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Arms Micron

2013-02-18T10:16:16Z

Antron: /* Arms Micron Weapon series */

:''The Arms Microns are a [[Mini-Con]] subgroup from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:Tf2012-armsmicron-logo (c) TakaraTomy.png|right|200px|]]

The '''Arms Microns''' (アームズマイクロン ''Āmuzu Maikuron'') were once ordinary weapons. However, a bizarre interaction with [[Earth]]'s energon mutated them, giving the weapons the [[spark]] of life and the ability to transform!<ref>''Figure-Ō'' magazine, March 2012</ref>

This new breed of [[Mini-Con]] assists the larger Transformers in the battlefield, combining their powers to form amazing new weapons.

==''Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Prime'' cartoon==

{{storylink|Arms Micron Theater}}

{{stub}}

==Toys==
===Prime===
The Arms Microns were, with rare exception, only released in predominantly-[[TakaraTomy]] markets (Japan, parts of "mainland" Asia). Due to the... interesting variety of Arms Microns, they will be tackled here as groups.

====Promotional campaign Arms Microns====
The first Arms Microns made available were released as giveaway [[exclusive]]s, usually with the purchase of larger toys. All of these Microns are [[redeco]]s of prior toys. As some items were part of multiple promotions, only the first day and venue of availability is listed here. See individual pages for more details on each one.

[[Image:MicronVectorOracleWebsite.jpg|thumb|300px|Vector Oracle]]
* '''[[Aimless (Prime)|Aimless]]''' ([[December 28|12-18]]-[[2011]]: Joshin Kids' Land, Bic Camera)
* '''[[Blowpipe (Prime)|Blowpipe]]''' (12-18-2011: Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, Edion Group, Ishimaru, Deodeo, Eiden, Midori)
* '''[[Peaceman (Prime)|Peaceman]]''' (12-18-2011: [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]])
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt Clear Yellow Ver.]]''' ([[January 15|1-15]]-[[2012]], World Hobby Fair)
* '''[[Vector Oracle]]''' ([[February 25|2-25]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt]]''' ([[March 1|3-1]]-2012, online order)
* '''[[Pinpointer (Prime)|Pinpointer]]''' ([[March 31|3-31]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]]''' ([[April 28|4-28]]-2012, Yamada Electronics, Yodobashi Camera, Ideon)
* '''[[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]''' (4-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]]''' (4-28-2012, Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]''' (4-28-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#Shining|Shining B.2]]''' ([[June 16|6-16]]-2012, 2012 Tokyo Toy Show)
* '''[[O.P.#Shining|Shining O.P.]]''' ([[June 30|6-30]]-2012, Next Generation World Hobby Fair Summer '12)
* '''[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]''' ([[July 28|7-28]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]''' (7-28-2012, Joshin & Bic Camera )
* '''[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]''' (7-28-2012, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, EDION group stores)
* '''[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]''' (7-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* [[Optimus Prime Blaster|'''Optimus Prime Blaster''' (red version)]] (''TV Boy'' magazine September issue)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningGR|Shining R.A. GR]]''' ([[September 29|8-29]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningP|Shining R.A. P]]''' (8-29-2012, Joshin Kids' Land & Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningR|Shining R.A. R]]''' (8-29-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningY|Shining R.A. Y]]''' (8-29-2012, Eidon group, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera)
* '''[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]''' ([[November 13|11-13]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#PureEnergon|Pure Energon B.2]]''' ([[November 17|11-17]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[O.P.#Golden|Golden O.P.]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[Hades#Golden|Golden Hades]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[O.P.|Pure Energon O.P.]]''' (December, ToysЯUs)
{{-}}

====Pack-in Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronPackin-TakTomSite.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
The Arms Microns are the primary [[gimmick]] of the Japanese ''Prime'' toyline. All Deluxe-and-up releases come with their own Arms Micron, which replaces the accessories from the [[Hasbro]] versions (when applicable). Most of the toys have been [[retool]]ed to add more [[5mm post]]-holes for the Microns to attach to. Each Micron transforms into a weapon, typically modeled after the character's in-show weapon (with exceptions for non-show and repeat characters), and feature numerous [[5mm post]]s and holes, allowing you to combine them together to create larger and more ridiculous weapons. (See [[#"Arms Up"|"Arms Up" below]] for more information on combined Arms Micron weapons.)

However, each Micron comes out of the package as an unpainted, unassembled series of parts on plastic runners like a model kit, requiring [[sticker]]s for detailing. Whether you consider this a good or a bad thing depends on how much work you like putting into your toys.

The Autobot Microns all transform from weapons to humanoid robots. Their names are one-or-two-syllable contractions of their larger partner's names. The Decepticon Microns, however, all transform from weapons to one-eyed animalistic robots, with names based on their animal-form, again crunched to two(ish) syllables, with some slight changes to consonants.
{{-}}
;Released toys
{{collist|3|
* M-01 '''[[O.P.]]''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Voyager|Optimus Prime]])
* M-02 '''[[B.2]]''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Deluxe|Bumblebee]])
* M-03 '''[[C.L.]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Deluxe|Cliffjumper]])
* M-04 '''[[R.A.]]''' (with [[Ratchet (Prime)#Deluxe|Ratchet]])
* M-05 '''[[Gora]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#JapanDeluxe|Megatron]])
* M-06 '''[[Balo]]''' (with [[Skywarp (Prime)#Toys|Skywarp]])
* M-07 '''[[Gul]]''' (with [[Starscream (Prime)#Voyager|Starscream]])
* M-08 '''[[Jida]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Cliffjumper]])
* M-09 '''[[Zori]]''' (with [[Soundwave (Prime)#Prime|Soundwave]])
* M-10 '''[[B.H.]]''' (with [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Voyager|Bulkhead]])
* M-11 '''[[Arc]]''' (with [[Arcee (Prime)#Deluxe|Arcee]])
* M-12 '''[[Zamu]]''' (with [[Breakdown (Prime)#Voyager|Breakdown]])
* M-13 '''[[Gra]]''' (with [[Knock Out (Prime)#Deluxe|Knock Out]])
* M-14 '''[[Noji]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Deluxe|Vehicon]])
* M-15 '''Gora II''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Voyager|Megatron Darkness]])
* M-16 '''[[Hades]]''' (with Megatron Darkness)
* M-17 '''[[Igu]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Jet|Jet Vehicon]])
* M-21 '''[[Sou]]''' (with [[Swerve (Prime)|Swerve]])
* M-22 '''[[Ida]]''' (with [[Airachnid (Prime)#Toys|Airachnid]])
* '''O.P. A''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#BattleShield|Battle Shield Optimus]])
* '''[[Pral|Pral G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Sais|Sais G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Jayz|Jayz G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''Terrorcon Zori''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Bumblebee]])
* M-26 '''[[Bogu]]''' (with [[Unicron/toys#Prime|Gaia Unicron]])
* M-27 '''[[Iro]]''' (with [[Ironhide (Prime)|Ironhide]])
* M-28 '''Shining R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Weaponizer|Arms Master Optimus]])
* '''Silver Metal Balo''' (with [[Thundercracker (Prime)#Toys|Thundercracker]])
* '''Gold Metal R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#OrionPax|Orion Pax]])
* M-30 '''[[Jigu]]''' (with [[Dreadwing (Prime)#Toys|Dreadwing]])
* M-31 '''[[Ooje]]''' (with [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Deluxe|Wheeljack]])
* M-29 '''[[Magi]]''' (with [[Silas#SilasBreakdown|Silas Breakdown]])
* M-34 '''[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]''' (with [[Nemesis Prime (Prime)|Nemesis Prime]])
* M-28 '''[[S.2]]''' (with [[Smokescreen (Prime)#Prime|Smokescreen]])
* '''B.2 A''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Weaponizer|Gatling Bumblebee]])
* M-35 '''[[Bido]]''' (with [[Shockwave (WFC)#Prime|Shockwave]])
* M-32 '''[[Ulma]]''' (with [[Ultra Magnus (Prime)#Voyager|Ultra Magnus]])
* M-33 '''[[L.P.]]''' (with [[Lio Convoy#Prime|Leo Prime]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (R)]]''' (with [[Rumble (WFC)#Prime|Rumble]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (F)]]''' (with [[Frenzy (WFC)#Prime|Frenzy]])
* M-37 '''[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]''' (with [[Wildrider (Prime)#Toys|Wildrider]])
}}

;Upcoming releases
{{collist|3|

* '''[[Gabu|Shadow Gabu]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Baru|Shadow Baru]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Dai|Shadow Dai]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''Igu S''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#JetGeneral|Jet Vehicon General]])
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

{{note|There are a few gaps in the numbering. The missing numbers coincide with the new-character AMW Microns (see below); [[Gabu]], [[Baru]] and [[Dai]] at M-18, 19 and 20 (respectively), and Pral, Sais and Jayz at M-23, 24 and 25 (respectively).}}

{{note|Starting with Jigu, the numbering no longer is put on the site listings. The "missing" numbers come from the runners of the Arms Micron kit and the sticker sheets. }}
{{-}}

====Gacha Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronGachaWave1.jpg|right|thumb|200px|]]
A completely new set of molds were created for a set of Arms Microns distributed mainly through [[Gacha]]-branded "capsule toy" machines. Oddly, they contain a mix of Micron versions of larger show characters (for lack of information or a better explanation, this wiki is treating them as new characters) and entirely-new bestial Decepticon Microns.

;Vol.1
The first wave began appearing in early [[June]] of 2012. The toys were also later made available in individual boxes through the [[Arms Micron Gum]] series (released on [[August 20]] of 2012), though at a slight markup.

In [[November]] of 2012, [[Esdevium Games]] imported the entire wave to UK toy stores as a [[blindpacking|blindbagged]] line in English packaging, produced by Tomy and licensed by Hasbro UK. The packaging does not give any names to the Microns inside, and merely refers to the toys as a "Transforming Figure Collection".
{{collist|4|
* 1 '''[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]'''
* 2 '''[[Bumblebee Sword]]'''
* 3 '''[[Zad]]''' (2 versions)
* 4 '''[[Gob]]''' (2 versions)
}}
 
;Vol.2
Wave 2 appeared in late August of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Arcee Blade]]'''
*'''[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]'''
*'''[[Megatron Cannon]]'''
*'''[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]''' (2 versions)
}}

 
;Vol.3
Wave 3 appeared in early December of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Ratchet Spanner]]'''
*'''[[Wheeljack Kunai]]'''
*'''[[Starscream Boomerang]]'''
*'''[[Dobo]]''' (2 versions)
}}
{{-}}

====Arms Micron Weapon series====
The '''Arms Micron Weapon''' series is a secondary line of individually-packaged Arms Microns sold without any larger companion figure. These vary between entirely new molds and redecoes of partner Microns. They come in identical clear-plastic bags with adhesive flaps, with the assembly instructions printed on the cardboard backer inside. Initial installments had weapon combinations formed by trios of Microns, with later installments featuring five-Micron weapon combinations.

;Released toys
{{collist|4|
* AMW-01 '''[[Gabu]]'''
* AMW-02 '''[[Baru]]'''
* AMW-03 '''[[Dai]]'''
* AMW-04 '''[[C.L.#AMW|C.L. GR]]'''
* AMW-05 '''[[Balo#AMW|Balo G]]'''
* AMW-06 '''[[Jida#AMW|Jida R]]'''
* AMW-07 '''[[Pral]]'''
* AMW-08 '''[[Sais]]'''
* AMW-09 '''[[Jayz]]'''
* AMW-10 '''[[Zori#AMW|Zori M]]'''
* AMW-11 '''[[B.H.#AMW|B.H. B]]'''
* AMW-12 '''[[Arc#AMW|Arc S]]'''
}}
{{collist|1|
* AMW-13 '''[[Advanced Star Saber#AMW|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Advanced Star Saber]]''' ('''[[B.2#AMW|B.2 R]]''', '''[[Iro#AMW|Iro R]]''', '''[[O.P.#AMW|O.P. R]]''', '''[[R.A.#AMW|R.A. O]]''', '''[[Ooje#AMW|Ooje G]]''')
* AMW-14 '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun#AMW|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' ('''[[Gora#AMW|Gora II E]]''', '''[[Gul#AMW|Gul B]]''', '''[[Ida#AMW|Ida B]]''', '''[[Noji#AMW|Noji B]]''', '''[[Zori#AMW5pack|Zori CS]]''')
}}

=="Arms Up"==
The main [[gimmick]] of the Arms Microns is their combination ability, both with larger toys and each other.

Simply attaching an Arms Micron to a larger toy produces an '''Arms Up Mode'''. Every AM-series larger robot has at least one specifically-named Arms Up Mode, depicted on their packaging back, utilizing multiple Arms Microns.

===Energon Crystals===
Every Arms Micron (well, every one that was specifically designed for the ''Prime'' toyline, at least) has a socket made for a clear-plastic "[[Energon]] Crystal", laid over a small foil [[sticker]] showing the Micron's [[insignia|allegiance]]. They come in a broad variety of colors, and in three different shapes:


<center>
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:95%"
|-
! scope="col" width="11%" | '''Color'''
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''Name'''
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''AP
(Attack Points, hexagon)'''
! scope="col" width="17%" | '''HP
(Hit Points, trapezoid)'''
! scope="col" width="17%" | '''SP
(Speed Points, circle)'''
! scope="col" width="14%" | '''Super Combo Weapon'''
|-
| style="background: #00CCFF; color: black" | '''Light Blue'''
|'''Pure''' (ピュア ''pyua'')
| [[O.P.]]
| [[R.A.]]
| [[B.2]]
| [[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]]
|-
| style="background: #FF3333; color: black" | '''Bright Salmon'''
|'''Fast''' (ファスト ''fasuto'')
|[[C.L.]]
|[[B.H.]]
|[[Arc]]
| [[Galaxy Launcher]]
|-
| style="background: #F5FFFF; color: black" | '''Clear'''
|'''Natural''' (ナチュラル ''nachuraru'')
|[[Zamu]]
|[[Gora]]
|[[Igu]]
| [[Debris Hammer]]
|-
| style="background: #B88A00; color: black" | '''Amber'''
|'''Mud'''<ref>According to Hironori Kobayashi, via personal correspondence. The kana can be rendered as either "mud" or "mad", but Kobayashi intended it to be the former.</ref> (マッド ''maddo'')
|[[Balo]]
|[[Gra]]
|[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]
| [[Asteroid Drill]]
|-
| style="background: #66FF66; color: black" | '''Bright Green'''
|'''Power''' (パウァ ''paua'')
|[[Ida]]
|[[Jida]]
|[[Noji]]
| [[Lunatic Chainsaw]]
|-
| style="background: #A347FF; color: black" | '''Purple'''
|'''Dark''' (ダーク ''dāku'')
|[[Gul]]
|[[Gora|Gora II]]
|[[Zori]]
| [[Planet Bowgun]]
|-
| style="background: #E843BF; color: black" | '''Bright Purple'''
|'''Fake Dark''' (フェイクダーク ''feikudāku'')
|[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]], [[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]
|[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]], [[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]
|
|-
| style="background: #FF9147; color: black" | '''Orange'''
|'''Hard''' (ハード ''hādo'')
|[[Bumblebee Sword]]
|[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]
|[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]
| [[Grand Cross Archery]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFF00; color: black" | '''Yellow'''
|'''Shine''' (シャイン ''shain'')
|[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]
|[[Gob]]
|[[Zad]]
|[[Wormhole Whip]]
|-
| style="background: #E6E6E6; color: black" | '''Frosted Clear'''
|'''Rock''' (ロック ''rokku'') or '''Titan''' (チタン ''chitan'')
|[[Hades]]
|Hades
|Hades
|[[Hades|Meteor Scythe]]
|-
| style="background: #FFD119; color: black" | '''Yellow-orange'''
|'''Electro''' (イレクトロ ''irekutoro'')
|[[Baru]]
|[[Gabu]]
|[[Dai]]
|[[Dark Matter Calibur]]
|-
| style="background: #00E6B8; color: black" | '''Aqua-Green'''
|'''Gōsei''' (合成 "Synthesis")
|[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]
|[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]
|[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]
|[[Prominence Killer]]
|-
| style="background: #33AD33; color: black" | '''Green'''
|'''Ion''' (イオン ''ion'')
|[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]
|[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]
|[[Zori#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Zori]]
|[[Solar Ion Arrow]]
|-
| style="background: #454550; color: white" | '''Black'''
|'''Magne''' (マグネ ''magune'')
|[[L.P.]]
|[[Sou]]
|[[S.2]]
|[[Leonid Tonfa]]
|-
| style="background: #4747FF; color: white" | '''Blue'''
|'''Positro''' (ポジトロ ''pojitoro'')
|[[Jayz]]
|[[Sais]]
|[[Pral]]
|[[Cosmotector]]
|-
| style="background: #8f3156; color: white" | '''Burgundy'''
|'''Cure''' (キュア ''kyua'')
|[[Ratchet Spanner]]
|[[Wheeljack Kunai]]
|[[Arcee Blade]]
|[[Supernova Lance]]
|-
| style="background: #687720; color: white" | '''Dark Green'''
|'''Poison''' (ポイズン ''poizun'')
|[[Starscream Boomerang]]
|[[Dobo]]
|[[Megatron Cannon]]
|[[Action Buster]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFFFF; color: black" | '''White'''
|'''Ice''' (アイス ''aisu'')
|[[Bido]]
|[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]
|[[Bogu]]
|[[Shooting Star Scissors]]
|-
| style="background: #FF85FF; color: black" | '''Pink'''
|'''Shield''' (シールド ''shīrudo'')
|[[Ooje]]
|[[Ulma]]
|[[Iro]]
|[[Corona Glaive]]
|-
| style="background: #; color: black" | '''Aqua-Blue'''
|'''Mystic''' (ミスティック ''misutikku'')
|[[Magi]]
|[[Dago]]
|[[Jigu]]
|[[Astro Blaster]]
|}
</center>
{{note|The colors shown are as close to the actual plastic colors as is possible in RGB. This chart does not list every variant of each character, only those that have a change in Crystal color. In other words, all versions of, say, O.P. have the "Pure" Energon Crystal unless otherwise noted.}}
 

===Combinations===
Combining multiple Arms Microns together to produce bigger weapons is heavily encouraged in the line. Once three Microns are joined together, one with each different Crystal shape, the combination is dubbed a '''Combo Weapon'''. By combining three Microns with the same ''color'' of Crystal, one of each shape, the combined form is dubbed a '''Super Combo Weapon''', and is deemed to be much more powerful than a normal Combo Weapon.

There are also some named weapons formed by combinations of two, and even four Microns (or Micron substitutions), without regard to Crystal shape.

;Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Big Laser Gun]]''' (Gora + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Big Scissor]]''' (Jida + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Blazer Gun]]''' (B.2 + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Break Scythe]]''' (Gra + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Break Sword]]''' (Arc + C.L. + R.A.)
* '''[[Burst Cannon]]''' (Iro + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Buster Rifle]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + B.H.)
* '''[[Claw Spear]]''' (Jigu + Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Cross Hammer]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Darkness Scythe]]''' (Gora II + Hades + Igu)
* '''[[Eclipse Barrett]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Sou)
* '''[[Energon Sniper]]''' (Gra + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Flame Cannon]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji ''OR'' Gora II + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Giga Tornado Cannon]]''' (Gora II + Dai + Zamu)
* '''[[God Glaive]]''' (Gul + Iro + Ulma)
* '''[[Gravity Axe]]''' (B.2 + R.A. + Ooje)
* '''[[Morning Star]]''' (Balo + Gora + Zori)
* '''[[Nebula Scythe]]''' (Arc + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Nemesis Fake Saber]]''' (Giza + Gul + Igu)
* '''[[Plasma Cannon]]''' (B.H. + C.L. + Iro)
* '''[[Power Crusher]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Ida)
* '''[[Rail Claw]]''' (Gora II + Ida + Noji)
* '''[[Scissor Hand]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Magi)
* '''[[Stragy Gun]]''' (B.H. + O.P. + S.2)
* '''[[Tele-Beam Blaster]]''' (Optimus Prime Blaster + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Trilogy Sword]]''' (Arc + Ooje + R.A.)

}}
 
;Super Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Action Buster]]''' (Dobo + Megatron Cannon + Starscream Boomerang)
* '''[[Asteroid Drill]]''' (Balo + Gra + Ozu)
* '''[[Astro Blaster]]''' (Dago + Jigu + Magi)
* '''[[Corona Glaive]]''' (Iro + Ulma + Ooje)
* '''[[Cosmotector]]''' (Jayz + Pral + Sais)
* '''[[Dark Matter Calibur]]''' (Baru + Dai + Gabu)
* '''[[Debris Hammer]]''' (Gora + Igu + Zamu)
* '''[[Galaxy Launcher]]''' (Arc + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Grand Cross Archery]]''' (Bulkhead Knuckle + Bumblebee Sword + Optimus Prime Blaster)
* '''[[Leonid Tonfa]]''' (Sou + S.2 + L.P.)
* '''[[Lunatic Chainsaw]]''' (Ida + Jida + Noji)
* '''[[Hades|Meteor Scythe]]''' (Hades is his own Super Combo Weapon!)
* '''[[Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Prominence Killer]]''' (Hellflame Jida + Hellflame Noji + Hellflame Zamu)
* '''[[Shooting Star Scissors]]''' (Bogu + Giza + Bido)
* '''[[Solar Ion Arrow]]''' (Hellflame Gul + Shining Gra B + Terrorcon Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Supernova Lance]]''' (Arcee Blade + Ratchet Spanner + Wheeljack Kunai)
* '''[[Wormhole Whip]]''' (Dado + Gob + Zad)
}}
 
;Other named Micron combinations
{{Collist|3|
* '''[[Advanced Star Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Ooje G + O.P. R + R.A. O)
* '''[[Black Widow Claw]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber|Matrix Double Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Matrix + Ooje G + O.P R + Shining R.A.)
* '''[[God Archery]]''' (God Glaive + God Stole (x2))
* '''[[God Stole]]''' (Ida + L.P. + O.P.)
* '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II E + Gul B + Ida B + Noji B + Zori CS)
* '''[[Heavy Armed B.2]]''' (B.2 (x2) + C.L. (x4) + Sais)
* '''[[High-Defense Shield]]''' (Balo + Jida)
* '''[[Killer Bite]]''' (Balo + Gora)
* '''[[Laser Gunblade]]''' (Gora + Gul)
* '''[[Long Spear]]''' (Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber]]''' (Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Pure Energon Super Star Saber]]''' (Pure Energon B.2 + Pure Energon O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Rainbow Shield]]''' (Shining R.A. GR, P, R, and Y)
* '''[[Samurai Sword Mode]]''' (Arc + Arc S + B.2 + B.H. + O.P. + Shining R.A. + Sou)
* '''[[Slash Cannon α]]''' (Arc + O.P.)
* '''[[Slash Cannon β]]''' (B.2 + R.A.)
* '''[[Spike Hammer Rod]]''' (Balo + Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)#Super|Super Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
}}
 
{{note|Obviously, there are vast numbers of potential combinations possible, this list only gives those that have been named officially.}}

{{-}}

===Arms Up Mission Game===
The above combinations play into the online "Arms Up Mission" online game on TakaraTomy's website.

Aside from the usual eight [[tech spec]] stats, every large AM-series robot has an additional three stats, the same as the three shapes of Energon Crystals on the Arms Microns: '''HP''' (Hit Points), '''SP''' (Speed Points), and '''AP''' (Attack Points), though these are rated using thousands rather than ones. By equipping Arms Micron weapons, the Microns' point values are added to their larger partner's; 500 points for the stat related to their Engeron Crystal shape, and 100 for each of the other two.

{{note|It is currently unknown if the Energon Crystal colors have any meaning as far as the game goes aside from enabling Super Combo Weapon creation.}}
{{stub}}

==Notes==
* In an interview in ''Dengeki Hobby'' magazine, [[TakaraTomy]] designers [[Takashi Nakase]] and [[Hironori Kobayashi]] explained the reasons Microns played so heavily into the Japanese ''Prime'' line when it wasn't designed that way from the start:
::'''Takashi Nakase''': The biggest reason is that we wanted to raise the target age group. In past series, the target ages were small children and their fathers, but the age group which is actually able to enjoy transforming toys is 7 ~ 9 years old. We went back to the beginning and considered appropriate products for that age group, and came up with the concept of "customising". That is why Arms Microns need to be assembled from parts, and stickers are included to be put on the main figure - to give the feeling of "completing" the toy as one's own.
::'''Hironori Kobayashi''': We conducted a play session with children where they played freely with Movie series Transformers, mixed with various items such as Minicons, and found that they mostly enjoyed combining Minicons to make larger weapons or to customise the Transformers. We thought it might have some potential.
:*Model-making is ''huge'' in Japan for the 7-and-up crowd. Mega-huge.

* While the "weapons turned into living robots" backstory was given in specific reference to the pack-in toys, it's pretty safe to assume that it holds true for all characters labeled "Arms Micron".

==External Links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/search/armsmicron/ Takara promotional galleries for pack-in Arms Microns]
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/play/armsupmissions/ Arms Up Missions game at TakaraTomy's Transformers website]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category: Arms Microns| Arms Microns]]
[[Category: Mini-Cons]]
[[Category: Prime subgroups]]

Wuji

2013-02-18T09:55:33Z

Antron: /* Prime */

{{Faction|autobot|minicon}}
:''Ooje is a [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:Loose Cannons AMT-Ooje.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
'''Ooje''' (ウージ ''ūji'') is [[Wheeljack (Prime)|Wheeljack]]'s [[Arms Micron]] partner. He's an inventor with a weakness for bad jokes.

==Fiction==
===''Prime'' cartoon===
{{note|Ooje only appears as an actual character in the [[Arms Micron Theater]] segments of the Japanese broadcast of ''Prime''. Technically, he appears in the main cartoon any time Wheeljack uses his swords, but we're not going to bother with that and just focus on his individual exploits.}}
{{voiceactor|[[Yūki Tai]] (Japanese)}}

While training with [[B.H.]] at the [[Arms Micron-style Weapon Link Dojo]], Ooje took a break to tell his sparring partner some puns comparing the Autobots' names to similar-sounding Japanese words. {{storylink|Loose Cannons|Explosive Sword Transformation! Wheeljack and Dreadwing}} As the year was drawing to a close, Ooje declared that next year he was going to invent an amazing weapon for defeating the Decepticons. [[O.P.]] and [[B.2]] suggested he build a [[Optimus Maximus|giant Optimus Prime-like mech]] that could transform into a mobile base for the Arms Microns to ride, an idea which got him increasingly excited up until B.2 added that it should be the size of [[Mount Fuji]]. While Ooje rejected this impossible demand, O.P. was still confident that he could do it if he got a [[wikipedia:Japanese New Year#Otoshidama|new year's present]] of about four million yen or so. {{storylink|Triangulation|Freezing Transformation! Obtain the Invincible Body!}}

A powered-up golden Ooje formed the blade of the [[Advanced Star Saber]] during a battle with the Decepticons' [[Gravity Planet Bowgun]]. {{storylink|Triage|Sonic Transformation! Ratchet's Recipe}} He also made up one end of the [[Double Matrix Saber]]. {{storylink|Toxicity|Toxic Flame Transformation! Hardshell, King of the Insects}}

==Toys==
===Prime===
[[Image:Primetoy-TakaraTomy-ArmsMicronOoje.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Is capable of destroying wizard demons.]]
*'''Wheeljack''' (Deluxe, [[October 27|10-27]]-2012)
**''Set ID number'': '''AM-23'''
** ''Micron ID number'': '''M-31'''
** ''Energon Crystal'': '''AP Shield'''

: Part of the seventh wave of [[TakaraTomy]] ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' toys, Ooje is available only with his larger partner, [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Deluxe|Wheeljack]]. He comes as an unassembled, unpainted "kit", using [[sticker]]s for detail, and transforms from a humanoid robot into... uh... a box with a sword-blade sticking out of it. Awkward. He has numerous [[5mm post]]s and holes that allow him to combine with other Arms Microns to form any number of "Combo Weapons" and "Super Combo Weapons".

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*'''Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set A - Advanced Star Saber''' (AMW set, [[December 28|12-28]]-[[2012|12]])
**''Set ID number:'' '''AMW-13'''
**''Energon Crystal'': '''AP Shield'''

: A clear-yellow version of Ooje, dubbed '''Ooje G''', was part of a five-piece gift set of Autobot-allied Arms Microns, which also included [[B.2#AMW|B.2 R]], [[O.P.#AMW|O.P. R]], [[Iro#AMW|Iro R]], and [[R.A.#AMW|R.A. O]]. All five can combine to form a gigantic combination weapon, the [[Advanced Star Saber#AMW|Advanced Star Saber]].

: [http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/lineup/detail/tf476153.html Early solicitation photos] and final package art depict this version of Ooje as opaque pale yellow.

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1780.html Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set A at Alfes's blog]''

==Notes==
* Oy, that name. This is gonna take some 'splainin'. It's meant to be a phonetic representation of the initials "W.J." ('''W'''heel'''J'''ack, of course). Japanese doesn't really have a proper "w" sound, so there are various approximations used. Typically, the "Wheel" in "Wheeljack" is rendered ホイル (''ho-i-ru''), but in this case, TakaraTomy went with an extended "oo" sound to approximate the "W" sound minus the "h".
* The ID number was never announced on TakaraTomy's site. Rather, it comes from the tree his parts are on.
* To go with Wheeljack's samurai theme in the Japanese dub, Ooje speaks in an old [[wikipedia:Edo|Edo]] dialect.

===Ooje Combinations===
'''Named combination weapons including Ooje:'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Advanced Star Saber]]
* [[Corona Glaive]]
* [[Double Matrix Saber]]
* [[Gravity Axe]]
* [[Trilogy Sword]]
}}

[[Category: Arms Microns]]
[[Category: Japanese-original characters]]

R.A.

2013-02-18T09:53:29Z

Antron: /* Prime */

:''R.A. is a [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''
[[Image:DarknessRising2_AMT-RA.jpg|right|thumb|300px|He'll totally bust you for drinking in the dorm.]]

'''R.A.''' (アルエ ''Aruei'') is [[Ratchet (Prime)|Ratchet]]'s [[Arms Micron]] partner.

==Fiction==
===''Prime'' cartoon===
{{note|R.A. only appears as an actual character in the [[Arms Micron Theater]] segments of the Japanese broadcast of ''Prime''. Technically, he appears in the main cartoon any time Ratchet uses his blade(s), but we're not going to bother with that and just focus on his individual exploits.}}
{{voiceactor|[[Nobuo Tobita]] (Japanese)}}

R.A., [[O.P.]], [[B.2]] tried to transform. {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 1|Perfect Transformation! Enter the Transformers}} B.2 and R.A. succeeded at transforming into robot mode, but O.P. still struggled. {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 2|Dark Transformation! Dark Energon}} Once O.P. managed to make it to robot mode, he, R.A. and B.2 transformed together to form the [[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]]. {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 3|Rescue Transformation! Fowler in Crisis}}

At some point, R.A. and B.2 got infected with [[Dark Energon]]... which mostly just made them lazy. [[Arc]] joked about their sloth, which annoyed them both. {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 4|Infiltration Transformation! Battleship Nemesis}} Once free of the Dark Energon, the two decided to get back to being active... and mostly just went manic, with R.A. running around like a crazy person. {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 5|Explosive Transformation! Spacebridge Battle}}

R.A. co-hosted a radio show with O.P. and B.2. He didn't have a lot to do there. {{storylink|Masters & Students|Aerial Transformation! Skyquake}} He donned a party hat as part of the tenth-episode celebrations! Woo! {{storylink|Deus ex Machina|All-Out Assault Transformation! The Pair of Assassins}} He, Arc and B.2 prepared for an announcement, when the studio walls fell away, and the colossal and huge-mawed [[Gari Robo-kun]] loomed over them from behind. Like all reasonable people, R.A. and the others were horrified. {{storylink|Predatory|Mystery Insect Transformation! Forest of the Spider Woman!}}

During an attack from the Decepticon Arms Microns, he and the other Autobot Arms Microns (including ''two'' O.P.s) weapon-linked with Arc to form what she called "Fire Galaxy Super God Star Arc", who chased away the pesky attackers. {{storylink|Shadowzone (episode)|Phantom Transformation! Skyquake Returns}} R.A., O.P. and B.2 formed the Star Saber again to stop the [[Dark Matter Calibur]] Microns from wreaking havoc in the studio, but were easily swatted away by the Decepticon sword. {{storylink|Metal Attraction|Adhesive Transformation!? Magnetic Tag Match}} The three tried to come up with a new strategy while the Dark Matter Calibur trio was asleep, but only ended up listing off their standard Arms Micron abilities. {{storylink|Rock Bottom|Exploration Transformation! Escape from the Underground}}

R.A. attended the twentieth-episode celebration party as well, which for all intents and purposes was the same as the last one except he got to wear a panda hat this time. {{storylink|Partners|Duel Transformation! Quell Cliffjumper's Regrets}} After that, he, O.P. and B.2 finally bested the Dark Matter Calibur... by getting [[Pral]], [[Jayz]] and [[Sais]] to do it for them. {{storylink|T.M.I.|Friendship Transformation! My Bulkhead}} They went on to make [[mapo energon]] on their very own cooking show, ''[[Cooking Arms]]'', where R.A. was responsible for cutting up the tofu and spring onions. It all ended in disaster when they tried to use the Star Saber to cut open an [[energon cube]] and destroyed the entire set. {{storylink|Stronger, Faster|Forbidden Transformation!? Ratchet's Strongest Legend?}} R.A. and O.P. greeted B.2, Arc and [[B.H.]] when they came back from playing with their partners' [[human]] friends, and were shocked to hear that Arc had chosen [[William Fowler|Fowler]] over [[Jack Darby|Jack]]. {{storylink|One Shall Fall|One-Shot Transformation! Optimus Prime VS Megatron}}

When the [[Matrix of Leadership]] ended up in the Arms Microns' possession, R.A. suddenly developed a connection to the relic and began channeling its power, turning bright blue and combining with it to form the [[Matrix Saber]]. The whole thing also gave him quite an ego, causing him to praise his own appearance and assume his friends wanted his autograph. {{storylink|One Shall Rise, Part 2|Rivals Transformation! Birth of the Strongest Combination}} After his personality returned to normal, R.A. ran into four differently-colored versions of himself calling themselves the "Shining R.A. Corps". Introducing themselves as the hot-blooded red commander "R.A. R", the cool green strategist "R.A. GR", the strong yellow combatant "R.A. Y" and the purple elite scout "R.A. P", the Corps all combined into the [[Rainbow Shield]] and invited the plain ol' R.A. to fight alongside them. He refused because they were kind of annoying. {{storylink|One Shall Rise, Part 3|Sealed Transformation! The Mystery of Orion Pax}}

{{ongoing}}

{{-}}
==Toys==
===Prime===
[[Image:Prime-toy_RA.jpg|thumb|300px|Mack the Me.]]
*'''Ratchet''' (Deluxe, [[March 31]] 2012)
**''Set ID number:'' '''AM-04'''
**''Micron ID number:'' '''M-04'''
**''Energon Crystal:'' '''HP Pure'''

: Available only with the [[Ratchet (Prime)#Deluxe|Japanese release of Ratchet]], R.A. transforms into a blade-weapon modeled after Ratchet's scalpel-swords (which were omitted from the Japanese toy). Like all pack-in Arms Microns, he is an unpainted, unassembled "kit" figure. Extra deco is added by a sheet of customer-applied foil [[sticker]]s that he shares with Ratchet. As part of the Arms Micron gimmick, he has multiple [[5mm post]]s and holes, allowing him to be used to form larger and more ludicrous combined weapons with other Microns.

: As one of the "Pure" Crystal Arms Microns, he combines with [[O.P.]] and [[B.2]] to form the [[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]] Super Combo Weapon.

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1464.html Arms Micron Ratchet & R.A. at Alfes's toy blog]''

{{-}}{{anchor|Shadow}}
[[Image:Prime-toy RAShadow.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Hmm. Does he belong to Shadow Man or Morrigan?]]
*'''Shadow R.A.''' (Promotional Micron, [[April 28|4-28]]-2012)
** ''Energon Crystal'': '''HP Fake Dark'''

: A transparent-black version of R.A. with a red Energon Crystal was made available on April 28 at participating AEON stores with the purchase of [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Voyager|AM-01 Optimus Prime]]. Rather than being handed out separately, Shadow R.A. was packaged inside the AM-01 Optimus box, which had a gold sticker on it indicating the special bonus Arms Micron. Just like the regular version, Shadow R.A. comes as an unassembled kit. Unlike the regular version, he has only a single sticker, the Autobot [[insignia]] that goes under his Energon Crystal.

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1505.html Shadow R.A. at Alfes's toy blog]''

{{-}}{{anchor|ArmsMaster}}
[[Image:Prime-toy RAShining.jpg|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Arms Master Optimus''' ([[September 29|9-29]]-2012)
**''ID number'': '''AM-21'''
**''Micron ID number'': '''M-28'''
**''Energon Crystal:'' '''HP Pure'''

: Available only with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Weaponizer|Arms Master Optimus]], '''Shining R.A.''' is cast in clear-blue plastics and features different sticker details for his blades. He is specifically intended to combine with the [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#ArmsMaster|included Matrix]] and form the tip of the [[Matrix Saber]].

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1677.html#more Arms Master Optimus and Shining R.A. at Alfes's toy blog]''

{{-}}{{anchor|ShiningGR}}
[[Image:Prime-toy RAShiningGR.jpg|right|thumb|300px|A lot of effort was made to get this to show up as anything more than an eye-searing green blob. You're welcome.]]
*'''Shining R.A. GR''' (Promotional Arms Micron, [[September 29|9-29]]-2012)
**''Energon Crystal:'' '''HP Pure'''

: A clear-green version of R.A. was given away with the purchase of [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Weaponizer|Arms Master Optimus Prime]] at AEON stores on September 29. This version lacks any [[sticker]]s other than the single faction symbol sticker under his Energon Crystal.

: He combines with three other versions of himself given away on that day to form the [[Rainbow Shield]].

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1681.html#more Rainbow R.A.'s (part 1) at Alfes's toy blog]''
::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1682.html#more Rainbow R.A.'s (part 2) at Alfes's toy blog]''

{{-}}{{anchor|ShiningP}}
*'''Shining R.A. P''' (Promotional Arms Micron, [[September 29|9-29]]-2012)
**''Energon Crystal:'' '''HP Pure'''

: A clear-purple version of R.A. was given away with the purchase of 3000 yen's worth of ''Prime'' product at Joshin Kids' Land and Bic Camera stores on September 29. This version lacks any [[sticker]]s other than the single faction symbol sticker under his Energon Crystal.

: He combines with three other versions of himself given away on that day to form the Rainbow Shield.

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1681.html#more Rainbow R.A.'s (part 1) at Alfes's toy blog]''
::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1682.html#more Rainbow R.A.'s (part 2) at Alfes's toy blog]''

{{-}}{{anchor|ShiningR}}
*'''Shining R.A. R''' (Promotional Arms Micron, [[September 29|9-29]]-2012)
**''Energon Crystal:'' '''HP Pure'''

: A clear-red version of R.A. was given away with the purchase of 3000 yen's worth of ''Prime'' product at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] stores on September 29. This version lacks any [[sticker]]s other than the single faction symbol sticker under his Energon Crystal.

: He combines with three other versions of himself given away on that day to form the Rainbow Shield.

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1681.html#more Rainbow R.A.'s (part 1) at Alfes's toy blog]''
::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1682.html#more Rainbow R.A.'s (part 2) at Alfes's toy blog]''

{{-}}{{anchor|ShiningY}}
*'''Shining R.A. Y''' (Promotional Arms Micron, [[September 29|9-29]]-2012)
**''Energon Crystal:'' '''HP Pure'''

: A clear-yellow version of R.A. was given away with the purchase of 3000 yen's worth of ''Prime'' product at Eidon group, Yamada Denki and Yodobashi Camera stores on September 29. This version lacks any [[sticker]]s other than the single faction symbol sticker under his Energon Crystal.

: He combines with three other versions of himself given away on that day to form the Rainbow Shield.

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1681.html#more Rainbow R.A.'s (part 1) at Alfes's toy blog]''
::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1682.html#more Rainbow R.A.'s (part 2) at Alfes's toy blog]''

{{-}}{{anchor|Orion}}
*'''Orion Pax''' (Deluxe, [[October 20|10-20]]-2012)
**''Energon Crystal:'' '''HP ??? '''

: Available only with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#OrionPax|Orion Pax]], '''Gold Metal R.A.''' is a gold [[vac-metal]] version of the knife-bot, because [[O.P.#Gold|there's already a gold vac-metal version of O.P., Prime's normal partner]]. Orion was available only at Joshin Kids' Land and Bic Camera stores.

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1696.html#more Orion Pax and Gold Metal R.A. at Alefes's toy blog]''

{{-}}{{anchor|AMW}}
*'''Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set A - Advanced Star Saber''' (AMW set, [[December 28|12-28]]-[[2012|12]])
**''Set ID number:'' '''AMW-13'''
**''Energon Crystal'': '''HP Pure'''

: An orange version of R.A., dubbed '''R.A. O''', was part of a five-piece gift set of Autobot-allied Arms Microns, which also included [[B.2#AMW|B.2 R]], [[O.P.#AMW|O.P. R]], [[Iro#AMW|Iro R]] and [[Ooje#AMW|Ooje G]]. All five can combine to form the [[Advanced Star Saber#AMW|Advanced Star Saber]].

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1780.html Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set A at Alfes's blog]''

==Notes==
* [[TakaraTomy]]'s stock photos of the original R.A. toy show him mistransformed, with his, well, groin remaining in weapon mode orientation.

===R.A. Combinations===
;Named combination weapons including R.A.:
{{collist|3|
* [[Break Sword]]
* [[Burst Cannon]]
* [[Rainbow Shield]]
* [[Slash Cannon β]]
* [[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]]
* Super Star Saber
* [[Trilogy Sword]]
}}
 
;Arms Up Modes featuring R.A.:
{{collist|3|
* [[Arcee (Prime)#Arms Up Modes|Arcee Crushgize Nebula Scythe]]
* [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Arms Up Modes|Bumblebee Striker Mode]]
* Bumblebee Mechya Uchi Ban Ban Mode
* [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Arms Up Modes|Cliffjumper Full Burst Mode]] (combined with [[C.L.]])
* [[Ratchet (Prime)#Arms Up Modes|Ratchet Destroy Mode]] (combined with [[B.2]])
* Ratchet ''Sekkensenrenzan'' Mode (combined with [[O.P.]])
* Ratchet Stealth/Defense Mode
}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Ra}}
[[Category: Arms Microns]]
[[Category: Japanese promotion exclusives]]
[[Category:Japanese-original characters]]
[[Category:Prime Autobots]]

O.P.

2013-02-18T09:51:19Z

Antron: /* Prime */

:''O.P. is a [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:DarknessRising3 AMT-OP.jpg|right|thumb|225px|Yeah you know me.]]

'''O.P.''' (オーピー ''Ōpī'') is [[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Optimus Prime]]'s [[Arms Micron]]. He likes to think he has a lot of good ideas, but, well... let's just say he's got a lot of work ahead of him before he can be true leader material.

==Fiction==
===''Prime'' cartoon===
{{note|O.P. only appears as an actual character in the [[Arms Micron Theater]] segments of the Japanese broadcast of ''Prime''. Technically, he appears in the main cartoon any time Optimus uses his cannon(s), but we're not going to bother with that and just focus on his individual exploits.}}
{{voiceactor|[[Toshiyuki Morikawa]] (Japanese)}}

O.P., [[B.2]], and [[R.A.]] tried to transform. {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 1|Perfect Transformation! Enter the Transformers}} B.2 and R.A. succeeded at transforming into robot mode, but O.P. still struggled. {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 2|Dark Transformation! Dark Energon}} While he finally succeeded, he felt down because the viewers didn't get to see him do it. In order to prove his worth, he instead combined with B.2 and R.A. to form the [[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]]. {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 2|Rescue Transformation! Fowler in Crisis}} Optimus Prime's actions during his run-in with [[MECH]] were hard on O.P., who was still shaking some time afterwards. He wondered if there wasn't anything else the Microns could do to help the Autobots, but dismissed B.2's suggestion that they drive their partners in vehicle mode. {{storylink|Convoy (episode)|Reckless Transformation! Protect the Dingus!}} Upon reaching the 10-episode milestone, the Arms Microns had a party to celebrate. O.P. wanted to hold a speech to thank everyone involved, and even tried to extend the show's air time to an hour when [[B.H.]] told him there wasn't enough time. It didn't work. {{storylink|Deus ex Machina|All-Out Assault Transformation! The Pair of Assassins}}

O.P. was relaxing and enjoying an [[energon]] drink when [[Zamu]] and [[Gra]] popped into the studio. O.P. really didn't take their appearance well, ranting loudly and slowly turning black as if infected by [[Dark Energon]]. [[Arc]] wondered aloud just what was in his drink. {{storylink|Speed Metal|Acceleration Transformation! Speed Match!}}

{{ongoing}}
{{-}}

==Toys==
===Prime===
[[Image:Prime-toy_OP.jpg|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, [[March 31|3-31]]-2012)
**''Set ID number:'' '''AM-01'''
**''Micron ID number:'' '''M-01'''
**''Energon crystal:'' '''AP Pure'''

: Available only with [[Optimus Prime (WFC)#Voyager)|AM-01 Optimus Prime]], O.P. transforms from a humanoid robot into a weapon combining Optimus's cannon and blade weapons (which were omitted from the Japanese release). He has numerous [[5mm post]]s and holes that allow him to combine with other Arms Microns to form any number of "Combo Weapons" and "Super Combo Weapons", though he is specifically called out as forming the lower-blade/guard portion of the [[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]] with [[B.2]] and [[R.A.]] He also has a clear-plastic gem that is part of an as-of-yet-explained game system.

: O.P. comes out of the package as a bunch of unpainted parts on runners, like a model kit. His extra deco is provided by customer-applied foil [[sticker]]s on a sheet he shares with Optimus.

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1460.html Arms Micron Optimus Prime and O.P. at Alfes's toy blog (part 1)]''
::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog61.fc2.com/blog-entry-1461.html Arms Micron Optimus Prime and O.P. at Alfes's toy blog (part 2)]''

{{-}}{{anchor|Shining}}
[[Image:Prime-toy OPShining.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Shining O.P.''' (Promotional Micron, [[June 30|6-30]] 2012)
** ''Energon crystal'': '''AP Pure'''

: A clear-blue version of O.P. was given away to contestants in the "Arms Up Challenge" at the Next Generation World Hobby Fair Summer '12. The first challenge, limited to junior high students and younger, was simply a speed-trial assembly of [[B.2#shining|Shining B.2]]. The second "Expert Department" challenge was a customization contest, where applicants of all ages could bring in their customized ''Transformers Prime'' toys. The larger sticker sheet normally associated with O.P. was omitted, with only a faction sticker for the toy's energon crystal provided.

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1633.html Shining O.P. at Alfes's toy blog]''

{{-}}{{anchor|Gray}}
[[Image:Prime-toy OPA.jpg|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Battle Shield Optimus''' (Multi-pack, [[August 12|8-12]] 2012)
** ''Energon crystal'': '''AP Pure'''

: A gray version of O.P., dubbed '''O.P. A''', was made available in the Japanese [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] [[exclusive]] [[Optimus Prime (WFC)#BattleShield|Battle Shield Optimus]] multi-pack. The set also included a [[redeco]] of [[Optimus Prime (WFC)#Voyager|AM-01 Optimus Prime]], gold versions of the three [[Cosmotector#Gold|Cosmotector]] Microns ([[Pral#Gold|Pral G]], [[Sais#Gold|Sais G]], and [[Jayz#Gold|Jayz G]]), the sword from [[Optimus Prime (WFC)#Voyager|the Hasbro release of Optimus Prime]], and (if purchased during the summer 2012 promotional period) a cardboard trailer unit that could serve as a Micron mounting base and carry a single Deluxe Class car.

: We don't know what the "A" stands for, but a likely candidate is "achromatic", another term for "grey". In case you're wondering, both "G" and "GR" as letter codes had already been taken by [[Balo#AMW|Balo G(old)]] and [[C.L.#AMW|C.L. GR(een)]].

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1636.html O.P. A and Shield Master Optimus at Alfes's toy blog]''

{{-}}{{anchor|Gold}}
*'''Golden Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2012)
** ''Energon crystal'': '''AP Pure''' (probably)

: A gold version of O.P. was included with [[Optimus Prime (WFC)#Golden|Golden Optimus Prime]], limited to 20 pieces. The set was first prize prize in the Japanese "[[Arms Up Campaign]]", and mailed out at some point in November.

{{picsneeded}}
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[[Image:Primetoy-PrimeUnicronPack-ArmsMicronOP.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Everything's so clear! I-I can see... I CAN FIGHT!]]
*'''Optimus Prime + Gaia Unicron''' (2013)
** ''Energon crystal'': '''AP Pure'''

:This Asian-exclusive redeco of "O.P" comes pre-assembled, lacks stickers, and features [[paint operation]]s. He and [[Optimus Prime (WFC)#PrimeUnicronPack|Optimus Prime]] come in a multi-pack with [[Unicron/toys#PrimeUnicronPack|Gaia Unicron]] (with [[Bogu]]).

{{-}}{{anchor|AMW}}
*'''Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set A - Advanced Star Saber''' (AMW set, [[December 28|12-28]]-[[2012|12]])
**''Set ID number:'' '''AMW-13'''
**''Energon Crystal'': '''AP Pure'''

: A red version of O.P., dubbed '''O.P. R''', was part of a five-piece gift set of Autobot-allied Arms Microns, which also included [[B.2#AMW|B.2 R]], [[Iro#AMW|Iro R]], [[R.A.#AMW|R.A. O]], and [[Ooje#AMW|Ooje G]]. All five can combine to form the [[Advanced Star Saber#AMW|Advanced Star Saber]].

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1780.html Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set A at Alfes's blog]''

==Notes==
* In ''Arms Micron Theater'', O.P. often announces "I have a good idea!" (私にいい考えがある!) before attempting to solve a problem. This line is something of a catchphrase of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Generation 1 Optimus Prime]] in the Japanese dub of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original cartoon]].

===O.P. Combinations===
'''Named combination weapons including O.P.:'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Burst Cannon]]
* [[Buster Rifle]]
* [[Nebula Scythe]]
* [[Slash Cannon α]]
* [[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]]
* [[Stragy Gun]]
* [[Tele-Beam Blaster]]
}}
 
;Arms Up Modes featuring O.P:
{{collist|3|
* [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Arms Up Modes|Bulkhead Shootgize Galaxy Launcher]]
* [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Arms_Up_Modes|Bumblebee Striker Mode]]
* Bumblebee Mechya Uchi Ban Ban Mode
* [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Arms_Up_Modes|Cliffjumper Full Burst Mode]] (combined with [[B.2]])
* [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Arms Up Modes|Optimus Prime Sky Master Mode]]
* [[Ratchet (Prime)#Arms_Up_Modes|Ratchet Destroy Mode]]
* Ratchet ''Sekkensenrenzan'' Mode (combined with [[R.A.]])
}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Op}}
[[Category: Arms Microns]]
[[Category:Japanese-original characters]]

B.B. (Prime)

2013-02-18T09:48:30Z

Antron:

:''B.2 is a [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:DarknessRising2_AMT-B2.jpg|thumb|400px|Are too B.2!]]

'''B.2''' (ビーツー ''Bītsū'') is [[Bumblebee (Prime)|Bumblebee]]'s [[Arms Micron]] partner. Bright and cheerful, he's a chirpy little fella.

==Fiction==
===''Prime'' cartoon===
{{note|B.2 only appears as an actual character in the [[Arms Micron Theater]] segments of the Japanese broadcast of ''Prime''. Technically, he appears in the main cartoon any time Bumblebee uses his blaster(s), but we're not going to bother with that and just focus on his individual exploits.}}
{{voiceactor|[[Motoko Kumai]] (Japanese)}}

B.2, [[O.P.]], and [[R.A.]] tried to transform. {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 1|Perfect Transformation! Enter the Transformers}} B.2 and R.A. succeeded at transforming into robot mode, but O.P. still struggled. {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 2|Dark Transformation! Dark Energon}} Having finally transformed to robot mode, O.P. got R.A. and B.2 to combine with him and form the [[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]] Super Combo Weapon. {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 3|Rescue Transformation! Fowler in Crisis}}

B.2 and R.A. got infected by [[Dark Energon]], which mostly just made them lazy. [[Arc]] joked about their sloth, which irked the pair greatly. {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 4|Infiltration Transformation! Battleship ''Nemesis''}} Once free of Dark Energon's influence, the pair decided to be active. Mostly they just went manic, with B.2 transforming to gun mode and shooting randomly. {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 5|Explosive Transformation! Spacebridge Battle}}

Wearing a jaunty baseball cap, B.2 joined O.P. and R.A. in a radio show. B.2 read a fan's postcard concerning [[Starscream (Prime)|Starscream]]. {{storylink|Masters & Students|Aerial Transformation! Skyquake}} With O.P. still kind of shaken up after his encounter with [[MECH]], he asked B.2 and [[B.H.]] what they could do to make life easier on their larger partners. B.2 suggested they drive the Autobots in vehicle mode; O.P. didn't exactly think this was a good idea. {{storylink|Convoy (episode)|Reckless Transformation! Protect the Dingus!}} As part of the 10th-episode celebration, B.2 donned a set of Groucho Marx glasses. {{storylink|Deus ex Machina|All-Out Assault Transformation! The Pair of Assassins}} When [[Zamu]] and [[Gra]] entered the Arms Micron studio, B.2 really didn't have much to contribute to the scene. {{storylink|Speed Metal|Acceleration Transformation! Speed Match!}}

B.2, R.A. and Arc were ready to make a big announcement... when the walls of the studio fell away, revealing the looming presence of the colossal maw of [[Gari Robo-kun]]. B.2 was rightfully terrified. {{storylink|Predatory|Mystery Insect Transformation! Forest of the Spider Woman!}}

{{ongoing}}
{{-}}
==Toys==
===Prime===
[[Image:Prime-toy_B2.jpg|thumb|300px|Twin-barreled blaster on one side, plier on the other.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Deluxe, [[March 31|3-31]]-2012)
**''Set ID number:'' '''AM-02'''
** ''Micron ID number:'' '''M-02'''
** ''Energon crystal'': '''SP Pure'''

: Available only with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Deluxe)|Bumblebee]], B.2 transforms from a humanoid robot into a twin-barreled blaster resembling Bumblebee's in-show weapons (which were omitted from the Japanese toy). He has numerous [[5mm post]]s and holes that allow him to combine with other Arms Microns to form any number of "Combo Weapons" and "Super Combo Weapons", such as the [[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]] formed by him, [[O.P.]] and [[R.A.]]

: B.2 comes out of the package as a bunch of unpainted parts on runners, like a model kit. Extra deco is supplied by customer-applied foil [[sticker]]s on a sheet he shares with Bumblebee.

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1465.html Arms Micron Bumblebee and B.2 at Alfes's toy blog]''

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[[Image:Prime-toy B2Shining.jpg|right|thumb|300px|And you thought [[Rook (Universe)|Rook]] was overproduced?]]
*'''Shining B.2''' (Micron, [[June 16|6-16]]-2012)
** ''Energon crystal'': '''SP Pure'''

: A translucent-yellow, stickerless (save for his under-Crystal [[insignia]]) version of B.2 was given away (only to kids!) at the 2012 Tokyo Toy Show on [[June 16]] and [[June 17|17]] of 2012.

: Shining B.2 was also used in the "Arms Up Challenge" at the Next Generation World Hobby Fair Summer '12, taking place on Saturday, [[June 30]] of 2012. Open only to junior-high-and-younger kids, contestants had to assemble an unassembled B.2 in a speed-run deal. All participants got a [[O.P.#Shining|Shining O.P.]] for playing.

: Later, Shining B.2 was given away free as a preorder bonus with [[Megatron (Prime)#Voyager|Megatron Darkness]] via Amazon Japan.

: And on [[July 28]], the day of Megatron Darkness's release, Shining B2 was given away as a freebie with the purchase of 3000 yen's worth of ''Transformers'' product at six different stores, none of which were taking part in the "Hellflame" giveaway Arms Micron promotion going on that day. Five more stores joined the promotion on [[July 29]].

: And ''then'' Shining B2 was the third-place "Megatron Award" in an [[AVEX]] ''Prime'' DVD online [http://mv.avex.jp/tfp/cp/ "spot the differences" contest/drawing], limited to 20 winners. How many of this thing did they ''make?!''

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1578.html Shining B2 at Alfes's toy blog]''

{{-}}{{anchor|PureEnergon}}
* '''Pure Energon B.2'''
{{charstubtoys}}
::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1738.html Pure Energon B.2 at Alfes's blog]''

{{-}}{{anchor|Gatling}}
* '''Gatling Bumblebee'''
{{charstubtoys}}
::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1739.html Gatling Bumblebee B.2 at Alfes's blog]''

{{-}}{{anchor|AMW}}
*'''Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set A - Advanced Star Saber''' (AMW set, [[December 28|12-28]]-[[2012|12]])
**''Set ID number:'' '''AMW-13'''
**''Energon Crystal'': '''SP Pure'''

: A red version of B.2, dubbed '''B.2 R''', was part of a five-piece gift set of Autobot-allied Arms Microns, which also included [[O.P.#AMW|O.P. R]], [[Iro#AMW|Iro R]], [[R.A.#AMW|R.A. O]] and [[Ooje#AMW|Ooje G]]. All five can combine to form a gigantic combination weapon, The [[Advanced Star Saber#AMW|Advanced Star Saber]].

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1780.html Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set A at Alfes's blog]''

==Notes==
[[Image:Prime-toy JetVehiconSolicitation.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Product and colors may vary]]
* B.2 bucked the original naming convention for pack-in Autobot Arms Microns slightly; all of the others in the initial wave were named after the first two English letters of their larger partner's names. "B.2" seems to be a bit of a joke on "BB" (two B's, get it?). As time went on, though, Autobot Micron naming got more and more obtuse, to the point where "B.2" actually made ''more'' sense than many others.
* B.2 is the only Arms Micron in ''Arms Micron Theater'' who doesn't have the same voice actor as his larger partner, for obvious reasons. He instead shares a voice actor with [[Raf Esquivel|Raf]]... for also obvious reasons.
* The B.2 toy was commonly used in [[TakaraTomy]] product solicitation images as a stand-in for other [[Arms Micron]]s whenever imagery of the real ones weren't available.

===B.2 Combinations===
;Named combination weapons including B.2:
{{collist|3|
* [[Black Widow Claw]]
* [[Buster Rifle]]
* [[Eclipse Barrett]]
* [[Slash Cannon β]]
* [[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]]
* Super Star Saber
}}
 
;Arms Up Modes featuring B.2:
{{collist|3|
* [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Arms Up Modes|Bulkhead Berserk Mode]]
* Bulkhead Shootgize Galaxy Launcher
* [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Arms Up Modes|Bumblebee Striker Mode]]
* Bumblebee Mechya Uchi Ban Ban Mode
* Bumblebee Mecha Uchi Kidō Type
* [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Arms Up Modes|Cliffjumper Full Burst Mode]] (combined with [[O.P.]])
* [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Arms Up Modes|Optimus Prime Sky Master Mode]] (requires 2 B.2s)
* [[Ratchet (Prime)#Arms Up Modes|Ratchet Destroy Mode]] (combined with [[R.A.]])
}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:B2}}
[[Category: Arms Microns]]
[[Category: Japanese-original characters]]

Iro

2013-02-18T09:46:17Z

Antron: /* Prime */

{{faction|minicon|autobot}}
:''Iro is a [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:Prime-toy Iro.jpg|right|thumb|400px|But does he control lightning and have a fondness for tea?]]

'''Iro''' (アイロ ''Airo'') is the [[Arms Micron]] partner of [[Ironhide (Prime)|Ironhide]].

==Fiction==
===''Prime'' cartoon===
{{note|Iro only appears in the [[Arms Micron Theater]] segments of the Japanese broadcast of ''Prime''.}}

Iro was part of the [[Advanced Star Saber]] weapon during a brawl with the [[Decepticon]] Arms Microns' [[Gravity Planet Bowgun]]. {{storylink|Triage|Sonic Transformation! Ratchet's Recipe}} He was also a component of [[O.P.]]'s newly thought up [[Double Matrix Saber]]. {{storylink|Toxicity|Toxic Flame Transformation! Hardshell, King of the Insects}}

==Toys==
===Prime===
*'''Ironhide''' (Deluxe, [[September 29|9-29]]-[[2012|12]])
**''Set ID number:'' '''AM-20'''
**''Micron ID number:'' '''M-27'''
**''Energon Crystal:'' '''SP Shield'''

: Available only with his larger partner [[Ironhide (Prime)|Ironhide]] in Japan, Iro comes as an unassembled, unpainted "kit". He transforms from a humanoid robot into one of his partner's signature cannons. He is covered in [[5mm post]]s and holes as part of the [[Arms Micron]] gimmick, allowing him to combine with other Microns to form bigger and more ridiculous "Combo Weapons" and "Super Combo Weapons".

::* ''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1680.html Ironhide and Iro at Alfes's toy blog]''

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*'''Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set A - Advanced Star Saber''' (AMW set, [[December 28|12-28]]-[[2012|12]])
**''Set ID number:'' '''AMW-13'''
**''Energon Crystal'': '''SP Shield'''

: A clear red version of Iro, dubbed '''Iro R''', was part of a five-piece gift set of Autobot-allied Arms Microns, which also included [[O.P.#AMW|O.P. R]], [[B.2#AMW|B.2 R]], [[R.A.#AMW|R.A. O]] and [[Ooje#AMW|Ooje G]]. All five can combine to form the [[Advanced Star Saber#AMW|Advanced Star Saber]].

: [http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/lineup/detail/tf476153.html Early solicitation photos] and final packaging depict this version of Iro as opaque burgundy.

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1780.html Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set A at Alfes's blog]''

==Notes==
* Iro is another name with an odder-and-wackier-than-usual origin. In Japanese, "Ironhide" is spelled アイアンハイド (''Aianhaido''), like how the English would pronounce it. The "-ro" bit seems to be purely based on the English ''spelling'' of iron itself and not the ''sound'', which isn't how Japanese transliteration usually works....

===Iro Combinations===
'''Named combination weapons including Iro:'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Advanced Star Saber]]
* [[Burst Cannon]]
* [[Corona Glaive]]
* [[Double Matrix Saber]]
* [[Plasma Cannon]]
}}

[[Category: Arms Microns]]
[[Category: Japanese-original characters]]

B.B. (Prime)

2013-02-18T09:42:05Z

Antron: /* Prime */

:''B.2 is a [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:DarknessRising2_AMT-B2.jpg|thumb|400px|Are too B.2!]]

'''B.2''' (ビーツー ''Bītsū'') is [[Bumblebee (Prime)|Bumblebee]]'s [[Arms Micron]] partner. Bright and cheerful, he's a chirpy little fella.

==Fiction==
===''Prime'' cartoon===
{{note|B.2 only appears as an actual character in the [[Arms Micron Theater]] segments of the Japanese broadcast of ''Prime''. Technically, he appears in the main cartoon any time Bumblebee uses his blaster(s), but we're not going to bother with that and just focus on his individual exploits.}}
{{voiceactor|[[Motoko Kumai]] (Japanese)}}

B.2, [[O.P.]], and [[R.A.]] tried to transform. {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 1|Perfect Transformation! Enter the Transformers}} B.2 and R.A. succeeded at transforming into robot mode, but O.P. still struggled. {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 2|Dark Transformation! Dark Energon}} Having finally transformed to robot mode, O.P. got R.A. and B.2 to combine with him and form the [[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]] Super Combo Weapon. {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 3|Rescue Transformation! Fowler in Crisis}}

B.2 and R.A. got infected by [[Dark Energon]], which mostly just made them lazy. [[Arc]] joked about their sloth, which irked the pair greatly. {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 4|Infiltration Transformation! Battleship ''Nemesis''}} Once free of Dark Energon's influence, the pair decided to be active. Mostly they just went manic, with B.2 transforming to gun mode and shooting randomly. {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 5|Explosive Transformation! Spacebridge Battle}}

Wearing a jaunty baseball cap, B.2 joined O.P. and R.A. in a radio show. B.2 read a fan's postcard concerning [[Starscream (Prime)|Starscream]]. {{storylink|Masters & Students|Aerial Transformation! Skyquake}} With O.P. still kind of shaken up after his encounter with [[MECH]], he asked B.2 and [[B.H.]] what they could do to make life easier on their larger partners. B.2 suggested they drive the Autobots in vehicle mode; O.P. didn't exactly think this was a good idea. {{storylink|Convoy (episode)|Reckless Transformation! Protect the Dingus!}} As part of the 10th-episode celebration, B.2 donned a set of Groucho Marx glasses. {{storylink|Deus ex Machina|All-Out Assault Transformation! The Pair of Assassins}} When [[Zamu]] and [[Gra]] entered the Arms Micron studio, B.2 really didn't have much to contribute to the scene. {{storylink|Speed Metal|Acceleration Transformation! Speed Match!}}

B.2, R.A. and Arc were ready to make a big announcement... when the walls of the studio fell away, revealing the looming presence of the colossal maw of [[Gari Robo-kun]]. B.2 was rightfully terrified. {{storylink|Predatory|Mystery Insect Transformation! Forest of the Spider Woman!}}

{{ongoing}}
{{-}}
==Toys==
===Prime===
[[Image:Prime-toy_B2.jpg|thumb|300px|Twin-barreled blaster on one side, plier on the other.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Deluxe, [[March 31|3-31]]-2012)
**''Set ID number:'' '''AM-02'''
** ''Micron ID number:'' '''M-02'''
** ''Energon crystal'': '''SP Pure'''

: Available only with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Deluxe)|Bumblebee]], B.2 transforms from a humanoid robot into a twin-barreled blaster resembling Bumblebee's in-show weapons (which were omitted from the Japanese toy). He has numerous [[5mm post]]s and holes that allow him to combine with other Arms Microns to form any number of "Combo Weapons" and "Super Combo Weapons", such as the [[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]] formed by him, [[O.P.]] and [[R.A.]]

: B.2 comes out of the package as a bunch of unpainted parts on runners, like a model kit. Extra deco is supplied by customer-applied foil [[sticker]]s on a sheet he shares with Bumblebee.

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1465.html Arms Micron Bumblebee and B.2 at Alfes's toy blog]''

{{-}}{{anchor|Shining}}
[[Image:Prime-toy B2Shining.jpg|right|thumb|300px|And you thought [[Rook (Universe)|Rook]] was overproduced?]]
*'''Shining B.2''' (Micron, [[June 16|6-16]]-2012)
** ''Energon crystal'': '''SP Pure'''

: A translucent-yellow, stickerless (save for his under-Crystal [[insignia]]) version of B.2 was given away (only to kids!) at the 2012 Tokyo Toy Show on [[June 16]] and [[June 17|17]] of 2012.

: Shining B.2 was also used in the "Arms Up Challenge" at the Next Generation World Hobby Fair Summer '12, taking place on Saturday, [[June 30]] of 2012. Open only to junior-high-and-younger kids, contestants had to assemble an unassembled B.2 in a speed-run deal. All participants got a [[O.P.#Shining|Shining O.P.]] for playing.

: Later, Shining B.2 was given away free as a preorder bonus with [[Megatron (Prime)#Voyager|Megatron Darkness]] via Amazon Japan.

: And on [[July 28]], the day of Megatron Darkness's release, Shining B2 was given away as a freebie with the purchase of 3000 yen's worth of ''Transformers'' product at six different stores, none of which were taking part in the "Hellflame" giveaway Arms Micron promotion going on that day. Five more stores joined the promotion on [[July 29]].

: And ''then'' Shining B2 was the third-place "Megatron Award" in an [[AVEX]] ''Prime'' DVD online [http://mv.avex.jp/tfp/cp/ "spot the differences" contest/drawing], limited to 20 winners. How many of this thing did they ''make?!''

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1578.html Shining B2 at Alfes's toy blog]''

{{-}}{{anchor|PureEnergon}}
* '''Pure Energon B.2'''
{{charstubtoys}}
::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1738.html Pure Energon B.2 at Alfes's blog]''

{{-}}{{anchor|Gatling}}
* '''Gatling Bumblebee'''
{{charstubtoys}}
::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1739.html Gatling Bumblebee B.2 at Alfes's blog]''

{{-}}{{anchor|AMW}}
*'''Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set A - Advanced Star Saber''' (AMW set, [[December 28|12-28]]-[[2012|12]])
**''Set ID number:'' '''AMW-13'''
**''Energon Crystal'': '''SP Pure'''

: A red version of B.2, dubbed '''B.2 R''', was part of a five-piece gift set of Autobot-allied Arms Microns, which also included [[O.P.#AMW|O.P. R]], [[Iro#AMW|Iro R]], [[R.A.#AMW|R.A. O]] and [[Ooje#AMW|Ooje G]]. All five can combine to form a gigantic combination weapon Advanced Star Saber.

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1780.html Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set A at Alfes's blog]''

==Notes==
[[Image:Prime-toy JetVehiconSolicitation.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Product and colors may vary]]
* B.2 bucked the original naming convention for pack-in Autobot Arms Microns slightly; all of the others in the initial wave were named after the first two English letters of their larger partner's names. "B.2" seems to be a bit of a joke on "BB" (two B's, get it?). As time went on, though, Autobot Micron naming got more and more obtuse, to the point where "B.2" actually made ''more'' sense than many others.
* B.2 is the only Arms Micron in ''Arms Micron Theater'' who doesn't have the same voice actor as his larger partner, for obvious reasons. He instead shares a voice actor with [[Raf Esquivel|Raf]]... for also obvious reasons.
* The B.2 toy was commonly used in [[TakaraTomy]] product solicitation images as a stand-in for other [[Arms Micron]]s whenever imagery of the real ones weren't available.

===B.2 Combinations===
;Named combination weapons including B.2:
{{collist|3|
* [[Black Widow Claw]]
* [[Buster Rifle]]
* [[Eclipse Barrett]]
* [[Slash Cannon β]]
* [[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]]
* Super Star Saber
}}
 
;Arms Up Modes featuring B.2:
{{collist|3|
* [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Arms Up Modes|Bulkhead Berserk Mode]]
* Bulkhead Shootgize Galaxy Launcher
* [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Arms Up Modes|Bumblebee Striker Mode]]
* Bumblebee Mechya Uchi Ban Ban Mode
* Bumblebee Mecha Uchi Kidō Type
* [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Arms Up Modes|Cliffjumper Full Burst Mode]] (combined with [[O.P.]])
* [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Arms Up Modes|Optimus Prime Sky Master Mode]] (requires 2 B.2s)
* [[Ratchet (Prime)#Arms Up Modes|Ratchet Destroy Mode]] (combined with [[R.A.]])
}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:B2}}
[[Category: Arms Microns]]
[[Category: Japanese-original characters]]

Advanced Star Saber

2013-02-18T09:34:31Z

Antron: Created page with " {{faction|autobot|minicon}} :''The Advanced Star Saber is an Autobot Mini-Con-formed weapon from the Aligned continuity family.'' A huge sword formed from the [[Arm…"

{{faction|autobot|minicon}}
:''The Advanced Star Saber is an [[Autobot]] [[Mini-Con]]-formed weapon from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

A huge sword formed from the [[Arms Micron|Arms Microns]]: [[B.2|B.2]], [[Iro|Iro]], [[O.P.|O.P.]], [[R.A.|R.A.]] and [[Ooje|Ooje]], the '''Advanced Star Saber''' is just one of the many [[Arms Micron#Combinations|Other named Micron combinations]] the Arms Microns can form when they work together.

==Toys==
===Prime===
*'''Bumblebee''' (Deluxe, [[March 31|3-31]]-[[2012|12]])
**''Set ID number:'' '''AM-02'''
**''Energon Crystal:'' '''SP Pure'''

*'''Ironhide''' (Deluxe, [[September 29|9-29]]-[[2012|12]])
**''Set ID number:'' '''AM-20'''
**''Energon Crystal:'' '''SP Shield'''

*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, [[March 31|3-31]]-[[2012|12]])
**''Set ID number:'' '''AM-01'''
**''Energon Crystal:'' '''AP Pure'''

*'''Ratchet''' (Deluxe, [[March 31|3-31]]-[[2012|12]])
**''Set ID number:'' '''AM-04'''
**''Energon Crystal:'' '''HP Pure'''

*'''Wheeljack''' (Deluxe, [[October 27|10-27]]-[[2012|12]])
**''Set ID number:'' '''AM-23'''
**''Energon Crystal:'' '''AP Shield'''

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*'''Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set A - Advanced Star Saber''' (AMW set, [[December 28|12-28]]-[[2012|12]])
**''Set ID number:'' '''AMW-13'''

: [[B.2|B.2]], [[Iro|Iro]], [[O.P.|O.P.]], [[R.A.|R.A.]] and [[Ooje|Ooje]] were re-colored and re-named to [[B.2#AMW|B.2 R]], [[Iro#AMW|Iro R]], [[O.P.#AMW|O.P. R]], [[R.A.#AMW|R.A. O]] and [[Ooje#AMW|Ooje G]] and were sold in a box as set AMW-13.

[[Category:Mini-Con weapons]]
[[Category:Prime weapons]]

Gravity Planet Bowgun

2013-02-18T08:35:22Z

Antron:

{{faction|decepticon|minicon}}
:''The Gravity Planet Bowgun is a [[Decepticon]] [[Mini-Con]]-formed weapon from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

A huge cannon formed from the [[Arms Micron|Arms Microns]]: [[Gora|Gora II]], [[Gul|Gul]], [[Ida|Ida]], [[Noji|Noji]] and [[Zori|Zori]], the '''Gravity Planet Bowgun''' is just one of the many [[Arms Micron#Combinations|Other named Micron combinations]] the Arms Microns can form when they work together.

==Toys==
===Prime===
*'''Darkness Megatron''' (Voyager, [[July 28|7-28]]-[[2012|12]])
**''Set ID number:'' '''AM-15'''
**''Energon Crystal:'' '''HP Dark'''

*'''Starscream''' (Voyager, [[June 30|6-30]]-[[2012|12]])
**''Set ID number:'' '''AM-07'''
**''Energon Crystal:'' '''AP Dark'''

*'''Airachnid''' (Deluxe, [[August 25|8-25]]-[[2012|12]])
**''Set ID number:'' '''AM-18'''
**''Energon Crystal:'' '''AP Power'''

*'''Vehicon''' (Deluxe, [[June 30|6-30]]-[[2012|12]])
**''Set ID number:'' '''AM-14'''
**''Energon Crystal:'' '''SP Power'''

*'''Soundwave''' (Deluxe, [[April 28|4-28]]-[[2012|12]])
**''Set ID number:'' '''AM-09'''
**''Energon Crystal:'' '''SP Dark'''

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*'''Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set D - Gravity Planet Bowgun''' (AMW set, [[December 28|12-28]]-[[2012|12]])
**''Set ID number:'' '''AMW-14'''

: [[Gora|Gora II]], [[Gul|Gul]], [[Ida|Ida]], [[Noji|Noji]] and [[Zori|Zori]] were re-colored and re-named to [[Gora#AMW|Gora II E]], [[Gul#AMW|Gul B]], [[Ida#AMW|Ida B]], [[Noji#AMW|Noji B]] and [[Zori#AMW5pack|Zori CS]] and were sold in a box as set AMW-14.

==Notes==
* The original Gora (packaged with [[Megatron (Prime)#JapanDeluxe|the Deluxe Megatron]]) ''could'' be used as a substitute for Gora II E. However, since original-Gora uses a different Energon Crystal color than the other components, that configuration would ''not'' actually be the Gravity Planet Bowgun Named Combo Weapon.

[[Category:Mini-Con weapons]]
[[Category:Prime weapons]]

Gravity Planet Bowgun

2013-02-18T08:14:24Z

Antron: /* Prime */

Gora

2013-02-18T08:06:40Z

Antron: /* Prime */

{{faction|minicon|decepticon}}
:''Gora is a [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:OutOfHisHead AMT-Gora.jpg|right|thumb|400px|]]
'''Gora''' (ゴラ ''Gora'') is [[Megatron (Prime)|Megatron]]'s [[Arms Micron]] partner. He's kind of a blowhard.

==Fiction==
===''Prime'' cartoon===
{{note|Gora only appears as an actual character in the [[Arms Micron Theater]] segments of the Japanese broadcast of ''Prime''. Technically, he appears in the main cartoon any time Megatron's cannon is on-screen, but we're not going to bother with that and just focus on his individual exploits.}}
{{voiceactor|[[Keiji Fujiwara]] (Japanese)}}
[[Gul]], [[Noji]], [[Zamu]] and [[Gra]] had the studio to themselves, and Gul was getting uppity. Gora suddenly spoke to the group as a disembodied voice, terrifying the lot of them. {{storylink|Sick Mind|Phantom Transformation! Mind-Diving}} Gul took to complaining about the interruption only for Gora to show up in person as "Gora II". Ignoring Gul's frantic apologizing, he ordered Noji, Zamu and Gra to combine into the [[Energon Sniper]] Combo Weapon and used it to shoot the beaky birdy-bot. {{storylink|Out of His Head|Counterattack Transformation! The Resurrection of Megatron!}} Next, Gora II led an attack on the self-proclaimed Autobot Micron idol, [[Arc]], but was left cowering in fear as she combined with every other Autobot Arms Micron, forming a huge mass of guns. {{storylink|Shadowzone (episode)|Phantom Transformation! Skyquake Returns}}

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==Toys==
===Prime===
[[Image:Prime-toy Gora.jpg|thumb|ruight|300px|]]
*'''Megatron''' (Deluxe, [[March 31|3-31]]-2012)
**''Set ID number:'' '''AM-05'''
**''Micron ID number:'' '''M-05'''
**''Energon Crystal:'' '''HP Natural'''

: Available only with his larger partner [[Megatron (Prime)#JapanDeluxe|Megatron]] in Japan, Gora comes as an unassembled, unpainted "kit". He transforms from a gorilla-like robot into Megatron' fusion cannon, complete with swing-out blade-halves. Though his mounting point on Megatron's arm is a simple thin slot that fits around a tab on the forearm, that section can swing around to reveal a [[5mm post]]. He is covered in similar 5mm posts and holes as part of the [[Arms Micron]] gimmick, allowing him to combine with other Microns to form bigger and more ridiculous "Combo Weapons" and "Super Combo Weapons".

: Despite being made for the "deluxe" Megatron, Gora's cannon mode is actually pretty close to accurate [[scale]] for the [[Megatron (Prime)#Voyager|Voyager class Megatron toy]].

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1469.html Arms Micron Megatron and Gora at Alfes's toy blog]''

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[[Image:Prime-toy GoraShadow.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Gorillas IS the mist.]]
*'''Shadow Gora''' (Promotional Micron, [[April 28|4-28]]-2012)
** ''Energon Crystal'': '''HP Fake Dark'''

: A transparent-black version of Gora with a red Energon Crystal was made available on April 28 at participating Joshin and Bic Camera stores with the purchase of 3000 yen's worth of ''Prime'' toys. Just like the pack-in version, Shadow Gora comes as an unassembled kit. Unlike normal Gora, this version has no [[sticker]]s save the one that fits under his Energon Crystal.

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1508.html Shadow Gora at Alfes's toy blog]''

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[[Image:Prime-toy Gora2.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Gora II: Electri— Actually, no, let's not.]]
*'''Megatron Darkness''' (Voyager, 2012)
**''Set ID number:'' '''AM-15'''
**''Micron ID number:'' '''M-15'''
**''Energon Crystal:'' '''HP Dark'''

: Available only with his larger partner [[Megatron (Prime)|Megatron]] and fellow Arms Micron [[Hades]], "Gora II" comes as an unassembled, unpainted "kit". Like his previous incarnation, he transforms from a gorilla-like robot into a replica of Megatron's fusion cannon, only this version is brighter purple, a bit larger, and lacks the swing-out blade portions.

: Due to his increase in size, Gora II will not work with some of the more intricate Micron weapon combinations.

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1622.html Gora II and Hades at Alfes's Toy Blog]''

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[[Image:Gora ii e toy.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set D - Gravity Planet Bowgun''' (AMW set, [[December 28|12-28]]-[[2012|12]])
**''Set ID number:'' '''AMW-14'''
**''Energon Crystal:'' '''HP Dark'''

: A clear green version of Gora II, dubbed '''Gora II E''', was part of a five-piece gift set of Decepticon-allied Arms Microns, which also included [[Gul#AMW|Gul B]], [[Ida#AMW|Ida B]], [[Noji#AMW|Noji B]] and [[Zori#AMW5pack|Zori CS]]. All five can combine to form the gigantic combination weapon 'Gravity Planet Bow-Gun'.

: [http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/lineup/detail/tf476160.html Early solicitation photos] showed this version of Gora II to be opaque green.

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1781.html Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set D at Alfes's blog]''
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==Notes==
[[Image:Prime-toy GoraWeb.jpg|right|thumb|200px|GORILLIOUS.]]
* Gora's name is a shortening of "gorilla", accomplished by dropping the middle syllable from the Japanese spelling of the word, turning ''gorira'' (ゴリラ) into ''gora'' (ゴラ). Rendering it in English as "Gora" loses this intention somewhat; if you were trying to preserve the intent in English, he'd be the rather silly-sounding "Golla".
* [[TakaraTomy]]'s stock photography of Gora shows an earlier sculpt with a less-detailed face that reminded many fans of ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]'' [[Lugnut (Animated)|Lugnut]]. The final product, as seen above, is considerably more gorilla-like. Also note the blade-halves are much pointier on the prototype than the retail version.

===Gora Combinations===
'''Named combination weapons including Gora:'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Big Laser Gun]]
* [[Cross Hammer]]
* [[Darkness Scythe]] (Gora II only)
* [[Debris Hammer]]
* [[Flame Cannon]]
* [[Giga Tornado Cannon]] (Gora II only)
* [[Gravity Planet Bowgun]] (Gora II only)
* [[Killer Bite]]
* [[Laser Gunblade]]
* [[Morning Star]]
* [[Planet Bowgun]] (Gora II only)
* [[Power Crusher]] (Gora II only)
* [[Rail Claw]] (Gora II only)
* [[Scissor Hand]] (Gora II only)
}}
 
;Arms Up Modes featuring Gora:
{{collist|3|
* [[Arcee (Prime)#Arms Up Modes|Arcee Crushgize Nebula Scythe]]
* [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Arms Up Modes|Bulkhead Shootgize Galaxy Launcher]]
* [[Vehicon (Prime)#Arms Up Modes|Jet Vehicon Jet Attack Mode]] (in the [[Debris Hammer]])
* [[Megatron (Prime)#Arms Up Modes|Megatron Crusher Mode]] (combined with [[Balo]])
* Megatron Darkness Mode (Gora II only, in the [[Planet Bowgun]])
* [[Ratchet (Prime)#Arms Up Modes|Ratchet ''Sekkensenrenzan'' Mode]]
* [[Skywarp (Prime)#Arms Up Modes|Skywarp Attack Mode]]
* [[Soundwave (Prime)#Arms Up Modes|Soundwave Jet Mode]]
* [[Starscream (Prime)#Arms Up Modes|Starscream Full Weapon Mode]] (in the [[Laser Gunblade]])
* [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Arms Up Modes|Terrorcon Cliffjumper Death Mode]] (in the [[Killer Bite]])
* [[Vehicon (Prime)#Arms Up Modes|Vehicon Sky Attack Mode]] (in the [[Flame Cannon]])
}}

[[Category: Arms Microns]]
[[Category: Japanese promotion exclusives]]
[[Category: Japanese-original characters]]

Guru

2013-02-18T08:00:41Z

Antron: /* Prime */

{{faction|minicon|decepticon}}
:''Gul is a [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''
[[Image:SickMind_AMT-Gul.jpg|right|thumb|400px||]]

'''Gul''' (グル ''Guru'') is [[Starscream (Prime)|Starscream]]'s [[Arms Micron]] partner. He rather takes after Starscream, being mouthy, ambitious and cowardly.

==Fiction==
===''Prime'' cartoon===
{{note|Gul only appears as an actual character in the [[Arms Micron Theater]] segments of the Japanese broadcast of ''Prime''. Technically, he appears in the main cartoon any time Starscream uses his... uh... but we're not going to bother with that and just focus on his individual exploits.}}
{{voiceactor|[[Satoshi Tsuruoka]] (Japanese)}}
Gul, [[Noji]], [[Zamu]] and [[Gra]] had the Micron studio, with Gul taking command over the couch and declaring himself sub-leader of the Decepticon Arms Micron division. He got snippy with the other three for not shutting up and respecting his sub-leadership, but then [[Gora]]'s voice boomed through the room, scaring them all... {{storylink|Sick Mind|Phantom Transformation! Mind-Diving}} Offended, Gul began complaining loudly and at length about the interruption, not realizing that Gora was ''right behind him''. Gora promptly taught the bird-bot a lesson in shutting up by having the other Arms Micron form the [[Energon Sniper]] Combo Weapon and blasting him with it. {{storylink|Out of His Head|Counterattack Transformation! The Resurrection of Megatron!}}

Gul later participated in a Decepticon attack on the Autobot Arms Microns, which turned out to be a bad move since it interrupted one of [[Arc]]'s idol moments. She took vengeance by combining with all of her friends (including ''two'' [[O.P.]]s) and sending the Decepticon Microns packing. {{storylink|Shadowzone (episode)|Phantom Transformation! Skyquake Returns}} Once Gora then decided to marry Arc instead, Gul helped try to impress her by showing off Gora's various Combo Weapon forms, such as the [[Planet Bowgun]]. {{storylink|Crisscross|Strategy Transformation! Unravel the Sinister Thread!}} Gul and [[Zori]] were listening at the door during [[Gabu]], [[Baru]] and [[Dai]]'s introduction, but ran off when they combined into the [[Dark Matter Calibur]] and chopped said door in half. {{storylink|Metal Attraction|Adhesive Transformation!? Magnetic Tag Match}} He was also listening at the door during the Autobots' 20th episode celebratory party, this time joined by ''all'' the other Decepticon Microns. {{storylink|Partners|Duel Transformation! Quell Cliffjumper's Regrets}}

==Toys==
===Prime===
[[Image:Prime-toy Gul.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Starscream''' (Voyager, [[June 30|6-30]]-[[2012|12]])
**''Set ID number:'' '''AM-07'''
**''Micron ID number:'' '''M-07'''
**''Energon Crystal:'' '''AP Dark'''

: Available only with his larger partner [[Starscream (Prime)#Voyager Class|Starscream]] in Japan, Gul comes as an unassembled, unpainted "kit". He transforms from an eagle-robot into a bladed plasma cannon. He is covered in [[5mm post]]s and holes as part of the [[Arms Micron]] gimmick, allowing him to combine with other Microns to form bigger and more ridiculous "Combo Weapons" and "Super Combo Weapons".

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1592.html Arms Micron Starscream and Gul at Alfes's Toy Blog]''

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*'''Hellflame Gul''' (Promotional Micron, [[July 28|7-28]]-12)
**''Energon Crystal:'' '''AP Ion'''

: A clear-red version of Gul was given away as a campaign bonus with the purchase of [[Megatron (Prime)#Voyager|Megatron Darkness]] at AEON stores on that toy's release date, [[July 28]] of 2012. This version is almost completely devoid of stickers, having only the small [[faction symbol]] sticker that goes under his Energon Crystal.

: In Japan, "ion", his Energon Crystal type, is pronounced the same as "eon", and the store he was available at is "AEON", pronounced "eon"....

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1626.html Hellflame Arms Microns at Alfes's Toy Blog]''

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[[Image:Gul b toy.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set D - Gravity Planet Bowgun''' (AMW set, [[December 28|12-28]]-[[2012|12]])
**''Set ID number:'' '''AMW-14'''
**''Energon Crystal:'' '''AP Dark'''

: A dark purple version of Gul, dubbed '''Gul B''', was part of a five-piece gift set of Decepticon-allied Arms Microns, which also included [[Gora#AMW|Gora II E]], [[Ida#AMW|Ida B]], [[Noji#AMW|Noji B]] and [[Zori#AMW5pack|Zori CS]]. All five can combine to form the Gravity Planet Bow-Gun.

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1781.html Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set D at Alfes's blog]''
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==Notes==
* Continuing the trend of Arms Microns getting weirdass names that are really hard to intuitively [[romanization|Romanize]], Gul's name is pronounced as you would the last syllable in "eagle".

===Gul Combinations===
'''Named combination weapons including Gul:'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Break Scythe]]
* [[Cross Hammer]]
* [[Flame Cannon]]
* [[Gravity Planet Bowgun]]
* [[Laser Gunblade]]
* [[Nemesis Fake Saber]]
* [[Planet Bowgun]]
* [[Solar Ion Arrow]] (Hellflame Gul only)
}}
 
;Arms Up Modes featuring Gul:
{{collist|3|
* [[Megatron (Prime)#Arms Up Modes|Megatron Darkness Mode]]
}}

[[Category: Arms Microns]]
[[Category: Japanese-original characters]]

Ida

2013-02-18T07:58:33Z

Antron: /* Prime */

{{faction|minicon|decepticon}}
:''Ida is a [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:OrionPaxPart2 AMT-Ida.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Ida bida spida.]]

'''Ida''' (イダ ''Ida'') is the [[Arms Micron]] partner of [[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]], whom she refers to as "mom". She's quite eager to show off her skills.

==Fiction==
===''Prime'' cartoon===
{{note|Ida only appears as an actual character in the [[Arms Micron Theater]] segments of the Japanese broadcast of ''Prime''.}}
{{voiceactor|[[Ryōka Yuzuki]] (Japanese)}}

After studying up on weapon linking, Ida wanted to show off the results of her training to [[C.L.]] and the smitten [[B.2]], whom she considered her seniors. Combining with the two Autobots into the [[Black Widow Claw]], she happily announced that they had formed a Combo Weapon! C.L. had to point out to her that since she had the same Energon Crystal shape as him, the Claw was only a generic combination and not a Combo Weapon, causing her to realize she hadn't studied hard enough. B.2 remained infatuated with her, despite C.L. reminding him that she was, you know, a ''spider''. {{storylink|Orion Pax, Part 2|Hopeful Transformation! Aim for Planet Cybertron}}

[[Image:Armada_AMT-IdaAirachnid.jpg|left|thumb|200px|]]
When invited to combine with [[Hades]], Ida refused, as she knew Hades was a Super Combo Weapon already, meaning it was impossible for any combination to be stronger than he already was and thus Ida would get nothing out of it. Upon overhearing this, the other Arms Microns combined with Hades realized she was right and left. {{storylink|Nemesis Prime (episode)|Clashing Transformation! The Dark Commander Appears}} Ida was off training by herself when Airachnid was captured by the Autobots, causing her much distress. [[Gul|Hellflame Gul]], [[Gra|Shining Gra B]] and [[Zori|Terrorcon Zori]] offered to help her with their [[Solar Ion Arrow]] combination, only for Airachnid herself to show up out of nowhere and chastise Ida for calling her "mom" instead of "big sister". Ida claimed to understand... and promptly continued calling her mom. {{storylink|Armada (episode)|Infinite Transformation! Multiplying Enemies}} She was later part of the [[Gravity Planet Bowgun]] when [[Gora]] summoned it to do battle with [[O.P.]]'s [[Advanced Star Saber]]. {{storylink|Triage|Sonic Transformation! Ratchet's Recipe}}
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==Toys==
===Prime===
[[Image:Prime-toy Ida.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Airachnid''' (Deluxe, [[August 25|8-25]]-[[2012|12]])
**''Set ID number:'' '''AM-18'''
**''Micron ID number:'' '''M-22'''
**''Energon Crystal:'' '''AP Power'''

: Available only with her larger partner [[Airachnid (Prime)#Deluxe|Airachnid]] in Japan, Ida comes as an unassembled, unpainted "kit". She transforms from a robotic spider into a twin-bladed shield. She is covered in [[5mm post]]s and holes as part of the [[Arms Micron]] gimmick, allowing her to combine with other Microns to form bigger and more ridiculous "Combo Weapons" and "Super Combo Weapons".

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1647.html#more Arms Micron Airachnid & Ida at Alfes's toy blog]''

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[[Image:Ida b toy.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set D - Gravity Planet Bowgun''' (AMW set, [[December 28|12-28]]-[[2012|12]])
**''Set ID number:'' '''AMW-14'''
**''Energon Crystal:'' '''AP Power'''

: A blue version of Ida, dubbed '''Ida B''', was part of a five-piece gift set of Decepticon-allied Arms Microns, which also included [[Gora#AMW|Gora II E]], [[Gul#AMW|Gul B]], [[Noji#AMW|Noji B]] and [[Zori#AMW5pack|Zori CS]]. All five can combine to form the Gravity Planet Bow-Gun.

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1781.html Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set D at Alfes's blog]''
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==Notes==
* Ida's name is, obviously, derived from "spider" (スパイダー ''supaidā''), condensed down to two syllables. Mind you, the Japanese "i" character イ is pronounced with the English "short" form, like in "ring", so her name is pronounced more like "eeda".

===Ida Combinations===
'''Named combination weapons including Ida:'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Black Widow Claw]]
* [[Claw Spear]]
* [[Gravity Planet Bowgun]]
* [[Lunatic Chainsaw]]
}}

[[Category: Arms Microns]]
[[Category: Female Transformers]]

Zori (Prime)

2013-02-18T07:56:07Z

Antron: /* Prime */

{{faction|minicon|decepticon}}
:''Zori is a [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:DarknessRising5 AMT-Zori.jpg|right|thumb|400px|]]

'''Zori''' (ゾリ) is [[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]]'s [[Arms Micron]]. Like his partner, he doesn't say a whole lot.

==Fiction==
===''Prime'' cartoon===
{{note|Zori only appears as an actual character in the [[Arms Micron Theater]] segments of the Japanese broadcast of ''Prime''. Technically, he appears in the main cartoon any time Soundwave uses his tentacle(s), but we're not going to bother with that and just focus on his individual exploits. 
Zori appears in black in these segments, as if infected by Dark Energon himself, though he lacks the "smokey" effect R.A. and B.2 had when they were infected. Given his toy's Energon Crystal type is "Dark" (see below)...}}

Zori was silently crawling around on a wall when [[Arc]] chastised [[R.A.]] and [[B.2]] for their [[Dark Energon]]-induced laziness. {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 4|Infiltration Transformation! Battleship ''Nemesis''}} He was still hanging around there by the time they got over it. {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 5|Explosive Transformation! Spacebridge Battle}} He was among the rest of the Decepticon Arms Microns when [[Gora]] led them in a failed attack on [[Arc]]. {{storylink|Shadowzone (episode)|Phantom Transformation! Skyquake Returns}} When Gora then attempted to impress Arc instead, Zori and the other Decepticon Microns joined him in showing off various Combo Weapon configurations until they all ended up in a big tangled pile. {{storylink|Crisscross|Strategy Transformation! Unravel the Sinister Thread!}}

Zori and [[Gul]] were hiding behind the door to the ''Arms Micron Theater'' set when the [[Dark Matter Calibur]] trio suddenly cut it in half, causing them to run away. {{storylink|Metal Attraction|Adhesive Transformation!? Magnetic Tag Match}} He later snuck into the Autobot Microns' 20th episode celebration party, but nobody seemed to notice. {{storylink|Partners|Duel Transformation! Quell Cliffjumper's Regrets}} He was climbing a wall of the [[Arms Micron-style Weapon Link Dojo]] while [[B.H.]] and [[Ooje]] were training there, but fell off once Ooje began telling jokes because they were just ''so bad''. {{storylink|Loose Cannons|Explosive Sword Transformation! Wheeljack and Dreadwing}}

==Toys==
===Prime===
[[Image:Prime-toy Zori.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Soundwave''' (Deluxe, [[April 28|4-28]]-2012)
**''Set ID number:'' '''AM-09'''
** ''Micron ID number:'' '''M-09'''
** ''Energon Crystal'': '''SP Dark'''

: Available only with [[Soundwave (WFC)#Prime|AM-09 Soundwave]], Zori transforms from a robot scorpion into a tentacle/claw weapon modeled after Soundwave's data-link tentacle/claws. He has numerous [[5mm post]]s and holes that allow him to combine with other Arms Microns to form any number of "Combo Weapons" and "Super Combo Weapons".

: Zori comes out of the package as a bunch of unpainted parts on runners (like a model kit), and uses customer-applied [[sticker]]s for detail.

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1501.html Arms Micron Soundwave and Zori at Alfes's blog]''

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[[Image:Prime-toy ZoriTerrorcon.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Capable of delivering the dreaded Long Distance Purple Nurple.]]
*'''Terrorcon Bumblebee''' (Deluxe, [[August 10|8-10]]-2012)
**''Energon Crystal'': '''SP Ion'''

: "Terrorcon Zori" is a clear-purple version of Zori, available only with [[Bumblebee (WFC)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Bumblebee]], an AEON stores [[exclusive]].

: You see, in Japan, "ion", his Energon Crystal type, is pronounced the same as "eon", and the store he was available at is "AEON", pronounced "eon"....

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[[Image:Prime-toy ZoriAMW.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Zori M''' (AMW Micron, [[September 29|9-29]]-2012)
**''ID number:'' '''AMW-10'''
** ''Energon Crystal'': '''SP Dark'''

: Zori M (possibly standing for "Monochrome") is a gunmetal-gray version of Zori, part of the fourth (and seemingly final) wave of single-packed "AMW" Arms Micron kits. He comes in an individual sealed bag. For some reason, this version lacks the quartet of stickers on his "stinger".

: His weapon-mode cardback photo shows him being used by [[Unicron/toys#Prime|Unicron]].

: Early solicitation photos showed this version of Zori in a brighter blue than the original Soundwave pack-in.

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[[Image:Zori cs toy.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set D - Gravity Planet Bowgun''' (AMW set, [[December 28|12-28]]-[[2012|12]])
**''Set ID number:'' '''AMW-14'''
** ''Energon Crystal'': '''SP Dark'''

: A clear version of Zori, dubbed '''Zori CS''', was part of a five-piece gift set of Decepticon-allied Arms Microns, which also included [[Gora#AMW|Gora II E]], [[Gul#AMW|Gul B]], [[Ida#AMW|Ida B]], and [[Noji#AMW|Noji B]]. All five can combine to form the Gravity Planet Bow-Gun.

: [http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/lineup/detail/tf476160.html Early solicitation photos] showed this version of Zori to be medium-gray

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1781.html Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set D at Alfes's blog]''
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==Notes==
* Zori's name derives from the Japanese word for "scorpion", ''sasori'' (サソリ, 蠍, or 蝎).
* Zori is the first Decepticon Arms Micron to appear in the ''Arms Micron Theater'' segments.
* According to [[Andrew Hall]], Terrorcon Zori was originally to be a new character called "Sco".

===Zori Combinations===
'''Named combination weapons including Zori:'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Break Scythe]]
* [[Gravity Planet Bowgun]]
* [[Killer Bite]]
* [[Morning Star]]
* [[Planet Bowgun]]
* [[Solar Ion Arrow]]
* [[Spike Hammer Rod]]
}}
 
;Arms Up Modes featuring Zori:
{{collist|3|
* [[Arcee (Prime)#Arms Up Modes|Arcee Crushgize Nebula Scythe]] (combined with [[Balo]])
* [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Arms Up Modes|Bulkhead Shootgize Galaxy Launcher]]
* [[Megatron (WFC)#Arms Up Modes|Megatron Darkness Mode]]
* [[Ratchet (WFC)#Arms up Modes|Ratchet Stealth/Defense Mode]]
* [[Soundwave (WFC)#Arms Up Modes|Soundwave Jet Mode]]
* [[Starscream (WFC)#Arms Up Modes|Starscream Full Weapon Mode]]
}}

[[Category:Arms Microns]]
[[Category:Japanese-original characters]]
[[Category:Prime Decepticons]]

Noji

2013-02-18T07:51:38Z

Antron: /* Prime */

{{faction|minicon|decepticon}}
:''Noji is a [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''
[[Image:SickMind AMT-Noji.jpg|right|thumb|400px|]]

'''Noji''' (ノジ ''Noji'') is the [[Arms Micron]] partner of... uh... some [[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicon]].

There are occasionally lots of him, so it may be that all Vehicons have a Noji.

==Fiction==
===''Prime'' cartoon===
{{note|Noji only appears as an actual character in the [[Arms Micron Theater]] segments of the Japanese broadcast of ''Prime''. Technically, he appears in the main cartoon any time... uh... a Vehicon uses his cannon, but we're not going to bother with that and just focus on his individual exploits.}}
{{voiceactor|[[Yūki Tai]] (Japanese)}}

[[Gul]], Noji, [[Zamu]] and [[Gra]] had the Micron studio, with Gul taking command over the couch. He got snippy with the other three for repeatedly pointing out that he was only sub-leader, but then a [[Gora|mysterious voice]] boomed through the room, scaring them all... {{storylink|Sick Mind|Phantom Transformation! Mind-Diving}} As Gul began whining about the interruption, Gora revealed himself in person and had Noji combine with Zamu and Gra to form the [[Energon Sniper]] weapon, which he used to teach Gul a lesson in keeping his mouth shut. {{storylink|Out of His Head|Counterattack Transformation! The Resurrection of Megatron!}} Noji was later roped into Gora's sad attempts at impressing [[Arc]] with his combining skills, which only resulted in the Decepticon Arms Microns forming a big pile on the floor. {{storylink|Crisscross|Strategy Transformation! Unravel the Sinister Thread!}}

[[Hades]] incorporated ''six'' Nojis in one of his "ultimate" combinations, but once [[Ida]] pointed out that the resulting combination wasn't any more powerful stronger than Hades usually was, they realized they weren't making any difference and left. {{storylink|Nemesis Prime (episode)|Clashing Transformation! The Dark Commander Appears}} A powered-up blue Noji appeared as part of the [[Gravity Planet Bowgun]] when Gora summoned it to do battle with [[O.P.]]'s [[Advanced Star Saber]]. {{storylink|Triage|Sonic Transformation! Ratchet's Recipe}}

{{ongoing}}

==Toys==
===Prime===
[[Image:Prime-toy Noji.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Vehicon''' (Deluxe, [[June 30|6-30]]-[[2012|12]])
**''Set ID number:'' '''AM-14'''
**''Micron ID number:'' '''M-14'''
**''Energon Crystal:'' '''SP Power'''

: Available only with his larger partner [[Vehicon (Prime)#Deluxe|Vehicon]] in Japan, Noji comes as an unassembled, unpainted "kit". He transforms from a robotic boar into the Vehicon's shielded "beam gun" arm-cannon. He is covered in [[5mm post]]s and holes as part of the [[Arms Micron]] gimmick, allowing him to combine with other Microns to form bigger and more ridiculous "Combo Weapons" and "Super Combo Weapons".

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1594.html Arms Micron Vehicon and Noji at Alfes's blog (part 1)]''
::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1595.html Arms Micron Vehicon and Noji at Alfes's blog (part 2)]''

{{-}}{{anchor|Hellflame}}
[[Image:Prime-toy NojiHellflame.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Roast pig!]]
*'''Hellflame Noji''' (Promotional Micron, [[July 28|7-28]]-[[2012|12]])
**''Energon Crystal:'' '''SP Gōsei'''

: A clear-red version of Noji was given away as a campaign bonus with the purchase of 3000 yen's worth of ''Transformers'' at Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, and stores in the EDION group on [[July 28]] of 2012. This version is almost completley devoid of stickers, having only the small [[faction symbol]] sticker that goes under his Energon Crystal.

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1626.html Hellflame Arms Microns at Alfes's Toy Blog]''

{{-}}{{anchor|AMW}}
[[Image:Noji b toy.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set D - Gravity Planet Bowgun''' (AMW set, [[December 28|12-28]]-[[2012|12]])
**''Set ID number:'' '''AMW-14'''
**''Energon Crystal:'' '''SP Power'''

: A blue version of Noji, dubbed '''Noji B''', was part of a five-piece gift set of Decepticon-allied Arms Microns, which also included [[Gora#AMW|Gora II E]], [[Gul#AMW|Gul B]], [[Ida#AMW|Ida B]], and [[Zori#AMW5pack|Zori CS]]. All five can combine to form the Gravity Planet Bow-Gun.

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1781.html Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set D at Alfes's blog]''
{{-}}

==Notes==
* Noji's name is derived from the Japanese name for wild boars (イノシシ ''inoshishi''), condensed down to two syllables and with an accent mark to change "shi" to "ji".
* We'd just like to point out how neat it is that the Arms Micron partners to the car-Vehicon and [[Vehicon (Prime)#Jet|Jet Vehicon]] go from the same style of blaster to different animals altogether.

===Noji Combinations===
'''Named combination weapons including Noji:'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Big Laser Gun]]
* [[Big Scissor]]
* [[Cross Hammer]]
* [[Energon Sniper]]
* [[Flame Cannon]]
* [[Gravity Planet Bowgun]] (as Noji B)
* [[Lunatic Chainsaw]]
* [[Nemesis Fake Saber]]
* [[Prominence Killer]] (as Hellflame Noji)
* [[Rail Claw]]
}}
 
;Arms Up Modes featuring Noji:
{{collist|3|
* [[Breakdown (Prime)#Arms Up Modes|Breakdown War Mode]] (in the [[Big Scissor]])
* [[Megatron (Prime)#Arms Up Modes|Megatron Darkness Mode]]
}}

[[Category: Arms Microns]]
[[Category: Japanese-original characters]]

Gravity Planet Bowgun

2013-02-18T04:40:11Z

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{{faction|decepticon|minicon}}
:''The Gravity Planet Bowgun is a [[Decepticon]] [[Mini-Con]]-formed weapon from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

A huge cannon formed from the [[Arms Micron|Arms Microns]]: [[Gora|Gora II E]], [[Gul|Gul B]], [[Ida|Ida B]], [[Noji|Noji B]] and [[Zori|Zori CS]], the '''Gravity Planet Bowgun''' is just one of the many [[Arms Micron#Combinations|Other named Micron combinations]] the Arms Microns can form when they work together.

==Toys==
===Prime===
*'''Megatron Darkness''' (Voyager, [[July 28|7-28]]-2012)
**''ID number:'' '''AM-15'''
*'''Starscream''' (Voyager, [[June 30|6-30]]-2012)
**''ID number:'' '''AM-07'''
*'''Airachnid''' (Deluxe, [[August 25|8-25]]-2012)
**''ID number:'' '''AM-18'''
*'''Vehicon''' (Deluxe, [[June 30|4-28]]-2012)
**''ID number:'' '''AM-14'''
*'''Soundwave''' (Deluxe, [[April 28|4-28]]-2012)
**''ID number:'' '''AM-09'''

: The Gravity Planet Bowgun is formed from [[Gora|Gora II E]], [[Gul|Gul B]], [[Ida|Ida B]], [[Noji|Noji B]] and [[Zori|Zori CS]].

==Notes==
* The original Gora (packaged with [[Megatron (Prime)#JapanDeluxe|the Deluxe Megatron]]) ''could'' be used as a substitute for Gora II E. However, since original-Gora uses a different Energon Crystal color than the other components, that configuration would ''not'' actually be the Gravity Planet Bowgun Named Combo Weapon.

[[Category:Mini-Con weapons]]
[[Category:Prime weapons]]

Astro Blaster (Prime)

2013-02-13T18:01:35Z

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{{faction|decepticon|minicon}}
:''The Astro Blaster is a [[Decepticon]] [[Mini-Con]]-formed weapon from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''
{{mainpic}}

The '''Astro Blaster''' is a weapon formed from the [[Arms Micron]]s [[Magi]], [[Dago]], and [[Jigu]] . It is one of the many [[Arms Micron#Arms Up Mission game|Combo Weapon]]s in the Decepticon arsenal.

==Toys==
===Prime===
*'''Magi''' (Voyager, [[November 24|11-24]]-[[2012]])
** ''Set ID Number'': '''AM-24'''
**''Energon Crystal:'' '''AP Mystic'''
*'''Dago''' (Deluxe, [[December 26|12-26]]-[[2012|12]])
** ''Set ID Numbers'': '''AM-30, AM-31'''
**''Energon Crystal:'' '''HP Mystic'''
*'''Jigu''' (Voyager, [[October 27|10-27]]-[[2012|12]])
**''Set ID Number'': '''AM-22'''
**''Energon Crystal:'' '''SP Mystic'''

Shooting Star Scissors

2013-02-13T17:54:20Z

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:''The Shooting Star Scissors is a [[Decepticon]] [[Mini-Con]]-formed weapon from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''
{{mainpic}}

The '''Shooting Star Scissors''' is a weapon formed from the [[Arms Micron]]s [[Bido]], [[Giza]], and [[Bogu]] . It is one of the many [[Arms Micron#Arms Up Mission game|Combo Weapon]]s in the Decepticon arsenal.

==Toys==
===Prime===
*'''Bido''' (Deluxe, [[December 15|12-15]]-[[2012]])
** ''Set ID Number'': '''AM-29'''
**''Energon Crystal:'' '''AP Ice'''
*'''Giza''' (Voyager, [[November 24|11-24]]-[[2012|12]])
** ''Set ID Number'': '''AM-25'''
**''Energon Crystal:'' '''HP Ice'''
*'''Bogu''' (Voyager, [[September 29|9-29]]-[[2012|12]])
**''Set ID Number'': '''AM-19'''
**''Energon Crystal:'' '''SP Ice'''

Action Buster

2013-02-13T17:48:05Z

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:''The Action Buster is an [[Decepticon]] [[Mini-Con]]-formed weapon from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''
{{mainpic}}

The '''Action Buster''' is a weapon formed from the [[Arms Micron]]s [[Starscream Boomerang]], [[Dobo]], and [[Megatron Cannon]] . It is one of the many [[Arms Micron#Arms Up Mission game|Combo Weapon]]s in the Decepticon arsenal.

==Toys==
===Prime===
*'''Starscream Boomerang''' (Gacha Arms Micron, 2012)
**''Energon Crystal:'' '''AP Poison'''
*'''Dobo''' (Gacha Arms Micron, 2012)
**''Energon Crystal:'' '''HP Poison'''
*'''Megatron Cannon''' (Gacha Arms Micron, 2012)
**''Energon Crystal:'' '''SP Poison'''

Dobo

2013-02-13T17:47:03Z

Antron:

{{faction|minicon|decepticon}}
:''Dobo is a [[Decepticon]]-allied [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

{{mainpic}}

'''Dobo''' (ドボ ''dobo'') is one of the many bestial [[Arms Micron]]s in the Decepticon stable.

==Toys==
===Prime===
*'''Dobo 1 / Dobo 2''' (Gacha Arms Micron, 2012)
**''Energon Crystal'': '''HP Poison'''

: Part of the third assortment of [[Gacha]] Arms Microns, Dobo transforms from a robotic dragonfly into a machinegun. He has multiple [[5mm post|5mm posts and holes]] as part of the line-wide Arms Micron gimmick, allowing him to be combined with other Microns to make larger and more ridiculous weapons. The two versions of Dobo use the same colors but in different places; "Dobo 1" is dark green with red wings, while "Dobo 2" is red with dark green wings.

{{comingsoontoy}}

==Notes==
* "Dobo" comes from the Japanese word for dragonfly, トンボ (''tonbo''), with the usual dropping of consonants and addition of accents.

[[Category: Arms Microns]]
[[Category: Prime Decepticons]]
[[Category: Toy-only characters]]

Leonid Tonfa

2013-02-13T17:42:40Z

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:''The Leonid Tonfa is an [[Autobot]] [[Mini-Con]]-formed weapon from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''
{{mainpic}}

The '''Leonid Tonfa''' is a weapon formed from the [[Arms Micron]]s [[L.P.]], [[Sou]], and [[S.2]] . It is one of the many [[Arms Micron#Arms Up Mission game|Combo Weapon]]s in the Autobot arsenal.

==Toys==
===Prime===
*'''L.P.''' (Voyager, [[December 15|12-15]]-[[2012]])
** ''Set ID Number'': '''AM-28'''
**''Energon Crystal:'' '''AP Magne'''
*'''Sou''' (Voyager, [[August 25|8-25]]-[[2012|12]])
** ''Set ID Number'': '''AM-17'''
**''Energon Crystal:'' '''HP Magne'''
*'''S.2''' (Deluxe, [[November 24|11-24]]-[[2012|12]])
**''Set ID Number'': '''AM-26'''
**''Energon Crystal:'' '''SP Magne'''

Leonid Tonfa

2013-02-13T17:39:52Z

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:''The Leonid Tonfa is an [[Autobot]] [[Mini-Con]]-formed weapon from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''
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The '''Leonid Tonfa''' is a weapon formed from the [[Arms Micron]]s [[L.P.]], [[Sou]], and [[S.2]] . It is one of the many [[Arms Micron#Arms Up Mission game|Combo Weapon]]s in the Decepticon arsenal.

==Toys==
===Prime===
*'''L.P.''' (Voyager, [[December 15|12-15]]-[[2012]])
** ''Set ID Number'': '''AM-28'''
**''Energon Crystal:'' '''AP Magne'''
*'''Sou''' (Voyager, [[August 25|8-25]]-[[2012|12]])
** ''Set ID Number'': '''AM-17'''
**''Energon Crystal:'' '''HP Magne'''
*'''S.2''' (Deluxe, [[November 24|11-24]]-[[2012|12]])
**''Set ID Number'': '''AM-26'''
**''Energon Crystal:'' '''SP Magne'''

Arms Micron

2013-02-13T17:29:51Z

Antron: /* Energon Crystals */

:''The Arms Microns are a [[Mini-Con]] subgroup from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:Tf2012-armsmicron-logo (c) TakaraTomy.png|right|200px|]]

The '''Arms Microns''' (アームズマイクロン ''Āmuzu Maikuron'') were once ordinary weapons. However, a bizarre interaction with [[Earth]]'s energon mutated them, giving the weapons the [[spark]] of life and the ability to transform!<ref>''Figure-Ō'' magazine, March 2012</ref>

This new breed of [[Mini-Con]] assists the larger Transformers in the battlefield, combining their powers to form amazing new weapons.

==''Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Prime'' cartoon==

{{storylink|Arms Micron Theater}}

{{stub}}

==Toys==
===Prime===
The Arms Microns were, with rare exception, only released in predominantly-[[TakaraTomy]] markets (Japan, parts of "mainland" Asia). Due to the... interesting variety of Arms Microns, they will be tackled here as groups.

====Promotional campaign Arms Microns====
The first Arms Microns made available were released as giveaway [[exclusive]]s, usually with the purchase of larger toys. All of these Microns are [[redeco]]s of prior toys. As some items were part of multiple promotions, only the first day and venue of availability is listed here. See individual pages for more details on each one.

[[Image:MicronVectorOracleWebsite.jpg|thumb|300px|Vector Oracle]]
* '''[[Aimless (Prime)|Aimless]]''' ([[December 28|12-18]]-[[2011]]: Joshin Kids' Land, Bic Camera)
* '''[[Blowpipe (Prime)|Blowpipe]]''' (12-18-2011: Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, Edion Group, Ishimaru, Deodeo, Eiden, Midori)
* '''[[Peaceman (Prime)|Peaceman]]''' (12-18-2011: [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]])
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt Clear Yellow Ver.]]''' ([[January 15|1-15]]-[[2012]], World Hobby Fair)
* '''[[Vector Oracle]]''' ([[February 25|2-25]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt]]''' ([[March 1|3-1]]-2012, online order)
* '''[[Pinpointer (Prime)|Pinpointer]]''' ([[March 31|3-31]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]]''' ([[April 28|4-28]]-2012, Yamada Electronics, Yodobashi Camera, Ideon)
* '''[[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]''' (4-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]]''' (4-28-2012, Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]''' (4-28-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#Shining|Shining B.2]]''' ([[June 16|6-16]]-2012, 2012 Tokyo Toy Show)
* '''[[O.P.#Shining|Shining O.P.]]''' ([[June 30|6-30]]-2012, Next Generation World Hobby Fair Summer '12)
* '''[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]''' ([[July 28|7-28]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]''' (7-28-2012, Joshin & Bic Camera )
* '''[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]''' (7-28-2012, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, EDION group stores)
* '''[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]''' (7-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* [[Optimus Prime Blaster|'''Optimus Prime Blaster''' (red version)]] (''TV Boy'' magazine September issue)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningGR|Shining R.A. GR]]''' ([[September 29|8-29]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningP|Shining R.A. P]]''' (8-29-2012, Joshin Kids' Land & Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningR|Shining R.A. R]]''' (8-29-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningY|Shining R.A. Y]]''' (8-29-2012, Eidon group, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera)
* '''[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]''' ([[November 13|11-13]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#PureEnergon|Pure Energon B.2]]''' ([[November 17|11-17]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[O.P.#Golden|Golden O.P.]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[Hades#Golden|Golden Hades]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[O.P.|Pure Energon O.P.]]''' (December, ToysЯUs)
{{-}}

====Pack-in Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronPackin-TakTomSite.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
The Arms Microns are the primary [[gimmick]] of the Japanese ''Prime'' toyline. All Deluxe-and-up releases come with their own Arms Micron, which replaces the accessories from the [[Hasbro]] versions (when applicable). Most of the toys have been [[retool]]ed to add more [[5mm post]]-holes for the Microns to attach to. Each Micron transforms into a weapon, typically modeled after the character's in-show weapon (with exceptions for non-show and repeat characters), and feature numerous [[5mm post]]s and holes, allowing you to combine them together to create larger and more ridiculous weapons. (See [[#"Arms Up"|"Arms Up" below]] for more information on combined Arms Micron weapons.)

However, each Micron comes out of the package as an unpainted, unassembled series of parts on plastic runners like a model kit, requiring [[sticker]]s for detailing. Whether you consider this a good or a bad thing depends on how much work you like putting into your toys.

The Autobot Microns all transform from weapons to humanoid robots. Their names are one-or-two-syllable contractions of their larger partner's names. The Decepticon Microns, however, all transform from weapons to one-eyed animalistic robots, with names based on their animal-form, again crunched to two(ish) syllables, with some slight changes to consonants.
{{-}}
;Released toys
{{collist|3|
* M-01 '''[[O.P.]]''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Voyager|Optimus Prime]])
* M-02 '''[[B.2]]''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Deluxe|Bumblebee]])
* M-03 '''[[C.L.]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Deluxe|Cliffjumper]])
* M-04 '''[[R.A.]]''' (with [[Ratchet (Prime)#Deluxe|Ratchet]])
* M-05 '''[[Gora]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#JapanDeluxe|Megatron]])
* M-06 '''[[Balo]]''' (with [[Skywarp (Prime)#Toys|Skywarp]])
* M-07 '''[[Gul]]''' (with [[Starscream (Prime)#Voyager|Starscream]])
* M-08 '''[[Jida]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Cliffjumper]])
* M-09 '''[[Zori]]''' (with [[Soundwave (Prime)#Prime|Soundwave]])
* M-10 '''[[B.H.]]''' (with [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Voyager|Bulkhead]])
* M-11 '''[[Arc]]''' (with [[Arcee (Prime)#Deluxe|Arcee]])
* M-12 '''[[Zamu]]''' (with [[Breakdown (Prime)#Voyager|Breakdown]])
* M-13 '''[[Gra]]''' (with [[Knock Out (Prime)#Deluxe|Knock Out]])
* M-14 '''[[Noji]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Deluxe|Vehicon]])
* M-15 '''Gora II''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Voyager|Megatron Darkness]])
* M-16 '''[[Hades]]''' (with Megatron Darkness)
* M-17 '''[[Igu]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Jet|Jet Vehicon]])
* M-21 '''[[Sou]]''' (with [[Swerve (Prime)|Swerve]])
* M-22 '''[[Ida]]''' (with [[Airachnid (Prime)#Toys|Airachnid]])
* '''O.P. A''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#BattleShield|Battle Shield Optimus]])
* '''[[Pral|Pral G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Sais|Sais G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Jayz|Jayz G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''Terrorcon Zori''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Bumblebee]])
* M-26 '''[[Bogu]]''' (with [[Unicron/toys#Prime|Gaia Unicron]])
* M-27 '''[[Iro]]''' (with [[Ironhide (Prime)|Ironhide]])
* M-28 '''Shining R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Weaponizer|Arms Master Optimus]])
* '''Silver Metal Balo''' (with [[Thundercracker (Prime)#Toys|Thundercracker]])
* '''Gold Metal R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#OrionPax|Orion Pax]])
* M-30 '''[[Jigu]]''' (with [[Dreadwing (Prime)#Toys|Dreadwing]])
* M-31 '''[[Ooje]]''' (with [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Deluxe|Wheeljack]])
* M-29 '''[[Magi]]''' (with [[Silas#SilasBreakdown|Silas Breakdown]])
* M-34 '''[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]''' (with [[Nemesis Prime (Prime)|Nemesis Prime]])
* M-28 '''[[S.2]]''' (with [[Smokescreen (Prime)#Prime|Smokescreen]])
* '''B.2 A''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Weaponizer|Gatling Bumblebee]])
* M-35 '''[[Bido]]''' (with [[Shockwave (WFC)#Prime|Shockwave]])
* M-32 '''[[Ulma]]''' (with [[Ultra Magnus (Prime)#Voyager|Ultra Magnus]])
* M-33 '''[[L.P.]]''' (with [[Lio Convoy#Prime|Leo Prime]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (R)]]''' (with [[Rumble (WFC)#Prime|Rumble]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (F)]]''' (with [[Frenzy (WFC)#Prime|Frenzy]])
* M-37 '''[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]''' (with [[Wildrider (Prime)#Toys|Wildrider]])
}}

;Upcoming releases
{{collist|3|

* '''[[Gabu|Shadow Gabu]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Baru|Shadow Baru]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Dai|Shadow Dai]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''Igu S''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#JetGeneral|Jet Vehicon General]])
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

{{note|There are a few gaps in the numbering. The missing numbers coincide with the new-character AMW Microns (see below); [[Gabu]], [[Baru]] and [[Dai]] at M-18, 19 and 20 (respectively), and Pral, Sais and Jayz at M-23, 24 and 25 (respectively).}}

{{note|Starting with Jigu, the numbering no longer is put on the site listings. The "missing" numbers come from the runners of the Arms Micron kit and the sticker sheets. }}
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====Gacha Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronGachaWave1.jpg|right|thumb|200px|]]
A completely new set of molds were created for a set of Arms Microns distributed mainly through [[Gacha]]-branded "capsule toy" machines. Oddly, they contain a mix of Micron versions of larger show characters (for lack of information or a better explanation, this wiki is treating them as new characters) and entirely-new bestial Decepticon Microns.

;Vol.1
The first wave began appearing in early [[June]] of 2012. The toys were also later made available in individual boxes through the [[Arms Micron Gum]] series (released on [[August 20]] of 2012), though at a slight markup.

In [[November]] of 2012, [[Esdevium Games]] imported the entire wave to UK toy stores as a [[blindpacking|blindbagged]] line in English packaging, produced by Tomy and licensed by Hasbro UK. The packaging does not give any names to the Microns inside, and merely refers to the toys as a "Transforming Figure Collection".
{{collist|4|
* 1 '''[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]'''
* 2 '''[[Bumblebee Sword]]'''
* 3 '''[[Zad]]''' (2 versions)
* 4 '''[[Gob]]''' (2 versions)
}}
 
;Vol.2
Wave 2 appeared in late August of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Arcee Blade]]'''
*'''[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]'''
*'''[[Megatron Cannon]]'''
*'''[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]''' (2 versions)
}}

 
;Vol.3
Wave 3 appeared in early December of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Ratchet Spanner]]'''
*'''[[Wheeljack Kunai]]'''
*'''[[Starscream Boomerang]]'''
*'''[[Dobo]]''' (2 versions)
}}
{{-}}

====Arms Micron Weapon series====
The '''Arms Micron Weapon''' series is a secondary line of individually-packaged Arms Microns sold without any larger companion figure. These vary between entirely new molds and redecoes of partner Microns. They come in identical clear-plastic bags with adhesive flaps, with the assembly instructions printed on the cardboard backer inside. Initial installments had weapon combinations formed by trios of Microns, with later installments featuring five-Micron weapon combinations.

;Released toys
{{collist|4|
* AMW-01 '''[[Gabu]]'''
* AMW-02 '''[[Baru]]'''
* AMW-03 '''[[Dai]]'''
* AMW-04 '''[[C.L.#AMW|C.L. GR]]'''
* AMW-05 '''[[Balo#AMW|Balo G]]'''
* AMW-06 '''[[Jida#AMW|Jida R]]'''
* AMW-07 '''[[Pral]]'''
* AMW-08 '''[[Sais]]'''
* AMW-09 '''[[Jayz]]'''
* AMW-10 '''[[Zori#AMW|Zori M]]'''
* AMW-11 '''[[B.H.#AMW|B.H. B]]'''
* AMW-12 '''[[Arc#AMW|Arc S]]'''
}}
{{collist|1|
* AMW-13 '''[[Advanced Star Saber|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Advanced Star Saber]]''' ('''[[B.2#AMW|B.2 R]]''', '''[[Iro#AMW|Iro R]]''', '''[[O.P.#AMW|O.P. R]]''', '''[[R.A.#AMW|R.A. O]]''', '''[[Ooje#AMW|Ooje G]]''')
* AMW-14 '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' ('''[[Gora#AMW|Gora II E]]''', '''[[Gul#AMW|Gul B]]''', '''[[Ida#AMW|Ida B]]''', '''[[Noji#AMW|Noji B]]''', '''[[Zori#AMW5pack|Zori CS]]''')
}}

=="Arms Up"==
The main [[gimmick]] of the Arms Microns is their combination ability, both with larger toys and each other.

Simply attaching an Arms Micron to a larger toy produces an '''Arms Up Mode'''. Every AM-series larger robot has at least one specifically-named Arms Up Mode, depicted on their packaging back, utilizing multiple Arms Microns.

===Energon Crystals===
Every Arms Micron (well, every one that was specifically designed for the ''Prime'' toyline, at least) has a socket made for a clear-plastic "[[Energon]] Crystal", laid over a small foil [[sticker]] showing the Micron's [[insignia|allegiance]]. They come in a broad variety of colors, and in three different shapes:


<center>
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:95%"
|-
! scope="col" width="11%" | '''Color'''
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''Name'''
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''AP
(Attack Points, hexagon)'''
! scope="col" width="17%" | '''HP
(Hit Points, trapezoid)'''
! scope="col" width="17%" | '''SP
(Speed Points, circle)'''
! scope="col" width="14%" | '''Super Combo Weapon'''
|-
| style="background: #00CCFF; color: black" | '''Light Blue'''
|'''Pure''' (ピュア ''pyua'')
| [[O.P.]]
| [[R.A.]]
| [[B.2]]
| [[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]]
|-
| style="background: #FF3333; color: black" | '''Bright Salmon'''
|'''Fast''' (ファスト ''fasuto'')
|[[C.L.]]
|[[B.H.]]
|[[Arc]]
| [[Galaxy Launcher]]
|-
| style="background: #F5FFFF; color: black" | '''Clear'''
|'''Natural''' (ナチュラル ''nachuraru'')
|[[Zamu]]
|[[Gora]]
|[[Igu]]
| [[Debris Hammer]]
|-
| style="background: #B88A00; color: black" | '''Amber'''
|'''Mud'''<ref>According to Hironori Kobayashi, via personal correspondence. The kana can be rendered as either "mud" or "mad", but Kobayashi intended it to be the former.</ref> (マッド ''maddo'')
|[[Balo]]
|[[Gra]]
|[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]
| [[Asteroid Drill]]
|-
| style="background: #66FF66; color: black" | '''Bright Green'''
|'''Power''' (パウァ ''paua'')
|[[Ida]]
|[[Jida]]
|[[Noji]]
| [[Lunatic Chainsaw]]
|-
| style="background: #A347FF; color: black" | '''Purple'''
|'''Dark''' (ダーク ''dāku'')
|[[Gul]]
|[[Gora|Gora II]]
|[[Zori]]
| [[Planet Bowgun]]
|-
| style="background: #E843BF; color: black" | '''Bright Purple'''
|'''Fake Dark''' (フェイクダーク ''feikudāku'')
|[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]], [[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]
|[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]], [[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]
|
|-
| style="background: #FF9147; color: black" | '''Orange'''
|'''Hard''' (ハード ''hādo'')
|[[Bumblebee Sword]]
|[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]
|[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]
| [[Grand Cross Archery]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFF00; color: black" | '''Yellow'''
|'''Shine''' (シャイン ''shain'')
|[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]
|[[Gob]]
|[[Zad]]
|[[Wormhole Whip]]
|-
| style="background: #E6E6E6; color: black" | '''Frosted Clear'''
|'''Rock''' (ロック ''rokku'') or '''Titan''' (チタン ''chitan'')
|[[Hades]]
|Hades
|Hades
|[[Hades|Meteor Scythe]]
|-
| style="background: #FFD119; color: black" | '''Yellow-orange'''
|'''Electro''' (イレクトロ ''irekutoro'')
|[[Baru]]
|[[Gabu]]
|[[Dai]]
|[[Dark Matter Calibur]]
|-
| style="background: #00E6B8; color: black" | '''Aqua-Green'''
|'''Gōsei''' (合成 "Synthesis")
|[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]
|[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]
|[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]
|[[Prominence Killer]]
|-
| style="background: #33AD33; color: black" | '''Green'''
|'''Ion''' (イオン ''ion'')
|[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]
|[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]
|[[Zori#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Zori]]
|[[Solar Ion Arrow]]
|-
| style="background: #454550; color: white" | '''Black'''
|'''Magne''' (マグネ ''magune'')
|[[L.P.]]
|[[Sou]]
|[[S.2]]
|[[Leonid Tonfa]]
|-
| style="background: #4747FF; color: white" | '''Blue'''
|'''Positro''' (ポジトロ ''pojitoro'')
|[[Jayz]]
|[[Sais]]
|[[Pral]]
|[[Cosmotector]]
|-
| style="background: #8f3156; color: white" | '''Burgundy'''
|'''Cure''' (キュア ''kyua'')
|[[Ratchet Spanner]]
|[[Wheeljack Kunai]]
|[[Arcee Blade]]
|[[Supernova Lance]]
|-
| style="background: #687720; color: white" | '''Dark Green'''
|'''Poison''' (ポイズン ''poizun'')
|[[Starscream Boomerang]]
|[[Dobo]]
|[[Megatron Cannon]]
|[[Action Buster]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFFFF; color: black" | '''White'''
|'''Ice''' (アイス ''aisu'')
|[[Bido]]
|[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]
|[[Bogu]]
|[[Shooting Star Scissors]]
|-
| style="background: #FF85FF; color: black" | '''Pink'''
|'''Shield''' (シールド ''shīrudo'')
|[[Ooje]]
|[[Ulma]]
|[[Iro]]
|[[Corona Glaive]]
|-
| style="background: #; color: black" | '''Aqua-Blue'''
|'''Mystic''' (ミスティック ''misutikku'')
|[[Magi]]
|[[Dago]]
|[[Jigu]]
|[[Astro Blaster]]
|}
</center>
{{note|The colors shown are as close to the actual plastic colors as is possible in RGB. This chart does not list every variant of each character, only those that have a change in Crystal color. In other words, all versions of, say, O.P. have the "Pure" Energon Crystal unless otherwise noted.}}
 

===Combinations===
Combining multiple Arms Microns together to produce bigger weapons is heavily encouraged in the line. Once three Microns are joined together, one with each different Crystal shape, the combination is dubbed a '''Combo Weapon'''. By combining three Microns with the same ''color'' of Crystal, one of each shape, the combined form is dubbed a '''Super Combo Weapon''', and is deemed to be much more powerful than a normal Combo Weapon.

There are also some named weapons formed by combinations of two, and even four Microns (or Micron substitutions), without regard to Crystal shape.

;Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Big Laser Gun]]''' (Gora + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Big Scissor]]''' (Jida + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Blazer Gun]]''' (B.2 + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Break Scythe]]''' (Gra + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Break Sword]]''' (Arc + C.L. + R.A.)
* '''[[Burst Cannon]]''' (Iro + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Buster Rifle]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + B.H.)
* '''[[Claw Spear]]''' (Jigu + Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Cross Hammer]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Darkness Scythe]]''' (Gora II + Hades + Igu)
* '''[[Eclipse Barrett]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Sou)
* '''[[Energon Sniper]]''' (Gra + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Flame Cannon]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji ''OR'' Gora II + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Giga Tornado Cannon]]''' (Gora II + Dai + Zamu)
* '''[[God Glaive]]''' (Gul + Iro + Ulma)
* '''[[Gravity Axe]]''' (B.2 + R.A. + Ooje)
* '''[[Morning Star]]''' (Balo + Gora + Zori)
* '''[[Nebula Scythe]]''' (Arc + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Nemesis Fake Saber]]''' (Giza + Gul + Igu)
* '''[[Plasma Cannon]]''' (B.H. + C.L. + Iro)
* '''[[Power Crusher]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Ida)
* '''[[Rail Claw]]''' (Gora II + Ida + Noji)
* '''[[Scissor Hand]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Magi)
* '''[[Stragy Gun]]''' (B.H. + O.P. + S.2)
* '''[[Tele-Beam Blaster]]''' (Optimus Prime Blaster + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Trilogy Sword]]''' (Arc + Ooje + R.A.)

}}
 
;Super Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Action Buster]]''' (Dobo + Megatron Cannon + Starscream Boomerang)
* '''[[Asteroid Drill]]''' (Balo + Gra + Ozu)
* '''[[Astro Blaster]]''' (Dago + Jigu + Magi)
* '''[[Corona Glaive]]''' (Iro + Ulma + Ooje)
* '''[[Cosmotector]]''' (Jayz + Pral + Sais)
* '''[[Dark Matter Calibur]]''' (Baru + Dai + Gabu)
* '''[[Debris Hammer]]''' (Gora + Igu + Zamu)
* '''[[Galaxy Launcher]]''' (Arc + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Grand Cross Archery]]''' (Bulkhead Knuckle + Bumblebee Sword + Optimus Prime Blaster)
* '''[[Leonid Tonfa]]''' (Sou + S.2 + L.P.)
* '''[[Lunatic Chainsaw]]''' (Ida + Jida + Noji)
* '''[[Hades|Meteor Scythe]]''' (Hades is his own Super Combo Weapon!)
* '''[[Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Prominence Killer]]''' (Hellflame Jida + Hellflame Noji + Hellflame Zamu)
* '''[[Shooting Star Scissors]]''' (Bogu + Giza + Bido)
* '''[[Solar Ion Arrow]]''' (Hellflame Gul + Shining Gra B + Terrorcon Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Supernova Lance]]''' (Arcee Blade + Ratchet Spanner + Wheeljack Kunai)
* '''[[Wormhole Whip]]''' (Dado + Gob + Zad)
}}
 
;Other named Micron combinations
{{Collist|3|
* '''[[Advanced Star Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Ooje G + O.P. R + R.A. O)
* '''[[Black Widow Claw]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber|Matrix Double Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Matrix + Ooje G + O.P R + Shining R.A.)
* '''[[God Archery]]''' (God Glaive + God Stole (x2))
* '''[[God Stole]]''' (Ida + L.P. + O.P.)
* '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II E + Gul B + Ida B + Noji B + Zori CS)
* '''[[Heavy Armed B.2]]''' (B.2 (x2) + C.L. (x4) + Sais)
* '''[[High-Defense Shield]]''' (Balo + Jida)
* '''[[Killer Bite]]''' (Balo + Gora)
* '''[[Laser Gunblade]]''' (Gora + Gul)
* '''[[Long Spear]]''' (Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber]]''' (Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Pure Energon Super Star Saber]]''' (Pure Energon B.2 + Pure Energon O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Rainbow Shield]]''' (Shining R.A. GR, P, R, and Y)
* '''[[Samurai Sword Mode]]''' (Arc + Arc S + B.2 + B.H. + O.P. + Shining R.A. + Sou)
* '''[[Slash Cannon α]]''' (Arc + O.P.)
* '''[[Slash Cannon β]]''' (B.2 + R.A.)
* '''[[Spike Hammer Rod]]''' (Balo + Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)#Super|Super Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
}}
 
{{note|Obviously, there are vast numbers of potential combinations possible, this list only gives those that have been named officially.}}

{{-}}

===Arms Up Mission Game===
The above combinations play into the online "Arms Up Mission" online game on TakaraTomy's website.

Aside from the usual eight [[tech spec]] stats, every large AM-series robot has an additional three stats, the same as the three shapes of Energon Crystals on the Arms Microns: '''HP''' (Hit Points), '''SP''' (Speed Points), and '''AP''' (Attack Points), though these are rated using thousands rather than ones. By equipping Arms Micron weapons, the Microns' point values are added to their larger partner's; 500 points for the stat related to their Engeron Crystal shape, and 100 for each of the other two.

{{note|It is currently unknown if the Energon Crystal colors have any meaning as far as the game goes aside from enabling Super Combo Weapon creation.}}
{{stub}}

==Notes==
* In an interview in ''Dengeki Hobby'' magazine, [[TakaraTomy]] designers [[Takashi Nakase]] and [[Hironori Kobayashi]] explained the reasons Microns played so heavily into the Japanese ''Prime'' line when it wasn't designed that way from the start:
::'''Takashi Nakase''': The biggest reason is that we wanted to raise the target age group. In past series, the target ages were small children and their fathers, but the age group which is actually able to enjoy transforming toys is 7 ~ 9 years old. We went back to the beginning and considered appropriate products for that age group, and came up with the concept of "customising". That is why Arms Microns need to be assembled from parts, and stickers are included to be put on the main figure - to give the feeling of "completing" the toy as one's own.
::'''Hironori Kobayashi''': We conducted a play session with children where they played freely with Movie series Transformers, mixed with various items such as Minicons, and found that they mostly enjoyed combining Minicons to make larger weapons or to customise the Transformers. We thought it might have some potential.
:*Model-making is ''huge'' in Japan for the 7-and-up crowd. Mega-huge.

* While the "weapons turned into living robots" backstory was given in specific reference to the pack-in toys, it's pretty safe to assume that it holds true for all characters labeled "Arms Micron".

==External Links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/search/armsmicron/ Takara promotional galleries for pack-in Arms Microns]
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/play/armsupmissions/ Arms Up Missions game at TakaraTomy's Transformers website]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category: Arms Microns| Arms Microns]]
[[Category: Mini-Cons]]
[[Category: Prime subgroups]]

Arms Micron

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:''The Arms Microns are a [[Mini-Con]] subgroup from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:Tf2012-armsmicron-logo (c) TakaraTomy.png|right|200px|]]

The '''Arms Microns''' (アームズマイクロン ''Āmuzu Maikuron'') were once ordinary weapons. However, a bizarre interaction with [[Earth]]'s energon mutated them, giving the weapons the [[spark]] of life and the ability to transform!<ref>''Figure-Ō'' magazine, March 2012</ref>

This new breed of [[Mini-Con]] assists the larger Transformers in the battlefield, combining their powers to form amazing new weapons.

==''Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Prime'' cartoon==

{{storylink|Arms Micron Theater}}

{{stub}}

==Toys==
===Prime===
The Arms Microns were, with rare exception, only released in predominantly-[[TakaraTomy]] markets (Japan, parts of "mainland" Asia). Due to the... interesting variety of Arms Microns, they will be tackled here as groups.

====Promotional campaign Arms Microns====
The first Arms Microns made available were released as giveaway [[exclusive]]s, usually with the purchase of larger toys. All of these Microns are [[redeco]]s of prior toys. As some items were part of multiple promotions, only the first day and venue of availability is listed here. See individual pages for more details on each one.

[[Image:MicronVectorOracleWebsite.jpg|thumb|300px|Vector Oracle]]
* '''[[Aimless (Prime)|Aimless]]''' ([[December 28|12-18]]-[[2011]]: Joshin Kids' Land, Bic Camera)
* '''[[Blowpipe (Prime)|Blowpipe]]''' (12-18-2011: Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, Edion Group, Ishimaru, Deodeo, Eiden, Midori)
* '''[[Peaceman (Prime)|Peaceman]]''' (12-18-2011: [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]])
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt Clear Yellow Ver.]]''' ([[January 15|1-15]]-[[2012]], World Hobby Fair)
* '''[[Vector Oracle]]''' ([[February 25|2-25]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt]]''' ([[March 1|3-1]]-2012, online order)
* '''[[Pinpointer (Prime)|Pinpointer]]''' ([[March 31|3-31]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]]''' ([[April 28|4-28]]-2012, Yamada Electronics, Yodobashi Camera, Ideon)
* '''[[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]''' (4-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]]''' (4-28-2012, Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]''' (4-28-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#Shining|Shining B.2]]''' ([[June 16|6-16]]-2012, 2012 Tokyo Toy Show)
* '''[[O.P.#Shining|Shining O.P.]]''' ([[June 30|6-30]]-2012, Next Generation World Hobby Fair Summer '12)
* '''[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]''' ([[July 28|7-28]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]''' (7-28-2012, Joshin & Bic Camera )
* '''[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]''' (7-28-2012, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, EDION group stores)
* '''[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]''' (7-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* [[Optimus Prime Blaster|'''Optimus Prime Blaster''' (red version)]] (''TV Boy'' magazine September issue)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningGR|Shining R.A. GR]]''' ([[September 29|8-29]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningP|Shining R.A. P]]''' (8-29-2012, Joshin Kids' Land & Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningR|Shining R.A. R]]''' (8-29-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningY|Shining R.A. Y]]''' (8-29-2012, Eidon group, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera)
* '''[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]''' ([[November 13|11-13]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#PureEnergon|Pure Energon B.2]]''' ([[November 17|11-17]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[O.P.#Golden|Golden O.P.]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[Hades#Golden|Golden Hades]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[O.P.|Pure Energon O.P.]]''' (December, ToysЯUs)
{{-}}

====Pack-in Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronPackin-TakTomSite.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
The Arms Microns are the primary [[gimmick]] of the Japanese ''Prime'' toyline. All Deluxe-and-up releases come with their own Arms Micron, which replaces the accessories from the [[Hasbro]] versions (when applicable). Most of the toys have been [[retool]]ed to add more [[5mm post]]-holes for the Microns to attach to. Each Micron transforms into a weapon, typically modeled after the character's in-show weapon (with exceptions for non-show and repeat characters), and feature numerous [[5mm post]]s and holes, allowing you to combine them together to create larger and more ridiculous weapons. (See [[#"Arms Up"|"Arms Up" below]] for more information on combined Arms Micron weapons.)

However, each Micron comes out of the package as an unpainted, unassembled series of parts on plastic runners like a model kit, requiring [[sticker]]s for detailing. Whether you consider this a good or a bad thing depends on how much work you like putting into your toys.

The Autobot Microns all transform from weapons to humanoid robots. Their names are one-or-two-syllable contractions of their larger partner's names. The Decepticon Microns, however, all transform from weapons to one-eyed animalistic robots, with names based on their animal-form, again crunched to two(ish) syllables, with some slight changes to consonants.
{{-}}
;Released toys
{{collist|3|
* M-01 '''[[O.P.]]''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Voyager|Optimus Prime]])
* M-02 '''[[B.2]]''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Deluxe|Bumblebee]])
* M-03 '''[[C.L.]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Deluxe|Cliffjumper]])
* M-04 '''[[R.A.]]''' (with [[Ratchet (Prime)#Deluxe|Ratchet]])
* M-05 '''[[Gora]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#JapanDeluxe|Megatron]])
* M-06 '''[[Balo]]''' (with [[Skywarp (Prime)#Toys|Skywarp]])
* M-07 '''[[Gul]]''' (with [[Starscream (Prime)#Voyager|Starscream]])
* M-08 '''[[Jida]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Cliffjumper]])
* M-09 '''[[Zori]]''' (with [[Soundwave (Prime)#Prime|Soundwave]])
* M-10 '''[[B.H.]]''' (with [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Voyager|Bulkhead]])
* M-11 '''[[Arc]]''' (with [[Arcee (Prime)#Deluxe|Arcee]])
* M-12 '''[[Zamu]]''' (with [[Breakdown (Prime)#Voyager|Breakdown]])
* M-13 '''[[Gra]]''' (with [[Knock Out (Prime)#Deluxe|Knock Out]])
* M-14 '''[[Noji]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Deluxe|Vehicon]])
* M-15 '''Gora II''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Voyager|Megatron Darkness]])
* M-16 '''[[Hades]]''' (with Megatron Darkness)
* M-17 '''[[Igu]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Jet|Jet Vehicon]])
* M-21 '''[[Sou]]''' (with [[Swerve (Prime)|Swerve]])
* M-22 '''[[Ida]]''' (with [[Airachnid (Prime)#Toys|Airachnid]])
* '''O.P. A''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#BattleShield|Battle Shield Optimus]])
* '''[[Pral|Pral G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Sais|Sais G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Jayz|Jayz G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''Terrorcon Zori''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Bumblebee]])
* M-26 '''[[Bogu]]''' (with [[Unicron/toys#Prime|Gaia Unicron]])
* M-27 '''[[Iro]]''' (with [[Ironhide (Prime)|Ironhide]])
* M-28 '''Shining R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Weaponizer|Arms Master Optimus]])
* '''Silver Metal Balo''' (with [[Thundercracker (Prime)#Toys|Thundercracker]])
* '''Gold Metal R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#OrionPax|Orion Pax]])
* M-30 '''[[Jigu]]''' (with [[Dreadwing (Prime)#Toys|Dreadwing]])
* M-31 '''[[Ooje]]''' (with [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Deluxe|Wheeljack]])
* M-29 '''[[Magi]]''' (with [[Silas#SilasBreakdown|Silas Breakdown]])
* M-34 '''[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]''' (with [[Nemesis Prime (Prime)|Nemesis Prime]])
* M-28 '''[[S.2]]''' (with [[Smokescreen (Prime)#Prime|Smokescreen]])
* '''B.2 A''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Weaponizer|Gatling Bumblebee]])
* M-35 '''[[Bido]]''' (with [[Shockwave (WFC)#Prime|Shockwave]])
* M-32 '''[[Ulma]]''' (with [[Ultra Magnus (Prime)#Voyager|Ultra Magnus]])
* M-33 '''[[L.P.]]''' (with [[Lio Convoy#Prime|Leo Prime]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (R)]]''' (with [[Rumble (WFC)#Prime|Rumble]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (F)]]''' (with [[Frenzy (WFC)#Prime|Frenzy]])
* M-37 '''[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]''' (with [[Wildrider (Prime)#Toys|Wildrider]])
}}

;Upcoming releases
{{collist|3|

* '''[[Gabu|Shadow Gabu]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Baru|Shadow Baru]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Dai|Shadow Dai]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''Igu S''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#JetGeneral|Jet Vehicon General]])
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

{{note|There are a few gaps in the numbering. The missing numbers coincide with the new-character AMW Microns (see below); [[Gabu]], [[Baru]] and [[Dai]] at M-18, 19 and 20 (respectively), and Pral, Sais and Jayz at M-23, 24 and 25 (respectively).}}

{{note|Starting with Jigu, the numbering no longer is put on the site listings. The "missing" numbers come from the runners of the Arms Micron kit and the sticker sheets. }}
{{-}}

====Gacha Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronGachaWave1.jpg|right|thumb|200px|]]
A completely new set of molds were created for a set of Arms Microns distributed mainly through [[Gacha]]-branded "capsule toy" machines. Oddly, they contain a mix of Micron versions of larger show characters (for lack of information or a better explanation, this wiki is treating them as new characters) and entirely-new bestial Decepticon Microns.

;Vol.1
The first wave began appearing in early [[June]] of 2012. The toys were also later made available in individual boxes through the [[Arms Micron Gum]] series (released on [[August 20]] of 2012), though at a slight markup.

In [[November]] of 2012, [[Esdevium Games]] imported the entire wave to UK toy stores as a [[blindpacking|blindbagged]] line in English packaging, produced by Tomy and licensed by Hasbro UK. The packaging does not give any names to the Microns inside, and merely refers to the toys as a "Transforming Figure Collection".
{{collist|4|
* 1 '''[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]'''
* 2 '''[[Bumblebee Sword]]'''
* 3 '''[[Zad]]''' (2 versions)
* 4 '''[[Gob]]''' (2 versions)
}}
 
;Vol.2
Wave 2 appeared in late August of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Arcee Blade]]'''
*'''[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]'''
*'''[[Megatron Cannon]]'''
*'''[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]''' (2 versions)
}}

 
;Vol.3
Wave 3 appeared in early December of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Ratchet Spanner]]'''
*'''[[Wheeljack Kunai]]'''
*'''[[Starscream Boomerang]]'''
*'''[[Dobo]]''' (2 versions)
}}
{{-}}

====Arms Micron Weapon series====
The '''Arms Micron Weapon''' series is a secondary line of individually-packaged Arms Microns sold without any larger companion figure. These vary between entirely new molds and redecoes of partner Microns. They come in identical clear-plastic bags with adhesive flaps, with the assembly instructions printed on the cardboard backer inside. Initial installments had weapon combinations formed by trios of Microns, with later installments featuring five-Micron weapon combinations.

;Released toys
{{collist|4|
* AMW-01 '''[[Gabu]]'''
* AMW-02 '''[[Baru]]'''
* AMW-03 '''[[Dai]]'''
* AMW-04 '''[[C.L.#AMW|C.L. GR]]'''
* AMW-05 '''[[Balo#AMW|Balo G]]'''
* AMW-06 '''[[Jida#AMW|Jida R]]'''
* AMW-07 '''[[Pral]]'''
* AMW-08 '''[[Sais]]'''
* AMW-09 '''[[Jayz]]'''
* AMW-10 '''[[Zori#AMW|Zori M]]'''
* AMW-11 '''[[B.H.#AMW|B.H. B]]'''
* AMW-12 '''[[Arc#AMW|Arc S]]'''
}}
{{collist|1|
* AMW-13 '''[[Advanced Star Saber|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Advanced Star Saber]]''' ('''[[B.2#AMW|B.2 R]]''', '''[[Iro#AMW|Iro R]]''', '''[[O.P.#AMW|O.P. R]]''', '''[[R.A.#AMW|R.A. O]]''', '''[[Ooje#AMW|Ooje G]]''')
* AMW-14 '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' ('''[[Gora#AMW|Gora II E]]''', '''[[Gul#AMW|Gul B]]''', '''[[Ida#AMW|Ida B]]''', '''[[Noji#AMW|Noji B]]''', '''[[Zori#AMW5pack|Zori CS]]''')
}}

=="Arms Up"==
The main [[gimmick]] of the Arms Microns is their combination ability, both with larger toys and each other.

Simply attaching an Arms Micron to a larger toy produces an '''Arms Up Mode'''. Every AM-series larger robot has at least one specifically-named Arms Up Mode, depicted on their packaging back, utilizing multiple Arms Microns.

===Energon Crystals===
Every Arms Micron (well, every one that was specifically designed for the ''Prime'' toyline, at least) has a socket made for a clear-plastic "[[Energon]] Crystal", laid over a small foil [[sticker]] showing the Micron's [[insignia|allegiance]]. They come in a broad variety of colors, and in three different shapes:


<center>
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:95%"
|-
! scope="col" width="11%" | '''Color'''
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''Name'''
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''AP
(Attack Points, hexagon)'''
! scope="col" width="17%" | '''HP
(Hit Points, trapezoid)'''
! scope="col" width="17%" | '''SP
(Speed Points, circle)'''
! scope="col" width="14%" | '''Super Combo Weapon'''
|-
| style="background: #00CCFF; color: black" | '''Light Blue'''
|'''Pure''' (ピュア ''pyua'')
| [[O.P.]]
| [[R.A.]]
| [[B.2]]
| [[Star Saber]]
|-
| style="background: #FF3333; color: black" | '''Bright Salmon'''
|'''Fast''' (ファスト ''fasuto'')
|[[C.L.]]
|[[B.H.]]
|[[Arc]]
| [[Galaxy Launcher]]
|-
| style="background: #F5FFFF; color: black" | '''Clear'''
|'''Natural''' (ナチュラル ''nachuraru'')
|[[Zamu]]
|[[Gora]]
|[[Igu]]
| [[Debris Hammer]]
|-
| style="background: #B88A00; color: black" | '''Amber'''
|'''Mud'''<ref>According to Hironori Kobayashi, via personal correspondence. The kana can be rendered as either "mud" or "mad", but Kobayashi intended it to be the former.</ref> (マッド ''maddo'')
|[[Balo]]
|[[Gra]]
|[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]
| [[Asteroid Drill]]
|-
| style="background: #66FF66; color: black" | '''Bright Green'''
|'''Power''' (パウァ ''paua'')
|[[Ida]]
|[[Jida]]
|[[Noji]]
| [[Lunatic Chainsaw]]
|-
| style="background: #A347FF; color: black" | '''Purple'''
|'''Dark''' (ダーク ''dāku'')
|[[Gul]]
|[[Gora|Gora II]]
|[[Zori]]
| [[Planet Bowgun]]
|-
| style="background: #E843BF; color: black" | '''Bright Purple'''
|'''Fake Dark''' (フェイクダーク ''feikudāku'')
|[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]], [[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]
|[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]], [[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]
|
|-
| style="background: #FF9147; color: black" | '''Orange'''
|'''Hard''' (ハード ''hādo'')
|[[Bumblebee Sword]]
|[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]
|[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]
| [[Grand Cross Archery]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFF00; color: black" | '''Yellow'''
|'''Shine''' (シャイン ''shain'')
|[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]
|[[Gob]]
|[[Zad]]
|[[Wormhole Whip]]
|-
| style="background: #E6E6E6; color: black" | '''Frosted Clear'''
|'''Rock''' (ロック ''rokku'') or '''Titan''' (チタン ''chitan'')
|[[Hades]]
|Hades
|Hades
|[[Hades|Meteor Scythe]]
|-
| style="background: #FFD119; color: black" | '''Yellow-orange'''
|'''Electro''' (イレクトロ ''irekutoro'')
|[[Baru]]
|[[Gabu]]
|[[Dai]]
|[[Dark Matter Calibur]]
|-
| style="background: #00E6B8; color: black" | '''Aqua-Green'''
|'''Gōsei''' (合成 "Synthesis")
|[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]
|[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]
|[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]
|[[Prominence Killer]]
|-
| style="background: #33AD33; color: black" | '''Green'''
|'''Ion''' (イオン ''ion'')
|[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]
|[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]
|[[Zori#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Zori]]
|[[Solar Ion Arrow]]
|-
| style="background: #454550; color: white" | '''Black'''
|'''Magne''' (マグネ ''magune'')
|[[L.P.]]
|[[Sou]]
|[[S.2]]
|[[Leonid Tonfa]]
|-
| style="background: #4747FF; color: white" | '''Blue'''
|'''Positro''' (ポジトロ ''pojitoro'')
|[[Jayz]]
|[[Sais]]
|[[Pral]]
|[[Cosmotector]]
|-
| style="background: #8f3156; color: white" | '''Burgundy'''
|'''Cure''' (キュア ''kyua'')
|[[Ratchet Spanner]]
|[[Wheeljack Kunai]]
|[[Arcee Blade]]
|[[Supernova Lance]]
|-
| style="background: #687720; color: white" | '''Dark Green'''
|'''Poison''' (ポイズン ''poizun'')
|[[Starscream Boomerang]]
|[[Dobo]]
|[[Megatron Cannon]]
|[[Action Buster]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFFFF; color: black" | '''White'''
|'''Ice''' (アイス ''aisu'')
|[[Bido]]
|[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]
|[[Bogu]]
|[[Shooting Star Scissors]]
|-
| style="background: #FF85FF; color: black" | '''Pink'''
|'''Shield''' (シールド ''shīrudo'')
|[[Ooje]]
|[[Ulma]]
|[[Iro]]
|[[Corona Glaive]]
|-
| style="background: #; color: black" | '''Aqua-Blue'''
|'''Mystic''' (ミスティック ''misutikku'')
|[[Magi]]
|[[Dago]]
|[[Jigu]]
|[[Astro Blaster]]
|}
</center>
{{note|The colors shown are as close to the actual plastic colors as is possible in RGB. This chart does not list every variant of each character, only those that have a change in Crystal color. In other words, all versions of, say, O.P. have the "Pure" Energon Crystal unless otherwise noted.}}
 

===Combinations===
Combining multiple Arms Microns together to produce bigger weapons is heavily encouraged in the line. Once three Microns are joined together, one with each different Crystal shape, the combination is dubbed a '''Combo Weapon'''. By combining three Microns with the same ''color'' of Crystal, one of each shape, the combined form is dubbed a '''Super Combo Weapon''', and is deemed to be much more powerful than a normal Combo Weapon.

There are also some named weapons formed by combinations of two, and even four Microns (or Micron substitutions), without regard to Crystal shape.

;Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Big Laser Gun]]''' (Gora + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Big Scissor]]''' (Jida + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Blazer Gun]]''' (B.2 + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Break Scythe]]''' (Gra + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Break Sword]]''' (Arc + C.L. + R.A.)
* '''[[Burst Cannon]]''' (Iro + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Buster Rifle]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + B.H.)
* '''[[Claw Spear]]''' (Jigu + Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Cross Hammer]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Darkness Scythe]]''' (Gora II + Hades + Igu)
* '''[[Eclipse Barrett]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Sou)
* '''[[Energon Sniper]]''' (Gra + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Flame Cannon]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji ''OR'' Gora II + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Giga Tornado Cannon]]''' (Gora II + Dai + Zamu)
* '''[[God Glaive]]''' (Gul + Iro + Ulma)
* '''[[Gravity Axe]]''' (B.2 + R.A. + Ooje)
* '''[[Morning Star]]''' (Balo + Gora + Zori)
* '''[[Nebula Scythe]]''' (Arc + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Nemesis Fake Saber]]''' (Giza + Gul + Igu)
* '''[[Plasma Cannon]]''' (B.H. + C.L. + Iro)
* '''[[Power Crusher]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Ida)
* '''[[Rail Claw]]''' (Gora II + Ida + Noji)
* '''[[Scissor Hand]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Magi)
* '''[[Stragy Gun]]''' (B.H. + O.P. + S.2)
* '''[[Tele-Beam Blaster]]''' (Optimus Prime Blaster + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Trilogy Sword]]''' (Arc + Ooje + R.A.)

}}
 
;Super Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Action Buster]]''' (Dobo + Megatron Cannon + Starscream Boomerang)
* '''[[Asteroid Drill]]''' (Balo + Gra + Ozu)
* '''[[Astro Blaster]]''' (Dago + Jigu + Magi)
* '''[[Corona Glaive]]''' (Iro + Ulma + Ooje)
* '''[[Cosmotector]]''' (Jayz + Pral + Sais)
* '''[[Dark Matter Calibur]]''' (Baru + Dai + Gabu)
* '''[[Debris Hammer]]''' (Gora + Igu + Zamu)
* '''[[Galaxy Launcher]]''' (Arc + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Grand Cross Archery]]''' (Bulkhead Knuckle + Bumblebee Sword + Optimus Prime Blaster)
* '''[[Leonid Tonfa]]''' (Sou + S.2 + L.P.)
* '''[[Lunatic Chainsaw]]''' (Ida + Jida + Noji)
* '''[[Hades|Meteor Scythe]]''' (Hades is his own Super Combo Weapon!)
* '''[[Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Prominence Killer]]''' (Hellflame Jida + Hellflame Noji + Hellflame Zamu)
* '''[[Shooting Star Scissors]]''' (Bogu + Giza + Bido)
* '''[[Solar Ion Arrow]]''' (Hellflame Gul + Shining Gra B + Terrorcon Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Supernova Lance]]''' (Arcee Blade + Ratchet Spanner + Wheeljack Kunai)
* '''[[Wormhole Whip]]''' (Dado + Gob + Zad)
}}
 
;Other named Micron combinations
{{Collist|3|
* '''[[Advanced Star Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Ooje G + O.P. R + R.A. O)
* '''[[Black Widow Claw]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber|Matrix Double Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Matrix + Ooje G + O.P R + Shining R.A.)
* '''[[God Archery]]''' (God Glaive + God Stole (x2))
* '''[[God Stole]]''' (Ida + L.P. + O.P.)
* '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II E + Gul B + Ida B + Noji B + Zori CS)
* '''[[Heavy Armed B.2]]''' (B.2 (x2) + C.L. (x4) + Sais)
* '''[[High-Defense Shield]]''' (Balo + Jida)
* '''[[Killer Bite]]''' (Balo + Gora)
* '''[[Laser Gunblade]]''' (Gora + Gul)
* '''[[Long Spear]]''' (Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber]]''' (Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Pure Energon Super Star Saber]]''' (Pure Energon B.2 + Pure Energon O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Rainbow Shield]]''' (Shining R.A. GR, P, R, and Y)
* '''[[Samurai Sword Mode]]''' (Arc + Arc S + B.2 + B.H. + O.P. + Shining R.A. + Sou)
* '''[[Slash Cannon α]]''' (Arc + O.P.)
* '''[[Slash Cannon β]]''' (B.2 + R.A.)
* '''[[Spike Hammer Rod]]''' (Balo + Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)#Super|Super Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
}}
 
{{note|Obviously, there are vast numbers of potential combinations possible, this list only gives those that have been named officially.}}

{{-}}

===Arms Up Mission Game===
The above combinations play into the online "Arms Up Mission" online game on TakaraTomy's website.

Aside from the usual eight [[tech spec]] stats, every large AM-series robot has an additional three stats, the same as the three shapes of Energon Crystals on the Arms Microns: '''HP''' (Hit Points), '''SP''' (Speed Points), and '''AP''' (Attack Points), though these are rated using thousands rather than ones. By equipping Arms Micron weapons, the Microns' point values are added to their larger partner's; 500 points for the stat related to their Engeron Crystal shape, and 100 for each of the other two.

{{note|It is currently unknown if the Energon Crystal colors have any meaning as far as the game goes aside from enabling Super Combo Weapon creation.}}
{{stub}}

==Notes==
* In an interview in ''Dengeki Hobby'' magazine, [[TakaraTomy]] designers [[Takashi Nakase]] and [[Hironori Kobayashi]] explained the reasons Microns played so heavily into the Japanese ''Prime'' line when it wasn't designed that way from the start:
::'''Takashi Nakase''': The biggest reason is that we wanted to raise the target age group. In past series, the target ages were small children and their fathers, but the age group which is actually able to enjoy transforming toys is 7 ~ 9 years old. We went back to the beginning and considered appropriate products for that age group, and came up with the concept of "customising". That is why Arms Microns need to be assembled from parts, and stickers are included to be put on the main figure - to give the feeling of "completing" the toy as one's own.
::'''Hironori Kobayashi''': We conducted a play session with children where they played freely with Movie series Transformers, mixed with various items such as Minicons, and found that they mostly enjoyed combining Minicons to make larger weapons or to customise the Transformers. We thought it might have some potential.
:*Model-making is ''huge'' in Japan for the 7-and-up crowd. Mega-huge.

* While the "weapons turned into living robots" backstory was given in specific reference to the pack-in toys, it's pretty safe to assume that it holds true for all characters labeled "Arms Micron".

==External Links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/search/armsmicron/ Takara promotional galleries for pack-in Arms Microns]
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/play/armsupmissions/ Arms Up Missions game at TakaraTomy's Transformers website]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category: Arms Microns| Arms Microns]]
[[Category: Mini-Cons]]
[[Category: Prime subgroups]]

Arms Micron

2013-02-13T03:59:23Z

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:''The Arms Microns are a [[Mini-Con]] subgroup from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:Tf2012-armsmicron-logo (c) TakaraTomy.png|right|200px|]]

The '''Arms Microns''' (アームズマイクロン ''Āmuzu Maikuron'') were once ordinary weapons. However, a bizarre interaction with [[Earth]]'s energon mutated them, giving the weapons the [[spark]] of life and the ability to transform!<ref>''Figure-Ō'' magazine, March 2012</ref>

This new breed of [[Mini-Con]] assists the larger Transformers in the battlefield, combining their powers to form amazing new weapons.

==''Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Prime'' cartoon==

{{storylink|Arms Micron Theater}}

{{stub}}

==Toys==
===Prime===
The Arms Microns were, with rare exception, only released in predominantly-[[TakaraTomy]] markets (Japan, parts of "mainland" Asia). Due to the... interesting variety of Arms Microns, they will be tackled here as groups.

====Promotional campaign Arms Microns====
The first Arms Microns made available were released as giveaway [[exclusive]]s, usually with the purchase of larger toys. All of these Microns are [[redeco]]s of prior toys. As some items were part of multiple promotions, only the first day and venue of availability is listed here. See individual pages for more details on each one.

[[Image:MicronVectorOracleWebsite.jpg|thumb|300px|Vector Oracle]]
* '''[[Aimless (Prime)|Aimless]]''' ([[December 28|12-18]]-[[2011]]: Joshin Kids' Land, Bic Camera)
* '''[[Blowpipe (Prime)|Blowpipe]]''' (12-18-2011: Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, Edion Group, Ishimaru, Deodeo, Eiden, Midori)
* '''[[Peaceman (Prime)|Peaceman]]''' (12-18-2011: [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]])
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt Clear Yellow Ver.]]''' ([[January 15|1-15]]-[[2012]], World Hobby Fair)
* '''[[Vector Oracle]]''' ([[February 25|2-25]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt]]''' ([[March 1|3-1]]-2012, online order)
* '''[[Pinpointer (Prime)|Pinpointer]]''' ([[March 31|3-31]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]]''' ([[April 28|4-28]]-2012, Yamada Electronics, Yodobashi Camera, Ideon)
* '''[[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]''' (4-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]]''' (4-28-2012, Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]''' (4-28-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#Shining|Shining B.2]]''' ([[June 16|6-16]]-2012, 2012 Tokyo Toy Show)
* '''[[O.P.#Shining|Shining O.P.]]''' ([[June 30|6-30]]-2012, Next Generation World Hobby Fair Summer '12)
* '''[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]''' ([[July 28|7-28]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]''' (7-28-2012, Joshin & Bic Camera )
* '''[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]''' (7-28-2012, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, EDION group stores)
* '''[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]''' (7-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* [[Optimus Prime Blaster|'''Optimus Prime Blaster''' (red version)]] (''TV Boy'' magazine September issue)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningGR|Shining R.A. GR]]''' ([[September 29|8-29]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningP|Shining R.A. P]]''' (8-29-2012, Joshin Kids' Land & Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningR|Shining R.A. R]]''' (8-29-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningY|Shining R.A. Y]]''' (8-29-2012, Eidon group, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera)
* '''[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]''' ([[November 13|11-13]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#PureEnergon|Pure Energon B.2]]''' ([[November 17|11-17]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[O.P.#Golden|Golden O.P.]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[Hades#Golden|Golden Hades]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[O.P.|Pure Energon O.P.]]''' (December, ToysЯUs)
{{-}}

====Pack-in Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronPackin-TakTomSite.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
The Arms Microns are the primary [[gimmick]] of the Japanese ''Prime'' toyline. All Deluxe-and-up releases come with their own Arms Micron, which replaces the accessories from the [[Hasbro]] versions (when applicable). Most of the toys have been [[retool]]ed to add more [[5mm post]]-holes for the Microns to attach to. Each Micron transforms into a weapon, typically modeled after the character's in-show weapon (with exceptions for non-show and repeat characters), and feature numerous [[5mm post]]s and holes, allowing you to combine them together to create larger and more ridiculous weapons. (See [[#"Arms Up"|"Arms Up" below]] for more information on combined Arms Micron weapons.)

However, each Micron comes out of the package as an unpainted, unassembled series of parts on plastic runners like a model kit, requiring [[sticker]]s for detailing. Whether you consider this a good or a bad thing depends on how much work you like putting into your toys.

The Autobot Microns all transform from weapons to humanoid robots. Their names are one-or-two-syllable contractions of their larger partner's names. The Decepticon Microns, however, all transform from weapons to one-eyed animalistic robots, with names based on their animal-form, again crunched to two(ish) syllables, with some slight changes to consonants.
{{-}}
;Released toys
{{collist|3|
* M-01 '''[[O.P.]]''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Voyager|Optimus Prime]])
* M-02 '''[[B.2]]''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Deluxe|Bumblebee]])
* M-03 '''[[C.L.]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Deluxe|Cliffjumper]])
* M-04 '''[[R.A.]]''' (with [[Ratchet (Prime)#Deluxe|Ratchet]])
* M-05 '''[[Gora]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#JapanDeluxe|Megatron]])
* M-06 '''[[Balo]]''' (with [[Skywarp (Prime)#Toys|Skywarp]])
* M-07 '''[[Gul]]''' (with [[Starscream (Prime)#Voyager|Starscream]])
* M-08 '''[[Jida]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Cliffjumper]])
* M-09 '''[[Zori]]''' (with [[Soundwave (Prime)#Prime|Soundwave]])
* M-10 '''[[B.H.]]''' (with [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Voyager|Bulkhead]])
* M-11 '''[[Arc]]''' (with [[Arcee (Prime)#Deluxe|Arcee]])
* M-12 '''[[Zamu]]''' (with [[Breakdown (Prime)#Voyager|Breakdown]])
* M-13 '''[[Gra]]''' (with [[Knock Out (Prime)#Deluxe|Knock Out]])
* M-14 '''[[Noji]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Deluxe|Vehicon]])
* M-15 '''Gora II''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Voyager|Megatron Darkness]])
* M-16 '''[[Hades]]''' (with Megatron Darkness)
* M-17 '''[[Igu]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Jet|Jet Vehicon]])
* M-21 '''[[Sou]]''' (with [[Swerve (Prime)|Swerve]])
* M-22 '''[[Ida]]''' (with [[Airachnid (Prime)#Toys|Airachnid]])
* '''O.P. A''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#BattleShield|Battle Shield Optimus]])
* '''[[Pral|Pral G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Sais|Sais G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Jayz|Jayz G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''Terrorcon Zori''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Bumblebee]])
* M-26 '''[[Bogu]]''' (with [[Unicron/toys#Prime|Gaia Unicron]])
* M-27 '''[[Iro]]''' (with [[Ironhide (Prime)|Ironhide]])
* M-28 '''Shining R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Weaponizer|Arms Master Optimus]])
* '''Silver Metal Balo''' (with [[Thundercracker (Prime)#Toys|Thundercracker]])
* '''Gold Metal R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#OrionPax|Orion Pax]])
* M-30 '''[[Jigu]]''' (with [[Dreadwing (Prime)#Toys|Dreadwing]])
* M-31 '''[[Ooje]]''' (with [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Deluxe|Wheeljack]])
* M-29 '''[[Magi]]''' (with [[Silas#SilasBreakdown|Silas Breakdown]])
* M-34 '''[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]''' (with [[Nemesis Prime (Prime)|Nemesis Prime]])
* M-28 '''[[S.2]]''' (with [[Smokescreen (Prime)#Prime|Smokescreen]])
* '''B.2 A''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Weaponizer|Gatling Bumblebee]])
* M-35 '''[[Bido]]''' (with [[Shockwave (WFC)#Prime|Shockwave]])
* M-32 '''[[Ulma]]''' (with [[Ultra Magnus (Prime)#Voyager|Ultra Magnus]])
* M-33 '''[[L.P.]]''' (with [[Lio Convoy#Prime|Leo Prime]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (R)]]''' (with [[Rumble (WFC)#Prime|Rumble]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (F)]]''' (with [[Frenzy (WFC)#Prime|Frenzy]])
* M-37 '''[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]''' (with [[Wildrider (Prime)#Toys|Wildrider]])
}}

;Upcoming releases
{{collist|3|

* '''[[Gabu|Shadow Gabu]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Baru|Shadow Baru]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Dai|Shadow Dai]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''Igu S''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#JetGeneral|Jet Vehicon General]])
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

{{note|There are a few gaps in the numbering. The missing numbers coincide with the new-character AMW Microns (see below); [[Gabu]], [[Baru]] and [[Dai]] at M-18, 19 and 20 (respectively), and Pral, Sais and Jayz at M-23, 24 and 25 (respectively).}}

{{note|Starting with Jigu, the numbering no longer is put on the site listings. The "missing" numbers come from the runners of the Arms Micron kit and the sticker sheets. }}
{{-}}

====Gacha Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronGachaWave1.jpg|right|thumb|200px|]]
A completely new set of molds were created for a set of Arms Microns distributed mainly through [[Gacha]]-branded "capsule toy" machines. Oddly, they contain a mix of Micron versions of larger show characters (for lack of information or a better explanation, this wiki is treating them as new characters) and entirely-new bestial Decepticon Microns.

;Vol.1
The first wave began appearing in early [[June]] of 2012. The toys were also later made available in individual boxes through the [[Arms Micron Gum]] series (released on [[August 20]] of 2012), though at a slight markup.

In [[November]] of 2012, [[Esdevium Games]] imported the entire wave to UK toy stores as a [[blindpacking|blindbagged]] line in English packaging, produced by Tomy and licensed by Hasbro UK. The packaging does not give any names to the Microns inside, and merely refers to the toys as a "Transforming Figure Collection".
{{collist|4|
* 1 '''[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]'''
* 2 '''[[Bumblebee Sword]]'''
* 3 '''[[Zad]]''' (2 versions)
* 4 '''[[Gob]]''' (2 versions)
}}
 
;Vol.2
Wave 2 appeared in late August of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Arcee Blade]]'''
*'''[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]'''
*'''[[Megatron Cannon]]'''
*'''[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]''' (2 versions)
}}

 
;Vol.3
Wave 3 appeared in early December of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Ratchet Spanner]]'''
*'''[[Wheeljack Kunai]]'''
*'''[[Starscream Boomerang]]'''
*'''[[Dobo]]''' (2 versions)
}}
{{-}}

====Arms Micron Weapon series====
The '''Arms Micron Weapon''' series is a secondary line of individually-packaged Arms Microns sold without any larger companion figure. These vary between entirely new molds and redecoes of partner Microns. They come in identical clear-plastic bags with adhesive flaps, with the assembly instructions printed on the cardboard backer inside. Initial installments had weapon combinations formed by trios of Microns, with later installments featuring five-Micron weapon combinations.

;Released toys
{{collist|4|
* AMW-01 '''[[Gabu]]'''
* AMW-02 '''[[Baru]]'''
* AMW-03 '''[[Dai]]'''
* AMW-04 '''[[C.L.#AMW|C.L. GR]]'''
* AMW-05 '''[[Balo#AMW|Balo G]]'''
* AMW-06 '''[[Jida#AMW|Jida R]]'''
* AMW-07 '''[[Pral]]'''
* AMW-08 '''[[Sais]]'''
* AMW-09 '''[[Jayz]]'''
* AMW-10 '''[[Zori#AMW|Zori M]]'''
* AMW-11 '''[[B.H.#AMW|B.H. B]]'''
* AMW-12 '''[[Arc#AMW|Arc S]]'''
}}
{{collist|1|
* AMW-13 '''[[Advanced Star Saber|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Advanced Star Saber]]''' ('''[[B.2#AMW|B.2 R]]''', '''[[Iro#AMW|Iro R]]''', '''[[O.P.#AMW|O.P. R]]''', '''[[R.A.#AMW|R.A. O]]''', '''[[Ooje#AMW|Ooje G]]''')
* AMW-14 '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' ('''[[Gora#AMW|Gora II E]]''', '''[[Gul#AMW|Gul B]]''', '''[[Ida#AMW|Ida B]]''', '''[[Noji#AMW|Noji B]]''', '''[[Zori#AMW5pack|Zori CS]]''')
}}

=="Arms Up"==
The main [[gimmick]] of the Arms Microns is their combination ability, both with larger toys and each other.

Simply attaching an Arms Micron to a larger toy produces an '''Arms Up Mode'''. Every AM-series larger robot has at least one specifically-named Arms Up Mode, depicted on their packaging back, utilizing multiple Arms Microns.

===Energon Crystals===
Every Arms Micron (well, every one that was specifically designed for the ''Prime'' toyline, at least) has a socket made for a clear-plastic "[[Energon]] Crystal", laid over a small foil [[sticker]] showing the Micron's [[insignia|allegiance]]. They come in a broad variety of colors, and in three different shapes:


<center>
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:95%"
|-
! scope="col" width="11%" | '''Color'''
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''Name'''
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''AP
(Attack Points, hexagon)'''
! scope="col" width="17%" | '''HP
(Hit Points, trapezoid)'''
! scope="col" width="17%" | '''SP
(Speed Points, circle)'''
! scope="col" width="14%" | '''Super Combo Weapon'''
|-
| style="background: #00CCFF; color: black" | '''Light Blue'''
|'''Pure''' (ピュア ''pyua'')
| [[O.P.]]
| [[R.A.]]
| [[B.2]]
| [[Star Saber]]
|-
| style="background: #FF3333; color: black" | '''Bright Salmon'''
|'''Fast''' (ファスト ''fasuto'')
|[[C.L.]]
|[[B.H.]]
|[[Arc]]
| [[Galaxy Launcher]]
|-
| style="background: #F5FFFF; color: black" | '''Clear'''
|'''Natural''' (ナチュラル ''nachuraru'')
|[[Zamu]]
|[[Gora]]
|[[Igu]]
| [[Debris Hammer]]
|-
| style="background: #B88A00; color: black" | '''Amber'''
|'''Mud'''<ref>According to Hironori Kobayashi, via personal correspondence. The kana can be rendered as either "mud" or "mad", but Kobayashi intended it to be the former.</ref> (マッド ''maddo'')
|[[Balo]]
|[[Gra]]
|[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]
| [[Asteroid Drill]]
|-
| style="background: #66FF66; color: black" | '''Bright Green'''
|'''Power''' (パウァ ''paua'')
|[[Ida]]
|[[Jida]]
|[[Noji]]
| [[Lunatic Chainsaw]]
|-
| style="background: #A347FF; color: black" | '''Purple'''
|'''Dark''' (ダーク ''dāku'')
|[[Gul]]
|[[Gora|Gora II]]
|[[Zori]]
| [[Planet Bowgun]]
|-
| style="background: #E843BF; color: black" | '''Bright Purple'''
|'''Fake Dark''' (フェイクダーク ''feikudāku'')
|[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]], [[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]
|[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]], [[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]
|
|-
| style="background: #FF9147; color: black" | '''Orange'''
|'''Hard''' (ハード ''hādo'')
|[[Bumblebee Sword]]
|[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]
|[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]
| [[Grand Cross Archery]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFF00; color: black" | '''Yellow'''
|'''Shine''' (シャイン ''shain'')
|[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]
|[[Gob]]
|[[Zad]]
|[[Wormhole Whip]]
|-
| style="background: #E6E6E6; color: black" | '''Frosted Clear'''
|'''Rock''' (ロック ''rokku'') or '''Titan''' (チタン ''chitan'')
|[[Hades]]
|Hades
|Hades
|[[Hades|Meteor Scythe]]
|-
| style="background: #FFD119; color: black" | '''Yellow-orange'''
|'''Electro''' (イレクトロ ''irekutoro'')
|[[Baru]]
|[[Gabu]]
|[[Dai]]
|[[Dark Matter Calibur]]
|-
| style="background: #00E6B8; color: black" | '''Aqua-Green'''
|'''Gōsei''' (合成 "Synthesis")
|[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]
|[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]
|[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]
|[[Prominence Killer]]
|-
| style="background: #33AD33; color: black" | '''Green'''
|'''Ion''' (イオン ''ion'')
|[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]
|[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]
|[[Zori#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Zori]]
|[[Solar Ion Arrow]]
|-
| style="background: #454550; color: white" | '''Black'''
|'''Magne''' (マグネ ''magune'')
|[[L.P.]]
|[[Sou]]
|[[S.2]]
|[[Leonid Tonfa]]
|-
| style="background: #4747FF; color: white" | '''Blue'''
|'''Positro''' (ポジトロ ''pojitoro'')
|[[Jayz]]
|[[Sais]]
|[[Pral]]
|[[Cosmotector]]
|-
| style="background: #8f3156; color: white" | '''Burgundy'''
|'''Cure''' (キュア ''kyua'')
|[[Ratchet Spanner]]
|[[Wheeljack Kunai]]
|[[Arcee Blade]]
|[[Supernova Lance]]
|-
| style="background: #687720; color: white" | '''Dark Green'''
|'''Poison''' (ポイズン ''poizun'')
|[[Starscream Boomerang]]
|[[Dobo]]
|[[Megatron Cannon]]
|[[Action Buster]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFFFF; color: black" | '''White'''
|'''Ice''' (アイス ''aisu'')
|[[Bido]]
|[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]
|[[Bogu]]
|[[Shooting Star Scissors]]
|-
| style="background: #FF85FF; color: black" | '''Pink'''
|'''Shield''' (シールド ''shīrudo'')
|[[Ooje]]
|[[Ulma]]
|[[Iro]]
|[[Corona Glaive]]
|-
| style="background: #; color: black" | '''Aqua-Blue'''
|'''Mystic''' (ミスティック ''misutikku'')
|[[Magi]]
|[[Dago]]
|[[Jigu]]
|}
</center>
{{note|The colors shown are as close to the actual plastic colors as is possible in RGB. This chart does not list every variant of each character, only those that have a change in Crystal color. In other words, all versions of, say, O.P. have the "Pure" Energon Crystal unless otherwise noted.}}
 

===Combinations===
Combining multiple Arms Microns together to produce bigger weapons is heavily encouraged in the line. Once three Microns are joined together, one with each different Crystal shape, the combination is dubbed a '''Combo Weapon'''. By combining three Microns with the same ''color'' of Crystal, one of each shape, the combined form is dubbed a '''Super Combo Weapon''', and is deemed to be much more powerful than a normal Combo Weapon.

There are also some named weapons formed by combinations of two, and even four Microns (or Micron substitutions), without regard to Crystal shape.

;Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Big Laser Gun]]''' (Gora + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Big Scissor]]''' (Jida + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Blazer Gun]]''' (B.2 + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Break Scythe]]''' (Gra + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Break Sword]]''' (Arc + C.L. + R.A.)
* '''[[Burst Cannon]]''' (Iro + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Buster Rifle]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + B.H.)
* '''[[Claw Spear]]''' (Jigu + Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Cross Hammer]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Darkness Scythe]]''' (Gora II + Hades + Igu)
* '''[[Eclipse Barrett]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Sou)
* '''[[Energon Sniper]]''' (Gra + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Flame Cannon]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji ''OR'' Gora II + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Giga Tornado Cannon]]''' (Gora II + Dai + Zamu)
* '''[[God Glaive]]''' (Gul + Iro + Ulma)
* '''[[Gravity Axe]]''' (B.2 + R.A. + Ooje)
* '''[[Morning Star]]''' (Balo + Gora + Zori)
* '''[[Nebula Scythe]]''' (Arc + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Nemesis Fake Saber]]''' (Giza + Gul + Igu)
* '''[[Plasma Cannon]]''' (B.H. + C.L. + Iro)
* '''[[Power Crusher]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Ida)
* '''[[Rail Claw]]''' (Gora II + Ida + Noji)
* '''[[Scissor Hand]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Magi)
* '''[[Stragy Gun]]''' (B.H. + O.P. + S.2)
* '''[[Tele-Beam Blaster]]''' (Optimus Prime Blaster + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Trilogy Sword]]''' (Arc + Ooje + R.A.)

}}
 
;Super Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Action Buster]]''' (Dobo + Megatron Cannon + Starscream Boomerang)
* '''[[Asteroid Drill]]''' (Balo + Gra + Ozu)
* '''[[Astro Blaster]]''' (Dago + Jigu + Magi)
* '''[[Corona Glaive]]''' (Iro + Ulma + Ooje)
* '''[[Cosmotector]]''' (Jayz + Pral + Sais)
* '''[[Dark Matter Calibur]]''' (Baru + Dai + Gabu)
* '''[[Debris Hammer]]''' (Gora + Igu + Zamu)
* '''[[Galaxy Launcher]]''' (Arc + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Grand Cross Archery]]''' (Bulkhead Knuckle + Bumblebee Sword + Optimus Prime Blaster)
* '''[[Leonid Tonfa]]''' (Sou + S.2 + L.P.)
* '''[[Lunatic Chainsaw]]''' (Ida + Jida + Noji)
* '''[[Hades|Meteor Scythe]]''' (Hades is his own Super Combo Weapon!)
* '''[[Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Prominence Killer]]''' (Hellflame Jida + Hellflame Noji + Hellflame Zamu)
* '''[[Shooting Star Scissors]]''' (Bogu + Giza + Bido)
* '''[[Solar Ion Arrow]]''' (Hellflame Gul + Shining Gra B + Terrorcon Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Supernova Lance]]''' (Arcee Blade + Ratchet Spanner + Wheeljack Kunai)
* '''[[Wormhole Whip]]''' (Dado + Gob + Zad)
}}
 
;Other named Micron combinations
{{Collist|3|
* '''[[Advanced Star Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Ooje G + O.P. R + R.A. O)
* '''[[Black Widow Claw]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber|Matrix Double Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Matrix + Ooje G + O.P R + Shining R.A.)
* '''[[God Archery]]''' (God Glaive + God Stole (x2))
* '''[[God Stole]]''' (Ida + L.P. + O.P.)
* '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II E + Gul B + Ida B + Noji B + Zori CS)
* '''[[Heavy Armed B.2]]''' (B.2 (x2) + C.L. (x4) + Sais)
* '''[[High-Defense Shield]]''' (Balo + Jida)
* '''[[Killer Bite]]''' (Balo + Gora)
* '''[[Laser Gunblade]]''' (Gora + Gul)
* '''[[Long Spear]]''' (Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber]]''' (Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Pure Energon Super Star Saber]]''' (Pure Energon B.2 + Pure Energon O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Rainbow Shield]]''' (Shining R.A. GR, P, R, and Y)
* '''[[Samurai Sword Mode]]''' (Arc + Arc S + B.2 + B.H. + O.P. + Shining R.A. + Sou)
* '''[[Slash Cannon α]]''' (Arc + O.P.)
* '''[[Slash Cannon β]]''' (B.2 + R.A.)
* '''[[Spike Hammer Rod]]''' (Balo + Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)#Super|Super Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
}}
 
{{note|Obviously, there are vast numbers of potential combinations possible, this list only gives those that have been named officially.}}

{{-}}

===Arms Up Mission Game===
The above combinations play into the online "Arms Up Mission" online game on TakaraTomy's website.

Aside from the usual eight [[tech spec]] stats, every large AM-series robot has an additional three stats, the same as the three shapes of Energon Crystals on the Arms Microns: '''HP''' (Hit Points), '''SP''' (Speed Points), and '''AP''' (Attack Points), though these are rated using thousands rather than ones. By equipping Arms Micron weapons, the Microns' point values are added to their larger partner's; 500 points for the stat related to their Engeron Crystal shape, and 100 for each of the other two.

{{note|It is currently unknown if the Energon Crystal colors have any meaning as far as the game goes aside from enabling Super Combo Weapon creation.}}
{{stub}}

==Notes==
* In an interview in ''Dengeki Hobby'' magazine, [[TakaraTomy]] designers [[Takashi Nakase]] and [[Hironori Kobayashi]] explained the reasons Microns played so heavily into the Japanese ''Prime'' line when it wasn't designed that way from the start:
::'''Takashi Nakase''': The biggest reason is that we wanted to raise the target age group. In past series, the target ages were small children and their fathers, but the age group which is actually able to enjoy transforming toys is 7 ~ 9 years old. We went back to the beginning and considered appropriate products for that age group, and came up with the concept of "customising". That is why Arms Microns need to be assembled from parts, and stickers are included to be put on the main figure - to give the feeling of "completing" the toy as one's own.
::'''Hironori Kobayashi''': We conducted a play session with children where they played freely with Movie series Transformers, mixed with various items such as Minicons, and found that they mostly enjoyed combining Minicons to make larger weapons or to customise the Transformers. We thought it might have some potential.
:*Model-making is ''huge'' in Japan for the 7-and-up crowd. Mega-huge.

* While the "weapons turned into living robots" backstory was given in specific reference to the pack-in toys, it's pretty safe to assume that it holds true for all characters labeled "Arms Micron".

==External Links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/search/armsmicron/ Takara promotional galleries for pack-in Arms Microns]
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/play/armsupmissions/ Arms Up Missions game at TakaraTomy's Transformers website]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category: Arms Microns| Arms Microns]]
[[Category: Mini-Cons]]
[[Category: Prime subgroups]]

Arms Micron

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:''The Arms Microns are a [[Mini-Con]] subgroup from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:Tf2012-armsmicron-logo (c) TakaraTomy.png|right|200px|]]

The '''Arms Microns''' (アームズマイクロン ''Āmuzu Maikuron'') were once ordinary weapons. However, a bizarre interaction with [[Earth]]'s energon mutated them, giving the weapons the [[spark]] of life and the ability to transform!<ref>''Figure-Ō'' magazine, March 2012</ref>

This new breed of [[Mini-Con]] assists the larger Transformers in the battlefield, combining their powers to form amazing new weapons.

==''Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Prime'' cartoon==

{{storylink|Arms Micron Theater}}

{{stub}}

==Toys==
===Prime===
The Arms Microns were, with rare exception, only released in predominantly-[[TakaraTomy]] markets (Japan, parts of "mainland" Asia). Due to the... interesting variety of Arms Microns, they will be tackled here as groups.

====Promotional campaign Arms Microns====
The first Arms Microns made available were released as giveaway [[exclusive]]s, usually with the purchase of larger toys. All of these Microns are [[redeco]]s of prior toys. As some items were part of multiple promotions, only the first day and venue of availability is listed here. See individual pages for more details on each one.

[[Image:MicronVectorOracleWebsite.jpg|thumb|300px|Vector Oracle]]
* '''[[Aimless (Prime)|Aimless]]''' ([[December 28|12-18]]-[[2011]]: Joshin Kids' Land, Bic Camera)
* '''[[Blowpipe (Prime)|Blowpipe]]''' (12-18-2011: Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, Edion Group, Ishimaru, Deodeo, Eiden, Midori)
* '''[[Peaceman (Prime)|Peaceman]]''' (12-18-2011: [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]])
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt Clear Yellow Ver.]]''' ([[January 15|1-15]]-[[2012]], World Hobby Fair)
* '''[[Vector Oracle]]''' ([[February 25|2-25]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt]]''' ([[March 1|3-1]]-2012, online order)
* '''[[Pinpointer (Prime)|Pinpointer]]''' ([[March 31|3-31]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]]''' ([[April 28|4-28]]-2012, Yamada Electronics, Yodobashi Camera, Ideon)
* '''[[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]''' (4-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]]''' (4-28-2012, Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]''' (4-28-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#Shining|Shining B.2]]''' ([[June 16|6-16]]-2012, 2012 Tokyo Toy Show)
* '''[[O.P.#Shining|Shining O.P.]]''' ([[June 30|6-30]]-2012, Next Generation World Hobby Fair Summer '12)
* '''[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]''' ([[July 28|7-28]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]''' (7-28-2012, Joshin & Bic Camera )
* '''[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]''' (7-28-2012, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, EDION group stores)
* '''[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]''' (7-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* [[Optimus Prime Blaster|'''Optimus Prime Blaster''' (red version)]] (''TV Boy'' magazine September issue)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningGR|Shining R.A. GR]]''' ([[September 29|8-29]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningP|Shining R.A. P]]''' (8-29-2012, Joshin Kids' Land & Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningR|Shining R.A. R]]''' (8-29-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningY|Shining R.A. Y]]''' (8-29-2012, Eidon group, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera)
* '''[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]''' ([[November 13|11-13]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#PureEnergon|Pure Energon B.2]]''' ([[November 17|11-17]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[O.P.#Golden|Golden O.P.]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[Hades#Golden|Golden Hades]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[O.P.|Pure Energon O.P.]]''' (December, ToysЯUs)
{{-}}

====Pack-in Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronPackin-TakTomSite.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
The Arms Microns are the primary [[gimmick]] of the Japanese ''Prime'' toyline. All Deluxe-and-up releases come with their own Arms Micron, which replaces the accessories from the [[Hasbro]] versions (when applicable). Most of the toys have been [[retool]]ed to add more [[5mm post]]-holes for the Microns to attach to. Each Micron transforms into a weapon, typically modeled after the character's in-show weapon (with exceptions for non-show and repeat characters), and feature numerous [[5mm post]]s and holes, allowing you to combine them together to create larger and more ridiculous weapons. (See [[#"Arms Up"|"Arms Up" below]] for more information on combined Arms Micron weapons.)

However, each Micron comes out of the package as an unpainted, unassembled series of parts on plastic runners like a model kit, requiring [[sticker]]s for detailing. Whether you consider this a good or a bad thing depends on how much work you like putting into your toys.

The Autobot Microns all transform from weapons to humanoid robots. Their names are one-or-two-syllable contractions of their larger partner's names. The Decepticon Microns, however, all transform from weapons to one-eyed animalistic robots, with names based on their animal-form, again crunched to two(ish) syllables, with some slight changes to consonants.
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;Released toys
{{collist|3|
* M-01 '''[[O.P.]]''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Voyager|Optimus Prime]])
* M-02 '''[[B.2]]''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Deluxe|Bumblebee]])
* M-03 '''[[C.L.]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Deluxe|Cliffjumper]])
* M-04 '''[[R.A.]]''' (with [[Ratchet (Prime)#Deluxe|Ratchet]])
* M-05 '''[[Gora]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#JapanDeluxe|Megatron]])
* M-06 '''[[Balo]]''' (with [[Skywarp (Prime)#Toys|Skywarp]])
* M-07 '''[[Gul]]''' (with [[Starscream (Prime)#Voyager|Starscream]])
* M-08 '''[[Jida]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Cliffjumper]])
* M-09 '''[[Zori]]''' (with [[Soundwave (Prime)#Prime|Soundwave]])
* M-10 '''[[B.H.]]''' (with [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Voyager|Bulkhead]])
* M-11 '''[[Arc]]''' (with [[Arcee (Prime)#Deluxe|Arcee]])
* M-12 '''[[Zamu]]''' (with [[Breakdown (Prime)#Voyager|Breakdown]])
* M-13 '''[[Gra]]''' (with [[Knock Out (Prime)#Deluxe|Knock Out]])
* M-14 '''[[Noji]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Deluxe|Vehicon]])
* M-15 '''Gora II''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Voyager|Megatron Darkness]])
* M-16 '''[[Hades]]''' (with Megatron Darkness)
* M-17 '''[[Igu]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Jet|Jet Vehicon]])
* M-21 '''[[Sou]]''' (with [[Swerve (Prime)|Swerve]])
* M-22 '''[[Ida]]''' (with [[Airachnid (Prime)#Toys|Airachnid]])
* '''O.P. A''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#BattleShield|Battle Shield Optimus]])
* '''[[Pral|Pral G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Sais|Sais G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Jayz|Jayz G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''Terrorcon Zori''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Bumblebee]])
* M-26 '''[[Bogu]]''' (with [[Unicron/toys#Prime|Gaia Unicron]])
* M-27 '''[[Iro]]''' (with [[Ironhide (Prime)|Ironhide]])
* M-28 '''Shining R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Weaponizer|Arms Master Optimus]])
* '''Silver Metal Balo''' (with [[Thundercracker (Prime)#Toys|Thundercracker]])
* '''Gold Metal R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#OrionPax|Orion Pax]])
* M-30 '''[[Jigu]]''' (with [[Dreadwing (Prime)#Toys|Dreadwing]])
* M-31 '''[[Ooje]]''' (with [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Deluxe|Wheeljack]])
* M-29 '''[[Magi]]''' (with [[Silas#SilasBreakdown|Silas Breakdown]])
* M-34 '''[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]''' (with [[Nemesis Prime (Prime)|Nemesis Prime]])
* M-28 '''[[S.2]]''' (with [[Smokescreen (Prime)#Prime|Smokescreen]])
* '''B.2 A''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Weaponizer|Gatling Bumblebee]])
* M-35 '''[[Bido]]''' (with [[Shockwave (WFC)#Prime|Shockwave]])
* M-32 '''[[Ulma]]''' (with [[Ultra Magnus (Prime)#Voyager|Ultra Magnus]])
* M-33 '''[[L.P.]]''' (with [[Lio Convoy#Prime|Leo Prime]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (R)]]''' (with [[Rumble (WFC)#Prime|Rumble]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (F)]]''' (with [[Frenzy (WFC)#Prime|Frenzy]])
* M-37 '''[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]''' (with [[Wildrider (Prime)#Toys|Wildrider]])
}}

;Upcoming releases
{{collist|3|

* '''[[Gabu|Shadow Gabu]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Baru|Shadow Baru]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Dai|Shadow Dai]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''Igu S''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#JetGeneral|Jet Vehicon General]])
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

{{note|There are a few gaps in the numbering. The missing numbers coincide with the new-character AMW Microns (see below); [[Gabu]], [[Baru]] and [[Dai]] at M-18, 19 and 20 (respectively), and Pral, Sais and Jayz at M-23, 24 and 25 (respectively).}}

{{note|Starting with Jigu, the numbering no longer is put on the site listings. The "missing" numbers come from the runners of the Arms Micron kit and the sticker sheets. }}
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====Gacha Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronGachaWave1.jpg|right|thumb|200px|]]
A completely new set of molds were created for a set of Arms Microns distributed mainly through [[Gacha]]-branded "capsule toy" machines. Oddly, they contain a mix of Micron versions of larger show characters (for lack of information or a better explanation, this wiki is treating them as new characters) and entirely-new bestial Decepticon Microns.

;Vol.1
The first wave began appearing in early [[June]] of 2012. The toys were also later made available in individual boxes through the [[Arms Micron Gum]] series (released on [[August 20]] of 2012), though at a slight markup.

In [[November]] of 2012, [[Esdevium Games]] imported the entire wave to UK toy stores as a [[blindpacking|blindbagged]] line in English packaging, produced by Tomy and licensed by Hasbro UK. The packaging does not give any names to the Microns inside, and merely refers to the toys as a "Transforming Figure Collection".
{{collist|4|
* 1 '''[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]'''
* 2 '''[[Bumblebee Sword]]'''
* 3 '''[[Zad]]''' (2 versions)
* 4 '''[[Gob]]''' (2 versions)
}}
 
;Vol.2
Wave 2 appeared in late August of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Arcee Blade]]'''
*'''[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]'''
*'''[[Megatron Cannon]]'''
*'''[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]''' (2 versions)
}}

 
;Vol.3
Wave 3 appeared in early December of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Ratchet Spanner]]'''
*'''[[Wheeljack Kunai]]'''
*'''[[Starscream Boomerang]]'''
*'''[[Dobo]]''' (2 versions)
}}
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====Arms Micron Weapon series====
The '''Arms Micron Weapon''' series is a secondary line of individually-packaged Arms Microns sold without any larger companion figure. These vary between entirely new molds and redecoes of partner Microns. They come in identical clear-plastic bags with adhesive flaps, with the assembly instructions printed on the cardboard backer inside. Initial installments had weapon combinations formed by trios of Microns, with later installments featuring five-Micron weapon combinations.

;Released toys
{{collist|4|
* AMW-01 '''[[Gabu]]'''
* AMW-02 '''[[Baru]]'''
* AMW-03 '''[[Dai]]'''
* AMW-04 '''[[C.L.#AMW|C.L. GR]]'''
* AMW-05 '''[[Balo#AMW|Balo G]]'''
* AMW-06 '''[[Jida#AMW|Jida R]]'''
* AMW-07 '''[[Pral]]'''
* AMW-08 '''[[Sais]]'''
* AMW-09 '''[[Jayz]]'''
* AMW-10 '''[[Zori#AMW|Zori M]]'''
* AMW-11 '''[[B.H.#AMW|B.H. B]]'''
* AMW-12 '''[[Arc#AMW|Arc S]]'''
}}
{{collist|1|
* AMW-13 '''[[Advanced Star Saber|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Advanced Star Saber]]''' ('''[[B.2#AMW|B.2 R]]''', '''[[Iro#AMW|Iro R]]''', '''[[O.P.#AMW|O.P. R]]''', '''[[R.A.#AMW|R.A. O]]''', '''[[Ooje#AMW|Ooje G]]''')
* AMW-14 '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' ('''[[Gora#AMW|Gora II E]]''', '''[[Gul#AMW|Gul B]]''', '''[[Ida#AMW|Ida B]]''', '''[[Noji#AMW|Noji B]]''', '''[[Zori#AMW5pack|Zori CS]]''')
}}

=="Arms Up"==
The main [[gimmick]] of the Arms Microns is their combination ability, both with larger toys and each other.

Simply attaching an Arms Micron to a larger toy produces an '''Arms Up Mode'''. Every AM-series larger robot has at least one specifically-named Arms Up Mode, depicted on their packaging back, utilizing multiple Arms Microns.

===Energon Crystals===
Every Arms Micron (well, every one that was specifically designed for the ''Prime'' toyline, at least) has a socket made for a clear-plastic "[[Energon]] Crystal", laid over a small foil [[sticker]] showing the Micron's [[insignia|allegiance]]. They come in a broad variety of colors, and in three different shapes:


<center>
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:95%"
|-
! scope="col" width="11%" | '''Color'''
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''Name'''
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''AP
(Attack Points, hexagon)'''
! scope="col" width="17%" | '''HP
(Hit Points, trapezoid)'''
! scope="col" width="17%" | '''SP
(Speed Points, circle)'''
! scope="col" width="14%" | '''Super Combo Weapon'''
|-
| style="background: #00CCFF; color: black" | '''Light Blue'''
|'''Pure''' (ピュア ''pyua'')
| [[O.P.]]
| [[R.A.]]
| [[B.2]]
| [[Star Saber]]
|-
| style="background: #FF3333; color: black" | '''Bright Salmon'''
|'''Fast''' (ファスト ''fasuto'')
|[[C.L.]]
|[[B.H.]]
|[[Arc]]
| [[Galaxy Launcher]]
|-
| style="background: #F5FFFF; color: black" | '''Clear'''
|'''Natural''' (ナチュラル ''nachuraru'')
|[[Zamu]]
|[[Gora]]
|[[Igu]]
| [[Debris Hammer]]
|-
| style="background: #B88A00; color: black" | '''Amber'''
|'''Mud'''<ref>According to Hironori Kobayashi, via personal correspondence. The kana can be rendered as either "mud" or "mad", but Kobayashi intended it to be the former.</ref> (マッド ''maddo'')
|[[Balo]]
|[[Gra]]
|[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]
| [[Asteroid Drill]]
|-
| style="background: #66FF66; color: black" | '''Bright Green'''
|'''Power''' (パウァ ''paua'')
|[[Ida]]
|[[Jida]]
|[[Noji]]
| [[Lunatic Chainsaw]]
|-
| style="background: #A347FF; color: black" | '''Purple'''
|'''Dark''' (ダーク ''dāku'')
|[[Gul]]
|[[Gora|Gora II]]
|[[Zori]]
| [[Planet Bowgun]]
|-
| style="background: #E843BF; color: black" | '''Bright Purple'''
|'''Fake Dark''' (フェイクダーク ''feikudāku'')
|[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]], [[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]
|[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]], [[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]
|
|-
| style="background: #FF9147; color: black" | '''Orange'''
|'''Hard''' (ハード ''hādo'')
|[[Bumblebee Sword]]
|[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]
|[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]
| [[Grand Cross Archery]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFF00; color: black" | '''Yellow'''
|'''Shine''' (シャイン ''shain'')
|[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]
|[[Gob]]
|[[Zad]]
|[[Wormhole Whip]]
|-
| style="background: #E6E6E6; color: black" | '''Frosted Clear'''
|'''Rock''' (ロック ''rokku'') or '''Titan''' (チタン ''chitan'')
|[[Hades]]
|Hades
|Hades
|[[Hades|Meteor Scythe]]
|-
| style="background: #FFD119; color: black" | '''Yellow-orange'''
|'''Electro''' (イレクトロ ''irekutoro'')
|[[Baru]]
|[[Gabu]]
|[[Dai]]
|[[Dark Matter Calibur]]
|-
| style="background: #00E6B8; color: black" | '''Aqua-Green'''
|'''Gōsei''' (合成 "Synthesis")
|[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]
|[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]
|[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]
|[[Prominence Killer]]
|-
| style="background: #33AD33; color: black" | '''Green'''
|'''Ion''' (イオン ''ion'')
|[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]
|[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]
|[[Zori#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Zori]]
|[[Solar Ion Arrow]]
|-
| style="background: #454550; color: white" | '''Black'''
|'''Magne''' (マグネ ''magune'')
|[[L.P.]]
|[[Sou]]
|[[S.2]]
|[[Leonid Tonfa]]
|-
| style="background: #4747FF; color: white" | '''Blue'''
|'''Positro''' (ポジトロ ''pojitoro'')
|[[Jayz]]
|[[Sais]]
|[[Pral]]
|[[Cosmotector]]
|-
| style="background: #8f3156; color: white" | '''Burgundy'''
|'''Cure''' (キュア ''kyua'')
|[[Ratchet Spanner]]
|[[Wheeljack Kunai]]
|[[Arcee Blade]]
|[[Supernova Lance]]
|-
| style="background: #687720; color: white" | '''Dark Green'''
|'''Poison''' (ポイズン ''poizun'')
|[[Starscream Boomerang]]
|[[Dobo]]
|[[Megatron Cannon]]
|[[Action Buster]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFFFF; color: black" | '''White'''
|'''Ice''' (アイス ''aisu'')
|[[Bido]]
|[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]
|[[Bogu]]
|[[Shooting Star Scissors]]
|-
| style="background: #FF85FF; color: black" | '''Pink'''
|'''Shield''' (シールド ''shīrudo'')
|[[Ooje]]
|[[Ulma]]
|[[Iro]]
|-
| style="background: #; color: black" | '''Aqua-Blue'''
|'''Mystic''' (ミスティック ''misutikku'')
|[[Magi]]
|[[Dago]]
|[[Jigu]]
|}
</center>
{{note|The colors shown are as close to the actual plastic colors as is possible in RGB. This chart does not list every variant of each character, only those that have a change in Crystal color. In other words, all versions of, say, O.P. have the "Pure" Energon Crystal unless otherwise noted.}}
 

===Combinations===
Combining multiple Arms Microns together to produce bigger weapons is heavily encouraged in the line. Once three Microns are joined together, one with each different Crystal shape, the combination is dubbed a '''Combo Weapon'''. By combining three Microns with the same ''color'' of Crystal, one of each shape, the combined form is dubbed a '''Super Combo Weapon''', and is deemed to be much more powerful than a normal Combo Weapon.

There are also some named weapons formed by combinations of two, and even four Microns (or Micron substitutions), without regard to Crystal shape.

;Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Big Laser Gun]]''' (Gora + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Big Scissor]]''' (Jida + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Blazer Gun]]''' (B.2 + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Break Scythe]]''' (Gra + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Break Sword]]''' (Arc + C.L. + R.A.)
* '''[[Burst Cannon]]''' (Iro + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Buster Rifle]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + B.H.)
* '''[[Claw Spear]]''' (Jigu + Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Cross Hammer]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Darkness Scythe]]''' (Gora II + Hades + Igu)
* '''[[Eclipse Barrett]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Sou)
* '''[[Energon Sniper]]''' (Gra + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Flame Cannon]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji ''OR'' Gora II + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Giga Tornado Cannon]]''' (Gora II + Dai + Zamu)
* '''[[God Glaive]]''' (Gul + Iro + Ulma)
* '''[[Gravity Axe]]''' (B.2 + R.A. + Ooje)
* '''[[Morning Star]]''' (Balo + Gora + Zori)
* '''[[Nebula Scythe]]''' (Arc + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Nemesis Fake Saber]]''' (Giza + Gul + Igu)
* '''[[Plasma Cannon]]''' (B.H. + C.L. + Iro)
* '''[[Power Crusher]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Ida)
* '''[[Rail Claw]]''' (Gora II + Ida + Noji)
* '''[[Scissor Hand]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Magi)
* '''[[Stragy Gun]]''' (B.H. + O.P. + S.2)
* '''[[Tele-Beam Blaster]]''' (Optimus Prime Blaster + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Trilogy Sword]]''' (Arc + Ooje + R.A.)

}}
 
;Super Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Action Buster]]''' (Dobo + Megatron Cannon + Starscream Boomerang)
* '''[[Asteroid Drill]]''' (Balo + Gra + Ozu)
* '''[[Astro Blaster]]''' (Dago + Jigu + Magi)
* '''[[Corona Glaive]]''' (Iro + Ulma + Ooje)
* '''[[Cosmotector]]''' (Jayz + Pral + Sais)
* '''[[Dark Matter Calibur]]''' (Baru + Dai + Gabu)
* '''[[Debris Hammer]]''' (Gora + Igu + Zamu)
* '''[[Galaxy Launcher]]''' (Arc + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Grand Cross Archery]]''' (Bulkhead Knuckle + Bumblebee Sword + Optimus Prime Blaster)
* '''[[Leonid Tonfa]]''' (Sou + S.2 + L.P.)
* '''[[Lunatic Chainsaw]]''' (Ida + Jida + Noji)
* '''[[Hades|Meteor Scythe]]''' (Hades is his own Super Combo Weapon!)
* '''[[Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Prominence Killer]]''' (Hellflame Jida + Hellflame Noji + Hellflame Zamu)
* '''[[Shooting Star Scissors]]''' (Bogu + Giza + Bido)
* '''[[Solar Ion Arrow]]''' (Hellflame Gul + Shining Gra B + Terrorcon Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Supernova Lance]]''' (Arcee Blade + Ratchet Spanner + Wheeljack Kunai)
* '''[[Wormhole Whip]]''' (Dado + Gob + Zad)
}}
 
;Other named Micron combinations
{{Collist|3|
* '''[[Advanced Star Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Ooje G + O.P. R + R.A. O)
* '''[[Black Widow Claw]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber|Matrix Double Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Matrix + Ooje G + O.P R + Shining R.A.)
* '''[[God Archery]]''' (God Glaive + God Stole (x2))
* '''[[God Stole]]''' (Ida + L.P. + O.P.)
* '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II E + Gul B + Ida B + Noji B + Zori CS)
* '''[[Heavy Armed B.2]]''' (B.2 (x2) + C.L. (x4) + Sais)
* '''[[High-Defense Shield]]''' (Balo + Jida)
* '''[[Killer Bite]]''' (Balo + Gora)
* '''[[Laser Gunblade]]''' (Gora + Gul)
* '''[[Long Spear]]''' (Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber]]''' (Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Pure Energon Super Star Saber]]''' (Pure Energon B.2 + Pure Energon O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Rainbow Shield]]''' (Shining R.A. GR, P, R, and Y)
* '''[[Samurai Sword Mode]]''' (Arc + Arc S + B.2 + B.H. + O.P. + Shining R.A. + Sou)
* '''[[Slash Cannon α]]''' (Arc + O.P.)
* '''[[Slash Cannon β]]''' (B.2 + R.A.)
* '''[[Spike Hammer Rod]]''' (Balo + Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)#Super|Super Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
}}
 
{{note|Obviously, there are vast numbers of potential combinations possible, this list only gives those that have been named officially.}}

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===Arms Up Mission Game===
The above combinations play into the online "Arms Up Mission" online game on TakaraTomy's website.

Aside from the usual eight [[tech spec]] stats, every large AM-series robot has an additional three stats, the same as the three shapes of Energon Crystals on the Arms Microns: '''HP''' (Hit Points), '''SP''' (Speed Points), and '''AP''' (Attack Points), though these are rated using thousands rather than ones. By equipping Arms Micron weapons, the Microns' point values are added to their larger partner's; 500 points for the stat related to their Engeron Crystal shape, and 100 for each of the other two.

{{note|It is currently unknown if the Energon Crystal colors have any meaning as far as the game goes aside from enabling Super Combo Weapon creation.}}
{{stub}}

==Notes==
* In an interview in ''Dengeki Hobby'' magazine, [[TakaraTomy]] designers [[Takashi Nakase]] and [[Hironori Kobayashi]] explained the reasons Microns played so heavily into the Japanese ''Prime'' line when it wasn't designed that way from the start:
::'''Takashi Nakase''': The biggest reason is that we wanted to raise the target age group. In past series, the target ages were small children and their fathers, but the age group which is actually able to enjoy transforming toys is 7 ~ 9 years old. We went back to the beginning and considered appropriate products for that age group, and came up with the concept of "customising". That is why Arms Microns need to be assembled from parts, and stickers are included to be put on the main figure - to give the feeling of "completing" the toy as one's own.
::'''Hironori Kobayashi''': We conducted a play session with children where they played freely with Movie series Transformers, mixed with various items such as Minicons, and found that they mostly enjoyed combining Minicons to make larger weapons or to customise the Transformers. We thought it might have some potential.
:*Model-making is ''huge'' in Japan for the 7-and-up crowd. Mega-huge.

* While the "weapons turned into living robots" backstory was given in specific reference to the pack-in toys, it's pretty safe to assume that it holds true for all characters labeled "Arms Micron".

==External Links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/search/armsmicron/ Takara promotional galleries for pack-in Arms Microns]
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/play/armsupmissions/ Arms Up Missions game at TakaraTomy's Transformers website]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category: Arms Microns| Arms Microns]]
[[Category: Mini-Cons]]
[[Category: Prime subgroups]]

Arms Micron

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:''The Arms Microns are a [[Mini-Con]] subgroup from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:Tf2012-armsmicron-logo (c) TakaraTomy.png|right|200px|]]

The '''Arms Microns''' (アームズマイクロン ''Āmuzu Maikuron'') were once ordinary weapons. However, a bizarre interaction with [[Earth]]'s energon mutated them, giving the weapons the [[spark]] of life and the ability to transform!<ref>''Figure-Ō'' magazine, March 2012</ref>

This new breed of [[Mini-Con]] assists the larger Transformers in the battlefield, combining their powers to form amazing new weapons.

==''Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Prime'' cartoon==

{{storylink|Arms Micron Theater}}

{{stub}}

==Toys==
===Prime===
The Arms Microns were, with rare exception, only released in predominantly-[[TakaraTomy]] markets (Japan, parts of "mainland" Asia). Due to the... interesting variety of Arms Microns, they will be tackled here as groups.

====Promotional campaign Arms Microns====
The first Arms Microns made available were released as giveaway [[exclusive]]s, usually with the purchase of larger toys. All of these Microns are [[redeco]]s of prior toys. As some items were part of multiple promotions, only the first day and venue of availability is listed here. See individual pages for more details on each one.

[[Image:MicronVectorOracleWebsite.jpg|thumb|300px|Vector Oracle]]
* '''[[Aimless (Prime)|Aimless]]''' ([[December 28|12-18]]-[[2011]]: Joshin Kids' Land, Bic Camera)
* '''[[Blowpipe (Prime)|Blowpipe]]''' (12-18-2011: Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, Edion Group, Ishimaru, Deodeo, Eiden, Midori)
* '''[[Peaceman (Prime)|Peaceman]]''' (12-18-2011: [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]])
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt Clear Yellow Ver.]]''' ([[January 15|1-15]]-[[2012]], World Hobby Fair)
* '''[[Vector Oracle]]''' ([[February 25|2-25]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt]]''' ([[March 1|3-1]]-2012, online order)
* '''[[Pinpointer (Prime)|Pinpointer]]''' ([[March 31|3-31]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]]''' ([[April 28|4-28]]-2012, Yamada Electronics, Yodobashi Camera, Ideon)
* '''[[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]''' (4-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]]''' (4-28-2012, Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]''' (4-28-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#Shining|Shining B.2]]''' ([[June 16|6-16]]-2012, 2012 Tokyo Toy Show)
* '''[[O.P.#Shining|Shining O.P.]]''' ([[June 30|6-30]]-2012, Next Generation World Hobby Fair Summer '12)
* '''[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]''' ([[July 28|7-28]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]''' (7-28-2012, Joshin & Bic Camera )
* '''[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]''' (7-28-2012, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, EDION group stores)
* '''[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]''' (7-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* [[Optimus Prime Blaster|'''Optimus Prime Blaster''' (red version)]] (''TV Boy'' magazine September issue)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningGR|Shining R.A. GR]]''' ([[September 29|8-29]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningP|Shining R.A. P]]''' (8-29-2012, Joshin Kids' Land & Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningR|Shining R.A. R]]''' (8-29-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningY|Shining R.A. Y]]''' (8-29-2012, Eidon group, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera)
* '''[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]''' ([[November 13|11-13]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#PureEnergon|Pure Energon B.2]]''' ([[November 17|11-17]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[O.P.#Golden|Golden O.P.]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[Hades#Golden|Golden Hades]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[O.P.|Pure Energon O.P.]]''' (December, ToysЯUs)
{{-}}

====Pack-in Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronPackin-TakTomSite.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
The Arms Microns are the primary [[gimmick]] of the Japanese ''Prime'' toyline. All Deluxe-and-up releases come with their own Arms Micron, which replaces the accessories from the [[Hasbro]] versions (when applicable). Most of the toys have been [[retool]]ed to add more [[5mm post]]-holes for the Microns to attach to. Each Micron transforms into a weapon, typically modeled after the character's in-show weapon (with exceptions for non-show and repeat characters), and feature numerous [[5mm post]]s and holes, allowing you to combine them together to create larger and more ridiculous weapons. (See [[#"Arms Up"|"Arms Up" below]] for more information on combined Arms Micron weapons.)

However, each Micron comes out of the package as an unpainted, unassembled series of parts on plastic runners like a model kit, requiring [[sticker]]s for detailing. Whether you consider this a good or a bad thing depends on how much work you like putting into your toys.

The Autobot Microns all transform from weapons to humanoid robots. Their names are one-or-two-syllable contractions of their larger partner's names. The Decepticon Microns, however, all transform from weapons to one-eyed animalistic robots, with names based on their animal-form, again crunched to two(ish) syllables, with some slight changes to consonants.
{{-}}
;Released toys
{{collist|3|
* M-01 '''[[O.P.]]''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Voyager|Optimus Prime]])
* M-02 '''[[B.2]]''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Deluxe|Bumblebee]])
* M-03 '''[[C.L.]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Deluxe|Cliffjumper]])
* M-04 '''[[R.A.]]''' (with [[Ratchet (Prime)#Deluxe|Ratchet]])
* M-05 '''[[Gora]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#JapanDeluxe|Megatron]])
* M-06 '''[[Balo]]''' (with [[Skywarp (Prime)#Toys|Skywarp]])
* M-07 '''[[Gul]]''' (with [[Starscream (Prime)#Voyager|Starscream]])
* M-08 '''[[Jida]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Cliffjumper]])
* M-09 '''[[Zori]]''' (with [[Soundwave (Prime)#Prime|Soundwave]])
* M-10 '''[[B.H.]]''' (with [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Voyager|Bulkhead]])
* M-11 '''[[Arc]]''' (with [[Arcee (Prime)#Deluxe|Arcee]])
* M-12 '''[[Zamu]]''' (with [[Breakdown (Prime)#Voyager|Breakdown]])
* M-13 '''[[Gra]]''' (with [[Knock Out (Prime)#Deluxe|Knock Out]])
* M-14 '''[[Noji]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Deluxe|Vehicon]])
* M-15 '''Gora II''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Voyager|Megatron Darkness]])
* M-16 '''[[Hades]]''' (with Megatron Darkness)
* M-17 '''[[Igu]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Jet|Jet Vehicon]])
* M-21 '''[[Sou]]''' (with [[Swerve (Prime)|Swerve]])
* M-22 '''[[Ida]]''' (with [[Airachnid (Prime)#Toys|Airachnid]])
* '''O.P. A''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#BattleShield|Battle Shield Optimus]])
* '''[[Pral|Pral G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Sais|Sais G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Jayz|Jayz G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''Terrorcon Zori''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Bumblebee]])
* M-26 '''[[Bogu]]''' (with [[Unicron/toys#Prime|Gaia Unicron]])
* M-27 '''[[Iro]]''' (with [[Ironhide (Prime)|Ironhide]])
* M-28 '''Shining R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Weaponizer|Arms Master Optimus]])
* '''Silver Metal Balo''' (with [[Thundercracker (Prime)#Toys|Thundercracker]])
* '''Gold Metal R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#OrionPax|Orion Pax]])
* M-30 '''[[Jigu]]''' (with [[Dreadwing (Prime)#Toys|Dreadwing]])
* M-31 '''[[Ooje]]''' (with [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Deluxe|Wheeljack]])
* M-29 '''[[Magi]]''' (with [[Silas#SilasBreakdown|Silas Breakdown]])
* M-34 '''[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]''' (with [[Nemesis Prime (Prime)|Nemesis Prime]])
* M-28 '''[[S.2]]''' (with [[Smokescreen (Prime)#Prime|Smokescreen]])
* '''B.2 A''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Weaponizer|Gatling Bumblebee]])
* M-35 '''[[Bido]]''' (with [[Shockwave (WFC)#Prime|Shockwave]])
* M-32 '''[[Ulma]]''' (with [[Ultra Magnus (Prime)#Voyager|Ultra Magnus]])
* M-33 '''[[L.P.]]''' (with [[Lio Convoy#Prime|Leo Prime]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (R)]]''' (with [[Rumble (WFC)#Prime|Rumble]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (F)]]''' (with [[Frenzy (WFC)#Prime|Frenzy]])
* M-37 '''[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]''' (with [[Wildrider (Prime)#Toys|Wildrider]])
}}

;Upcoming releases
{{collist|3|

* '''[[Gabu|Shadow Gabu]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Baru|Shadow Baru]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Dai|Shadow Dai]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''Igu S''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#JetGeneral|Jet Vehicon General]])
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

{{note|There are a few gaps in the numbering. The missing numbers coincide with the new-character AMW Microns (see below); [[Gabu]], [[Baru]] and [[Dai]] at M-18, 19 and 20 (respectively), and Pral, Sais and Jayz at M-23, 24 and 25 (respectively).}}

{{note|Starting with Jigu, the numbering no longer is put on the site listings. The "missing" numbers come from the runners of the Arms Micron kit and the sticker sheets. }}
{{-}}

====Gacha Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronGachaWave1.jpg|right|thumb|200px|]]
A completely new set of molds were created for a set of Arms Microns distributed mainly through [[Gacha]]-branded "capsule toy" machines. Oddly, they contain a mix of Micron versions of larger show characters (for lack of information or a better explanation, this wiki is treating them as new characters) and entirely-new bestial Decepticon Microns.

;Vol.1
The first wave began appearing in early [[June]] of 2012. The toys were also later made available in individual boxes through the [[Arms Micron Gum]] series (released on [[August 20]] of 2012), though at a slight markup.

In [[November]] of 2012, [[Esdevium Games]] imported the entire wave to UK toy stores as a [[blindpacking|blindbagged]] line in English packaging, produced by Tomy and licensed by Hasbro UK. The packaging does not give any names to the Microns inside, and merely refers to the toys as a "Transforming Figure Collection".
{{collist|4|
* 1 '''[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]'''
* 2 '''[[Bumblebee Sword]]'''
* 3 '''[[Zad]]''' (2 versions)
* 4 '''[[Gob]]''' (2 versions)
}}
 
;Vol.2
Wave 2 appeared in late August of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Arcee Blade]]'''
*'''[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]'''
*'''[[Megatron Cannon]]'''
*'''[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]''' (2 versions)
}}

 
;Vol.3
Wave 3 appeared in early December of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Ratchet Spanner]]'''
*'''[[Wheeljack Kunai]]'''
*'''[[Starscream Boomerang]]'''
*'''[[Dobo]]''' (2 versions)
}}
{{-}}

====Arms Micron Weapon series====
The '''Arms Micron Weapon''' series is a secondary line of individually-packaged Arms Microns sold without any larger companion figure. These vary between entirely new molds and redecoes of partner Microns. They come in identical clear-plastic bags with adhesive flaps, with the assembly instructions printed on the cardboard backer inside. Initial installments had weapon combinations formed by trios of Microns, with later installments featuring five-Micron weapon combinations.

;Released toys
{{collist|4|
* AMW-01 '''[[Gabu]]'''
* AMW-02 '''[[Baru]]'''
* AMW-03 '''[[Dai]]'''
* AMW-04 '''[[C.L.#AMW|C.L. GR]]'''
* AMW-05 '''[[Balo#AMW|Balo G]]'''
* AMW-06 '''[[Jida#AMW|Jida R]]'''
* AMW-07 '''[[Pral]]'''
* AMW-08 '''[[Sais]]'''
* AMW-09 '''[[Jayz]]'''
* AMW-10 '''[[Zori#AMW|Zori M]]'''
* AMW-11 '''[[B.H.#AMW|B.H. B]]'''
* AMW-12 '''[[Arc#AMW|Arc S]]'''
}}
{{collist|1|
* AMW-13 '''[[Advanced Star Saber|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Advanced Star Saber]]''' ('''[[B.2#AMW|B.2 R]]''', '''[[Iro#AMW|Iro R]]''', '''[[O.P.#AMW|O.P. R]]''', '''[[R.A.#AMW|R.A. O]]''', '''[[Ooje#AMW|Ooje G]]''')
* AMW-14 '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' ('''[[Gora#AMW|Gora II E]]''', '''[[Gul#AMW|Gul B]]''', '''[[Ida#AMW|Ida B]]''', '''[[Noji#AMW|Noji B]]''', '''[[Zori#AMW5pack|Zori CS]]''')
}}

=="Arms Up"==
The main [[gimmick]] of the Arms Microns is their combination ability, both with larger toys and each other.

Simply attaching an Arms Micron to a larger toy produces an '''Arms Up Mode'''. Every AM-series larger robot has at least one specifically-named Arms Up Mode, depicted on their packaging back, utilizing multiple Arms Microns.

===Energon Crystals===
Every Arms Micron (well, every one that was specifically designed for the ''Prime'' toyline, at least) has a socket made for a clear-plastic "[[Energon]] Crystal", laid over a small foil [[sticker]] showing the Micron's [[insignia|allegiance]]. They come in a broad variety of colors, and in three different shapes:


<center>
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:95%"
|-
! scope="col" width="11%" | '''Color'''
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''Name'''
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''AP
(Attack Points, hexagon)'''
! scope="col" width="17%" | '''HP
(Hit Points, trapezoid)'''
! scope="col" width="17%" | '''SP
(Speed Points, circle)'''
! scope="col" width="14%" | '''Super Combo Weapon'''
|-
| style="background: #00CCFF; color: black" | '''Light Blue'''
|'''Pure''' (ピュア ''pyua'')
| [[O.P.]]
| [[R.A.]]
| [[B.2]]
| [[Star Saber]]
|-
| style="background: #FF3333; color: black" | '''Bright Salmon'''
|'''Fast''' (ファスト ''fasuto'')
|[[C.L.]]
|[[B.H.]]
|[[Arc]]
| [[Galaxy Launcher]]
|-
| style="background: #F5FFFF; color: black" | '''Clear'''
|'''Natural''' (ナチュラル ''nachuraru'')
|[[Zamu]]
|[[Gora]]
|[[Igu]]
| [[Debris Hammer]]
|-
| style="background: #B88A00; color: black" | '''Amber'''
|'''Mud'''<ref>According to Hironori Kobayashi, via personal correspondence. The kana can be rendered as either "mud" or "mad", but Kobayashi intended it to be the former.</ref> (マッド ''maddo'')
|[[Balo]]
|[[Gra]]
|[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]
| [[Asteroid Drill]]
|-
| style="background: #66FF66; color: black" | '''Bright Green'''
|'''Power''' (パウァ ''paua'')
|[[Ida]]
|[[Jida]]
|[[Noji]]
| [[Lunatic Chainsaw]]
|-
| style="background: #A347FF; color: black" | '''Purple'''
|'''Dark''' (ダーク ''dāku'')
|[[Gul]]
|[[Gora|Gora II]]
|[[Zori]]
| [[Planet Bowgun]]
|-
| style="background: #E843BF; color: black" | '''Bright Purple'''
|'''Fake Dark''' (フェイクダーク ''feikudāku'')
|[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]], [[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]
|[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]], [[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]
|
|-
| style="background: #FF9147; color: black" | '''Orange'''
|'''Hard''' (ハード ''hādo'')
|[[Bumblebee Sword]]
|[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]
|[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]
| [[Grand Cross Archery]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFF00; color: black" | '''Yellow'''
|'''Shine''' (シャイン ''shain'')
|[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]
|[[Gob]]
|[[Zad]]
|[[Wormhole Whip]]
|-
| style="background: #E6E6E6; color: black" | '''Frosted Clear'''
|'''Rock''' (ロック ''rokku'') or '''Titan''' (チタン ''chitan'')
|[[Hades]]
|Hades
|Hades
|[[Hades|Meteor Scythe]]
|-
| style="background: #FFD119; color: black" | '''Yellow-orange'''
|'''Electro''' (イレクトロ ''irekutoro'')
|[[Baru]]
|[[Gabu]]
|[[Dai]]
|[[Dark Matter Calibur]]
|-
| style="background: #00E6B8; color: black" | '''Aqua-Green'''
|'''Gōsei''' (合成 "Synthesis")
|[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]
|[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]
|[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]
|[[Prominence Killer]]
|-
| style="background: #33AD33; color: black" | '''Green'''
|'''Ion''' (イオン ''ion'')
|[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]
|[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]
|[[Zori#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Zori]]
|[[Solar Ion Arrow]]
|-
| style="background: #454550; color: white" | '''Black'''
|'''Magne''' (マグネ ''magune'')
|[[L.P.]]
|[[Sou]]
|[[S.2]]
|[[Leonid Tonfa]]
|-
| style="background: #4747FF; color: white" | '''Blue'''
|'''Positro''' (ポジトロ ''pojitoro'')
|[[Jayz]]
|[[Sais]]
|[[Pral]]
|[[Cosmotector]]
|-
| style="background: #8f3156; color: white" | '''Burgundy'''
|'''Cure''' (キュア ''kyua'')
|[[Ratchet Spanner]]
|[[Wheeljack Kunai]]
|[[Arcee Blade]]
|[[Supernova Lance]]
|-
| style="background: #687720; color: white" | '''Dark Green'''
|'''Poison''' (ポイズン ''poizun'')
|[[Starscream Boomerang]]
|[[Dobo]]
|[[Megatron Cannon]]
|[[Action Buster]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFFFF; color: black" | '''White'''
|'''Ice''' (アイス ''aisu'')
|[[Bido]]
|[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]
|[[Bogu]]
|-
| style="background: #FF85FF; color: black" | '''Pink'''
|'''Shield''' (シールド ''shīrudo'')
|[[Ooje]]
|[[Ulma]]
|[[Iro]]
|-
| style="background: #; color: black" | '''Aqua-Blue'''
|'''Mystic''' (ミスティック ''misutikku'')
|[[Magi]]
|[[Dago]]
|[[Jigu]]
|}
</center>
{{note|The colors shown are as close to the actual plastic colors as is possible in RGB. This chart does not list every variant of each character, only those that have a change in Crystal color. In other words, all versions of, say, O.P. have the "Pure" Energon Crystal unless otherwise noted.}}
 

===Combinations===
Combining multiple Arms Microns together to produce bigger weapons is heavily encouraged in the line. Once three Microns are joined together, one with each different Crystal shape, the combination is dubbed a '''Combo Weapon'''. By combining three Microns with the same ''color'' of Crystal, one of each shape, the combined form is dubbed a '''Super Combo Weapon''', and is deemed to be much more powerful than a normal Combo Weapon.

There are also some named weapons formed by combinations of two, and even four Microns (or Micron substitutions), without regard to Crystal shape.

;Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Big Laser Gun]]''' (Gora + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Big Scissor]]''' (Jida + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Blazer Gun]]''' (B.2 + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Break Scythe]]''' (Gra + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Break Sword]]''' (Arc + C.L. + R.A.)
* '''[[Burst Cannon]]''' (Iro + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Buster Rifle]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + B.H.)
* '''[[Claw Spear]]''' (Jigu + Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Cross Hammer]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Darkness Scythe]]''' (Gora II + Hades + Igu)
* '''[[Eclipse Barrett]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Sou)
* '''[[Energon Sniper]]''' (Gra + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Flame Cannon]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji ''OR'' Gora II + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Giga Tornado Cannon]]''' (Gora II + Dai + Zamu)
* '''[[God Glaive]]''' (Gul + Iro + Ulma)
* '''[[Gravity Axe]]''' (B.2 + R.A. + Ooje)
* '''[[Morning Star]]''' (Balo + Gora + Zori)
* '''[[Nebula Scythe]]''' (Arc + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Nemesis Fake Saber]]''' (Giza + Gul + Igu)
* '''[[Plasma Cannon]]''' (B.H. + C.L. + Iro)
* '''[[Power Crusher]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Ida)
* '''[[Rail Claw]]''' (Gora II + Ida + Noji)
* '''[[Scissor Hand]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Magi)
* '''[[Stragy Gun]]''' (B.H. + O.P. + S.2)
* '''[[Tele-Beam Blaster]]''' (Optimus Prime Blaster + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Trilogy Sword]]''' (Arc + Ooje + R.A.)

}}
 
;Super Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Action Buster]]''' (Dobo + Megatron Cannon + Starscream Boomerang)
* '''[[Asteroid Drill]]''' (Balo + Gra + Ozu)
* '''[[Astro Blaster]]''' (Dago + Jigu + Magi)
* '''[[Corona Glaive]]''' (Iro + Ulma + Ooje)
* '''[[Cosmotector]]''' (Jayz + Pral + Sais)
* '''[[Dark Matter Calibur]]''' (Baru + Dai + Gabu)
* '''[[Debris Hammer]]''' (Gora + Igu + Zamu)
* '''[[Galaxy Launcher]]''' (Arc + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Grand Cross Archery]]''' (Bulkhead Knuckle + Bumblebee Sword + Optimus Prime Blaster)
* '''[[Leonid Tonfa]]''' (Sou + S.2 + L.P.)
* '''[[Lunatic Chainsaw]]''' (Ida + Jida + Noji)
* '''[[Hades|Meteor Scythe]]''' (Hades is his own Super Combo Weapon!)
* '''[[Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Prominence Killer]]''' (Hellflame Jida + Hellflame Noji + Hellflame Zamu)
* '''[[Shooting Star Scissors]]''' (Bogu + Giza + Bido)
* '''[[Solar Ion Arrow]]''' (Hellflame Gul + Shining Gra B + Terrorcon Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Supernova Lance]]''' (Arcee Blade + Ratchet Spanner + Wheeljack Kunai)
* '''[[Wormhole Whip]]''' (Dado + Gob + Zad)
}}
 
;Other named Micron combinations
{{Collist|3|
* '''[[Advanced Star Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Ooje G + O.P. R + R.A. O)
* '''[[Black Widow Claw]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber|Matrix Double Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Matrix + Ooje G + O.P R + Shining R.A.)
* '''[[God Archery]]''' (God Glaive + God Stole (x2))
* '''[[God Stole]]''' (Ida + L.P. + O.P.)
* '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II E + Gul B + Ida B + Noji B + Zori CS)
* '''[[Heavy Armed B.2]]''' (B.2 (x2) + C.L. (x4) + Sais)
* '''[[High-Defense Shield]]''' (Balo + Jida)
* '''[[Killer Bite]]''' (Balo + Gora)
* '''[[Laser Gunblade]]''' (Gora + Gul)
* '''[[Long Spear]]''' (Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber]]''' (Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Pure Energon Super Star Saber]]''' (Pure Energon B.2 + Pure Energon O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Rainbow Shield]]''' (Shining R.A. GR, P, R, and Y)
* '''[[Samurai Sword Mode]]''' (Arc + Arc S + B.2 + B.H. + O.P. + Shining R.A. + Sou)
* '''[[Slash Cannon α]]''' (Arc + O.P.)
* '''[[Slash Cannon β]]''' (B.2 + R.A.)
* '''[[Spike Hammer Rod]]''' (Balo + Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)#Super|Super Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
}}
 
{{note|Obviously, there are vast numbers of potential combinations possible, this list only gives those that have been named officially.}}

{{-}}

===Arms Up Mission Game===
The above combinations play into the online "Arms Up Mission" online game on TakaraTomy's website.

Aside from the usual eight [[tech spec]] stats, every large AM-series robot has an additional three stats, the same as the three shapes of Energon Crystals on the Arms Microns: '''HP''' (Hit Points), '''SP''' (Speed Points), and '''AP''' (Attack Points), though these are rated using thousands rather than ones. By equipping Arms Micron weapons, the Microns' point values are added to their larger partner's; 500 points for the stat related to their Engeron Crystal shape, and 100 for each of the other two.

{{note|It is currently unknown if the Energon Crystal colors have any meaning as far as the game goes aside from enabling Super Combo Weapon creation.}}
{{stub}}

==Notes==
* In an interview in ''Dengeki Hobby'' magazine, [[TakaraTomy]] designers [[Takashi Nakase]] and [[Hironori Kobayashi]] explained the reasons Microns played so heavily into the Japanese ''Prime'' line when it wasn't designed that way from the start:
::'''Takashi Nakase''': The biggest reason is that we wanted to raise the target age group. In past series, the target ages were small children and their fathers, but the age group which is actually able to enjoy transforming toys is 7 ~ 9 years old. We went back to the beginning and considered appropriate products for that age group, and came up with the concept of "customising". That is why Arms Microns need to be assembled from parts, and stickers are included to be put on the main figure - to give the feeling of "completing" the toy as one's own.
::'''Hironori Kobayashi''': We conducted a play session with children where they played freely with Movie series Transformers, mixed with various items such as Minicons, and found that they mostly enjoyed combining Minicons to make larger weapons or to customise the Transformers. We thought it might have some potential.
:*Model-making is ''huge'' in Japan for the 7-and-up crowd. Mega-huge.

* While the "weapons turned into living robots" backstory was given in specific reference to the pack-in toys, it's pretty safe to assume that it holds true for all characters labeled "Arms Micron".

==External Links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/search/armsmicron/ Takara promotional galleries for pack-in Arms Microns]
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/play/armsupmissions/ Arms Up Missions game at TakaraTomy's Transformers website]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category: Arms Microns| Arms Microns]]
[[Category: Mini-Cons]]
[[Category: Prime subgroups]]

Arms Micron

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Antron: /* Energon Crystals */

:''The Arms Microns are a [[Mini-Con]] subgroup from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:Tf2012-armsmicron-logo (c) TakaraTomy.png|right|200px|]]

The '''Arms Microns''' (アームズマイクロン ''Āmuzu Maikuron'') were once ordinary weapons. However, a bizarre interaction with [[Earth]]'s energon mutated them, giving the weapons the [[spark]] of life and the ability to transform!<ref>''Figure-Ō'' magazine, March 2012</ref>

This new breed of [[Mini-Con]] assists the larger Transformers in the battlefield, combining their powers to form amazing new weapons.

==''Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Prime'' cartoon==

{{storylink|Arms Micron Theater}}

{{stub}}

==Toys==
===Prime===
The Arms Microns were, with rare exception, only released in predominantly-[[TakaraTomy]] markets (Japan, parts of "mainland" Asia). Due to the... interesting variety of Arms Microns, they will be tackled here as groups.

====Promotional campaign Arms Microns====
The first Arms Microns made available were released as giveaway [[exclusive]]s, usually with the purchase of larger toys. All of these Microns are [[redeco]]s of prior toys. As some items were part of multiple promotions, only the first day and venue of availability is listed here. See individual pages for more details on each one.

[[Image:MicronVectorOracleWebsite.jpg|thumb|300px|Vector Oracle]]
* '''[[Aimless (Prime)|Aimless]]''' ([[December 28|12-18]]-[[2011]]: Joshin Kids' Land, Bic Camera)
* '''[[Blowpipe (Prime)|Blowpipe]]''' (12-18-2011: Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, Edion Group, Ishimaru, Deodeo, Eiden, Midori)
* '''[[Peaceman (Prime)|Peaceman]]''' (12-18-2011: [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]])
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt Clear Yellow Ver.]]''' ([[January 15|1-15]]-[[2012]], World Hobby Fair)
* '''[[Vector Oracle]]''' ([[February 25|2-25]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt]]''' ([[March 1|3-1]]-2012, online order)
* '''[[Pinpointer (Prime)|Pinpointer]]''' ([[March 31|3-31]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]]''' ([[April 28|4-28]]-2012, Yamada Electronics, Yodobashi Camera, Ideon)
* '''[[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]''' (4-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]]''' (4-28-2012, Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]''' (4-28-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#Shining|Shining B.2]]''' ([[June 16|6-16]]-2012, 2012 Tokyo Toy Show)
* '''[[O.P.#Shining|Shining O.P.]]''' ([[June 30|6-30]]-2012, Next Generation World Hobby Fair Summer '12)
* '''[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]''' ([[July 28|7-28]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]''' (7-28-2012, Joshin & Bic Camera )
* '''[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]''' (7-28-2012, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, EDION group stores)
* '''[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]''' (7-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* [[Optimus Prime Blaster|'''Optimus Prime Blaster''' (red version)]] (''TV Boy'' magazine September issue)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningGR|Shining R.A. GR]]''' ([[September 29|8-29]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningP|Shining R.A. P]]''' (8-29-2012, Joshin Kids' Land & Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningR|Shining R.A. R]]''' (8-29-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningY|Shining R.A. Y]]''' (8-29-2012, Eidon group, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera)
* '''[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]''' ([[November 13|11-13]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#PureEnergon|Pure Energon B.2]]''' ([[November 17|11-17]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[O.P.#Golden|Golden O.P.]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[Hades#Golden|Golden Hades]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[O.P.|Pure Energon O.P.]]''' (December, ToysЯUs)
{{-}}

====Pack-in Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronPackin-TakTomSite.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
The Arms Microns are the primary [[gimmick]] of the Japanese ''Prime'' toyline. All Deluxe-and-up releases come with their own Arms Micron, which replaces the accessories from the [[Hasbro]] versions (when applicable). Most of the toys have been [[retool]]ed to add more [[5mm post]]-holes for the Microns to attach to. Each Micron transforms into a weapon, typically modeled after the character's in-show weapon (with exceptions for non-show and repeat characters), and feature numerous [[5mm post]]s and holes, allowing you to combine them together to create larger and more ridiculous weapons. (See [[#"Arms Up"|"Arms Up" below]] for more information on combined Arms Micron weapons.)

However, each Micron comes out of the package as an unpainted, unassembled series of parts on plastic runners like a model kit, requiring [[sticker]]s for detailing. Whether you consider this a good or a bad thing depends on how much work you like putting into your toys.

The Autobot Microns all transform from weapons to humanoid robots. Their names are one-or-two-syllable contractions of their larger partner's names. The Decepticon Microns, however, all transform from weapons to one-eyed animalistic robots, with names based on their animal-form, again crunched to two(ish) syllables, with some slight changes to consonants.
{{-}}
;Released toys
{{collist|3|
* M-01 '''[[O.P.]]''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Voyager|Optimus Prime]])
* M-02 '''[[B.2]]''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Deluxe|Bumblebee]])
* M-03 '''[[C.L.]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Deluxe|Cliffjumper]])
* M-04 '''[[R.A.]]''' (with [[Ratchet (Prime)#Deluxe|Ratchet]])
* M-05 '''[[Gora]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#JapanDeluxe|Megatron]])
* M-06 '''[[Balo]]''' (with [[Skywarp (Prime)#Toys|Skywarp]])
* M-07 '''[[Gul]]''' (with [[Starscream (Prime)#Voyager|Starscream]])
* M-08 '''[[Jida]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Cliffjumper]])
* M-09 '''[[Zori]]''' (with [[Soundwave (Prime)#Prime|Soundwave]])
* M-10 '''[[B.H.]]''' (with [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Voyager|Bulkhead]])
* M-11 '''[[Arc]]''' (with [[Arcee (Prime)#Deluxe|Arcee]])
* M-12 '''[[Zamu]]''' (with [[Breakdown (Prime)#Voyager|Breakdown]])
* M-13 '''[[Gra]]''' (with [[Knock Out (Prime)#Deluxe|Knock Out]])
* M-14 '''[[Noji]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Deluxe|Vehicon]])
* M-15 '''Gora II''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Voyager|Megatron Darkness]])
* M-16 '''[[Hades]]''' (with Megatron Darkness)
* M-17 '''[[Igu]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Jet|Jet Vehicon]])
* M-21 '''[[Sou]]''' (with [[Swerve (Prime)|Swerve]])
* M-22 '''[[Ida]]''' (with [[Airachnid (Prime)#Toys|Airachnid]])
* '''O.P. A''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#BattleShield|Battle Shield Optimus]])
* '''[[Pral|Pral G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Sais|Sais G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Jayz|Jayz G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''Terrorcon Zori''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Bumblebee]])
* M-26 '''[[Bogu]]''' (with [[Unicron/toys#Prime|Gaia Unicron]])
* M-27 '''[[Iro]]''' (with [[Ironhide (Prime)|Ironhide]])
* M-28 '''Shining R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Weaponizer|Arms Master Optimus]])
* '''Silver Metal Balo''' (with [[Thundercracker (Prime)#Toys|Thundercracker]])
* '''Gold Metal R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#OrionPax|Orion Pax]])
* M-30 '''[[Jigu]]''' (with [[Dreadwing (Prime)#Toys|Dreadwing]])
* M-31 '''[[Ooje]]''' (with [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Deluxe|Wheeljack]])
* M-29 '''[[Magi]]''' (with [[Silas#SilasBreakdown|Silas Breakdown]])
* M-34 '''[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]''' (with [[Nemesis Prime (Prime)|Nemesis Prime]])
* M-28 '''[[S.2]]''' (with [[Smokescreen (Prime)#Prime|Smokescreen]])
* '''B.2 A''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Weaponizer|Gatling Bumblebee]])
* M-35 '''[[Bido]]''' (with [[Shockwave (WFC)#Prime|Shockwave]])
* M-32 '''[[Ulma]]''' (with [[Ultra Magnus (Prime)#Voyager|Ultra Magnus]])
* M-33 '''[[L.P.]]''' (with [[Lio Convoy#Prime|Leo Prime]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (R)]]''' (with [[Rumble (WFC)#Prime|Rumble]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (F)]]''' (with [[Frenzy (WFC)#Prime|Frenzy]])
* M-37 '''[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]''' (with [[Wildrider (Prime)#Toys|Wildrider]])
}}

;Upcoming releases
{{collist|3|

* '''[[Gabu|Shadow Gabu]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Baru|Shadow Baru]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Dai|Shadow Dai]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''Igu S''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#JetGeneral|Jet Vehicon General]])
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

{{note|There are a few gaps in the numbering. The missing numbers coincide with the new-character AMW Microns (see below); [[Gabu]], [[Baru]] and [[Dai]] at M-18, 19 and 20 (respectively), and Pral, Sais and Jayz at M-23, 24 and 25 (respectively).}}

{{note|Starting with Jigu, the numbering no longer is put on the site listings. The "missing" numbers come from the runners of the Arms Micron kit and the sticker sheets. }}
{{-}}

====Gacha Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronGachaWave1.jpg|right|thumb|200px|]]
A completely new set of molds were created for a set of Arms Microns distributed mainly through [[Gacha]]-branded "capsule toy" machines. Oddly, they contain a mix of Micron versions of larger show characters (for lack of information or a better explanation, this wiki is treating them as new characters) and entirely-new bestial Decepticon Microns.

;Vol.1
The first wave began appearing in early [[June]] of 2012. The toys were also later made available in individual boxes through the [[Arms Micron Gum]] series (released on [[August 20]] of 2012), though at a slight markup.

In [[November]] of 2012, [[Esdevium Games]] imported the entire wave to UK toy stores as a [[blindpacking|blindbagged]] line in English packaging, produced by Tomy and licensed by Hasbro UK. The packaging does not give any names to the Microns inside, and merely refers to the toys as a "Transforming Figure Collection".
{{collist|4|
* 1 '''[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]'''
* 2 '''[[Bumblebee Sword]]'''
* 3 '''[[Zad]]''' (2 versions)
* 4 '''[[Gob]]''' (2 versions)
}}
 
;Vol.2
Wave 2 appeared in late August of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Arcee Blade]]'''
*'''[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]'''
*'''[[Megatron Cannon]]'''
*'''[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]''' (2 versions)
}}

 
;Vol.3
Wave 3 appeared in early December of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Ratchet Spanner]]'''
*'''[[Wheeljack Kunai]]'''
*'''[[Starscream Boomerang]]'''
*'''[[Dobo]]''' (2 versions)
}}
{{-}}

====Arms Micron Weapon series====
The '''Arms Micron Weapon''' series is a secondary line of individually-packaged Arms Microns sold without any larger companion figure. These vary between entirely new molds and redecoes of partner Microns. They come in identical clear-plastic bags with adhesive flaps, with the assembly instructions printed on the cardboard backer inside. Initial installments had weapon combinations formed by trios of Microns, with later installments featuring five-Micron weapon combinations.

;Released toys
{{collist|4|
* AMW-01 '''[[Gabu]]'''
* AMW-02 '''[[Baru]]'''
* AMW-03 '''[[Dai]]'''
* AMW-04 '''[[C.L.#AMW|C.L. GR]]'''
* AMW-05 '''[[Balo#AMW|Balo G]]'''
* AMW-06 '''[[Jida#AMW|Jida R]]'''
* AMW-07 '''[[Pral]]'''
* AMW-08 '''[[Sais]]'''
* AMW-09 '''[[Jayz]]'''
* AMW-10 '''[[Zori#AMW|Zori M]]'''
* AMW-11 '''[[B.H.#AMW|B.H. B]]'''
* AMW-12 '''[[Arc#AMW|Arc S]]'''
}}
{{collist|1|
* AMW-13 '''[[Advanced Star Saber|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Advanced Star Saber]]''' ('''[[B.2#AMW|B.2 R]]''', '''[[Iro#AMW|Iro R]]''', '''[[O.P.#AMW|O.P. R]]''', '''[[R.A.#AMW|R.A. O]]''', '''[[Ooje#AMW|Ooje G]]''')
* AMW-14 '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' ('''[[Gora#AMW|Gora II E]]''', '''[[Gul#AMW|Gul B]]''', '''[[Ida#AMW|Ida B]]''', '''[[Noji#AMW|Noji B]]''', '''[[Zori#AMW5pack|Zori CS]]''')
}}

=="Arms Up"==
The main [[gimmick]] of the Arms Microns is their combination ability, both with larger toys and each other.

Simply attaching an Arms Micron to a larger toy produces an '''Arms Up Mode'''. Every AM-series larger robot has at least one specifically-named Arms Up Mode, depicted on their packaging back, utilizing multiple Arms Microns.

===Energon Crystals===
Every Arms Micron (well, every one that was specifically designed for the ''Prime'' toyline, at least) has a socket made for a clear-plastic "[[Energon]] Crystal", laid over a small foil [[sticker]] showing the Micron's [[insignia|allegiance]]. They come in a broad variety of colors, and in three different shapes:


<center>
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:95%"
|-
! scope="col" width="11%" | '''Color'''
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''Name'''
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''AP
(Attack Points, hexagon)'''
! scope="col" width="17%" | '''HP
(Hit Points, trapezoid)'''
! scope="col" width="17%" | '''SP
(Speed Points, circle)'''
! scope="col" width="14%" | '''Super Combo Weapon'''
|-
| style="background: #00CCFF; color: black" | '''Light Blue'''
|'''Pure''' (ピュア ''pyua'')
| [[O.P.]]
| [[R.A.]]
| [[B.2]]
| [[Star Saber]]
|-
| style="background: #FF3333; color: black" | '''Bright Salmon'''
|'''Fast''' (ファスト ''fasuto'')
|[[C.L.]]
|[[B.H.]]
|[[Arc]]
| [[Galaxy Launcher]]
|-
| style="background: #F5FFFF; color: black" | '''Clear'''
|'''Natural''' (ナチュラル ''nachuraru'')
|[[Zamu]]
|[[Gora]]
|[[Igu]]
| [[Debris Hammer]]
|-
| style="background: #B88A00; color: black" | '''Amber'''
|'''Mud'''<ref>According to Hironori Kobayashi, via personal correspondence. The kana can be rendered as either "mud" or "mad", but Kobayashi intended it to be the former.</ref> (マッド ''maddo'')
|[[Balo]]
|[[Gra]]
|[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]
| [[Asteroid Drill]]
|-
| style="background: #66FF66; color: black" | '''Bright Green'''
|'''Power''' (パウァ ''paua'')
|[[Ida]]
|[[Jida]]
|[[Noji]]
| [[Lunatic Chainsaw]]
|-
| style="background: #A347FF; color: black" | '''Purple'''
|'''Dark''' (ダーク ''dāku'')
|[[Gul]]
|[[Gora|Gora II]]
|[[Zori]]
| [[Planet Bowgun]]
|-
| style="background: #E843BF; color: black" | '''Bright Purple'''
|'''Fake Dark''' (フェイクダーク ''feikudāku'')
|[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]], [[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]
|[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]], [[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]
|
|-
| style="background: #FF9147; color: black" | '''Orange'''
|'''Hard''' (ハード ''hādo'')
|[[Bumblebee Sword]]
|[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]
|[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]
| [[Grand Cross Archery]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFF00; color: black" | '''Yellow'''
|'''Shine''' (シャイン ''shain'')
|[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]
|[[Gob]]
|[[Zad]]
|[[Wormhole Whip]]
|-
| style="background: #E6E6E6; color: black" | '''Frosted Clear'''
|'''Rock''' (ロック ''rokku'') or '''Titan''' (チタン ''chitan'')
|[[Hades]]
|Hades
|Hades
|[[Hades|Meteor Scythe]]
|-
| style="background: #FFD119; color: black" | '''Yellow-orange'''
|'''Electro''' (イレクトロ ''irekutoro'')
|[[Baru]]
|[[Gabu]]
|[[Dai]]
|[[Dark Matter Calibur]]
|-
| style="background: #00E6B8; color: black" | '''Aqua-Green'''
|'''Gōsei''' (合成 "Synthesis")
|[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]
|[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]
|[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]
|[[Prominence Killer]]
|-
| style="background: #33AD33; color: black" | '''Green'''
|'''Ion''' (イオン ''ion'')
|[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]
|[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]
|[[Zori#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Zori]]
|[[Solar Ion Arrow]]
|-
| style="background: #454550; color: white" | '''Black'''
|'''Magne''' (マグネ ''magune'')
|[[L.P.]]
|[[Sou]]
|[[S.2]]
|[[Leonid Tonfa]]
|-
| style="background: #4747FF; color: white" | '''Blue'''
|'''Positro''' (ポジトロ ''pojitoro'')
|[[Jayz]]
|[[Sais]]
|[[Pral]]
|[[Cosmotector]]
|-
| style="background: #8f3156; color: white" | '''Burgundy'''
|'''Cure''' (キュア ''kyua'')
|[[Ratchet Spanner]]
|[[Wheeljack Kunai]]
|[[Arcee Blade]]
|[[Supernova Lance]]
|-
| style="background: #687720; color: white" | '''Dark Green'''
|'''Poison''' (ポイズン ''poizun'')
|[[Starscream Boomerang]]
|[[Dobo]]
|[[Megatron Cannon]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFFFF; color: black" | '''White'''
|'''Ice''' (アイス ''aisu'')
|[[Bido]]
|[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]
|[[Bogu]]
|-
| style="background: #FF85FF; color: black" | '''Pink'''
|'''Shield''' (シールド ''shīrudo'')
|[[Ooje]]
|[[Ulma]]
|[[Iro]]
|-
| style="background: #; color: black" | '''Aqua-Blue'''
|'''Mystic''' (ミスティック ''misutikku'')
|[[Magi]]
|[[Dago]]
|[[Jigu]]
|}
</center>
{{note|The colors shown are as close to the actual plastic colors as is possible in RGB. This chart does not list every variant of each character, only those that have a change in Crystal color. In other words, all versions of, say, O.P. have the "Pure" Energon Crystal unless otherwise noted.}}
 

===Combinations===
Combining multiple Arms Microns together to produce bigger weapons is heavily encouraged in the line. Once three Microns are joined together, one with each different Crystal shape, the combination is dubbed a '''Combo Weapon'''. By combining three Microns with the same ''color'' of Crystal, one of each shape, the combined form is dubbed a '''Super Combo Weapon''', and is deemed to be much more powerful than a normal Combo Weapon.

There are also some named weapons formed by combinations of two, and even four Microns (or Micron substitutions), without regard to Crystal shape.

;Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Big Laser Gun]]''' (Gora + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Big Scissor]]''' (Jida + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Blazer Gun]]''' (B.2 + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Break Scythe]]''' (Gra + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Break Sword]]''' (Arc + C.L. + R.A.)
* '''[[Burst Cannon]]''' (Iro + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Buster Rifle]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + B.H.)
* '''[[Claw Spear]]''' (Jigu + Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Cross Hammer]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Darkness Scythe]]''' (Gora II + Hades + Igu)
* '''[[Eclipse Barrett]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Sou)
* '''[[Energon Sniper]]''' (Gra + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Flame Cannon]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji ''OR'' Gora II + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Giga Tornado Cannon]]''' (Gora II + Dai + Zamu)
* '''[[God Glaive]]''' (Gul + Iro + Ulma)
* '''[[Gravity Axe]]''' (B.2 + R.A. + Ooje)
* '''[[Morning Star]]''' (Balo + Gora + Zori)
* '''[[Nebula Scythe]]''' (Arc + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Nemesis Fake Saber]]''' (Giza + Gul + Igu)
* '''[[Plasma Cannon]]''' (B.H. + C.L. + Iro)
* '''[[Power Crusher]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Ida)
* '''[[Rail Claw]]''' (Gora II + Ida + Noji)
* '''[[Scissor Hand]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Magi)
* '''[[Stragy Gun]]''' (B.H. + O.P. + S.2)
* '''[[Tele-Beam Blaster]]''' (Optimus Prime Blaster + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Trilogy Sword]]''' (Arc + Ooje + R.A.)

}}
 
;Super Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Action Buster]]''' (Dobo + Megatron Cannon + Starscream Boomerang)
* '''[[Asteroid Drill]]''' (Balo + Gra + Ozu)
* '''[[Astro Blaster]]''' (Dago + Jigu + Magi)
* '''[[Corona Glaive]]''' (Iro + Ulma + Ooje)
* '''[[Cosmotector]]''' (Jayz + Pral + Sais)
* '''[[Dark Matter Calibur]]''' (Baru + Dai + Gabu)
* '''[[Debris Hammer]]''' (Gora + Igu + Zamu)
* '''[[Galaxy Launcher]]''' (Arc + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Grand Cross Archery]]''' (Bulkhead Knuckle + Bumblebee Sword + Optimus Prime Blaster)
* '''[[Leonid Tonfa]]''' (Sou + S.2 + L.P.)
* '''[[Lunatic Chainsaw]]''' (Ida + Jida + Noji)
* '''[[Hades|Meteor Scythe]]''' (Hades is his own Super Combo Weapon!)
* '''[[Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Prominence Killer]]''' (Hellflame Jida + Hellflame Noji + Hellflame Zamu)
* '''[[Shooting Star Scissors]]''' (Bogu + Giza + Bido)
* '''[[Solar Ion Arrow]]''' (Hellflame Gul + Shining Gra B + Terrorcon Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Supernova Lance]]''' (Arcee Blade + Ratchet Spanner + Wheeljack Kunai)
* '''[[Wormhole Whip]]''' (Dado + Gob + Zad)
}}
 
;Other named Micron combinations
{{Collist|3|
* '''[[Advanced Star Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Ooje G + O.P. R + R.A. O)
* '''[[Black Widow Claw]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber|Matrix Double Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Matrix + Ooje G + O.P R + Shining R.A.)
* '''[[God Archery]]''' (God Glaive + God Stole (x2))
* '''[[God Stole]]''' (Ida + L.P. + O.P.)
* '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II E + Gul B + Ida B + Noji B + Zori CS)
* '''[[Heavy Armed B.2]]''' (B.2 (x2) + C.L. (x4) + Sais)
* '''[[High-Defense Shield]]''' (Balo + Jida)
* '''[[Killer Bite]]''' (Balo + Gora)
* '''[[Laser Gunblade]]''' (Gora + Gul)
* '''[[Long Spear]]''' (Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber]]''' (Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Pure Energon Super Star Saber]]''' (Pure Energon B.2 + Pure Energon O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Rainbow Shield]]''' (Shining R.A. GR, P, R, and Y)
* '''[[Samurai Sword Mode]]''' (Arc + Arc S + B.2 + B.H. + O.P. + Shining R.A. + Sou)
* '''[[Slash Cannon α]]''' (Arc + O.P.)
* '''[[Slash Cannon β]]''' (B.2 + R.A.)
* '''[[Spike Hammer Rod]]''' (Balo + Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)#Super|Super Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
}}
 
{{note|Obviously, there are vast numbers of potential combinations possible, this list only gives those that have been named officially.}}

{{-}}

===Arms Up Mission Game===
The above combinations play into the online "Arms Up Mission" online game on TakaraTomy's website.

Aside from the usual eight [[tech spec]] stats, every large AM-series robot has an additional three stats, the same as the three shapes of Energon Crystals on the Arms Microns: '''HP''' (Hit Points), '''SP''' (Speed Points), and '''AP''' (Attack Points), though these are rated using thousands rather than ones. By equipping Arms Micron weapons, the Microns' point values are added to their larger partner's; 500 points for the stat related to their Engeron Crystal shape, and 100 for each of the other two.

{{note|It is currently unknown if the Energon Crystal colors have any meaning as far as the game goes aside from enabling Super Combo Weapon creation.}}
{{stub}}

==Notes==
* In an interview in ''Dengeki Hobby'' magazine, [[TakaraTomy]] designers [[Takashi Nakase]] and [[Hironori Kobayashi]] explained the reasons Microns played so heavily into the Japanese ''Prime'' line when it wasn't designed that way from the start:
::'''Takashi Nakase''': The biggest reason is that we wanted to raise the target age group. In past series, the target ages were small children and their fathers, but the age group which is actually able to enjoy transforming toys is 7 ~ 9 years old. We went back to the beginning and considered appropriate products for that age group, and came up with the concept of "customising". That is why Arms Microns need to be assembled from parts, and stickers are included to be put on the main figure - to give the feeling of "completing" the toy as one's own.
::'''Hironori Kobayashi''': We conducted a play session with children where they played freely with Movie series Transformers, mixed with various items such as Minicons, and found that they mostly enjoyed combining Minicons to make larger weapons or to customise the Transformers. We thought it might have some potential.
:*Model-making is ''huge'' in Japan for the 7-and-up crowd. Mega-huge.

* While the "weapons turned into living robots" backstory was given in specific reference to the pack-in toys, it's pretty safe to assume that it holds true for all characters labeled "Arms Micron".

==External Links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/search/armsmicron/ Takara promotional galleries for pack-in Arms Microns]
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/play/armsupmissions/ Arms Up Missions game at TakaraTomy's Transformers website]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category: Arms Microns| Arms Microns]]
[[Category: Mini-Cons]]
[[Category: Prime subgroups]]

Arms Micron

2013-02-13T03:53:22Z

Antron: /* Energon Crystals */

:''The Arms Microns are a [[Mini-Con]] subgroup from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:Tf2012-armsmicron-logo (c) TakaraTomy.png|right|200px|]]

The '''Arms Microns''' (アームズマイクロン ''Āmuzu Maikuron'') were once ordinary weapons. However, a bizarre interaction with [[Earth]]'s energon mutated them, giving the weapons the [[spark]] of life and the ability to transform!<ref>''Figure-Ō'' magazine, March 2012</ref>

This new breed of [[Mini-Con]] assists the larger Transformers in the battlefield, combining their powers to form amazing new weapons.

==''Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Prime'' cartoon==

{{storylink|Arms Micron Theater}}

{{stub}}

==Toys==
===Prime===
The Arms Microns were, with rare exception, only released in predominantly-[[TakaraTomy]] markets (Japan, parts of "mainland" Asia). Due to the... interesting variety of Arms Microns, they will be tackled here as groups.

====Promotional campaign Arms Microns====
The first Arms Microns made available were released as giveaway [[exclusive]]s, usually with the purchase of larger toys. All of these Microns are [[redeco]]s of prior toys. As some items were part of multiple promotions, only the first day and venue of availability is listed here. See individual pages for more details on each one.

[[Image:MicronVectorOracleWebsite.jpg|thumb|300px|Vector Oracle]]
* '''[[Aimless (Prime)|Aimless]]''' ([[December 28|12-18]]-[[2011]]: Joshin Kids' Land, Bic Camera)
* '''[[Blowpipe (Prime)|Blowpipe]]''' (12-18-2011: Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, Edion Group, Ishimaru, Deodeo, Eiden, Midori)
* '''[[Peaceman (Prime)|Peaceman]]''' (12-18-2011: [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]])
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt Clear Yellow Ver.]]''' ([[January 15|1-15]]-[[2012]], World Hobby Fair)
* '''[[Vector Oracle]]''' ([[February 25|2-25]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt]]''' ([[March 1|3-1]]-2012, online order)
* '''[[Pinpointer (Prime)|Pinpointer]]''' ([[March 31|3-31]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]]''' ([[April 28|4-28]]-2012, Yamada Electronics, Yodobashi Camera, Ideon)
* '''[[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]''' (4-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]]''' (4-28-2012, Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]''' (4-28-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#Shining|Shining B.2]]''' ([[June 16|6-16]]-2012, 2012 Tokyo Toy Show)
* '''[[O.P.#Shining|Shining O.P.]]''' ([[June 30|6-30]]-2012, Next Generation World Hobby Fair Summer '12)
* '''[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]''' ([[July 28|7-28]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]''' (7-28-2012, Joshin & Bic Camera )
* '''[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]''' (7-28-2012, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, EDION group stores)
* '''[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]''' (7-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* [[Optimus Prime Blaster|'''Optimus Prime Blaster''' (red version)]] (''TV Boy'' magazine September issue)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningGR|Shining R.A. GR]]''' ([[September 29|8-29]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningP|Shining R.A. P]]''' (8-29-2012, Joshin Kids' Land & Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningR|Shining R.A. R]]''' (8-29-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningY|Shining R.A. Y]]''' (8-29-2012, Eidon group, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera)
* '''[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]''' ([[November 13|11-13]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#PureEnergon|Pure Energon B.2]]''' ([[November 17|11-17]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[O.P.#Golden|Golden O.P.]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[Hades#Golden|Golden Hades]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[O.P.|Pure Energon O.P.]]''' (December, ToysЯUs)
{{-}}

====Pack-in Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronPackin-TakTomSite.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
The Arms Microns are the primary [[gimmick]] of the Japanese ''Prime'' toyline. All Deluxe-and-up releases come with their own Arms Micron, which replaces the accessories from the [[Hasbro]] versions (when applicable). Most of the toys have been [[retool]]ed to add more [[5mm post]]-holes for the Microns to attach to. Each Micron transforms into a weapon, typically modeled after the character's in-show weapon (with exceptions for non-show and repeat characters), and feature numerous [[5mm post]]s and holes, allowing you to combine them together to create larger and more ridiculous weapons. (See [[#"Arms Up"|"Arms Up" below]] for more information on combined Arms Micron weapons.)

However, each Micron comes out of the package as an unpainted, unassembled series of parts on plastic runners like a model kit, requiring [[sticker]]s for detailing. Whether you consider this a good or a bad thing depends on how much work you like putting into your toys.

The Autobot Microns all transform from weapons to humanoid robots. Their names are one-or-two-syllable contractions of their larger partner's names. The Decepticon Microns, however, all transform from weapons to one-eyed animalistic robots, with names based on their animal-form, again crunched to two(ish) syllables, with some slight changes to consonants.
{{-}}
;Released toys
{{collist|3|
* M-01 '''[[O.P.]]''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Voyager|Optimus Prime]])
* M-02 '''[[B.2]]''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Deluxe|Bumblebee]])
* M-03 '''[[C.L.]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Deluxe|Cliffjumper]])
* M-04 '''[[R.A.]]''' (with [[Ratchet (Prime)#Deluxe|Ratchet]])
* M-05 '''[[Gora]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#JapanDeluxe|Megatron]])
* M-06 '''[[Balo]]''' (with [[Skywarp (Prime)#Toys|Skywarp]])
* M-07 '''[[Gul]]''' (with [[Starscream (Prime)#Voyager|Starscream]])
* M-08 '''[[Jida]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Cliffjumper]])
* M-09 '''[[Zori]]''' (with [[Soundwave (Prime)#Prime|Soundwave]])
* M-10 '''[[B.H.]]''' (with [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Voyager|Bulkhead]])
* M-11 '''[[Arc]]''' (with [[Arcee (Prime)#Deluxe|Arcee]])
* M-12 '''[[Zamu]]''' (with [[Breakdown (Prime)#Voyager|Breakdown]])
* M-13 '''[[Gra]]''' (with [[Knock Out (Prime)#Deluxe|Knock Out]])
* M-14 '''[[Noji]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Deluxe|Vehicon]])
* M-15 '''Gora II''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Voyager|Megatron Darkness]])
* M-16 '''[[Hades]]''' (with Megatron Darkness)
* M-17 '''[[Igu]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Jet|Jet Vehicon]])
* M-21 '''[[Sou]]''' (with [[Swerve (Prime)|Swerve]])
* M-22 '''[[Ida]]''' (with [[Airachnid (Prime)#Toys|Airachnid]])
* '''O.P. A''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#BattleShield|Battle Shield Optimus]])
* '''[[Pral|Pral G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Sais|Sais G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Jayz|Jayz G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''Terrorcon Zori''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Bumblebee]])
* M-26 '''[[Bogu]]''' (with [[Unicron/toys#Prime|Gaia Unicron]])
* M-27 '''[[Iro]]''' (with [[Ironhide (Prime)|Ironhide]])
* M-28 '''Shining R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Weaponizer|Arms Master Optimus]])
* '''Silver Metal Balo''' (with [[Thundercracker (Prime)#Toys|Thundercracker]])
* '''Gold Metal R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#OrionPax|Orion Pax]])
* M-30 '''[[Jigu]]''' (with [[Dreadwing (Prime)#Toys|Dreadwing]])
* M-31 '''[[Ooje]]''' (with [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Deluxe|Wheeljack]])
* M-29 '''[[Magi]]''' (with [[Silas#SilasBreakdown|Silas Breakdown]])
* M-34 '''[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]''' (with [[Nemesis Prime (Prime)|Nemesis Prime]])
* M-28 '''[[S.2]]''' (with [[Smokescreen (Prime)#Prime|Smokescreen]])
* '''B.2 A''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Weaponizer|Gatling Bumblebee]])
* M-35 '''[[Bido]]''' (with [[Shockwave (WFC)#Prime|Shockwave]])
* M-32 '''[[Ulma]]''' (with [[Ultra Magnus (Prime)#Voyager|Ultra Magnus]])
* M-33 '''[[L.P.]]''' (with [[Lio Convoy#Prime|Leo Prime]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (R)]]''' (with [[Rumble (WFC)#Prime|Rumble]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (F)]]''' (with [[Frenzy (WFC)#Prime|Frenzy]])
* M-37 '''[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]''' (with [[Wildrider (Prime)#Toys|Wildrider]])
}}

;Upcoming releases
{{collist|3|

* '''[[Gabu|Shadow Gabu]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Baru|Shadow Baru]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Dai|Shadow Dai]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''Igu S''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#JetGeneral|Jet Vehicon General]])
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

{{note|There are a few gaps in the numbering. The missing numbers coincide with the new-character AMW Microns (see below); [[Gabu]], [[Baru]] and [[Dai]] at M-18, 19 and 20 (respectively), and Pral, Sais and Jayz at M-23, 24 and 25 (respectively).}}

{{note|Starting with Jigu, the numbering no longer is put on the site listings. The "missing" numbers come from the runners of the Arms Micron kit and the sticker sheets. }}
{{-}}

====Gacha Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronGachaWave1.jpg|right|thumb|200px|]]
A completely new set of molds were created for a set of Arms Microns distributed mainly through [[Gacha]]-branded "capsule toy" machines. Oddly, they contain a mix of Micron versions of larger show characters (for lack of information or a better explanation, this wiki is treating them as new characters) and entirely-new bestial Decepticon Microns.

;Vol.1
The first wave began appearing in early [[June]] of 2012. The toys were also later made available in individual boxes through the [[Arms Micron Gum]] series (released on [[August 20]] of 2012), though at a slight markup.

In [[November]] of 2012, [[Esdevium Games]] imported the entire wave to UK toy stores as a [[blindpacking|blindbagged]] line in English packaging, produced by Tomy and licensed by Hasbro UK. The packaging does not give any names to the Microns inside, and merely refers to the toys as a "Transforming Figure Collection".
{{collist|4|
* 1 '''[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]'''
* 2 '''[[Bumblebee Sword]]'''
* 3 '''[[Zad]]''' (2 versions)
* 4 '''[[Gob]]''' (2 versions)
}}
 
;Vol.2
Wave 2 appeared in late August of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Arcee Blade]]'''
*'''[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]'''
*'''[[Megatron Cannon]]'''
*'''[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]''' (2 versions)
}}

 
;Vol.3
Wave 3 appeared in early December of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Ratchet Spanner]]'''
*'''[[Wheeljack Kunai]]'''
*'''[[Starscream Boomerang]]'''
*'''[[Dobo]]''' (2 versions)
}}
{{-}}

====Arms Micron Weapon series====
The '''Arms Micron Weapon''' series is a secondary line of individually-packaged Arms Microns sold without any larger companion figure. These vary between entirely new molds and redecoes of partner Microns. They come in identical clear-plastic bags with adhesive flaps, with the assembly instructions printed on the cardboard backer inside. Initial installments had weapon combinations formed by trios of Microns, with later installments featuring five-Micron weapon combinations.

;Released toys
{{collist|4|
* AMW-01 '''[[Gabu]]'''
* AMW-02 '''[[Baru]]'''
* AMW-03 '''[[Dai]]'''
* AMW-04 '''[[C.L.#AMW|C.L. GR]]'''
* AMW-05 '''[[Balo#AMW|Balo G]]'''
* AMW-06 '''[[Jida#AMW|Jida R]]'''
* AMW-07 '''[[Pral]]'''
* AMW-08 '''[[Sais]]'''
* AMW-09 '''[[Jayz]]'''
* AMW-10 '''[[Zori#AMW|Zori M]]'''
* AMW-11 '''[[B.H.#AMW|B.H. B]]'''
* AMW-12 '''[[Arc#AMW|Arc S]]'''
}}
{{collist|1|
* AMW-13 '''[[Advanced Star Saber|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Advanced Star Saber]]''' ('''[[B.2#AMW|B.2 R]]''', '''[[Iro#AMW|Iro R]]''', '''[[O.P.#AMW|O.P. R]]''', '''[[R.A.#AMW|R.A. O]]''', '''[[Ooje#AMW|Ooje G]]''')
* AMW-14 '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' ('''[[Gora#AMW|Gora II E]]''', '''[[Gul#AMW|Gul B]]''', '''[[Ida#AMW|Ida B]]''', '''[[Noji#AMW|Noji B]]''', '''[[Zori#AMW5pack|Zori CS]]''')
}}

=="Arms Up"==
The main [[gimmick]] of the Arms Microns is their combination ability, both with larger toys and each other.

Simply attaching an Arms Micron to a larger toy produces an '''Arms Up Mode'''. Every AM-series larger robot has at least one specifically-named Arms Up Mode, depicted on their packaging back, utilizing multiple Arms Microns.

===Energon Crystals===
Every Arms Micron (well, every one that was specifically designed for the ''Prime'' toyline, at least) has a socket made for a clear-plastic "[[Energon]] Crystal", laid over a small foil [[sticker]] showing the Micron's [[insignia|allegiance]]. They come in a broad variety of colors, and in three different shapes:


<center>
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:95%"
|-
! scope="col" width="11%" | '''Color'''
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''Name'''
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''AP
(Attack Points, hexagon)'''
! scope="col" width="17%" | '''HP
(Hit Points, trapezoid)'''
! scope="col" width="17%" | '''SP
(Speed Points, circle)'''
! scope="col" width="14%" | '''Super Combo Weapon'''
|-
| style="background: #00CCFF; color: black" | '''Light Blue'''
|'''Pure''' (ピュア ''pyua'')
| [[O.P.]]
| [[R.A.]]
| [[B.2]]
| [[Star Saber]]
|-
| style="background: #FF3333; color: black" | '''Bright Salmon'''
|'''Fast''' (ファスト ''fasuto'')
|[[C.L.]]
|[[B.H.]]
|[[Arc]]
| [[Galaxy Launcher]]
|-
| style="background: #F5FFFF; color: black" | '''Clear'''
|'''Natural''' (ナチュラル ''nachuraru'')
|[[Zamu]]
|[[Gora]]
|[[Igu]]
| [[Debris Hammer]]
|-
| style="background: #B88A00; color: black" | '''Amber'''
|'''Mud'''<ref>According to Hironori Kobayashi, via personal correspondence. The kana can be rendered as either "mud" or "mad", but Kobayashi intended it to be the former.</ref> (マッド ''maddo'')
|[[Balo]]
|[[Gra]]
|[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]
| [[Asteroid Drill]]
|-
| style="background: #66FF66; color: black" | '''Bright Green'''
|'''Power''' (パウァ ''paua'')
|[[Ida]]
|[[Jida]]
|[[Noji]]
| [[Lunatic Chainsaw]]
|-
| style="background: #A347FF; color: black" | '''Purple'''
|'''Dark''' (ダーク ''dāku'')
|[[Gul]]
|[[Gora|Gora II]]
|[[Zori]]
| [[Planet Bowgun]]
|-
| style="background: #E843BF; color: black" | '''Bright Purple'''
|'''Fake Dark''' (フェイクダーク ''feikudāku'')
|[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]], [[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]
|[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]], [[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]
|
|-
| style="background: #FF9147; color: black" | '''Orange'''
|'''Hard''' (ハード ''hādo'')
|[[Bumblebee Sword]]
|[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]
|[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]
| [[Grand Cross Archery]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFF00; color: black" | '''Yellow'''
|'''Shine''' (シャイン ''shain'')
|[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]
|[[Gob]]
|[[Zad]]
|[[Wormhole Whip]]
|-
| style="background: #E6E6E6; color: black" | '''Frosted Clear'''
|'''Rock''' (ロック ''rokku'') or '''Titan''' (チタン ''chitan'')
|[[Hades]]
|Hades
|Hades
|[[Hades|Meteor Scythe]]
|-
| style="background: #FFD119; color: black" | '''Yellow-orange'''
|'''Electro''' (イレクトロ ''irekutoro'')
|[[Baru]]
|[[Gabu]]
|[[Dai]]
|[[Dark Matter Calibur]]
|-
| style="background: #00E6B8; color: black" | '''Aqua-Green'''
|'''Gōsei''' (合成 "Synthesis")
|[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]
|[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]
|[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]
|[[Prominence Killer]]
|-
| style="background: #33AD33; color: black" | '''Green'''
|'''Ion''' (イオン ''ion'')
|[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]
|[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]
|[[Zori#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Zori]]
|[[Solar Ion Arrow]]
|-
| style="background: #454550; color: white" | '''Black'''
|'''Magne''' (マグネ ''magune'')
|[[L.P.]]
|[[Sou]]
|[[S.2]]
|[[Leonid Tonfa]]
|-
| style="background: #4747FF; color: white" | '''Blue'''
|'''Positro''' (ポジトロ ''pojitoro'')
|[[Jayz]]
|[[Sais]]
|[[Pral]]
|[[Cosmotector]]
|-
| style="background: #8f3156; color: white" | '''Burgundy'''
|'''Cure''' (キュア ''kyua'')
|[[Ratchet Spanner]]
|[[Wheeljack Kunai]]
|[[Arcee Blade]]
|-
| style="background: #687720; color: white" | '''Dark Green'''
|'''Poison''' (ポイズン ''poizun'')
|[[Starscream Boomerang]]
|[[Dobo]]
|[[Megatron Cannon]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFFFF; color: black" | '''White'''
|'''Ice''' (アイス ''aisu'')
|[[Bido]]
|[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]
|[[Bogu]]
|-
| style="background: #FF85FF; color: black" | '''Pink'''
|'''Shield''' (シールド ''shīrudo'')
|[[Ooje]]
|[[Ulma]]
|[[Iro]]
|-
| style="background: #; color: black" | '''Aqua-Blue'''
|'''Mystic''' (ミスティック ''misutikku'')
|[[Magi]]
|[[Dago]]
|[[Jigu]]
|}
</center>
{{note|The colors shown are as close to the actual plastic colors as is possible in RGB. This chart does not list every variant of each character, only those that have a change in Crystal color. In other words, all versions of, say, O.P. have the "Pure" Energon Crystal unless otherwise noted.}}
 

===Combinations===
Combining multiple Arms Microns together to produce bigger weapons is heavily encouraged in the line. Once three Microns are joined together, one with each different Crystal shape, the combination is dubbed a '''Combo Weapon'''. By combining three Microns with the same ''color'' of Crystal, one of each shape, the combined form is dubbed a '''Super Combo Weapon''', and is deemed to be much more powerful than a normal Combo Weapon.

There are also some named weapons formed by combinations of two, and even four Microns (or Micron substitutions), without regard to Crystal shape.

;Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Big Laser Gun]]''' (Gora + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Big Scissor]]''' (Jida + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Blazer Gun]]''' (B.2 + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Break Scythe]]''' (Gra + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Break Sword]]''' (Arc + C.L. + R.A.)
* '''[[Burst Cannon]]''' (Iro + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Buster Rifle]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + B.H.)
* '''[[Claw Spear]]''' (Jigu + Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Cross Hammer]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Darkness Scythe]]''' (Gora II + Hades + Igu)
* '''[[Eclipse Barrett]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Sou)
* '''[[Energon Sniper]]''' (Gra + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Flame Cannon]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji ''OR'' Gora II + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Giga Tornado Cannon]]''' (Gora II + Dai + Zamu)
* '''[[God Glaive]]''' (Gul + Iro + Ulma)
* '''[[Gravity Axe]]''' (B.2 + R.A. + Ooje)
* '''[[Morning Star]]''' (Balo + Gora + Zori)
* '''[[Nebula Scythe]]''' (Arc + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Nemesis Fake Saber]]''' (Giza + Gul + Igu)
* '''[[Plasma Cannon]]''' (B.H. + C.L. + Iro)
* '''[[Power Crusher]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Ida)
* '''[[Rail Claw]]''' (Gora II + Ida + Noji)
* '''[[Scissor Hand]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Magi)
* '''[[Stragy Gun]]''' (B.H. + O.P. + S.2)
* '''[[Tele-Beam Blaster]]''' (Optimus Prime Blaster + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Trilogy Sword]]''' (Arc + Ooje + R.A.)

}}
 
;Super Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Action Buster]]''' (Dobo + Megatron Cannon + Starscream Boomerang)
* '''[[Asteroid Drill]]''' (Balo + Gra + Ozu)
* '''[[Astro Blaster]]''' (Dago + Jigu + Magi)
* '''[[Corona Glaive]]''' (Iro + Ulma + Ooje)
* '''[[Cosmotector]]''' (Jayz + Pral + Sais)
* '''[[Dark Matter Calibur]]''' (Baru + Dai + Gabu)
* '''[[Debris Hammer]]''' (Gora + Igu + Zamu)
* '''[[Galaxy Launcher]]''' (Arc + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Grand Cross Archery]]''' (Bulkhead Knuckle + Bumblebee Sword + Optimus Prime Blaster)
* '''[[Leonid Tonfa]]''' (Sou + S.2 + L.P.)
* '''[[Lunatic Chainsaw]]''' (Ida + Jida + Noji)
* '''[[Hades|Meteor Scythe]]''' (Hades is his own Super Combo Weapon!)
* '''[[Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Prominence Killer]]''' (Hellflame Jida + Hellflame Noji + Hellflame Zamu)
* '''[[Shooting Star Scissors]]''' (Bogu + Giza + Bido)
* '''[[Solar Ion Arrow]]''' (Hellflame Gul + Shining Gra B + Terrorcon Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Supernova Lance]]''' (Arcee Blade + Ratchet Spanner + Wheeljack Kunai)
* '''[[Wormhole Whip]]''' (Dado + Gob + Zad)
}}
 
;Other named Micron combinations
{{Collist|3|
* '''[[Advanced Star Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Ooje G + O.P. R + R.A. O)
* '''[[Black Widow Claw]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber|Matrix Double Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Matrix + Ooje G + O.P R + Shining R.A.)
* '''[[God Archery]]''' (God Glaive + God Stole (x2))
* '''[[God Stole]]''' (Ida + L.P. + O.P.)
* '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II E + Gul B + Ida B + Noji B + Zori CS)
* '''[[Heavy Armed B.2]]''' (B.2 (x2) + C.L. (x4) + Sais)
* '''[[High-Defense Shield]]''' (Balo + Jida)
* '''[[Killer Bite]]''' (Balo + Gora)
* '''[[Laser Gunblade]]''' (Gora + Gul)
* '''[[Long Spear]]''' (Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber]]''' (Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Pure Energon Super Star Saber]]''' (Pure Energon B.2 + Pure Energon O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Rainbow Shield]]''' (Shining R.A. GR, P, R, and Y)
* '''[[Samurai Sword Mode]]''' (Arc + Arc S + B.2 + B.H. + O.P. + Shining R.A. + Sou)
* '''[[Slash Cannon α]]''' (Arc + O.P.)
* '''[[Slash Cannon β]]''' (B.2 + R.A.)
* '''[[Spike Hammer Rod]]''' (Balo + Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)#Super|Super Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
}}
 
{{note|Obviously, there are vast numbers of potential combinations possible, this list only gives those that have been named officially.}}

{{-}}

===Arms Up Mission Game===
The above combinations play into the online "Arms Up Mission" online game on TakaraTomy's website.

Aside from the usual eight [[tech spec]] stats, every large AM-series robot has an additional three stats, the same as the three shapes of Energon Crystals on the Arms Microns: '''HP''' (Hit Points), '''SP''' (Speed Points), and '''AP''' (Attack Points), though these are rated using thousands rather than ones. By equipping Arms Micron weapons, the Microns' point values are added to their larger partner's; 500 points for the stat related to their Engeron Crystal shape, and 100 for each of the other two.

{{note|It is currently unknown if the Energon Crystal colors have any meaning as far as the game goes aside from enabling Super Combo Weapon creation.}}
{{stub}}

==Notes==
* In an interview in ''Dengeki Hobby'' magazine, [[TakaraTomy]] designers [[Takashi Nakase]] and [[Hironori Kobayashi]] explained the reasons Microns played so heavily into the Japanese ''Prime'' line when it wasn't designed that way from the start:
::'''Takashi Nakase''': The biggest reason is that we wanted to raise the target age group. In past series, the target ages were small children and their fathers, but the age group which is actually able to enjoy transforming toys is 7 ~ 9 years old. We went back to the beginning and considered appropriate products for that age group, and came up with the concept of "customising". That is why Arms Microns need to be assembled from parts, and stickers are included to be put on the main figure - to give the feeling of "completing" the toy as one's own.
::'''Hironori Kobayashi''': We conducted a play session with children where they played freely with Movie series Transformers, mixed with various items such as Minicons, and found that they mostly enjoyed combining Minicons to make larger weapons or to customise the Transformers. We thought it might have some potential.
:*Model-making is ''huge'' in Japan for the 7-and-up crowd. Mega-huge.

* While the "weapons turned into living robots" backstory was given in specific reference to the pack-in toys, it's pretty safe to assume that it holds true for all characters labeled "Arms Micron".

==External Links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/search/armsmicron/ Takara promotional galleries for pack-in Arms Microns]
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/play/armsupmissions/ Arms Up Missions game at TakaraTomy's Transformers website]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category: Arms Microns| Arms Microns]]
[[Category: Mini-Cons]]
[[Category: Prime subgroups]]

Arms Micron

2013-02-13T03:52:10Z

Antron: /* Energon Crystals */

:''The Arms Microns are a [[Mini-Con]] subgroup from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:Tf2012-armsmicron-logo (c) TakaraTomy.png|right|200px|]]

The '''Arms Microns''' (アームズマイクロン ''Āmuzu Maikuron'') were once ordinary weapons. However, a bizarre interaction with [[Earth]]'s energon mutated them, giving the weapons the [[spark]] of life and the ability to transform!<ref>''Figure-Ō'' magazine, March 2012</ref>

This new breed of [[Mini-Con]] assists the larger Transformers in the battlefield, combining their powers to form amazing new weapons.

==''Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Prime'' cartoon==

{{storylink|Arms Micron Theater}}

{{stub}}

==Toys==
===Prime===
The Arms Microns were, with rare exception, only released in predominantly-[[TakaraTomy]] markets (Japan, parts of "mainland" Asia). Due to the... interesting variety of Arms Microns, they will be tackled here as groups.

====Promotional campaign Arms Microns====
The first Arms Microns made available were released as giveaway [[exclusive]]s, usually with the purchase of larger toys. All of these Microns are [[redeco]]s of prior toys. As some items were part of multiple promotions, only the first day and venue of availability is listed here. See individual pages for more details on each one.

[[Image:MicronVectorOracleWebsite.jpg|thumb|300px|Vector Oracle]]
* '''[[Aimless (Prime)|Aimless]]''' ([[December 28|12-18]]-[[2011]]: Joshin Kids' Land, Bic Camera)
* '''[[Blowpipe (Prime)|Blowpipe]]''' (12-18-2011: Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, Edion Group, Ishimaru, Deodeo, Eiden, Midori)
* '''[[Peaceman (Prime)|Peaceman]]''' (12-18-2011: [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]])
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt Clear Yellow Ver.]]''' ([[January 15|1-15]]-[[2012]], World Hobby Fair)
* '''[[Vector Oracle]]''' ([[February 25|2-25]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt]]''' ([[March 1|3-1]]-2012, online order)
* '''[[Pinpointer (Prime)|Pinpointer]]''' ([[March 31|3-31]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]]''' ([[April 28|4-28]]-2012, Yamada Electronics, Yodobashi Camera, Ideon)
* '''[[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]''' (4-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]]''' (4-28-2012, Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]''' (4-28-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#Shining|Shining B.2]]''' ([[June 16|6-16]]-2012, 2012 Tokyo Toy Show)
* '''[[O.P.#Shining|Shining O.P.]]''' ([[June 30|6-30]]-2012, Next Generation World Hobby Fair Summer '12)
* '''[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]''' ([[July 28|7-28]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]''' (7-28-2012, Joshin & Bic Camera )
* '''[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]''' (7-28-2012, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, EDION group stores)
* '''[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]''' (7-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* [[Optimus Prime Blaster|'''Optimus Prime Blaster''' (red version)]] (''TV Boy'' magazine September issue)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningGR|Shining R.A. GR]]''' ([[September 29|8-29]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningP|Shining R.A. P]]''' (8-29-2012, Joshin Kids' Land & Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningR|Shining R.A. R]]''' (8-29-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningY|Shining R.A. Y]]''' (8-29-2012, Eidon group, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera)
* '''[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]''' ([[November 13|11-13]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#PureEnergon|Pure Energon B.2]]''' ([[November 17|11-17]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[O.P.#Golden|Golden O.P.]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[Hades#Golden|Golden Hades]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[O.P.|Pure Energon O.P.]]''' (December, ToysЯUs)
{{-}}

====Pack-in Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronPackin-TakTomSite.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
The Arms Microns are the primary [[gimmick]] of the Japanese ''Prime'' toyline. All Deluxe-and-up releases come with their own Arms Micron, which replaces the accessories from the [[Hasbro]] versions (when applicable). Most of the toys have been [[retool]]ed to add more [[5mm post]]-holes for the Microns to attach to. Each Micron transforms into a weapon, typically modeled after the character's in-show weapon (with exceptions for non-show and repeat characters), and feature numerous [[5mm post]]s and holes, allowing you to combine them together to create larger and more ridiculous weapons. (See [[#"Arms Up"|"Arms Up" below]] for more information on combined Arms Micron weapons.)

However, each Micron comes out of the package as an unpainted, unassembled series of parts on plastic runners like a model kit, requiring [[sticker]]s for detailing. Whether you consider this a good or a bad thing depends on how much work you like putting into your toys.

The Autobot Microns all transform from weapons to humanoid robots. Their names are one-or-two-syllable contractions of their larger partner's names. The Decepticon Microns, however, all transform from weapons to one-eyed animalistic robots, with names based on their animal-form, again crunched to two(ish) syllables, with some slight changes to consonants.
{{-}}
;Released toys
{{collist|3|
* M-01 '''[[O.P.]]''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Voyager|Optimus Prime]])
* M-02 '''[[B.2]]''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Deluxe|Bumblebee]])
* M-03 '''[[C.L.]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Deluxe|Cliffjumper]])
* M-04 '''[[R.A.]]''' (with [[Ratchet (Prime)#Deluxe|Ratchet]])
* M-05 '''[[Gora]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#JapanDeluxe|Megatron]])
* M-06 '''[[Balo]]''' (with [[Skywarp (Prime)#Toys|Skywarp]])
* M-07 '''[[Gul]]''' (with [[Starscream (Prime)#Voyager|Starscream]])
* M-08 '''[[Jida]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Cliffjumper]])
* M-09 '''[[Zori]]''' (with [[Soundwave (Prime)#Prime|Soundwave]])
* M-10 '''[[B.H.]]''' (with [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Voyager|Bulkhead]])
* M-11 '''[[Arc]]''' (with [[Arcee (Prime)#Deluxe|Arcee]])
* M-12 '''[[Zamu]]''' (with [[Breakdown (Prime)#Voyager|Breakdown]])
* M-13 '''[[Gra]]''' (with [[Knock Out (Prime)#Deluxe|Knock Out]])
* M-14 '''[[Noji]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Deluxe|Vehicon]])
* M-15 '''Gora II''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Voyager|Megatron Darkness]])
* M-16 '''[[Hades]]''' (with Megatron Darkness)
* M-17 '''[[Igu]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Jet|Jet Vehicon]])
* M-21 '''[[Sou]]''' (with [[Swerve (Prime)|Swerve]])
* M-22 '''[[Ida]]''' (with [[Airachnid (Prime)#Toys|Airachnid]])
* '''O.P. A''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#BattleShield|Battle Shield Optimus]])
* '''[[Pral|Pral G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Sais|Sais G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Jayz|Jayz G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''Terrorcon Zori''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Bumblebee]])
* M-26 '''[[Bogu]]''' (with [[Unicron/toys#Prime|Gaia Unicron]])
* M-27 '''[[Iro]]''' (with [[Ironhide (Prime)|Ironhide]])
* M-28 '''Shining R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Weaponizer|Arms Master Optimus]])
* '''Silver Metal Balo''' (with [[Thundercracker (Prime)#Toys|Thundercracker]])
* '''Gold Metal R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#OrionPax|Orion Pax]])
* M-30 '''[[Jigu]]''' (with [[Dreadwing (Prime)#Toys|Dreadwing]])
* M-31 '''[[Ooje]]''' (with [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Deluxe|Wheeljack]])
* M-29 '''[[Magi]]''' (with [[Silas#SilasBreakdown|Silas Breakdown]])
* M-34 '''[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]''' (with [[Nemesis Prime (Prime)|Nemesis Prime]])
* M-28 '''[[S.2]]''' (with [[Smokescreen (Prime)#Prime|Smokescreen]])
* '''B.2 A''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Weaponizer|Gatling Bumblebee]])
* M-35 '''[[Bido]]''' (with [[Shockwave (WFC)#Prime|Shockwave]])
* M-32 '''[[Ulma]]''' (with [[Ultra Magnus (Prime)#Voyager|Ultra Magnus]])
* M-33 '''[[L.P.]]''' (with [[Lio Convoy#Prime|Leo Prime]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (R)]]''' (with [[Rumble (WFC)#Prime|Rumble]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (F)]]''' (with [[Frenzy (WFC)#Prime|Frenzy]])
* M-37 '''[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]''' (with [[Wildrider (Prime)#Toys|Wildrider]])
}}

;Upcoming releases
{{collist|3|

* '''[[Gabu|Shadow Gabu]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Baru|Shadow Baru]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Dai|Shadow Dai]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''Igu S''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#JetGeneral|Jet Vehicon General]])
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

{{note|There are a few gaps in the numbering. The missing numbers coincide with the new-character AMW Microns (see below); [[Gabu]], [[Baru]] and [[Dai]] at M-18, 19 and 20 (respectively), and Pral, Sais and Jayz at M-23, 24 and 25 (respectively).}}

{{note|Starting with Jigu, the numbering no longer is put on the site listings. The "missing" numbers come from the runners of the Arms Micron kit and the sticker sheets. }}
{{-}}

====Gacha Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronGachaWave1.jpg|right|thumb|200px|]]
A completely new set of molds were created for a set of Arms Microns distributed mainly through [[Gacha]]-branded "capsule toy" machines. Oddly, they contain a mix of Micron versions of larger show characters (for lack of information or a better explanation, this wiki is treating them as new characters) and entirely-new bestial Decepticon Microns.

;Vol.1
The first wave began appearing in early [[June]] of 2012. The toys were also later made available in individual boxes through the [[Arms Micron Gum]] series (released on [[August 20]] of 2012), though at a slight markup.

In [[November]] of 2012, [[Esdevium Games]] imported the entire wave to UK toy stores as a [[blindpacking|blindbagged]] line in English packaging, produced by Tomy and licensed by Hasbro UK. The packaging does not give any names to the Microns inside, and merely refers to the toys as a "Transforming Figure Collection".
{{collist|4|
* 1 '''[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]'''
* 2 '''[[Bumblebee Sword]]'''
* 3 '''[[Zad]]''' (2 versions)
* 4 '''[[Gob]]''' (2 versions)
}}
 
;Vol.2
Wave 2 appeared in late August of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Arcee Blade]]'''
*'''[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]'''
*'''[[Megatron Cannon]]'''
*'''[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]''' (2 versions)
}}

 
;Vol.3
Wave 3 appeared in early December of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Ratchet Spanner]]'''
*'''[[Wheeljack Kunai]]'''
*'''[[Starscream Boomerang]]'''
*'''[[Dobo]]''' (2 versions)
}}
{{-}}

====Arms Micron Weapon series====
The '''Arms Micron Weapon''' series is a secondary line of individually-packaged Arms Microns sold without any larger companion figure. These vary between entirely new molds and redecoes of partner Microns. They come in identical clear-plastic bags with adhesive flaps, with the assembly instructions printed on the cardboard backer inside. Initial installments had weapon combinations formed by trios of Microns, with later installments featuring five-Micron weapon combinations.

;Released toys
{{collist|4|
* AMW-01 '''[[Gabu]]'''
* AMW-02 '''[[Baru]]'''
* AMW-03 '''[[Dai]]'''
* AMW-04 '''[[C.L.#AMW|C.L. GR]]'''
* AMW-05 '''[[Balo#AMW|Balo G]]'''
* AMW-06 '''[[Jida#AMW|Jida R]]'''
* AMW-07 '''[[Pral]]'''
* AMW-08 '''[[Sais]]'''
* AMW-09 '''[[Jayz]]'''
* AMW-10 '''[[Zori#AMW|Zori M]]'''
* AMW-11 '''[[B.H.#AMW|B.H. B]]'''
* AMW-12 '''[[Arc#AMW|Arc S]]'''
}}
{{collist|1|
* AMW-13 '''[[Advanced Star Saber|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Advanced Star Saber]]''' ('''[[B.2#AMW|B.2 R]]''', '''[[Iro#AMW|Iro R]]''', '''[[O.P.#AMW|O.P. R]]''', '''[[R.A.#AMW|R.A. O]]''', '''[[Ooje#AMW|Ooje G]]''')
* AMW-14 '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' ('''[[Gora#AMW|Gora II E]]''', '''[[Gul#AMW|Gul B]]''', '''[[Ida#AMW|Ida B]]''', '''[[Noji#AMW|Noji B]]''', '''[[Zori#AMW5pack|Zori CS]]''')
}}

=="Arms Up"==
The main [[gimmick]] of the Arms Microns is their combination ability, both with larger toys and each other.

Simply attaching an Arms Micron to a larger toy produces an '''Arms Up Mode'''. Every AM-series larger robot has at least one specifically-named Arms Up Mode, depicted on their packaging back, utilizing multiple Arms Microns.

===Energon Crystals===
Every Arms Micron (well, every one that was specifically designed for the ''Prime'' toyline, at least) has a socket made for a clear-plastic "[[Energon]] Crystal", laid over a small foil [[sticker]] showing the Micron's [[insignia|allegiance]]. They come in a broad variety of colors, and in three different shapes:


<center>
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:95%"
|-
! scope="col" width="11%" | '''Color'''
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''Name'''
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''AP
(Attack Points, hexagon)'''
! scope="col" width="17%" | '''HP
(Hit Points, trapezoid)'''
! scope="col" width="17%" | '''SP
(Speed Points, circle)'''
! scope="col" width="14%" | '''Super Combo Weapon'''
|-
| style="background: #00CCFF; color: black" | '''Light Blue'''
|'''Pure''' (ピュア ''pyua'')
| [[O.P.]]
| [[R.A.]]
| [[B.2]]
| [[Star Saber]]
|-
| style="background: #FF3333; color: black" | '''Bright Salmon'''
|'''Fast''' (ファスト ''fasuto'')
|[[C.L.]]
|[[B.H.]]
|[[Arc]]
| [[Galaxy Launcher]]
|-
| style="background: #F5FFFF; color: black" | '''Clear'''
|'''Natural''' (ナチュラル ''nachuraru'')
|[[Zamu]]
|[[Gora]]
|[[Igu]]
| [[Debris Hammer]]
|-
| style="background: #B88A00; color: black" | '''Amber'''
|'''Mud'''<ref>According to Hironori Kobayashi, via personal correspondence. The kana can be rendered as either "mud" or "mad", but Kobayashi intended it to be the former.</ref> (マッド ''maddo'')
|[[Balo]]
|[[Gra]]
|[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]
| [[Asteroid Drill]]
|-
| style="background: #66FF66; color: black" | '''Bright Green'''
|'''Power''' (パウァ ''paua'')
|[[Ida]]
|[[Jida]]
|[[Noji]]
| [[Lunatic Chainsaw]]
|-
| style="background: #A347FF; color: black" | '''Purple'''
|'''Dark''' (ダーク ''dāku'')
|[[Gul]]
|[[Gora|Gora II]]
|[[Zori]]
| [[Planet Bowgun]]
|-
| style="background: #E843BF; color: black" | '''Bright Purple'''
|'''Fake Dark''' (フェイクダーク ''feikudāku'')
|[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]], [[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]
|[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]], [[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]
|
|-
| style="background: #FF9147; color: black" | '''Orange'''
|'''Hard''' (ハード ''hādo'')
|[[Bumblebee Sword]]
|[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]
|[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]
| [[Grand Cross Archery]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFF00; color: black" | '''Yellow'''
|'''Shine''' (シャイン ''shain'')
|[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]
|[[Gob]]
|[[Zad]]
|[[Wormhole Whip]]
|-
| style="background: #E6E6E6; color: black" | '''Frosted Clear'''
|'''Rock''' (ロック ''rokku'') or '''Titan''' (チタン ''chitan'')
|[[Hades]]
|Hades
|Hades
|[[Hades|Meteor Scythe]]
|-
| style="background: #FFD119; color: black" | '''Yellow-orange'''
|'''Electro''' (イレクトロ ''irekutoro'')
|[[Baru]]
|[[Gabu]]
|[[Dai]]
|[[Dark Matter Calibur]]
|-
| style="background: #00E6B8; color: black" | '''Aqua-Green'''
|'''Gōsei''' (合成 "Synthesis")
|[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]
|[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]
|[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]
|[[Prominence Killer]]
|-
| style="background: #33AD33; color: black" | '''Green'''
|'''Ion''' (イオン ''ion'')
|[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]
|[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]
|[[Zori#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Zori]]
|[[Solar Ion Arrow]]
|-
| style="background: #454550; color: white" | '''Black'''
|'''Magne''' (マグネ ''magune'')
|[[L.P.]]
|[[Sou]]
|[[S.2]]
|[[Leonid Tonfa]]
|-
| style="background: #4747FF; color: white" | '''Blue'''
|'''Positro''' (ポジトロ ''pojitoro'')
|[[Jayz]]
|[[Sais]]
|[[Pral]]
|-
| style="background: #8f3156; color: white" | '''Burgundy'''
|'''Cure''' (キュア ''kyua'')
|[[Ratchet Spanner]]
|[[Wheeljack Kunai]]
|[[Arcee Blade]]
|-
| style="background: #687720; color: white" | '''Dark Green'''
|'''Poison''' (ポイズン ''poizun'')
|[[Starscream Boomerang]]
|[[Dobo]]
|[[Megatron Cannon]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFFFF; color: black" | '''White'''
|'''Ice''' (アイス ''aisu'')
|[[Bido]]
|[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]
|[[Bogu]]
|-
| style="background: #FF85FF; color: black" | '''Pink'''
|'''Shield''' (シールド ''shīrudo'')
|[[Ooje]]
|[[Ulma]]
|[[Iro]]
|-
| style="background: #; color: black" | '''Aqua-Blue'''
|'''Mystic''' (ミスティック ''misutikku'')
|[[Magi]]
|[[Dago]]
|[[Jigu]]
|}
</center>
{{note|The colors shown are as close to the actual plastic colors as is possible in RGB. This chart does not list every variant of each character, only those that have a change in Crystal color. In other words, all versions of, say, O.P. have the "Pure" Energon Crystal unless otherwise noted.}}
 

===Combinations===
Combining multiple Arms Microns together to produce bigger weapons is heavily encouraged in the line. Once three Microns are joined together, one with each different Crystal shape, the combination is dubbed a '''Combo Weapon'''. By combining three Microns with the same ''color'' of Crystal, one of each shape, the combined form is dubbed a '''Super Combo Weapon''', and is deemed to be much more powerful than a normal Combo Weapon.

There are also some named weapons formed by combinations of two, and even four Microns (or Micron substitutions), without regard to Crystal shape.

;Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Big Laser Gun]]''' (Gora + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Big Scissor]]''' (Jida + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Blazer Gun]]''' (B.2 + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Break Scythe]]''' (Gra + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Break Sword]]''' (Arc + C.L. + R.A.)
* '''[[Burst Cannon]]''' (Iro + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Buster Rifle]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + B.H.)
* '''[[Claw Spear]]''' (Jigu + Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Cross Hammer]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Darkness Scythe]]''' (Gora II + Hades + Igu)
* '''[[Eclipse Barrett]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Sou)
* '''[[Energon Sniper]]''' (Gra + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Flame Cannon]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji ''OR'' Gora II + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Giga Tornado Cannon]]''' (Gora II + Dai + Zamu)
* '''[[God Glaive]]''' (Gul + Iro + Ulma)
* '''[[Gravity Axe]]''' (B.2 + R.A. + Ooje)
* '''[[Morning Star]]''' (Balo + Gora + Zori)
* '''[[Nebula Scythe]]''' (Arc + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Nemesis Fake Saber]]''' (Giza + Gul + Igu)
* '''[[Plasma Cannon]]''' (B.H. + C.L. + Iro)
* '''[[Power Crusher]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Ida)
* '''[[Rail Claw]]''' (Gora II + Ida + Noji)
* '''[[Scissor Hand]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Magi)
* '''[[Stragy Gun]]''' (B.H. + O.P. + S.2)
* '''[[Tele-Beam Blaster]]''' (Optimus Prime Blaster + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Trilogy Sword]]''' (Arc + Ooje + R.A.)

}}
 
;Super Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Action Buster]]''' (Dobo + Megatron Cannon + Starscream Boomerang)
* '''[[Asteroid Drill]]''' (Balo + Gra + Ozu)
* '''[[Astro Blaster]]''' (Dago + Jigu + Magi)
* '''[[Corona Glaive]]''' (Iro + Ulma + Ooje)
* '''[[Cosmotector]]''' (Jayz + Pral + Sais)
* '''[[Dark Matter Calibur]]''' (Baru + Dai + Gabu)
* '''[[Debris Hammer]]''' (Gora + Igu + Zamu)
* '''[[Galaxy Launcher]]''' (Arc + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Grand Cross Archery]]''' (Bulkhead Knuckle + Bumblebee Sword + Optimus Prime Blaster)
* '''[[Leonid Tonfa]]''' (Sou + S.2 + L.P.)
* '''[[Lunatic Chainsaw]]''' (Ida + Jida + Noji)
* '''[[Hades|Meteor Scythe]]''' (Hades is his own Super Combo Weapon!)
* '''[[Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Prominence Killer]]''' (Hellflame Jida + Hellflame Noji + Hellflame Zamu)
* '''[[Shooting Star Scissors]]''' (Bogu + Giza + Bido)
* '''[[Solar Ion Arrow]]''' (Hellflame Gul + Shining Gra B + Terrorcon Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Supernova Lance]]''' (Arcee Blade + Ratchet Spanner + Wheeljack Kunai)
* '''[[Wormhole Whip]]''' (Dado + Gob + Zad)
}}
 
;Other named Micron combinations
{{Collist|3|
* '''[[Advanced Star Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Ooje G + O.P. R + R.A. O)
* '''[[Black Widow Claw]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber|Matrix Double Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Matrix + Ooje G + O.P R + Shining R.A.)
* '''[[God Archery]]''' (God Glaive + God Stole (x2))
* '''[[God Stole]]''' (Ida + L.P. + O.P.)
* '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II E + Gul B + Ida B + Noji B + Zori CS)
* '''[[Heavy Armed B.2]]''' (B.2 (x2) + C.L. (x4) + Sais)
* '''[[High-Defense Shield]]''' (Balo + Jida)
* '''[[Killer Bite]]''' (Balo + Gora)
* '''[[Laser Gunblade]]''' (Gora + Gul)
* '''[[Long Spear]]''' (Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber]]''' (Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Pure Energon Super Star Saber]]''' (Pure Energon B.2 + Pure Energon O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Rainbow Shield]]''' (Shining R.A. GR, P, R, and Y)
* '''[[Samurai Sword Mode]]''' (Arc + Arc S + B.2 + B.H. + O.P. + Shining R.A. + Sou)
* '''[[Slash Cannon α]]''' (Arc + O.P.)
* '''[[Slash Cannon β]]''' (B.2 + R.A.)
* '''[[Spike Hammer Rod]]''' (Balo + Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)#Super|Super Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
}}
 
{{note|Obviously, there are vast numbers of potential combinations possible, this list only gives those that have been named officially.}}

{{-}}

===Arms Up Mission Game===
The above combinations play into the online "Arms Up Mission" online game on TakaraTomy's website.

Aside from the usual eight [[tech spec]] stats, every large AM-series robot has an additional three stats, the same as the three shapes of Energon Crystals on the Arms Microns: '''HP''' (Hit Points), '''SP''' (Speed Points), and '''AP''' (Attack Points), though these are rated using thousands rather than ones. By equipping Arms Micron weapons, the Microns' point values are added to their larger partner's; 500 points for the stat related to their Engeron Crystal shape, and 100 for each of the other two.

{{note|It is currently unknown if the Energon Crystal colors have any meaning as far as the game goes aside from enabling Super Combo Weapon creation.}}
{{stub}}

==Notes==
* In an interview in ''Dengeki Hobby'' magazine, [[TakaraTomy]] designers [[Takashi Nakase]] and [[Hironori Kobayashi]] explained the reasons Microns played so heavily into the Japanese ''Prime'' line when it wasn't designed that way from the start:
::'''Takashi Nakase''': The biggest reason is that we wanted to raise the target age group. In past series, the target ages were small children and their fathers, but the age group which is actually able to enjoy transforming toys is 7 ~ 9 years old. We went back to the beginning and considered appropriate products for that age group, and came up with the concept of "customising". That is why Arms Microns need to be assembled from parts, and stickers are included to be put on the main figure - to give the feeling of "completing" the toy as one's own.
::'''Hironori Kobayashi''': We conducted a play session with children where they played freely with Movie series Transformers, mixed with various items such as Minicons, and found that they mostly enjoyed combining Minicons to make larger weapons or to customise the Transformers. We thought it might have some potential.
:*Model-making is ''huge'' in Japan for the 7-and-up crowd. Mega-huge.

* While the "weapons turned into living robots" backstory was given in specific reference to the pack-in toys, it's pretty safe to assume that it holds true for all characters labeled "Arms Micron".

==External Links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/search/armsmicron/ Takara promotional galleries for pack-in Arms Microns]
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/play/armsupmissions/ Arms Up Missions game at TakaraTomy's Transformers website]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category: Arms Microns| Arms Microns]]
[[Category: Mini-Cons]]
[[Category: Prime subgroups]]

Arms Micron

2013-02-13T03:50:58Z

Antron: /* Energon Crystals */

:''The Arms Microns are a [[Mini-Con]] subgroup from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:Tf2012-armsmicron-logo (c) TakaraTomy.png|right|200px|]]

The '''Arms Microns''' (アームズマイクロン ''Āmuzu Maikuron'') were once ordinary weapons. However, a bizarre interaction with [[Earth]]'s energon mutated them, giving the weapons the [[spark]] of life and the ability to transform!<ref>''Figure-Ō'' magazine, March 2012</ref>

This new breed of [[Mini-Con]] assists the larger Transformers in the battlefield, combining their powers to form amazing new weapons.

==''Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Prime'' cartoon==

{{storylink|Arms Micron Theater}}

{{stub}}

==Toys==
===Prime===
The Arms Microns were, with rare exception, only released in predominantly-[[TakaraTomy]] markets (Japan, parts of "mainland" Asia). Due to the... interesting variety of Arms Microns, they will be tackled here as groups.

====Promotional campaign Arms Microns====
The first Arms Microns made available were released as giveaway [[exclusive]]s, usually with the purchase of larger toys. All of these Microns are [[redeco]]s of prior toys. As some items were part of multiple promotions, only the first day and venue of availability is listed here. See individual pages for more details on each one.

[[Image:MicronVectorOracleWebsite.jpg|thumb|300px|Vector Oracle]]
* '''[[Aimless (Prime)|Aimless]]''' ([[December 28|12-18]]-[[2011]]: Joshin Kids' Land, Bic Camera)
* '''[[Blowpipe (Prime)|Blowpipe]]''' (12-18-2011: Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, Edion Group, Ishimaru, Deodeo, Eiden, Midori)
* '''[[Peaceman (Prime)|Peaceman]]''' (12-18-2011: [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]])
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt Clear Yellow Ver.]]''' ([[January 15|1-15]]-[[2012]], World Hobby Fair)
* '''[[Vector Oracle]]''' ([[February 25|2-25]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt]]''' ([[March 1|3-1]]-2012, online order)
* '''[[Pinpointer (Prime)|Pinpointer]]''' ([[March 31|3-31]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]]''' ([[April 28|4-28]]-2012, Yamada Electronics, Yodobashi Camera, Ideon)
* '''[[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]''' (4-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]]''' (4-28-2012, Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]''' (4-28-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#Shining|Shining B.2]]''' ([[June 16|6-16]]-2012, 2012 Tokyo Toy Show)
* '''[[O.P.#Shining|Shining O.P.]]''' ([[June 30|6-30]]-2012, Next Generation World Hobby Fair Summer '12)
* '''[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]''' ([[July 28|7-28]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]''' (7-28-2012, Joshin & Bic Camera )
* '''[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]''' (7-28-2012, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, EDION group stores)
* '''[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]''' (7-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* [[Optimus Prime Blaster|'''Optimus Prime Blaster''' (red version)]] (''TV Boy'' magazine September issue)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningGR|Shining R.A. GR]]''' ([[September 29|8-29]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningP|Shining R.A. P]]''' (8-29-2012, Joshin Kids' Land & Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningR|Shining R.A. R]]''' (8-29-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningY|Shining R.A. Y]]''' (8-29-2012, Eidon group, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera)
* '''[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]''' ([[November 13|11-13]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#PureEnergon|Pure Energon B.2]]''' ([[November 17|11-17]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[O.P.#Golden|Golden O.P.]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[Hades#Golden|Golden Hades]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[O.P.|Pure Energon O.P.]]''' (December, ToysЯUs)
{{-}}

====Pack-in Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronPackin-TakTomSite.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
The Arms Microns are the primary [[gimmick]] of the Japanese ''Prime'' toyline. All Deluxe-and-up releases come with their own Arms Micron, which replaces the accessories from the [[Hasbro]] versions (when applicable). Most of the toys have been [[retool]]ed to add more [[5mm post]]-holes for the Microns to attach to. Each Micron transforms into a weapon, typically modeled after the character's in-show weapon (with exceptions for non-show and repeat characters), and feature numerous [[5mm post]]s and holes, allowing you to combine them together to create larger and more ridiculous weapons. (See [[#"Arms Up"|"Arms Up" below]] for more information on combined Arms Micron weapons.)

However, each Micron comes out of the package as an unpainted, unassembled series of parts on plastic runners like a model kit, requiring [[sticker]]s for detailing. Whether you consider this a good or a bad thing depends on how much work you like putting into your toys.

The Autobot Microns all transform from weapons to humanoid robots. Their names are one-or-two-syllable contractions of their larger partner's names. The Decepticon Microns, however, all transform from weapons to one-eyed animalistic robots, with names based on their animal-form, again crunched to two(ish) syllables, with some slight changes to consonants.
{{-}}
;Released toys
{{collist|3|
* M-01 '''[[O.P.]]''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Voyager|Optimus Prime]])
* M-02 '''[[B.2]]''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Deluxe|Bumblebee]])
* M-03 '''[[C.L.]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Deluxe|Cliffjumper]])
* M-04 '''[[R.A.]]''' (with [[Ratchet (Prime)#Deluxe|Ratchet]])
* M-05 '''[[Gora]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#JapanDeluxe|Megatron]])
* M-06 '''[[Balo]]''' (with [[Skywarp (Prime)#Toys|Skywarp]])
* M-07 '''[[Gul]]''' (with [[Starscream (Prime)#Voyager|Starscream]])
* M-08 '''[[Jida]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Cliffjumper]])
* M-09 '''[[Zori]]''' (with [[Soundwave (Prime)#Prime|Soundwave]])
* M-10 '''[[B.H.]]''' (with [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Voyager|Bulkhead]])
* M-11 '''[[Arc]]''' (with [[Arcee (Prime)#Deluxe|Arcee]])
* M-12 '''[[Zamu]]''' (with [[Breakdown (Prime)#Voyager|Breakdown]])
* M-13 '''[[Gra]]''' (with [[Knock Out (Prime)#Deluxe|Knock Out]])
* M-14 '''[[Noji]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Deluxe|Vehicon]])
* M-15 '''Gora II''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Voyager|Megatron Darkness]])
* M-16 '''[[Hades]]''' (with Megatron Darkness)
* M-17 '''[[Igu]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Jet|Jet Vehicon]])
* M-21 '''[[Sou]]''' (with [[Swerve (Prime)|Swerve]])
* M-22 '''[[Ida]]''' (with [[Airachnid (Prime)#Toys|Airachnid]])
* '''O.P. A''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#BattleShield|Battle Shield Optimus]])
* '''[[Pral|Pral G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Sais|Sais G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Jayz|Jayz G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''Terrorcon Zori''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Bumblebee]])
* M-26 '''[[Bogu]]''' (with [[Unicron/toys#Prime|Gaia Unicron]])
* M-27 '''[[Iro]]''' (with [[Ironhide (Prime)|Ironhide]])
* M-28 '''Shining R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Weaponizer|Arms Master Optimus]])
* '''Silver Metal Balo''' (with [[Thundercracker (Prime)#Toys|Thundercracker]])
* '''Gold Metal R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#OrionPax|Orion Pax]])
* M-30 '''[[Jigu]]''' (with [[Dreadwing (Prime)#Toys|Dreadwing]])
* M-31 '''[[Ooje]]''' (with [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Deluxe|Wheeljack]])
* M-29 '''[[Magi]]''' (with [[Silas#SilasBreakdown|Silas Breakdown]])
* M-34 '''[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]''' (with [[Nemesis Prime (Prime)|Nemesis Prime]])
* M-28 '''[[S.2]]''' (with [[Smokescreen (Prime)#Prime|Smokescreen]])
* '''B.2 A''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Weaponizer|Gatling Bumblebee]])
* M-35 '''[[Bido]]''' (with [[Shockwave (WFC)#Prime|Shockwave]])
* M-32 '''[[Ulma]]''' (with [[Ultra Magnus (Prime)#Voyager|Ultra Magnus]])
* M-33 '''[[L.P.]]''' (with [[Lio Convoy#Prime|Leo Prime]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (R)]]''' (with [[Rumble (WFC)#Prime|Rumble]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (F)]]''' (with [[Frenzy (WFC)#Prime|Frenzy]])
* M-37 '''[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]''' (with [[Wildrider (Prime)#Toys|Wildrider]])
}}

;Upcoming releases
{{collist|3|

* '''[[Gabu|Shadow Gabu]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Baru|Shadow Baru]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Dai|Shadow Dai]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''Igu S''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#JetGeneral|Jet Vehicon General]])
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

{{note|There are a few gaps in the numbering. The missing numbers coincide with the new-character AMW Microns (see below); [[Gabu]], [[Baru]] and [[Dai]] at M-18, 19 and 20 (respectively), and Pral, Sais and Jayz at M-23, 24 and 25 (respectively).}}

{{note|Starting with Jigu, the numbering no longer is put on the site listings. The "missing" numbers come from the runners of the Arms Micron kit and the sticker sheets. }}
{{-}}

====Gacha Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronGachaWave1.jpg|right|thumb|200px|]]
A completely new set of molds were created for a set of Arms Microns distributed mainly through [[Gacha]]-branded "capsule toy" machines. Oddly, they contain a mix of Micron versions of larger show characters (for lack of information or a better explanation, this wiki is treating them as new characters) and entirely-new bestial Decepticon Microns.

;Vol.1
The first wave began appearing in early [[June]] of 2012. The toys were also later made available in individual boxes through the [[Arms Micron Gum]] series (released on [[August 20]] of 2012), though at a slight markup.

In [[November]] of 2012, [[Esdevium Games]] imported the entire wave to UK toy stores as a [[blindpacking|blindbagged]] line in English packaging, produced by Tomy and licensed by Hasbro UK. The packaging does not give any names to the Microns inside, and merely refers to the toys as a "Transforming Figure Collection".
{{collist|4|
* 1 '''[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]'''
* 2 '''[[Bumblebee Sword]]'''
* 3 '''[[Zad]]''' (2 versions)
* 4 '''[[Gob]]''' (2 versions)
}}
 
;Vol.2
Wave 2 appeared in late August of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Arcee Blade]]'''
*'''[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]'''
*'''[[Megatron Cannon]]'''
*'''[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]''' (2 versions)
}}

 
;Vol.3
Wave 3 appeared in early December of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Ratchet Spanner]]'''
*'''[[Wheeljack Kunai]]'''
*'''[[Starscream Boomerang]]'''
*'''[[Dobo]]''' (2 versions)
}}
{{-}}

====Arms Micron Weapon series====
The '''Arms Micron Weapon''' series is a secondary line of individually-packaged Arms Microns sold without any larger companion figure. These vary between entirely new molds and redecoes of partner Microns. They come in identical clear-plastic bags with adhesive flaps, with the assembly instructions printed on the cardboard backer inside. Initial installments had weapon combinations formed by trios of Microns, with later installments featuring five-Micron weapon combinations.

;Released toys
{{collist|4|
* AMW-01 '''[[Gabu]]'''
* AMW-02 '''[[Baru]]'''
* AMW-03 '''[[Dai]]'''
* AMW-04 '''[[C.L.#AMW|C.L. GR]]'''
* AMW-05 '''[[Balo#AMW|Balo G]]'''
* AMW-06 '''[[Jida#AMW|Jida R]]'''
* AMW-07 '''[[Pral]]'''
* AMW-08 '''[[Sais]]'''
* AMW-09 '''[[Jayz]]'''
* AMW-10 '''[[Zori#AMW|Zori M]]'''
* AMW-11 '''[[B.H.#AMW|B.H. B]]'''
* AMW-12 '''[[Arc#AMW|Arc S]]'''
}}
{{collist|1|
* AMW-13 '''[[Advanced Star Saber|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Advanced Star Saber]]''' ('''[[B.2#AMW|B.2 R]]''', '''[[Iro#AMW|Iro R]]''', '''[[O.P.#AMW|O.P. R]]''', '''[[R.A.#AMW|R.A. O]]''', '''[[Ooje#AMW|Ooje G]]''')
* AMW-14 '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' ('''[[Gora#AMW|Gora II E]]''', '''[[Gul#AMW|Gul B]]''', '''[[Ida#AMW|Ida B]]''', '''[[Noji#AMW|Noji B]]''', '''[[Zori#AMW5pack|Zori CS]]''')
}}

=="Arms Up"==
The main [[gimmick]] of the Arms Microns is their combination ability, both with larger toys and each other.

Simply attaching an Arms Micron to a larger toy produces an '''Arms Up Mode'''. Every AM-series larger robot has at least one specifically-named Arms Up Mode, depicted on their packaging back, utilizing multiple Arms Microns.

===Energon Crystals===
Every Arms Micron (well, every one that was specifically designed for the ''Prime'' toyline, at least) has a socket made for a clear-plastic "[[Energon]] Crystal", laid over a small foil [[sticker]] showing the Micron's [[insignia|allegiance]]. They come in a broad variety of colors, and in three different shapes:


<center>
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:95%"
|-
! scope="col" width="11%" | '''Color'''
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''Name'''
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''AP
(Attack Points, hexagon)'''
! scope="col" width="17%" | '''HP
(Hit Points, trapezoid)'''
! scope="col" width="17%" | '''SP
(Speed Points, circle)'''
! scope="col" width="14%" | '''Super Combo Weapon'''
|-
| style="background: #00CCFF; color: black" | '''Light Blue'''
|'''Pure''' (ピュア ''pyua'')
| [[O.P.]]
| [[R.A.]]
| [[B.2]]
| [[Star Saber]]
|-
| style="background: #FF3333; color: black" | '''Bright Salmon'''
|'''Fast''' (ファスト ''fasuto'')
|[[C.L.]]
|[[B.H.]]
|[[Arc]]
| [[Galaxy Launcher]]
|-
| style="background: #F5FFFF; color: black" | '''Clear'''
|'''Natural''' (ナチュラル ''nachuraru'')
|[[Zamu]]
|[[Gora]]
|[[Igu]]
| [[Debris Hammer]]
|-
| style="background: #B88A00; color: black" | '''Amber'''
|'''Mud'''<ref>According to Hironori Kobayashi, via personal correspondence. The kana can be rendered as either "mud" or "mad", but Kobayashi intended it to be the former.</ref> (マッド ''maddo'')
|[[Balo]]
|[[Gra]]
|[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]
| [[Asteroid Drill]]
|-
| style="background: #66FF66; color: black" | '''Bright Green'''
|'''Power''' (パウァ ''paua'')
|[[Ida]]
|[[Jida]]
|[[Noji]]
| [[Lunatic Chainsaw]]
|-
| style="background: #A347FF; color: black" | '''Purple'''
|'''Dark''' (ダーク ''dāku'')
|[[Gul]]
|[[Gora|Gora II]]
|[[Zori]]
| [[Planet Bowgun]]
|-
| style="background: #E843BF; color: black" | '''Bright Purple'''
|'''Fake Dark''' (フェイクダーク ''feikudāku'')
|[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]], [[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]
|[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]], [[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]
|
|-
| style="background: #FF9147; color: black" | '''Orange'''
|'''Hard''' (ハード ''hādo'')
|[[Bumblebee Sword]]
|[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]
|[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]
| [[Grand Cross Archery]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFF00; color: black" | '''Yellow'''
|'''Shine''' (シャイン ''shain'')
|[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]
|[[Gob]]
|[[Zad]]
|[[Wormhole Whip]]
|-
| style="background: #E6E6E6; color: black" | '''Frosted Clear'''
|'''Rock''' (ロック ''rokku'') or '''Titan''' (チタン ''chitan'')
|[[Hades]]
|Hades
|Hades
|[[Hades|Meteor Scythe]]
|-
| style="background: #FFD119; color: black" | '''Yellow-orange'''
|'''Electro''' (イレクトロ ''irekutoro'')
|[[Baru]]
|[[Gabu]]
|[[Dai]]
|[[Dark Matter Calibur]]
|-
| style="background: #00E6B8; color: black" | '''Aqua-Green'''
|'''Gōsei''' (合成 "Synthesis")
|[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]
|[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]
|[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]
|[[Prominence Killer]]
|-
| style="background: #33AD33; color: black" | '''Green'''
|'''Ion''' (イオン ''ion'')
|[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]
|[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]
|[[Zori#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Zori]]
|[[Solar Ion Arrow]]
|-
| style="background: #454550; color: white" | '''Black'''
|'''Magne''' (マグネ ''magune'')
|[[L.P.]]
|[[Sou]]
|[[S.2]]
|-
| style="background: #4747FF; color: white" | '''Blue'''
|'''Positro''' (ポジトロ ''pojitoro'')
|[[Jayz]]
|[[Sais]]
|[[Pral]]
|-
| style="background: #8f3156; color: white" | '''Burgundy'''
|'''Cure''' (キュア ''kyua'')
|[[Ratchet Spanner]]
|[[Wheeljack Kunai]]
|[[Arcee Blade]]
|-
| style="background: #687720; color: white" | '''Dark Green'''
|'''Poison''' (ポイズン ''poizun'')
|[[Starscream Boomerang]]
|[[Dobo]]
|[[Megatron Cannon]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFFFF; color: black" | '''White'''
|'''Ice''' (アイス ''aisu'')
|[[Bido]]
|[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]
|[[Bogu]]
|-
| style="background: #FF85FF; color: black" | '''Pink'''
|'''Shield''' (シールド ''shīrudo'')
|[[Ooje]]
|[[Ulma]]
|[[Iro]]
|-
| style="background: #; color: black" | '''Aqua-Blue'''
|'''Mystic''' (ミスティック ''misutikku'')
|[[Magi]]
|[[Dago]]
|[[Jigu]]
|}
</center>
{{note|The colors shown are as close to the actual plastic colors as is possible in RGB. This chart does not list every variant of each character, only those that have a change in Crystal color. In other words, all versions of, say, O.P. have the "Pure" Energon Crystal unless otherwise noted.}}
 

===Combinations===
Combining multiple Arms Microns together to produce bigger weapons is heavily encouraged in the line. Once three Microns are joined together, one with each different Crystal shape, the combination is dubbed a '''Combo Weapon'''. By combining three Microns with the same ''color'' of Crystal, one of each shape, the combined form is dubbed a '''Super Combo Weapon''', and is deemed to be much more powerful than a normal Combo Weapon.

There are also some named weapons formed by combinations of two, and even four Microns (or Micron substitutions), without regard to Crystal shape.

;Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Big Laser Gun]]''' (Gora + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Big Scissor]]''' (Jida + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Blazer Gun]]''' (B.2 + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Break Scythe]]''' (Gra + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Break Sword]]''' (Arc + C.L. + R.A.)
* '''[[Burst Cannon]]''' (Iro + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Buster Rifle]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + B.H.)
* '''[[Claw Spear]]''' (Jigu + Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Cross Hammer]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Darkness Scythe]]''' (Gora II + Hades + Igu)
* '''[[Eclipse Barrett]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Sou)
* '''[[Energon Sniper]]''' (Gra + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Flame Cannon]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji ''OR'' Gora II + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Giga Tornado Cannon]]''' (Gora II + Dai + Zamu)
* '''[[God Glaive]]''' (Gul + Iro + Ulma)
* '''[[Gravity Axe]]''' (B.2 + R.A. + Ooje)
* '''[[Morning Star]]''' (Balo + Gora + Zori)
* '''[[Nebula Scythe]]''' (Arc + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Nemesis Fake Saber]]''' (Giza + Gul + Igu)
* '''[[Plasma Cannon]]''' (B.H. + C.L. + Iro)
* '''[[Power Crusher]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Ida)
* '''[[Rail Claw]]''' (Gora II + Ida + Noji)
* '''[[Scissor Hand]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Magi)
* '''[[Stragy Gun]]''' (B.H. + O.P. + S.2)
* '''[[Tele-Beam Blaster]]''' (Optimus Prime Blaster + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Trilogy Sword]]''' (Arc + Ooje + R.A.)

}}
 
;Super Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Action Buster]]''' (Dobo + Megatron Cannon + Starscream Boomerang)
* '''[[Asteroid Drill]]''' (Balo + Gra + Ozu)
* '''[[Astro Blaster]]''' (Dago + Jigu + Magi)
* '''[[Corona Glaive]]''' (Iro + Ulma + Ooje)
* '''[[Cosmotector]]''' (Jayz + Pral + Sais)
* '''[[Dark Matter Calibur]]''' (Baru + Dai + Gabu)
* '''[[Debris Hammer]]''' (Gora + Igu + Zamu)
* '''[[Galaxy Launcher]]''' (Arc + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Grand Cross Archery]]''' (Bulkhead Knuckle + Bumblebee Sword + Optimus Prime Blaster)
* '''[[Leonid Tonfa]]''' (Sou + S.2 + L.P.)
* '''[[Lunatic Chainsaw]]''' (Ida + Jida + Noji)
* '''[[Hades|Meteor Scythe]]''' (Hades is his own Super Combo Weapon!)
* '''[[Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Prominence Killer]]''' (Hellflame Jida + Hellflame Noji + Hellflame Zamu)
* '''[[Shooting Star Scissors]]''' (Bogu + Giza + Bido)
* '''[[Solar Ion Arrow]]''' (Hellflame Gul + Shining Gra B + Terrorcon Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Supernova Lance]]''' (Arcee Blade + Ratchet Spanner + Wheeljack Kunai)
* '''[[Wormhole Whip]]''' (Dado + Gob + Zad)
}}
 
;Other named Micron combinations
{{Collist|3|
* '''[[Advanced Star Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Ooje G + O.P. R + R.A. O)
* '''[[Black Widow Claw]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber|Matrix Double Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Matrix + Ooje G + O.P R + Shining R.A.)
* '''[[God Archery]]''' (God Glaive + God Stole (x2))
* '''[[God Stole]]''' (Ida + L.P. + O.P.)
* '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II E + Gul B + Ida B + Noji B + Zori CS)
* '''[[Heavy Armed B.2]]''' (B.2 (x2) + C.L. (x4) + Sais)
* '''[[High-Defense Shield]]''' (Balo + Jida)
* '''[[Killer Bite]]''' (Balo + Gora)
* '''[[Laser Gunblade]]''' (Gora + Gul)
* '''[[Long Spear]]''' (Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber]]''' (Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Pure Energon Super Star Saber]]''' (Pure Energon B.2 + Pure Energon O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Rainbow Shield]]''' (Shining R.A. GR, P, R, and Y)
* '''[[Samurai Sword Mode]]''' (Arc + Arc S + B.2 + B.H. + O.P. + Shining R.A. + Sou)
* '''[[Slash Cannon α]]''' (Arc + O.P.)
* '''[[Slash Cannon β]]''' (B.2 + R.A.)
* '''[[Spike Hammer Rod]]''' (Balo + Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)#Super|Super Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
}}
 
{{note|Obviously, there are vast numbers of potential combinations possible, this list only gives those that have been named officially.}}

{{-}}

===Arms Up Mission Game===
The above combinations play into the online "Arms Up Mission" online game on TakaraTomy's website.

Aside from the usual eight [[tech spec]] stats, every large AM-series robot has an additional three stats, the same as the three shapes of Energon Crystals on the Arms Microns: '''HP''' (Hit Points), '''SP''' (Speed Points), and '''AP''' (Attack Points), though these are rated using thousands rather than ones. By equipping Arms Micron weapons, the Microns' point values are added to their larger partner's; 500 points for the stat related to their Engeron Crystal shape, and 100 for each of the other two.

{{note|It is currently unknown if the Energon Crystal colors have any meaning as far as the game goes aside from enabling Super Combo Weapon creation.}}
{{stub}}

==Notes==
* In an interview in ''Dengeki Hobby'' magazine, [[TakaraTomy]] designers [[Takashi Nakase]] and [[Hironori Kobayashi]] explained the reasons Microns played so heavily into the Japanese ''Prime'' line when it wasn't designed that way from the start:
::'''Takashi Nakase''': The biggest reason is that we wanted to raise the target age group. In past series, the target ages were small children and their fathers, but the age group which is actually able to enjoy transforming toys is 7 ~ 9 years old. We went back to the beginning and considered appropriate products for that age group, and came up with the concept of "customising". That is why Arms Microns need to be assembled from parts, and stickers are included to be put on the main figure - to give the feeling of "completing" the toy as one's own.
::'''Hironori Kobayashi''': We conducted a play session with children where they played freely with Movie series Transformers, mixed with various items such as Minicons, and found that they mostly enjoyed combining Minicons to make larger weapons or to customise the Transformers. We thought it might have some potential.
:*Model-making is ''huge'' in Japan for the 7-and-up crowd. Mega-huge.

* While the "weapons turned into living robots" backstory was given in specific reference to the pack-in toys, it's pretty safe to assume that it holds true for all characters labeled "Arms Micron".

==External Links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/search/armsmicron/ Takara promotional galleries for pack-in Arms Microns]
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/play/armsupmissions/ Arms Up Missions game at TakaraTomy's Transformers website]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category: Arms Microns| Arms Microns]]
[[Category: Mini-Cons]]
[[Category: Prime subgroups]]

Arms Micron

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:''The Arms Microns are a [[Mini-Con]] subgroup from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:Tf2012-armsmicron-logo (c) TakaraTomy.png|right|200px|]]

The '''Arms Microns''' (アームズマイクロン ''Āmuzu Maikuron'') were once ordinary weapons. However, a bizarre interaction with [[Earth]]'s energon mutated them, giving the weapons the [[spark]] of life and the ability to transform!<ref>''Figure-Ō'' magazine, March 2012</ref>

This new breed of [[Mini-Con]] assists the larger Transformers in the battlefield, combining their powers to form amazing new weapons.

==''Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Prime'' cartoon==

{{storylink|Arms Micron Theater}}

{{stub}}

==Toys==
===Prime===
The Arms Microns were, with rare exception, only released in predominantly-[[TakaraTomy]] markets (Japan, parts of "mainland" Asia). Due to the... interesting variety of Arms Microns, they will be tackled here as groups.

====Promotional campaign Arms Microns====
The first Arms Microns made available were released as giveaway [[exclusive]]s, usually with the purchase of larger toys. All of these Microns are [[redeco]]s of prior toys. As some items were part of multiple promotions, only the first day and venue of availability is listed here. See individual pages for more details on each one.

[[Image:MicronVectorOracleWebsite.jpg|thumb|300px|Vector Oracle]]
* '''[[Aimless (Prime)|Aimless]]''' ([[December 28|12-18]]-[[2011]]: Joshin Kids' Land, Bic Camera)
* '''[[Blowpipe (Prime)|Blowpipe]]''' (12-18-2011: Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, Edion Group, Ishimaru, Deodeo, Eiden, Midori)
* '''[[Peaceman (Prime)|Peaceman]]''' (12-18-2011: [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]])
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt Clear Yellow Ver.]]''' ([[January 15|1-15]]-[[2012]], World Hobby Fair)
* '''[[Vector Oracle]]''' ([[February 25|2-25]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt]]''' ([[March 1|3-1]]-2012, online order)
* '''[[Pinpointer (Prime)|Pinpointer]]''' ([[March 31|3-31]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]]''' ([[April 28|4-28]]-2012, Yamada Electronics, Yodobashi Camera, Ideon)
* '''[[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]''' (4-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]]''' (4-28-2012, Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]''' (4-28-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#Shining|Shining B.2]]''' ([[June 16|6-16]]-2012, 2012 Tokyo Toy Show)
* '''[[O.P.#Shining|Shining O.P.]]''' ([[June 30|6-30]]-2012, Next Generation World Hobby Fair Summer '12)
* '''[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]''' ([[July 28|7-28]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]''' (7-28-2012, Joshin & Bic Camera )
* '''[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]''' (7-28-2012, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, EDION group stores)
* '''[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]''' (7-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* [[Optimus Prime Blaster|'''Optimus Prime Blaster''' (red version)]] (''TV Boy'' magazine September issue)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningGR|Shining R.A. GR]]''' ([[September 29|8-29]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningP|Shining R.A. P]]''' (8-29-2012, Joshin Kids' Land & Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningR|Shining R.A. R]]''' (8-29-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningY|Shining R.A. Y]]''' (8-29-2012, Eidon group, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera)
* '''[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]''' ([[November 13|11-13]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#PureEnergon|Pure Energon B.2]]''' ([[November 17|11-17]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[O.P.#Golden|Golden O.P.]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[Hades#Golden|Golden Hades]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[O.P.|Pure Energon O.P.]]''' (December, ToysЯUs)
{{-}}

====Pack-in Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronPackin-TakTomSite.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
The Arms Microns are the primary [[gimmick]] of the Japanese ''Prime'' toyline. All Deluxe-and-up releases come with their own Arms Micron, which replaces the accessories from the [[Hasbro]] versions (when applicable). Most of the toys have been [[retool]]ed to add more [[5mm post]]-holes for the Microns to attach to. Each Micron transforms into a weapon, typically modeled after the character's in-show weapon (with exceptions for non-show and repeat characters), and feature numerous [[5mm post]]s and holes, allowing you to combine them together to create larger and more ridiculous weapons. (See [[#"Arms Up"|"Arms Up" below]] for more information on combined Arms Micron weapons.)

However, each Micron comes out of the package as an unpainted, unassembled series of parts on plastic runners like a model kit, requiring [[sticker]]s for detailing. Whether you consider this a good or a bad thing depends on how much work you like putting into your toys.

The Autobot Microns all transform from weapons to humanoid robots. Their names are one-or-two-syllable contractions of their larger partner's names. The Decepticon Microns, however, all transform from weapons to one-eyed animalistic robots, with names based on their animal-form, again crunched to two(ish) syllables, with some slight changes to consonants.
{{-}}
;Released toys
{{collist|3|
* M-01 '''[[O.P.]]''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Voyager|Optimus Prime]])
* M-02 '''[[B.2]]''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Deluxe|Bumblebee]])
* M-03 '''[[C.L.]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Deluxe|Cliffjumper]])
* M-04 '''[[R.A.]]''' (with [[Ratchet (Prime)#Deluxe|Ratchet]])
* M-05 '''[[Gora]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#JapanDeluxe|Megatron]])
* M-06 '''[[Balo]]''' (with [[Skywarp (Prime)#Toys|Skywarp]])
* M-07 '''[[Gul]]''' (with [[Starscream (Prime)#Voyager|Starscream]])
* M-08 '''[[Jida]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Cliffjumper]])
* M-09 '''[[Zori]]''' (with [[Soundwave (Prime)#Prime|Soundwave]])
* M-10 '''[[B.H.]]''' (with [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Voyager|Bulkhead]])
* M-11 '''[[Arc]]''' (with [[Arcee (Prime)#Deluxe|Arcee]])
* M-12 '''[[Zamu]]''' (with [[Breakdown (Prime)#Voyager|Breakdown]])
* M-13 '''[[Gra]]''' (with [[Knock Out (Prime)#Deluxe|Knock Out]])
* M-14 '''[[Noji]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Deluxe|Vehicon]])
* M-15 '''Gora II''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Voyager|Megatron Darkness]])
* M-16 '''[[Hades]]''' (with Megatron Darkness)
* M-17 '''[[Igu]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Jet|Jet Vehicon]])
* M-21 '''[[Sou]]''' (with [[Swerve (Prime)|Swerve]])
* M-22 '''[[Ida]]''' (with [[Airachnid (Prime)#Toys|Airachnid]])
* '''O.P. A''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#BattleShield|Battle Shield Optimus]])
* '''[[Pral|Pral G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Sais|Sais G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Jayz|Jayz G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''Terrorcon Zori''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Bumblebee]])
* M-26 '''[[Bogu]]''' (with [[Unicron/toys#Prime|Gaia Unicron]])
* M-27 '''[[Iro]]''' (with [[Ironhide (Prime)|Ironhide]])
* M-28 '''Shining R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Weaponizer|Arms Master Optimus]])
* '''Silver Metal Balo''' (with [[Thundercracker (Prime)#Toys|Thundercracker]])
* '''Gold Metal R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#OrionPax|Orion Pax]])
* M-30 '''[[Jigu]]''' (with [[Dreadwing (Prime)#Toys|Dreadwing]])
* M-31 '''[[Ooje]]''' (with [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Deluxe|Wheeljack]])
* M-29 '''[[Magi]]''' (with [[Silas#SilasBreakdown|Silas Breakdown]])
* M-34 '''[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]''' (with [[Nemesis Prime (Prime)|Nemesis Prime]])
* M-28 '''[[S.2]]''' (with [[Smokescreen (Prime)#Prime|Smokescreen]])
* '''B.2 A''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Weaponizer|Gatling Bumblebee]])
* M-35 '''[[Bido]]''' (with [[Shockwave (WFC)#Prime|Shockwave]])
* M-32 '''[[Ulma]]''' (with [[Ultra Magnus (Prime)#Voyager|Ultra Magnus]])
* M-33 '''[[L.P.]]''' (with [[Lio Convoy#Prime|Leo Prime]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (R)]]''' (with [[Rumble (WFC)#Prime|Rumble]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (F)]]''' (with [[Frenzy (WFC)#Prime|Frenzy]])
* M-37 '''[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]''' (with [[Wildrider (Prime)#Toys|Wildrider]])
}}

;Upcoming releases
{{collist|3|

* '''[[Gabu|Shadow Gabu]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Baru|Shadow Baru]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Dai|Shadow Dai]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''Igu S''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#JetGeneral|Jet Vehicon General]])
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

{{note|There are a few gaps in the numbering. The missing numbers coincide with the new-character AMW Microns (see below); [[Gabu]], [[Baru]] and [[Dai]] at M-18, 19 and 20 (respectively), and Pral, Sais and Jayz at M-23, 24 and 25 (respectively).}}

{{note|Starting with Jigu, the numbering no longer is put on the site listings. The "missing" numbers come from the runners of the Arms Micron kit and the sticker sheets. }}
{{-}}

====Gacha Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronGachaWave1.jpg|right|thumb|200px|]]
A completely new set of molds were created for a set of Arms Microns distributed mainly through [[Gacha]]-branded "capsule toy" machines. Oddly, they contain a mix of Micron versions of larger show characters (for lack of information or a better explanation, this wiki is treating them as new characters) and entirely-new bestial Decepticon Microns.

;Vol.1
The first wave began appearing in early [[June]] of 2012. The toys were also later made available in individual boxes through the [[Arms Micron Gum]] series (released on [[August 20]] of 2012), though at a slight markup.

In [[November]] of 2012, [[Esdevium Games]] imported the entire wave to UK toy stores as a [[blindpacking|blindbagged]] line in English packaging, produced by Tomy and licensed by Hasbro UK. The packaging does not give any names to the Microns inside, and merely refers to the toys as a "Transforming Figure Collection".
{{collist|4|
* 1 '''[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]'''
* 2 '''[[Bumblebee Sword]]'''
* 3 '''[[Zad]]''' (2 versions)
* 4 '''[[Gob]]''' (2 versions)
}}
 
;Vol.2
Wave 2 appeared in late August of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Arcee Blade]]'''
*'''[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]'''
*'''[[Megatron Cannon]]'''
*'''[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]''' (2 versions)
}}

 
;Vol.3
Wave 3 appeared in early December of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Ratchet Spanner]]'''
*'''[[Wheeljack Kunai]]'''
*'''[[Starscream Boomerang]]'''
*'''[[Dobo]]''' (2 versions)
}}
{{-}}

====Arms Micron Weapon series====
The '''Arms Micron Weapon''' series is a secondary line of individually-packaged Arms Microns sold without any larger companion figure. These vary between entirely new molds and redecoes of partner Microns. They come in identical clear-plastic bags with adhesive flaps, with the assembly instructions printed on the cardboard backer inside. Initial installments had weapon combinations formed by trios of Microns, with later installments featuring five-Micron weapon combinations.

;Released toys
{{collist|4|
* AMW-01 '''[[Gabu]]'''
* AMW-02 '''[[Baru]]'''
* AMW-03 '''[[Dai]]'''
* AMW-04 '''[[C.L.#AMW|C.L. GR]]'''
* AMW-05 '''[[Balo#AMW|Balo G]]'''
* AMW-06 '''[[Jida#AMW|Jida R]]'''
* AMW-07 '''[[Pral]]'''
* AMW-08 '''[[Sais]]'''
* AMW-09 '''[[Jayz]]'''
* AMW-10 '''[[Zori#AMW|Zori M]]'''
* AMW-11 '''[[B.H.#AMW|B.H. B]]'''
* AMW-12 '''[[Arc#AMW|Arc S]]'''
}}
{{collist|1|
* AMW-13 '''[[Advanced Star Saber|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Advanced Star Saber]]''' ('''[[B.2#AMW|B.2 R]]''', '''[[Iro#AMW|Iro R]]''', '''[[O.P.#AMW|O.P. R]]''', '''[[R.A.#AMW|R.A. O]]''', '''[[Ooje#AMW|Ooje G]]''')
* AMW-14 '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' ('''[[Gora#AMW|Gora II E]]''', '''[[Gul#AMW|Gul B]]''', '''[[Ida#AMW|Ida B]]''', '''[[Noji#AMW|Noji B]]''', '''[[Zori#AMW5pack|Zori CS]]''')
}}

=="Arms Up"==
The main [[gimmick]] of the Arms Microns is their combination ability, both with larger toys and each other.

Simply attaching an Arms Micron to a larger toy produces an '''Arms Up Mode'''. Every AM-series larger robot has at least one specifically-named Arms Up Mode, depicted on their packaging back, utilizing multiple Arms Microns.

===Energon Crystals===
Every Arms Micron (well, every one that was specifically designed for the ''Prime'' toyline, at least) has a socket made for a clear-plastic "[[Energon]] Crystal", laid over a small foil [[sticker]] showing the Micron's [[insignia|allegiance]]. They come in a broad variety of colors, and in three different shapes:


<center>
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:95%"
|-
! scope="col" width="11%" | '''Color'''
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''Name'''
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''AP
(Attack Points, hexagon)'''
! scope="col" width="17%" | '''HP
(Hit Points, trapezoid)'''
! scope="col" width="17%" | '''SP
(Speed Points, circle)'''
! scope="col" width="14%" | '''Super Combo Weapon'''
|-
| style="background: #00CCFF; color: black" | '''Light Blue'''
|'''Pure''' (ピュア ''pyua'')
| [[O.P.]]
| [[R.A.]]
| [[B.2]]
| [[Star Saber]]
|-
| style="background: #FF3333; color: black" | '''Bright Salmon'''
|'''Fast''' (ファスト ''fasuto'')
|[[C.L.]]
|[[B.H.]]
|[[Arc]]
| [[Galaxy Launcher]]
|-
| style="background: #F5FFFF; color: black" | '''Clear'''
|'''Natural''' (ナチュラル ''nachuraru'')
|[[Zamu]]
|[[Gora]]
|[[Igu]]
| [[Debris Hammer]]
|-
| style="background: #B88A00; color: black" | '''Amber'''
|'''Mud'''<ref>According to Hironori Kobayashi, via personal correspondence. The kana can be rendered as either "mud" or "mad", but Kobayashi intended it to be the former.</ref> (マッド ''maddo'')
|[[Balo]]
|[[Gra]]
|[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]
| [[Asteroid Drill]]
|-
| style="background: #66FF66; color: black" | '''Bright Green'''
|'''Power''' (パウァ ''paua'')
|[[Ida]]
|[[Jida]]
|[[Noji]]
| [[Lunatic Chainsaw]]
|-
| style="background: #A347FF; color: black" | '''Purple'''
|'''Dark''' (ダーク ''dāku'')
|[[Gul]]
|[[Gora|Gora II]]
|[[Zori]]
| [[Planet Bowgun]]
|-
| style="background: #E843BF; color: black" | '''Bright Purple'''
|'''Fake Dark''' (フェイクダーク ''feikudāku'')
|[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]], [[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]
|[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]], [[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]
|
|-
| style="background: #FF9147; color: black" | '''Orange'''
|'''Hard''' (ハード ''hādo'')
|[[Bumblebee Sword]]
|[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]
|[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]
| [[Grand Cross Archery]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFF00; color: black" | '''Yellow'''
|'''Shine''' (シャイン ''shain'')
|[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]
|[[Gob]]
|[[Zad]]
|[[Wormhole Whip]]
|-
| style="background: #E6E6E6; color: black" | '''Frosted Clear'''
|'''Rock''' (ロック ''rokku'') or '''Titan''' (チタン ''chitan'')
|[[Hades]]
|Hades
|Hades
|[[Hades|Meteor Scythe]]
|-
| style="background: #FFD119; color: black" | '''Yellow-orange'''
|'''Electro''' (イレクトロ ''irekutoro'')
|[[Baru]]
|[[Gabu]]
|[[Dai]]
|[[Dark Matter Calibur]]
|-
| style="background: #00E6B8; color: black" | '''Aqua-Green'''
|'''Gōsei''' (合成 "Synthesis")
|[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]
|[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]
|[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]
|[[Prominence Killer]]
|-
| style="background: #33AD33; color: black" | '''Green'''
|'''Ion''' (イオン ''ion'')
|[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]
|[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]
|[[Zori#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Zori]]
|-
| style="background: #454550; color: white" | '''Black'''
|'''Magne''' (マグネ ''magune'')
|[[L.P.]]
|[[Sou]]
|[[S.2]]
|-
| style="background: #4747FF; color: white" | '''Blue'''
|'''Positro''' (ポジトロ ''pojitoro'')
|[[Jayz]]
|[[Sais]]
|[[Pral]]
|-
| style="background: #8f3156; color: white" | '''Burgundy'''
|'''Cure''' (キュア ''kyua'')
|[[Ratchet Spanner]]
|[[Wheeljack Kunai]]
|[[Arcee Blade]]
|-
| style="background: #687720; color: white" | '''Dark Green'''
|'''Poison''' (ポイズン ''poizun'')
|[[Starscream Boomerang]]
|[[Dobo]]
|[[Megatron Cannon]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFFFF; color: black" | '''White'''
|'''Ice''' (アイス ''aisu'')
|[[Bido]]
|[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]
|[[Bogu]]
|-
| style="background: #FF85FF; color: black" | '''Pink'''
|'''Shield''' (シールド ''shīrudo'')
|[[Ooje]]
|[[Ulma]]
|[[Iro]]
|-
| style="background: #; color: black" | '''Aqua-Blue'''
|'''Mystic''' (ミスティック ''misutikku'')
|[[Magi]]
|[[Dago]]
|[[Jigu]]
|}
</center>
{{note|The colors shown are as close to the actual plastic colors as is possible in RGB. This chart does not list every variant of each character, only those that have a change in Crystal color. In other words, all versions of, say, O.P. have the "Pure" Energon Crystal unless otherwise noted.}}
 

===Combinations===
Combining multiple Arms Microns together to produce bigger weapons is heavily encouraged in the line. Once three Microns are joined together, one with each different Crystal shape, the combination is dubbed a '''Combo Weapon'''. By combining three Microns with the same ''color'' of Crystal, one of each shape, the combined form is dubbed a '''Super Combo Weapon''', and is deemed to be much more powerful than a normal Combo Weapon.

There are also some named weapons formed by combinations of two, and even four Microns (or Micron substitutions), without regard to Crystal shape.

;Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Big Laser Gun]]''' (Gora + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Big Scissor]]''' (Jida + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Blazer Gun]]''' (B.2 + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Break Scythe]]''' (Gra + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Break Sword]]''' (Arc + C.L. + R.A.)
* '''[[Burst Cannon]]''' (Iro + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Buster Rifle]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + B.H.)
* '''[[Claw Spear]]''' (Jigu + Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Cross Hammer]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Darkness Scythe]]''' (Gora II + Hades + Igu)
* '''[[Eclipse Barrett]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Sou)
* '''[[Energon Sniper]]''' (Gra + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Flame Cannon]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji ''OR'' Gora II + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Giga Tornado Cannon]]''' (Gora II + Dai + Zamu)
* '''[[God Glaive]]''' (Gul + Iro + Ulma)
* '''[[Gravity Axe]]''' (B.2 + R.A. + Ooje)
* '''[[Morning Star]]''' (Balo + Gora + Zori)
* '''[[Nebula Scythe]]''' (Arc + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Nemesis Fake Saber]]''' (Giza + Gul + Igu)
* '''[[Plasma Cannon]]''' (B.H. + C.L. + Iro)
* '''[[Power Crusher]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Ida)
* '''[[Rail Claw]]''' (Gora II + Ida + Noji)
* '''[[Scissor Hand]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Magi)
* '''[[Stragy Gun]]''' (B.H. + O.P. + S.2)
* '''[[Tele-Beam Blaster]]''' (Optimus Prime Blaster + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Trilogy Sword]]''' (Arc + Ooje + R.A.)

}}
 
;Super Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Action Buster]]''' (Dobo + Megatron Cannon + Starscream Boomerang)
* '''[[Asteroid Drill]]''' (Balo + Gra + Ozu)
* '''[[Astro Blaster]]''' (Dago + Jigu + Magi)
* '''[[Corona Glaive]]''' (Iro + Ulma + Ooje)
* '''[[Cosmotector]]''' (Jayz + Pral + Sais)
* '''[[Dark Matter Calibur]]''' (Baru + Dai + Gabu)
* '''[[Debris Hammer]]''' (Gora + Igu + Zamu)
* '''[[Galaxy Launcher]]''' (Arc + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Grand Cross Archery]]''' (Bulkhead Knuckle + Bumblebee Sword + Optimus Prime Blaster)
* '''[[Leonid Tonfa]]''' (Sou + S.2 + L.P.)
* '''[[Lunatic Chainsaw]]''' (Ida + Jida + Noji)
* '''[[Hades|Meteor Scythe]]''' (Hades is his own Super Combo Weapon!)
* '''[[Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Prominence Killer]]''' (Hellflame Jida + Hellflame Noji + Hellflame Zamu)
* '''[[Shooting Star Scissors]]''' (Bogu + Giza + Bido)
* '''[[Solar Ion Arrow]]''' (Hellflame Gul + Shining Gra B + Terrorcon Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Supernova Lance]]''' (Arcee Blade + Ratchet Spanner + Wheeljack Kunai)
* '''[[Wormhole Whip]]''' (Dado + Gob + Zad)
}}
 
;Other named Micron combinations
{{Collist|3|
* '''[[Advanced Star Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Ooje G + O.P. R + R.A. O)
* '''[[Black Widow Claw]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber|Matrix Double Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Matrix + Ooje G + O.P R + Shining R.A.)
* '''[[God Archery]]''' (God Glaive + God Stole (x2))
* '''[[God Stole]]''' (Ida + L.P. + O.P.)
* '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II E + Gul B + Ida B + Noji B + Zori CS)
* '''[[Heavy Armed B.2]]''' (B.2 (x2) + C.L. (x4) + Sais)
* '''[[High-Defense Shield]]''' (Balo + Jida)
* '''[[Killer Bite]]''' (Balo + Gora)
* '''[[Laser Gunblade]]''' (Gora + Gul)
* '''[[Long Spear]]''' (Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber]]''' (Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Pure Energon Super Star Saber]]''' (Pure Energon B.2 + Pure Energon O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Rainbow Shield]]''' (Shining R.A. GR, P, R, and Y)
* '''[[Samurai Sword Mode]]''' (Arc + Arc S + B.2 + B.H. + O.P. + Shining R.A. + Sou)
* '''[[Slash Cannon α]]''' (Arc + O.P.)
* '''[[Slash Cannon β]]''' (B.2 + R.A.)
* '''[[Spike Hammer Rod]]''' (Balo + Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)#Super|Super Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
}}
 
{{note|Obviously, there are vast numbers of potential combinations possible, this list only gives those that have been named officially.}}

{{-}}

===Arms Up Mission Game===
The above combinations play into the online "Arms Up Mission" online game on TakaraTomy's website.

Aside from the usual eight [[tech spec]] stats, every large AM-series robot has an additional three stats, the same as the three shapes of Energon Crystals on the Arms Microns: '''HP''' (Hit Points), '''SP''' (Speed Points), and '''AP''' (Attack Points), though these are rated using thousands rather than ones. By equipping Arms Micron weapons, the Microns' point values are added to their larger partner's; 500 points for the stat related to their Engeron Crystal shape, and 100 for each of the other two.

{{note|It is currently unknown if the Energon Crystal colors have any meaning as far as the game goes aside from enabling Super Combo Weapon creation.}}
{{stub}}

==Notes==
* In an interview in ''Dengeki Hobby'' magazine, [[TakaraTomy]] designers [[Takashi Nakase]] and [[Hironori Kobayashi]] explained the reasons Microns played so heavily into the Japanese ''Prime'' line when it wasn't designed that way from the start:
::'''Takashi Nakase''': The biggest reason is that we wanted to raise the target age group. In past series, the target ages were small children and their fathers, but the age group which is actually able to enjoy transforming toys is 7 ~ 9 years old. We went back to the beginning and considered appropriate products for that age group, and came up with the concept of "customising". That is why Arms Microns need to be assembled from parts, and stickers are included to be put on the main figure - to give the feeling of "completing" the toy as one's own.
::'''Hironori Kobayashi''': We conducted a play session with children where they played freely with Movie series Transformers, mixed with various items such as Minicons, and found that they mostly enjoyed combining Minicons to make larger weapons or to customise the Transformers. We thought it might have some potential.
:*Model-making is ''huge'' in Japan for the 7-and-up crowd. Mega-huge.

* While the "weapons turned into living robots" backstory was given in specific reference to the pack-in toys, it's pretty safe to assume that it holds true for all characters labeled "Arms Micron".

==External Links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/search/armsmicron/ Takara promotional galleries for pack-in Arms Microns]
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/play/armsupmissions/ Arms Up Missions game at TakaraTomy's Transformers website]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category: Arms Microns| Arms Microns]]
[[Category: Mini-Cons]]
[[Category: Prime subgroups]]

Arms Micron

2013-02-13T03:48:17Z

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:''The Arms Microns are a [[Mini-Con]] subgroup from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:Tf2012-armsmicron-logo (c) TakaraTomy.png|right|200px|]]

The '''Arms Microns''' (アームズマイクロン ''Āmuzu Maikuron'') were once ordinary weapons. However, a bizarre interaction with [[Earth]]'s energon mutated them, giving the weapons the [[spark]] of life and the ability to transform!<ref>''Figure-Ō'' magazine, March 2012</ref>

This new breed of [[Mini-Con]] assists the larger Transformers in the battlefield, combining their powers to form amazing new weapons.

==''Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Prime'' cartoon==

{{storylink|Arms Micron Theater}}

{{stub}}

==Toys==
===Prime===
The Arms Microns were, with rare exception, only released in predominantly-[[TakaraTomy]] markets (Japan, parts of "mainland" Asia). Due to the... interesting variety of Arms Microns, they will be tackled here as groups.

====Promotional campaign Arms Microns====
The first Arms Microns made available were released as giveaway [[exclusive]]s, usually with the purchase of larger toys. All of these Microns are [[redeco]]s of prior toys. As some items were part of multiple promotions, only the first day and venue of availability is listed here. See individual pages for more details on each one.

[[Image:MicronVectorOracleWebsite.jpg|thumb|300px|Vector Oracle]]
* '''[[Aimless (Prime)|Aimless]]''' ([[December 28|12-18]]-[[2011]]: Joshin Kids' Land, Bic Camera)
* '''[[Blowpipe (Prime)|Blowpipe]]''' (12-18-2011: Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, Edion Group, Ishimaru, Deodeo, Eiden, Midori)
* '''[[Peaceman (Prime)|Peaceman]]''' (12-18-2011: [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]])
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt Clear Yellow Ver.]]''' ([[January 15|1-15]]-[[2012]], World Hobby Fair)
* '''[[Vector Oracle]]''' ([[February 25|2-25]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt]]''' ([[March 1|3-1]]-2012, online order)
* '''[[Pinpointer (Prime)|Pinpointer]]''' ([[March 31|3-31]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]]''' ([[April 28|4-28]]-2012, Yamada Electronics, Yodobashi Camera, Ideon)
* '''[[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]''' (4-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]]''' (4-28-2012, Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]''' (4-28-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#Shining|Shining B.2]]''' ([[June 16|6-16]]-2012, 2012 Tokyo Toy Show)
* '''[[O.P.#Shining|Shining O.P.]]''' ([[June 30|6-30]]-2012, Next Generation World Hobby Fair Summer '12)
* '''[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]''' ([[July 28|7-28]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]''' (7-28-2012, Joshin & Bic Camera )
* '''[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]''' (7-28-2012, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, EDION group stores)
* '''[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]''' (7-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* [[Optimus Prime Blaster|'''Optimus Prime Blaster''' (red version)]] (''TV Boy'' magazine September issue)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningGR|Shining R.A. GR]]''' ([[September 29|8-29]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningP|Shining R.A. P]]''' (8-29-2012, Joshin Kids' Land & Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningR|Shining R.A. R]]''' (8-29-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningY|Shining R.A. Y]]''' (8-29-2012, Eidon group, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera)
* '''[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]''' ([[November 13|11-13]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#PureEnergon|Pure Energon B.2]]''' ([[November 17|11-17]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[O.P.#Golden|Golden O.P.]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[Hades#Golden|Golden Hades]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[O.P.|Pure Energon O.P.]]''' (December, ToysЯUs)
{{-}}

====Pack-in Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronPackin-TakTomSite.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
The Arms Microns are the primary [[gimmick]] of the Japanese ''Prime'' toyline. All Deluxe-and-up releases come with their own Arms Micron, which replaces the accessories from the [[Hasbro]] versions (when applicable). Most of the toys have been [[retool]]ed to add more [[5mm post]]-holes for the Microns to attach to. Each Micron transforms into a weapon, typically modeled after the character's in-show weapon (with exceptions for non-show and repeat characters), and feature numerous [[5mm post]]s and holes, allowing you to combine them together to create larger and more ridiculous weapons. (See [[#"Arms Up"|"Arms Up" below]] for more information on combined Arms Micron weapons.)

However, each Micron comes out of the package as an unpainted, unassembled series of parts on plastic runners like a model kit, requiring [[sticker]]s for detailing. Whether you consider this a good or a bad thing depends on how much work you like putting into your toys.

The Autobot Microns all transform from weapons to humanoid robots. Their names are one-or-two-syllable contractions of their larger partner's names. The Decepticon Microns, however, all transform from weapons to one-eyed animalistic robots, with names based on their animal-form, again crunched to two(ish) syllables, with some slight changes to consonants.
{{-}}
;Released toys
{{collist|3|
* M-01 '''[[O.P.]]''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Voyager|Optimus Prime]])
* M-02 '''[[B.2]]''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Deluxe|Bumblebee]])
* M-03 '''[[C.L.]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Deluxe|Cliffjumper]])
* M-04 '''[[R.A.]]''' (with [[Ratchet (Prime)#Deluxe|Ratchet]])
* M-05 '''[[Gora]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#JapanDeluxe|Megatron]])
* M-06 '''[[Balo]]''' (with [[Skywarp (Prime)#Toys|Skywarp]])
* M-07 '''[[Gul]]''' (with [[Starscream (Prime)#Voyager|Starscream]])
* M-08 '''[[Jida]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Cliffjumper]])
* M-09 '''[[Zori]]''' (with [[Soundwave (Prime)#Prime|Soundwave]])
* M-10 '''[[B.H.]]''' (with [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Voyager|Bulkhead]])
* M-11 '''[[Arc]]''' (with [[Arcee (Prime)#Deluxe|Arcee]])
* M-12 '''[[Zamu]]''' (with [[Breakdown (Prime)#Voyager|Breakdown]])
* M-13 '''[[Gra]]''' (with [[Knock Out (Prime)#Deluxe|Knock Out]])
* M-14 '''[[Noji]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Deluxe|Vehicon]])
* M-15 '''Gora II''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Voyager|Megatron Darkness]])
* M-16 '''[[Hades]]''' (with Megatron Darkness)
* M-17 '''[[Igu]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Jet|Jet Vehicon]])
* M-21 '''[[Sou]]''' (with [[Swerve (Prime)|Swerve]])
* M-22 '''[[Ida]]''' (with [[Airachnid (Prime)#Toys|Airachnid]])
* '''O.P. A''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#BattleShield|Battle Shield Optimus]])
* '''[[Pral|Pral G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Sais|Sais G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Jayz|Jayz G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''Terrorcon Zori''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Bumblebee]])
* M-26 '''[[Bogu]]''' (with [[Unicron/toys#Prime|Gaia Unicron]])
* M-27 '''[[Iro]]''' (with [[Ironhide (Prime)|Ironhide]])
* M-28 '''Shining R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Weaponizer|Arms Master Optimus]])
* '''Silver Metal Balo''' (with [[Thundercracker (Prime)#Toys|Thundercracker]])
* '''Gold Metal R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#OrionPax|Orion Pax]])
* M-30 '''[[Jigu]]''' (with [[Dreadwing (Prime)#Toys|Dreadwing]])
* M-31 '''[[Ooje]]''' (with [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Deluxe|Wheeljack]])
* M-29 '''[[Magi]]''' (with [[Silas#SilasBreakdown|Silas Breakdown]])
* M-34 '''[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]''' (with [[Nemesis Prime (Prime)|Nemesis Prime]])
* M-28 '''[[S.2]]''' (with [[Smokescreen (Prime)#Prime|Smokescreen]])
* '''B.2 A''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Weaponizer|Gatling Bumblebee]])
* M-35 '''[[Bido]]''' (with [[Shockwave (WFC)#Prime|Shockwave]])
* M-32 '''[[Ulma]]''' (with [[Ultra Magnus (Prime)#Voyager|Ultra Magnus]])
* M-33 '''[[L.P.]]''' (with [[Lio Convoy#Prime|Leo Prime]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (R)]]''' (with [[Rumble (WFC)#Prime|Rumble]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (F)]]''' (with [[Frenzy (WFC)#Prime|Frenzy]])
* M-37 '''[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]''' (with [[Wildrider (Prime)#Toys|Wildrider]])
}}

;Upcoming releases
{{collist|3|

* '''[[Gabu|Shadow Gabu]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Baru|Shadow Baru]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Dai|Shadow Dai]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''Igu S''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#JetGeneral|Jet Vehicon General]])
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

{{note|There are a few gaps in the numbering. The missing numbers coincide with the new-character AMW Microns (see below); [[Gabu]], [[Baru]] and [[Dai]] at M-18, 19 and 20 (respectively), and Pral, Sais and Jayz at M-23, 24 and 25 (respectively).}}

{{note|Starting with Jigu, the numbering no longer is put on the site listings. The "missing" numbers come from the runners of the Arms Micron kit and the sticker sheets. }}
{{-}}

====Gacha Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronGachaWave1.jpg|right|thumb|200px|]]
A completely new set of molds were created for a set of Arms Microns distributed mainly through [[Gacha]]-branded "capsule toy" machines. Oddly, they contain a mix of Micron versions of larger show characters (for lack of information or a better explanation, this wiki is treating them as new characters) and entirely-new bestial Decepticon Microns.

;Vol.1
The first wave began appearing in early [[June]] of 2012. The toys were also later made available in individual boxes through the [[Arms Micron Gum]] series (released on [[August 20]] of 2012), though at a slight markup.

In [[November]] of 2012, [[Esdevium Games]] imported the entire wave to UK toy stores as a [[blindpacking|blindbagged]] line in English packaging, produced by Tomy and licensed by Hasbro UK. The packaging does not give any names to the Microns inside, and merely refers to the toys as a "Transforming Figure Collection".
{{collist|4|
* 1 '''[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]'''
* 2 '''[[Bumblebee Sword]]'''
* 3 '''[[Zad]]''' (2 versions)
* 4 '''[[Gob]]''' (2 versions)
}}
 
;Vol.2
Wave 2 appeared in late August of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Arcee Blade]]'''
*'''[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]'''
*'''[[Megatron Cannon]]'''
*'''[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]''' (2 versions)
}}

 
;Vol.3
Wave 3 appeared in early December of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Ratchet Spanner]]'''
*'''[[Wheeljack Kunai]]'''
*'''[[Starscream Boomerang]]'''
*'''[[Dobo]]''' (2 versions)
}}
{{-}}

====Arms Micron Weapon series====
The '''Arms Micron Weapon''' series is a secondary line of individually-packaged Arms Microns sold without any larger companion figure. These vary between entirely new molds and redecoes of partner Microns. They come in identical clear-plastic bags with adhesive flaps, with the assembly instructions printed on the cardboard backer inside. Initial installments had weapon combinations formed by trios of Microns, with later installments featuring five-Micron weapon combinations.

;Released toys
{{collist|4|
* AMW-01 '''[[Gabu]]'''
* AMW-02 '''[[Baru]]'''
* AMW-03 '''[[Dai]]'''
* AMW-04 '''[[C.L.#AMW|C.L. GR]]'''
* AMW-05 '''[[Balo#AMW|Balo G]]'''
* AMW-06 '''[[Jida#AMW|Jida R]]'''
* AMW-07 '''[[Pral]]'''
* AMW-08 '''[[Sais]]'''
* AMW-09 '''[[Jayz]]'''
* AMW-10 '''[[Zori#AMW|Zori M]]'''
* AMW-11 '''[[B.H.#AMW|B.H. B]]'''
* AMW-12 '''[[Arc#AMW|Arc S]]'''
}}
{{collist|1|
* AMW-13 '''[[Advanced Star Saber|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Advanced Star Saber]]''' ('''[[B.2#AMW|B.2 R]]''', '''[[Iro#AMW|Iro R]]''', '''[[O.P.#AMW|O.P. R]]''', '''[[R.A.#AMW|R.A. O]]''', '''[[Ooje#AMW|Ooje G]]''')
* AMW-14 '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' ('''[[Gora#AMW|Gora II E]]''', '''[[Gul#AMW|Gul B]]''', '''[[Ida#AMW|Ida B]]''', '''[[Noji#AMW|Noji B]]''', '''[[Zori#AMW5pack|Zori CS]]''')
}}

=="Arms Up"==
The main [[gimmick]] of the Arms Microns is their combination ability, both with larger toys and each other.

Simply attaching an Arms Micron to a larger toy produces an '''Arms Up Mode'''. Every AM-series larger robot has at least one specifically-named Arms Up Mode, depicted on their packaging back, utilizing multiple Arms Microns.

===Energon Crystals===
Every Arms Micron (well, every one that was specifically designed for the ''Prime'' toyline, at least) has a socket made for a clear-plastic "[[Energon]] Crystal", laid over a small foil [[sticker]] showing the Micron's [[insignia|allegiance]]. They come in a broad variety of colors, and in three different shapes:


<center>
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:95%"
|-
! scope="col" width="11%" | '''Color'''
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''Name'''
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''AP
(Attack Points, hexagon)'''
! scope="col" width="17%" | '''HP
(Hit Points, trapezoid)'''
! scope="col" width="17%" | '''SP
(Speed Points, circle)'''
! scope="col" width="14%" | '''Super Combo Weapon'''
|-
| style="background: #00CCFF; color: black" | '''Light Blue'''
|'''Pure''' (ピュア ''pyua'')
| [[O.P.]]
| [[R.A.]]
| [[B.2]]
| [[Star Saber]]
|-
| style="background: #FF3333; color: black" | '''Bright Salmon'''
|'''Fast''' (ファスト ''fasuto'')
|[[C.L.]]
|[[B.H.]]
|[[Arc]]
| [[Galaxy Launcher]]
|-
| style="background: #F5FFFF; color: black" | '''Clear'''
|'''Natural''' (ナチュラル ''nachuraru'')
|[[Zamu]]
|[[Gora]]
|[[Igu]]
| [[Debris Hammer]]
|-
| style="background: #B88A00; color: black" | '''Amber'''
|'''Mud'''<ref>According to Hironori Kobayashi, via personal correspondence. The kana can be rendered as either "mud" or "mad", but Kobayashi intended it to be the former.</ref> (マッド ''maddo'')
|[[Balo]]
|[[Gra]]
|[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]
| [[Asteroid Drill]]
|-
| style="background: #66FF66; color: black" | '''Bright Green'''
|'''Power''' (パウァ ''paua'')
|[[Ida]]
|[[Jida]]
|[[Noji]]
| [[Lunatic Chainsaw]]
|-
| style="background: #A347FF; color: black" | '''Purple'''
|'''Dark''' (ダーク ''dāku'')
|[[Gul]]
|[[Gora|Gora II]]
|[[Zori]]
| [[Planet Bowgun]]
|-
| style="background: #E843BF; color: black" | '''Bright Purple'''
|'''Fake Dark''' (フェイクダーク ''feikudāku'')
|[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]], [[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]
|[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]], [[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]
|
|-
| style="background: #FF9147; color: black" | '''Orange'''
|'''Hard''' (ハード ''hādo'')
|[[Bumblebee Sword]]
|[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]
|[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]
| [[Grand Cross Archery]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFF00; color: black" | '''Yellow'''
|'''Shine''' (シャイン ''shain'')
|[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]
|[[Gob]]
|[[Zad]]
|[[Wormhole Whip]]
|-
| style="background: #E6E6E6; color: black" | '''Frosted Clear'''
|'''Rock''' (ロック ''rokku'') or '''Titan''' (チタン ''chitan'')
|[[Hades]]
|Hades
|Hades
|[[Hades|Meteor Scythe]]
|-
| style="background: #FFD119; color: black" | '''Yellow-orange'''
|'''Electro''' (イレクトロ ''irekutoro'')
|[[Baru]]
|[[Gabu]]
|[[Dai]]
|[[Dark Matter Calibur]]
|-
| style="background: #00E6B8; color: black" | '''Aqua-Green'''
|'''Gōsei''' (合成 "Synthesis")
|[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]
|[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]
|[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]
|-
| style="background: #33AD33; color: black" | '''Green'''
|'''Ion''' (イオン ''ion'')
|[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]
|[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]
|[[Zori#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Zori]]
|-
| style="background: #454550; color: white" | '''Black'''
|'''Magne''' (マグネ ''magune'')
|[[L.P.]]
|[[Sou]]
|[[S.2]]
|-
| style="background: #4747FF; color: white" | '''Blue'''
|'''Positro''' (ポジトロ ''pojitoro'')
|[[Jayz]]
|[[Sais]]
|[[Pral]]
|-
| style="background: #8f3156; color: white" | '''Burgundy'''
|'''Cure''' (キュア ''kyua'')
|[[Ratchet Spanner]]
|[[Wheeljack Kunai]]
|[[Arcee Blade]]
|-
| style="background: #687720; color: white" | '''Dark Green'''
|'''Poison''' (ポイズン ''poizun'')
|[[Starscream Boomerang]]
|[[Dobo]]
|[[Megatron Cannon]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFFFF; color: black" | '''White'''
|'''Ice''' (アイス ''aisu'')
|[[Bido]]
|[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]
|[[Bogu]]
|-
| style="background: #FF85FF; color: black" | '''Pink'''
|'''Shield''' (シールド ''shīrudo'')
|[[Ooje]]
|[[Ulma]]
|[[Iro]]
|-
| style="background: #; color: black" | '''Aqua-Blue'''
|'''Mystic''' (ミスティック ''misutikku'')
|[[Magi]]
|[[Dago]]
|[[Jigu]]
|}
</center>
{{note|The colors shown are as close to the actual plastic colors as is possible in RGB. This chart does not list every variant of each character, only those that have a change in Crystal color. In other words, all versions of, say, O.P. have the "Pure" Energon Crystal unless otherwise noted.}}
 

===Combinations===
Combining multiple Arms Microns together to produce bigger weapons is heavily encouraged in the line. Once three Microns are joined together, one with each different Crystal shape, the combination is dubbed a '''Combo Weapon'''. By combining three Microns with the same ''color'' of Crystal, one of each shape, the combined form is dubbed a '''Super Combo Weapon''', and is deemed to be much more powerful than a normal Combo Weapon.

There are also some named weapons formed by combinations of two, and even four Microns (or Micron substitutions), without regard to Crystal shape.

;Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Big Laser Gun]]''' (Gora + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Big Scissor]]''' (Jida + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Blazer Gun]]''' (B.2 + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Break Scythe]]''' (Gra + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Break Sword]]''' (Arc + C.L. + R.A.)
* '''[[Burst Cannon]]''' (Iro + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Buster Rifle]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + B.H.)
* '''[[Claw Spear]]''' (Jigu + Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Cross Hammer]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Darkness Scythe]]''' (Gora II + Hades + Igu)
* '''[[Eclipse Barrett]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Sou)
* '''[[Energon Sniper]]''' (Gra + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Flame Cannon]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji ''OR'' Gora II + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Giga Tornado Cannon]]''' (Gora II + Dai + Zamu)
* '''[[God Glaive]]''' (Gul + Iro + Ulma)
* '''[[Gravity Axe]]''' (B.2 + R.A. + Ooje)
* '''[[Morning Star]]''' (Balo + Gora + Zori)
* '''[[Nebula Scythe]]''' (Arc + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Nemesis Fake Saber]]''' (Giza + Gul + Igu)
* '''[[Plasma Cannon]]''' (B.H. + C.L. + Iro)
* '''[[Power Crusher]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Ida)
* '''[[Rail Claw]]''' (Gora II + Ida + Noji)
* '''[[Scissor Hand]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Magi)
* '''[[Stragy Gun]]''' (B.H. + O.P. + S.2)
* '''[[Tele-Beam Blaster]]''' (Optimus Prime Blaster + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Trilogy Sword]]''' (Arc + Ooje + R.A.)

}}
 
;Super Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Action Buster]]''' (Dobo + Megatron Cannon + Starscream Boomerang)
* '''[[Asteroid Drill]]''' (Balo + Gra + Ozu)
* '''[[Astro Blaster]]''' (Dago + Jigu + Magi)
* '''[[Corona Glaive]]''' (Iro + Ulma + Ooje)
* '''[[Cosmotector]]''' (Jayz + Pral + Sais)
* '''[[Dark Matter Calibur]]''' (Baru + Dai + Gabu)
* '''[[Debris Hammer]]''' (Gora + Igu + Zamu)
* '''[[Galaxy Launcher]]''' (Arc + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Grand Cross Archery]]''' (Bulkhead Knuckle + Bumblebee Sword + Optimus Prime Blaster)
* '''[[Leonid Tonfa]]''' (Sou + S.2 + L.P.)
* '''[[Lunatic Chainsaw]]''' (Ida + Jida + Noji)
* '''[[Hades|Meteor Scythe]]''' (Hades is his own Super Combo Weapon!)
* '''[[Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Prominence Killer]]''' (Hellflame Jida + Hellflame Noji + Hellflame Zamu)
* '''[[Shooting Star Scissors]]''' (Bogu + Giza + Bido)
* '''[[Solar Ion Arrow]]''' (Hellflame Gul + Shining Gra B + Terrorcon Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Supernova Lance]]''' (Arcee Blade + Ratchet Spanner + Wheeljack Kunai)
* '''[[Wormhole Whip]]''' (Dado + Gob + Zad)
}}
 
;Other named Micron combinations
{{Collist|3|
* '''[[Advanced Star Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Ooje G + O.P. R + R.A. O)
* '''[[Black Widow Claw]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber|Matrix Double Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Matrix + Ooje G + O.P R + Shining R.A.)
* '''[[God Archery]]''' (God Glaive + God Stole (x2))
* '''[[God Stole]]''' (Ida + L.P. + O.P.)
* '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II E + Gul B + Ida B + Noji B + Zori CS)
* '''[[Heavy Armed B.2]]''' (B.2 (x2) + C.L. (x4) + Sais)
* '''[[High-Defense Shield]]''' (Balo + Jida)
* '''[[Killer Bite]]''' (Balo + Gora)
* '''[[Laser Gunblade]]''' (Gora + Gul)
* '''[[Long Spear]]''' (Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber]]''' (Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Pure Energon Super Star Saber]]''' (Pure Energon B.2 + Pure Energon O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Rainbow Shield]]''' (Shining R.A. GR, P, R, and Y)
* '''[[Samurai Sword Mode]]''' (Arc + Arc S + B.2 + B.H. + O.P. + Shining R.A. + Sou)
* '''[[Slash Cannon α]]''' (Arc + O.P.)
* '''[[Slash Cannon β]]''' (B.2 + R.A.)
* '''[[Spike Hammer Rod]]''' (Balo + Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)#Super|Super Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
}}
 
{{note|Obviously, there are vast numbers of potential combinations possible, this list only gives those that have been named officially.}}

{{-}}

===Arms Up Mission Game===
The above combinations play into the online "Arms Up Mission" online game on TakaraTomy's website.

Aside from the usual eight [[tech spec]] stats, every large AM-series robot has an additional three stats, the same as the three shapes of Energon Crystals on the Arms Microns: '''HP''' (Hit Points), '''SP''' (Speed Points), and '''AP''' (Attack Points), though these are rated using thousands rather than ones. By equipping Arms Micron weapons, the Microns' point values are added to their larger partner's; 500 points for the stat related to their Engeron Crystal shape, and 100 for each of the other two.

{{note|It is currently unknown if the Energon Crystal colors have any meaning as far as the game goes aside from enabling Super Combo Weapon creation.}}
{{stub}}

==Notes==
* In an interview in ''Dengeki Hobby'' magazine, [[TakaraTomy]] designers [[Takashi Nakase]] and [[Hironori Kobayashi]] explained the reasons Microns played so heavily into the Japanese ''Prime'' line when it wasn't designed that way from the start:
::'''Takashi Nakase''': The biggest reason is that we wanted to raise the target age group. In past series, the target ages were small children and their fathers, but the age group which is actually able to enjoy transforming toys is 7 ~ 9 years old. We went back to the beginning and considered appropriate products for that age group, and came up with the concept of "customising". That is why Arms Microns need to be assembled from parts, and stickers are included to be put on the main figure - to give the feeling of "completing" the toy as one's own.
::'''Hironori Kobayashi''': We conducted a play session with children where they played freely with Movie series Transformers, mixed with various items such as Minicons, and found that they mostly enjoyed combining Minicons to make larger weapons or to customise the Transformers. We thought it might have some potential.
:*Model-making is ''huge'' in Japan for the 7-and-up crowd. Mega-huge.

* While the "weapons turned into living robots" backstory was given in specific reference to the pack-in toys, it's pretty safe to assume that it holds true for all characters labeled "Arms Micron".

==External Links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/search/armsmicron/ Takara promotional galleries for pack-in Arms Microns]
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/play/armsupmissions/ Arms Up Missions game at TakaraTomy's Transformers website]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category: Arms Microns| Arms Microns]]
[[Category: Mini-Cons]]
[[Category: Prime subgroups]]

Arms Micron

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:''The Arms Microns are a [[Mini-Con]] subgroup from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:Tf2012-armsmicron-logo (c) TakaraTomy.png|right|200px|]]

The '''Arms Microns''' (アームズマイクロン ''Āmuzu Maikuron'') were once ordinary weapons. However, a bizarre interaction with [[Earth]]'s energon mutated them, giving the weapons the [[spark]] of life and the ability to transform!<ref>''Figure-Ō'' magazine, March 2012</ref>

This new breed of [[Mini-Con]] assists the larger Transformers in the battlefield, combining their powers to form amazing new weapons.

==''Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Prime'' cartoon==

{{storylink|Arms Micron Theater}}

{{stub}}

==Toys==
===Prime===
The Arms Microns were, with rare exception, only released in predominantly-[[TakaraTomy]] markets (Japan, parts of "mainland" Asia). Due to the... interesting variety of Arms Microns, they will be tackled here as groups.

====Promotional campaign Arms Microns====
The first Arms Microns made available were released as giveaway [[exclusive]]s, usually with the purchase of larger toys. All of these Microns are [[redeco]]s of prior toys. As some items were part of multiple promotions, only the first day and venue of availability is listed here. See individual pages for more details on each one.

[[Image:MicronVectorOracleWebsite.jpg|thumb|300px|Vector Oracle]]
* '''[[Aimless (Prime)|Aimless]]''' ([[December 28|12-18]]-[[2011]]: Joshin Kids' Land, Bic Camera)
* '''[[Blowpipe (Prime)|Blowpipe]]''' (12-18-2011: Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, Edion Group, Ishimaru, Deodeo, Eiden, Midori)
* '''[[Peaceman (Prime)|Peaceman]]''' (12-18-2011: [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]])
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt Clear Yellow Ver.]]''' ([[January 15|1-15]]-[[2012]], World Hobby Fair)
* '''[[Vector Oracle]]''' ([[February 25|2-25]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt]]''' ([[March 1|3-1]]-2012, online order)
* '''[[Pinpointer (Prime)|Pinpointer]]''' ([[March 31|3-31]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]]''' ([[April 28|4-28]]-2012, Yamada Electronics, Yodobashi Camera, Ideon)
* '''[[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]''' (4-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]]''' (4-28-2012, Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]''' (4-28-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#Shining|Shining B.2]]''' ([[June 16|6-16]]-2012, 2012 Tokyo Toy Show)
* '''[[O.P.#Shining|Shining O.P.]]''' ([[June 30|6-30]]-2012, Next Generation World Hobby Fair Summer '12)
* '''[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]''' ([[July 28|7-28]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]''' (7-28-2012, Joshin & Bic Camera )
* '''[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]''' (7-28-2012, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, EDION group stores)
* '''[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]''' (7-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* [[Optimus Prime Blaster|'''Optimus Prime Blaster''' (red version)]] (''TV Boy'' magazine September issue)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningGR|Shining R.A. GR]]''' ([[September 29|8-29]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningP|Shining R.A. P]]''' (8-29-2012, Joshin Kids' Land & Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningR|Shining R.A. R]]''' (8-29-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningY|Shining R.A. Y]]''' (8-29-2012, Eidon group, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera)
* '''[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]''' ([[November 13|11-13]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#PureEnergon|Pure Energon B.2]]''' ([[November 17|11-17]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[O.P.#Golden|Golden O.P.]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[Hades#Golden|Golden Hades]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[O.P.|Pure Energon O.P.]]''' (December, ToysЯUs)
{{-}}

====Pack-in Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronPackin-TakTomSite.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
The Arms Microns are the primary [[gimmick]] of the Japanese ''Prime'' toyline. All Deluxe-and-up releases come with their own Arms Micron, which replaces the accessories from the [[Hasbro]] versions (when applicable). Most of the toys have been [[retool]]ed to add more [[5mm post]]-holes for the Microns to attach to. Each Micron transforms into a weapon, typically modeled after the character's in-show weapon (with exceptions for non-show and repeat characters), and feature numerous [[5mm post]]s and holes, allowing you to combine them together to create larger and more ridiculous weapons. (See [[#"Arms Up"|"Arms Up" below]] for more information on combined Arms Micron weapons.)

However, each Micron comes out of the package as an unpainted, unassembled series of parts on plastic runners like a model kit, requiring [[sticker]]s for detailing. Whether you consider this a good or a bad thing depends on how much work you like putting into your toys.

The Autobot Microns all transform from weapons to humanoid robots. Their names are one-or-two-syllable contractions of their larger partner's names. The Decepticon Microns, however, all transform from weapons to one-eyed animalistic robots, with names based on their animal-form, again crunched to two(ish) syllables, with some slight changes to consonants.
{{-}}
;Released toys
{{collist|3|
* M-01 '''[[O.P.]]''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Voyager|Optimus Prime]])
* M-02 '''[[B.2]]''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Deluxe|Bumblebee]])
* M-03 '''[[C.L.]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Deluxe|Cliffjumper]])
* M-04 '''[[R.A.]]''' (with [[Ratchet (Prime)#Deluxe|Ratchet]])
* M-05 '''[[Gora]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#JapanDeluxe|Megatron]])
* M-06 '''[[Balo]]''' (with [[Skywarp (Prime)#Toys|Skywarp]])
* M-07 '''[[Gul]]''' (with [[Starscream (Prime)#Voyager|Starscream]])
* M-08 '''[[Jida]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Cliffjumper]])
* M-09 '''[[Zori]]''' (with [[Soundwave (Prime)#Prime|Soundwave]])
* M-10 '''[[B.H.]]''' (with [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Voyager|Bulkhead]])
* M-11 '''[[Arc]]''' (with [[Arcee (Prime)#Deluxe|Arcee]])
* M-12 '''[[Zamu]]''' (with [[Breakdown (Prime)#Voyager|Breakdown]])
* M-13 '''[[Gra]]''' (with [[Knock Out (Prime)#Deluxe|Knock Out]])
* M-14 '''[[Noji]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Deluxe|Vehicon]])
* M-15 '''Gora II''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Voyager|Megatron Darkness]])
* M-16 '''[[Hades]]''' (with Megatron Darkness)
* M-17 '''[[Igu]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Jet|Jet Vehicon]])
* M-21 '''[[Sou]]''' (with [[Swerve (Prime)|Swerve]])
* M-22 '''[[Ida]]''' (with [[Airachnid (Prime)#Toys|Airachnid]])
* '''O.P. A''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#BattleShield|Battle Shield Optimus]])
* '''[[Pral|Pral G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Sais|Sais G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Jayz|Jayz G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''Terrorcon Zori''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Bumblebee]])
* M-26 '''[[Bogu]]''' (with [[Unicron/toys#Prime|Gaia Unicron]])
* M-27 '''[[Iro]]''' (with [[Ironhide (Prime)|Ironhide]])
* M-28 '''Shining R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Weaponizer|Arms Master Optimus]])
* '''Silver Metal Balo''' (with [[Thundercracker (Prime)#Toys|Thundercracker]])
* '''Gold Metal R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#OrionPax|Orion Pax]])
* M-30 '''[[Jigu]]''' (with [[Dreadwing (Prime)#Toys|Dreadwing]])
* M-31 '''[[Ooje]]''' (with [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Deluxe|Wheeljack]])
* M-29 '''[[Magi]]''' (with [[Silas#SilasBreakdown|Silas Breakdown]])
* M-34 '''[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]''' (with [[Nemesis Prime (Prime)|Nemesis Prime]])
* M-28 '''[[S.2]]''' (with [[Smokescreen (Prime)#Prime|Smokescreen]])
* '''B.2 A''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Weaponizer|Gatling Bumblebee]])
* M-35 '''[[Bido]]''' (with [[Shockwave (WFC)#Prime|Shockwave]])
* M-32 '''[[Ulma]]''' (with [[Ultra Magnus (Prime)#Voyager|Ultra Magnus]])
* M-33 '''[[L.P.]]''' (with [[Lio Convoy#Prime|Leo Prime]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (R)]]''' (with [[Rumble (WFC)#Prime|Rumble]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (F)]]''' (with [[Frenzy (WFC)#Prime|Frenzy]])
* M-37 '''[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]''' (with [[Wildrider (Prime)#Toys|Wildrider]])
}}

;Upcoming releases
{{collist|3|

* '''[[Gabu|Shadow Gabu]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Baru|Shadow Baru]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Dai|Shadow Dai]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''Igu S''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#JetGeneral|Jet Vehicon General]])
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

{{note|There are a few gaps in the numbering. The missing numbers coincide with the new-character AMW Microns (see below); [[Gabu]], [[Baru]] and [[Dai]] at M-18, 19 and 20 (respectively), and Pral, Sais and Jayz at M-23, 24 and 25 (respectively).}}

{{note|Starting with Jigu, the numbering no longer is put on the site listings. The "missing" numbers come from the runners of the Arms Micron kit and the sticker sheets. }}
{{-}}

====Gacha Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronGachaWave1.jpg|right|thumb|200px|]]
A completely new set of molds were created for a set of Arms Microns distributed mainly through [[Gacha]]-branded "capsule toy" machines. Oddly, they contain a mix of Micron versions of larger show characters (for lack of information or a better explanation, this wiki is treating them as new characters) and entirely-new bestial Decepticon Microns.

;Vol.1
The first wave began appearing in early [[June]] of 2012. The toys were also later made available in individual boxes through the [[Arms Micron Gum]] series (released on [[August 20]] of 2012), though at a slight markup.

In [[November]] of 2012, [[Esdevium Games]] imported the entire wave to UK toy stores as a [[blindpacking|blindbagged]] line in English packaging, produced by Tomy and licensed by Hasbro UK. The packaging does not give any names to the Microns inside, and merely refers to the toys as a "Transforming Figure Collection".
{{collist|4|
* 1 '''[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]'''
* 2 '''[[Bumblebee Sword]]'''
* 3 '''[[Zad]]''' (2 versions)
* 4 '''[[Gob]]''' (2 versions)
}}
 
;Vol.2
Wave 2 appeared in late August of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Arcee Blade]]'''
*'''[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]'''
*'''[[Megatron Cannon]]'''
*'''[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]''' (2 versions)
}}

 
;Vol.3
Wave 3 appeared in early December of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Ratchet Spanner]]'''
*'''[[Wheeljack Kunai]]'''
*'''[[Starscream Boomerang]]'''
*'''[[Dobo]]''' (2 versions)
}}
{{-}}

====Arms Micron Weapon series====
The '''Arms Micron Weapon''' series is a secondary line of individually-packaged Arms Microns sold without any larger companion figure. These vary between entirely new molds and redecoes of partner Microns. They come in identical clear-plastic bags with adhesive flaps, with the assembly instructions printed on the cardboard backer inside. Initial installments had weapon combinations formed by trios of Microns, with later installments featuring five-Micron weapon combinations.

;Released toys
{{collist|4|
* AMW-01 '''[[Gabu]]'''
* AMW-02 '''[[Baru]]'''
* AMW-03 '''[[Dai]]'''
* AMW-04 '''[[C.L.#AMW|C.L. GR]]'''
* AMW-05 '''[[Balo#AMW|Balo G]]'''
* AMW-06 '''[[Jida#AMW|Jida R]]'''
* AMW-07 '''[[Pral]]'''
* AMW-08 '''[[Sais]]'''
* AMW-09 '''[[Jayz]]'''
* AMW-10 '''[[Zori#AMW|Zori M]]'''
* AMW-11 '''[[B.H.#AMW|B.H. B]]'''
* AMW-12 '''[[Arc#AMW|Arc S]]'''
}}
{{collist|1|
* AMW-13 '''[[Advanced Star Saber|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Advanced Star Saber]]''' ('''[[B.2#AMW|B.2 R]]''', '''[[Iro#AMW|Iro R]]''', '''[[O.P.#AMW|O.P. R]]''', '''[[R.A.#AMW|R.A. O]]''', '''[[Ooje#AMW|Ooje G]]''')
* AMW-14 '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' ('''[[Gora#AMW|Gora II E]]''', '''[[Gul#AMW|Gul B]]''', '''[[Ida#AMW|Ida B]]''', '''[[Noji#AMW|Noji B]]''', '''[[Zori#AMW5pack|Zori CS]]''')
}}

=="Arms Up"==
The main [[gimmick]] of the Arms Microns is their combination ability, both with larger toys and each other.

Simply attaching an Arms Micron to a larger toy produces an '''Arms Up Mode'''. Every AM-series larger robot has at least one specifically-named Arms Up Mode, depicted on their packaging back, utilizing multiple Arms Microns.

===Energon Crystals===
Every Arms Micron (well, every one that was specifically designed for the ''Prime'' toyline, at least) has a socket made for a clear-plastic "[[Energon]] Crystal", laid over a small foil [[sticker]] showing the Micron's [[insignia|allegiance]]. They come in a broad variety of colors, and in three different shapes:


<center>
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:95%"
|-
! scope="col" width="11%" | '''Color'''
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''Name'''
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''AP
(Attack Points, hexagon)'''
! scope="col" width="17%" | '''HP
(Hit Points, trapezoid)'''
! scope="col" width="17%" | '''SP
(Speed Points, circle)'''
! scope="col" width="14%" | '''Super Combo Weapon'''
|-
| style="background: #00CCFF; color: black" | '''Light Blue'''
|'''Pure''' (ピュア ''pyua'')
| [[O.P.]]
| [[R.A.]]
| [[B.2]]
| [[Star Saber]]
|-
| style="background: #FF3333; color: black" | '''Bright Salmon'''
|'''Fast''' (ファスト ''fasuto'')
|[[C.L.]]
|[[B.H.]]
|[[Arc]]
| [[Galaxy Launcher]]
|-
| style="background: #F5FFFF; color: black" | '''Clear'''
|'''Natural''' (ナチュラル ''nachuraru'')
|[[Zamu]]
|[[Gora]]
|[[Igu]]
| [[Debris Hammer]]
|-
| style="background: #B88A00; color: black" | '''Amber'''
|'''Mud'''<ref>According to Hironori Kobayashi, via personal correspondence. The kana can be rendered as either "mud" or "mad", but Kobayashi intended it to be the former.</ref> (マッド ''maddo'')
|[[Balo]]
|[[Gra]]
|[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]
| [[Asteroid Drill]]
|-
| style="background: #66FF66; color: black" | '''Bright Green'''
|'''Power''' (パウァ ''paua'')
|[[Ida]]
|[[Jida]]
|[[Noji]]
| [[Lunatic Chainsaw]]
|-
| style="background: #A347FF; color: black" | '''Purple'''
|'''Dark''' (ダーク ''dāku'')
|[[Gul]]
|[[Gora|Gora II]]
|[[Zori]]
| [[Planet Bowgun]]
|-
| style="background: #E843BF; color: black" | '''Bright Purple'''
|'''Fake Dark''' (フェイクダーク ''feikudāku'')
|[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]], [[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]
|[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]], [[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]
|
|-
| style="background: #FF9147; color: black" | '''Orange'''
|'''Hard''' (ハード ''hādo'')
|[[Bumblebee Sword]]
|[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]
|[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]
| [[Grand Cross Archery]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFF00; color: black" | '''Yellow'''
|'''Shine''' (シャイン ''shain'')
|[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]
|[[Gob]]
|[[Zad]]
|[[Wormhole Whip]]
|-
| style="background: #E6E6E6; color: black" | '''Frosted Clear'''
|'''Rock''' (ロック ''rokku'') or '''Titan''' (チタン ''chitan'')
|[[Hades]]
|Hades
|Hades
|[[Hades|Meteor Scythe]]
|-
| style="background: #FFD119; color: black" | '''Yellow-orange'''
|'''Electro''' (イレクトロ ''irekutoro'')
|[[Baru]]
|[[Gabu]]
|[[Dai]]
|-
| style="background: #00E6B8; color: black" | '''Aqua-Green'''
|'''Gōsei''' (合成 "Synthesis")
|[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]
|[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]
|[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]
|-
| style="background: #33AD33; color: black" | '''Green'''
|'''Ion''' (イオン ''ion'')
|[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]
|[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]
|[[Zori#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Zori]]
|-
| style="background: #454550; color: white" | '''Black'''
|'''Magne''' (マグネ ''magune'')
|[[L.P.]]
|[[Sou]]
|[[S.2]]
|-
| style="background: #4747FF; color: white" | '''Blue'''
|'''Positro''' (ポジトロ ''pojitoro'')
|[[Jayz]]
|[[Sais]]
|[[Pral]]
|-
| style="background: #8f3156; color: white" | '''Burgundy'''
|'''Cure''' (キュア ''kyua'')
|[[Ratchet Spanner]]
|[[Wheeljack Kunai]]
|[[Arcee Blade]]
|-
| style="background: #687720; color: white" | '''Dark Green'''
|'''Poison''' (ポイズン ''poizun'')
|[[Starscream Boomerang]]
|[[Dobo]]
|[[Megatron Cannon]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFFFF; color: black" | '''White'''
|'''Ice''' (アイス ''aisu'')
|[[Bido]]
|[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]
|[[Bogu]]
|-
| style="background: #FF85FF; color: black" | '''Pink'''
|'''Shield''' (シールド ''shīrudo'')
|[[Ooje]]
|[[Ulma]]
|[[Iro]]
|-
| style="background: #; color: black" | '''Aqua-Blue'''
|'''Mystic''' (ミスティック ''misutikku'')
|[[Magi]]
|[[Dago]]
|[[Jigu]]
|}
</center>
{{note|The colors shown are as close to the actual plastic colors as is possible in RGB. This chart does not list every variant of each character, only those that have a change in Crystal color. In other words, all versions of, say, O.P. have the "Pure" Energon Crystal unless otherwise noted.}}
 

===Combinations===
Combining multiple Arms Microns together to produce bigger weapons is heavily encouraged in the line. Once three Microns are joined together, one with each different Crystal shape, the combination is dubbed a '''Combo Weapon'''. By combining three Microns with the same ''color'' of Crystal, one of each shape, the combined form is dubbed a '''Super Combo Weapon''', and is deemed to be much more powerful than a normal Combo Weapon.

There are also some named weapons formed by combinations of two, and even four Microns (or Micron substitutions), without regard to Crystal shape.

;Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Big Laser Gun]]''' (Gora + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Big Scissor]]''' (Jida + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Blazer Gun]]''' (B.2 + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Break Scythe]]''' (Gra + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Break Sword]]''' (Arc + C.L. + R.A.)
* '''[[Burst Cannon]]''' (Iro + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Buster Rifle]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + B.H.)
* '''[[Claw Spear]]''' (Jigu + Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Cross Hammer]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Darkness Scythe]]''' (Gora II + Hades + Igu)
* '''[[Eclipse Barrett]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Sou)
* '''[[Energon Sniper]]''' (Gra + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Flame Cannon]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji ''OR'' Gora II + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Giga Tornado Cannon]]''' (Gora II + Dai + Zamu)
* '''[[God Glaive]]''' (Gul + Iro + Ulma)
* '''[[Gravity Axe]]''' (B.2 + R.A. + Ooje)
* '''[[Morning Star]]''' (Balo + Gora + Zori)
* '''[[Nebula Scythe]]''' (Arc + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Nemesis Fake Saber]]''' (Giza + Gul + Igu)
* '''[[Plasma Cannon]]''' (B.H. + C.L. + Iro)
* '''[[Power Crusher]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Ida)
* '''[[Rail Claw]]''' (Gora II + Ida + Noji)
* '''[[Scissor Hand]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Magi)
* '''[[Stragy Gun]]''' (B.H. + O.P. + S.2)
* '''[[Tele-Beam Blaster]]''' (Optimus Prime Blaster + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Trilogy Sword]]''' (Arc + Ooje + R.A.)

}}
 
;Super Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Action Buster]]''' (Dobo + Megatron Cannon + Starscream Boomerang)
* '''[[Asteroid Drill]]''' (Balo + Gra + Ozu)
* '''[[Astro Blaster]]''' (Dago + Jigu + Magi)
* '''[[Corona Glaive]]''' (Iro + Ulma + Ooje)
* '''[[Cosmotector]]''' (Jayz + Pral + Sais)
* '''[[Dark Matter Calibur]]''' (Baru + Dai + Gabu)
* '''[[Debris Hammer]]''' (Gora + Igu + Zamu)
* '''[[Galaxy Launcher]]''' (Arc + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Grand Cross Archery]]''' (Bulkhead Knuckle + Bumblebee Sword + Optimus Prime Blaster)
* '''[[Leonid Tonfa]]''' (Sou + S.2 + L.P.)
* '''[[Lunatic Chainsaw]]''' (Ida + Jida + Noji)
* '''[[Hades|Meteor Scythe]]''' (Hades is his own Super Combo Weapon!)
* '''[[Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Prominence Killer]]''' (Hellflame Jida + Hellflame Noji + Hellflame Zamu)
* '''[[Shooting Star Scissors]]''' (Bogu + Giza + Bido)
* '''[[Solar Ion Arrow]]''' (Hellflame Gul + Shining Gra B + Terrorcon Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Supernova Lance]]''' (Arcee Blade + Ratchet Spanner + Wheeljack Kunai)
* '''[[Wormhole Whip]]''' (Dado + Gob + Zad)
}}
 
;Other named Micron combinations
{{Collist|3|
* '''[[Advanced Star Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Ooje G + O.P. R + R.A. O)
* '''[[Black Widow Claw]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber|Matrix Double Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Matrix + Ooje G + O.P R + Shining R.A.)
* '''[[God Archery]]''' (God Glaive + God Stole (x2))
* '''[[God Stole]]''' (Ida + L.P. + O.P.)
* '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II E + Gul B + Ida B + Noji B + Zori CS)
* '''[[Heavy Armed B.2]]''' (B.2 (x2) + C.L. (x4) + Sais)
* '''[[High-Defense Shield]]''' (Balo + Jida)
* '''[[Killer Bite]]''' (Balo + Gora)
* '''[[Laser Gunblade]]''' (Gora + Gul)
* '''[[Long Spear]]''' (Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber]]''' (Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Pure Energon Super Star Saber]]''' (Pure Energon B.2 + Pure Energon O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Rainbow Shield]]''' (Shining R.A. GR, P, R, and Y)
* '''[[Samurai Sword Mode]]''' (Arc + Arc S + B.2 + B.H. + O.P. + Shining R.A. + Sou)
* '''[[Slash Cannon α]]''' (Arc + O.P.)
* '''[[Slash Cannon β]]''' (B.2 + R.A.)
* '''[[Spike Hammer Rod]]''' (Balo + Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)#Super|Super Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
}}
 
{{note|Obviously, there are vast numbers of potential combinations possible, this list only gives those that have been named officially.}}

{{-}}

===Arms Up Mission Game===
The above combinations play into the online "Arms Up Mission" online game on TakaraTomy's website.

Aside from the usual eight [[tech spec]] stats, every large AM-series robot has an additional three stats, the same as the three shapes of Energon Crystals on the Arms Microns: '''HP''' (Hit Points), '''SP''' (Speed Points), and '''AP''' (Attack Points), though these are rated using thousands rather than ones. By equipping Arms Micron weapons, the Microns' point values are added to their larger partner's; 500 points for the stat related to their Engeron Crystal shape, and 100 for each of the other two.

{{note|It is currently unknown if the Energon Crystal colors have any meaning as far as the game goes aside from enabling Super Combo Weapon creation.}}
{{stub}}

==Notes==
* In an interview in ''Dengeki Hobby'' magazine, [[TakaraTomy]] designers [[Takashi Nakase]] and [[Hironori Kobayashi]] explained the reasons Microns played so heavily into the Japanese ''Prime'' line when it wasn't designed that way from the start:
::'''Takashi Nakase''': The biggest reason is that we wanted to raise the target age group. In past series, the target ages were small children and their fathers, but the age group which is actually able to enjoy transforming toys is 7 ~ 9 years old. We went back to the beginning and considered appropriate products for that age group, and came up with the concept of "customising". That is why Arms Microns need to be assembled from parts, and stickers are included to be put on the main figure - to give the feeling of "completing" the toy as one's own.
::'''Hironori Kobayashi''': We conducted a play session with children where they played freely with Movie series Transformers, mixed with various items such as Minicons, and found that they mostly enjoyed combining Minicons to make larger weapons or to customise the Transformers. We thought it might have some potential.
:*Model-making is ''huge'' in Japan for the 7-and-up crowd. Mega-huge.

* While the "weapons turned into living robots" backstory was given in specific reference to the pack-in toys, it's pretty safe to assume that it holds true for all characters labeled "Arms Micron".

==External Links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/search/armsmicron/ Takara promotional galleries for pack-in Arms Microns]
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/play/armsupmissions/ Arms Up Missions game at TakaraTomy's Transformers website]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category: Arms Microns| Arms Microns]]
[[Category: Mini-Cons]]
[[Category: Prime subgroups]]

Arms Micron

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:''The Arms Microns are a [[Mini-Con]] subgroup from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:Tf2012-armsmicron-logo (c) TakaraTomy.png|right|200px|]]

The '''Arms Microns''' (アームズマイクロン ''Āmuzu Maikuron'') were once ordinary weapons. However, a bizarre interaction with [[Earth]]'s energon mutated them, giving the weapons the [[spark]] of life and the ability to transform!<ref>''Figure-Ō'' magazine, March 2012</ref>

This new breed of [[Mini-Con]] assists the larger Transformers in the battlefield, combining their powers to form amazing new weapons.

==''Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Prime'' cartoon==

{{storylink|Arms Micron Theater}}

{{stub}}

==Toys==
===Prime===
The Arms Microns were, with rare exception, only released in predominantly-[[TakaraTomy]] markets (Japan, parts of "mainland" Asia). Due to the... interesting variety of Arms Microns, they will be tackled here as groups.

====Promotional campaign Arms Microns====
The first Arms Microns made available were released as giveaway [[exclusive]]s, usually with the purchase of larger toys. All of these Microns are [[redeco]]s of prior toys. As some items were part of multiple promotions, only the first day and venue of availability is listed here. See individual pages for more details on each one.

[[Image:MicronVectorOracleWebsite.jpg|thumb|300px|Vector Oracle]]
* '''[[Aimless (Prime)|Aimless]]''' ([[December 28|12-18]]-[[2011]]: Joshin Kids' Land, Bic Camera)
* '''[[Blowpipe (Prime)|Blowpipe]]''' (12-18-2011: Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, Edion Group, Ishimaru, Deodeo, Eiden, Midori)
* '''[[Peaceman (Prime)|Peaceman]]''' (12-18-2011: [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]])
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt Clear Yellow Ver.]]''' ([[January 15|1-15]]-[[2012]], World Hobby Fair)
* '''[[Vector Oracle]]''' ([[February 25|2-25]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt]]''' ([[March 1|3-1]]-2012, online order)
* '''[[Pinpointer (Prime)|Pinpointer]]''' ([[March 31|3-31]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]]''' ([[April 28|4-28]]-2012, Yamada Electronics, Yodobashi Camera, Ideon)
* '''[[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]''' (4-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]]''' (4-28-2012, Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]''' (4-28-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#Shining|Shining B.2]]''' ([[June 16|6-16]]-2012, 2012 Tokyo Toy Show)
* '''[[O.P.#Shining|Shining O.P.]]''' ([[June 30|6-30]]-2012, Next Generation World Hobby Fair Summer '12)
* '''[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]''' ([[July 28|7-28]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]''' (7-28-2012, Joshin & Bic Camera )
* '''[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]''' (7-28-2012, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, EDION group stores)
* '''[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]''' (7-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* [[Optimus Prime Blaster|'''Optimus Prime Blaster''' (red version)]] (''TV Boy'' magazine September issue)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningGR|Shining R.A. GR]]''' ([[September 29|8-29]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningP|Shining R.A. P]]''' (8-29-2012, Joshin Kids' Land & Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningR|Shining R.A. R]]''' (8-29-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningY|Shining R.A. Y]]''' (8-29-2012, Eidon group, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera)
* '''[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]''' ([[November 13|11-13]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#PureEnergon|Pure Energon B.2]]''' ([[November 17|11-17]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[O.P.#Golden|Golden O.P.]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[Hades#Golden|Golden Hades]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[O.P.|Pure Energon O.P.]]''' (December, ToysЯUs)
{{-}}

====Pack-in Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronPackin-TakTomSite.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
The Arms Microns are the primary [[gimmick]] of the Japanese ''Prime'' toyline. All Deluxe-and-up releases come with their own Arms Micron, which replaces the accessories from the [[Hasbro]] versions (when applicable). Most of the toys have been [[retool]]ed to add more [[5mm post]]-holes for the Microns to attach to. Each Micron transforms into a weapon, typically modeled after the character's in-show weapon (with exceptions for non-show and repeat characters), and feature numerous [[5mm post]]s and holes, allowing you to combine them together to create larger and more ridiculous weapons. (See [[#"Arms Up"|"Arms Up" below]] for more information on combined Arms Micron weapons.)

However, each Micron comes out of the package as an unpainted, unassembled series of parts on plastic runners like a model kit, requiring [[sticker]]s for detailing. Whether you consider this a good or a bad thing depends on how much work you like putting into your toys.

The Autobot Microns all transform from weapons to humanoid robots. Their names are one-or-two-syllable contractions of their larger partner's names. The Decepticon Microns, however, all transform from weapons to one-eyed animalistic robots, with names based on their animal-form, again crunched to two(ish) syllables, with some slight changes to consonants.
{{-}}
;Released toys
{{collist|3|
* M-01 '''[[O.P.]]''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Voyager|Optimus Prime]])
* M-02 '''[[B.2]]''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Deluxe|Bumblebee]])
* M-03 '''[[C.L.]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Deluxe|Cliffjumper]])
* M-04 '''[[R.A.]]''' (with [[Ratchet (Prime)#Deluxe|Ratchet]])
* M-05 '''[[Gora]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#JapanDeluxe|Megatron]])
* M-06 '''[[Balo]]''' (with [[Skywarp (Prime)#Toys|Skywarp]])
* M-07 '''[[Gul]]''' (with [[Starscream (Prime)#Voyager|Starscream]])
* M-08 '''[[Jida]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Cliffjumper]])
* M-09 '''[[Zori]]''' (with [[Soundwave (Prime)#Prime|Soundwave]])
* M-10 '''[[B.H.]]''' (with [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Voyager|Bulkhead]])
* M-11 '''[[Arc]]''' (with [[Arcee (Prime)#Deluxe|Arcee]])
* M-12 '''[[Zamu]]''' (with [[Breakdown (Prime)#Voyager|Breakdown]])
* M-13 '''[[Gra]]''' (with [[Knock Out (Prime)#Deluxe|Knock Out]])
* M-14 '''[[Noji]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Deluxe|Vehicon]])
* M-15 '''Gora II''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Voyager|Megatron Darkness]])
* M-16 '''[[Hades]]''' (with Megatron Darkness)
* M-17 '''[[Igu]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Jet|Jet Vehicon]])
* M-21 '''[[Sou]]''' (with [[Swerve (Prime)|Swerve]])
* M-22 '''[[Ida]]''' (with [[Airachnid (Prime)#Toys|Airachnid]])
* '''O.P. A''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#BattleShield|Battle Shield Optimus]])
* '''[[Pral|Pral G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Sais|Sais G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Jayz|Jayz G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''Terrorcon Zori''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Bumblebee]])
* M-26 '''[[Bogu]]''' (with [[Unicron/toys#Prime|Gaia Unicron]])
* M-27 '''[[Iro]]''' (with [[Ironhide (Prime)|Ironhide]])
* M-28 '''Shining R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Weaponizer|Arms Master Optimus]])
* '''Silver Metal Balo''' (with [[Thundercracker (Prime)#Toys|Thundercracker]])
* '''Gold Metal R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#OrionPax|Orion Pax]])
* M-30 '''[[Jigu]]''' (with [[Dreadwing (Prime)#Toys|Dreadwing]])
* M-31 '''[[Ooje]]''' (with [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Deluxe|Wheeljack]])
* M-29 '''[[Magi]]''' (with [[Silas#SilasBreakdown|Silas Breakdown]])
* M-34 '''[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]''' (with [[Nemesis Prime (Prime)|Nemesis Prime]])
* M-28 '''[[S.2]]''' (with [[Smokescreen (Prime)#Prime|Smokescreen]])
* '''B.2 A''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Weaponizer|Gatling Bumblebee]])
* M-35 '''[[Bido]]''' (with [[Shockwave (WFC)#Prime|Shockwave]])
* M-32 '''[[Ulma]]''' (with [[Ultra Magnus (Prime)#Voyager|Ultra Magnus]])
* M-33 '''[[L.P.]]''' (with [[Lio Convoy#Prime|Leo Prime]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (R)]]''' (with [[Rumble (WFC)#Prime|Rumble]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (F)]]''' (with [[Frenzy (WFC)#Prime|Frenzy]])
* M-37 '''[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]''' (with [[Wildrider (Prime)#Toys|Wildrider]])
}}

;Upcoming releases
{{collist|3|

* '''[[Gabu|Shadow Gabu]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Baru|Shadow Baru]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Dai|Shadow Dai]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''Igu S''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#JetGeneral|Jet Vehicon General]])
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

{{note|There are a few gaps in the numbering. The missing numbers coincide with the new-character AMW Microns (see below); [[Gabu]], [[Baru]] and [[Dai]] at M-18, 19 and 20 (respectively), and Pral, Sais and Jayz at M-23, 24 and 25 (respectively).}}

{{note|Starting with Jigu, the numbering no longer is put on the site listings. The "missing" numbers come from the runners of the Arms Micron kit and the sticker sheets. }}
{{-}}

====Gacha Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronGachaWave1.jpg|right|thumb|200px|]]
A completely new set of molds were created for a set of Arms Microns distributed mainly through [[Gacha]]-branded "capsule toy" machines. Oddly, they contain a mix of Micron versions of larger show characters (for lack of information or a better explanation, this wiki is treating them as new characters) and entirely-new bestial Decepticon Microns.

;Vol.1
The first wave began appearing in early [[June]] of 2012. The toys were also later made available in individual boxes through the [[Arms Micron Gum]] series (released on [[August 20]] of 2012), though at a slight markup.

In [[November]] of 2012, [[Esdevium Games]] imported the entire wave to UK toy stores as a [[blindpacking|blindbagged]] line in English packaging, produced by Tomy and licensed by Hasbro UK. The packaging does not give any names to the Microns inside, and merely refers to the toys as a "Transforming Figure Collection".
{{collist|4|
* 1 '''[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]'''
* 2 '''[[Bumblebee Sword]]'''
* 3 '''[[Zad]]''' (2 versions)
* 4 '''[[Gob]]''' (2 versions)
}}
 
;Vol.2
Wave 2 appeared in late August of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Arcee Blade]]'''
*'''[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]'''
*'''[[Megatron Cannon]]'''
*'''[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]''' (2 versions)
}}

 
;Vol.3
Wave 3 appeared in early December of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Ratchet Spanner]]'''
*'''[[Wheeljack Kunai]]'''
*'''[[Starscream Boomerang]]'''
*'''[[Dobo]]''' (2 versions)
}}
{{-}}

====Arms Micron Weapon series====
The '''Arms Micron Weapon''' series is a secondary line of individually-packaged Arms Microns sold without any larger companion figure. These vary between entirely new molds and redecoes of partner Microns. They come in identical clear-plastic bags with adhesive flaps, with the assembly instructions printed on the cardboard backer inside. Initial installments had weapon combinations formed by trios of Microns, with later installments featuring five-Micron weapon combinations.

;Released toys
{{collist|4|
* AMW-01 '''[[Gabu]]'''
* AMW-02 '''[[Baru]]'''
* AMW-03 '''[[Dai]]'''
* AMW-04 '''[[C.L.#AMW|C.L. GR]]'''
* AMW-05 '''[[Balo#AMW|Balo G]]'''
* AMW-06 '''[[Jida#AMW|Jida R]]'''
* AMW-07 '''[[Pral]]'''
* AMW-08 '''[[Sais]]'''
* AMW-09 '''[[Jayz]]'''
* AMW-10 '''[[Zori#AMW|Zori M]]'''
* AMW-11 '''[[B.H.#AMW|B.H. B]]'''
* AMW-12 '''[[Arc#AMW|Arc S]]'''
}}
{{collist|1|
* AMW-13 '''[[Advanced Star Saber|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Advanced Star Saber]]''' ('''[[B.2#AMW|B.2 R]]''', '''[[Iro#AMW|Iro R]]''', '''[[O.P.#AMW|O.P. R]]''', '''[[R.A.#AMW|R.A. O]]''', '''[[Ooje#AMW|Ooje G]]''')
* AMW-14 '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' ('''[[Gora#AMW|Gora II E]]''', '''[[Gul#AMW|Gul B]]''', '''[[Ida#AMW|Ida B]]''', '''[[Noji#AMW|Noji B]]''', '''[[Zori#AMW5pack|Zori CS]]''')
}}

=="Arms Up"==
The main [[gimmick]] of the Arms Microns is their combination ability, both with larger toys and each other.

Simply attaching an Arms Micron to a larger toy produces an '''Arms Up Mode'''. Every AM-series larger robot has at least one specifically-named Arms Up Mode, depicted on their packaging back, utilizing multiple Arms Microns.

===Energon Crystals===
Every Arms Micron (well, every one that was specifically designed for the ''Prime'' toyline, at least) has a socket made for a clear-plastic "[[Energon]] Crystal", laid over a small foil [[sticker]] showing the Micron's [[insignia|allegiance]]. They come in a broad variety of colors, and in three different shapes:


<center>
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:95%"
|-
! scope="col" width="11%" | '''Color'''
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''Name'''
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''AP
(Attack Points, hexagon)'''
! scope="col" width="17%" | '''HP
(Hit Points, trapezoid)'''
! scope="col" width="17%" | '''SP
(Speed Points, circle)'''
! scope="col" width="14%" | '''Super Combo Weapon'''
|-
| style="background: #00CCFF; color: black" | '''Light Blue'''
|'''Pure''' (ピュア ''pyua'')
| [[O.P.]]
| [[R.A.]]
| [[B.2]]
| [[Star Saber]]
|-
| style="background: #FF3333; color: black" | '''Bright Salmon'''
|'''Fast''' (ファスト ''fasuto'')
|[[C.L.]]
|[[B.H.]]
|[[Arc]]
| [[Galaxy Launcher]]
|-
| style="background: #F5FFFF; color: black" | '''Clear'''
|'''Natural''' (ナチュラル ''nachuraru'')
|[[Zamu]]
|[[Gora]]
|[[Igu]]
| [[Debris Hammer]]
|-
| style="background: #B88A00; color: black" | '''Amber'''
|'''Mud'''<ref>According to Hironori Kobayashi, via personal correspondence. The kana can be rendered as either "mud" or "mad", but Kobayashi intended it to be the former.</ref> (マッド ''maddo'')
|[[Balo]]
|[[Gra]]
|[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]
| [[Asteroid Drill]]
|-
| style="background: #66FF66; color: black" | '''Bright Green'''
|'''Power''' (パウァ ''paua'')
|[[Ida]]
|[[Jida]]
|[[Noji]]
| [[Lunatic Chainsaw]]
|-
| style="background: #A347FF; color: black" | '''Purple'''
|'''Dark''' (ダーク ''dāku'')
|[[Gul]]
|[[Gora|Gora II]]
|[[Zori]]
| [[Planet Bowgun]]
|-
| style="background: #E843BF; color: black" | '''Bright Purple'''
|'''Fake Dark''' (フェイクダーク ''feikudāku'')
|[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]], [[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]
|[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]], [[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]
|
|-
| style="background: #FF9147; color: black" | '''Orange'''
|'''Hard''' (ハード ''hādo'')
|[[Bumblebee Sword]]
|[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]
|[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]
| [[Grand Cross Archery]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFF00; color: black" | '''Yellow'''
|'''Shine''' (シャイン ''shain'')
|[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]
|[[Gob]]
|[[Zad]]
|[[Wormhole Whip]]
|-
| style="background: #E6E6E6; color: black" | '''Frosted Clear'''
|'''Rock''' (ロック ''rokku'') or '''Titan''' (チタン ''chitan'')
|[[Hades]]
|Hades
|Hades
|[[Meteor Scythe]]
|-
| style="background: #FFD119; color: black" | '''Yellow-orange'''
|'''Electro''' (イレクトロ ''irekutoro'')
|[[Baru]]
|[[Gabu]]
|[[Dai]]
|-
| style="background: #00E6B8; color: black" | '''Aqua-Green'''
|'''Gōsei''' (合成 "Synthesis")
|[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]
|[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]
|[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]
|-
| style="background: #33AD33; color: black" | '''Green'''
|'''Ion''' (イオン ''ion'')
|[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]
|[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]
|[[Zori#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Zori]]
|-
| style="background: #454550; color: white" | '''Black'''
|'''Magne''' (マグネ ''magune'')
|[[L.P.]]
|[[Sou]]
|[[S.2]]
|-
| style="background: #4747FF; color: white" | '''Blue'''
|'''Positro''' (ポジトロ ''pojitoro'')
|[[Jayz]]
|[[Sais]]
|[[Pral]]
|-
| style="background: #8f3156; color: white" | '''Burgundy'''
|'''Cure''' (キュア ''kyua'')
|[[Ratchet Spanner]]
|[[Wheeljack Kunai]]
|[[Arcee Blade]]
|-
| style="background: #687720; color: white" | '''Dark Green'''
|'''Poison''' (ポイズン ''poizun'')
|[[Starscream Boomerang]]
|[[Dobo]]
|[[Megatron Cannon]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFFFF; color: black" | '''White'''
|'''Ice''' (アイス ''aisu'')
|[[Bido]]
|[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]
|[[Bogu]]
|-
| style="background: #FF85FF; color: black" | '''Pink'''
|'''Shield''' (シールド ''shīrudo'')
|[[Ooje]]
|[[Ulma]]
|[[Iro]]
|-
| style="background: #; color: black" | '''Aqua-Blue'''
|'''Mystic''' (ミスティック ''misutikku'')
|[[Magi]]
|[[Dago]]
|[[Jigu]]
|}
</center>
{{note|The colors shown are as close to the actual plastic colors as is possible in RGB. This chart does not list every variant of each character, only those that have a change in Crystal color. In other words, all versions of, say, O.P. have the "Pure" Energon Crystal unless otherwise noted.}}
 

===Combinations===
Combining multiple Arms Microns together to produce bigger weapons is heavily encouraged in the line. Once three Microns are joined together, one with each different Crystal shape, the combination is dubbed a '''Combo Weapon'''. By combining three Microns with the same ''color'' of Crystal, one of each shape, the combined form is dubbed a '''Super Combo Weapon''', and is deemed to be much more powerful than a normal Combo Weapon.

There are also some named weapons formed by combinations of two, and even four Microns (or Micron substitutions), without regard to Crystal shape.

;Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Big Laser Gun]]''' (Gora + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Big Scissor]]''' (Jida + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Blazer Gun]]''' (B.2 + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Break Scythe]]''' (Gra + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Break Sword]]''' (Arc + C.L. + R.A.)
* '''[[Burst Cannon]]''' (Iro + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Buster Rifle]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + B.H.)
* '''[[Claw Spear]]''' (Jigu + Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Cross Hammer]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Darkness Scythe]]''' (Gora II + Hades + Igu)
* '''[[Eclipse Barrett]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Sou)
* '''[[Energon Sniper]]''' (Gra + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Flame Cannon]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji ''OR'' Gora II + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Giga Tornado Cannon]]''' (Gora II + Dai + Zamu)
* '''[[God Glaive]]''' (Gul + Iro + Ulma)
* '''[[Gravity Axe]]''' (B.2 + R.A. + Ooje)
* '''[[Morning Star]]''' (Balo + Gora + Zori)
* '''[[Nebula Scythe]]''' (Arc + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Nemesis Fake Saber]]''' (Giza + Gul + Igu)
* '''[[Plasma Cannon]]''' (B.H. + C.L. + Iro)
* '''[[Power Crusher]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Ida)
* '''[[Rail Claw]]''' (Gora II + Ida + Noji)
* '''[[Scissor Hand]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Magi)
* '''[[Stragy Gun]]''' (B.H. + O.P. + S.2)
* '''[[Tele-Beam Blaster]]''' (Optimus Prime Blaster + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Trilogy Sword]]''' (Arc + Ooje + R.A.)

}}
 
;Super Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Action Buster]]''' (Dobo + Megatron Cannon + Starscream Boomerang)
* '''[[Asteroid Drill]]''' (Balo + Gra + Ozu)
* '''[[Astro Blaster]]''' (Dago + Jigu + Magi)
* '''[[Corona Glaive]]''' (Iro + Ulma + Ooje)
* '''[[Cosmotector]]''' (Jayz + Pral + Sais)
* '''[[Dark Matter Calibur]]''' (Baru + Dai + Gabu)
* '''[[Debris Hammer]]''' (Gora + Igu + Zamu)
* '''[[Galaxy Launcher]]''' (Arc + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Grand Cross Archery]]''' (Bulkhead Knuckle + Bumblebee Sword + Optimus Prime Blaster)
* '''[[Leonid Tonfa]]''' (Sou + S.2 + L.P.)
* '''[[Lunatic Chainsaw]]''' (Ida + Jida + Noji)
* '''[[Hades|Meteor Scythe]]''' (Hades is his own Super Combo Weapon!)
* '''[[Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Prominence Killer]]''' (Hellflame Jida + Hellflame Noji + Hellflame Zamu)
* '''[[Shooting Star Scissors]]''' (Bogu + Giza + Bido)
* '''[[Solar Ion Arrow]]''' (Hellflame Gul + Shining Gra B + Terrorcon Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Supernova Lance]]''' (Arcee Blade + Ratchet Spanner + Wheeljack Kunai)
* '''[[Wormhole Whip]]''' (Dado + Gob + Zad)
}}
 
;Other named Micron combinations
{{Collist|3|
* '''[[Advanced Star Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Ooje G + O.P. R + R.A. O)
* '''[[Black Widow Claw]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber|Matrix Double Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Matrix + Ooje G + O.P R + Shining R.A.)
* '''[[God Archery]]''' (God Glaive + God Stole (x2))
* '''[[God Stole]]''' (Ida + L.P. + O.P.)
* '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II E + Gul B + Ida B + Noji B + Zori CS)
* '''[[Heavy Armed B.2]]''' (B.2 (x2) + C.L. (x4) + Sais)
* '''[[High-Defense Shield]]''' (Balo + Jida)
* '''[[Killer Bite]]''' (Balo + Gora)
* '''[[Laser Gunblade]]''' (Gora + Gul)
* '''[[Long Spear]]''' (Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber]]''' (Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Pure Energon Super Star Saber]]''' (Pure Energon B.2 + Pure Energon O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Rainbow Shield]]''' (Shining R.A. GR, P, R, and Y)
* '''[[Samurai Sword Mode]]''' (Arc + Arc S + B.2 + B.H. + O.P. + Shining R.A. + Sou)
* '''[[Slash Cannon α]]''' (Arc + O.P.)
* '''[[Slash Cannon β]]''' (B.2 + R.A.)
* '''[[Spike Hammer Rod]]''' (Balo + Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)#Super|Super Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
}}
 
{{note|Obviously, there are vast numbers of potential combinations possible, this list only gives those that have been named officially.}}

{{-}}

===Arms Up Mission Game===
The above combinations play into the online "Arms Up Mission" online game on TakaraTomy's website.

Aside from the usual eight [[tech spec]] stats, every large AM-series robot has an additional three stats, the same as the three shapes of Energon Crystals on the Arms Microns: '''HP''' (Hit Points), '''SP''' (Speed Points), and '''AP''' (Attack Points), though these are rated using thousands rather than ones. By equipping Arms Micron weapons, the Microns' point values are added to their larger partner's; 500 points for the stat related to their Engeron Crystal shape, and 100 for each of the other two.

{{note|It is currently unknown if the Energon Crystal colors have any meaning as far as the game goes aside from enabling Super Combo Weapon creation.}}
{{stub}}

==Notes==
* In an interview in ''Dengeki Hobby'' magazine, [[TakaraTomy]] designers [[Takashi Nakase]] and [[Hironori Kobayashi]] explained the reasons Microns played so heavily into the Japanese ''Prime'' line when it wasn't designed that way from the start:
::'''Takashi Nakase''': The biggest reason is that we wanted to raise the target age group. In past series, the target ages were small children and their fathers, but the age group which is actually able to enjoy transforming toys is 7 ~ 9 years old. We went back to the beginning and considered appropriate products for that age group, and came up with the concept of "customising". That is why Arms Microns need to be assembled from parts, and stickers are included to be put on the main figure - to give the feeling of "completing" the toy as one's own.
::'''Hironori Kobayashi''': We conducted a play session with children where they played freely with Movie series Transformers, mixed with various items such as Minicons, and found that they mostly enjoyed combining Minicons to make larger weapons or to customise the Transformers. We thought it might have some potential.
:*Model-making is ''huge'' in Japan for the 7-and-up crowd. Mega-huge.

* While the "weapons turned into living robots" backstory was given in specific reference to the pack-in toys, it's pretty safe to assume that it holds true for all characters labeled "Arms Micron".

==External Links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/search/armsmicron/ Takara promotional galleries for pack-in Arms Microns]
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/play/armsupmissions/ Arms Up Missions game at TakaraTomy's Transformers website]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category: Arms Microns| Arms Microns]]
[[Category: Mini-Cons]]
[[Category: Prime subgroups]]

Arms Micron

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:''The Arms Microns are a [[Mini-Con]] subgroup from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:Tf2012-armsmicron-logo (c) TakaraTomy.png|right|200px|]]

The '''Arms Microns''' (アームズマイクロン ''Āmuzu Maikuron'') were once ordinary weapons. However, a bizarre interaction with [[Earth]]'s energon mutated them, giving the weapons the [[spark]] of life and the ability to transform!<ref>''Figure-Ō'' magazine, March 2012</ref>

This new breed of [[Mini-Con]] assists the larger Transformers in the battlefield, combining their powers to form amazing new weapons.

==''Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Prime'' cartoon==

{{storylink|Arms Micron Theater}}

{{stub}}

==Toys==
===Prime===
The Arms Microns were, with rare exception, only released in predominantly-[[TakaraTomy]] markets (Japan, parts of "mainland" Asia). Due to the... interesting variety of Arms Microns, they will be tackled here as groups.

====Promotional campaign Arms Microns====
The first Arms Microns made available were released as giveaway [[exclusive]]s, usually with the purchase of larger toys. All of these Microns are [[redeco]]s of prior toys. As some items were part of multiple promotions, only the first day and venue of availability is listed here. See individual pages for more details on each one.

[[Image:MicronVectorOracleWebsite.jpg|thumb|300px|Vector Oracle]]
* '''[[Aimless (Prime)|Aimless]]''' ([[December 28|12-18]]-[[2011]]: Joshin Kids' Land, Bic Camera)
* '''[[Blowpipe (Prime)|Blowpipe]]''' (12-18-2011: Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, Edion Group, Ishimaru, Deodeo, Eiden, Midori)
* '''[[Peaceman (Prime)|Peaceman]]''' (12-18-2011: [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]])
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt Clear Yellow Ver.]]''' ([[January 15|1-15]]-[[2012]], World Hobby Fair)
* '''[[Vector Oracle]]''' ([[February 25|2-25]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt]]''' ([[March 1|3-1]]-2012, online order)
* '''[[Pinpointer (Prime)|Pinpointer]]''' ([[March 31|3-31]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]]''' ([[April 28|4-28]]-2012, Yamada Electronics, Yodobashi Camera, Ideon)
* '''[[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]''' (4-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]]''' (4-28-2012, Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]''' (4-28-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#Shining|Shining B.2]]''' ([[June 16|6-16]]-2012, 2012 Tokyo Toy Show)
* '''[[O.P.#Shining|Shining O.P.]]''' ([[June 30|6-30]]-2012, Next Generation World Hobby Fair Summer '12)
* '''[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]''' ([[July 28|7-28]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]''' (7-28-2012, Joshin & Bic Camera )
* '''[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]''' (7-28-2012, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, EDION group stores)
* '''[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]''' (7-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* [[Optimus Prime Blaster|'''Optimus Prime Blaster''' (red version)]] (''TV Boy'' magazine September issue)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningGR|Shining R.A. GR]]''' ([[September 29|8-29]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningP|Shining R.A. P]]''' (8-29-2012, Joshin Kids' Land & Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningR|Shining R.A. R]]''' (8-29-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningY|Shining R.A. Y]]''' (8-29-2012, Eidon group, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera)
* '''[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]''' ([[November 13|11-13]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#PureEnergon|Pure Energon B.2]]''' ([[November 17|11-17]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[O.P.#Golden|Golden O.P.]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[Hades#Golden|Golden Hades]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[O.P.|Pure Energon O.P.]]''' (December, ToysЯUs)
{{-}}

====Pack-in Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronPackin-TakTomSite.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
The Arms Microns are the primary [[gimmick]] of the Japanese ''Prime'' toyline. All Deluxe-and-up releases come with their own Arms Micron, which replaces the accessories from the [[Hasbro]] versions (when applicable). Most of the toys have been [[retool]]ed to add more [[5mm post]]-holes for the Microns to attach to. Each Micron transforms into a weapon, typically modeled after the character's in-show weapon (with exceptions for non-show and repeat characters), and feature numerous [[5mm post]]s and holes, allowing you to combine them together to create larger and more ridiculous weapons. (See [[#"Arms Up"|"Arms Up" below]] for more information on combined Arms Micron weapons.)

However, each Micron comes out of the package as an unpainted, unassembled series of parts on plastic runners like a model kit, requiring [[sticker]]s for detailing. Whether you consider this a good or a bad thing depends on how much work you like putting into your toys.

The Autobot Microns all transform from weapons to humanoid robots. Their names are one-or-two-syllable contractions of their larger partner's names. The Decepticon Microns, however, all transform from weapons to one-eyed animalistic robots, with names based on their animal-form, again crunched to two(ish) syllables, with some slight changes to consonants.
{{-}}
;Released toys
{{collist|3|
* M-01 '''[[O.P.]]''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Voyager|Optimus Prime]])
* M-02 '''[[B.2]]''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Deluxe|Bumblebee]])
* M-03 '''[[C.L.]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Deluxe|Cliffjumper]])
* M-04 '''[[R.A.]]''' (with [[Ratchet (Prime)#Deluxe|Ratchet]])
* M-05 '''[[Gora]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#JapanDeluxe|Megatron]])
* M-06 '''[[Balo]]''' (with [[Skywarp (Prime)#Toys|Skywarp]])
* M-07 '''[[Gul]]''' (with [[Starscream (Prime)#Voyager|Starscream]])
* M-08 '''[[Jida]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Cliffjumper]])
* M-09 '''[[Zori]]''' (with [[Soundwave (Prime)#Prime|Soundwave]])
* M-10 '''[[B.H.]]''' (with [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Voyager|Bulkhead]])
* M-11 '''[[Arc]]''' (with [[Arcee (Prime)#Deluxe|Arcee]])
* M-12 '''[[Zamu]]''' (with [[Breakdown (Prime)#Voyager|Breakdown]])
* M-13 '''[[Gra]]''' (with [[Knock Out (Prime)#Deluxe|Knock Out]])
* M-14 '''[[Noji]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Deluxe|Vehicon]])
* M-15 '''Gora II''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Voyager|Megatron Darkness]])
* M-16 '''[[Hades]]''' (with Megatron Darkness)
* M-17 '''[[Igu]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Jet|Jet Vehicon]])
* M-21 '''[[Sou]]''' (with [[Swerve (Prime)|Swerve]])
* M-22 '''[[Ida]]''' (with [[Airachnid (Prime)#Toys|Airachnid]])
* '''O.P. A''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#BattleShield|Battle Shield Optimus]])
* '''[[Pral|Pral G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Sais|Sais G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Jayz|Jayz G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''Terrorcon Zori''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Bumblebee]])
* M-26 '''[[Bogu]]''' (with [[Unicron/toys#Prime|Gaia Unicron]])
* M-27 '''[[Iro]]''' (with [[Ironhide (Prime)|Ironhide]])
* M-28 '''Shining R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Weaponizer|Arms Master Optimus]])
* '''Silver Metal Balo''' (with [[Thundercracker (Prime)#Toys|Thundercracker]])
* '''Gold Metal R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#OrionPax|Orion Pax]])
* M-30 '''[[Jigu]]''' (with [[Dreadwing (Prime)#Toys|Dreadwing]])
* M-31 '''[[Ooje]]''' (with [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Deluxe|Wheeljack]])
* M-29 '''[[Magi]]''' (with [[Silas#SilasBreakdown|Silas Breakdown]])
* M-34 '''[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]''' (with [[Nemesis Prime (Prime)|Nemesis Prime]])
* M-28 '''[[S.2]]''' (with [[Smokescreen (Prime)#Prime|Smokescreen]])
* '''B.2 A''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Weaponizer|Gatling Bumblebee]])
* M-35 '''[[Bido]]''' (with [[Shockwave (WFC)#Prime|Shockwave]])
* M-32 '''[[Ulma]]''' (with [[Ultra Magnus (Prime)#Voyager|Ultra Magnus]])
* M-33 '''[[L.P.]]''' (with [[Lio Convoy#Prime|Leo Prime]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (R)]]''' (with [[Rumble (WFC)#Prime|Rumble]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (F)]]''' (with [[Frenzy (WFC)#Prime|Frenzy]])
* M-37 '''[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]''' (with [[Wildrider (Prime)#Toys|Wildrider]])
}}

;Upcoming releases
{{collist|3|

* '''[[Gabu|Shadow Gabu]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Baru|Shadow Baru]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Dai|Shadow Dai]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''Igu S''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#JetGeneral|Jet Vehicon General]])
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

{{note|There are a few gaps in the numbering. The missing numbers coincide with the new-character AMW Microns (see below); [[Gabu]], [[Baru]] and [[Dai]] at M-18, 19 and 20 (respectively), and Pral, Sais and Jayz at M-23, 24 and 25 (respectively).}}

{{note|Starting with Jigu, the numbering no longer is put on the site listings. The "missing" numbers come from the runners of the Arms Micron kit and the sticker sheets. }}
{{-}}

====Gacha Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronGachaWave1.jpg|right|thumb|200px|]]
A completely new set of molds were created for a set of Arms Microns distributed mainly through [[Gacha]]-branded "capsule toy" machines. Oddly, they contain a mix of Micron versions of larger show characters (for lack of information or a better explanation, this wiki is treating them as new characters) and entirely-new bestial Decepticon Microns.

;Vol.1
The first wave began appearing in early [[June]] of 2012. The toys were also later made available in individual boxes through the [[Arms Micron Gum]] series (released on [[August 20]] of 2012), though at a slight markup.

In [[November]] of 2012, [[Esdevium Games]] imported the entire wave to UK toy stores as a [[blindpacking|blindbagged]] line in English packaging, produced by Tomy and licensed by Hasbro UK. The packaging does not give any names to the Microns inside, and merely refers to the toys as a "Transforming Figure Collection".
{{collist|4|
* 1 '''[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]'''
* 2 '''[[Bumblebee Sword]]'''
* 3 '''[[Zad]]''' (2 versions)
* 4 '''[[Gob]]''' (2 versions)
}}
 
;Vol.2
Wave 2 appeared in late August of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Arcee Blade]]'''
*'''[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]'''
*'''[[Megatron Cannon]]'''
*'''[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]''' (2 versions)
}}

 
;Vol.3
Wave 3 appeared in early December of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Ratchet Spanner]]'''
*'''[[Wheeljack Kunai]]'''
*'''[[Starscream Boomerang]]'''
*'''[[Dobo]]''' (2 versions)
}}
{{-}}

====Arms Micron Weapon series====
The '''Arms Micron Weapon''' series is a secondary line of individually-packaged Arms Microns sold without any larger companion figure. These vary between entirely new molds and redecoes of partner Microns. They come in identical clear-plastic bags with adhesive flaps, with the assembly instructions printed on the cardboard backer inside. Initial installments had weapon combinations formed by trios of Microns, with later installments featuring five-Micron weapon combinations.

;Released toys
{{collist|4|
* AMW-01 '''[[Gabu]]'''
* AMW-02 '''[[Baru]]'''
* AMW-03 '''[[Dai]]'''
* AMW-04 '''[[C.L.#AMW|C.L. GR]]'''
* AMW-05 '''[[Balo#AMW|Balo G]]'''
* AMW-06 '''[[Jida#AMW|Jida R]]'''
* AMW-07 '''[[Pral]]'''
* AMW-08 '''[[Sais]]'''
* AMW-09 '''[[Jayz]]'''
* AMW-10 '''[[Zori#AMW|Zori M]]'''
* AMW-11 '''[[B.H.#AMW|B.H. B]]'''
* AMW-12 '''[[Arc#AMW|Arc S]]'''
}}
{{collist|1|
* AMW-13 '''[[Advanced Star Saber|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Advanced Star Saber]]''' ('''[[B.2#AMW|B.2 R]]''', '''[[Iro#AMW|Iro R]]''', '''[[O.P.#AMW|O.P. R]]''', '''[[R.A.#AMW|R.A. O]]''', '''[[Ooje#AMW|Ooje G]]''')
* AMW-14 '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' ('''[[Gora#AMW|Gora II E]]''', '''[[Gul#AMW|Gul B]]''', '''[[Ida#AMW|Ida B]]''', '''[[Noji#AMW|Noji B]]''', '''[[Zori#AMW5pack|Zori CS]]''')
}}

=="Arms Up"==
The main [[gimmick]] of the Arms Microns is their combination ability, both with larger toys and each other.

Simply attaching an Arms Micron to a larger toy produces an '''Arms Up Mode'''. Every AM-series larger robot has at least one specifically-named Arms Up Mode, depicted on their packaging back, utilizing multiple Arms Microns.

===Energon Crystals===
Every Arms Micron (well, every one that was specifically designed for the ''Prime'' toyline, at least) has a socket made for a clear-plastic "[[Energon]] Crystal", laid over a small foil [[sticker]] showing the Micron's [[insignia|allegiance]]. They come in a broad variety of colors, and in three different shapes:


<center>
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:95%"
|-
! scope="col" width="11%" | '''Color'''
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''Name'''
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''AP
(Attack Points, hexagon)'''
! scope="col" width="17%" | '''HP
(Hit Points, trapezoid)'''
! scope="col" width="17%" | '''SP
(Speed Points, circle)'''
! scope="col" width="14%" | '''Super Combo Weapon'''
|-
| style="background: #00CCFF; color: black" | '''Light Blue'''
|'''Pure''' (ピュア ''pyua'')
| [[O.P.]]
| [[R.A.]]
| [[B.2]]
| [[Star Saber]]
|-
| style="background: #FF3333; color: black" | '''Bright Salmon'''
|'''Fast''' (ファスト ''fasuto'')
|[[C.L.]]
|[[B.H.]]
|[[Arc]]
| [[Galaxy Launcher]]
|-
| style="background: #F5FFFF; color: black" | '''Clear'''
|'''Natural''' (ナチュラル ''nachuraru'')
|[[Zamu]]
|[[Gora]]
|[[Igu]]
| [[Debris Hammer]]
|-
| style="background: #B88A00; color: black" | '''Amber'''
|'''Mud'''<ref>According to Hironori Kobayashi, via personal correspondence. The kana can be rendered as either "mud" or "mad", but Kobayashi intended it to be the former.</ref> (マッド ''maddo'')
|[[Balo]]
|[[Gra]]
|[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]
| [[Asteroid Drill]]
|-
| style="background: #66FF66; color: black" | '''Bright Green'''
|'''Power''' (パウァ ''paua'')
|[[Ida]]
|[[Jida]]
|[[Noji]]
| [[Lunatic Chainsaw]]
|-
| style="background: #A347FF; color: black" | '''Purple'''
|'''Dark''' (ダーク ''dāku'')
|[[Gul]]
|[[Gora|Gora II]]
|[[Zori]]
| [[Planet Bowgun]]
|-
| style="background: #E843BF; color: black" | '''Bright Purple'''
|'''Fake Dark''' (フェイクダーク ''feikudāku'')
|[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]], [[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]
|[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]], [[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]
|
|-
| style="background: #FF9147; color: black" | '''Orange'''
|'''Hard''' (ハード ''hādo'')
|[[Bumblebee Sword]]
|[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]
|[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]
| [[Grand Cross Archery]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFF00; color: black" | '''Yellow'''
|'''Shine''' (シャイン ''shain'')
|[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]
|[[Gob]]
|[[Zad]]
|[[Wormhole Whip]]
|-
| style="background: #E6E6E6; color: black" | '''Frosted Clear'''
|'''Rock''' (ロック ''rokku'') or '''Titan''' (チタン ''chitan'')
|[[Hades]]
|Hades
|Hades
|-
| style="background: #FFD119; color: black" | '''Yellow-orange'''
|'''Electro''' (イレクトロ ''irekutoro'')
|[[Baru]]
|[[Gabu]]
|[[Dai]]
|-
| style="background: #00E6B8; color: black" | '''Aqua-Green'''
|'''Gōsei''' (合成 "Synthesis")
|[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]
|[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]
|[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]
|-
| style="background: #33AD33; color: black" | '''Green'''
|'''Ion''' (イオン ''ion'')
|[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]
|[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]
|[[Zori#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Zori]]
|-
| style="background: #454550; color: white" | '''Black'''
|'''Magne''' (マグネ ''magune'')
|[[L.P.]]
|[[Sou]]
|[[S.2]]
|-
| style="background: #4747FF; color: white" | '''Blue'''
|'''Positro''' (ポジトロ ''pojitoro'')
|[[Jayz]]
|[[Sais]]
|[[Pral]]
|-
| style="background: #8f3156; color: white" | '''Burgundy'''
|'''Cure''' (キュア ''kyua'')
|[[Ratchet Spanner]]
|[[Wheeljack Kunai]]
|[[Arcee Blade]]
|-
| style="background: #687720; color: white" | '''Dark Green'''
|'''Poison''' (ポイズン ''poizun'')
|[[Starscream Boomerang]]
|[[Dobo]]
|[[Megatron Cannon]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFFFF; color: black" | '''White'''
|'''Ice''' (アイス ''aisu'')
|[[Bido]]
|[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]
|[[Bogu]]
|-
| style="background: #FF85FF; color: black" | '''Pink'''
|'''Shield''' (シールド ''shīrudo'')
|[[Ooje]]
|[[Ulma]]
|[[Iro]]
|-
| style="background: #; color: black" | '''Aqua-Blue'''
|'''Mystic''' (ミスティック ''misutikku'')
|[[Magi]]
|[[Dago]]
|[[Jigu]]
|}
</center>
{{note|The colors shown are as close to the actual plastic colors as is possible in RGB. This chart does not list every variant of each character, only those that have a change in Crystal color. In other words, all versions of, say, O.P. have the "Pure" Energon Crystal unless otherwise noted.}}
 

===Combinations===
Combining multiple Arms Microns together to produce bigger weapons is heavily encouraged in the line. Once three Microns are joined together, one with each different Crystal shape, the combination is dubbed a '''Combo Weapon'''. By combining three Microns with the same ''color'' of Crystal, one of each shape, the combined form is dubbed a '''Super Combo Weapon''', and is deemed to be much more powerful than a normal Combo Weapon.

There are also some named weapons formed by combinations of two, and even four Microns (or Micron substitutions), without regard to Crystal shape.

;Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Big Laser Gun]]''' (Gora + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Big Scissor]]''' (Jida + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Blazer Gun]]''' (B.2 + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Break Scythe]]''' (Gra + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Break Sword]]''' (Arc + C.L. + R.A.)
* '''[[Burst Cannon]]''' (Iro + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Buster Rifle]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + B.H.)
* '''[[Claw Spear]]''' (Jigu + Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Cross Hammer]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Darkness Scythe]]''' (Gora II + Hades + Igu)
* '''[[Eclipse Barrett]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Sou)
* '''[[Energon Sniper]]''' (Gra + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Flame Cannon]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji ''OR'' Gora II + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Giga Tornado Cannon]]''' (Gora II + Dai + Zamu)
* '''[[God Glaive]]''' (Gul + Iro + Ulma)
* '''[[Gravity Axe]]''' (B.2 + R.A. + Ooje)
* '''[[Morning Star]]''' (Balo + Gora + Zori)
* '''[[Nebula Scythe]]''' (Arc + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Nemesis Fake Saber]]''' (Giza + Gul + Igu)
* '''[[Plasma Cannon]]''' (B.H. + C.L. + Iro)
* '''[[Power Crusher]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Ida)
* '''[[Rail Claw]]''' (Gora II + Ida + Noji)
* '''[[Scissor Hand]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Magi)
* '''[[Stragy Gun]]''' (B.H. + O.P. + S.2)
* '''[[Tele-Beam Blaster]]''' (Optimus Prime Blaster + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Trilogy Sword]]''' (Arc + Ooje + R.A.)

}}
 
;Super Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Action Buster]]''' (Dobo + Megatron Cannon + Starscream Boomerang)
* '''[[Asteroid Drill]]''' (Balo + Gra + Ozu)
* '''[[Astro Blaster]]''' (Dago + Jigu + Magi)
* '''[[Corona Glaive]]''' (Iro + Ulma + Ooje)
* '''[[Cosmotector]]''' (Jayz + Pral + Sais)
* '''[[Dark Matter Calibur]]''' (Baru + Dai + Gabu)
* '''[[Debris Hammer]]''' (Gora + Igu + Zamu)
* '''[[Galaxy Launcher]]''' (Arc + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Grand Cross Archery]]''' (Bulkhead Knuckle + Bumblebee Sword + Optimus Prime Blaster)
* '''[[Leonid Tonfa]]''' (Sou + S.2 + L.P.)
* '''[[Lunatic Chainsaw]]''' (Ida + Jida + Noji)
* '''[[Hades|Meteor Scythe]]''' (Hades is his own Super Combo Weapon!)
* '''[[Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Prominence Killer]]''' (Hellflame Jida + Hellflame Noji + Hellflame Zamu)
* '''[[Shooting Star Scissors]]''' (Bogu + Giza + Bido)
* '''[[Solar Ion Arrow]]''' (Hellflame Gul + Shining Gra B + Terrorcon Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Supernova Lance]]''' (Arcee Blade + Ratchet Spanner + Wheeljack Kunai)
* '''[[Wormhole Whip]]''' (Dado + Gob + Zad)
}}
 
;Other named Micron combinations
{{Collist|3|
* '''[[Advanced Star Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Ooje G + O.P. R + R.A. O)
* '''[[Black Widow Claw]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber|Matrix Double Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Matrix + Ooje G + O.P R + Shining R.A.)
* '''[[God Archery]]''' (God Glaive + God Stole (x2))
* '''[[God Stole]]''' (Ida + L.P. + O.P.)
* '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II E + Gul B + Ida B + Noji B + Zori CS)
* '''[[Heavy Armed B.2]]''' (B.2 (x2) + C.L. (x4) + Sais)
* '''[[High-Defense Shield]]''' (Balo + Jida)
* '''[[Killer Bite]]''' (Balo + Gora)
* '''[[Laser Gunblade]]''' (Gora + Gul)
* '''[[Long Spear]]''' (Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber]]''' (Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Pure Energon Super Star Saber]]''' (Pure Energon B.2 + Pure Energon O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Rainbow Shield]]''' (Shining R.A. GR, P, R, and Y)
* '''[[Samurai Sword Mode]]''' (Arc + Arc S + B.2 + B.H. + O.P. + Shining R.A. + Sou)
* '''[[Slash Cannon α]]''' (Arc + O.P.)
* '''[[Slash Cannon β]]''' (B.2 + R.A.)
* '''[[Spike Hammer Rod]]''' (Balo + Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)#Super|Super Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
}}
 
{{note|Obviously, there are vast numbers of potential combinations possible, this list only gives those that have been named officially.}}

{{-}}

===Arms Up Mission Game===
The above combinations play into the online "Arms Up Mission" online game on TakaraTomy's website.

Aside from the usual eight [[tech spec]] stats, every large AM-series robot has an additional three stats, the same as the three shapes of Energon Crystals on the Arms Microns: '''HP''' (Hit Points), '''SP''' (Speed Points), and '''AP''' (Attack Points), though these are rated using thousands rather than ones. By equipping Arms Micron weapons, the Microns' point values are added to their larger partner's; 500 points for the stat related to their Engeron Crystal shape, and 100 for each of the other two.

{{note|It is currently unknown if the Energon Crystal colors have any meaning as far as the game goes aside from enabling Super Combo Weapon creation.}}
{{stub}}

==Notes==
* In an interview in ''Dengeki Hobby'' magazine, [[TakaraTomy]] designers [[Takashi Nakase]] and [[Hironori Kobayashi]] explained the reasons Microns played so heavily into the Japanese ''Prime'' line when it wasn't designed that way from the start:
::'''Takashi Nakase''': The biggest reason is that we wanted to raise the target age group. In past series, the target ages were small children and their fathers, but the age group which is actually able to enjoy transforming toys is 7 ~ 9 years old. We went back to the beginning and considered appropriate products for that age group, and came up with the concept of "customising". That is why Arms Microns need to be assembled from parts, and stickers are included to be put on the main figure - to give the feeling of "completing" the toy as one's own.
::'''Hironori Kobayashi''': We conducted a play session with children where they played freely with Movie series Transformers, mixed with various items such as Minicons, and found that they mostly enjoyed combining Minicons to make larger weapons or to customise the Transformers. We thought it might have some potential.
:*Model-making is ''huge'' in Japan for the 7-and-up crowd. Mega-huge.

* While the "weapons turned into living robots" backstory was given in specific reference to the pack-in toys, it's pretty safe to assume that it holds true for all characters labeled "Arms Micron".

==External Links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/search/armsmicron/ Takara promotional galleries for pack-in Arms Microns]
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/play/armsupmissions/ Arms Up Missions game at TakaraTomy's Transformers website]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category: Arms Microns| Arms Microns]]
[[Category: Mini-Cons]]
[[Category: Prime subgroups]]

Arms Micron

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:''The Arms Microns are a [[Mini-Con]] subgroup from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:Tf2012-armsmicron-logo (c) TakaraTomy.png|right|200px|]]

The '''Arms Microns''' (アームズマイクロン ''Āmuzu Maikuron'') were once ordinary weapons. However, a bizarre interaction with [[Earth]]'s energon mutated them, giving the weapons the [[spark]] of life and the ability to transform!<ref>''Figure-Ō'' magazine, March 2012</ref>

This new breed of [[Mini-Con]] assists the larger Transformers in the battlefield, combining their powers to form amazing new weapons.

==''Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Prime'' cartoon==

{{storylink|Arms Micron Theater}}

{{stub}}

==Toys==
===Prime===
The Arms Microns were, with rare exception, only released in predominantly-[[TakaraTomy]] markets (Japan, parts of "mainland" Asia). Due to the... interesting variety of Arms Microns, they will be tackled here as groups.

====Promotional campaign Arms Microns====
The first Arms Microns made available were released as giveaway [[exclusive]]s, usually with the purchase of larger toys. All of these Microns are [[redeco]]s of prior toys. As some items were part of multiple promotions, only the first day and venue of availability is listed here. See individual pages for more details on each one.

[[Image:MicronVectorOracleWebsite.jpg|thumb|300px|Vector Oracle]]
* '''[[Aimless (Prime)|Aimless]]''' ([[December 28|12-18]]-[[2011]]: Joshin Kids' Land, Bic Camera)
* '''[[Blowpipe (Prime)|Blowpipe]]''' (12-18-2011: Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, Edion Group, Ishimaru, Deodeo, Eiden, Midori)
* '''[[Peaceman (Prime)|Peaceman]]''' (12-18-2011: [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]])
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt Clear Yellow Ver.]]''' ([[January 15|1-15]]-[[2012]], World Hobby Fair)
* '''[[Vector Oracle]]''' ([[February 25|2-25]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt]]''' ([[March 1|3-1]]-2012, online order)
* '''[[Pinpointer (Prime)|Pinpointer]]''' ([[March 31|3-31]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]]''' ([[April 28|4-28]]-2012, Yamada Electronics, Yodobashi Camera, Ideon)
* '''[[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]''' (4-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]]''' (4-28-2012, Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]''' (4-28-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#Shining|Shining B.2]]''' ([[June 16|6-16]]-2012, 2012 Tokyo Toy Show)
* '''[[O.P.#Shining|Shining O.P.]]''' ([[June 30|6-30]]-2012, Next Generation World Hobby Fair Summer '12)
* '''[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]''' ([[July 28|7-28]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]''' (7-28-2012, Joshin & Bic Camera )
* '''[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]''' (7-28-2012, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, EDION group stores)
* '''[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]''' (7-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* [[Optimus Prime Blaster|'''Optimus Prime Blaster''' (red version)]] (''TV Boy'' magazine September issue)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningGR|Shining R.A. GR]]''' ([[September 29|8-29]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningP|Shining R.A. P]]''' (8-29-2012, Joshin Kids' Land & Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningR|Shining R.A. R]]''' (8-29-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningY|Shining R.A. Y]]''' (8-29-2012, Eidon group, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera)
* '''[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]''' ([[November 13|11-13]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#PureEnergon|Pure Energon B.2]]''' ([[November 17|11-17]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[O.P.#Golden|Golden O.P.]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[Hades#Golden|Golden Hades]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[O.P.|Pure Energon O.P.]]''' (December, ToysЯUs)
{{-}}

====Pack-in Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronPackin-TakTomSite.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
The Arms Microns are the primary [[gimmick]] of the Japanese ''Prime'' toyline. All Deluxe-and-up releases come with their own Arms Micron, which replaces the accessories from the [[Hasbro]] versions (when applicable). Most of the toys have been [[retool]]ed to add more [[5mm post]]-holes for the Microns to attach to. Each Micron transforms into a weapon, typically modeled after the character's in-show weapon (with exceptions for non-show and repeat characters), and feature numerous [[5mm post]]s and holes, allowing you to combine them together to create larger and more ridiculous weapons. (See [[#"Arms Up"|"Arms Up" below]] for more information on combined Arms Micron weapons.)

However, each Micron comes out of the package as an unpainted, unassembled series of parts on plastic runners like a model kit, requiring [[sticker]]s for detailing. Whether you consider this a good or a bad thing depends on how much work you like putting into your toys.

The Autobot Microns all transform from weapons to humanoid robots. Their names are one-or-two-syllable contractions of their larger partner's names. The Decepticon Microns, however, all transform from weapons to one-eyed animalistic robots, with names based on their animal-form, again crunched to two(ish) syllables, with some slight changes to consonants.
{{-}}
;Released toys
{{collist|3|
* M-01 '''[[O.P.]]''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Voyager|Optimus Prime]])
* M-02 '''[[B.2]]''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Deluxe|Bumblebee]])
* M-03 '''[[C.L.]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Deluxe|Cliffjumper]])
* M-04 '''[[R.A.]]''' (with [[Ratchet (Prime)#Deluxe|Ratchet]])
* M-05 '''[[Gora]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#JapanDeluxe|Megatron]])
* M-06 '''[[Balo]]''' (with [[Skywarp (Prime)#Toys|Skywarp]])
* M-07 '''[[Gul]]''' (with [[Starscream (Prime)#Voyager|Starscream]])
* M-08 '''[[Jida]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Cliffjumper]])
* M-09 '''[[Zori]]''' (with [[Soundwave (Prime)#Prime|Soundwave]])
* M-10 '''[[B.H.]]''' (with [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Voyager|Bulkhead]])
* M-11 '''[[Arc]]''' (with [[Arcee (Prime)#Deluxe|Arcee]])
* M-12 '''[[Zamu]]''' (with [[Breakdown (Prime)#Voyager|Breakdown]])
* M-13 '''[[Gra]]''' (with [[Knock Out (Prime)#Deluxe|Knock Out]])
* M-14 '''[[Noji]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Deluxe|Vehicon]])
* M-15 '''Gora II''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Voyager|Megatron Darkness]])
* M-16 '''[[Hades]]''' (with Megatron Darkness)
* M-17 '''[[Igu]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Jet|Jet Vehicon]])
* M-21 '''[[Sou]]''' (with [[Swerve (Prime)|Swerve]])
* M-22 '''[[Ida]]''' (with [[Airachnid (Prime)#Toys|Airachnid]])
* '''O.P. A''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#BattleShield|Battle Shield Optimus]])
* '''[[Pral|Pral G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Sais|Sais G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Jayz|Jayz G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''Terrorcon Zori''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Bumblebee]])
* M-26 '''[[Bogu]]''' (with [[Unicron/toys#Prime|Gaia Unicron]])
* M-27 '''[[Iro]]''' (with [[Ironhide (Prime)|Ironhide]])
* M-28 '''Shining R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Weaponizer|Arms Master Optimus]])
* '''Silver Metal Balo''' (with [[Thundercracker (Prime)#Toys|Thundercracker]])
* '''Gold Metal R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#OrionPax|Orion Pax]])
* M-30 '''[[Jigu]]''' (with [[Dreadwing (Prime)#Toys|Dreadwing]])
* M-31 '''[[Ooje]]''' (with [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Deluxe|Wheeljack]])
* M-29 '''[[Magi]]''' (with [[Silas#SilasBreakdown|Silas Breakdown]])
* M-34 '''[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]''' (with [[Nemesis Prime (Prime)|Nemesis Prime]])
* M-28 '''[[S.2]]''' (with [[Smokescreen (Prime)#Prime|Smokescreen]])
* '''B.2 A''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Weaponizer|Gatling Bumblebee]])
* M-35 '''[[Bido]]''' (with [[Shockwave (WFC)#Prime|Shockwave]])
* M-32 '''[[Ulma]]''' (with [[Ultra Magnus (Prime)#Voyager|Ultra Magnus]])
* M-33 '''[[L.P.]]''' (with [[Lio Convoy#Prime|Leo Prime]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (R)]]''' (with [[Rumble (WFC)#Prime|Rumble]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (F)]]''' (with [[Frenzy (WFC)#Prime|Frenzy]])
* M-37 '''[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]''' (with [[Wildrider (Prime)#Toys|Wildrider]])
}}

;Upcoming releases
{{collist|3|

* '''[[Gabu|Shadow Gabu]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Baru|Shadow Baru]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Dai|Shadow Dai]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''Igu S''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#JetGeneral|Jet Vehicon General]])
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

{{note|There are a few gaps in the numbering. The missing numbers coincide with the new-character AMW Microns (see below); [[Gabu]], [[Baru]] and [[Dai]] at M-18, 19 and 20 (respectively), and Pral, Sais and Jayz at M-23, 24 and 25 (respectively).}}

{{note|Starting with Jigu, the numbering no longer is put on the site listings. The "missing" numbers come from the runners of the Arms Micron kit and the sticker sheets. }}
{{-}}

====Gacha Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronGachaWave1.jpg|right|thumb|200px|]]
A completely new set of molds were created for a set of Arms Microns distributed mainly through [[Gacha]]-branded "capsule toy" machines. Oddly, they contain a mix of Micron versions of larger show characters (for lack of information or a better explanation, this wiki is treating them as new characters) and entirely-new bestial Decepticon Microns.

;Vol.1
The first wave began appearing in early [[June]] of 2012. The toys were also later made available in individual boxes through the [[Arms Micron Gum]] series (released on [[August 20]] of 2012), though at a slight markup.

In [[November]] of 2012, [[Esdevium Games]] imported the entire wave to UK toy stores as a [[blindpacking|blindbagged]] line in English packaging, produced by Tomy and licensed by Hasbro UK. The packaging does not give any names to the Microns inside, and merely refers to the toys as a "Transforming Figure Collection".
{{collist|4|
* 1 '''[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]'''
* 2 '''[[Bumblebee Sword]]'''
* 3 '''[[Zad]]''' (2 versions)
* 4 '''[[Gob]]''' (2 versions)
}}
 
;Vol.2
Wave 2 appeared in late August of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Arcee Blade]]'''
*'''[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]'''
*'''[[Megatron Cannon]]'''
*'''[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]''' (2 versions)
}}

 
;Vol.3
Wave 3 appeared in early December of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Ratchet Spanner]]'''
*'''[[Wheeljack Kunai]]'''
*'''[[Starscream Boomerang]]'''
*'''[[Dobo]]''' (2 versions)
}}
{{-}}

====Arms Micron Weapon series====
The '''Arms Micron Weapon''' series is a secondary line of individually-packaged Arms Microns sold without any larger companion figure. These vary between entirely new molds and redecoes of partner Microns. They come in identical clear-plastic bags with adhesive flaps, with the assembly instructions printed on the cardboard backer inside. Initial installments had weapon combinations formed by trios of Microns, with later installments featuring five-Micron weapon combinations.

;Released toys
{{collist|4|
* AMW-01 '''[[Gabu]]'''
* AMW-02 '''[[Baru]]'''
* AMW-03 '''[[Dai]]'''
* AMW-04 '''[[C.L.#AMW|C.L. GR]]'''
* AMW-05 '''[[Balo#AMW|Balo G]]'''
* AMW-06 '''[[Jida#AMW|Jida R]]'''
* AMW-07 '''[[Pral]]'''
* AMW-08 '''[[Sais]]'''
* AMW-09 '''[[Jayz]]'''
* AMW-10 '''[[Zori#AMW|Zori M]]'''
* AMW-11 '''[[B.H.#AMW|B.H. B]]'''
* AMW-12 '''[[Arc#AMW|Arc S]]'''
}}
{{collist|1|
* AMW-13 '''[[Advanced Star Saber|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Advanced Star Saber]]''' ('''[[B.2#AMW|B.2 R]]''', '''[[Iro#AMW|Iro R]]''', '''[[O.P.#AMW|O.P. R]]''', '''[[R.A.#AMW|R.A. O]]''', '''[[Ooje#AMW|Ooje G]]''')
* AMW-14 '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' ('''[[Gora#AMW|Gora II E]]''', '''[[Gul#AMW|Gul B]]''', '''[[Ida#AMW|Ida B]]''', '''[[Noji#AMW|Noji B]]''', '''[[Zori#AMW5pack|Zori CS]]''')
}}

=="Arms Up"==
The main [[gimmick]] of the Arms Microns is their combination ability, both with larger toys and each other.

Simply attaching an Arms Micron to a larger toy produces an '''Arms Up Mode'''. Every AM-series larger robot has at least one specifically-named Arms Up Mode, depicted on their packaging back, utilizing multiple Arms Microns.

===Energon Crystals===
Every Arms Micron (well, every one that was specifically designed for the ''Prime'' toyline, at least) has a socket made for a clear-plastic "[[Energon]] Crystal", laid over a small foil [[sticker]] showing the Micron's [[insignia|allegiance]]. They come in a broad variety of colors, and in three different shapes:


<center>
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:95%"
|-
! scope="col" width="11%" | '''Color'''
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''Name'''
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''AP
(Attack Points, hexagon)'''
! scope="col" width="17%" | '''HP
(Hit Points, trapezoid)'''
! scope="col" width="17%" | '''SP
(Speed Points, circle)'''
! scope="col" width="14%" | '''Super Combo Weapon'''
|-
| style="background: #00CCFF; color: black" | '''Light Blue'''
|'''Pure''' (ピュア ''pyua'')
| [[O.P.]]
| [[R.A.]]
| [[B.2]]
| [[Star Saber]]
|-
| style="background: #FF3333; color: black" | '''Bright Salmon'''
|'''Fast''' (ファスト ''fasuto'')
|[[C.L.]]
|[[B.H.]]
|[[Arc]]
| [[Galaxy Launcher]]
|-
| style="background: #F5FFFF; color: black" | '''Clear'''
|'''Natural''' (ナチュラル ''nachuraru'')
|[[Zamu]]
|[[Gora]]
|[[Igu]]
| [[Debris Hammer]]
|-
| style="background: #B88A00; color: black" | '''Amber'''
|'''Mud'''<ref>According to Hironori Kobayashi, via personal correspondence. The kana can be rendered as either "mud" or "mad", but Kobayashi intended it to be the former.</ref> (マッド ''maddo'')
|[[Balo]]
|[[Gra]]
|[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]
| [[Asteroid Drill]]
|-
| style="background: #66FF66; color: black" | '''Bright Green'''
|'''Power''' (パウァ ''paua'')
|[[Ida]]
|[[Jida]]
|[[Noji]]
| [[Lunatic Chainsaw]]
|-
| style="background: #A347FF; color: black" | '''Purple'''
|'''Dark''' (ダーク ''dāku'')
|[[Gul]]
|[[Gora|Gora II]]
|[[Zori]]
| [[Planet Bowgun]]
|-
| style="background: #E843BF; color: black" | '''Bright Purple'''
|'''Fake Dark''' (フェイクダーク ''feikudāku'')
|[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]], [[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]
|[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]], [[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]
|
|-
| style="background: #FF9147; color: black" | '''Orange'''
|'''Hard''' (ハード ''hādo'')
|[[Bumblebee Sword]]
|[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]
|[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]
| [[Grand Cross Archery]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFF00; color: black" | '''Yellow'''
|'''Shine''' (シャイン ''shain'')
|[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]
|[[Gob]]
|[[Zad]]
|-
| style="background: #E6E6E6; color: black" | '''Frosted Clear'''
|'''Rock''' (ロック ''rokku'') or '''Titan''' (チタン ''chitan'')
|[[Hades]]
|Hades
|Hades
|-
| style="background: #FFD119; color: black" | '''Yellow-orange'''
|'''Electro''' (イレクトロ ''irekutoro'')
|[[Baru]]
|[[Gabu]]
|[[Dai]]
|-
| style="background: #00E6B8; color: black" | '''Aqua-Green'''
|'''Gōsei''' (合成 "Synthesis")
|[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]
|[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]
|[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]
|-
| style="background: #33AD33; color: black" | '''Green'''
|'''Ion''' (イオン ''ion'')
|[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]
|[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]
|[[Zori#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Zori]]
|-
| style="background: #454550; color: white" | '''Black'''
|'''Magne''' (マグネ ''magune'')
|[[L.P.]]
|[[Sou]]
|[[S.2]]
|-
| style="background: #4747FF; color: white" | '''Blue'''
|'''Positro''' (ポジトロ ''pojitoro'')
|[[Jayz]]
|[[Sais]]
|[[Pral]]
|-
| style="background: #8f3156; color: white" | '''Burgundy'''
|'''Cure''' (キュア ''kyua'')
|[[Ratchet Spanner]]
|[[Wheeljack Kunai]]
|[[Arcee Blade]]
|-
| style="background: #687720; color: white" | '''Dark Green'''
|'''Poison''' (ポイズン ''poizun'')
|[[Starscream Boomerang]]
|[[Dobo]]
|[[Megatron Cannon]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFFFF; color: black" | '''White'''
|'''Ice''' (アイス ''aisu'')
|[[Bido]]
|[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]
|[[Bogu]]
|-
| style="background: #FF85FF; color: black" | '''Pink'''
|'''Shield''' (シールド ''shīrudo'')
|[[Ooje]]
|[[Ulma]]
|[[Iro]]
|-
| style="background: #; color: black" | '''Aqua-Blue'''
|'''Mystic''' (ミスティック ''misutikku'')
|[[Magi]]
|[[Dago]]
|[[Jigu]]
|}
</center>
{{note|The colors shown are as close to the actual plastic colors as is possible in RGB. This chart does not list every variant of each character, only those that have a change in Crystal color. In other words, all versions of, say, O.P. have the "Pure" Energon Crystal unless otherwise noted.}}
 

===Combinations===
Combining multiple Arms Microns together to produce bigger weapons is heavily encouraged in the line. Once three Microns are joined together, one with each different Crystal shape, the combination is dubbed a '''Combo Weapon'''. By combining three Microns with the same ''color'' of Crystal, one of each shape, the combined form is dubbed a '''Super Combo Weapon''', and is deemed to be much more powerful than a normal Combo Weapon.

There are also some named weapons formed by combinations of two, and even four Microns (or Micron substitutions), without regard to Crystal shape.

;Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Big Laser Gun]]''' (Gora + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Big Scissor]]''' (Jida + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Blazer Gun]]''' (B.2 + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Break Scythe]]''' (Gra + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Break Sword]]''' (Arc + C.L. + R.A.)
* '''[[Burst Cannon]]''' (Iro + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Buster Rifle]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + B.H.)
* '''[[Claw Spear]]''' (Jigu + Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Cross Hammer]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Darkness Scythe]]''' (Gora II + Hades + Igu)
* '''[[Eclipse Barrett]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Sou)
* '''[[Energon Sniper]]''' (Gra + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Flame Cannon]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji ''OR'' Gora II + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Giga Tornado Cannon]]''' (Gora II + Dai + Zamu)
* '''[[God Glaive]]''' (Gul + Iro + Ulma)
* '''[[Gravity Axe]]''' (B.2 + R.A. + Ooje)
* '''[[Morning Star]]''' (Balo + Gora + Zori)
* '''[[Nebula Scythe]]''' (Arc + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Nemesis Fake Saber]]''' (Giza + Gul + Igu)
* '''[[Plasma Cannon]]''' (B.H. + C.L. + Iro)
* '''[[Power Crusher]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Ida)
* '''[[Rail Claw]]''' (Gora II + Ida + Noji)
* '''[[Scissor Hand]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Magi)
* '''[[Stragy Gun]]''' (B.H. + O.P. + S.2)
* '''[[Tele-Beam Blaster]]''' (Optimus Prime Blaster + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Trilogy Sword]]''' (Arc + Ooje + R.A.)

}}
 
;Super Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Action Buster]]''' (Dobo + Megatron Cannon + Starscream Boomerang)
* '''[[Asteroid Drill]]''' (Balo + Gra + Ozu)
* '''[[Astro Blaster]]''' (Dago + Jigu + Magi)
* '''[[Corona Glaive]]''' (Iro + Ulma + Ooje)
* '''[[Cosmotector]]''' (Jayz + Pral + Sais)
* '''[[Dark Matter Calibur]]''' (Baru + Dai + Gabu)
* '''[[Debris Hammer]]''' (Gora + Igu + Zamu)
* '''[[Galaxy Launcher]]''' (Arc + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Grand Cross Archery]]''' (Bulkhead Knuckle + Bumblebee Sword + Optimus Prime Blaster)
* '''[[Leonid Tonfa]]''' (Sou + S.2 + L.P.)
* '''[[Lunatic Chainsaw]]''' (Ida + Jida + Noji)
* '''[[Hades|Meteor Scythe]]''' (Hades is his own Super Combo Weapon!)
* '''[[Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Prominence Killer]]''' (Hellflame Jida + Hellflame Noji + Hellflame Zamu)
* '''[[Shooting Star Scissors]]''' (Bogu + Giza + Bido)
* '''[[Solar Ion Arrow]]''' (Hellflame Gul + Shining Gra B + Terrorcon Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Supernova Lance]]''' (Arcee Blade + Ratchet Spanner + Wheeljack Kunai)
* '''[[Wormhole Whip]]''' (Dado + Gob + Zad)
}}
 
;Other named Micron combinations
{{Collist|3|
* '''[[Advanced Star Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Ooje G + O.P. R + R.A. O)
* '''[[Black Widow Claw]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber|Matrix Double Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Matrix + Ooje G + O.P R + Shining R.A.)
* '''[[God Archery]]''' (God Glaive + God Stole (x2))
* '''[[God Stole]]''' (Ida + L.P. + O.P.)
* '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II E + Gul B + Ida B + Noji B + Zori CS)
* '''[[Heavy Armed B.2]]''' (B.2 (x2) + C.L. (x4) + Sais)
* '''[[High-Defense Shield]]''' (Balo + Jida)
* '''[[Killer Bite]]''' (Balo + Gora)
* '''[[Laser Gunblade]]''' (Gora + Gul)
* '''[[Long Spear]]''' (Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber]]''' (Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Pure Energon Super Star Saber]]''' (Pure Energon B.2 + Pure Energon O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Rainbow Shield]]''' (Shining R.A. GR, P, R, and Y)
* '''[[Samurai Sword Mode]]''' (Arc + Arc S + B.2 + B.H. + O.P. + Shining R.A. + Sou)
* '''[[Slash Cannon α]]''' (Arc + O.P.)
* '''[[Slash Cannon β]]''' (B.2 + R.A.)
* '''[[Spike Hammer Rod]]''' (Balo + Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)#Super|Super Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
}}
 
{{note|Obviously, there are vast numbers of potential combinations possible, this list only gives those that have been named officially.}}

{{-}}

===Arms Up Mission Game===
The above combinations play into the online "Arms Up Mission" online game on TakaraTomy's website.

Aside from the usual eight [[tech spec]] stats, every large AM-series robot has an additional three stats, the same as the three shapes of Energon Crystals on the Arms Microns: '''HP''' (Hit Points), '''SP''' (Speed Points), and '''AP''' (Attack Points), though these are rated using thousands rather than ones. By equipping Arms Micron weapons, the Microns' point values are added to their larger partner's; 500 points for the stat related to their Engeron Crystal shape, and 100 for each of the other two.

{{note|It is currently unknown if the Energon Crystal colors have any meaning as far as the game goes aside from enabling Super Combo Weapon creation.}}
{{stub}}

==Notes==
* In an interview in ''Dengeki Hobby'' magazine, [[TakaraTomy]] designers [[Takashi Nakase]] and [[Hironori Kobayashi]] explained the reasons Microns played so heavily into the Japanese ''Prime'' line when it wasn't designed that way from the start:
::'''Takashi Nakase''': The biggest reason is that we wanted to raise the target age group. In past series, the target ages were small children and their fathers, but the age group which is actually able to enjoy transforming toys is 7 ~ 9 years old. We went back to the beginning and considered appropriate products for that age group, and came up with the concept of "customising". That is why Arms Microns need to be assembled from parts, and stickers are included to be put on the main figure - to give the feeling of "completing" the toy as one's own.
::'''Hironori Kobayashi''': We conducted a play session with children where they played freely with Movie series Transformers, mixed with various items such as Minicons, and found that they mostly enjoyed combining Minicons to make larger weapons or to customise the Transformers. We thought it might have some potential.
:*Model-making is ''huge'' in Japan for the 7-and-up crowd. Mega-huge.

* While the "weapons turned into living robots" backstory was given in specific reference to the pack-in toys, it's pretty safe to assume that it holds true for all characters labeled "Arms Micron".

==External Links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/search/armsmicron/ Takara promotional galleries for pack-in Arms Microns]
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/play/armsupmissions/ Arms Up Missions game at TakaraTomy's Transformers website]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category: Arms Microns| Arms Microns]]
[[Category: Mini-Cons]]
[[Category: Prime subgroups]]

Arms Micron

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:''The Arms Microns are a [[Mini-Con]] subgroup from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:Tf2012-armsmicron-logo (c) TakaraTomy.png|right|200px|]]

The '''Arms Microns''' (アームズマイクロン ''Āmuzu Maikuron'') were once ordinary weapons. However, a bizarre interaction with [[Earth]]'s energon mutated them, giving the weapons the [[spark]] of life and the ability to transform!<ref>''Figure-Ō'' magazine, March 2012</ref>

This new breed of [[Mini-Con]] assists the larger Transformers in the battlefield, combining their powers to form amazing new weapons.

==''Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Prime'' cartoon==

{{storylink|Arms Micron Theater}}

{{stub}}

==Toys==
===Prime===
The Arms Microns were, with rare exception, only released in predominantly-[[TakaraTomy]] markets (Japan, parts of "mainland" Asia). Due to the... interesting variety of Arms Microns, they will be tackled here as groups.

====Promotional campaign Arms Microns====
The first Arms Microns made available were released as giveaway [[exclusive]]s, usually with the purchase of larger toys. All of these Microns are [[redeco]]s of prior toys. As some items were part of multiple promotions, only the first day and venue of availability is listed here. See individual pages for more details on each one.

[[Image:MicronVectorOracleWebsite.jpg|thumb|300px|Vector Oracle]]
* '''[[Aimless (Prime)|Aimless]]''' ([[December 28|12-18]]-[[2011]]: Joshin Kids' Land, Bic Camera)
* '''[[Blowpipe (Prime)|Blowpipe]]''' (12-18-2011: Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, Edion Group, Ishimaru, Deodeo, Eiden, Midori)
* '''[[Peaceman (Prime)|Peaceman]]''' (12-18-2011: [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]])
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt Clear Yellow Ver.]]''' ([[January 15|1-15]]-[[2012]], World Hobby Fair)
* '''[[Vector Oracle]]''' ([[February 25|2-25]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt]]''' ([[March 1|3-1]]-2012, online order)
* '''[[Pinpointer (Prime)|Pinpointer]]''' ([[March 31|3-31]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]]''' ([[April 28|4-28]]-2012, Yamada Electronics, Yodobashi Camera, Ideon)
* '''[[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]''' (4-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]]''' (4-28-2012, Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]''' (4-28-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#Shining|Shining B.2]]''' ([[June 16|6-16]]-2012, 2012 Tokyo Toy Show)
* '''[[O.P.#Shining|Shining O.P.]]''' ([[June 30|6-30]]-2012, Next Generation World Hobby Fair Summer '12)
* '''[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]''' ([[July 28|7-28]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]''' (7-28-2012, Joshin & Bic Camera )
* '''[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]''' (7-28-2012, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, EDION group stores)
* '''[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]''' (7-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* [[Optimus Prime Blaster|'''Optimus Prime Blaster''' (red version)]] (''TV Boy'' magazine September issue)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningGR|Shining R.A. GR]]''' ([[September 29|8-29]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningP|Shining R.A. P]]''' (8-29-2012, Joshin Kids' Land & Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningR|Shining R.A. R]]''' (8-29-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningY|Shining R.A. Y]]''' (8-29-2012, Eidon group, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera)
* '''[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]''' ([[November 13|11-13]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#PureEnergon|Pure Energon B.2]]''' ([[November 17|11-17]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[O.P.#Golden|Golden O.P.]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[Hades#Golden|Golden Hades]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[O.P.|Pure Energon O.P.]]''' (December, ToysЯUs)
{{-}}

====Pack-in Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronPackin-TakTomSite.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
The Arms Microns are the primary [[gimmick]] of the Japanese ''Prime'' toyline. All Deluxe-and-up releases come with their own Arms Micron, which replaces the accessories from the [[Hasbro]] versions (when applicable). Most of the toys have been [[retool]]ed to add more [[5mm post]]-holes for the Microns to attach to. Each Micron transforms into a weapon, typically modeled after the character's in-show weapon (with exceptions for non-show and repeat characters), and feature numerous [[5mm post]]s and holes, allowing you to combine them together to create larger and more ridiculous weapons. (See [[#"Arms Up"|"Arms Up" below]] for more information on combined Arms Micron weapons.)

However, each Micron comes out of the package as an unpainted, unassembled series of parts on plastic runners like a model kit, requiring [[sticker]]s for detailing. Whether you consider this a good or a bad thing depends on how much work you like putting into your toys.

The Autobot Microns all transform from weapons to humanoid robots. Their names are one-or-two-syllable contractions of their larger partner's names. The Decepticon Microns, however, all transform from weapons to one-eyed animalistic robots, with names based on their animal-form, again crunched to two(ish) syllables, with some slight changes to consonants.
{{-}}
;Released toys
{{collist|3|
* M-01 '''[[O.P.]]''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Voyager|Optimus Prime]])
* M-02 '''[[B.2]]''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Deluxe|Bumblebee]])
* M-03 '''[[C.L.]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Deluxe|Cliffjumper]])
* M-04 '''[[R.A.]]''' (with [[Ratchet (Prime)#Deluxe|Ratchet]])
* M-05 '''[[Gora]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#JapanDeluxe|Megatron]])
* M-06 '''[[Balo]]''' (with [[Skywarp (Prime)#Toys|Skywarp]])
* M-07 '''[[Gul]]''' (with [[Starscream (Prime)#Voyager|Starscream]])
* M-08 '''[[Jida]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Cliffjumper]])
* M-09 '''[[Zori]]''' (with [[Soundwave (Prime)#Prime|Soundwave]])
* M-10 '''[[B.H.]]''' (with [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Voyager|Bulkhead]])
* M-11 '''[[Arc]]''' (with [[Arcee (Prime)#Deluxe|Arcee]])
* M-12 '''[[Zamu]]''' (with [[Breakdown (Prime)#Voyager|Breakdown]])
* M-13 '''[[Gra]]''' (with [[Knock Out (Prime)#Deluxe|Knock Out]])
* M-14 '''[[Noji]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Deluxe|Vehicon]])
* M-15 '''Gora II''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Voyager|Megatron Darkness]])
* M-16 '''[[Hades]]''' (with Megatron Darkness)
* M-17 '''[[Igu]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Jet|Jet Vehicon]])
* M-21 '''[[Sou]]''' (with [[Swerve (Prime)|Swerve]])
* M-22 '''[[Ida]]''' (with [[Airachnid (Prime)#Toys|Airachnid]])
* '''O.P. A''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#BattleShield|Battle Shield Optimus]])
* '''[[Pral|Pral G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Sais|Sais G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Jayz|Jayz G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''Terrorcon Zori''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Bumblebee]])
* M-26 '''[[Bogu]]''' (with [[Unicron/toys#Prime|Gaia Unicron]])
* M-27 '''[[Iro]]''' (with [[Ironhide (Prime)|Ironhide]])
* M-28 '''Shining R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Weaponizer|Arms Master Optimus]])
* '''Silver Metal Balo''' (with [[Thundercracker (Prime)#Toys|Thundercracker]])
* '''Gold Metal R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#OrionPax|Orion Pax]])
* M-30 '''[[Jigu]]''' (with [[Dreadwing (Prime)#Toys|Dreadwing]])
* M-31 '''[[Ooje]]''' (with [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Deluxe|Wheeljack]])
* M-29 '''[[Magi]]''' (with [[Silas#SilasBreakdown|Silas Breakdown]])
* M-34 '''[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]''' (with [[Nemesis Prime (Prime)|Nemesis Prime]])
* M-28 '''[[S.2]]''' (with [[Smokescreen (Prime)#Prime|Smokescreen]])
* '''B.2 A''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Weaponizer|Gatling Bumblebee]])
* M-35 '''[[Bido]]''' (with [[Shockwave (WFC)#Prime|Shockwave]])
* M-32 '''[[Ulma]]''' (with [[Ultra Magnus (Prime)#Voyager|Ultra Magnus]])
* M-33 '''[[L.P.]]''' (with [[Lio Convoy#Prime|Leo Prime]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (R)]]''' (with [[Rumble (WFC)#Prime|Rumble]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (F)]]''' (with [[Frenzy (WFC)#Prime|Frenzy]])
* M-37 '''[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]''' (with [[Wildrider (Prime)#Toys|Wildrider]])
}}

;Upcoming releases
{{collist|3|

* '''[[Gabu|Shadow Gabu]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Baru|Shadow Baru]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Dai|Shadow Dai]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''Igu S''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#JetGeneral|Jet Vehicon General]])
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

{{note|There are a few gaps in the numbering. The missing numbers coincide with the new-character AMW Microns (see below); [[Gabu]], [[Baru]] and [[Dai]] at M-18, 19 and 20 (respectively), and Pral, Sais and Jayz at M-23, 24 and 25 (respectively).}}

{{note|Starting with Jigu, the numbering no longer is put on the site listings. The "missing" numbers come from the runners of the Arms Micron kit and the sticker sheets. }}
{{-}}

====Gacha Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronGachaWave1.jpg|right|thumb|200px|]]
A completely new set of molds were created for a set of Arms Microns distributed mainly through [[Gacha]]-branded "capsule toy" machines. Oddly, they contain a mix of Micron versions of larger show characters (for lack of information or a better explanation, this wiki is treating them as new characters) and entirely-new bestial Decepticon Microns.

;Vol.1
The first wave began appearing in early [[June]] of 2012. The toys were also later made available in individual boxes through the [[Arms Micron Gum]] series (released on [[August 20]] of 2012), though at a slight markup.

In [[November]] of 2012, [[Esdevium Games]] imported the entire wave to UK toy stores as a [[blindpacking|blindbagged]] line in English packaging, produced by Tomy and licensed by Hasbro UK. The packaging does not give any names to the Microns inside, and merely refers to the toys as a "Transforming Figure Collection".
{{collist|4|
* 1 '''[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]'''
* 2 '''[[Bumblebee Sword]]'''
* 3 '''[[Zad]]''' (2 versions)
* 4 '''[[Gob]]''' (2 versions)
}}
 
;Vol.2
Wave 2 appeared in late August of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Arcee Blade]]'''
*'''[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]'''
*'''[[Megatron Cannon]]'''
*'''[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]''' (2 versions)
}}

 
;Vol.3
Wave 3 appeared in early December of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Ratchet Spanner]]'''
*'''[[Wheeljack Kunai]]'''
*'''[[Starscream Boomerang]]'''
*'''[[Dobo]]''' (2 versions)
}}
{{-}}

====Arms Micron Weapon series====
The '''Arms Micron Weapon''' series is a secondary line of individually-packaged Arms Microns sold without any larger companion figure. These vary between entirely new molds and redecoes of partner Microns. They come in identical clear-plastic bags with adhesive flaps, with the assembly instructions printed on the cardboard backer inside. Initial installments had weapon combinations formed by trios of Microns, with later installments featuring five-Micron weapon combinations.

;Released toys
{{collist|4|
* AMW-01 '''[[Gabu]]'''
* AMW-02 '''[[Baru]]'''
* AMW-03 '''[[Dai]]'''
* AMW-04 '''[[C.L.#AMW|C.L. GR]]'''
* AMW-05 '''[[Balo#AMW|Balo G]]'''
* AMW-06 '''[[Jida#AMW|Jida R]]'''
* AMW-07 '''[[Pral]]'''
* AMW-08 '''[[Sais]]'''
* AMW-09 '''[[Jayz]]'''
* AMW-10 '''[[Zori#AMW|Zori M]]'''
* AMW-11 '''[[B.H.#AMW|B.H. B]]'''
* AMW-12 '''[[Arc#AMW|Arc S]]'''
}}
{{collist|1|
* AMW-13 '''[[Advanced Star Saber|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Advanced Star Saber]]''' ('''[[B.2#AMW|B.2 R]]''', '''[[Iro#AMW|Iro R]]''', '''[[O.P.#AMW|O.P. R]]''', '''[[R.A.#AMW|R.A. O]]''', '''[[Ooje#AMW|Ooje G]]''')
* AMW-14 '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' ('''[[Gora#AMW|Gora II E]]''', '''[[Gul#AMW|Gul B]]''', '''[[Ida#AMW|Ida B]]''', '''[[Noji#AMW|Noji B]]''', '''[[Zori#AMW5pack|Zori CS]]''')
}}

=="Arms Up"==
The main [[gimmick]] of the Arms Microns is their combination ability, both with larger toys and each other.

Simply attaching an Arms Micron to a larger toy produces an '''Arms Up Mode'''. Every AM-series larger robot has at least one specifically-named Arms Up Mode, depicted on their packaging back, utilizing multiple Arms Microns.

===Energon Crystals===
Every Arms Micron (well, every one that was specifically designed for the ''Prime'' toyline, at least) has a socket made for a clear-plastic "[[Energon]] Crystal", laid over a small foil [[sticker]] showing the Micron's [[insignia|allegiance]]. They come in a broad variety of colors, and in three different shapes:


<center>
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:95%"
|-
! scope="col" width="11%" | '''Color'''
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''Name'''
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''AP
(Attack Points, hexagon)'''
! scope="col" width="17%" | '''HP
(Hit Points, trapezoid)'''
! scope="col" width="17%" | '''SP
(Speed Points, circle)'''
! scope="col" width="14%" | '''Super Combo Weapon'''
|-
| style="background: #00CCFF; color: black" | '''Light Blue'''
|'''Pure''' (ピュア ''pyua'')
| [[O.P.]]
| [[R.A.]]
| [[B.2]]
| [[Star Saber]]
|-
| style="background: #FF3333; color: black" | '''Bright Salmon'''
|'''Fast''' (ファスト ''fasuto'')
|[[C.L.]]
|[[B.H.]]
|[[Arc]]
| [[Galaxy Launcher]]
|-
| style="background: #F5FFFF; color: black" | '''Clear'''
|'''Natural''' (ナチュラル ''nachuraru'')
|[[Zamu]]
|[[Gora]]
|[[Igu]]
| [[Debris Hammer]]
|-
| style="background: #B88A00; color: black" | '''Amber'''
|'''Mud'''<ref>According to Hironori Kobayashi, via personal correspondence. The kana can be rendered as either "mud" or "mad", but Kobayashi intended it to be the former.</ref> (マッド ''maddo'')
|[[Balo]]
|[[Gra]]
|[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]
| [[Asteroid Drill]]
|-
| style="background: #66FF66; color: black" | '''Bright Green'''
|'''Power''' (パウァ ''paua'')
|[[Ida]]
|[[Jida]]
|[[Noji]]
| [[Lunatic Chainsaw]]
|-
| style="background: #A347FF; color: black" | '''Purple'''
|'''Dark''' (ダーク ''dāku'')
|[[Gul]]
|[[Gora|Gora II]]
|[[Zori]]
| [[Planet Blowgun]]
|-
| style="background: #E843BF; color: black" | '''Bright Purple'''
|'''Fake Dark''' (フェイクダーク ''feikudāku'')
|[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]], [[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]
|[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]], [[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]
|
|-
| style="background: #FF9147; color: black" | '''Orange'''
|'''Hard''' (ハード ''hādo'')
|[[Bumblebee Sword]]
|[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]
|[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFF00; color: black" | '''Yellow'''
|'''Shine''' (シャイン ''shain'')
|[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]
|[[Gob]]
|[[Zad]]
|-
| style="background: #E6E6E6; color: black" | '''Frosted Clear'''
|'''Rock''' (ロック ''rokku'') or '''Titan''' (チタン ''chitan'')
|[[Hades]]
|Hades
|Hades
|-
| style="background: #FFD119; color: black" | '''Yellow-orange'''
|'''Electro''' (イレクトロ ''irekutoro'')
|[[Baru]]
|[[Gabu]]
|[[Dai]]
|-
| style="background: #00E6B8; color: black" | '''Aqua-Green'''
|'''Gōsei''' (合成 "Synthesis")
|[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]
|[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]
|[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]
|-
| style="background: #33AD33; color: black" | '''Green'''
|'''Ion''' (イオン ''ion'')
|[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]
|[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]
|[[Zori#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Zori]]
|-
| style="background: #454550; color: white" | '''Black'''
|'''Magne''' (マグネ ''magune'')
|[[L.P.]]
|[[Sou]]
|[[S.2]]
|-
| style="background: #4747FF; color: white" | '''Blue'''
|'''Positro''' (ポジトロ ''pojitoro'')
|[[Jayz]]
|[[Sais]]
|[[Pral]]
|-
| style="background: #8f3156; color: white" | '''Burgundy'''
|'''Cure''' (キュア ''kyua'')
|[[Ratchet Spanner]]
|[[Wheeljack Kunai]]
|[[Arcee Blade]]
|-
| style="background: #687720; color: white" | '''Dark Green'''
|'''Poison''' (ポイズン ''poizun'')
|[[Starscream Boomerang]]
|[[Dobo]]
|[[Megatron Cannon]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFFFF; color: black" | '''White'''
|'''Ice''' (アイス ''aisu'')
|[[Bido]]
|[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]
|[[Bogu]]
|-
| style="background: #FF85FF; color: black" | '''Pink'''
|'''Shield''' (シールド ''shīrudo'')
|[[Ooje]]
|[[Ulma]]
|[[Iro]]
|-
| style="background: #; color: black" | '''Aqua-Blue'''
|'''Mystic''' (ミスティック ''misutikku'')
|[[Magi]]
|[[Dago]]
|[[Jigu]]
|}
</center>
{{note|The colors shown are as close to the actual plastic colors as is possible in RGB. This chart does not list every variant of each character, only those that have a change in Crystal color. In other words, all versions of, say, O.P. have the "Pure" Energon Crystal unless otherwise noted.}}
 

===Combinations===
Combining multiple Arms Microns together to produce bigger weapons is heavily encouraged in the line. Once three Microns are joined together, one with each different Crystal shape, the combination is dubbed a '''Combo Weapon'''. By combining three Microns with the same ''color'' of Crystal, one of each shape, the combined form is dubbed a '''Super Combo Weapon''', and is deemed to be much more powerful than a normal Combo Weapon.

There are also some named weapons formed by combinations of two, and even four Microns (or Micron substitutions), without regard to Crystal shape.

;Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Big Laser Gun]]''' (Gora + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Big Scissor]]''' (Jida + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Blazer Gun]]''' (B.2 + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Break Scythe]]''' (Gra + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Break Sword]]''' (Arc + C.L. + R.A.)
* '''[[Burst Cannon]]''' (Iro + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Buster Rifle]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + B.H.)
* '''[[Claw Spear]]''' (Jigu + Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Cross Hammer]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Darkness Scythe]]''' (Gora II + Hades + Igu)
* '''[[Eclipse Barrett]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Sou)
* '''[[Energon Sniper]]''' (Gra + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Flame Cannon]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji ''OR'' Gora II + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Giga Tornado Cannon]]''' (Gora II + Dai + Zamu)
* '''[[God Glaive]]''' (Gul + Iro + Ulma)
* '''[[Gravity Axe]]''' (B.2 + R.A. + Ooje)
* '''[[Morning Star]]''' (Balo + Gora + Zori)
* '''[[Nebula Scythe]]''' (Arc + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Nemesis Fake Saber]]''' (Giza + Gul + Igu)
* '''[[Plasma Cannon]]''' (B.H. + C.L. + Iro)
* '''[[Power Crusher]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Ida)
* '''[[Rail Claw]]''' (Gora II + Ida + Noji)
* '''[[Scissor Hand]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Magi)
* '''[[Stragy Gun]]''' (B.H. + O.P. + S.2)
* '''[[Tele-Beam Blaster]]''' (Optimus Prime Blaster + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Trilogy Sword]]''' (Arc + Ooje + R.A.)

}}
 
;Super Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Action Buster]]''' (Dobo + Megatron Cannon + Starscream Boomerang)
* '''[[Asteroid Drill]]''' (Balo + Gra + Ozu)
* '''[[Astro Blaster]]''' (Dago + Jigu + Magi)
* '''[[Corona Glaive]]''' (Iro + Ulma + Ooje)
* '''[[Cosmotector]]''' (Jayz + Pral + Sais)
* '''[[Dark Matter Calibur]]''' (Baru + Dai + Gabu)
* '''[[Debris Hammer]]''' (Gora + Igu + Zamu)
* '''[[Galaxy Launcher]]''' (Arc + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Grand Cross Archery]]''' (Bulkhead Knuckle + Bumblebee Sword + Optimus Prime Blaster)
* '''[[Leonid Tonfa]]''' (Sou + S.2 + L.P.)
* '''[[Lunatic Chainsaw]]''' (Ida + Jida + Noji)
* '''[[Hades|Meteor Scythe]]''' (Hades is his own Super Combo Weapon!)
* '''[[Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Prominence Killer]]''' (Hellflame Jida + Hellflame Noji + Hellflame Zamu)
* '''[[Shooting Star Scissors]]''' (Bogu + Giza + Bido)
* '''[[Solar Ion Arrow]]''' (Hellflame Gul + Shining Gra B + Terrorcon Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Supernova Lance]]''' (Arcee Blade + Ratchet Spanner + Wheeljack Kunai)
* '''[[Wormhole Whip]]''' (Dado + Gob + Zad)
}}
 
;Other named Micron combinations
{{Collist|3|
* '''[[Advanced Star Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Ooje G + O.P. R + R.A. O)
* '''[[Black Widow Claw]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber|Matrix Double Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Matrix + Ooje G + O.P R + Shining R.A.)
* '''[[God Archery]]''' (God Glaive + God Stole (x2))
* '''[[God Stole]]''' (Ida + L.P. + O.P.)
* '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II E + Gul B + Ida B + Noji B + Zori CS)
* '''[[Heavy Armed B.2]]''' (B.2 (x2) + C.L. (x4) + Sais)
* '''[[High-Defense Shield]]''' (Balo + Jida)
* '''[[Killer Bite]]''' (Balo + Gora)
* '''[[Laser Gunblade]]''' (Gora + Gul)
* '''[[Long Spear]]''' (Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber]]''' (Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Pure Energon Super Star Saber]]''' (Pure Energon B.2 + Pure Energon O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Rainbow Shield]]''' (Shining R.A. GR, P, R, and Y)
* '''[[Samurai Sword Mode]]''' (Arc + Arc S + B.2 + B.H. + O.P. + Shining R.A. + Sou)
* '''[[Slash Cannon α]]''' (Arc + O.P.)
* '''[[Slash Cannon β]]''' (B.2 + R.A.)
* '''[[Spike Hammer Rod]]''' (Balo + Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)#Super|Super Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
}}
 
{{note|Obviously, there are vast numbers of potential combinations possible, this list only gives those that have been named officially.}}

{{-}}

===Arms Up Mission Game===
The above combinations play into the online "Arms Up Mission" online game on TakaraTomy's website.

Aside from the usual eight [[tech spec]] stats, every large AM-series robot has an additional three stats, the same as the three shapes of Energon Crystals on the Arms Microns: '''HP''' (Hit Points), '''SP''' (Speed Points), and '''AP''' (Attack Points), though these are rated using thousands rather than ones. By equipping Arms Micron weapons, the Microns' point values are added to their larger partner's; 500 points for the stat related to their Engeron Crystal shape, and 100 for each of the other two.

{{note|It is currently unknown if the Energon Crystal colors have any meaning as far as the game goes aside from enabling Super Combo Weapon creation.}}
{{stub}}

==Notes==
* In an interview in ''Dengeki Hobby'' magazine, [[TakaraTomy]] designers [[Takashi Nakase]] and [[Hironori Kobayashi]] explained the reasons Microns played so heavily into the Japanese ''Prime'' line when it wasn't designed that way from the start:
::'''Takashi Nakase''': The biggest reason is that we wanted to raise the target age group. In past series, the target ages were small children and their fathers, but the age group which is actually able to enjoy transforming toys is 7 ~ 9 years old. We went back to the beginning and considered appropriate products for that age group, and came up with the concept of "customising". That is why Arms Microns need to be assembled from parts, and stickers are included to be put on the main figure - to give the feeling of "completing" the toy as one's own.
::'''Hironori Kobayashi''': We conducted a play session with children where they played freely with Movie series Transformers, mixed with various items such as Minicons, and found that they mostly enjoyed combining Minicons to make larger weapons or to customise the Transformers. We thought it might have some potential.
:*Model-making is ''huge'' in Japan for the 7-and-up crowd. Mega-huge.

* While the "weapons turned into living robots" backstory was given in specific reference to the pack-in toys, it's pretty safe to assume that it holds true for all characters labeled "Arms Micron".

==External Links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/search/armsmicron/ Takara promotional galleries for pack-in Arms Microns]
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/play/armsupmissions/ Arms Up Missions game at TakaraTomy's Transformers website]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category: Arms Microns| Arms Microns]]
[[Category: Mini-Cons]]
[[Category: Prime subgroups]]

Arms Micron

2013-02-13T03:34:12Z

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:''The Arms Microns are a [[Mini-Con]] subgroup from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:Tf2012-armsmicron-logo (c) TakaraTomy.png|right|200px|]]

The '''Arms Microns''' (アームズマイクロン ''Āmuzu Maikuron'') were once ordinary weapons. However, a bizarre interaction with [[Earth]]'s energon mutated them, giving the weapons the [[spark]] of life and the ability to transform!<ref>''Figure-Ō'' magazine, March 2012</ref>

This new breed of [[Mini-Con]] assists the larger Transformers in the battlefield, combining their powers to form amazing new weapons.

==''Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Prime'' cartoon==

{{storylink|Arms Micron Theater}}

{{stub}}

==Toys==
===Prime===
The Arms Microns were, with rare exception, only released in predominantly-[[TakaraTomy]] markets (Japan, parts of "mainland" Asia). Due to the... interesting variety of Arms Microns, they will be tackled here as groups.

====Promotional campaign Arms Microns====
The first Arms Microns made available were released as giveaway [[exclusive]]s, usually with the purchase of larger toys. All of these Microns are [[redeco]]s of prior toys. As some items were part of multiple promotions, only the first day and venue of availability is listed here. See individual pages for more details on each one.

[[Image:MicronVectorOracleWebsite.jpg|thumb|300px|Vector Oracle]]
* '''[[Aimless (Prime)|Aimless]]''' ([[December 28|12-18]]-[[2011]]: Joshin Kids' Land, Bic Camera)
* '''[[Blowpipe (Prime)|Blowpipe]]''' (12-18-2011: Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, Edion Group, Ishimaru, Deodeo, Eiden, Midori)
* '''[[Peaceman (Prime)|Peaceman]]''' (12-18-2011: [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]])
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt Clear Yellow Ver.]]''' ([[January 15|1-15]]-[[2012]], World Hobby Fair)
* '''[[Vector Oracle]]''' ([[February 25|2-25]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt]]''' ([[March 1|3-1]]-2012, online order)
* '''[[Pinpointer (Prime)|Pinpointer]]''' ([[March 31|3-31]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]]''' ([[April 28|4-28]]-2012, Yamada Electronics, Yodobashi Camera, Ideon)
* '''[[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]''' (4-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]]''' (4-28-2012, Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]''' (4-28-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#Shining|Shining B.2]]''' ([[June 16|6-16]]-2012, 2012 Tokyo Toy Show)
* '''[[O.P.#Shining|Shining O.P.]]''' ([[June 30|6-30]]-2012, Next Generation World Hobby Fair Summer '12)
* '''[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]''' ([[July 28|7-28]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]''' (7-28-2012, Joshin & Bic Camera )
* '''[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]''' (7-28-2012, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, EDION group stores)
* '''[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]''' (7-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* [[Optimus Prime Blaster|'''Optimus Prime Blaster''' (red version)]] (''TV Boy'' magazine September issue)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningGR|Shining R.A. GR]]''' ([[September 29|8-29]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningP|Shining R.A. P]]''' (8-29-2012, Joshin Kids' Land & Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningR|Shining R.A. R]]''' (8-29-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningY|Shining R.A. Y]]''' (8-29-2012, Eidon group, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera)
* '''[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]''' ([[November 13|11-13]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#PureEnergon|Pure Energon B.2]]''' ([[November 17|11-17]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[O.P.#Golden|Golden O.P.]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[Hades#Golden|Golden Hades]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[O.P.|Pure Energon O.P.]]''' (December, ToysЯUs)
{{-}}

====Pack-in Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronPackin-TakTomSite.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
The Arms Microns are the primary [[gimmick]] of the Japanese ''Prime'' toyline. All Deluxe-and-up releases come with their own Arms Micron, which replaces the accessories from the [[Hasbro]] versions (when applicable). Most of the toys have been [[retool]]ed to add more [[5mm post]]-holes for the Microns to attach to. Each Micron transforms into a weapon, typically modeled after the character's in-show weapon (with exceptions for non-show and repeat characters), and feature numerous [[5mm post]]s and holes, allowing you to combine them together to create larger and more ridiculous weapons. (See [[#"Arms Up"|"Arms Up" below]] for more information on combined Arms Micron weapons.)

However, each Micron comes out of the package as an unpainted, unassembled series of parts on plastic runners like a model kit, requiring [[sticker]]s for detailing. Whether you consider this a good or a bad thing depends on how much work you like putting into your toys.

The Autobot Microns all transform from weapons to humanoid robots. Their names are one-or-two-syllable contractions of their larger partner's names. The Decepticon Microns, however, all transform from weapons to one-eyed animalistic robots, with names based on their animal-form, again crunched to two(ish) syllables, with some slight changes to consonants.
{{-}}
;Released toys
{{collist|3|
* M-01 '''[[O.P.]]''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Voyager|Optimus Prime]])
* M-02 '''[[B.2]]''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Deluxe|Bumblebee]])
* M-03 '''[[C.L.]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Deluxe|Cliffjumper]])
* M-04 '''[[R.A.]]''' (with [[Ratchet (Prime)#Deluxe|Ratchet]])
* M-05 '''[[Gora]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#JapanDeluxe|Megatron]])
* M-06 '''[[Balo]]''' (with [[Skywarp (Prime)#Toys|Skywarp]])
* M-07 '''[[Gul]]''' (with [[Starscream (Prime)#Voyager|Starscream]])
* M-08 '''[[Jida]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Cliffjumper]])
* M-09 '''[[Zori]]''' (with [[Soundwave (Prime)#Prime|Soundwave]])
* M-10 '''[[B.H.]]''' (with [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Voyager|Bulkhead]])
* M-11 '''[[Arc]]''' (with [[Arcee (Prime)#Deluxe|Arcee]])
* M-12 '''[[Zamu]]''' (with [[Breakdown (Prime)#Voyager|Breakdown]])
* M-13 '''[[Gra]]''' (with [[Knock Out (Prime)#Deluxe|Knock Out]])
* M-14 '''[[Noji]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Deluxe|Vehicon]])
* M-15 '''Gora II''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Voyager|Megatron Darkness]])
* M-16 '''[[Hades]]''' (with Megatron Darkness)
* M-17 '''[[Igu]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Jet|Jet Vehicon]])
* M-21 '''[[Sou]]''' (with [[Swerve (Prime)|Swerve]])
* M-22 '''[[Ida]]''' (with [[Airachnid (Prime)#Toys|Airachnid]])
* '''O.P. A''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#BattleShield|Battle Shield Optimus]])
* '''[[Pral|Pral G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Sais|Sais G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Jayz|Jayz G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''Terrorcon Zori''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Bumblebee]])
* M-26 '''[[Bogu]]''' (with [[Unicron/toys#Prime|Gaia Unicron]])
* M-27 '''[[Iro]]''' (with [[Ironhide (Prime)|Ironhide]])
* M-28 '''Shining R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Weaponizer|Arms Master Optimus]])
* '''Silver Metal Balo''' (with [[Thundercracker (Prime)#Toys|Thundercracker]])
* '''Gold Metal R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#OrionPax|Orion Pax]])
* M-30 '''[[Jigu]]''' (with [[Dreadwing (Prime)#Toys|Dreadwing]])
* M-31 '''[[Ooje]]''' (with [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Deluxe|Wheeljack]])
* M-29 '''[[Magi]]''' (with [[Silas#SilasBreakdown|Silas Breakdown]])
* M-34 '''[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]''' (with [[Nemesis Prime (Prime)|Nemesis Prime]])
* M-28 '''[[S.2]]''' (with [[Smokescreen (Prime)#Prime|Smokescreen]])
* '''B.2 A''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Weaponizer|Gatling Bumblebee]])
* M-35 '''[[Bido]]''' (with [[Shockwave (WFC)#Prime|Shockwave]])
* M-32 '''[[Ulma]]''' (with [[Ultra Magnus (Prime)#Voyager|Ultra Magnus]])
* M-33 '''[[L.P.]]''' (with [[Lio Convoy#Prime|Leo Prime]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (R)]]''' (with [[Rumble (WFC)#Prime|Rumble]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (F)]]''' (with [[Frenzy (WFC)#Prime|Frenzy]])
* M-37 '''[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]''' (with [[Wildrider (Prime)#Toys|Wildrider]])
}}

;Upcoming releases
{{collist|3|

* '''[[Gabu|Shadow Gabu]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Baru|Shadow Baru]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Dai|Shadow Dai]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''Igu S''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#JetGeneral|Jet Vehicon General]])
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

{{note|There are a few gaps in the numbering. The missing numbers coincide with the new-character AMW Microns (see below); [[Gabu]], [[Baru]] and [[Dai]] at M-18, 19 and 20 (respectively), and Pral, Sais and Jayz at M-23, 24 and 25 (respectively).}}

{{note|Starting with Jigu, the numbering no longer is put on the site listings. The "missing" numbers come from the runners of the Arms Micron kit and the sticker sheets. }}
{{-}}

====Gacha Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronGachaWave1.jpg|right|thumb|200px|]]
A completely new set of molds were created for a set of Arms Microns distributed mainly through [[Gacha]]-branded "capsule toy" machines. Oddly, they contain a mix of Micron versions of larger show characters (for lack of information or a better explanation, this wiki is treating them as new characters) and entirely-new bestial Decepticon Microns.

;Vol.1
The first wave began appearing in early [[June]] of 2012. The toys were also later made available in individual boxes through the [[Arms Micron Gum]] series (released on [[August 20]] of 2012), though at a slight markup.

In [[November]] of 2012, [[Esdevium Games]] imported the entire wave to UK toy stores as a [[blindpacking|blindbagged]] line in English packaging, produced by Tomy and licensed by Hasbro UK. The packaging does not give any names to the Microns inside, and merely refers to the toys as a "Transforming Figure Collection".
{{collist|4|
* 1 '''[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]'''
* 2 '''[[Bumblebee Sword]]'''
* 3 '''[[Zad]]''' (2 versions)
* 4 '''[[Gob]]''' (2 versions)
}}
 
;Vol.2
Wave 2 appeared in late August of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Arcee Blade]]'''
*'''[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]'''
*'''[[Megatron Cannon]]'''
*'''[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]''' (2 versions)
}}

 
;Vol.3
Wave 3 appeared in early December of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Ratchet Spanner]]'''
*'''[[Wheeljack Kunai]]'''
*'''[[Starscream Boomerang]]'''
*'''[[Dobo]]''' (2 versions)
}}
{{-}}

====Arms Micron Weapon series====
The '''Arms Micron Weapon''' series is a secondary line of individually-packaged Arms Microns sold without any larger companion figure. These vary between entirely new molds and redecoes of partner Microns. They come in identical clear-plastic bags with adhesive flaps, with the assembly instructions printed on the cardboard backer inside. Initial installments had weapon combinations formed by trios of Microns, with later installments featuring five-Micron weapon combinations.

;Released toys
{{collist|4|
* AMW-01 '''[[Gabu]]'''
* AMW-02 '''[[Baru]]'''
* AMW-03 '''[[Dai]]'''
* AMW-04 '''[[C.L.#AMW|C.L. GR]]'''
* AMW-05 '''[[Balo#AMW|Balo G]]'''
* AMW-06 '''[[Jida#AMW|Jida R]]'''
* AMW-07 '''[[Pral]]'''
* AMW-08 '''[[Sais]]'''
* AMW-09 '''[[Jayz]]'''
* AMW-10 '''[[Zori#AMW|Zori M]]'''
* AMW-11 '''[[B.H.#AMW|B.H. B]]'''
* AMW-12 '''[[Arc#AMW|Arc S]]'''
}}
{{collist|1|
* AMW-13 '''[[Advanced Star Saber|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Advanced Star Saber]]''' ('''[[B.2#AMW|B.2 R]]''', '''[[Iro#AMW|Iro R]]''', '''[[O.P.#AMW|O.P. R]]''', '''[[R.A.#AMW|R.A. O]]''', '''[[Ooje#AMW|Ooje G]]''')
* AMW-14 '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' ('''[[Gora#AMW|Gora II E]]''', '''[[Gul#AMW|Gul B]]''', '''[[Ida#AMW|Ida B]]''', '''[[Noji#AMW|Noji B]]''', '''[[Zori#AMW5pack|Zori CS]]''')
}}

=="Arms Up"==
The main [[gimmick]] of the Arms Microns is their combination ability, both with larger toys and each other.

Simply attaching an Arms Micron to a larger toy produces an '''Arms Up Mode'''. Every AM-series larger robot has at least one specifically-named Arms Up Mode, depicted on their packaging back, utilizing multiple Arms Microns.

===Energon Crystals===
Every Arms Micron (well, every one that was specifically designed for the ''Prime'' toyline, at least) has a socket made for a clear-plastic "[[Energon]] Crystal", laid over a small foil [[sticker]] showing the Micron's [[insignia|allegiance]]. They come in a broad variety of colors, and in three different shapes:


<center>
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:95%"
|-
! scope="col" width="11%" | '''Color'''
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''Name'''
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''AP
(Attack Points, hexagon)'''
! scope="col" width="17%" | '''HP
(Hit Points, trapezoid)'''
! scope="col" width="17%" | '''SP
(Speed Points, circle)'''
! scope="col" width="14%" | '''Super Combo Weapon'''
|-
| style="background: #00CCFF; color: black" | '''Light Blue'''
|'''Pure''' (ピュア ''pyua'')
| [[O.P.]]
| [[R.A.]]
| [[B.2]]
| [[Star Saber]]
|-
| style="background: #FF3333; color: black" | '''Bright Salmon'''
|'''Fast''' (ファスト ''fasuto'')
|[[C.L.]]
|[[B.H.]]
|[[Arc]]
| [[Galaxy Launcher]]
|-
| style="background: #F5FFFF; color: black" | '''Clear'''
|'''Natural''' (ナチュラル ''nachuraru'')
|[[Zamu]]
|[[Gora]]
|[[Igu]]
| [[Debris Hammer]]
|-
| style="background: #B88A00; color: black" | '''Amber'''
|'''Mud'''<ref>According to Hironori Kobayashi, via personal correspondence. The kana can be rendered as either "mud" or "mad", but Kobayashi intended it to be the former.</ref> (マッド ''maddo'')
|[[Balo]]
|[[Gra]]
|[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]
| [[Asteroid Drill]]
|-
| style="background: #66FF66; color: black" | '''Bright Green'''
|'''Power''' (パウァ ''paua'')
|[[Ida]]
|[[Jida]]
|[[Noji]]
| [[Lunatic Chainsaw]]
|-
| style="background: #A347FF; color: black" | '''Purple'''
|'''Dark''' (ダーク ''dāku'')
|[[Gul]]
|[[Gora|Gora II]]
|[[Zori]]
|-
| style="background: #E843BF; color: black" | '''Bright Purple'''
|'''Fake Dark''' (フェイクダーク ''feikudāku'')
|[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]], [[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]
|[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]], [[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]
|
|-
| style="background: #FF9147; color: black" | '''Orange'''
|'''Hard''' (ハード ''hādo'')
|[[Bumblebee Sword]]
|[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]
|[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFF00; color: black" | '''Yellow'''
|'''Shine''' (シャイン ''shain'')
|[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]
|[[Gob]]
|[[Zad]]
|-
| style="background: #E6E6E6; color: black" | '''Frosted Clear'''
|'''Rock''' (ロック ''rokku'') or '''Titan''' (チタン ''chitan'')
|[[Hades]]
|Hades
|Hades
|-
| style="background: #FFD119; color: black" | '''Yellow-orange'''
|'''Electro''' (イレクトロ ''irekutoro'')
|[[Baru]]
|[[Gabu]]
|[[Dai]]
|-
| style="background: #00E6B8; color: black" | '''Aqua-Green'''
|'''Gōsei''' (合成 "Synthesis")
|[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]
|[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]
|[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]
|-
| style="background: #33AD33; color: black" | '''Green'''
|'''Ion''' (イオン ''ion'')
|[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]
|[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]
|[[Zori#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Zori]]
|-
| style="background: #454550; color: white" | '''Black'''
|'''Magne''' (マグネ ''magune'')
|[[L.P.]]
|[[Sou]]
|[[S.2]]
|-
| style="background: #4747FF; color: white" | '''Blue'''
|'''Positro''' (ポジトロ ''pojitoro'')
|[[Jayz]]
|[[Sais]]
|[[Pral]]
|-
| style="background: #8f3156; color: white" | '''Burgundy'''
|'''Cure''' (キュア ''kyua'')
|[[Ratchet Spanner]]
|[[Wheeljack Kunai]]
|[[Arcee Blade]]
|-
| style="background: #687720; color: white" | '''Dark Green'''
|'''Poison''' (ポイズン ''poizun'')
|[[Starscream Boomerang]]
|[[Dobo]]
|[[Megatron Cannon]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFFFF; color: black" | '''White'''
|'''Ice''' (アイス ''aisu'')
|[[Bido]]
|[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]
|[[Bogu]]
|-
| style="background: #FF85FF; color: black" | '''Pink'''
|'''Shield''' (シールド ''shīrudo'')
|[[Ooje]]
|[[Ulma]]
|[[Iro]]
|-
| style="background: #; color: black" | '''Aqua-Blue'''
|'''Mystic''' (ミスティック ''misutikku'')
|[[Magi]]
|[[Dago]]
|[[Jigu]]
|}
</center>
{{note|The colors shown are as close to the actual plastic colors as is possible in RGB. This chart does not list every variant of each character, only those that have a change in Crystal color. In other words, all versions of, say, O.P. have the "Pure" Energon Crystal unless otherwise noted.}}
 

===Combinations===
Combining multiple Arms Microns together to produce bigger weapons is heavily encouraged in the line. Once three Microns are joined together, one with each different Crystal shape, the combination is dubbed a '''Combo Weapon'''. By combining three Microns with the same ''color'' of Crystal, one of each shape, the combined form is dubbed a '''Super Combo Weapon''', and is deemed to be much more powerful than a normal Combo Weapon.

There are also some named weapons formed by combinations of two, and even four Microns (or Micron substitutions), without regard to Crystal shape.

;Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Big Laser Gun]]''' (Gora + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Big Scissor]]''' (Jida + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Blazer Gun]]''' (B.2 + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Break Scythe]]''' (Gra + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Break Sword]]''' (Arc + C.L. + R.A.)
* '''[[Burst Cannon]]''' (Iro + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Buster Rifle]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + B.H.)
* '''[[Claw Spear]]''' (Jigu + Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Cross Hammer]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Darkness Scythe]]''' (Gora II + Hades + Igu)
* '''[[Eclipse Barrett]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Sou)
* '''[[Energon Sniper]]''' (Gra + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Flame Cannon]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji ''OR'' Gora II + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Giga Tornado Cannon]]''' (Gora II + Dai + Zamu)
* '''[[God Glaive]]''' (Gul + Iro + Ulma)
* '''[[Gravity Axe]]''' (B.2 + R.A. + Ooje)
* '''[[Morning Star]]''' (Balo + Gora + Zori)
* '''[[Nebula Scythe]]''' (Arc + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Nemesis Fake Saber]]''' (Giza + Gul + Igu)
* '''[[Plasma Cannon]]''' (B.H. + C.L. + Iro)
* '''[[Power Crusher]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Ida)
* '''[[Rail Claw]]''' (Gora II + Ida + Noji)
* '''[[Scissor Hand]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Magi)
* '''[[Stragy Gun]]''' (B.H. + O.P. + S.2)
* '''[[Tele-Beam Blaster]]''' (Optimus Prime Blaster + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Trilogy Sword]]''' (Arc + Ooje + R.A.)

}}
 
;Super Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Action Buster]]''' (Dobo + Megatron Cannon + Starscream Boomerang)
* '''[[Asteroid Drill]]''' (Balo + Gra + Ozu)
* '''[[Astro Blaster]]''' (Dago + Jigu + Magi)
* '''[[Corona Glaive]]''' (Iro + Ulma + Ooje)
* '''[[Cosmotector]]''' (Jayz + Pral + Sais)
* '''[[Dark Matter Calibur]]''' (Baru + Dai + Gabu)
* '''[[Debris Hammer]]''' (Gora + Igu + Zamu)
* '''[[Galaxy Launcher]]''' (Arc + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Grand Cross Archery]]''' (Bulkhead Knuckle + Bumblebee Sword + Optimus Prime Blaster)
* '''[[Leonid Tonfa]]''' (Sou + S.2 + L.P.)
* '''[[Lunatic Chainsaw]]''' (Ida + Jida + Noji)
* '''[[Hades|Meteor Scythe]]''' (Hades is his own Super Combo Weapon!)
* '''[[Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Prominence Killer]]''' (Hellflame Jida + Hellflame Noji + Hellflame Zamu)
* '''[[Shooting Star Scissors]]''' (Bogu + Giza + Bido)
* '''[[Solar Ion Arrow]]''' (Hellflame Gul + Shining Gra B + Terrorcon Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Supernova Lance]]''' (Arcee Blade + Ratchet Spanner + Wheeljack Kunai)
* '''[[Wormhole Whip]]''' (Dado + Gob + Zad)
}}
 
;Other named Micron combinations
{{Collist|3|
* '''[[Advanced Star Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Ooje G + O.P. R + R.A. O)
* '''[[Black Widow Claw]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber|Matrix Double Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Matrix + Ooje G + O.P R + Shining R.A.)
* '''[[God Archery]]''' (God Glaive + God Stole (x2))
* '''[[God Stole]]''' (Ida + L.P. + O.P.)
* '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II E + Gul B + Ida B + Noji B + Zori CS)
* '''[[Heavy Armed B.2]]''' (B.2 (x2) + C.L. (x4) + Sais)
* '''[[High-Defense Shield]]''' (Balo + Jida)
* '''[[Killer Bite]]''' (Balo + Gora)
* '''[[Laser Gunblade]]''' (Gora + Gul)
* '''[[Long Spear]]''' (Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber]]''' (Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Pure Energon Super Star Saber]]''' (Pure Energon B.2 + Pure Energon O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Rainbow Shield]]''' (Shining R.A. GR, P, R, and Y)
* '''[[Samurai Sword Mode]]''' (Arc + Arc S + B.2 + B.H. + O.P. + Shining R.A. + Sou)
* '''[[Slash Cannon α]]''' (Arc + O.P.)
* '''[[Slash Cannon β]]''' (B.2 + R.A.)
* '''[[Spike Hammer Rod]]''' (Balo + Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)#Super|Super Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
}}
 
{{note|Obviously, there are vast numbers of potential combinations possible, this list only gives those that have been named officially.}}

{{-}}

===Arms Up Mission Game===
The above combinations play into the online "Arms Up Mission" online game on TakaraTomy's website.

Aside from the usual eight [[tech spec]] stats, every large AM-series robot has an additional three stats, the same as the three shapes of Energon Crystals on the Arms Microns: '''HP''' (Hit Points), '''SP''' (Speed Points), and '''AP''' (Attack Points), though these are rated using thousands rather than ones. By equipping Arms Micron weapons, the Microns' point values are added to their larger partner's; 500 points for the stat related to their Engeron Crystal shape, and 100 for each of the other two.

{{note|It is currently unknown if the Energon Crystal colors have any meaning as far as the game goes aside from enabling Super Combo Weapon creation.}}
{{stub}}

==Notes==
* In an interview in ''Dengeki Hobby'' magazine, [[TakaraTomy]] designers [[Takashi Nakase]] and [[Hironori Kobayashi]] explained the reasons Microns played so heavily into the Japanese ''Prime'' line when it wasn't designed that way from the start:
::'''Takashi Nakase''': The biggest reason is that we wanted to raise the target age group. In past series, the target ages were small children and their fathers, but the age group which is actually able to enjoy transforming toys is 7 ~ 9 years old. We went back to the beginning and considered appropriate products for that age group, and came up with the concept of "customising". That is why Arms Microns need to be assembled from parts, and stickers are included to be put on the main figure - to give the feeling of "completing" the toy as one's own.
::'''Hironori Kobayashi''': We conducted a play session with children where they played freely with Movie series Transformers, mixed with various items such as Minicons, and found that they mostly enjoyed combining Minicons to make larger weapons or to customise the Transformers. We thought it might have some potential.
:*Model-making is ''huge'' in Japan for the 7-and-up crowd. Mega-huge.

* While the "weapons turned into living robots" backstory was given in specific reference to the pack-in toys, it's pretty safe to assume that it holds true for all characters labeled "Arms Micron".

==External Links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/search/armsmicron/ Takara promotional galleries for pack-in Arms Microns]
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/play/armsupmissions/ Arms Up Missions game at TakaraTomy's Transformers website]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category: Arms Microns| Arms Microns]]
[[Category: Mini-Cons]]
[[Category: Prime subgroups]]

Arms Micron

2013-02-13T03:32:15Z

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:''The Arms Microns are a [[Mini-Con]] subgroup from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:Tf2012-armsmicron-logo (c) TakaraTomy.png|right|200px|]]

The '''Arms Microns''' (アームズマイクロン ''Āmuzu Maikuron'') were once ordinary weapons. However, a bizarre interaction with [[Earth]]'s energon mutated them, giving the weapons the [[spark]] of life and the ability to transform!<ref>''Figure-Ō'' magazine, March 2012</ref>

This new breed of [[Mini-Con]] assists the larger Transformers in the battlefield, combining their powers to form amazing new weapons.

==''Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Prime'' cartoon==

{{storylink|Arms Micron Theater}}

{{stub}}

==Toys==
===Prime===
The Arms Microns were, with rare exception, only released in predominantly-[[TakaraTomy]] markets (Japan, parts of "mainland" Asia). Due to the... interesting variety of Arms Microns, they will be tackled here as groups.

====Promotional campaign Arms Microns====
The first Arms Microns made available were released as giveaway [[exclusive]]s, usually with the purchase of larger toys. All of these Microns are [[redeco]]s of prior toys. As some items were part of multiple promotions, only the first day and venue of availability is listed here. See individual pages for more details on each one.

[[Image:MicronVectorOracleWebsite.jpg|thumb|300px|Vector Oracle]]
* '''[[Aimless (Prime)|Aimless]]''' ([[December 28|12-18]]-[[2011]]: Joshin Kids' Land, Bic Camera)
* '''[[Blowpipe (Prime)|Blowpipe]]''' (12-18-2011: Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, Edion Group, Ishimaru, Deodeo, Eiden, Midori)
* '''[[Peaceman (Prime)|Peaceman]]''' (12-18-2011: [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]])
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt Clear Yellow Ver.]]''' ([[January 15|1-15]]-[[2012]], World Hobby Fair)
* '''[[Vector Oracle]]''' ([[February 25|2-25]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt]]''' ([[March 1|3-1]]-2012, online order)
* '''[[Pinpointer (Prime)|Pinpointer]]''' ([[March 31|3-31]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]]''' ([[April 28|4-28]]-2012, Yamada Electronics, Yodobashi Camera, Ideon)
* '''[[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]''' (4-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]]''' (4-28-2012, Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]''' (4-28-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#Shining|Shining B.2]]''' ([[June 16|6-16]]-2012, 2012 Tokyo Toy Show)
* '''[[O.P.#Shining|Shining O.P.]]''' ([[June 30|6-30]]-2012, Next Generation World Hobby Fair Summer '12)
* '''[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]''' ([[July 28|7-28]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]''' (7-28-2012, Joshin & Bic Camera )
* '''[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]''' (7-28-2012, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, EDION group stores)
* '''[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]''' (7-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* [[Optimus Prime Blaster|'''Optimus Prime Blaster''' (red version)]] (''TV Boy'' magazine September issue)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningGR|Shining R.A. GR]]''' ([[September 29|8-29]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningP|Shining R.A. P]]''' (8-29-2012, Joshin Kids' Land & Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningR|Shining R.A. R]]''' (8-29-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningY|Shining R.A. Y]]''' (8-29-2012, Eidon group, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera)
* '''[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]''' ([[November 13|11-13]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#PureEnergon|Pure Energon B.2]]''' ([[November 17|11-17]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[O.P.#Golden|Golden O.P.]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[Hades#Golden|Golden Hades]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[O.P.|Pure Energon O.P.]]''' (December, ToysЯUs)
{{-}}

====Pack-in Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronPackin-TakTomSite.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
The Arms Microns are the primary [[gimmick]] of the Japanese ''Prime'' toyline. All Deluxe-and-up releases come with their own Arms Micron, which replaces the accessories from the [[Hasbro]] versions (when applicable). Most of the toys have been [[retool]]ed to add more [[5mm post]]-holes for the Microns to attach to. Each Micron transforms into a weapon, typically modeled after the character's in-show weapon (with exceptions for non-show and repeat characters), and feature numerous [[5mm post]]s and holes, allowing you to combine them together to create larger and more ridiculous weapons. (See [[#"Arms Up"|"Arms Up" below]] for more information on combined Arms Micron weapons.)

However, each Micron comes out of the package as an unpainted, unassembled series of parts on plastic runners like a model kit, requiring [[sticker]]s for detailing. Whether you consider this a good or a bad thing depends on how much work you like putting into your toys.

The Autobot Microns all transform from weapons to humanoid robots. Their names are one-or-two-syllable contractions of their larger partner's names. The Decepticon Microns, however, all transform from weapons to one-eyed animalistic robots, with names based on their animal-form, again crunched to two(ish) syllables, with some slight changes to consonants.
{{-}}
;Released toys
{{collist|3|
* M-01 '''[[O.P.]]''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Voyager|Optimus Prime]])
* M-02 '''[[B.2]]''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Deluxe|Bumblebee]])
* M-03 '''[[C.L.]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Deluxe|Cliffjumper]])
* M-04 '''[[R.A.]]''' (with [[Ratchet (Prime)#Deluxe|Ratchet]])
* M-05 '''[[Gora]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#JapanDeluxe|Megatron]])
* M-06 '''[[Balo]]''' (with [[Skywarp (Prime)#Toys|Skywarp]])
* M-07 '''[[Gul]]''' (with [[Starscream (Prime)#Voyager|Starscream]])
* M-08 '''[[Jida]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Cliffjumper]])
* M-09 '''[[Zori]]''' (with [[Soundwave (Prime)#Prime|Soundwave]])
* M-10 '''[[B.H.]]''' (with [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Voyager|Bulkhead]])
* M-11 '''[[Arc]]''' (with [[Arcee (Prime)#Deluxe|Arcee]])
* M-12 '''[[Zamu]]''' (with [[Breakdown (Prime)#Voyager|Breakdown]])
* M-13 '''[[Gra]]''' (with [[Knock Out (Prime)#Deluxe|Knock Out]])
* M-14 '''[[Noji]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Deluxe|Vehicon]])
* M-15 '''Gora II''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Voyager|Megatron Darkness]])
* M-16 '''[[Hades]]''' (with Megatron Darkness)
* M-17 '''[[Igu]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Jet|Jet Vehicon]])
* M-21 '''[[Sou]]''' (with [[Swerve (Prime)|Swerve]])
* M-22 '''[[Ida]]''' (with [[Airachnid (Prime)#Toys|Airachnid]])
* '''O.P. A''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#BattleShield|Battle Shield Optimus]])
* '''[[Pral|Pral G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Sais|Sais G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Jayz|Jayz G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''Terrorcon Zori''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Bumblebee]])
* M-26 '''[[Bogu]]''' (with [[Unicron/toys#Prime|Gaia Unicron]])
* M-27 '''[[Iro]]''' (with [[Ironhide (Prime)|Ironhide]])
* M-28 '''Shining R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Weaponizer|Arms Master Optimus]])
* '''Silver Metal Balo''' (with [[Thundercracker (Prime)#Toys|Thundercracker]])
* '''Gold Metal R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#OrionPax|Orion Pax]])
* M-30 '''[[Jigu]]''' (with [[Dreadwing (Prime)#Toys|Dreadwing]])
* M-31 '''[[Ooje]]''' (with [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Deluxe|Wheeljack]])
* M-29 '''[[Magi]]''' (with [[Silas#SilasBreakdown|Silas Breakdown]])
* M-34 '''[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]''' (with [[Nemesis Prime (Prime)|Nemesis Prime]])
* M-28 '''[[S.2]]''' (with [[Smokescreen (Prime)#Prime|Smokescreen]])
* '''B.2 A''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Weaponizer|Gatling Bumblebee]])
* M-35 '''[[Bido]]''' (with [[Shockwave (WFC)#Prime|Shockwave]])
* M-32 '''[[Ulma]]''' (with [[Ultra Magnus (Prime)#Voyager|Ultra Magnus]])
* M-33 '''[[L.P.]]''' (with [[Lio Convoy#Prime|Leo Prime]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (R)]]''' (with [[Rumble (WFC)#Prime|Rumble]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (F)]]''' (with [[Frenzy (WFC)#Prime|Frenzy]])
* M-37 '''[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]''' (with [[Wildrider (Prime)#Toys|Wildrider]])
}}

;Upcoming releases
{{collist|3|

* '''[[Gabu|Shadow Gabu]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Baru|Shadow Baru]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Dai|Shadow Dai]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''Igu S''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#JetGeneral|Jet Vehicon General]])
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

{{note|There are a few gaps in the numbering. The missing numbers coincide with the new-character AMW Microns (see below); [[Gabu]], [[Baru]] and [[Dai]] at M-18, 19 and 20 (respectively), and Pral, Sais and Jayz at M-23, 24 and 25 (respectively).}}

{{note|Starting with Jigu, the numbering no longer is put on the site listings. The "missing" numbers come from the runners of the Arms Micron kit and the sticker sheets. }}
{{-}}

====Gacha Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronGachaWave1.jpg|right|thumb|200px|]]
A completely new set of molds were created for a set of Arms Microns distributed mainly through [[Gacha]]-branded "capsule toy" machines. Oddly, they contain a mix of Micron versions of larger show characters (for lack of information or a better explanation, this wiki is treating them as new characters) and entirely-new bestial Decepticon Microns.

;Vol.1
The first wave began appearing in early [[June]] of 2012. The toys were also later made available in individual boxes through the [[Arms Micron Gum]] series (released on [[August 20]] of 2012), though at a slight markup.

In [[November]] of 2012, [[Esdevium Games]] imported the entire wave to UK toy stores as a [[blindpacking|blindbagged]] line in English packaging, produced by Tomy and licensed by Hasbro UK. The packaging does not give any names to the Microns inside, and merely refers to the toys as a "Transforming Figure Collection".
{{collist|4|
* 1 '''[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]'''
* 2 '''[[Bumblebee Sword]]'''
* 3 '''[[Zad]]''' (2 versions)
* 4 '''[[Gob]]''' (2 versions)
}}
 
;Vol.2
Wave 2 appeared in late August of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Arcee Blade]]'''
*'''[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]'''
*'''[[Megatron Cannon]]'''
*'''[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]''' (2 versions)
}}

 
;Vol.3
Wave 3 appeared in early December of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Ratchet Spanner]]'''
*'''[[Wheeljack Kunai]]'''
*'''[[Starscream Boomerang]]'''
*'''[[Dobo]]''' (2 versions)
}}
{{-}}

====Arms Micron Weapon series====
The '''Arms Micron Weapon''' series is a secondary line of individually-packaged Arms Microns sold without any larger companion figure. These vary between entirely new molds and redecoes of partner Microns. They come in identical clear-plastic bags with adhesive flaps, with the assembly instructions printed on the cardboard backer inside. Initial installments had weapon combinations formed by trios of Microns, with later installments featuring five-Micron weapon combinations.

;Released toys
{{collist|4|
* AMW-01 '''[[Gabu]]'''
* AMW-02 '''[[Baru]]'''
* AMW-03 '''[[Dai]]'''
* AMW-04 '''[[C.L.#AMW|C.L. GR]]'''
* AMW-05 '''[[Balo#AMW|Balo G]]'''
* AMW-06 '''[[Jida#AMW|Jida R]]'''
* AMW-07 '''[[Pral]]'''
* AMW-08 '''[[Sais]]'''
* AMW-09 '''[[Jayz]]'''
* AMW-10 '''[[Zori#AMW|Zori M]]'''
* AMW-11 '''[[B.H.#AMW|B.H. B]]'''
* AMW-12 '''[[Arc#AMW|Arc S]]'''
}}
{{collist|1|
* AMW-13 '''[[Advanced Star Saber|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Advanced Star Saber]]''' ('''[[B.2#AMW|B.2 R]]''', '''[[Iro#AMW|Iro R]]''', '''[[O.P.#AMW|O.P. R]]''', '''[[R.A.#AMW|R.A. O]]''', '''[[Ooje#AMW|Ooje G]]''')
* AMW-14 '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' ('''[[Gora#AMW|Gora II E]]''', '''[[Gul#AMW|Gul B]]''', '''[[Ida#AMW|Ida B]]''', '''[[Noji#AMW|Noji B]]''', '''[[Zori#AMW5pack|Zori CS]]''')
}}

=="Arms Up"==
The main [[gimmick]] of the Arms Microns is their combination ability, both with larger toys and each other.

Simply attaching an Arms Micron to a larger toy produces an '''Arms Up Mode'''. Every AM-series larger robot has at least one specifically-named Arms Up Mode, depicted on their packaging back, utilizing multiple Arms Microns.

===Energon Crystals===
Every Arms Micron (well, every one that was specifically designed for the ''Prime'' toyline, at least) has a socket made for a clear-plastic "[[Energon]] Crystal", laid over a small foil [[sticker]] showing the Micron's [[insignia|allegiance]]. They come in a broad variety of colors, and in three different shapes:


<center>
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:95%"
|-
! scope="col" width="11%" | '''Color'''
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''Name'''
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''AP
(Attack Points, hexagon)'''
! scope="col" width="17%" | '''HP
(Hit Points, trapezoid)'''
! scope="col" width="17%" | '''SP
(Speed Points, circle)'''
! scope="col" width="14%" | '''Super Combo Weapon'''
|-
| style="background: #00CCFF; color: black" | '''Light Blue'''
|'''Pure''' (ピュア ''pyua'')
| [[O.P.]]
| [[R.A.]]
| [[B.2]]

|-
| style="background: #FF3333; color: black" | '''Bright Salmon'''
|'''Fast''' (ファスト ''fasuto'')
|[[C.L.]]
|[[B.H.]]
|[[Arc]]
| [[Galaxy Launcher]]
|-
| style="background: #F5FFFF; color: black" | '''Clear'''
|'''Natural''' (ナチュラル ''nachuraru'')
|[[Zamu]]
|[[Gora]]
|[[Igu]]
| [[Debris Hammer]]
|-
| style="background: #B88A00; color: black" | '''Amber'''
|'''Mud'''<ref>According to Hironori Kobayashi, via personal correspondence. The kana can be rendered as either "mud" or "mad", but Kobayashi intended it to be the former.</ref> (マッド ''maddo'')
|[[Balo]]
|[[Gra]]
|[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]
| [[Asteroid Drill]]
|-
| style="background: #66FF66; color: black" | '''Bright Green'''
|'''Power''' (パウァ ''paua'')
|[[Ida]]
|[[Jida]]
|[[Noji]]
| [[Lunatic Chainsaw]]
|-
| style="background: #A347FF; color: black" | '''Purple'''
|'''Dark''' (ダーク ''dāku'')
|[[Gul]]
|[[Gora|Gora II]]
|[[Zori]]
|-
| style="background: #E843BF; color: black" | '''Bright Purple'''
|'''Fake Dark''' (フェイクダーク ''feikudāku'')
|[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]], [[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]
|[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]], [[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]
|
|-
| style="background: #FF9147; color: black" | '''Orange'''
|'''Hard''' (ハード ''hādo'')
|[[Bumblebee Sword]]
|[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]
|[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFF00; color: black" | '''Yellow'''
|'''Shine''' (シャイン ''shain'')
|[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]
|[[Gob]]
|[[Zad]]
|-
| style="background: #E6E6E6; color: black" | '''Frosted Clear'''
|'''Rock''' (ロック ''rokku'') or '''Titan''' (チタン ''chitan'')
|[[Hades]]
|Hades
|Hades
|-
| style="background: #FFD119; color: black" | '''Yellow-orange'''
|'''Electro''' (イレクトロ ''irekutoro'')
|[[Baru]]
|[[Gabu]]
|[[Dai]]
|-
| style="background: #00E6B8; color: black" | '''Aqua-Green'''
|'''Gōsei''' (合成 "Synthesis")
|[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]
|[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]
|[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]
|-
| style="background: #33AD33; color: black" | '''Green'''
|'''Ion''' (イオン ''ion'')
|[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]
|[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]
|[[Zori#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Zori]]
|-
| style="background: #454550; color: white" | '''Black'''
|'''Magne''' (マグネ ''magune'')
|[[L.P.]]
|[[Sou]]
|[[S.2]]
|-
| style="background: #4747FF; color: white" | '''Blue'''
|'''Positro''' (ポジトロ ''pojitoro'')
|[[Jayz]]
|[[Sais]]
|[[Pral]]
|-
| style="background: #8f3156; color: white" | '''Burgundy'''
|'''Cure''' (キュア ''kyua'')
|[[Ratchet Spanner]]
|[[Wheeljack Kunai]]
|[[Arcee Blade]]
|-
| style="background: #687720; color: white" | '''Dark Green'''
|'''Poison''' (ポイズン ''poizun'')
|[[Starscream Boomerang]]
|[[Dobo]]
|[[Megatron Cannon]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFFFF; color: black" | '''White'''
|'''Ice''' (アイス ''aisu'')
|[[Bido]]
|[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]
|[[Bogu]]
|-
| style="background: #FF85FF; color: black" | '''Pink'''
|'''Shield''' (シールド ''shīrudo'')
|[[Ooje]]
|[[Ulma]]
|[[Iro]]
|-
| style="background: #; color: black" | '''Aqua-Blue'''
|'''Mystic''' (ミスティック ''misutikku'')
|[[Magi]]
|[[Dago]]
|[[Jigu]]
|}
</center>
{{note|The colors shown are as close to the actual plastic colors as is possible in RGB. This chart does not list every variant of each character, only those that have a change in Crystal color. In other words, all versions of, say, O.P. have the "Pure" Energon Crystal unless otherwise noted.}}
 

===Combinations===
Combining multiple Arms Microns together to produce bigger weapons is heavily encouraged in the line. Once three Microns are joined together, one with each different Crystal shape, the combination is dubbed a '''Combo Weapon'''. By combining three Microns with the same ''color'' of Crystal, one of each shape, the combined form is dubbed a '''Super Combo Weapon''', and is deemed to be much more powerful than a normal Combo Weapon.

There are also some named weapons formed by combinations of two, and even four Microns (or Micron substitutions), without regard to Crystal shape.

;Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Big Laser Gun]]''' (Gora + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Big Scissor]]''' (Jida + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Blazer Gun]]''' (B.2 + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Break Scythe]]''' (Gra + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Break Sword]]''' (Arc + C.L. + R.A.)
* '''[[Burst Cannon]]''' (Iro + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Buster Rifle]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + B.H.)
* '''[[Claw Spear]]''' (Jigu + Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Cross Hammer]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Darkness Scythe]]''' (Gora II + Hades + Igu)
* '''[[Eclipse Barrett]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Sou)
* '''[[Energon Sniper]]''' (Gra + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Flame Cannon]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji ''OR'' Gora II + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Giga Tornado Cannon]]''' (Gora II + Dai + Zamu)
* '''[[God Glaive]]''' (Gul + Iro + Ulma)
* '''[[Gravity Axe]]''' (B.2 + R.A. + Ooje)
* '''[[Morning Star]]''' (Balo + Gora + Zori)
* '''[[Nebula Scythe]]''' (Arc + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Nemesis Fake Saber]]''' (Giza + Gul + Igu)
* '''[[Plasma Cannon]]''' (B.H. + C.L. + Iro)
* '''[[Power Crusher]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Ida)
* '''[[Rail Claw]]''' (Gora II + Ida + Noji)
* '''[[Scissor Hand]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Magi)
* '''[[Stragy Gun]]''' (B.H. + O.P. + S.2)
* '''[[Tele-Beam Blaster]]''' (Optimus Prime Blaster + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Trilogy Sword]]''' (Arc + Ooje + R.A.)

}}
 
;Super Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Action Buster]]''' (Dobo + Megatron Cannon + Starscream Boomerang)
* '''[[Asteroid Drill]]''' (Balo + Gra + Ozu)
* '''[[Astro Blaster]]''' (Dago + Jigu + Magi)
* '''[[Corona Glaive]]''' (Iro + Ulma + Ooje)
* '''[[Cosmotector]]''' (Jayz + Pral + Sais)
* '''[[Dark Matter Calibur]]''' (Baru + Dai + Gabu)
* '''[[Debris Hammer]]''' (Gora + Igu + Zamu)
* '''[[Galaxy Launcher]]''' (Arc + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Grand Cross Archery]]''' (Bulkhead Knuckle + Bumblebee Sword + Optimus Prime Blaster)
* '''[[Leonid Tonfa]]''' (Sou + S.2 + L.P.)
* '''[[Lunatic Chainsaw]]''' (Ida + Jida + Noji)
* '''[[Hades|Meteor Scythe]]''' (Hades is his own Super Combo Weapon!)
* '''[[Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Prominence Killer]]''' (Hellflame Jida + Hellflame Noji + Hellflame Zamu)
* '''[[Shooting Star Scissors]]''' (Bogu + Giza + Bido)
* '''[[Solar Ion Arrow]]''' (Hellflame Gul + Shining Gra B + Terrorcon Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Supernova Lance]]''' (Arcee Blade + Ratchet Spanner + Wheeljack Kunai)
* '''[[Wormhole Whip]]''' (Dado + Gob + Zad)
}}
 
;Other named Micron combinations
{{Collist|3|
* '''[[Advanced Star Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Ooje G + O.P. R + R.A. O)
* '''[[Black Widow Claw]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber|Matrix Double Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Matrix + Ooje G + O.P R + Shining R.A.)
* '''[[God Archery]]''' (God Glaive + God Stole (x2))
* '''[[God Stole]]''' (Ida + L.P. + O.P.)
* '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II E + Gul B + Ida B + Noji B + Zori CS)
* '''[[Heavy Armed B.2]]''' (B.2 (x2) + C.L. (x4) + Sais)
* '''[[High-Defense Shield]]''' (Balo + Jida)
* '''[[Killer Bite]]''' (Balo + Gora)
* '''[[Laser Gunblade]]''' (Gora + Gul)
* '''[[Long Spear]]''' (Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber]]''' (Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Pure Energon Super Star Saber]]''' (Pure Energon B.2 + Pure Energon O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Rainbow Shield]]''' (Shining R.A. GR, P, R, and Y)
* '''[[Samurai Sword Mode]]''' (Arc + Arc S + B.2 + B.H. + O.P. + Shining R.A. + Sou)
* '''[[Slash Cannon α]]''' (Arc + O.P.)
* '''[[Slash Cannon β]]''' (B.2 + R.A.)
* '''[[Spike Hammer Rod]]''' (Balo + Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)#Super|Super Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
}}
 
{{note|Obviously, there are vast numbers of potential combinations possible, this list only gives those that have been named officially.}}

{{-}}

===Arms Up Mission Game===
The above combinations play into the online "Arms Up Mission" online game on TakaraTomy's website.

Aside from the usual eight [[tech spec]] stats, every large AM-series robot has an additional three stats, the same as the three shapes of Energon Crystals on the Arms Microns: '''HP''' (Hit Points), '''SP''' (Speed Points), and '''AP''' (Attack Points), though these are rated using thousands rather than ones. By equipping Arms Micron weapons, the Microns' point values are added to their larger partner's; 500 points for the stat related to their Engeron Crystal shape, and 100 for each of the other two.

{{note|It is currently unknown if the Energon Crystal colors have any meaning as far as the game goes aside from enabling Super Combo Weapon creation.}}
{{stub}}

==Notes==
* In an interview in ''Dengeki Hobby'' magazine, [[TakaraTomy]] designers [[Takashi Nakase]] and [[Hironori Kobayashi]] explained the reasons Microns played so heavily into the Japanese ''Prime'' line when it wasn't designed that way from the start:
::'''Takashi Nakase''': The biggest reason is that we wanted to raise the target age group. In past series, the target ages were small children and their fathers, but the age group which is actually able to enjoy transforming toys is 7 ~ 9 years old. We went back to the beginning and considered appropriate products for that age group, and came up with the concept of "customising". That is why Arms Microns need to be assembled from parts, and stickers are included to be put on the main figure - to give the feeling of "completing" the toy as one's own.
::'''Hironori Kobayashi''': We conducted a play session with children where they played freely with Movie series Transformers, mixed with various items such as Minicons, and found that they mostly enjoyed combining Minicons to make larger weapons or to customise the Transformers. We thought it might have some potential.
:*Model-making is ''huge'' in Japan for the 7-and-up crowd. Mega-huge.

* While the "weapons turned into living robots" backstory was given in specific reference to the pack-in toys, it's pretty safe to assume that it holds true for all characters labeled "Arms Micron".

==External Links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/search/armsmicron/ Takara promotional galleries for pack-in Arms Microns]
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/play/armsupmissions/ Arms Up Missions game at TakaraTomy's Transformers website]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category: Arms Microns| Arms Microns]]
[[Category: Mini-Cons]]
[[Category: Prime subgroups]]

Arms Micron

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:''The Arms Microns are a [[Mini-Con]] subgroup from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:Tf2012-armsmicron-logo (c) TakaraTomy.png|right|200px|]]

The '''Arms Microns''' (アームズマイクロン ''Āmuzu Maikuron'') were once ordinary weapons. However, a bizarre interaction with [[Earth]]'s energon mutated them, giving the weapons the [[spark]] of life and the ability to transform!<ref>''Figure-Ō'' magazine, March 2012</ref>

This new breed of [[Mini-Con]] assists the larger Transformers in the battlefield, combining their powers to form amazing new weapons.

==''Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Prime'' cartoon==

{{storylink|Arms Micron Theater}}

{{stub}}

==Toys==
===Prime===
The Arms Microns were, with rare exception, only released in predominantly-[[TakaraTomy]] markets (Japan, parts of "mainland" Asia). Due to the... interesting variety of Arms Microns, they will be tackled here as groups.

====Promotional campaign Arms Microns====
The first Arms Microns made available were released as giveaway [[exclusive]]s, usually with the purchase of larger toys. All of these Microns are [[redeco]]s of prior toys. As some items were part of multiple promotions, only the first day and venue of availability is listed here. See individual pages for more details on each one.

[[Image:MicronVectorOracleWebsite.jpg|thumb|300px|Vector Oracle]]
* '''[[Aimless (Prime)|Aimless]]''' ([[December 28|12-18]]-[[2011]]: Joshin Kids' Land, Bic Camera)
* '''[[Blowpipe (Prime)|Blowpipe]]''' (12-18-2011: Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, Edion Group, Ishimaru, Deodeo, Eiden, Midori)
* '''[[Peaceman (Prime)|Peaceman]]''' (12-18-2011: [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]])
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt Clear Yellow Ver.]]''' ([[January 15|1-15]]-[[2012]], World Hobby Fair)
* '''[[Vector Oracle]]''' ([[February 25|2-25]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt]]''' ([[March 1|3-1]]-2012, online order)
* '''[[Pinpointer (Prime)|Pinpointer]]''' ([[March 31|3-31]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]]''' ([[April 28|4-28]]-2012, Yamada Electronics, Yodobashi Camera, Ideon)
* '''[[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]''' (4-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]]''' (4-28-2012, Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]''' (4-28-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#Shining|Shining B.2]]''' ([[June 16|6-16]]-2012, 2012 Tokyo Toy Show)
* '''[[O.P.#Shining|Shining O.P.]]''' ([[June 30|6-30]]-2012, Next Generation World Hobby Fair Summer '12)
* '''[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]''' ([[July 28|7-28]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]''' (7-28-2012, Joshin & Bic Camera )
* '''[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]''' (7-28-2012, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, EDION group stores)
* '''[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]''' (7-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* [[Optimus Prime Blaster|'''Optimus Prime Blaster''' (red version)]] (''TV Boy'' magazine September issue)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningGR|Shining R.A. GR]]''' ([[September 29|8-29]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningP|Shining R.A. P]]''' (8-29-2012, Joshin Kids' Land & Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningR|Shining R.A. R]]''' (8-29-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningY|Shining R.A. Y]]''' (8-29-2012, Eidon group, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera)
* '''[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]''' ([[November 13|11-13]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#PureEnergon|Pure Energon B.2]]''' ([[November 17|11-17]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[O.P.#Golden|Golden O.P.]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[Hades#Golden|Golden Hades]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[O.P.|Pure Energon O.P.]]''' (December, ToysЯUs)
{{-}}

====Pack-in Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronPackin-TakTomSite.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
The Arms Microns are the primary [[gimmick]] of the Japanese ''Prime'' toyline. All Deluxe-and-up releases come with their own Arms Micron, which replaces the accessories from the [[Hasbro]] versions (when applicable). Most of the toys have been [[retool]]ed to add more [[5mm post]]-holes for the Microns to attach to. Each Micron transforms into a weapon, typically modeled after the character's in-show weapon (with exceptions for non-show and repeat characters), and feature numerous [[5mm post]]s and holes, allowing you to combine them together to create larger and more ridiculous weapons. (See [[#"Arms Up"|"Arms Up" below]] for more information on combined Arms Micron weapons.)

However, each Micron comes out of the package as an unpainted, unassembled series of parts on plastic runners like a model kit, requiring [[sticker]]s for detailing. Whether you consider this a good or a bad thing depends on how much work you like putting into your toys.

The Autobot Microns all transform from weapons to humanoid robots. Their names are one-or-two-syllable contractions of their larger partner's names. The Decepticon Microns, however, all transform from weapons to one-eyed animalistic robots, with names based on their animal-form, again crunched to two(ish) syllables, with some slight changes to consonants.
{{-}}
;Released toys
{{collist|3|
* M-01 '''[[O.P.]]''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Voyager|Optimus Prime]])
* M-02 '''[[B.2]]''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Deluxe|Bumblebee]])
* M-03 '''[[C.L.]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Deluxe|Cliffjumper]])
* M-04 '''[[R.A.]]''' (with [[Ratchet (Prime)#Deluxe|Ratchet]])
* M-05 '''[[Gora]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#JapanDeluxe|Megatron]])
* M-06 '''[[Balo]]''' (with [[Skywarp (Prime)#Toys|Skywarp]])
* M-07 '''[[Gul]]''' (with [[Starscream (Prime)#Voyager|Starscream]])
* M-08 '''[[Jida]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Cliffjumper]])
* M-09 '''[[Zori]]''' (with [[Soundwave (Prime)#Prime|Soundwave]])
* M-10 '''[[B.H.]]''' (with [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Voyager|Bulkhead]])
* M-11 '''[[Arc]]''' (with [[Arcee (Prime)#Deluxe|Arcee]])
* M-12 '''[[Zamu]]''' (with [[Breakdown (Prime)#Voyager|Breakdown]])
* M-13 '''[[Gra]]''' (with [[Knock Out (Prime)#Deluxe|Knock Out]])
* M-14 '''[[Noji]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Deluxe|Vehicon]])
* M-15 '''Gora II''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Voyager|Megatron Darkness]])
* M-16 '''[[Hades]]''' (with Megatron Darkness)
* M-17 '''[[Igu]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Jet|Jet Vehicon]])
* M-21 '''[[Sou]]''' (with [[Swerve (Prime)|Swerve]])
* M-22 '''[[Ida]]''' (with [[Airachnid (Prime)#Toys|Airachnid]])
* '''O.P. A''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#BattleShield|Battle Shield Optimus]])
* '''[[Pral|Pral G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Sais|Sais G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Jayz|Jayz G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''Terrorcon Zori''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Bumblebee]])
* M-26 '''[[Bogu]]''' (with [[Unicron/toys#Prime|Gaia Unicron]])
* M-27 '''[[Iro]]''' (with [[Ironhide (Prime)|Ironhide]])
* M-28 '''Shining R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Weaponizer|Arms Master Optimus]])
* '''Silver Metal Balo''' (with [[Thundercracker (Prime)#Toys|Thundercracker]])
* '''Gold Metal R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#OrionPax|Orion Pax]])
* M-30 '''[[Jigu]]''' (with [[Dreadwing (Prime)#Toys|Dreadwing]])
* M-31 '''[[Ooje]]''' (with [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Deluxe|Wheeljack]])
* M-29 '''[[Magi]]''' (with [[Silas#SilasBreakdown|Silas Breakdown]])
* M-34 '''[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]''' (with [[Nemesis Prime (Prime)|Nemesis Prime]])
* M-28 '''[[S.2]]''' (with [[Smokescreen (Prime)#Prime|Smokescreen]])
* '''B.2 A''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Weaponizer|Gatling Bumblebee]])
* M-35 '''[[Bido]]''' (with [[Shockwave (WFC)#Prime|Shockwave]])
* M-32 '''[[Ulma]]''' (with [[Ultra Magnus (Prime)#Voyager|Ultra Magnus]])
* M-33 '''[[L.P.]]''' (with [[Lio Convoy#Prime|Leo Prime]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (R)]]''' (with [[Rumble (WFC)#Prime|Rumble]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (F)]]''' (with [[Frenzy (WFC)#Prime|Frenzy]])
* M-37 '''[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]''' (with [[Wildrider (Prime)#Toys|Wildrider]])
}}

;Upcoming releases
{{collist|3|

* '''[[Gabu|Shadow Gabu]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Baru|Shadow Baru]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Dai|Shadow Dai]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''Igu S''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#JetGeneral|Jet Vehicon General]])
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

{{note|There are a few gaps in the numbering. The missing numbers coincide with the new-character AMW Microns (see below); [[Gabu]], [[Baru]] and [[Dai]] at M-18, 19 and 20 (respectively), and Pral, Sais and Jayz at M-23, 24 and 25 (respectively).}}

{{note|Starting with Jigu, the numbering no longer is put on the site listings. The "missing" numbers come from the runners of the Arms Micron kit and the sticker sheets. }}
{{-}}

====Gacha Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronGachaWave1.jpg|right|thumb|200px|]]
A completely new set of molds were created for a set of Arms Microns distributed mainly through [[Gacha]]-branded "capsule toy" machines. Oddly, they contain a mix of Micron versions of larger show characters (for lack of information or a better explanation, this wiki is treating them as new characters) and entirely-new bestial Decepticon Microns.

;Vol.1
The first wave began appearing in early [[June]] of 2012. The toys were also later made available in individual boxes through the [[Arms Micron Gum]] series (released on [[August 20]] of 2012), though at a slight markup.

In [[November]] of 2012, [[Esdevium Games]] imported the entire wave to UK toy stores as a [[blindpacking|blindbagged]] line in English packaging, produced by Tomy and licensed by Hasbro UK. The packaging does not give any names to the Microns inside, and merely refers to the toys as a "Transforming Figure Collection".
{{collist|4|
* 1 '''[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]'''
* 2 '''[[Bumblebee Sword]]'''
* 3 '''[[Zad]]''' (2 versions)
* 4 '''[[Gob]]''' (2 versions)
}}
 
;Vol.2
Wave 2 appeared in late August of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Arcee Blade]]'''
*'''[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]'''
*'''[[Megatron Cannon]]'''
*'''[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]''' (2 versions)
}}

 
;Vol.3
Wave 3 appeared in early December of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Ratchet Spanner]]'''
*'''[[Wheeljack Kunai]]'''
*'''[[Starscream Boomerang]]'''
*'''[[Dobo]]''' (2 versions)
}}
{{-}}

====Arms Micron Weapon series====
The '''Arms Micron Weapon''' series is a secondary line of individually-packaged Arms Microns sold without any larger companion figure. These vary between entirely new molds and redecoes of partner Microns. They come in identical clear-plastic bags with adhesive flaps, with the assembly instructions printed on the cardboard backer inside. Initial installments had weapon combinations formed by trios of Microns, with later installments featuring five-Micron weapon combinations.

;Released toys
{{collist|4|
* AMW-01 '''[[Gabu]]'''
* AMW-02 '''[[Baru]]'''
* AMW-03 '''[[Dai]]'''
* AMW-04 '''[[C.L.#AMW|C.L. GR]]'''
* AMW-05 '''[[Balo#AMW|Balo G]]'''
* AMW-06 '''[[Jida#AMW|Jida R]]'''
* AMW-07 '''[[Pral]]'''
* AMW-08 '''[[Sais]]'''
* AMW-09 '''[[Jayz]]'''
* AMW-10 '''[[Zori#AMW|Zori M]]'''
* AMW-11 '''[[B.H.#AMW|B.H. B]]'''
* AMW-12 '''[[Arc#AMW|Arc S]]'''
}}
{{collist|1|
* AMW-13 '''[[Advanced Star Saber|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Advanced Star Saber]]''' ('''[[B.2#AMW|B.2 R]]''', '''[[Iro#AMW|Iro R]]''', '''[[O.P.#AMW|O.P. R]]''', '''[[R.A.#AMW|R.A. O]]''', '''[[Ooje#AMW|Ooje G]]''')
* AMW-14 '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' ('''[[Gora#AMW|Gora II E]]''', '''[[Gul#AMW|Gul B]]''', '''[[Ida#AMW|Ida B]]''', '''[[Noji#AMW|Noji B]]''', '''[[Zori#AMW5pack|Zori CS]]''')
}}

=="Arms Up"==
The main [[gimmick]] of the Arms Microns is their combination ability, both with larger toys and each other.

Simply attaching an Arms Micron to a larger toy produces an '''Arms Up Mode'''. Every AM-series larger robot has at least one specifically-named Arms Up Mode, depicted on their packaging back, utilizing multiple Arms Microns.

===Energon Crystals===
Every Arms Micron (well, every one that was specifically designed for the ''Prime'' toyline, at least) has a socket made for a clear-plastic "[[Energon]] Crystal", laid over a small foil [[sticker]] showing the Micron's [[insignia|allegiance]]. They come in a broad variety of colors, and in three different shapes:


<center>
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:95%"
|-
! scope="col" width="11%" | '''Color'''
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''Name'''
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''AP
(Attack Points, hexagon)'''
! scope="col" width="17%" | '''HP
(Hit Points, trapezoid)'''
! scope="col" width="17%" | '''SP
(Speed Points, circle)'''
! scope="col" width="14%" | '''Super Combo Weapon'''
|-
| style="background: #00CCFF; color: black" | '''Light Blue'''
|'''Pure''' (ピュア ''pyua'')
| [[O.P.]]
| [[R.A.]]
| [[B.2]]

|-
| style="background: #FF3333; color: black" | '''Bright Salmon'''
|'''Fast''' (ファスト ''fasuto'')
|[[C.L.]]
|[[B.H.]]
|[[Arc]]
| [[Galaxy Launcher]]
|-
| style="background: #F5FFFF; color: black" | '''Clear'''
|'''Natural''' (ナチュラル ''nachuraru'')
|[[Zamu]]
|[[Gora]]
|[[Igu]]
| [[Debris Hammer]]
|-
| style="background: #B88A00; color: black" | '''Amber'''
|'''Mud'''<ref>According to Hironori Kobayashi, via personal correspondence. The kana can be rendered as either "mud" or "mad", but Kobayashi intended it to be the former.</ref> (マッド ''maddo'')
|[[Balo]]
|[[Gra]]
|[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]
| [[Asteroid Drill]]
|-
| style="background: #66FF66; color: black" | '''Bright Green'''
|'''Power''' (パウァ ''paua'')
|[[Ida]]
|[[Jida]]
|[[Noji]]
|-
| style="background: #A347FF; color: black" | '''Purple'''
|'''Dark''' (ダーク ''dāku'')
|[[Gul]]
|[[Gora|Gora II]]
|[[Zori]]
|-
| style="background: #E843BF; color: black" | '''Bright Purple'''
|'''Fake Dark''' (フェイクダーク ''feikudāku'')
|[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]], [[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]
|[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]], [[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]
|
|-
| style="background: #FF9147; color: black" | '''Orange'''
|'''Hard''' (ハード ''hādo'')
|[[Bumblebee Sword]]
|[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]
|[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFF00; color: black" | '''Yellow'''
|'''Shine''' (シャイン ''shain'')
|[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]
|[[Gob]]
|[[Zad]]
|-
| style="background: #E6E6E6; color: black" | '''Frosted Clear'''
|'''Rock''' (ロック ''rokku'') or '''Titan''' (チタン ''chitan'')
|[[Hades]]
|Hades
|Hades
|-
| style="background: #FFD119; color: black" | '''Yellow-orange'''
|'''Electro''' (イレクトロ ''irekutoro'')
|[[Baru]]
|[[Gabu]]
|[[Dai]]
|-
| style="background: #00E6B8; color: black" | '''Aqua-Green'''
|'''Gōsei''' (合成 "Synthesis")
|[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]
|[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]
|[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]
|-
| style="background: #33AD33; color: black" | '''Green'''
|'''Ion''' (イオン ''ion'')
|[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]
|[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]
|[[Zori#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Zori]]
|-
| style="background: #454550; color: white" | '''Black'''
|'''Magne''' (マグネ ''magune'')
|[[L.P.]]
|[[Sou]]
|[[S.2]]
|-
| style="background: #4747FF; color: white" | '''Blue'''
|'''Positro''' (ポジトロ ''pojitoro'')
|[[Jayz]]
|[[Sais]]
|[[Pral]]
|-
| style="background: #8f3156; color: white" | '''Burgundy'''
|'''Cure''' (キュア ''kyua'')
|[[Ratchet Spanner]]
|[[Wheeljack Kunai]]
|[[Arcee Blade]]
|-
| style="background: #687720; color: white" | '''Dark Green'''
|'''Poison''' (ポイズン ''poizun'')
|[[Starscream Boomerang]]
|[[Dobo]]
|[[Megatron Cannon]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFFFF; color: black" | '''White'''
|'''Ice''' (アイス ''aisu'')
|[[Bido]]
|[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]
|[[Bogu]]
|-
| style="background: #FF85FF; color: black" | '''Pink'''
|'''Shield''' (シールド ''shīrudo'')
|[[Ooje]]
|[[Ulma]]
|[[Iro]]
|-
| style="background: #; color: black" | '''Aqua-Blue'''
|'''Mystic''' (ミスティック ''misutikku'')
|[[Magi]]
|[[Dago]]
|[[Jigu]]
|}
</center>
{{note|The colors shown are as close to the actual plastic colors as is possible in RGB. This chart does not list every variant of each character, only those that have a change in Crystal color. In other words, all versions of, say, O.P. have the "Pure" Energon Crystal unless otherwise noted.}}
 

===Combinations===
Combining multiple Arms Microns together to produce bigger weapons is heavily encouraged in the line. Once three Microns are joined together, one with each different Crystal shape, the combination is dubbed a '''Combo Weapon'''. By combining three Microns with the same ''color'' of Crystal, one of each shape, the combined form is dubbed a '''Super Combo Weapon''', and is deemed to be much more powerful than a normal Combo Weapon.

There are also some named weapons formed by combinations of two, and even four Microns (or Micron substitutions), without regard to Crystal shape.

;Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Big Laser Gun]]''' (Gora + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Big Scissor]]''' (Jida + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Blazer Gun]]''' (B.2 + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Break Scythe]]''' (Gra + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Break Sword]]''' (Arc + C.L. + R.A.)
* '''[[Burst Cannon]]''' (Iro + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Buster Rifle]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + B.H.)
* '''[[Claw Spear]]''' (Jigu + Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Cross Hammer]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Darkness Scythe]]''' (Gora II + Hades + Igu)
* '''[[Eclipse Barrett]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Sou)
* '''[[Energon Sniper]]''' (Gra + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Flame Cannon]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji ''OR'' Gora II + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Giga Tornado Cannon]]''' (Gora II + Dai + Zamu)
* '''[[God Glaive]]''' (Gul + Iro + Ulma)
* '''[[Gravity Axe]]''' (B.2 + R.A. + Ooje)
* '''[[Morning Star]]''' (Balo + Gora + Zori)
* '''[[Nebula Scythe]]''' (Arc + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Nemesis Fake Saber]]''' (Giza + Gul + Igu)
* '''[[Plasma Cannon]]''' (B.H. + C.L. + Iro)
* '''[[Power Crusher]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Ida)
* '''[[Rail Claw]]''' (Gora II + Ida + Noji)
* '''[[Scissor Hand]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Magi)
* '''[[Stragy Gun]]''' (B.H. + O.P. + S.2)
* '''[[Tele-Beam Blaster]]''' (Optimus Prime Blaster + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Trilogy Sword]]''' (Arc + Ooje + R.A.)

}}
 
;Super Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Action Buster]]''' (Dobo + Megatron Cannon + Starscream Boomerang)
* '''[[Asteroid Drill]]''' (Balo + Gra + Ozu)
* '''[[Astro Blaster]]''' (Dago + Jigu + Magi)
* '''[[Corona Glaive]]''' (Iro + Ulma + Ooje)
* '''[[Cosmotector]]''' (Jayz + Pral + Sais)
* '''[[Dark Matter Calibur]]''' (Baru + Dai + Gabu)
* '''[[Debris Hammer]]''' (Gora + Igu + Zamu)
* '''[[Galaxy Launcher]]''' (Arc + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Grand Cross Archery]]''' (Bulkhead Knuckle + Bumblebee Sword + Optimus Prime Blaster)
* '''[[Leonid Tonfa]]''' (Sou + S.2 + L.P.)
* '''[[Lunatic Chainsaw]]''' (Ida + Jida + Noji)
* '''[[Hades|Meteor Scythe]]''' (Hades is his own Super Combo Weapon!)
* '''[[Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Prominence Killer]]''' (Hellflame Jida + Hellflame Noji + Hellflame Zamu)
* '''[[Shooting Star Scissors]]''' (Bogu + Giza + Bido)
* '''[[Solar Ion Arrow]]''' (Hellflame Gul + Shining Gra B + Terrorcon Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Supernova Lance]]''' (Arcee Blade + Ratchet Spanner + Wheeljack Kunai)
* '''[[Wormhole Whip]]''' (Dado + Gob + Zad)
}}
 
;Other named Micron combinations
{{Collist|3|
* '''[[Advanced Star Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Ooje G + O.P. R + R.A. O)
* '''[[Black Widow Claw]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber|Matrix Double Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Matrix + Ooje G + O.P R + Shining R.A.)
* '''[[God Archery]]''' (God Glaive + God Stole (x2))
* '''[[God Stole]]''' (Ida + L.P. + O.P.)
* '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II E + Gul B + Ida B + Noji B + Zori CS)
* '''[[Heavy Armed B.2]]''' (B.2 (x2) + C.L. (x4) + Sais)
* '''[[High-Defense Shield]]''' (Balo + Jida)
* '''[[Killer Bite]]''' (Balo + Gora)
* '''[[Laser Gunblade]]''' (Gora + Gul)
* '''[[Long Spear]]''' (Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber]]''' (Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Pure Energon Super Star Saber]]''' (Pure Energon B.2 + Pure Energon O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Rainbow Shield]]''' (Shining R.A. GR, P, R, and Y)
* '''[[Samurai Sword Mode]]''' (Arc + Arc S + B.2 + B.H. + O.P. + Shining R.A. + Sou)
* '''[[Slash Cannon α]]''' (Arc + O.P.)
* '''[[Slash Cannon β]]''' (B.2 + R.A.)
* '''[[Spike Hammer Rod]]''' (Balo + Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)#Super|Super Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
}}
 
{{note|Obviously, there are vast numbers of potential combinations possible, this list only gives those that have been named officially.}}

{{-}}

===Arms Up Mission Game===
The above combinations play into the online "Arms Up Mission" online game on TakaraTomy's website.

Aside from the usual eight [[tech spec]] stats, every large AM-series robot has an additional three stats, the same as the three shapes of Energon Crystals on the Arms Microns: '''HP''' (Hit Points), '''SP''' (Speed Points), and '''AP''' (Attack Points), though these are rated using thousands rather than ones. By equipping Arms Micron weapons, the Microns' point values are added to their larger partner's; 500 points for the stat related to their Engeron Crystal shape, and 100 for each of the other two.

{{note|It is currently unknown if the Energon Crystal colors have any meaning as far as the game goes aside from enabling Super Combo Weapon creation.}}
{{stub}}

==Notes==
* In an interview in ''Dengeki Hobby'' magazine, [[TakaraTomy]] designers [[Takashi Nakase]] and [[Hironori Kobayashi]] explained the reasons Microns played so heavily into the Japanese ''Prime'' line when it wasn't designed that way from the start:
::'''Takashi Nakase''': The biggest reason is that we wanted to raise the target age group. In past series, the target ages were small children and their fathers, but the age group which is actually able to enjoy transforming toys is 7 ~ 9 years old. We went back to the beginning and considered appropriate products for that age group, and came up with the concept of "customising". That is why Arms Microns need to be assembled from parts, and stickers are included to be put on the main figure - to give the feeling of "completing" the toy as one's own.
::'''Hironori Kobayashi''': We conducted a play session with children where they played freely with Movie series Transformers, mixed with various items such as Minicons, and found that they mostly enjoyed combining Minicons to make larger weapons or to customise the Transformers. We thought it might have some potential.
:*Model-making is ''huge'' in Japan for the 7-and-up crowd. Mega-huge.

* While the "weapons turned into living robots" backstory was given in specific reference to the pack-in toys, it's pretty safe to assume that it holds true for all characters labeled "Arms Micron".

==External Links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/search/armsmicron/ Takara promotional galleries for pack-in Arms Microns]
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/play/armsupmissions/ Arms Up Missions game at TakaraTomy's Transformers website]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category: Arms Microns| Arms Microns]]
[[Category: Mini-Cons]]
[[Category: Prime subgroups]]

Arms Micron

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:''The Arms Microns are a [[Mini-Con]] subgroup from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:Tf2012-armsmicron-logo (c) TakaraTomy.png|right|200px|]]

The '''Arms Microns''' (アームズマイクロン ''Āmuzu Maikuron'') were once ordinary weapons. However, a bizarre interaction with [[Earth]]'s energon mutated them, giving the weapons the [[spark]] of life and the ability to transform!<ref>''Figure-Ō'' magazine, March 2012</ref>

This new breed of [[Mini-Con]] assists the larger Transformers in the battlefield, combining their powers to form amazing new weapons.

==''Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Prime'' cartoon==

{{storylink|Arms Micron Theater}}

{{stub}}

==Toys==
===Prime===
The Arms Microns were, with rare exception, only released in predominantly-[[TakaraTomy]] markets (Japan, parts of "mainland" Asia). Due to the... interesting variety of Arms Microns, they will be tackled here as groups.

====Promotional campaign Arms Microns====
The first Arms Microns made available were released as giveaway [[exclusive]]s, usually with the purchase of larger toys. All of these Microns are [[redeco]]s of prior toys. As some items were part of multiple promotions, only the first day and venue of availability is listed here. See individual pages for more details on each one.

[[Image:MicronVectorOracleWebsite.jpg|thumb|300px|Vector Oracle]]
* '''[[Aimless (Prime)|Aimless]]''' ([[December 28|12-18]]-[[2011]]: Joshin Kids' Land, Bic Camera)
* '''[[Blowpipe (Prime)|Blowpipe]]''' (12-18-2011: Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, Edion Group, Ishimaru, Deodeo, Eiden, Midori)
* '''[[Peaceman (Prime)|Peaceman]]''' (12-18-2011: [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]])
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt Clear Yellow Ver.]]''' ([[January 15|1-15]]-[[2012]], World Hobby Fair)
* '''[[Vector Oracle]]''' ([[February 25|2-25]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt]]''' ([[March 1|3-1]]-2012, online order)
* '''[[Pinpointer (Prime)|Pinpointer]]''' ([[March 31|3-31]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]]''' ([[April 28|4-28]]-2012, Yamada Electronics, Yodobashi Camera, Ideon)
* '''[[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]''' (4-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]]''' (4-28-2012, Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]''' (4-28-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#Shining|Shining B.2]]''' ([[June 16|6-16]]-2012, 2012 Tokyo Toy Show)
* '''[[O.P.#Shining|Shining O.P.]]''' ([[June 30|6-30]]-2012, Next Generation World Hobby Fair Summer '12)
* '''[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]''' ([[July 28|7-28]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]''' (7-28-2012, Joshin & Bic Camera )
* '''[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]''' (7-28-2012, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, EDION group stores)
* '''[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]''' (7-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* [[Optimus Prime Blaster|'''Optimus Prime Blaster''' (red version)]] (''TV Boy'' magazine September issue)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningGR|Shining R.A. GR]]''' ([[September 29|8-29]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningP|Shining R.A. P]]''' (8-29-2012, Joshin Kids' Land & Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningR|Shining R.A. R]]''' (8-29-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningY|Shining R.A. Y]]''' (8-29-2012, Eidon group, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera)
* '''[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]''' ([[November 13|11-13]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#PureEnergon|Pure Energon B.2]]''' ([[November 17|11-17]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[O.P.#Golden|Golden O.P.]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[Hades#Golden|Golden Hades]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[O.P.|Pure Energon O.P.]]''' (December, ToysЯUs)
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====Pack-in Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronPackin-TakTomSite.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
The Arms Microns are the primary [[gimmick]] of the Japanese ''Prime'' toyline. All Deluxe-and-up releases come with their own Arms Micron, which replaces the accessories from the [[Hasbro]] versions (when applicable). Most of the toys have been [[retool]]ed to add more [[5mm post]]-holes for the Microns to attach to. Each Micron transforms into a weapon, typically modeled after the character's in-show weapon (with exceptions for non-show and repeat characters), and feature numerous [[5mm post]]s and holes, allowing you to combine them together to create larger and more ridiculous weapons. (See [[#"Arms Up"|"Arms Up" below]] for more information on combined Arms Micron weapons.)

However, each Micron comes out of the package as an unpainted, unassembled series of parts on plastic runners like a model kit, requiring [[sticker]]s for detailing. Whether you consider this a good or a bad thing depends on how much work you like putting into your toys.

The Autobot Microns all transform from weapons to humanoid robots. Their names are one-or-two-syllable contractions of their larger partner's names. The Decepticon Microns, however, all transform from weapons to one-eyed animalistic robots, with names based on their animal-form, again crunched to two(ish) syllables, with some slight changes to consonants.
{{-}}
;Released toys
{{collist|3|
* M-01 '''[[O.P.]]''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Voyager|Optimus Prime]])
* M-02 '''[[B.2]]''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Deluxe|Bumblebee]])
* M-03 '''[[C.L.]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Deluxe|Cliffjumper]])
* M-04 '''[[R.A.]]''' (with [[Ratchet (Prime)#Deluxe|Ratchet]])
* M-05 '''[[Gora]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#JapanDeluxe|Megatron]])
* M-06 '''[[Balo]]''' (with [[Skywarp (Prime)#Toys|Skywarp]])
* M-07 '''[[Gul]]''' (with [[Starscream (Prime)#Voyager|Starscream]])
* M-08 '''[[Jida]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Cliffjumper]])
* M-09 '''[[Zori]]''' (with [[Soundwave (Prime)#Prime|Soundwave]])
* M-10 '''[[B.H.]]''' (with [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Voyager|Bulkhead]])
* M-11 '''[[Arc]]''' (with [[Arcee (Prime)#Deluxe|Arcee]])
* M-12 '''[[Zamu]]''' (with [[Breakdown (Prime)#Voyager|Breakdown]])
* M-13 '''[[Gra]]''' (with [[Knock Out (Prime)#Deluxe|Knock Out]])
* M-14 '''[[Noji]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Deluxe|Vehicon]])
* M-15 '''Gora II''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Voyager|Megatron Darkness]])
* M-16 '''[[Hades]]''' (with Megatron Darkness)
* M-17 '''[[Igu]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Jet|Jet Vehicon]])
* M-21 '''[[Sou]]''' (with [[Swerve (Prime)|Swerve]])
* M-22 '''[[Ida]]''' (with [[Airachnid (Prime)#Toys|Airachnid]])
* '''O.P. A''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#BattleShield|Battle Shield Optimus]])
* '''[[Pral|Pral G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Sais|Sais G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Jayz|Jayz G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''Terrorcon Zori''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Bumblebee]])
* M-26 '''[[Bogu]]''' (with [[Unicron/toys#Prime|Gaia Unicron]])
* M-27 '''[[Iro]]''' (with [[Ironhide (Prime)|Ironhide]])
* M-28 '''Shining R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Weaponizer|Arms Master Optimus]])
* '''Silver Metal Balo''' (with [[Thundercracker (Prime)#Toys|Thundercracker]])
* '''Gold Metal R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#OrionPax|Orion Pax]])
* M-30 '''[[Jigu]]''' (with [[Dreadwing (Prime)#Toys|Dreadwing]])
* M-31 '''[[Ooje]]''' (with [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Deluxe|Wheeljack]])
* M-29 '''[[Magi]]''' (with [[Silas#SilasBreakdown|Silas Breakdown]])
* M-34 '''[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]''' (with [[Nemesis Prime (Prime)|Nemesis Prime]])
* M-28 '''[[S.2]]''' (with [[Smokescreen (Prime)#Prime|Smokescreen]])
* '''B.2 A''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Weaponizer|Gatling Bumblebee]])
* M-35 '''[[Bido]]''' (with [[Shockwave (WFC)#Prime|Shockwave]])
* M-32 '''[[Ulma]]''' (with [[Ultra Magnus (Prime)#Voyager|Ultra Magnus]])
* M-33 '''[[L.P.]]''' (with [[Lio Convoy#Prime|Leo Prime]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (R)]]''' (with [[Rumble (WFC)#Prime|Rumble]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (F)]]''' (with [[Frenzy (WFC)#Prime|Frenzy]])
* M-37 '''[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]''' (with [[Wildrider (Prime)#Toys|Wildrider]])
}}

;Upcoming releases
{{collist|3|

* '''[[Gabu|Shadow Gabu]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Baru|Shadow Baru]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Dai|Shadow Dai]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''Igu S''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#JetGeneral|Jet Vehicon General]])
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

{{note|There are a few gaps in the numbering. The missing numbers coincide with the new-character AMW Microns (see below); [[Gabu]], [[Baru]] and [[Dai]] at M-18, 19 and 20 (respectively), and Pral, Sais and Jayz at M-23, 24 and 25 (respectively).}}

{{note|Starting with Jigu, the numbering no longer is put on the site listings. The "missing" numbers come from the runners of the Arms Micron kit and the sticker sheets. }}
{{-}}

====Gacha Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronGachaWave1.jpg|right|thumb|200px|]]
A completely new set of molds were created for a set of Arms Microns distributed mainly through [[Gacha]]-branded "capsule toy" machines. Oddly, they contain a mix of Micron versions of larger show characters (for lack of information or a better explanation, this wiki is treating them as new characters) and entirely-new bestial Decepticon Microns.

;Vol.1
The first wave began appearing in early [[June]] of 2012. The toys were also later made available in individual boxes through the [[Arms Micron Gum]] series (released on [[August 20]] of 2012), though at a slight markup.

In [[November]] of 2012, [[Esdevium Games]] imported the entire wave to UK toy stores as a [[blindpacking|blindbagged]] line in English packaging, produced by Tomy and licensed by Hasbro UK. The packaging does not give any names to the Microns inside, and merely refers to the toys as a "Transforming Figure Collection".
{{collist|4|
* 1 '''[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]'''
* 2 '''[[Bumblebee Sword]]'''
* 3 '''[[Zad]]''' (2 versions)
* 4 '''[[Gob]]''' (2 versions)
}}
 
;Vol.2
Wave 2 appeared in late August of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Arcee Blade]]'''
*'''[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]'''
*'''[[Megatron Cannon]]'''
*'''[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]''' (2 versions)
}}

 
;Vol.3
Wave 3 appeared in early December of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Ratchet Spanner]]'''
*'''[[Wheeljack Kunai]]'''
*'''[[Starscream Boomerang]]'''
*'''[[Dobo]]''' (2 versions)
}}
{{-}}

====Arms Micron Weapon series====
The '''Arms Micron Weapon''' series is a secondary line of individually-packaged Arms Microns sold without any larger companion figure. These vary between entirely new molds and redecoes of partner Microns. They come in identical clear-plastic bags with adhesive flaps, with the assembly instructions printed on the cardboard backer inside. Initial installments had weapon combinations formed by trios of Microns, with later installments featuring five-Micron weapon combinations.

;Released toys
{{collist|4|
* AMW-01 '''[[Gabu]]'''
* AMW-02 '''[[Baru]]'''
* AMW-03 '''[[Dai]]'''
* AMW-04 '''[[C.L.#AMW|C.L. GR]]'''
* AMW-05 '''[[Balo#AMW|Balo G]]'''
* AMW-06 '''[[Jida#AMW|Jida R]]'''
* AMW-07 '''[[Pral]]'''
* AMW-08 '''[[Sais]]'''
* AMW-09 '''[[Jayz]]'''
* AMW-10 '''[[Zori#AMW|Zori M]]'''
* AMW-11 '''[[B.H.#AMW|B.H. B]]'''
* AMW-12 '''[[Arc#AMW|Arc S]]'''
}}
{{collist|1|
* AMW-13 '''[[Advanced Star Saber|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Advanced Star Saber]]''' ('''[[B.2#AMW|B.2 R]]''', '''[[Iro#AMW|Iro R]]''', '''[[O.P.#AMW|O.P. R]]''', '''[[R.A.#AMW|R.A. O]]''', '''[[Ooje#AMW|Ooje G]]''')
* AMW-14 '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' ('''[[Gora#AMW|Gora II E]]''', '''[[Gul#AMW|Gul B]]''', '''[[Ida#AMW|Ida B]]''', '''[[Noji#AMW|Noji B]]''', '''[[Zori#AMW5pack|Zori CS]]''')
}}

=="Arms Up"==
The main [[gimmick]] of the Arms Microns is their combination ability, both with larger toys and each other.

Simply attaching an Arms Micron to a larger toy produces an '''Arms Up Mode'''. Every AM-series larger robot has at least one specifically-named Arms Up Mode, depicted on their packaging back, utilizing multiple Arms Microns.

===Energon Crystals===
Every Arms Micron (well, every one that was specifically designed for the ''Prime'' toyline, at least) has a socket made for a clear-plastic "[[Energon]] Crystal", laid over a small foil [[sticker]] showing the Micron's [[insignia|allegiance]]. They come in a broad variety of colors, and in three different shapes:


<center>
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:95%"
|-
! scope="col" width="11%" | '''Color'''
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''Name'''
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''AP
(Attack Points, hexagon)'''
! scope="col" width="17%" | '''HP
(Hit Points, trapezoid)'''
! scope="col" width="17%" | '''SP
(Speed Points, circle)'''
! scope="col" width="14%" | '''Super Combo Weapon'''
|-
| style="background: #00CCFF; color: black" | '''Light Blue'''
|'''Pure''' (ピュア ''pyua'')
| [[O.P.]]
| [[R.A.]]
| [[B.2]]
| [[Star Saber]]
|-
| style="background: #FF3333; color: black" | '''Bright Salmon'''
|'''Fast''' (ファスト ''fasuto'')
|[[C.L.]]
|[[B.H.]]
|[[Arc]]
| [[Galaxy Launcher]]
|-
| style="background: #F5FFFF; color: black" | '''Clear'''
|'''Natural''' (ナチュラル ''nachuraru'')
|[[Zamu]]
|[[Gora]]
|[[Igu]]
| [[Debris Hammer]]
|-
| style="background: #B88A00; color: black" | '''Amber'''
|'''Mud'''<ref>According to Hironori Kobayashi, via personal correspondence. The kana can be rendered as either "mud" or "mad", but Kobayashi intended it to be the former.</ref> (マッド ''maddo'')
|[[Balo]]
|[[Gra]]
|[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]
|-
| style="background: #66FF66; color: black" | '''Bright Green'''
|'''Power''' (パウァ ''paua'')
|[[Ida]]
|[[Jida]]
|[[Noji]]
|-
| style="background: #A347FF; color: black" | '''Purple'''
|'''Dark''' (ダーク ''dāku'')
|[[Gul]]
|[[Gora|Gora II]]
|[[Zori]]
|-
| style="background: #E843BF; color: black" | '''Bright Purple'''
|'''Fake Dark''' (フェイクダーク ''feikudāku'')
|[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]], [[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]
|[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]], [[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]
|
|-
| style="background: #FF9147; color: black" | '''Orange'''
|'''Hard''' (ハード ''hādo'')
|[[Bumblebee Sword]]
|[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]
|[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFF00; color: black" | '''Yellow'''
|'''Shine''' (シャイン ''shain'')
|[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]
|[[Gob]]
|[[Zad]]
|-
| style="background: #E6E6E6; color: black" | '''Frosted Clear'''
|'''Rock''' (ロック ''rokku'') or '''Titan''' (チタン ''chitan'')
|[[Hades]]
|Hades
|Hades
|-
| style="background: #FFD119; color: black" | '''Yellow-orange'''
|'''Electro''' (イレクトロ ''irekutoro'')
|[[Baru]]
|[[Gabu]]
|[[Dai]]
|-
| style="background: #00E6B8; color: black" | '''Aqua-Green'''
|'''Gōsei''' (合成 "Synthesis")
|[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]
|[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]
|[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]
|-
| style="background: #33AD33; color: black" | '''Green'''
|'''Ion''' (イオン ''ion'')
|[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]
|[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]
|[[Zori#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Zori]]
|-
| style="background: #454550; color: white" | '''Black'''
|'''Magne''' (マグネ ''magune'')
|[[L.P.]]
|[[Sou]]
|[[S.2]]
|-
| style="background: #4747FF; color: white" | '''Blue'''
|'''Positro''' (ポジトロ ''pojitoro'')
|[[Jayz]]
|[[Sais]]
|[[Pral]]
|-
| style="background: #8f3156; color: white" | '''Burgundy'''
|'''Cure''' (キュア ''kyua'')
|[[Ratchet Spanner]]
|[[Wheeljack Kunai]]
|[[Arcee Blade]]
|-
| style="background: #687720; color: white" | '''Dark Green'''
|'''Poison''' (ポイズン ''poizun'')
|[[Starscream Boomerang]]
|[[Dobo]]
|[[Megatron Cannon]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFFFF; color: black" | '''White'''
|'''Ice''' (アイス ''aisu'')
|[[Bido]]
|[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]
|[[Bogu]]
|-
| style="background: #FF85FF; color: black" | '''Pink'''
|'''Shield''' (シールド ''shīrudo'')
|[[Ooje]]
|[[Ulma]]
|[[Iro]]
|-
| style="background: #; color: black" | '''Aqua-Blue'''
|'''Mystic''' (ミスティック ''misutikku'')
|[[Magi]]
|[[Dago]]
|[[Jigu]]
|}
</center>
{{note|The colors shown are as close to the actual plastic colors as is possible in RGB. This chart does not list every variant of each character, only those that have a change in Crystal color. In other words, all versions of, say, O.P. have the "Pure" Energon Crystal unless otherwise noted.}}
 

===Combinations===
Combining multiple Arms Microns together to produce bigger weapons is heavily encouraged in the line. Once three Microns are joined together, one with each different Crystal shape, the combination is dubbed a '''Combo Weapon'''. By combining three Microns with the same ''color'' of Crystal, one of each shape, the combined form is dubbed a '''Super Combo Weapon''', and is deemed to be much more powerful than a normal Combo Weapon.

There are also some named weapons formed by combinations of two, and even four Microns (or Micron substitutions), without regard to Crystal shape.

;Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Big Laser Gun]]''' (Gora + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Big Scissor]]''' (Jida + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Blazer Gun]]''' (B.2 + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Break Scythe]]''' (Gra + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Break Sword]]''' (Arc + C.L. + R.A.)
* '''[[Burst Cannon]]''' (Iro + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Buster Rifle]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + B.H.)
* '''[[Claw Spear]]''' (Jigu + Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Cross Hammer]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Darkness Scythe]]''' (Gora II + Hades + Igu)
* '''[[Eclipse Barrett]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Sou)
* '''[[Energon Sniper]]''' (Gra + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Flame Cannon]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji ''OR'' Gora II + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Giga Tornado Cannon]]''' (Gora II + Dai + Zamu)
* '''[[God Glaive]]''' (Gul + Iro + Ulma)
* '''[[Gravity Axe]]''' (B.2 + R.A. + Ooje)
* '''[[Morning Star]]''' (Balo + Gora + Zori)
* '''[[Nebula Scythe]]''' (Arc + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Nemesis Fake Saber]]''' (Giza + Gul + Igu)
* '''[[Plasma Cannon]]''' (B.H. + C.L. + Iro)
* '''[[Power Crusher]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Ida)
* '''[[Rail Claw]]''' (Gora II + Ida + Noji)
* '''[[Scissor Hand]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Magi)
* '''[[Stragy Gun]]''' (B.H. + O.P. + S.2)
* '''[[Tele-Beam Blaster]]''' (Optimus Prime Blaster + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Trilogy Sword]]''' (Arc + Ooje + R.A.)

}}
 
;Super Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Action Buster]]''' (Dobo + Megatron Cannon + Starscream Boomerang)
* '''[[Asteroid Drill]]''' (Balo + Gra + Ozu)
* '''[[Astro Blaster]]''' (Dago + Jigu + Magi)
* '''[[Corona Glaive]]''' (Iro + Ulma + Ooje)
* '''[[Cosmotector]]''' (Jayz + Pral + Sais)
* '''[[Dark Matter Calibur]]''' (Baru + Dai + Gabu)
* '''[[Debris Hammer]]''' (Gora + Igu + Zamu)
* '''[[Galaxy Launcher]]''' (Arc + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Grand Cross Archery]]''' (Bulkhead Knuckle + Bumblebee Sword + Optimus Prime Blaster)
* '''[[Leonid Tonfa]]''' (Sou + S.2 + L.P.)
* '''[[Lunatic Chainsaw]]''' (Ida + Jida + Noji)
* '''[[Hades|Meteor Scythe]]''' (Hades is his own Super Combo Weapon!)
* '''[[Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Prominence Killer]]''' (Hellflame Jida + Hellflame Noji + Hellflame Zamu)
* '''[[Shooting Star Scissors]]''' (Bogu + Giza + Bido)
* '''[[Solar Ion Arrow]]''' (Hellflame Gul + Shining Gra B + Terrorcon Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Supernova Lance]]''' (Arcee Blade + Ratchet Spanner + Wheeljack Kunai)
* '''[[Wormhole Whip]]''' (Dado + Gob + Zad)
}}
 
;Other named Micron combinations
{{Collist|3|
* '''[[Advanced Star Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Ooje G + O.P. R + R.A. O)
* '''[[Black Widow Claw]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber|Matrix Double Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Matrix + Ooje G + O.P R + Shining R.A.)
* '''[[God Archery]]''' (God Glaive + God Stole (x2))
* '''[[God Stole]]''' (Ida + L.P. + O.P.)
* '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II E + Gul B + Ida B + Noji B + Zori CS)
* '''[[Heavy Armed B.2]]''' (B.2 (x2) + C.L. (x4) + Sais)
* '''[[High-Defense Shield]]''' (Balo + Jida)
* '''[[Killer Bite]]''' (Balo + Gora)
* '''[[Laser Gunblade]]''' (Gora + Gul)
* '''[[Long Spear]]''' (Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber]]''' (Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Pure Energon Super Star Saber]]''' (Pure Energon B.2 + Pure Energon O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Rainbow Shield]]''' (Shining R.A. GR, P, R, and Y)
* '''[[Samurai Sword Mode]]''' (Arc + Arc S + B.2 + B.H. + O.P. + Shining R.A. + Sou)
* '''[[Slash Cannon α]]''' (Arc + O.P.)
* '''[[Slash Cannon β]]''' (B.2 + R.A.)
* '''[[Spike Hammer Rod]]''' (Balo + Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)#Super|Super Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
}}
 
{{note|Obviously, there are vast numbers of potential combinations possible, this list only gives those that have been named officially.}}

{{-}}

===Arms Up Mission Game===
The above combinations play into the online "Arms Up Mission" online game on TakaraTomy's website.

Aside from the usual eight [[tech spec]] stats, every large AM-series robot has an additional three stats, the same as the three shapes of Energon Crystals on the Arms Microns: '''HP''' (Hit Points), '''SP''' (Speed Points), and '''AP''' (Attack Points), though these are rated using thousands rather than ones. By equipping Arms Micron weapons, the Microns' point values are added to their larger partner's; 500 points for the stat related to their Engeron Crystal shape, and 100 for each of the other two.

{{note|It is currently unknown if the Energon Crystal colors have any meaning as far as the game goes aside from enabling Super Combo Weapon creation.}}
{{stub}}

==Notes==
* In an interview in ''Dengeki Hobby'' magazine, [[TakaraTomy]] designers [[Takashi Nakase]] and [[Hironori Kobayashi]] explained the reasons Microns played so heavily into the Japanese ''Prime'' line when it wasn't designed that way from the start:
::'''Takashi Nakase''': The biggest reason is that we wanted to raise the target age group. In past series, the target ages were small children and their fathers, but the age group which is actually able to enjoy transforming toys is 7 ~ 9 years old. We went back to the beginning and considered appropriate products for that age group, and came up with the concept of "customising". That is why Arms Microns need to be assembled from parts, and stickers are included to be put on the main figure - to give the feeling of "completing" the toy as one's own.
::'''Hironori Kobayashi''': We conducted a play session with children where they played freely with Movie series Transformers, mixed with various items such as Minicons, and found that they mostly enjoyed combining Minicons to make larger weapons or to customise the Transformers. We thought it might have some potential.
:*Model-making is ''huge'' in Japan for the 7-and-up crowd. Mega-huge.

* While the "weapons turned into living robots" backstory was given in specific reference to the pack-in toys, it's pretty safe to assume that it holds true for all characters labeled "Arms Micron".

==External Links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/search/armsmicron/ Takara promotional galleries for pack-in Arms Microns]
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/play/armsupmissions/ Arms Up Missions game at TakaraTomy's Transformers website]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category: Arms Microns| Arms Microns]]
[[Category: Mini-Cons]]
[[Category: Prime subgroups]]

Arms Micron

2013-02-13T03:23:28Z

Antron: /* Energon Crystals */

:''The Arms Microns are a [[Mini-Con]] subgroup from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:Tf2012-armsmicron-logo (c) TakaraTomy.png|right|200px|]]

The '''Arms Microns''' (アームズマイクロン ''Āmuzu Maikuron'') were once ordinary weapons. However, a bizarre interaction with [[Earth]]'s energon mutated them, giving the weapons the [[spark]] of life and the ability to transform!<ref>''Figure-Ō'' magazine, March 2012</ref>

This new breed of [[Mini-Con]] assists the larger Transformers in the battlefield, combining their powers to form amazing new weapons.

==''Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Prime'' cartoon==

{{storylink|Arms Micron Theater}}

{{stub}}

==Toys==
===Prime===
The Arms Microns were, with rare exception, only released in predominantly-[[TakaraTomy]] markets (Japan, parts of "mainland" Asia). Due to the... interesting variety of Arms Microns, they will be tackled here as groups.

====Promotional campaign Arms Microns====
The first Arms Microns made available were released as giveaway [[exclusive]]s, usually with the purchase of larger toys. All of these Microns are [[redeco]]s of prior toys. As some items were part of multiple promotions, only the first day and venue of availability is listed here. See individual pages for more details on each one.

[[Image:MicronVectorOracleWebsite.jpg|thumb|300px|Vector Oracle]]
* '''[[Aimless (Prime)|Aimless]]''' ([[December 28|12-18]]-[[2011]]: Joshin Kids' Land, Bic Camera)
* '''[[Blowpipe (Prime)|Blowpipe]]''' (12-18-2011: Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, Edion Group, Ishimaru, Deodeo, Eiden, Midori)
* '''[[Peaceman (Prime)|Peaceman]]''' (12-18-2011: [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]])
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt Clear Yellow Ver.]]''' ([[January 15|1-15]]-[[2012]], World Hobby Fair)
* '''[[Vector Oracle]]''' ([[February 25|2-25]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt]]''' ([[March 1|3-1]]-2012, online order)
* '''[[Pinpointer (Prime)|Pinpointer]]''' ([[March 31|3-31]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]]''' ([[April 28|4-28]]-2012, Yamada Electronics, Yodobashi Camera, Ideon)
* '''[[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]''' (4-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]]''' (4-28-2012, Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]''' (4-28-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#Shining|Shining B.2]]''' ([[June 16|6-16]]-2012, 2012 Tokyo Toy Show)
* '''[[O.P.#Shining|Shining O.P.]]''' ([[June 30|6-30]]-2012, Next Generation World Hobby Fair Summer '12)
* '''[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]''' ([[July 28|7-28]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]''' (7-28-2012, Joshin & Bic Camera )
* '''[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]''' (7-28-2012, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, EDION group stores)
* '''[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]''' (7-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* [[Optimus Prime Blaster|'''Optimus Prime Blaster''' (red version)]] (''TV Boy'' magazine September issue)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningGR|Shining R.A. GR]]''' ([[September 29|8-29]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningP|Shining R.A. P]]''' (8-29-2012, Joshin Kids' Land & Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningR|Shining R.A. R]]''' (8-29-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningY|Shining R.A. Y]]''' (8-29-2012, Eidon group, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera)
* '''[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]''' ([[November 13|11-13]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#PureEnergon|Pure Energon B.2]]''' ([[November 17|11-17]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[O.P.#Golden|Golden O.P.]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[Hades#Golden|Golden Hades]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[O.P.|Pure Energon O.P.]]''' (December, ToysЯUs)
{{-}}

====Pack-in Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronPackin-TakTomSite.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
The Arms Microns are the primary [[gimmick]] of the Japanese ''Prime'' toyline. All Deluxe-and-up releases come with their own Arms Micron, which replaces the accessories from the [[Hasbro]] versions (when applicable). Most of the toys have been [[retool]]ed to add more [[5mm post]]-holes for the Microns to attach to. Each Micron transforms into a weapon, typically modeled after the character's in-show weapon (with exceptions for non-show and repeat characters), and feature numerous [[5mm post]]s and holes, allowing you to combine them together to create larger and more ridiculous weapons. (See [[#"Arms Up"|"Arms Up" below]] for more information on combined Arms Micron weapons.)

However, each Micron comes out of the package as an unpainted, unassembled series of parts on plastic runners like a model kit, requiring [[sticker]]s for detailing. Whether you consider this a good or a bad thing depends on how much work you like putting into your toys.

The Autobot Microns all transform from weapons to humanoid robots. Their names are one-or-two-syllable contractions of their larger partner's names. The Decepticon Microns, however, all transform from weapons to one-eyed animalistic robots, with names based on their animal-form, again crunched to two(ish) syllables, with some slight changes to consonants.
{{-}}
;Released toys
{{collist|3|
* M-01 '''[[O.P.]]''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Voyager|Optimus Prime]])
* M-02 '''[[B.2]]''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Deluxe|Bumblebee]])
* M-03 '''[[C.L.]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Deluxe|Cliffjumper]])
* M-04 '''[[R.A.]]''' (with [[Ratchet (Prime)#Deluxe|Ratchet]])
* M-05 '''[[Gora]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#JapanDeluxe|Megatron]])
* M-06 '''[[Balo]]''' (with [[Skywarp (Prime)#Toys|Skywarp]])
* M-07 '''[[Gul]]''' (with [[Starscream (Prime)#Voyager|Starscream]])
* M-08 '''[[Jida]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Cliffjumper]])
* M-09 '''[[Zori]]''' (with [[Soundwave (Prime)#Prime|Soundwave]])
* M-10 '''[[B.H.]]''' (with [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Voyager|Bulkhead]])
* M-11 '''[[Arc]]''' (with [[Arcee (Prime)#Deluxe|Arcee]])
* M-12 '''[[Zamu]]''' (with [[Breakdown (Prime)#Voyager|Breakdown]])
* M-13 '''[[Gra]]''' (with [[Knock Out (Prime)#Deluxe|Knock Out]])
* M-14 '''[[Noji]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Deluxe|Vehicon]])
* M-15 '''Gora II''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Voyager|Megatron Darkness]])
* M-16 '''[[Hades]]''' (with Megatron Darkness)
* M-17 '''[[Igu]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Jet|Jet Vehicon]])
* M-21 '''[[Sou]]''' (with [[Swerve (Prime)|Swerve]])
* M-22 '''[[Ida]]''' (with [[Airachnid (Prime)#Toys|Airachnid]])
* '''O.P. A''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#BattleShield|Battle Shield Optimus]])
* '''[[Pral|Pral G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Sais|Sais G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Jayz|Jayz G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''Terrorcon Zori''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Bumblebee]])
* M-26 '''[[Bogu]]''' (with [[Unicron/toys#Prime|Gaia Unicron]])
* M-27 '''[[Iro]]''' (with [[Ironhide (Prime)|Ironhide]])
* M-28 '''Shining R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Weaponizer|Arms Master Optimus]])
* '''Silver Metal Balo''' (with [[Thundercracker (Prime)#Toys|Thundercracker]])
* '''Gold Metal R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#OrionPax|Orion Pax]])
* M-30 '''[[Jigu]]''' (with [[Dreadwing (Prime)#Toys|Dreadwing]])
* M-31 '''[[Ooje]]''' (with [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Deluxe|Wheeljack]])
* M-29 '''[[Magi]]''' (with [[Silas#SilasBreakdown|Silas Breakdown]])
* M-34 '''[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]''' (with [[Nemesis Prime (Prime)|Nemesis Prime]])
* M-28 '''[[S.2]]''' (with [[Smokescreen (Prime)#Prime|Smokescreen]])
* '''B.2 A''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Weaponizer|Gatling Bumblebee]])
* M-35 '''[[Bido]]''' (with [[Shockwave (WFC)#Prime|Shockwave]])
* M-32 '''[[Ulma]]''' (with [[Ultra Magnus (Prime)#Voyager|Ultra Magnus]])
* M-33 '''[[L.P.]]''' (with [[Lio Convoy#Prime|Leo Prime]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (R)]]''' (with [[Rumble (WFC)#Prime|Rumble]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (F)]]''' (with [[Frenzy (WFC)#Prime|Frenzy]])
* M-37 '''[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]''' (with [[Wildrider (Prime)#Toys|Wildrider]])
}}

;Upcoming releases
{{collist|3|

* '''[[Gabu|Shadow Gabu]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Baru|Shadow Baru]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Dai|Shadow Dai]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''Igu S''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#JetGeneral|Jet Vehicon General]])
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

{{note|There are a few gaps in the numbering. The missing numbers coincide with the new-character AMW Microns (see below); [[Gabu]], [[Baru]] and [[Dai]] at M-18, 19 and 20 (respectively), and Pral, Sais and Jayz at M-23, 24 and 25 (respectively).}}

{{note|Starting with Jigu, the numbering no longer is put on the site listings. The "missing" numbers come from the runners of the Arms Micron kit and the sticker sheets. }}
{{-}}

====Gacha Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronGachaWave1.jpg|right|thumb|200px|]]
A completely new set of molds were created for a set of Arms Microns distributed mainly through [[Gacha]]-branded "capsule toy" machines. Oddly, they contain a mix of Micron versions of larger show characters (for lack of information or a better explanation, this wiki is treating them as new characters) and entirely-new bestial Decepticon Microns.

;Vol.1
The first wave began appearing in early [[June]] of 2012. The toys were also later made available in individual boxes through the [[Arms Micron Gum]] series (released on [[August 20]] of 2012), though at a slight markup.

In [[November]] of 2012, [[Esdevium Games]] imported the entire wave to UK toy stores as a [[blindpacking|blindbagged]] line in English packaging, produced by Tomy and licensed by Hasbro UK. The packaging does not give any names to the Microns inside, and merely refers to the toys as a "Transforming Figure Collection".
{{collist|4|
* 1 '''[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]'''
* 2 '''[[Bumblebee Sword]]'''
* 3 '''[[Zad]]''' (2 versions)
* 4 '''[[Gob]]''' (2 versions)
}}
 
;Vol.2
Wave 2 appeared in late August of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Arcee Blade]]'''
*'''[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]'''
*'''[[Megatron Cannon]]'''
*'''[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]''' (2 versions)
}}

 
;Vol.3
Wave 3 appeared in early December of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Ratchet Spanner]]'''
*'''[[Wheeljack Kunai]]'''
*'''[[Starscream Boomerang]]'''
*'''[[Dobo]]''' (2 versions)
}}
{{-}}

====Arms Micron Weapon series====
The '''Arms Micron Weapon''' series is a secondary line of individually-packaged Arms Microns sold without any larger companion figure. These vary between entirely new molds and redecoes of partner Microns. They come in identical clear-plastic bags with adhesive flaps, with the assembly instructions printed on the cardboard backer inside. Initial installments had weapon combinations formed by trios of Microns, with later installments featuring five-Micron weapon combinations.

;Released toys
{{collist|4|
* AMW-01 '''[[Gabu]]'''
* AMW-02 '''[[Baru]]'''
* AMW-03 '''[[Dai]]'''
* AMW-04 '''[[C.L.#AMW|C.L. GR]]'''
* AMW-05 '''[[Balo#AMW|Balo G]]'''
* AMW-06 '''[[Jida#AMW|Jida R]]'''
* AMW-07 '''[[Pral]]'''
* AMW-08 '''[[Sais]]'''
* AMW-09 '''[[Jayz]]'''
* AMW-10 '''[[Zori#AMW|Zori M]]'''
* AMW-11 '''[[B.H.#AMW|B.H. B]]'''
* AMW-12 '''[[Arc#AMW|Arc S]]'''
}}
{{collist|1|
* AMW-13 '''[[Advanced Star Saber|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Advanced Star Saber]]''' ('''[[B.2#AMW|B.2 R]]''', '''[[Iro#AMW|Iro R]]''', '''[[O.P.#AMW|O.P. R]]''', '''[[R.A.#AMW|R.A. O]]''', '''[[Ooje#AMW|Ooje G]]''')
* AMW-14 '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' ('''[[Gora#AMW|Gora II E]]''', '''[[Gul#AMW|Gul B]]''', '''[[Ida#AMW|Ida B]]''', '''[[Noji#AMW|Noji B]]''', '''[[Zori#AMW5pack|Zori CS]]''')
}}

=="Arms Up"==
The main [[gimmick]] of the Arms Microns is their combination ability, both with larger toys and each other.

Simply attaching an Arms Micron to a larger toy produces an '''Arms Up Mode'''. Every AM-series larger robot has at least one specifically-named Arms Up Mode, depicted on their packaging back, utilizing multiple Arms Microns.

===Energon Crystals===
Every Arms Micron (well, every one that was specifically designed for the ''Prime'' toyline, at least) has a socket made for a clear-plastic "[[Energon]] Crystal", laid over a small foil [[sticker]] showing the Micron's [[insignia|allegiance]]. They come in a broad variety of colors, and in three different shapes:


<center>
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:95%"
|-
! scope="col" width="11%" | '''Color'''
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''Name'''
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''AP
(Attack Points, hexagon)'''
! scope="col" width="17%" | '''HP
(Hit Points, trapezoid)'''
! scope="col" width="17%" | '''SP
(Speed Points, circle)'''
! scope="col" width="14%" | '''Super Combo Weapon'''
|-
| style="background: #00CCFF; color: black" | '''Light Blue'''
|'''Pure''' (ピュア ''pyua'')
| [[O.P.]]
| [[R.A.]]
| [[B.2]]
| [[Star Saber]]
|-
| style="background: #FF3333; color: black" | '''Bright Salmon'''
|'''Fast''' (ファスト ''fasuto'')
|[[C.L.]]
|[[B.H.]]
|[[Arc]]
| [[Galaxy Launcher]]
|-
| style="background: #F5FFFF; color: black" | '''Clear'''
|'''Natural''' (ナチュラル ''nachuraru'')
|[[Zamu]]
|[[Gora]]
|[[Igu]]
|-
| style="background: #B88A00; color: black" | '''Amber'''
|'''Mud'''<ref>According to Hironori Kobayashi, via personal correspondence. The kana can be rendered as either "mud" or "mad", but Kobayashi intended it to be the former.</ref> (マッド ''maddo'')
|[[Balo]]
|[[Gra]]
|[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]
|-
| style="background: #66FF66; color: black" | '''Bright Green'''
|'''Power''' (パウァ ''paua'')
|[[Ida]]
|[[Jida]]
|[[Noji]]
|-
| style="background: #A347FF; color: black" | '''Purple'''
|'''Dark''' (ダーク ''dāku'')
|[[Gul]]
|[[Gora|Gora II]]
|[[Zori]]
|-
| style="background: #E843BF; color: black" | '''Bright Purple'''
|'''Fake Dark''' (フェイクダーク ''feikudāku'')
|[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]], [[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]
|[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]], [[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]
|
|-
| style="background: #FF9147; color: black" | '''Orange'''
|'''Hard''' (ハード ''hādo'')
|[[Bumblebee Sword]]
|[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]
|[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFF00; color: black" | '''Yellow'''
|'''Shine''' (シャイン ''shain'')
|[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]
|[[Gob]]
|[[Zad]]
|-
| style="background: #E6E6E6; color: black" | '''Frosted Clear'''
|'''Rock''' (ロック ''rokku'') or '''Titan''' (チタン ''chitan'')
|[[Hades]]
|Hades
|Hades
|-
| style="background: #FFD119; color: black" | '''Yellow-orange'''
|'''Electro''' (イレクトロ ''irekutoro'')
|[[Baru]]
|[[Gabu]]
|[[Dai]]
|-
| style="background: #00E6B8; color: black" | '''Aqua-Green'''
|'''Gōsei''' (合成 "Synthesis")
|[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]
|[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]
|[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]
|-
| style="background: #33AD33; color: black" | '''Green'''
|'''Ion''' (イオン ''ion'')
|[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]
|[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]
|[[Zori#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Zori]]
|-
| style="background: #454550; color: white" | '''Black'''
|'''Magne''' (マグネ ''magune'')
|[[L.P.]]
|[[Sou]]
|[[S.2]]
|-
| style="background: #4747FF; color: white" | '''Blue'''
|'''Positro''' (ポジトロ ''pojitoro'')
|[[Jayz]]
|[[Sais]]
|[[Pral]]
|-
| style="background: #8f3156; color: white" | '''Burgundy'''
|'''Cure''' (キュア ''kyua'')
|[[Ratchet Spanner]]
|[[Wheeljack Kunai]]
|[[Arcee Blade]]
|-
| style="background: #687720; color: white" | '''Dark Green'''
|'''Poison''' (ポイズン ''poizun'')
|[[Starscream Boomerang]]
|[[Dobo]]
|[[Megatron Cannon]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFFFF; color: black" | '''White'''
|'''Ice''' (アイス ''aisu'')
|[[Bido]]
|[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]
|[[Bogu]]
|-
| style="background: #FF85FF; color: black" | '''Pink'''
|'''Shield''' (シールド ''shīrudo'')
|[[Ooje]]
|[[Ulma]]
|[[Iro]]
|-
| style="background: #; color: black" | '''Aqua-Blue'''
|'''Mystic''' (ミスティック ''misutikku'')
|[[Magi]]
|[[Dago]]
|[[Jigu]]
|}
</center>
{{note|The colors shown are as close to the actual plastic colors as is possible in RGB. This chart does not list every variant of each character, only those that have a change in Crystal color. In other words, all versions of, say, O.P. have the "Pure" Energon Crystal unless otherwise noted.}}
 

===Combinations===
Combining multiple Arms Microns together to produce bigger weapons is heavily encouraged in the line. Once three Microns are joined together, one with each different Crystal shape, the combination is dubbed a '''Combo Weapon'''. By combining three Microns with the same ''color'' of Crystal, one of each shape, the combined form is dubbed a '''Super Combo Weapon''', and is deemed to be much more powerful than a normal Combo Weapon.

There are also some named weapons formed by combinations of two, and even four Microns (or Micron substitutions), without regard to Crystal shape.

;Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Big Laser Gun]]''' (Gora + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Big Scissor]]''' (Jida + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Blazer Gun]]''' (B.2 + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Break Scythe]]''' (Gra + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Break Sword]]''' (Arc + C.L. + R.A.)
* '''[[Burst Cannon]]''' (Iro + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Buster Rifle]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + B.H.)
* '''[[Claw Spear]]''' (Jigu + Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Cross Hammer]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Darkness Scythe]]''' (Gora II + Hades + Igu)
* '''[[Eclipse Barrett]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Sou)
* '''[[Energon Sniper]]''' (Gra + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Flame Cannon]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji ''OR'' Gora II + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Giga Tornado Cannon]]''' (Gora II + Dai + Zamu)
* '''[[God Glaive]]''' (Gul + Iro + Ulma)
* '''[[Gravity Axe]]''' (B.2 + R.A. + Ooje)
* '''[[Morning Star]]''' (Balo + Gora + Zori)
* '''[[Nebula Scythe]]''' (Arc + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Nemesis Fake Saber]]''' (Giza + Gul + Igu)
* '''[[Plasma Cannon]]''' (B.H. + C.L. + Iro)
* '''[[Power Crusher]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Ida)
* '''[[Rail Claw]]''' (Gora II + Ida + Noji)
* '''[[Scissor Hand]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Magi)
* '''[[Stragy Gun]]''' (B.H. + O.P. + S.2)
* '''[[Tele-Beam Blaster]]''' (Optimus Prime Blaster + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Trilogy Sword]]''' (Arc + Ooje + R.A.)

}}
 
;Super Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Action Buster]]''' (Dobo + Megatron Cannon + Starscream Boomerang)
* '''[[Asteroid Drill]]''' (Balo + Gra + Ozu)
* '''[[Astro Blaster]]''' (Dago + Jigu + Magi)
* '''[[Corona Glaive]]''' (Iro + Ulma + Ooje)
* '''[[Cosmotector]]''' (Jayz + Pral + Sais)
* '''[[Dark Matter Calibur]]''' (Baru + Dai + Gabu)
* '''[[Debris Hammer]]''' (Gora + Igu + Zamu)
* '''[[Galaxy Launcher]]''' (Arc + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Grand Cross Archery]]''' (Bulkhead Knuckle + Bumblebee Sword + Optimus Prime Blaster)
* '''[[Leonid Tonfa]]''' (Sou + S.2 + L.P.)
* '''[[Lunatic Chainsaw]]''' (Ida + Jida + Noji)
* '''[[Hades|Meteor Scythe]]''' (Hades is his own Super Combo Weapon!)
* '''[[Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Prominence Killer]]''' (Hellflame Jida + Hellflame Noji + Hellflame Zamu)
* '''[[Shooting Star Scissors]]''' (Bogu + Giza + Bido)
* '''[[Solar Ion Arrow]]''' (Hellflame Gul + Shining Gra B + Terrorcon Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Supernova Lance]]''' (Arcee Blade + Ratchet Spanner + Wheeljack Kunai)
* '''[[Wormhole Whip]]''' (Dado + Gob + Zad)
}}
 
;Other named Micron combinations
{{Collist|3|
* '''[[Advanced Star Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Ooje G + O.P. R + R.A. O)
* '''[[Black Widow Claw]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber|Matrix Double Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Matrix + Ooje G + O.P R + Shining R.A.)
* '''[[God Archery]]''' (God Glaive + God Stole (x2))
* '''[[God Stole]]''' (Ida + L.P. + O.P.)
* '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II E + Gul B + Ida B + Noji B + Zori CS)
* '''[[Heavy Armed B.2]]''' (B.2 (x2) + C.L. (x4) + Sais)
* '''[[High-Defense Shield]]''' (Balo + Jida)
* '''[[Killer Bite]]''' (Balo + Gora)
* '''[[Laser Gunblade]]''' (Gora + Gul)
* '''[[Long Spear]]''' (Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber]]''' (Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Pure Energon Super Star Saber]]''' (Pure Energon B.2 + Pure Energon O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Rainbow Shield]]''' (Shining R.A. GR, P, R, and Y)
* '''[[Samurai Sword Mode]]''' (Arc + Arc S + B.2 + B.H. + O.P. + Shining R.A. + Sou)
* '''[[Slash Cannon α]]''' (Arc + O.P.)
* '''[[Slash Cannon β]]''' (B.2 + R.A.)
* '''[[Spike Hammer Rod]]''' (Balo + Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)#Super|Super Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
}}
 
{{note|Obviously, there are vast numbers of potential combinations possible, this list only gives those that have been named officially.}}

{{-}}

===Arms Up Mission Game===
The above combinations play into the online "Arms Up Mission" online game on TakaraTomy's website.

Aside from the usual eight [[tech spec]] stats, every large AM-series robot has an additional three stats, the same as the three shapes of Energon Crystals on the Arms Microns: '''HP''' (Hit Points), '''SP''' (Speed Points), and '''AP''' (Attack Points), though these are rated using thousands rather than ones. By equipping Arms Micron weapons, the Microns' point values are added to their larger partner's; 500 points for the stat related to their Engeron Crystal shape, and 100 for each of the other two.

{{note|It is currently unknown if the Energon Crystal colors have any meaning as far as the game goes aside from enabling Super Combo Weapon creation.}}
{{stub}}

==Notes==
* In an interview in ''Dengeki Hobby'' magazine, [[TakaraTomy]] designers [[Takashi Nakase]] and [[Hironori Kobayashi]] explained the reasons Microns played so heavily into the Japanese ''Prime'' line when it wasn't designed that way from the start:
::'''Takashi Nakase''': The biggest reason is that we wanted to raise the target age group. In past series, the target ages were small children and their fathers, but the age group which is actually able to enjoy transforming toys is 7 ~ 9 years old. We went back to the beginning and considered appropriate products for that age group, and came up with the concept of "customising". That is why Arms Microns need to be assembled from parts, and stickers are included to be put on the main figure - to give the feeling of "completing" the toy as one's own.
::'''Hironori Kobayashi''': We conducted a play session with children where they played freely with Movie series Transformers, mixed with various items such as Minicons, and found that they mostly enjoyed combining Minicons to make larger weapons or to customise the Transformers. We thought it might have some potential.
:*Model-making is ''huge'' in Japan for the 7-and-up crowd. Mega-huge.

* While the "weapons turned into living robots" backstory was given in specific reference to the pack-in toys, it's pretty safe to assume that it holds true for all characters labeled "Arms Micron".

==External Links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/search/armsmicron/ Takara promotional galleries for pack-in Arms Microns]
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/play/armsupmissions/ Arms Up Missions game at TakaraTomy's Transformers website]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category: Arms Microns| Arms Microns]]
[[Category: Mini-Cons]]
[[Category: Prime subgroups]]

Arms Micron

2013-02-13T03:21:25Z

Antron: /* Energon Crystals */

:''The Arms Microns are a [[Mini-Con]] subgroup from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:Tf2012-armsmicron-logo (c) TakaraTomy.png|right|200px|]]

The '''Arms Microns''' (アームズマイクロン ''Āmuzu Maikuron'') were once ordinary weapons. However, a bizarre interaction with [[Earth]]'s energon mutated them, giving the weapons the [[spark]] of life and the ability to transform!<ref>''Figure-Ō'' magazine, March 2012</ref>

This new breed of [[Mini-Con]] assists the larger Transformers in the battlefield, combining their powers to form amazing new weapons.

==''Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Prime'' cartoon==

{{storylink|Arms Micron Theater}}

{{stub}}

==Toys==
===Prime===
The Arms Microns were, with rare exception, only released in predominantly-[[TakaraTomy]] markets (Japan, parts of "mainland" Asia). Due to the... interesting variety of Arms Microns, they will be tackled here as groups.

====Promotional campaign Arms Microns====
The first Arms Microns made available were released as giveaway [[exclusive]]s, usually with the purchase of larger toys. All of these Microns are [[redeco]]s of prior toys. As some items were part of multiple promotions, only the first day and venue of availability is listed here. See individual pages for more details on each one.

[[Image:MicronVectorOracleWebsite.jpg|thumb|300px|Vector Oracle]]
* '''[[Aimless (Prime)|Aimless]]''' ([[December 28|12-18]]-[[2011]]: Joshin Kids' Land, Bic Camera)
* '''[[Blowpipe (Prime)|Blowpipe]]''' (12-18-2011: Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, Edion Group, Ishimaru, Deodeo, Eiden, Midori)
* '''[[Peaceman (Prime)|Peaceman]]''' (12-18-2011: [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]])
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt Clear Yellow Ver.]]''' ([[January 15|1-15]]-[[2012]], World Hobby Fair)
* '''[[Vector Oracle]]''' ([[February 25|2-25]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt]]''' ([[March 1|3-1]]-2012, online order)
* '''[[Pinpointer (Prime)|Pinpointer]]''' ([[March 31|3-31]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]]''' ([[April 28|4-28]]-2012, Yamada Electronics, Yodobashi Camera, Ideon)
* '''[[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]''' (4-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]]''' (4-28-2012, Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]''' (4-28-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#Shining|Shining B.2]]''' ([[June 16|6-16]]-2012, 2012 Tokyo Toy Show)
* '''[[O.P.#Shining|Shining O.P.]]''' ([[June 30|6-30]]-2012, Next Generation World Hobby Fair Summer '12)
* '''[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]''' ([[July 28|7-28]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]''' (7-28-2012, Joshin & Bic Camera )
* '''[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]''' (7-28-2012, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, EDION group stores)
* '''[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]''' (7-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* [[Optimus Prime Blaster|'''Optimus Prime Blaster''' (red version)]] (''TV Boy'' magazine September issue)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningGR|Shining R.A. GR]]''' ([[September 29|8-29]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningP|Shining R.A. P]]''' (8-29-2012, Joshin Kids' Land & Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningR|Shining R.A. R]]''' (8-29-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningY|Shining R.A. Y]]''' (8-29-2012, Eidon group, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera)
* '''[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]''' ([[November 13|11-13]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#PureEnergon|Pure Energon B.2]]''' ([[November 17|11-17]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[O.P.#Golden|Golden O.P.]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[Hades#Golden|Golden Hades]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[O.P.|Pure Energon O.P.]]''' (December, ToysЯUs)
{{-}}

====Pack-in Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronPackin-TakTomSite.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
The Arms Microns are the primary [[gimmick]] of the Japanese ''Prime'' toyline. All Deluxe-and-up releases come with their own Arms Micron, which replaces the accessories from the [[Hasbro]] versions (when applicable). Most of the toys have been [[retool]]ed to add more [[5mm post]]-holes for the Microns to attach to. Each Micron transforms into a weapon, typically modeled after the character's in-show weapon (with exceptions for non-show and repeat characters), and feature numerous [[5mm post]]s and holes, allowing you to combine them together to create larger and more ridiculous weapons. (See [[#"Arms Up"|"Arms Up" below]] for more information on combined Arms Micron weapons.)

However, each Micron comes out of the package as an unpainted, unassembled series of parts on plastic runners like a model kit, requiring [[sticker]]s for detailing. Whether you consider this a good or a bad thing depends on how much work you like putting into your toys.

The Autobot Microns all transform from weapons to humanoid robots. Their names are one-or-two-syllable contractions of their larger partner's names. The Decepticon Microns, however, all transform from weapons to one-eyed animalistic robots, with names based on their animal-form, again crunched to two(ish) syllables, with some slight changes to consonants.
{{-}}
;Released toys
{{collist|3|
* M-01 '''[[O.P.]]''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Voyager|Optimus Prime]])
* M-02 '''[[B.2]]''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Deluxe|Bumblebee]])
* M-03 '''[[C.L.]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Deluxe|Cliffjumper]])
* M-04 '''[[R.A.]]''' (with [[Ratchet (Prime)#Deluxe|Ratchet]])
* M-05 '''[[Gora]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#JapanDeluxe|Megatron]])
* M-06 '''[[Balo]]''' (with [[Skywarp (Prime)#Toys|Skywarp]])
* M-07 '''[[Gul]]''' (with [[Starscream (Prime)#Voyager|Starscream]])
* M-08 '''[[Jida]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Cliffjumper]])
* M-09 '''[[Zori]]''' (with [[Soundwave (Prime)#Prime|Soundwave]])
* M-10 '''[[B.H.]]''' (with [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Voyager|Bulkhead]])
* M-11 '''[[Arc]]''' (with [[Arcee (Prime)#Deluxe|Arcee]])
* M-12 '''[[Zamu]]''' (with [[Breakdown (Prime)#Voyager|Breakdown]])
* M-13 '''[[Gra]]''' (with [[Knock Out (Prime)#Deluxe|Knock Out]])
* M-14 '''[[Noji]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Deluxe|Vehicon]])
* M-15 '''Gora II''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Voyager|Megatron Darkness]])
* M-16 '''[[Hades]]''' (with Megatron Darkness)
* M-17 '''[[Igu]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Jet|Jet Vehicon]])
* M-21 '''[[Sou]]''' (with [[Swerve (Prime)|Swerve]])
* M-22 '''[[Ida]]''' (with [[Airachnid (Prime)#Toys|Airachnid]])
* '''O.P. A''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#BattleShield|Battle Shield Optimus]])
* '''[[Pral|Pral G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Sais|Sais G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Jayz|Jayz G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''Terrorcon Zori''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Bumblebee]])
* M-26 '''[[Bogu]]''' (with [[Unicron/toys#Prime|Gaia Unicron]])
* M-27 '''[[Iro]]''' (with [[Ironhide (Prime)|Ironhide]])
* M-28 '''Shining R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Weaponizer|Arms Master Optimus]])
* '''Silver Metal Balo''' (with [[Thundercracker (Prime)#Toys|Thundercracker]])
* '''Gold Metal R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#OrionPax|Orion Pax]])
* M-30 '''[[Jigu]]''' (with [[Dreadwing (Prime)#Toys|Dreadwing]])
* M-31 '''[[Ooje]]''' (with [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Deluxe|Wheeljack]])
* M-29 '''[[Magi]]''' (with [[Silas#SilasBreakdown|Silas Breakdown]])
* M-34 '''[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]''' (with [[Nemesis Prime (Prime)|Nemesis Prime]])
* M-28 '''[[S.2]]''' (with [[Smokescreen (Prime)#Prime|Smokescreen]])
* '''B.2 A''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Weaponizer|Gatling Bumblebee]])
* M-35 '''[[Bido]]''' (with [[Shockwave (WFC)#Prime|Shockwave]])
* M-32 '''[[Ulma]]''' (with [[Ultra Magnus (Prime)#Voyager|Ultra Magnus]])
* M-33 '''[[L.P.]]''' (with [[Lio Convoy#Prime|Leo Prime]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (R)]]''' (with [[Rumble (WFC)#Prime|Rumble]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (F)]]''' (with [[Frenzy (WFC)#Prime|Frenzy]])
* M-37 '''[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]''' (with [[Wildrider (Prime)#Toys|Wildrider]])
}}

;Upcoming releases
{{collist|3|

* '''[[Gabu|Shadow Gabu]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Baru|Shadow Baru]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Dai|Shadow Dai]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''Igu S''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#JetGeneral|Jet Vehicon General]])
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

{{note|There are a few gaps in the numbering. The missing numbers coincide with the new-character AMW Microns (see below); [[Gabu]], [[Baru]] and [[Dai]] at M-18, 19 and 20 (respectively), and Pral, Sais and Jayz at M-23, 24 and 25 (respectively).}}

{{note|Starting with Jigu, the numbering no longer is put on the site listings. The "missing" numbers come from the runners of the Arms Micron kit and the sticker sheets. }}
{{-}}

====Gacha Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronGachaWave1.jpg|right|thumb|200px|]]
A completely new set of molds were created for a set of Arms Microns distributed mainly through [[Gacha]]-branded "capsule toy" machines. Oddly, they contain a mix of Micron versions of larger show characters (for lack of information or a better explanation, this wiki is treating them as new characters) and entirely-new bestial Decepticon Microns.

;Vol.1
The first wave began appearing in early [[June]] of 2012. The toys were also later made available in individual boxes through the [[Arms Micron Gum]] series (released on [[August 20]] of 2012), though at a slight markup.

In [[November]] of 2012, [[Esdevium Games]] imported the entire wave to UK toy stores as a [[blindpacking|blindbagged]] line in English packaging, produced by Tomy and licensed by Hasbro UK. The packaging does not give any names to the Microns inside, and merely refers to the toys as a "Transforming Figure Collection".
{{collist|4|
* 1 '''[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]'''
* 2 '''[[Bumblebee Sword]]'''
* 3 '''[[Zad]]''' (2 versions)
* 4 '''[[Gob]]''' (2 versions)
}}
 
;Vol.2
Wave 2 appeared in late August of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Arcee Blade]]'''
*'''[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]'''
*'''[[Megatron Cannon]]'''
*'''[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]''' (2 versions)
}}

 
;Vol.3
Wave 3 appeared in early December of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Ratchet Spanner]]'''
*'''[[Wheeljack Kunai]]'''
*'''[[Starscream Boomerang]]'''
*'''[[Dobo]]''' (2 versions)
}}
{{-}}

====Arms Micron Weapon series====
The '''Arms Micron Weapon''' series is a secondary line of individually-packaged Arms Microns sold without any larger companion figure. These vary between entirely new molds and redecoes of partner Microns. They come in identical clear-plastic bags with adhesive flaps, with the assembly instructions printed on the cardboard backer inside. Initial installments had weapon combinations formed by trios of Microns, with later installments featuring five-Micron weapon combinations.

;Released toys
{{collist|4|
* AMW-01 '''[[Gabu]]'''
* AMW-02 '''[[Baru]]'''
* AMW-03 '''[[Dai]]'''
* AMW-04 '''[[C.L.#AMW|C.L. GR]]'''
* AMW-05 '''[[Balo#AMW|Balo G]]'''
* AMW-06 '''[[Jida#AMW|Jida R]]'''
* AMW-07 '''[[Pral]]'''
* AMW-08 '''[[Sais]]'''
* AMW-09 '''[[Jayz]]'''
* AMW-10 '''[[Zori#AMW|Zori M]]'''
* AMW-11 '''[[B.H.#AMW|B.H. B]]'''
* AMW-12 '''[[Arc#AMW|Arc S]]'''
}}
{{collist|1|
* AMW-13 '''[[Advanced Star Saber|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Advanced Star Saber]]''' ('''[[B.2#AMW|B.2 R]]''', '''[[Iro#AMW|Iro R]]''', '''[[O.P.#AMW|O.P. R]]''', '''[[R.A.#AMW|R.A. O]]''', '''[[Ooje#AMW|Ooje G]]''')
* AMW-14 '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' ('''[[Gora#AMW|Gora II E]]''', '''[[Gul#AMW|Gul B]]''', '''[[Ida#AMW|Ida B]]''', '''[[Noji#AMW|Noji B]]''', '''[[Zori#AMW5pack|Zori CS]]''')
}}

=="Arms Up"==
The main [[gimmick]] of the Arms Microns is their combination ability, both with larger toys and each other.

Simply attaching an Arms Micron to a larger toy produces an '''Arms Up Mode'''. Every AM-series larger robot has at least one specifically-named Arms Up Mode, depicted on their packaging back, utilizing multiple Arms Microns.

===Energon Crystals===
Every Arms Micron (well, every one that was specifically designed for the ''Prime'' toyline, at least) has a socket made for a clear-plastic "[[Energon]] Crystal", laid over a small foil [[sticker]] showing the Micron's [[insignia|allegiance]]. They come in a broad variety of colors, and in three different shapes:


<center>
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:95%"
|-
! scope="col" width="11%" | '''Color'''
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''Name'''
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''AP
(Attack Points, hexagon)'''
! scope="col" width="17%" | '''HP
(Hit Points, trapezoid)'''
! scope="col" width="17%" | '''SP
(Speed Points, circle)'''
! scope="col" width="14%" | '''Super Combo Weapon'''
|-
| style="background: #00CCFF; color: black" | '''Light Blue'''
|'''Pure''' (ピュア ''pyua'')
| [[O.P.]]
| [[R.A.]]
| [[B.2]]
| [[Star Saber]]
|-
| style="background: #FF3333; color: black" | '''Bright Salmon'''
|'''Fast''' (ファスト ''fasuto'')
|[[C.L.]]
|[[B.H.]]
|[[Arc]]
|-
| style="background: #F5FFFF; color: black" | '''Clear'''
|'''Natural''' (ナチュラル ''nachuraru'')
|[[Zamu]]
|[[Gora]]
|[[Igu]]
|-
| style="background: #B88A00; color: black" | '''Amber'''
|'''Mud'''<ref>According to Hironori Kobayashi, via personal correspondence. The kana can be rendered as either "mud" or "mad", but Kobayashi intended it to be the former.</ref> (マッド ''maddo'')
|[[Balo]]
|[[Gra]]
|[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]
|-
| style="background: #66FF66; color: black" | '''Bright Green'''
|'''Power''' (パウァ ''paua'')
|[[Ida]]
|[[Jida]]
|[[Noji]]
|-
| style="background: #A347FF; color: black" | '''Purple'''
|'''Dark''' (ダーク ''dāku'')
|[[Gul]]
|[[Gora|Gora II]]
|[[Zori]]
|-
| style="background: #E843BF; color: black" | '''Bright Purple'''
|'''Fake Dark''' (フェイクダーク ''feikudāku'')
|[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]], [[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]
|[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]], [[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]
|
|-
| style="background: #FF9147; color: black" | '''Orange'''
|'''Hard''' (ハード ''hādo'')
|[[Bumblebee Sword]]
|[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]
|[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFF00; color: black" | '''Yellow'''
|'''Shine''' (シャイン ''shain'')
|[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]
|[[Gob]]
|[[Zad]]
|-
| style="background: #E6E6E6; color: black" | '''Frosted Clear'''
|'''Rock''' (ロック ''rokku'') or '''Titan''' (チタン ''chitan'')
|[[Hades]]
|Hades
|Hades
|-
| style="background: #FFD119; color: black" | '''Yellow-orange'''
|'''Electro''' (イレクトロ ''irekutoro'')
|[[Baru]]
|[[Gabu]]
|[[Dai]]
|-
| style="background: #00E6B8; color: black" | '''Aqua-Green'''
|'''Gōsei''' (合成 "Synthesis")
|[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]
|[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]
|[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]
|-
| style="background: #33AD33; color: black" | '''Green'''
|'''Ion''' (イオン ''ion'')
|[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]
|[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]
|[[Zori#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Zori]]
|-
| style="background: #454550; color: white" | '''Black'''
|'''Magne''' (マグネ ''magune'')
|[[L.P.]]
|[[Sou]]
|[[S.2]]
|-
| style="background: #4747FF; color: white" | '''Blue'''
|'''Positro''' (ポジトロ ''pojitoro'')
|[[Jayz]]
|[[Sais]]
|[[Pral]]
|-
| style="background: #8f3156; color: white" | '''Burgundy'''
|'''Cure''' (キュア ''kyua'')
|[[Ratchet Spanner]]
|[[Wheeljack Kunai]]
|[[Arcee Blade]]
|-
| style="background: #687720; color: white" | '''Dark Green'''
|'''Poison''' (ポイズン ''poizun'')
|[[Starscream Boomerang]]
|[[Dobo]]
|[[Megatron Cannon]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFFFF; color: black" | '''White'''
|'''Ice''' (アイス ''aisu'')
|[[Bido]]
|[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]
|[[Bogu]]
|-
| style="background: #FF85FF; color: black" | '''Pink'''
|'''Shield''' (シールド ''shīrudo'')
|[[Ooje]]
|[[Ulma]]
|[[Iro]]
|-
| style="background: #; color: black" | '''Aqua-Blue'''
|'''Mystic''' (ミスティック ''misutikku'')
|[[Magi]]
|[[Dago]]
|[[Jigu]]
|}
</center>
{{note|The colors shown are as close to the actual plastic colors as is possible in RGB. This chart does not list every variant of each character, only those that have a change in Crystal color. In other words, all versions of, say, O.P. have the "Pure" Energon Crystal unless otherwise noted.}}
 

===Combinations===
Combining multiple Arms Microns together to produce bigger weapons is heavily encouraged in the line. Once three Microns are joined together, one with each different Crystal shape, the combination is dubbed a '''Combo Weapon'''. By combining three Microns with the same ''color'' of Crystal, one of each shape, the combined form is dubbed a '''Super Combo Weapon''', and is deemed to be much more powerful than a normal Combo Weapon.

There are also some named weapons formed by combinations of two, and even four Microns (or Micron substitutions), without regard to Crystal shape.

;Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Big Laser Gun]]''' (Gora + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Big Scissor]]''' (Jida + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Blazer Gun]]''' (B.2 + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Break Scythe]]''' (Gra + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Break Sword]]''' (Arc + C.L. + R.A.)
* '''[[Burst Cannon]]''' (Iro + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Buster Rifle]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + B.H.)
* '''[[Claw Spear]]''' (Jigu + Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Cross Hammer]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Darkness Scythe]]''' (Gora II + Hades + Igu)
* '''[[Eclipse Barrett]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Sou)
* '''[[Energon Sniper]]''' (Gra + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Flame Cannon]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji ''OR'' Gora II + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Giga Tornado Cannon]]''' (Gora II + Dai + Zamu)
* '''[[God Glaive]]''' (Gul + Iro + Ulma)
* '''[[Gravity Axe]]''' (B.2 + R.A. + Ooje)
* '''[[Morning Star]]''' (Balo + Gora + Zori)
* '''[[Nebula Scythe]]''' (Arc + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Nemesis Fake Saber]]''' (Giza + Gul + Igu)
* '''[[Plasma Cannon]]''' (B.H. + C.L. + Iro)
* '''[[Power Crusher]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Ida)
* '''[[Rail Claw]]''' (Gora II + Ida + Noji)
* '''[[Scissor Hand]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Magi)
* '''[[Stragy Gun]]''' (B.H. + O.P. + S.2)
* '''[[Tele-Beam Blaster]]''' (Optimus Prime Blaster + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Trilogy Sword]]''' (Arc + Ooje + R.A.)

}}
 
;Super Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Action Buster]]''' (Dobo + Megatron Cannon + Starscream Boomerang)
* '''[[Asteroid Drill]]''' (Balo + Gra + Ozu)
* '''[[Astro Blaster]]''' (Dago + Jigu + Magi)
* '''[[Corona Glaive]]''' (Iro + Ulma + Ooje)
* '''[[Cosmotector]]''' (Jayz + Pral + Sais)
* '''[[Dark Matter Calibur]]''' (Baru + Dai + Gabu)
* '''[[Debris Hammer]]''' (Gora + Igu + Zamu)
* '''[[Galaxy Launcher]]''' (Arc + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Grand Cross Archery]]''' (Bulkhead Knuckle + Bumblebee Sword + Optimus Prime Blaster)
* '''[[Leonid Tonfa]]''' (Sou + S.2 + L.P.)
* '''[[Lunatic Chainsaw]]''' (Ida + Jida + Noji)
* '''[[Hades|Meteor Scythe]]''' (Hades is his own Super Combo Weapon!)
* '''[[Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Prominence Killer]]''' (Hellflame Jida + Hellflame Noji + Hellflame Zamu)
* '''[[Shooting Star Scissors]]''' (Bogu + Giza + Bido)
* '''[[Solar Ion Arrow]]''' (Hellflame Gul + Shining Gra B + Terrorcon Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Supernova Lance]]''' (Arcee Blade + Ratchet Spanner + Wheeljack Kunai)
* '''[[Wormhole Whip]]''' (Dado + Gob + Zad)
}}
 
;Other named Micron combinations
{{Collist|3|
* '''[[Advanced Star Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Ooje G + O.P. R + R.A. O)
* '''[[Black Widow Claw]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber|Matrix Double Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Matrix + Ooje G + O.P R + Shining R.A.)
* '''[[God Archery]]''' (God Glaive + God Stole (x2))
* '''[[God Stole]]''' (Ida + L.P. + O.P.)
* '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II E + Gul B + Ida B + Noji B + Zori CS)
* '''[[Heavy Armed B.2]]''' (B.2 (x2) + C.L. (x4) + Sais)
* '''[[High-Defense Shield]]''' (Balo + Jida)
* '''[[Killer Bite]]''' (Balo + Gora)
* '''[[Laser Gunblade]]''' (Gora + Gul)
* '''[[Long Spear]]''' (Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber]]''' (Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Pure Energon Super Star Saber]]''' (Pure Energon B.2 + Pure Energon O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Rainbow Shield]]''' (Shining R.A. GR, P, R, and Y)
* '''[[Samurai Sword Mode]]''' (Arc + Arc S + B.2 + B.H. + O.P. + Shining R.A. + Sou)
* '''[[Slash Cannon α]]''' (Arc + O.P.)
* '''[[Slash Cannon β]]''' (B.2 + R.A.)
* '''[[Spike Hammer Rod]]''' (Balo + Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)#Super|Super Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
}}
 
{{note|Obviously, there are vast numbers of potential combinations possible, this list only gives those that have been named officially.}}

{{-}}

===Arms Up Mission Game===
The above combinations play into the online "Arms Up Mission" online game on TakaraTomy's website.

Aside from the usual eight [[tech spec]] stats, every large AM-series robot has an additional three stats, the same as the three shapes of Energon Crystals on the Arms Microns: '''HP''' (Hit Points), '''SP''' (Speed Points), and '''AP''' (Attack Points), though these are rated using thousands rather than ones. By equipping Arms Micron weapons, the Microns' point values are added to their larger partner's; 500 points for the stat related to their Engeron Crystal shape, and 100 for each of the other two.

{{note|It is currently unknown if the Energon Crystal colors have any meaning as far as the game goes aside from enabling Super Combo Weapon creation.}}
{{stub}}

==Notes==
* In an interview in ''Dengeki Hobby'' magazine, [[TakaraTomy]] designers [[Takashi Nakase]] and [[Hironori Kobayashi]] explained the reasons Microns played so heavily into the Japanese ''Prime'' line when it wasn't designed that way from the start:
::'''Takashi Nakase''': The biggest reason is that we wanted to raise the target age group. In past series, the target ages were small children and their fathers, but the age group which is actually able to enjoy transforming toys is 7 ~ 9 years old. We went back to the beginning and considered appropriate products for that age group, and came up with the concept of "customising". That is why Arms Microns need to be assembled from parts, and stickers are included to be put on the main figure - to give the feeling of "completing" the toy as one's own.
::'''Hironori Kobayashi''': We conducted a play session with children where they played freely with Movie series Transformers, mixed with various items such as Minicons, and found that they mostly enjoyed combining Minicons to make larger weapons or to customise the Transformers. We thought it might have some potential.
:*Model-making is ''huge'' in Japan for the 7-and-up crowd. Mega-huge.

* While the "weapons turned into living robots" backstory was given in specific reference to the pack-in toys, it's pretty safe to assume that it holds true for all characters labeled "Arms Micron".

==External Links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/search/armsmicron/ Takara promotional galleries for pack-in Arms Microns]
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/play/armsupmissions/ Arms Up Missions game at TakaraTomy's Transformers website]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category: Arms Microns| Arms Microns]]
[[Category: Mini-Cons]]
[[Category: Prime subgroups]]

Arms Micron

2013-02-13T03:20:21Z

Antron: /* Energon Crystals */

:''The Arms Microns are a [[Mini-Con]] subgroup from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:Tf2012-armsmicron-logo (c) TakaraTomy.png|right|200px|]]

The '''Arms Microns''' (アームズマイクロン ''Āmuzu Maikuron'') were once ordinary weapons. However, a bizarre interaction with [[Earth]]'s energon mutated them, giving the weapons the [[spark]] of life and the ability to transform!<ref>''Figure-Ō'' magazine, March 2012</ref>

This new breed of [[Mini-Con]] assists the larger Transformers in the battlefield, combining their powers to form amazing new weapons.

==''Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Prime'' cartoon==

{{storylink|Arms Micron Theater}}

{{stub}}

==Toys==
===Prime===
The Arms Microns were, with rare exception, only released in predominantly-[[TakaraTomy]] markets (Japan, parts of "mainland" Asia). Due to the... interesting variety of Arms Microns, they will be tackled here as groups.

====Promotional campaign Arms Microns====
The first Arms Microns made available were released as giveaway [[exclusive]]s, usually with the purchase of larger toys. All of these Microns are [[redeco]]s of prior toys. As some items were part of multiple promotions, only the first day and venue of availability is listed here. See individual pages for more details on each one.

[[Image:MicronVectorOracleWebsite.jpg|thumb|300px|Vector Oracle]]
* '''[[Aimless (Prime)|Aimless]]''' ([[December 28|12-18]]-[[2011]]: Joshin Kids' Land, Bic Camera)
* '''[[Blowpipe (Prime)|Blowpipe]]''' (12-18-2011: Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, Edion Group, Ishimaru, Deodeo, Eiden, Midori)
* '''[[Peaceman (Prime)|Peaceman]]''' (12-18-2011: [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]])
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt Clear Yellow Ver.]]''' ([[January 15|1-15]]-[[2012]], World Hobby Fair)
* '''[[Vector Oracle]]''' ([[February 25|2-25]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt]]''' ([[March 1|3-1]]-2012, online order)
* '''[[Pinpointer (Prime)|Pinpointer]]''' ([[March 31|3-31]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]]''' ([[April 28|4-28]]-2012, Yamada Electronics, Yodobashi Camera, Ideon)
* '''[[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]''' (4-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]]''' (4-28-2012, Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]''' (4-28-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#Shining|Shining B.2]]''' ([[June 16|6-16]]-2012, 2012 Tokyo Toy Show)
* '''[[O.P.#Shining|Shining O.P.]]''' ([[June 30|6-30]]-2012, Next Generation World Hobby Fair Summer '12)
* '''[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]''' ([[July 28|7-28]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]''' (7-28-2012, Joshin & Bic Camera )
* '''[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]''' (7-28-2012, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, EDION group stores)
* '''[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]''' (7-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* [[Optimus Prime Blaster|'''Optimus Prime Blaster''' (red version)]] (''TV Boy'' magazine September issue)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningGR|Shining R.A. GR]]''' ([[September 29|8-29]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningP|Shining R.A. P]]''' (8-29-2012, Joshin Kids' Land & Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningR|Shining R.A. R]]''' (8-29-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningY|Shining R.A. Y]]''' (8-29-2012, Eidon group, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera)
* '''[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]''' ([[November 13|11-13]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#PureEnergon|Pure Energon B.2]]''' ([[November 17|11-17]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[O.P.#Golden|Golden O.P.]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[Hades#Golden|Golden Hades]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[O.P.|Pure Energon O.P.]]''' (December, ToysЯUs)
{{-}}

====Pack-in Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronPackin-TakTomSite.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
The Arms Microns are the primary [[gimmick]] of the Japanese ''Prime'' toyline. All Deluxe-and-up releases come with their own Arms Micron, which replaces the accessories from the [[Hasbro]] versions (when applicable). Most of the toys have been [[retool]]ed to add more [[5mm post]]-holes for the Microns to attach to. Each Micron transforms into a weapon, typically modeled after the character's in-show weapon (with exceptions for non-show and repeat characters), and feature numerous [[5mm post]]s and holes, allowing you to combine them together to create larger and more ridiculous weapons. (See [[#"Arms Up"|"Arms Up" below]] for more information on combined Arms Micron weapons.)

However, each Micron comes out of the package as an unpainted, unassembled series of parts on plastic runners like a model kit, requiring [[sticker]]s for detailing. Whether you consider this a good or a bad thing depends on how much work you like putting into your toys.

The Autobot Microns all transform from weapons to humanoid robots. Their names are one-or-two-syllable contractions of their larger partner's names. The Decepticon Microns, however, all transform from weapons to one-eyed animalistic robots, with names based on their animal-form, again crunched to two(ish) syllables, with some slight changes to consonants.
{{-}}
;Released toys
{{collist|3|
* M-01 '''[[O.P.]]''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Voyager|Optimus Prime]])
* M-02 '''[[B.2]]''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Deluxe|Bumblebee]])
* M-03 '''[[C.L.]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Deluxe|Cliffjumper]])
* M-04 '''[[R.A.]]''' (with [[Ratchet (Prime)#Deluxe|Ratchet]])
* M-05 '''[[Gora]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#JapanDeluxe|Megatron]])
* M-06 '''[[Balo]]''' (with [[Skywarp (Prime)#Toys|Skywarp]])
* M-07 '''[[Gul]]''' (with [[Starscream (Prime)#Voyager|Starscream]])
* M-08 '''[[Jida]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Cliffjumper]])
* M-09 '''[[Zori]]''' (with [[Soundwave (Prime)#Prime|Soundwave]])
* M-10 '''[[B.H.]]''' (with [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Voyager|Bulkhead]])
* M-11 '''[[Arc]]''' (with [[Arcee (Prime)#Deluxe|Arcee]])
* M-12 '''[[Zamu]]''' (with [[Breakdown (Prime)#Voyager|Breakdown]])
* M-13 '''[[Gra]]''' (with [[Knock Out (Prime)#Deluxe|Knock Out]])
* M-14 '''[[Noji]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Deluxe|Vehicon]])
* M-15 '''Gora II''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Voyager|Megatron Darkness]])
* M-16 '''[[Hades]]''' (with Megatron Darkness)
* M-17 '''[[Igu]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Jet|Jet Vehicon]])
* M-21 '''[[Sou]]''' (with [[Swerve (Prime)|Swerve]])
* M-22 '''[[Ida]]''' (with [[Airachnid (Prime)#Toys|Airachnid]])
* '''O.P. A''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#BattleShield|Battle Shield Optimus]])
* '''[[Pral|Pral G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Sais|Sais G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Jayz|Jayz G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''Terrorcon Zori''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Bumblebee]])
* M-26 '''[[Bogu]]''' (with [[Unicron/toys#Prime|Gaia Unicron]])
* M-27 '''[[Iro]]''' (with [[Ironhide (Prime)|Ironhide]])
* M-28 '''Shining R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Weaponizer|Arms Master Optimus]])
* '''Silver Metal Balo''' (with [[Thundercracker (Prime)#Toys|Thundercracker]])
* '''Gold Metal R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#OrionPax|Orion Pax]])
* M-30 '''[[Jigu]]''' (with [[Dreadwing (Prime)#Toys|Dreadwing]])
* M-31 '''[[Ooje]]''' (with [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Deluxe|Wheeljack]])
* M-29 '''[[Magi]]''' (with [[Silas#SilasBreakdown|Silas Breakdown]])
* M-34 '''[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]''' (with [[Nemesis Prime (Prime)|Nemesis Prime]])
* M-28 '''[[S.2]]''' (with [[Smokescreen (Prime)#Prime|Smokescreen]])
* '''B.2 A''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Weaponizer|Gatling Bumblebee]])
* M-35 '''[[Bido]]''' (with [[Shockwave (WFC)#Prime|Shockwave]])
* M-32 '''[[Ulma]]''' (with [[Ultra Magnus (Prime)#Voyager|Ultra Magnus]])
* M-33 '''[[L.P.]]''' (with [[Lio Convoy#Prime|Leo Prime]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (R)]]''' (with [[Rumble (WFC)#Prime|Rumble]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (F)]]''' (with [[Frenzy (WFC)#Prime|Frenzy]])
* M-37 '''[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]''' (with [[Wildrider (Prime)#Toys|Wildrider]])
}}

;Upcoming releases
{{collist|3|

* '''[[Gabu|Shadow Gabu]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Baru|Shadow Baru]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Dai|Shadow Dai]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''Igu S''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#JetGeneral|Jet Vehicon General]])
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

{{note|There are a few gaps in the numbering. The missing numbers coincide with the new-character AMW Microns (see below); [[Gabu]], [[Baru]] and [[Dai]] at M-18, 19 and 20 (respectively), and Pral, Sais and Jayz at M-23, 24 and 25 (respectively).}}

{{note|Starting with Jigu, the numbering no longer is put on the site listings. The "missing" numbers come from the runners of the Arms Micron kit and the sticker sheets. }}
{{-}}

====Gacha Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronGachaWave1.jpg|right|thumb|200px|]]
A completely new set of molds were created for a set of Arms Microns distributed mainly through [[Gacha]]-branded "capsule toy" machines. Oddly, they contain a mix of Micron versions of larger show characters (for lack of information or a better explanation, this wiki is treating them as new characters) and entirely-new bestial Decepticon Microns.

;Vol.1
The first wave began appearing in early [[June]] of 2012. The toys were also later made available in individual boxes through the [[Arms Micron Gum]] series (released on [[August 20]] of 2012), though at a slight markup.

In [[November]] of 2012, [[Esdevium Games]] imported the entire wave to UK toy stores as a [[blindpacking|blindbagged]] line in English packaging, produced by Tomy and licensed by Hasbro UK. The packaging does not give any names to the Microns inside, and merely refers to the toys as a "Transforming Figure Collection".
{{collist|4|
* 1 '''[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]'''
* 2 '''[[Bumblebee Sword]]'''
* 3 '''[[Zad]]''' (2 versions)
* 4 '''[[Gob]]''' (2 versions)
}}
 
;Vol.2
Wave 2 appeared in late August of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Arcee Blade]]'''
*'''[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]'''
*'''[[Megatron Cannon]]'''
*'''[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]''' (2 versions)
}}

 
;Vol.3
Wave 3 appeared in early December of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Ratchet Spanner]]'''
*'''[[Wheeljack Kunai]]'''
*'''[[Starscream Boomerang]]'''
*'''[[Dobo]]''' (2 versions)
}}
{{-}}

====Arms Micron Weapon series====
The '''Arms Micron Weapon''' series is a secondary line of individually-packaged Arms Microns sold without any larger companion figure. These vary between entirely new molds and redecoes of partner Microns. They come in identical clear-plastic bags with adhesive flaps, with the assembly instructions printed on the cardboard backer inside. Initial installments had weapon combinations formed by trios of Microns, with later installments featuring five-Micron weapon combinations.

;Released toys
{{collist|4|
* AMW-01 '''[[Gabu]]'''
* AMW-02 '''[[Baru]]'''
* AMW-03 '''[[Dai]]'''
* AMW-04 '''[[C.L.#AMW|C.L. GR]]'''
* AMW-05 '''[[Balo#AMW|Balo G]]'''
* AMW-06 '''[[Jida#AMW|Jida R]]'''
* AMW-07 '''[[Pral]]'''
* AMW-08 '''[[Sais]]'''
* AMW-09 '''[[Jayz]]'''
* AMW-10 '''[[Zori#AMW|Zori M]]'''
* AMW-11 '''[[B.H.#AMW|B.H. B]]'''
* AMW-12 '''[[Arc#AMW|Arc S]]'''
}}
{{collist|1|
* AMW-13 '''[[Advanced Star Saber|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Advanced Star Saber]]''' ('''[[B.2#AMW|B.2 R]]''', '''[[Iro#AMW|Iro R]]''', '''[[O.P.#AMW|O.P. R]]''', '''[[R.A.#AMW|R.A. O]]''', '''[[Ooje#AMW|Ooje G]]''')
* AMW-14 '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' ('''[[Gora#AMW|Gora II E]]''', '''[[Gul#AMW|Gul B]]''', '''[[Ida#AMW|Ida B]]''', '''[[Noji#AMW|Noji B]]''', '''[[Zori#AMW5pack|Zori CS]]''')
}}

=="Arms Up"==
The main [[gimmick]] of the Arms Microns is their combination ability, both with larger toys and each other.

Simply attaching an Arms Micron to a larger toy produces an '''Arms Up Mode'''. Every AM-series larger robot has at least one specifically-named Arms Up Mode, depicted on their packaging back, utilizing multiple Arms Microns.

===Energon Crystals===
Every Arms Micron (well, every one that was specifically designed for the ''Prime'' toyline, at least) has a socket made for a clear-plastic "[[Energon]] Crystal", laid over a small foil [[sticker]] showing the Micron's [[insignia|allegiance]]. They come in a broad variety of colors, and in three different shapes:


<center>
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:95%"
|-
! scope="col" width="10%" | '''Color'''
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''Name'''
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''AP
(Attack Points, hexagon)'''
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''HP
(Hit Points, trapezoid)'''
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''SP
(Speed Points, circle)'''
! scope="col" width="13%" | '''Super Combo Weapon'''
|-
| style="background: #00CCFF; color: black" | '''Light Blue'''
|'''Pure''' (ピュア ''pyua'')
| [[O.P.]]
| [[R.A.]]
| [[B.2]]
| [[Star Saber]]
|-
| style="background: #FF3333; color: black" | '''Bright Salmon'''
|'''Fast''' (ファスト ''fasuto'')
|[[C.L.]]
|[[B.H.]]
|[[Arc]]
|-
| style="background: #F5FFFF; color: black" | '''Clear'''
|'''Natural''' (ナチュラル ''nachuraru'')
|[[Zamu]]
|[[Gora]]
|[[Igu]]
|-
| style="background: #B88A00; color: black" | '''Amber'''
|'''Mud'''<ref>According to Hironori Kobayashi, via personal correspondence. The kana can be rendered as either "mud" or "mad", but Kobayashi intended it to be the former.</ref> (マッド ''maddo'')
|[[Balo]]
|[[Gra]]
|[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]
|-
| style="background: #66FF66; color: black" | '''Bright Green'''
|'''Power''' (パウァ ''paua'')
|[[Ida]]
|[[Jida]]
|[[Noji]]
|-
| style="background: #A347FF; color: black" | '''Purple'''
|'''Dark''' (ダーク ''dāku'')
|[[Gul]]
|[[Gora|Gora II]]
|[[Zori]]
|-
| style="background: #E843BF; color: black" | '''Bright Purple'''
|'''Fake Dark''' (フェイクダーク ''feikudāku'')
|[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]], [[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]
|[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]], [[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]
|
|-
| style="background: #FF9147; color: black" | '''Orange'''
|'''Hard''' (ハード ''hādo'')
|[[Bumblebee Sword]]
|[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]
|[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFF00; color: black" | '''Yellow'''
|'''Shine''' (シャイン ''shain'')
|[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]
|[[Gob]]
|[[Zad]]
|-
| style="background: #E6E6E6; color: black" | '''Frosted Clear'''
|'''Rock''' (ロック ''rokku'') or '''Titan''' (チタン ''chitan'')
|[[Hades]]
|Hades
|Hades
|-
| style="background: #FFD119; color: black" | '''Yellow-orange'''
|'''Electro''' (イレクトロ ''irekutoro'')
|[[Baru]]
|[[Gabu]]
|[[Dai]]
|-
| style="background: #00E6B8; color: black" | '''Aqua-Green'''
|'''Gōsei''' (合成 "Synthesis")
|[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]
|[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]
|[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]
|-
| style="background: #33AD33; color: black" | '''Green'''
|'''Ion''' (イオン ''ion'')
|[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]
|[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]
|[[Zori#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Zori]]
|-
| style="background: #454550; color: white" | '''Black'''
|'''Magne''' (マグネ ''magune'')
|[[L.P.]]
|[[Sou]]
|[[S.2]]
|-
| style="background: #4747FF; color: white" | '''Blue'''
|'''Positro''' (ポジトロ ''pojitoro'')
|[[Jayz]]
|[[Sais]]
|[[Pral]]
|-
| style="background: #8f3156; color: white" | '''Burgundy'''
|'''Cure''' (キュア ''kyua'')
|[[Ratchet Spanner]]
|[[Wheeljack Kunai]]
|[[Arcee Blade]]
|-
| style="background: #687720; color: white" | '''Dark Green'''
|'''Poison''' (ポイズン ''poizun'')
|[[Starscream Boomerang]]
|[[Dobo]]
|[[Megatron Cannon]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFFFF; color: black" | '''White'''
|'''Ice''' (アイス ''aisu'')
|[[Bido]]
|[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]
|[[Bogu]]
|-
| style="background: #FF85FF; color: black" | '''Pink'''
|'''Shield''' (シールド ''shīrudo'')
|[[Ooje]]
|[[Ulma]]
|[[Iro]]
|-
| style="background: #; color: black" | '''Aqua-Blue'''
|'''Mystic''' (ミスティック ''misutikku'')
|[[Magi]]
|[[Dago]]
|[[Jigu]]
|}
</center>
{{note|The colors shown are as close to the actual plastic colors as is possible in RGB. This chart does not list every variant of each character, only those that have a change in Crystal color. In other words, all versions of, say, O.P. have the "Pure" Energon Crystal unless otherwise noted.}}
 

===Combinations===
Combining multiple Arms Microns together to produce bigger weapons is heavily encouraged in the line. Once three Microns are joined together, one with each different Crystal shape, the combination is dubbed a '''Combo Weapon'''. By combining three Microns with the same ''color'' of Crystal, one of each shape, the combined form is dubbed a '''Super Combo Weapon''', and is deemed to be much more powerful than a normal Combo Weapon.

There are also some named weapons formed by combinations of two, and even four Microns (or Micron substitutions), without regard to Crystal shape.

;Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Big Laser Gun]]''' (Gora + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Big Scissor]]''' (Jida + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Blazer Gun]]''' (B.2 + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Break Scythe]]''' (Gra + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Break Sword]]''' (Arc + C.L. + R.A.)
* '''[[Burst Cannon]]''' (Iro + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Buster Rifle]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + B.H.)
* '''[[Claw Spear]]''' (Jigu + Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Cross Hammer]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Darkness Scythe]]''' (Gora II + Hades + Igu)
* '''[[Eclipse Barrett]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Sou)
* '''[[Energon Sniper]]''' (Gra + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Flame Cannon]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji ''OR'' Gora II + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Giga Tornado Cannon]]''' (Gora II + Dai + Zamu)
* '''[[God Glaive]]''' (Gul + Iro + Ulma)
* '''[[Gravity Axe]]''' (B.2 + R.A. + Ooje)
* '''[[Morning Star]]''' (Balo + Gora + Zori)
* '''[[Nebula Scythe]]''' (Arc + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Nemesis Fake Saber]]''' (Giza + Gul + Igu)
* '''[[Plasma Cannon]]''' (B.H. + C.L. + Iro)
* '''[[Power Crusher]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Ida)
* '''[[Rail Claw]]''' (Gora II + Ida + Noji)
* '''[[Scissor Hand]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Magi)
* '''[[Stragy Gun]]''' (B.H. + O.P. + S.2)
* '''[[Tele-Beam Blaster]]''' (Optimus Prime Blaster + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Trilogy Sword]]''' (Arc + Ooje + R.A.)

}}
 
;Super Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Action Buster]]''' (Dobo + Megatron Cannon + Starscream Boomerang)
* '''[[Asteroid Drill]]''' (Balo + Gra + Ozu)
* '''[[Astro Blaster]]''' (Dago + Jigu + Magi)
* '''[[Corona Glaive]]''' (Iro + Ulma + Ooje)
* '''[[Cosmotector]]''' (Jayz + Pral + Sais)
* '''[[Dark Matter Calibur]]''' (Baru + Dai + Gabu)
* '''[[Debris Hammer]]''' (Gora + Igu + Zamu)
* '''[[Galaxy Launcher]]''' (Arc + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Grand Cross Archery]]''' (Bulkhead Knuckle + Bumblebee Sword + Optimus Prime Blaster)
* '''[[Leonid Tonfa]]''' (Sou + S.2 + L.P.)
* '''[[Lunatic Chainsaw]]''' (Ida + Jida + Noji)
* '''[[Hades|Meteor Scythe]]''' (Hades is his own Super Combo Weapon!)
* '''[[Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Prominence Killer]]''' (Hellflame Jida + Hellflame Noji + Hellflame Zamu)
* '''[[Shooting Star Scissors]]''' (Bogu + Giza + Bido)
* '''[[Solar Ion Arrow]]''' (Hellflame Gul + Shining Gra B + Terrorcon Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Supernova Lance]]''' (Arcee Blade + Ratchet Spanner + Wheeljack Kunai)
* '''[[Wormhole Whip]]''' (Dado + Gob + Zad)
}}
 
;Other named Micron combinations
{{Collist|3|
* '''[[Advanced Star Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Ooje G + O.P. R + R.A. O)
* '''[[Black Widow Claw]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber|Matrix Double Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Matrix + Ooje G + O.P R + Shining R.A.)
* '''[[God Archery]]''' (God Glaive + God Stole (x2))
* '''[[God Stole]]''' (Ida + L.P. + O.P.)
* '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II E + Gul B + Ida B + Noji B + Zori CS)
* '''[[Heavy Armed B.2]]''' (B.2 (x2) + C.L. (x4) + Sais)
* '''[[High-Defense Shield]]''' (Balo + Jida)
* '''[[Killer Bite]]''' (Balo + Gora)
* '''[[Laser Gunblade]]''' (Gora + Gul)
* '''[[Long Spear]]''' (Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber]]''' (Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Pure Energon Super Star Saber]]''' (Pure Energon B.2 + Pure Energon O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Rainbow Shield]]''' (Shining R.A. GR, P, R, and Y)
* '''[[Samurai Sword Mode]]''' (Arc + Arc S + B.2 + B.H. + O.P. + Shining R.A. + Sou)
* '''[[Slash Cannon α]]''' (Arc + O.P.)
* '''[[Slash Cannon β]]''' (B.2 + R.A.)
* '''[[Spike Hammer Rod]]''' (Balo + Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)#Super|Super Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
}}
 
{{note|Obviously, there are vast numbers of potential combinations possible, this list only gives those that have been named officially.}}

{{-}}

===Arms Up Mission Game===
The above combinations play into the online "Arms Up Mission" online game on TakaraTomy's website.

Aside from the usual eight [[tech spec]] stats, every large AM-series robot has an additional three stats, the same as the three shapes of Energon Crystals on the Arms Microns: '''HP''' (Hit Points), '''SP''' (Speed Points), and '''AP''' (Attack Points), though these are rated using thousands rather than ones. By equipping Arms Micron weapons, the Microns' point values are added to their larger partner's; 500 points for the stat related to their Engeron Crystal shape, and 100 for each of the other two.

{{note|It is currently unknown if the Energon Crystal colors have any meaning as far as the game goes aside from enabling Super Combo Weapon creation.}}
{{stub}}

==Notes==
* In an interview in ''Dengeki Hobby'' magazine, [[TakaraTomy]] designers [[Takashi Nakase]] and [[Hironori Kobayashi]] explained the reasons Microns played so heavily into the Japanese ''Prime'' line when it wasn't designed that way from the start:
::'''Takashi Nakase''': The biggest reason is that we wanted to raise the target age group. In past series, the target ages were small children and their fathers, but the age group which is actually able to enjoy transforming toys is 7 ~ 9 years old. We went back to the beginning and considered appropriate products for that age group, and came up with the concept of "customising". That is why Arms Microns need to be assembled from parts, and stickers are included to be put on the main figure - to give the feeling of "completing" the toy as one's own.
::'''Hironori Kobayashi''': We conducted a play session with children where they played freely with Movie series Transformers, mixed with various items such as Minicons, and found that they mostly enjoyed combining Minicons to make larger weapons or to customise the Transformers. We thought it might have some potential.
:*Model-making is ''huge'' in Japan for the 7-and-up crowd. Mega-huge.

* While the "weapons turned into living robots" backstory was given in specific reference to the pack-in toys, it's pretty safe to assume that it holds true for all characters labeled "Arms Micron".

==External Links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/search/armsmicron/ Takara promotional galleries for pack-in Arms Microns]
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/play/armsupmissions/ Arms Up Missions game at TakaraTomy's Transformers website]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category: Arms Microns| Arms Microns]]
[[Category: Mini-Cons]]
[[Category: Prime subgroups]]

Arms Micron

2013-02-13T03:18:55Z

Antron: /* Energon Crystals */

:''The Arms Microns are a [[Mini-Con]] subgroup from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:Tf2012-armsmicron-logo (c) TakaraTomy.png|right|200px|]]

The '''Arms Microns''' (アームズマイクロン ''Āmuzu Maikuron'') were once ordinary weapons. However, a bizarre interaction with [[Earth]]'s energon mutated them, giving the weapons the [[spark]] of life and the ability to transform!<ref>''Figure-Ō'' magazine, March 2012</ref>

This new breed of [[Mini-Con]] assists the larger Transformers in the battlefield, combining their powers to form amazing new weapons.

==''Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Prime'' cartoon==

{{storylink|Arms Micron Theater}}

{{stub}}

==Toys==
===Prime===
The Arms Microns were, with rare exception, only released in predominantly-[[TakaraTomy]] markets (Japan, parts of "mainland" Asia). Due to the... interesting variety of Arms Microns, they will be tackled here as groups.

====Promotional campaign Arms Microns====
The first Arms Microns made available were released as giveaway [[exclusive]]s, usually with the purchase of larger toys. All of these Microns are [[redeco]]s of prior toys. As some items were part of multiple promotions, only the first day and venue of availability is listed here. See individual pages for more details on each one.

[[Image:MicronVectorOracleWebsite.jpg|thumb|300px|Vector Oracle]]
* '''[[Aimless (Prime)|Aimless]]''' ([[December 28|12-18]]-[[2011]]: Joshin Kids' Land, Bic Camera)
* '''[[Blowpipe (Prime)|Blowpipe]]''' (12-18-2011: Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, Edion Group, Ishimaru, Deodeo, Eiden, Midori)
* '''[[Peaceman (Prime)|Peaceman]]''' (12-18-2011: [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]])
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt Clear Yellow Ver.]]''' ([[January 15|1-15]]-[[2012]], World Hobby Fair)
* '''[[Vector Oracle]]''' ([[February 25|2-25]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt]]''' ([[March 1|3-1]]-2012, online order)
* '''[[Pinpointer (Prime)|Pinpointer]]''' ([[March 31|3-31]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]]''' ([[April 28|4-28]]-2012, Yamada Electronics, Yodobashi Camera, Ideon)
* '''[[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]''' (4-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]]''' (4-28-2012, Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]''' (4-28-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#Shining|Shining B.2]]''' ([[June 16|6-16]]-2012, 2012 Tokyo Toy Show)
* '''[[O.P.#Shining|Shining O.P.]]''' ([[June 30|6-30]]-2012, Next Generation World Hobby Fair Summer '12)
* '''[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]''' ([[July 28|7-28]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]''' (7-28-2012, Joshin & Bic Camera )
* '''[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]''' (7-28-2012, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, EDION group stores)
* '''[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]''' (7-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* [[Optimus Prime Blaster|'''Optimus Prime Blaster''' (red version)]] (''TV Boy'' magazine September issue)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningGR|Shining R.A. GR]]''' ([[September 29|8-29]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningP|Shining R.A. P]]''' (8-29-2012, Joshin Kids' Land & Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningR|Shining R.A. R]]''' (8-29-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningY|Shining R.A. Y]]''' (8-29-2012, Eidon group, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera)
* '''[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]''' ([[November 13|11-13]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#PureEnergon|Pure Energon B.2]]''' ([[November 17|11-17]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[O.P.#Golden|Golden O.P.]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[Hades#Golden|Golden Hades]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[O.P.|Pure Energon O.P.]]''' (December, ToysЯUs)
{{-}}

====Pack-in Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronPackin-TakTomSite.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
The Arms Microns are the primary [[gimmick]] of the Japanese ''Prime'' toyline. All Deluxe-and-up releases come with their own Arms Micron, which replaces the accessories from the [[Hasbro]] versions (when applicable). Most of the toys have been [[retool]]ed to add more [[5mm post]]-holes for the Microns to attach to. Each Micron transforms into a weapon, typically modeled after the character's in-show weapon (with exceptions for non-show and repeat characters), and feature numerous [[5mm post]]s and holes, allowing you to combine them together to create larger and more ridiculous weapons. (See [[#"Arms Up"|"Arms Up" below]] for more information on combined Arms Micron weapons.)

However, each Micron comes out of the package as an unpainted, unassembled series of parts on plastic runners like a model kit, requiring [[sticker]]s for detailing. Whether you consider this a good or a bad thing depends on how much work you like putting into your toys.

The Autobot Microns all transform from weapons to humanoid robots. Their names are one-or-two-syllable contractions of their larger partner's names. The Decepticon Microns, however, all transform from weapons to one-eyed animalistic robots, with names based on their animal-form, again crunched to two(ish) syllables, with some slight changes to consonants.
{{-}}
;Released toys
{{collist|3|
* M-01 '''[[O.P.]]''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Voyager|Optimus Prime]])
* M-02 '''[[B.2]]''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Deluxe|Bumblebee]])
* M-03 '''[[C.L.]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Deluxe|Cliffjumper]])
* M-04 '''[[R.A.]]''' (with [[Ratchet (Prime)#Deluxe|Ratchet]])
* M-05 '''[[Gora]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#JapanDeluxe|Megatron]])
* M-06 '''[[Balo]]''' (with [[Skywarp (Prime)#Toys|Skywarp]])
* M-07 '''[[Gul]]''' (with [[Starscream (Prime)#Voyager|Starscream]])
* M-08 '''[[Jida]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Cliffjumper]])
* M-09 '''[[Zori]]''' (with [[Soundwave (Prime)#Prime|Soundwave]])
* M-10 '''[[B.H.]]''' (with [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Voyager|Bulkhead]])
* M-11 '''[[Arc]]''' (with [[Arcee (Prime)#Deluxe|Arcee]])
* M-12 '''[[Zamu]]''' (with [[Breakdown (Prime)#Voyager|Breakdown]])
* M-13 '''[[Gra]]''' (with [[Knock Out (Prime)#Deluxe|Knock Out]])
* M-14 '''[[Noji]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Deluxe|Vehicon]])
* M-15 '''Gora II''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Voyager|Megatron Darkness]])
* M-16 '''[[Hades]]''' (with Megatron Darkness)
* M-17 '''[[Igu]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Jet|Jet Vehicon]])
* M-21 '''[[Sou]]''' (with [[Swerve (Prime)|Swerve]])
* M-22 '''[[Ida]]''' (with [[Airachnid (Prime)#Toys|Airachnid]])
* '''O.P. A''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#BattleShield|Battle Shield Optimus]])
* '''[[Pral|Pral G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Sais|Sais G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Jayz|Jayz G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''Terrorcon Zori''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Bumblebee]])
* M-26 '''[[Bogu]]''' (with [[Unicron/toys#Prime|Gaia Unicron]])
* M-27 '''[[Iro]]''' (with [[Ironhide (Prime)|Ironhide]])
* M-28 '''Shining R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Weaponizer|Arms Master Optimus]])
* '''Silver Metal Balo''' (with [[Thundercracker (Prime)#Toys|Thundercracker]])
* '''Gold Metal R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#OrionPax|Orion Pax]])
* M-30 '''[[Jigu]]''' (with [[Dreadwing (Prime)#Toys|Dreadwing]])
* M-31 '''[[Ooje]]''' (with [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Deluxe|Wheeljack]])
* M-29 '''[[Magi]]''' (with [[Silas#SilasBreakdown|Silas Breakdown]])
* M-34 '''[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]''' (with [[Nemesis Prime (Prime)|Nemesis Prime]])
* M-28 '''[[S.2]]''' (with [[Smokescreen (Prime)#Prime|Smokescreen]])
* '''B.2 A''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Weaponizer|Gatling Bumblebee]])
* M-35 '''[[Bido]]''' (with [[Shockwave (WFC)#Prime|Shockwave]])
* M-32 '''[[Ulma]]''' (with [[Ultra Magnus (Prime)#Voyager|Ultra Magnus]])
* M-33 '''[[L.P.]]''' (with [[Lio Convoy#Prime|Leo Prime]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (R)]]''' (with [[Rumble (WFC)#Prime|Rumble]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (F)]]''' (with [[Frenzy (WFC)#Prime|Frenzy]])
* M-37 '''[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]''' (with [[Wildrider (Prime)#Toys|Wildrider]])
}}

;Upcoming releases
{{collist|3|

* '''[[Gabu|Shadow Gabu]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Baru|Shadow Baru]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Dai|Shadow Dai]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''Igu S''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#JetGeneral|Jet Vehicon General]])
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

{{note|There are a few gaps in the numbering. The missing numbers coincide with the new-character AMW Microns (see below); [[Gabu]], [[Baru]] and [[Dai]] at M-18, 19 and 20 (respectively), and Pral, Sais and Jayz at M-23, 24 and 25 (respectively).}}

{{note|Starting with Jigu, the numbering no longer is put on the site listings. The "missing" numbers come from the runners of the Arms Micron kit and the sticker sheets. }}
{{-}}

====Gacha Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronGachaWave1.jpg|right|thumb|200px|]]
A completely new set of molds were created for a set of Arms Microns distributed mainly through [[Gacha]]-branded "capsule toy" machines. Oddly, they contain a mix of Micron versions of larger show characters (for lack of information or a better explanation, this wiki is treating them as new characters) and entirely-new bestial Decepticon Microns.

;Vol.1
The first wave began appearing in early [[June]] of 2012. The toys were also later made available in individual boxes through the [[Arms Micron Gum]] series (released on [[August 20]] of 2012), though at a slight markup.

In [[November]] of 2012, [[Esdevium Games]] imported the entire wave to UK toy stores as a [[blindpacking|blindbagged]] line in English packaging, produced by Tomy and licensed by Hasbro UK. The packaging does not give any names to the Microns inside, and merely refers to the toys as a "Transforming Figure Collection".
{{collist|4|
* 1 '''[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]'''
* 2 '''[[Bumblebee Sword]]'''
* 3 '''[[Zad]]''' (2 versions)
* 4 '''[[Gob]]''' (2 versions)
}}
 
;Vol.2
Wave 2 appeared in late August of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Arcee Blade]]'''
*'''[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]'''
*'''[[Megatron Cannon]]'''
*'''[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]''' (2 versions)
}}

 
;Vol.3
Wave 3 appeared in early December of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Ratchet Spanner]]'''
*'''[[Wheeljack Kunai]]'''
*'''[[Starscream Boomerang]]'''
*'''[[Dobo]]''' (2 versions)
}}
{{-}}

====Arms Micron Weapon series====
The '''Arms Micron Weapon''' series is a secondary line of individually-packaged Arms Microns sold without any larger companion figure. These vary between entirely new molds and redecoes of partner Microns. They come in identical clear-plastic bags with adhesive flaps, with the assembly instructions printed on the cardboard backer inside. Initial installments had weapon combinations formed by trios of Microns, with later installments featuring five-Micron weapon combinations.

;Released toys
{{collist|4|
* AMW-01 '''[[Gabu]]'''
* AMW-02 '''[[Baru]]'''
* AMW-03 '''[[Dai]]'''
* AMW-04 '''[[C.L.#AMW|C.L. GR]]'''
* AMW-05 '''[[Balo#AMW|Balo G]]'''
* AMW-06 '''[[Jida#AMW|Jida R]]'''
* AMW-07 '''[[Pral]]'''
* AMW-08 '''[[Sais]]'''
* AMW-09 '''[[Jayz]]'''
* AMW-10 '''[[Zori#AMW|Zori M]]'''
* AMW-11 '''[[B.H.#AMW|B.H. B]]'''
* AMW-12 '''[[Arc#AMW|Arc S]]'''
}}
{{collist|1|
* AMW-13 '''[[Advanced Star Saber|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Advanced Star Saber]]''' ('''[[B.2#AMW|B.2 R]]''', '''[[Iro#AMW|Iro R]]''', '''[[O.P.#AMW|O.P. R]]''', '''[[R.A.#AMW|R.A. O]]''', '''[[Ooje#AMW|Ooje G]]''')
* AMW-14 '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' ('''[[Gora#AMW|Gora II E]]''', '''[[Gul#AMW|Gul B]]''', '''[[Ida#AMW|Ida B]]''', '''[[Noji#AMW|Noji B]]''', '''[[Zori#AMW5pack|Zori CS]]''')
}}

=="Arms Up"==
The main [[gimmick]] of the Arms Microns is their combination ability, both with larger toys and each other.

Simply attaching an Arms Micron to a larger toy produces an '''Arms Up Mode'''. Every AM-series larger robot has at least one specifically-named Arms Up Mode, depicted on their packaging back, utilizing multiple Arms Microns.

===Energon Crystals===
Every Arms Micron (well, every one that was specifically designed for the ''Prime'' toyline, at least) has a socket made for a clear-plastic "[[Energon]] Crystal", laid over a small foil [[sticker]] showing the Micron's [[insignia|allegiance]]. They come in a broad variety of colors, and in three different shapes:


<center>
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:95%"
|-
! scope="col" width="9%" | '''Color'''
! scope="col" width="19%" | '''Name'''
! scope="col" width="19%" | '''AP
(Attack Points, hexagon)'''
! scope="col" width="19%" | '''HP
(Hit Points, trapezoid)'''
! scope="col" width="19%" | '''SP
(Speed Points, circle)'''
! scope="col" width="10%" | '''Super Combo Weapon'''
|-
| style="background: #00CCFF; color: black" | '''Light Blue'''
|'''Pure''' (ピュア ''pyua'')
| [[O.P.]]
| [[R.A.]]
| [[B.2]]
| [[Star Saber]]
|-
| style="background: #FF3333; color: black" | '''Bright Salmon'''
|'''Fast''' (ファスト ''fasuto'')
|[[C.L.]]
|[[B.H.]]
|[[Arc]]
|-
| style="background: #F5FFFF; color: black" | '''Clear'''
|'''Natural''' (ナチュラル ''nachuraru'')
|[[Zamu]]
|[[Gora]]
|[[Igu]]
|-
| style="background: #B88A00; color: black" | '''Amber'''
|'''Mud'''<ref>According to Hironori Kobayashi, via personal correspondence. The kana can be rendered as either "mud" or "mad", but Kobayashi intended it to be the former.</ref> (マッド ''maddo'')
|[[Balo]]
|[[Gra]]
|[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]
|-
| style="background: #66FF66; color: black" | '''Bright Green'''
|'''Power''' (パウァ ''paua'')
|[[Ida]]
|[[Jida]]
|[[Noji]]
|-
| style="background: #A347FF; color: black" | '''Purple'''
|'''Dark''' (ダーク ''dāku'')
|[[Gul]]
|[[Gora|Gora II]]
|[[Zori]]
|-
| style="background: #E843BF; color: black" | '''Bright Purple'''
|'''Fake Dark''' (フェイクダーク ''feikudāku'')
|[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]], [[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]
|[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]], [[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]
|
|-
| style="background: #FF9147; color: black" | '''Orange'''
|'''Hard''' (ハード ''hādo'')
|[[Bumblebee Sword]]
|[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]
|[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFF00; color: black" | '''Yellow'''
|'''Shine''' (シャイン ''shain'')
|[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]
|[[Gob]]
|[[Zad]]
|-
| style="background: #E6E6E6; color: black" | '''Frosted Clear'''
|'''Rock''' (ロック ''rokku'') or '''Titan''' (チタン ''chitan'')
|[[Hades]]
|Hades
|Hades
|-
| style="background: #FFD119; color: black" | '''Yellow-orange'''
|'''Electro''' (イレクトロ ''irekutoro'')
|[[Baru]]
|[[Gabu]]
|[[Dai]]
|-
| style="background: #00E6B8; color: black" | '''Aqua-Green'''
|'''Gōsei''' (合成 "Synthesis")
|[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]
|[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]
|[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]
|-
| style="background: #33AD33; color: black" | '''Green'''
|'''Ion''' (イオン ''ion'')
|[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]
|[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]
|[[Zori#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Zori]]
|-
| style="background: #454550; color: white" | '''Black'''
|'''Magne''' (マグネ ''magune'')
|[[L.P.]]
|[[Sou]]
|[[S.2]]
|-
| style="background: #4747FF; color: white" | '''Blue'''
|'''Positro''' (ポジトロ ''pojitoro'')
|[[Jayz]]
|[[Sais]]
|[[Pral]]
|-
| style="background: #8f3156; color: white" | '''Burgundy'''
|'''Cure''' (キュア ''kyua'')
|[[Ratchet Spanner]]
|[[Wheeljack Kunai]]
|[[Arcee Blade]]
|-
| style="background: #687720; color: white" | '''Dark Green'''
|'''Poison''' (ポイズン ''poizun'')
|[[Starscream Boomerang]]
|[[Dobo]]
|[[Megatron Cannon]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFFFF; color: black" | '''White'''
|'''Ice''' (アイス ''aisu'')
|[[Bido]]
|[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]
|[[Bogu]]
|-
| style="background: #FF85FF; color: black" | '''Pink'''
|'''Shield''' (シールド ''shīrudo'')
|[[Ooje]]
|[[Ulma]]
|[[Iro]]
|-
| style="background: #; color: black" | '''Aqua-Blue'''
|'''Mystic''' (ミスティック ''misutikku'')
|[[Magi]]
|[[Dago]]
|[[Jigu]]
|}
</center>
{{note|The colors shown are as close to the actual plastic colors as is possible in RGB. This chart does not list every variant of each character, only those that have a change in Crystal color. In other words, all versions of, say, O.P. have the "Pure" Energon Crystal unless otherwise noted.}}
 

===Combinations===
Combining multiple Arms Microns together to produce bigger weapons is heavily encouraged in the line. Once three Microns are joined together, one with each different Crystal shape, the combination is dubbed a '''Combo Weapon'''. By combining three Microns with the same ''color'' of Crystal, one of each shape, the combined form is dubbed a '''Super Combo Weapon''', and is deemed to be much more powerful than a normal Combo Weapon.

There are also some named weapons formed by combinations of two, and even four Microns (or Micron substitutions), without regard to Crystal shape.

;Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Big Laser Gun]]''' (Gora + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Big Scissor]]''' (Jida + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Blazer Gun]]''' (B.2 + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Break Scythe]]''' (Gra + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Break Sword]]''' (Arc + C.L. + R.A.)
* '''[[Burst Cannon]]''' (Iro + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Buster Rifle]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + B.H.)
* '''[[Claw Spear]]''' (Jigu + Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Cross Hammer]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Darkness Scythe]]''' (Gora II + Hades + Igu)
* '''[[Eclipse Barrett]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Sou)
* '''[[Energon Sniper]]''' (Gra + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Flame Cannon]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji ''OR'' Gora II + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Giga Tornado Cannon]]''' (Gora II + Dai + Zamu)
* '''[[God Glaive]]''' (Gul + Iro + Ulma)
* '''[[Gravity Axe]]''' (B.2 + R.A. + Ooje)
* '''[[Morning Star]]''' (Balo + Gora + Zori)
* '''[[Nebula Scythe]]''' (Arc + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Nemesis Fake Saber]]''' (Giza + Gul + Igu)
* '''[[Plasma Cannon]]''' (B.H. + C.L. + Iro)
* '''[[Power Crusher]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Ida)
* '''[[Rail Claw]]''' (Gora II + Ida + Noji)
* '''[[Scissor Hand]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Magi)
* '''[[Stragy Gun]]''' (B.H. + O.P. + S.2)
* '''[[Tele-Beam Blaster]]''' (Optimus Prime Blaster + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Trilogy Sword]]''' (Arc + Ooje + R.A.)

}}
 
;Super Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Action Buster]]''' (Dobo + Megatron Cannon + Starscream Boomerang)
* '''[[Asteroid Drill]]''' (Balo + Gra + Ozu)
* '''[[Astro Blaster]]''' (Dago + Jigu + Magi)
* '''[[Corona Glaive]]''' (Iro + Ulma + Ooje)
* '''[[Cosmotector]]''' (Jayz + Pral + Sais)
* '''[[Dark Matter Calibur]]''' (Baru + Dai + Gabu)
* '''[[Debris Hammer]]''' (Gora + Igu + Zamu)
* '''[[Galaxy Launcher]]''' (Arc + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Grand Cross Archery]]''' (Bulkhead Knuckle + Bumblebee Sword + Optimus Prime Blaster)
* '''[[Leonid Tonfa]]''' (Sou + S.2 + L.P.)
* '''[[Lunatic Chainsaw]]''' (Ida + Jida + Noji)
* '''[[Hades|Meteor Scythe]]''' (Hades is his own Super Combo Weapon!)
* '''[[Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Prominence Killer]]''' (Hellflame Jida + Hellflame Noji + Hellflame Zamu)
* '''[[Shooting Star Scissors]]''' (Bogu + Giza + Bido)
* '''[[Solar Ion Arrow]]''' (Hellflame Gul + Shining Gra B + Terrorcon Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Supernova Lance]]''' (Arcee Blade + Ratchet Spanner + Wheeljack Kunai)
* '''[[Wormhole Whip]]''' (Dado + Gob + Zad)
}}
 
;Other named Micron combinations
{{Collist|3|
* '''[[Advanced Star Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Ooje G + O.P. R + R.A. O)
* '''[[Black Widow Claw]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber|Matrix Double Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Matrix + Ooje G + O.P R + Shining R.A.)
* '''[[God Archery]]''' (God Glaive + God Stole (x2))
* '''[[God Stole]]''' (Ida + L.P. + O.P.)
* '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II E + Gul B + Ida B + Noji B + Zori CS)
* '''[[Heavy Armed B.2]]''' (B.2 (x2) + C.L. (x4) + Sais)
* '''[[High-Defense Shield]]''' (Balo + Jida)
* '''[[Killer Bite]]''' (Balo + Gora)
* '''[[Laser Gunblade]]''' (Gora + Gul)
* '''[[Long Spear]]''' (Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber]]''' (Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Pure Energon Super Star Saber]]''' (Pure Energon B.2 + Pure Energon O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Rainbow Shield]]''' (Shining R.A. GR, P, R, and Y)
* '''[[Samurai Sword Mode]]''' (Arc + Arc S + B.2 + B.H. + O.P. + Shining R.A. + Sou)
* '''[[Slash Cannon α]]''' (Arc + O.P.)
* '''[[Slash Cannon β]]''' (B.2 + R.A.)
* '''[[Spike Hammer Rod]]''' (Balo + Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)#Super|Super Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
}}
 
{{note|Obviously, there are vast numbers of potential combinations possible, this list only gives those that have been named officially.}}

{{-}}

===Arms Up Mission Game===
The above combinations play into the online "Arms Up Mission" online game on TakaraTomy's website.

Aside from the usual eight [[tech spec]] stats, every large AM-series robot has an additional three stats, the same as the three shapes of Energon Crystals on the Arms Microns: '''HP''' (Hit Points), '''SP''' (Speed Points), and '''AP''' (Attack Points), though these are rated using thousands rather than ones. By equipping Arms Micron weapons, the Microns' point values are added to their larger partner's; 500 points for the stat related to their Engeron Crystal shape, and 100 for each of the other two.

{{note|It is currently unknown if the Energon Crystal colors have any meaning as far as the game goes aside from enabling Super Combo Weapon creation.}}
{{stub}}

==Notes==
* In an interview in ''Dengeki Hobby'' magazine, [[TakaraTomy]] designers [[Takashi Nakase]] and [[Hironori Kobayashi]] explained the reasons Microns played so heavily into the Japanese ''Prime'' line when it wasn't designed that way from the start:
::'''Takashi Nakase''': The biggest reason is that we wanted to raise the target age group. In past series, the target ages were small children and their fathers, but the age group which is actually able to enjoy transforming toys is 7 ~ 9 years old. We went back to the beginning and considered appropriate products for that age group, and came up with the concept of "customising". That is why Arms Microns need to be assembled from parts, and stickers are included to be put on the main figure - to give the feeling of "completing" the toy as one's own.
::'''Hironori Kobayashi''': We conducted a play session with children where they played freely with Movie series Transformers, mixed with various items such as Minicons, and found that they mostly enjoyed combining Minicons to make larger weapons or to customise the Transformers. We thought it might have some potential.
:*Model-making is ''huge'' in Japan for the 7-and-up crowd. Mega-huge.

* While the "weapons turned into living robots" backstory was given in specific reference to the pack-in toys, it's pretty safe to assume that it holds true for all characters labeled "Arms Micron".

==External Links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/search/armsmicron/ Takara promotional galleries for pack-in Arms Microns]
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/play/armsupmissions/ Arms Up Missions game at TakaraTomy's Transformers website]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category: Arms Microns| Arms Microns]]
[[Category: Mini-Cons]]
[[Category: Prime subgroups]]

Arms Micron

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:''The Arms Microns are a [[Mini-Con]] subgroup from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:Tf2012-armsmicron-logo (c) TakaraTomy.png|right|200px|]]

The '''Arms Microns''' (アームズマイクロン ''Āmuzu Maikuron'') were once ordinary weapons. However, a bizarre interaction with [[Earth]]'s energon mutated them, giving the weapons the [[spark]] of life and the ability to transform!<ref>''Figure-Ō'' magazine, March 2012</ref>

This new breed of [[Mini-Con]] assists the larger Transformers in the battlefield, combining their powers to form amazing new weapons.

==''Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Prime'' cartoon==

{{storylink|Arms Micron Theater}}

{{stub}}

==Toys==
===Prime===
The Arms Microns were, with rare exception, only released in predominantly-[[TakaraTomy]] markets (Japan, parts of "mainland" Asia). Due to the... interesting variety of Arms Microns, they will be tackled here as groups.

====Promotional campaign Arms Microns====
The first Arms Microns made available were released as giveaway [[exclusive]]s, usually with the purchase of larger toys. All of these Microns are [[redeco]]s of prior toys. As some items were part of multiple promotions, only the first day and venue of availability is listed here. See individual pages for more details on each one.

[[Image:MicronVectorOracleWebsite.jpg|thumb|300px|Vector Oracle]]
* '''[[Aimless (Prime)|Aimless]]''' ([[December 28|12-18]]-[[2011]]: Joshin Kids' Land, Bic Camera)
* '''[[Blowpipe (Prime)|Blowpipe]]''' (12-18-2011: Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, Edion Group, Ishimaru, Deodeo, Eiden, Midori)
* '''[[Peaceman (Prime)|Peaceman]]''' (12-18-2011: [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]])
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt Clear Yellow Ver.]]''' ([[January 15|1-15]]-[[2012]], World Hobby Fair)
* '''[[Vector Oracle]]''' ([[February 25|2-25]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt]]''' ([[March 1|3-1]]-2012, online order)
* '''[[Pinpointer (Prime)|Pinpointer]]''' ([[March 31|3-31]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]]''' ([[April 28|4-28]]-2012, Yamada Electronics, Yodobashi Camera, Ideon)
* '''[[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]''' (4-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]]''' (4-28-2012, Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]''' (4-28-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#Shining|Shining B.2]]''' ([[June 16|6-16]]-2012, 2012 Tokyo Toy Show)
* '''[[O.P.#Shining|Shining O.P.]]''' ([[June 30|6-30]]-2012, Next Generation World Hobby Fair Summer '12)
* '''[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]''' ([[July 28|7-28]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]''' (7-28-2012, Joshin & Bic Camera )
* '''[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]''' (7-28-2012, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, EDION group stores)
* '''[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]''' (7-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* [[Optimus Prime Blaster|'''Optimus Prime Blaster''' (red version)]] (''TV Boy'' magazine September issue)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningGR|Shining R.A. GR]]''' ([[September 29|8-29]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningP|Shining R.A. P]]''' (8-29-2012, Joshin Kids' Land & Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningR|Shining R.A. R]]''' (8-29-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningY|Shining R.A. Y]]''' (8-29-2012, Eidon group, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera)
* '''[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]''' ([[November 13|11-13]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#PureEnergon|Pure Energon B.2]]''' ([[November 17|11-17]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[O.P.#Golden|Golden O.P.]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[Hades#Golden|Golden Hades]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[O.P.|Pure Energon O.P.]]''' (December, ToysЯUs)
{{-}}

====Pack-in Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronPackin-TakTomSite.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
The Arms Microns are the primary [[gimmick]] of the Japanese ''Prime'' toyline. All Deluxe-and-up releases come with their own Arms Micron, which replaces the accessories from the [[Hasbro]] versions (when applicable). Most of the toys have been [[retool]]ed to add more [[5mm post]]-holes for the Microns to attach to. Each Micron transforms into a weapon, typically modeled after the character's in-show weapon (with exceptions for non-show and repeat characters), and feature numerous [[5mm post]]s and holes, allowing you to combine them together to create larger and more ridiculous weapons. (See [[#"Arms Up"|"Arms Up" below]] for more information on combined Arms Micron weapons.)

However, each Micron comes out of the package as an unpainted, unassembled series of parts on plastic runners like a model kit, requiring [[sticker]]s for detailing. Whether you consider this a good or a bad thing depends on how much work you like putting into your toys.

The Autobot Microns all transform from weapons to humanoid robots. Their names are one-or-two-syllable contractions of their larger partner's names. The Decepticon Microns, however, all transform from weapons to one-eyed animalistic robots, with names based on their animal-form, again crunched to two(ish) syllables, with some slight changes to consonants.
{{-}}
;Released toys
{{collist|3|
* M-01 '''[[O.P.]]''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Voyager|Optimus Prime]])
* M-02 '''[[B.2]]''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Deluxe|Bumblebee]])
* M-03 '''[[C.L.]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Deluxe|Cliffjumper]])
* M-04 '''[[R.A.]]''' (with [[Ratchet (Prime)#Deluxe|Ratchet]])
* M-05 '''[[Gora]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#JapanDeluxe|Megatron]])
* M-06 '''[[Balo]]''' (with [[Skywarp (Prime)#Toys|Skywarp]])
* M-07 '''[[Gul]]''' (with [[Starscream (Prime)#Voyager|Starscream]])
* M-08 '''[[Jida]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Cliffjumper]])
* M-09 '''[[Zori]]''' (with [[Soundwave (Prime)#Prime|Soundwave]])
* M-10 '''[[B.H.]]''' (with [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Voyager|Bulkhead]])
* M-11 '''[[Arc]]''' (with [[Arcee (Prime)#Deluxe|Arcee]])
* M-12 '''[[Zamu]]''' (with [[Breakdown (Prime)#Voyager|Breakdown]])
* M-13 '''[[Gra]]''' (with [[Knock Out (Prime)#Deluxe|Knock Out]])
* M-14 '''[[Noji]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Deluxe|Vehicon]])
* M-15 '''Gora II''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Voyager|Megatron Darkness]])
* M-16 '''[[Hades]]''' (with Megatron Darkness)
* M-17 '''[[Igu]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Jet|Jet Vehicon]])
* M-21 '''[[Sou]]''' (with [[Swerve (Prime)|Swerve]])
* M-22 '''[[Ida]]''' (with [[Airachnid (Prime)#Toys|Airachnid]])
* '''O.P. A''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#BattleShield|Battle Shield Optimus]])
* '''[[Pral|Pral G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Sais|Sais G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Jayz|Jayz G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''Terrorcon Zori''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Bumblebee]])
* M-26 '''[[Bogu]]''' (with [[Unicron/toys#Prime|Gaia Unicron]])
* M-27 '''[[Iro]]''' (with [[Ironhide (Prime)|Ironhide]])
* M-28 '''Shining R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Weaponizer|Arms Master Optimus]])
* '''Silver Metal Balo''' (with [[Thundercracker (Prime)#Toys|Thundercracker]])
* '''Gold Metal R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#OrionPax|Orion Pax]])
* M-30 '''[[Jigu]]''' (with [[Dreadwing (Prime)#Toys|Dreadwing]])
* M-31 '''[[Ooje]]''' (with [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Deluxe|Wheeljack]])
* M-29 '''[[Magi]]''' (with [[Silas#SilasBreakdown|Silas Breakdown]])
* M-34 '''[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]''' (with [[Nemesis Prime (Prime)|Nemesis Prime]])
* M-28 '''[[S.2]]''' (with [[Smokescreen (Prime)#Prime|Smokescreen]])
* '''B.2 A''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Weaponizer|Gatling Bumblebee]])
* M-35 '''[[Bido]]''' (with [[Shockwave (WFC)#Prime|Shockwave]])
* M-32 '''[[Ulma]]''' (with [[Ultra Magnus (Prime)#Voyager|Ultra Magnus]])
* M-33 '''[[L.P.]]''' (with [[Lio Convoy#Prime|Leo Prime]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (R)]]''' (with [[Rumble (WFC)#Prime|Rumble]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (F)]]''' (with [[Frenzy (WFC)#Prime|Frenzy]])
* M-37 '''[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]''' (with [[Wildrider (Prime)#Toys|Wildrider]])
}}

;Upcoming releases
{{collist|3|

* '''[[Gabu|Shadow Gabu]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Baru|Shadow Baru]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Dai|Shadow Dai]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''Igu S''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#JetGeneral|Jet Vehicon General]])
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

{{note|There are a few gaps in the numbering. The missing numbers coincide with the new-character AMW Microns (see below); [[Gabu]], [[Baru]] and [[Dai]] at M-18, 19 and 20 (respectively), and Pral, Sais and Jayz at M-23, 24 and 25 (respectively).}}

{{note|Starting with Jigu, the numbering no longer is put on the site listings. The "missing" numbers come from the runners of the Arms Micron kit and the sticker sheets. }}
{{-}}

====Gacha Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronGachaWave1.jpg|right|thumb|200px|]]
A completely new set of molds were created for a set of Arms Microns distributed mainly through [[Gacha]]-branded "capsule toy" machines. Oddly, they contain a mix of Micron versions of larger show characters (for lack of information or a better explanation, this wiki is treating them as new characters) and entirely-new bestial Decepticon Microns.

;Vol.1
The first wave began appearing in early [[June]] of 2012. The toys were also later made available in individual boxes through the [[Arms Micron Gum]] series (released on [[August 20]] of 2012), though at a slight markup.

In [[November]] of 2012, [[Esdevium Games]] imported the entire wave to UK toy stores as a [[blindpacking|blindbagged]] line in English packaging, produced by Tomy and licensed by Hasbro UK. The packaging does not give any names to the Microns inside, and merely refers to the toys as a "Transforming Figure Collection".
{{collist|4|
* 1 '''[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]'''
* 2 '''[[Bumblebee Sword]]'''
* 3 '''[[Zad]]''' (2 versions)
* 4 '''[[Gob]]''' (2 versions)
}}
 
;Vol.2
Wave 2 appeared in late August of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Arcee Blade]]'''
*'''[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]'''
*'''[[Megatron Cannon]]'''
*'''[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]''' (2 versions)
}}

 
;Vol.3
Wave 3 appeared in early December of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Ratchet Spanner]]'''
*'''[[Wheeljack Kunai]]'''
*'''[[Starscream Boomerang]]'''
*'''[[Dobo]]''' (2 versions)
}}
{{-}}

====Arms Micron Weapon series====
The '''Arms Micron Weapon''' series is a secondary line of individually-packaged Arms Microns sold without any larger companion figure. These vary between entirely new molds and redecoes of partner Microns. They come in identical clear-plastic bags with adhesive flaps, with the assembly instructions printed on the cardboard backer inside. Initial installments had weapon combinations formed by trios of Microns, with later installments featuring five-Micron weapon combinations.

;Released toys
{{collist|4|
* AMW-01 '''[[Gabu]]'''
* AMW-02 '''[[Baru]]'''
* AMW-03 '''[[Dai]]'''
* AMW-04 '''[[C.L.#AMW|C.L. GR]]'''
* AMW-05 '''[[Balo#AMW|Balo G]]'''
* AMW-06 '''[[Jida#AMW|Jida R]]'''
* AMW-07 '''[[Pral]]'''
* AMW-08 '''[[Sais]]'''
* AMW-09 '''[[Jayz]]'''
* AMW-10 '''[[Zori#AMW|Zori M]]'''
* AMW-11 '''[[B.H.#AMW|B.H. B]]'''
* AMW-12 '''[[Arc#AMW|Arc S]]'''
}}
{{collist|1|
* AMW-13 '''[[Advanced Star Saber|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Advanced Star Saber]]''' ('''[[B.2#AMW|B.2 R]]''', '''[[Iro#AMW|Iro R]]''', '''[[O.P.#AMW|O.P. R]]''', '''[[R.A.#AMW|R.A. O]]''', '''[[Ooje#AMW|Ooje G]]''')
* AMW-14 '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' ('''[[Gora#AMW|Gora II E]]''', '''[[Gul#AMW|Gul B]]''', '''[[Ida#AMW|Ida B]]''', '''[[Noji#AMW|Noji B]]''', '''[[Zori#AMW5pack|Zori CS]]''')
}}

=="Arms Up"==
The main [[gimmick]] of the Arms Microns is their combination ability, both with larger toys and each other.

Simply attaching an Arms Micron to a larger toy produces an '''Arms Up Mode'''. Every AM-series larger robot has at least one specifically-named Arms Up Mode, depicted on their packaging back, utilizing multiple Arms Microns.

===Energon Crystals===
Every Arms Micron (well, every one that was specifically designed for the ''Prime'' toyline, at least) has a socket made for a clear-plastic "[[Energon]] Crystal", laid over a small foil [[sticker]] showing the Micron's [[insignia|allegiance]]. They come in a broad variety of colors, and in three different shapes:


<center>
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:95%"
|-
! scope="col" width="9%" | '''Color'''
! scope="col" width="19%" | '''Name'''
! scope="col" width="19%" | '''AP
(Attack Points, hexagon)'''
! scope="col" width="19%" | '''HP (Hit Points, trapezoid)'''
! scope="col" width="19%" | '''SP (Speed Points, circle)'''
! scope="col" width="10%" | '''Super Combo Weapon'''
|-
| style="background: #00CCFF; color: black" | '''Light Blue'''
|'''Pure''' (ピュア ''pyua'')
| [[O.P.]]
| [[R.A.]]
| [[B.2]]
| [[Star Saber]]
|-
| style="background: #FF3333; color: black" | '''Bright Salmon'''
|'''Fast''' (ファスト ''fasuto'')
|[[C.L.]]
|[[B.H.]]
|[[Arc]]
|-
| style="background: #F5FFFF; color: black" | '''Clear'''
|'''Natural''' (ナチュラル ''nachuraru'')
|[[Zamu]]
|[[Gora]]
|[[Igu]]
|-
| style="background: #B88A00; color: black" | '''Amber'''
|'''Mud'''<ref>According to Hironori Kobayashi, via personal correspondence. The kana can be rendered as either "mud" or "mad", but Kobayashi intended it to be the former.</ref> (マッド ''maddo'')
|[[Balo]]
|[[Gra]]
|[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]
|-
| style="background: #66FF66; color: black" | '''Bright Green'''
|'''Power''' (パウァ ''paua'')
|[[Ida]]
|[[Jida]]
|[[Noji]]
|-
| style="background: #A347FF; color: black" | '''Purple'''
|'''Dark''' (ダーク ''dāku'')
|[[Gul]]
|[[Gora|Gora II]]
|[[Zori]]
|-
| style="background: #E843BF; color: black" | '''Bright Purple'''
|'''Fake Dark''' (フェイクダーク ''feikudāku'')
|[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]], [[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]
|[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]], [[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]
|
|-
| style="background: #FF9147; color: black" | '''Orange'''
|'''Hard''' (ハード ''hādo'')
|[[Bumblebee Sword]]
|[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]
|[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFF00; color: black" | '''Yellow'''
|'''Shine''' (シャイン ''shain'')
|[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]
|[[Gob]]
|[[Zad]]
|-
| style="background: #E6E6E6; color: black" | '''Frosted Clear'''
|'''Rock''' (ロック ''rokku'') or '''Titan''' (チタン ''chitan'')
|[[Hades]]
|Hades
|Hades
|-
| style="background: #FFD119; color: black" | '''Yellow-orange'''
|'''Electro''' (イレクトロ ''irekutoro'')
|[[Baru]]
|[[Gabu]]
|[[Dai]]
|-
| style="background: #00E6B8; color: black" | '''Aqua-Green'''
|'''Gōsei''' (合成 "Synthesis")
|[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]
|[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]
|[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]
|-
| style="background: #33AD33; color: black" | '''Green'''
|'''Ion''' (イオン ''ion'')
|[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]
|[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]
|[[Zori#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Zori]]
|-
| style="background: #454550; color: white" | '''Black'''
|'''Magne''' (マグネ ''magune'')
|[[L.P.]]
|[[Sou]]
|[[S.2]]
|-
| style="background: #4747FF; color: white" | '''Blue'''
|'''Positro''' (ポジトロ ''pojitoro'')
|[[Jayz]]
|[[Sais]]
|[[Pral]]
|-
| style="background: #8f3156; color: white" | '''Burgundy'''
|'''Cure''' (キュア ''kyua'')
|[[Ratchet Spanner]]
|[[Wheeljack Kunai]]
|[[Arcee Blade]]
|-
| style="background: #687720; color: white" | '''Dark Green'''
|'''Poison''' (ポイズン ''poizun'')
|[[Starscream Boomerang]]
|[[Dobo]]
|[[Megatron Cannon]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFFFF; color: black" | '''White'''
|'''Ice''' (アイス ''aisu'')
|[[Bido]]
|[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]
|[[Bogu]]
|-
| style="background: #FF85FF; color: black" | '''Pink'''
|'''Shield''' (シールド ''shīrudo'')
|[[Ooje]]
|[[Ulma]]
|[[Iro]]
|-
| style="background: #; color: black" | '''Aqua-Blue'''
|'''Mystic''' (ミスティック ''misutikku'')
|[[Magi]]
|[[Dago]]
|[[Jigu]]
|}
</center>
{{note|The colors shown are as close to the actual plastic colors as is possible in RGB. This chart does not list every variant of each character, only those that have a change in Crystal color. In other words, all versions of, say, O.P. have the "Pure" Energon Crystal unless otherwise noted.}}
 

===Combinations===
Combining multiple Arms Microns together to produce bigger weapons is heavily encouraged in the line. Once three Microns are joined together, one with each different Crystal shape, the combination is dubbed a '''Combo Weapon'''. By combining three Microns with the same ''color'' of Crystal, one of each shape, the combined form is dubbed a '''Super Combo Weapon''', and is deemed to be much more powerful than a normal Combo Weapon.

There are also some named weapons formed by combinations of two, and even four Microns (or Micron substitutions), without regard to Crystal shape.

;Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Big Laser Gun]]''' (Gora + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Big Scissor]]''' (Jida + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Blazer Gun]]''' (B.2 + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Break Scythe]]''' (Gra + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Break Sword]]''' (Arc + C.L. + R.A.)
* '''[[Burst Cannon]]''' (Iro + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Buster Rifle]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + B.H.)
* '''[[Claw Spear]]''' (Jigu + Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Cross Hammer]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Darkness Scythe]]''' (Gora II + Hades + Igu)
* '''[[Eclipse Barrett]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Sou)
* '''[[Energon Sniper]]''' (Gra + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Flame Cannon]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji ''OR'' Gora II + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Giga Tornado Cannon]]''' (Gora II + Dai + Zamu)
* '''[[God Glaive]]''' (Gul + Iro + Ulma)
* '''[[Gravity Axe]]''' (B.2 + R.A. + Ooje)
* '''[[Morning Star]]''' (Balo + Gora + Zori)
* '''[[Nebula Scythe]]''' (Arc + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Nemesis Fake Saber]]''' (Giza + Gul + Igu)
* '''[[Plasma Cannon]]''' (B.H. + C.L. + Iro)
* '''[[Power Crusher]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Ida)
* '''[[Rail Claw]]''' (Gora II + Ida + Noji)
* '''[[Scissor Hand]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Magi)
* '''[[Stragy Gun]]''' (B.H. + O.P. + S.2)
* '''[[Tele-Beam Blaster]]''' (Optimus Prime Blaster + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Trilogy Sword]]''' (Arc + Ooje + R.A.)

}}
 
;Super Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Action Buster]]''' (Dobo + Megatron Cannon + Starscream Boomerang)
* '''[[Asteroid Drill]]''' (Balo + Gra + Ozu)
* '''[[Astro Blaster]]''' (Dago + Jigu + Magi)
* '''[[Corona Glaive]]''' (Iro + Ulma + Ooje)
* '''[[Cosmotector]]''' (Jayz + Pral + Sais)
* '''[[Dark Matter Calibur]]''' (Baru + Dai + Gabu)
* '''[[Debris Hammer]]''' (Gora + Igu + Zamu)
* '''[[Galaxy Launcher]]''' (Arc + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Grand Cross Archery]]''' (Bulkhead Knuckle + Bumblebee Sword + Optimus Prime Blaster)
* '''[[Leonid Tonfa]]''' (Sou + S.2 + L.P.)
* '''[[Lunatic Chainsaw]]''' (Ida + Jida + Noji)
* '''[[Hades|Meteor Scythe]]''' (Hades is his own Super Combo Weapon!)
* '''[[Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Prominence Killer]]''' (Hellflame Jida + Hellflame Noji + Hellflame Zamu)
* '''[[Shooting Star Scissors]]''' (Bogu + Giza + Bido)
* '''[[Solar Ion Arrow]]''' (Hellflame Gul + Shining Gra B + Terrorcon Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Supernova Lance]]''' (Arcee Blade + Ratchet Spanner + Wheeljack Kunai)
* '''[[Wormhole Whip]]''' (Dado + Gob + Zad)
}}
 
;Other named Micron combinations
{{Collist|3|
* '''[[Advanced Star Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Ooje G + O.P. R + R.A. O)
* '''[[Black Widow Claw]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber|Matrix Double Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Matrix + Ooje G + O.P R + Shining R.A.)
* '''[[God Archery]]''' (God Glaive + God Stole (x2))
* '''[[God Stole]]''' (Ida + L.P. + O.P.)
* '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II E + Gul B + Ida B + Noji B + Zori CS)
* '''[[Heavy Armed B.2]]''' (B.2 (x2) + C.L. (x4) + Sais)
* '''[[High-Defense Shield]]''' (Balo + Jida)
* '''[[Killer Bite]]''' (Balo + Gora)
* '''[[Laser Gunblade]]''' (Gora + Gul)
* '''[[Long Spear]]''' (Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber]]''' (Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Pure Energon Super Star Saber]]''' (Pure Energon B.2 + Pure Energon O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Rainbow Shield]]''' (Shining R.A. GR, P, R, and Y)
* '''[[Samurai Sword Mode]]''' (Arc + Arc S + B.2 + B.H. + O.P. + Shining R.A. + Sou)
* '''[[Slash Cannon α]]''' (Arc + O.P.)
* '''[[Slash Cannon β]]''' (B.2 + R.A.)
* '''[[Spike Hammer Rod]]''' (Balo + Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)#Super|Super Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
}}
 
{{note|Obviously, there are vast numbers of potential combinations possible, this list only gives those that have been named officially.}}

{{-}}

===Arms Up Mission Game===
The above combinations play into the online "Arms Up Mission" online game on TakaraTomy's website.

Aside from the usual eight [[tech spec]] stats, every large AM-series robot has an additional three stats, the same as the three shapes of Energon Crystals on the Arms Microns: '''HP''' (Hit Points), '''SP''' (Speed Points), and '''AP''' (Attack Points), though these are rated using thousands rather than ones. By equipping Arms Micron weapons, the Microns' point values are added to their larger partner's; 500 points for the stat related to their Engeron Crystal shape, and 100 for each of the other two.

{{note|It is currently unknown if the Energon Crystal colors have any meaning as far as the game goes aside from enabling Super Combo Weapon creation.}}
{{stub}}

==Notes==
* In an interview in ''Dengeki Hobby'' magazine, [[TakaraTomy]] designers [[Takashi Nakase]] and [[Hironori Kobayashi]] explained the reasons Microns played so heavily into the Japanese ''Prime'' line when it wasn't designed that way from the start:
::'''Takashi Nakase''': The biggest reason is that we wanted to raise the target age group. In past series, the target ages were small children and their fathers, but the age group which is actually able to enjoy transforming toys is 7 ~ 9 years old. We went back to the beginning and considered appropriate products for that age group, and came up with the concept of "customising". That is why Arms Microns need to be assembled from parts, and stickers are included to be put on the main figure - to give the feeling of "completing" the toy as one's own.
::'''Hironori Kobayashi''': We conducted a play session with children where they played freely with Movie series Transformers, mixed with various items such as Minicons, and found that they mostly enjoyed combining Minicons to make larger weapons or to customise the Transformers. We thought it might have some potential.
:*Model-making is ''huge'' in Japan for the 7-and-up crowd. Mega-huge.

* While the "weapons turned into living robots" backstory was given in specific reference to the pack-in toys, it's pretty safe to assume that it holds true for all characters labeled "Arms Micron".

==External Links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/search/armsmicron/ Takara promotional galleries for pack-in Arms Microns]
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/play/armsupmissions/ Arms Up Missions game at TakaraTomy's Transformers website]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category: Arms Microns| Arms Microns]]
[[Category: Mini-Cons]]
[[Category: Prime subgroups]]

Arms Micron

2013-02-13T03:17:08Z

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:''The Arms Microns are a [[Mini-Con]] subgroup from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:Tf2012-armsmicron-logo (c) TakaraTomy.png|right|200px|]]

The '''Arms Microns''' (アームズマイクロン ''Āmuzu Maikuron'') were once ordinary weapons. However, a bizarre interaction with [[Earth]]'s energon mutated them, giving the weapons the [[spark]] of life and the ability to transform!<ref>''Figure-Ō'' magazine, March 2012</ref>

This new breed of [[Mini-Con]] assists the larger Transformers in the battlefield, combining their powers to form amazing new weapons.

==''Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Prime'' cartoon==

{{storylink|Arms Micron Theater}}

{{stub}}

==Toys==
===Prime===
The Arms Microns were, with rare exception, only released in predominantly-[[TakaraTomy]] markets (Japan, parts of "mainland" Asia). Due to the... interesting variety of Arms Microns, they will be tackled here as groups.

====Promotional campaign Arms Microns====
The first Arms Microns made available were released as giveaway [[exclusive]]s, usually with the purchase of larger toys. All of these Microns are [[redeco]]s of prior toys. As some items were part of multiple promotions, only the first day and venue of availability is listed here. See individual pages for more details on each one.

[[Image:MicronVectorOracleWebsite.jpg|thumb|300px|Vector Oracle]]
* '''[[Aimless (Prime)|Aimless]]''' ([[December 28|12-18]]-[[2011]]: Joshin Kids' Land, Bic Camera)
* '''[[Blowpipe (Prime)|Blowpipe]]''' (12-18-2011: Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, Edion Group, Ishimaru, Deodeo, Eiden, Midori)
* '''[[Peaceman (Prime)|Peaceman]]''' (12-18-2011: [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]])
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt Clear Yellow Ver.]]''' ([[January 15|1-15]]-[[2012]], World Hobby Fair)
* '''[[Vector Oracle]]''' ([[February 25|2-25]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt]]''' ([[March 1|3-1]]-2012, online order)
* '''[[Pinpointer (Prime)|Pinpointer]]''' ([[March 31|3-31]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]]''' ([[April 28|4-28]]-2012, Yamada Electronics, Yodobashi Camera, Ideon)
* '''[[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]''' (4-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]]''' (4-28-2012, Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]''' (4-28-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#Shining|Shining B.2]]''' ([[June 16|6-16]]-2012, 2012 Tokyo Toy Show)
* '''[[O.P.#Shining|Shining O.P.]]''' ([[June 30|6-30]]-2012, Next Generation World Hobby Fair Summer '12)
* '''[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]''' ([[July 28|7-28]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]''' (7-28-2012, Joshin & Bic Camera )
* '''[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]''' (7-28-2012, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, EDION group stores)
* '''[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]''' (7-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* [[Optimus Prime Blaster|'''Optimus Prime Blaster''' (red version)]] (''TV Boy'' magazine September issue)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningGR|Shining R.A. GR]]''' ([[September 29|8-29]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningP|Shining R.A. P]]''' (8-29-2012, Joshin Kids' Land & Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningR|Shining R.A. R]]''' (8-29-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningY|Shining R.A. Y]]''' (8-29-2012, Eidon group, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera)
* '''[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]''' ([[November 13|11-13]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#PureEnergon|Pure Energon B.2]]''' ([[November 17|11-17]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[O.P.#Golden|Golden O.P.]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[Hades#Golden|Golden Hades]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[O.P.|Pure Energon O.P.]]''' (December, ToysЯUs)
{{-}}

====Pack-in Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronPackin-TakTomSite.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
The Arms Microns are the primary [[gimmick]] of the Japanese ''Prime'' toyline. All Deluxe-and-up releases come with their own Arms Micron, which replaces the accessories from the [[Hasbro]] versions (when applicable). Most of the toys have been [[retool]]ed to add more [[5mm post]]-holes for the Microns to attach to. Each Micron transforms into a weapon, typically modeled after the character's in-show weapon (with exceptions for non-show and repeat characters), and feature numerous [[5mm post]]s and holes, allowing you to combine them together to create larger and more ridiculous weapons. (See [[#"Arms Up"|"Arms Up" below]] for more information on combined Arms Micron weapons.)

However, each Micron comes out of the package as an unpainted, unassembled series of parts on plastic runners like a model kit, requiring [[sticker]]s for detailing. Whether you consider this a good or a bad thing depends on how much work you like putting into your toys.

The Autobot Microns all transform from weapons to humanoid robots. Their names are one-or-two-syllable contractions of their larger partner's names. The Decepticon Microns, however, all transform from weapons to one-eyed animalistic robots, with names based on their animal-form, again crunched to two(ish) syllables, with some slight changes to consonants.
{{-}}
;Released toys
{{collist|3|
* M-01 '''[[O.P.]]''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Voyager|Optimus Prime]])
* M-02 '''[[B.2]]''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Deluxe|Bumblebee]])
* M-03 '''[[C.L.]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Deluxe|Cliffjumper]])
* M-04 '''[[R.A.]]''' (with [[Ratchet (Prime)#Deluxe|Ratchet]])
* M-05 '''[[Gora]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#JapanDeluxe|Megatron]])
* M-06 '''[[Balo]]''' (with [[Skywarp (Prime)#Toys|Skywarp]])
* M-07 '''[[Gul]]''' (with [[Starscream (Prime)#Voyager|Starscream]])
* M-08 '''[[Jida]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Cliffjumper]])
* M-09 '''[[Zori]]''' (with [[Soundwave (Prime)#Prime|Soundwave]])
* M-10 '''[[B.H.]]''' (with [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Voyager|Bulkhead]])
* M-11 '''[[Arc]]''' (with [[Arcee (Prime)#Deluxe|Arcee]])
* M-12 '''[[Zamu]]''' (with [[Breakdown (Prime)#Voyager|Breakdown]])
* M-13 '''[[Gra]]''' (with [[Knock Out (Prime)#Deluxe|Knock Out]])
* M-14 '''[[Noji]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Deluxe|Vehicon]])
* M-15 '''Gora II''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Voyager|Megatron Darkness]])
* M-16 '''[[Hades]]''' (with Megatron Darkness)
* M-17 '''[[Igu]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Jet|Jet Vehicon]])
* M-21 '''[[Sou]]''' (with [[Swerve (Prime)|Swerve]])
* M-22 '''[[Ida]]''' (with [[Airachnid (Prime)#Toys|Airachnid]])
* '''O.P. A''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#BattleShield|Battle Shield Optimus]])
* '''[[Pral|Pral G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Sais|Sais G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Jayz|Jayz G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''Terrorcon Zori''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Bumblebee]])
* M-26 '''[[Bogu]]''' (with [[Unicron/toys#Prime|Gaia Unicron]])
* M-27 '''[[Iro]]''' (with [[Ironhide (Prime)|Ironhide]])
* M-28 '''Shining R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Weaponizer|Arms Master Optimus]])
* '''Silver Metal Balo''' (with [[Thundercracker (Prime)#Toys|Thundercracker]])
* '''Gold Metal R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#OrionPax|Orion Pax]])
* M-30 '''[[Jigu]]''' (with [[Dreadwing (Prime)#Toys|Dreadwing]])
* M-31 '''[[Ooje]]''' (with [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Deluxe|Wheeljack]])
* M-29 '''[[Magi]]''' (with [[Silas#SilasBreakdown|Silas Breakdown]])
* M-34 '''[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]''' (with [[Nemesis Prime (Prime)|Nemesis Prime]])
* M-28 '''[[S.2]]''' (with [[Smokescreen (Prime)#Prime|Smokescreen]])
* '''B.2 A''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Weaponizer|Gatling Bumblebee]])
* M-35 '''[[Bido]]''' (with [[Shockwave (WFC)#Prime|Shockwave]])
* M-32 '''[[Ulma]]''' (with [[Ultra Magnus (Prime)#Voyager|Ultra Magnus]])
* M-33 '''[[L.P.]]''' (with [[Lio Convoy#Prime|Leo Prime]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (R)]]''' (with [[Rumble (WFC)#Prime|Rumble]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (F)]]''' (with [[Frenzy (WFC)#Prime|Frenzy]])
* M-37 '''[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]''' (with [[Wildrider (Prime)#Toys|Wildrider]])
}}

;Upcoming releases
{{collist|3|

* '''[[Gabu|Shadow Gabu]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Baru|Shadow Baru]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Dai|Shadow Dai]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''Igu S''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#JetGeneral|Jet Vehicon General]])
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

{{note|There are a few gaps in the numbering. The missing numbers coincide with the new-character AMW Microns (see below); [[Gabu]], [[Baru]] and [[Dai]] at M-18, 19 and 20 (respectively), and Pral, Sais and Jayz at M-23, 24 and 25 (respectively).}}

{{note|Starting with Jigu, the numbering no longer is put on the site listings. The "missing" numbers come from the runners of the Arms Micron kit and the sticker sheets. }}
{{-}}

====Gacha Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronGachaWave1.jpg|right|thumb|200px|]]
A completely new set of molds were created for a set of Arms Microns distributed mainly through [[Gacha]]-branded "capsule toy" machines. Oddly, they contain a mix of Micron versions of larger show characters (for lack of information or a better explanation, this wiki is treating them as new characters) and entirely-new bestial Decepticon Microns.

;Vol.1
The first wave began appearing in early [[June]] of 2012. The toys were also later made available in individual boxes through the [[Arms Micron Gum]] series (released on [[August 20]] of 2012), though at a slight markup.

In [[November]] of 2012, [[Esdevium Games]] imported the entire wave to UK toy stores as a [[blindpacking|blindbagged]] line in English packaging, produced by Tomy and licensed by Hasbro UK. The packaging does not give any names to the Microns inside, and merely refers to the toys as a "Transforming Figure Collection".
{{collist|4|
* 1 '''[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]'''
* 2 '''[[Bumblebee Sword]]'''
* 3 '''[[Zad]]''' (2 versions)
* 4 '''[[Gob]]''' (2 versions)
}}
 
;Vol.2
Wave 2 appeared in late August of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Arcee Blade]]'''
*'''[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]'''
*'''[[Megatron Cannon]]'''
*'''[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]''' (2 versions)
}}

 
;Vol.3
Wave 3 appeared in early December of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Ratchet Spanner]]'''
*'''[[Wheeljack Kunai]]'''
*'''[[Starscream Boomerang]]'''
*'''[[Dobo]]''' (2 versions)
}}
{{-}}

====Arms Micron Weapon series====
The '''Arms Micron Weapon''' series is a secondary line of individually-packaged Arms Microns sold without any larger companion figure. These vary between entirely new molds and redecoes of partner Microns. They come in identical clear-plastic bags with adhesive flaps, with the assembly instructions printed on the cardboard backer inside. Initial installments had weapon combinations formed by trios of Microns, with later installments featuring five-Micron weapon combinations.

;Released toys
{{collist|4|
* AMW-01 '''[[Gabu]]'''
* AMW-02 '''[[Baru]]'''
* AMW-03 '''[[Dai]]'''
* AMW-04 '''[[C.L.#AMW|C.L. GR]]'''
* AMW-05 '''[[Balo#AMW|Balo G]]'''
* AMW-06 '''[[Jida#AMW|Jida R]]'''
* AMW-07 '''[[Pral]]'''
* AMW-08 '''[[Sais]]'''
* AMW-09 '''[[Jayz]]'''
* AMW-10 '''[[Zori#AMW|Zori M]]'''
* AMW-11 '''[[B.H.#AMW|B.H. B]]'''
* AMW-12 '''[[Arc#AMW|Arc S]]'''
}}
{{collist|1|
* AMW-13 '''[[Advanced Star Saber|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Advanced Star Saber]]''' ('''[[B.2#AMW|B.2 R]]''', '''[[Iro#AMW|Iro R]]''', '''[[O.P.#AMW|O.P. R]]''', '''[[R.A.#AMW|R.A. O]]''', '''[[Ooje#AMW|Ooje G]]''')
* AMW-14 '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' ('''[[Gora#AMW|Gora II E]]''', '''[[Gul#AMW|Gul B]]''', '''[[Ida#AMW|Ida B]]''', '''[[Noji#AMW|Noji B]]''', '''[[Zori#AMW5pack|Zori CS]]''')
}}

=="Arms Up"==
The main [[gimmick]] of the Arms Microns is their combination ability, both with larger toys and each other.

Simply attaching an Arms Micron to a larger toy produces an '''Arms Up Mode'''. Every AM-series larger robot has at least one specifically-named Arms Up Mode, depicted on their packaging back, utilizing multiple Arms Microns.

===Energon Crystals===
Every Arms Micron (well, every one that was specifically designed for the ''Prime'' toyline, at least) has a socket made for a clear-plastic "[[Energon]] Crystal", laid over a small foil [[sticker]] showing the Micron's [[insignia|allegiance]]. They come in a broad variety of colors, and in three different shapes:


<center>
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:95%"
|-
! scope="col" width="9%" | '''Color'''
! scope="col" width="19%" | '''Name'''
! scope="col" width="19%" | '''AP (Attack Points, hexagon)'''
! scope="col" width="19%" | '''HP (Hit Points, trapezoid)'''
! scope="col" width="19%" | '''SP (Speed Points, circle)'''
! scope="col" width="10%" | '''Super Combo Weapon'''
|-
| style="background: #00CCFF; color: black" | '''Light Blue'''
|'''Pure''' (ピュア ''pyua'')
| [[O.P.]]
| [[R.A.]]
| [[B.2]]
| [[Star Saber]]
|-
| style="background: #FF3333; color: black" | '''Bright Salmon'''
|'''Fast''' (ファスト ''fasuto'')
|[[C.L.]]
|[[B.H.]]
|[[Arc]]
|-
| style="background: #F5FFFF; color: black" | '''Clear'''
|'''Natural''' (ナチュラル ''nachuraru'')
|[[Zamu]]
|[[Gora]]
|[[Igu]]
|-
| style="background: #B88A00; color: black" | '''Amber'''
|'''Mud'''<ref>According to Hironori Kobayashi, via personal correspondence. The kana can be rendered as either "mud" or "mad", but Kobayashi intended it to be the former.</ref> (マッド ''maddo'')
|[[Balo]]
|[[Gra]]
|[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]
|-
| style="background: #66FF66; color: black" | '''Bright Green'''
|'''Power''' (パウァ ''paua'')
|[[Ida]]
|[[Jida]]
|[[Noji]]
|-
| style="background: #A347FF; color: black" | '''Purple'''
|'''Dark''' (ダーク ''dāku'')
|[[Gul]]
|[[Gora|Gora II]]
|[[Zori]]
|-
| style="background: #E843BF; color: black" | '''Bright Purple'''
|'''Fake Dark''' (フェイクダーク ''feikudāku'')
|[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]], [[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]
|[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]], [[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]
|
|-
| style="background: #FF9147; color: black" | '''Orange'''
|'''Hard''' (ハード ''hādo'')
|[[Bumblebee Sword]]
|[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]
|[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFF00; color: black" | '''Yellow'''
|'''Shine''' (シャイン ''shain'')
|[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]
|[[Gob]]
|[[Zad]]
|-
| style="background: #E6E6E6; color: black" | '''Frosted Clear'''
|'''Rock''' (ロック ''rokku'') or '''Titan''' (チタン ''chitan'')
|[[Hades]]
|Hades
|Hades
|-
| style="background: #FFD119; color: black" | '''Yellow-orange'''
|'''Electro''' (イレクトロ ''irekutoro'')
|[[Baru]]
|[[Gabu]]
|[[Dai]]
|-
| style="background: #00E6B8; color: black" | '''Aqua-Green'''
|'''Gōsei''' (合成 "Synthesis")
|[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]
|[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]
|[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]
|-
| style="background: #33AD33; color: black" | '''Green'''
|'''Ion''' (イオン ''ion'')
|[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]
|[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]
|[[Zori#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Zori]]
|-
| style="background: #454550; color: white" | '''Black'''
|'''Magne''' (マグネ ''magune'')
|[[L.P.]]
|[[Sou]]
|[[S.2]]
|-
| style="background: #4747FF; color: white" | '''Blue'''
|'''Positro''' (ポジトロ ''pojitoro'')
|[[Jayz]]
|[[Sais]]
|[[Pral]]
|-
| style="background: #8f3156; color: white" | '''Burgundy'''
|'''Cure''' (キュア ''kyua'')
|[[Ratchet Spanner]]
|[[Wheeljack Kunai]]
|[[Arcee Blade]]
|-
| style="background: #687720; color: white" | '''Dark Green'''
|'''Poison''' (ポイズン ''poizun'')
|[[Starscream Boomerang]]
|[[Dobo]]
|[[Megatron Cannon]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFFFF; color: black" | '''White'''
|'''Ice''' (アイス ''aisu'')
|[[Bido]]
|[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]
|[[Bogu]]
|-
| style="background: #FF85FF; color: black" | '''Pink'''
|'''Shield''' (シールド ''shīrudo'')
|[[Ooje]]
|[[Ulma]]
|[[Iro]]
|-
| style="background: #; color: black" | '''Aqua-Blue'''
|'''Mystic''' (ミスティック ''misutikku'')
|[[Magi]]
|[[Dago]]
|[[Jigu]]
|}
</center>
{{note|The colors shown are as close to the actual plastic colors as is possible in RGB. This chart does not list every variant of each character, only those that have a change in Crystal color. In other words, all versions of, say, O.P. have the "Pure" Energon Crystal unless otherwise noted.}}
 

===Combinations===
Combining multiple Arms Microns together to produce bigger weapons is heavily encouraged in the line. Once three Microns are joined together, one with each different Crystal shape, the combination is dubbed a '''Combo Weapon'''. By combining three Microns with the same ''color'' of Crystal, one of each shape, the combined form is dubbed a '''Super Combo Weapon''', and is deemed to be much more powerful than a normal Combo Weapon.

There are also some named weapons formed by combinations of two, and even four Microns (or Micron substitutions), without regard to Crystal shape.

;Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Big Laser Gun]]''' (Gora + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Big Scissor]]''' (Jida + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Blazer Gun]]''' (B.2 + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Break Scythe]]''' (Gra + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Break Sword]]''' (Arc + C.L. + R.A.)
* '''[[Burst Cannon]]''' (Iro + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Buster Rifle]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + B.H.)
* '''[[Claw Spear]]''' (Jigu + Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Cross Hammer]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Darkness Scythe]]''' (Gora II + Hades + Igu)
* '''[[Eclipse Barrett]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Sou)
* '''[[Energon Sniper]]''' (Gra + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Flame Cannon]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji ''OR'' Gora II + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Giga Tornado Cannon]]''' (Gora II + Dai + Zamu)
* '''[[God Glaive]]''' (Gul + Iro + Ulma)
* '''[[Gravity Axe]]''' (B.2 + R.A. + Ooje)
* '''[[Morning Star]]''' (Balo + Gora + Zori)
* '''[[Nebula Scythe]]''' (Arc + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Nemesis Fake Saber]]''' (Giza + Gul + Igu)
* '''[[Plasma Cannon]]''' (B.H. + C.L. + Iro)
* '''[[Power Crusher]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Ida)
* '''[[Rail Claw]]''' (Gora II + Ida + Noji)
* '''[[Scissor Hand]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Magi)
* '''[[Stragy Gun]]''' (B.H. + O.P. + S.2)
* '''[[Tele-Beam Blaster]]''' (Optimus Prime Blaster + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Trilogy Sword]]''' (Arc + Ooje + R.A.)

}}
 
;Super Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Action Buster]]''' (Dobo + Megatron Cannon + Starscream Boomerang)
* '''[[Asteroid Drill]]''' (Balo + Gra + Ozu)
* '''[[Astro Blaster]]''' (Dago + Jigu + Magi)
* '''[[Corona Glaive]]''' (Iro + Ulma + Ooje)
* '''[[Cosmotector]]''' (Jayz + Pral + Sais)
* '''[[Dark Matter Calibur]]''' (Baru + Dai + Gabu)
* '''[[Debris Hammer]]''' (Gora + Igu + Zamu)
* '''[[Galaxy Launcher]]''' (Arc + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Grand Cross Archery]]''' (Bulkhead Knuckle + Bumblebee Sword + Optimus Prime Blaster)
* '''[[Leonid Tonfa]]''' (Sou + S.2 + L.P.)
* '''[[Lunatic Chainsaw]]''' (Ida + Jida + Noji)
* '''[[Hades|Meteor Scythe]]''' (Hades is his own Super Combo Weapon!)
* '''[[Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Prominence Killer]]''' (Hellflame Jida + Hellflame Noji + Hellflame Zamu)
* '''[[Shooting Star Scissors]]''' (Bogu + Giza + Bido)
* '''[[Solar Ion Arrow]]''' (Hellflame Gul + Shining Gra B + Terrorcon Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Supernova Lance]]''' (Arcee Blade + Ratchet Spanner + Wheeljack Kunai)
* '''[[Wormhole Whip]]''' (Dado + Gob + Zad)
}}
 
;Other named Micron combinations
{{Collist|3|
* '''[[Advanced Star Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Ooje G + O.P. R + R.A. O)
* '''[[Black Widow Claw]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber|Matrix Double Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Matrix + Ooje G + O.P R + Shining R.A.)
* '''[[God Archery]]''' (God Glaive + God Stole (x2))
* '''[[God Stole]]''' (Ida + L.P. + O.P.)
* '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II E + Gul B + Ida B + Noji B + Zori CS)
* '''[[Heavy Armed B.2]]''' (B.2 (x2) + C.L. (x4) + Sais)
* '''[[High-Defense Shield]]''' (Balo + Jida)
* '''[[Killer Bite]]''' (Balo + Gora)
* '''[[Laser Gunblade]]''' (Gora + Gul)
* '''[[Long Spear]]''' (Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber]]''' (Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Pure Energon Super Star Saber]]''' (Pure Energon B.2 + Pure Energon O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Rainbow Shield]]''' (Shining R.A. GR, P, R, and Y)
* '''[[Samurai Sword Mode]]''' (Arc + Arc S + B.2 + B.H. + O.P. + Shining R.A. + Sou)
* '''[[Slash Cannon α]]''' (Arc + O.P.)
* '''[[Slash Cannon β]]''' (B.2 + R.A.)
* '''[[Spike Hammer Rod]]''' (Balo + Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)#Super|Super Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
}}
 
{{note|Obviously, there are vast numbers of potential combinations possible, this list only gives those that have been named officially.}}

{{-}}

===Arms Up Mission Game===
The above combinations play into the online "Arms Up Mission" online game on TakaraTomy's website.

Aside from the usual eight [[tech spec]] stats, every large AM-series robot has an additional three stats, the same as the three shapes of Energon Crystals on the Arms Microns: '''HP''' (Hit Points), '''SP''' (Speed Points), and '''AP''' (Attack Points), though these are rated using thousands rather than ones. By equipping Arms Micron weapons, the Microns' point values are added to their larger partner's; 500 points for the stat related to their Engeron Crystal shape, and 100 for each of the other two.

{{note|It is currently unknown if the Energon Crystal colors have any meaning as far as the game goes aside from enabling Super Combo Weapon creation.}}
{{stub}}

==Notes==
* In an interview in ''Dengeki Hobby'' magazine, [[TakaraTomy]] designers [[Takashi Nakase]] and [[Hironori Kobayashi]] explained the reasons Microns played so heavily into the Japanese ''Prime'' line when it wasn't designed that way from the start:
::'''Takashi Nakase''': The biggest reason is that we wanted to raise the target age group. In past series, the target ages were small children and their fathers, but the age group which is actually able to enjoy transforming toys is 7 ~ 9 years old. We went back to the beginning and considered appropriate products for that age group, and came up with the concept of "customising". That is why Arms Microns need to be assembled from parts, and stickers are included to be put on the main figure - to give the feeling of "completing" the toy as one's own.
::'''Hironori Kobayashi''': We conducted a play session with children where they played freely with Movie series Transformers, mixed with various items such as Minicons, and found that they mostly enjoyed combining Minicons to make larger weapons or to customise the Transformers. We thought it might have some potential.
:*Model-making is ''huge'' in Japan for the 7-and-up crowd. Mega-huge.

* While the "weapons turned into living robots" backstory was given in specific reference to the pack-in toys, it's pretty safe to assume that it holds true for all characters labeled "Arms Micron".

==External Links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/search/armsmicron/ Takara promotional galleries for pack-in Arms Microns]
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/play/armsupmissions/ Arms Up Missions game at TakaraTomy's Transformers website]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category: Arms Microns| Arms Microns]]
[[Category: Mini-Cons]]
[[Category: Prime subgroups]]

Arms Micron

2013-02-13T03:16:08Z

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:''The Arms Microns are a [[Mini-Con]] subgroup from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:Tf2012-armsmicron-logo (c) TakaraTomy.png|right|200px|]]

The '''Arms Microns''' (アームズマイクロン ''Āmuzu Maikuron'') were once ordinary weapons. However, a bizarre interaction with [[Earth]]'s energon mutated them, giving the weapons the [[spark]] of life and the ability to transform!<ref>''Figure-Ō'' magazine, March 2012</ref>

This new breed of [[Mini-Con]] assists the larger Transformers in the battlefield, combining their powers to form amazing new weapons.

==''Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Prime'' cartoon==

{{storylink|Arms Micron Theater}}

{{stub}}

==Toys==
===Prime===
The Arms Microns were, with rare exception, only released in predominantly-[[TakaraTomy]] markets (Japan, parts of "mainland" Asia). Due to the... interesting variety of Arms Microns, they will be tackled here as groups.

====Promotional campaign Arms Microns====
The first Arms Microns made available were released as giveaway [[exclusive]]s, usually with the purchase of larger toys. All of these Microns are [[redeco]]s of prior toys. As some items were part of multiple promotions, only the first day and venue of availability is listed here. See individual pages for more details on each one.

[[Image:MicronVectorOracleWebsite.jpg|thumb|300px|Vector Oracle]]
* '''[[Aimless (Prime)|Aimless]]''' ([[December 28|12-18]]-[[2011]]: Joshin Kids' Land, Bic Camera)
* '''[[Blowpipe (Prime)|Blowpipe]]''' (12-18-2011: Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, Edion Group, Ishimaru, Deodeo, Eiden, Midori)
* '''[[Peaceman (Prime)|Peaceman]]''' (12-18-2011: [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]])
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt Clear Yellow Ver.]]''' ([[January 15|1-15]]-[[2012]], World Hobby Fair)
* '''[[Vector Oracle]]''' ([[February 25|2-25]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt]]''' ([[March 1|3-1]]-2012, online order)
* '''[[Pinpointer (Prime)|Pinpointer]]''' ([[March 31|3-31]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]]''' ([[April 28|4-28]]-2012, Yamada Electronics, Yodobashi Camera, Ideon)
* '''[[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]''' (4-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]]''' (4-28-2012, Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]''' (4-28-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#Shining|Shining B.2]]''' ([[June 16|6-16]]-2012, 2012 Tokyo Toy Show)
* '''[[O.P.#Shining|Shining O.P.]]''' ([[June 30|6-30]]-2012, Next Generation World Hobby Fair Summer '12)
* '''[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]''' ([[July 28|7-28]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]''' (7-28-2012, Joshin & Bic Camera )
* '''[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]''' (7-28-2012, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, EDION group stores)
* '''[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]''' (7-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* [[Optimus Prime Blaster|'''Optimus Prime Blaster''' (red version)]] (''TV Boy'' magazine September issue)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningGR|Shining R.A. GR]]''' ([[September 29|8-29]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningP|Shining R.A. P]]''' (8-29-2012, Joshin Kids' Land & Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningR|Shining R.A. R]]''' (8-29-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningY|Shining R.A. Y]]''' (8-29-2012, Eidon group, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera)
* '''[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]''' ([[November 13|11-13]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#PureEnergon|Pure Energon B.2]]''' ([[November 17|11-17]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[O.P.#Golden|Golden O.P.]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[Hades#Golden|Golden Hades]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[O.P.|Pure Energon O.P.]]''' (December, ToysЯUs)
{{-}}

====Pack-in Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronPackin-TakTomSite.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
The Arms Microns are the primary [[gimmick]] of the Japanese ''Prime'' toyline. All Deluxe-and-up releases come with their own Arms Micron, which replaces the accessories from the [[Hasbro]] versions (when applicable). Most of the toys have been [[retool]]ed to add more [[5mm post]]-holes for the Microns to attach to. Each Micron transforms into a weapon, typically modeled after the character's in-show weapon (with exceptions for non-show and repeat characters), and feature numerous [[5mm post]]s and holes, allowing you to combine them together to create larger and more ridiculous weapons. (See [[#"Arms Up"|"Arms Up" below]] for more information on combined Arms Micron weapons.)

However, each Micron comes out of the package as an unpainted, unassembled series of parts on plastic runners like a model kit, requiring [[sticker]]s for detailing. Whether you consider this a good or a bad thing depends on how much work you like putting into your toys.

The Autobot Microns all transform from weapons to humanoid robots. Their names are one-or-two-syllable contractions of their larger partner's names. The Decepticon Microns, however, all transform from weapons to one-eyed animalistic robots, with names based on their animal-form, again crunched to two(ish) syllables, with some slight changes to consonants.
{{-}}
;Released toys
{{collist|3|
* M-01 '''[[O.P.]]''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Voyager|Optimus Prime]])
* M-02 '''[[B.2]]''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Deluxe|Bumblebee]])
* M-03 '''[[C.L.]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Deluxe|Cliffjumper]])
* M-04 '''[[R.A.]]''' (with [[Ratchet (Prime)#Deluxe|Ratchet]])
* M-05 '''[[Gora]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#JapanDeluxe|Megatron]])
* M-06 '''[[Balo]]''' (with [[Skywarp (Prime)#Toys|Skywarp]])
* M-07 '''[[Gul]]''' (with [[Starscream (Prime)#Voyager|Starscream]])
* M-08 '''[[Jida]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Cliffjumper]])
* M-09 '''[[Zori]]''' (with [[Soundwave (Prime)#Prime|Soundwave]])
* M-10 '''[[B.H.]]''' (with [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Voyager|Bulkhead]])
* M-11 '''[[Arc]]''' (with [[Arcee (Prime)#Deluxe|Arcee]])
* M-12 '''[[Zamu]]''' (with [[Breakdown (Prime)#Voyager|Breakdown]])
* M-13 '''[[Gra]]''' (with [[Knock Out (Prime)#Deluxe|Knock Out]])
* M-14 '''[[Noji]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Deluxe|Vehicon]])
* M-15 '''Gora II''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Voyager|Megatron Darkness]])
* M-16 '''[[Hades]]''' (with Megatron Darkness)
* M-17 '''[[Igu]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Jet|Jet Vehicon]])
* M-21 '''[[Sou]]''' (with [[Swerve (Prime)|Swerve]])
* M-22 '''[[Ida]]''' (with [[Airachnid (Prime)#Toys|Airachnid]])
* '''O.P. A''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#BattleShield|Battle Shield Optimus]])
* '''[[Pral|Pral G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Sais|Sais G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Jayz|Jayz G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''Terrorcon Zori''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Bumblebee]])
* M-26 '''[[Bogu]]''' (with [[Unicron/toys#Prime|Gaia Unicron]])
* M-27 '''[[Iro]]''' (with [[Ironhide (Prime)|Ironhide]])
* M-28 '''Shining R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Weaponizer|Arms Master Optimus]])
* '''Silver Metal Balo''' (with [[Thundercracker (Prime)#Toys|Thundercracker]])
* '''Gold Metal R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#OrionPax|Orion Pax]])
* M-30 '''[[Jigu]]''' (with [[Dreadwing (Prime)#Toys|Dreadwing]])
* M-31 '''[[Ooje]]''' (with [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Deluxe|Wheeljack]])
* M-29 '''[[Magi]]''' (with [[Silas#SilasBreakdown|Silas Breakdown]])
* M-34 '''[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]''' (with [[Nemesis Prime (Prime)|Nemesis Prime]])
* M-28 '''[[S.2]]''' (with [[Smokescreen (Prime)#Prime|Smokescreen]])
* '''B.2 A''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Weaponizer|Gatling Bumblebee]])
* M-35 '''[[Bido]]''' (with [[Shockwave (WFC)#Prime|Shockwave]])
* M-32 '''[[Ulma]]''' (with [[Ultra Magnus (Prime)#Voyager|Ultra Magnus]])
* M-33 '''[[L.P.]]''' (with [[Lio Convoy#Prime|Leo Prime]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (R)]]''' (with [[Rumble (WFC)#Prime|Rumble]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (F)]]''' (with [[Frenzy (WFC)#Prime|Frenzy]])
* M-37 '''[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]''' (with [[Wildrider (Prime)#Toys|Wildrider]])
}}

;Upcoming releases
{{collist|3|

* '''[[Gabu|Shadow Gabu]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Baru|Shadow Baru]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Dai|Shadow Dai]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''Igu S''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#JetGeneral|Jet Vehicon General]])
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

{{note|There are a few gaps in the numbering. The missing numbers coincide with the new-character AMW Microns (see below); [[Gabu]], [[Baru]] and [[Dai]] at M-18, 19 and 20 (respectively), and Pral, Sais and Jayz at M-23, 24 and 25 (respectively).}}

{{note|Starting with Jigu, the numbering no longer is put on the site listings. The "missing" numbers come from the runners of the Arms Micron kit and the sticker sheets. }}
{{-}}

====Gacha Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronGachaWave1.jpg|right|thumb|200px|]]
A completely new set of molds were created for a set of Arms Microns distributed mainly through [[Gacha]]-branded "capsule toy" machines. Oddly, they contain a mix of Micron versions of larger show characters (for lack of information or a better explanation, this wiki is treating them as new characters) and entirely-new bestial Decepticon Microns.

;Vol.1
The first wave began appearing in early [[June]] of 2012. The toys were also later made available in individual boxes through the [[Arms Micron Gum]] series (released on [[August 20]] of 2012), though at a slight markup.

In [[November]] of 2012, [[Esdevium Games]] imported the entire wave to UK toy stores as a [[blindpacking|blindbagged]] line in English packaging, produced by Tomy and licensed by Hasbro UK. The packaging does not give any names to the Microns inside, and merely refers to the toys as a "Transforming Figure Collection".
{{collist|4|
* 1 '''[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]'''
* 2 '''[[Bumblebee Sword]]'''
* 3 '''[[Zad]]''' (2 versions)
* 4 '''[[Gob]]''' (2 versions)
}}
 
;Vol.2
Wave 2 appeared in late August of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Arcee Blade]]'''
*'''[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]'''
*'''[[Megatron Cannon]]'''
*'''[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]''' (2 versions)
}}

 
;Vol.3
Wave 3 appeared in early December of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Ratchet Spanner]]'''
*'''[[Wheeljack Kunai]]'''
*'''[[Starscream Boomerang]]'''
*'''[[Dobo]]''' (2 versions)
}}
{{-}}

====Arms Micron Weapon series====
The '''Arms Micron Weapon''' series is a secondary line of individually-packaged Arms Microns sold without any larger companion figure. These vary between entirely new molds and redecoes of partner Microns. They come in identical clear-plastic bags with adhesive flaps, with the assembly instructions printed on the cardboard backer inside. Initial installments had weapon combinations formed by trios of Microns, with later installments featuring five-Micron weapon combinations.

;Released toys
{{collist|4|
* AMW-01 '''[[Gabu]]'''
* AMW-02 '''[[Baru]]'''
* AMW-03 '''[[Dai]]'''
* AMW-04 '''[[C.L.#AMW|C.L. GR]]'''
* AMW-05 '''[[Balo#AMW|Balo G]]'''
* AMW-06 '''[[Jida#AMW|Jida R]]'''
* AMW-07 '''[[Pral]]'''
* AMW-08 '''[[Sais]]'''
* AMW-09 '''[[Jayz]]'''
* AMW-10 '''[[Zori#AMW|Zori M]]'''
* AMW-11 '''[[B.H.#AMW|B.H. B]]'''
* AMW-12 '''[[Arc#AMW|Arc S]]'''
}}
{{collist|1|
* AMW-13 '''[[Advanced Star Saber|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Advanced Star Saber]]''' ('''[[B.2#AMW|B.2 R]]''', '''[[Iro#AMW|Iro R]]''', '''[[O.P.#AMW|O.P. R]]''', '''[[R.A.#AMW|R.A. O]]''', '''[[Ooje#AMW|Ooje G]]''')
* AMW-14 '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' ('''[[Gora#AMW|Gora II E]]''', '''[[Gul#AMW|Gul B]]''', '''[[Ida#AMW|Ida B]]''', '''[[Noji#AMW|Noji B]]''', '''[[Zori#AMW5pack|Zori CS]]''')
}}

=="Arms Up"==
The main [[gimmick]] of the Arms Microns is their combination ability, both with larger toys and each other.

Simply attaching an Arms Micron to a larger toy produces an '''Arms Up Mode'''. Every AM-series larger robot has at least one specifically-named Arms Up Mode, depicted on their packaging back, utilizing multiple Arms Microns.

===Energon Crystals===
Every Arms Micron (well, every one that was specifically designed for the ''Prime'' toyline, at least) has a socket made for a clear-plastic "[[Energon]] Crystal", laid over a small foil [[sticker]] showing the Micron's [[insignia|allegiance]]. They come in a broad variety of colors, and in three different shapes:


<center>
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:95%"
|-
! scope="col" width="9%" | '''Color'''
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''Name'''
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''AP (Attack Points, hexagon)'''
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''HP (Hit Points, trapezoid)'''
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''SP (Speed Points, circle)'''
! scope="col" width="6%" | '''Super Combo Weapon'''
|-
| style="background: #00CCFF; color: black" | '''Light Blue'''
|'''Pure''' (ピュア ''pyua'')
| [[O.P.]]
| [[R.A.]]
| [[B.2]]
| [[Star Saber]]
|-
| style="background: #FF3333; color: black" | '''Bright Salmon'''
|'''Fast''' (ファスト ''fasuto'')
|[[C.L.]]
|[[B.H.]]
|[[Arc]]
|-
| style="background: #F5FFFF; color: black" | '''Clear'''
|'''Natural''' (ナチュラル ''nachuraru'')
|[[Zamu]]
|[[Gora]]
|[[Igu]]
|-
| style="background: #B88A00; color: black" | '''Amber'''
|'''Mud'''<ref>According to Hironori Kobayashi, via personal correspondence. The kana can be rendered as either "mud" or "mad", but Kobayashi intended it to be the former.</ref> (マッド ''maddo'')
|[[Balo]]
|[[Gra]]
|[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]
|-
| style="background: #66FF66; color: black" | '''Bright Green'''
|'''Power''' (パウァ ''paua'')
|[[Ida]]
|[[Jida]]
|[[Noji]]
|-
| style="background: #A347FF; color: black" | '''Purple'''
|'''Dark''' (ダーク ''dāku'')
|[[Gul]]
|[[Gora|Gora II]]
|[[Zori]]
|-
| style="background: #E843BF; color: black" | '''Bright Purple'''
|'''Fake Dark''' (フェイクダーク ''feikudāku'')
|[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]], [[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]
|[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]], [[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]
|
|-
| style="background: #FF9147; color: black" | '''Orange'''
|'''Hard''' (ハード ''hādo'')
|[[Bumblebee Sword]]
|[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]
|[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFF00; color: black" | '''Yellow'''
|'''Shine''' (シャイン ''shain'')
|[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]
|[[Gob]]
|[[Zad]]
|-
| style="background: #E6E6E6; color: black" | '''Frosted Clear'''
|'''Rock''' (ロック ''rokku'') or '''Titan''' (チタン ''chitan'')
|[[Hades]]
|Hades
|Hades
|-
| style="background: #FFD119; color: black" | '''Yellow-orange'''
|'''Electro''' (イレクトロ ''irekutoro'')
|[[Baru]]
|[[Gabu]]
|[[Dai]]
|-
| style="background: #00E6B8; color: black" | '''Aqua-Green'''
|'''Gōsei''' (合成 "Synthesis")
|[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]
|[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]
|[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]
|-
| style="background: #33AD33; color: black" | '''Green'''
|'''Ion''' (イオン ''ion'')
|[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]
|[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]
|[[Zori#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Zori]]
|-
| style="background: #454550; color: white" | '''Black'''
|'''Magne''' (マグネ ''magune'')
|[[L.P.]]
|[[Sou]]
|[[S.2]]
|-
| style="background: #4747FF; color: white" | '''Blue'''
|'''Positro''' (ポジトロ ''pojitoro'')
|[[Jayz]]
|[[Sais]]
|[[Pral]]
|-
| style="background: #8f3156; color: white" | '''Burgundy'''
|'''Cure''' (キュア ''kyua'')
|[[Ratchet Spanner]]
|[[Wheeljack Kunai]]
|[[Arcee Blade]]
|-
| style="background: #687720; color: white" | '''Dark Green'''
|'''Poison''' (ポイズン ''poizun'')
|[[Starscream Boomerang]]
|[[Dobo]]
|[[Megatron Cannon]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFFFF; color: black" | '''White'''
|'''Ice''' (アイス ''aisu'')
|[[Bido]]
|[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]
|[[Bogu]]
|-
| style="background: #FF85FF; color: black" | '''Pink'''
|'''Shield''' (シールド ''shīrudo'')
|[[Ooje]]
|[[Ulma]]
|[[Iro]]
|-
| style="background: #; color: black" | '''Aqua-Blue'''
|'''Mystic''' (ミスティック ''misutikku'')
|[[Magi]]
|[[Dago]]
|[[Jigu]]
|}
</center>
{{note|The colors shown are as close to the actual plastic colors as is possible in RGB. This chart does not list every variant of each character, only those that have a change in Crystal color. In other words, all versions of, say, O.P. have the "Pure" Energon Crystal unless otherwise noted.}}
 

===Combinations===
Combining multiple Arms Microns together to produce bigger weapons is heavily encouraged in the line. Once three Microns are joined together, one with each different Crystal shape, the combination is dubbed a '''Combo Weapon'''. By combining three Microns with the same ''color'' of Crystal, one of each shape, the combined form is dubbed a '''Super Combo Weapon''', and is deemed to be much more powerful than a normal Combo Weapon.

There are also some named weapons formed by combinations of two, and even four Microns (or Micron substitutions), without regard to Crystal shape.

;Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Big Laser Gun]]''' (Gora + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Big Scissor]]''' (Jida + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Blazer Gun]]''' (B.2 + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Break Scythe]]''' (Gra + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Break Sword]]''' (Arc + C.L. + R.A.)
* '''[[Burst Cannon]]''' (Iro + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Buster Rifle]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + B.H.)
* '''[[Claw Spear]]''' (Jigu + Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Cross Hammer]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Darkness Scythe]]''' (Gora II + Hades + Igu)
* '''[[Eclipse Barrett]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Sou)
* '''[[Energon Sniper]]''' (Gra + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Flame Cannon]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji ''OR'' Gora II + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Giga Tornado Cannon]]''' (Gora II + Dai + Zamu)
* '''[[God Glaive]]''' (Gul + Iro + Ulma)
* '''[[Gravity Axe]]''' (B.2 + R.A. + Ooje)
* '''[[Morning Star]]''' (Balo + Gora + Zori)
* '''[[Nebula Scythe]]''' (Arc + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Nemesis Fake Saber]]''' (Giza + Gul + Igu)
* '''[[Plasma Cannon]]''' (B.H. + C.L. + Iro)
* '''[[Power Crusher]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Ida)
* '''[[Rail Claw]]''' (Gora II + Ida + Noji)
* '''[[Scissor Hand]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Magi)
* '''[[Stragy Gun]]''' (B.H. + O.P. + S.2)
* '''[[Tele-Beam Blaster]]''' (Optimus Prime Blaster + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Trilogy Sword]]''' (Arc + Ooje + R.A.)

}}
 
;Super Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Action Buster]]''' (Dobo + Megatron Cannon + Starscream Boomerang)
* '''[[Asteroid Drill]]''' (Balo + Gra + Ozu)
* '''[[Astro Blaster]]''' (Dago + Jigu + Magi)
* '''[[Corona Glaive]]''' (Iro + Ulma + Ooje)
* '''[[Cosmotector]]''' (Jayz + Pral + Sais)
* '''[[Dark Matter Calibur]]''' (Baru + Dai + Gabu)
* '''[[Debris Hammer]]''' (Gora + Igu + Zamu)
* '''[[Galaxy Launcher]]''' (Arc + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Grand Cross Archery]]''' (Bulkhead Knuckle + Bumblebee Sword + Optimus Prime Blaster)
* '''[[Leonid Tonfa]]''' (Sou + S.2 + L.P.)
* '''[[Lunatic Chainsaw]]''' (Ida + Jida + Noji)
* '''[[Hades|Meteor Scythe]]''' (Hades is his own Super Combo Weapon!)
* '''[[Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Prominence Killer]]''' (Hellflame Jida + Hellflame Noji + Hellflame Zamu)
* '''[[Shooting Star Scissors]]''' (Bogu + Giza + Bido)
* '''[[Solar Ion Arrow]]''' (Hellflame Gul + Shining Gra B + Terrorcon Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Supernova Lance]]''' (Arcee Blade + Ratchet Spanner + Wheeljack Kunai)
* '''[[Wormhole Whip]]''' (Dado + Gob + Zad)
}}
 
;Other named Micron combinations
{{Collist|3|
* '''[[Advanced Star Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Ooje G + O.P. R + R.A. O)
* '''[[Black Widow Claw]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber|Matrix Double Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Matrix + Ooje G + O.P R + Shining R.A.)
* '''[[God Archery]]''' (God Glaive + God Stole (x2))
* '''[[God Stole]]''' (Ida + L.P. + O.P.)
* '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II E + Gul B + Ida B + Noji B + Zori CS)
* '''[[Heavy Armed B.2]]''' (B.2 (x2) + C.L. (x4) + Sais)
* '''[[High-Defense Shield]]''' (Balo + Jida)
* '''[[Killer Bite]]''' (Balo + Gora)
* '''[[Laser Gunblade]]''' (Gora + Gul)
* '''[[Long Spear]]''' (Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber]]''' (Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Pure Energon Super Star Saber]]''' (Pure Energon B.2 + Pure Energon O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Rainbow Shield]]''' (Shining R.A. GR, P, R, and Y)
* '''[[Samurai Sword Mode]]''' (Arc + Arc S + B.2 + B.H. + O.P. + Shining R.A. + Sou)
* '''[[Slash Cannon α]]''' (Arc + O.P.)
* '''[[Slash Cannon β]]''' (B.2 + R.A.)
* '''[[Spike Hammer Rod]]''' (Balo + Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)#Super|Super Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
}}
 
{{note|Obviously, there are vast numbers of potential combinations possible, this list only gives those that have been named officially.}}

{{-}}

===Arms Up Mission Game===
The above combinations play into the online "Arms Up Mission" online game on TakaraTomy's website.

Aside from the usual eight [[tech spec]] stats, every large AM-series robot has an additional three stats, the same as the three shapes of Energon Crystals on the Arms Microns: '''HP''' (Hit Points), '''SP''' (Speed Points), and '''AP''' (Attack Points), though these are rated using thousands rather than ones. By equipping Arms Micron weapons, the Microns' point values are added to their larger partner's; 500 points for the stat related to their Engeron Crystal shape, and 100 for each of the other two.

{{note|It is currently unknown if the Energon Crystal colors have any meaning as far as the game goes aside from enabling Super Combo Weapon creation.}}
{{stub}}

==Notes==
* In an interview in ''Dengeki Hobby'' magazine, [[TakaraTomy]] designers [[Takashi Nakase]] and [[Hironori Kobayashi]] explained the reasons Microns played so heavily into the Japanese ''Prime'' line when it wasn't designed that way from the start:
::'''Takashi Nakase''': The biggest reason is that we wanted to raise the target age group. In past series, the target ages were small children and their fathers, but the age group which is actually able to enjoy transforming toys is 7 ~ 9 years old. We went back to the beginning and considered appropriate products for that age group, and came up with the concept of "customising". That is why Arms Microns need to be assembled from parts, and stickers are included to be put on the main figure - to give the feeling of "completing" the toy as one's own.
::'''Hironori Kobayashi''': We conducted a play session with children where they played freely with Movie series Transformers, mixed with various items such as Minicons, and found that they mostly enjoyed combining Minicons to make larger weapons or to customise the Transformers. We thought it might have some potential.
:*Model-making is ''huge'' in Japan for the 7-and-up crowd. Mega-huge.

* While the "weapons turned into living robots" backstory was given in specific reference to the pack-in toys, it's pretty safe to assume that it holds true for all characters labeled "Arms Micron".

==External Links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/search/armsmicron/ Takara promotional galleries for pack-in Arms Microns]
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/play/armsupmissions/ Arms Up Missions game at TakaraTomy's Transformers website]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category: Arms Microns| Arms Microns]]
[[Category: Mini-Cons]]
[[Category: Prime subgroups]]

Arms Micron

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:''The Arms Microns are a [[Mini-Con]] subgroup from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:Tf2012-armsmicron-logo (c) TakaraTomy.png|right|200px|]]

The '''Arms Microns''' (アームズマイクロン ''Āmuzu Maikuron'') were once ordinary weapons. However, a bizarre interaction with [[Earth]]'s energon mutated them, giving the weapons the [[spark]] of life and the ability to transform!<ref>''Figure-Ō'' magazine, March 2012</ref>

This new breed of [[Mini-Con]] assists the larger Transformers in the battlefield, combining their powers to form amazing new weapons.

==''Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Prime'' cartoon==

{{storylink|Arms Micron Theater}}

{{stub}}

==Toys==
===Prime===
The Arms Microns were, with rare exception, only released in predominantly-[[TakaraTomy]] markets (Japan, parts of "mainland" Asia). Due to the... interesting variety of Arms Microns, they will be tackled here as groups.

====Promotional campaign Arms Microns====
The first Arms Microns made available were released as giveaway [[exclusive]]s, usually with the purchase of larger toys. All of these Microns are [[redeco]]s of prior toys. As some items were part of multiple promotions, only the first day and venue of availability is listed here. See individual pages for more details on each one.

[[Image:MicronVectorOracleWebsite.jpg|thumb|300px|Vector Oracle]]
* '''[[Aimless (Prime)|Aimless]]''' ([[December 28|12-18]]-[[2011]]: Joshin Kids' Land, Bic Camera)
* '''[[Blowpipe (Prime)|Blowpipe]]''' (12-18-2011: Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, Edion Group, Ishimaru, Deodeo, Eiden, Midori)
* '''[[Peaceman (Prime)|Peaceman]]''' (12-18-2011: [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]])
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt Clear Yellow Ver.]]''' ([[January 15|1-15]]-[[2012]], World Hobby Fair)
* '''[[Vector Oracle]]''' ([[February 25|2-25]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt]]''' ([[March 1|3-1]]-2012, online order)
* '''[[Pinpointer (Prime)|Pinpointer]]''' ([[March 31|3-31]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]]''' ([[April 28|4-28]]-2012, Yamada Electronics, Yodobashi Camera, Ideon)
* '''[[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]''' (4-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]]''' (4-28-2012, Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]''' (4-28-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#Shining|Shining B.2]]''' ([[June 16|6-16]]-2012, 2012 Tokyo Toy Show)
* '''[[O.P.#Shining|Shining O.P.]]''' ([[June 30|6-30]]-2012, Next Generation World Hobby Fair Summer '12)
* '''[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]''' ([[July 28|7-28]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]''' (7-28-2012, Joshin & Bic Camera )
* '''[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]''' (7-28-2012, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, EDION group stores)
* '''[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]''' (7-28-2012, ToysЯUs)
* [[Optimus Prime Blaster|'''Optimus Prime Blaster''' (red version)]] (''TV Boy'' magazine September issue)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningGR|Shining R.A. GR]]''' ([[September 29|8-29]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningP|Shining R.A. P]]''' (8-29-2012, Joshin Kids' Land & Bic Camera)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningR|Shining R.A. R]]''' (8-29-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[R.A.#ShiningY|Shining R.A. Y]]''' (8-29-2012, Eidon group, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera)
* '''[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]''' ([[November 13|11-13]]-2012, AEON)
* '''[[B.2#PureEnergon|Pure Energon B.2]]''' ([[November 17|11-17]]-2012, ToysЯUs)
* '''[[O.P.#Golden|Golden O.P.]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[Hades#Golden|Golden Hades]]''' (November, contest prize)
* '''[[O.P.|Pure Energon O.P.]]''' (December, ToysЯUs)
{{-}}

====Pack-in Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronPackin-TakTomSite.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
The Arms Microns are the primary [[gimmick]] of the Japanese ''Prime'' toyline. All Deluxe-and-up releases come with their own Arms Micron, which replaces the accessories from the [[Hasbro]] versions (when applicable). Most of the toys have been [[retool]]ed to add more [[5mm post]]-holes for the Microns to attach to. Each Micron transforms into a weapon, typically modeled after the character's in-show weapon (with exceptions for non-show and repeat characters), and feature numerous [[5mm post]]s and holes, allowing you to combine them together to create larger and more ridiculous weapons. (See [[#"Arms Up"|"Arms Up" below]] for more information on combined Arms Micron weapons.)

However, each Micron comes out of the package as an unpainted, unassembled series of parts on plastic runners like a model kit, requiring [[sticker]]s for detailing. Whether you consider this a good or a bad thing depends on how much work you like putting into your toys.

The Autobot Microns all transform from weapons to humanoid robots. Their names are one-or-two-syllable contractions of their larger partner's names. The Decepticon Microns, however, all transform from weapons to one-eyed animalistic robots, with names based on their animal-form, again crunched to two(ish) syllables, with some slight changes to consonants.
{{-}}
;Released toys
{{collist|3|
* M-01 '''[[O.P.]]''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Voyager|Optimus Prime]])
* M-02 '''[[B.2]]''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Deluxe|Bumblebee]])
* M-03 '''[[C.L.]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Deluxe|Cliffjumper]])
* M-04 '''[[R.A.]]''' (with [[Ratchet (Prime)#Deluxe|Ratchet]])
* M-05 '''[[Gora]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#JapanDeluxe|Megatron]])
* M-06 '''[[Balo]]''' (with [[Skywarp (Prime)#Toys|Skywarp]])
* M-07 '''[[Gul]]''' (with [[Starscream (Prime)#Voyager|Starscream]])
* M-08 '''[[Jida]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Cliffjumper]])
* M-09 '''[[Zori]]''' (with [[Soundwave (Prime)#Prime|Soundwave]])
* M-10 '''[[B.H.]]''' (with [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Voyager|Bulkhead]])
* M-11 '''[[Arc]]''' (with [[Arcee (Prime)#Deluxe|Arcee]])
* M-12 '''[[Zamu]]''' (with [[Breakdown (Prime)#Voyager|Breakdown]])
* M-13 '''[[Gra]]''' (with [[Knock Out (Prime)#Deluxe|Knock Out]])
* M-14 '''[[Noji]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Deluxe|Vehicon]])
* M-15 '''Gora II''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Voyager|Megatron Darkness]])
* M-16 '''[[Hades]]''' (with Megatron Darkness)
* M-17 '''[[Igu]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Jet|Jet Vehicon]])
* M-21 '''[[Sou]]''' (with [[Swerve (Prime)|Swerve]])
* M-22 '''[[Ida]]''' (with [[Airachnid (Prime)#Toys|Airachnid]])
* '''O.P. A''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#BattleShield|Battle Shield Optimus]])
* '''[[Pral|Pral G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Sais|Sais G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''[[Jayz|Jayz G]]''' (with Battle Shield Optimus)
* '''Terrorcon Zori''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Bumblebee]])
* M-26 '''[[Bogu]]''' (with [[Unicron/toys#Prime|Gaia Unicron]])
* M-27 '''[[Iro]]''' (with [[Ironhide (Prime)|Ironhide]])
* M-28 '''Shining R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Weaponizer|Arms Master Optimus]])
* '''Silver Metal Balo''' (with [[Thundercracker (Prime)#Toys|Thundercracker]])
* '''Gold Metal R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#OrionPax|Orion Pax]])
* M-30 '''[[Jigu]]''' (with [[Dreadwing (Prime)#Toys|Dreadwing]])
* M-31 '''[[Ooje]]''' (with [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Deluxe|Wheeljack]])
* M-29 '''[[Magi]]''' (with [[Silas#SilasBreakdown|Silas Breakdown]])
* M-34 '''[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]''' (with [[Nemesis Prime (Prime)|Nemesis Prime]])
* M-28 '''[[S.2]]''' (with [[Smokescreen (Prime)#Prime|Smokescreen]])
* '''B.2 A''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Weaponizer|Gatling Bumblebee]])
* M-35 '''[[Bido]]''' (with [[Shockwave (WFC)#Prime|Shockwave]])
* M-32 '''[[Ulma]]''' (with [[Ultra Magnus (Prime)#Voyager|Ultra Magnus]])
* M-33 '''[[L.P.]]''' (with [[Lio Convoy#Prime|Leo Prime]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (R)]]''' (with [[Rumble (WFC)#Prime|Rumble]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago|Dago (F)]]''' (with [[Frenzy (WFC)#Prime|Frenzy]])
* M-37 '''[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]''' (with [[Wildrider (Prime)#Toys|Wildrider]])
}}

;Upcoming releases
{{collist|3|

* '''[[Gabu|Shadow Gabu]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Baru|Shadow Baru]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Dai|Shadow Dai]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''Igu S''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#JetGeneral|Jet Vehicon General]])
}}
{{comingsoontoy}}

{{note|There are a few gaps in the numbering. The missing numbers coincide with the new-character AMW Microns (see below); [[Gabu]], [[Baru]] and [[Dai]] at M-18, 19 and 20 (respectively), and Pral, Sais and Jayz at M-23, 24 and 25 (respectively).}}

{{note|Starting with Jigu, the numbering no longer is put on the site listings. The "missing" numbers come from the runners of the Arms Micron kit and the sticker sheets. }}
{{-}}

====Gacha Arms Microns====
[[Image:ArmsMicronGachaWave1.jpg|right|thumb|200px|]]
A completely new set of molds were created for a set of Arms Microns distributed mainly through [[Gacha]]-branded "capsule toy" machines. Oddly, they contain a mix of Micron versions of larger show characters (for lack of information or a better explanation, this wiki is treating them as new characters) and entirely-new bestial Decepticon Microns.

;Vol.1
The first wave began appearing in early [[June]] of 2012. The toys were also later made available in individual boxes through the [[Arms Micron Gum]] series (released on [[August 20]] of 2012), though at a slight markup.

In [[November]] of 2012, [[Esdevium Games]] imported the entire wave to UK toy stores as a [[blindpacking|blindbagged]] line in English packaging, produced by Tomy and licensed by Hasbro UK. The packaging does not give any names to the Microns inside, and merely refers to the toys as a "Transforming Figure Collection".
{{collist|4|
* 1 '''[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]'''
* 2 '''[[Bumblebee Sword]]'''
* 3 '''[[Zad]]''' (2 versions)
* 4 '''[[Gob]]''' (2 versions)
}}
 
;Vol.2
Wave 2 appeared in late August of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Arcee Blade]]'''
*'''[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]'''
*'''[[Megatron Cannon]]'''
*'''[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]''' (2 versions)
}}

 
;Vol.3
Wave 3 appeared in early December of 2012.
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Ratchet Spanner]]'''
*'''[[Wheeljack Kunai]]'''
*'''[[Starscream Boomerang]]'''
*'''[[Dobo]]''' (2 versions)
}}
{{-}}

====Arms Micron Weapon series====
The '''Arms Micron Weapon''' series is a secondary line of individually-packaged Arms Microns sold without any larger companion figure. These vary between entirely new molds and redecoes of partner Microns. They come in identical clear-plastic bags with adhesive flaps, with the assembly instructions printed on the cardboard backer inside. Initial installments had weapon combinations formed by trios of Microns, with later installments featuring five-Micron weapon combinations.

;Released toys
{{collist|4|
* AMW-01 '''[[Gabu]]'''
* AMW-02 '''[[Baru]]'''
* AMW-03 '''[[Dai]]'''
* AMW-04 '''[[C.L.#AMW|C.L. GR]]'''
* AMW-05 '''[[Balo#AMW|Balo G]]'''
* AMW-06 '''[[Jida#AMW|Jida R]]'''
* AMW-07 '''[[Pral]]'''
* AMW-08 '''[[Sais]]'''
* AMW-09 '''[[Jayz]]'''
* AMW-10 '''[[Zori#AMW|Zori M]]'''
* AMW-11 '''[[B.H.#AMW|B.H. B]]'''
* AMW-12 '''[[Arc#AMW|Arc S]]'''
}}
{{collist|1|
* AMW-13 '''[[Advanced Star Saber|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Advanced Star Saber]]''' ('''[[B.2#AMW|B.2 R]]''', '''[[Iro#AMW|Iro R]]''', '''[[O.P.#AMW|O.P. R]]''', '''[[R.A.#AMW|R.A. O]]''', '''[[Ooje#AMW|Ooje G]]''')
* AMW-14 '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun|Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' ('''[[Gora#AMW|Gora II E]]''', '''[[Gul#AMW|Gul B]]''', '''[[Ida#AMW|Ida B]]''', '''[[Noji#AMW|Noji B]]''', '''[[Zori#AMW5pack|Zori CS]]''')
}}

=="Arms Up"==
The main [[gimmick]] of the Arms Microns is their combination ability, both with larger toys and each other.

Simply attaching an Arms Micron to a larger toy produces an '''Arms Up Mode'''. Every AM-series larger robot has at least one specifically-named Arms Up Mode, depicted on their packaging back, utilizing multiple Arms Microns.

===Energon Crystals===
Every Arms Micron (well, every one that was specifically designed for the ''Prime'' toyline, at least) has a socket made for a clear-plastic "[[Energon]] Crystal", laid over a small foil [[sticker]] showing the Micron's [[insignia|allegiance]]. They come in a broad variety of colors, and in three different shapes:


<center>
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:95%"
|-
! scope="col" width="10%" | '''Color'''
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''Name'''
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''AP (Attack Points, hexagon)'''
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''HP (Hit Points, trapezoid)'''
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''SP (Speed Points, circle)'''
! scope="col" width="5%" | '''Super Combo Weapon'''
|-
| style="background: #00CCFF; color: black" | '''Light Blue'''
|'''Pure''' (ピュア ''pyua'')
| [[O.P.]]
| [[R.A.]]
| [[B.2]]
| [[Star Saber]]
|-
| style="background: #FF3333; color: black" | '''Bright Salmon'''
|'''Fast''' (ファスト ''fasuto'')
|[[C.L.]]
|[[B.H.]]
|[[Arc]]
|-
| style="background: #F5FFFF; color: black" | '''Clear'''
|'''Natural''' (ナチュラル ''nachuraru'')
|[[Zamu]]
|[[Gora]]
|[[Igu]]
|-
| style="background: #B88A00; color: black" | '''Amber'''
|'''Mud'''<ref>According to Hironori Kobayashi, via personal correspondence. The kana can be rendered as either "mud" or "mad", but Kobayashi intended it to be the former.</ref> (マッド ''maddo'')
|[[Balo]]
|[[Gra]]
|[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]
|-
| style="background: #66FF66; color: black" | '''Bright Green'''
|'''Power''' (パウァ ''paua'')
|[[Ida]]
|[[Jida]]
|[[Noji]]
|-
| style="background: #A347FF; color: black" | '''Purple'''
|'''Dark''' (ダーク ''dāku'')
|[[Gul]]
|[[Gora|Gora II]]
|[[Zori]]
|-
| style="background: #E843BF; color: black" | '''Bright Purple'''
|'''Fake Dark''' (フェイクダーク ''feikudāku'')
|[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]], [[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]
|[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]], [[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]
|
|-
| style="background: #FF9147; color: black" | '''Orange'''
|'''Hard''' (ハード ''hādo'')
|[[Bumblebee Sword]]
|[[Bulkhead Knuckle]]
|[[Optimus Prime Blaster]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFF00; color: black" | '''Yellow'''
|'''Shine''' (シャイン ''shain'')
|[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]]
|[[Gob]]
|[[Zad]]
|-
| style="background: #E6E6E6; color: black" | '''Frosted Clear'''
|'''Rock''' (ロック ''rokku'') or '''Titan''' (チタン ''chitan'')
|[[Hades]]
|Hades
|Hades
|-
| style="background: #FFD119; color: black" | '''Yellow-orange'''
|'''Electro''' (イレクトロ ''irekutoro'')
|[[Baru]]
|[[Gabu]]
|[[Dai]]
|-
| style="background: #00E6B8; color: black" | '''Aqua-Green'''
|'''Gōsei''' (合成 "Synthesis")
|[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]
|[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]
|[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]
|-
| style="background: #33AD33; color: black" | '''Green'''
|'''Ion''' (イオン ''ion'')
|[[Gul#Hellflame|Hellflame Gul]]
|[[Gra#Shining|Shining Gra B]]
|[[Zori#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Zori]]
|-
| style="background: #454550; color: white" | '''Black'''
|'''Magne''' (マグネ ''magune'')
|[[L.P.]]
|[[Sou]]
|[[S.2]]
|-
| style="background: #4747FF; color: white" | '''Blue'''
|'''Positro''' (ポジトロ ''pojitoro'')
|[[Jayz]]
|[[Sais]]
|[[Pral]]
|-
| style="background: #8f3156; color: white" | '''Burgundy'''
|'''Cure''' (キュア ''kyua'')
|[[Ratchet Spanner]]
|[[Wheeljack Kunai]]
|[[Arcee Blade]]
|-
| style="background: #687720; color: white" | '''Dark Green'''
|'''Poison''' (ポイズン ''poizun'')
|[[Starscream Boomerang]]
|[[Dobo]]
|[[Megatron Cannon]]
|-
| style="background: #FFFFFF; color: black" | '''White'''
|'''Ice''' (アイス ''aisu'')
|[[Bido]]
|[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]
|[[Bogu]]
|-
| style="background: #FF85FF; color: black" | '''Pink'''
|'''Shield''' (シールド ''shīrudo'')
|[[Ooje]]
|[[Ulma]]
|[[Iro]]
|-
| style="background: #; color: black" | '''Aqua-Blue'''
|'''Mystic''' (ミスティック ''misutikku'')
|[[Magi]]
|[[Dago]]
|[[Jigu]]
|}
</center>
{{note|The colors shown are as close to the actual plastic colors as is possible in RGB. This chart does not list every variant of each character, only those that have a change in Crystal color. In other words, all versions of, say, O.P. have the "Pure" Energon Crystal unless otherwise noted.}}
 

===Combinations===
Combining multiple Arms Microns together to produce bigger weapons is heavily encouraged in the line. Once three Microns are joined together, one with each different Crystal shape, the combination is dubbed a '''Combo Weapon'''. By combining three Microns with the same ''color'' of Crystal, one of each shape, the combined form is dubbed a '''Super Combo Weapon''', and is deemed to be much more powerful than a normal Combo Weapon.

There are also some named weapons formed by combinations of two, and even four Microns (or Micron substitutions), without regard to Crystal shape.

;Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Big Laser Gun]]''' (Gora + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Big Scissor]]''' (Jida + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Blazer Gun]]''' (B.2 + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Break Scythe]]''' (Gra + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Break Sword]]''' (Arc + C.L. + R.A.)
* '''[[Burst Cannon]]''' (Iro + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Buster Rifle]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + B.H.)
* '''[[Claw Spear]]''' (Jigu + Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Cross Hammer]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Darkness Scythe]]''' (Gora II + Hades + Igu)
* '''[[Eclipse Barrett]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Sou)
* '''[[Energon Sniper]]''' (Gra + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Flame Cannon]]''' (Gora + Gul + Noji ''OR'' Gora II + Gul + Noji)
* '''[[Giga Tornado Cannon]]''' (Gora II + Dai + Zamu)
* '''[[God Glaive]]''' (Gul + Iro + Ulma)
* '''[[Gravity Axe]]''' (B.2 + R.A. + Ooje)
* '''[[Morning Star]]''' (Balo + Gora + Zori)
* '''[[Nebula Scythe]]''' (Arc + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Nemesis Fake Saber]]''' (Giza + Gul + Igu)
* '''[[Plasma Cannon]]''' (B.H. + C.L. + Iro)
* '''[[Power Crusher]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Ida)
* '''[[Rail Claw]]''' (Gora II + Ida + Noji)
* '''[[Scissor Hand]]''' (Bogu + Gora II + Magi)
* '''[[Stragy Gun]]''' (B.H. + O.P. + S.2)
* '''[[Tele-Beam Blaster]]''' (Optimus Prime Blaster + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Trilogy Sword]]''' (Arc + Ooje + R.A.)

}}
 
;Super Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Action Buster]]''' (Dobo + Megatron Cannon + Starscream Boomerang)
* '''[[Asteroid Drill]]''' (Balo + Gra + Ozu)
* '''[[Astro Blaster]]''' (Dago + Jigu + Magi)
* '''[[Corona Glaive]]''' (Iro + Ulma + Ooje)
* '''[[Cosmotector]]''' (Jayz + Pral + Sais)
* '''[[Dark Matter Calibur]]''' (Baru + Dai + Gabu)
* '''[[Debris Hammer]]''' (Gora + Igu + Zamu)
* '''[[Galaxy Launcher]]''' (Arc + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Grand Cross Archery]]''' (Bulkhead Knuckle + Bumblebee Sword + Optimus Prime Blaster)
* '''[[Leonid Tonfa]]''' (Sou + S.2 + L.P.)
* '''[[Lunatic Chainsaw]]''' (Ida + Jida + Noji)
* '''[[Hades|Meteor Scythe]]''' (Hades is his own Super Combo Weapon!)
* '''[[Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II + Gul + Zori)
* '''[[Prominence Killer]]''' (Hellflame Jida + Hellflame Noji + Hellflame Zamu)
* '''[[Shooting Star Scissors]]''' (Bogu + Giza + Bido)
* '''[[Solar Ion Arrow]]''' (Hellflame Gul + Shining Gra B + Terrorcon Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Supernova Lance]]''' (Arcee Blade + Ratchet Spanner + Wheeljack Kunai)
* '''[[Wormhole Whip]]''' (Dado + Gob + Zad)
}}
 
;Other named Micron combinations
{{Collist|3|
* '''[[Advanced Star Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Ooje G + O.P. R + R.A. O)
* '''[[Black Widow Claw]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber|Matrix Double Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Matrix + Ooje G + O.P R + Shining R.A.)
* '''[[God Archery]]''' (God Glaive + God Stole (x2))
* '''[[God Stole]]''' (Ida + L.P. + O.P.)
* '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II E + Gul B + Ida B + Noji B + Zori CS)
* '''[[Heavy Armed B.2]]''' (B.2 (x2) + C.L. (x4) + Sais)
* '''[[High-Defense Shield]]''' (Balo + Jida)
* '''[[Killer Bite]]''' (Balo + Gora)
* '''[[Laser Gunblade]]''' (Gora + Gul)
* '''[[Long Spear]]''' (Gra + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Saber]]''' (Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Pure Energon Super Star Saber]]''' (Pure Energon B.2 + Pure Energon O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Rainbow Shield]]''' (Shining R.A. GR, P, R, and Y)
* '''[[Samurai Sword Mode]]''' (Arc + Arc S + B.2 + B.H. + O.P. + Shining R.A. + Sou)
* '''[[Slash Cannon α]]''' (Arc + O.P.)
* '''[[Slash Cannon β]]''' (B.2 + R.A.)
* '''[[Spike Hammer Rod]]''' (Balo + Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)#Super|Super Star Saber]]''' (B.2 + O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
}}
 
{{note|Obviously, there are vast numbers of potential combinations possible, this list only gives those that have been named officially.}}

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===Arms Up Mission Game===
The above combinations play into the online "Arms Up Mission" online game on TakaraTomy's website.

Aside from the usual eight [[tech spec]] stats, every large AM-series robot has an additional three stats, the same as the three shapes of Energon Crystals on the Arms Microns: '''HP''' (Hit Points), '''SP''' (Speed Points), and '''AP''' (Attack Points), though these are rated using thousands rather than ones. By equipping Arms Micron weapons, the Microns' point values are added to their larger partner's; 500 points for the stat related to their Engeron Crystal shape, and 100 for each of the other two.

{{note|It is currently unknown if the Energon Crystal colors have any meaning as far as the game goes aside from enabling Super Combo Weapon creation.}}
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==Notes==
* In an interview in ''Dengeki Hobby'' magazine, [[TakaraTomy]] designers [[Takashi Nakase]] and [[Hironori Kobayashi]] explained the reasons Microns played so heavily into the Japanese ''Prime'' line when it wasn't designed that way from the start:
::'''Takashi Nakase''': The biggest reason is that we wanted to raise the target age group. In past series, the target ages were small children and their fathers, but the age group which is actually able to enjoy transforming toys is 7 ~ 9 years old. We went back to the beginning and considered appropriate products for that age group, and came up with the concept of "customising". That is why Arms Microns need to be assembled from parts, and stickers are included to be put on the main figure - to give the feeling of "completing" the toy as one's own.
::'''Hironori Kobayashi''': We conducted a play session with children where they played freely with Movie series Transformers, mixed with various items such as Minicons, and found that they mostly enjoyed combining Minicons to make larger weapons or to customise the Transformers. We thought it might have some potential.
:*Model-making is ''huge'' in Japan for the 7-and-up crowd. Mega-huge.

* While the "weapons turned into living robots" backstory was given in specific reference to the pack-in toys, it's pretty safe to assume that it holds true for all characters labeled "Arms Micron".

==External Links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/search/armsmicron/ Takara promotional galleries for pack-in Arms Microns]
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/play/armsupmissions/ Arms Up Missions game at TakaraTomy's Transformers website]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category: Arms Microns| Arms Microns]]
[[Category: Mini-Cons]]
[[Category: Prime subgroups]]