BotCon 2011 Coverage - Transformers Kre-O

Friday, June 3rd, 2011 9:13PM CDT

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Hot on the heels of our Transformers: Prime coverage from BotCon 2011, we have some brand new looks at Transformers Kre-O, the new line of "Leading Brand"-compatible building toys featuring a Transformers Theme.

The gallery, shot by Seibertron, himself, features both the larger assembled figures as well as close-up shots of the highly anticipated Minimates-style Mini G1 Figures!

The galleries feature looks at the sets for both sizes of Optimus Prime, Starscream, Sentinel Prime, Megatron, Mirage, both sizes of Bumblebee, Ratchet, and Prowl.

Minifigures seen include Optimus Prime, Megatron, Shockwave, Soundwave, Starscream, Bumblebee, Ironhide, Mirage, Prowl, Ratchet, Thundercracker, Skywarp, Bluestreak, Hound, and many of the human figures.

Stick with Seibertron.com for all the latest BotCon 2011 news!

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Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Transformers Kre-O (1233447)
Posted by Bumblevivisector on June 3rd, 2011 @ 9:17pm CDT

Woah, is that an actual BLUEstreak next to Skywarp, or did someone slap the wrong color pants on Smokescreen?

Di-a...CLOnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnne.

Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Transformers Kre-O (1233449)
Posted by Blurrz on June 3rd, 2011 @ 9:20pm CDT

Release Blurr/Arcee and I'll start to care

Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Transformers Kre-O (1233459)
Posted by Metal Millitia on June 3rd, 2011 @ 9:26pm CDT

I gotta stay these are pretty cool!

Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Transformers Kre-O (1233460)
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on June 3rd, 2011 @ 9:26pm CDT

In addition to the BotCon Souvenir figures already seen, lucky BotCon 2011 attendees are eligible to receive an exclusive Kre-O Optimus Prime figure in commemorative packaging.

According to Seibertron, the figure is given away at the Kre-O booth for registering to win a Kre-O Bumblebee set and contains an exclusive "Matrix" deco.

Seibertron is your ultimate BotCon 2011 resource!

Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Transformers Kre-O (1233462)
Posted by WarGraver on June 3rd, 2011 @ 9:29pm CDT

Amelie wrote:Sod the Kre-O lego-toy.

If they release all the mini G1 figures as a multi-pack, I'd be all over it like a rash.

My thoughts exactly. Shame that such a multi-pack is so unlikely.

Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Transformers Kre-O (1233463)
Posted by Starfighter14 on June 3rd, 2011 @ 9:31pm CDT

Holy Jesus, Can those things get anymore adorable.

Also is it just me or does it apear that we're getting more classic characters in the Kre-O than the actual classics line?

Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Transformers Kre-O (1233471)
Posted by Seibertron on June 3rd, 2011 @ 9:34pm CDT

FYI ... the little figures are called "Kreons".

Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Transformers Kre-O (1233484)
Posted by Skywarp64 on June 3rd, 2011 @ 9:51pm CDT

Sigh... yet another missed chance to fix Soundwave's visor color.

Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Transformers Kre-O (1233485)
Posted by Fortress Rodimus on June 3rd, 2011 @ 9:51pm CDT

The Kreons are great i love them. But the giant kre-o counterparts suck. Oh well what are you going to do. I agree with you guys i would love just a pack of the kreons.

Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Transformers Kre-O (1233527)
Posted by God Magnus on June 3rd, 2011 @ 11:14pm CDT

Holy Bajebus! I need one of those exclusive Primes! Anybody want to help me out? :PRAY:

Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Transformers Kre-O (1233549)
Posted by robofreak on June 3rd, 2011 @ 11:48pm CDT

*Holds photo of Kreon Skywarp just out of Tekka's reach*

For some reason I want that Kre-O Prime item.

So far, these have proven to be better than the BTR stuff. I'm still waiting until I see them in person to make a judgment.

Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Transformers Kre-O (1233559)
Posted by dirk2243 on June 4th, 2011 @ 12:08am CDT

Amelie wrote:Sod the Kre-O lego-toy.

If they release all the mini G1 figures as a multi-pack, I'd be all over it like a rash.

Thats what I'm saying! I do want the optimus prime with trailer, but that is it.

Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Transformers Kre-O (1233561)
Posted by Blurrz on June 4th, 2011 @ 12:14am CDT

robofreak wrote:*Holds photo of Kreon Skywarp just out of Tekka's reach*

Oh you troll ^_^

Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Transformers Kre-O (1233563)
Posted by robofreak on June 4th, 2011 @ 12:16am CDT

Blurrz wrote:
robofreak wrote:*Holds photo of Kreon Skywarp just out of Tekka's reach*

Oh you troll ^_^

I can't help myself. It's too much fun to take that stab.

Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Transformers Kre-O (1233572)
Posted by r3devi7 on June 4th, 2011 @ 12:45am CDT

To anyone actually at BotCon, do the pieces and figures feel as solid as Lego, or more like one of the knock offs?

Really only interested in the 'Kreons'

Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Transformers Kre-O (1233612)
Posted by CrimsonPrime on June 4th, 2011 @ 2:30am CDT

Huh I'm more interested in the "Kre-Os" rather than the "Kreons" though I gotta say...These kreons does look nice and I bet my sister going to like it more than I do lol.

Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Transformers Kre-O (1233624)
Posted by Tekka on June 4th, 2011 @ 3:23am CDT

robofreak wrote:*Holds photo of Kreon Skywarp just out of Tekka's reach*

*Snatches it away*

Razorclaw0000 wrote:

Yaay. In truth I was worried he'd look a little naff like Starscream does, but this puts all my worries to rest. I might have to order two of those Prime sets so I can have one for play and one for display.

Woo, $120 worth of legos I'll never use. ~_~;

Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Transformers Kre-O (1233636)
Posted by Ramscreamer on June 4th, 2011 @ 4:05am CDT

Sell all of the kreons in one set and I'll buy it straight away.

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Posted by ShardFenix on June 4th, 2011 @ 4:37am CDT

yeah those kreons? look awesome. I would love that whole little set of g1 guys.

Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Transformers Kre-O (1233720)
Posted by dragons on June 4th, 2011 @ 9:01am CDT

who owns lego fisherprice or hasbro krego looks more like ko of to lego more i see them.

Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Transformers Kre-O (1233723)
Posted by dirk2243 on June 4th, 2011 @ 9:10am CDT

Love these lil guys. Just missing a wheeljack and once again, the Cons are short handed.

These Kreons would work well with a Unicron.

Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Transformers Kre-O (1233854)
Posted by Valandar on June 4th, 2011 @ 2:09pm CDT

Blurrz wrote:Release Blurr/Arcee and I'll start to care

Sad to say... that particular batch of G1 characters is about when I -STOP- caring about TF's.

Give us the entire grouping of 1984 - 1985 TF's as Kreons, and then I'LL care.

Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Transformers Kre-O (1233878)
Posted by WarGraver on June 4th, 2011 @ 2:36pm CDT

I think I might end up buying all of these sets as gifts for my nephew and niece, but snagging the Kreon for myself.

Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Transformers Kre-O (1234232)
Posted by Screamfleet on June 5th, 2011 @ 1:21am CDT

the minifigures are super neat, but of course, the big lego like toy is what they're pushing and I'm not much for that.

Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Transformers Kre-O (1234275)
Posted by robofreak on June 5th, 2011 @ 3:13am CDT

I find it funny that most people in this thread want the Kreons more than the figures that are actually being sold.

Seems to me like Hasbro needs to cash in on Minimates.

I think the disaster that was BTR is also partly to blame for the lack of love towards the larger figures. Seems like everyone is afraid.

Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Transformers Kre-O (1234406)
Posted by dirk2243 on June 5th, 2011 @ 9:47am CDT

robofreak wrote:I find it funny that most people in this thread want the Kreons more than the figures that are actually being sold.

Seems to me like Hasbro needs to cash in on Minimates.

I think the disaster that was BTR is also partly to blame for the lack of love towards the larger figures. Seems like everyone is afraid.

I honestly looked over the bigger KRE-O's and There doesn't seem much like playability for kids there. Look at Starscream for example. In Jet mode, yes, kids could have fun, but in robot mode, it looks like they would fall apart and you would spend more time putting it back together often. In robot mode more of a display I'd say.

They do seem to be pushing these cause many people would want the KRE-ONS and you have to buy the bigger guy to get them. Well played I'd say.

Re: BotCon 2011 Coverage - Transformers Kre-O (1235246)
Posted by Highbeam on June 6th, 2011 @ 7:58pm CDT

I could care less about the full lego set, just sell a package with all those little bots and I'm sold!! :grin:

They're so adorable!!!