Drill Bit (Kre-O)|Drill Bit]]''', '''[[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]]''' and '''[[Hightower (Kre-O)|Hightower]]''', who can be built into robots, vehicles, or combined to form Devastator. Includes a construction site mini-playset.

*'''Rotor Rage'''
**''Set number'': '''36959'''
**''Kreons'': [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]], [[Commando (Kre-O)|Commando]], [[ATV Driver]]
:Includes a large Vortex robot/helicopter build.

*'''Stealth [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''98814'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, two [[Security Guard]]s, [[Bulldog]], [[Biker]]
:Includes a large Bumblebee robot/car build and a security checkpoint playset.

*'''Street Showdown'''
**''Set number'': '''38771'''
**''Kreons'': [[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)|Knock Out]], two [[Driver (Kre-O)|Driver]]s
: Includes large Wheeljack and Knock Out robot/car builds.

===2013 (''Beast Hunters'')===
Bringing the series in-line with the then-current ''[[Beast Hunters]]'' branding of ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'', this series was even ''more'' limited in its US distribution, seemingly available only at ToysЯUs and Meijer.

This time around, the human Kreons were based on specific ''Transformers'' human characters from prior series rather than the prior two years' nameless generics... much to the bafflement of the [[fandom]], who wanted them to be doing that from the get-go.

;Larger Sets
*'''[[Autobot Command Center]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A5412'''
**''Kreons'': [[Arcee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Bumblebee]], [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Ratchet]], [[Shockwave (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Shockwave]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)#CommandCenterHQ|Knock Out]] ("Mystery figure")
: A multi-part playset; command tower, repair bay, prison. Includes a buildable vehicle Optimus Prime and beast [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O Predacon)|Rippersnapper]].

*'''Battle Net Bumblebee'''
**''Set number'': '''A2202'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Captain (Kre-O)|Captain]]
: Includes Bumblebee/jeep build and buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Stormrazor]]


*'''Beast Blade Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A2203'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Beast Hunters|Optimus Prime]], [[Kicker (Kre-O)|Energon Kicker]]
: Includes a large Optimus robot/truck build and a buildable Predacon beast [[Lazerback (Kre-O)|Lazerback]].

*'''Ripclaw Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2201'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ripclaw (Kre-O)|Ripclaw]], [[Daniel Witwicky (Kre-O)|Col. Daniel Witwicky]]
:Includes a large Ripclaw robot/dragon build.

;Beast Force Figure packs
To date, these are the only larger build packs to include [[Micro-Changer]] Kreons.

*'''Dragon Assault'''
**''Set number'': '''A2234/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Grimwing (Kre-O)|Grimwing]].

*'''Mech Venom Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2235/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Corhada]].

===2014 (''Age of Extinction'')===
Tying in with that [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|big new movie in 2014]], the 2014 ''Kre-O'' line-up features dinosaurs aplenty. Many sets also feature "Dino Force Technology", which are pieces that include magnets in them so claws and dino-maws can snatch up Kreons wearing ferrous-metal backpacks or helmets.

Notably, this line also marks the complete abandonment of the 'rebuild to transform' [[play pattern]], in favor of the playset approach more typical of construction brick toys. As part of this change, human Kreons now use the small body style that debuted in the ''Kre-O {{w|CityVille}} Invasion'' line, to indicate a [[scale]] difference between them and the normal-sized Transformer Kreons.

By this point, ''Kre-O'' in its entirety became a [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] [[exclusive]] toyline.

*'''Grimlock Unleashed'''
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]]
: Includes a large Grimlock T-rex build.

*'''Cell Block Breakout'''
**''Set number'': '''A6951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)#AOE|Vehicon]]
: Includes buildable [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] beast [[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)|Strafe]].

*'''Dinobot Charge'''
**''Set number'': '''A6949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]], Vehicon
: Includes buildable [[Slug (Kre-O)|Dinobot triceratops]].

*'''Galvatron Factory Battle'''
**''Set number'': '''A6952'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#FactoryBattle|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Factory Battle|Optimus Prime]], Vehicon, [[Dr. Littleman]], 2 KSI workers.
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]] and [[Galvatron (Kre-O)#AOE|Galvatron]] super-robot.

*'''Grimlock Street Attack'''
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]].

*'''Lockdown Air Raid'''
**''Set number'': '''A6956'''
**''Kreons'': [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)#AOE|Sideswipe]]
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]].

*'''Optimus Prime Dino Hauler'''
**''Set number'': '''A7796'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#DinoHauler|Ratchet]], Vehicon x2, human [[Autobot Driver]]
: Includes buildable [[Snarl (Kre-O)|Dinobot beast]].

*'''Scorn Street Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''A6950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Crosshairs (Kre-O)|Crosshairs]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Scorn (Kre-O)|Scorn]].

*'''Dinobot Ride'''
**''Set number'': '''A8603'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime.
: Includes mini buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock.
{{Note|'Dinobot Ride' was released as a free giveaway at [[June 28]] ToysЯUs building events in the US.}}

*'''Silver Knight Autobots'''
**''Set number'': '''A8602'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Crosshairs, Drift, Hound

*'''Elite Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A8745'''
: Includes Optimus Prime super-robot.
{{note|'Silver Knight Autobots' and 'Elite Optimus Prime' were available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]].}}

*'''Decepticon Replicator'''
**''Set number'': '''A8601'''
**''Kreons'': [[Stinger (Kre-O)|Stinger]], Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]], human scientist
{{note|'Decepticon Replicator' was available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from [[July 11]] to [[July 20]].}}

===2015 (''Robots In Disguise'')===
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==Micro-Changers==
Introduced in 2012, the [[Micro-Changer]]s sub-line adds a new element to Kreon figures; extra parts allow each figure to "transform" into a vehicle or beast (or whatever).

Thankfully, the Micro-Changer series did not suffer the limited-distribution fate of the ''Beast Hunters'' sets; after a rocky start, by 2013 the series was stocked regularly not just by ToysЯUs, but [[Target]] as well, plus many large drug store chains began carrying the individually-bagged figures.

===Blind-bagged figures===
This portion of the line features individual [[blindpacking|blind-packaged]] Kreons. Thankfully however, code numbers printed on each bag allow you to know which figure is inside... or at least avoid buying two of the same by accident.
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;Preview Series
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCPreviewWave.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2034'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|August]] 2012
:This series differs a little from the later waves, and not just because of the smaller (all-badguy) cast. In an unusual backwards move, the [[tampograph]]s on these figures' chests use only a single color, typically black.

:This is also the only ''Kre-O Transformers'' product to be sold (briefly) at [[Walmart]] since the initial year.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Crankstart (Kre-O)|Crankstart]] (214510)
:* [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]] (214518)
:* [[Scorponok (Kre-O)|Scorponok]] (214511)
:* [[Spinister (Kre-O)|Spinister]] (214517)
:* [[Sunstorm (Kre-O)|Sunstorm]] (214519)
:* [[Waspinator (Kre-O)|Waspinator]] (214512)
}}

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;Collection 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCWave1.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Hasbro release date'': [[Calendar|November]] 2012
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': November 2013
: For the first full series, the multi-colored tampographs made a glorious comeback. Also, a new display-stand brick was added to every figure, a black 2x4 piece with the "Kre-O" logo in white on one edge.
: Also changed is how the bag numbers work, with a 7-digit code. Only the final two numbers in the codes are indicators of what Kreon is in the bag, the first five are likely manufacturing plant codes or something and have no bearing on the contents, and can vary from case to case. For simplicity's sake, we've *****'d out the first five digits from here on out.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Airachnid (Kre-O)|Airachnid]] (*****_50)
:* [[Blast Off (Kre-O)|Blast Off]] (*****_47)
:* [[Bludgeon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bludgeon]] (*****_51)
:* [[Dirge (Kre-O)|Dirge]] (*****_49)
:* [[Hook (Kre-O)|Decepticon Hook]] (*****_48)
:* [[Inferno (Kre-O)|Inferno]] (*****_41)
:* [[Insecticon (Kre-O)|Insecticon]] (*****_46)
:* [[Quickslinger (Kre-O)|Quickslinger]] (*****_44)
:* [[Rampage (Kre-O)|Decepticon Rampage]] (*****_45)
:* [[Singe (Kre-O)|Singe]] (*****_40)
:* [[Springer (Kre-O)|Autobot Springer]] (*****_42)
:* [[Warpath (Kre-O)|Warpath]] (*****_43)
}}

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;Collection 2
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|May]] 2013
: This series replaced the flak jackets used to attach stuff to prior Micro Changers' torsos in prior waves (which most fans hated since it obscured the chest tampographs) with a new simple one-peg "backpack" piece. And there was much rejoicing. On top of that, at this stage the "vehicle" builds become a little more complex, using more parts to make them look more like tiny vehicles than just robots laying face-down with a thing or two on their backs.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Acid Wing]] (*****_70)
:* [[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]] (*****_69)
:* [[Blight (Kre-O)|Blight]] (*****_68)
:* [[Bulkhead (Kre-O)|Bulkhead]] (*****_66)
:* [[Groove (Kre-O)|Autobot Groove]] (*****_77)
:* [[Hardshell (Kre-O)|Hardshell]] (*****_67)
:* [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]] (*****_76)
:* [[Lugnut (Kre-O)|Lugnut]] (*****_75)
:* [[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]] (*****_74)
:* [[Powerglide (Kre-O)|Powerglide]] (*****_73)
:* [[Scourge (Kre-O)|Scourge]] (*****_72)
:* [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] (*****_71)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol3}}
;Collection 3
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS3bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2013
:This series had...more fanwank, we guess? No particular innovations this time around.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Beachcomber (Kre-O)|Beachcomber]] (***** 60)
:* [[Cheetor (Kre-O)|Cheetor]] (***** 59)
:* [[Guzzle (Kre-O)|Guzzle]] (***** 57)
:* [[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]] (***** 54)
:* [[Kickback (Kre-O)|Kickback]] (***** 55)
:* [[Long Haul (Kre-O)|Long Haul]] (***** 56)
:* [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]] (***** 52)
:* [[Nosecone (Kre-O)|Nosecone]] (***** 50)
:* [[Ramjet (Kre-O)|Ramjet]] (***** 53)
:* [[Seawing (Kre-O)|Seawing]] (***** 61)
:* [[Sharkticon (Kre-O)|Sharkticon]] (***** 58)
:* [[Thrust (Kre-O)|Thrust]] (***** 51)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol4}}
;Collection 4
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS4bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2014
: Sooo much fanwank. The last wave of Micro-Changers available at "normal" retail, though largely being distributed via the Walgreens drug store chain in the US. This is the only batch (so far) to have a significant [[variant]], as [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] can come in either bag-back lavender or a much darker purple, depending on the batch. This is also the first wave to use "harness" pieces in colors other than the standard light gray.

: Unlike prior waves in which every figure came with individual [[instructions]], these Micro-Changers all come with the same large fold-out instruction for all of the models in the series, making the "feel parts through the bags" method very difficult (but you have the code numbers here, so why are you even doing that, huh?).
{{collist|2|
:* [[Alpha Trion (Kre-O)|Alpha Trion]] (***** 33)
:* [[Barrage (Kre-O)|Barrage]] (***** 34)
:* [[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]] (***** 35)
:* [[Brake-Neck (Kre-O)|Brake-Neck]] (***** 44)
:* [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] (***** 36)
:* [[Demolishor (Kre-O)|Demolishor]] (***** 37)
:* [[Iceberg (Kre-O)|Iceberg]] (***** 38)
:* [[Kup (Kre-O)|Autobot Kup]] (***** 39)
:* [[Rhinox (Kre-O)|Rhinox]] (***** 40)
:* [[Rodimus (Kre-O)|Rodimus]] (***** 41)
:* [[Sandstorm (Kre-O)|Sandstorm]] (***** 42)
:* [[Slipstrike]] (***** 43)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
[[Image:KreO-toy KreonMCWave5.jpg|right|300px]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A6947'''
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
: In-tune with the [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]] Kre-O'' products, this wave features a number of classic characters plus two movie-inspired Dinobot original characters.

: This series goes back to having individual instructions for each figure.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Fangwolf]] (***** 46)
:* [[Highbrow (Kre-O)|Highbrow]] (***** 51)
:* [[Jarugar]] (***** 52)
:* [[Jetwash]] (***** 53)
:* [[Mindswipe]] (***** 49)
:* [[Misfire (Kre-O)|Misfire]] (***** 47)
:* [[Nightbeat (Kre-O)|Nightbeat]] (***** 50)
:* [[Silversnout]] (***** 56)
:* [[Skrapnel]] (***** 45)
:* [[Torosaur]] (***** 55)
:* [[Trypticon (Kre-O)|Trypticon]] (***** 48)
:* [[Wingspan Hawk]] (***** 54)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2014
: The second wave of the ''Age of Extinction''-tied Micro-Changers, with a couple of unconventional builds, and two more new Dinobot characters. For the first time, the blind-bags are truly blind, with no identifying numbers printed on the packaging.

Speaking of "blind", these figures were never seen in US stores, popping up only in Canada and overseas.

{{collist|2|
:* [[Blackarachnia (Kre-O)|Decepticon Blackarachnia]]
:* [[Frostbite (Kre-O)|Frostbite]]
:* [[Fuselage]]
:* [[Gears (Kre-O)|Autobot Gears]]
:* [[Runamuck (Kre-O)|Decepticon Runamuck]]
:* [[Scattershot (Kre-O blindbag)|Scattershot]]
:* [[Seaspray (Kre-O)|Autobot Seaspray]]
:* [[Skalor (Kre-O)|Decepticon Skalor]]
:* [[Skimmer]]
:* [[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
:* [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailbreaker]]
:* [[Wheelie (Kre-O)|Autobot Wheelie]]
}}

===Micro-Changers Combiners===
Four Kreons per pack combine into one larger robot. Each set also comes with a single red stand-block, and extra limb pieces. Just in case. As most of the original teams hese sets are based on have five to six members, the "lost" members are (usually) put into the blind-bagged series.
;Wave 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCCombWave1.jpg|right|250px|]]
:*'''[[Bruticus (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bruticus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2225'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Brawl (Kre-O)|Brawl]], [[Onslaught (Kre-O)|Onslaught]], [[Swindle (Kre-O)|Swindle]], [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]]
:*'''[[Devastator (Kre-O)|Constructicon Devastator]]
::*''Set number'': '''A2224'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bonecrusher (Kre-O)|Bonecrusher]], [[Mixmaster (Kre-O)|Mixmaster]], [[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]], [[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]
:*'''[[Predaking (Kre-O Decepticon)|Predaking]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2227'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]], [[Headlock]], [[Razorclaw (Kre-O)|Razorclaw]], [[Torox]]
:*'''[[Superion (Kre-O)|Superion]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2226'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Air Raid (Kre-O)|Air Raid]], [[Firestrike (Kre-O)|Firestrike]], [[Silverbolt (Kre-O)|Silverbolt]], [[Skydive (Kre-O)|Skydive]]
{{-}}
;Wave 2

:*'''[[Abominus (Kre-O)|Abominus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4473'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Hun-Gurrr (Kre-O)|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O)|Rippersnapper]], [[Sinnertwin (Kre-O)|Sinnertwin]], [[Windrazor (Kre-O)|Windrazor]]
:*'''[[Defensor (Kre-O)|Defensor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4474'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Blades (Kre-O)|Blades]], [[First Aid (Kre-O)|First Aid]], [[Hot Spot (Kre-O)|Hot Spot]], [[Streetsmart]]
:*'''[[Piranacon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Piranacon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4475'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Nautilator (Kre-O)|Nautilator]], [[Overbite (Kre-O)|Overbite]], [[Snaptrap (Kre-O)|Snaptrap]], [[Tentakil (Kre-O)|Tentakil]]
{{-}}
;Wave 3
:Sadly, this wave suffered from a similar fate as some of the latter sets, with a limited retail release- only popping up in discount chains months after the intended release date.
:*'''[[Computron (Kre-O)|Computron]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7307'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Afterburst]], [[Lightstorm]], [[Scattershot (Kre-O Computron)|Scattershot]], [[Strafe (Kre-O Computron)|Strafe]]
:*'''[[Menasor (Kre-O)|Menasor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7308'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)|Decepticon Breakdown]], [[Dead End (Kre-O)|Dead End]], [[Drag Strip (Kre-O)|Decepticon Drag Strip]], [[Motorbreath (Kre-O)|Motorbreath]]
{{-}}
;Wave 4
:Ready for something new? This wave, available only at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]]''-branded product, consists entirely of new-character beast-bots, rather than re-creating classic combiner teams.
:*'''[[Grimstone (Kre-O)|Grimstone]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7827'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Crackback]], [[Iquanox]], [[Ironeye]], [[Mollox]]
:*'''[[Lazerbolt]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7830'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullhorn (Kre-O)|Bullhorn]], [[Floodgate]], [[Freezeout]], [[Roadhound]]
:*'''[[Obsidian (Kre-O Combiner)|Obsidian]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7829'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullwark]], [[Freefall]], [[Hemocron]], [[Stronghorn]]
:*'''[[Volcanicon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7828'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Farside]], [[Liftoff]], [[Lugmutt]], [[Power Surge (Kre-O)|Power Surge]]

==Kreon Ultimate Collection==
These sets, each containing five different Kreons, were released early in 2013. The Kreon figures had all been released earlier in larger Kre-o sets, and they only come with their own weapons. One of the five figures was marked on the packaging as the "mystery figure."

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4641'''

;Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4642'''

==Custom Kreons==
First released at the back-end of 2013, these individually-carded Kreons include a huge number of extra body parts and accessories, many [[vacuum metallizing|chromed]] (thus resulting in some ''extremely'' tight fits) or translucent (which, when combined with the chromed parts, may end up with stress fractures). Their "normal" body parts have a metal-flake sheen (usually). They also come with a customizable "rack" to store their unused parts, though the helmets jsut kind of sit on the torso's neck-pegs, not secure at all. Returning characters typically have altered and more extensive [[tampograph]]s across most of their opaque parts.

This series was intentionally produced in smaller numbers than the other series.

[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonIronhidePkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 1
All of the Kreons in this assortment come with a red weapons rack.

[[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] was the only US retailer to order them, though they were made available off of [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] as well.
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|October]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#Custom|Bumblebee]] (A6087)
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)#Custom|Ironhide]] (A6086)
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Megatron]] (A6088)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Custom|Optimus Prime]] (A6085)
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)#Custom|Soundwave]] (A6090)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)#Custom|Starscream]] (A6089)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonPredakingPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 2
Though revealed online and at [[Toy Fair 2014]], this series ultimately never saw release outside of Chinese-market distribution. These kits have blue parts racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{Collist|2|
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)#Custom|Cliffjumper]] (A7314)
*[[Dreadwing (Kre-O)|Dreadwing]] (A7315)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Galvatron]] (A7316)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Autobot Hound]] (A7317)
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Jazz]] (A7318)
*[[Predaking (Kre-O Predacon)|Predaking]] (A7319)
}}
{{-}}
[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonDriftPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
This assortment, using the new unified packaging style introduced in mid-2014, is entirely movie-based, showcasing characters from ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)| Age of Extinction]]''. Unlike prior waves, the opaque plastics here are non-sparkly. Awww. On top of that, the parts count has been drastically reduced, each kit only having about 30 pieces as opposed to the 40-ish of the prior two waves.

They all come with dark green racks.
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Drift]] (A7839)
*[[Lockdown (Kre-O)#Custom|Lockdown]] (A7838)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Optimus Prime]] (A7836)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Ratchet]] (A7837)
}}
{{-}}
[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGalvatronPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2
Another movie-based round. The sparkly plastics make a return, but the part count remains in the low 30s. These kits come with brown racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Bumblebee]] (A9229)
*[[Crosshairs (Kre-O)#Custom|Crosshairs]] (A9228)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Galvatron]] (A9230)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Autobot Hound]] (A9227)
}}
{{-}}
[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGrimlockPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 3
A wave featuring the ''Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, making heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. These kits come with gray racks.

These figures saw very limited release, mostly in Hasbro Asia regions.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Grimlock]]
*[[Scorn (Kre-O)#Custom|Scorn]]
*[[Slug (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Slug]]
*[[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)#CustomAOE|Strafe]]
}}
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;''Robots in Disguise'' Collection 1
This assortment showcases characters from the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)| Robots in Disguise]]'' animated series.

The part count takes ''another'' hit, now in the mid-20s, with simpler weapons and no backpacks. No more chromed parts either, everything is in "normal" plastics. The racks are now in the characters' base colors, and built on a new baseplate piece. This wave does add a 1x1 cylinder to attach to the unused torsos' neck-pegs to keep the unised helmets in place, so there's that.

:*''Release date'': ??? 2015
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Bumblebee]] (B1234)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Grimlock]] (B1235)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Optimus Prime]] (B1233)
*[[Steeljaw (Kre-O)#Custom|Steeljaw]] (B1236)
}}

{{note|The "[[Autobot Command Center]]" set includes a Custom Kreon rack/part setup as well.}}

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==Kreon Warriors==
Replacing Micro-Changers as the ''Kre-O'' line's blind-bagged assortment, Kreon Warriors features popular characters reimagined as historical warriors. Unlike their predecessors, the Kreon Warriors do not have vehicle modes.

;Series 1
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Samurai Optimus Prime]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Wild West Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Gladiator Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Bumblebee]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Gladiator Ratchet]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Pirate Ratchet]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Knight Megatron]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Ninja Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Army Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Pirate Starscream]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Army Shockwave]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Ninja Shockwave]]
}}

;Series 2 - Shown at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Gladiator Optimus Prime]]
*?? [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Army Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Knight Bumblebee]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Wild West Hound]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Samurai Hound]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Wild West Galvatron]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Samurai Galvatron]]
*?? [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Wild West Starscream]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Soundwave]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Knight Soundwave]]
}}
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==Battle Changers==

Battle Changers are a new line in the buildable figures who can transform without being taken apart. Series 1 includes 4 individual characters [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] and [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]].

;Collection 1
This series is available in selected Asian countries since December 2014.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] (B0716)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] (B0715)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] (B0718)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] (B0717)
}}
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;Collection 2
This series have been shown in NY Toyfair 2015. [[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] and [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] are triple changers and may be categorized separately upon release.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] (???)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] (???)
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]] (???)
*[[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] (???)
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}
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;Versus Pack Collection 1
This assortment comes in 2-figure "VS" pack. Only 2 pairs have been announced and available for sale in selected Asian countries. Optimus Prime is identical to the previously released version but this pack comes with a trailer.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] vs. [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] (B1506/B0964)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]] vs. [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] (B1507/B0964)
}}
{{-}}

==Store exclusives==
===CostCo exclusives===
* Megatron with Sideswipe (30668/31771) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.
* Starscream with Prowl (30667/30690) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.

===Toys"R"Us exclusives===
*'''Autobot Assault [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A1266'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s, [[Gunner]]
: An expanded version of the "Destruction Site Devastator" set, adding a large Ironhide robot/truck build, a "Gunner" Kreon, and a port-a-potty (yes really). The Devastator Kreon is also in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)| Generation 2]]'' style yellow-and-purple rather than the original bright-green-and-purple.
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction Bluray / DVD'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]]
: Special packaging to include 2 exclusive Kreons with different print from other regular release of the same characters. These Kreons are available with either Blu-Ray Combo or DVD only set.

===Argos exclusives===
*'''Transformers Tub of Bricks'''
**''Set number'': '''A4583'''
: A plastic tub with unaltered versions of Basic Optimus, Basic Bumblebee, and Jazz, Sideswipe and Bluestreak Kreons, and slightly altered instruction booklets.

===Universal Studios===
*'''Kreon 4-pack'''
**''Set number'': '''???'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]]

==Promotional releases==
* Matrix '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Promotional item given at [[BotCon 2011]], as a special mail-in promotion through the Kre-O website and a give away with the UK Doctor Who Adventures comic. Redeco of Optimus Prime Kreon showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]].

* Clear ''' Energon Bumblebee''' Kreon
: An exclusive [[New York Comic Con|New York Comic Con 2012]] handout, this redeco of the Bumblebee Kreon is done entirely in translucent blue plastic, and comes in its own special little window box with an outer sleeve.

* '''Constructicon Devastator''' Kreon
: A Devastator Kreon sporting an orange ''Generation 2'' deco and including a translucent purple pistol based on [[Megatron (G1)|Generation 1 Megatron's]] alternate mode. Packaged in an individual window box and handed out with ''Kre-O'' purchases at Toys"R"Us stores, as well as [[BotCon 2013]].

* '''Orion Pax''' Kreon
: Based on Orion Pax's appearance from "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]", this was available with the ''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''.

* '''Dinobot Ride''' Polybag
: Polybag of a mini buildable Grimlock and Citiville-sized mini Kreon Optimus Prime. Given out at Toys R Us during build-a-figure event. Also available in selected Asian countries as a gift with purchase at stores.

* '''Elite Optimus Prime''' Polybag
: Another polybag with buildable Optimus Prime with larger hands and legs on a Kreon sized torso. This figure was given our at Toys R Us Canada during build-a-figure event while Asian countries saw very limited released.

* "Winter" '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Optimus Prime in winter clothing and orange skis were handed out during [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]].

==BotCon==
* '''Machine Wars''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure Set, 2013)
**''Kreons'': [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]], [[Megaplex (Kre-O)|Megaplex]], [[Obsidian (Kre-O Kreon)|Obsidian]], [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Strika (Kre-O)|Strika]]

:The ''Machine Wars'' five-pack was exclusive to [[BotCon 2013]], limited to 1500 pieces. They have generally more parts than the Kreons packed in with larger Kre-O sets, but do not have alternate vehicle builds like Micro Changers.

* '''Kreon Micro-Changers 6-figure set''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure set, 2014)
**''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)#BotCon2014|Breakdown]], [[Fractyl (Kre-O)|Fractyl]], [[Gigatron (Kre-O)|Gigatron]], [[Landshark (Kre-O)|Landshark]], [[Rattrap (Kre-O)|Rattrap]], [[Rodimus (SG Kre-O)|Rodimus]]

: A [[BotCon 2014]] six-figure set commemorating 20 years of BotCon exclusives with Kreons of past exclusives. This time they're also Micro-Changers, with generally more parts and paint than most retail Micro-Changers.

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==Comic Con==
* '''Kreon Class of 1984''' (B0090)
**''Kreons'':
{{collist|3|
*[[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]]
*[[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]]
*[[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]]
*[[Frenzy (Kre-O)|Frenzy]]
*[[Gears (Kre-O)|Gears]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]]
*[[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]]
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]]
*[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Ratchet]]
*[[Rumble (Kre-O)|Rumble]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]]
*[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]
*[[Sharpnel (Kre-O)|Sharpnel]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
*[[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (Kre-O)|Ultra Magnus]]
*[[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]]
*[[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
}}
: Released in July 2014 at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2014|San Diego Comic-Con]], this exclusive set contains exclusive Kreons and accessories from G1 series.

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==Media==
===Videos===
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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.

===Games===
{{main|Online games#Kre-O}}

===Books===
*''[[Awesome Autobots Activity Book]]''—actually mainly a ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'' book, but it has four Kre-O bonus pages and is [[co-branding|co-branded]] on the cover, as well as coming with a free Matrix Optimus Prime Kreon.
*''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''

===Online comics===
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Short tongue-in-cheek gag strips drawn and written by [[Hayato Sakamoto]] and [[Makoto Wakabayashi]] for [[TakaraTomy]]'s Kre-O site.

==Notes==
* 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>, who have been making not-L sets for a while. However, it is very much a lot of new part design work, especially the far more involved construction of the [[Kreon]]s; Oxford's pre-''Kre-O'' mini-figures were basically straight-up L Minifigure construction.
* Kreon [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] was among the upcoming items revealed at [[BotCon 2011]]... and was only announced to be released in late 2013, and wasn't released until midway through 2014. Amusingly, his helmet has become one of the most ubiquitous among the Kreons thanks to its very generic styling.
* Small images of a ''Kre-O Transformers'' set featuring a big mechanical scorpion and another set featuring a buildable [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] were shown at [[Toy Fair 2012]] during the slide presentation, as part of the demonstration of the "build a big energon weapon from parts of the different sets" concept. Neither were present in the showroom or mentioned in the press materials. This same slide was shown during a presentation at [[BotCon 2012]], again with no explicit mention of the mechanical scorpion or Soundwave.
* 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. Just be a bit careful you don't scrape face-paint off.
* The L company has since released sets that are explicitly marketed as being able to assemble as robots and various vehicles and aircraft, very similar to the ''Transformers'' Kre-O concept.
* Several ''Kre-O'' bricks are reuses of Hasbro's long defunct ''Built to Rule'' interlocking brick system. Most Kre-O bricks, that is parts not designed specifically for Kreons, with detailed moulded surfaces (especially where the L counterpart has a smooth surface) are Built to Rule parts.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.hasbro.com/kre-o/en_US/ Official site]
* [http://kre-o-nation.com/2013/index.html "Kre-O Nation" 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]
* [http://www.facebook.com/groups/mykreons Kre-O Asia Facebook Group #mykreons]

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Kre-O

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[[Image:Kre-O-Bumblebeeandothers.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Car me now!]]

'''Kre-O''' is [[Hasbro]]'s second foray into the world of brick-based construction toy sets, several years after the ignoble effort that was ''[[Built to Rule]]''.

Unveiled at [[Toy Fair 2011]], ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' was the first Hasbro brand to be released as Kre-O construction brick kits. The kits (generally) 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 (mostly nameless generics). Prices range from $7.99 to $59.99, plus individually-bagged Kreon figures at $2.99.

The line launched in the US on [[June 6]]th, [[2011]]. Since then, ''Kre-O'' has expanded into a [[multi-property brand]], with sets based on other Hasbro franchises including ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'', ''Battleship'', and ''Dungeons & Dragons'', as well as the licensed properties ''[[Star Trek]]'' and ''Cityville Invasion''.

In 2013, [[TakaraTomy]] brought the line to Japan, primarily the second-year ''Transformers'' sets.

It's 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.

==Building sets==
===2011===
The first series saw widespread brick-and-mortar distribution in the US. The main focus of the sets were large robot/vehicle builds with a ''lot'' of parts. Really a lot. Limbs were many times thick masses of panel-parts laid over each other, and many sets had extremely limited posability, with simple swivel elbows & knees. Robot builds took many elements from the then-current ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)| Dark of the Moon]]'' series, though the heads were mostly designed around the characters' [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] incarnations.

The robot Kreons? ''VERY'' G1-inspired.

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31144'''

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36421'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, [[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]], [[Bumblebee's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Autobot Jazz]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31146'''
**''Kreons'': Jazz, [[Race driver]]

*'''[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]'''
**''Kit number'': '''30688'''
**''Kreons'': Megatron, [[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]], [[Specialist]], [[Police officer]]

*'''[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31145'''
**''Kreons'': Mirage, [[Race driver]]

*'''Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''31143'''

*'''[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]], 2 [[Stunt Driver]]s

*'''[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30690'''
**''Kreons'': Prowl, [[SWAT Commander]]

*'''[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30662'''
**''Kreons'': Ratchet, [[Medic (Kre-O)|Medic]]

*'''[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30687'''
**''Kreons'': Sentinel Prime, [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]], [[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]], [[Fire Chief (Kre-O)|Fire Chief]]

*'''[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31771'''
**''Kreons'': Sideswipe, [[Sideswipe's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30667'''
**''Kreons'': Starscream, [[Pilot (Kre-O)|Pilot]]

===2012 (''Quest for Energon'')===
The second-year ''Kre-O Transformers'' sets mark a definite change in style. Dubbed "Quest for Energon", each set contains several "energon" pieces; at least one [[Skeletron|clear-plastic Kreon torso]] (blue for Autobots, purple for Decepticons), and several clear-purple "[[Dark Energon]]" parts to assemble a giant "[[ultimate Dark Energon weapon]]". The robot/vehicle builds in this year's sets are generally smaller, simpler, and less reliant on the "massive stack of flat plates" construction style common in the first year, relying a lot more on large ball-and-socket-jointed bricks to build limbs and bodies around.

There was a heavier focus on the Kreons overall, with mini-playsets, mini-vehicles and a pair of [[army-building|army builder]] sets. The robot Kreons are more often based on their [[Aligned continuity family]] incarnations than Generation 1. Human Kreons had new arm-pieces with rounded-off shoulders, rather than the blocky shoulders of all first-year Kreons.

This series also suffered a distribution issue in the US. [[Walmart]] stopped carrying ''Kre-O'' after its first year (with one tiny exception), and only [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] appeared to carry the entire second-year assortment; the "Rotor Rage" and "Destruction Site Devastator" sets in particular didn't seem to show up at certain retailers.

Most of these sets were also made available in Japan as part of the initial ''Kre-O'' roll-out by [[TakaraTomy]].

*'''Battle for Energon'''
**''Set number'': '''98812'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], [[Security Officer]], [[Tank Driver]]
: Includes Optimus Prime and Megatron robot/vehicle builds and a mini "bank" playset.

*'''Cycle Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''36954'''
**''Kreons'': [[Barricade (Kre-O)|Barricade]], three [[Autobot Trooper]]s

*'''Decepticon Ambush'''
**''Set number'': '''38781'''
**''Kreons'': [[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]], three [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]]s

*'''Destruction Site [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36914'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s
: A "9 in 1" set that includes '''[[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]''', '''[[Drill Bit (Kre-O)|Drill Bit]]''', '''[[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]]''' and '''[[Hightower (Kre-O)|Hightower]]''', who can be built into robots, vehicles, or combined to form Devastator. Includes a construction site mini-playset.

*'''Rotor Rage'''
**''Set number'': '''36959'''
**''Kreons'': [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]], [[Commando (Kre-O)|Commando]], [[ATV Driver]]
:Includes a large Vortex robot/helicopter build.

*'''Stealth [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''98814'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, two [[Security Guard]]s, [[Bulldog]], [[Biker]]
:Includes a large Bumblebee robot/car build and a security checkpoint playset.

*'''Street Showdown'''
**''Set number'': '''38771'''
**''Kreons'': [[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)|Knock Out]], two [[Driver (Kre-O)|Driver]]s
: Includes large Wheeljack and Knock Out robot/car builds.

===2013 (''Beast Hunters'')===
Bringing the series in-line with the then-current ''[[Beast Hunters]]'' branding of ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'', this series was even ''more'' limited in its US distribution, seemingly available only at ToysЯUs and Meijer.

This time around, the human Kreons were based on specific ''Transformers'' human characters from prior series rather than the prior two years' nameless generics... much to the bafflement of the [[fandom]], who wanted them to be doing that from the get-go.

;Larger Sets
*'''[[Autobot Command Center]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A5412'''
**''Kreons'': [[Arcee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Bumblebee]], [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Ratchet]], [[Shockwave (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Shockwave]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)#CommandCenterHQ|Knock Out]] ("Mystery figure")
: A multi-part playset; command tower, repair bay, prison. Includes a buildable vehicle Optimus Prime and beast [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O Predacon)|Rippersnapper]].

*'''Battle Net Bumblebee'''
**''Set number'': '''A2202'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Captain (Kre-O)|Captain]]
: Includes Bumblebee/jeep build and buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Stormrazor]]


*'''Beast Blade Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A2203'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Beast Hunters|Optimus Prime]], [[Kicker (Kre-O)|Energon Kicker]]
: Includes a large Optimus robot/truck build and a buildable Predacon beast [[Lazerback (Kre-O)|Lazerback]].

*'''Ripclaw Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2201'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ripclaw (Kre-O)|Ripclaw]], [[Daniel Witwicky (Kre-O)|Col. Daniel Witwicky]]
:Includes a large Ripclaw robot/dragon build.

;Beast Force Figure packs
To date, these are the only larger build packs to include [[Micro-Changer]] Kreons.

*'''Dragon Assault'''
**''Set number'': '''A2234/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Grimwing (Kre-O)|Grimwing]].

*'''Mech Venom Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2235/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Corhada]].

===2014 (''Age of Extinction'')===
Tying in with that [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|big new movie in 2014]], the 2014 ''Kre-O'' line-up features dinosaurs aplenty. Many sets also feature "Dino Force Technology", which are pieces that include magnets in them so claws and dino-maws can snatch up Kreons wearing ferrous-metal backpacks or helmets.

Notably, this line also marks the complete abandonment of the 'rebuild to transform' [[play pattern]], in favor of the playset approach more typical of construction brick toys. As part of this change, human Kreons now use the small body style that debuted in the ''Kre-O {{w|CityVille}} Invasion'' line, to indicate a [[scale]] difference between them and the normal-sized Transformer Kreons.

By this point, ''Kre-O'' in its entirety became a [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] [[exclusive]] toyline.

*'''Grimlock Unleashed'''
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]]
: Includes a large Grimlock T-rex build.

*'''Cell Block Breakout'''
**''Set number'': '''A6951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)#AOE|Vehicon]]
: Includes buildable [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] beast [[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)|Strafe]].

*'''Dinobot Charge'''
**''Set number'': '''A6949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]], Vehicon
: Includes buildable [[Slug (Kre-O)|Dinobot triceratops]].

*'''Galvatron Factory Battle'''
**''Set number'': '''A6952'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#FactoryBattle|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Factory Battle|Optimus Prime]], Vehicon, [[Dr. Littleman]], 2 KSI workers.
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]] and [[Galvatron (Kre-O)#AOE|Galvatron]] super-robot.

*'''Grimlock Street Attack'''
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]].

*'''Lockdown Air Raid'''
**''Set number'': '''A6956'''
**''Kreons'': [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)#AOE|Sideswipe]]
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]].

*'''Optimus Prime Dino Hauler'''
**''Set number'': '''A7796'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#DinoHauler|Ratchet]], Vehicon x2, human [[Autobot Driver]]
: Includes buildable [[Snarl (Kre-O)|Dinobot beast]].

*'''Scorn Street Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''A6950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Crosshairs (Kre-O)|Crosshairs]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Scorn (Kre-O)|Scorn]].

*'''Dinobot Ride'''
**''Set number'': '''A8603'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime.
: Includes mini buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock.
{{Note|'Dinobot Ride' was released as a free giveaway at [[June 28]] ToysЯUs building events in the US.}}

*'''Silver Knight Autobots'''
**''Set number'': '''A8602'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Crosshairs, Drift, Hound

*'''Elite Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A8745'''
: Includes Optimus Prime super-robot.
{{note|'Silver Knight Autobots' and 'Elite Optimus Prime' were available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]].}}

*'''Decepticon Replicator'''
**''Set number'': '''A8601'''
**''Kreons'': [[Stinger (Kre-O)|Stinger]], Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]], human scientist
{{note|'Decepticon Replicator' was available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from [[July 11]] to [[July 20]].}}

===2015 (''Robots In Disguise'')===
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==Micro-Changers==
Introduced in 2012, the [[Micro-Changer]]s sub-line adds a new element to Kreon figures; extra parts allow each figure to "transform" into a vehicle or beast (or whatever).

Thankfully, the Micro-Changer series did not suffer the limited-distribution fate of the ''Beast Hunters'' sets; after a rocky start, by 2013 the series was stocked regularly not just by ToysЯUs, but [[Target]] as well, plus many large drug store chains began carrying the individually-bagged figures.

===Blind-bagged figures===
This portion of the line features individual [[blindpacking|blind-packaged]] Kreons. Thankfully however, code numbers printed on each bag allow you to know which figure is inside... or at least avoid buying two of the same by accident.
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;Preview Series
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCPreviewWave.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2034'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|August]] 2012
:This series differs a little from the later waves, and not just because of the smaller (all-badguy) cast. In an unusual backwards move, the [[tampograph]]s on these figures' chests use only a single color, typically black.

:This is also the only ''Kre-O Transformers'' product to be sold (briefly) at [[Walmart]] since the initial year.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Crankstart (Kre-O)|Crankstart]] (214510)
:* [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]] (214518)
:* [[Scorponok (Kre-O)|Scorponok]] (214511)
:* [[Spinister (Kre-O)|Spinister]] (214517)
:* [[Sunstorm (Kre-O)|Sunstorm]] (214519)
:* [[Waspinator (Kre-O)|Waspinator]] (214512)
}}

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;Collection 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCWave1.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Hasbro release date'': [[Calendar|November]] 2012
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': November 2013
: For the first full series, the multi-colored tampographs made a glorious comeback. Also, a new display-stand brick was added to every figure, a black 2x4 piece with the "Kre-O" logo in white on one edge.
: Also changed is how the bag numbers work, with a 7-digit code. Only the final two numbers in the codes are indicators of what Kreon is in the bag, the first five are likely manufacturing plant codes or something and have no bearing on the contents, and can vary from case to case. For simplicity's sake, we've *****'d out the first five digits from here on out.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Airachnid (Kre-O)|Airachnid]] (*****_50)
:* [[Blast Off (Kre-O)|Blast Off]] (*****_47)
:* [[Bludgeon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bludgeon]] (*****_51)
:* [[Dirge (Kre-O)|Dirge]] (*****_49)
:* [[Hook (Kre-O)|Decepticon Hook]] (*****_48)
:* [[Inferno (Kre-O)|Inferno]] (*****_41)
:* [[Insecticon (Kre-O)|Insecticon]] (*****_46)
:* [[Quickslinger (Kre-O)|Quickslinger]] (*****_44)
:* [[Rampage (Kre-O)|Decepticon Rampage]] (*****_45)
:* [[Singe (Kre-O)|Singe]] (*****_40)
:* [[Springer (Kre-O)|Autobot Springer]] (*****_42)
:* [[Warpath (Kre-O)|Warpath]] (*****_43)
}}

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;Collection 2
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|May]] 2013
: This series replaced the flak jackets used to attach stuff to prior Micro Changers' torsos in prior waves (which most fans hated since it obscured the chest tampographs) with a new simple one-peg "backpack" piece. And there was much rejoicing. On top of that, at this stage the "vehicle" builds become a little more complex, using more parts to make them look more like tiny vehicles than just robots laying face-down with a thing or two on their backs.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Acid Wing]] (*****_70)
:* [[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]] (*****_69)
:* [[Blight (Kre-O)|Blight]] (*****_68)
:* [[Bulkhead (Kre-O)|Bulkhead]] (*****_66)
:* [[Groove (Kre-O)|Autobot Groove]] (*****_77)
:* [[Hardshell (Kre-O)|Hardshell]] (*****_67)
:* [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]] (*****_76)
:* [[Lugnut (Kre-O)|Lugnut]] (*****_75)
:* [[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]] (*****_74)
:* [[Powerglide (Kre-O)|Powerglide]] (*****_73)
:* [[Scourge (Kre-O)|Scourge]] (*****_72)
:* [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] (*****_71)
}}
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;Collection 3
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS3bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2013
:This series had...more fanwank, we guess? No particular innovations this time around.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Beachcomber (Kre-O)|Beachcomber]] (***** 60)
:* [[Cheetor (Kre-O)|Cheetor]] (***** 59)
:* [[Guzzle (Kre-O)|Guzzle]] (***** 57)
:* [[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]] (***** 54)
:* [[Kickback (Kre-O)|Kickback]] (***** 55)
:* [[Long Haul (Kre-O)|Long Haul]] (***** 56)
:* [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]] (***** 52)
:* [[Nosecone (Kre-O)|Nosecone]] (***** 50)
:* [[Ramjet (Kre-O)|Ramjet]] (***** 53)
:* [[Seawing (Kre-O)|Seawing]] (***** 61)
:* [[Sharkticon (Kre-O)|Sharkticon]] (***** 58)
:* [[Thrust (Kre-O)|Thrust]] (***** 51)
}}
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;Collection 4
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS4bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2014
: Sooo much fanwank. The last wave of Micro-Changers available at "normal" retail, though largely being distributed via the Walgreens drug store chain in the US. This is the only batch (so far) to have a significant [[variant]], as [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] can come in either bag-back lavender or a much darker purple, depending on the batch. This is also the first wave to use "harness" pieces in colors other than the standard light gray.

: Unlike prior waves in which every figure came with individual [[instructions]], these Micro-Changers all come with the same large fold-out instruction for all of the models in the series, making the "feel parts through the bags" method very difficult (but you have the code numbers here, so why are you even doing that, huh?).
{{collist|2|
:* [[Alpha Trion (Kre-O)|Alpha Trion]] (***** 33)
:* [[Barrage (Kre-O)|Barrage]] (***** 34)
:* [[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]] (***** 35)
:* [[Brake-Neck (Kre-O)|Brake-Neck]] (***** 44)
:* [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] (***** 36)
:* [[Demolishor (Kre-O)|Demolishor]] (***** 37)
:* [[Iceberg (Kre-O)|Iceberg]] (***** 38)
:* [[Kup (Kre-O)|Autobot Kup]] (***** 39)
:* [[Rhinox (Kre-O)|Rhinox]] (***** 40)
:* [[Rodimus (Kre-O)|Rodimus]] (***** 41)
:* [[Sandstorm (Kre-O)|Sandstorm]] (***** 42)
:* [[Slipstrike]] (***** 43)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
[[Image:KreO-toy KreonMCWave5.jpg|right|300px]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A6947'''
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
: In-tune with the [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]] Kre-O'' products, this wave features a number of classic characters plus two movie-inspired Dinobot original characters.

: This series goes back to having individual instructions for each figure.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Fangwolf]] (***** 46)
:* [[Highbrow (Kre-O)|Highbrow]] (***** 51)
:* [[Jarugar]] (***** 52)
:* [[Jetwash]] (***** 53)
:* [[Mindswipe]] (***** 49)
:* [[Misfire (Kre-O)|Misfire]] (***** 47)
:* [[Nightbeat (Kre-O)|Nightbeat]] (***** 50)
:* [[Silversnout]] (***** 56)
:* [[Skrapnel]] (***** 45)
:* [[Torosaur]] (***** 55)
:* [[Trypticon (Kre-O)|Trypticon]] (***** 48)
:* [[Wingspan Hawk]] (***** 54)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2014
: The second wave of the ''Age of Extinction''-tied Micro-Changers, with a couple of unconventional builds, and two more new Dinobot characters. For the first time, the blind-bags are truly blind, with no identifying numbers printed on the packaging.

Speaking of "blind", these figures were never seen in US stores, popping up only in Canada and overseas.

{{collist|2|
:* [[Blackarachnia (Kre-O)|Decepticon Blackarachnia]]
:* [[Frostbite (Kre-O)|Frostbite]]
:* [[Fuselage]]
:* [[Gears (Kre-O)|Autobot Gears]]
:* [[Runamuck (Kre-O)|Decepticon Runamuck]]
:* [[Scattershot (Kre-O blindbag)|Scattershot]]
:* [[Seaspray (Kre-O)|Autobot Seaspray]]
:* [[Skalor (Kre-O)|Decepticon Skalor]]
:* [[Skimmer]]
:* [[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
:* [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailbreaker]]
:* [[Wheelie (Kre-O)|Autobot Wheelie]]
}}

===Micro-Changers Combiners===
Four Kreons per pack combine into one larger robot. Each set also comes with a single red stand-block, and extra limb pieces. Just in case. As most of the original teams hese sets are based on have five to six members, the "lost" members are (usually) put into the blind-bagged series.
;Wave 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCCombWave1.jpg|right|250px|]]
:*'''[[Bruticus (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bruticus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2225'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Brawl (Kre-O)|Brawl]], [[Onslaught (Kre-O)|Onslaught]], [[Swindle (Kre-O)|Swindle]], [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]]
:*'''[[Devastator (Kre-O)|Constructicon Devastator]]
::*''Set number'': '''A2224'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bonecrusher (Kre-O)|Bonecrusher]], [[Mixmaster (Kre-O)|Mixmaster]], [[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]], [[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]
:*'''[[Predaking (Kre-O Decepticon)|Predaking]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2227'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]], [[Headlock]], [[Razorclaw (Kre-O)|Razorclaw]], [[Torox]]
:*'''[[Superion (Kre-O)|Superion]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2226'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Air Raid (Kre-O)|Air Raid]], [[Firestrike (Kre-O)|Firestrike]], [[Silverbolt (Kre-O)|Silverbolt]], [[Skydive (Kre-O)|Skydive]]
{{-}}
;Wave 2

:*'''[[Abominus (Kre-O)|Abominus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4473'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Hun-Gurrr (Kre-O)|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O)|Rippersnapper]], [[Sinnertwin (Kre-O)|Sinnertwin]], [[Windrazor (Kre-O)|Windrazor]]
:*'''[[Defensor (Kre-O)|Defensor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4474'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Blades (Kre-O)|Blades]], [[First Aid (Kre-O)|First Aid]], [[Hot Spot (Kre-O)|Hot Spot]], [[Streetsmart]]
:*'''[[Piranacon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Piranacon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4475'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Nautilator (Kre-O)|Nautilator]], [[Overbite (Kre-O)|Overbite]], [[Snaptrap (Kre-O)|Snaptrap]], [[Tentakil (Kre-O)|Tentakil]]
{{-}}
;Wave 3
:Sadly, this wave suffered from a similar fate as some of the latter sets, with a limited retail release- only popping up in discount chains months after the intended release date.
:*'''[[Computron (Kre-O)|Computron]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7307'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Afterburst]], [[Lightstorm]], [[Scattershot (Kre-O Computron)|Scattershot]], [[Strafe (Kre-O Computron)|Strafe]]
:*'''[[Menasor (Kre-O)|Menasor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7308'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)|Decepticon Breakdown]], [[Dead End (Kre-O)|Dead End]], [[Drag Strip (Kre-O)|Decepticon Drag Strip]], [[Motorbreath (Kre-O)|Motorbreath]]
{{-}}
;Wave 4
:Ready for something new? This wave, available only at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]]''-branded product, consists entirely of new-character beast-bots, rather than re-creating classic combiner teams.
:*'''[[Grimstone (Kre-O)|Grimstone]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7827'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Crackback]], [[Iquanox]], [[Ironeye]], [[Mollox]]
:*'''[[Lazerbolt]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7830'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullhorn (Kre-O)|Bullhorn]], [[Floodgate]], [[Freezeout]], [[Roadhound]]
:*'''[[Obsidian (Kre-O Combiner)|Obsidian]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7829'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullwark]], [[Freefall]], [[Hemocron]], [[Stronghorn]]
:*'''[[Volcanicon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7828'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Farside]], [[Liftoff]], [[Lugmutt]], [[Power Surge (Kre-O)|Power Surge]]

==Kreon Ultimate Collection==
These sets, each containing five different Kreons, were released early in 2013. The Kreon figures had all been released earlier in larger Kre-o sets, and they only come with their own weapons. One of the five figures was marked on the packaging as the "mystery figure."

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4641'''

;Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4642'''

==Custom Kreons==
First released at the back-end of 2013, these individually-carded Kreons include a huge number of extra body parts and accessories, many [[vacuum metallizing|chromed]] (thus resulting in some ''extremely'' tight fits) or translucent (which, when combined with the chromed parts, may end up with stress fractures). Their "normal" body parts have a metal-flake sheen (usually). They also come with a customizable "rack" to store their unused parts, though the helmets jsut kind of sit on the torso's neck-pegs, not secure at all. Returning characters typically have altered and more extensive [[tampograph]]s across most of their opaque parts.

This series was intentionally produced in smaller numbers than the other series.

[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonIronhidePkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 1
All of the Kreons in this assortment come with a red weapons rack.

[[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] was the only US retailer to order them, though they were made available off of [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] as well.
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|October]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#Custom|Bumblebee]] (A6087)
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)#Custom|Ironhide]] (A6086)
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Megatron]] (A6088)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Custom|Optimus Prime]] (A6085)
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)#Custom|Soundwave]] (A6090)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)#Custom|Starscream]] (A6089)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonPredakingPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 2
Though revealed online and at [[Toy Fair 2014]], this series ultimately never saw release outside of Chinese-market distribution. These kits have blue parts racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{Collist|2|
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)#Custom|Cliffjumper]] (A7314)
*[[Dreadwing (Kre-O)|Dreadwing]] (A7315)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Galvatron]] (A7316)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Autobot Hound]] (A7317)
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Jazz]] (A7318)
*[[Predaking (Kre-O Predacon)|Predaking]] (A7319)
}}
{{-}}
[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonDriftPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
This assortment, using the new unified packaging style introduced in mid-2014, is entirely movie-based, showcasing characters from ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)| Age of Extinction]]''. Unlike prior waves, the opaque plastics here are non-sparkly. Awww. On top of that, the parts count has been drastically reduced, each kit only having about 30 pieces as opposed to the 40-ish of the prior two waves.

They all come with dark green racks.
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Drift]] (A7839)
*[[Lockdown (Kre-O)#Custom|Lockdown]] (A7838)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Optimus Prime]] (A7836)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Ratchet]] (A7837)
}}
{{-}}
[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGalvatronPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2
Another movie-based round. The sparkly plastics make a return, but the part count remains in the low 30s. These kits come with brown racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Bumblebee]] (A9229)
*[[Crosshairs (Kre-O)#Custom|Crosshairs]] (A9228)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Galvatron]] (A9230)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Autobot Hound]] (A9227)
}}
{{-}}
[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGrimlockPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 3
A wave featuring the ''Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, making heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. These kits come with gray racks.

These figures saw very limited release, mostly in Hasbro Asia regions.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Grimlock]]
*[[Scorn (Kre-O)#Custom|Scorn]]
*[[Slug (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Slug]]
*[[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)#CustomAOE|Strafe]]
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}
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;''Robots in Disguise'' Collection 1
This assortment showcases characters from the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)| Robots in Disguise]]'' animated series.

The part count takes ''another'' hit, now in the mid-20s, with simpler weapons and no backpacks. No more chromed parts either, everything is in "normal" plastics. The racks are now in the characters' base colors, and built on a new baseplate piece. This wave does add a 1x1 cylinder to attach to the unused torsos' neck-pegs to keep the unised helmets in place, so there's that.

:*''Release date'': ??? 2015
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Bumblebee]] (B1234)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Grimlock]] (B1235)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Optimus Prime]] (B1233)
*[[Steeljaw (Kre-O)#Custom|Steeljaw]] (B1236)
}}

{{note|The "[[Autobot Command Center]]" set includes a Custom Kreon rack/part setup as well.}}

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==Kreon Warriors==
Replacing Micro-Changers as the ''Kre-O'' line's blind-bagged assortment, Kreon Warriors features popular characters reimagined as historical warriors. Unlike their predecessors, the Kreon Warriors do not have vehicle modes.

;Series 1
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Samurai Optimus Prime]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Wild West Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Gladiator Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Bumblebee]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Gladiator Ratchet]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Pirate Ratchet]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Knight Megatron]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Ninja Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Army Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Pirate Starscream]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Army Shockwave]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Ninja Shockwave]]
}}

;Series 2 - Shown at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Gladiator Optimus Prime]]
*?? [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Army Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Knight Bumblebee]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Wild West Hound]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Samurai Hound]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Wild West Galvatron]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Samurai Galvatron]]
*?? [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Wild West Starscream]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Soundwave]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Knight Soundwave]]
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

==Battle Changers==

Battle Changers are a new line in the buildable figures who can transform without being taken apart. Series 1 includes 4 individual characters [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] and [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]].

;Collection 1
This series is available in selected Asian countries since December 2014.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] (B0716)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] (B0715)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] (B0718)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] (B0717)
}}
{{-}}
;Collection 2
This series have been shown in NY Toyfair 2015. [[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] and [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] are triple changers and may be categorized separately upon release.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] (???)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] (???)
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]] (???)
*[[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] (???)
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}
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;Versus Pack Collection 1
This assortment comes in 2-figure "VS" pack. Only 2 pairs have been announced and available for sale in selected Asian countries. Optimus Prime is identical to the previously released version but this pack comes with a trailer.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] vs. [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] (B1506/B0964)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]] vs. [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] (B1507/B0964)
}}
{{-}}

==Store exclusives==
===CostCo exclusives===
* Megatron with Sideswipe (30668/31771) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.
* Starscream with Prowl (30667/30690) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.

===Toys"R"Us exclusives===
*'''Autobot Assault [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A1266'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s, [[Gunner]]
: An expanded version of the "Destruction Site Devastator" set, adding a large Ironhide robot/truck build, a "Gunner" Kreon, and a port-a-potty (yes really). The Devastator Kreon is also in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)| Generation 2]]'' style yellow-and-purple rather than the original bright-green-and-purple.
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction Bluray / DVD'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]]
: Special packaging to include 2 exclusive Kreons with different print from other regular release of the same characters. These Kreons are available with either Blu-Ray Combo or DVD only set.

===Argos exclusives===
*'''Transformers Tub of Bricks'''
**''Set number'': '''A4583'''
: A plastic tub with unaltered versions of Basic Optimus, Basic Bumblebee, and Jazz, Sideswipe and Bluestreak Kreons, and slightly altered instruction booklets.

===Universal Studios===
*'''Kreon 4-pack'''
**''Set number'': '''???'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]]

==Promotional releases==
* Matrix '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Promotional item given at [[BotCon 2011]], as a special mail-in promotion through the Kre-O website and a give away with the UK Doctor Who Adventures comic. Redeco of Optimus Prime Kreon showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]].

* Clear ''' Energon Bumblebee''' Kreon
: An exclusive [[New York Comic Con|New York Comic Con 2012]] handout, this redeco of the Bumblebee Kreon is done entirely in translucent blue plastic, and comes in its own special little window box with an outer sleeve.

* '''Constructicon Devastator''' Kreon
: A Devastator Kreon sporting an orange ''Generation 2'' deco and including a translucent purple pistol based on [[Megatron (G1)|Generation 1 Megatron's]] alternate mode. Packaged in an individual window box and handed out with ''Kre-O'' purchases at Toys"R"Us stores, as well as [[BotCon 2013]].

* '''Orion Pax''' Kreon
: Based on Orion Pax's appearance from "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]", this was available with the ''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''.

* '''Dinobot Ride''' Polybag
: Polybag of a mini buildable Grimlock and Citiville-sized mini Kreon Optimus Prime. Given out at Toys R Us during build-a-figure event. Also available in selected Asian countries as a gift with purchase at stores.

* '''Elite Optimus Prime''' Polybag
: Another polybag with buildable Optimus Prime with larger hands and legs on a Kreon sized torso. This figure was given our at Toys R Us Canada during build-a-figure event while Asian countries saw very limited released.

* "Winter" '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Optimus Prime in winter clothing and orange skis were handed out during [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]].

==BotCon==
* '''Machine Wars''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure Set, 2013)
**''Kreons'': [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]], [[Megaplex (Kre-O)|Megaplex]], [[Obsidian (Kre-O Kreon)|Obsidian]], [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Strika (Kre-O)|Strika]]

:The ''Machine Wars'' five-pack was exclusive to [[BotCon 2013]], limited to 1500 pieces. They have generally more parts than the Kreons packed in with larger Kre-O sets, but do not have alternate vehicle builds like Micro Changers.

* '''Kreon Micro-Changers 6-figure set''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure set, 2014)
**''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)#BotCon2014|Breakdown]], [[Fractyl (Kre-O)|Fractyl]], [[Gigatron (Kre-O)|Gigatron]], [[Landshark (Kre-O)|Landshark]], [[Rattrap (Kre-O)|Rattrap]], [[Rodimus (SG Kre-O)|Rodimus]]

: A [[BotCon 2014]] six-figure set commemorating 20 years of BotCon exclusives with Kreons of past exclusives. This time they're also Micro-Changers, with generally more parts and paint than most retail Micro-Changers.

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==Comic Con==
* '''Kreon Class of 1984''' (B0090)
**''Kreons'':
{{collist|3|
*[[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]]
*[[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]]
*[[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]]
*[[Frenzy (Kre-O)|Frenzy]]
*[[Gears (Kre-O)|Gears]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]]
*[[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]]
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]]
*[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Ratchet]]
*[[Rumble (Kre-O)|Rumble]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]]
*[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]
*[[Skrapnel (Kre-O)|Skrapnel]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
*[[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (Kre-O)|Ultra Magnus]]
*[[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]]
*[[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
}}
: Released in July 2014 at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2014|San Diego Comic-Con]], this exclusive set contains exclusive Kreons and accessories from G1 series.

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==Media==
===Videos===
{{main|Kre-O Transformers (cartoon)}}
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.

===Games===
{{main|Online games#Kre-O}}

===Books===
*''[[Awesome Autobots Activity Book]]''—actually mainly a ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'' book, but it has four Kre-O bonus pages and is [[co-branding|co-branded]] on the cover, as well as coming with a free Matrix Optimus Prime Kreon.
*''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''

===Online comics===
{{main|Kre-O Transformers (comic)}}
Short tongue-in-cheek gag strips drawn and written by [[Hayato Sakamoto]] and [[Makoto Wakabayashi]] for [[TakaraTomy]]'s Kre-O site.

==Notes==
* 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>, who have been making not-L sets for a while. However, it is very much a lot of new part design work, especially the far more involved construction of the [[Kreon]]s; Oxford's pre-''Kre-O'' mini-figures were basically straight-up L Minifigure construction.
* Kreon [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] was among the upcoming items revealed at [[BotCon 2011]]... and was only announced to be released in late 2013, and wasn't released until midway through 2014. Amusingly, his helmet has become one of the most ubiquitous among the Kreons thanks to its very generic styling.
* Small images of a ''Kre-O Transformers'' set featuring a big mechanical scorpion and another set featuring a buildable [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] were shown at [[Toy Fair 2012]] during the slide presentation, as part of the demonstration of the "build a big energon weapon from parts of the different sets" concept. Neither were present in the showroom or mentioned in the press materials. This same slide was shown during a presentation at [[BotCon 2012]], again with no explicit mention of the mechanical scorpion or Soundwave.
* 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. Just be a bit careful you don't scrape face-paint off.
* The L company has since released sets that are explicitly marketed as being able to assemble as robots and various vehicles and aircraft, very similar to the ''Transformers'' Kre-O concept.
* Several ''Kre-O'' bricks are reuses of Hasbro's long defunct ''Built to Rule'' interlocking brick system. Most Kre-O bricks, that is parts not designed specifically for Kreons, with detailed moulded surfaces (especially where the L counterpart has a smooth surface) are Built to Rule parts.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.hasbro.com/kre-o/en_US/ Official site]
* [http://kre-o-nation.com/2013/index.html "Kre-O Nation" 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]
* [http://www.facebook.com/groups/mykreons Kre-O Asia Facebook Group #mykreons]

[[Category: Kre-O | Kre-O ]]
[[Category: Multi-property brands]]

Kre-O

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[[Image:Kre-O-Bumblebeeandothers.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Car me now!]]

'''Kre-O''' is [[Hasbro]]'s second foray into the world of brick-based construction toy sets, several years after the ignoble effort that was ''[[Built to Rule]]''.

Unveiled at [[Toy Fair 2011]], ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' was the first Hasbro brand to be released as Kre-O construction brick kits. The kits (generally) 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 (mostly nameless generics). Prices range from $7.99 to $59.99, plus individually-bagged Kreon figures at $2.99.

The line launched in the US on [[June 6]]th, [[2011]]. Since then, ''Kre-O'' has expanded into a [[multi-property brand]], with sets based on other Hasbro franchises including ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'', ''Battleship'', and ''Dungeons & Dragons'', as well as the licensed properties ''[[Star Trek]]'' and ''Cityville Invasion''.

In 2013, [[TakaraTomy]] brought the line to Japan, primarily the second-year ''Transformers'' sets.

It's 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.

==Building sets==
===2011===
The first series saw widespread brick-and-mortar distribution in the US. The main focus of the sets were large robot/vehicle builds with a ''lot'' of parts. Really a lot. Limbs were many times thick masses of panel-parts laid over each other, and many sets had extremely limited posability, with simple swivel elbows & knees. Robot builds took many elements from the then-current ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)| Dark of the Moon]]'' series, though the heads were mostly designed around the characters' [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] incarnations.

The robot Kreons? ''VERY'' G1-inspired.

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31144'''

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36421'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, [[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]], [[Bumblebee's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Autobot Jazz]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31146'''
**''Kreons'': Jazz, [[Race driver]]

*'''[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]'''
**''Kit number'': '''30688'''
**''Kreons'': Megatron, [[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]], [[Specialist]], [[Police officer]]

*'''[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31145'''
**''Kreons'': Mirage, [[Race driver]]

*'''Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''31143'''

*'''[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]], 2 [[Stunt Driver]]s

*'''[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30690'''
**''Kreons'': Prowl, [[SWAT Commander]]

*'''[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30662'''
**''Kreons'': Ratchet, [[Medic (Kre-O)|Medic]]

*'''[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30687'''
**''Kreons'': Sentinel Prime, [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]], [[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]], [[Fire Chief (Kre-O)|Fire Chief]]

*'''[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31771'''
**''Kreons'': Sideswipe, [[Sideswipe's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30667'''
**''Kreons'': Starscream, [[Pilot (Kre-O)|Pilot]]

===2012 (''Quest for Energon'')===
The second-year ''Kre-O Transformers'' sets mark a definite change in style. Dubbed "Quest for Energon", each set contains several "energon" pieces; at least one [[Skeletron|clear-plastic Kreon torso]] (blue for Autobots, purple for Decepticons), and several clear-purple "[[Dark Energon]]" parts to assemble a giant "[[ultimate Dark Energon weapon]]". The robot/vehicle builds in this year's sets are generally smaller, simpler, and less reliant on the "massive stack of flat plates" construction style common in the first year, relying a lot more on large ball-and-socket-jointed bricks to build limbs and bodies around.

There was a heavier focus on the Kreons overall, with mini-playsets, mini-vehicles and a pair of [[army-building|army builder]] sets. The robot Kreons are more often based on their [[Aligned continuity family]] incarnations than Generation 1. Human Kreons had new arm-pieces with rounded-off shoulders, rather than the blocky shoulders of all first-year Kreons.

This series also suffered a distribution issue in the US. [[Walmart]] stopped carrying ''Kre-O'' after its first year (with one tiny exception), and only [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] appeared to carry the entire second-year assortment; the "Rotor Rage" and "Destruction Site Devastator" sets in particular didn't seem to show up at certain retailers.

Most of these sets were also made available in Japan as part of the initial ''Kre-O'' roll-out by [[TakaraTomy]].

*'''Battle for Energon'''
**''Set number'': '''98812'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], [[Security Officer]], [[Tank Driver]]
: Includes Optimus Prime and Megatron robot/vehicle builds and a mini "bank" playset.

*'''Cycle Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''36954'''
**''Kreons'': [[Barricade (Kre-O)|Barricade]], three [[Autobot Trooper]]s

*'''Decepticon Ambush'''
**''Set number'': '''38781'''
**''Kreons'': [[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]], three [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]]s

*'''Destruction Site [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36914'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s
: A "9 in 1" set that includes '''[[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]''', '''[[Drill Bit (Kre-O)|Drill Bit]]''', '''[[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]]''' and '''[[Hightower (Kre-O)|Hightower]]''', who can be built into robots, vehicles, or combined to form Devastator. Includes a construction site mini-playset.

*'''Rotor Rage'''
**''Set number'': '''36959'''
**''Kreons'': [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]], [[Commando (Kre-O)|Commando]], [[ATV Driver]]
:Includes a large Vortex robot/helicopter build.

*'''Stealth [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''98814'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, two [[Security Guard]]s, [[Bulldog]], [[Biker]]
:Includes a large Bumblebee robot/car build and a security checkpoint playset.

*'''Street Showdown'''
**''Set number'': '''38771'''
**''Kreons'': [[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)|Knock Out]], two [[Driver (Kre-O)|Driver]]s
: Includes large Wheeljack and Knock Out robot/car builds.

===2013 (''Beast Hunters'')===
Bringing the series in-line with the then-current ''[[Beast Hunters]]'' branding of ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'', this series was even ''more'' limited in its US distribution, seemingly available only at ToysЯUs and Meijer.

This time around, the human Kreons were based on specific ''Transformers'' human characters from prior series rather than the prior two years' nameless generics... much to the bafflement of the [[fandom]], who wanted them to be doing that from the get-go.

;Larger Sets
*'''[[Autobot Command Center]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A5412'''
**''Kreons'': [[Arcee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Bumblebee]], [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Ratchet]], [[Shockwave (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Shockwave]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)#CommandCenterHQ|Knock Out]] ("Mystery figure")
: A multi-part playset; command tower, repair bay, prison. Includes a buildable vehicle Optimus Prime and beast [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O Predacon)|Rippersnapper]].

*'''Battle Net Bumblebee'''
**''Set number'': '''A2202'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Captain (Kre-O)|Captain]]
: Includes Bumblebee/jeep build and buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Stormrazor]]


*'''Beast Blade Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A2203'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Beast Hunters|Optimus Prime]], [[Kicker (Kre-O)|Energon Kicker]]
: Includes a large Optimus robot/truck build and a buildable Predacon beast [[Lazerback (Kre-O)|Lazerback]].

*'''Ripclaw Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2201'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ripclaw (Kre-O)|Ripclaw]], [[Daniel Witwicky (Kre-O)|Col. Daniel Witwicky]]
:Includes a large Ripclaw robot/dragon build.

;Beast Force Figure packs
To date, these are the only larger build packs to include [[Micro-Changer]] Kreons.

*'''Dragon Assault'''
**''Set number'': '''A2234/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Grimwing (Kre-O)|Grimwing]].

*'''Mech Venom Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2235/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Corhada]].

===2014 (''Age of Extinction'')===
Tying in with that [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|big new movie in 2014]], the 2014 ''Kre-O'' line-up features dinosaurs aplenty. Many sets also feature "Dino Force Technology", which are pieces that include magnets in them so claws and dino-maws can snatch up Kreons wearing ferrous-metal backpacks or helmets.

Notably, this line also marks the complete abandonment of the 'rebuild to transform' [[play pattern]], in favor of the playset approach more typical of construction brick toys. As part of this change, human Kreons now use the small body style that debuted in the ''Kre-O {{w|CityVille}} Invasion'' line, to indicate a [[scale]] difference between them and the normal-sized Transformer Kreons.

By this point, ''Kre-O'' in its entirety became a [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] [[exclusive]] toyline.

*'''Grimlock Unleashed'''
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]]
: Includes a large Grimlock T-rex build.

*'''Cell Block Breakout'''
**''Set number'': '''A6951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)#AOE|Vehicon]]
: Includes buildable [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] beast [[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)|Strafe]].

*'''Dinobot Charge'''
**''Set number'': '''A6949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]], Vehicon
: Includes buildable [[Slug (Kre-O)|Dinobot triceratops]].

*'''Galvatron Factory Battle'''
**''Set number'': '''A6952'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#FactoryBattle|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Factory Battle|Optimus Prime]], Vehicon, [[Dr. Littleman]], 2 KSI workers.
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]] and [[Galvatron (Kre-O)#AOE|Galvatron]] super-robot.

*'''Grimlock Street Attack'''
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]].

*'''Lockdown Air Raid'''
**''Set number'': '''A6956'''
**''Kreons'': [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)#AOE|Sideswipe]]
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]].

*'''Optimus Prime Dino Hauler'''
**''Set number'': '''A7796'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#DinoHauler|Ratchet]], Vehicon x2, human [[Autobot Driver]]
: Includes buildable [[Snarl (Kre-O)|Dinobot beast]].

*'''Scorn Street Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''A6950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Crosshairs (Kre-O)|Crosshairs]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Scorn (Kre-O)|Scorn]].

*'''Dinobot Ride'''
**''Set number'': '''A8603'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime.
: Includes mini buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock.
{{Note|'Dinobot Ride' was released as a free giveaway at [[June 28]] ToysЯUs building events in the US.}}

*'''Silver Knight Autobots'''
**''Set number'': '''A8602'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Crosshairs, Drift, Hound

*'''Elite Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A8745'''
: Includes Optimus Prime super-robot.
{{note|'Silver Knight Autobots' and 'Elite Optimus Prime' were available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]].}}

*'''Decepticon Replicator'''
**''Set number'': '''A8601'''
**''Kreons'': [[Stinger (Kre-O)|Stinger]], Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]], human scientist
{{note|'Decepticon Replicator' was available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from [[July 11]] to [[July 20]].}}

===2015 (''Robots In Disguise'')===
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==Micro-Changers==
Introduced in 2012, the [[Micro-Changer]]s sub-line adds a new element to Kreon figures; extra parts allow each figure to "transform" into a vehicle or beast (or whatever).

Thankfully, the Micro-Changer series did not suffer the limited-distribution fate of the ''Beast Hunters'' sets; after a rocky start, by 2013 the series was stocked regularly not just by ToysЯUs, but [[Target]] as well, plus many large drug store chains began carrying the individually-bagged figures.

===Blind-bagged figures===
This portion of the line features individual [[blindpacking|blind-packaged]] Kreons. Thankfully however, code numbers printed on each bag allow you to know which figure is inside... or at least avoid buying two of the same by accident.
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;Preview Series
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCPreviewWave.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2034'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|August]] 2012
:This series differs a little from the later waves, and not just because of the smaller (all-badguy) cast. In an unusual backwards move, the [[tampograph]]s on these figures' chests use only a single color, typically black.

:This is also the only ''Kre-O Transformers'' product to be sold (briefly) at [[Walmart]] since the initial year.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Crankstart (Kre-O)|Crankstart]] (214510)
:* [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]] (214518)
:* [[Scorponok (Kre-O)|Scorponok]] (214511)
:* [[Spinister (Kre-O)|Spinister]] (214517)
:* [[Sunstorm (Kre-O)|Sunstorm]] (214519)
:* [[Waspinator (Kre-O)|Waspinator]] (214512)
}}

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;Collection 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCWave1.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Hasbro release date'': [[Calendar|November]] 2012
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': November 2013
: For the first full series, the multi-colored tampographs made a glorious comeback. Also, a new display-stand brick was added to every figure, a black 2x4 piece with the "Kre-O" logo in white on one edge.
: Also changed is how the bag numbers work, with a 7-digit code. Only the final two numbers in the codes are indicators of what Kreon is in the bag, the first five are likely manufacturing plant codes or something and have no bearing on the contents, and can vary from case to case. For simplicity's sake, we've *****'d out the first five digits from here on out.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Airachnid (Kre-O)|Airachnid]] (*****_50)
:* [[Blast Off (Kre-O)|Blast Off]] (*****_47)
:* [[Bludgeon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bludgeon]] (*****_51)
:* [[Dirge (Kre-O)|Dirge]] (*****_49)
:* [[Hook (Kre-O)|Decepticon Hook]] (*****_48)
:* [[Inferno (Kre-O)|Inferno]] (*****_41)
:* [[Insecticon (Kre-O)|Insecticon]] (*****_46)
:* [[Quickslinger (Kre-O)|Quickslinger]] (*****_44)
:* [[Rampage (Kre-O)|Decepticon Rampage]] (*****_45)
:* [[Singe (Kre-O)|Singe]] (*****_40)
:* [[Springer (Kre-O)|Autobot Springer]] (*****_42)
:* [[Warpath (Kre-O)|Warpath]] (*****_43)
}}

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;Collection 2
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|May]] 2013
: This series replaced the flak jackets used to attach stuff to prior Micro Changers' torsos in prior waves (which most fans hated since it obscured the chest tampographs) with a new simple one-peg "backpack" piece. And there was much rejoicing. On top of that, at this stage the "vehicle" builds become a little more complex, using more parts to make them look more like tiny vehicles than just robots laying face-down with a thing or two on their backs.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Acid Wing]] (*****_70)
:* [[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]] (*****_69)
:* [[Blight (Kre-O)|Blight]] (*****_68)
:* [[Bulkhead (Kre-O)|Bulkhead]] (*****_66)
:* [[Groove (Kre-O)|Autobot Groove]] (*****_77)
:* [[Hardshell (Kre-O)|Hardshell]] (*****_67)
:* [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]] (*****_76)
:* [[Lugnut (Kre-O)|Lugnut]] (*****_75)
:* [[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]] (*****_74)
:* [[Powerglide (Kre-O)|Powerglide]] (*****_73)
:* [[Scourge (Kre-O)|Scourge]] (*****_72)
:* [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] (*****_71)
}}
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;Collection 3
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS3bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2013
:This series had...more fanwank, we guess? No particular innovations this time around.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Beachcomber (Kre-O)|Beachcomber]] (***** 60)
:* [[Cheetor (Kre-O)|Cheetor]] (***** 59)
:* [[Guzzle (Kre-O)|Guzzle]] (***** 57)
:* [[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]] (***** 54)
:* [[Kickback (Kre-O)|Kickback]] (***** 55)
:* [[Long Haul (Kre-O)|Long Haul]] (***** 56)
:* [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]] (***** 52)
:* [[Nosecone (Kre-O)|Nosecone]] (***** 50)
:* [[Ramjet (Kre-O)|Ramjet]] (***** 53)
:* [[Seawing (Kre-O)|Seawing]] (***** 61)
:* [[Sharkticon (Kre-O)|Sharkticon]] (***** 58)
:* [[Thrust (Kre-O)|Thrust]] (***** 51)
}}
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;Collection 4
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS4bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2014
: Sooo much fanwank. The last wave of Micro-Changers available at "normal" retail, though largely being distributed via the Walgreens drug store chain in the US. This is the only batch (so far) to have a significant [[variant]], as [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] can come in either bag-back lavender or a much darker purple, depending on the batch. This is also the first wave to use "harness" pieces in colors other than the standard light gray.

: Unlike prior waves in which every figure came with individual [[instructions]], these Micro-Changers all come with the same large fold-out instruction for all of the models in the series, making the "feel parts through the bags" method very difficult (but you have the code numbers here, so why are you even doing that, huh?).
{{collist|2|
:* [[Alpha Trion (Kre-O)|Alpha Trion]] (***** 33)
:* [[Barrage (Kre-O)|Barrage]] (***** 34)
:* [[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]] (***** 35)
:* [[Brake-Neck (Kre-O)|Brake-Neck]] (***** 44)
:* [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] (***** 36)
:* [[Demolishor (Kre-O)|Demolishor]] (***** 37)
:* [[Iceberg (Kre-O)|Iceberg]] (***** 38)
:* [[Kup (Kre-O)|Autobot Kup]] (***** 39)
:* [[Rhinox (Kre-O)|Rhinox]] (***** 40)
:* [[Rodimus (Kre-O)|Rodimus]] (***** 41)
:* [[Sandstorm (Kre-O)|Sandstorm]] (***** 42)
:* [[Slipstrike]] (***** 43)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
[[Image:KreO-toy KreonMCWave5.jpg|right|300px]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A6947'''
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
: In-tune with the [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]] Kre-O'' products, this wave features a number of classic characters plus two movie-inspired Dinobot original characters.

: This series goes back to having individual instructions for each figure.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Fangwolf]] (***** 46)
:* [[Highbrow (Kre-O)|Highbrow]] (***** 51)
:* [[Jarugar]] (***** 52)
:* [[Jetwash]] (***** 53)
:* [[Mindswipe]] (***** 49)
:* [[Misfire (Kre-O)|Misfire]] (***** 47)
:* [[Nightbeat (Kre-O)|Nightbeat]] (***** 50)
:* [[Silversnout]] (***** 56)
:* [[Skrapnel]] (***** 45)
:* [[Torosaur]] (***** 55)
:* [[Trypticon (Kre-O)|Trypticon]] (***** 48)
:* [[Wingspan Hawk]] (***** 54)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2014
: The second wave of the ''Age of Extinction''-tied Micro-Changers, with a couple of unconventional builds, and two more new Dinobot characters. For the first time, the blind-bags are truly blind, with no identifying numbers printed on the packaging.

Speaking of "blind", these figures were never seen in US stores, popping up only in Canada and overseas.

{{collist|2|
:* [[Blackarachnia (Kre-O)|Decepticon Blackarachnia]]
:* [[Frostbite (Kre-O)|Frostbite]]
:* [[Fuselage]]
:* [[Gears (Kre-O)|Autobot Gears]]
:* [[Runamuck (Kre-O)|Decepticon Runamuck]]
:* [[Scattershot (Kre-O blindbag)|Scattershot]]
:* [[Seaspray (Kre-O)|Autobot Seaspray]]
:* [[Skalor (Kre-O)|Decepticon Skalor]]
:* [[Skimmer]]
:* [[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
:* [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailbreaker]]
:* [[Wheelie (Kre-O)|Autobot Wheelie]]
}}

===Micro-Changers Combiners===
Four Kreons per pack combine into one larger robot. Each set also comes with a single red stand-block, and extra limb pieces. Just in case. As most of the original teams hese sets are based on have five to six members, the "lost" members are (usually) put into the blind-bagged series.
;Wave 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCCombWave1.jpg|right|250px|]]
:*'''[[Bruticus (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bruticus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2225'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Brawl (Kre-O)|Brawl]], [[Onslaught (Kre-O)|Onslaught]], [[Swindle (Kre-O)|Swindle]], [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]]
:*'''[[Devastator (Kre-O)|Constructicon Devastator]]
::*''Set number'': '''A2224'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bonecrusher (Kre-O)|Bonecrusher]], [[Mixmaster (Kre-O)|Mixmaster]], [[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]], [[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]
:*'''[[Predaking (Kre-O Decepticon)|Predaking]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2227'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]], [[Headlock]], [[Razorclaw (Kre-O)|Razorclaw]], [[Torox]]
:*'''[[Superion (Kre-O)|Superion]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2226'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Air Raid (Kre-O)|Air Raid]], [[Firestrike (Kre-O)|Firestrike]], [[Silverbolt (Kre-O)|Silverbolt]], [[Skydive (Kre-O)|Skydive]]
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;Wave 2

:*'''[[Abominus (Kre-O)|Abominus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4473'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Hun-Gurrr (Kre-O)|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O)|Rippersnapper]], [[Sinnertwin (Kre-O)|Sinnertwin]], [[Windrazor (Kre-O)|Windrazor]]
:*'''[[Defensor (Kre-O)|Defensor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4474'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Blades (Kre-O)|Blades]], [[First Aid (Kre-O)|First Aid]], [[Hot Spot (Kre-O)|Hot Spot]], [[Streetsmart]]
:*'''[[Piranacon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Piranacon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4475'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Nautilator (Kre-O)|Nautilator]], [[Overbite (Kre-O)|Overbite]], [[Snaptrap (Kre-O)|Snaptrap]], [[Tentakil (Kre-O)|Tentakil]]
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;Wave 3
:Sadly, this wave suffered from a similar fate as some of the latter sets, with a limited retail release- only popping up in discount chains months after the intended release date.
:*'''[[Computron (Kre-O)|Computron]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7307'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Afterburst]], [[Lightstorm]], [[Scattershot (Kre-O Computron)|Scattershot]], [[Strafe (Kre-O Computron)|Strafe]]
:*'''[[Menasor (Kre-O)|Menasor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7308'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)|Decepticon Breakdown]], [[Dead End (Kre-O)|Dead End]], [[Drag Strip (Kre-O)|Decepticon Drag Strip]], [[Motorbreath (Kre-O)|Motorbreath]]
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;Wave 4
:Ready for something new? This wave, available only at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]]''-branded product, consists entirely of new-character beast-bots, rather than re-creating classic combiner teams.
:*'''[[Grimstone (Kre-O)|Grimstone]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7827'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Crackback]], [[Iquanox]], [[Ironeye]], [[Mollox]]
:*'''[[Lazerbolt]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7830'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullhorn (Kre-O)|Bullhorn]], [[Floodgate]], [[Freezeout]], [[Roadhound]]
:*'''[[Obsidian (Kre-O Combiner)|Obsidian]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7829'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullwark]], [[Freefall]], [[Hemocron]], [[Stronghorn]]
:*'''[[Volcanicon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7828'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Farside]], [[Liftoff]], [[Lugmutt]], [[Power Surge (Kre-O)|Power Surge]]

==Kreon Ultimate Collection==
These sets, each containing five different Kreons, were released early in 2013. The Kreon figures had all been released earlier in larger Kre-o sets, and they only come with their own weapons. One of the five figures was marked on the packaging as the "mystery figure."

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4641'''

;Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4642'''

==Custom Kreons==
First released at the back-end of 2013, these individually-carded Kreons include a huge number of extra body parts and accessories, many [[vacuum metallizing|chromed]] (thus resulting in some ''extremely'' tight fits) or translucent (which, when combined with the chromed parts, may end up with stress fractures). Their "normal" body parts have a metal-flake sheen (usually). They also come with a customizable "rack" to store their unused parts, though the helmets jsut kind of sit on the torso's neck-pegs, not secure at all. Returning characters typically have altered and more extensive [[tampograph]]s across most of their opaque parts.

This series was intentionally produced in smaller numbers than the other series.

[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonIronhidePkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 1
All of the Kreons in this assortment come with a red weapons rack.

[[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] was the only US retailer to order them, though they were made available off of [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] as well.
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|October]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#Custom|Bumblebee]] (A6087)
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)#Custom|Ironhide]] (A6086)
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Megatron]] (A6088)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Custom|Optimus Prime]] (A6085)
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)#Custom|Soundwave]] (A6090)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)#Custom|Starscream]] (A6089)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonPredakingPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 2
Though revealed online and at [[Toy Fair 2014]], this series ultimately never saw release outside of Chinese-market distribution. These kits have blue parts racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{Collist|2|
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)#Custom|Cliffjumper]] (A7314)
*[[Dreadwing (Kre-O)|Dreadwing]] (A7315)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Galvatron]] (A7316)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Autobot Hound]] (A7317)
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Jazz]] (A7318)
*[[Predaking (Kre-O Predacon)|Predaking]] (A7319)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonDriftPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
This assortment, using the new unified packaging style introduced in mid-2014, is entirely movie-based, showcasing characters from ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)| Age of Extinction]]''. Unlike prior waves, the opaque plastics here are non-sparkly. Awww. On top of that, the parts count has been drastically reduced, each kit only having about 30 pieces as opposed to the 40-ish of the prior two waves.

They all come with dark green racks.
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Drift]] (A7839)
*[[Lockdown (Kre-O)#Custom|Lockdown]] (A7838)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Optimus Prime]] (A7836)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Ratchet]] (A7837)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGalvatronPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2
Another movie-based round. The sparkly plastics make a return, but the part count remains in the low 30s. These kits come with brown racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Bumblebee]] (A9229)
*[[Crosshairs (Kre-O)#Custom|Crosshairs]] (A9228)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Galvatron]] (A9230)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Autobot Hound]] (A9227)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGrimlockPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 3
A wave featuring the ''Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, making heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. These kits come with gray racks.

These figures saw very limited release, mostly in Hasbro Asia regions.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Grimlock]]
*[[Scorn (Kre-O)#Custom|Scorn]]
*[[Slug (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Slug]]
*[[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)#CustomAOE|Strafe]]
}}
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;''Robots in Disguise'' Collection 1
This assortment showcases characters from the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)| Robots in Disguise]]'' animated series.

The part count takes ''another'' hit, now in the mid-20s, with simpler weapons and no backpacks. No more chromed parts either, everything is in "normal" plastics. The racks are now in the characters' base colors, and built on a new baseplate piece. This wave does add a 1x1 cylinder to attach to the unused torsos' neck-pegs to keep the unised helmets in place, so there's that.

:*''Release date'': ??? 2015
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Bumblebee]] (B1234)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Grimlock]] (B1235)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Optimus Prime]] (B1233)
*[[Steeljaw (Kre-O)#Custom|Steeljaw]] (B1236)
}}

{{note|The "[[Autobot Command Center]]" set includes a Custom Kreon rack/part setup as well.}}

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==Kreon Warriors==
Replacing Micro-Changers as the ''Kre-O'' line's blind-bagged assortment, Kreon Warriors features popular characters reimagined as historical warriors. Unlike their predecessors, the Kreon Warriors do not have vehicle modes.

;Series 1
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Samurai Optimus Prime]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Wild West Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Gladiator Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Bumblebee]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Gladiator Ratchet]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Pirate Ratchet]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Knight Megatron]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Ninja Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Army Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Pirate Starscream]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Army Shockwave]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Ninja Shockwave]]
}}

;Series 2 - Shown at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Gladiator Optimus Prime]]
*?? [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Army Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Knight Bumblebee]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Wild West Hound]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Samurai Hound]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Wild West Galvatron]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Samurai Galvatron]]
*?? [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Wild West Starscream]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Soundwave]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Knight Soundwave]]
}}
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==Battle Changers==

Battle Changers are a new line in the buildable figures who can transform without being taken apart. Series 1 includes 4 individual characters [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] and [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]].

;Collection 1
This series is available in selected Asian countries since December 2014.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] (B0716)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] (B0715)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] (B0718)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] (B0717)
}}
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;Collection 2
This series have been shown in NY Toyfair 2015. [[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] and [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] are triple changers and may be categorized separately upon release.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] (???)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] (???)
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]] (???)
*[[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] (???)
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}
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;Versus Pack Collection 1
This assortment comes in 2-figure "VS" pack. Only 2 pairs have been announced and available for sale in selected Asian countries. Optimus Prime is identical to the previously released version but this pack comes with a trailer.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] vs. [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] (B1506/B0964)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]] vs. [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] (B1507/B0964)
}}
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==Store exclusives==
===CostCo exclusives===
* Megatron with Sideswipe (30668/31771) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.
* Starscream with Prowl (30667/30690) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.

===Toys"R"Us exclusives===
*'''Autobot Assault [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A1266'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s, [[Gunner]]
: An expanded version of the "Destruction Site Devastator" set, adding a large Ironhide robot/truck build, a "Gunner" Kreon, and a port-a-potty (yes really). The Devastator Kreon is also in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)| Generation 2]]'' style yellow-and-purple rather than the original bright-green-and-purple.
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction Bluray / DVD'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]]
: Special packaging to include 2 exclusive Kreons with different print from other regular release of the same characters. These Kreons are available with either Blu-Ray Combo or DVD only set.

===Argos exclusives===
*'''Transformers Tub of Bricks'''
**''Set number'': '''A4583'''
: A plastic tub with unaltered versions of Basic Optimus, Basic Bumblebee, and Jazz, Sideswipe and Bluestreak Kreons, and slightly altered instruction booklets.

===Universal Studios===
*'''Kreon 4-pack'''
**''Set number'': '''???'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]]

==Promotional releases==
* Matrix '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Promotional item given at [[BotCon 2011]], as a special mail-in promotion through the Kre-O website and a give away with the UK Doctor Who Adventures comic. Redeco of Optimus Prime Kreon showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]].

* Clear ''' Energon Bumblebee''' Kreon
: An exclusive [[New York Comic Con|New York Comic Con 2012]] handout, this redeco of the Bumblebee Kreon is done entirely in translucent blue plastic, and comes in its own special little window box with an outer sleeve.

* '''Constructicon Devastator''' Kreon
: A Devastator Kreon sporting an orange ''Generation 2'' deco and including a translucent purple pistol based on [[Megatron (G1)|Generation 1 Megatron's]] alternate mode. Packaged in an individual window box and handed out with ''Kre-O'' purchases at Toys"R"Us stores, as well as [[BotCon 2013]].

* '''Orion Pax''' Kreon
: Based on Orion Pax's appearance from "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]", this was available with the ''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''.

* '''Dinobot Ride''' Polybag
: Polybag of a mini buildable Grimlock and Citiville-sized mini Kreon Optimus Prime. Given out at Toys R Us during build-a-figure event. Also available in selected Asian countries as a gift with purchase at stores.

* '''Elite Optimus Prime''' Polybag
: Another polybag with buildable Optimus Prime with larger hands and legs on a Kreon sized torso. This figure was given our at Toys R Us Canada during build-a-figure event while Asian countries saw very limited released.

* "Winter" '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Optimus Prime in winter clothing and orange skis were handed out during [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]].

==BotCon==
* '''Machine Wars''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure Set, 2013)
**''Kreons'': [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]], [[Megaplex (Kre-O)|Megaplex]], [[Obsidian (Kre-O Kreon)|Obsidian]], [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Strika (Kre-O)|Strika]]

:The ''Machine Wars'' five-pack was exclusive to [[BotCon 2013]], limited to 1500 pieces. They have generally more parts than the Kreons packed in with larger Kre-O sets, but do not have alternate vehicle builds like Micro Changers.

* '''Kreon Micro-Changers 6-figure set''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure set, 2014)
**''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)#BotCon2014|Breakdown]], [[Fractyl (Kre-O)|Fractyl]], [[Gigatron (Kre-O)|Gigatron]], [[Landshark (Kre-O)|Landshark]], [[Rattrap (Kre-O)|Rattrap]], [[Rodimus (SG Kre-O)|Rodimus]]

: A [[BotCon 2014]] six-figure set commemorating 20 years of BotCon exclusives with Kreons of past exclusives. This time they're also Micro-Changers, with generally more parts and paint than most retail Micro-Changers.

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==Comic Con==
* '''Kreon Class of 1984'''
**''Kreons'':
{{collist|3|
*[[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]]
*[[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]]
*[[Frenzy (Kre-O)|Frenzy]]
*[[Gears (Kre-O)|Gears]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]]
*[[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]]
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Ratchet]]
*[[Rumble (Kre-O)|Rumble]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]]
*[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
*[[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
*[[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]]
*[[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
}}
: Released in July 2014 at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2014|San Diego Comic-Con]], this exclusive set contains exclusive Kreons and accessories from G1 series.

{{-}}

==Media==
===Videos===
{{main|Kre-O Transformers (cartoon)}}
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.

===Games===
{{main|Online games#Kre-O}}

===Books===
*''[[Awesome Autobots Activity Book]]''—actually mainly a ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'' book, but it has four Kre-O bonus pages and is [[co-branding|co-branded]] on the cover, as well as coming with a free Matrix Optimus Prime Kreon.
*''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''

===Online comics===
{{main|Kre-O Transformers (comic)}}
Short tongue-in-cheek gag strips drawn and written by [[Hayato Sakamoto]] and [[Makoto Wakabayashi]] for [[TakaraTomy]]'s Kre-O site.

==Notes==
* 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>, who have been making not-L sets for a while. However, it is very much a lot of new part design work, especially the far more involved construction of the [[Kreon]]s; Oxford's pre-''Kre-O'' mini-figures were basically straight-up L Minifigure construction.
* Kreon [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] was among the upcoming items revealed at [[BotCon 2011]]... and was only announced to be released in late 2013, and wasn't released until midway through 2014. Amusingly, his helmet has become one of the most ubiquitous among the Kreons thanks to its very generic styling.
* Small images of a ''Kre-O Transformers'' set featuring a big mechanical scorpion and another set featuring a buildable [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] were shown at [[Toy Fair 2012]] during the slide presentation, as part of the demonstration of the "build a big energon weapon from parts of the different sets" concept. Neither were present in the showroom or mentioned in the press materials. This same slide was shown during a presentation at [[BotCon 2012]], again with no explicit mention of the mechanical scorpion or Soundwave.
* 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. Just be a bit careful you don't scrape face-paint off.
* The L company has since released sets that are explicitly marketed as being able to assemble as robots and various vehicles and aircraft, very similar to the ''Transformers'' Kre-O concept.
* Several ''Kre-O'' bricks are reuses of Hasbro's long defunct ''Built to Rule'' interlocking brick system. Most Kre-O bricks, that is parts not designed specifically for Kreons, with detailed moulded surfaces (especially where the L counterpart has a smooth surface) are Built to Rule parts.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.hasbro.com/kre-o/en_US/ Official site]
* [http://kre-o-nation.com/2013/index.html "Kre-O Nation" 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]
* [http://www.facebook.com/groups/mykreons Kre-O Asia Facebook Group #mykreons]

[[Category: Kre-O | Kre-O ]]
[[Category: Multi-property brands]]

Kre-O

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[[Image:Kre-O-Bumblebeeandothers.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Car me now!]]

'''Kre-O''' is [[Hasbro]]'s second foray into the world of brick-based construction toy sets, several years after the ignoble effort that was ''[[Built to Rule]]''.

Unveiled at [[Toy Fair 2011]], ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' was the first Hasbro brand to be released as Kre-O construction brick kits. The kits (generally) 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 (mostly nameless generics). Prices range from $7.99 to $59.99, plus individually-bagged Kreon figures at $2.99.

The line launched in the US on [[June 6]]th, [[2011]]. Since then, ''Kre-O'' has expanded into a [[multi-property brand]], with sets based on other Hasbro franchises including ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'', ''Battleship'', and ''Dungeons & Dragons'', as well as the licensed properties ''[[Star Trek]]'' and ''Cityville Invasion''.

In 2013, [[TakaraTomy]] brought the line to Japan, primarily the second-year ''Transformers'' sets.

It's 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.

==Building sets==
===2011===
The first series saw widespread brick-and-mortar distribution in the US. The main focus of the sets were large robot/vehicle builds with a ''lot'' of parts. Really a lot. Limbs were many times thick masses of panel-parts laid over each other, and many sets had extremely limited posability, with simple swivel elbows & knees. Robot builds took many elements from the then-current ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)| Dark of the Moon]]'' series, though the heads were mostly designed around the characters' [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] incarnations.

The robot Kreons? ''VERY'' G1-inspired.

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31144'''

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36421'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, [[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]], [[Bumblebee's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Autobot Jazz]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31146'''
**''Kreons'': Jazz, [[Race driver]]

*'''[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]'''
**''Kit number'': '''30688'''
**''Kreons'': Megatron, [[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]], [[Specialist]], [[Police officer]]

*'''[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31145'''
**''Kreons'': Mirage, [[Race driver]]

*'''Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''31143'''

*'''[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]], 2 [[Stunt Driver]]s

*'''[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30690'''
**''Kreons'': Prowl, [[SWAT Commander]]

*'''[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30662'''
**''Kreons'': Ratchet, [[Medic (Kre-O)|Medic]]

*'''[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30687'''
**''Kreons'': Sentinel Prime, [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]], [[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]], [[Fire Chief (Kre-O)|Fire Chief]]

*'''[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31771'''
**''Kreons'': Sideswipe, [[Sideswipe's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30667'''
**''Kreons'': Starscream, [[Pilot (Kre-O)|Pilot]]

===2012 (''Quest for Energon'')===
The second-year ''Kre-O Transformers'' sets mark a definite change in style. Dubbed "Quest for Energon", each set contains several "energon" pieces; at least one [[Skeletron|clear-plastic Kreon torso]] (blue for Autobots, purple for Decepticons), and several clear-purple "[[Dark Energon]]" parts to assemble a giant "[[ultimate Dark Energon weapon]]". The robot/vehicle builds in this year's sets are generally smaller, simpler, and less reliant on the "massive stack of flat plates" construction style common in the first year, relying a lot more on large ball-and-socket-jointed bricks to build limbs and bodies around.

There was a heavier focus on the Kreons overall, with mini-playsets, mini-vehicles and a pair of [[army-building|army builder]] sets. The robot Kreons are more often based on their [[Aligned continuity family]] incarnations than Generation 1. Human Kreons had new arm-pieces with rounded-off shoulders, rather than the blocky shoulders of all first-year Kreons.

This series also suffered a distribution issue in the US. [[Walmart]] stopped carrying ''Kre-O'' after its first year (with one tiny exception), and only [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] appeared to carry the entire second-year assortment; the "Rotor Rage" and "Destruction Site Devastator" sets in particular didn't seem to show up at certain retailers.

Most of these sets were also made available in Japan as part of the initial ''Kre-O'' roll-out by [[TakaraTomy]].

*'''Battle for Energon'''
**''Set number'': '''98812'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], [[Security Officer]], [[Tank Driver]]
: Includes Optimus Prime and Megatron robot/vehicle builds and a mini "bank" playset.

*'''Cycle Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''36954'''
**''Kreons'': [[Barricade (Kre-O)|Barricade]], three [[Autobot Trooper]]s

*'''Decepticon Ambush'''
**''Set number'': '''38781'''
**''Kreons'': [[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]], three [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]]s

*'''Destruction Site [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36914'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s
: A "9 in 1" set that includes '''[[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]''', '''[[Drill Bit (Kre-O)|Drill Bit]]''', '''[[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]]''' and '''[[Hightower (Kre-O)|Hightower]]''', who can be built into robots, vehicles, or combined to form Devastator. Includes a construction site mini-playset.

*'''Rotor Rage'''
**''Set number'': '''36959'''
**''Kreons'': [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]], [[Commando (Kre-O)|Commando]], [[ATV Driver]]
:Includes a large Vortex robot/helicopter build.

*'''Stealth [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''98814'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, two [[Security Guard]]s, [[Bulldog]], [[Biker]]
:Includes a large Bumblebee robot/car build and a security checkpoint playset.

*'''Street Showdown'''
**''Set number'': '''38771'''
**''Kreons'': [[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)|Knock Out]], two [[Driver (Kre-O)|Driver]]s
: Includes large Wheeljack and Knock Out robot/car builds.

===2013 (''Beast Hunters'')===
Bringing the series in-line with the then-current ''[[Beast Hunters]]'' branding of ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'', this series was even ''more'' limited in its US distribution, seemingly available only at ToysЯUs and Meijer.

This time around, the human Kreons were based on specific ''Transformers'' human characters from prior series rather than the prior two years' nameless generics... much to the bafflement of the [[fandom]], who wanted them to be doing that from the get-go.

;Larger Sets
*'''[[Autobot Command Center]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A5412'''
**''Kreons'': [[Arcee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Bumblebee]], [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Ratchet]], [[Shockwave (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Shockwave]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)#CommandCenterHQ|Knock Out]] ("Mystery figure")
: A multi-part playset; command tower, repair bay, prison. Includes a buildable vehicle Optimus Prime and beast [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O Predacon)|Rippersnapper]].

*'''Battle Net Bumblebee'''
**''Set number'': '''A2202'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Captain (Kre-O)|Captain]]
: Includes Bumblebee/jeep build and buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Stormrazor]]


*'''Beast Blade Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A2203'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Beast Hunters|Optimus Prime]], [[Kicker (Kre-O)|Energon Kicker]]
: Includes a large Optimus robot/truck build and a buildable Predacon beast [[Lazerback (Kre-O)|Lazerback]].

*'''Ripclaw Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2201'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ripclaw (Kre-O)|Ripclaw]], [[Daniel Witwicky (Kre-O)|Col. Daniel Witwicky]]
:Includes a large Ripclaw robot/dragon build.

;Beast Force Figure packs
To date, these are the only larger build packs to include [[Micro-Changer]] Kreons.

*'''Dragon Assault'''
**''Set number'': '''A2234/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Grimwing (Kre-O)|Grimwing]].

*'''Mech Venom Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2235/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Corhada]].

===2014 (''Age of Extinction'')===
Tying in with that [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|big new movie in 2014]], the 2014 ''Kre-O'' line-up features dinosaurs aplenty. Many sets also feature "Dino Force Technology", which are pieces that include magnets in them so claws and dino-maws can snatch up Kreons wearing ferrous-metal backpacks or helmets.

Notably, this line also marks the complete abandonment of the 'rebuild to transform' [[play pattern]], in favor of the playset approach more typical of construction brick toys. As part of this change, human Kreons now use the small body style that debuted in the ''Kre-O {{w|CityVille}} Invasion'' line, to indicate a [[scale]] difference between them and the normal-sized Transformer Kreons.

By this point, ''Kre-O'' in its entirety became a [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] [[exclusive]] toyline.

*'''Grimlock Unleashed'''
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]]
: Includes a large Grimlock T-rex build.

*'''Cell Block Breakout'''
**''Set number'': '''A6951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)#AOE|Vehicon]]
: Includes buildable [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] beast [[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)|Strafe]].

*'''Dinobot Charge'''
**''Set number'': '''A6949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]], Vehicon
: Includes buildable [[Slug (Kre-O)|Dinobot triceratops]].

*'''Galvatron Factory Battle'''
**''Set number'': '''A6952'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#FactoryBattle|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Factory Battle|Optimus Prime]], Vehicon, [[Dr. Littleman]], 2 KSI workers.
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]] and [[Galvatron (Kre-O)#AOE|Galvatron]] super-robot.

*'''Grimlock Street Attack'''
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]].

*'''Lockdown Air Raid'''
**''Set number'': '''A6956'''
**''Kreons'': [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)#AOE|Sideswipe]]
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]].

*'''Optimus Prime Dino Hauler'''
**''Set number'': '''A7796'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#DinoHauler|Ratchet]], Vehicon x2, human [[Autobot Driver]]
: Includes buildable [[Snarl (Kre-O)|Dinobot beast]].

*'''Scorn Street Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''A6950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Crosshairs (Kre-O)|Crosshairs]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Scorn (Kre-O)|Scorn]].

*'''Dinobot Ride'''
**''Set number'': '''A8603'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime.
: Includes mini buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock.
{{Note|'Dinobot Ride' was released as a free giveaway at [[June 28]] ToysЯUs building events in the US.}}

*'''Silver Knight Autobots'''
**''Set number'': '''A8602'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Crosshairs, Drift, Hound

*'''Elite Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A8745'''
: Includes Optimus Prime super-robot.
{{note|'Silver Knight Autobots' and 'Elite Optimus Prime' were available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]].}}

*'''Decepticon Replicator'''
**''Set number'': '''A8601'''
**''Kreons'': [[Stinger (Kre-O)|Stinger]], Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]], human scientist
{{note|'Decepticon Replicator' was available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from [[July 11]] to [[July 20]].}}

===2015 (''Robots In Disguise'')===
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==Micro-Changers==
Introduced in 2012, the [[Micro-Changer]]s sub-line adds a new element to Kreon figures; extra parts allow each figure to "transform" into a vehicle or beast (or whatever).

Thankfully, the Micro-Changer series did not suffer the limited-distribution fate of the ''Beast Hunters'' sets; after a rocky start, by 2013 the series was stocked regularly not just by ToysЯUs, but [[Target]] as well, plus many large drug store chains began carrying the individually-bagged figures.

===Blind-bagged figures===
This portion of the line features individual [[blindpacking|blind-packaged]] Kreons. Thankfully however, code numbers printed on each bag allow you to know which figure is inside... or at least avoid buying two of the same by accident.
{{anchor|BlindbagPreview}}
;Preview Series
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCPreviewWave.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2034'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|August]] 2012
:This series differs a little from the later waves, and not just because of the smaller (all-badguy) cast. In an unusual backwards move, the [[tampograph]]s on these figures' chests use only a single color, typically black.

:This is also the only ''Kre-O Transformers'' product to be sold (briefly) at [[Walmart]] since the initial year.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Crankstart (Kre-O)|Crankstart]] (214510)
:* [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]] (214518)
:* [[Scorponok (Kre-O)|Scorponok]] (214511)
:* [[Spinister (Kre-O)|Spinister]] (214517)
:* [[Sunstorm (Kre-O)|Sunstorm]] (214519)
:* [[Waspinator (Kre-O)|Waspinator]] (214512)
}}

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;Collection 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCWave1.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Hasbro release date'': [[Calendar|November]] 2012
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': November 2013
: For the first full series, the multi-colored tampographs made a glorious comeback. Also, a new display-stand brick was added to every figure, a black 2x4 piece with the "Kre-O" logo in white on one edge.
: Also changed is how the bag numbers work, with a 7-digit code. Only the final two numbers in the codes are indicators of what Kreon is in the bag, the first five are likely manufacturing plant codes or something and have no bearing on the contents, and can vary from case to case. For simplicity's sake, we've *****'d out the first five digits from here on out.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Airachnid (Kre-O)|Airachnid]] (*****_50)
:* [[Blast Off (Kre-O)|Blast Off]] (*****_47)
:* [[Bludgeon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bludgeon]] (*****_51)
:* [[Dirge (Kre-O)|Dirge]] (*****_49)
:* [[Hook (Kre-O)|Decepticon Hook]] (*****_48)
:* [[Inferno (Kre-O)|Inferno]] (*****_41)
:* [[Insecticon (Kre-O)|Insecticon]] (*****_46)
:* [[Quickslinger (Kre-O)|Quickslinger]] (*****_44)
:* [[Rampage (Kre-O)|Decepticon Rampage]] (*****_45)
:* [[Singe (Kre-O)|Singe]] (*****_40)
:* [[Springer (Kre-O)|Autobot Springer]] (*****_42)
:* [[Warpath (Kre-O)|Warpath]] (*****_43)
}}

{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol2}}
;Collection 2
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|May]] 2013
: This series replaced the flak jackets used to attach stuff to prior Micro Changers' torsos in prior waves (which most fans hated since it obscured the chest tampographs) with a new simple one-peg "backpack" piece. And there was much rejoicing. On top of that, at this stage the "vehicle" builds become a little more complex, using more parts to make them look more like tiny vehicles than just robots laying face-down with a thing or two on their backs.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Acid Wing]] (*****_70)
:* [[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]] (*****_69)
:* [[Blight (Kre-O)|Blight]] (*****_68)
:* [[Bulkhead (Kre-O)|Bulkhead]] (*****_66)
:* [[Groove (Kre-O)|Autobot Groove]] (*****_77)
:* [[Hardshell (Kre-O)|Hardshell]] (*****_67)
:* [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]] (*****_76)
:* [[Lugnut (Kre-O)|Lugnut]] (*****_75)
:* [[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]] (*****_74)
:* [[Powerglide (Kre-O)|Powerglide]] (*****_73)
:* [[Scourge (Kre-O)|Scourge]] (*****_72)
:* [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] (*****_71)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol3}}
;Collection 3
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS3bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2013
:This series had...more fanwank, we guess? No particular innovations this time around.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Beachcomber (Kre-O)|Beachcomber]] (***** 60)
:* [[Cheetor (Kre-O)|Cheetor]] (***** 59)
:* [[Guzzle (Kre-O)|Guzzle]] (***** 57)
:* [[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]] (***** 54)
:* [[Kickback (Kre-O)|Kickback]] (***** 55)
:* [[Long Haul (Kre-O)|Long Haul]] (***** 56)
:* [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]] (***** 52)
:* [[Nosecone (Kre-O)|Nosecone]] (***** 50)
:* [[Ramjet (Kre-O)|Ramjet]] (***** 53)
:* [[Seawing (Kre-O)|Seawing]] (***** 61)
:* [[Sharkticon (Kre-O)|Sharkticon]] (***** 58)
:* [[Thrust (Kre-O)|Thrust]] (***** 51)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol4}}
;Collection 4
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS4bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2014
: Sooo much fanwank. The last wave of Micro-Changers available at "normal" retail, though largely being distributed via the Walgreens drug store chain in the US. This is the only batch (so far) to have a significant [[variant]], as [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] can come in either bag-back lavender or a much darker purple, depending on the batch. This is also the first wave to use "harness" pieces in colors other than the standard light gray.

: Unlike prior waves in which every figure came with individual [[instructions]], these Micro-Changers all come with the same large fold-out instruction for all of the models in the series, making the "feel parts through the bags" method very difficult (but you have the code numbers here, so why are you even doing that, huh?).
{{collist|2|
:* [[Alpha Trion (Kre-O)|Alpha Trion]] (***** 33)
:* [[Barrage (Kre-O)|Barrage]] (***** 34)
:* [[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]] (***** 35)
:* [[Brake-Neck (Kre-O)|Brake-Neck]] (***** 44)
:* [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] (***** 36)
:* [[Demolishor (Kre-O)|Demolishor]] (***** 37)
:* [[Iceberg (Kre-O)|Iceberg]] (***** 38)
:* [[Kup (Kre-O)|Autobot Kup]] (***** 39)
:* [[Rhinox (Kre-O)|Rhinox]] (***** 40)
:* [[Rodimus (Kre-O)|Rodimus]] (***** 41)
:* [[Sandstorm (Kre-O)|Sandstorm]] (***** 42)
:* [[Slipstrike]] (***** 43)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
[[Image:KreO-toy KreonMCWave5.jpg|right|300px]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A6947'''
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
: In-tune with the [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]] Kre-O'' products, this wave features a number of classic characters plus two movie-inspired Dinobot original characters.

: This series goes back to having individual instructions for each figure.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Fangwolf]] (***** 46)
:* [[Highbrow (Kre-O)|Highbrow]] (***** 51)
:* [[Jarugar]] (***** 52)
:* [[Jetwash]] (***** 53)
:* [[Mindswipe]] (***** 49)
:* [[Misfire (Kre-O)|Misfire]] (***** 47)
:* [[Nightbeat (Kre-O)|Nightbeat]] (***** 50)
:* [[Silversnout]] (***** 56)
:* [[Skrapnel]] (***** 45)
:* [[Torosaur]] (***** 55)
:* [[Trypticon (Kre-O)|Trypticon]] (***** 48)
:* [[Wingspan Hawk]] (***** 54)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2014
: The second wave of the ''Age of Extinction''-tied Micro-Changers, with a couple of unconventional builds, and two more new Dinobot characters. For the first time, the blind-bags are truly blind, with no identifying numbers printed on the packaging.

Speaking of "blind", these figures were never seen in US stores, popping up only in Canada and overseas.

{{collist|2|
:* [[Blackarachnia (Kre-O)|Decepticon Blackarachnia]]
:* [[Frostbite (Kre-O)|Frostbite]]
:* [[Fuselage]]
:* [[Gears (Kre-O)|Autobot Gears]]
:* [[Runamuck (Kre-O)|Decepticon Runamuck]]
:* [[Scattershot (Kre-O blindbag)|Scattershot]]
:* [[Seaspray (Kre-O)|Autobot Seaspray]]
:* [[Skalor (Kre-O)|Decepticon Skalor]]
:* [[Skimmer]]
:* [[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
:* [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailbreaker]]
:* [[Wheelie (Kre-O)|Autobot Wheelie]]
}}

===Micro-Changers Combiners===
Four Kreons per pack combine into one larger robot. Each set also comes with a single red stand-block, and extra limb pieces. Just in case. As most of the original teams hese sets are based on have five to six members, the "lost" members are (usually) put into the blind-bagged series.
;Wave 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCCombWave1.jpg|right|250px|]]
:*'''[[Bruticus (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bruticus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2225'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Brawl (Kre-O)|Brawl]], [[Onslaught (Kre-O)|Onslaught]], [[Swindle (Kre-O)|Swindle]], [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]]
:*'''[[Devastator (Kre-O)|Constructicon Devastator]]
::*''Set number'': '''A2224'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bonecrusher (Kre-O)|Bonecrusher]], [[Mixmaster (Kre-O)|Mixmaster]], [[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]], [[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]
:*'''[[Predaking (Kre-O Decepticon)|Predaking]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2227'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]], [[Headlock]], [[Razorclaw (Kre-O)|Razorclaw]], [[Torox]]
:*'''[[Superion (Kre-O)|Superion]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2226'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Air Raid (Kre-O)|Air Raid]], [[Firestrike (Kre-O)|Firestrike]], [[Silverbolt (Kre-O)|Silverbolt]], [[Skydive (Kre-O)|Skydive]]
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;Wave 2

:*'''[[Abominus (Kre-O)|Abominus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4473'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Hun-Gurrr (Kre-O)|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O)|Rippersnapper]], [[Sinnertwin (Kre-O)|Sinnertwin]], [[Windrazor (Kre-O)|Windrazor]]
:*'''[[Defensor (Kre-O)|Defensor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4474'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Blades (Kre-O)|Blades]], [[First Aid (Kre-O)|First Aid]], [[Hot Spot (Kre-O)|Hot Spot]], [[Streetsmart]]
:*'''[[Piranacon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Piranacon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4475'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Nautilator (Kre-O)|Nautilator]], [[Overbite (Kre-O)|Overbite]], [[Snaptrap (Kre-O)|Snaptrap]], [[Tentakil (Kre-O)|Tentakil]]
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;Wave 3
:Sadly, this wave suffered from a similar fate as some of the latter sets, with a limited retail release- only popping up in discount chains months after the intended release date.
:*'''[[Computron (Kre-O)|Computron]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7307'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Afterburst]], [[Lightstorm]], [[Scattershot (Kre-O Computron)|Scattershot]], [[Strafe (Kre-O Computron)|Strafe]]
:*'''[[Menasor (Kre-O)|Menasor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7308'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)|Decepticon Breakdown]], [[Dead End (Kre-O)|Dead End]], [[Drag Strip (Kre-O)|Decepticon Drag Strip]], [[Motorbreath (Kre-O)|Motorbreath]]
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;Wave 4
:Ready for something new? This wave, available only at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]]''-branded product, consists entirely of new-character beast-bots, rather than re-creating classic combiner teams.
:*'''[[Grimstone (Kre-O)|Grimstone]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7827'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Crackback]], [[Iquanox]], [[Ironeye]], [[Mollox]]
:*'''[[Lazerbolt]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7830'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullhorn (Kre-O)|Bullhorn]], [[Floodgate]], [[Freezeout]], [[Roadhound]]
:*'''[[Obsidian (Kre-O Combiner)|Obsidian]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7829'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullwark]], [[Freefall]], [[Hemocron]], [[Stronghorn]]
:*'''[[Volcanicon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7828'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Farside]], [[Liftoff]], [[Lugmutt]], [[Power Surge (Kre-O)|Power Surge]]

==Kreon Ultimate Collection==
These sets, each containing five different Kreons, were released early in 2013. The Kreon figures had all been released earlier in larger Kre-o sets, and they only come with their own weapons. One of the five figures was marked on the packaging as the "mystery figure."

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4641'''

;Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4642'''

==Custom Kreons==
First released at the back-end of 2013, these individually-carded Kreons include a huge number of extra body parts and accessories, many [[vacuum metallizing|chromed]] (thus resulting in some ''extremely'' tight fits) or translucent (which, when combined with the chromed parts, may end up with stress fractures). Their "normal" body parts have a metal-flake sheen (usually). They also come with a customizable "rack" to store their unused parts, though the helmets jsut kind of sit on the torso's neck-pegs, not secure at all. Returning characters typically have altered and more extensive [[tampograph]]s across most of their opaque parts.

This series was intentionally produced in smaller numbers than the other series.

[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonIronhidePkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 1
All of the Kreons in this assortment come with a red weapons rack.

[[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] was the only US retailer to order them, though they were made available off of [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] as well.
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|October]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#Custom|Bumblebee]] (A6087)
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)#Custom|Ironhide]] (A6086)
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Megatron]] (A6088)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Custom|Optimus Prime]] (A6085)
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)#Custom|Soundwave]] (A6090)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)#Custom|Starscream]] (A6089)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonPredakingPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 2
Though revealed online and at [[Toy Fair 2014]], this series ultimately never saw release outside of Chinese-market distribution. These kits have blue parts racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{Collist|2|
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)#Custom|Cliffjumper]] (A7314)
*[[Dreadwing (Kre-O)|Dreadwing]] (A7315)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Galvatron]] (A7316)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Autobot Hound]] (A7317)
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Jazz]] (A7318)
*[[Predaking (Kre-O Predacon)|Predaking]] (A7319)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonDriftPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
This assortment, using the new unified packaging style introduced in mid-2014, is entirely movie-based, showcasing characters from ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)| Age of Extinction]]''. Unlike prior waves, the opaque plastics here are non-sparkly. Awww. On top of that, the parts count has been drastically reduced, each kit only having about 30 pieces as opposed to the 40-ish of the prior two waves.

They all come with dark green racks.
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Drift]] (A7839)
*[[Lockdown (Kre-O)#Custom|Lockdown]] (A7838)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Optimus Prime]] (A7836)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Ratchet]] (A7837)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGalvatronPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2
Another movie-based round. The sparkly plastics make a return, but the part count remains in the low 30s. These kits come with brown racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Bumblebee]] (A9229)
*[[Crosshairs (Kre-O)#Custom|Crosshairs]] (A9228)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Galvatron]] (A9230)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Autobot Hound]] (A9227)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGrimlockPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 3
A wave featuring the ''Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, making heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. These kits come with gray racks.

These figures saw very limited release, mostly in Hasbro Asia regions.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Grimlock]]
*[[Scorn (Kre-O)#Custom|Scorn]]
*[[Slug (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Slug]]
*[[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)#CustomAOE|Strafe]]
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}
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;''Robots in Disguise'' Collection 1
This assortment showcases characters from the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)| Robots in Disguise]]'' animated series.

The part count takes ''another'' hit, now in the mid-20s, with simpler weapons and no backpacks. No more chromed parts either, everything is in "normal" plastics. The racks are now in the characters' base colors, and built on a new baseplate piece. This wave does add a 1x1 cylinder to attach to the unused torsos' neck-pegs to keep the unised helmets in place, so there's that.

:*''Release date'': ??? 2015
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Bumblebee]] (B1234)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Grimlock]] (B1235)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Optimus Prime]] (B1233)
*[[Steeljaw (Kre-O)#Custom|Steeljaw]] (B1236)
}}

{{note|The "[[Autobot Command Center]]" set includes a Custom Kreon rack/part setup as well.}}

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==Kreon Warriors==
Replacing Micro-Changers as the ''Kre-O'' line's blind-bagged assortment, Kreon Warriors features popular characters reimagined as historical warriors. Unlike their predecessors, the Kreon Warriors do not have vehicle modes.

;Series 1
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Samurai Optimus Prime]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Wild West Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Gladiator Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Bumblebee]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Gladiator Ratchet]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Pirate Ratchet]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Knight Megatron]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Ninja Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Army Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Pirate Starscream]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Army Shockwave]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Ninja Shockwave]]
}}

;Series 2 - Shown at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Gladiator Optimus Prime]]
*?? [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Army Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Knight Bumblebee]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Wild West Hound]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Samurai Hound]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Wild West Galvatron]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Samurai Galvatron]]
*?? [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Wild West Starscream]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Soundwave]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Knight Soundwave]]
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

==Battle Changers==

Battle Changers are a new line in the buildable figures who can transform without being taken apart. Series 1 includes 4 individual characters [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] and [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]].

;Collection 1
This series is available in selected Asian countries since December 2014.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] (B0716)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] (B0715)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] (B0718)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] (B0717)
}}
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;Collection 2
This series have been shown in NY Toyfair 2015. [[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] and [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] are triple changers and may be categorized separately upon release.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] (???)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] (???)
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]] (???)
*[[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] (???)
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}
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;Versus Pack Collection 1
This assortment comes in 2-figure "VS" pack. Only 2 pairs have been announced and available for sale in selected Asian countries. Optimus Prime is identical to the previously released version but this pack comes with a trailer.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] vs. [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] (B1506/B0964)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]] vs. [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] (B1507/B0964)
}}
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==Store exclusives==
===CostCo exclusives===
* Megatron with Sideswipe (30668/31771) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.
* Starscream with Prowl (30667/30690) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.

===Toys"R"Us exclusives===
*'''Autobot Assault [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A1266'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s, [[Gunner]]
: An expanded version of the "Destruction Site Devastator" set, adding a large Ironhide robot/truck build, a "Gunner" Kreon, and a port-a-potty (yes really). The Devastator Kreon is also in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)| Generation 2]]'' style yellow-and-purple rather than the original bright-green-and-purple.
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction Bluray / DVD'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]]
: Special packaging to include 2 exclusive Kreons with different print from other regular release of the same characters. These Kreons are available with either Blu-Ray Combo or DVD only set.

===Argos exclusives===
*'''Transformers Tub of Bricks'''
**''Set number'': '''A4583'''
: A plastic tub with unaltered versions of Basic Optimus, Basic Bumblebee, and Jazz, Sideswipe and Bluestreak Kreons, and slightly altered instruction booklets.

===Universal Studios===
*'''Kreon 4-pack'''
**''Set number'': '''???'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]]

==Promotional releases==
* Matrix '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Promotional item given at [[BotCon 2011]], as a special mail-in promotion through the Kre-O website and a give away with the UK Doctor Who Adventures comic. Redeco of Optimus Prime Kreon showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]].

* Clear ''' Energon Bumblebee''' Kreon
: An exclusive [[New York Comic Con|New York Comic Con 2012]] handout, this redeco of the Bumblebee Kreon is done entirely in translucent blue plastic, and comes in its own special little window box with an outer sleeve.

* '''Constructicon Devastator''' Kreon
: A Devastator Kreon sporting an orange ''Generation 2'' deco and including a translucent purple pistol based on [[Megatron (G1)|Generation 1 Megatron's]] alternate mode. Packaged in an individual window box and handed out with ''Kre-O'' purchases at Toys"R"Us stores, as well as [[BotCon 2013]].

* '''Orion Pax''' Kreon
: Based on Orion Pax's appearance from "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]", this was available with the ''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''.

* '''Dinobot Ride''' Polybag
: Polybag of a mini buildable Grimlock and Citiville-sized mini Kreon Optimus Prime. Given out at Toys R Us during build-a-figure event. Also available in selected Asian countries as a gift with purchase at stores.

* '''Elite Optimus Prime''' Polybag
: Another polybag with buildable Optimus Prime with larger hands and legs on a Kreon sized torso. This figure was given our at Toys R Us Canada during build-a-figure event while Asian countries saw very limited released.

* "Winter" '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Optimus Prime in winter clothing and orange skis were handed out during [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]].

==BotCon==
* '''Machine Wars''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure Set, 2013)
**''Kreons'': [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]], [[Megaplex (Kre-O)|Megaplex]], [[Obsidian (Kre-O Kreon)|Obsidian]], [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Strika (Kre-O)|Strika]]

:The ''Machine Wars'' five-pack was exclusive to [[BotCon 2013]], limited to 1500 pieces. They have generally more parts than the Kreons packed in with larger Kre-O sets, but do not have alternate vehicle builds like Micro Changers.

* '''Kreon Micro-Changers 6-figure set''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure set, 2014)
**''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)#BotCon2014|Breakdown]], [[Fractyl (Kre-O)|Fractyl]], [[Gigatron (Kre-O)|Gigatron]], [[Landshark (Kre-O)|Landshark]], [[Rattrap (Kre-O)|Rattrap]], [[Rodimus (SG Kre-O)|Rodimus]]

: A [[BotCon 2014]] six-figure set commemorating 20 years of BotCon exclusives with Kreons of past exclusives. This time they're also Micro-Changers, with generally more parts and paint than most retail Micro-Changers.

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==Comic Con==
* '''Kreon Class of 1984'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]], [[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]], [[Frenzy (Kre-O)|Frenzy]], [[Gears (Kre-O)|Gears]], [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]], [[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]], [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]], [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], [[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]], [[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Ratchet]], [[Rumble (Kre-O)|Rumble]], [[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]], [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]], [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]], [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]], [[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]], [[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]], [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]], [[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]] and [[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]

: Released in July 2014 at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2014|San Diego Comic-Con]], this exclusive set contains exclusive Kreons and accessories from G1 series.

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==Media==
===Videos===
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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.

===Games===
{{main|Online games#Kre-O}}

===Books===
*''[[Awesome Autobots Activity Book]]''—actually mainly a ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'' book, but it has four Kre-O bonus pages and is [[co-branding|co-branded]] on the cover, as well as coming with a free Matrix Optimus Prime Kreon.
*''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''

===Online comics===
{{main|Kre-O Transformers (comic)}}
Short tongue-in-cheek gag strips drawn and written by [[Hayato Sakamoto]] and [[Makoto Wakabayashi]] for [[TakaraTomy]]'s Kre-O site.

==Notes==
* 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>, who have been making not-L sets for a while. However, it is very much a lot of new part design work, especially the far more involved construction of the [[Kreon]]s; Oxford's pre-''Kre-O'' mini-figures were basically straight-up L Minifigure construction.
* Kreon [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] was among the upcoming items revealed at [[BotCon 2011]]... and was only announced to be released in late 2013, and wasn't released until midway through 2014. Amusingly, his helmet has become one of the most ubiquitous among the Kreons thanks to its very generic styling.
* Small images of a ''Kre-O Transformers'' set featuring a big mechanical scorpion and another set featuring a buildable [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] were shown at [[Toy Fair 2012]] during the slide presentation, as part of the demonstration of the "build a big energon weapon from parts of the different sets" concept. Neither were present in the showroom or mentioned in the press materials. This same slide was shown during a presentation at [[BotCon 2012]], again with no explicit mention of the mechanical scorpion or Soundwave.
* 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. Just be a bit careful you don't scrape face-paint off.
* The L company has since released sets that are explicitly marketed as being able to assemble as robots and various vehicles and aircraft, very similar to the ''Transformers'' Kre-O concept.
* Several ''Kre-O'' bricks are reuses of Hasbro's long defunct ''Built to Rule'' interlocking brick system. Most Kre-O bricks, that is parts not designed specifically for Kreons, with detailed moulded surfaces (especially where the L counterpart has a smooth surface) are Built to Rule parts.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.hasbro.com/kre-o/en_US/ Official site]
* [http://kre-o-nation.com/2013/index.html "Kre-O Nation" 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]
* [http://www.facebook.com/groups/mykreons Kre-O Asia Facebook Group #mykreons]

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Kre-O

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'''Kre-O''' is [[Hasbro]]'s second foray into the world of brick-based construction toy sets, several years after the ignoble effort that was ''[[Built to Rule]]''.

Unveiled at [[Toy Fair 2011]], ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' was the first Hasbro brand to be released as Kre-O construction brick kits. The kits (generally) 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 (mostly nameless generics). Prices range from $7.99 to $59.99, plus individually-bagged Kreon figures at $2.99.

The line launched in the US on [[June 6]]th, [[2011]]. Since then, ''Kre-O'' has expanded into a [[multi-property brand]], with sets based on other Hasbro franchises including ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'', ''Battleship'', and ''Dungeons & Dragons'', as well as the licensed properties ''[[Star Trek]]'' and ''Cityville Invasion''.

In 2013, [[TakaraTomy]] brought the line to Japan, primarily the second-year ''Transformers'' sets.

It's 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.

==Building sets==
===2011===
The first series saw widespread brick-and-mortar distribution in the US. The main focus of the sets were large robot/vehicle builds with a ''lot'' of parts. Really a lot. Limbs were many times thick masses of panel-parts laid over each other, and many sets had extremely limited posability, with simple swivel elbows & knees. Robot builds took many elements from the then-current ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)| Dark of the Moon]]'' series, though the heads were mostly designed around the characters' [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] incarnations.

The robot Kreons? ''VERY'' G1-inspired.

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31144'''

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36421'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, [[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]], [[Bumblebee's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Autobot Jazz]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31146'''
**''Kreons'': Jazz, [[Race driver]]

*'''[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]'''
**''Kit number'': '''30688'''
**''Kreons'': Megatron, [[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]], [[Specialist]], [[Police officer]]

*'''[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31145'''
**''Kreons'': Mirage, [[Race driver]]

*'''Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''31143'''

*'''[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]], 2 [[Stunt Driver]]s

*'''[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30690'''
**''Kreons'': Prowl, [[SWAT Commander]]

*'''[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30662'''
**''Kreons'': Ratchet, [[Medic (Kre-O)|Medic]]

*'''[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30687'''
**''Kreons'': Sentinel Prime, [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]], [[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]], [[Fire Chief (Kre-O)|Fire Chief]]

*'''[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31771'''
**''Kreons'': Sideswipe, [[Sideswipe's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30667'''
**''Kreons'': Starscream, [[Pilot (Kre-O)|Pilot]]

===2012 (''Quest for Energon'')===
The second-year ''Kre-O Transformers'' sets mark a definite change in style. Dubbed "Quest for Energon", each set contains several "energon" pieces; at least one [[Skeletron|clear-plastic Kreon torso]] (blue for Autobots, purple for Decepticons), and several clear-purple "[[Dark Energon]]" parts to assemble a giant "[[ultimate Dark Energon weapon]]". The robot/vehicle builds in this year's sets are generally smaller, simpler, and less reliant on the "massive stack of flat plates" construction style common in the first year, relying a lot more on large ball-and-socket-jointed bricks to build limbs and bodies around.

There was a heavier focus on the Kreons overall, with mini-playsets, mini-vehicles and a pair of [[army-building|army builder]] sets. The robot Kreons are more often based on their [[Aligned continuity family]] incarnations than Generation 1. Human Kreons had new arm-pieces with rounded-off shoulders, rather than the blocky shoulders of all first-year Kreons.

This series also suffered a distribution issue in the US. [[Walmart]] stopped carrying ''Kre-O'' after its first year (with one tiny exception), and only [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] appeared to carry the entire second-year assortment; the "Rotor Rage" and "Destruction Site Devastator" sets in particular didn't seem to show up at certain retailers.

Most of these sets were also made available in Japan as part of the initial ''Kre-O'' roll-out by [[TakaraTomy]].

*'''Battle for Energon'''
**''Set number'': '''98812'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], [[Security Officer]], [[Tank Driver]]
: Includes Optimus Prime and Megatron robot/vehicle builds and a mini "bank" playset.

*'''Cycle Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''36954'''
**''Kreons'': [[Barricade (Kre-O)|Barricade]], three [[Autobot Trooper]]s

*'''Decepticon Ambush'''
**''Set number'': '''38781'''
**''Kreons'': [[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]], three [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]]s

*'''Destruction Site [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36914'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s
: A "9 in 1" set that includes '''[[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]''', '''[[Drill Bit (Kre-O)|Drill Bit]]''', '''[[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]]''' and '''[[Hightower (Kre-O)|Hightower]]''', who can be built into robots, vehicles, or combined to form Devastator. Includes a construction site mini-playset.

*'''Rotor Rage'''
**''Set number'': '''36959'''
**''Kreons'': [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]], [[Commando (Kre-O)|Commando]], [[ATV Driver]]
:Includes a large Vortex robot/helicopter build.

*'''Stealth [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''98814'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, two [[Security Guard]]s, [[Bulldog]], [[Biker]]
:Includes a large Bumblebee robot/car build and a security checkpoint playset.

*'''Street Showdown'''
**''Set number'': '''38771'''
**''Kreons'': [[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)|Knock Out]], two [[Driver (Kre-O)|Driver]]s
: Includes large Wheeljack and Knock Out robot/car builds.

===2013 (''Beast Hunters'')===
Bringing the series in-line with the then-current ''[[Beast Hunters]]'' branding of ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'', this series was even ''more'' limited in its US distribution, seemingly available only at ToysЯUs and Meijer.

This time around, the human Kreons were based on specific ''Transformers'' human characters from prior series rather than the prior two years' nameless generics... much to the bafflement of the [[fandom]], who wanted them to be doing that from the get-go.

;Larger Sets
*'''[[Autobot Command Center]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A5412'''
**''Kreons'': [[Arcee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Bumblebee]], [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Ratchet]], [[Shockwave (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Shockwave]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)#CommandCenterHQ|Knock Out]] ("Mystery figure")
: A multi-part playset; command tower, repair bay, prison. Includes a buildable vehicle Optimus Prime and beast [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O Predacon)|Rippersnapper]].

*'''Battle Net Bumblebee'''
**''Set number'': '''A2202'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Captain (Kre-O)|Captain]]
: Includes Bumblebee/jeep build and buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Stormrazor]]


*'''Beast Blade Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A2203'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Beast Hunters|Optimus Prime]], [[Kicker (Kre-O)|Energon Kicker]]
: Includes a large Optimus robot/truck build and a buildable Predacon beast [[Lazerback (Kre-O)|Lazerback]].

*'''Ripclaw Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2201'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ripclaw (Kre-O)|Ripclaw]], [[Daniel Witwicky (Kre-O)|Col. Daniel Witwicky]]
:Includes a large Ripclaw robot/dragon build.

;Beast Force Figure packs
To date, these are the only larger build packs to include [[Micro-Changer]] Kreons.

*'''Dragon Assault'''
**''Set number'': '''A2234/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Grimwing (Kre-O)|Grimwing]].

*'''Mech Venom Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2235/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Corhada]].

===2014 (''Age of Extinction'')===
Tying in with that [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|big new movie in 2014]], the 2014 ''Kre-O'' line-up features dinosaurs aplenty. Many sets also feature "Dino Force Technology", which are pieces that include magnets in them so claws and dino-maws can snatch up Kreons wearing ferrous-metal backpacks or helmets.

Notably, this line also marks the complete abandonment of the 'rebuild to transform' [[play pattern]], in favor of the playset approach more typical of construction brick toys. As part of this change, human Kreons now use the small body style that debuted in the ''Kre-O {{w|CityVille}} Invasion'' line, to indicate a [[scale]] difference between them and the normal-sized Transformer Kreons.

By this point, ''Kre-O'' in its entirety became a [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] [[exclusive]] toyline.

*'''Grimlock Unleashed'''
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]]
: Includes a large Grimlock T-rex build.

*'''Cell Block Breakout'''
**''Set number'': '''A6951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)#AOE|Vehicon]]
: Includes buildable [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] beast [[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)|Strafe]].

*'''Dinobot Charge'''
**''Set number'': '''A6949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]], Vehicon
: Includes buildable [[Slug (Kre-O)|Dinobot triceratops]].

*'''Galvatron Factory Battle'''
**''Set number'': '''A6952'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#FactoryBattle|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Factory Battle|Optimus Prime]], Vehicon, [[Dr. Littleman]], 2 KSI workers.
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]] and [[Galvatron (Kre-O)#AOE|Galvatron]] super-robot.

*'''Grimlock Street Attack'''
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]].

*'''Lockdown Air Raid'''
**''Set number'': '''A6956'''
**''Kreons'': [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)#AOE|Sideswipe]]
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]].

*'''Optimus Prime Dino Hauler'''
**''Set number'': '''A7796'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#DinoHauler|Ratchet]], Vehicon x2, human [[Autobot Driver]]
: Includes buildable [[Snarl (Kre-O)|Dinobot beast]].

*'''Scorn Street Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''A6950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Crosshairs (Kre-O)|Crosshairs]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Scorn (Kre-O)|Scorn]].

*'''Dinobot Ride'''
**''Set number'': '''A8603'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime.
: Includes mini buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock.
{{Note|'Dinobot Ride' was released as a free giveaway at [[June 28]] ToysЯUs building events in the US.}}

*'''Silver Knight Autobots'''
**''Set number'': '''A8602'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Crosshairs, Drift, Hound

*'''Elite Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A8745'''
: Includes Optimus Prime super-robot.
{{note|'Silver Knight Autobots' and 'Elite Optimus Prime' were available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]].}}

*'''Decepticon Replicator'''
**''Set number'': '''A8601'''
**''Kreons'': [[Stinger (Kre-O)|Stinger]], Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]], human scientist
{{note|'Decepticon Replicator' was available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from [[July 11]] to [[July 20]].}}

===2015 (''Robots In Disguise'')===
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==Micro-Changers==
Introduced in 2012, the [[Micro-Changer]]s sub-line adds a new element to Kreon figures; extra parts allow each figure to "transform" into a vehicle or beast (or whatever).

Thankfully, the Micro-Changer series did not suffer the limited-distribution fate of the ''Beast Hunters'' sets; after a rocky start, by 2013 the series was stocked regularly not just by ToysЯUs, but [[Target]] as well, plus many large drug store chains began carrying the individually-bagged figures.

===Blind-bagged figures===
This portion of the line features individual [[blindpacking|blind-packaged]] Kreons. Thankfully however, code numbers printed on each bag allow you to know which figure is inside... or at least avoid buying two of the same by accident.
{{anchor|BlindbagPreview}}
;Preview Series
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCPreviewWave.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2034'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|August]] 2012
:This series differs a little from the later waves, and not just because of the smaller (all-badguy) cast. In an unusual backwards move, the [[tampograph]]s on these figures' chests use only a single color, typically black.

:This is also the only ''Kre-O Transformers'' product to be sold (briefly) at [[Walmart]] since the initial year.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Crankstart (Kre-O)|Crankstart]] (214510)
:* [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]] (214518)
:* [[Scorponok (Kre-O)|Scorponok]] (214511)
:* [[Spinister (Kre-O)|Spinister]] (214517)
:* [[Sunstorm (Kre-O)|Sunstorm]] (214519)
:* [[Waspinator (Kre-O)|Waspinator]] (214512)
}}

{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol1}}
;Collection 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCWave1.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Hasbro release date'': [[Calendar|November]] 2012
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': November 2013
: For the first full series, the multi-colored tampographs made a glorious comeback. Also, a new display-stand brick was added to every figure, a black 2x4 piece with the "Kre-O" logo in white on one edge.
: Also changed is how the bag numbers work, with a 7-digit code. Only the final two numbers in the codes are indicators of what Kreon is in the bag, the first five are likely manufacturing plant codes or something and have no bearing on the contents, and can vary from case to case. For simplicity's sake, we've *****'d out the first five digits from here on out.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Airachnid (Kre-O)|Airachnid]] (*****_50)
:* [[Blast Off (Kre-O)|Blast Off]] (*****_47)
:* [[Bludgeon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bludgeon]] (*****_51)
:* [[Dirge (Kre-O)|Dirge]] (*****_49)
:* [[Hook (Kre-O)|Decepticon Hook]] (*****_48)
:* [[Inferno (Kre-O)|Inferno]] (*****_41)
:* [[Insecticon (Kre-O)|Insecticon]] (*****_46)
:* [[Quickslinger (Kre-O)|Quickslinger]] (*****_44)
:* [[Rampage (Kre-O)|Decepticon Rampage]] (*****_45)
:* [[Singe (Kre-O)|Singe]] (*****_40)
:* [[Springer (Kre-O)|Autobot Springer]] (*****_42)
:* [[Warpath (Kre-O)|Warpath]] (*****_43)
}}

{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol2}}
;Collection 2
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|May]] 2013
: This series replaced the flak jackets used to attach stuff to prior Micro Changers' torsos in prior waves (which most fans hated since it obscured the chest tampographs) with a new simple one-peg "backpack" piece. And there was much rejoicing. On top of that, at this stage the "vehicle" builds become a little more complex, using more parts to make them look more like tiny vehicles than just robots laying face-down with a thing or two on their backs.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Acid Wing]] (*****_70)
:* [[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]] (*****_69)
:* [[Blight (Kre-O)|Blight]] (*****_68)
:* [[Bulkhead (Kre-O)|Bulkhead]] (*****_66)
:* [[Groove (Kre-O)|Autobot Groove]] (*****_77)
:* [[Hardshell (Kre-O)|Hardshell]] (*****_67)
:* [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]] (*****_76)
:* [[Lugnut (Kre-O)|Lugnut]] (*****_75)
:* [[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]] (*****_74)
:* [[Powerglide (Kre-O)|Powerglide]] (*****_73)
:* [[Scourge (Kre-O)|Scourge]] (*****_72)
:* [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] (*****_71)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol3}}
;Collection 3
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS3bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2013
:This series had...more fanwank, we guess? No particular innovations this time around.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Beachcomber (Kre-O)|Beachcomber]] (***** 60)
:* [[Cheetor (Kre-O)|Cheetor]] (***** 59)
:* [[Guzzle (Kre-O)|Guzzle]] (***** 57)
:* [[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]] (***** 54)
:* [[Kickback (Kre-O)|Kickback]] (***** 55)
:* [[Long Haul (Kre-O)|Long Haul]] (***** 56)
:* [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]] (***** 52)
:* [[Nosecone (Kre-O)|Nosecone]] (***** 50)
:* [[Ramjet (Kre-O)|Ramjet]] (***** 53)
:* [[Seawing (Kre-O)|Seawing]] (***** 61)
:* [[Sharkticon (Kre-O)|Sharkticon]] (***** 58)
:* [[Thrust (Kre-O)|Thrust]] (***** 51)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol4}}
;Collection 4
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS4bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2014
: Sooo much fanwank. The last wave of Micro-Changers available at "normal" retail, though largely being distributed via the Walgreens drug store chain in the US. This is the only batch (so far) to have a significant [[variant]], as [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] can come in either bag-back lavender or a much darker purple, depending on the batch. This is also the first wave to use "harness" pieces in colors other than the standard light gray.

: Unlike prior waves in which every figure came with individual [[instructions]], these Micro-Changers all come with the same large fold-out instruction for all of the models in the series, making the "feel parts through the bags" method very difficult (but you have the code numbers here, so why are you even doing that, huh?).
{{collist|2|
:* [[Alpha Trion (Kre-O)|Alpha Trion]] (***** 33)
:* [[Barrage (Kre-O)|Barrage]] (***** 34)
:* [[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]] (***** 35)
:* [[Brake-Neck (Kre-O)|Brake-Neck]] (***** 44)
:* [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] (***** 36)
:* [[Demolishor (Kre-O)|Demolishor]] (***** 37)
:* [[Iceberg (Kre-O)|Iceberg]] (***** 38)
:* [[Kup (Kre-O)|Autobot Kup]] (***** 39)
:* [[Rhinox (Kre-O)|Rhinox]] (***** 40)
:* [[Rodimus (Kre-O)|Rodimus]] (***** 41)
:* [[Sandstorm (Kre-O)|Sandstorm]] (***** 42)
:* [[Slipstrike]] (***** 43)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
[[Image:KreO-toy KreonMCWave5.jpg|right|300px]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A6947'''
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
: In-tune with the [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]] Kre-O'' products, this wave features a number of classic characters plus two movie-inspired Dinobot original characters.

: This series goes back to having individual instructions for each figure.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Fangwolf]] (***** 46)
:* [[Highbrow (Kre-O)|Highbrow]] (***** 51)
:* [[Jarugar]] (***** 52)
:* [[Jetwash]] (***** 53)
:* [[Mindswipe]] (***** 49)
:* [[Misfire (Kre-O)|Misfire]] (***** 47)
:* [[Nightbeat (Kre-O)|Nightbeat]] (***** 50)
:* [[Silversnout]] (***** 56)
:* [[Skrapnel]] (***** 45)
:* [[Torosaur]] (***** 55)
:* [[Trypticon (Kre-O)|Trypticon]] (***** 48)
:* [[Wingspan Hawk]] (***** 54)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2014
: The second wave of the ''Age of Extinction''-tied Micro-Changers, with a couple of unconventional builds, and two more new Dinobot characters. For the first time, the blind-bags are truly blind, with no identifying numbers printed on the packaging.

Speaking of "blind", these figures were never seen in US stores, popping up only in Canada and overseas.

{{collist|2|
:* [[Blackarachnia (Kre-O)|Decepticon Blackarachnia]]
:* [[Frostbite (Kre-O)|Frostbite]]
:* [[Fuselage]]
:* [[Gears (Kre-O)|Autobot Gears]]
:* [[Runamuck (Kre-O)|Decepticon Runamuck]]
:* [[Scattershot (Kre-O blindbag)|Scattershot]]
:* [[Seaspray (Kre-O)|Autobot Seaspray]]
:* [[Skalor (Kre-O)|Decepticon Skalor]]
:* [[Skimmer]]
:* [[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
:* [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailbreaker]]
:* [[Wheelie (Kre-O)|Autobot Wheelie]]
}}

===Micro-Changers Combiners===
Four Kreons per pack combine into one larger robot. Each set also comes with a single red stand-block, and extra limb pieces. Just in case. As most of the original teams hese sets are based on have five to six members, the "lost" members are (usually) put into the blind-bagged series.
;Wave 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCCombWave1.jpg|right|250px|]]
:*'''[[Bruticus (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bruticus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2225'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Brawl (Kre-O)|Brawl]], [[Onslaught (Kre-O)|Onslaught]], [[Swindle (Kre-O)|Swindle]], [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]]
:*'''[[Devastator (Kre-O)|Constructicon Devastator]]
::*''Set number'': '''A2224'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bonecrusher (Kre-O)|Bonecrusher]], [[Mixmaster (Kre-O)|Mixmaster]], [[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]], [[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]
:*'''[[Predaking (Kre-O Decepticon)|Predaking]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2227'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]], [[Headlock]], [[Razorclaw (Kre-O)|Razorclaw]], [[Torox]]
:*'''[[Superion (Kre-O)|Superion]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2226'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Air Raid (Kre-O)|Air Raid]], [[Firestrike (Kre-O)|Firestrike]], [[Silverbolt (Kre-O)|Silverbolt]], [[Skydive (Kre-O)|Skydive]]
{{-}}
;Wave 2

:*'''[[Abominus (Kre-O)|Abominus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4473'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Hun-Gurrr (Kre-O)|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O)|Rippersnapper]], [[Sinnertwin (Kre-O)|Sinnertwin]], [[Windrazor (Kre-O)|Windrazor]]
:*'''[[Defensor (Kre-O)|Defensor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4474'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Blades (Kre-O)|Blades]], [[First Aid (Kre-O)|First Aid]], [[Hot Spot (Kre-O)|Hot Spot]], [[Streetsmart]]
:*'''[[Piranacon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Piranacon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4475'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Nautilator (Kre-O)|Nautilator]], [[Overbite (Kre-O)|Overbite]], [[Snaptrap (Kre-O)|Snaptrap]], [[Tentakil (Kre-O)|Tentakil]]
{{-}}
;Wave 3
:Sadly, this wave suffered from a similar fate as some of the latter sets, with a limited retail release- only popping up in discount chains months after the intended release date.
:*'''[[Computron (Kre-O)|Computron]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7307'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Afterburst]], [[Lightstorm]], [[Scattershot (Kre-O Computron)|Scattershot]], [[Strafe (Kre-O Computron)|Strafe]]
:*'''[[Menasor (Kre-O)|Menasor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7308'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)|Decepticon Breakdown]], [[Dead End (Kre-O)|Dead End]], [[Drag Strip (Kre-O)|Decepticon Drag Strip]], [[Motorbreath (Kre-O)|Motorbreath]]
{{-}}
;Wave 4
:Ready for something new? This wave, available only at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]]''-branded product, consists entirely of new-character beast-bots, rather than re-creating classic combiner teams.
:*'''[[Grimstone (Kre-O)|Grimstone]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7827'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Crackback]], [[Iquanox]], [[Ironeye]], [[Mollox]]
:*'''[[Lazerbolt]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7830'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullhorn (Kre-O)|Bullhorn]], [[Floodgate]], [[Freezeout]], [[Roadhound]]
:*'''[[Obsidian (Kre-O Combiner)|Obsidian]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7829'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullwark]], [[Freefall]], [[Hemocron]], [[Stronghorn]]
:*'''[[Volcanicon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7828'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Farside]], [[Liftoff]], [[Lugmutt]], [[Power Surge (Kre-O)|Power Surge]]

==Kreon Ultimate Collection==
These sets, each containing five different Kreons, were released early in 2013. The Kreon figures had all been released earlier in larger Kre-o sets, and they only come with their own weapons. One of the five figures was marked on the packaging as the "mystery figure."

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4641'''

;Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4642'''

==Custom Kreons==
First released at the back-end of 2013, these individually-carded Kreons include a huge number of extra body parts and accessories, many [[vacuum metallizing|chromed]] (thus resulting in some ''extremely'' tight fits) or translucent (which, when combined with the chromed parts, may end up with stress fractures). Their "normal" body parts have a metal-flake sheen (usually). They also come with a customizable "rack" to store their unused parts, though the helmets jsut kind of sit on the torso's neck-pegs, not secure at all. Returning characters typically have altered and more extensive [[tampograph]]s across most of their opaque parts.

This series was intentionally produced in smaller numbers than the other series.

[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonIronhidePkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 1
All of the Kreons in this assortment come with a red weapons rack.

[[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] was the only US retailer to order them, though they were made available off of [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] as well.
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|October]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#Custom|Bumblebee]] (A6087)
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)#Custom|Ironhide]] (A6086)
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Megatron]] (A6088)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Custom|Optimus Prime]] (A6085)
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)#Custom|Soundwave]] (A6090)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)#Custom|Starscream]] (A6089)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonPredakingPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 2
Though revealed online and at [[Toy Fair 2014]], this series ultimately never saw release outside of Chinese-market distribution. These kits have blue parts racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{Collist|2|
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)#Custom|Cliffjumper]] (A7314)
*[[Dreadwing (Kre-O)|Dreadwing]] (A7315)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Galvatron]] (A7316)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Autobot Hound]] (A7317)
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Jazz]] (A7318)
*[[Predaking (Kre-O Predacon)|Predaking]] (A7319)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonDriftPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
This assortment, using the new unified packaging style introduced in mid-2014, is entirely movie-based, showcasing characters from ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)| Age of Extinction]]''. Unlike prior waves, the opaque plastics here are non-sparkly. Awww. On top of that, the parts count has been drastically reduced, each kit only having about 30 pieces as opposed to the 40-ish of the prior two waves.

They all come with dark green racks.
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Drift]] (A7839)
*[[Lockdown (Kre-O)#Custom|Lockdown]] (A7838)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Optimus Prime]] (A7836)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Ratchet]] (A7837)
}}
{{-}}
[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGalvatronPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2
Another movie-based round. The sparkly plastics make a return, but the part count remains in the low 30s. These kits come with brown racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Bumblebee]] (A9229)
*[[Crosshairs (Kre-O)#Custom|Crosshairs]] (A9228)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Galvatron]] (A9230)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Autobot Hound]] (A9227)
}}
{{-}}
[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGrimlockPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 3
A wave featuring the ''Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, making heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. These kits come with gray racks.

These figures saw very limited release, mostly in Hasbro Asia regions.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Grimlock]]
*[[Scorn (Kre-O)#Custom|Scorn]]
*[[Slug (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Slug]]
*[[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)#CustomAOE|Strafe]]
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}
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;''Robots in Disguise'' Collection 1
This assortment showcases characters from the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)| Robots in Disguise]]'' animated series.

The part count takes ''another'' hit, now in the mid-20s, with simpler weapons and no backpacks. No more chromed parts either, everything is in "normal" plastics. The racks are now in the characters' base colors, and built on a new baseplate piece. This wave does add a 1x1 cylinder to attach to the unused torsos' neck-pegs to keep the unised helmets in place, so there's that.

:*''Release date'': ??? 2015
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Bumblebee]] (B1234)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Grimlock]] (B1235)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Optimus Prime]] (B1233)
*[[Steeljaw (Kre-O)#Custom|Steeljaw]] (B1236)
}}

{{note|The "[[Autobot Command Center]]" set includes a Custom Kreon rack/part setup as well.}}

{{-}}

==Kreon Warriors==
Replacing Micro-Changers as the ''Kre-O'' line's blind-bagged assortment, Kreon Warriors features popular characters reimagined as historical warriors. Unlike their predecessors, the Kreon Warriors do not have vehicle modes.

;Series 1
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Samurai Optimus Prime]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Wild West Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Gladiator Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Bumblebee]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Gladiator Ratchet]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Pirate Ratchet]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Knight Megatron]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Ninja Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Army Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Pirate Starscream]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Army Shockwave]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Ninja Shockwave]]
}}

;Series 2 - Shown at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Gladiator Optimus Prime]]
*?? [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Army Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Knight Bumblebee]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Wild West Hound]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Samurai Hound]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Wild West Galvatron]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Samurai Galvatron]]
*?? [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Wild West Starscream]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Soundwave]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Knight Soundwave]]
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

==Battle Changers==

Battle Changers are a new line in the buildable figures who can transform without being taken apart. Series 1 includes 4 individual characters [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] and [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]].

;Collection 1
This series is available in selected Asian countries since December 2014.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] (B0716)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] (B0715)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] (B0718)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] (B0717)
}}
{{-}}
;Collection 2
This series have been shown in NY Toyfair 2015. [[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] and [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] are triple changers and may be categorized separately upon release.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] (???)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] (???)
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]] (???)
*[[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] (???)
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}
{{-}}
;Versus Pack Collection 1
This assortment comes in 2-figure "VS" pack. Only 2 pairs have been announced and available for sale in selected Asian countries. Optimus Prime is identical to the previously released version but this pack comes with a trailer.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] vs. [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] (B1506/B0964)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]] vs. [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] (B1507/B0964)
}}
{{-}}

==Store exclusives==
===CostCo exclusives===
* Megatron with Sideswipe (30668/31771) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.
* Starscream with Prowl (30667/30690) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.

===Toys"R"Us exclusives===
*'''Autobot Assault [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A1266'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s, [[Gunner]]
: An expanded version of the "Destruction Site Devastator" set, adding a large Ironhide robot/truck build, a "Gunner" Kreon, and a port-a-potty (yes really). The Devastator Kreon is also in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)| Generation 2]]'' style yellow-and-purple rather than the original bright-green-and-purple.
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction Bluray / DVD'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]]
: Special packaging to include 2 exclusive Kreons with different print from other regular release of the same characters. These Kreons are available with either Blu-Ray Combo or DVD only set.

===Argos exclusives===
*'''Transformers Tub of Bricks'''
**''Set number'': '''A4583'''
: A plastic tub with unaltered versions of Basic Optimus, Basic Bumblebee, and Jazz, Sideswipe and Bluestreak Kreons, and slightly altered instruction booklets.

===Universal Studios===
*'''Kreon 4-pack'''
**''Set number'': '''???'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]]

==Promotional releases==
* Matrix '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Promotional item given at [[BotCon 2011]], as a special mail-in promotion through the Kre-O website and a give away with the UK Doctor Who Adventures comic. Redeco of Optimus Prime Kreon showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]].

* Clear ''' Energon Bumblebee''' Kreon
: An exclusive [[New York Comic Con|New York Comic Con 2012]] handout, this redeco of the Bumblebee Kreon is done entirely in translucent blue plastic, and comes in its own special little window box with an outer sleeve.

* '''Constructicon Devastator''' Kreon
: A Devastator Kreon sporting an orange ''Generation 2'' deco and including a translucent purple pistol based on [[Megatron (G1)|Generation 1 Megatron's]] alternate mode. Packaged in an individual window box and handed out with ''Kre-O'' purchases at Toys"R"Us stores, as well as [[BotCon 2013]].

* '''Orion Pax''' Kreon
: Based on Orion Pax's appearance from "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]", this was available with the ''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''.

* '''Dinobot Ride''' Polybag
: Polybag of a mini buildable Grimlock and Citiville-sized mini Kreon Optimus Prime. Given out at Toys R Us during build-a-figure event. Also available in selected Asian countries as a gift with purchase at stores.

* '''Elite Optimus Prime''' Polybag
: Another polybag with buildable Optimus Prime with larger hands and legs on a Kreon sized torso. This figure was given our at Toys R Us Canada during build-a-figure event while Asian countries saw very limited released.

* "Winter" '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Optimus Prime in winter clothing and orange skis were handed out during [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]].

==BotCon==
* '''Machine Wars''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure Set, 2013)
**''Kreons'': [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]], [[Megaplex (Kre-O)|Megaplex]], [[Obsidian (Kre-O Kreon)|Obsidian]], [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Strika (Kre-O)|Strika]]

:The ''Machine Wars'' five-pack was exclusive to [[BotCon 2013]], limited to 1500 pieces. They have generally more parts than the Kreons packed in with larger Kre-O sets, but do not have alternate vehicle builds like Micro Changers.

* '''Kreon Micro-Changers 6-figure set''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure set, 2014)
**''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)#BotCon2014|Breakdown]], [[Fractyl (Kre-O)|Fractyl]], [[Gigatron (Kre-O)|Gigatron]], [[Landshark (Kre-O)|Landshark]], [[Rattrap (Kre-O)|Rattrap]], [[Rodimus (SG Kre-O)|Rodimus]]

: A [[BotCon 2014]] six-figure set commemorating 20 years of BotCon exclusives with Kreons of past exclusives. This time they're also Micro-Changers, with generally more parts and paint than most retail Micro-Changers.

{{-}}

==Comic Con==
* '''Kreon Class of 1984'''
**''Kreons'':

: Released in July 2014 at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2014|San Diego Comic-Con]], this exclusive set contains 30 exclusive Kreons and accessories from G1 series.

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==Media==
===Videos===
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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.

===Games===
{{main|Online games#Kre-O}}

===Books===
*''[[Awesome Autobots Activity Book]]''—actually mainly a ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'' book, but it has four Kre-O bonus pages and is [[co-branding|co-branded]] on the cover, as well as coming with a free Matrix Optimus Prime Kreon.
*''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''

===Online comics===
{{main|Kre-O Transformers (comic)}}
Short tongue-in-cheek gag strips drawn and written by [[Hayato Sakamoto]] and [[Makoto Wakabayashi]] for [[TakaraTomy]]'s Kre-O site.

==Notes==
* 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>, who have been making not-L sets for a while. However, it is very much a lot of new part design work, especially the far more involved construction of the [[Kreon]]s; Oxford's pre-''Kre-O'' mini-figures were basically straight-up L Minifigure construction.
* Kreon [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] was among the upcoming items revealed at [[BotCon 2011]]... and was only announced to be released in late 2013, and wasn't released until midway through 2014. Amusingly, his helmet has become one of the most ubiquitous among the Kreons thanks to its very generic styling.
* Small images of a ''Kre-O Transformers'' set featuring a big mechanical scorpion and another set featuring a buildable [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] were shown at [[Toy Fair 2012]] during the slide presentation, as part of the demonstration of the "build a big energon weapon from parts of the different sets" concept. Neither were present in the showroom or mentioned in the press materials. This same slide was shown during a presentation at [[BotCon 2012]], again with no explicit mention of the mechanical scorpion or Soundwave.
* 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. Just be a bit careful you don't scrape face-paint off.
* The L company has since released sets that are explicitly marketed as being able to assemble as robots and various vehicles and aircraft, very similar to the ''Transformers'' Kre-O concept.
* Several ''Kre-O'' bricks are reuses of Hasbro's long defunct ''Built to Rule'' interlocking brick system. Most Kre-O bricks, that is parts not designed specifically for Kreons, with detailed moulded surfaces (especially where the L counterpart has a smooth surface) are Built to Rule parts.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.hasbro.com/kre-o/en_US/ Official site]
* [http://kre-o-nation.com/2013/index.html "Kre-O Nation" 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]
* [http://www.facebook.com/groups/mykreons Kre-O Asia Facebook Group #mykreons]

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Kre-O

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[[Image:Kre-O-Bumblebeeandothers.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Car me now!]]

'''Kre-O''' is [[Hasbro]]'s second foray into the world of brick-based construction toy sets, several years after the ignoble effort that was ''[[Built to Rule]]''.

Unveiled at [[Toy Fair 2011]], ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' was the first Hasbro brand to be released as Kre-O construction brick kits. The kits (generally) 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 (mostly nameless generics). Prices range from $7.99 to $59.99, plus individually-bagged Kreon figures at $2.99.

The line launched in the US on [[June 6]]th, [[2011]]. Since then, ''Kre-O'' has expanded into a [[multi-property brand]], with sets based on other Hasbro franchises including ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'', ''Battleship'', and ''Dungeons & Dragons'', as well as the licensed properties ''[[Star Trek]]'' and ''Cityville Invasion''.

In 2013, [[TakaraTomy]] brought the line to Japan, primarily the second-year ''Transformers'' sets.

It's 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.

==Building sets==
===2011===
The first series saw widespread brick-and-mortar distribution in the US. The main focus of the sets were large robot/vehicle builds with a ''lot'' of parts. Really a lot. Limbs were many times thick masses of panel-parts laid over each other, and many sets had extremely limited posability, with simple swivel elbows & knees. Robot builds took many elements from the then-current ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)| Dark of the Moon]]'' series, though the heads were mostly designed around the characters' [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] incarnations.

The robot Kreons? ''VERY'' G1-inspired.

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31144'''

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36421'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, [[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]], [[Bumblebee's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Autobot Jazz]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31146'''
**''Kreons'': Jazz, [[Race driver]]

*'''[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]'''
**''Kit number'': '''30688'''
**''Kreons'': Megatron, [[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]], [[Specialist]], [[Police officer]]

*'''[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31145'''
**''Kreons'': Mirage, [[Race driver]]

*'''Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''31143'''

*'''[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]], 2 [[Stunt Driver]]s

*'''[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30690'''
**''Kreons'': Prowl, [[SWAT Commander]]

*'''[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30662'''
**''Kreons'': Ratchet, [[Medic (Kre-O)|Medic]]

*'''[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30687'''
**''Kreons'': Sentinel Prime, [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]], [[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]], [[Fire Chief (Kre-O)|Fire Chief]]

*'''[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31771'''
**''Kreons'': Sideswipe, [[Sideswipe's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30667'''
**''Kreons'': Starscream, [[Pilot (Kre-O)|Pilot]]

===2012 (''Quest for Energon'')===
The second-year ''Kre-O Transformers'' sets mark a definite change in style. Dubbed "Quest for Energon", each set contains several "energon" pieces; at least one [[Skeletron|clear-plastic Kreon torso]] (blue for Autobots, purple for Decepticons), and several clear-purple "[[Dark Energon]]" parts to assemble a giant "[[ultimate Dark Energon weapon]]". The robot/vehicle builds in this year's sets are generally smaller, simpler, and less reliant on the "massive stack of flat plates" construction style common in the first year, relying a lot more on large ball-and-socket-jointed bricks to build limbs and bodies around.

There was a heavier focus on the Kreons overall, with mini-playsets, mini-vehicles and a pair of [[army-building|army builder]] sets. The robot Kreons are more often based on their [[Aligned continuity family]] incarnations than Generation 1. Human Kreons had new arm-pieces with rounded-off shoulders, rather than the blocky shoulders of all first-year Kreons.

This series also suffered a distribution issue in the US. [[Walmart]] stopped carrying ''Kre-O'' after its first year (with one tiny exception), and only [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] appeared to carry the entire second-year assortment; the "Rotor Rage" and "Destruction Site Devastator" sets in particular didn't seem to show up at certain retailers.

Most of these sets were also made available in Japan as part of the initial ''Kre-O'' roll-out by [[TakaraTomy]].

*'''Battle for Energon'''
**''Set number'': '''98812'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], [[Security Officer]], [[Tank Driver]]
: Includes Optimus Prime and Megatron robot/vehicle builds and a mini "bank" playset.

*'''Cycle Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''36954'''
**''Kreons'': [[Barricade (Kre-O)|Barricade]], three [[Autobot Trooper]]s

*'''Decepticon Ambush'''
**''Set number'': '''38781'''
**''Kreons'': [[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]], three [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]]s

*'''Destruction Site [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36914'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s
: A "9 in 1" set that includes '''[[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]''', '''[[Drill Bit (Kre-O)|Drill Bit]]''', '''[[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]]''' and '''[[Hightower (Kre-O)|Hightower]]''', who can be built into robots, vehicles, or combined to form Devastator. Includes a construction site mini-playset.

*'''Rotor Rage'''
**''Set number'': '''36959'''
**''Kreons'': [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]], [[Commando (Kre-O)|Commando]], [[ATV Driver]]
:Includes a large Vortex robot/helicopter build.

*'''Stealth [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''98814'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, two [[Security Guard]]s, [[Bulldog]], [[Biker]]
:Includes a large Bumblebee robot/car build and a security checkpoint playset.

*'''Street Showdown'''
**''Set number'': '''38771'''
**''Kreons'': [[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)|Knock Out]], two [[Driver (Kre-O)|Driver]]s
: Includes large Wheeljack and Knock Out robot/car builds.

===2013 (''Beast Hunters'')===
Bringing the series in-line with the then-current ''[[Beast Hunters]]'' branding of ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'', this series was even ''more'' limited in its US distribution, seemingly available only at ToysЯUs and Meijer.

This time around, the human Kreons were based on specific ''Transformers'' human characters from prior series rather than the prior two years' nameless generics... much to the bafflement of the [[fandom]], who wanted them to be doing that from the get-go.

;Larger Sets
*'''[[Autobot Command Center]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A5412'''
**''Kreons'': [[Arcee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Bumblebee]], [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Ratchet]], [[Shockwave (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Shockwave]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)#CommandCenterHQ|Knock Out]] ("Mystery figure")
: A multi-part playset; command tower, repair bay, prison. Includes a buildable vehicle Optimus Prime and beast [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O Predacon)|Rippersnapper]].

*'''Battle Net Bumblebee'''
**''Set number'': '''A2202'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Captain (Kre-O)|Captain]]
: Includes Bumblebee/jeep build and buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Stormrazor]]


*'''Beast Blade Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A2203'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Beast Hunters|Optimus Prime]], [[Kicker (Kre-O)|Energon Kicker]]
: Includes a large Optimus robot/truck build and a buildable Predacon beast [[Lazerback (Kre-O)|Lazerback]].

*'''Ripclaw Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2201'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ripclaw (Kre-O)|Ripclaw]], [[Daniel Witwicky (Kre-O)|Col. Daniel Witwicky]]
:Includes a large Ripclaw robot/dragon build.

;Beast Force Figure packs
To date, these are the only larger build packs to include [[Micro-Changer]] Kreons.

*'''Dragon Assault'''
**''Set number'': '''A2234/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Grimwing (Kre-O)|Grimwing]].

*'''Mech Venom Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2235/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Corhada]].

===2014 (''Age of Extinction'')===
Tying in with that [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|big new movie in 2014]], the 2014 ''Kre-O'' line-up features dinosaurs aplenty. Many sets also feature "Dino Force Technology", which are pieces that include magnets in them so claws and dino-maws can snatch up Kreons wearing ferrous-metal backpacks or helmets.

Notably, this line also marks the complete abandonment of the 'rebuild to transform' [[play pattern]], in favor of the playset approach more typical of construction brick toys. As part of this change, human Kreons now use the small body style that debuted in the ''Kre-O {{w|CityVille}} Invasion'' line, to indicate a [[scale]] difference between them and the normal-sized Transformer Kreons.

By this point, ''Kre-O'' in its entirety became a [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] [[exclusive]] toyline.

*'''Grimlock Unleashed'''
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]]
: Includes a large Grimlock T-rex build.

*'''Cell Block Breakout'''
**''Set number'': '''A6951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)#AOE|Vehicon]]
: Includes buildable [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] beast [[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)|Strafe]].

*'''Dinobot Charge'''
**''Set number'': '''A6949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]], Vehicon
: Includes buildable [[Slug (Kre-O)|Dinobot triceratops]].

*'''Galvatron Factory Battle'''
**''Set number'': '''A6952'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#FactoryBattle|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Factory Battle|Optimus Prime]], Vehicon, [[Dr. Littleman]], 2 KSI workers.
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]] and [[Galvatron (Kre-O)#AOE|Galvatron]] super-robot.

*'''Grimlock Street Attack'''
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]].

*'''Lockdown Air Raid'''
**''Set number'': '''A6956'''
**''Kreons'': [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)#AOE|Sideswipe]]
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]].

*'''Optimus Prime Dino Hauler'''
**''Set number'': '''A7796'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#DinoHauler|Ratchet]], Vehicon x2, human [[Autobot Driver]]
: Includes buildable [[Snarl (Kre-O)|Dinobot beast]].

*'''Scorn Street Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''A6950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Crosshairs (Kre-O)|Crosshairs]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Scorn (Kre-O)|Scorn]].

*'''Dinobot Ride'''
**''Set number'': '''A8603'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime.
: Includes mini buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock.
{{Note|'Dinobot Ride' was released as a free giveaway at [[June 28]] ToysЯUs building events in the US.}}

*'''Silver Knight Autobots'''
**''Set number'': '''A8602'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Crosshairs, Drift, Hound

*'''Elite Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A8745'''
: Includes Optimus Prime super-robot.
{{note|'Silver Knight Autobots' and 'Elite Optimus Prime' were available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]].}}

*'''Decepticon Replicator'''
**''Set number'': '''A8601'''
**''Kreons'': [[Stinger (Kre-O)|Stinger]], Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]], human scientist
{{note|'Decepticon Replicator' was available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from [[July 11]] to [[July 20]].}}

===2015 (''Robots In Disguise'')===
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==Micro-Changers==
Introduced in 2012, the [[Micro-Changer]]s sub-line adds a new element to Kreon figures; extra parts allow each figure to "transform" into a vehicle or beast (or whatever).

Thankfully, the Micro-Changer series did not suffer the limited-distribution fate of the ''Beast Hunters'' sets; after a rocky start, by 2013 the series was stocked regularly not just by ToysЯUs, but [[Target]] as well, plus many large drug store chains began carrying the individually-bagged figures.

===Blind-bagged figures===
This portion of the line features individual [[blindpacking|blind-packaged]] Kreons. Thankfully however, code numbers printed on each bag allow you to know which figure is inside... or at least avoid buying two of the same by accident.
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;Preview Series
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCPreviewWave.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2034'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|August]] 2012
:This series differs a little from the later waves, and not just because of the smaller (all-badguy) cast. In an unusual backwards move, the [[tampograph]]s on these figures' chests use only a single color, typically black.

:This is also the only ''Kre-O Transformers'' product to be sold (briefly) at [[Walmart]] since the initial year.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Crankstart (Kre-O)|Crankstart]] (214510)
:* [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]] (214518)
:* [[Scorponok (Kre-O)|Scorponok]] (214511)
:* [[Spinister (Kre-O)|Spinister]] (214517)
:* [[Sunstorm (Kre-O)|Sunstorm]] (214519)
:* [[Waspinator (Kre-O)|Waspinator]] (214512)
}}

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;Collection 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCWave1.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Hasbro release date'': [[Calendar|November]] 2012
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': November 2013
: For the first full series, the multi-colored tampographs made a glorious comeback. Also, a new display-stand brick was added to every figure, a black 2x4 piece with the "Kre-O" logo in white on one edge.
: Also changed is how the bag numbers work, with a 7-digit code. Only the final two numbers in the codes are indicators of what Kreon is in the bag, the first five are likely manufacturing plant codes or something and have no bearing on the contents, and can vary from case to case. For simplicity's sake, we've *****'d out the first five digits from here on out.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Airachnid (Kre-O)|Airachnid]] (*****_50)
:* [[Blast Off (Kre-O)|Blast Off]] (*****_47)
:* [[Bludgeon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bludgeon]] (*****_51)
:* [[Dirge (Kre-O)|Dirge]] (*****_49)
:* [[Hook (Kre-O)|Decepticon Hook]] (*****_48)
:* [[Inferno (Kre-O)|Inferno]] (*****_41)
:* [[Insecticon (Kre-O)|Insecticon]] (*****_46)
:* [[Quickslinger (Kre-O)|Quickslinger]] (*****_44)
:* [[Rampage (Kre-O)|Decepticon Rampage]] (*****_45)
:* [[Singe (Kre-O)|Singe]] (*****_40)
:* [[Springer (Kre-O)|Autobot Springer]] (*****_42)
:* [[Warpath (Kre-O)|Warpath]] (*****_43)
}}

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;Collection 2
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|May]] 2013
: This series replaced the flak jackets used to attach stuff to prior Micro Changers' torsos in prior waves (which most fans hated since it obscured the chest tampographs) with a new simple one-peg "backpack" piece. And there was much rejoicing. On top of that, at this stage the "vehicle" builds become a little more complex, using more parts to make them look more like tiny vehicles than just robots laying face-down with a thing or two on their backs.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Acid Wing]] (*****_70)
:* [[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]] (*****_69)
:* [[Blight (Kre-O)|Blight]] (*****_68)
:* [[Bulkhead (Kre-O)|Bulkhead]] (*****_66)
:* [[Groove (Kre-O)|Autobot Groove]] (*****_77)
:* [[Hardshell (Kre-O)|Hardshell]] (*****_67)
:* [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]] (*****_76)
:* [[Lugnut (Kre-O)|Lugnut]] (*****_75)
:* [[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]] (*****_74)
:* [[Powerglide (Kre-O)|Powerglide]] (*****_73)
:* [[Scourge (Kre-O)|Scourge]] (*****_72)
:* [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] (*****_71)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol3}}
;Collection 3
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS3bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2013
:This series had...more fanwank, we guess? No particular innovations this time around.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Beachcomber (Kre-O)|Beachcomber]] (***** 60)
:* [[Cheetor (Kre-O)|Cheetor]] (***** 59)
:* [[Guzzle (Kre-O)|Guzzle]] (***** 57)
:* [[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]] (***** 54)
:* [[Kickback (Kre-O)|Kickback]] (***** 55)
:* [[Long Haul (Kre-O)|Long Haul]] (***** 56)
:* [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]] (***** 52)
:* [[Nosecone (Kre-O)|Nosecone]] (***** 50)
:* [[Ramjet (Kre-O)|Ramjet]] (***** 53)
:* [[Seawing (Kre-O)|Seawing]] (***** 61)
:* [[Sharkticon (Kre-O)|Sharkticon]] (***** 58)
:* [[Thrust (Kre-O)|Thrust]] (***** 51)
}}
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;Collection 4
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS4bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2014
: Sooo much fanwank. The last wave of Micro-Changers available at "normal" retail, though largely being distributed via the Walgreens drug store chain in the US. This is the only batch (so far) to have a significant [[variant]], as [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] can come in either bag-back lavender or a much darker purple, depending on the batch. This is also the first wave to use "harness" pieces in colors other than the standard light gray.

: Unlike prior waves in which every figure came with individual [[instructions]], these Micro-Changers all come with the same large fold-out instruction for all of the models in the series, making the "feel parts through the bags" method very difficult (but you have the code numbers here, so why are you even doing that, huh?).
{{collist|2|
:* [[Alpha Trion (Kre-O)|Alpha Trion]] (***** 33)
:* [[Barrage (Kre-O)|Barrage]] (***** 34)
:* [[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]] (***** 35)
:* [[Brake-Neck (Kre-O)|Brake-Neck]] (***** 44)
:* [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] (***** 36)
:* [[Demolishor (Kre-O)|Demolishor]] (***** 37)
:* [[Iceberg (Kre-O)|Iceberg]] (***** 38)
:* [[Kup (Kre-O)|Autobot Kup]] (***** 39)
:* [[Rhinox (Kre-O)|Rhinox]] (***** 40)
:* [[Rodimus (Kre-O)|Rodimus]] (***** 41)
:* [[Sandstorm (Kre-O)|Sandstorm]] (***** 42)
:* [[Slipstrike]] (***** 43)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
[[Image:KreO-toy KreonMCWave5.jpg|right|300px]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A6947'''
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
: In-tune with the [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]] Kre-O'' products, this wave features a number of classic characters plus two movie-inspired Dinobot original characters.

: This series goes back to having individual instructions for each figure.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Fangwolf]] (***** 46)
:* [[Highbrow (Kre-O)|Highbrow]] (***** 51)
:* [[Jarugar]] (***** 52)
:* [[Jetwash]] (***** 53)
:* [[Mindswipe]] (***** 49)
:* [[Misfire (Kre-O)|Misfire]] (***** 47)
:* [[Nightbeat (Kre-O)|Nightbeat]] (***** 50)
:* [[Silversnout]] (***** 56)
:* [[Skrapnel]] (***** 45)
:* [[Torosaur]] (***** 55)
:* [[Trypticon (Kre-O)|Trypticon]] (***** 48)
:* [[Wingspan Hawk]] (***** 54)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2014
: The second wave of the ''Age of Extinction''-tied Micro-Changers, with a couple of unconventional builds, and two more new Dinobot characters. For the first time, the blind-bags are truly blind, with no identifying numbers printed on the packaging.

Speaking of "blind", these figures were never seen in US stores, popping up only in Canada and overseas.

{{collist|2|
:* [[Blackarachnia (Kre-O)|Decepticon Blackarachnia]]
:* [[Frostbite (Kre-O)|Frostbite]]
:* [[Fuselage]]
:* [[Gears (Kre-O)|Autobot Gears]]
:* [[Runamuck (Kre-O)|Decepticon Runamuck]]
:* [[Scattershot (Kre-O blindbag)|Scattershot]]
:* [[Seaspray (Kre-O)|Autobot Seaspray]]
:* [[Skalor (Kre-O)|Decepticon Skalor]]
:* [[Skimmer]]
:* [[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
:* [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailbreaker]]
:* [[Wheelie (Kre-O)|Autobot Wheelie]]
}}

===Micro-Changers Combiners===
Four Kreons per pack combine into one larger robot. Each set also comes with a single red stand-block, and extra limb pieces. Just in case. As most of the original teams hese sets are based on have five to six members, the "lost" members are (usually) put into the blind-bagged series.
;Wave 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCCombWave1.jpg|right|250px|]]
:*'''[[Bruticus (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bruticus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2225'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Brawl (Kre-O)|Brawl]], [[Onslaught (Kre-O)|Onslaught]], [[Swindle (Kre-O)|Swindle]], [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]]
:*'''[[Devastator (Kre-O)|Constructicon Devastator]]
::*''Set number'': '''A2224'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bonecrusher (Kre-O)|Bonecrusher]], [[Mixmaster (Kre-O)|Mixmaster]], [[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]], [[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]
:*'''[[Predaking (Kre-O Decepticon)|Predaking]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2227'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]], [[Headlock]], [[Razorclaw (Kre-O)|Razorclaw]], [[Torox]]
:*'''[[Superion (Kre-O)|Superion]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2226'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Air Raid (Kre-O)|Air Raid]], [[Firestrike (Kre-O)|Firestrike]], [[Silverbolt (Kre-O)|Silverbolt]], [[Skydive (Kre-O)|Skydive]]
{{-}}
;Wave 2

:*'''[[Abominus (Kre-O)|Abominus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4473'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Hun-Gurrr (Kre-O)|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O)|Rippersnapper]], [[Sinnertwin (Kre-O)|Sinnertwin]], [[Windrazor (Kre-O)|Windrazor]]
:*'''[[Defensor (Kre-O)|Defensor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4474'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Blades (Kre-O)|Blades]], [[First Aid (Kre-O)|First Aid]], [[Hot Spot (Kre-O)|Hot Spot]], [[Streetsmart]]
:*'''[[Piranacon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Piranacon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4475'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Nautilator (Kre-O)|Nautilator]], [[Overbite (Kre-O)|Overbite]], [[Snaptrap (Kre-O)|Snaptrap]], [[Tentakil (Kre-O)|Tentakil]]
{{-}}
;Wave 3
:Sadly, this wave suffered from a similar fate as some of the latter sets, with a limited retail release- only popping up in discount chains months after the intended release date.
:*'''[[Computron (Kre-O)|Computron]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7307'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Afterburst]], [[Lightstorm]], [[Scattershot (Kre-O Computron)|Scattershot]], [[Strafe (Kre-O Computron)|Strafe]]
:*'''[[Menasor (Kre-O)|Menasor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7308'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)|Decepticon Breakdown]], [[Dead End (Kre-O)|Dead End]], [[Drag Strip (Kre-O)|Decepticon Drag Strip]], [[Motorbreath (Kre-O)|Motorbreath]]
{{-}}
;Wave 4
:Ready for something new? This wave, available only at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]]''-branded product, consists entirely of new-character beast-bots, rather than re-creating classic combiner teams.
:*'''[[Grimstone (Kre-O)|Grimstone]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7827'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Crackback]], [[Iquanox]], [[Ironeye]], [[Mollox]]
:*'''[[Lazerbolt]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7830'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullhorn (Kre-O)|Bullhorn]], [[Floodgate]], [[Freezeout]], [[Roadhound]]
:*'''[[Obsidian (Kre-O Combiner)|Obsidian]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7829'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullwark]], [[Freefall]], [[Hemocron]], [[Stronghorn]]
:*'''[[Volcanicon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7828'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Farside]], [[Liftoff]], [[Lugmutt]], [[Power Surge (Kre-O)|Power Surge]]

==Kreon Ultimate Collection==
These sets, each containing five different Kreons, were released early in 2013. The Kreon figures had all been released earlier in larger Kre-o sets, and they only come with their own weapons. One of the five figures was marked on the packaging as the "mystery figure."

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4641'''

;Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4642'''

==Custom Kreons==
First released at the back-end of 2013, these individually-carded Kreons include a huge number of extra body parts and accessories, many [[vacuum metallizing|chromed]] (thus resulting in some ''extremely'' tight fits) or translucent (which, when combined with the chromed parts, may end up with stress fractures). Their "normal" body parts have a metal-flake sheen (usually). They also come with a customizable "rack" to store their unused parts, though the helmets jsut kind of sit on the torso's neck-pegs, not secure at all. Returning characters typically have altered and more extensive [[tampograph]]s across most of their opaque parts.

This series was intentionally produced in smaller numbers than the other series.

[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonIronhidePkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 1
All of the Kreons in this assortment come with a red weapons rack.

[[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] was the only US retailer to order them, though they were made available off of [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] as well.
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|October]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#Custom|Bumblebee]] (A6087)
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)#Custom|Ironhide]] (A6086)
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Megatron]] (A6088)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Custom|Optimus Prime]] (A6085)
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)#Custom|Soundwave]] (A6090)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)#Custom|Starscream]] (A6089)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonPredakingPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 2
Though revealed online and at [[Toy Fair 2014]], this series ultimately never saw release outside of Chinese-market distribution. These kits have blue parts racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{Collist|2|
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)#Custom|Cliffjumper]] (A7314)
*[[Dreadwing (Kre-O)|Dreadwing]] (A7315)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Galvatron]] (A7316)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Autobot Hound]] (A7317)
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Jazz]] (A7318)
*[[Predaking (Kre-O Predacon)|Predaking]] (A7319)
}}
{{-}}
[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonDriftPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
This assortment, using the new unified packaging style introduced in mid-2014, is entirely movie-based, showcasing characters from ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)| Age of Extinction]]''. Unlike prior waves, the opaque plastics here are non-sparkly. Awww. On top of that, the parts count has been drastically reduced, each kit only having about 30 pieces as opposed to the 40-ish of the prior two waves.

They all come with dark green racks.
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Drift]] (A7839)
*[[Lockdown (Kre-O)#Custom|Lockdown]] (A7838)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Optimus Prime]] (A7836)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Ratchet]] (A7837)
}}
{{-}}
[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGalvatronPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2
Another movie-based round. The sparkly plastics make a return, but the part count remains in the low 30s. These kits come with brown racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Bumblebee]] (A9229)
*[[Crosshairs (Kre-O)#Custom|Crosshairs]] (A9228)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Galvatron]] (A9230)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Autobot Hound]] (A9227)
}}
{{-}}
[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGrimlockPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 3
A wave featuring the ''Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, making heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. These kits come with gray racks.

These figures saw very limited release, mostly in Hasbro Asia regions.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Grimlock]]
*[[Scorn (Kre-O)#Custom|Scorn]]
*[[Slug (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Slug]]
*[[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)#CustomAOE|Strafe]]
}}
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;''Robots in Disguise'' Collection 1
This assortment showcases characters from the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)| Robots in Disguise]]'' animated series.

The part count takes ''another'' hit, now in the mid-20s, with simpler weapons and no backpacks. No more chromed parts either, everything is in "normal" plastics. The racks are now in the characters' base colors, and built on a new baseplate piece. This wave does add a 1x1 cylinder to attach to the unused torsos' neck-pegs to keep the unised helmets in place, so there's that.

:*''Release date'': ??? 2015
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Bumblebee]] (B1234)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Grimlock]] (B1235)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Optimus Prime]] (B1233)
*[[Steeljaw (Kre-O)#Custom|Steeljaw]] (B1236)
}}

{{note|The "[[Autobot Command Center]]" set includes a Custom Kreon rack/part setup as well.}}

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==Kreon Warriors==
Replacing Micro-Changers as the ''Kre-O'' line's blind-bagged assortment, Kreon Warriors features popular characters reimagined as historical warriors. Unlike their predecessors, the Kreon Warriors do not have vehicle modes.

;Series 1
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Samurai Optimus Prime]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Wild West Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Gladiator Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Bumblebee]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Gladiator Ratchet]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Pirate Ratchet]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Knight Megatron]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Ninja Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Army Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Pirate Starscream]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Army Shockwave]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Ninja Shockwave]]
}}

;Series 2 - Shown at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Gladiator Optimus Prime]]
*?? [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Army Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Knight Bumblebee]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Wild West Hound]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Samurai Hound]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Wild West Galvatron]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Samurai Galvatron]]
*?? [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Wild West Starscream]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Soundwave]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Knight Soundwave]]
}}
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==Battle Changers==

Battle Changers are a new line in the buildable figures who can transform without being taken apart. Series 1 includes 4 individual characters [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] and [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]].

;Collection 1
This series is available in selected Asian countries since December 2014.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] (B0716)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] (B0715)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] (B0718)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] (B0717)
}}
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;Collection 2
This series have been shown in NY Toyfair 2015. [[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] and [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] are triple changers and may be categorized separately upon release.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] (???)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] (???)
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]] (???)
*[[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] (???)
}}
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;Versus Pack Collection 1
This assortment comes in 2-figure "VS" pack. Only 2 pairs have been announced and available for sale in selected Asian countries. Optimus Prime is identical to the previously released version but this pack comes with a trailer.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] vs. [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] (B1506/B0964)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]] vs. [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] (B1507/B0964)
}}
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==Store exclusives==
===CostCo exclusives===
* Megatron with Sideswipe (30668/31771) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.
* Starscream with Prowl (30667/30690) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.

===Toys"R"Us exclusives===
*'''Autobot Assault [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A1266'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s, [[Gunner]]
: An expanded version of the "Destruction Site Devastator" set, adding a large Ironhide robot/truck build, a "Gunner" Kreon, and a port-a-potty (yes really). The Devastator Kreon is also in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)| Generation 2]]'' style yellow-and-purple rather than the original bright-green-and-purple.
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction Bluray / DVD'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]]
: Special packaging to include 2 exclusive Kreons with different print from other regular release of the same characters. These Kreons are available with either Blu-Ray Combo or DVD only set.

===Argos exclusives===
*'''Transformers Tub of Bricks'''
**''Set number'': '''A4583'''
: A plastic tub with unaltered versions of Basic Optimus, Basic Bumblebee, and Jazz, Sideswipe and Bluestreak Kreons, and slightly altered instruction booklets.

===Universal Studios===
*'''Kreon 4-pack'''
**''Set number'': '''???'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]]

==Promotional releases==
* Matrix '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Promotional item given at [[BotCon 2011]], as a special mail-in promotion through the Kre-O website and a give away with the UK Doctor Who Adventures comic. Redeco of Optimus Prime Kreon showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]].

* Clear ''' Energon Bumblebee''' Kreon
: An exclusive [[New York Comic Con|New York Comic Con 2012]] handout, this redeco of the Bumblebee Kreon is done entirely in translucent blue plastic, and comes in its own special little window box with an outer sleeve.

* '''Constructicon Devastator''' Kreon
: A Devastator Kreon sporting an orange ''Generation 2'' deco and including a translucent purple pistol based on [[Megatron (G1)|Generation 1 Megatron's]] alternate mode. Packaged in an individual window box and handed out with ''Kre-O'' purchases at Toys"R"Us stores, as well as [[BotCon 2013]].

* '''Orion Pax''' Kreon
: Based on Orion Pax's appearance from "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]", this was available with the ''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''.

* '''Dinobot Ride''' Polybag
: Polybag of a mini buildable Grimlock and Citiville-sized mini Kreon Optimus Prime. Given out at Toys R Us during build-a-figure event. Also available in selected Asian countries as a gift with purchase at stores.

* '''Elite Optimus Prime''' Polybag
: Another polybag with buildable Optimus Prime with larger hands and legs on a Kreon sized torso. This figure was given our at Toys R Us Canada during build-a-figure event while Asian countries saw very limited released.

* "Winter" '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Optimus Prime in winter clothing and orange skis were handed out during [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]].

==BotCon==
* '''Machine Wars''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure Set, 2013)
**''Kreons'': [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]], [[Megaplex (Kre-O)|Megaplex]], [[Obsidian (Kre-O Kreon)|Obsidian]], [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Strika (Kre-O)|Strika]]

:The ''Machine Wars'' five-pack was exclusive to [[BotCon 2013]], limited to 1500 pieces. They have generally more parts than the Kreons packed in with larger Kre-O sets, but do not have alternate vehicle builds like Micro Changers.

* '''Kreon Micro-Changers 6-figure set''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure set, 2014)
**''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)#BotCon2014|Breakdown]], [[Fractyl (Kre-O)|Fractyl]], [[Gigatron (Kre-O)|Gigatron]], [[Landshark (Kre-O)|Landshark]], [[Rattrap (Kre-O)|Rattrap]], [[Rodimus (SG Kre-O)|Rodimus]]

: A [[BotCon 2014]] six-figure set commemorating 20 years of BotCon exclusives with Kreons of past exclusives. This time they're also Micro-Changers, with generally more parts and paint than most retail Micro-Changers.

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==Media==
===Videos===
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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.

===Games===
{{main|Online games#Kre-O}}

===Books===
*''[[Awesome Autobots Activity Book]]''—actually mainly a ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'' book, but it has four Kre-O bonus pages and is [[co-branding|co-branded]] on the cover, as well as coming with a free Matrix Optimus Prime Kreon.
*''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''

===Online comics===
{{main|Kre-O Transformers (comic)}}
Short tongue-in-cheek gag strips drawn and written by [[Hayato Sakamoto]] and [[Makoto Wakabayashi]] for [[TakaraTomy]]'s Kre-O site.

==Notes==
* 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>, who have been making not-L sets for a while. However, it is very much a lot of new part design work, especially the far more involved construction of the [[Kreon]]s; Oxford's pre-''Kre-O'' mini-figures were basically straight-up L Minifigure construction.
* Kreon [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] was among the upcoming items revealed at [[BotCon 2011]]... and was only announced to be released in late 2013, and wasn't released until midway through 2014. Amusingly, his helmet has become one of the most ubiquitous among the Kreons thanks to its very generic styling.
* Small images of a ''Kre-O Transformers'' set featuring a big mechanical scorpion and another set featuring a buildable [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] were shown at [[Toy Fair 2012]] during the slide presentation, as part of the demonstration of the "build a big energon weapon from parts of the different sets" concept. Neither were present in the showroom or mentioned in the press materials. This same slide was shown during a presentation at [[BotCon 2012]], again with no explicit mention of the mechanical scorpion or Soundwave.
* 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. Just be a bit careful you don't scrape face-paint off.
* The L company has since released sets that are explicitly marketed as being able to assemble as robots and various vehicles and aircraft, very similar to the ''Transformers'' Kre-O concept.
* Several ''Kre-O'' bricks are reuses of Hasbro's long defunct ''Built to Rule'' interlocking brick system. Most Kre-O bricks, that is parts not designed specifically for Kreons, with detailed moulded surfaces (especially where the L counterpart has a smooth surface) are Built to Rule parts.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.hasbro.com/kre-o/en_US/ Official site]
* [http://kre-o-nation.com/2013/index.html "Kre-O Nation" 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]
* [http://www.facebook.com/groups/mykreons Kre-O Asia Facebook Group #mykreons]

[[Category: Kre-O | Kre-O ]]
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Kre-O

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[[Image:Kre-O-Bumblebeeandothers.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Car me now!]]

'''Kre-O''' is [[Hasbro]]'s second foray into the world of brick-based construction toy sets, several years after the ignoble effort that was ''[[Built to Rule]]''.

Unveiled at [[Toy Fair 2011]], ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' was the first Hasbro brand to be released as Kre-O construction brick kits. The kits (generally) 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 (mostly nameless generics). Prices range from $7.99 to $59.99, plus individually-bagged Kreon figures at $2.99.

The line launched in the US on [[June 6]]th, [[2011]]. Since then, ''Kre-O'' has expanded into a [[multi-property brand]], with sets based on other Hasbro franchises including ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'', ''Battleship'', and ''Dungeons & Dragons'', as well as the licensed properties ''[[Star Trek]]'' and ''Cityville Invasion''.

In 2013, [[TakaraTomy]] brought the line to Japan, primarily the second-year ''Transformers'' sets.

It's 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.

==Building sets==
===2011===
The first series saw widespread brick-and-mortar distribution in the US. The main focus of the sets were large robot/vehicle builds with a ''lot'' of parts. Really a lot. Limbs were many times thick masses of panel-parts laid over each other, and many sets had extremely limited posability, with simple swivel elbows & knees. Robot builds took many elements from the then-current ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)| Dark of the Moon]]'' series, though the heads were mostly designed around the characters' [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] incarnations.

The robot Kreons? ''VERY'' G1-inspired.

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31144'''

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36421'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, [[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]], [[Bumblebee's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Autobot Jazz]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31146'''
**''Kreons'': Jazz, [[Race driver]]

*'''[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]'''
**''Kit number'': '''30688'''
**''Kreons'': Megatron, [[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]], [[Specialist]], [[Police officer]]

*'''[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31145'''
**''Kreons'': Mirage, [[Race driver]]

*'''Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''31143'''

*'''[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]], 2 [[Stunt Driver]]s

*'''[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30690'''
**''Kreons'': Prowl, [[SWAT Commander]]

*'''[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30662'''
**''Kreons'': Ratchet, [[Medic (Kre-O)|Medic]]

*'''[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30687'''
**''Kreons'': Sentinel Prime, [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]], [[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]], [[Fire Chief (Kre-O)|Fire Chief]]

*'''[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31771'''
**''Kreons'': Sideswipe, [[Sideswipe's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30667'''
**''Kreons'': Starscream, [[Pilot (Kre-O)|Pilot]]

===2012 (''Quest for Energon'')===
The second-year ''Kre-O Transformers'' sets mark a definite change in style. Dubbed "Quest for Energon", each set contains several "energon" pieces; at least one [[Skeletron|clear-plastic Kreon torso]] (blue for Autobots, purple for Decepticons), and several clear-purple "[[Dark Energon]]" parts to assemble a giant "[[ultimate Dark Energon weapon]]". The robot/vehicle builds in this year's sets are generally smaller, simpler, and less reliant on the "massive stack of flat plates" construction style common in the first year, relying a lot more on large ball-and-socket-jointed bricks to build limbs and bodies around.

There was a heavier focus on the Kreons overall, with mini-playsets, mini-vehicles and a pair of [[army-building|army builder]] sets. The robot Kreons are more often based on their [[Aligned continuity family]] incarnations than Generation 1. Human Kreons had new arm-pieces with rounded-off shoulders, rather than the blocky shoulders of all first-year Kreons.

This series also suffered a distribution issue in the US. [[Walmart]] stopped carrying ''Kre-O'' after its first year (with one tiny exception), and only [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] appeared to carry the entire second-year assortment; the "Rotor Rage" and "Destruction Site Devastator" sets in particular didn't seem to show up at certain retailers.

Most of these sets were also made available in Japan as part of the initial ''Kre-O'' roll-out by [[TakaraTomy]].

*'''Battle for Energon'''
**''Set number'': '''98812'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], [[Security Officer]], [[Tank Driver]]
: Includes Optimus Prime and Megatron robot/vehicle builds and a mini "bank" playset.

*'''Cycle Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''36954'''
**''Kreons'': [[Barricade (Kre-O)|Barricade]], three [[Autobot Trooper]]s

*'''Decepticon Ambush'''
**''Set number'': '''38781'''
**''Kreons'': [[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]], three [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]]s

*'''Destruction Site [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36914'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s
: A "9 in 1" set that includes '''[[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]''', '''[[Drill Bit (Kre-O)|Drill Bit]]''', '''[[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]]''' and '''[[Hightower (Kre-O)|Hightower]]''', who can be built into robots, vehicles, or combined to form Devastator. Includes a construction site mini-playset.

*'''Rotor Rage'''
**''Set number'': '''36959'''
**''Kreons'': [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]], [[Commando (Kre-O)|Commando]], [[ATV Driver]]
:Includes a large Vortex robot/helicopter build.

*'''Stealth [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''98814'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, two [[Security Guard]]s, [[Bulldog]], [[Biker]]
:Includes a large Bumblebee robot/car build and a security checkpoint playset.

*'''Street Showdown'''
**''Set number'': '''38771'''
**''Kreons'': [[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)|Knock Out]], two [[Driver (Kre-O)|Driver]]s
: Includes large Wheeljack and Knock Out robot/car builds.

===2013 (''Beast Hunters'')===
Bringing the series in-line with the then-current ''[[Beast Hunters]]'' branding of ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'', this series was even ''more'' limited in its US distribution, seemingly available only at ToysЯUs and Meijer.

This time around, the human Kreons were based on specific ''Transformers'' human characters from prior series rather than the prior two years' nameless generics... much to the bafflement of the [[fandom]], who wanted them to be doing that from the get-go.

;Larger Sets
*'''[[Autobot Command Center]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A5412'''
**''Kreons'': [[Arcee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Bumblebee]], [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Ratchet]], [[Shockwave (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Shockwave]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)#CommandCenterHQ|Knock Out]] ("Mystery figure")
: A multi-part playset; command tower, repair bay, prison. Includes a buildable vehicle Optimus Prime and beast [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O Predacon)|Rippersnapper]].

*'''Battle Net Bumblebee'''
**''Set number'': '''A2202'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Captain (Kre-O)|Captain]]
: Includes Bumblebee/jeep build and buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Stormrazor]]


*'''Beast Blade Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A2203'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Beast Hunters|Optimus Prime]], [[Kicker (Kre-O)|Energon Kicker]]
: Includes a large Optimus robot/truck build and a buildable Predacon beast [[Lazerback (Kre-O)|Lazerback]].

*'''Ripclaw Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2201'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ripclaw (Kre-O)|Ripclaw]], [[Daniel Witwicky (Kre-O)|Col. Daniel Witwicky]]
:Includes a large Ripclaw robot/dragon build.

;Beast Force Figure packs
To date, these are the only larger build packs to include [[Micro-Changer]] Kreons.

*'''Dragon Assault'''
**''Set number'': '''A2234/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Grimwing (Kre-O)|Grimwing]].

*'''Mech Venom Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2235/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Corhada]].

===2014 (''Age of Extinction'')===
Tying in with that [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|big new movie in 2014]], the 2014 ''Kre-O'' line-up features dinosaurs aplenty. Many sets also feature "Dino Force Technology", which are pieces that include magnets in them so claws and dino-maws can snatch up Kreons wearing ferrous-metal backpacks or helmets.

Notably, this line also marks the complete abandonment of the 'rebuild to transform' [[play pattern]], in favor of the playset approach more typical of construction brick toys. As part of this change, human Kreons now use the small body style that debuted in the ''Kre-O {{w|CityVille}} Invasion'' line, to indicate a [[scale]] difference between them and the normal-sized Transformer Kreons.

By this point, ''Kre-O'' in its entirety became a [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] [[exclusive]] toyline.

*'''Grimlock Unleashed'''
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]]
: Includes a large Grimlock T-rex build.

*'''Cell Block Breakout'''
**''Set number'': '''A6951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)#AOE|Vehicon]]
: Includes buildable [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] beast [[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)|Strafe]].

*'''Dinobot Charge'''
**''Set number'': '''A6949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]], Vehicon
: Includes buildable [[Slug (Kre-O)|Dinobot triceratops]].

*'''Galvatron Factory Battle'''
**''Set number'': '''A6952'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#FactoryBattle|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Factory Battle|Optimus Prime]], Vehicon, [[Dr. Littleman]], 2 KSI workers.
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]] and [[Galvatron (Kre-O)#AOE|Galvatron]] super-robot.

*'''Grimlock Street Attack'''
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]].

*'''Lockdown Air Raid'''
**''Set number'': '''A6956'''
**''Kreons'': [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)#AOE|Sideswipe]]
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]].

*'''Optimus Prime Dino Hauler'''
**''Set number'': '''A7796'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#DinoHauler|Ratchet]], Vehicon x2, human [[Autobot Driver]]
: Includes buildable [[Snarl (Kre-O)|Dinobot beast]].

*'''Scorn Street Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''A6950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Crosshairs (Kre-O)|Crosshairs]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Scorn (Kre-O)|Scorn]].

*'''Dinobot Ride'''
**''Set number'': '''A8603'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime.
: Includes mini buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock.
{{Note|'Dinobot Ride' was released as a free giveaway at [[June 28]] ToysЯUs building events in the US.}}

*'''Silver Knight Autobots'''
**''Set number'': '''A8602'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Crosshairs, Drift, Hound

*'''Elite Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A8745'''
: Includes Optimus Prime super-robot.
{{note|'Silver Knight Autobots' and 'Elite Optimus Prime' were available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]].}}

*'''Decepticon Replicator'''
**''Set number'': '''A8601'''
**''Kreons'': [[Stinger (Kre-O)|Stinger]], Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]], human scientist
{{note|'Decepticon Replicator' was available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from [[July 11]] to [[July 20]].}}

===2015 (''Robots In Disguise'')===
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==Micro-Changers==
Introduced in 2012, the [[Micro-Changer]]s sub-line adds a new element to Kreon figures; extra parts allow each figure to "transform" into a vehicle or beast (or whatever).

Thankfully, the Micro-Changer series did not suffer the limited-distribution fate of the ''Beast Hunters'' sets; after a rocky start, by 2013 the series was stocked regularly not just by ToysЯUs, but [[Target]] as well, plus many large drug store chains began carrying the individually-bagged figures.

===Blind-bagged figures===
This portion of the line features individual [[blindpacking|blind-packaged]] Kreons. Thankfully however, code numbers printed on each bag allow you to know which figure is inside... or at least avoid buying two of the same by accident.
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;Preview Series
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCPreviewWave.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2034'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|August]] 2012
:This series differs a little from the later waves, and not just because of the smaller (all-badguy) cast. In an unusual backwards move, the [[tampograph]]s on these figures' chests use only a single color, typically black.

:This is also the only ''Kre-O Transformers'' product to be sold (briefly) at [[Walmart]] since the initial year.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Crankstart (Kre-O)|Crankstart]] (214510)
:* [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]] (214518)
:* [[Scorponok (Kre-O)|Scorponok]] (214511)
:* [[Spinister (Kre-O)|Spinister]] (214517)
:* [[Sunstorm (Kre-O)|Sunstorm]] (214519)
:* [[Waspinator (Kre-O)|Waspinator]] (214512)
}}

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;Collection 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCWave1.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Hasbro release date'': [[Calendar|November]] 2012
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': November 2013
: For the first full series, the multi-colored tampographs made a glorious comeback. Also, a new display-stand brick was added to every figure, a black 2x4 piece with the "Kre-O" logo in white on one edge.
: Also changed is how the bag numbers work, with a 7-digit code. Only the final two numbers in the codes are indicators of what Kreon is in the bag, the first five are likely manufacturing plant codes or something and have no bearing on the contents, and can vary from case to case. For simplicity's sake, we've *****'d out the first five digits from here on out.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Airachnid (Kre-O)|Airachnid]] (*****_50)
:* [[Blast Off (Kre-O)|Blast Off]] (*****_47)
:* [[Bludgeon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bludgeon]] (*****_51)
:* [[Dirge (Kre-O)|Dirge]] (*****_49)
:* [[Hook (Kre-O)|Decepticon Hook]] (*****_48)
:* [[Inferno (Kre-O)|Inferno]] (*****_41)
:* [[Insecticon (Kre-O)|Insecticon]] (*****_46)
:* [[Quickslinger (Kre-O)|Quickslinger]] (*****_44)
:* [[Rampage (Kre-O)|Decepticon Rampage]] (*****_45)
:* [[Singe (Kre-O)|Singe]] (*****_40)
:* [[Springer (Kre-O)|Autobot Springer]] (*****_42)
:* [[Warpath (Kre-O)|Warpath]] (*****_43)
}}

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;Collection 2
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|May]] 2013
: This series replaced the flak jackets used to attach stuff to prior Micro Changers' torsos in prior waves (which most fans hated since it obscured the chest tampographs) with a new simple one-peg "backpack" piece. And there was much rejoicing. On top of that, at this stage the "vehicle" builds become a little more complex, using more parts to make them look more like tiny vehicles than just robots laying face-down with a thing or two on their backs.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Acid Wing]] (*****_70)
:* [[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]] (*****_69)
:* [[Blight (Kre-O)|Blight]] (*****_68)
:* [[Bulkhead (Kre-O)|Bulkhead]] (*****_66)
:* [[Groove (Kre-O)|Autobot Groove]] (*****_77)
:* [[Hardshell (Kre-O)|Hardshell]] (*****_67)
:* [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]] (*****_76)
:* [[Lugnut (Kre-O)|Lugnut]] (*****_75)
:* [[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]] (*****_74)
:* [[Powerglide (Kre-O)|Powerglide]] (*****_73)
:* [[Scourge (Kre-O)|Scourge]] (*****_72)
:* [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] (*****_71)
}}
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;Collection 3
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS3bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2013
:This series had...more fanwank, we guess? No particular innovations this time around.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Beachcomber (Kre-O)|Beachcomber]] (***** 60)
:* [[Cheetor (Kre-O)|Cheetor]] (***** 59)
:* [[Guzzle (Kre-O)|Guzzle]] (***** 57)
:* [[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]] (***** 54)
:* [[Kickback (Kre-O)|Kickback]] (***** 55)
:* [[Long Haul (Kre-O)|Long Haul]] (***** 56)
:* [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]] (***** 52)
:* [[Nosecone (Kre-O)|Nosecone]] (***** 50)
:* [[Ramjet (Kre-O)|Ramjet]] (***** 53)
:* [[Seawing (Kre-O)|Seawing]] (***** 61)
:* [[Sharkticon (Kre-O)|Sharkticon]] (***** 58)
:* [[Thrust (Kre-O)|Thrust]] (***** 51)
}}
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;Collection 4
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS4bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2014
: Sooo much fanwank. The last wave of Micro-Changers available at "normal" retail, though largely being distributed via the Walgreens drug store chain in the US. This is the only batch (so far) to have a significant [[variant]], as [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] can come in either bag-back lavender or a much darker purple, depending on the batch. This is also the first wave to use "harness" pieces in colors other than the standard light gray.

: Unlike prior waves in which every figure came with individual [[instructions]], these Micro-Changers all come with the same large fold-out instruction for all of the models in the series, making the "feel parts through the bags" method very difficult (but you have the code numbers here, so why are you even doing that, huh?).
{{collist|2|
:* [[Alpha Trion (Kre-O)|Alpha Trion]] (***** 33)
:* [[Barrage (Kre-O)|Barrage]] (***** 34)
:* [[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]] (***** 35)
:* [[Brake-Neck (Kre-O)|Brake-Neck]] (***** 44)
:* [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] (***** 36)
:* [[Demolishor (Kre-O)|Demolishor]] (***** 37)
:* [[Iceberg (Kre-O)|Iceberg]] (***** 38)
:* [[Kup (Kre-O)|Autobot Kup]] (***** 39)
:* [[Rhinox (Kre-O)|Rhinox]] (***** 40)
:* [[Rodimus (Kre-O)|Rodimus]] (***** 41)
:* [[Sandstorm (Kre-O)|Sandstorm]] (***** 42)
:* [[Slipstrike]] (***** 43)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
[[Image:KreO-toy KreonMCWave5.jpg|right|300px]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A6947'''
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
: In-tune with the [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]] Kre-O'' products, this wave features a number of classic characters plus two movie-inspired Dinobot original characters.

: This series goes back to having individual instructions for each figure.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Fangwolf]] (***** 46)
:* [[Highbrow (Kre-O)|Highbrow]] (***** 51)
:* [[Jarugar]] (***** 52)
:* [[Jetwash]] (***** 53)
:* [[Mindswipe]] (***** 49)
:* [[Misfire (Kre-O)|Misfire]] (***** 47)
:* [[Nightbeat (Kre-O)|Nightbeat]] (***** 50)
:* [[Silversnout]] (***** 56)
:* [[Skrapnel]] (***** 45)
:* [[Torosaur]] (***** 55)
:* [[Trypticon (Kre-O)|Trypticon]] (***** 48)
:* [[Wingspan Hawk]] (***** 54)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2014
: The second wave of the ''Age of Extinction''-tied Micro-Changers, with a couple of unconventional builds, and two more new Dinobot characters. For the first time, the blind-bags are truly blind, with no identifying numbers printed on the packaging.

Speaking of "blind", these figures were never seen in US stores, popping up only in Canada and overseas.

{{collist|2|
:* [[Blackarachnia (Kre-O)|Decepticon Blackarachnia]]
:* [[Frostbite (Kre-O)|Frostbite]]
:* [[Fuselage]]
:* [[Gears (Kre-O)|Autobot Gears]]
:* [[Runamuck (Kre-O)|Decepticon Runamuck]]
:* [[Scattershot (Kre-O blindbag)|Scattershot]]
:* [[Seaspray (Kre-O)|Autobot Seaspray]]
:* [[Skalor (Kre-O)|Decepticon Skalor]]
:* [[Skimmer]]
:* [[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
:* [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailbreaker]]
:* [[Wheelie (Kre-O)|Autobot Wheelie]]
}}

===Micro-Changers Combiners===
Four Kreons per pack combine into one larger robot. Each set also comes with a single red stand-block, and extra limb pieces. Just in case. As most of the original teams hese sets are based on have five to six members, the "lost" members are (usually) put into the blind-bagged series.
;Wave 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCCombWave1.jpg|right|250px|]]
:*'''[[Bruticus (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bruticus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2225'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Brawl (Kre-O)|Brawl]], [[Onslaught (Kre-O)|Onslaught]], [[Swindle (Kre-O)|Swindle]], [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]]
:*'''[[Devastator (Kre-O)|Constructicon Devastator]]
::*''Set number'': '''A2224'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bonecrusher (Kre-O)|Bonecrusher]], [[Mixmaster (Kre-O)|Mixmaster]], [[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]], [[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]
:*'''[[Predaking (Kre-O Decepticon)|Predaking]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2227'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]], [[Headlock]], [[Razorclaw (Kre-O)|Razorclaw]], [[Torox]]
:*'''[[Superion (Kre-O)|Superion]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2226'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Air Raid (Kre-O)|Air Raid]], [[Firestrike (Kre-O)|Firestrike]], [[Silverbolt (Kre-O)|Silverbolt]], [[Skydive (Kre-O)|Skydive]]
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;Wave 2

:*'''[[Abominus (Kre-O)|Abominus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4473'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Hun-Gurrr (Kre-O)|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O)|Rippersnapper]], [[Sinnertwin (Kre-O)|Sinnertwin]], [[Windrazor (Kre-O)|Windrazor]]
:*'''[[Defensor (Kre-O)|Defensor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4474'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Blades (Kre-O)|Blades]], [[First Aid (Kre-O)|First Aid]], [[Hot Spot (Kre-O)|Hot Spot]], [[Streetsmart]]
:*'''[[Piranacon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Piranacon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4475'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Nautilator (Kre-O)|Nautilator]], [[Overbite (Kre-O)|Overbite]], [[Snaptrap (Kre-O)|Snaptrap]], [[Tentakil (Kre-O)|Tentakil]]
{{-}}
;Wave 3
:Sadly, this wave suffered from a similar fate as some of the latter sets, with a limited retail release- only popping up in discount chains months after the intended release date.
:*'''[[Computron (Kre-O)|Computron]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7307'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Afterburst]], [[Lightstorm]], [[Scattershot (Kre-O Computron)|Scattershot]], [[Strafe (Kre-O Computron)|Strafe]]
:*'''[[Menasor (Kre-O)|Menasor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7308'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)|Decepticon Breakdown]], [[Dead End (Kre-O)|Dead End]], [[Drag Strip (Kre-O)|Decepticon Drag Strip]], [[Motorbreath (Kre-O)|Motorbreath]]
{{-}}
;Wave 4
:Ready for something new? This wave, available only at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]]''-branded product, consists entirely of new-character beast-bots, rather than re-creating classic combiner teams.
:*'''[[Grimstone (Kre-O)|Grimstone]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7827'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Crackback]], [[Iquanox]], [[Ironeye]], [[Mollox]]
:*'''[[Lazerbolt]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7830'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullhorn (Kre-O)|Bullhorn]], [[Floodgate]], [[Freezeout]], [[Roadhound]]
:*'''[[Obsidian (Kre-O Combiner)|Obsidian]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7829'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullwark]], [[Freefall]], [[Hemocron]], [[Stronghorn]]
:*'''[[Volcanicon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7828'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Farside]], [[Liftoff]], [[Lugmutt]], [[Power Surge (Kre-O)|Power Surge]]

==Kreon Ultimate Collection==
These sets, each containing five different Kreons, were released early in 2013. The Kreon figures had all been released earlier in larger Kre-o sets, and they only come with their own weapons. One of the five figures was marked on the packaging as the "mystery figure."

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4641'''

;Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4642'''

==Custom Kreons==
First released at the back-end of 2013, these individually-carded Kreons include a huge number of extra body parts and accessories, many [[vacuum metallizing|chromed]] (thus resulting in some ''extremely'' tight fits) or translucent (which, when combined with the chromed parts, may end up with stress fractures). Their "normal" body parts have a metal-flake sheen (usually). They also come with a customizable "rack" to store their unused parts, though the helmets jsut kind of sit on the torso's neck-pegs, not secure at all. Returning characters typically have altered and more extensive [[tampograph]]s across most of their opaque parts.

This series was intentionally produced in smaller numbers than the other series.

[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonIronhidePkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 1
All of the Kreons in this assortment come with a red weapons rack.

[[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] was the only US retailer to order them, though they were made available off of [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] as well.
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|October]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#Custom|Bumblebee]] (A6087)
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)#Custom|Ironhide]] (A6086)
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Megatron]] (A6088)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Custom|Optimus Prime]] (A6085)
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)#Custom|Soundwave]] (A6090)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)#Custom|Starscream]] (A6089)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonPredakingPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 2
Though revealed online and at [[Toy Fair 2014]], this series ultimately never saw release outside of Chinese-market distribution. These kits have blue parts racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{Collist|2|
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)#Custom|Cliffjumper]] (A7314)
*[[Dreadwing (Kre-O)|Dreadwing]] (A7315)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Galvatron]] (A7316)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Autobot Hound]] (A7317)
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Jazz]] (A7318)
*[[Predaking (Kre-O Predacon)|Predaking]] (A7319)
}}
{{-}}
[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonDriftPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
This assortment, using the new unified packaging style introduced in mid-2014, is entirely movie-based, showcasing characters from ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)| Age of Extinction]]''. Unlike prior waves, the opaque plastics here are non-sparkly. Awww. On top of that, the parts count has been drastically reduced, each kit only having about 30 pieces as opposed to the 40-ish of the prior two waves.

They all come with dark green racks.
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Drift]] (A7839)
*[[Lockdown (Kre-O)#Custom|Lockdown]] (A7838)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Optimus Prime]] (A7836)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Ratchet]] (A7837)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGalvatronPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2
Another movie-based round. The sparkly plastics make a return, but the part count remains in the low 30s. These kits come with brown racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Bumblebee]] (A9229)
*[[Crosshairs (Kre-O)#Custom|Crosshairs]] (A9228)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Galvatron]] (A9230)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Autobot Hound]] (A9227)
}}
{{-}}
[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGrimlockPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 3
A wave featuring the ''Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, making heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. These kits come with gray racks.

These figures saw very limited release, mostly in Hasbro Asia regions.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Grimlock]]
*[[Scorn (Kre-O)#Custom|Scorn]]
*[[Slug (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Slug]]
*[[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)#CustomAOE|Strafe]]
}}
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;''Robots in Disguise'' Collection 1
This assortment showcases characters from the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)| Robots in Disguise]]'' animated series.

The part count takes ''another'' hit, now in the mid-20s, with simpler weapons and no backpacks. No more chromed parts either, everything is in "normal" plastics. The racks are now in the characters' base colors, and built on a new baseplate piece. This wave does add a 1x1 cylinder to attach to the unused torsos' neck-pegs to keep the unised helmets in place, so there's that.

:*''Release date'': ??? 2015
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Bumblebee]] (B1234)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Grimlock]] (B1235)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Optimus Prime]] (B1233)
*[[Steeljaw (Kre-O)#Custom|Steeljaw]] (B1236)
}}

{{note|The "[[Autobot Command Center]]" set includes a Custom Kreon rack/part setup as well.}}

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==Kreon Warriors==
Replacing Micro-Changers as the ''Kre-O'' line's blind-bagged assortment, Kreon Warriors features popular characters reimagined as historical warriors. Unlike their predecessors, the Kreon Warriors do not have vehicle modes.

;Series 1
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Samurai Optimus Prime]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Wild West Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Gladiator Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Bumblebee]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Gladiator Ratchet]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Pirate Ratchet]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Knight Megatron]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Ninja Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Army Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Pirate Starscream]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Army Shockwave]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Ninja Shockwave]]
}}

;Series 2 - Shown at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Gladiator Optimus Prime]]
*?? [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Army Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Knight Bumblebee]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Wild West Hound]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Samurai Hound]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Wild West Galvatron]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Samurai Galvatron]]
*?? [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Wild West Starscream]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Soundwave]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Knight Soundwave]]
}}
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==Battle Changers==

Battle Changers are a new line in the buildable figures who can transform without being taken apart. Series 1 includes 4 individual characters [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] and [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]].

;Collection 1
This series is available in selected Asian countries since December 2014.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] (B0716)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] (B0715)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] (B0718)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] (B0717)
}}
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;Collection 2
This series have been shown in NY Toyfair 2015. [[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] and [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] are triple changers and may be categorized separately upon release.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] (???)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] (???)
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]] (???)
*[[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] (???)
}}
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;Versus Pack Collection 1
This assortment comes in 2-figure "VS" pack. Only 2 pairs have been announced and available for sale in selected Asian countries. Optimus Prime is identical to the previously released version but this pack comes with a trailer.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] vs. [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] (B1506/B0964)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]] vs. [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] (B1507/B0964)
}}
{{-}}

==Store exclusives==
===CostCo exclusives===
* Megatron with Sideswipe (30668/31771) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.
* Starscream with Prowl (30667/30690) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.

===Toys"R"Us exclusives===
*'''Autobot Assault [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A1266'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s, [[Gunner]]
: An expanded version of the "Destruction Site Devastator" set, adding a large Ironhide robot/truck build, a "Gunner" Kreon, and a port-a-potty (yes really). The Devastator Kreon is also in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)| Generation 2]]'' style yellow-and-purple rather than the original bright-green-and-purple.
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction Bluray / DVD'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]]
: Special packaging to include 2 exclusive Kreons with different print from other regular release of the same characters.

===Argos exclusives===
*'''Transformers Tub of Bricks'''
**''Set number'': '''A4583'''
: A plastic tub with unaltered versions of Basic Optimus, Basic Bumblebee, and Jazz, Sideswipe and Bluestreak Kreons, and slightly altered instruction booklets.

===Universal Studios===
*'''Kreon 4-pack'''
**''Set number'': '''???'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]]

==Promotional releases==
* Matrix '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Promotional item given at [[BotCon 2011]], as a special mail-in promotion through the Kre-O website and a give away with the UK Doctor Who Adventures comic. Redeco of Optimus Prime Kreon showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]].

* Clear ''' Energon Bumblebee''' Kreon
: An exclusive [[New York Comic Con|New York Comic Con 2012]] handout, this redeco of the Bumblebee Kreon is done entirely in translucent blue plastic, and comes in its own special little window box with an outer sleeve.

* '''Constructicon Devastator''' Kreon
: A Devastator Kreon sporting an orange ''Generation 2'' deco and including a translucent purple pistol based on [[Megatron (G1)|Generation 1 Megatron's]] alternate mode. Packaged in an individual window box and handed out with ''Kre-O'' purchases at Toys"R"Us stores, as well as [[BotCon 2013]].

* '''Orion Pax''' Kreon
: Based on Orion Pax's appearance from "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]", this was available with the ''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''.

* '''Dinobot Ride''' Polybag
: Polybag of a mini buildable Grimlock and Citiville-sized mini Kreon Optimus Prime. Given out at Toys R Us during build-a-figure event. Also available in selected Asian countries as a gift with purchase at stores.

* '''Elite Optimus Prime''' Polybag
: Another polybag with buildable Optimus Prime with larger hands and legs on a Kreon sized torso. This figure was given our at Toys R Us Canada during build-a-figure event while Asian countries saw very limited released.

* "Winter" '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Optimus Prime in winter clothing and orange skis were handed out during [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]].

==BotCon==
* '''Machine Wars''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure Set, 2013)
**''Kreons'': [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]], [[Megaplex (Kre-O)|Megaplex]], [[Obsidian (Kre-O Kreon)|Obsidian]], [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Strika (Kre-O)|Strika]]

:The ''Machine Wars'' five-pack was exclusive to [[BotCon 2013]], limited to 1500 pieces. They have generally more parts than the Kreons packed in with larger Kre-O sets, but do not have alternate vehicle builds like Micro Changers.

* '''Kreon Micro-Changers 6-figure set''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure set, 2014)
**''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)#BotCon2014|Breakdown]], [[Fractyl (Kre-O)|Fractyl]], [[Gigatron (Kre-O)|Gigatron]], [[Landshark (Kre-O)|Landshark]], [[Rattrap (Kre-O)|Rattrap]], [[Rodimus (SG Kre-O)|Rodimus]]

: A [[BotCon 2014]] six-figure set commemorating 20 years of BotCon exclusives with Kreons of past exclusives. This time they're also Micro-Changers, with generally more parts and paint than most retail Micro-Changers.

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==Media==
===Videos===
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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.

===Games===
{{main|Online games#Kre-O}}

===Books===
*''[[Awesome Autobots Activity Book]]''—actually mainly a ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'' book, but it has four Kre-O bonus pages and is [[co-branding|co-branded]] on the cover, as well as coming with a free Matrix Optimus Prime Kreon.
*''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''

===Online comics===
{{main|Kre-O Transformers (comic)}}
Short tongue-in-cheek gag strips drawn and written by [[Hayato Sakamoto]] and [[Makoto Wakabayashi]] for [[TakaraTomy]]'s Kre-O site.

==Notes==
* 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>, who have been making not-L sets for a while. However, it is very much a lot of new part design work, especially the far more involved construction of the [[Kreon]]s; Oxford's pre-''Kre-O'' mini-figures were basically straight-up L Minifigure construction.
* Kreon [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] was among the upcoming items revealed at [[BotCon 2011]]... and was only announced to be released in late 2013, and wasn't released until midway through 2014. Amusingly, his helmet has become one of the most ubiquitous among the Kreons thanks to its very generic styling.
* Small images of a ''Kre-O Transformers'' set featuring a big mechanical scorpion and another set featuring a buildable [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] were shown at [[Toy Fair 2012]] during the slide presentation, as part of the demonstration of the "build a big energon weapon from parts of the different sets" concept. Neither were present in the showroom or mentioned in the press materials. This same slide was shown during a presentation at [[BotCon 2012]], again with no explicit mention of the mechanical scorpion or Soundwave.
* 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. Just be a bit careful you don't scrape face-paint off.
* The L company has since released sets that are explicitly marketed as being able to assemble as robots and various vehicles and aircraft, very similar to the ''Transformers'' Kre-O concept.
* Several ''Kre-O'' bricks are reuses of Hasbro's long defunct ''Built to Rule'' interlocking brick system. Most Kre-O bricks, that is parts not designed specifically for Kreons, with detailed moulded surfaces (especially where the L counterpart has a smooth surface) are Built to Rule parts.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.hasbro.com/kre-o/en_US/ Official site]
* [http://kre-o-nation.com/2013/index.html "Kre-O Nation" 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]
* [http://www.facebook.com/groups/mykreons Kre-O Asia Facebook Group #mykreons]

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[[Category: Multi-property brands]]

Kre-O

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[[Image:Kre-O-Bumblebeeandothers.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Car me now!]]

'''Kre-O''' is [[Hasbro]]'s second foray into the world of brick-based construction toy sets, several years after the ignoble effort that was ''[[Built to Rule]]''.

Unveiled at [[Toy Fair 2011]], ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' was the first Hasbro brand to be released as Kre-O construction brick kits. The kits (generally) 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 (mostly nameless generics). Prices range from $7.99 to $59.99, plus individually-bagged Kreon figures at $2.99.

The line launched in the US on [[June 6]]th, [[2011]]. Since then, ''Kre-O'' has expanded into a [[multi-property brand]], with sets based on other Hasbro franchises including ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'', ''Battleship'', and ''Dungeons & Dragons'', as well as the licensed properties ''[[Star Trek]]'' and ''Cityville Invasion''.

In 2013, [[TakaraTomy]] brought the line to Japan, primarily the second-year ''Transformers'' sets.

It's 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.

==Building sets==
===2011===
The first series saw widespread brick-and-mortar distribution in the US. The main focus of the sets were large robot/vehicle builds with a ''lot'' of parts. Really a lot. Limbs were many times thick masses of panel-parts laid over each other, and many sets had extremely limited posability, with simple swivel elbows & knees. Robot builds took many elements from the then-current ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)| Dark of the Moon]]'' series, though the heads were mostly designed around the characters' [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] incarnations.

The robot Kreons? ''VERY'' G1-inspired.

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31144'''

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36421'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, [[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]], [[Bumblebee's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Autobot Jazz]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31146'''
**''Kreons'': Jazz, [[Race driver]]

*'''[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]'''
**''Kit number'': '''30688'''
**''Kreons'': Megatron, [[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]], [[Specialist]], [[Police officer]]

*'''[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31145'''
**''Kreons'': Mirage, [[Race driver]]

*'''Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''31143'''

*'''[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]], 2 [[Stunt Driver]]s

*'''[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30690'''
**''Kreons'': Prowl, [[SWAT Commander]]

*'''[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30662'''
**''Kreons'': Ratchet, [[Medic (Kre-O)|Medic]]

*'''[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30687'''
**''Kreons'': Sentinel Prime, [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]], [[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]], [[Fire Chief (Kre-O)|Fire Chief]]

*'''[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31771'''
**''Kreons'': Sideswipe, [[Sideswipe's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30667'''
**''Kreons'': Starscream, [[Pilot (Kre-O)|Pilot]]

===2012 (''Quest for Energon'')===
The second-year ''Kre-O Transformers'' sets mark a definite change in style. Dubbed "Quest for Energon", each set contains several "energon" pieces; at least one [[Skeletron|clear-plastic Kreon torso]] (blue for Autobots, purple for Decepticons), and several clear-purple "[[Dark Energon]]" parts to assemble a giant "[[ultimate Dark Energon weapon]]". The robot/vehicle builds in this year's sets are generally smaller, simpler, and less reliant on the "massive stack of flat plates" construction style common in the first year, relying a lot more on large ball-and-socket-jointed bricks to build limbs and bodies around.

There was a heavier focus on the Kreons overall, with mini-playsets, mini-vehicles and a pair of [[army-building|army builder]] sets. The robot Kreons are more often based on their [[Aligned continuity family]] incarnations than Generation 1. Human Kreons had new arm-pieces with rounded-off shoulders, rather than the blocky shoulders of all first-year Kreons.

This series also suffered a distribution issue in the US. [[Walmart]] stopped carrying ''Kre-O'' after its first year (with one tiny exception), and only [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] appeared to carry the entire second-year assortment; the "Rotor Rage" and "Destruction Site Devastator" sets in particular didn't seem to show up at certain retailers.

Most of these sets were also made available in Japan as part of the initial ''Kre-O'' roll-out by [[TakaraTomy]].

*'''Battle for Energon'''
**''Set number'': '''98812'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], [[Security Officer]], [[Tank Driver]]
: Includes Optimus Prime and Megatron robot/vehicle builds and a mini "bank" playset.

*'''Cycle Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''36954'''
**''Kreons'': [[Barricade (Kre-O)|Barricade]], three [[Autobot Trooper]]s

*'''Decepticon Ambush'''
**''Set number'': '''38781'''
**''Kreons'': [[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]], three [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]]s

*'''Destruction Site [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36914'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s
: A "9 in 1" set that includes '''[[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]''', '''[[Drill Bit (Kre-O)|Drill Bit]]''', '''[[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]]''' and '''[[Hightower (Kre-O)|Hightower]]''', who can be built into robots, vehicles, or combined to form Devastator. Includes a construction site mini-playset.

*'''Rotor Rage'''
**''Set number'': '''36959'''
**''Kreons'': [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]], [[Commando (Kre-O)|Commando]], [[ATV Driver]]
:Includes a large Vortex robot/helicopter build.

*'''Stealth [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''98814'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, two [[Security Guard]]s, [[Bulldog]], [[Biker]]
:Includes a large Bumblebee robot/car build and a security checkpoint playset.

*'''Street Showdown'''
**''Set number'': '''38771'''
**''Kreons'': [[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)|Knock Out]], two [[Driver (Kre-O)|Driver]]s
: Includes large Wheeljack and Knock Out robot/car builds.

===2013 (''Beast Hunters'')===
Bringing the series in-line with the then-current ''[[Beast Hunters]]'' branding of ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'', this series was even ''more'' limited in its US distribution, seemingly available only at ToysЯUs and Meijer.

This time around, the human Kreons were based on specific ''Transformers'' human characters from prior series rather than the prior two years' nameless generics... much to the bafflement of the [[fandom]], who wanted them to be doing that from the get-go.

;Larger Sets
*'''[[Autobot Command Center]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A5412'''
**''Kreons'': [[Arcee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Bumblebee]], [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Ratchet]], [[Shockwave (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Shockwave]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)#CommandCenterHQ|Knock Out]] ("Mystery figure")
: A multi-part playset; command tower, repair bay, prison. Includes a buildable vehicle Optimus Prime and beast [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O Predacon)|Rippersnapper]].

*'''Battle Net Bumblebee'''
**''Set number'': '''A2202'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Captain (Kre-O)|Captain]]
: Includes Bumblebee/jeep build and buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Stormrazor]]


*'''Beast Blade Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A2203'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Beast Hunters|Optimus Prime]], [[Kicker (Kre-O)|Energon Kicker]]
: Includes a large Optimus robot/truck build and a buildable Predacon beast [[Lazerback (Kre-O)|Lazerback]].

*'''Ripclaw Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2201'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ripclaw (Kre-O)|Ripclaw]], [[Daniel Witwicky (Kre-O)|Col. Daniel Witwicky]]
:Includes a large Ripclaw robot/dragon build.

;Beast Force Figure packs
To date, these are the only larger build packs to include [[Micro-Changer]] Kreons.

*'''Dragon Assault'''
**''Set number'': '''A2234/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Grimwing (Kre-O)|Grimwing]].

*'''Mech Venom Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2235/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Corhada]].

===2014 (''Age of Extinction'')===
Tying in with that [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|big new movie in 2014]], the 2014 ''Kre-O'' line-up features dinosaurs aplenty. Many sets also feature "Dino Force Technology", which are pieces that include magnets in them so claws and dino-maws can snatch up Kreons wearing ferrous-metal backpacks or helmets.

Notably, this line also marks the complete abandonment of the 'rebuild to transform' [[play pattern]], in favor of the playset approach more typical of construction brick toys. As part of this change, human Kreons now use the small body style that debuted in the ''Kre-O {{w|CityVille}} Invasion'' line, to indicate a [[scale]] difference between them and the normal-sized Transformer Kreons.

By this point, ''Kre-O'' in its entirety became a [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] [[exclusive]] toyline.

*'''Grimlock Unleashed'''
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]]
: Includes a large Grimlock T-rex build.

*'''Cell Block Breakout'''
**''Set number'': '''A6951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)#AOE|Vehicon]]
: Includes buildable [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] beast [[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)|Strafe]].

*'''Dinobot Charge'''
**''Set number'': '''A6949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]], Vehicon
: Includes buildable [[Slug (Kre-O)|Dinobot triceratops]].

*'''Galvatron Factory Battle'''
**''Set number'': '''A6952'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#FactoryBattle|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Factory Battle|Optimus Prime]], Vehicon, [[Dr. Littleman]], 2 KSI workers.
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]] and [[Galvatron (Kre-O)#AOE|Galvatron]] super-robot.

*'''Grimlock Street Attack'''
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]].

*'''Lockdown Air Raid'''
**''Set number'': '''A6956'''
**''Kreons'': [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)#AOE|Sideswipe]]
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]].

*'''Optimus Prime Dino Hauler'''
**''Set number'': '''A7796'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#DinoHauler|Ratchet]], Vehicon x2, human [[Autobot Driver]]
: Includes buildable [[Snarl (Kre-O)|Dinobot beast]].

*'''Scorn Street Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''A6950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Crosshairs (Kre-O)|Crosshairs]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Scorn (Kre-O)|Scorn]].

*'''Dinobot Ride'''
**''Set number'': '''A8603'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime.
: Includes mini buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock.
{{Note|'Dinobot Ride' was released as a free giveaway at [[June 28]] ToysЯUs building events in the US.}}

*'''Silver Knight Autobots'''
**''Set number'': '''A8602'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Crosshairs, Drift, Hound

*'''Elite Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A8745'''
: Includes Optimus Prime super-robot.
{{note|'Silver Knight Autobots' and 'Elite Optimus Prime' were available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]].}}

*'''Decepticon Replicator'''
**''Set number'': '''A8601'''
**''Kreons'': [[Stinger (Kre-O)|Stinger]], Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]], human scientist
{{note|'Decepticon Replicator' was available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from [[July 11]] to [[July 20]].}}

===2015 (''Robots In Disguise'')===
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==Micro-Changers==
Introduced in 2012, the [[Micro-Changer]]s sub-line adds a new element to Kreon figures; extra parts allow each figure to "transform" into a vehicle or beast (or whatever).

Thankfully, the Micro-Changer series did not suffer the limited-distribution fate of the ''Beast Hunters'' sets; after a rocky start, by 2013 the series was stocked regularly not just by ToysЯUs, but [[Target]] as well, plus many large drug store chains began carrying the individually-bagged figures.

===Blind-bagged figures===
This portion of the line features individual [[blindpacking|blind-packaged]] Kreons. Thankfully however, code numbers printed on each bag allow you to know which figure is inside... or at least avoid buying two of the same by accident.
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;Preview Series
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCPreviewWave.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2034'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|August]] 2012
:This series differs a little from the later waves, and not just because of the smaller (all-badguy) cast. In an unusual backwards move, the [[tampograph]]s on these figures' chests use only a single color, typically black.

:This is also the only ''Kre-O Transformers'' product to be sold (briefly) at [[Walmart]] since the initial year.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Crankstart (Kre-O)|Crankstart]] (214510)
:* [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]] (214518)
:* [[Scorponok (Kre-O)|Scorponok]] (214511)
:* [[Spinister (Kre-O)|Spinister]] (214517)
:* [[Sunstorm (Kre-O)|Sunstorm]] (214519)
:* [[Waspinator (Kre-O)|Waspinator]] (214512)
}}

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;Collection 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCWave1.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Hasbro release date'': [[Calendar|November]] 2012
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': November 2013
: For the first full series, the multi-colored tampographs made a glorious comeback. Also, a new display-stand brick was added to every figure, a black 2x4 piece with the "Kre-O" logo in white on one edge.
: Also changed is how the bag numbers work, with a 7-digit code. Only the final two numbers in the codes are indicators of what Kreon is in the bag, the first five are likely manufacturing plant codes or something and have no bearing on the contents, and can vary from case to case. For simplicity's sake, we've *****'d out the first five digits from here on out.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Airachnid (Kre-O)|Airachnid]] (*****_50)
:* [[Blast Off (Kre-O)|Blast Off]] (*****_47)
:* [[Bludgeon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bludgeon]] (*****_51)
:* [[Dirge (Kre-O)|Dirge]] (*****_49)
:* [[Hook (Kre-O)|Decepticon Hook]] (*****_48)
:* [[Inferno (Kre-O)|Inferno]] (*****_41)
:* [[Insecticon (Kre-O)|Insecticon]] (*****_46)
:* [[Quickslinger (Kre-O)|Quickslinger]] (*****_44)
:* [[Rampage (Kre-O)|Decepticon Rampage]] (*****_45)
:* [[Singe (Kre-O)|Singe]] (*****_40)
:* [[Springer (Kre-O)|Autobot Springer]] (*****_42)
:* [[Warpath (Kre-O)|Warpath]] (*****_43)
}}

{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol2}}
;Collection 2
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|May]] 2013
: This series replaced the flak jackets used to attach stuff to prior Micro Changers' torsos in prior waves (which most fans hated since it obscured the chest tampographs) with a new simple one-peg "backpack" piece. And there was much rejoicing. On top of that, at this stage the "vehicle" builds become a little more complex, using more parts to make them look more like tiny vehicles than just robots laying face-down with a thing or two on their backs.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Acid Wing]] (*****_70)
:* [[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]] (*****_69)
:* [[Blight (Kre-O)|Blight]] (*****_68)
:* [[Bulkhead (Kre-O)|Bulkhead]] (*****_66)
:* [[Groove (Kre-O)|Autobot Groove]] (*****_77)
:* [[Hardshell (Kre-O)|Hardshell]] (*****_67)
:* [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]] (*****_76)
:* [[Lugnut (Kre-O)|Lugnut]] (*****_75)
:* [[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]] (*****_74)
:* [[Powerglide (Kre-O)|Powerglide]] (*****_73)
:* [[Scourge (Kre-O)|Scourge]] (*****_72)
:* [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] (*****_71)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol3}}
;Collection 3
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS3bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2013
:This series had...more fanwank, we guess? No particular innovations this time around.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Beachcomber (Kre-O)|Beachcomber]] (***** 60)
:* [[Cheetor (Kre-O)|Cheetor]] (***** 59)
:* [[Guzzle (Kre-O)|Guzzle]] (***** 57)
:* [[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]] (***** 54)
:* [[Kickback (Kre-O)|Kickback]] (***** 55)
:* [[Long Haul (Kre-O)|Long Haul]] (***** 56)
:* [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]] (***** 52)
:* [[Nosecone (Kre-O)|Nosecone]] (***** 50)
:* [[Ramjet (Kre-O)|Ramjet]] (***** 53)
:* [[Seawing (Kre-O)|Seawing]] (***** 61)
:* [[Sharkticon (Kre-O)|Sharkticon]] (***** 58)
:* [[Thrust (Kre-O)|Thrust]] (***** 51)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol4}}
;Collection 4
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS4bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2014
: Sooo much fanwank. The last wave of Micro-Changers available at "normal" retail, though largely being distributed via the Walgreens drug store chain in the US. This is the only batch (so far) to have a significant [[variant]], as [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] can come in either bag-back lavender or a much darker purple, depending on the batch. This is also the first wave to use "harness" pieces in colors other than the standard light gray.

: Unlike prior waves in which every figure came with individual [[instructions]], these Micro-Changers all come with the same large fold-out instruction for all of the models in the series, making the "feel parts through the bags" method very difficult (but you have the code numbers here, so why are you even doing that, huh?).
{{collist|2|
:* [[Alpha Trion (Kre-O)|Alpha Trion]] (***** 33)
:* [[Barrage (Kre-O)|Barrage]] (***** 34)
:* [[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]] (***** 35)
:* [[Brake-Neck (Kre-O)|Brake-Neck]] (***** 44)
:* [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] (***** 36)
:* [[Demolishor (Kre-O)|Demolishor]] (***** 37)
:* [[Iceberg (Kre-O)|Iceberg]] (***** 38)
:* [[Kup (Kre-O)|Autobot Kup]] (***** 39)
:* [[Rhinox (Kre-O)|Rhinox]] (***** 40)
:* [[Rodimus (Kre-O)|Rodimus]] (***** 41)
:* [[Sandstorm (Kre-O)|Sandstorm]] (***** 42)
:* [[Slipstrike]] (***** 43)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
[[Image:KreO-toy KreonMCWave5.jpg|right|300px]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A6947'''
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
: In-tune with the [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]] Kre-O'' products, this wave features a number of classic characters plus two movie-inspired Dinobot original characters.

: This series goes back to having individual instructions for each figure.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Fangwolf]] (***** 46)
:* [[Highbrow (Kre-O)|Highbrow]] (***** 51)
:* [[Jarugar]] (***** 52)
:* [[Jetwash]] (***** 53)
:* [[Mindswipe]] (***** 49)
:* [[Misfire (Kre-O)|Misfire]] (***** 47)
:* [[Nightbeat (Kre-O)|Nightbeat]] (***** 50)
:* [[Silversnout]] (***** 56)
:* [[Skrapnel]] (***** 45)
:* [[Torosaur]] (***** 55)
:* [[Trypticon (Kre-O)|Trypticon]] (***** 48)
:* [[Wingspan Hawk]] (***** 54)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2014
: The second wave of the ''Age of Extinction''-tied Micro-Changers, with a couple of unconventional builds, and two more new Dinobot characters. For the first time, the blind-bags are truly blind, with no identifying numbers printed on the packaging.

Speaking of "blind", these figures were never seen in US stores, popping up only in Canada and overseas.

{{collist|2|
:* [[Blackarachnia (Kre-O)|Decepticon Blackarachnia]]
:* [[Frostbite (Kre-O)|Frostbite]]
:* [[Fuselage]]
:* [[Gears (Kre-O)|Autobot Gears]]
:* [[Runamuck (Kre-O)|Decepticon Runamuck]]
:* [[Scattershot (Kre-O blindbag)|Scattershot]]
:* [[Seaspray (Kre-O)|Autobot Seaspray]]
:* [[Skalor (Kre-O)|Decepticon Skalor]]
:* [[Skimmer]]
:* [[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
:* [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailbreaker]]
:* [[Wheelie (Kre-O)|Autobot Wheelie]]
}}

===Micro-Changers Combiners===
Four Kreons per pack combine into one larger robot. Each set also comes with a single red stand-block, and extra limb pieces. Just in case. As most of the original teams hese sets are based on have five to six members, the "lost" members are (usually) put into the blind-bagged series.
;Wave 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCCombWave1.jpg|right|250px|]]
:*'''[[Bruticus (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bruticus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2225'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Brawl (Kre-O)|Brawl]], [[Onslaught (Kre-O)|Onslaught]], [[Swindle (Kre-O)|Swindle]], [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]]
:*'''[[Devastator (Kre-O)|Constructicon Devastator]]
::*''Set number'': '''A2224'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bonecrusher (Kre-O)|Bonecrusher]], [[Mixmaster (Kre-O)|Mixmaster]], [[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]], [[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]
:*'''[[Predaking (Kre-O Decepticon)|Predaking]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2227'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]], [[Headlock]], [[Razorclaw (Kre-O)|Razorclaw]], [[Torox]]
:*'''[[Superion (Kre-O)|Superion]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2226'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Air Raid (Kre-O)|Air Raid]], [[Firestrike (Kre-O)|Firestrike]], [[Silverbolt (Kre-O)|Silverbolt]], [[Skydive (Kre-O)|Skydive]]
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;Wave 2

:*'''[[Abominus (Kre-O)|Abominus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4473'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Hun-Gurrr (Kre-O)|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O)|Rippersnapper]], [[Sinnertwin (Kre-O)|Sinnertwin]], [[Windrazor (Kre-O)|Windrazor]]
:*'''[[Defensor (Kre-O)|Defensor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4474'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Blades (Kre-O)|Blades]], [[First Aid (Kre-O)|First Aid]], [[Hot Spot (Kre-O)|Hot Spot]], [[Streetsmart]]
:*'''[[Piranacon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Piranacon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4475'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Nautilator (Kre-O)|Nautilator]], [[Overbite (Kre-O)|Overbite]], [[Snaptrap (Kre-O)|Snaptrap]], [[Tentakil (Kre-O)|Tentakil]]
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;Wave 3
:Sadly, this wave suffered from a similar fate as some of the latter sets, with a limited retail release- only popping up in discount chains months after the intended release date.
:*'''[[Computron (Kre-O)|Computron]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7307'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Afterburst]], [[Lightstorm]], [[Scattershot (Kre-O Computron)|Scattershot]], [[Strafe (Kre-O Computron)|Strafe]]
:*'''[[Menasor (Kre-O)|Menasor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7308'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)|Decepticon Breakdown]], [[Dead End (Kre-O)|Dead End]], [[Drag Strip (Kre-O)|Decepticon Drag Strip]], [[Motorbreath (Kre-O)|Motorbreath]]
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;Wave 4
:Ready for something new? This wave, available only at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]]''-branded product, consists entirely of new-character beast-bots, rather than re-creating classic combiner teams.
:*'''[[Grimstone (Kre-O)|Grimstone]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7827'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Crackback]], [[Iquanox]], [[Ironeye]], [[Mollox]]
:*'''[[Lazerbolt]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7830'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullhorn (Kre-O)|Bullhorn]], [[Floodgate]], [[Freezeout]], [[Roadhound]]
:*'''[[Obsidian (Kre-O Combiner)|Obsidian]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7829'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullwark]], [[Freefall]], [[Hemocron]], [[Stronghorn]]
:*'''[[Volcanicon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7828'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Farside]], [[Liftoff]], [[Lugmutt]], [[Power Surge (Kre-O)|Power Surge]]

==Kreon Ultimate Collection==
These sets, each containing five different Kreons, were released early in 2013. The Kreon figures had all been released earlier in larger Kre-o sets, and they only come with their own weapons. One of the five figures was marked on the packaging as the "mystery figure."

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4641'''

;Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4642'''

==Custom Kreons==
First released at the back-end of 2013, these individually-carded Kreons include a huge number of extra body parts and accessories, many [[vacuum metallizing|chromed]] (thus resulting in some ''extremely'' tight fits) or translucent (which, when combined with the chromed parts, may end up with stress fractures). Their "normal" body parts have a metal-flake sheen (usually). They also come with a customizable "rack" to store their unused parts, though the helmets jsut kind of sit on the torso's neck-pegs, not secure at all. Returning characters typically have altered and more extensive [[tampograph]]s across most of their opaque parts.

This series was intentionally produced in smaller numbers than the other series.

[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonIronhidePkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 1
All of the Kreons in this assortment come with a red weapons rack.

[[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] was the only US retailer to order them, though they were made available off of [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] as well.
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|October]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#Custom|Bumblebee]] (A6087)
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)#Custom|Ironhide]] (A6086)
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Megatron]] (A6088)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Custom|Optimus Prime]] (A6085)
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)#Custom|Soundwave]] (A6090)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)#Custom|Starscream]] (A6089)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonPredakingPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 2
Though revealed online and at [[Toy Fair 2014]], this series ultimately never saw release outside of Chinese-market distribution. These kits have blue parts racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{Collist|2|
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)#Custom|Cliffjumper]] (A7314)
*[[Dreadwing (Kre-O)|Dreadwing]] (A7315)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Galvatron]] (A7316)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Autobot Hound]] (A7317)
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Jazz]] (A7318)
*[[Predaking (Kre-O Predacon)|Predaking]] (A7319)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonDriftPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
This assortment, using the new unified packaging style introduced in mid-2014, is entirely movie-based, showcasing characters from ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)| Age of Extinction]]''. Unlike prior waves, the opaque plastics here are non-sparkly. Awww. On top of that, the parts count has been drastically reduced, each kit only having about 30 pieces as opposed to the 40-ish of the prior two waves.

They all come with dark green racks.
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Drift]] (A7839)
*[[Lockdown (Kre-O)#Custom|Lockdown]] (A7838)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Optimus Prime]] (A7836)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Ratchet]] (A7837)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGalvatronPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2
Another movie-based round. The sparkly plastics make a return, but the part count remains in the low 30s. These kits come with brown racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Bumblebee]] (A9229)
*[[Crosshairs (Kre-O)#Custom|Crosshairs]] (A9228)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Galvatron]] (A9230)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Autobot Hound]] (A9227)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGrimlockPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 3
A wave featuring the ''Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, making heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. These kits come with gray racks.

These figures saw very limited release, mostly in Hasbro Asia regions.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Grimlock]]
*[[Scorn (Kre-O)#Custom|Scorn]]
*[[Slug (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Slug]]
*[[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)#CustomAOE|Strafe]]
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}
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;''Robots in Disguise'' Collection 1
This assortment showcases characters from the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)| Robots in Disguise]]'' animated series.

The part count takes ''another'' hit, now in the mid-20s, with simpler weapons and no backpacks. No more chromed parts either, everything is in "normal" plastics. The racks are now in the characters' base colors, and built on a new baseplate piece. This wave does add a 1x1 cylinder to attach to the unused torsos' neck-pegs to keep the unised helmets in place, so there's that.

:*''Release date'': ??? 2015
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Bumblebee]] (B1234)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Grimlock]] (B1235)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Optimus Prime]] (B1233)
*[[Steeljaw (Kre-O)#Custom|Steeljaw]] (B1236)
}}

{{note|The "[[Autobot Command Center]]" set includes a Custom Kreon rack/part setup as well.}}

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==Kreon Warriors==
Replacing Micro-Changers as the ''Kre-O'' line's blind-bagged assortment, Kreon Warriors features popular characters reimagined as historical warriors. Unlike their predecessors, the Kreon Warriors do not have vehicle modes.

;Series 1
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Samurai Optimus Prime]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Wild West Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Gladiator Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Bumblebee]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Gladiator Ratchet]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Pirate Ratchet]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Knight Megatron]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Ninja Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Army Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Pirate Starscream]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Army Shockwave]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Ninja Shockwave]]
}}

;Series 2 - Shown at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Gladiator Optimus Prime]]
*?? [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Army Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Knight Bumblebee]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Wild West Hound]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Samurai Hound]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Wild West Galvatron]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Samurai Galvatron]]
*?? [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Wild West Starscream]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Soundwave]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Knight Soundwave]]
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

==Battle Changers==

Battle Changers are a new line in the buildable figures who can transform without being taken apart. Series 1 includes 4 individual characters [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] and [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]].

;Collection 1
This series is available in selected Asian countries since December 2014.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] (B0716)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] (B0715)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] (B0718)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] (B0717)
}}
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;Collection 2
This series have been shown in NY Toyfair 2015. [[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] and [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] are triple changers and may be categorized separately upon release.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] (???)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] (???)
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]] (???)
*[[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] (???)
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}
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;Versus Pack Collection 1
This assortment comes in 2-figure "VS" pack. Only 2 pairs have been announced and available for sale in selected Asian countries. Optimus Prime is identical to the previously released version but this pack comes with a trailer.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] vs. [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] (B1506/B0964)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]] vs. [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] (B1507/B0964)
}}
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==Store exclusives==
===CostCo exclusives===
* Megatron with Sideswipe (30668/31771) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.
* Starscream with Prowl (30667/30690) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.

===Toys"R"Us exclusives===
*'''Autobot Assault [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A1266'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s, [[Gunner]]
: An expanded version of the "Destruction Site Devastator" set, adding a large Ironhide robot/truck build, a "Gunner" Kreon, and a port-a-potty (yes really). The Devastator Kreon is also in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)| Generation 2]]'' style yellow-and-purple rather than the original bright-green-and-purple.

===Argos exclusives===
*'''Transformers Tub of Bricks'''
**''Set number'': '''A4583'''
: A plastic tub with unaltered versions of Basic Optimus, Basic Bumblebee, and Jazz, Sideswipe and Bluestreak Kreons, and slightly altered instruction booklets.

===Universal Studios===
*'''Kreon 4-pack'''
**''Set number'': '''???'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]]

==Promotional releases==
* Matrix '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Promotional item given at [[BotCon 2011]], as a special mail-in promotion through the Kre-O website and a give away with the UK Doctor Who Adventures comic. Redeco of Optimus Prime Kreon showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]].

* Clear ''' Energon Bumblebee''' Kreon
: An exclusive [[New York Comic Con|New York Comic Con 2012]] handout, this redeco of the Bumblebee Kreon is done entirely in translucent blue plastic, and comes in its own special little window box with an outer sleeve.

* '''Constructicon Devastator''' Kreon
: A Devastator Kreon sporting an orange ''Generation 2'' deco and including a translucent purple pistol based on [[Megatron (G1)|Generation 1 Megatron's]] alternate mode. Packaged in an individual window box and handed out with ''Kre-O'' purchases at Toys"R"Us stores, as well as [[BotCon 2013]].

* '''Orion Pax''' Kreon
: Based on Orion Pax's appearance from "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]", this was available with the ''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''.

* '''Dinobot Ride''' Polybag
: Polybag of a mini buildable Grimlock and Citiville-sized mini Kreon Optimus Prime. Given out at Toys R Us during build-a-figure event. Also available in selected Asian countries as a gift with purchase at stores.

* '''Elite Optimus Prime''' Polybag
: Another polybag with buildable Optimus Prime with larger hands and legs on a Kreon sized torso. This figure was given our at Toys R Us Canada during build-a-figure event while Asian countries saw very limited released.

* "Winter" '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Optimus Prime in winter clothing and orange skis were handed out during [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]].

==BotCon==
* '''Machine Wars''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure Set, 2013)
**''Kreons'': [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]], [[Megaplex (Kre-O)|Megaplex]], [[Obsidian (Kre-O Kreon)|Obsidian]], [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Strika (Kre-O)|Strika]]

:The ''Machine Wars'' five-pack was exclusive to [[BotCon 2013]], limited to 1500 pieces. They have generally more parts than the Kreons packed in with larger Kre-O sets, but do not have alternate vehicle builds like Micro Changers.

* '''Kreon Micro-Changers 6-figure set''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure set, 2014)
**''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)#BotCon2014|Breakdown]], [[Fractyl (Kre-O)|Fractyl]], [[Gigatron (Kre-O)|Gigatron]], [[Landshark (Kre-O)|Landshark]], [[Rattrap (Kre-O)|Rattrap]], [[Rodimus (SG Kre-O)|Rodimus]]

: A [[BotCon 2014]] six-figure set commemorating 20 years of BotCon exclusives with Kreons of past exclusives. This time they're also Micro-Changers, with generally more parts and paint than most retail Micro-Changers.

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==Media==
===Videos===
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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.

===Games===
{{main|Online games#Kre-O}}

===Books===
*''[[Awesome Autobots Activity Book]]''—actually mainly a ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'' book, but it has four Kre-O bonus pages and is [[co-branding|co-branded]] on the cover, as well as coming with a free Matrix Optimus Prime Kreon.
*''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''

===Online comics===
{{main|Kre-O Transformers (comic)}}
Short tongue-in-cheek gag strips drawn and written by [[Hayato Sakamoto]] and [[Makoto Wakabayashi]] for [[TakaraTomy]]'s Kre-O site.

==Notes==
* 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>, who have been making not-L sets for a while. However, it is very much a lot of new part design work, especially the far more involved construction of the [[Kreon]]s; Oxford's pre-''Kre-O'' mini-figures were basically straight-up L Minifigure construction.
* Kreon [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] was among the upcoming items revealed at [[BotCon 2011]]... and was only announced to be released in late 2013, and wasn't released until midway through 2014. Amusingly, his helmet has become one of the most ubiquitous among the Kreons thanks to its very generic styling.
* Small images of a ''Kre-O Transformers'' set featuring a big mechanical scorpion and another set featuring a buildable [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] were shown at [[Toy Fair 2012]] during the slide presentation, as part of the demonstration of the "build a big energon weapon from parts of the different sets" concept. Neither were present in the showroom or mentioned in the press materials. This same slide was shown during a presentation at [[BotCon 2012]], again with no explicit mention of the mechanical scorpion or Soundwave.
* 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. Just be a bit careful you don't scrape face-paint off.
* The L company has since released sets that are explicitly marketed as being able to assemble as robots and various vehicles and aircraft, very similar to the ''Transformers'' Kre-O concept.
* Several ''Kre-O'' bricks are reuses of Hasbro's long defunct ''Built to Rule'' interlocking brick system. Most Kre-O bricks, that is parts not designed specifically for Kreons, with detailed moulded surfaces (especially where the L counterpart has a smooth surface) are Built to Rule parts.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.hasbro.com/kre-o/en_US/ Official site]
* [http://kre-o-nation.com/2013/index.html "Kre-O Nation" 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]
* [http://www.facebook.com/groups/mykreons Kre-O Asia Facebook Group #mykreons]

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[[Image:Kre-O-Bumblebeeandothers.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Car me now!]]

'''Kre-O''' is [[Hasbro]]'s second foray into the world of brick-based construction toy sets, several years after the ignoble effort that was ''[[Built to Rule]]''.

Unveiled at [[Toy Fair 2011]], ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' was the first Hasbro brand to be released as Kre-O construction brick kits. The kits (generally) 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 (mostly nameless generics). Prices range from $7.99 to $59.99, plus individually-bagged Kreon figures at $2.99.

The line launched in the US on [[June 6]]th, [[2011]]. Since then, ''Kre-O'' has expanded into a [[multi-property brand]], with sets based on other Hasbro franchises including ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'', ''Battleship'', and ''Dungeons & Dragons'', as well as the licensed properties ''[[Star Trek]]'' and ''Cityville Invasion''.

In 2013, [[TakaraTomy]] brought the line to Japan, primarily the second-year ''Transformers'' sets.

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==Building sets==
===2011===
The first series saw widespread brick-and-mortar distribution in the US. The main focus of the sets were large robot/vehicle builds with a ''lot'' of parts. Really a lot. Limbs were many times thick masses of panel-parts laid over each other, and many sets had extremely limited posability, with simple swivel elbows & knees. Robot builds took many elements from the then-current ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)| Dark of the Moon]]'' series, though the heads were mostly designed around the characters' [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] incarnations.

The robot Kreons? ''VERY'' G1-inspired.

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31144'''

*'''[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36421'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, [[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]], [[Bumblebee's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Autobot Jazz]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31146'''
**''Kreons'': Jazz, [[Race driver]]

*'''[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]'''
**''Kit number'': '''30688'''
**''Kreons'': Megatron, [[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]], [[Specialist]], [[Police officer]]

*'''[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31145'''
**''Kreons'': Mirage, [[Race driver]]

*'''Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''31143'''

*'''[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30689'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Bluestreak (Kre-O)|Bluestreak]], 2 [[Stunt Driver]]s

*'''[[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30690'''
**''Kreons'': Prowl, [[SWAT Commander]]

*'''[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30662'''
**''Kreons'': Ratchet, [[Medic (Kre-O)|Medic]]

*'''[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30687'''
**''Kreons'': Sentinel Prime, [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]], [[Thundercracker (Kre-O)|Thundercracker]], [[Fire Chief (Kre-O)|Fire Chief]]

*'''[[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]]'''
**''Set number'': '''31771'''
**''Kreons'': Sideswipe, [[Sideswipe's Driver|Driver]]

*'''[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]'''
**''Set number'': '''30667'''
**''Kreons'': Starscream, [[Pilot (Kre-O)|Pilot]]

===2012 (''Quest for Energon'')===
The second-year ''Kre-O Transformers'' sets mark a definite change in style. Dubbed "Quest for Energon", each set contains several "energon" pieces; at least one [[Skeletron|clear-plastic Kreon torso]] (blue for Autobots, purple for Decepticons), and several clear-purple "[[Dark Energon]]" parts to assemble a giant "[[ultimate Dark Energon weapon]]". The robot/vehicle builds in this year's sets are generally smaller, simpler, and less reliant on the "massive stack of flat plates" construction style common in the first year, relying a lot more on large ball-and-socket-jointed bricks to build limbs and bodies around.

There was a heavier focus on the Kreons overall, with mini-playsets, mini-vehicles and a pair of [[army-building|army builder]] sets. The robot Kreons are more often based on their [[Aligned continuity family]] incarnations than Generation 1. Human Kreons had new arm-pieces with rounded-off shoulders, rather than the blocky shoulders of all first-year Kreons.

This series also suffered a distribution issue in the US. [[Walmart]] stopped carrying ''Kre-O'' after its first year (with one tiny exception), and only [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] appeared to carry the entire second-year assortment; the "Rotor Rage" and "Destruction Site Devastator" sets in particular didn't seem to show up at certain retailers.

Most of these sets were also made available in Japan as part of the initial ''Kre-O'' roll-out by [[TakaraTomy]].

*'''Battle for Energon'''
**''Set number'': '''98812'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], [[Security Officer]], [[Tank Driver]]
: Includes Optimus Prime and Megatron robot/vehicle builds and a mini "bank" playset.

*'''Cycle Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''36954'''
**''Kreons'': [[Barricade (Kre-O)|Barricade]], three [[Autobot Trooper]]s

*'''Decepticon Ambush'''
**''Set number'': '''38781'''
**''Kreons'': [[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)|Cliffjumper]], three [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]]s

*'''Destruction Site [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''36914'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s
: A "9 in 1" set that includes '''[[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]''', '''[[Drill Bit (Kre-O)|Drill Bit]]''', '''[[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]]''' and '''[[Hightower (Kre-O)|Hightower]]''', who can be built into robots, vehicles, or combined to form Devastator. Includes a construction site mini-playset.

*'''Rotor Rage'''
**''Set number'': '''36959'''
**''Kreons'': [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]], [[Commando (Kre-O)|Commando]], [[ATV Driver]]
:Includes a large Vortex robot/helicopter build.

*'''Stealth [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]'''
**''Set number'': '''98814'''
**''Kreons'': Bumblebee, two [[Security Guard]]s, [[Bulldog]], [[Biker]]
:Includes a large Bumblebee robot/car build and a security checkpoint playset.

*'''Street Showdown'''
**''Set number'': '''38771'''
**''Kreons'': [[Wheeljack (Kre-O)|Wheeljack]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)|Knock Out]], two [[Driver (Kre-O)|Driver]]s
: Includes large Wheeljack and Knock Out robot/car builds.

===2013 (''Beast Hunters'')===
Bringing the series in-line with the then-current ''[[Beast Hunters]]'' branding of ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'', this series was even ''more'' limited in its US distribution, seemingly available only at ToysЯUs and Meijer.

This time around, the human Kreons were based on specific ''Transformers'' human characters from prior series rather than the prior two years' nameless generics... much to the bafflement of the [[fandom]], who wanted them to be doing that from the get-go.

;Larger Sets
*'''[[Autobot Command Center]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A5412'''
**''Kreons'': [[Arcee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Bumblebee]], [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Ratchet]], [[Shockwave (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Shockwave]], [[Knock Out (Kre-O)#CommandCenterHQ|Knock Out]] ("Mystery figure")
: A multi-part playset; command tower, repair bay, prison. Includes a buildable vehicle Optimus Prime and beast [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O Predacon)|Rippersnapper]].

*'''Battle Net Bumblebee'''
**''Set number'': '''A2202'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Captain (Kre-O)|Captain]]
: Includes Bumblebee/jeep build and buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Stormrazor]]


*'''Beast Blade Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A2203'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Beast Hunters|Optimus Prime]], [[Kicker (Kre-O)|Energon Kicker]]
: Includes a large Optimus robot/truck build and a buildable Predacon beast [[Lazerback (Kre-O)|Lazerback]].

*'''Ripclaw Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2201'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ripclaw (Kre-O)|Ripclaw]], [[Daniel Witwicky (Kre-O)|Col. Daniel Witwicky]]
:Includes a large Ripclaw robot/dragon build.

;Beast Force Figure packs
To date, these are the only larger build packs to include [[Micro-Changer]] Kreons.

*'''Dragon Assault'''
**''Set number'': '''A2234/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Grimwing (Kre-O)|Grimwing]].

*'''Mech Venom Strike'''
**''Set number'': '''A2235/A2205'''
**''Kreons'': [[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]]
: Includes buildable [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast [[Corhada]].

===2014 (''Age of Extinction'')===
Tying in with that [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|big new movie in 2014]], the 2014 ''Kre-O'' line-up features dinosaurs aplenty. Many sets also feature "Dino Force Technology", which are pieces that include magnets in them so claws and dino-maws can snatch up Kreons wearing ferrous-metal backpacks or helmets.

Notably, this line also marks the complete abandonment of the 'rebuild to transform' [[play pattern]], in favor of the playset approach more typical of construction brick toys. As part of this change, human Kreons now use the small body style that debuted in the ''Kre-O {{w|CityVille}} Invasion'' line, to indicate a [[scale]] difference between them and the normal-sized Transformer Kreons.

By this point, ''Kre-O'' in its entirety became a [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] [[exclusive]] toyline.

*'''Grimlock Unleashed'''
**''Set number'': '''A8600'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]]
: Includes a large Grimlock T-rex build.

*'''Cell Block Breakout'''
**''Set number'': '''A6951'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CellBlock|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)#AOE|Vehicon]]
: Includes buildable [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] beast [[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)|Strafe]].

*'''Dinobot Charge'''
**''Set number'': '''A6949'''
**''Kreons'': [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]], Vehicon
: Includes buildable [[Slug (Kre-O)|Dinobot triceratops]].

*'''Galvatron Factory Battle'''
**''Set number'': '''A6952'''
**''Kreons'': [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#FactoryBattle|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Factory Battle|Optimus Prime]], Vehicon, [[Dr. Littleman]], 2 KSI workers.
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]] and [[Galvatron (Kre-O)#AOE|Galvatron]] super-robot.

*'''Grimlock Street Attack'''
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]].

*'''Lockdown Air Raid'''
**''Set number'': '''A6956'''
**''Kreons'': [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]], [[Lockdown (Kre-O)|Lockdown]], [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)#AOE|Sideswipe]]
: Includes buildable [[Slash (Kre-O)|Dinobot raptor]].

*'''Optimus Prime Dino Hauler'''
**''Set number'': '''A7796'''
**''Kreons'': [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#DinoHauler|Ratchet]], Vehicon x2, human [[Autobot Driver]]
: Includes buildable [[Snarl (Kre-O)|Dinobot beast]].

*'''Scorn Street Chase'''
**''Set number'': '''A6950'''
**''Kreons'': [[Crosshairs (Kre-O)|Crosshairs]], Vehicon x2
: Includes buildable Dinobot beast [[Scorn (Kre-O)|Scorn]].

*'''Dinobot Ride'''
**''Set number'': '''A8603'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime.
: Includes mini buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock.
{{Note|'Dinobot Ride' was released as a free giveaway at [[June 28]] ToysЯUs building events in the US.}}

*'''Silver Knight Autobots'''
**''Set number'': '''A8602'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Crosshairs, Drift, Hound

*'''Elite Optimus Prime'''
**''Set number'': '''A8745'''
: Includes Optimus Prime super-robot.
{{note|'Silver Knight Autobots' and 'Elite Optimus Prime' were available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Taipei, Taiwan from [[June 27]] to [[July 6]].}}

*'''Decepticon Replicator'''
**''Set number'': '''A8601'''
**''Kreons'': [[Stinger (Kre-O)|Stinger]], Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]], human scientist
{{note|'Decepticon Replicator' was available at a 'Transformers Exhibition' event in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from [[July 11]] to [[July 20]].}}

===2015 (''Robots In Disguise'')===
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==Micro-Changers==
Introduced in 2012, the [[Micro-Changer]]s sub-line adds a new element to Kreon figures; extra parts allow each figure to "transform" into a vehicle or beast (or whatever).

Thankfully, the Micro-Changer series did not suffer the limited-distribution fate of the ''Beast Hunters'' sets; after a rocky start, by 2013 the series was stocked regularly not just by ToysЯUs, but [[Target]] as well, plus many large drug store chains began carrying the individually-bagged figures.

===Blind-bagged figures===
This portion of the line features individual [[blindpacking|blind-packaged]] Kreons. Thankfully however, code numbers printed on each bag allow you to know which figure is inside... or at least avoid buying two of the same by accident.
{{anchor|BlindbagPreview}}
;Preview Series
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCPreviewWave.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2034'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|August]] 2012
:This series differs a little from the later waves, and not just because of the smaller (all-badguy) cast. In an unusual backwards move, the [[tampograph]]s on these figures' chests use only a single color, typically black.

:This is also the only ''Kre-O Transformers'' product to be sold (briefly) at [[Walmart]] since the initial year.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Crankstart (Kre-O)|Crankstart]] (214510)
:* [[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Galvatron]] (214518)
:* [[Scorponok (Kre-O)|Scorponok]] (214511)
:* [[Spinister (Kre-O)|Spinister]] (214517)
:* [[Sunstorm (Kre-O)|Sunstorm]] (214519)
:* [[Waspinator (Kre-O)|Waspinator]] (214512)
}}

{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol1}}
;Collection 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCWave1.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Hasbro release date'': [[Calendar|November]] 2012
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': November 2013
: For the first full series, the multi-colored tampographs made a glorious comeback. Also, a new display-stand brick was added to every figure, a black 2x4 piece with the "Kre-O" logo in white on one edge.
: Also changed is how the bag numbers work, with a 7-digit code. Only the final two numbers in the codes are indicators of what Kreon is in the bag, the first five are likely manufacturing plant codes or something and have no bearing on the contents, and can vary from case to case. For simplicity's sake, we've *****'d out the first five digits from here on out.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Airachnid (Kre-O)|Airachnid]] (*****_50)
:* [[Blast Off (Kre-O)|Blast Off]] (*****_47)
:* [[Bludgeon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bludgeon]] (*****_51)
:* [[Dirge (Kre-O)|Dirge]] (*****_49)
:* [[Hook (Kre-O)|Decepticon Hook]] (*****_48)
:* [[Inferno (Kre-O)|Inferno]] (*****_41)
:* [[Insecticon (Kre-O)|Insecticon]] (*****_46)
:* [[Quickslinger (Kre-O)|Quickslinger]] (*****_44)
:* [[Rampage (Kre-O)|Decepticon Rampage]] (*****_45)
:* [[Singe (Kre-O)|Singe]] (*****_40)
:* [[Springer (Kre-O)|Autobot Springer]] (*****_42)
:* [[Warpath (Kre-O)|Warpath]] (*****_43)
}}

{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol2}}
;Collection 2
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|May]] 2013
: This series replaced the flak jackets used to attach stuff to prior Micro Changers' torsos in prior waves (which most fans hated since it obscured the chest tampographs) with a new simple one-peg "backpack" piece. And there was much rejoicing. On top of that, at this stage the "vehicle" builds become a little more complex, using more parts to make them look more like tiny vehicles than just robots laying face-down with a thing or two on their backs.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Acid Wing]] (*****_70)
:* [[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]] (*****_69)
:* [[Blight (Kre-O)|Blight]] (*****_68)
:* [[Bulkhead (Kre-O)|Bulkhead]] (*****_66)
:* [[Groove (Kre-O)|Autobot Groove]] (*****_77)
:* [[Hardshell (Kre-O)|Hardshell]] (*****_67)
:* [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]] (*****_76)
:* [[Lugnut (Kre-O)|Lugnut]] (*****_75)
:* [[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]] (*****_74)
:* [[Powerglide (Kre-O)|Powerglide]] (*****_73)
:* [[Scourge (Kre-O)|Scourge]] (*****_72)
:* [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] (*****_71)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol3}}
;Collection 3
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS3bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2013
:This series had...more fanwank, we guess? No particular innovations this time around.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Beachcomber (Kre-O)|Beachcomber]] (***** 60)
:* [[Cheetor (Kre-O)|Cheetor]] (***** 59)
:* [[Guzzle (Kre-O)|Guzzle]] (***** 57)
:* [[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]] (***** 54)
:* [[Kickback (Kre-O)|Kickback]] (***** 55)
:* [[Long Haul (Kre-O)|Long Haul]] (***** 56)
:* [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]] (***** 52)
:* [[Nosecone (Kre-O)|Nosecone]] (***** 50)
:* [[Ramjet (Kre-O)|Ramjet]] (***** 53)
:* [[Seawing (Kre-O)|Seawing]] (***** 61)
:* [[Sharkticon (Kre-O)|Sharkticon]] (***** 58)
:* [[Thrust (Kre-O)|Thrust]] (***** 51)
}}
{{-}}{{anchor|BlindbagCol4}}
;Collection 4
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS4bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A2200'''
:*''Release date'': [[March]] 2014
: Sooo much fanwank. The last wave of Micro-Changers available at "normal" retail, though largely being distributed via the Walgreens drug store chain in the US. This is the only batch (so far) to have a significant [[variant]], as [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] can come in either bag-back lavender or a much darker purple, depending on the batch. This is also the first wave to use "harness" pieces in colors other than the standard light gray.

: Unlike prior waves in which every figure came with individual [[instructions]], these Micro-Changers all come with the same large fold-out instruction for all of the models in the series, making the "feel parts through the bags" method very difficult (but you have the code numbers here, so why are you even doing that, huh?).
{{collist|2|
:* [[Alpha Trion (Kre-O)|Alpha Trion]] (***** 33)
:* [[Barrage (Kre-O)|Barrage]] (***** 34)
:* [[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]] (***** 35)
:* [[Brake-Neck (Kre-O)|Brake-Neck]] (***** 44)
:* [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] (***** 36)
:* [[Demolishor (Kre-O)|Demolishor]] (***** 37)
:* [[Iceberg (Kre-O)|Iceberg]] (***** 38)
:* [[Kup (Kre-O)|Autobot Kup]] (***** 39)
:* [[Rhinox (Kre-O)|Rhinox]] (***** 40)
:* [[Rodimus (Kre-O)|Rodimus]] (***** 41)
:* [[Sandstorm (Kre-O)|Sandstorm]] (***** 42)
:* [[Slipstrike]] (***** 43)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
[[Image:KreO-toy KreonMCWave5.jpg|right|300px]]
:*''Assortment No.'': '''A6947'''
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
: In-tune with the [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]] Kre-O'' products, this wave features a number of classic characters plus two movie-inspired Dinobot original characters.

: This series goes back to having individual instructions for each figure.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Fangwolf]] (***** 46)
:* [[Highbrow (Kre-O)|Highbrow]] (***** 51)
:* [[Jarugar]] (***** 52)
:* [[Jetwash]] (***** 53)
:* [[Mindswipe]] (***** 49)
:* [[Misfire (Kre-O)|Misfire]] (***** 47)
:* [[Nightbeat (Kre-O)|Nightbeat]] (***** 50)
:* [[Silversnout]] (***** 56)
:* [[Skrapnel]] (***** 45)
:* [[Torosaur]] (***** 55)
:* [[Trypticon (Kre-O)|Trypticon]] (***** 48)
:* [[Wingspan Hawk]] (***** 54)
}}

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;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2014
: The second wave of the ''Age of Extinction''-tied Micro-Changers, with a couple of unconventional builds, and two more new Dinobot characters. For the first time, the blind-bags are truly blind, with no identifying numbers printed on the packaging.

Speaking of "blind", these figures were never seen in US stores, popping up only in Canada and overseas.

{{collist|2|
:* [[Blackarachnia (Kre-O)|Decepticon Blackarachnia]]
:* [[Frostbite (Kre-O)|Frostbite]]
:* [[Fuselage]]
:* [[Gears (Kre-O)|Autobot Gears]]
:* [[Runamuck (Kre-O)|Decepticon Runamuck]]
:* [[Scattershot (Kre-O blindbag)|Scattershot]]
:* [[Seaspray (Kre-O)|Autobot Seaspray]]
:* [[Skalor (Kre-O)|Decepticon Skalor]]
:* [[Skimmer]]
:* [[Sunstreaker (Kre-O)|Sunstreaker]]
:* [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailbreaker]]
:* [[Wheelie (Kre-O)|Autobot Wheelie]]
}}

===Micro-Changers Combiners===
Four Kreons per pack combine into one larger robot. Each set also comes with a single red stand-block, and extra limb pieces. Just in case. As most of the original teams hese sets are based on have five to six members, the "lost" members are (usually) put into the blind-bagged series.
;Wave 1
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCCombWave1.jpg|right|250px|]]
:*'''[[Bruticus (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bruticus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2225'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Brawl (Kre-O)|Brawl]], [[Onslaught (Kre-O)|Onslaught]], [[Swindle (Kre-O)|Swindle]], [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]]
:*'''[[Devastator (Kre-O)|Constructicon Devastator]]
::*''Set number'': '''A2224'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bonecrusher (Kre-O)|Bonecrusher]], [[Mixmaster (Kre-O)|Mixmaster]], [[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]], [[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]]
:*'''[[Predaking (Kre-O Decepticon)|Predaking]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2227'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]], [[Headlock]], [[Razorclaw (Kre-O)|Razorclaw]], [[Torox]]
:*'''[[Superion (Kre-O)|Superion]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A2226'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Air Raid (Kre-O)|Air Raid]], [[Firestrike (Kre-O)|Firestrike]], [[Silverbolt (Kre-O)|Silverbolt]], [[Skydive (Kre-O)|Skydive]]
{{-}}
;Wave 2

:*'''[[Abominus (Kre-O)|Abominus]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4473'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Hun-Gurrr (Kre-O)|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O)|Rippersnapper]], [[Sinnertwin (Kre-O)|Sinnertwin]], [[Windrazor (Kre-O)|Windrazor]]
:*'''[[Defensor (Kre-O)|Defensor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4474'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Blades (Kre-O)|Blades]], [[First Aid (Kre-O)|First Aid]], [[Hot Spot (Kre-O)|Hot Spot]], [[Streetsmart]]
:*'''[[Piranacon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Piranacon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A4475'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Nautilator (Kre-O)|Nautilator]], [[Overbite (Kre-O)|Overbite]], [[Snaptrap (Kre-O)|Snaptrap]], [[Tentakil (Kre-O)|Tentakil]]
{{-}}
;Wave 3
:Sadly, this wave suffered from a similar fate as some of the latter sets, with a limited retail release- only popping up in discount chains months after the intended release date.
:*'''[[Computron (Kre-O)|Computron]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7307'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Afterburst]], [[Lightstorm]], [[Scattershot (Kre-O Computron)|Scattershot]], [[Strafe (Kre-O Computron)|Strafe]]
:*'''[[Menasor (Kre-O)|Menasor]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7308'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)|Decepticon Breakdown]], [[Dead End (Kre-O)|Dead End]], [[Drag Strip (Kre-O)|Decepticon Drag Strip]], [[Motorbreath (Kre-O)|Motorbreath]]
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;Wave 4
:Ready for something new? This wave, available only at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]]''-branded product, consists entirely of new-character beast-bots, rather than re-creating classic combiner teams.
:*'''[[Grimstone (Kre-O)|Grimstone]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7827'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Crackback]], [[Iquanox]], [[Ironeye]], [[Mollox]]
:*'''[[Lazerbolt]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7830'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullhorn (Kre-O)|Bullhorn]], [[Floodgate]], [[Freezeout]], [[Roadhound]]
:*'''[[Obsidian (Kre-O Combiner)|Obsidian]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7829'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Bullwark]], [[Freefall]], [[Hemocron]], [[Stronghorn]]
:*'''[[Volcanicon]]'''
::*''Set number'': '''A7828'''
::*''Kreons'': [[Farside]], [[Liftoff]], [[Lugmutt]], [[Power Surge (Kre-O)|Power Surge]]

==Kreon Ultimate Collection==
These sets, each containing five different Kreons, were released early in 2013. The Kreon figures had all been released earlier in larger Kre-o sets, and they only come with their own weapons. One of the five figures was marked on the packaging as the "mystery figure."

;Collection 1

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Sentinel Prime (Kre-O)|Sentinel Prime]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4641'''

;Collection 2

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Red Alert (Kre-O)|Red Alert]]
*[[Mirage (Kre-O)|Mirage]]
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)|Jazz]]
*[[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]] ("Mystery figure")
}}
**''Set number'': '''A4642'''

==Custom Kreons==
First released at the back-end of 2013, these individually-carded Kreons include a huge number of extra body parts and accessories, many [[vacuum metallizing|chromed]] (thus resulting in some ''extremely'' tight fits) or translucent (which, when combined with the chromed parts, may end up with stress fractures). Their "normal" body parts have a metal-flake sheen (usually). They also come with a customizable "rack" to store their unused parts, though the helmets jsut kind of sit on the torso's neck-pegs, not secure at all. Returning characters typically have altered and more extensive [[tampograph]]s across most of their opaque parts.

This series was intentionally produced in smaller numbers than the other series.

[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonIronhidePkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 1
All of the Kreons in this assortment come with a red weapons rack.

[[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] was the only US retailer to order them, though they were made available off of [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] as well.
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|October]] 2013
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#Custom|Bumblebee]] (A6087)
*[[Ironhide (Kre-O)#Custom|Ironhide]] (A6086)
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Megatron]] (A6088)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Custom|Optimus Prime]] (A6085)
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)#Custom|Soundwave]] (A6090)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)#Custom|Starscream]] (A6089)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonPredakingPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;Collection 2
Though revealed online and at [[Toy Fair 2014]], this series ultimately never saw release outside of Chinese-market distribution. These kits have blue parts racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{Collist|2|
*[[Cliffjumper (Kre-O)#Custom|Cliffjumper]] (A7314)
*[[Dreadwing (Kre-O)|Dreadwing]] (A7315)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#Custom|Galvatron]] (A7316)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Autobot Hound]] (A7317)
*[[Jazz (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Jazz]] (A7318)
*[[Predaking (Kre-O Predacon)|Predaking]] (A7319)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonDriftPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1
This assortment, using the new unified packaging style introduced in mid-2014, is entirely movie-based, showcasing characters from ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)| Age of Extinction]]''. Unlike prior waves, the opaque plastics here are non-sparkly. Awww. On top of that, the parts count has been drastically reduced, each kit only having about 30 pieces as opposed to the 40-ish of the prior two waves.

They all come with dark green racks.
:*''Release date'': [[May]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Drift (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Drift]] (A7839)
*[[Lockdown (Kre-O)#Custom|Lockdown]] (A7838)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Optimus Prime]] (A7836)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)#Custom|Autobot Ratchet]] (A7837)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGalvatronPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2
Another movie-based round. The sparkly plastics make a return, but the part count remains in the low 30s. These kits come with brown racks.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Bumblebee]] (A9229)
*[[Crosshairs (Kre-O)#Custom|Crosshairs]] (A9228)
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Galvatron]] (A9230)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Autobot Hound]] (A9227)
}}
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[[File:KreO-toy CustomKreonGrimlockPkg.jpg|right|300px|]]
;''Age of Extinction'' Collection 3
A wave featuring the ''Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, making heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. These kits come with gray racks.

These figures saw very limited release, mostly in Hasbro Asia regions.
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Grimlock]]
*[[Scorn (Kre-O)#Custom|Scorn]]
*[[Slug (Kre-O)#CustomAOE|Slug]]
*[[Strafe (Kre-O Dinobot)#CustomAOE|Strafe]]
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}
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;''Robots in Disguise'' Collection 1
This assortment showcases characters from the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)| Robots in Disguise]]'' animated series.

The part count takes ''another'' hit, now in the mid-20s, with simpler weapons and no backpacks. No more chromed parts either, everything is in "normal" plastics. The racks are now in the characters' base colors, and built on a new baseplate piece. This wave does add a 1x1 cylinder to attach to the unused torsos' neck-pegs to keep the unised helmets in place, so there's that.

:*''Release date'': ??? 2015
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Bumblebee]] (B1234)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Grimlock]] (B1235)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#CustomRID|Optimus Prime]] (B1233)
*[[Steeljaw (Kre-O)#Custom|Steeljaw]] (B1236)
}}

{{note|The "[[Autobot Command Center]]" set includes a Custom Kreon rack/part setup as well.}}

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==Kreon Warriors==
Replacing Micro-Changers as the ''Kre-O'' line's blind-bagged assortment, Kreon Warriors features popular characters reimagined as historical warriors. Unlike their predecessors, the Kreon Warriors do not have vehicle modes.

;Series 1
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Samurai Optimus Prime]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Wild West Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Gladiator Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Bumblebee]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Gladiator Ratchet]]
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Pirate Ratchet]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Knight Megatron]]
*[[Megatron (Kre-O)|Ninja Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Army Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Pirate Starscream]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Army Shockwave]]
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Ninja Shockwave]]
}}

;Series 2 - Shown at [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]]
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Gladiator Optimus Prime]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Army Bumblebee]]
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Knight Bumblebee]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Wild West Hound]]
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Samurai Hound]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Wild West Galvatron]]
*[[Galvatron (Kre-O)|Samurai Galvatron]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]]
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Wild West Starscream]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Wiseguy Soundwave]]
*[[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Knight Soundwave]]
}}

==Battle Changers==

Battle Changers are a new line in the buildable figures who can transform without being taken apart. Series 1 includes 4 individual characters [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]], [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] and [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]].

;Collection 1
This series is available in selected Asian countries since December 2014.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Bumblebee (Kre-O)|Bumblebee]] (B0716)
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] (B0715)
*[[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]] (B0718)
*[[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] (B0717)
}}
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;Collection 2
This series have been shown in NY Toyfair 2015. [[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] and [[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] are triple changers and may be categorized separately upon release.

:*''Release date'': Not yet released
{{collist|2|
*[[Blitzwing (Kre-O)|Blitzwing]] (???)
*[[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] (???)
*[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]] (???)
*[[Drift (Kre-O)|Drift]] (???)
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}
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;Versus Pack Collection 1
This assortment comes in 2-figure "VS" pack. Only 2 pairs have been announced and available for sale in selected Asian countries. Optimus Prime is identical to the previously released version but this pack comes with a trailer.

:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|December]] 2014
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] vs. [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] (B1506/B0964)
*[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]] vs. [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] (B1507/B0964)
}}
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==Store exclusives==
===CostCo exclusives===
* Megatron with Sideswipe (30668/31771) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.
* Starscream with Prowl (30667/30690) - a twin-pack of the regular release sets above with no changes.

===Toys"R"Us exclusives===
*'''Autobot Assault [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]]'''
**''Set number'': '''A1266'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]], [[Foreman]], three [[Construction Worker]]s, [[Gunner]]
: An expanded version of the "Destruction Site Devastator" set, adding a large Ironhide robot/truck build, a "Gunner" Kreon, and a port-a-potty (yes really). The Devastator Kreon is also in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)| Generation 2]]'' style yellow-and-purple rather than the original bright-green-and-purple.

===Argos exclusives===
*'''Transformers Tub of Bricks'''
**''Set number'': '''A4583'''
: A plastic tub with unaltered versions of Basic Optimus, Basic Bumblebee, and Jazz, Sideswipe and Bluestreak Kreons, and slightly altered instruction booklets.

===Universal Studios===
*'''Kreon 4-pack'''
**''Set number'': '''???'''
**''Kreons'': Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, [[Evac (Kre-O)|Evac]]

==Promotional releases==
* Matrix '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Promotional item given at [[BotCon 2011]], as a special mail-in promotion through the Kre-O website and a give away with the UK Doctor Who Adventures comic. Redeco of Optimus Prime Kreon showing the [[Matrix of Leadership]].

* Clear ''' Energon Bumblebee''' Kreon
: An exclusive [[New York Comic Con|New York Comic Con 2012]] handout, this redeco of the Bumblebee Kreon is done entirely in translucent blue plastic, and comes in its own special little window box with an outer sleeve.

* '''Constructicon Devastator''' Kreon
: A Devastator Kreon sporting an orange ''Generation 2'' deco and including a translucent purple pistol based on [[Megatron (G1)|Generation 1 Megatron's]] alternate mode. Packaged in an individual window box and handed out with ''Kre-O'' purchases at Toys"R"Us stores, as well as [[BotCon 2013]].

* '''Orion Pax''' Kreon
: Based on Orion Pax's appearance from "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]", this was available with the ''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''.

* '''Dinobot Ride''' Polybag
: Polybag of a mini buildable Grimlock and Citiville-sized mini Kreon Optimus Prime. Given out at Toys R Us during build-a-figure event. Also available in selected Asian countries as a gift with purchase at stores.

* '''Elite Optimus Prime''' Polybag
: Another polybag with buildable Optimus Prime with larger hands and legs on a Kreon sized torso. This figure was given our at Toys R Us Canada during build-a-figure event while Asian countries saw very limited released.

* "Winter" '''Optimus Prime''' Kreon
: Optimus Prime in winter clothing and orange skis were handed out during [[Toy Fair 2015|Toy Fair 2015]].

==BotCon==
* '''Machine Wars''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure Set, 2013)
**''Kreons'': [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]], [[Megaplex (Kre-O)|Megaplex]], [[Obsidian (Kre-O Kreon)|Obsidian]], [[Skywarp (Kre-O)|Skywarp]], [[Strika (Kre-O)|Strika]]

:The ''Machine Wars'' five-pack was exclusive to [[BotCon 2013]], limited to 1500 pieces. They have generally more parts than the Kreons packed in with larger Kre-O sets, but do not have alternate vehicle builds like Micro Changers.

* '''Kreon Micro-Changers 6-figure set''' (Kreon Souvenir Figure set, 2014)
**''Kreons'': [[Breakdown (Kre-O)#BotCon2014|Breakdown]], [[Fractyl (Kre-O)|Fractyl]], [[Gigatron (Kre-O)|Gigatron]], [[Landshark (Kre-O)|Landshark]], [[Rattrap (Kre-O)|Rattrap]], [[Rodimus (SG Kre-O)|Rodimus]]

: A [[BotCon 2014]] six-figure set commemorating 20 years of BotCon exclusives with Kreons of past exclusives. This time they're also Micro-Changers, with generally more parts and paint than most retail Micro-Changers.

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==Media==
===Videos===
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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.

===Games===
{{main|Online games#Kre-O}}

===Books===
*''[[Awesome Autobots Activity Book]]''—actually mainly a ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)| Prime]]'' book, but it has four Kre-O bonus pages and is [[co-branding|co-branded]] on the cover, as well as coming with a free Matrix Optimus Prime Kreon.
*''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]''

===Online comics===
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Short tongue-in-cheek gag strips drawn and written by [[Hayato Sakamoto]] and [[Makoto Wakabayashi]] for [[TakaraTomy]]'s Kre-O site.

==Notes==
* 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>, who have been making not-L sets for a while. However, it is very much a lot of new part design work, especially the far more involved construction of the [[Kreon]]s; Oxford's pre-''Kre-O'' mini-figures were basically straight-up L Minifigure construction.
* Kreon [[Hound (Kre-O)|Hound]] was among the upcoming items revealed at [[BotCon 2011]]... and was only announced to be released in late 2013, and wasn't released until midway through 2014. Amusingly, his helmet has become one of the most ubiquitous among the Kreons thanks to its very generic styling.
* Small images of a ''Kre-O Transformers'' set featuring a big mechanical scorpion and another set featuring a buildable [[Soundwave (Kre-O)|Soundwave]] were shown at [[Toy Fair 2012]] during the slide presentation, as part of the demonstration of the "build a big energon weapon from parts of the different sets" concept. Neither were present in the showroom or mentioned in the press materials. This same slide was shown during a presentation at [[BotCon 2012]], again with no explicit mention of the mechanical scorpion or Soundwave.
* 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. Just be a bit careful you don't scrape face-paint off.
* The L company has since released sets that are explicitly marketed as being able to assemble as robots and various vehicles and aircraft, very similar to the ''Transformers'' Kre-O concept.
* Several ''Kre-O'' bricks are reuses of Hasbro's long defunct ''Built to Rule'' interlocking brick system. Most Kre-O bricks, that is parts not designed specifically for Kreons, with detailed moulded surfaces (especially where the L counterpart has a smooth surface) are Built to Rule parts.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.hasbro.com/kre-o/en_US/ Official site]
* [http://kre-o-nation.com/2013/index.html "Kre-O Nation" 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]
* [http://www.facebook.com/groups/mykreons Kre-O Asia Facebook Group #mykreons]

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