Via Jacquelyn Orenza on Facebook, we have a look at the upcoming Kre-O Transformers Battlechangers in hand. These figures are Transformers Kre-O sets which can transform between robot and alternate modes without the need to be disassembled. The first assortment seems to be giving us four classic characters in this format – Starscream, Grimlock, Optimus Prime and Bumblebee. We’re told these figures have fairly substantial backpacks to facilitate the transformations, but they look pretty cool – check out the images after the break.
Quelynn
The dino head cannot be twisted, but you can remove it and re-attach facing the opposite way.
optimusmegas
well….you were looking for battleCHARGERS in a battleCHANGERS thread. so disappointment is all your own fault.
i think the backpacks on prime starscream and bee are manageable….but that grimlock….is there a way to compress that more ? maybe twist the dino head around?
megatroptimus
Exactly what I did with my customs, except I didn't have any of the special parts they have now. There's only so much you can do with a figure of that size.
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/radic…n-powermaster-optimus-prime-w-apex-armor.html
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/radicons-customs/971391-transformable-kreon-megatron.html
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/radicons-customs/971713-transformable-kreon-galvatron.html
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/radicons-customs/971980-transformable-kreon-bw-megatron.html
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/radicons-customs/971476-transformable-kreon-starscream.html
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/radicons-customs/972973-transformable-kreon-grimlock.html
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/radicons-customs/972974-transformable-kreon-shockwave.html
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/radicons-customs/971253-transformable-kreon-optimus-prime.html
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/radicons-customs/972253-transformable-kreon-soundwave.html
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/radicons-customs/971979-transformable-kreon-bw-optimus-primal.html
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/radicons-customs/971901-transformable-kreon-g2-megatron.html
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/radicons-customs/971325-transformable-kreon-bumblebee.html
KFGatri
I've seen mainline figures with far worse.
GreednGluttony
do these have a set price yet?
BB Shockwave
I came here expecting Kre-O Runabout and Runamuck! Extremely disappointed. These are not the Battlechargers I was looking for.
protostar8
So what's the release date on these? Are they TRU exclusives?
jestermon
It's neat how the art has them jumping into nothingness like the old g1 stuff.
These look great.
Novaburnhilde
I really like how these look, very cool.
Autovolt 127
Holy Crap These Kre-O Battlechangers are awesome. Sure the proprtions are a little weird but they actually are little kreons with upgraded armor that can transform and they can rid.
I love it and I want to pick some of these up.
Shark Jumper
Do the sets come with normal kreon limbs too?
Tresob
Welcome aboard! (Welcome a[forum]board?)
Sonic Warfare
my only complaint is that Prime needs window boobs. Other than that, I'm sold.
Noideaforaname
Ah, good, I wasn't imagining Megatron then.
… didn't realize he — and that Soundwave, incidentally — were part of "vs" sets.
Huh, interesting. Guess it's to accommodate the new limb parts.
EDIT: Whoa, that's a lot of kibble on their backs, especially Grimlock. The tires look new, though.
Quelynn
Umm, hello. :S
I just thought I'd post pics of the backpacks, too. Since I described it in my FB album as "significant". xD Figured it should at least be quantified what I meant by it. :S
Triggerhappy
they look great.
Ravage101
do they come with the Kreon / mini versions of each bot?
DOTM Bumblebee
…
Take my money, Hasbro…
Moroni Prime
The sets do NOT come with additional Kreon minifigures. Those pictured are Kreons that have already been released. The Bumblebee is from set #36241, Optimus from set #30689, Starscream from set #30667, and Grimlock from set #A8600.
Grimwing
Grimlock and Starscream definitely.
I just like How the Proportions of these brick build bodies, compliment the kreo heads in robot mode, Gives it the mass a Super robot should have.
Look forward to mixing these in with the Kreo Gijoe display I have plans for.