Kre-O Kre-O KRE-O is a line of construction toys (similar to Lego and Mega Bloks) manufactured by South Korea-based Oxford and marketed by Hasbro. Kre-O was released in stores in Fall 2011. The name "Kre-O" comes from the Latin word "creo", which means "I create". Kre-O toys feature highly articulated humanoid figures called Kreons. Kre-O blocks are compatible with Lego bricks, hence also compatible with Mega Bloks and other building block brands. Kre-O "Transformers" is the first line of the Kre-O series. They were first shown in February 2011 at the American International Toy Fair trade show in New York. Transformers
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