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[[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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The Battle Cruiser is a vehicle in the Micronauts series. | The Battle Cruiser is a vehicle in the Micronauts series. | ||
===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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In 2018 several replacement parts and upgrades for the Battle Cruiser were released on [[Shapeways]] by [[Mathew Robert Ignash]]. | In 2018 several replacement parts and upgrades for the Battle Cruiser were released on [[Shapeways]] by [[Mathew Robert Ignash]]. | ||
===Reception=== | |||
*[https://youtu.be/6JxJCgcyaWw Battle Cruiser review on YouTube by Total Recall Show] | |||
*[https://youtu.be/u8nyOFyukIU Battle Cruiser review on YouTube by Toys Back Zen] | |||
===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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====2003 Image Comics==== | ====2003 Image Comics==== | ||
[[image:micronauts-image-battlecruiser.jpg|left|thumb|120px|Battle Cruiser in Image Comics]] | |||
Several Battle Cruisers were seen among Baron Karza's fleet in Micronauts Karza number 4 by Image Comics. | Several Battle Cruisers were seen among Baron Karza's fleet in Micronauts Karza number 4 by Image Comics. | ||
====2018 Micronauts Protectors of Inner Space==== | ====2018 Micronauts Protectors of Inner Space==== | ||
[[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== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
[[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:Micronauts]] | [[Category:Micronauts]] | ||
[[Category:Shapeways toys]] | |||
[[Category:Takara toys]] | |||
[[Category:Toys with electric motors]] | |||
Latest revision as of 02:08, 11 September 2025
- For other uses, see Battle Cruiser.
The Battle Cruiser is a fictional vehicle in the Micronauts series introduced in 1977.
Micronauts
The Battle Cruiser is a vehicle in the Micronauts series.
Development
The Battle Cruiser toy was designed by Iwakichi Ogawa and was filed for US patent in 1978.[1]
The Battle Cruiser was released by Mego in 1977.
In 1987 Hour Toys released the Inter-Changeables Cosmic Attack Cruiser, a recolor of the Battle Cruiser.
According to Bryan Wilkinson on Facebook, when Palisades Toys was first planning on Micronauts toys to release they had hoped to release Battle Cruiser. This toy was never released by Palisades Toys.
According to Bryan Wilkinson on Facebook, one concept considered by Palisades Toys for Space Gliders was including stickers which would denote if he was the captain of a Battle Cruiser or Mobile Exploration Lab.
In 2018 several replacement parts and upgrades for the Battle Cruiser were released on Shapeways by Mathew Robert Ignash.
Reception
- Battle Cruiser review on YouTube by Total Recall Show
- Battle Cruiser review on YouTube by Toys Back Zen
Comics
1979 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.
He continues to chase them in issue 3, where the Cruisers are destroyed in battle on Earth and recovered by humans.
A Battle Cruiser is seen again in a flashback to the battle in issue 8.
In issue 14 Warstaff attempts to escape his world in a Battle Cruiser, but is shot down by Bug.
Battle Cruisers and Thorium Orbiters are among Baron Karza's fleet when it invaded Earth in issue 27-28.
2003 Image Comics
Several Battle Cruisers were seen among Baron Karza's fleet in Micronauts Karza number 4 by Image Comics.
2018 Micronauts Protectors of Inner Space
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.[2]
Toys
- Takara Microman Transfer Fortress
- A 1:18 scale toy.
- Mego Micronauts Battle Cruiser (1977)
- The Battle Cruiser is a 1:18 scale toy. It is a recolor and remold of the Takara Microman Transfer Fortress.
- The Vertical Wing and two Auxiliary Wings from the Battle Cruiser were recolored for the Hornetroid.
- Some wings were recolored on the Pocket Heroes Robin-Shuttle.
- 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.
- Several parts for Battle Cruiser are available on Cults3d.
Gallery
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Battle Cruiser Patent image
