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|abilities = * Energy blasts | |abilities = * Energy blasts | ||
* Mind Control | |||
* [[Shapeshifting]] | * [[Shapeshifting]] | ||
* [[Superhuman durability]] | * [[Superhuman durability]] | ||
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In 2018 several Baron Karza parts were released on Shapeways by [[Mathew Robert Ignash]]. | In 2018 several Baron Karza parts were released on Shapeways by [[Mathew Robert Ignash]]. | ||
[[image:karza-dev.png|left|thumb|120px|Preliminary design of Baron Karza, by Joey Mason]] | |||
===Reception=== | ===Reception=== | ||
Baron Karza was highlighted in a 1977 news story by CBS 8 in San Diego about hot new Christmas toys.<ref>https://youtu.be/PBjprZSHTpQ</ref> | |||
[[image:tafd132.png|left|thumb|120px|Tomart's Action Figure Digest cover]] | |||
The unreleased SOTA Toys Baron Karza and Space Glider figures appeared on the cover of the April 2005 issue of Tomart's Action Figure Digest. | |||
*[http://www.16bit.com/fotd/130708-micronauts-andromeda-baron-karza.asp Baron Karza with Andromeda review on 16bit.com] | *[http://www.16bit.com/fotd/130708-micronauts-andromeda-baron-karza.asp Baron Karza with Andromeda review on 16bit.com] | ||
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===Animated series=== | ===Animated series=== | ||
[[image:baronkarza-revolution.jpg|left|thumb| | [[image:baronkarza-revolution.jpg|left|thumb|120px|Baron Karza]] | ||
====2005 Micronauts Revolution==== | ====2005 Micronauts Revolution==== | ||
Baron Karza 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. | Baron Karza 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. | ||
[[image:baronkarza-2000.jpg|right|thumb| | [[image:baronkarza-2000.jpg|right|thumb|120px|Baron Karza]] | ||
====2020 Micronauts==== | ====2020 Micronauts==== | ||
Baron Karza was the main villain in the unreleased 2020 ''Micronauts'' cartoon made by Hasbro. He is voiced by Clancy Brown. | Baron Karza was the main villain in the unreleased 2020 ''Micronauts'' cartoon made by Hasbro. He is voiced by Clancy Brown. | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
[[image:baronkarza-micronauts56.jpg|left|thumb| | [[image:baronkarza-micronauts56.jpg|left|thumb|120px|Baron Karza in ''Micronauts'' volume 1 number 56 by Marvel Comics]] | ||
In his own communion with the [[Time Travelers]], Baron Karza realized that what he sought was more than mere power. Though his science had effectively made him immortal, his essence and emotions were still that of a man. Although Karza transcended his organic body and became a being of pure energy, Karza refused the Time Travelers' offer of godhood. | In his own communion with the [[Time Travelers]], Baron Karza realized that what he sought was more than mere power. Though his science had effectively made him immortal, his essence and emotions were still that of a man. Although Karza transcended his organic body and became a being of pure energy, Karza refused the Time Travelers' offer of godhood. | ||
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====2018 Micronauts Protectors of Inner Space==== | ====2018 Micronauts Protectors of Inner Space==== | ||
[[image:Mpois12.jpg|right|thumb|120px|Baron Karza in ''Micronauts Protectors of Inner Space'']] | |||
Baron Karza appears as the main villain in the ''[[Micronauts Protectors of Inner Space]]'' art series by [[Brian Vox]]. Baron Karza is depicted as a Grey Galactic Commander who wears a large custom armor. | Baron Karza appears as the main villain in the ''[[Micronauts Protectors of Inner Space]]'' art series by [[Brian Vox]]. Baron Karza is depicted as a Grey Galactic Commander who wears a large custom armor. | ||
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:Palisades also produced a rare gold Baron Karza and Andromeda set as a gift to say "thank you" to certain members of the Yahoo! Groups Micropolis Embassy mailing list for all their help in the series 1 production. | :Palisades also produced a rare gold Baron Karza and Andromeda set as a gift to say "thank you" to certain members of the Yahoo! Groups Micropolis Embassy mailing list for all their help in the series 1 production. | ||
[[image:baronkarza-sota.jpg|left|thumb|120px|Sota Toys Baron Karza toy]] | |||
*'''''SOTA Toys Micronauts Evolution'' Baron Karza''' (unreleased) | *'''''SOTA Toys Micronauts Evolution'' Baron Karza''' (unreleased) | ||
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:A small run of custom made figures by ATR hobby. This figure uses the glider pack from Space Glider and the basic body design from Micro Steel Jeeg. | :A small run of custom made figures by ATR hobby. This figure uses the glider pack from Space Glider and the basic body design from Micro Steel Jeeg. | ||
*'''''Hasbro | [[image:hasbrorevolutionbaddies.jpg|right|thumb|120px|Hasbro Revolution Betatron, Baron Karza and Gammatron]] | ||
:A box set of figures | *'''''Hasbro'' Revolution''' (2017) | ||
: | :A box set of Hasbro action figures including Jetfire, Matt Trakker, Rom, a Dire Wraith, Action Man and Leoric. | ||
:A box set also included small Micronauts figurines of classic characters of Acroyear, Baron Karza and Biotron. There was also the alien Xant, a female Space Glider Phenolo-Phi, a green Time Traveler named Quin-Tillus, the cyborg Oberon, and robots Betatron and Gammatron. | |||
:The set was a SDCC 2017 exclusive. | |||
*'''''Super7 Micronauts | *'''''Super7 Micronauts'' Baron Karza''' (2025) | ||
:A new 1:18 scale o-ring style figure with a backpack accessory. | :A new 1:18 scale o-ring style figure with a backpack accessory. | ||
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image:baronkarza-idwbio.jpg|IDW Publishing Baron Karza biography | image:baronkarza-idwbio.jpg|IDW Publishing Baron Karza biography | ||
image:baronkarza-pois.jpg|Baron Karza biography by Brian Vox | image:baronkarza-pois.jpg|Baron Karza biography by Brian Vox | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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*http://www.innerspaceonline.com/palbk.htm | *http://www.innerspaceonline.com/palbk.htm | ||
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