Microman 2004 Series

Microman Force Series

Microman 2004

MICROMAN SERIES

Micro Force - 2nd Run of Microman 2003 (2/04)
MF1-01 Commander Microman

MF1-02 Ninja Microman

MF1-03 Gunner Microman

MF1-04 Spy Microman

Master Force (3/25/04)
MF2-01 Skymaster Hayate

MF2-02 Groundmaster Alan

MF2-03 Divemaster Roberto

MF2-04 Automaster Ryan

Acroyear-X (3/25/04)
AX-11 AcroScorl

AX-12 AcroCleve

AX-13 AcroVoltech

AX-14 AcroBiom

Micro Lady (5/28/04)
ML1-01 Commanderlady Diane

ML1-02 Ninjalady Shina

Acro Lady (5/28/04)
AL-11 AcroVena

AL-12 AcroDita

Biomachine & Machine Force Microman (9/30/04)

BM-01 Mirror & MM Xeku

BM-02 Stinger & MM Godoh

BM-03 Tiger & MM Hack

BM-04 Kong & MM Trinity

Microman Military Force (12/3/04)

Acroyear X-2 (1/27/05)

AX-21 AcroPhantom

AX-22 AcroMedalg

AL-21 AcroElsa

AL-22 AcroPlana

EXCLUSIVE

Electronic Virus Microman - On Board & GGPX Shops Exclusive (5/26/04)
Death Blaze (White)

Death Blaze (Red)

Quanto Magazine Promotion Microman - Nikkei Zero-One Lucky Draw Prize (6/04)

AX-04 (ST) Stealth Biom

Material Force Special Edition Microman - SDCC 2004 Exclusive (7/22/04)
Micro Trainer Machine

Neighborhood Original Dark Army Microman - HDP Mail Away Exclusive (7/30/04)

Dark Army

Mission Force Microman Quanto Zero-One Neko Exclusive (8/04)

MFX-01 Jin (Side Sword)

MFX-02 Xiang-ni (Side Shield)

Lady Material Force Biomachine Campaign Promotion Mail-away (11/04)

Lady Material Force (Flesh)

Takara produced full color story booklet to promote the new Microman 2004 series. The booklet contains CG pictures and background story of the new Master Force. (Acroyear X story appeared on Takara Official Microman website, in this multi-media promotional campaign event).

Microman 2004 Story

Excerpts of Microman 2004 story from Neko Zero One Mook as translated by Mr. Tomoyoshi Araki.

Microman 2004

Time has flown by since the birth of Microman in 1974. Now, in 2004, he has returned to us in a new form. We entrust him to the care of those who have a child's heart in order to explore the unforeseeable future.

Official Microman Website

Takara official site for Microman 2004

With the success of Microman 2003 line, the series returned in 2004 as "Microman 2004". The year also marked the 30th Anniversary of Microman series and Takara returned Microman series back to its original root as a "micro" version of the Henshin Cyborg. The 2004 series, which used the same amazing new body pioneered with Micro Force series, extended Microman line to the next level with bigger accessories, well thought out designs and even a new Acroyear series called Acroyear X based on the King Walder (Cyborg enemy) designs.

Unlike the 2003 series which appeared to be just a test market series, Takara supported the new series with new website, CGI artworks and even a full background story booklet. Takara also promoted the new series with tie-in products and even a historical anniversary set with the Transformers line. Beside the standard Microman line-up, Takara also expanded 2003 Micro Size Action Figure Tatsunoko Fight into full line of costume hero figure called Micro Action Series. The 2004 series even more so than the limited 2003 line, really turned Microman line into its original intention as a miniature version of the 12" Henshin Cyborg. Also using their experience with Cy-Girls line, Takara also released female versions of Micro Force and, for the first time, true female versions of Acroyear called Acro Lady.

With the continue success of the new series, Takara followed up with Machine Force series which sold as figure & vehicle set. The second half of the year saw many more Microman series including deluxe version of Micro Action called Micro Action EX that came with cloth costume just like the old Cyborg but in 10cm size and Microman vehicle & figure set called Bio-Machines series. Takara also released few more exclusives most notably was the Neko Mook set which consisted of Microman 2004 Mook and one of the two exclusive Mission Force Microman figures. Takara also released for the first time exclusive Microman that were sold outside of Japan market. (They were sold at 2004 SDCC at Takara USA booth) For the remaining of 2004 look like it's going to be quite busy time for Microman. The line up including more Micro Action EX from the upcoming Godzilla movie, Microman Military Force, a series of low price Microman clone troopers and a follow up to Acroyear-X and Acro Lady series.