Hard as it’s to imagine, it has been virtually 50 years si8nce the unique Micronauts toy line hit retailer cabinets. The franchise has been dormant for fairly a while, however that is about to alter as Hasbro and Super7 be part of forces for a brand new collection of Micronauts motion figures.
Check out the slideshow gallery under for an unique first have a look at the primary two figures in Super7’s Micronauts line, Biotron and Baron Karza:
The Micronauts figures are a part of Super7’s Reaction+ line, that includes the identical 3 3/4-inch scale and retro-style packaging the road is thought for. The figures purpose to be as near the unique 1976 variations as attainable by way of articulation, with 12 factors of articulation and an O-Ring building.
“The return of Micronauts actually represents what Hasbro and our licensing enterprise are all about – bringing distinctive interactive enjoyable and collectible experiences for followers throughout a number of generations,” Marianne James, Senior Vice President, Global Licensing at Hasbro, tells IGN. “The crew at Super7 have accomplished an unbelievable job reintroducing the road for a brand new era whereas capturing what made the unique Nineteen Seventies lineup so particular. We look ahead to exploring much more licensing alternatives with world-class companions like Super7 to present followers distinctive choices from the model like by no means earlier than.”
Super7 co-founder and CEO Brian Flynn says, “As children, Micronauts have been undeniably among the coolest motion figures ever made. Their clear our bodies and interchangeable items have been like nothing else, and their fantastical designs have been out of this world (in house!) and ignited imaginations all over the place. From the colossal Biotron and the magnetic Baron Karza to the dynamic Microtron and the translucent Time Travellers, Micronauts had all of it – from aliens to robots to heroes! Being capable of revisit the fantastical world of Micronauts with the identical childhood pleasure is nothing in need of a dream come true for all of us right here at Super7.”
Both Baron Karza and Biotron can be launched later in 2025, with extra Micronauts figures hopefully to observe.
In different Micronauts information, animator Eric Rogers revealed that he oversaw a 52-episode Micronauts animated collection that was accomplished in 2020 however by no means launched. While Rogers himself fears the collection has been written off for tax functions, just like Warner Bros.’ Batgirl film, IGN sources point out the collection may nonetheless see the sunshine of day alongside a live-action Micronauts film and collection.
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