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{{seealso|Henrek Pellum}}
{{seealso|King Acroyear}}
{{seealso|Torren Pellum}}
{{Infobox character
| name        = Acroyear
| series      = [[Micronauts]]
| image      = [[Image:Acroyear-carded.jpg|240px]]
| caption    = Mego Acroyear on card
| first      =
| last        =
| creator    = Mego
| portrayer  =
| voice      =
| nickname    =
| alias      = Mad Acroyear (Japanese)
| species    =
| gender      = Male
| occupation  =
| title      =
| family      =
| spouse      =
| significantother =
| children    =
| relatives  =
| religion    =
| nationality =
| lbl2 = Release number
|data2 = 71003
|abilities = * Flight
|affiliation =
|alternatemode = Gyrocopter
|quote = "''If I am to be swallowed, leviathan, indigestion shall be your fate!''"
}}
'''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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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 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 not to the Marvel Comics Acroyear character.
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.<REF>https://rockettubes.livejournal.com/118924.html</REF>
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.<REF>https://rockettubes.livejournal.com/118924.html</REF>
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====Robot Chicken====
====Robot Chicken====
Acroyear appeared in a segment of Robot Chicken where he opposed the Micronauts when they were climbing.
Acroyear appeared in a segment of [[Robot Chicken]] where he opposed several Micronauts Time Travelers and a Pharoid when they were climbing a mountain.<ref>https://youtu.be/Sgrau2oIlt0</ref>


====2019 Hasbro====
====2018 Hasbro Studios====
In 2019 Hasbro teased an upcoming Micronauts animated series. Characters included Acroyear, Biotron, Oberon, Quin-Tillis the Time Traveler, Space Glider, Xant the Antron. The characters are a radical redesign of the originals.
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===
===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 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.


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.
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.
Acroyear was captured by Baron Karza's forces and forced to battle as a slave gladiator. He became friends with Bug, and together they joined the Micronauts.
When the Micronauts breached the space wall to escape Baron Karza they arrived on Earth, where they discovered they were about 6 inches tall compared to the native human population.
In Iron Man issue 131 a young boy was able to calm the Hulk down by offering to let him play with his Acroyear and Baron Karza action figures.
A vehicle resembling the Photon Sled was flown by Acroyear and Cicilia in issue 14.
When Marvel lost the license to Micronauts it included losing the rights to Acroyear, and he has not appeared officially again the Marvel Universe. Shortly after the Micronauts series was canceled Acroyear and other Micronauts characters make an unnamed cameo in New Mutants 50.
A similar character named Sparktak, clearly based on Acroyear, would appear as a member of the Ant Men.


====2002 Image Comics====
====2002 Image Comics====
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====2016 IDW Publishing====
====2016 IDW Publishing====
[[image:MicronautsIDW91.jpg|left|thumb|120px|Acroyear faces Biotron in Micronauts issue 2]]
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.
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.


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====2018 Micronauts Protectors of Inner Space====
====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.
[[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.
 
Acroyear also apppeared in ''Defenders of Micron'' issue 1.


===Commercials===
===Commercials===
Acroyear shared a 1977 commercial with Acroyear II, Andromeda, Baron Karza, Force Commander, Galactic Defender, Oberon, Pharoid and Space Glider.
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.<ref>https://youtu.be/vfnqVim-xno?si=JTqFIDOs1tbfEJiL</ref>


===Games===
===Games===
Freedom Force
====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.
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.
[[image:BattleAcroyear.jpg|right|thumb|120px|Palisades Battle Acroyear]]
*'''''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 [https://cults3d.com/en/search?q=Acroyear parts for Acroyear] are available on [[Cults3d]].


===Gallery===
===Gallery===
<gallery>
<gallery>
image:acroyear-patent.png|Acroyear Patent image
image:acroyear-idwbio.jpg|IDW Publishing Acroyear biography
image:acroyear-idwbio.jpg|IDW Publishing Acroyear biography
image:mpois14.jpg|''Micronauts Protectors of Inner Space'' issue 14, featuring Acroyear, Acryear 2 and Baron Karza
</gallery>
</gallery>


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}
==External links==
*https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Acroyear_(Micronaut)


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[[Category:5mm peg compatible toys]]
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[[Category:Brian Vox characters]]
 
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