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====Preview Series====
====Preview Series====
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCPreviewWave.jpg|right|300px|]]
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCPreviewWave.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Release date'': ??? 2012
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|August]] 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.
: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.
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====Series 1====
====Series 1====
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCWave1.jpg|right|300px|]]
[[File:KreO-toy KreonMCWave1.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Release date'': [[November]] 2012
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|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.
: 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|
{{collist|2|
:* [[Airachnid (Kre-O)|Airachnid]] (22981_50)
:* [[Airachnid (Kre-O)|Airachnid]] (22981 50)
:* [[Blast Off (Kre-O)|Blast Off]] (22981_47)
:* [[Blast Off (Kre-O)|Blast Off]] (22981 47)
:* [[Bludgeon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bludgeon]] (22981_51)
:* [[Bludgeon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bludgeon]] (22981 51)
:* [[Dirge (Kre-O)|Dirge]] (22981_49)
:* [[Dirge (Kre-O)|Dirge]] (22981 49)
:* [[Hook (Kre-O)|Decepticon Hook]] (22981_48)
:* [[Hook (Kre-O)|Decepticon Hook]] (22981 48)
:* [[Inferno (Kre-O)|Inferno]] (22981_41)
:* [[Inferno (Kre-O)|Inferno]] (22981 41)
:* [[Insecticon (Kre-O)|Insecticon]] (22981_46)
:* [[Insecticon (Kre-O)|Insecticon]] (22981 46)
:* [[Quickslinger (Kre-O)|Quickslinger]] (22981_44)
:* [[Quickslinger (Kre-O)|Quickslinger]] (22981 44)
:* [[Rampage (Kre-O)|Decepticon Rampage]] (22981_45)
:* [[Rampage (Kre-O)|Decepticon Rampage]] (22981 45)
:* [[Singe (Kre-O)|Singe]] (22981_40)
:* [[Singe (Kre-O)|Singe]] (22981 40)
:* [[Springer (Kre-O)|Autobot Springer]] (22981_42)
:* [[Springer (Kre-O)|Autobot Springer]] (22981 42)
:* [[Warpath (Kre-O)|Warpath]] (22981_43)
:* [[Warpath (Kre-O)|Warpath]] (22981 43)
}}{{-}}
}}{{-}}


====Series 2====
====Series 2====
:*''Release date'': ??? 2013
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|May]] 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.
: 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|
{{collist|2|
:* [[Acid Wing]] (30751_70)
:* [[Acid Wing]] (30751 70)
:* [[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]] (30751_69)
:* [[Arcee (Kre-O)|Arcee]] (30751 69)
:* [[Blight (Kre-O)|Blight]] (30751_68)
:* [[Blight (Kre-O)|Blight]] (30751 68)
:* [[Bulkhead (Kre-O)|Bulkhead]] (30751_66)
:* [[Bulkhead (Kre-O)|Bulkhead]] (30751 66)
:* [[Groove (Kre-O)|Autobot Groove]] (30751_77)
:* [[Groove (Kre-O)|Autobot Groove]] (30751 77)
:* [[Hardshell (Kre-O)|Hardshell]] (30751_67)
:* [[Hardshell (Kre-O)|Hardshell]] (30751 67)
:* [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]] (30751_76)
:* [[Hoist (Kre-O)|Hoist]] (30751 76)
:* [[Lugnut (Kre-O)|Lugnut]] (30751_75)
:* [[Lugnut (Kre-O)|Lugnut]] (30751 75)
:* [[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]] (30751_74)
:* [[Perceptor (Kre-O)|Perceptor]] (30751 74)
:* [[Powerglide (Kre-O)|Powerglide]] (30751_73)
:* [[Powerglide (Kre-O)|Powerglide]] (30751 73)
:* [[Scourge (Kre-O)|Scourge]] (30751_72)
:* [[Scourge (Kre-O)|Scourge]] (30751 72)
:* [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] (30751_71)
:* [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] (30751 71)
}}
}}


====Series 3====
====Series 3====
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS3bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS3bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
:*''Release date'': [[August]] 2013
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|August]] 2013
:This series had...more fanwank, we guess?
:This series had...more fanwank, we guess?
{{collist|2|
{{collist|2|
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{{-}}
{{-}}
====Series 4====
====Series 4====
:*''Release date'': March 2014
:*''Release date'': [[Calendar|March]] 2014
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS4bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
[[File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS4bag.jpg|right|300px|]]
: 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.
: 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. This is the only batch (so far) to have a significant [[variant]], as [[Cyclonus (Kre-O)|Cyclonus]] can come in either bag-back lavender or a much darker purple, depending on the batch. This is also the first wave to use "harness" pieces in colors other than the standard light gray.


: 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?).
: 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?).
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===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 hese sets are based on have five to six members, the "lost" members are (usually) put into the blind-bagged series.


;Wave 1
;Wave 1
:Unfortunately, these sets all make use of the flak jacket for attaching backpacks. Boo.
:Unfortunately, these sets all make use of the flak jacket for attaching backpacks. Boo.
:* [[Bruticus (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bruticus]] ([[Onslaught (Kre-O)|Onslaught]], [[Brawl (Kre-O)|Brawl]], [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]], and [[Swindle (Kre-O)|Swindle]])
:* [[Bruticus (Kre-O)|Decepticon Bruticus]] ([[Onslaught (Kre-O)|Onslaught]], [[Brawl (Kre-O)|Brawl]], [[Vortex (Kre-O)|Vortex]], and [[Swindle (Kre-O)|Swindle]])
::*''Set number'': '''A2225'''
:* [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Constructicon Devastator ]] ([[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]], [[Bonecrusher (Kre-O)|Bonecrusher]], [[Mixmaster (Kre-O)|Mixmaster]], and [[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]])
:* [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Constructicon Devastator ]] ([[Scrapper (Kre-O)|Scrapper]], [[Bonecrusher (Kre-O)|Bonecrusher]], [[Mixmaster (Kre-O)|Mixmaster]], and [[Scavenger (Kre-O)|Scavenger]])
::*''Set number'': '''A2224'''
:* [[Predaking (Kre-O Decepticon)|Predaking]] ([[Razorclaw (Kre-O)|Razorclaw]], [[Torox]], [[Headlock]], and [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]])
:* [[Predaking (Kre-O Decepticon)|Predaking]] ([[Razorclaw (Kre-O)|Razorclaw]], [[Torox]], [[Headlock]], and [[Divebomb (Kre-O)|Divebomb]])
::*''Set number'': '''A2227'''
:* [[Superion (Kre-O)|Superion]] ([[Silverbolt (Kre-O)|Silverbolt]], [[Air Raid (Kre-O)|Air Raid]], [[Skydive (Kre-O)|Skydive]], and [[Firestrike (Kre-O)|Firestrike]])
:* [[Superion (Kre-O)|Superion]] ([[Silverbolt (Kre-O)|Silverbolt]], [[Air Raid (Kre-O)|Air Raid]], [[Skydive (Kre-O)|Skydive]], and [[Firestrike (Kre-O)|Firestrike]])
::*''Set number'': '''A2226'''


;Wave 2
;Wave 2
:Thankfully, this wave was developed with the new tiny "backpack" piece, so chest tampos are readily visible!
: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]])
:* [[Abominus (Kre-O)|Abominus]] ([[Windrazor (Kre-O)|Windrazor]], [[Hun-Gurrr (Kre-O)|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Rippersnapper (Kre-O)|Rippersnapper]], and [[Sinnertwin (Kre-O)|Sinnertwin]])
::*''Set number'': '''A4473'''
:* [[Defensor (Kre-O)|Defensor]] ([[Blades (Kre-O)|Blades]], [[First Aid (Kre-O)|First Aid]], [[Hot Spot (Kre-O)|Hot Spot]], and [[Streetsmart]])
:* [[Defensor (Kre-O)|Defensor]] ([[Blades (Kre-O)|Blades]], [[First Aid (Kre-O)|First Aid]], [[Hot Spot (Kre-O)|Hot Spot]], and [[Streetsmart]])
::*''Set number'': '''A4474'''
:* [[Piranacon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Piranacon]] ([[Nautilator (Kre-O)|Nautilator]], [[Overbite (Kre-O)|Overbite]], [[Snaptrap (Kre-O)|Snaptrap]], and [[Tentakil (Kre-O)|Tentakil]])
:* [[Piranacon (Kre-O)|Decepticon Piranacon]] ([[Nautilator (Kre-O)|Nautilator]], [[Overbite (Kre-O)|Overbite]], [[Snaptrap (Kre-O)|Snaptrap]], and [[Tentakil (Kre-O)|Tentakil]])
::*''Set number'': '''A4475'''


;Wave 3
;Wave 3
:
:
:* [[Computron (Kre-O)|Computron]] ([[Afterburst]], [[Lightstorm]], [[Scattershot (Kre-O Technobot)|Scattershot]], and [[Strafe (Kre-O Technobot)|Strafe]])
:* [[Computron (Kre-O)|Computron]] ([[Afterburst]], [[Lightstorm]], [[Scattershot (Kre-O Technobot)|Scattershot]], and [[Strafe (Kre-O Technobot)|Strafe]])
::*''Set number'': '''A7307'''
:* [[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]])
:* [[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]])
::*''Set number'': '''A7308'''


;Wave 4
;Wave 4

Revision as of 05:38, 8 May 2014

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 together into Combiners.

Fiction

Kre-O cartoon

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

Blind-bagged figures

This portion of the line features individual 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.

Preview Series

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 tampographs 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.

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Series 1

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.

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Series 2

  • Release date: May 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.

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Series 3

File:KreO-Toy MicroChangersS3bag.jpg
This series had...more fanwank, we guess?

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2

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Series 4

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. This is the only batch (so far) to have a significant variant, as Cyclonus can come in either bag-back lavender or a much darker purple, depending on the batch. This is also the first wave to use "harness" pieces in colors other than the standard light gray.
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?).

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Age of Extinction Collection 1

  • Release date: ??? 2014
In-tune with the ToysЯUs-exclusive Age of Extinction Kre-O products, this wave features a number of classic characters plus two movie-inspired Dinobot original characters.

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Age of Extinction Collection 2

  • Release date: ??? 2014
The second wave of the Age of Extinction-tied Micro-Changers, with a couple of unconventional builds, and two more new Dinobot characters.

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Combiners

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 hese sets are based on have five to six members, the "lost" members are (usually) put into the blind-bagged series.

Wave 1
Unfortunately, these sets all make use of the flak jacket for attaching backpacks. Boo.
  • Set number: A2225
  • Set number: A2224
  • Set number: A2227
  • Set number: A2226
Wave 2
Thankfully, this wave was developed with the new tiny "backpack" piece, so chest tampos are readily visible!
  • Set number: A4473
  • Set number: A4474
  • Set number: A4475
Wave 3
  • Set number: A7307
  • Set number: A7308
Wave 4
This wave consists entirely of new-character beast-bots, rather than re-creating classic combiner teams.

Beast Force Figure packs

These small boxed sets include a buildable non-transforming Predacon beast and an Autobot Micro-Changer figure.
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