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* '''[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]]''' (30662) (197 pieces) w/ Ratchet and human "Medic" Kreons | * '''[[Ratchet (Kre-O)|Autobot Ratchet]]''' (30662) (197 pieces) w/ Ratchet and human "Medic" Kreons | ||
Revision as of 13:33, 4 July 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 was the first Hasbro brand to be released as Kre-O construction brick kits. The kits center around a Transformers character that can be taken apart and reassembled into a vehicle. Mini-figures called Kreons are also included in the larger kits, and these mini-figures are a mix of Transformers characters and human drivers. Prices range from $7.99 to $59.99. The line launched June 6, 2011.
The robot/vehicle kits seem inspired by a mix of Transformers aesthetics, while the Transformers Kreons are strongly based on the Sunbow animation designs. Though most of the toys feature heads designed directly from their Classics/Universe/Generations counterparts, a few kits feature heads taken from other sources, such as Megatron's head inspired by the Cybertronian form of Animated Megatron. And while Sentinel Prime's kit is clearly inspired by his Dark of the Moon appearance, his head takes most of its cues from the vastly different Animated version of the character.
Sets
- Optimus Prime (568 pieces) w/ Optimus Prime, Skywarp, Bluestreak, and two human motorcycle driver Kreons
- Optimus Prime's trailer can stow two motorcycles, which the humans can ride
- Sentinel Prime (381 pieces) w/ Soundwave, Thundercracker, Sentinel Prime, and driver Kreons
- Sentinel Prime can be rebuilt from a red and black Dark of the Moon-inspired robot mode to a fire truck
- Megatron (30668) (310 pieces) w/ Megatron, Shockwave, human "Specialist" and human SWAT "Police" Kreon
- Megatron can be rebuilt into a gray semi-cab, based heavily on his appearance in the live-action movie Dark of the Moon. The robot mode head sculpt and overall robot mode coloration, however, is based on his Transformers: Animated appearance.
- Starscream w/ Starscream and pilot Kreons
- A jet
- Sideswipe (31771) w/ Sideswipe and human "Driver" Kreons
- Sideswipe can be rebuilt into a red sportscar that somewhat homages his original Generation One appearance, but with additional detailing very loosely based on some of his movie-incarnation toys.
- Autobot Ratchet (30662) (197 pieces) w/ Ratchet and human "Medic" Kreons
- Ratchet can be rebuilt into an ambulance that strongly resembles his apperance in Transformers: Animated. The robot mode seems to be a mix of his original Generation One appearance as well as his Animated appearance.
- Bumblebee (36421) (336 pieces) w/ Bumblebee, Red Alert, and human "Driver" Kerons
- Bumblebee can be rebuilt into a Mustang-like muscle car, based on the live-action movies. The head sculpt is a mix of Bumblebee's various incarnations. The human "Driver" is strongly reminiscent of Sam Witwicky from the live-action movies.
Basic Series
- Mirage (31145) (119 pieces) w/ Mirage and "Race Driver" Kreons
- Mirage can be rebuilt into an F-1 racer based heavily on Mirage's Generation One appearance.
- Autobot Jazz (31146) (122 pieces) w/ Jazz and human "Race Driver" Kreons
- Jazz can be rebuilt into a silver sports car with red/blue stripes. The primary coloration of the car (silver/gray) is the same as the live-action movie, but the coloring of the trim pieces and additional sticker details are from the original Generation One appearance.
- Prowl (30690) (190 pieces) w/ Prowl and human "SWAT Commander" Kreons
- Prowl can be rebuilt into a white police car with black trim, strongly reminescent of his original incarnation in Generation One.
Promotional Series
- Smaller Optimus Prime (31143) (90 pieces)
- Optimus can be rebuilt into a flat-nosed semi-tractor strongly reminscent of his appearance of the Classics toyline. This kit does not include a Kreon.
- Smaller Bumblebee (31144) (74 pieces)
- Bumblebee can be rebuilt into a small sports coupe. Does not include a Kreon. This form is based most heavily on Bumblebee's appearance in the Classics toyline.
- Matrix Optimus Prime Kreon
- Promotional item given at Botcon 2011. Redeco of Optimus Prime Kreon showing the Matrix of Leadership.
Notes
- While the Kre-O bricks and such are compatible with Lego bricks, take care with mixing Kreon and Minifigure parts, particularly helmets. Full-coverage Kreon helmets like Optimus Prime's and Soundwave's are a bit tight, and getting a Lego Minifigure head out of them is exceedingly difficult. They'll pop off the neck before the helmet relinquishes the head. Open-face helmets like Starscream's, where you can get a "grip" on the head with the pad of your finger, should be fine.
