The New Microman is an
entirely separate new story and is not related to the original series.
(Takara wanted to start the new series with a clean slate) Many
current Microman collectors and fans try to bridge the gap between the two
Series by coming up with the story to link the two. Most fans
simply view the New Microman as Microman from another dimension, sort of
like parallel universe. Takara
released several of the original Microman body type as the New Microman
with new color variations, new names and designations (many of the early
New Microman figure were left over stock from original series repackage in
new capsule with added sticker). Takara also opted
for a simpler numerical designation this time around, each of the Microman
were number M-001 to M-011 and each were given a distinctive name.
Some of the New Microman came with several color variants but unlike the
Original Series they are all treated as the same character (i.e. same name
and designation). In New Microman series each figure change into
different color body armor much like changing cloth. This
concept of Microman wearing armor was to be carry on in 2000 Magne Power
& LED Power
New Microman Story In
a far universe existed a planet call Micro-Earth, a highly civilize world
that locked in a war with the Acroyears race who were determined on conquer
Micro-Earth and the universe. Micro-Police Corp send signal
to the Special Unit Microman to return to Micro-Earth from their patrol to
stop the Acroyears who had just stolen the Dimension
Generator. While they approached Micro-Earth in
their ship, they were surprised by sudden mysterious explosion that completely obliterated Micro-Earth. The ten
Microman
then gave chase to the Acroyears who were making an escape to another
dimension using the Dimension Generator. They soon found
themselves on Earth and decided to make Earth their new home. The
Ten Microman allied themselves with kids on Earth to stop the Acroyears
plan of universe domination. M-001 Aromu
- expert in computer, calm and have level judgment. He is a green
M10X type figure, which was also released back in 1980 as part of the
Power-Up
Rescue Set. He came with with "M" badge sticker on his
chest.
Type |
Color Variants |
M10X |
clear green with gold or silver chest plate
(four different designs from the M10X series)
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M-002 Iriya
- genius,
inventors, have a brilliant mind. Early version of M-002 was done in
black body with yellow pelvic (same color as M114 Blacky), Takara later
released him in red body with pelvic combination. Both versions came
with chest sticker. An exclusive orange and black version of M-002 was
included as part of Three Walker 7-2-1 Micro Robot set.
Type |
Color Variants |
M11X |
black body/yellow pelvic
(sold individually and also with Battle Suit #1) 1st version.
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red body/black pelvic
(sold individually and also with Battle Suit #1) 2nd version.
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orange body/black pelvic
(sold with Three Walker Set)
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M-003 Uri -
expert in martial art and fighting tactics. Early version of M-003
was done in red and white (same color as M121 Mason), Takara later
released him in black and yellow pelvic. Both version came with sticker
badge. An exclusive dark blue with black pelvic was include as part
of Four Walker 7-2-1 Micro Robot set.
Type |
Color Variants |
M12X |
red body/white pelvic (sold
individually and also with Battle Suit #2) 1st version.
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black body/yellow pelvic (sold
individually and also with Battle Suit #2) 2nd version. |
blue body/black pelvic (sold with Four
Walker set) |
M-004 Eiji
-
an excellent operator of Micro Ridor. Eiji was first released in
blue with black pelvic. He came with "M" sticker
badge. There were several exclusive pack-in version of Eiji, he was
done in dark blue with white pelvic and dark red with black pelvic for
Double Gannon Armor Suit. M-004 Eiji also came in blue with white
pelvic Micro Ridor.
An exclusive black with white pelvic was released as a pack-in figure
for the 7-2-1 Formation Micro Robot set.
Type |
Color Variants |
M15X |
blue body/black pelvic (sold
individually and also with blue Micro Ridor)
|
red body/black pelvic (sold with blue
Double Cannon) |
dark blue body/white pelvic (sold with
red Double Cannon) |
blue body/white pelvic (sold with red Micro
Ridor)
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black body/white pelvic (sold with
7-2-1 Formation set)
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clear blue with gold sparkle
(Microman Replica Series 2000)
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M-005 Oruga
-
created "Mighty Suit" with M002 & M003. Oruga
was first released in red with black pelvic which was actually the same as
M171 however the chest piece was change to green color plastic instead of
glow in the dark plastic. Takara later released him in red with
white pelvic. It was most likely that M005 along with M002 &
M003 were probably left over stock from original Microman line since all
three of these figures were used as pack-in for Battle Suits which were
the first toys released for the New Microman line. Takara released a
red and black pelvic with blue chest piece as pack-in figure for blue
Galac Sniper and a dark blue and white pelvic with red chest piece for red
version of Galac Sniper.
Type |
Color Variants |
M17X |
red/black pelvic with green chest piece
(sold individually and also with Battle Suit # 3) 1st version.
|
red/white pelvic with green chest piece
(sold individually and also with Battle Suit # 3) 2nd version. |
red/black pelvic with dark blue chest
piece (sold with blue Galac Sniper) |
blue/white with red chest piece (sold
with red Galac Sniper)
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M-006 Kamui
-
lost his parents due to Acroyear, vows to avenge the destruction of Micro Earth. M006 was a
M23X Police Keeper done in yellow and black.
Type |
Color Variants |
M23X |
yellow body/ black pelvic (sold
individually and also with Magma Gunder and Micro Gunder -3
Set)
|
M-007 Kiruku -
the most outgoing of the group, know how to make people laugh. He is a
white with blue pelvic M25X Rescue Microman.
Type |
Color Variants |
M25X |
white body/dark blue pelvic (sold
individually and also with Air Gunder)
|
M-008 Cleo
-
interested in natural science. Cleo was first released as orange with black pelvic
M26X type Rescue Microman with "M" sticker badge. A blue
and black pelvic version was included as exclusive pack-in for Cosmic
Fighter.
Type |
Color Variants |
M26X |
orange body/black pelvic (sold
individually and also with Cosmo Gunder )
|
blue body/black pelvic (sold with
Armored Machine Cosmic Fighter) |
M-009 Kenji
-
good mechanic. He is a dark green M27X Rescue Microman with
"M" sticker badge.
Takara later release him in yellow and black as an exclusive pack-in for
BulSonic. A light blue with black pelvic was also sold as
pack-in figure for Real Type version.
Type |
Color Variants |
M27X |
green body/black pelvic (sold
individually)
|
yellow body/black pelvic (sold with
Armored Suit DX BulSonic - Blue Type & Real Type) |
blue body/black pelvic (sold with
Armored Suit DX BulSonic - Red Type) |
M-010 Corona -
an elder of the group. Brother of Kenji. He is a blue with
black pelvic M28X Rescue Microman with "M" sticker badge.
Type |
Color Variants |
M28X |
blue body/black pelvic (sold
individually)
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In 1983, Takara released the
last of the New Microman M-011 Saram along with Micro Change Series.
M-011 Saram. Saram is a
leader of the Micro Change, good with tactic but head strong at time.
He
arrived on Earth using Micro2000, a small dimensional travel capsule, before the catastrophic
explosion of Micro Earth. M-011 were repainted of M16X Command
2 or Micronauts Pharoid with "MC" sticker on his chest.
M-011 were sold in special chamber seat capsule (Micro2000) without
Command 2 Repulsion Wing accessories. There were total of six different color
variations for M-011 Saram. (He had the most variations of all New
Microman) Saram came in black with orange pelvic, red with black
pelvic, dark blue with white pelvic, blue with balck pelvic, red with
white pelvic and black with white pelvic. The first four were sold
individually in Micro2000 capsule the last two versions came from MC8
& MC9 Cassette Machines).
Type |
Color Variants |
M16X |
black body/orange pelvic (sold
individually in blue Micro2000 capsule) |
red body/black pelvic (sold
individually in gray Micro2000 capsule) |
dark blue body/white pelvic (sold
individually in black Micro2000) |
light blue body/black pelvic (sold
individually in red Micro2000) |
red body/white pelvic (sold with MC-08
Battle Bike) |
black body/white pelvic (sold with
MC-09 Jet Heli) |
M-011
& Micro2000 Micro2000
Dimension Traveling Capsule. Micro2000 came in gray, blue, red and
black. The lid flips open to reveal control panel and a command
chair complete with 5mm peg.
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