Arms Micron

2013-10-08T11:44:44Z

Lord Onslaught:

:''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 16|11-16]]-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 15|12-15]]-2012, 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.
{{-}}

{{collist|3|
* M-01 '''[[O.P.]]''' (with [[Optimus Prime (WFC)#Voyager|Optimus Prime]])
* '''O.P. A''' (with [[Optimus Prime (WFC)#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)
* M-02 '''[[B.2]]''' (with [[Bumblebee (WFC)#Deluxe|Bumblebee]])
* M-03 '''[[C.L.]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (WFC)#Deluxe|Cliffjumper]])
* M-04 '''[[R.A.]]''' (with [[Ratchet (WFC)#Deluxe|Ratchet]])
* M-05 '''[[Gora]]''' (with [[Megatron (WFC)#JapanDeluxe|Megatron]])
* M-06 '''[[Balo]]''' (with [[Skywarp (WFC)#Toys|Skywarp]])
* M-07 '''[[Gul]]''' (with [[Starscream (WFC)#Voyager|Starscream]])
* M-08 '''[[Jida]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (WFC)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Cliffjumper]])
* M-09 '''[[Zori]]''' (with [[Soundwave (WFC)#Prime|Soundwave]])
* M-10 '''[[B.H.]]''' (with [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Voyager|Bulkhead]])
* M-11 '''[[Arc]]''' (with [[Arcee (WFC)#Deluxe|Arcee]])
* M-12 '''[[Zamu]]''' (with [[Breakdown (WFC)#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 (WFC)#Voyager|Megatron Darkness]])
* M-16 '''[[Igu]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Jet|Jet Vehicon]])
* M-17 '''[[Sou]]''' (with [[Swerve (Prime)|Swerve]])
* M-18 '''[[Ida]]''' (with [[Airachnid (Prime)#Toys|Airachnid]])
* M-19 '''[[Bogu]]''' (with [[Unicron/toys#Prime|Gaia Unicron]])
* M-19X'''Bogu M''' (with [[Unicron#Nightmare|Nightmare Unicron]])
* M-20 '''[[Iro]]''' (with [[Ironhide (WFC)|Ironhide]])
* M-21 '''Shining R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (WFC)#Weaponizer|Arms Master Optimus]])
* M-22 '''[[Jigu]]''' (with [[Dreadwing (Prime)#Toys|Dreadwing]])
* M-23 '''[[Wuji]]''' (with [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Deluxe|Wheeljack]])
* M-24 '''[[Magi]]''' (with [[Silas#SilasBreakdown|Silas Breakdown]])
* M-25 '''[[Giza (Prime)|Giza]]''' (with [[Nemesis Prime (Prime)|Nemesis Prime]])
* M-26 '''[[S.2]]''' (with [[Smokescreen (Prime)#Prime|Smokescreen]])
* M-27 '''[[Ulma]]''' (with [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)#Voyager|Ultra Magnus]])
* M-28 '''[[L.P.]]''' (with [[Lio Convoy#Prime|Leo Prime]])
* M-29 '''[[Bido]]''' (with [[Shockwave (WFC)#Prime|Shockwave]])
* M-30 '''[[Dago|Dago (R)]]''' (with [[Rumble (WFC)#Prime|Rumble]])
* M-31 '''[[Dago|Dago (F)]]''' (with [[Frenzy (WFC)#Prime|Frenzy]])
* M-32 '''[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]''' (with [[Wildrider (Prime)#Toys|Wildrider]])
* M-33 '''[[Gabu|Shadow Gabu]]''' (with [[Megatron (WFC)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Baru|Shadow Baru]]''' (with [[Megatron (WFC)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Dai|Shadow Dai]]''' (with [[Megatron (WFC)#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* M-34 '''Igu S''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#JetGeneral|Jet Vehicon General]])
}}

====EXCLUSIVES====
* '''Terrorcon Zori''' (with [[Bumblebee (WFC)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Bumblebee]])
* '''B.2 A''' (with [[Bumblebee (WFC)#Weaponizer|Gatling Bumblebee]])
* '''Silver Metal Balo''' (with [[Thundercracker (WFC)#Toys|Thundercracker]])
* '''Gold Metal R.A.''' (with [[Optimus Prime (WFC)#OrionPax|Orion Pax]])

====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)
}}
 
;Special Edition
The massive "Special Edition" wave appeared in late March 2013.
{{collist|4|
* 1 '''[[Optimus Prime Blaster]] MX'''
* 2 '''[[Bumblebee Sword]] MX'''
* 3 '''[[Bulkhead Knuckle]] MX'''
* 4 '''[[Arcee Blade]] MX'''
* 5 '''[[Ratchet Spanner]] MX'''
* 6 '''[[Wheeljack Kunai]] MX'''
* 7 '''[[Megatron Cannon]] TC'''
* 8 '''[[Starscream Boomerang]] TC'''
* 9 '''[[Dobo]] TC'''
* 10 '''[[Zad]] TC'''
* 11 '''[[Gob]] TC'''
* 12 '''[[Dado (Prime)|Dado]] TC'''
}}
{{-}}

====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]]''', '''[[Wuji#AMW|Wuji 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]]''')
}}

===Go!===
Though the main [[Triple Combination: Transformers Go! (toyline)|''Go!'' toyline]], the Japanese-only sequel to ''[[Beast Hunters]]'', did not feature the Arms Microns, they did have a limited presence in the form of "promotional" gifts. Each one is a [[redeco]] of a prior-series Arms Micron.

* [[Gan]] ([[June 22|6-22]]-[[2013]], free w/ [[Ganoh]] at numerous stores)
* [[Jin]] (6-22-2013, free w/ [[Jinbu]] at numerous stores)
* [[Zan]] (6-22-2013, free w/ [[Kenzan]] at numerous stores)
* [[Optimus Prime Blaster#Go!|Shining Optimus Prime Blaster]] (June, via redeemed coupon)

=="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'''
|'''[[Energon|Pure]]''' (ピュア ''pyua'')
| [[O.P.]]
| [[R.A.]]
| [[B.2]]
| [[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]]
|-
| style="background: #FF3333; color: black" | '''Bright Salmon'''
|'''[[Red Energon|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: #BF00FF; color: white" | '''Purple'''
|'''[[Dark Energon|Dark]]''' (ダーク ''dāku'')
|[[Gul]]
|[[Gora|Gora II]]
|[[Zori]]
| [[Planet Bowgun]]
|-
| style="background: #E843BF; color: black" | '''Red-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'''
|'''[[Synthetic Energon|Gōsei]]''' (合成 "Synthetic")
|[[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: black" | '''Dark Green'''
|'''[[Tox-En|Poison]]''' (ポイズン ''poizun'')
|[[Starscream Boomerang]]
|[[Dobo]]
|[[Megatron Cannon]]
|[[Action Buster]]
|-
| style="background: #5F04B4; color: white" | '''Dark Purple'''
|'''Super Dark''' (スーパーダーク ''sūpādāku'')
|[[Unicron/toys#Prime|Gaia Unicron]]
|Gaia Unicron
|Gaia Unicron
|[[Gaia Armor]]
|-
| style="background: #F3F9FF; color: black" | '''Clear blue-sheen'''
|'''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'')
|[[Wuji]]
|[[Ulma]]
|[[Iro]]
|[[Corona Glaive]]
|-
| style="background: #04DBCD; color: black" | '''Aqua-Blue'''
|'''Mystic''' (ミスティック ''misutikku'')
|[[Magi]]
|[[Dago]]
|[[Jigu]]
|[[Astro Blaster]]
|-
| style="background: #9900CC; color: white" | '''Purple metal flake'''
|'''Death Dark''' (デズダーク ''dezudāku'')
|[[Baru#Shadow|Shadow Baru]]
|[[Gabu#Shadow|Shadow Gabu]]
|[[Dai#Shadow|Shadow Dai]]
|[[Dark Star Saber|Dark Energon Saber]]
|-
| style="background: #99D6FF; color: black" | '''Ice Blue'''
|'''???'''
|[[Zan]]
|[[Gan]]
|[[Jin]]
|[[Sanjōhaōken]]
|}
</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, R.A. have the "Pure" Energon Crystal unless otherwise noted, such as the "Shadow R.A." version's "Fake Dark" Crystal.}}
 

===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. + Wuji)
* '''[[Morning Star]]''' (Balo + Gora + Zori)
* '''[[Nebula Scythe]]''' (Arc + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Neo Defense Shield]]''' (Jida + Ida + Zori M)
* '''[[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 + Wuji + 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 (Arms Micron)|Corona Glaive]]''' (Iro + Ulma + Wuji)
* '''[[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)
* '''[[Sanjōhaōken]]''' (Gan + Jin + Zan)
* '''[[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)
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;Other named Micron combinations
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* '''[[Advanced Star Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + Wuji G + O.P. R + R.A. O)
* '''[[Alternate Dark Energon Saber]]''' (Gora II E + Gul B + Shadow Baru + Shadow Dai + Shadow Gabu)
* '''[[Black Widow Claw]]''' (B.2 + C.L. + Ida)
* '''[[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 Blaster]]''' (Gora II + Gul + Zori M + Matrix)
* '''[[Matrix Double Saber]]''' (B.2 R + Iro R + O.P. R + Shining R.A. + Wuji CG + Zori CS + Matrix)
* '''[[Star Saber (Prima)|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)
* '''[[Ultimate Dark Energon Saber]]''' (Gora II E + Gul B + Shadow Baru + Shadow Dai + Shadow Gabu)
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{{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==
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[[Category: Arms Microns| Arms Microns]]
[[Category: Mini-Cons]]
[[Category: Prime subgroups]]

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