New Microverse in Canada!

 In 1976 Mego created one of the best action figure based toylines ever made, Micronauts. An offshoot of the japanese Microman franchise, Micronauts were based around a standard 3 inch multi-poseable figure, the Time Traveller. Where Kenner had released the static, doll-like star wars figures, Micronauts were pliable and poseable, articulated and able to connect directly to the vehicles in the line. The series was expanded to include robots and aliens and also larger, 7" figures, the Magnemo series, including baron Karza and Force Commander. These larger figures were slightly at odds with the Time Travellers and Pharoids, due to the larger size, but the standard 5mm connector for the accessories meant they were just as adaptable. After the series ended, a us company Palisades tried to release the toys in new variations, a few years ago, but production issues and manufacturing faults killed the line after two series. As a result, Micronauts disappeared back into the mists of toy history...

Until now...!
A special report from CS in Canada: 
MICRONAUTS toys are alive an well...in my home town!  ATR Hobbies of Edmonton, Alberta, CANADA has recently produced a 3 & 3/4 inch 'ROBOID' (pictured) and more recently, this wonderful 'FLIGHT COMMANDER'. These are not garage kits, but articulated action figures of exceptional quality. These are produced in colored urethane resin under high pressure to produce these excellent, durable castings. A machinist by trade, this one-man toy factory has another figure upcoming (this time wearing familiar black armour). Check out the homeworld blog to see more.

 http://micronautshomeworld.blogspot.ca/

 These remarkable creations bridge the gap between the large Biotron playset at 15" high and the Force Commander magnemo figure, bringing unique variations to the standard 3" figure line. I can't wait to see what the next cool figure will be!