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Unveiled at [[Toy Fair 2011]], ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' will be the first Hasbro brand to be released as Kre-O construction brick kits. Kits will center around a Transformers character that can be taken apart and reassembled into a vehicle. Mini-figures called [[Kre-on]]s are also included in the larger kits, and these mini-figures are a mix of Transformers characters and human drivers. Prices will range from $6.99 to $59.99. | Unveiled at [[Toy Fair 2011]], ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' will be the first Hasbro brand to be released as Kre-O construction brick kits. Kits will center around a Transformers character that can be taken apart and reassembled into a vehicle. Mini-figures called [[Kre-on]]s are also included in the larger kits, and these mini-figures are a mix of Transformers characters and human drivers. Prices will range from $6.99 to $59.99. The line launches [[August 1]], [[2011]]. | ||
The robot/vehicle kits seem inspired by a mix of ''Transformers'' aesthetics, while the ''Transformers'' Kre-ons are strongly based on the [[Sunbow]] animation designs. From the mock-ups seen at Toy Fair 2011, it was hard to judge exactly what the aesthetic was going to be, as several of the kits displayed used nonfinal heads, some knocked-off from ''Classics'' or ''Universe'' toys. | The robot/vehicle kits seem inspired by a mix of ''Transformers'' aesthetics, while the ''Transformers'' Kre-ons are strongly based on the [[Sunbow]] animation designs. From the mock-ups seen at Toy Fair 2011, it was hard to judge exactly what the aesthetic was going to be, as several of the kits displayed used nonfinal heads, some knocked-off from ''Classics'' or ''Universe'' toys. | ||
Revision as of 05:26, 14 February 2011
Kre-O is a new play pattern expression of Hasbro's best brands using quality construction bricks and mini-figurines. No, it's not Built to Rule. It's especially not that thing that begins with an L! But it sure works with that thing that begins with an L.
L employees are asked to please not view this webpage.
Unveiled at Toy Fair 2011, Transformers will be the first Hasbro brand to be released as Kre-O construction brick kits. Kits will center around a Transformers character that can be taken apart and reassembled into a vehicle. Mini-figures called Kre-ons are also included in the larger kits, and these mini-figures are a mix of Transformers characters and human drivers. Prices will range from $6.99 to $59.99. The line launches August 1, 2011.
The robot/vehicle kits seem inspired by a mix of Transformers aesthetics, while the Transformers Kre-ons are strongly based on the Sunbow animation designs. From the mock-ups seen at Toy Fair 2011, it was hard to judge exactly what the aesthetic was going to be, as several of the kits displayed used nonfinal heads, some knocked-off from Classics or Universe toys.
Sets
- Optimus Prime (568 pieces) w/ Optimus Prime, Skywarp, Bluestreak, and two human motorcycle driver Kre-ons
- Optimus Prime's trailer can stow two motorcycles, which the humans can ride
- Sentinel Prime (381 pieces) w/ Soundwave, Thundercracker, Sentinel Prime, and driver Kre-ons
- Sentinel Prime can be rebuilt from a red and black Dark of the Moon-inspired robot mode to a fire truck
- Megatron (308 pieces) w/ Megatron, Shockwave, and two human Kre-ons
- Megatron can be rebuilt into a beige semi truck sans trailer. He and Starscream come with silver/zombie drivers rather than real humans.
- Starscream w/ Starscream and pilot Kre-ons
- A jet
- Sideswipe w/ Ironhide and human Kre-ons
- A red sportscar
- Prowl w/ Prowl and human Kre-ons
- A police car
- Autobot Ratchet (197 pieces) w/ Ratchet and driver Kre-ons
- An ambulance
- Mirage (119 pieces) w/ Mirage and driver Kre-ons
- An F-1 racer
- Autobot Jazz (119 pieces) w/ Jazz and driver Kre-on
- A silver sports car with red/blue stripes
- Smaller Optimus Prime (90 pieces)
- No Kre-on included
- Smaller Bumblebee (74 pieces)
- Ditto
