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'''Acroyear''' is a [[fictional character]] in the ''[[Micronauts]]'' series. He is often depicted as a heroic character in fiction, but was introduced as a villain toy in 1976. | '''Acroyear''' is a [[fictional character]] in the ''[[Micronauts]]'' series. He is often depicted as a heroic character in fiction, but was introduced as a villain toy in 1976. | ||
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===Comics=== | ===Comics=== | ||
====1979 Marvel Comics==== | ====1979 Marvel Comics==== | ||
The Marvel Comics Micronauts story features a race known as the Acroyear as well as a specific character named Prince Acroyear (later King Acroyear) who was their king. King Acroyear was vaguely based on the red Acroyear toy, with some modifications. | The Marvel Comics Micronauts story features a race known as the Acroyear as well as a specific character named Prince Acroyear (later King Acroyear) who was their king. King Acroyear was vaguely based on the red Acroyear toy, with some modifications. | ||
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====2018 Micronauts Protectors of Inner Space==== | ====2018 Micronauts Protectors of Inner Space==== | ||
[[image:Mpois14.jpg|right|thumb|120px|Micronauts Protectors of Inner Space issue 14]] | [[image:Mpois14.jpg|right|thumb|120px|Micronauts Protectors of Inner Space issue 14]] | ||
Acroyears are among the cast in the 2018 art series [[Micronauts Protectors of Inner Space]] by [[Brian Vox]]. Unlike most appearances on Acroyear in fiction, these Acroyear are villains in the series. They appear on the cover of issues 14, 16-18. | Acroyears are among the cast in the 2018 art series ''[[Micronauts Protectors of Inner Space]]'' by [[Brian Vox]]. Unlike most appearances on Acroyear in fiction, these Acroyear are villains in the series. They appear on the cover of issues 14, 16-18. | ||
Acroyear also apppeared in ''Defenders of Micron'' issue 1. | |||
===Commercials=== | ===Commercials=== | ||
Latest revision as of 03:03, 5 September 2025
- See also: Henrek Pellum
- See also: King Acroyear
- See also: Torren Pellum
Acroyear is a fictional character in the Micronauts series. He is often depicted as a heroic character in fiction, but was introduced as a villain toy in 1976.
Micronauts
Micronauts Acroyear is both the name of an individual and a race of beings in the Micronauts series. He is directly based on the Microman A31x Mad Acroyear.
The instructions for Baron Karza mention the Baron teaming up with Acroyear against Biotron.
Development
The name Acroyear was developed for the Takara Microman toy line as that series villain. It was based on the Japanese words "akudoi yarou" (vicious brute).
In 1975 Takara released Mad Blue Acroyear, Mad Green Acroyear, and Mad Pink Acroyear.
Acroyear was released by Mego in 1976. He was also released by Airfix.
In 2002 Palisades released Acroyear in several color variants. This version of the toy features a sword that replaced the knife from the original toy.
In 2003 Palisades released Battle Acroyear, colored as a direct nod to the Marvel Comics Acroyear character.
Concept art for a new version of Acroyear was done by Dave Waugh as part of Palisades wave 3, although the figure was never produced.[1]
Concept art for a new version of Acroyear was done by Will Jones as part of Palisades wave 3, although the figure was never produced.
Concept art for a new version of Acroyear was done by Mike Bazzell as part of Palisades wave 3, although the figure was never produced.
In late 2004 Micronauts was licensed to SOTA Toys to make Micronauts. They planned to produce a line of stylized 6 inch figures under the name Micronauts Evolution. Art for an Acroyear figure was made, but because of legal issues with Takara the toys were delayed and never released.
In 2017 Hasbro released a Revolution box set which included a small Acroyear figurine.
In 2018 several parts for Acroyear were released by Shapeways by Mathew Robert Ignash.
In November 2018 Galaxxor released a vinyl Glyos compatible figure called Raeyor-Ca/Mach Jetter, which was an homage to the red Micronauts Acroyear.
Fictional biography
Enemy of the Micronauts
This mechanical villain was one of the earliest and most popular of the Micronauts. His heavy die-cast body, brightly colored chrome and imposing fan-wings has made him a collector favorite for decades. The thoughts of this "Enemy of the Micronauts" are obscured behind his knight-like helmet, but his sword makes his threat to the Microverse sharply apparent!
Animated series
2005 Eagle One Media
Acroyear was featured in the 2005 Micronauts Revolution DVD digital comic by Eagle One Media which was based on the first 5 issues of the Image Comics Micronauts comic series.
Robot Chicken
Acroyear appeared in a segment of Robot Chicken where he opposed several Micronauts Time Travelers and a Pharoid when they were climbing a mountain.[2]
2018 Hasbro Studios
Created a Micronauts animated series in 2018. Two seasons of the show were produced, but it was never released and the entire show was used as a tax write-off by Hasbro.
The main characters included an Acroyear named Torren Pellum, voiced by Sean Astin. It also included an Acroyear named Henrek Pellum voiced by Nolan North.
Comics
1979 Marvel Comics
The Marvel Comics Micronauts story features a race known as the Acroyear as well as a specific character named Prince Acroyear (later King Acroyear) who was their king. King Acroyear was vaguely based on the red Acroyear toy, with some modifications.
Although various members of the Acroyear race appeared in the series, a only group called the Acroyear Air Patrol were directly based on the Mego Acroyear toys. Acroyear's brother Shaitan was roughly based on the Acroyear II toy. Two Acroyear pilots were directly based on the figures that make up the arms of Giant Acroyear. The rest were original designs by Marvel Comics.
2002 Image Comics
Acroyear appeared as one of the main cast of the Image Comics Micronauts series. Like the Marvel Comics character he was one of the heroes of the series, and based on the red version of the toy.
2016 IDW Publishing
An individual named Acroyear appears as a main character in the IDW Publishing Micronauts series. Again he is based on the red version of the toy and depicted as a heroic character.
In this series the Acroyear are the troops commanded by Baron Karza, appearing in various forms that are inspired by the Mego Acroyear, Acroyear II and Giant Acroyear toys.
In Micronauts First Strike issue 1 Acroyear, Biotron, Orbital Defender, Microtron and Space Glider fought the Dire Wraiths and traveled in the Astro Station while on Earth. They were then attacked by Rom who mistook them for Dire Wraiths.
2018 Micronauts Protectors of Inner Space
Acroyears are among the cast in the 2018 art series Micronauts Protectors of Inner Space by Brian Vox. Unlike most appearances on Acroyear in fiction, these Acroyear are villains in the series. They appear on the cover of issues 14, 16-18.
Acroyear also apppeared in Defenders of Micron issue 1.
Commercials
Acroyear shared a 1977 commercial with Acroyear II, Andromeda, Baron Karza, Force Commander, Galactic Defender, Oberon, Pharoid and Space Glider.
Acroyear, Acroyear II and Giant Acroyear appeared together on in a 1977 Mego Micronauts commercial.[3]
Games
Freedom Force
There is a fan-made mesh and skin for Acroyear in the 2002 Freedom Force video game. The design is based on Acroyear in the Marvel Comics.
Toys
- Mego Micronauts Acroyear (1976)
- Based on the Takara Microman Mad Acroyear figure. A 1:18 scale figure. Comes with dagger and drone.
- Came in three color variants: green, blue and red.
- Palisades Micronauts Acroyear (2002)
- Came in four color variants: gold, purple/gray, silver/black and red/black.
- The dagger was replaced with a sword accessory.
- Palisades Micronauts Battle Acroyear (2003)
- A recolor of the Palisades Acroyear inspired by Acroyear in Marvel Comics.
- Hasbro Revolution (2017)
- A box set that included small Micronauts figurines and other toys from other lines.
- Includes figurines of classic characters of Acroyear, Baron Karza and Biotron. There the Antron-like Xant, a female Space Glider named Phenolo-Phi, a green Time Traveler named Quin-Tillus and new characters using the classic Micronauts names Oberon, Betatron and Gammatron.
- Several parts for Acroyear are available on Cults3d.
Gallery
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IDW Publishing Acroyear biography
