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Microman

March 03, 2023

This article is about the toy line. For the professional wrestler, see Microman (wrestler).

Microman (ミクロマン, Mikuroman) was a science fiction toyline created, manufactured and marketed by Takara Co., Ltd. from 1974 to 1984 as well as from 1998 to 2007. The Microman line was a series of 3.75-inch-tall (9.5 cm) action figures with accompanying vehicles, robots, playsets and accessories. Unlike other toylines at the time, Microman figures were marketed as being the "actual" size of cyborg beings called "Micros" that hailed from a fictional planet known as "Micro Earth" and disguised themselves as action figures while on planet Earth.[1][2][3][4]

Microman
A scan of the cover of a Microman catalog from 1976.
TypeAction figure
Inventor(s)Takara
CompanyTakara/Takara Tomy
CountryJapan
Availability1974–2007
MaterialsPlastic/Die-cast

Description

 
A photo of a vintage Microman M101 (George) 3.75-inch-tall (9.5 cm) action figure with capsule in the background.

The core of the Microman line consisted of 3.75-inch-tall (9.5 cm) action figures which were known for their high number of articulation points relative to other toys of similar size/scale in the 1970s. The toyline also included vehicles, robots, playsets and accessories. Many of the Microman toys used interchangeable 5-millimetre (0.20 in) connectors and ports that allowed parts to be transferred and connected between different toys.[5][page needed][6][7][unreliable source][8][9]

The Microman toyline was licensed and released in the United States by Mego Corporation as the Micronauts from 1976–1980.[10][11][12][13]

Some of the transforming Microman toys and vehicles from the Micro Change series created within the 1980s New Microman toyline were licensed by Hasbro, along with other similar transforming toys from Takara's Diaclone toyline, in the 1980s to be a part of Hasbro's Transformers toyline in the United States.[14][15][16]

History

Classic Microman (1974–1980)

Takara first released Microman toys in Japan in 1974 as a smaller version of their popular 8-inch-tall (20 cm) & 12-inch-tall (30 cm) 1972 Henshin Cyborg (Transforming Cyborg) line. Henshin Cyborg figures were based on 8-inch-tall (20 cm) & 12-inch-tall (30 cm) Combat Joe figures — which themselves were based on Hasbro's G.I. Joe figures — with their bodies molded in clear plastic, exposing their inner workings and supposed cybernetic parts.[5]: 6–96 [1][2][17]

By downscaling their size, Takara sought to create the Microman line to offset the sheer cost of producing a full line of plastic-based 8-inch-tall (20 cm) & 12-inch-tall (30 cm) figures and related playsets as well as acknowledging that basic living space is limited—and considered a premium—to most Japanese households. Smaller Microman figures would not only cost less to produce during the energy crisis of the 1970s, the line's smaller scale would also take up less physical space in a household and thus be more attractive to space conscious consumers in the Japanese market.[3][4]

Microman Zone (1974)

The first 1974 series of toys was called Microman Zone and included four figures and several vehicles such as the MIC-1 Space Buggy, MIC-2 Bulk Lifter, MIC-3 Sky Roader and the M115 Conning Tower Base. Additional vehicles were sold as "Micro-Kit Machine Series" sets which required assembly prior to use.[5]: 6–8 [18]

Project Victory (1975)

Following the success of the first 1974 Microman Zone series, Takara completely revamped and expanded the Microman concept to be a stand-alone line on its own and not merely a smaller-scale version of their Henshin Cyborg line. The former original Microman figures were now given sturdier "cybernetic feet" and all figures now contained standard 5-millimetre (0.20 in) ports which allowed for interchangeability between sets and figures. Takara also introduced a new line of die-cast figures dubbed Super Steel Microman and a new line of "enemy" figures dubbed the Acroyears. Additionally, all figures were now identified by a new alphanumeric figure-type designation system—such as M10X, M11X, M12X, M20X, M21X, M22X, etc.—across the whole line as well being given formal, character names such as George (M101), Jack (M102), Jesse (M103) and John (M104).[5]: 9–23 [19]

Spy Magician (1976)

In addition to new vehicles and figures such as Spy Magician (M13X & M14X), Takara introduced a new class of figure dubbed the Titans which employed a magnetic ball/joint system that allowed for a new level of interchangeability between toys. Japanese pop-culture character tie-in toys were also released (such as Microman Jeeg, Robotman Gakeen and Robotman Mechadon) which helped expand Takara's line beyond its own in-house characters and opened the door to greater licensing opportunities for their designs.[5]: 24–27 [20]

Microman Command (1977)

A Microman manga was published in TV Magazine, a children’s oriented magazine published by Kodansha Ltd., in 1977. Takara also introduced the Microman Command line in which each figure came in its own unique capsule case (shaped like Easter Island figures, the Statue of Liberty, etc.) and included the first female figure, Lady Command (M18X), in the line.[5]: 50–60 [21]

Police Keeper (1978)

With the release of Star Wars in 1977, the market for science fiction merchandise became increasingly filled with competing science fiction related products.[original research?] New figures such as the Police Keeper (M23X), Micro Knight MC-X and Cosmo Satan Arden (A35X) built on the success of prior Microman action figure releases. Takara’s attempts to expand the Microman line concept with the Micro Hoodman (H70X) and construction/building playset Play Build line of toys with the large-sized Build Base playset were not well received. Lack of a positive response to the new line was strong enough that previously announced toys in the line, such as the remote control Hoodman spaceship Hoodman's RCB Noah, were cancelled.[5]: 61–70 [22]

Rescue Command (1979)

Takara attempted to revive the line with the new Rescue Command series of toys and action figures. At the core of the Rescue Command was the new Rescue Secret Base and a new background story on the Rescue Command that explained the whole "rescue" theme of the whole line.[5]: 71–75 [23]

Punch & Blizzard Man (1980)

Takara moved away from releasing 3.75-inch-tall (9.5 cm) figures and instead concentrated on larger-sized toys, robots and sets that all contained some sort of "gimmick" to them. Gimmicks included the Microman Punch (P.0X) figure whose arm could be wound up to "punch" and Microman Blizzard (B-X) series of figures that contained a battery-powered fan.[5]: 76–77 [24]

Microman 3.75-inch-tall (9.5 cm) action figures (1974–1980)

Below is a basic overview list documenting classic Microman 3.75-inch-tall (9.5 cm) action figure releases from 1974 to 1980. This is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all classic Microman releases/variants but rather a high-level overview of Takara’s 3.75-inch-tall (9.5 cm) Microman line offerings.[25][26][27][28][29][30][31]

New Microman (1981–1984)

While a line of new Microman 3.75-inch-tall (9.5 cm) figures were released for the 1980 New Microman line, their history was completely different from the figures that preceded them in the previous Microman line. The new line consisted of 10 Microman figures that came in molded capsules. There was now a greater focus on the Micro Robot series of toys as well as larger robot-oriented playsets.[5]: 98–128 [6][32]

New Microman (1981)

While a line of new Microman 3.75-inch-tall (9.5 cm) figures were released for the 1980 New Microman line, their history was completely different from the figures that preceded them in the previous Microman line. The new line consisted of 10 Microman figures that came in molded capsules. There was now a greater focus on the Micro Robot series of toys as well as larger robot-oriented playsets.[5]: 98–107 [33]

Micro Robot (1982)

Takara’s focus of the 1982 line was on the new Micro Borg and Micro Robot toys. While the Micro Robot W Box Set came with a New Microman M004 Eiji (Blue) figure, these figures were only available in the box set and not as individual figures.[5]: 108–109 [34]

Micro Change (1983)

In 1983, Takara introduced a new Microman toyline called Micro Change. The Micro Change toys were seemingly ordinary items, such as cassette tapes, a microscope, watches and even guns, that could change into other forms to help Microman in their fight against the Acroyears. While the focus of the line had shifted away from the original Microman action figures, Takara released one last figure, dubbed Salam (M011).[5]: 110–112 [35]

Micro Change to Transformers (1984)

1984 saw the end of the Micro Change/Microman line with no new figures released that year. After seeing the success Hasbro had combining Takara’s Diaclone and Micro Change lines into the Transformers toyline in the U.S. market, Takara decided to end both the Diaclone and Micro Change toylines and instead focus their efforts on releasing their own Japanese versions of the Transformers.[36]

New Microman 3.75-inch-tall (9.5 cm) action figures (1981–1984)

Below is a basic overview list documenting New Microman 3.75-inch-tall (9.5 cm) action figure releases from 1981 to 1984. This is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all New Microman action figure releases/variants but rather a high-level overview of Takara’s 3.75-inch-tall (9.5 cm) New Microman line offerings.[5]: 98–128 [6]

Microman 21 Series (1996–1997)

From 1996 to 1997, a small Japanese hobby toy company named Romando acquired a provisional license from Takara to reissue vintage Microman figures. This series was known as the Microman 21 series since the release of these reissues coincided with the 21st anniversary of the original Microman series. Action figures reissued as a part of the Microman 21 series were figures in the Microman Command (M15x), Microman Command (M16x), Microman Rescue (M25x), Micro Knight MC-X, Spy Magician (M13X) lines of figures.[37]

Micro Millennium Series (1998–2003)

In 1999, Takara produced a whole new line of Microman toys and reissued older Microman figures. The new Microman series was divided into two distinct lines: the Magne Powers and LED Powers series and the Replica Microman series based on the success of Romando’s previous reissues under their brand name..[5]: 142–192 [38]

Replica Microman (1998–2003)

The Replica Microman series was mainly aimed at adult collectors and older fans of the original toyline. This series launched in 1998 with the Microman Founder (M10X) series which reissued the Microman (M10X) figures. That release was soon followed by the reissue of many other classic Microman figures such as Acroyear (A30X), Spy Magician (M14X), Lady Command (M18X) and others. In addition to reissuing versions that adhered to the original, vintage Microman color combinations, Takara also released several newly created, limited edition color variants with new character names and designations to add to the canon of the old series[39]

As the series progressed in the 2000s Takara continued to release more Replica Microman reissues as well as even more limited edition and exclusive color variants. While increasing variety of available product, this resulted in the Microman market becoming saturated with so many unsold, variants that by 2001 Takara decided to significantly scale back the release of the Replica Microman. By 2003 the Replica Microman series continued to put out releases but only on a very limited basis and mainly through Takara’s e-Hobby Shop.[40][41][42]

Magne Powers & LED Powers (1998–2000)

 
A photo of a Magne Power Microman 001 (Arthur) action figure.

On December 26, 1998, Takara officially launched the Magne Powers series which was followed in 2000 by the companion LED Powers series. The Magne Powers series and LED Powers series were designed for children with brand new toy designs and a new story line which included a Microman anime series. In addition to the anime, Takara also commissioned manga serial for Comic BomBom magazine.[5]: 142–176 [43][44]

By 2000, Takara, which was dealing with financial issues, reduced their new LED Powers series to a few dozen of toys and canceled the Microman anime series as well as the manga in Comic BomBom magazine. Soon afterwards, Takara would put all of their new Microman properties on indefinite hiatus.[45]

Microman Force Series (2003–2007)

In 2003, Takara decided to test Microman market again with a brand new series of action figures called Microman 2003 which was aimed towards collectors and older fans.[5]: 210–219 

In the late 2000s, Takara expanded the overall Microman brand and Microman 2003 line to include various licensed brands, including Batman (both comic based and from Batman Begins), Superman (both comic based and from Superman Returns), Evangelion, Street Fighter, Godzilla, Alien vs Predator and Kinnikuman. A Spider-Man toy was announced at one point and a photograph of a prototype does exist. However, the figure was never produced, and its product number was assigned to a Predator figure.[5]: 210–219 [46]

Microman toyline influence outside Japan

Micronauts (1976–1980)

Further information: Micronauts

In the late 1970s, the U.S. toy company Mego acquired the license for some of Takara’s Microman 3.75-inch-tall (9.5 cm) toys and released them in the United States as the Micronauts. Mego manufactured and marketed Micronaut toys from 1976 to 1980 prior to the company’s bankruptcy and dissolution in 1982. After Mego’s demise, other toy companies such as Palisades Toys and SOTA (State of the Art) Toys attempted to revive the toyline over the years.[47][48]

Transformers (1984–present)

Further information: Transformers

In 1981 Takara produced a new Microman line called New Microman. A few years later in 1983, Takara launched a new Microman series within the New Microman line dubbed Micro Change. The line featured toys that were seemingly ordinary items (such as cassette tapes, microscopes, watches and even guns) that could transform themselves and "change" into other forms to help Microman in their fight against the Acroyears.[33]

In 1984 Hasbro acquired the license for the transforming object toys from Takara’s Micro Change toyline as well as similar transforming Takara toys in the Diaclone toyline and the two were combined by Hasbro to create the Transformers toyline.[36]

Below is a table showing which Transformers were based on which Micro Change toys and their variants:

Transformers to Microman/Micro Change connections
Transformers (Hasbro) Microman/Micro Change (Takara)
Name Affiliation ID Name Variant Release date
Frenzy Decepticon MC-01 Micross Blue 1983
Rumble Decepticon MC-01 Micross Red 1983
Ravage Decepticon MC-02 Jaguar 1983
Laserbeak Decepticon MC-03 Condor 1983
Cliffjumper Autobot MC-04 Mini Car Robo 01 Porsche Turbo 924 1983
Bumper Autobot MC-04 Mini Car Robo 02 Familia 1500 XG 1983
Bumblebee Autobot MC-04 Mini Car Robo 03 Volkswagen Beetle 1983
Gears Autobot MC-04 Mini Car Robo 04 4WD 1983
Brawn Autobot MC-04 Mini Car Robo 05 Jeep 1983
Windcharger Autobot MC-04 Mini Car Robo 06 Transam 1983
Huffer Autobot MC-04 Mini Car Robo 07 Truck 1983
Reflector Decepticon MC-05 Camera Robo Microx 1983
Soundwave Decepticon MC-10 Cassette Man 1983
Megatron Decepticon MC-13 Gun Robo Walther P-38 U.N.C.L.E. 1983
Eggbot (Beast Wars) Decepticon (Predacon) MC-14 Metal Man 1984
Dark Eggbot (Beast Wars) Decepticon (Predacon) MC-14 Metal Man 1984
Pulse (Binocular Transformer)[49][unreliable source] Decepticon MC-19 Binocular Robo Scope Man 1984
Perceptor Autobot MC-20 Microscope Robo Micro Scope 1984
Blaster Autobot MC-21 Radi-Cassette Robo 1984

Microman related anime & manga

Microman Kodansha TV Magazine manga (1978–79)

In 1977 TV Magazine—a children’s oriented magazine published by Kodansha Ltd.—began publishing an official, Takara approved serialized Microman manga drawn by manga artist Yoshihiro Moritou. This serialized manga was compiled into six volumes released from 1978 to 1979. Additionally, a set of 30 Menko cards featuring Moritou’s manga versions of Microman characters and vehicles was released during that period as well.[50][51][52]

Microman Secret File Volume 1 catalog and manga (1984)

By 1984 Takara was continuing the trend of focusing their New Microman line away from the core 3.75-inch-tall (9.5 cm) Microman action figures to robots and other items. Specifically, their new focus was on their line of transformable items in the Micro Change line. Technically Microman Secret File Volume 1 was not a traditional, stand-alone manga one could purchase on their own; it was a combination catalog and manga that was packaged with a few of the new toys in the 1984 Micro Change toyline such as MC-19: Binocular Robo Scope Man. Its purpose was to establish the new direction of the Microman toyline and place the new Micro Change line in proper context within the larger Microman universe. The manga portion of the Microman Secret File Volume 1 contained artwork by Yoshihiro Moritou; the manga artist who created the original Kodansha TV Magazine manga in the 1970s.[53][54][unreliable source][55][unreliable source][56]

Hasbro’s new Transformers toyline and related storyline would supersede many of the concepts and ideas presented in Microman Secret File Volume 1.[53]

Microman: The Small Giant Comic BomBom manga (1998–1999)

From October 1998 to December 1999 Comic BomBom serialized a new manga based on Takara’s new 1998 Magne Powers & LED Powers Microman toylines drawn by manga artist Hisashi Matsumoto. This manga was subsequently compiled into stand-alone volumes and released by Kodansha Ltd. The plot focused on a school boy who receives a package that contains five small action figures that begin to move on their own and start to talk to him. They introduce themselves as Microman, hailing from the planet "Micro Earth" and were sent to Earth to help save the planet.[5]: 193–208 

Microman: The Small Giant Studio Pierrot anime (1999)

A Microman anime adaption was created by Studio Pierrot, based on the toys and the manga created by Hisashi Matsumoto and serialized in Comic BomBom, and ran from January 4, 1999 to December 27, 1999 on TV Tokyo. The series was subsequently released on VHS and DVD by Pioneer LDC. A companion theatrical movie based on the anime TV series was released in 1999 as well.[57][58] A PlayStation game related to the series, Chou Jiryoku Senshi Microman: Generation 2000, developed by Barnhouse Effect and published by Takara, was released in Japan on December 16, 1999.[59]

See Also

  • Chiisana Kyojin Microman
  • A PlayStation game based on the franchise, developed by Wavedge and published by Takara, released in Japan on March 11, 1999.[60]
  • A crossover fighting game featuring M121 Mason as a playable character (with other Microman characters available as alternate colors)

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This article is about the toy line For the professional wrestler see Microman wrestler Microman ミクロマン Mikuroman was a science fiction toyline created manufactured and marketed by Takara Co Ltd from 1974 to 1984 as well as from 1998 to 2007 The Microman line was a series of 3 75 inch tall 9 5 cm action figures with accompanying vehicles robots playsets and accessories Unlike other toylines at the time Microman figures were marketed as being the actual size of cyborg beings called Micros that hailed from a fictional planet known as Micro Earth and disguised themselves as action figures while on planet Earth 1 2 3 4 MicromanA scan of the cover of a Microman catalog from 1976 TypeAction figureInventor s TakaraCompanyTakara Takara TomyCountryJapanAvailability1974 2007MaterialsPlastic Die cast Contents 1 Description 2 History 2 1 Classic Microman 1974 1980 2 1 1 Microman Zone 1974 2 1 2 Project Victory 1975 2 1 3 Spy Magician 1976 2 1 4 Microman Command 1977 2 1 5 Police Keeper 1978 2 1 6 Rescue Command 1979 2 1 7 Punch amp Blizzard Man 1980 2 1 8 Microman 3 75 inch tall 9 5 cm action figures 1974 1980 2 2 New Microman 1981 1984 2 2 1 New Microman 1981 2 2 2 Micro Robot 1982 2 2 3 Micro Change 1983 2 2 4 Micro Change to Transformers 1984 2 2 5 New Microman 3 75 inch tall 9 5 cm action figures 1981 1984 2 3 Microman 21 Series 1996 1997 2 4 Micro Millennium Series 1998 2003 2 4 1 Replica Microman 1998 2003 2 4 2 Magne Powers amp LED Powers 1998 2000 2 5 Microman Force Series 2003 2007 3 Microman toyline influence outside Japan 3 1 Micronauts 1976 1980 3 2 Transformers 1984 present 4 Microman related anime amp manga 4 1 Microman Kodansha TV Magazine manga 1978 79 4 2 Microman Secret File Volume 1 catalog and manga 1984 4 3 Microman The Small Giant Comic BomBom manga 1998 1999 4 4 Microman The Small Giant Studio Pierrot anime 1999 5 See Also 6 ReferencesDescription Edit A photo of a vintage Microman M101 George 3 75 inch tall 9 5 cm action figure with capsule in the background The core of the Microman line consisted of 3 75 inch tall 9 5 cm action figures which were known for their high number of articulation points relative to other toys of similar size scale in the 1970s The toyline also included vehicles robots playsets and accessories Many of the Microman toys used interchangeable 5 millimetre 0 20 in connectors and ports that allowed parts to be transferred and connected between different toys 5 page needed 6 7 unreliable source 8 9 The Microman toyline was licensed and released in the United States by Mego Corporation as the Micronauts from 1976 1980 10 11 12 13 Some of the transforming Microman toys and vehicles from the Micro Change series created within the 1980s New Microman toyline were licensed by Hasbro along with other similar transforming toys from Takara s Diaclone toyline in the 1980s to be a part of Hasbro s Transformers toyline in the United States 14 15 16 History EditClassic Microman 1974 1980 Edit Takara first released Microman toys in Japan in 1974 as a smaller version of their popular 8 inch tall 20 cm amp 12 inch tall 30 cm 1972 Henshin Cyborg Transforming Cyborg line Henshin Cyborg figures were based on 8 inch tall 20 cm amp 12 inch tall 30 cm Combat Joe figures which themselves were based on Hasbro s G I Joe figures with their bodies molded in clear plastic exposing their inner workings and supposed cybernetic parts 5 6 96 1 2 17 By downscaling their size Takara sought to create the Microman line to offset the sheer cost of producing a full line of plastic based 8 inch tall 20 cm amp 12 inch tall 30 cm figures and related playsets as well as acknowledging that basic living space is limited and considered a premium to most Japanese households Smaller Microman figures would not only cost less to produce during the energy crisis of the 1970s the line s smaller scale would also take up less physical space in a household and thus be more attractive to space conscious consumers in the Japanese market 3 4 Microman Zone 1974 Edit The first 1974 series of toys was called Microman Zone and included four figures and several vehicles such as the MIC 1 Space Buggy MIC 2 Bulk Lifter MIC 3 Sky Roader and the M115 Conning Tower Base Additional vehicles were sold as Micro Kit Machine Series sets which required assembly prior to use 5 6 8 18 Project Victory 1975 Edit Following the success of the first 1974 Microman Zone series Takara completely revamped and expanded the Microman concept to be a stand alone line on its own and not merely a smaller scale version of their Henshin Cyborg line The former original Microman figures were now given sturdier cybernetic feet and all figures now contained standard 5 millimetre 0 20 in ports which allowed for interchangeability between sets and figures Takara also introduced a new line of die cast figures dubbed Super Steel Microman and a new line of enemy figures dubbed the Acroyears Additionally all figures were now identified by a new alphanumeric figure type designation system such as M10X M11X M12X M20X M21X M22X etc across the whole line as well being given formal character names such as George M101 Jack M102 Jesse M103 and John M104 5 9 23 19 Spy Magician 1976 Edit In addition to new vehicles and figures such as Spy Magician M13X amp M14X Takara introduced a new class of figure dubbed the Titans which employed a magnetic ball joint system that allowed for a new level of interchangeability between toys Japanese pop culture character tie in toys were also released such as Microman Jeeg Robotman Gakeen and Robotman Mechadon which helped expand Takara s line beyond its own in house characters and opened the door to greater licensing opportunities for their designs 5 24 27 20 Microman Command 1977 Edit A Microman manga was published in TV Magazine a children s oriented magazine published by Kodansha Ltd in 1977 Takara also introduced the Microman Command line in which each figure came in its own unique capsule case shaped like Easter Island figures the Statue of Liberty etc and included the first female figure Lady Command M18X in the line 5 50 60 21 Police Keeper 1978 Edit With the release of Star Wars in 1977 the market for science fiction merchandise became increasingly filled with competing science fiction related products original research New figures such as the Police Keeper M23X Micro Knight MC X and Cosmo Satan Arden A35X built on the success of prior Microman action figure releases Takara s attempts to expand the Microman line concept with the Micro Hoodman H70X and construction building playset Play Build line of toys with the large sized Build Base playset were not well received Lack of a positive response to the new line was strong enough that previously announced toys in the line such as the remote control Hoodman spaceship Hoodman s RCB Noah were cancelled 5 61 70 22 Rescue Command 1979 Edit Takara attempted to revive the line with the new Rescue Command series of toys and action figures At the core of the Rescue Command was the new Rescue Secret Base and a new background story on the Rescue Command that explained the whole rescue theme of the whole line 5 71 75 23 Punch amp Blizzard Man 1980 Edit Takara moved away from releasing 3 75 inch tall 9 5 cm figures and instead concentrated on larger sized toys robots and sets that all contained some sort of gimmick to them Gimmicks included the Microman Punch P 0X figure whose arm could be wound up to punch and Microman Blizzard B X series of figures that contained a battery powered fan 5 76 77 24 Microman 3 75 inch tall 9 5 cm action figures 1974 1980 Edit Below is a basic overview list documenting classic Microman 3 75 inch tall 9 5 cm action figure releases from 1974 to 1980 This is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all classic Microman releases variants but rather a high level overview of Takara s 3 75 inch tall 9 5 cm Microman line offerings 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Classic Microman 3 75 inch tall 9 5 cm action figures 1974 1980 ID Name Type 1st color 2nd color Opacity Material Size Scale Date SeriesClear Clear Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm June 1974 Microman ZoneYellow Clear Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm June 1974 Microman ZoneBlue Clear Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm June 1974 Microman ZoneOrange Clear Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm June 1974 Microman ZoneM101 George Clear Clear Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm October 1974 Project VictoryM102 Jack Yellow Clear Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm October 1974 Project VictoryM103 Jesse Blue Clear Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm October 1974 Project VictoryM104 John Orange Clear Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm October 1974 Project VictoryM111 Bobson Blue White Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm March 1975 Project VictoryM112 Barnes White Light Blue Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm March 1975 Project VictoryM113 Bobby Red White Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm March 1975 Project VictoryM114 Blacky Black Yellow Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm March 1975 Project VictoryM121 Mason Red White Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm March 1975 Project VictoryM122 Michael Light Blue White Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm March 1975 Project VictoryM123 Miller Green White Clear Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm March 1975 Project VictoryM124 Max Yellow White Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm March 1975 Project VictoryM201 Robin Super Steel Microman Red Chrome Solid Die cast 3 75 inch 9 5 cm March 1975 Project VictoryM202 Robert Super Steel Microman Green Chrome Solid Die cast 3 75 inch 9 5 cm March 1975 Project VictoryM203 Rocky Super Steel Microman Blue Chrome Solid Die cast 3 75 inch 9 5 cm March 1975 Project VictoryM211 Ken Super Steel Dash Wing Type Yellow Chrome Solid Die cast 3 75 inch 9 5 cm August 1975 Project VictoryM212 Kelly Super Steel Dash Wing Type Green Chrome Solid Die cast 3 75 inch 9 5 cm August 1975 Project VictoryM213 Kim Super Steel Dash Wing Type Blue Chrome Solid Die cast 3 75 inch 9 5 cm August 1975 Project VictoryM221 Robin Super Steel Hand Bazooka Type Red Chrome Solid Die cast 3 75 inch 9 5 cm September 1975 Project VictoryM222 Robert Super Steel Hand Bazooka Type Green Chrome Solid Die cast 3 75 inch 9 5 cm September 1975 Project VictoryM223 Rocky Super Steel Hand Bazooka Type Blue Chrome Solid Die cast 3 75 inch 9 5 cm September 1975 Project VictoryA301 Red Star Acroyear Red Black Solid Die cast Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm April 1975 Project VictoryA302 Silver Star Acroyear Silver Black Solid Die cast Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm April 1975 Project VictoryA303 Blue Star Acroyear Blue Black Solid Die cast Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm April 1975 Project VictoryA311 Mad Pink Acroyear 2 Red Black Solid Die cast Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm November 1975 Project VictoryA312 Mad Green Acroyear 2 Green Black Solid Die cast Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm November 1975 Project VictoryA313 Mad Blue Acroyear 2 Blue Black Solid Die cast Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm November 1975 Project VictoryM131 Dick Blue Black Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm June 1976 Spy MagicianM132 Dan Red White Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm June 1976 Spy MagicianM133 Danny Black Red Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm June 1976 Spy MagicianM134 David Green White Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm June 1976 Spy MagicianM141 Henry White Blue Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm June 1976 Spy MagicianM142 Hudson Green Black Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm June 1976 Spy MagicianM143 Holmes Yellow Blue Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm June 1976 Spy MagicianM144 Howard Black Yellow Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm June 1976 Spy MagicianA321 Devil President Acroyear Blue Light Blue Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm October 1976 Spy MagicianA322 Satander President Acroyear Green Light Green Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm October 1976 Spy MagicianA323 Demon President Acroyear Red Blue Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm October 1976 Spy MagicianM151 East Command 1 Light Blue Black Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm April 1977 Microman CommandM152 Eric Command 1 Red White Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm April 1977 Microman CommandM153 Elder Command 1 Light Blue White Clear Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm April 1977 Microman CommandM154 Evan Command 1 Black Yellow Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm April 1977 Microman CommandM161 Sheriff Command 2 Blue White Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm May 1977 Microman CommandM162 Sander Command 2 Orange Black Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm May 1977 Microman CommandM163 Sander Command 2 Green Yellow Clear Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm May 1977 Microman CommandM164 Sammy Command 2 Grey Black Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm May 1977 Microman CommandM171 Takuma Command 3 Red Black Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm December 1977 Microman CommandM172 Tetsuya Command 3 Dark Grey Dark Grey Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm December 1977 Microman CommandM173 Tatsuya Command 3 White Blue Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm December 1977 Microman CommandM174 Tsuyoshi Command 3 Blue Yellow Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm December 1977 Microman CommandM181 Ann Lady Command Red White Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm December 1977 Microman CommandM182 Alice Lady Command Blue Red Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm December 1977 Microman CommandM183 Annie Lady Command Green Orange Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm December 1977 Microman CommandM184 Ai Lady Command Pink Black Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm December 1977 Microman CommandM231 Arnold Red White Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm October 1978 Police KeeperM232 Arthur Blue White Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm October 1978 Police KeeperM233 Alex Green Yellow Clear Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm October 1978 Police KeeperM234 Anthony Black Yellow Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm October 1978 Police KeeperM235 Aaron Orange White Clear Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm October 1978 Police KeeperM236 Alan White Light Blue Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm October 1978 Police KeeperA351 Heller Cosmo Satan Arden Red Black Solid Die cast Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm May 1978 Police KeeperA352 Rager Cosmo Satan Arden Silver Black Solid Die cast Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm May 1978 Police KeeperA353 Vulger Cosmo Satan Arden Blue Black Solid Die cast Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm May 1978 Police KeeperMC8 Micro Knight Silver Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm February 1979 Police KeeperMC9 Micro Knight Gold Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm February 1979 Police KeeperMC10 Micro Knight Black Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm February 1979 Police KeeperMC11 Micro Knight Blue Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm July 1979 Police KeeperMC12 Micro Knight Copper Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm July 1979 Police KeeperMC13 Micro Knight Green Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm July 1979 Police KeeperH701 Hans Micro Hoodman Blue White Solid Plastic 3 15 inch 8 0 cm March 1978 Police KeeperH702 Regan Micro Hoodman Yellow Black Solid Plastic 3 15 inch 8 0 cm March 1978 Police KeeperH703 Heimlich Micro Hoodman Green White Solid Plastic 3 15 inch 8 0 cm March 1978 Police KeeperH711 Shultz Micro Hoodman Red White Solid Plastic 3 15 inch 8 0 cm March 1978 Police KeeperH712 Rudolf Micro Hoodman White Blue Solid Plastic 3 15 inch 8 0 cm March 1978 Police KeeperH713 Earhart Micro Hoodman Blue Black Solid Plastic 3 15 inch 8 0 cm March 1978 Police KeeperH721 Heilman Micro Hoodman Gold White Solid Plastic 3 15 inch 8 0 cm February 1979 Police KeeperH722 Lihaout Micro Hoodman Silver Black Solid Plastic 3 15 inch 8 0 cm February 1979 Police KeeperH723 Cardel Micro Hoodman Blue Red Solid Plastic 3 15 inch 8 0 cm February 1979 Police KeeperM251 Robin Orange Black Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm February 1979 Rescue CommandM252 William Blue White Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm February 1979 Rescue CommandM253 Richard Light Blue White Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm February 1979 Rescue CommandM261 Chris Red White Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm February 1979 Rescue CommandM262 Adam Yellow Black Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm February 1979 Rescue CommandM263 James Light Green White Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm February 1979 Rescue CommandM271 Lake Blue White Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm October 1979 Rescue CommandM272 Leon Green White Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm October 1979 Rescue CommandM273 Leonard Orange Black Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm October 1979 Rescue CommandM274 Carlton Yellow Black Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm October 1979 Rescue CommandM275 Richard Green Black Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm October 1979 Rescue CommandM281 Clark Red White Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm October 1979 Rescue CommandM282 Ryan Yellow Black Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm October 1979 Rescue CommandM283 Clark Blue White Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm October 1979 Rescue CommandM284 Foster Red Black Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm October 1979 Rescue CommandA371 Blue Amazon Commander Acroyear Amazon Blue Black Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm April 1979 Rescue CommandA372 Red Amazon Commander Acroyear Amazon Red Black Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm April 1979 Rescue CommandA373 Green Amazon Commander Acroyear Amazon Green Black Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm April 1979 Rescue CommandA381 Fire Star New Acroyear 1 Red Black Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm August 1979 Rescue CommandA382 Earth Star New Acroyear 1 Yellow Black Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm August 1979 Rescue CommandA383 Sky Star New Acroyear 1 Blue Black Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm August 1979 Rescue CommandNew Microman 1981 1984 Edit While a line of new Microman 3 75 inch tall 9 5 cm figures were released for the 1980 New Microman line their history was completely different from the figures that preceded them in the previous Microman line The new line consisted of 10 Microman figures that came in molded capsules There was now a greater focus on the Micro Robot series of toys as well as larger robot oriented playsets 5 98 128 6 32 New Microman 1981 Edit While a line of new Microman 3 75 inch tall 9 5 cm figures were released for the 1980 New Microman line their history was completely different from the figures that preceded them in the previous Microman line The new line consisted of 10 Microman figures that came in molded capsules There was now a greater focus on the Micro Robot series of toys as well as larger robot oriented playsets 5 98 107 33 Micro Robot 1982 Edit Takara s focus of the 1982 line was on the new Micro Borg and Micro Robot toys While the Micro Robot W Box Set came with a New Microman M004 Eiji Blue figure these figures were only available in the box set and not as individual figures 5 108 109 34 Micro Change 1983 Edit In 1983 Takara introduced a new Microman toyline called Micro Change The Micro Change toys were seemingly ordinary items such as cassette tapes a microscope watches and even guns that could change into other forms to help Microman in their fight against the Acroyears While the focus of the line had shifted away from the original Microman action figures Takara released one last figure dubbed Salam M011 5 110 112 35 Micro Change to Transformers 1984 Edit 1984 saw the end of the Micro Change Microman line with no new figures released that year After seeing the success Hasbro had combining Takara s Diaclone and Micro Change lines into the Transformers toyline in the U S market Takara decided to end both the Diaclone and Micro Change toylines and instead focus their efforts on releasing their own Japanese versions of the Transformers 36 New Microman 3 75 inch tall 9 5 cm action figures 1981 1984 Edit Below is a basic overview list documenting New Microman 3 75 inch tall 9 5 cm action figure releases from 1981 to 1984 This is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all New Microman action figure releases variants but rather a high level overview of Takara s 3 75 inch tall 9 5 cm New Microman line offerings 5 98 128 6 New Microman 3 75 inch tall 9 5 cm action figures 1981 1984 ID Name Type 1st color 2nd color Opacity Material Size Scale Body type DateM001 Arom Green Clear Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm M10X 1981M002 Iriya Red White Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm M11X 1981M003 Uri Black Yellow Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm M12X 1981M004 Eiji Blue Black Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm M15X 1981M005 Oruga Red White Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm M17X 1981M006 Kamui Yellow Black Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm M23X 1981M007 Kirk White Blue Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm M25X 1981M008 Cleo Orange Black Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm M26X 1981M009 Kenji Green Black Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm M27X 1981M010 Corona Blue Black Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm M28X 1981M011 Saram Black Orange Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm M16X 1983M011 Saram Blue White Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm M16X 1983M011 Saram Light Blue Black Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm M16X 1983M011 Saram Red Black Solid Plastic 3 75 inch 9 5 cm M16X 1983Microman 21 Series 1996 1997 Edit From 1996 to 1997 a small Japanese hobby toy company named Romando acquired a provisional license from Takara to reissue vintage Microman figures This series was known as the Microman 21 series since the release of these reissues coincided with the 21st anniversary of the original Microman series Action figures reissued as a part of the Microman 21 series were figures in the Microman Command M15x Microman Command M16x Microman Rescue M25x Micro Knight MC X Spy Magician M13X lines of figures 37 Micro Millennium Series 1998 2003 Edit In 1999 Takara produced a whole new line of Microman toys and reissued older Microman figures The new Microman series was divided into two distinct lines the Magne Powers and LED Powers series and the Replica Microman series based on the success of Romando s previous reissues under their brand name 5 142 192 38 Replica Microman 1998 2003 Edit The Replica Microman series was mainly aimed at adult collectors and older fans of the original toyline This series launched in 1998 with the Microman Founder M10X series which reissued the Microman M10X figures That release was soon followed by the reissue of many other classic Microman figures such as Acroyear A30X Spy Magician M14X Lady Command M18X and others In addition to reissuing versions that adhered to the original vintage Microman color combinations Takara also released several newly created limited edition color variants with new character names and designations to add to the canon of the old series 39 As the series progressed in the 2000s Takara continued to release more Replica Microman reissues as well as even more limited edition and exclusive color variants While increasing variety of available product this resulted in the Microman market becoming saturated with so many unsold variants that by 2001 Takara decided to significantly scale back the release of the Replica Microman By 2003 the Replica Microman series continued to put out releases but only on a very limited basis and mainly through Takara s e Hobby Shop 40 41 42 Magne Powers amp LED Powers 1998 2000 Edit A photo of a Magne Power Microman 001 Arthur action figure On December 26 1998 Takara officially launched the Magne Powers series which was followed in 2000 by the companion LED Powers series The Magne Powers series and LED Powers series were designed for children with brand new toy designs and a new story line which included a Microman anime series In addition to the anime Takara also commissioned manga serial for Comic BomBom magazine 5 142 176 43 44 By 2000 Takara which was dealing with financial issues reduced their new LED Powers series to a few dozen of toys and canceled the Microman anime series as well as the manga in Comic BomBom magazine Soon afterwards Takara would put all of their new Microman properties on indefinite hiatus 45 Microman Force Series 2003 2007 Edit In 2003 Takara decided to test Microman market again with a brand new series of action figures called Microman 2003 which was aimed towards collectors and older fans 5 210 219 In the late 2000s Takara expanded the overall Microman brand and Microman 2003 line to include various licensed brands including Batman both comic based and from Batman Begins Superman both comic based and from Superman Returns Evangelion Street Fighter Godzilla Alien vs Predator and Kinnikuman A Spider Man toy was announced at one point and a photograph of a prototype does exist However the figure was never produced and its product number was assigned to a Predator figure 5 210 219 46 Microman toyline influence outside Japan EditMicronauts 1976 1980 Edit Further information Micronauts In the late 1970s the U S toy company Mego acquired the license for some of Takara s Microman 3 75 inch tall 9 5 cm toys and released them in the United States as the Micronauts Mego manufactured and marketed Micronaut toys from 1976 to 1980 prior to the company s bankruptcy and dissolution in 1982 After Mego s demise other toy companies such as Palisades Toys and SOTA State of the Art Toys attempted to revive the toyline over the years 47 48 Transformers 1984 present Edit Further information Transformers In 1981 Takara produced a new Microman line called New Microman A few years later in 1983 Takara launched a new Microman series within the New Microman line dubbed Micro Change The line featured toys that were seemingly ordinary items such as cassette tapes microscopes watches and even guns that could transform themselves and change into other forms to help Microman in their fight against the Acroyears 33 In 1984 Hasbro acquired the license for the transforming object toys from Takara s Micro Change toyline as well as similar transforming Takara toys in the Diaclone toyline and the two were combined by Hasbro to create the Transformers toyline 36 Below is a table showing which Transformers were based on which Micro Change toys and their variants Transformers to Microman Micro Change connections Transformers Hasbro Microman Micro Change Takara Name Affiliation ID Name Variant Release dateFrenzy Decepticon MC 01 Micross Blue 1983Rumble Decepticon MC 01 Micross Red 1983Ravage Decepticon MC 02 Jaguar 1983Laserbeak Decepticon MC 03 Condor 1983Cliffjumper Autobot MC 04 Mini Car Robo 01 Porsche Turbo 924 1983Bumper Autobot MC 04 Mini Car Robo 02 Familia 1500 XG 1983Bumblebee Autobot MC 04 Mini Car Robo 03 Volkswagen Beetle 1983Gears Autobot MC 04 Mini Car Robo 04 4WD 1983Brawn Autobot MC 04 Mini Car Robo 05 Jeep 1983Windcharger Autobot MC 04 Mini Car Robo 06 Transam 1983Huffer Autobot MC 04 Mini Car Robo 07 Truck 1983Reflector Decepticon MC 05 Camera Robo Microx 1983Soundwave Decepticon MC 10 Cassette Man 1983Megatron Decepticon MC 13 Gun Robo Walther P 38 U N C L E 1983Eggbot Beast Wars Decepticon Predacon MC 14 Metal Man 1984Dark Eggbot Beast Wars Decepticon Predacon MC 14 Metal Man 1984Pulse Binocular Transformer 49 unreliable source Decepticon MC 19 Binocular Robo Scope Man 1984Perceptor Autobot MC 20 Microscope Robo Micro Scope 1984Blaster Autobot MC 21 Radi Cassette Robo 1984Microman related anime amp manga EditMicroman Kodansha TV Magazine manga 1978 79 Edit In 1977 TV Magazine a children s oriented magazine published by Kodansha Ltd began publishing an official Takara approved serialized Microman manga drawn by manga artist Yoshihiro Moritou This serialized manga was compiled into six volumes released from 1978 to 1979 Additionally a set of 30 Menko cards featuring Moritou s manga versions of Microman characters and vehicles was released during that period as well 50 51 52 Microman Secret File Volume 1 catalog and manga 1984 Edit By 1984 Takara was continuing the trend of focusing their New Microman line away from the core 3 75 inch tall 9 5 cm Microman action figures to robots and other items Specifically their new focus was on their line of transformable items in the Micro Change line Technically Microman Secret File Volume 1 was not a traditional stand alone manga one could purchase on their own it was a combination catalog and manga that was packaged with a few of the new toys in the 1984 Micro Change toyline such as MC 19 Binocular Robo Scope Man Its purpose was to establish the new direction of the Microman toyline and place the new Micro Change line in proper context within the larger Microman universe The manga portion of the Microman Secret File Volume 1 contained artwork by Yoshihiro Moritou the manga artist who created the original Kodansha TV Magazine manga in the 1970s 53 54 unreliable source 55 unreliable source 56 Hasbro s new Transformers toyline and related storyline would supersede many of the concepts and ideas presented in Microman Secret File Volume 1 53 Microman The Small Giant Comic BomBom manga 1998 1999 Edit From October 1998 to December 1999 Comic BomBom serialized a new manga based on Takara s new 1998 Magne Powers amp LED Powers Microman toylines drawn by manga artist Hisashi Matsumoto This manga was subsequently compiled into stand alone volumes and released by Kodansha Ltd The plot focused on a school boy who receives a package that contains five small action figures that begin to move on their own and start to talk to him They introduce themselves as Microman hailing from the planet Micro Earth and were sent to Earth to help save 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