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{{disambig2|the Kreons with alternate modes|the pre-Transformers toyline|Micro Change}}
:''Micro-Changers are a subgroup from the brick-based world of [[Kre-O]].''
:''Micro-Changers are a subgroup from the brick-based world of [[Kre-O]].''
[[Image:Logo Micro-Changers.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]
 
It was only a matter of time before [[Kreon]]s became so advanced that they were able to [[transformation|transform]] like their larger counterparts. Transforming Kreons are known as '''Micro-Changers'''. Some of them have even gained the ability to join together into [[Combiner]]s.
[[File:Logo Micro-Changers.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6]]
 
It was only a matter of time before [[Kreon]]s became so advanced that they were able to [[transformation|transform]] like their larger counterparts. Transforming Kreons are known as '''Micro-Changers'''. Some of them have even gained the ability to join into [[Combiner]]s.


==Fiction==
==Fiction==
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==Toys==
==Toys==
===Blind-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.
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCWave3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Collection 3 display case]]
This portion of the line features individual [[blindpacking|blind-packaged]] Kreons. Thankfully, 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.


====Preview Series====
The Preview Series and Collections 1 through 4 were originally available at normal retail in the US, though the number of retailers offering them steadily declined over time. Collections 1 through 4 continued to be re-released through drug stores and discount chains like Family Dollar, though later runs omitted the ID numbers on the bags, plus had some changes to the contents, replacing the stand-brick with a new logo plate and using slightly [[retool]]ed arms with sharper edges on the cuffs to make the function as studs better.
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCPreviewWave.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Release date'': ??? 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. Also, five of the figures had clear-purple weapons; later waves would move (mostly) to opaque pistols.
"''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1" ended up being functionally a [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive (as most of the entire ''Kre-O'' series was at that point) in the US, while the followup Collection 2 was only available in Canada, Australia and some Asian markets until it (very) briefly appeared at Dollar Tree stores. Collection 2 also lacked ID codes, a change made to ''all'' blind-bagged toys from ''all'' companies, as apparently there's some gambling law this butts up against. No, we're not sure how that works either but that was what [[Hasbro]] told us so well.
{{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)
}}{{-}}


====Series 1====
Starting in [[2016]], Collections 1 through 3 were re-released through the Dollar General chain. This new run uses the heavily-[[retool]]ed [[2015]]-style Kreon body, alters and adds tampographs to every figure, changes add-on pieces on a couple figures, and replaces the logo block with a 3x4 "KRE-O" logo plate. Sadly, the identification numbers for individual Kreons were omitted from the packaging, so hope you're good at feeling parts through the bag.
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCWave1.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Release date'': [[November]] 2012
: 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.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Airachnid (Kre-O)|Airachnid]] (22981_50)
:* [[Blast Off (Kre-O)|Blast Off]] (22981_47)
:* [[Bludgeon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bludgeon]] (22981_51)
:* [[Dirge (Kre-O)|Dirge]] (22981_49)
:* [[Hook (Kre-O)|Decepticon Hook]] (22981_48)
:* [[Inferno (Kre-O)|Inferno]] (22981_41)
:* [[Insecticon (Kre-O)|Insecticon]] (22981_46)
:* [[Quickslinger (Kre-O)|Quickslinger]] (22981_44)
:* [[Rampage (Kre-O)|Decepticon Rampage]] (22981_45)
:* [[Singe (Kre-O)|Singe]] (22981_40)
:* [[Springer (Kre-O)|Autobot Springer]] (22981_42)
:* [[Warpath (Kre-O)|Warpath]] (22981_43)
}}{{-}}


====Series 2====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
:*''Release date'': ??? 2013
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Preview Series''' (2012)</u>
: 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.
<ul class="iconlist">
{{collist|2|
{{Bp-d1|[[Crankstart#Kre-O|Crankstart]] (214510)}}
:* [[Acid Wing]] (30751_70)
{{Bp-d1|[[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Galvatron]] (214518)}}
:* [[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]] (30751_69)
{{Bp-d1|[[Scorponok (G1)#Kre-O|Scorponok]] (214511)}}
:* [[Blight (Kre-O)|Blight]] (30751_68)
|
:* [[Bulkhead (Kre-O)|Bulkhead]] (30751_66)
|width="20%" valign="top"|<br>
:* [[Groove (Kre-O)|Autobot Groove]] (30751_77)
<ul class="iconlist">
:* [[Hardshell (Kre-O)|Hardshell]] (30751_67)
{{Bp-d1|[[Spinister (G1)#Kre-O|Spinister]] (214517)}}
:* [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]] (30751_76)
{{Bp-d1|[[Sunstorm (G1)#Kre-O|Sunstorm]] (214519)}}
:* [[Lugnut (Kre-O)|Lugnut]] (30751_75)
{{Bp-d1|[[Waspinator (BW)/toys#Kre-O|Waspinator]] (214512)}}
:* [[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]] (30751_74)
|
:* [[Powerglide (Kre-O)|Powerglide]] (30751_73)
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Collection 1''' (2012)</u>
:* [[Scourge (Kre-O)|Scourge]] (30751_72)
<ul class="iconlist">
:* [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] (30751_71)
{{Bp-d1|[[Airachnid (Prime)#Kre-O|Airachnid]] (50)}}
}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Blast Off (G1)#Kre-O|Blast Off]] (47)}}
 
{{Bp-d1|[[Bludgeon (G1)#Kre-O|Decepticon Bludgeon]] (51)}}
====Series 3====
{{Bp-d1|[[Dirge (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Dirge]] (49)}}
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS3bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
{{Bp-d1|[[Hook (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Decepticon Hook]] (48)}}
:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2013
{{Bp-a1|[[Inferno (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Inferno]] (41)}}
:This series had...more fanwank, we guess?
|
{{collist|2|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<br>
:* [[Beachcomber (Kre-O)|Beachcomber]] (31541 60)
<ul class="iconlist">
:* [[Cheetor (Kre-O)|Cheetor]] (31471 59)
{{Bp-d1|[[Insecticon (WFC)#Kre-O|Insecticon]] (46)}}
:* [[Guzzle (Kre-O)|Guzzle]] (31541 57)
{{Bp-a1|[[Slingshot (G1)#Kre-O|Quickslinger]] (44)}}
:* [[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]] (31541 54)
{{Bp-d1|[[Rampage (G1)#Kre-O|Decepticon Rampage]] (45)}}
:* [[Kickback (Kre-O)|Kickback]] (31541 55)
{{Bp-a1|[[Scorch (G1)#Kre-O|Singe]] (40)}}
:* [[Long Haul (Kre-O)|Long Haul]] (31541 56)
{{Bp-a1|[[Springer (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Autobot Springer]] (42)}}
:* [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]] (31541 52)
{{Bp-a1|[[Warpath (G1)#Kre-O|Warpath]] (43)}}
:* [[Nosecone (Kre-O)|Nosecone]] (31541 50)
|
:* [[Ramjet (Kre-O)|Ramjet]] (31541 53)
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:KreO-Toy WaspinatorKreon.jpg|upright=1|thumb|[[Waspinator (BW)/toys#Kre-O|Waspinator]]]][[File:KreO-Toy GuzzleKreon.jpg|thumb|upright=1|[[Guzzle (G1)#Kre-O|Guzzle]]]][[File:KreO-toy Jarugar.jpg|upright=1|thumb|[[Jallguar#Kre-O|Jarugar]]]][[File:KreO-Toy Skimmer.jpg|upright=1|thumb|[[Skimmer (Kre-O)|Skimmer]]]]
:* [[Seawing (Kre-O)|Seawing]] (31541 61)
|-
:* [[Sharkticon (Kre-O)|Sharkticon]] (31541 58)
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Collection 2''' (2013)</u>
:* [[Thrust (Kre-O)|Thrust]] (31541 51)
<ul class="iconlist">
}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Acid Storm (G1)#Kre-O|Acid Wing]] (70)}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Arcee (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Arcee]] (69)}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Blight (Prime)|Blight]] (68)}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Bulkhead (Animated)#Kre-O|Bulkhead]] (66)}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Groove (G1)#Kre-O|Autobot Groove]] (77)}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Bombshell (G1)#Kre-O|Hardshell]] (67)}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<br>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Hoist (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Hoist]] (76)}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Lugnut (Animated)#Kre-O|Lugnut]] (75)}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Perceptor (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Perceptor]] (74)}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Powerglide (G1)#Kre-O|Powerglide]] (73)}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Scourge (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Scourge]] (72)}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Vehicon (Prime)#MicroChanger|Vehicon]] (71)}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Collection 3''' (2013)</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Beachcomber (G1)#Kre-O|Beachcomber]] (60)}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Kre-O|Cheetor]] (59)}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Guzzle (G1)#Kre-O|Guzzle]] (57)}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Huffer (G1)#Kre-O|Huffer]] (54)}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Kickback (G1)#Kre-O|Kickback]] (55)}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Long Haul (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Long Haul]] (56)}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<br>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Kre-O|Nemesis Prime]] (52)}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Nosecone (G1)#Kre-O|Nosecone]] (50)}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Ramjet]] (53)}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Seawing (G1)#Kre-O|Seawing]] (61)}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Sharkticon (species)#Kre-O|Sharkticon]] (58)}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Thrust (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Thrust]] (51)}}
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Collection 4''' (2014)</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Alpha Trion/toys#Kre-O|Alpha Trion]] (33)}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Barrage (Insecticon)#Kre-O|Barrage]] (34)}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Wildrider (G1)#Kre-O|Brake-Neck]] (44)}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Brawn (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Brawn]] (35)}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Cyclonus]] (36)}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Demolishor (Armada)#Kre-O|Demolishor]] (37)}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<br>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Iceberg#Kre-O|Iceberg]] (38)}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Kup (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Autobot Kup]] (39)}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Rhinox (BW)/toys#Kre-O|Rhinox]] (40)}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Rodimus]] (41)}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Sandstorm (G1)#Kre-O|Sandstorm]] (42)}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Slipstream (Animated)#Kre-O|Slipstrike]] (43)}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''''Age of Extinction'' Collection 1''' (2014)</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Snarl (Cybertron)#Kre-O|Fangwolf]] (46)}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Highbrow (G1)#Kre-O|Highbrow]] (51)}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Jallguar#Kre-O|Jarugar]] (52)}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Jetwash]] (53)}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Mindwipe (G1)#Kre-O|Mindswipe]] (49)}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Misfire (G1)#Kre-O|Misfire]] (47)}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<br>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Punch (G1)#Kre-O|Nightbeat]] (50)}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Silversnout]] (56)}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Shrapnel (G1)#Kre-O|Skrapnel]] (45)}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Torosaur]] (55)}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Trypticon (G1)#Kre-O|Trypticon]] (48)}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Wingspan#Kre-O|Wingspan Hawk]] (54)}}
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2''' (2014)</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Blackarachnia (BW)/toys#Kre-O|Decepticon Blackarachnia]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Frostbite (Kre-O)|Frostbite]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Octane#Kre-O|Fuselage]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Gears (G1)#Kre-O|Autobot Gears]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Runamuck (G1)#Kre-O|Decepticon Runamuck]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Airazor (Universe)#Kre-O|Scattershot]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<br>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Sea Spray (TF 2010)#Kre-O|Autobot Seaspray]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Skalor#Kre-O|Decepticon Skalor]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Skimmer (Kre-O)|Skimmer]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Sunstreaker]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#AOEMicrochanger|Trailbreaker]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Wheelie (G1)#Kre-O|Autobot Wheelie]]}}
|}
{{-}}
{{-}}
====Series 4====
:*''Release date'': ??? 2013
: Sooo much fanwank. Also, this series has a lot more Kreons with painted shoulders, something seen before only on a single figure the wave prior.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Alpha Trion (Kre-O)|Alpha Trion]]
:* [[Barrage (Kre-O)|Barrage]]
:* [[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]]
:* [[Break-Neck (Kre-O)|Break-Neck]]
:* [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]]
:* [[Demolishor (Kre-O)|Demolishor]]
:* [[Iceberg (Kre-O)|Iceberg]]
:* [[Kup (Kre-O)|Kup]]
:* [[Rhinox (Kre-O)|Rhinox]]
:* [[Rodimus (Kre-O)|Rodimus]]
:* [[Sandstorm (Kre-O)|Sandstorm]]
:* [[Slipstrike]]
}}
{{Comingsoontoy}}


===Combiners===
===Combiners===
Four Kreons per pack combine into one larger robot. Extra detailing is provided by customer-applied [[sticker]]s. Each set also comes with a single red stand-block.
Four Kreons per pack combine into one larger robot. Extra detailing is provided by customer-applied [[sticker]]s. Each set also comes with a single red stand-block. Just in case. As most of the original teams these sets are based on have five to six members, the "lost" members were released through the blind-bagged series.


;Wave 1
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
:Unfortunately, these sets all make use of the flak jacket for attaching backpacks. Boo.
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 1'''</u>
:* [[Bruticus (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bruticus]] ([[Onslaught (Kre-O)|Onslaught]], [[Brawl (Kre-O)|Brawl]], [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]], and [[Swindle (Kre-O)|Swindle]])
<ul class="iconlist">
:* [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Constructicon Devastator ]] ([[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]], [[Bonecrusher (Kre-O)|Bonecrusher]], [[Mixmaster (Kre-O)|Mixmaster]], and [[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]])
{{Bp-d1|[[Bruticus (G1)#Kre-O|Decepticon Bruticus]]<br>([[Brawl (G1)#Kre-O|Brawl]], [[Onslaught (G1)#Kre-O|Onslaught]], [[Swindle (G1)#Kre-O|Swindle]], [[Vortex (G1)#Kre-O|Vortex]])}}
:* [[Predaking (Kre-O Decepticon)|Predaking]] ([[Razorclaw (Kre-O)|Razorclaw]], [[Torox]], [[Headlock]], and [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]])
{{Bp-d1|[[Devastator (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Constructicon Devastator]]<br>([[Bonecrusher (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Bonecrusher]], [[Mixmaster (G1)/toys#Kre-O#Kre-O|Mixmaster]], [[Scavenger (G1)#Kre-O|Scavenger]], [[Scrapper (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Scrapper]])}}
:* [[Superion (Kre-O)|Superion]] ([[Silverbolt (Kre-O)|Silverbolt]], [[Air Raid (Kre-O)|Air Raid]], [[Skydive (Kre-O)|Skydive]], and [[Firestrike (Kre-O)|Firestrike]])
{{Bp-d1|[[Predaking (G1)#Kre-O|Predaking]]<br>([[Divebomb (G1)#Kre-O|Divebomb]], [[Tantrum (G1)#Kre-O|Headlock]], [[Razorclaw (G1)#Kre-O|Razorclaw]], [[Headstrong (G1)#Kre-O|Torox]])}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Superion (G1)#Kre-O|Superion]]<br>([[Air Raid (G1)#Kre-O|Air Raid]], [[Fireflight (G1)#Kre-O|Firestrike]], [[Silverbolt (G1)#Kre-O|Silverbolt]], [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)#Kre-O|Skydive]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 2'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Abominus (Prime)#Kre-O|Abominus]]<br>([[Hun-Gurrr (Prime)#Kre-O|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Rippersnapper (Prime)#Kre-O|Rippersnapper]], [[Twinstrike (Prime)#Kre-O|Sinnertwin]], [[Windrazor (Prime)#Kre-O|Windrazor]])}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Defensor (G1)#Kre-O|Defensor]]<br>([[Blades (G1)#Kre-O|Blades]], [[First Aid (G1)#Kre-O|First Aid]], [[Hot Spot (G1)#Kre-O|Hot Spot]], [[Streetwise (G1)#Kre-O|Streetsmart]])}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Piranacon (G1)#Kre-O|Decepticon Piranacon]]<br>([[Nautilator#Kre-O|Nautilator]], [[Overbite (G1)#Kre-O|Overbite]], [[Snaptrap (G1)#Kre-O|Snaptrap]], [[Tentakil (G1)#Kre-O|Tentakil]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 3'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Computron (G1)#Kre-O|Computron]]<br>([[Afterburner (G1)#Kre-O|Afterburst]], [[Lightspeed (G1 Technobot)#Kre-O|Lightstorm]], [[Scattershot (G1)#Kre-O|Scattershot]], [[Strafe (G1)#Kre-O|Strafe]])}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Menasor (G1)#Kre-O|Menasor]]<br>([[Breakdown (G1)#Kre-O|Decepticon Breakdown]], [[Dead End (G1)#Kre-O|Dead End]], [[Drag Strip (G1)#Kre-O|Decepticon Dragstrip]], [[Motormaster (G1)#Kre-O|Motorbreath]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 4'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Grimstone (Kre-O)#Kre-O|Grimstone]]<br>([[Crackback]], [[Iquanox]], [[Ironeye]], [[Mollox]])}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Lazerbolt#Kre-O|Lazerbolt]]<br>([[Bullhorn (Kre-O)|Bullhorn]], [[Floodgate]], [[Freezeout (Kre-O)|Freezeout]], [[Roadhound]])}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Obsidian (Kre-O)#Kre-O|Obsidian]]<br>([[Bullwark]], [[Freefall (Kre-O)|Freefall]], [[Hemocron]], [[Stronghorn]])}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Volcanicon#Kre-O|Volcanicon]]<br>([[Farside]], [[Liftoff]], [[Lugmutt]], [[Power Surge (Kre-O)|Power Surge]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:KreO-Toy Computron.jpg|upright=1|thumb|[[Computron (G1)#Kre-O|Computron]]]]
|}


;Wave 2
:Thankfully, this wave was developed with the new tiny "backpack" piece, so chest tampos are readily visible!
:* [[Abominus (Kre-O)|Abominus]] ([[Windrazor (Kre-O)|Windrazor]], [[Hun-Gurrr (Kre-O)|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O)|Rippersnapper]], and [[Sinnertwin (Kre-O)|Sinnertwin]])
:* [[Defensor (Kre-O)|Defensor]] ([[Blades (Kre-O)|Blades]], [[First Aid (Kre-O)|First Aid]], [[Hot Spot (Kre-O)|Hot Spot]], and [[Streetsmart]])
:* [[Piranacon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Piranacon]] ([[Nautilator (Kre-O)|Nautilator]], [[Overbite (Kre-O)|Overbite]], [[Snaptrap (Kre-O)|Snaptrap]], and [[Tentakil (Kre-O)|Tentakil]])


;Combiner Robot Mega Pack
:Released in 2016(!), this three-pack was part of a "red box" series of ''Kre-O'' re-releases sold through Dollar General in the US. This set (and others its size, including some ''Dungeons and Dragons'' sets) sold for a whopping $12. Considering the individual kits originally cost $10 USD, that's a steal. The Kreons inside are ''mostly'' the same as the originals, using the 2014 arm retooling, though a couple of the Kreons have minor color differences (indicated by an * in the listing below), and a few different names due to changing [[Trademark]] situations.
<ul class="iconlist">
:{{Bp-d1|[[Bruticus (G1)#Kre-O|Bruticus]] ([[Brawl (G1)#Kre-O|Brawl]], [[Onslaught (G1)#Kre-O|Onslaught]]*, [[Swindle (G1)#Kre-O|Swindle]], [[Vortex (G1)#Kre-O|Decepticon Vortex]])}}
:{{Bp-d1|[[Menasor (G1)#Kre-O|Menasor]] ([[Breakdown (G1)#Kre-O|Breakdown]], [[Dead End (G1)#Kre-O|Dead End]], [[Drag Strip (G1)#Kre-O|Decepticon Dragstrip]], [[Motormaster (G1)#Kre-O|Motormaster]]*)}}
:{{Bp-a1|[[Superion (G1)#Kre-O|Superion]] ([[Air Raid (G1)#Kre-O|Air Raid]], [[Fireflight (G1)#Kre-O|Firefly]], [[Silverbolt (G1)#Kre-O|Silverbolt]], [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)#Kre-O|Skydive]])}}
</ul>
{{-}}
===Beast Force Figure packs===
===Beast Force Figure packs===
:These small boxed sets include a buildable non-transforming [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast and an Autobot Micro-Changer figure.
:These small boxed sets include a buildable non-transforming [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] beast and an Autobot Micro-Changer figure.
:* '''Dragon Assault''' w/ [[Trailcutter (Kre-O)|Trailcutter]] & [[Grimwing (Kre-O)|Grimwing]]
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:* '''Mech Venom Strike''' w/ [[Windcharger (Kre-O)|Windcharger]] & [[Corhada]]
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Latest revision as of 00:05, 23 May 2025

This article is about the Kreons with alternate modes. For the pre-Transformers toyline, see Micro Change.
Micro-Changers are a subgroup from the brick-based world of Kre-O.

It was only a matter of time before Kreons became so advanced that they were able to transform like their larger counterparts. Transforming Kreons are known as Micro-Changers. Some of them have even gained the ability to join into Combiners.

Fiction

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Kre-O cartoon

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A story in the Autobot City News reported that scientists were baffled by the appearance of Micro-Changers. A number of them assisted Megatron in stealing energon Quest for Energon, Part 1 so he could make a grilled cheese sandwich. Quest for Energon, Part 2

Toys

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Blind-bagged figures

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Collection 3 display case

This portion of the line features individual blind-packaged Kreons. Thankfully, 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.

The Preview Series and Collections 1 through 4 were originally available at normal retail in the US, though the number of retailers offering them steadily declined over time. Collections 1 through 4 continued to be re-released through drug stores and discount chains like Family Dollar, though later runs omitted the ID numbers on the bags, plus had some changes to the contents, replacing the stand-brick with a new logo plate and using slightly retooled arms with sharper edges on the cuffs to make the function as studs better.

"Age of Extinction Collection 1" ended up being functionally a Toys"R"Us exclusive (as most of the entire Kre-O series was at that point) in the US, while the followup Collection 2 was only available in Canada, Australia and some Asian markets until it (very) briefly appeared at Dollar Tree stores. Collection 2 also lacked ID codes, a change made to all blind-bagged toys from all companies, as apparently there's some gambling law this butts up against. No, we're not sure how that works either but that was what Hasbro told us so well.

Starting in 2016, Collections 1 through 3 were re-released through the Dollar General chain. This new run uses the heavily-retooled 2015-style Kreon body, alters and adds tampographs to every figure, changes add-on pieces on a couple figures, and replaces the logo block with a 3x4 "KRE-O" logo plate. Sadly, the identification numbers for individual Kreons were omitted from the packaging, so hope you're good at feeling parts through the bag.

Preview Series (2012)
Collection 1 (2012)
Waspinator
Guzzle
Jarugar
Skimmer
Collection 2 (2013)
Collection 3 (2013)
Collection 4 (2014)
Age of Extinction Collection 1 (2014)
Age of Extinction Collection 2 (2014)


Combiners

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Four Kreons per pack combine into one larger robot. Extra detailing is provided by customer-applied stickers. Each set also comes with a single red stand-block. Just in case. As most of the original teams these sets are based on have five to six members, the "lost" members were released through the blind-bagged series.

Wave 1 Wave 2 Wave 3 Wave 4
Computron


Combiner Robot Mega Pack
Released in 2016(!), this three-pack was part of a "red box" series of Kre-O re-releases sold through Dollar General in the US. This set (and others its size, including some Dungeons and Dragons sets) sold for a whopping $12. Considering the individual kits originally cost $10 USD, that's a steal. The Kreons inside are mostly the same as the originals, using the 2014 arm retooling, though a couple of the Kreons have minor color differences (indicated by an * in the listing below), and a few different names due to changing Trademark situations.


Beast Force Figure packs

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These small boxed sets include a buildable non-transforming Predacon beast and an Autobot Micro-Changer figure.