Microman 2006 Series

2006 marked a new chapter in Microman history. As of April 2006, Takara and Tomy completed the merger process that started last year. The new company is now known as "Takara-Tomy". While most of Microman 2006 toys are still being released with just Takara logo, the advertisements and website have already began using the new company name and logo.

MICROMAN 2006 SHADOW AND LIGHT

Microman series returns in 2006 with several exclusive releases at the beginning of the year. These exclusives are simply repainted versions of Military Force and more of special Microman Material Force set. In April 2006, Takara simultaneously release both Microman Assassin Force series and Acroyear XADO series to mark the "official" 2006 line-up for Microman core line series. The Assassin and XADO look also to be main focus for the manga this year. (The old manga wrap-up the story last month and the new story arc will begin in May). Takara also plan new Microlady & Acrolady series for second quarter of 2006 and these most likely will feature the new "Ver. 2" of Microlady body. (Also known as Microlady Anime Version body). Takara also announce another special two-pack set which will features Acro-Asura and Microsister Hanna, the two winner of pick your Microman contest by Quanto (follow in the same tradition as "Falcon & Manon" set from last year and Jin & Xiang-ni from the year before).