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===Development=== | ===Development=== | ||
The Microman Jet Mirror was designed as part of the Spy Car series. | |||
The Thorium Orbiter toy was designed by [[Iwakichi Ogawa]] and was filed for US patent in 1977.<REF>https://www.google.com/patents/US4132028A</REF> | The Thorium Orbiter toy was designed by [[Iwakichi Ogawa]] and was filed for US patent in 1977.<REF>https://www.google.com/patents/US4132028A</REF> | ||
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*'''''Grand Toys Micronauts'' Thorium Orbiter''' | *'''''Grand Toys Micronauts'' Thorium Orbiter''' | ||
:A French Canadian version was released by Grand Toys. | :A French Canadian version was released by Grand Toys. | ||
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image:Photon-thorium-fighters.jpg|Photon Fighter and Thorium Fighter art by Brian Vox | |||
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[[Category:1976 toys]] | [[Category:1976 toys]] | ||
[[Category:Iwakichi Ogawa designs]] | [[Category:Iwakichi Ogawa designs]] | ||
[[Category:Mego toys]] | |||
[[Category:Micronauts]] | [[Category:Micronauts]] | ||
[[Category:Takara toys]] | |||
Latest revision as of 15:29, 12 September 2025
The Thorium Orbiter is a fictional vehicle in the Micronauts series introduced in 1977.
Micronauts
The Thorium Orbiter was pictured on the toy box being piloted by an orange Pharoid.
Development
The Microman Jet Mirror was designed as part of the Spy Car series.
The Thorium Orbiter toy was designed by Iwakichi Ogawa and was filed for US patent in 1977.[1]
Mego released the Thorium Orbiter in 1976. It was also released by Airlift and Grand Toys.
Reception
Comics
1979 Marvel Comics
In issue 1 Thorium Orbiters pursued the Micronauts ship Endeavor.
Thorium Orbiters are among Baron Karza's fleet when it invaded Earth in issue 27 of the Marvel Comics Micronauts series.
2018 Micronauts Protectors of Inner Space
Thorium Fighters, inspired by Thorium Orbiters, appear in the 2018 art series Micronauts Protectors of Inner Space by Brian Vox. They appear on the cover of issues 1-2, 7, 11 and 12.
Toys
- Takara Microman Jet Mirror (1976)
- Mego Micronauts Thorium Orbiter (1977)
- The Thorium Orbiter was a remold of the Microman Jet Mirror.
- Airfix Micronauts Thorium Orbiter (1978)
- Included a Time Traveler pilot, although the box depicted an orange Pharoid piloting the vehicle.
- Grand Toys Micronauts Thorium Orbiter
- A French Canadian version was released by Grand Toys.
Gallery
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Photon Fighter and Thorium Fighter art by Brian Vox
