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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]] | |||