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[[image:GalazticCruiser-box.jpg|right|thumb|240px|Galaxtic Cruiser box]] | |||
The '''Galactic Cruiser''' is a fictional vehicle in the [[Micronauts]] series introduced in 1976. | The '''Galactic Cruiser''' is a fictional vehicle in the [[Micronauts]] series introduced in 1976. | ||
==Micronauts== | ==Micronauts== | ||
The Galactic Cruiser was pictured on the toy box being piloted by an orange [[Time Traveler (Micronauts)|Time Traveler]]. | The Galactic Cruiser was pictured on the toy box being piloted by an orange [[Time Traveler (Micronauts)|Time Traveler]], but it came with no figure. | ||
===Development=== | ===Development=== | ||
It was based on the Microman Space Buggy from | It was based on the Takara Microman Space Buggy from 1974. | ||
Mego released the Galactic Cruiser in 1976. | Mego released the Galactic Cruiser in 1976. | ||
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====2002 Image Comics==== | ====2002 Image Comics==== | ||
[[image:karza2-vehicles.jpg|right|thumb|120px|Various Micronauts vehicles in Karza issue 2 by Image Comics]] | |||
A Galactic Cruiser was seen among a number of vehicles in a hanger in Karza issue 2 by [[Image Comics]]. | A Galactic Cruiser was seen among a number of vehicles in a hanger in Karza issue 2 by [[Image Comics]]. | ||
====2018 Micronauts Protectors of Inner Space==== | ====2018 Micronauts Protectors of Inner Space==== | ||
[[image:Mpois18.jpg|left|thumb|240px|Micronauts Protectors of Inner Space issue 18 cover]] | |||
The cover of issue 18 of [[Micronauts Protectors of Inner Space]] by [[Brian Vox]] depicts Galactic Defender piloting a customized black Galactic Cruiser called the Galactic Cruiser Sentinel into battle. This vehicle is painted black and has two backpacks from Palisades Galactic Defender mounted on it. | The cover of issue 18 of [[Micronauts Protectors of Inner Space]] by [[Brian Vox]] depicts Galactic Defender piloting a customized black Galactic Cruiser called the Galactic Cruiser Sentinel into battle. This vehicle is painted black and has two backpacks from Palisades Galactic Defender mounted on it. | ||
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*'''''Mego Micronauts'' Galactic Cruiser''' (1976) | *'''''Mego Micronauts'' Galactic Cruiser''' (1976) | ||
:The | :The Galactic Cruiser was a remold of the Microman Space Buggy with new missiles. Comes with two rubber-tipped missiles. Although the box front and instruction depict a Time Traveler piloting the Cruiser, it doesn't come with one. | ||
*'''''Airfix Micronauts'' Galactic Cruiser''' | *'''''Airfix Micronauts'' Galactic Cruiser''' | ||
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:A recolor of the Galactic Cruiser with the green parts in blue. This vehicle added a Time Traveler figure and a wind-up motor to the set. | :A recolor of the Galactic Cruiser with the green parts in blue. This vehicle added a Time Traveler figure and a wind-up motor to the set. | ||
:A Montgomery Wards exclusive. | :A Montgomery Wards exclusive. | ||
===Gallery=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
image:GalacticCruiser-instructions.jpg|Galactic Cruiser instructions | |||
</gallery> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||