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Microman

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

Microman(ミクロマン,Mikuroman)was ascience fictiontoyline created, manufactured and marketed byTakara Co., Ltd.from 1974 to 1984 as well as from 1998 to 2007. TheMicromanline was a series of 3.75-inch-tall (9.5 cm)action figureswith accompanying vehicles, robots, playsets and accessories. Unlike other toylines at the time,Micromanfigures were marketed as being the "actual" size ofcyborgbeings called "Micros" that hailed from a fictional planet known as "Micro Earth" and disguised themselves as action figures while on planetEarth.[1][2][3][4]

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

Description

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

The core of theMicromanline 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 theMicromantoys 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]

TheMicromantoyline was licensed and released in the United States byMego Corporationas theMicronautsfrom 1976 to 1980.[10][11][12][13]

Some of the transformingMicromantoys and vehicles from theMicro Changeseries created within the 1980sNew Micromantoyline were licensed byHasbro,along with other similar transforming toys from Takara'sDiaclonetoyline, in the 1980s to be a part of Hasbro'sTransformerstoyline in the United States.[14][15][16]

History

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Classic Microman (1974–1980)

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Takara first releasedMicromantoys in Japan in 1974 as a smaller version of their popular 8-inch-tall (20 cm) & 12-inch-tall (30 cm) 1972Henshin Cyborg(Transforming Cyborg) line.Henshin Cyborgfigures were based on 8-inch-tall (20 cm) & 12-inch-tall (30 cm)Combat Joefigures — which themselves were based on Hasbro'sG.I. Joefigures — 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 theMicromanline 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. SmallerMicromanfigures would not only cost less to produce during theenergy 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)

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The first 1974 series of toys was calledMicroman Zoneand included four figures and several vehicles such as theMIC-1 Space Buggy,MIC-2 Bulk Lifter,MIC-3 Sky Roaderand theM115 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)

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Following the success of the first 1974Microman Zoneseries, Takara completely revamped and expanded theMicromanconcept to be a stand-alone line on its own and not merely a smaller-scale version of theirHenshin Cyborgline. The former originalMicromanfigures 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 dubbedSuper Steel Micromanand a new line of "enemy" figures dubbed theAcroyears.Additionally, all figures were now identified by a new alphanumeric figure-type designation system—such asM10X,M11X,M12X,M20X,M21X,M22X,etc.—across the whole line as well being given formal, character names such asGeorge (M101),Jack (M102),Jesse (M103)andJohn (M104).[5]: 9–23 [19]

Spy Magician (1976)

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In addition to new vehicles and figures such asSpy Magician (M13X & M14X),Takara introduced a new class of figure dubbed theTitanswhich 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 asMicroman Jeeg,Robotman GakeenandRobotman 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)

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AMicromanmanga was published inTV Magazine,a children's oriented magazine published byKodansha Ltd.,in 1977. Takara also introduced theMicroman Commandline in which each figure came in its own unique capsule case (shaped likeEaster Islandfigures, theStatue of Liberty,etc.) and included the first female figure,Lady Command (M18X),in the line.[5]: 50–60 [21]

Police Keeper (1978)

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With the release ofStar Warsin 1977, the market for science fiction merchandise became increasingly filled with competing science fiction related products.[original research?]New figures such as thePolice Keeper (M23X),Micro Knight MC-XandCosmo Satan Arden (A35X)built on the success of priorMicromanaction figure releases. Takara's attempts to expand theMicromanline concept with theMicro Hoodman (H70X)and construction/building playsetPlay Buildline of toys with the large-sizedBuild Baseplayset 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 controlHoodmanspaceshipHoodman's RCB Noah,were cancelled.[5]: 61–70 [22]

Rescue Command (1979)

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Takara attempted to revive the line with the newRescue Commandseries of toys and action figures. At the core of theRescue Commandwas the newRescue Secret Baseand a new background story on theRescue Commandthat explained the whole "rescue" theme of the whole line.[5]: 71–75 [23]

Punch & Blizzard Man (1980)

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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 theMicroman Punch (P.0X)figure whose arm could be wound up to "punch" andMicroman Blizzard (B-X)series of figures that contained a battery-powered fan.[5]: 76–77 [24]

Microman3.75-inch-tall (9.5 cm) action figures (1974–1980)

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Below is a basic overview list documenting classicMicroman3.75-inch-tall (9.5 cm) action figure releases from 1974 to 1980. This is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all classicMicromanreleases/variants but rather a high-level overview of Takara's 3.75-inch-tall (9.5 cm)Micromanline offerings.[25][26][27][28][29][30]

New Microman (1981–1984)

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While a line of newMicroman3.75-inch-tall (9.5 cm) figures were released for the 1980New Micromanline, their history was completely different from the figures that preceded them in the previousMicromanline. The new line consisted of 10Micromanfigures that came in molded capsules. There was now a greater focus on theMicro Robotseries of toys as well as larger robot-oriented playsets.[5]: 98–128 [6][31]

New Microman (1981)

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While a line of newMicroman3.75-inch-tall (9.5 cm) figures were released for the 1980New Micromanline, their history was completely different from the figures that preceded them in the previousMicromanline. The new line consisted of 10Micromanfigures that came in molded capsules. There was now a greater focus on theMicro Robotseries of toys as well as larger robot-oriented playsets.[5]: 98–107 [32]

Micro Robot (1982)

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Takara's focus of the 1982 line was on the newMicro BorgandMicro Robottoys. While theMicro Robot W Box Setcame with aNew Microman M004 Eiji (Blue)figure, these figures were only available in the box set and not as individual figures.[5]: 108–109 [33]

Micro Change (1983)

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In 1983, Takara introduced a newMicromantoyline calledMicro Change.TheMicro Changetoys were seemingly ordinary items, such as cassette tapes, a microscope, watches and even guns, that could change into other forms to helpMicromanin their fight against theAcroyears.While the focus of the line had shifted away from the originalMicromanaction figures, Takara released one last figure, dubbedSalam (M011).[5]: 110–112 [34]

Micro Change to Transformers (1984)

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1984 saw the end of theMicro Change/Micromanline with no new figures released that year. After seeing the success Hasbro had combining Takara'sDiacloneandMicro Changelines into theTransformerstoyline in the U.S. market, Takara decided to end both theDiacloneandMicro Changetoylines and instead focus their efforts on releasing their own Japanese versions of theTransformers.[35]

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

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Below is a basic overview list documentingNew Microman3.75-inch-tall (9.5 cm) action figure releases from 1981 to 1984. This is not meant to be a comprehensive list of allNew Micromanaction figure releases/variants but rather a high-level overview of Takara's 3.75-inch-tall (9.5 cm)New Micromanline offerings.[5]: 98–128 [6]

Microman 21 Series (1996–1997)

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From 1996 to 1997, a small Japanese hobby toy company named Romando acquired a provisional license from Takara to reissue vintageMicromanfigures. This series was known as theMicroman 21series since the release of these reissues coincided with the 21st anniversary of the originalMicromanseries. Action figures reissued as a part of theMicroman 21series were figures in theMicroman Command (M15x),Microman Command (M16x),Microman Rescue (M25x),Micro Knight MC-X,Spy Magician (M13X)lines of figures.[36]

Micro Millennium Series (1998–2003)

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In 1999, Takara produced a whole new line ofMicromantoys and reissued olderMicromanfigures. The newMicromanseries was divided into two distinct lines: theMagne PowersandLED Powersseries and theReplica Micromanseries based on the success of Romando's previous reissues under their brand name.[5]: 142–192 [37]

Replica Microman (1998–2003)

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TheReplica Micromanseries was mainly aimed at adult collectors and older fans of the original toyline. This series launched in 1998 with theMicroman Founder (M10X)series which reissued theMicroman (M10X)figures. That release was soon followed by the reissue of many other classicMicromanfigures such asAcroyear (A30X),Spy Magician (M14X),Lady Command (M18X)and others. In addition to reissuing versions that adhered to the original, vintageMicromancolor 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[38]

As the series progressed in the 2000s Takara continued to release moreReplica Micromanreissues as well as even more limited edition and exclusive color variants. While increasing variety of available product, this resulted in theMicromanmarket becoming saturated with so many unsold, variants that by 2001 Takara decided to significantly scale back the release of theReplica Microman.By 2003 theReplica Micromanseries continued to put out releases but only on a very limited basis and mainly through Takara's e-Hobby Shop.[39][40][41]

Magne Powers & LED Powers (1998–2000)

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

On December 26, 1998, Takara officially launched theMagne Powersseries which was followed in 2000 by the companionLED Powersseries. TheMagne Powersseries andLED Powersseries were designed for children with brand new toy designs and a new story line which included aMicromananime series. In addition to the anime, Takara also commissioned manga serial forComic BomBommagazine.[5]: 142–176 [42][43]

By 2000, Takara, which was dealing with financial issues, reduced their newLED Powersseries to a few dozen of toys and canceled theMicromananime series as well as the manga inComic BomBommagazine. Soon afterwards, Takara would put all of their newMicromanproperties on indefinite hiatus.[44]

Microman Force Series (2003–2007)

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

In the late 2000s, Takara expanded the overallMicromanbrand andMicroman 2003line to include various licensed brands, includingBatman(both comic based and fromBatman Begins),Superman(both comic based and fromSuperman Returns),Evangelion,Street Fighter,Godzilla,Alien vs PredatorandKinnikuman.ASpider-Mantoy 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 aPredatorfigure.[5]: 210–219 [45]

Micromantoyline influence outside Japan

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Micronauts(1976–1980)

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Further information:Micronauts

In the late 1970s, the U.S. toy companyMegoacquired the license for some of Takara'sMicroman3.75-inch-tall (9.5 cm) toys and released them in the United States as theMicronauts.Mego manufactured and marketedMicronauttoys from 1976 to 1980 prior to the company's bankruptcy and dissolution in 1982. After Mego's demise, other toy companies such asPalisades ToysandSOTA (State of the Art) Toysattempted to revive the toyline over the years.[46][47]

Transformers(1984–present)

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Further information:Transformers

In 1981, Takara produced a newMicromanline calledNew Microman.A few years later in 1983, Takara launched a newMicromanseries within theNew Micromanline dubbedMicro 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 helpMicromanin their fight against theAcroyears.[32]

In 1984, Hasbro acquired the license for the transforming object toys from Takara'sMicro Changetoyline as well as similar transforming Takara toys in theDiaclonetoyline and the two were combined by Hasbro to create theTransformerstoyline.[35]

Below is a table showing whichTransformerswere based on whichMicro Changetoys 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
Browning Decepticon MC-07 Gun Robo Browning M1910 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)[48][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
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MicromanKodansha TV Magazine manga (1978–79)

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In 1977,TV Magazine—a children's oriented magazine published byKodansha Ltd.—began publishing an official, Takara approved serializedMicromanmangadrawn by manga artist Yoshihiro Moritou. This serialized manga was compiled into six volumes released from 1978 to 1979. Additionally, a set of 30Menkocards featuring Moritou's manga versions ofMicromancharacters and vehicles was released during that period as well.[49][50][51]

Microman Secret File Volume 1catalog and manga (1984)

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By 1984, Takara was continuing the trend of focusing theirNew Micromanline away from the core 3.75-inch-tall (9.5 cm)Micromanaction figures to robots and other items. Specifically, their new focus was on their line of transformable items in theMicro Changeline. TechnicallyMicroman Secret File Volume 1was 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 1984Micro Changetoyline such asMC-19: Binocular Robo Scope Man.Its purpose was to establish the new direction of theMicromantoyline and place the newMicro Changeline in proper context within the largerMicromanuniverse. The manga portion of theMicroman Secret File Volume 1contained artwork by Yoshihiro Moritou; the manga artist who created the original Kodansha TV Magazine manga in the 1970s.[52][53][unreliable source][54][unreliable source][55]

Hasbro's newTransformerstoyline and related storyline would supersede many of the concepts and ideas presented inMicroman Secret File Volume 1.[52]

Microman: The Small GiantComic BomBom manga (1998–1999)

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From October 1998 to December 1999,Comic BomBomserialized a new manga based on Takara's new 1998Magne Powers&LED PowersMicromantoylines drawn by manga artist Hisashi Matsumoto. This manga was subsequently compiled into stand-alone volumes and released byKodansha 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 asMicroman,hailing from the planet "Micro Earth" and were sent to Earth to help save the planet.[5]: 193–208 

Microman: The Small GiantStudio Pierrot anime (1999)

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AMicromananime adaption was created byStudio Pierrot,based on the toys and the manga created by Hisashi Matsumoto and serialized inComic BomBom,and ran from January 4, 1999 to December 27, 1999 onTV Tokyo.The series was subsequently released on VHS and DVD byPioneer LDC.A companion theatrical movie based on the anime TV series was also released in 1999.[56][57]APlayStationgame related to the series,Chou Jiryoku Senshi Microman: Generation 2000,developed byBarnhouse Effectand published by Takara, was released in Japan on December 16, 1999.[58]

See also

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Chiisana Kyojin Microman
APlayStationgame based on the franchise, developed by Wavedge and published by Takara, released in Japan on March 11, 1999.[59]
DreamMix TV World Fighters
Acrossoverfighting gamefeaturing M121 Mason as a playable character (with other Microman characters available as alternate colors)

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