Construct-Bots
Construct-Bots is a line of Transformers-themed building toys with interchangeable parts, somewhat similar to Kre-O. In contrast to Kre-O's brick-based kits, however, Construct-Bots are action figures with a wider range of articulation that can be changed between modes without being disassembled.
Construct-Bots were announced in early 2013 in advance of Toy Fair, and began hitting store shelves later that year. They had a substantial presence at BotCon 2013, featuring prominently in the Hasbro presentation with much of the line on display, both in stock and custom configurations.
Construct-Bots packaging features the pseudo-motto "Construct Convert Customize", highlighting the key features of the line.
- Construct - Construct-Bots toys are built by attaching body parts, armor pieces, accessories, weapons, joint pieces, and even faction symbols to a modular skeleton. The sets are assembled using three types of joints: rubberized ball joints, 5mm pegs and sockets, and ratcheting clips.
- Convert - Construct-Bots can be transformed from robot mode to an alternative (e.g., vehicle, animal, etc.) mode. Unlike brick-built Kre-O robots, Construct-bots can be transformed with minimal, if any, reassembly. This reassembly is generally limited to repositioning accessories and weapons using the ratcheting clips or 5mm pegs. Transformations are generally comparable to those of the inner robots of Pretender toys with various hinged body panels being rearranged to enhance the alternative mode.
- Customize - A multitude of extra 5 mm pegs, sockets, and bars for the ratcheting clips are provided by the modular skeleton and the various other parts. A single Construct-Bots set can be customized by rearranging the skeleton or rearranging armor parts and accessories (such as by moving wing pieces from the arms to the legs). A Construct-Bots set may be further customized by including or substituting pieces from other sets.
It is not clear yet what, if any, continuity they fit into. Several characters resemble their Generation 1 namesakes; others take their cues from Transformers: Prime.
Sets
Scout
Wave 1
Wave 2
Wave 3
Elite
Elite and higher price-point sets come packaged in a reusable plastic storage tray.
Wave 1
Wave 2
Future waves
Triple-Changer
Wave 1
Ultimate
Wave 1
Beast Hunters
Scout
Elite
Triple Team
Target exclusives
- Part of the Beast Hunters: Predacons Rising subline imprint, he was sold at the Triple-Changer price point as the lone Construct-Bot release in the store exclusive line.
Age of Extinction
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Dinobot riders
Wave 1
Wave 2
Wave 3
Dinobot
Dinobot Warrior
Wave 1
Wave 2
- Autobot Hound with Wideload
- Bumblebee with Nosedive
Future Waves
- Galvatron with ????
Media
Videos
A series of videos has been released on Hasbro's Construct-Bots website and on YouTube, featuring the Construct-Bots.
Games
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Notes
- At Toy Fair 2013, a Hasbro representative referred to the line by the name "Construct-A-Bots", arguing that the faction insignias represented an "A". Various online retailers, as well as the online divisions of major brick-and-mortar retailers such as Walmart and Target, used that name. On the other hand, Hasbro's official press releases, placards at BotCon 2013 and San Diego Comic-Con 2013, listings on the official Hasbro website and file names of official promotional stock photos sent to fan sites consistently lacked the "A", instead referring to the line simply as "Construct-Bots". Online retailer Entertainment Earth always used that name, whereas BigBadToyStore switched from an initial "Construct-A-Bots" to "Construct Bots" (lacking the hyphen). Listings on the Toys"R"Us website are still a mixed bag as of this writing, with international versions of the site using the "A" variant consistently.
- The Construct-Bots ball and socket joint is the same size as those used in the brick-built Kre-O sets, allowing for even crazier creations.
- Many of the 5mm posts are hollow and compatible with Mini-Con Powerlinx ports, allowing for even MORE crazier creations.