Micronauts are back!

[danadoll]

Yeah...I bought clear and clear-red karza boxed sets and was bummed when I discovered both the Andromeda's back legs were shattered in package.

My opaque black karza's and Andromeda's seem okay, thankfully.

Dana

[ironmanfan]

I`ll stick with the carded or mint loose Mego originals.

[Lonestarhobbies]

Any updates on any info???

I'd love to see the line make a resurgence once again to store shelves if at all possible

[AcroRay]

Nothing yet. But as it's in Hasbro's stable now, it will be a mass-market toy line, alongside their Star Wars and Transformers brands. What overall design and features the line will take, however, are still completely under wraps.

[pmwasson]

Every time this thread gets bumped, I get all excited. Can't wait to hear some details.

[Captain]

Despite reports to the contrary, I've always had a sneaky suspicion Hasbro may have licensed Micronauts to help protect its Transformers property. This kind of thing happens a lot....On the other hand, Hasbro did say they were going to reintroduce the toys so who knows?

[AcroRay]

Plenty of companies have been trying to get Micronauts, and have had good plans for them, but were always derailed by Marty Abrams. Glad it's not in his hands anymore.

Hasbro is partnered with Takara, and Takara has been trying to get the property back since Mego went out of the toy business. Both Hasbro and Tomy/Takara will be developing it as an international property, like Transformers, I expect. It will have to appeal to buyers in both the North American and Asian markets. Given that they're taking so long, I also suspect this will be something very original.

[tmthor]

I heard on one site that Hasbro just secured the rights for Sectaurs.
I remember that some one in the comic world (cant remember who or what company maybe Marvel as thy had both licenses) wanted to have a cross over with these 2 properties before any thoughts on this.

also on a Hasbro GI Joe q&a session
3) How does the upcoming alpha HISS Scout attach to the Hiss Tank V.5? I see gray clips and the sticker that says "Hiss Interlock" so I assume it attaches there. What is the purpose of this? Rather, what is the the thought behind this?

A) When designing the HISS v5 and the HISS Scout the designers worked together to have the Scout "towable" by the larger HISS v5. You'll notice the small grey clips at the back of the HISS v5. These clips can connect the the roll-cage bars on the HISS scout, right above where the pilot sits in the cockpit of the HISS Scout. The smaller HISS ends up hanging aft of the HISS v5, as if it is being "towed" in to the battle, or "towed" away. It is not a main feature, as the result of the two HISS vehicles connected together is rather, well, awkward looking. But, like many things in the POC line, interchangeability is key, and are features are hidden like Easter Eggs across the line. Congratulations on finding one of the Easter Eggs!


I wonder if they are trying for compatibility the new Hiss could be easily altered to an updated Terrorphant?

[danadoll]

It's too bad that with all the retro stuff in the market right now, that Hasbro hasn't put something for the Micronauts together for release.

Maybe they're waiting for a Micro anniversary or something?

Dana

[tmthor]

The microverse was mention on an episode of the Fantastic four cartoon

[Astronut]

Didn't see anyone mention this but my understanding is that they are working on a Micronauts motion picture. At least a script for one... JJ Abrams maybe, I don't remember exactly. That would be so sweet.

[bgiles73]

Just read that JJ Abrahams is CURRENTLY working on a Micronauts movie. I know that JJ's really busy with Star Trek, Super 8, and various other titles. The fact that this article says that the movie is currently in the works makes me wonder if maybe the secrecy surrounding the Super 8 movie isn't a cover for The Micronauts movie.

J.J. Abrams Working On Micronauts Movie For Hasbro - Hasbro - ToyNewsI.com

[Mr.Krusher]

Thats actually a GREAT theory....hmmmm...After all, look at 'SLUSHO' and 'Cheese'....I'm still dying to know WHAT that creature was in Cloverfield! Most people that I know vote for alien, but I think that its a sea creature (infant) that was 'disturbed/awakened' by the off-shore drilling (way too deep..) of that Japanese Conglomorate. (They also have a food division - SLUSHO) Very cool stuff!


In the trailer for Super 8, they DO imply that some sort of "alien(s)" are involved, and they are for SURE invoking a very mid-70s vibe....

VERY cool if so!

Maybe that 'thing' punching it's way out of the crate is 'BUG'?!?

[MicroMan66]

Maybe we'll see three lines(Mego vintage style, Marvel comic 2 packs, and modern) Maybe the modern will be movie based stuff. Not everyone has a lot of the imports. How about Microlady versions of Marionette and Slug?

[acrovader]

Kind of worried about how they are going to "update" the characters. I seriously doubt Baron Karza will look like the MEGO figure or the Marvel character.

I hope we don't get something like the Transformers or GI Joe movie.