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{{other uses|Phobos}} | {{other uses|Phobos}} | ||
{{Infobox character | |||
| name = Phobos | |||
| series = [[Micronauts]] | |||
| image = [[Image:Phobos-box.jpg|240px]] | |||
| caption = Micronauts Phobos box | |||
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| creator = Mego | |||
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| species = Roboid | |||
| sex = Male | |||
| occupation = Security | |||
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|affiliation = Baron Karza | |||
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'''Phobos''' is a the name of both a [[fictional character]] and [[fictional planet]] in the [[Micronauts]] series introduced in as a toy in 1978. | '''Phobos''' is a the name of both a [[fictional character]] and [[fictional planet]] in the [[Micronauts]] series introduced in as a toy in 1978. | ||
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The 1978 JC Penny described Phobos as "helmeted robot provides security for the Micronauts".<REF>http://www.megomuseum.com/mego-micronauts-in-the-1978-jc-penny-catalog/</REF> | The 1978 JC Penny described Phobos as "helmeted robot provides security for the Micronauts".<REF>http://www.megomuseum.com/mego-micronauts-in-the-1978-jc-penny-catalog/</REF> | ||
Phobos is also the name of the home planet of Iguanos. | Phobos is also the name of the home planet of [[Iguanos]]. | ||
===Development=== | ===Development=== | ||
Phobos was released by Mego in 1978. He was also released by Airfix and Gig. | Phobos was released by Mego in 1978. He was also released by Airfix and Gig. | ||
According to Bryan Wilkinson on Facebook, when Palisades Toys was first planning on Micronauts toys to release they had hoped to release Phobos. 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 Phobos. This toy was never released by Palisades Toys. | ||
In 2015 ATR Hobby released Deimos, a 3 3/4 inch tall figure inspired by Phobos. | In 2015 ATR Hobby released Deimos, a 3 3/4 inch tall figure inspired by Phobos. | ||
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===Comics=== | ===Comics=== | ||
====1979 Marvel Comics==== | ====1979 Marvel Comics==== | ||
Phobos is a villainous character in the Marvel Comics Micronauts series. Phobos roboids were often depicted as part of Baron Karza's forces, piloted by Dog Soldiers. Unlike Biotron, who was depicted as being about the size of a normal person from Homeworld, Phobos was depicted as a giant. | Phobos is a villainous character in the [[Marvel Comics]] Micronauts series. Phobos roboids were often depicted as part of Baron Karza's forces, piloted by Dog Soldiers. Unlike Biotron, who was depicted as being about the size of a normal person from Homeworld, Phobos was depicted as a giant. | ||
In "A Hunting We Will Go!" from issue 4 Phobos units aided the Dog Soldiers hunting for Slug. | In "A Hunting We Will Go!" from issue 4 Phobos units aided the Dog Soldiers hunting for Slug. | ||
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====2004 Devil's Due Publishing==== | ====2004 Devil's Due Publishing==== | ||
Red Phobos units appeared in the Devil's Due Publishing Micronauts stories serving King Atlas. | Red Phobos units appeared in the [[Devil's Due Publishing]] Micronauts stories serving King Atlas. | ||
====2016 IDW Publishing==== | ====2016 IDW Publishing==== | ||
Phobos units appear in issue 1 of the IDW Publishing Micronauts comic as agents of the Ministry of Science. | Phobos units appear in issue 1 of the [[IDW Publishing]] Micronauts comic as agents of the Ministry of Science. | ||
Phobos units appeared among Baron Karza's forces in issue 5. | Phobos units appeared among Baron Karza's forces in issue 5. | ||
====2018 Micronauts Protectors of Inner Space==== | ====2018 Micronauts Protectors of Inner Space==== | ||
Phobos is among the cast in the 2018 art series Micronauts Protectors of Inner Space by Brian Vox. He appears on the cover of issue 19. | [[image:Mpois19.jpg|left|thumb|120px|Micronauts Protectors of Inner Space issue 19]] | ||
Phobos is among the cast in the 2018 art series [[Micronauts Protectors of Inner Space]] by [[Brian Vox]]. He appears on the cover of issue 19. | |||
===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=== | ||