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[[Image:Construct-Bots_logo.jpg|center|Construct. Convert. Customize.]]
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'''''Construct-Bots''''' is a line of ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]''-themed building toys with interchangeable parts, somewhat similar to ''[[Kre-O]]''. In contrast to Kre-O's brick-based kits, however, Construct-Bots are action figures with a wider range of articulation that can be changed between modes without being disassembled.
'''''Construct-Bots''''' is a line of ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]''-themed building toys with interchangeable parts, somewhat similar to ''[[Kre-O]]''. In contrast to Kre-O's brick-based kits, however, Construct-Bots are action figures with a wider range of articulation that can be changed between modes without being disassembled. Elite and higher price-point sets come packaged in a translucent plastic storage tray that highlights key pieces in the set.


Construct-Bots were announced in early [[2013]] in advance of [[Toy Fair 2013|Toy Fair]], and began hitting store shelves later that year. They had a substantial presence at [[BotCon 2013]], featuring prominently in the [[Hasbro]] presentation with much of the line on display, both in stock and custom configurations.
Construct-Bots were announced in early [[2013]] in advance of [[Toy Fair 2013|Toy Fair]], and began hitting store shelves later that year. They had a substantial presence at [[BotCon 2013]], featuring prominently in the [[Hasbro]] presentation with much of the line on display, both in stock and custom configurations.
 
In [[2014]], the design of the figures was changed markedly; All joints on the figures are now ball-jointed, and their torso skeleton combined the waist and torso parts and added a spring loaded "spine" part which extends or compresses the torso during transformation. Aside from the inner skeleton parts, figures no longer reuse parts from other models and are more or less totally unique. Due to the change in design, most 2014 parts are not backwards compatible with parts from 2013 figures. All ''Beast Hunters'' (barring Predaking) and ''Age of Extinction'' Construct-Bots use the 2014 design. Unfortunately, the revised designs used rubberized ball-joint tips which were prone to dry rot after a few years.


Construct-Bots packaging features the pseudo-motto "Construct Convert Customize", highlighting the key features of the line.
Construct-Bots packaging features the pseudo-motto "Construct Convert Customize", highlighting the key features of the line.
*'''Construct''' - Construct-Bots toys are built by attaching body parts, armor pieces, accessories, weapons, joint pieces, and even [[insignia|faction symbols]] to a modular skeleton. The sets are assembled using three types of joints: rubberized [[ball joint]]s, [[5mm post|5mm pegs and sockets]], and ratcheting clips.
*'''Construct''' - Construct-Bots toys are built by attaching body parts, armor pieces, accessories, weapons, joint pieces, and even [[insignia|faction symbols]] to a modular skeleton. The sets are assembled using three types of joints: rubberized [[ball joint]]s, [[5 mm post|5mm pegs and sockets]], and ratcheting clips.
*'''Convert''' - Construct-Bots can be transformed from robot mode to an alternative (e.g., vehicle, animal, etc.) mode. Unlike brick-built Kre-O robots, Construct-bots can be transformed with minimal, if any, reassembly. This reassembly is generally limited to repositioning accessories and weapons using the ratcheting clips or 5mm pegs. Transformations are generally comparable to those of the inner robots of [[Pretender]] toys with various hinged body panels being rearranged to enhance the alternative mode.
*'''Convert''' - Construct-Bots can be transformed from robot mode to an alternative (e.g., vehicle, animal, etc.) mode. Unlike brick-built Kre-O robots, Construct-bots can be transformed with minimal, if any, reassembly. This reassembly is generally limited to repositioning accessories and weapons using the ratcheting clips or 5mm pegs. Transformations are generally comparable to those of the inner robots of [[Pretender]] toys with various hinged body panels being rearranged to enhance the alternative mode.
*'''Customize''' - A multitude of extra 5 mm pegs, sockets, and bars for the ratcheting clips are provided by the modular skeleton and the various other parts. A single Construct-Bots set can be customized by rearranging the skeleton or rearranging armor parts and accessories (such as by moving wing pieces from the arms to the legs). A Construct-Bots set may be further customized by including or substituting pieces from other sets.
*'''Customize''' - A multitude of extra 5 mm pegs, sockets, and bars for the ratcheting clips are provided by the modular skeleton and the various other parts. A single Construct-Bots set can be customized by rearranging the skeleton or rearranging armor parts and accessories (such as by moving wing pieces from the arms to the legs). A Construct-Bots set may be further customized by including or substituting pieces from other sets.


It is not clear yet what, if any, continuity they fit into. Several characters resemble their [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] namesakes; others take their cues from ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|Transformers: Prime]]''.
It is not clear what, if any, continuity they fit into. Several characters resemble their [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] namesakes; others take their cues from ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|Transformers: Prime]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)|Age of Extinction]]''.


==Sets==
==Sets==
[[File:Construct-Bots_Starscream_Stock.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Okay, now we actually DO have toys that look like Bionicle. [[Ruined FOREVER|Happy now,]] [[Movie (toyline)|Movieverse]] [[GEEWUN|haters?]]]]
===2013===
===Scout===
====Scout====
'''Wave 1'''
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
* [[Ironhide (Construct-Bots)|Ironhide]]
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 1'''</u>
* [[Starscream (Construct-Bots)|Starscream]]
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|E1:01 [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Construct-Bots|Ironhide]]}}
{{Bp-d1|E1:02 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Construct-Bots|Starscream]]}}
<ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 2'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|E1:03 [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Construct-Bots|Thundercracker]]}}
{{Bp-a1|E1:04 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Construct-Bots|Bumblebee]]}}
<ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 3'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|E1:05 [[Silverbolt (G1)/toys#Construct-Bots|Silverbolt]]}}
{{Bp-a1|E1:06 [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Construct-Bots|Cliffjumper]]}}
{{Bp-d1|E1:07 [[Dead End (WFC)#Construct-Bots|Dead End]]}}
{{Bp-d1|E1:08 [[Breakdown (WFC)#Construct-Bots|Breakdown]]}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|
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|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:Construct-Bots Starscream Stock.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Okay, now we actually DO have toys that look like Bionicle. [[Ruined FOREVER|Happy now,]] [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|Movieverse]] [[GEEWUN|haters?]]]]
|}
{{note|Based on listings revealed from Hasbro's customer service database, the Scout assortment was at one stage planned to also include figures named "Bludgeon" and "Bulkhead".}}
{{-}}


'''Wave 2'''
====Elite====
* [[Bumblebee (Construct-Bots)|Bumblebee]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
* [[Thundercracker (Construct-Bots)|Thundercracker]]
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 1'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|E1:01 [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Construct-Bots|Wheeljack]]}}
{{Bp-d1|E1:02 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Construct-Bots|Soundwave]]}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 2'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|E1:03 [[Hound (G1)/toys#Construct-Bots|Autobot Hound]]}}
{{Bp-a1|E1:04 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Construct-Bots|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-d1|E1:05 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Construct-Bots|Megatron]]}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 3'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|E1:06 [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Construct-Bots|Smokescreen]]}}
{{Bp-d1|E1:07 [[Drag Strip (G1)#Construct-Bots|Decepticon Dragstrip]]}}
{{Bp-d1|E1:08 [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Construct-Bots|Shockwave]]}}
<ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|
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|width="20%" valign="top"|
|}
{{-}}


'''Wave 3'''
====Triple-Changer====
* [[Breakdown (Construct-Bots)|Breakdown]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
* [[Cliffjumper (Construct-Bots)|Cliffjumper]]
|width="20%" valign="top"|
* [[Dead End (Construct-Bots)|Dead End]]
<ul class="iconlist">
* [[Silverbolt (Construct-Bots)|Silverbolt]]
{{Bp-a1|E1:01 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Construct-Bots|Bumblebee]]}}
{{Bp-d1|E1:02 [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#Construct-Bots|Blitzwing]]}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|
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|width="20%" valign="top"|
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|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:Construct-bots-blitzwing.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Triple-Changer Blitzwing]]
|}
{{-}}
{{-}}


===Elite===
====Ultimate====
Elite and higher price-point sets come packaged in a reusable plastic storage tray.
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1d1|E1:01 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#constructbotsUltimate|Optimus Prime]] vs. [[Megatron (G1)/toys#constructbotsUltimate|Megatron]]}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|
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|width="20%" valign="top"|
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|width="20%" valign="top"|
|}
{{-}}


'''Wave 1'''
====Scout Arsenal Pack====
* [[Soundwave (Construct-Bots)|Soundwave]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
* [[Wheeljack (Construct-Bots)|Wheeljack]]
|width="20%" valign="top"|
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|E1:02 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Construct-Bots|Starscream]]}}
{{Bp-a1|E1:04 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Construct-Bots|Bumblebee]]}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|
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|width="20%" valign="top"|
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|width="20%" valign="top"|
|}
{{canceledtoy}}
{{-}}


'''Wave 2'''
====Elite Arsenal Pack====
* [[Megatron (Construct-Bots)|Megatron]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
* [[Optimus Prime (Construct-Bots)|Optimus Prime]]
|width="20%" valign="top"|
* [[Hound (Construct-Bots)|Hound]]
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|E1:01 [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Construct-Bots|Wheeljack]]}}
{{Bp-d1|E1:02 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Construct-Bots|Soundwave]]}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|
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|width="20%" valign="top"|
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|width="20%" valign="top"|
|}
{{canceledtoy}}
{{note|The Arsenal Packs were to have consisted of previously-released figures with additional weapon accessories. They were revealed by [[Hasbro]] website listings in early 2014, but ultimately failed to materialize.}}
{{-}}


'''Future waves'''
===2014 – ''Beast Hunters''===
* [[Shockwave (Construct-Bots)|Shockwave]]
Originally mentioned at Toy Fair 2013 as Fall product, the ''Beast Hunters'' line of ''Construct-Bots'' was fully revealed at BotCon 2013 as due for 2014. Like a lot of tail-end ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#Beast Hunters (2013)|Beast Hunters]]'' product, these wound up more-or-less unreleased outside of Europe, other than [[Predaking (Prime)#Construct-Bots|Predaking]], who was released in late 2013 as part of the [[Target]]-exclusive ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#Exclusives 2|Beast Hunters: Predacons Rising]]'' line.
* [[Smokescreen (Construct-Bots)|Smokescreen]]
====Scout====
* [[Dragstrip (Construct-Bots)|Dragstrip]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|E2:01 [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#Construct-Bots|Bumblebee]]}}
{{Bp-p2|E2:02 [[Ripclaw#Construct-Bots|Ripclaw]]}}
{{Bp-d1|E2:03 [[Starscream (WFC)/toys#Construct-Bots|Starscream]]}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|
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|width="20%" valign="top"|
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|width="20%" valign="top"|
|}
{{-}}
{{-}}


===Triple-Changer===
====Elite====
'''Wave 1'''
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
* [[Bumblebee (Construct-Bots)|Bumblebee]]
|width="20%" valign="top"|
* [[Blitzwing (Construct-Bots)|Blitzwing]]
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|E2:01 [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Construct-Bots|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-p2|E2:02 [[Skystalker (Prime)#Construct-Bots|Skystalker]]}}
{{Bp-d1|E2:03 [[Shockwave (WFC)#Construct-Bots|Shockwave]]}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|
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|width="20%" valign="top"|
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|width="20%" valign="top"|
|}
{{-}}
{{-}}


===Ultimate===
====Triple Team====
'''Wave 1'''
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
* [[Optimus Prime (Construct-Bots)|Optimus Prime]] vs. [[Megatron (Construct-Bots)|Megatron]]
|width="20%" valign="top"|
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|E1:01 [[Megatron (WFC)/toys#Construct-Bots|Unicron Megatron]] with [[Ratbat (WFC)#Construct-Bots|Ratbat]] & [[Barrage (Prime)|Barrage]]}}
{{Bp-a1|E1:02 [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Construct-Bots|Bulkhead]] with [[Airazor (Prime)|Airazor]] & [[Wolfang (Prime)|Wolfang]]}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|
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|width="20%" valign="top"|
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|width="20%" valign="top"|
|}
{{-}}


==Beast Hunters==
====Target exclusives====
===Scout===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
*[[Ripclaw (Prime)|Ripclaw]]
|width="20%" valign="top"|
*[[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]]
<ul class="iconlist">
===Elite===
{{Bp-p2|[[Predaking (Prime)#Construct-Bots|Predaking]]}}
*[[Skystalker (Prime)|Skystalker]]
</ul>
*[[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]]
|
===Triple Team===
|width="20%" valign="top"|
*[[Megatron (WFC)|Unicron Megatron]] with [[Ratbat (WFC)|Ratbat]] and [[Barrage (Construct-Bots)|Barrage]]
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*[[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] with [[Airazor (Construct-Bots)|Airazor]] and [[Wolfang (Construct-Bots)|Wolfang]]
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|}
{{note|Part of the ''Beast Hunters: Predacons Rising'' [[subline imprint]], Predaking was sold at the Triple-Changer price point as the lone Construct-Bot release in the store exclusive line.}}
{{-}}


===Target exclusives===
===2014 – ''Age of Extinction''===
* '''[[Predaking (Prime)|Predaking]]'''
Revealed at [[Toy Fair 2014]], the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)|Age of Extinction]]'' tie-in saw the line's format shaken up with the introduction of Dinobot Riders, small figures which can ride the Scout-sized Dinobot figures.
:Part of the [[Beast Hunters: Predacons Rising]] [[subline imprint]], he was sold at the Triple-Changer price point as the lone Construct-Bot release in the store exclusive line.
====Dinobot Rider====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 1'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Construct-Bots|Optimus Prime]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Construct-Bots|Bumblebee]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Drift (AOE)#Construct-Bots|Autobot Drift]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Lockdown (ROTF)#Construct-Bots|Lockdown]]}}
<ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 2'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Crosshairs (AOE)#Construct-Bots|Crosshairs]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Hound (Movie)#Construct-Bots|Autobot Hound]]}}
<ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 3'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Construct-Bots|Galvatron]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Construct-Bots|Starscream]]}}
<ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|}
{{canceledtoy}}
{{note|Based on listings revealed from Hasbro's customer service database, Starscream's place in the cancelled third wave of Dinobot Riders was at one stage planned to be occupied by a Shockwave figure.}}
{{-}}


==Age of Extinction==
====Dinobot====
{{comingsoontoy}}
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 1'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|E3:01 [[Strafe (AOE)#Construct-Bots|Strafe]]}}
{{Bp-a1|E3:02 [[Grimlock (AOE)#Construct-Bots|Grimlock]]}}
{{Bp-a1|E3:03 [[Slug (AOE)#Construct-Bots|Dinobot Slug]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 2'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|E1:04 [[Slash (AOE)#Construct-Bots|Dinobot Slash]]}}
{{Bp-a1|E1:05 [[Scorn#Construct-Bots|Scorn]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|}
{{note|Based on listings revealed from Hasbro's customer service database, a third wave was at one staged planned for the Dinobots assortment. Only the ''{{w|Rocky (film series)|Rocky}}''-themed pre-production codenames are known for these figures: "Drago", "Apollo", and "Stallion".}}
{{-}}


===Dinobot riders===
====Dinobot Warrior====
'''Wave 1'''
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
* [[Drift (Construct-Bots)|Drift]]
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 1'''</u>
* [[Bumblebee (Construct-Bots)|Bumblebee]]
<ul class="iconlist">
* [[Lockdown (Construct-Bots)|Lockdown]]
{{Bp-a1|E1:01 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Construct-Bots|Optimus Prime]] & [[Gnaw (AOE)|Gnaw]] Dino}}
* [[Optimus Prime (Construct-Bots)|Optimus Prime]]
{{Bp-a1|E1:02 [[Drift (AOE)#Construct-Bots|Autobot Drift]] & [[Roughneck]] Dino}}
{{Bp-d1|E1:03 [[Lockdown (ROTF)#Construct-Bots|Lockdown]] & [[Hangnail]] Dino}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 2'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|E1:04 [[Hound (Movie)#Construct-Bots|Autobot Hound]] & [[Wide Load]] Dino}}
{{Bp-a1|E1:05 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Construct-Bots|Bumblebee]] & [[Nosedive]] Dino}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|}
{{note|Based on listings revealed from Hasbro's customer service database, a third wave was at one stage planned for the Dinobot Warriors assortment, featuring Galvatron.}}
{{-}}


'''Wave 2'''
====Multi-packs====
* [[Hound (Construct-Bots)|Hound]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
* [[Crosshairs (Construct-Bots)|Crosshairs]]
|width="20%" valign="top"|
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Grimlock (AOE)#Construct-Bots|Dinofire Grimlock]] & [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Construct-Bots|Optimus Prime]]}}
</ul>
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|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|}
{{-}}


'''Wave 3'''
====Store exclusives====
* [[Galvatron (Construct-Bots)|Galvatron]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
* [[Shockwave (Construct-Bots)|Shockwave]]
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Target'''</u>
 
<ul class="iconlist">
===Dinobot===
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Construct-Bots|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]] & [[Grimlock (AOE)#Construct-Bots|Grimlock]]}}
* [[Slash (Construct-Bots)|Autobot Slash]]
</ul>
* [[Slug (Construct-Bots)|Autobot Slug]]
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* [[Grimlock (Construct-Bots)|Grimlock]]
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Walmart'''</u>
* [[Scorn (Construct-Bots)|Scorn]]
<ul class="iconlist">
* [[Strafe (Construct-Bots)|Strafe]]
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Construct-Bots|Bumblebee]] vs. [[Stinger (AOE)#Construct-Bots|Decepticon Stinger]] with [[Strafe (AOE)#Construct-Bots|Strafe]]}}
 
</ul>
===Dinobot Warrior===
|
'''Wave 1'''
|width="20%" valign="top"|
* [[Drift (Construct-Bots)|Drift]] with [[Roughneck]]
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* [[Lockdown (Construct-Bots)|Lockdown]] with [[Hangnail]]
|width="20%" valign="top"|
* [[Optimus Prime (Construct-Bots)|Optimus Prime]] with [[Gnaw (Construct-Bots)|Gnaw]]
|}
 
{{Note|The Walmart three-pack was also available at Müller stores in Germany.}}
'''Wave 2'''
{{-}}
* [[Hound (Construct-Bots)|Autobot Hound]] with [[Wideload (Construct-Bots)|Wideload]]
* [[Bumblebee (Construct-Bots)|Bumblebee]] with [[Nosedive]]
 
'''Future Waves'''
*[[Galvatron (Construct-Bots)|Galvatron]] with ????


==Media==
==Media==
===Videos===
===Videos===
A series of videos has been released on Hasbro's ''Construct-Bots'' website and on YouTube, featuring the Construct-Bots.
A series of videos has been released on Hasbro's ''Construct-Bots'' website and on YouTube, featuring the Construct-Bots in a cartoony tone. These shorts also doubled as commercials for the Construct-Bot toys.


# [[Toys & App TV Commercial]]
# [[Intro!]]
# [[Take Flight!]]
# [[Take Flight!]]
# [[Switcheroo!]]
# [[Switcheroo!]]
# [[Bumblebee Speaks!]]
# [[Bumblebee Speaks!]]
# [[Intro!]]
# [[Strength!]]
# [[Strength!]]
# [[Grimlock!]]


===Games===
===Games===
{{main|Online games#Construct-Bots}}
{{main|Online games#Construct-Bots}}
*[[Transformers: Construct-Bots (mobile game)|Construct-Bots]]
*[[Construct-Bots Builder]]


==Notes==
==Notes==
*At [[Toy Fair 2013]], a Hasbro representative referred to the line by the name "Construct-A-Bots", arguing that the faction [[insignia]]s represented an "A". Various online retailers, as well as the online divisions of major brick-and-mortar retailers such as [[Walmart]] and [[Target]], used that name. On the other hand, Hasbro's official press releases, placards at [[BotCon 2013]] and [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2013, listings on the official Hasbro website and file names of official promotional [[stock photography|stock photos]] sent to fan sites consistently lacked the "A", instead referring to the line simply as "Construct-Bots". Online retailer Entertainment Earth always used that name, whereas [[BigBadToyStore]] switched from an initial "Construct-A-Bots" to "Construct Bots" (lacking the hyphen). Listings on the [[Toys"R"Us]] website are still a mixed bag as of this writing, with international versions of the site using the "A" variant consistently.
*At [[Toy Fair 2013]], a Hasbro representative referred to the line by the name "Construct-A-Bots", arguing that the faction [[insignia]]s represented an "A". Various online retailers, as well as the online divisions of major brick-and-mortar retailers such as [[Walmart]] and [[Target]], used that name. The "A" is also present on the shipping cases delivered to such retailers. On the other hand, Hasbro's official press releases, placards at [[BotCon 2013]] and [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2013 and file names of official promotional [[stock photography|stock photos]] sent to fan sites consistently lacked the "A", instead referring to the line simply as "Construct-Bots". Online retailer Entertainment Earth always used that name, whereas [[BigBadToyStore]] switched from an initial "Construct-A-Bots" to "Construct Bots" (lacking the hyphen). Listings on the [[Toys"R"Us]] website were a mixed bag, with international divisions using the "A" variant on their websites consistently. Listings on the official Hasbro website were ''also'' a mixed bag: While the English language version as well numerous other versions used the more common name "Construct-Bots", some (but not all!) listings used "Construct-A-Bots" for the German and French versions, and the Portuguese versions of some listings even used "Construct A Bots" without hyphens.
* The Construct-Bots ball and socket joint is the same size as those used in the brick-built ''[[Kre-O]]'' sets, allowing for even crazier creations.
*The Construct-Bots ball and socket joint is the same size as those used in the brick-built ''[[Kre-O]]'' sets, allowing for even crazier creations.
* Many of the 5mm posts are hollow and compatible with [[Mini-Con]] [[Powerlinx|Powerlinx ports]], allowing for even MORE crazier creations.


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_us/construct-bots/ Official site]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20130827213658/http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_us/construct-bots/ Hasbro's official Construct-Bots site (via the Internet Archive)]
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/transformers?feature=watch Hasbro YouTube page]
*[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiD9SlOmHukVRGcOSI51iH26FyRPHprT3 Playlist of Construct-Bots videos from Hasbro's Transformers YouTube page]
* [http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2013/01/construct-bots/ Hasbro Introduces Construct-Bots: Transformers With Interchangeable Parts! @ wired.com]
*[http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2013/01/construct-bots/ Hasbro Introduces Construct-Bots: Transformers With Interchangeable Parts! @ wired.com]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20160329075047/http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/96540-monzos-mega-hasbro-customer-service-listing-breakdown/ Hasbro customer service database "leak" with cancelled Construct-Bots listings at Allspark.com (via the Internet Archive)]


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Latest revision as of 11:53, 15 July 2025

Construct. Convert. Customize.
Construct. Convert. Customize.

Construct-Bots is a line of Transformers-themed building toys with interchangeable parts, somewhat similar to Kre-O. In contrast to Kre-O's brick-based kits, however, Construct-Bots are action figures with a wider range of articulation that can be changed between modes without being disassembled. Elite and higher price-point sets come packaged in a translucent plastic storage tray that highlights key pieces in the set.

Construct-Bots were announced in early 2013 in advance of Toy Fair, and began hitting store shelves later that year. They had a substantial presence at BotCon 2013, featuring prominently in the Hasbro presentation with much of the line on display, both in stock and custom configurations.

In 2014, the design of the figures was changed markedly; All joints on the figures are now ball-jointed, and their torso skeleton combined the waist and torso parts and added a spring loaded "spine" part which extends or compresses the torso during transformation. Aside from the inner skeleton parts, figures no longer reuse parts from other models and are more or less totally unique. Due to the change in design, most 2014 parts are not backwards compatible with parts from 2013 figures. All Beast Hunters (barring Predaking) and Age of Extinction Construct-Bots use the 2014 design. Unfortunately, the revised designs used rubberized ball-joint tips which were prone to dry rot after a few years.

Construct-Bots packaging features the pseudo-motto "Construct Convert Customize", highlighting the key features of the line.

  • Construct - Construct-Bots toys are built by attaching body parts, armor pieces, accessories, weapons, joint pieces, and even faction symbols to a modular skeleton. The sets are assembled using three types of joints: rubberized ball joints, 5mm pegs and sockets, and ratcheting clips.
  • Convert - Construct-Bots can be transformed from robot mode to an alternative (e.g., vehicle, animal, etc.) mode. Unlike brick-built Kre-O robots, Construct-bots can be transformed with minimal, if any, reassembly. This reassembly is generally limited to repositioning accessories and weapons using the ratcheting clips or 5mm pegs. Transformations are generally comparable to those of the inner robots of Pretender toys with various hinged body panels being rearranged to enhance the alternative mode.
  • Customize - A multitude of extra 5 mm pegs, sockets, and bars for the ratcheting clips are provided by the modular skeleton and the various other parts. A single Construct-Bots set can be customized by rearranging the skeleton or rearranging armor parts and accessories (such as by moving wing pieces from the arms to the legs). A Construct-Bots set may be further customized by including or substituting pieces from other sets.

It is not clear what, if any, continuity they fit into. Several characters resemble their Generation 1 namesakes; others take their cues from Transformers: Prime and Age of Extinction.

Sets

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2013

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Scout

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Wave 1 Wave 2 Wave 3
Okay, now we actually DO have toys that look like Bionicle. Happy now, Movieverse haters?
Based on listings revealed from Hasbro's customer service database, the Scout assortment was at one stage planned to also include figures named "Bludgeon" and "Bulkhead".


Elite

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Wave 1 Wave 2 Wave 3


Triple-Changer

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Triple-Changer Blitzwing


Ultimate

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Scout Arsenal Pack

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Your bargaining posture is highly dubious.
Your bargaining posture is highly dubious.

Proceed on your way to oblivion.
This item has been canceled, with no current plans for release.


Elite Arsenal Pack

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Your bargaining posture is highly dubious.

Proceed on your way to oblivion.
This item has been canceled, with no current plans for release.

The Arsenal Packs were to have consisted of previously-released figures with additional weapon accessories. They were revealed by Hasbro website listings in early 2014, but ultimately failed to materialize.


2014 – Beast Hunters

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Originally mentioned at Toy Fair 2013 as Fall product, the Beast Hunters line of Construct-Bots was fully revealed at BotCon 2013 as due for 2014. Like a lot of tail-end Beast Hunters product, these wound up more-or-less unreleased outside of Europe, other than Predaking, who was released in late 2013 as part of the Target-exclusive Beast Hunters: Predacons Rising line.

Scout

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Elite

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Triple Team

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Target exclusives

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Part of the Beast Hunters: Predacons Rising subline imprint, Predaking was sold at the Triple-Changer price point as the lone Construct-Bot release in the store exclusive line.


2014 – Age of Extinction

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Revealed at Toy Fair 2014, the Age of Extinction tie-in saw the line's format shaken up with the introduction of Dinobot Riders, small figures which can ride the Scout-sized Dinobot figures.

Dinobot Rider

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Wave 1 Wave 2 Wave 3
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Your bargaining posture is highly dubious.

Proceed on your way to oblivion.
This item has been canceled, with no current plans for release.

Based on listings revealed from Hasbro's customer service database, Starscream's place in the cancelled third wave of Dinobot Riders was at one stage planned to be occupied by a Shockwave figure.


Dinobot

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Wave 1 Wave 2
Based on listings revealed from Hasbro's customer service database, a third wave was at one staged planned for the Dinobots assortment. Only the Rocky-themed pre-production codenames are known for these figures: "Drago", "Apollo", and "Stallion".


Dinobot Warrior

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Wave 1 Wave 2
Based on listings revealed from Hasbro's customer service database, a third wave was at one stage planned for the Dinobot Warriors assortment, featuring Galvatron.


Multi-packs

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Store exclusives

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Target Walmart
The Walmart three-pack was also available at Müller stores in Germany.


Media

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Videos

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A series of videos has been released on Hasbro's Construct-Bots website and on YouTube, featuring the Construct-Bots in a cartoony tone. These shorts also doubled as commercials for the Construct-Bot toys.

  1. Toys & App TV Commercial
  2. Intro!
  3. Take Flight!
  4. Switcheroo!
  5. Bumblebee Speaks!
  6. Strength!
  7. Grimlock!

Games

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Main article: Online games#Construct-Bots

Notes

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  • At Toy Fair 2013, a Hasbro representative referred to the line by the name "Construct-A-Bots", arguing that the faction insignias represented an "A". Various online retailers, as well as the online divisions of major brick-and-mortar retailers such as Walmart and Target, used that name. The "A" is also present on the shipping cases delivered to such retailers. On the other hand, Hasbro's official press releases, placards at BotCon 2013 and San Diego Comic-Con 2013 and file names of official promotional stock photos sent to fan sites consistently lacked the "A", instead referring to the line simply as "Construct-Bots". Online retailer Entertainment Earth always used that name, whereas BigBadToyStore switched from an initial "Construct-A-Bots" to "Construct Bots" (lacking the hyphen). Listings on the Toys"R"Us website were a mixed bag, with international divisions using the "A" variant on their websites consistently. Listings on the official Hasbro website were also a mixed bag: While the English language version as well numerous other versions used the more common name "Construct-Bots", some (but not all!) listings used "Construct-A-Bots" for the German and French versions, and the Portuguese versions of some listings even used "Construct A Bots" without hyphens.
  • The Construct-Bots ball and socket joint is the same size as those used in the brick-built Kre-O sets, allowing for even crazier creations.
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