Well there they are, just a handful of confirmed aliens for the new revamped Ben 10 series coming this Spring.
From left to right we have an alien I am unsure of, perhaps the one they call Echo ( in an alternate form), Chromastone, Spidermonkey, Humungousaur, Swampfire, and Jetray. (EDIT: The one to the left is not Echo, but a currently un-named alien) You can get a better look at these guys in the toy pictures to follow…
For 2008, Bandai will continue most of the popular toylines including the following:
4″ Alien Collection : You know em, you love em - The third series of 4″ figures will feature the aliens from Alien Force and will include an alien info/planet card similar to the current line of cards with the planet images on back. These will not have codes, but the figures will also be packed with a miniature translucent figure, for use with the Ultimate Omnitrix. The first characters we will see in this line include Swampfire, Chromastone, Humungousaur and Jetray. Figures of Ben, Echo, Spidermonkey and Pyronite kid “Heatblast” are to follow.
6″ DNA Alien Heroes: These articulated action feature style figures also return with characters from the revamp. First on the slate are Chromastone - a half translucent figure with color changing liquid and a projectile arm, and Humungousaur with muscle flexing and jaw opening action. Following them is a Swampfire figure that makes use of the planetary power gel by shooting it from his arm.
Alien Creatures: A continuation of this years new vehicle line is in order for a few of the Alien Force aliens. Beasties include a 4″ figure of their corresponding alien, and their own special action feature. You can expect these rides for Swampfire and Chromastone, followed by Humungousaur and Echo.
1″ Transforming Alien Rocks: This line brings us the same fizzy rock action, dissolving down to a deformed translucent 1″ figure, however these guys will now be packed at one character per box. Characters for the single packed rocks will be the normal 6 featured Alien force aliens: Swampfire, Chromastone, Humungousaur, Spidermonkey, Jetray and Echo.
1.5″ Planetary Powder Sets: Another recent line continuing on into the Alien Force toys. Same three packets of goop, same cool stackable containers, All new chracters - Swampfire, Chromastone, Humungousaur, Spidermonkey, Jetray and Echo.
Roleplay: It’s hero time with two new versions of the hologram based Alien Force Omnitrix.
Omnitrix Illuminatior: This one is along the lines of the Alien Viewer Omnitrix that viewed the slide discs, however instead of looking into it, the slides are projected from the face of the watch onto a wall or other flat surface. It will include 3 discs, but I’m not sure how or if others are attainable.
Ultimate Omnitrix: This is the higher end Omnitrix for Alien force. It features lights and sounds as always, but the unique feature for this one is that you attach the mini translucent figures from the Alien Collection to the top to unlock that aliens special sound and image. This mimics the holographic figures on the newly styled Omnitrix.
There will also be the following new lines:
8″ Alien Action Heroes : This is the replacement for the Metamorfigure line. The new 8″ figures will no longer transform, but promise to be decently articulated figures with a special feature and accessories for gameplay. The debut of this line will give us Humongousaur and Jetra, with Spidermonkey to follow.
3″ Alien Creation Chamber Figures: A brand new set of 3″ figures with interchangable parts ( head, torso, 2 arms and a bottom half of legs). The Alien Creation chamber serves a playset to mix and match your aliens in and includes 4 figures ( Swampfire, Chromostone, Jetray and Humungousaur) 4 recipe cards, and a special key to lock and unlock the parts into place. Additional sets of figures come two per pack and will feature all of the original 10 aliens - Heatblast & Wildmutt, Four Arms & XLR8, Upgrade & Stinkfly, Diamondhead & Grey Matter, followed by Ripjaws & Ghostfreak, and Wildvine & Benwolf.
Kevin’s Action Cruiser - Kev’s green muscle car is turned into a vehicle for the 4″ figures to ride in. This bad boy transforms to battle mode and includes DNA alien capsules to shoot, filled with planetary powder. It also includes an exclusive 4″ Kevin figure to ride in it.
Kevin 11 R/C car- A smaller, closed, version of Kevin’s new wheels - this time in remote controlled format! You take control of it through a hand held Omnitrix shaped remote.
As stated in a previous post, Max scored us some images of the prototypes at the Hong Kong toys and games fair this month, so without further ado…
You can find the rest of the images in the Ben10toys.net gallery ( which is still in it’s proto stages as well). Please keep in mind that these are images of the prototypes, and I imagine they will look much better, and will be painted correctly when released this summer.
