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** This could easily be considered a reverse example, as Chromastone was something of this or an [[Expy]] for Diamondhead in the first place.

*** A recent episode {{spoiler|brought back Chromastone and revealed his connection to the alien race Diamondhead comes from}}.

** ''[[Ben 10: Ultimate Alien]]'' introduces Fasttrack, who shares the exact same coloration and [[Super Speed|powers]] as XLR8, which is rather peculiar, as his existence could be considered redundant and unnecessary, considering Ben likely ''has'' XLR8 in his Ultimatrix, as almost every alien he's had in the previous two series is unlocked. Though he seems to be somewhat stronger and Matt Wayne [[Word of God|did say]] that Fasttrack is stronger. XLR8, however, sees use in the ''[[Man of Action Studios]]''-helmed ''[[Ben 10 Generator Rex Heroes United|Heroes United]]'' Crossover with ''[[Generator Rex]]''.

** ''[[Ben 10: Ultimate Alien]]'' introduces Fasttrack, who shares the exact same coloration and [[Super Speed|powers]] as XLR8, which is rather peculiar, as his existence could be considered redundant and unnecessary, considering Ben likely ''has'' XLR8 in his Ultimatrix, as almost every alien he's had in the previous two series is unlocked. Though he seems to be somewhat stronger and Matt Wayne [[Word of God|did say]] that Fasttrack is stronger. XLR8, however, sees use in the ''[[Man of Action Studios]]''-helmed ''[[Ben 10/Generator Rex: Heroes United|Heroes United]]'' Crossover with ''[[Generator Rex]]''.

*** Though the mentality behind making another very fast character (and similar substitutes in general) could be accepted if one were to consider the idea that of the million aliens connected to the Ultimatrix, it's highly likely that several of them naturally have the same powers.

**** This of course circles back to why sets of 10 were created. [[Fridge Brilliance|Variety without redundancy.]]