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{{Infobox character
| name        = Galactic Warrior
| series      = [[Micronauts]]
| image      = [[Image:galacticwarrior-carded.jpg|240px]]
| caption    = Mego blue Galactic Warrior toy on card
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| creator    = Mego
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| species    = Micron (Protectors of Inner Space)
| sex        = Male
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| lbl1 = Japanese name
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| lbl2 = Release number
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|abilities = * Energy blasts (from gun)
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'''Galactic Warrior''' (or Guerriero Galattico in Italy) is a [[fictional character]] from the [[Micronauts]] series introduced in 1977. He is depicted as a heroic character.
'''Galactic Warrior''' (or Guerriero Galattico in Italy) is a [[fictional character]] from the [[Micronauts]] series introduced in 1977. He is depicted as a heroic character.


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Mego released Galactic Warrior in 1976. He was also released by Airfix. He was release by Gig under the name Guerriero Galattico.
Mego released Galactic Warrior in 1976. He was also released by Airfix. He was release by Gig under the name Guerriero Galattico.


According to Bryan Wilkinson on Facebook, when Palisades Toys was first planning on Micronauts toys to release they had hoped to release Galactic Warrior in blue, green, red and gold. This release would possibly be done in plastic. This toy was never released by Palisades Toys.
According to [[Bryan Wilkinson]] on Facebook, when Palisades Toys was first planning on Micronauts toys to release they had hoped to release Galactic Warrior in blue, green, red and gold. This release would possibly be done in plastic. This toy was never released by Palisades Toys.


Concept art for a new version of Galactic Warrior was done by Mike Bazzell as part of Palisades wave 3, although the figure was never produced.<REF>https://rockettubes.livejournal.com/119548.html</REF>
Concept art for a new version of Galactic Warrior was done by [[Mike Bazzell]] as part of Palisades wave 3, although the figure was never produced.<REF>https://rockettubes.livejournal.com/119548.html</REF>


Concept art for a new version of Galactic Warrior was done by Dave Waugh as part of Palisades wave 3, although the figure was never produced.<REF>https://rockettubes.livejournal.com/118924.html</REF>
Concept art for a new version of Galactic Warrior was done by [[Dave Waugh]] as part of Palisades wave 3, although the figure was never produced.<REF>https://rockettubes.livejournal.com/118924.html</REF>


Derryl DePriest said at SDCC 2016 that the Micronauts Classic Collection toys were created using a combination of the 1970's molds recovered by Takara and various Microman parts.<REF>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z87j58VOgY8</REF>
[[Derryl DePriest]] said at SDCC 2016 that the Micronauts Classic Collection toys were created using a combination of the 1970's molds recovered by Takara and various Microman parts.<REF>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z87j58VOgY8</REF>


In 2018 several parts for Galactic Warrior were released on [[Shapeways]] by [[Mathew Robert Ignash]].
In 2018 several parts for Galactic Warrior were released on [[Shapeways]] by [[Mathew Robert Ignash]].
===Reception===
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ezqwLp8MDc Warp Racer and Galactic Warrior review on YouTube by Super Awesome Geek Show]


===Comics===
===Comics===
====1979 Marvel Comics====
====1979 Marvel Comics====
In the Marvel Comics Micronauts Bug was refereed to as the Galactic Warrior several times, although his design had no resemblance to Galactic Warrior and was based on the green Space Glider figure.
In the Marvel Comics Micronauts Bug was refereed to as the Galactic Warrior several times, although his design had no resemblance to Galactic Warrior and his appearance was loosely based on the green Space Glider figure.


The design of Arcturus Rann was based on the blue Galactic Warrior figure wearing a Space Glider helmet and glider pack.
The design of Arcturus Rann was based on the blue Galactic Warrior figure wearing a Space Glider helmet and glider pack.


====2018 Micronauts Protectors of Inner Space====
====2018 Micronauts Protectors of Inner Space====
Galactic Warriors are among the cast in the 2018 art series Micronauts Protectors of Inner Space by Brian Vox.
[[image:Mpois01.jpg|left|thumb|120px|Micronauts Protectors of Inner Space issue 1 cover]]
Galactic Warriors are among the cast in the 2018 art series [[Micronauts Protectors of Inner Space]] by [[Brian Vox]].


A green Galactic Warrior named Kha is one of the main heroes of the series. He is described as a "bad boy". Along with his standard Hand Bazooka weapon, Kha utilizes a GX-17 mid sized weapon and a prototype sidearm (design inspired by the blasters from Battlestar Galactica).
A green Galactic Warrior named Kha is one of the main heroes of the series. He is described as a "bad boy". Along with his standard Hand Bazooka weapon, Kha utilizes a GX-17 mid sized weapon and a prototype sidearm (design inspired by the blasters from Battlestar Galactica).
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The Mego Hornetroid commercial featured Antron and Hornetroid attacking Galactic Warrior.<REF>https://youtu.be/rhd6yCmmkT4</REF>
The Mego Hornetroid commercial featured Antron and Hornetroid attacking Galactic Warrior.<REF>https://youtu.be/rhd6yCmmkT4</REF>
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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:A remold and recolor of a Microman toy. 1:18 scale. The missile was remolded from a small pointed plastic missile into large rubber tipped design.
:A remold and recolor of a Microman toy. 1:18 scale. The missile was remolded from a small pointed plastic missile into large rubber tipped design.
:Available in red, blue and green. Came with chest piece, 2-part gun and 2 missiles. Each version came with a different chest piece.
:Available in red, blue and green. Came with chest piece, 2-part gun and 2 missiles. Each version came with a different chest piece.
*'''''Airfix Micronauts'' Galactic Warrior'''
*'''''Gig Micronauti'' Guerriero Galattico'''
:A release of the Mego toy in Italy by Gig with a new name.
*'''''Hasbro'' Micronauts Classic Collection''' (2016)
:A SDCC 2016 exclusive box set containing a green plastic Galactic Warrior, a grey Orbital Defender (formerly called the Galactic Defender) and blue Pharoid with two winglets and Time Chamber.
:The Time Chamber featured the original Japanese writing.
:Features art by Ken Kelly. The box art for Pharoid features him wearing the larger wings from the Palisades version of Pharoid which were not part of this set.
===Gallery===
<gallery>
image:galacticwarrior-patent.png|Galactic Warrior patent image
image:galacticwarrior-mpoisbio.jpg|Galactic Warrior fan biography by Brian Vox
</gallery>


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}


==External links==
*http://www.innerspaceonline.com/new%20gw%20page.htm
*https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bug_(comics)
*http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Bug_(Insectivorid)_(Earth-616)
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