Transformers Kre-o sets

So it appears that some of the Kre-o sets have been released in the US.

I had a quick search on ebay for a rough idea on prices, and the results were not enticing, and the shipping on most items is clearly set to dissuade non US bidders. I am hoping that this is because they are still relatively new and hard to find and that in a week or two prices will have lowered to near their US store prices (plus shipping).

Does anyone know any reasonably priced online stores that are stocking these sets, as I really want to get my hands on them, and dont want to wait for their Australian release, or pay the inflated costs for them here.

Last question is regarding thier prices, the small kits are less than US$10, does anyone have general prices and size class details, I don't think that info has been released since Hasbro does not control the US store prices.

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Originally Posted by i_amtrunks

So it appears that some of the Kre-o sets have been released in the US.

I had a quick search on ebay for a rough idea on prices, and the results were not enticing, and the shipping on most items is clearly set to dissuade non US bidders. I am hoping that this is because they are still relatively new and hard to find and that in a week or two prices will have lowered to near their US store prices (plus shipping).

Does anyone know any reasonably priced online stores that are stocking these sets, as I really want to get my hands on them, and dont want to wait for their Australian release, or pay the inflated costs for them here.

Last question is regarding thier prices, the small kits are less than US$10, does anyone have general prices and size class details, I don't think that info has been released since Hasbro does not control the US store prices.

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BBTS have them for reasonable prices, if you use the Pile of Loot feature, the shipping is reasonable as well.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/m...&category=7721

Cheers grant, did not to BBTS yet, usually look at them last due to their shipping prices.

Been scouting more for US prices, seems like they change in every store/chain, and they don't really have size classes (not named at the least).

Looks like there are $8, $12, $18, $20, $30, $40 and $60 sets, with one or two figures per price point.

Can see some Aussie chains just clumping them into $15, $30 and $80 "classes". :rolleyes:

Looking forward to seeing these.

I wonder if they are compatible with Lego.

They are.

It's compatible with Lego... they even had a sticker saying so, on the free Optimus Figurine they gave out at BotCon.

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/bc11/m64.jpg

The bricks themselves are the same size, but the distinct difference is that one of the topside posts on the various bricks is hollowed out. (check out the photos of the sets on display, and you see the odd hollow post all over the place)

Apparently only the full head/face helmets are not completely compatible with Lego and other "non lego" lego. They still fit, but take extra effort to remove from lego minifigs.

hope to get a bunch of these, but prob gonna wait til they hit aussie retailers.

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Originally Posted by bassbot

hope to get a bunch of these, but prob gonna wait til they hit aussie retailers.

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It is a September wait for an Aussie release (probably a good thing as it is a month or so after the last big toy sale!) I'd love to get some Aussie price point info released to see how they compare to the US, but can't see it happening until just before they go on sale here! :D

the austrlaian Hasbro/Transformers website has them listed in the product pages

Linky

KRE-O TRANSFORMERS OPTIMUS PRIME Construction Set
Approx. Retail: $59.99

KRE-O TRANSFORMERS SENTINEL PRIME Construction Set
Approx. Retail: $39.99

KRE-O TRANSFORMERS MEGATRON Construction Set
Approx. Retail: $29.99

KRE-O TRANSFORMERS STARSCREAM Construction Set
Approx. Retail: $29.99

KRE-O TRANSFORMERS BUMBLEBEE Construction Set
Approx. Retail: $24.99

KRE-O TRANSFORMERS AUTOBOT RATCHET Construction Set
Approx. Retail: $19.99

KRE-O TRANSFORMERS SIDESWIPE Construction Set
Approx. Retail: $19.99

KRE-O TRANSFORMERS AUTOBOT JAZZ Construction Set
Approx. Retail: $11.99

KRE-O TRANSFORMERS MIRAGE Construction Set
Approx. Retail: $11.99

KRE-O TRANSFORMERS PROWL Construction Set
Approx. Retail: $16.99

KRE-O TRANSFORMERS BUMBLEBEE Construction Set
Approx. Retail: $7.99

KRE-O TRANSFORMERS OPTIMUS PRIME Construction Set
Approx. Retail: $7.99

i assume that these are aus based prices since it is the aus website

Thanks for those links Sharky, that is the exact info I was after (and too lazy to get!)

Prices are very comparible to the USA, so I no longer have the urge to grab them from ebay early. Now for the patience game... :p