MICROMAN / MICRONAUTS LINEAGE

TAKARA TIMELINE

1974

Microman

Takara launches the compact chrome-faced sci-fi system of figures, capsules, vehicles, and modular parts.

1976

Micronauts

Mego adapts the Japanese line into a bold Western universe of figures, stations, vehicles, and robots.

1980s

Inter-Changeables

Post-Mego molds and discount releases keep the modular build language alive in new packaging streams.

1977-1980 / Italian Line

i Micronauti

Gig's Italian releases extend the lineage with Takara-linked figures and regional variations.

2002

Palisades

Palisades Toys revives classic Micronauts as collector-focused reissues and redesigned retro figures.

1975-1980s / Magnetic Legacy

Kotetsu Jeeg

Kotetsu Jeeg and Pantheroid bring a parallel robot vocabulary of magnetism, animal forms, and transformation.

1978-1980 / UK & Europe

Airfix Micronauts

Airfix distributed Micronauts in the UK and parts of Europe, often using regional packaging while preserving the Mego/Takara toy DNA.

1980s / Lords of Light

PAC Toys

PAC Toys Lords of Light carried a Micronauts-like fantasy/sci-fi action figure energy into a different post-Mego orbit.

2007-present / Modular System

Onell Design: Glyos System

Modern independent modular toys built around the Glyos peg-and-socket system, sharing the interchangeable-toy spirit without being a Micronauts release.

1984-present / Takara + Hasbro

Takara’s Diaclone and Micro Change engineering becomes a transforming-robot universe spanning Convoy, Beast Wars, Masterpiece, Generations, and modern lines.

2020s / Current Sales