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{{other uses|Battle Cruiser}}
{{other uses|Battle Cruiser}}
[[image:battlecruiser-box.jpg|right|thumb|240px|Micronauts Battle Cruiser in box]]
The '''Battle Cruiser''' is a [[fictional vehicle]] in the [[Micronauts]] series introduced in 1977.
The '''Battle Cruiser''' is a [[fictional vehicle]] in the [[Micronauts]] series introduced in 1977.


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===Development===
===Development===
The Battle Cruiser toy was designed by Iwakichi Ogawa and was filed for US patent in 1978.<REF>https://patents.google.com/patent/US4214402A</REF>
The Battle Cruiser toy was designed by [[Iwakichi Ogawa]] and was filed for US patent in 1978.<REF>https://patents.google.com/patent/US4214402A</REF>


The Battle Cruiser was released by Mego in 1977.
The Battle Cruiser was released by Mego in 1977.
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===Comics===
===Comics===
====1979 Marvel Comics====
====1979 Marvel Comics====
[[image:micronauts02-battlecruiser.jpg|left|thumb|120px|Battle Cruiser in Marvel Comics]]
Battle Cruisers, initially called "Galactic Cruisers", first appeared in issue 2 of the Marvel Comics Micronauts series piloted by Shaitan and his Acroyear warriors in pursuit of the Micronauts.
Battle Cruisers, initially called "Galactic Cruisers", first appeared in issue 2 of the Marvel Comics Micronauts series piloted by Shaitan and his Acroyear warriors in pursuit of the Micronauts.


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====2018 Micronauts Protectors of Inner Space====
====2018 Micronauts Protectors of Inner Space====
[[image:Mpois01.jpg|left|thumb|240px|Micronauts Protectors of Inner Space issue 1 cover]]
[[image:Mpois01.jpg|right|thumb|120px|Micronauts Protectors of Inner Space issue 1 cover]]
Battle Cruisers appear in the 2018 art series [[Micronauts Protectors of Inner Space]] by [[Brian Vox]]. The main characters of the series pilot a Battle Cruiser called the Eagleburst XLV. Battle Cruisers appear on the cover of issues 1, 2, 7, 11 and 12.
Battle Cruisers appear in the 2018 art series [[Micronauts Protectors of Inner Space]] by [[Brian Vox]]. The main characters of the series pilot a Battle Cruiser called the Eagleburst XLV. Battle Cruisers appear on the cover of issues 1, 2, 7, 11 and 12.
===Commercials===
The Battle Cruiser, Galactic Warrior, Time Traveler, Giant Acroyear, Nemesis and Phobos appeared together in a 1979 Gig Micronauti commercial.<ref>https://youtu.be/S40ouIXQzJw</ref>


===Toys===
===Toys===
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:Some molding features of the Battle Cruiser were reused by Mego for the 2-XL tape player.
:Some molding features of the Battle Cruiser were reused by Mego for the 2-XL tape player.
:The Battle Cruiser was recolored in 1987 for the Hour Toys Interchangeables Cosmic Attack Cruiser.
:The Battle Cruiser was recolored in 1987 for the Hour Toys Interchangeables Cosmic Attack Cruiser.
*Several [https://cults3d.com/en/search?q=Micronauts+Battle+Cruiser parts for Battle Cruiser] are available on [[Cults3d]].
===Gallery===
<gallery>
image:battlecruiser-patent.png|Battle Cruiser Patent image
</gallery>


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:1977 toys]]
[[Category:1977 toys]]
[[Category:Fictional aircraft]]
[[Category:Gig toys]]
[[Category:Grand Toys toys]]
[[Category:Image Comics vehicles]]
[[Category:Iwakichi Ogawa designs]]
[[Category:Mego toys]]
[[Category:Mego toys]]
[[Category:Micronauts]]
[[Category:Micronauts]]
[[Category:Shapeways toys]]
[[Category:Takara toys]]
[[Category:Toys with electric motors]]