Press Release
Inspired by the new TRANSFORMERS PRIME ‘BEAST HUNTERS’ story, the KRE-O TRANSFORMERS line from Hasbro in 2013 features re-imagined AUTOBOT characters and new PREDACONS, in brick and KREON form, based on the award winning animated series from Hasbro Studios.
The 2013 KRE-O TRANSFORMERS line includes:
KRE-O TRANSFORMERS KREON MICRO CHANGERS Blind Bag Assortment
(Ages 6 -12 years /Approx. Retail Price: $2.49/Available: Spring 2013)
Play with the popular KREON figures in a whole new way! Each KRE-O TRANSFORMERS KREON MICRO CHANGERS Blind Bag features one popular TRANSFORMERS KREON figure that can either be built in its robot form or alternate battle mode. There will be 36 unique KREON figures released throughout the year including TRANSFORMERS character favorites such as SINGE, WARPATH, INFERNO, and RAMPAGE. Approximately 10-15 pieces in each set. Each sold separately.
KRE-O TRANSFORMERS KREON MICRO CHANGERS COMBINERS Assortment
(Ages 6-12 years /Approx. Retail Price: $9.99 /Available: Spring 2013)
The KREON figure experience is taken to the next level as KRE-O TRANSFORMERS KREON MICRO CHANGERS COMBINERS takes cues from classic ‘combiner’ figures from TRANSFORMERS lore! Each KRE-O TRANSFORMERS MICRO CHANGERS COMBINER set contains four TRANSFORMERS KREON figures that can be built in their robot form, alternate battle mode, or combined together to form one larger robot. There are approximately 90 pieces in each of the sets available which include SUPERION, BRUTICUS, DEVASTATOR, and PREDAKING. Each set sold separately.
KRE-O TRANSFORMERS BEAST HUNTERS FIGURE PACK Assortment
(Ages 6-12 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $3.99/Available: Spring 2013)
Two KRE-O TRANSFORMERS BEAST HUNTERS FIGURE PACK sets to collect! Build TRAILCUTTER versus GRIMWING in the 42 piece DRAGON ASSAULT building set, with launching tail projectile! Or, build WINDCHARGER versus CORHADA in the 49 piece MECH VENOM STRIKE build, with launching projectile! Each set comes with a unique KREON figure that can be rebuilt into its alternate vehicle mode. Each set sold separately.
KRE-O TRANSFORMERS BEAST HUNTERS RIPCLAW STRIKE Building Set
(Ages 6-12 years /Approx. Retail Price: $16.99/Available: Spring 2013)
KRE-O fans can construct one of the fiercest villains from the TRANSFORMERS lore with the new KRE-O TRANSFORMERS RIPCLAW STRIKE building set! The building set features RIPCLAW, one of the PREDACONS released from the evil lab of SHOCKWAVE. With the 2-in-1 functionality, build RIPCLAW in his dragon or robot mode, then activate his flapping wings with the simple push of a button. The RIPCLAW STRIKE set includes 199 bricks, two KREON figures (COL. DANIEL WITWICKY and RIPCLAW), and a unique ENERGON piece.
KRE-O TRANSFORMERS BEAST HUNTERS BATTLE NET BUMBLEBEE Building Set
(Ages 6-12 years /Approx. Retail Price: $16.99/Available: Spring 2013)
With the KRE-O TRANSFORMERS BATTLE NET BUMBLEBEE 2-in-1 building set, builders can create BUMBLEBEE in robot mode or a unique 4×4 BUMBLEBEE vehicle mode! The included KREON military captain figure must work with BUMBLEBEE to keep the dragon, STORMRAZOR, with KRE-O Flex Wings, from destroying everything in its path! The BATTLE NET BUMBLEBEE building set includes 178 bricks and two unique KREON figures.
KRE-O TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS BEAST BLADE OPTIMUS PRIME Building Set
(Ages 7-14 years /Approx. Retail Price: $24.99/Available: Spring 2013)
With the KRE-O TRANSFORMERS BEAST BLADE OPTIMUS PRIME 2-in-1 build set, builders can create the new BEAST HUNTER styled OPTIMUS PRIME in robot mode or vehicle mode using KRE-O bricks! OPTIMUS PRIME must use his dual-launching projectiles and hunter blade accessory with shield to battle the LAZERBACK Beast and his back-mounted missile. The building set includes 251 bricks and two unique KREON figures (OPTIMUS PRIME and KICKER).
