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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 $7.99 to $59.99. The line launched [[June 6 2011]], [[2011]]. | 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 $7.99 to $59.99. The line launched [[June 6 2011]], [[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 mocked up 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 mocked up from ''Classics'' or ''Universe'' toys. Interestingly, the heads are very close to the aforementioned Classics and Universe toys, clearly sculpted based on those as references. | ||
==Sets== | ==Sets== | ||
Revision as of 22:30, 20 June 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.
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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 $7.99 to $59.99. The line launched June 6 2011, 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 mocked up from Classics or Universe toys. Interestingly, the heads are very close to the aforementioned Classics and Universe toys, clearly sculpted based on those as references.
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
