Omni-Metallic Ben 10 Aliens - New Reboot Toys

Pictures of another wave of re-colored Ben 10 alien figures for the reboot has been revealed. This wave is called Omni-Metallic and features Ben's aliens in a metallic paint job. The aliens in this line-up are Diamondhead, XLR8 and Overflow. The accessories that comes with the toys also have a metallic paint job. Check out the images below.

Omni-Metallic XLR8

Omni-Metallic Overflow

Overflow gets another figure despite not being accessible in the Omnitrix. This isn't the first time Playmates has made additional toys for Overflow, as they had made Out of the Omnitrix and Alien Worlds recolor toys of the Overflow figure.

Omni-Metallic Diamondhead

Strangely, Omni-Metallic Diamondhead's promo image has the blade placed over his head.

These are the first batch of new figures revealed in 2021. As they are merely repaints, they aren't going to be appearing in the show. 

Ben 10,010 Air Date and Episode Synopsis Revealed

The episode description for the first season 5 movie event special of the Ben 10 reboot, Ben 10,010, has been revealed. 

"In a distant future, where Gwen is President of the United States, the earth is under attack by an alien horde. Gwen leads the resistance against the threat. Ben, on the other hand, has been out of touch with his family for a long time. After being persuaded to come out of retirement, the grown-up Ben returns to the past to ask young Ben for help. Only together can they repel an attack that threatens the future."

Gwen Tennyson in Vote Zombozo

The synopsis reveals that Gwen is the President of the United States in the future, which may be a callback to what Ben 10,000 said in the Ultimate Alien episode Ben 10,000 Returns, in which he stated that Gwen was the President of the Earth, following him.  

In the reboot, Gwen has been seen holding a presidential campaign in Vote Zombozo.  

Clockwork and Ben 10,000 on the Cartoon Network mural

Similar to the original series, Ben 10,000 is gonna be somewhat bitter and less cheerful compared to his youthful self. Unlike the original, he'll be the one going back in time instead of young Ben going to the future first. Could we perhaps see Ben 10,000 as Clockwork?

Previously, Ben 10,000 and Clockwork has been seen on a mural in Cartoon Network studios, who at the time were assumed to not appear in the reboot and were just drawn for fun. Other interesting characters on the wall included Rex Salazar, Goop, Jetray (who hasn't appeared at the time), Alien X and Vilgax in his true form.

Ben 10,010 is confirmed to air in European countries on February 27, 2021.

Ben 10 Reboot Season 5 Episode Titles Leak - Alien X, Ben 10,000 and Generator Rex Crossover Confirmed?

A Spanish website that shows information about Spanish dubs had give the names for upcoming season 5 episodes of the Ben 10 reboot. The article states that each special is 45 minutes long, which coincides with Duncan Rouleau's statement on season 5 consisting of "movie events", similar to Ben 10 Versus the Universe. 

The season 5 episode title revealed are:

• Ben 10: Alien X-tinction
• Ben Gen 10
• Ben 10,000

Judging by the titles of these movie events, it's pretty clear that Alien X and Ben 10,000 are going to appear in season 4 of the reboot. Gen 10 seems a little more vague, but it may be referring to Generator Rex and a possible crossover between that and the reboot. Perhaps Rex Salazar is an Omnitrix wielder in the reboot, or he has ten different machines he can build. 

A forest background that will appear in Alien X-tinction

In addition, Becky Lau, who worked on the Ben 10 reboot as a background designer, has released background art for Alien X Tinction Act 1.

Source:  

• https://www.eldoblaje.com/datos/FichaPelicula.asp?id=49064
• https://www.ben10extranet.com/2021/01/primeira-arte-e-nome-do-episodio-da.html 
• https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ8Mu8nDWdE/?igshid=icf2sw9wg2re
  

Hot Shot

Hot Shot in I Don't Like You

Hot Shot is Kevin Levin's Antitrix equivalent to Heatblast. He is voiced by Greg Cipes and first appeared in the season 3 episode Which Watch.

Appearance

Hot Shot is a muscular magma-based alien with green rocks covering his torso. He has red rocks covering hands and legs. Hot Shot has flaming elbow spikes and shoulders as well as a flaming head styled as a mohawk. He has a skull-like face with fangs and a large chin. Hot Shot wears the Antitrix on his collarbone. 

How does Cannonbolt see while in ball form?

Like an armadillo or a pill-bug, Cannonbolt is able to curl himself into a ball, keeping his arms, legs and face inside and only revealing his yellow plate armor on his back outside. In this form he is able to quickly roll and bounce around, slamming into his enemies as his main form of offense.

One might wonder how does Cannonbolt know where he's going and not accidentally bump into his allies while in ball form. 

Well Duncan Rouleau, who is part of Man of Action, the creators of the original Ben 10 series and currently working on the reboot, answered this question.

Apparently, Cannonbolt has short hairs on his body similar to humans. These hairs are similar to a cat's whiskers and can sense motion and shifts in the air. While not confirmed, it's possible that these hairs are located on Cannonbolt's black lining around his armor, as these lines are exposed outside while he is in ball form. Cannonbolt also has enhanced hearing. With these two senses together, Cannonbolt has something similar to echolation that gives him eyeless vision, allowing Cannonbolt to "see" around him while rolling around in ball form.