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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====
[[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.
{{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====
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 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====
"''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.
:*''Release date'': ??? 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.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Acid Wing]] (30751_70)
:* [[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]] (30751_69)
:* [[Blight (Kre-O)|Blight]] (30751_68)
:* [[Bulkhead (Kre-O)|Bulkhead]] (30751_66)
:* [[Groove (Kre-O)|Autobot Groove]] (30751_77)
:* [[Hardshell (Kre-O)|Hardshell]] (30751_67)
:* [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]] (30751_76)
:* [[Lugnut (Kre-O)|Lugnut]] (30751_75)
:* [[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]] (30751_74)
:* [[Powerglide (Kre-O)|Powerglide]] (30751_73)
:* [[Scourge (Kre-O)|Scourge]] (30751_72)
:* [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] (30751_71)
}}


====Series 3====
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 MicroChangersS3bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2013
:This series had...more fanwank, we guess?
{{collist|2|
:* [[Beachcomber (Kre-O)|Beachcomber]] (31541 60)
:* [[Cheetor (Kre-O)|Cheetor]] (31471 59)
:* [[Guzzle (Kre-O)|Guzzle]] (31541 57)
:* [[Huffer (Kre-O)|Huffer]] (31541 54)
:* [[Kickback (Kre-O)|Kickback]] (31541 55)
:* [[Long Haul (Kre-O)|Long Haul]] (31541 56)
:* [[Nemesis Prime (Kre-O)|Nemesis Prime]] (31541 52)
:* [[Nosecone (Kre-O)|Nosecone]] (31541 50)
:* [[Ramjet (Kre-O)|Ramjet]] (31541 53)
:* [[Seawing (Kre-O)|Seawing]] (31541 61)
:* [[Sharkticon (Kre-O)|Sharkticon]] (31541 58)
:* [[Thrust (Kre-O)|Thrust]] (31541 51)
}}
{{-}}
====Series 4====
:*''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.


: 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?).
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
{{collist|2|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Preview Series''' (2012)</u>
:* [[Alpha Trion (Kre-O)|Alpha Trion]] (33501 33)
<ul class="iconlist">
:* [[Barrage (Kre-O)|Barrage]] (33501 34)
{{Bp-d1|[[Crankstart#Kre-O|Crankstart]] (214510)}}
:* [[Brawn (Kre-O)|Brawn]] (33501 35)
{{Bp-d1|[[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Galvatron]] (214518)}}
:* [[Brake-Neck (Kre-O)|Brake-Neck]] (33501 44)
{{Bp-d1|[[Scorponok (G1)#Kre-O|Scorponok]] (214511)}}
:* [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] (33501 36)
|
:* [[Demolishor (Kre-O)|Demolishor]] (33501 37)
|width="20%" valign="top"|<br>
:* [[Iceberg (Kre-O)|Iceberg]] (33501 38)
<ul class="iconlist">
:* [[Kup (Kre-O)|Autobot Kup]] (33501 39)
{{Bp-d1|[[Spinister (G1)#Kre-O|Spinister]] (214517)}}
:* [[Rhinox (Kre-O)|Rhinox]] (33501 40)
{{Bp-d1|[[Sunstorm (G1)#Kre-O|Sunstorm]] (214519)}}
:* [[Rodimus (Kre-O)|Rodimus]] (33501 41)
{{Bp-d1|[[Waspinator (BW)/toys#Kre-O|Waspinator]] (214512)}}
:* [[Sandstorm (Kre-O)|Sandstorm]] (33501 42)
|
:* [[Slipstrike]] (33501 43)
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Collection 1''' (2012)</u>
}}
<ul class="iconlist">
{{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)}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Dirge (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Dirge]] (49)}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Hook (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Decepticon Hook]] (48)}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Inferno (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Inferno]] (41)}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<br>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Insecticon (WFC)#Kre-O|Insecticon]] (46)}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Slingshot (G1)#Kre-O|Quickslinger]] (44)}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Rampage (G1)#Kre-O|Decepticon Rampage]] (45)}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Scorch (G1)#Kre-O|Singe]] (40)}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Springer (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Autobot Springer]] (42)}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Warpath (G1)#Kre-O|Warpath]] (43)}}
|
|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]]]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Collection 2''' (2013)</u>
<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 5====
:*''Release date'': ??? 2014
: Seemingly in-tune with the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]] Kre-O'' products, this wave mixes classic characters with multiple new-character beast-bots.
{{collist|2|
:* [[Fangwolf]]
:* [[Highbrow (Kre-O)|Highbrow]]
:* [[Jarugar (Kre-O)|Jarugar]]
:* [[Jetwash]]
:* [[Mindswipe]]
:* [[Misfire (Kre-O)|Misfire]]
:* [[Nightbeat (Kre-O)|Nightbeat]]
:* [[Silversnout]]
:* [[Skrapnel]]
:* [[Torosaur]]
:* [[Trypticon (Kre-O)|Trypticon]]
:* [[Wingspan Hawk]]
}}
{{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]])


;Wave 3
;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.
:* [[Computron (Kre-O)|Computron]] ([[Afterburst]], [[Lightstorm]], [[Scattershot (Kre-O Technobot)|Scattershot]], and [[Strafe (Kre-O Technobot)|Strafe]])
<ul class="iconlist">
:* [[Menasor (Kre-O)|Menasor]] ([[Breakdown (Kre-O)|Decepticon Breakdown]], [[Dead End (Kre-O)|Dead End]], [[Drag Strip (Kre-O)|Decepticon Drag Strip]], and [[Motorbreath (Kre-O)|Motorbreath]])
:{{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]]*)}}
;Wave 4
:{{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]])}}
:This wave consists entirely of new-character beast-bots, rather than re-creating classic combiner teams.
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:* [[Grimstone (Kre-O)|Grimstone]] ([[Crackback]], [[Iquanox]], [[Ironeye]], and [[Mollox]])
:* [[Lazerbolt]] ([[Bullhorn (Kre-O)|Bullhorn]], [[Floodgate]], [[Freezeout]], and [[Roadhound]])
:* [[Obsidian (Kre-O Combiner)|Obsidian]] ([[Bullwark]], [[Freefall]], [[Hemocron]], and [[Stronghorn]])
:* [[Volcanicon]] ([[Farside]], [[Liftoff]], [[Lugmutt]], and [[Power Surge (Kre-O)|Power Surge]])


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===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]]
:{{Bp-a1p2|Dragon Assault<br>([[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Trailcutter]] & [[Grimwing (Prime)#Kre-O|Grimwing]])}}
:{{Bp-a1p2|Mech Venom Strike<br>([[Windcharger (G1)#Kre-O|Windcharger]] & [[Corhada]])}}


==External links==
==External links==

Latest revision as of 00:05, 23 May 2025

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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.
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