Mego Micronauts in the 1978 JC Penny Catalog

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Let’s take a loving look back to 1978 when Mego’s Micronauts got a spiffy two-page spread in the JC Penny Catalog. Mego hit gold in 1977 with their take on Japan’s “Microman” toy line as children everywhere had a newfound love for space toys thanks to the popularity of Star Wars. In 1978, Mego would…

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[LonnieFisher]

Baron Karza and Force Commander! Awesomeness!!

[Wee67]

Suck it, Star Wars!!

OK, maybe not. But I really have no idea why I was not more interested in Micronauts back in the day. They are super cool AND have an amazing amount of play potential.

[PNGwynne]

Suck it, Star Wars!!

OK, maybe not. But I really have no idea why I was not more interested in Micronauts back in the day. They are super cool AND have an amazing amount of play potential.

lol I agree. I had quite a few, I wish I had them now. I particularly liked the aliens, and I had a Hornetroid, too.