Here is a bit of potentially good news for Europe-based Transformers fans – we just might be getting the preview wave of Transformers Kre-O Microchangers over here. 2005 Boards member Optimist Prime picked up some Microchangers belonging to the preview wave from Ebay recently and they came in multilingual packaging, similar to how their carded brethren are released in the UK and Europe. It is by no means a done deal yet – but the appearance of this assortment in multilingual packaging strongly suggests these will see the light of day somewhere in Europe.
The question of course is where? The fun part will be finding out the answer!
Dinotron
I can confirm that these are in the UK, i have picked up some from my supplier. they may not be in loacal stores as of yet but i have 3 cases already.
KaguyaHouraisan
Had these in finland. mostly found in big grocery stores.
Gutts
Yes, we've had blindpacks in Czech Republic for about a month already. Fingers crossed for the new wave soon.
And voyagers Dreadwing, Thundertron and Ultra Magnus are here too. Who would dare to expect that.
Pavol Palat
We have had these in Slovakia (in Alltoys stores) for like a month now. Upon their original release, they had a special price "only 1.99 EUR!", now they are 2.49 EUR.
After skipping the whole PRID wave 2, we also got voyager Dreadwing which was a nice surprise too.
FatMick Prime
Excited!
cobra zartan
Sure did
charsdc2
Were they not supposed to get released in Europe?
Grimlock64
I really hope those in Europe do get these soon, because I want them to enjoy these Kreons as much as we are in the States!
danbo
I actually found these in a store on Friday in Farnham (Surrey, uk) called gamespod they are a small independent video games company. They sell some action figures but only get things wholesale, they don't sell imports or exclusives. So I assume that these are the general release uk stock. They're pretty good little figs, scorponok is a stand out
Nightshadow
We got the preview wave packed with the TF: Prime magazine here in Germany. I have official word, that the Kre-O blindbags will see a release in January:
(List not complete)
The Kreon Microchanger sets will be released in January
The Quest for Energon Sets in February
Beast Hunters Sets (and I guess the mainline) in May
Source: Transformers – Release-Infos mit Kre-O, Prime, Masterpiece und Generations (Fall of Cybertron) » Starblight.de | Starblight.de
Translated by Google: Google Übersetzer
urmandj
Same packaging as the ones I found here in Mexico, my guess is you will get them eventually.
antapp
eBay.co.uk
Autovolt 127
But did those ever come out in Canada?
Sol Fury
Good going. I'll have to keep a look out for these.
Optimist Prime
Apologies for any vagueness but here's something resembling confirmation that the blind-bagged Kre-O Micro Changers are at least intended to be released in Europe – I picked some up on eBay and they're in multilingual packaging.
The European bag on the left, US on the right. The code numbers, though changed from the US ones, still work so once these babies are on shop shelves, picking out 6 different codes will get you a full set.
The instruction leaflets are also multilingual and there's the usual bit of paper with the regional Hasbro contact details.
I neglected to note which code went with which figure in my haste to tear the bags open BUT the codes did end 0, 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, just like the US ones. I can't say for certain but it would make sense that they relate to the same figures. That would work out as:
Crankstart – 221910
Scorponok – 221911
Waspinator – 221912
Spinister – 221917
Galvatron – 221918
Sunstorm – 221919