Takara Continues Toy Craze with New Microman Figures
Feb 01, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Barry Lyga, Marketing Communications
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Takara, one of the most popular action figure manufacturers in Japan, is releasing a new series of Microman action figures, available exclusively in North America through Diamond Comic Distributors!
Takara has produced some of the most prized and sought-after collectibles ever created. They are perhaps most well known for their Microman (a.k.a. Micronauts) and Diaclone (a.k.a. Transformers) lines of toys from the 1970s, which introduced the concept of figures with interchangeable parts and transforming actions! It was these lines- which both continue to this day- that helped solidify their place as one of the top figure manufacturers in the world. And these new figures, which celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Microman line, will prove, once again, why Takara is one of the best!
Imported from Japan, the Microman Master Force Action Figure Asst. features four new, 4” tall figures, each with an amazing 30 points of articulation, chrome parts, weapons, accessories, and even vehicles. The Ground-Master Alan features a “drill” theme, with the armor forming a miniature Drill Tank unit. Sky-Master Hayate comes complete with helmet and wing pack. Dive-Master Roberto comes with a dive suit that converts into a MicroEscargo-like unit. Auto-Master Ryan comes with an armor set that converts into a bike. Each figure also comes with five variant sets of hands, and comes packaged in eye-catching see-through tubes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004, these are figures that no fan of Micronauts and unique collectibles will want to miss!
Fans can find these and other great import toy products at their local comics shop, or by contacting the Comic Shop Locator Service toll free at 1-888-COMICBOOK (1-888-266- 4226) or online at http://csls.diamondcomics.com.
Retailers interested in this unique product should contact Toby Sluss by phone at 1-410-560-7112, ext. 293, or by e-mail at stoby@diamondcomics.com.
Art for these products is available upon request.
Takara, one of the most popular action figure manufacturers in Japan, is releasing a new series of Microman action figures, available exclusively in North America through Diamond Comic Distributors!
Takara has produced some of the most prized and sought-after collectibles ever created. They are perhaps most well known for their Microman (a.k.a. Micronauts) and Diaclone (a.k.a. Transformers) lines of toys from the 1970s, which introduced the concept of figures with interchangeable parts and transforming actions! It was these lines- which both continue to this day- that helped solidify their place as one of the top figure manufacturers in the world. And these new figures, which celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Microman line, will prove, once again, why Takara is one of the best!
Imported from Japan, the Microman Master Force Action Figure Asst. features four new, 4” tall figures, each with an amazing 30 points of articulation, chrome parts, weapons, accessories, and even vehicles. The Ground-Master Alan features a “drill” theme, with the armor forming a miniature Drill Tank unit. Sky-Master Hayate comes complete with helmet and wing pack. Dive-Master Roberto comes with a dive suit that converts into a MicroEscargo-like unit. Auto-Master Ryan comes with an armor set that converts into a bike. Each figure also comes with five variant sets of hands, and comes packaged in eye-catching see-through tubes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004, these are figures that no fan of Micronauts and unique collectibles will want to miss!
Fans can find these and other great import toy products at their local comics shop, or by contacting the Comic Shop Locator Service toll free at 1-888-COMICBOOK (1-888-266- 4226) or online at http://csls.diamondcomics.com.
Retailers interested in this unique product should contact Toby Sluss by phone at 1-410-560-7112, ext. 293, or by e-mail at stoby@diamondcomics.com.
Art for these products is available upon request.
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