Transformers Kre-O Coming to Japan

Ricochet · 02-28-2013, 06:42 AM

Autobase Aichi reports:
according to the newest issue of Terebi Kun and TV Magazine(both are kids mag), Kre-O will be sold in Japan.
Presale begins on TRU from late March. the first items are:

Battle for Energon set - 5,775yen
Stealth Bumblebee set - 3,990yen
Street Showdown set - 3,990yen
Rotor Rage set - 2,940yen
Basic Optimus Prime Construction set - 525yen
Basic Bumblebee Construction set - 525yen

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MechaV · 02-28-2013, 06:54 AM

Probably a dumb question - do they have LEGO in Japan?

And is it as popular as it is in the states?

Sol Fury · 02-28-2013, 06:58 AM

There's a popular Lego-styled construction system in Japan called Diablock, which does all that Kre-O does and more. Diablock made some sets for TF Animated as well as a G1 Optimus Prime set, and those ones I believe could transform without being disassembled. Got some information on those in our Resources if you want to take a looksie:

Other Transformers Building Sets Toys - Kre-O & Built to Rule - TFW2005

Hot Shot. · 02-28-2013, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by MechaV

Probably a dumb question - do they have LEGO in Japan?

And is it as popular as it is in the states?

A quick google search tells me they get Lego to some extent. I don't know how popular it is, but they have gotten exclusives in the past, like this beauty: [Links are hidden for guests. Please Register.]

Sovietbot · 02-28-2013, 07:17 AM

I already so represent: Kre-O Convoy! ))

I AM UNICRON · 02-28-2013, 07:39 AM

will there be any variants? or just the same ? or no one knows ?

zephon · 02-28-2013, 07:54 AM

The Japanese will probably laugh at the kreo designs and replace them with something way way better.

I mean check the images which come out when you Google "japanese lego mecha".

juxtapose519 · 02-28-2013, 08:02 AM

Oh god, I hope there are no variants. Otherwise I'm going to feel obligated to buy them.

Sprocket · 02-28-2013, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MechaV

Probably a dumb question - do they have LEGO in Japan?

And is it as popular as it is in the states?

Not only do they have it, as of 2010 it was distributed by TakaraTomy!

I don't know if that's changed since though.

luckybot · 02-28-2013, 05:40 PM

I wonder if takara tomy are gonna do fishing line animations with these.

I know it probably won't happen but it would be funny if it did.

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MechaV Quintesson Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 614 News Credits: 4	Probably a dumb question - do they have LEGO in Japan? And is it as popular as it is in the states?

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Sovietbot Autobot from USSR Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 117 Location: USSR Collection Count: Must collect all TF from Henkei! And then of United!	I already so represent: Kre-O Convoy! ))

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zephon Vehicon Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 572 News Credits: 1	The Japanese will probably laugh at the kreo designs and replace them with something way way better. I mean check the images which come out when you Google "japanese lego mecha".

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luckybot Mini-Con Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 18 Location: Planet Earth Collection Count: 50+	I wonder if takara tomy are gonna do fishing line animations with these. I know it probably won't happen but it would be funny if it did.