Minecraft Launches Ben 10 Content & New DLC

Mojang released two new additions to Minecraft this week as we got the Caves & Cliffs update as well as the new Ben 10 DLC. First off, the update is totally free and has been added to every single version of the base game on the planet, so everyone should have it as soon as you download it. Included in the update are a few new additions and creatures, including the axolotl, a cute goat (which will ram you), a new glow squid and glow ink that comes from it, new blocks of various forms to come across, like amethyst and dripleaf and copper, and the ability to craft a spyglass to see far into the distance. Plus the addition of a new weapon in lightning rods that emit a redstone signal when struck by lightning! As for the Ben 10 addition, we have more info below and you can check out a trailer for it as well.

What in the world is causing all that racket? It sounds like some sort of adventure-prone vehicle with two children and a senior citizen on board. Wait a minute, that can only mean one thing – the Rustbucket is here! Are you ready to go hero? I hope so, because the Ben 10 DLC just landed in Minecraft! This DLC comes in two different modes – Story and Free Roam. In Story Mode, you will need to step up and face an epic challenge. Ben, Gwen, and Grandpa Max need your help recovering lost alien DNA from the Omnitrix. Transform into all of Ben's alien heroes to defeat iconic villains like Vilgax, Zombozo, and Kevin 11 as the story unfolds. If you want to access all the alien DNA right away, then Free Roam Mode is for you. Maybe you want to take Rath for a stroll up the side of a skyscraper, or speed down the highway as XLR8? It's up to you to decide which alien is right for the job, but remember – there are villains to defeat in Free Roam Mode too!

New Ben 10 Action Figure Toys

The second wave of alien creation figures are arriving on shelves now. Rounding off the original 10 aliens are Ripjaws & Ghostfreak, and a set of Wildvine & Benwolf!

Read “more” for news regarding new items in the Alien Creation line of figures…

Alien Creation Figure News:
It is confirmed, sets including Ditto & Way Big and Eye Guy & Cannonbolt will be produced for summer 09′. The first three of these creation figures will be the FIRST figures produced for these aliens ever, good news for the creation line’s fans. Who knows, because of this, hope might not be lost for getting 4″ versions of these guys.

Also… due out this December are mini alien creation chambers. These new chambers will be around half the size of the original chamber, are translucent and come with two exclusive figures and 2 cards each. The green chamber is based off of the original series and comes with Upchuck and a translucent green Heatblast. The blue chamber is based off of Alien Force and comes with Ben and a translucent green Swampfire.
The Mini Creation Chambers should be available this holiday season and retail for $14.99

Ben 10 has the power to save the Earth from aliens

Ben Tennyson was an ordinary 10-year old kid who loved video games, biking, and goofing off. Then he found the Omnitrix and gained the incredible power to change into 10 different aliens with crazy powers! Now he's teaming up with his way-cool grandpa and worry-wart cousin, Gwen, to fight crime, have fun, and figure out how the Omnitrix works.

XLR8 Ben 10 Hero Figure/Character

XLR8 - Ben's high-speed dino form can race at 300 mph across ground, mud, water, and even up buildings! It can also make a tornado by running in circles, but it still takes forever to do homework in this form.

Diamondhead Ben 10 Hero Figure/Character

Diamondhead - When Ben turns into this crystal alien, he's impervious to damage, super strong, and can bounce lasers around. But, loud rock 'n roll tunes can shatter him!

Upgrade Ben 10 Hero Figure/Character

Upgrade - Changing into this liquid-metal alien form lets Ben merge with mechanical stuff and upgrade it. Just imagine plugging him into an Xbox 360!

Ben 10 lives with her cousin, grandpa and their caravan bus

Gwen Tennyson - Gwen isn't an alien, she's worse, she's Ben's cousin! She is cool as she is smarter.

Grandpa Max - Ben's ex-army grandpa isn't an alien, but he knows something about 'em. He's also really cool and helps Ben out with his alien extermination projects.

Ghostfreak Ben 10 Hero/Charater Figure

Ghostfreak - Turning into this shadowy alien lets Ben walk through walls and turn invisible, as long as it's kinda dark. It's super-powerful and super-spooky.

Wildmutt Ben 10 Hero/Character Figure Toy

Wildmutt - This dog-like alien form is part wolverine, part quill-shooting porcupine, and all blind. Ben can't talk in this form either, but its super-senses means it doesn't need to see to pee on your leg!

Greymatter Ben 10 Hero Figure

Grey Matter - Even aliens are funny and smart. This little alien form is a 'wee grey guy that makes Ben super smart so he can fix stuff. It's great, but it's super weak!

Heatblast Character/Hero Figure From Ben 10

Heatblast - This hot alien form is on fire and can spit, spray, hurl, and shoot bolts of fire. It's awesome, as long as it doesn't get wet!

Ripjaw Ben 10 Hero Figure/Character

Ripjaw - It's uglier than dirt, but Ben's Ripjaw form can swim like a fish! It also lets Ben breathe underwater and munch burgers (and bad guys) with a nasty set of teeth.

Stinkfly Ben 10 Hero Figure

Stinkfly - This bug-alien form lets Ben take to the sky like a jet pilot and battle bad guys with pincers and a sharp tail. Just don't get him wet or he's grounded.

Ben 10 Four Arms Hero Figure

Fourarms - Got Some Hard-kicking' powers? This 12-foot tall four-armed brute does! He's Ben's favorite alien form for putting the smack down on bad guys.