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See also: Arcturus Rann

See also: Braxxon

See also: Bug (comics)

See also: Phenolo-Phi

See also: Ryan Archer

Space Glider is a fictional character from the Micronauts series introduced in 1976. He is depicted as a heroic character.

Micronauts

Space Glider was a character in the Micronauts series. The depiction of Space Glider has varied vastly from one fictional setting to another.

Development

Space Glider was released by Mego in several colors in 1976. He was also released by Gig and Pin Pin 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 2002 Palisades toy released Space Glider in new colors.

Concept art for a new version of Space Glider was done by Dave Waugh as part of Palisades wave 3, although the figure was never produced.^[1]

In late 2004 Micronauts was licensed to SOTA Toys to make Micronauts. They planned to produce a line of stylized 6 inch figures under the name Micronauts Evolution, including a Space Glider. A hand painted prototype of Space Glider was displayed at Toy Fair New York City 2005, but because of legal issues with Takara the toys were delayed and never released.^[2]

In 2007 Hasbro released the Hasbro Revolution box set. This set included a tiny female Space Glider figure.

In 2018 several parts for Space Glider were released on Shapeways by Mathew Robert Ignash.

Reception

The unreleased SOTA Toys Baron Karza and Space Glider figures appeared on the cover of the April 2005 issue of Tomart's Action Figure Digest.

Space Glider repair on YouTube by Toy Polloi

Fictional biography

Animated series

2005 Eagle One Media

See Ryan Archer.

2018 Hasbro Studios

See Phenolo-Phi.

Comics

1979 Marvel Comics

See Arcturus Rann.

The character of Bug was loosely based on the green Space Glider figure and often wore a glider pack as well.

Marionette also often wore a glider pack based on Space Glider.

Commercials

Acroyear, Galactic Warrior, Space Glider and Time Traveler appeared in a 1976 Mego commercial together.^[3]

Biotron, Space Glider and Hydro Copter appeared in a 1976 Mego commercial together.^[4]

Space Glider shared a 1977 commercial with Acroyear, Acroyear II, Andromeda, Baron Karza, Force Commander, Galactic Defender, Oberon and Pharoid.^[5]

Games

2002 Freedom Force

See Arcturus Rann.

Toys

Mego Micronauts Space Glider (1976)

A recolor of the Microman Super Steel M210x figure.

Comes with a helmet and wing pack.

This figure was released in 3 color variants: Blue, green and gold. All versions of Space Glider came with a blue helmet.

The blue release of Space Glider inspuired the character of Braxxon.

The glider pack was reused on Art Hobby Flight Commander.

Gig Micronauti Aliante Spaziale

Pin Pin Toys Micronauts Space Glider

A release of the Mego toy in France with English/French language packaging by Pin Pin Toys.

Palisades Micronauts Space Glider Preview (2002)

Released by Hero Factory. Limited to 1000 pieces.

Features a remolded head to fit inside the helmet better.

In addition to the helmet and wing pack, comes with a rifle and stand.

Palisades Micronauts Space Glider (2002)

In addition to the helmet and wing pack, comes with a rifle and stand.

Features a remolded head to fit inside the helmet better.

Comes in four color variants: Blue/black, green/silver, red/silver and silver/yellow. Came with a helmet that matched their color scheme. These figures were produced in equal numbers and shipped together in a case.

Palisades Micronauts Space Commander Space Glider (2003)

A 1:18 scale figure.

A recolor of the Palisades Space Glider toy colored as an homage to Arcturus Rann.

SOTA Toys Micronauts Evolution Space Glider (unreleased)

Hasbro Revolution (2017)

A box set of figures appearing in the Hasbro stories by IDW Publishing comics.

Includes tiny figurines of classic characters of Acroyear, Baron Karza and Biotron. There is an Antron called Xant, a female Space Glider named Phenelo-Phi, a Time Traveler named Quin-Tillus and new characters using the classic Micronauts names Oberon, Betatron and Gammatron.

Several parts for Space Glider are available on Shapeways.

Gallery

Space Glider patent image
Micronauts 23 by Marvel Comics

References

External links

https://www.innerspaceonline.com/palsgs1.htm

[1] ttps://rockettubes.livejournal.com/118924.html

[2] ttp://www.innerspaceonline.com/jm.htm

[3] ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1QUNu2GHYw

[4] ttps://youtu.be/FASoJveG-ig

[5] ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ql5nhVey3Ks

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 {{Infobox character
 | name        = Space Glider
 | series      = [[Micronauts]]
 | image       = [[Image:spaceglider-carded.jpg|240px]]
-| caption     = Mego green Space Glider toy on card
+| caption     = Mego yellow Space Glider toy on card
-| first       = ''Micronauts'' volume 1 number 1 by Marvel Comics
+| first       =
 | last        =
 | creator     = Mego
@@ Line 12: / Line 15: @@
 | voice       =
 | nickname    =
-| alias       = Aliante Spaziale<BR>Ryan Archer (Image Comics)<BR>Phenolo-Phi (IDW Publishing)<BR>Braxxon (Protectors of Inner Space)
+| alias       = Aliante Spaziale
-| species     = Human (Image Comics)<BR>Micron (Protectors of Inner Space)
+| species     = Micronaut
-| gender      = Male (Image Comics, Protectors of Inner Space)<BR>Female (IDW Publishing)
+| sex      = Male
 | occupation  =
 | title       =
@@ Line 28: / Line 31: @@
 | lbl2 = Release number
 |data2 = 71001
-| lbl21 = Abilities
+|abilities = * Energy blasts (from gun)
-|data21 = * Energy blasts (from gun)
 * Flight (from glider pack)
 * Universal translator
-| lbl22 = Affiliation
+|affiliation = Micronauts
-|data22 = Micronauts (Leader)
 | lbl23 = Alternate mode
 |data23 =
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 |data31 =
 }}
-'''Space Glider''' (or Aliante Spaziale in Italy) is a [[fictional character]] from the ''[[Micronauts]]'' series introduced in 1976. He is depicted as a heroic character.
+'''Space Glider''' is a [[fictional character]] from the ''[[Micronauts]]'' series introduced in 1976. He is depicted as a heroic character.
-[[Category:Unreleased toys]]
+==Micronauts==
+Space Glider was a character in the ''Micronauts'' series. The depiction of Space Glider has varied vastly from one fictional setting to another.
+===Development===
+Space Glider was released by Mego in several colors in 1976. He was also released by Gig and Pin Pin 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 (Micronauts)|Battle Cruiser]] or [[Mobile Exploration Lab]].
+In 2002 Palisades toy released Space Glider in new colors.
+Concept art for a new version of Space Glider 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>
+In late 2004 ''Micronauts'' was licensed to SOTA Toys to make ''Micronauts''. They planned to produce a line of stylized 6 inch figures under the name ''Micronauts Evolution'', including a Space Glider. A hand painted prototype of Space Glider was displayed at Toy Fair New York City 2005, but because of legal issues with Takara the toys were delayed and never released.<REF>http://www.innerspaceonline.com/jm.htm</REF>
+In 2007 Hasbro released the Hasbro Revolution box set. This set included a tiny female Space Glider figure.
+In 2018 several parts for Space Glider were released on [[Shapeways]] by [[Mathew Robert Ignash]].
+===Reception===
+[[image:tafd132.png|left|thumb|120px|Tomart's Action Figure Digest cover]]
+The unreleased SOTA Toys Baron Karza and Space Glider figures appeared on the cover of the April 2005 issue of Tomart's Action Figure Digest.
+*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smi2E7IVrD8 Space Glider repair on YouTube by Toy Polloi]
+===Fictional biography===
+{{quote|}}
+===Animated series===
+====2005 Eagle One Media====
+See [[Ryan Archer]].
+====2018 Hasbro Studios====
+See [[Phenolo-Phi]].
+===Comics===
+====1979 Marvel Comics====
+See [[Arcturus Rann]].
+The character of [[Bug (comics)|Bug]] was loosely based on the green Space Glider figure and often wore a glider pack as well.
+[[Marionette (Micronauts)|Marionette]] also often wore a glider pack based on Space Glider.
+====2002 Image Comics====
+See [[Ryan Archer]].
+====2016 IDW Publishing====
+See [[Phenolo-Phi]].
+====2018 Micronauts Protectors of Inner Space====
+See [[Braxxon]].
+===Commercials===
+Acroyear, Galactic Warrior, Space Glider and Time Traveler appeared in a 1976 Mego commercial together.<REF>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1QUNu2GHYw</REF>
+Biotron, Space Glider and Hydro Copter appeared in a 1976 Mego commercial together.<ref>https://youtu.be/FASoJveG-ig</ref>
+Space Glider shared a 1977 commercial with Acroyear, Acroyear II, Andromeda, Baron Karza, Force Commander, Galactic Defender, Oberon and Pharoid.<REF>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ql5nhVey3Ks</REF>
+===Games===
+====2002 Freedom Force====
+See [[Arcturus Rann]].
+===Toys===
+*'''''Mego Micronauts'' Space Glider''' (1976)
+:A recolor of the Microman Super Steel M210x figure.
+:Comes with a helmet and wing pack.
+:This figure was released in 3 color variants: Blue, green and gold. All versions of Space Glider came with a blue helmet.
+:The blue release of Space Glider inspuired the character of Braxxon.
+:The glider pack was reused on Art Hobby Flight Commander.
+*'''''Gig Micronauti'' Aliante Spaziale''
+*'''''Pin Pin Toys Micronauts'' Space Glider'''
+:A release of the Mego toy in France with English/French language packaging by Pin Pin Toys.
+*'''''Palisades Micronauts'' Space Glider Preview''' (2002)
+:Released by Hero Factory. Limited to 1000 pieces.
+:Features a remolded head to fit inside the helmet better.
+:In addition to the helmet and wing pack, comes with a rifle and stand.
+*'''''Palisades Micronauts'' Space Glider''' (2002)
+:In addition to the helmet and wing pack, comes with a rifle and stand.
+:Features a remolded head to fit inside the helmet better.
+:Comes in four color variants: Blue/black, green/silver, red/silver and silver/yellow. Came with a helmet that matched their color scheme. These figures were produced in equal numbers and shipped together in a case.
+[[image:SpaceCommander.jpg|right|thumb|120px|Palisades Space Commander]]
+*'''''Palisades Micronauts'' Space Commander Space Glider''' (2003)
+:A 1:18 scale figure.
+:A recolor of the Palisades Space Glider toy colored as an homage to Arcturus Rann.
+[[image:spaceglider-sota.jpg|left|thumb|240px|Sota Toys Space Glider toy]]
+*'''''SOTA Toys Micronauts Evolution'' Space Glider''' (unreleased)
+*'''''Hasbro Revolution''''' (2017)
+:A box set of figures appearing in the Hasbro stories by IDW Publishing comics.
+:Includes tiny figurines of classic characters of Acroyear, Baron Karza and Biotron. There is an Antron called Xant, a female Space Glider named Phenelo-Phi, a Time Traveler named Quin-Tillus and new characters using the classic ''Micronauts'' names Oberon, Betatron and Gammatron.
+*Several [https://www.shapeways.com/marketplace/games/toys/?tag=Space+Glider parts for Space Glider] are available on [[Shapeways]].
+===Gallery===
+<gallery>
+image:spaceglider-patent.png|Space Glider patent image
+image:Micronauts023-cover.jpg|Micronauts 23 by Marvel Comics
+</gallery>
+==References==
+{{reflist}}
+==External links==
+*http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Arcturus_Rann_(Earth-616)
+*http://www.innerspaceonline.com/new%20sg%20page.htm
+https://www.innerspaceonline.com/palsgs1.htm
+*http://idwhasbro.shoutwiki.com/wiki/Phenolo-Phi
+*http://www.microforever.com/spaceglider.htm
+*https://comicvine.gamespot.com/ryan-archer/4005-60378/
+*http://www.microforever.com/herospaceglider.htm
+[[Category:1:18 scale]]
+[[Category:3mm peg compatible toys]]
+[[Category:5mm peg compatible toys]]
+[[Category:1976 toys]]
+[[Category:2002 toys]]
+[[Category:2003 toys]]
+[[Category:2017 toys]]
+[[Category:Fictional characters who can fly]]
+[[Category:Gig toys]]
+[[Category:IDW Publishing characters]]
+[[Category:Mego toys]]
+[[Category:Micronauts]]
+[[Category:Palisades toys]]
+[[Category:Pin Pin Toys toys]]
+[[Category:SOTA Toys toys]]
+[[Category:Unreleased Micronauts]]