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:''The Arms Microns are a [[Mini-Con]] subgroup from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''
[[File:Tf2012-armsmicron-logo (c) TakaraTomy.png|upright=1.1|right]]


[[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>
 
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.
This new breed of [[Mini-Con]] assists the larger Transformers in the battlefield, combining their powers to form amazing new weapons.
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==''Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Prime'' cartoon==
==''Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Prime'' cartoon==


{{storylink|Arms Micron Theater}}
{{groupstub|{{storylink|Arms Micron Theater}}}}


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==Toys==
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.


==Toys==
===''Transformers''===
===Prime===
[[File:MicronVectorOracleWebsite.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|Vector Oracle]]
The Arms Microns were only released in Japan. Due to the... interesting variety of Arms Microns, they will be tackled here as groups.
The first Arms Microns made available were released under a non-descript ''Transformers'' label in 2011–2012 as giveaway [[exclusive]]s, usually with the purchase of larger toys. All of these Microns are [[redeco]]s of Mini-Con molds from the ''[[Power Core Combiners]]'' toyline, with one exception being a redeco of the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] [[Nightstick (G1)#Universe_.282008.29|Nightstick]] mold. Some of these were part of multiple promotions over time. See individual pages for more details on each one.


====Promotional campaign Arms Microns====
:{| style="margin-left:1em;"
[[Image:MicronVectorOracleWebsite.jpg|thumb|300px|Vector Oracle]]
|width="25%" valign="top"|<u>'''[[Joshin Kids Land]]/[[Bic Camera]]'''</u>
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.
<ul class="iconlist">
*[[Aimless#Transformers_.28campaign_item.29|Aimless]]
|
|width="25%" valign="top"|<u>'''[[Toys"R"Us]]'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
*[[Peacemaker#Transformers_.28campaign_item.29|Peaceman]]
*[[Pinpointer (G1)#Transformers_.28campaign_item.29|Pinpointer]]
*[[Vector Oracle#Transformers_.28campaign_item.29|Vector Oracle]]
|
|width="25%" valign="top"|<u>'''Multiple outlets'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
*[[Blowpipe (G1)#Transformers_.28campaign_item.29|Blowpipe]]
*[[Firebolt (G1)#Preorder|Autobot Firebolt]]
|
|width="25%" valign="top"|<u>'''Conventions'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
*[[Firebolt (G1)#Transformers (campaign item)|Autobot Firebolt Clear Yellow Ver.]]
|}
{{--}}


* '''[[Aimless (Prime)|Aimless]]''', '''[[Blowpipe (Prime)|Blowpipe]]''' and '''[[Peaceman (Prime)|Peaceman]]''' were the first batch released, redecoes of three ''[[Power Core Combiners]]'' [[Mini-Con]]s, available exclusively on [[December 28|28 December]] [[2011]] at various Japanese stores with the purchase of 3000 yen's worth of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' "First Edition" toys (see individual pages for store availability).
===''Prime''===
* '''[[Firebolt (Prime)|Autobot Firebolt Clear Yellow Ver.]]''' was a World Hobby Fair exclusive, given away to kids on [[January 15]] [[2012]].
====Pack-in Arms Microns====
* '''[[Vector Oracle]]''' was available at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] on [[February 25]] 2012 with the purchase of 3000 yen's worth of ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Darkside Moon]]'' toys.
[[File:ArmsMicronPackin-TakTomSite.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
* '''Autobot Firebolt''', a redeco of the prior Firebolt, was made available as a preorder bonus for ''Prime'' [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Powerizer|AM-01 Optimus Prime]] through numerous online outlets, with an ordering window from [[March 1]]st through [[March 30]]th 2012.
The Arms Microns are the primary [[gimmick]] of the Japanese ''Prime'' toyline; snap-together model kits that require [[sticker]]s for detailing. When properly assembled, each kit becomes a little [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]]-styled robot. 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 [[5 mm 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.)
* '''[[Pinpointer (Prime)|Pinpointer]]''' was another ToysЯUs exclusive, this time given away with the purchase of 4000 yen's worth of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' toys on [[March 31]] 2012, the day the ''Prime'' toys hit the shelves.
* Transparent-black "Shadow" versions of four pack-in Microns (see below) were made available in [[April 28]] 2012 at different stores. '''[[C.L.#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]''' was available at ToysЯUs with the purchase of 3000 yen's worth of ''Prime'' toys. '''[[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]''' was available at Aeon toy departments with the purchase of AM-01 Optimus Prime. '''[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]]''' was at both Joshin and Bic Camera stores with a 3000 yen ''Prime'' purchase. And finally '''[[Balo#Shadow|Shadow Balo]]''' was available at Yamada Electronics, Yodobashi Camera, and Ideon stores with a 3000 yen ''Prime'' purchase. Whew!


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 [[5 mm post]]-holes for the Microns to attach to. 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, meanwhile, 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.
{{-}}
{{-}}


====Pack-in Arms Microns====
{{collist|3|
[[Image:ArmsMicronPackin-TakTomSite.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
* M-01 '''[[O.P.#Prime|O.P.]]''' (with [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Voyager|Optimus Prime]])
The Arms Microns are the primary [[gimmick]] of the Japanese ''Prime'' toyline. All Deluxe and Voyager-scale releases came with their own Arms Micron, replacing the accessories from the [[Hasbro]] versions, and now sport numerous 5mm peg-hols for them to attach to. Each Micron transforms into a weapon modeled after the character's in-show weapon (with a few exceptions for non-show and repeat characters), and all feature numerous [[5mm post]]s and holes allowing for the creation of any number of "Combo Weapons" and "Super Combo Weapons", like the [[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]] formed by [[O.P.]], [[B.2]] and [[R.A.]], and the [[Morning Star]] formed by [[Gora]], [[Balo]], and [[Zori]].
* M-02 '''[[B.B. (Prime)#Prime|B.B.]]''' (with [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#Deluxe|Bumblebee]])
* M-03 '''[[C.L. (Prime)#Prime|C.L.]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (WFC)#Deluxe|Cliffjumper]])
* M-04 '''[[R.A.#Prime|R.A.]]''' (with [[Ratchet (WFC)#Deluxe|Ratchet]])
* M-05 '''[[Gora#Prime|Gora]]''' (with [[Megatron (WFC)/toys#JapanDeluxe|Megatron]])
* M-06 '''[[Baro (Prime)#Prime|Baro]]''' (with [[Skywarp (WFC)#Prime|Skywarp]])
* M-07 '''[[Guru#Prime|Guru]]''' (with [[Starscream (WFC)/toys#Voyager|Starscream]])
* M-08 '''[[Jida#Prime|Jida]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (WFC)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Cliffjumper]])
* M-09 '''[[Zori (Prime)#Prime|Zori]]''' (with [[Soundwave (WFC)/toys#Deluxe|Soundwave]])
* M-10 '''[[B.H.#Prime|B.H.]]''' (with [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Voyager|Bulkhead]])
* M-11 '''[[Arc#Prime|Arc]]''' (with [[Arcee (WFC)#Deluxe|Arcee]])
* M-12 '''[[Zamu#Prime|Zamu]]''' (with [[Breakdown (WFC)#Voyager|Breakdown]])
* M-13 '''[[Gura#Prime|Gura]]''' (with [[Knock Out (Prime)#Deluxe|Knock Out]])
* M-14 '''[[Noji#Prime|Noji]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Deluxe|Vehicon]])
* M-15 '''[[Gora#GoraII|Gora II]]''' (with [[Megatron (WFC)/toys#Voyager|Megatron Darkness]])
* M-16 '''[[Hades#Prime|Hades]]''' (with [[Megatron (WFC)/toys#Voyager|Megatron Darkness]])
* M-17 '''[[Igu#Prime|Igu]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Jet|Jet Vehicon]])
* M-21 '''[[Sou#Prime|Sou]]''' (with [[Swerve (Prime)#Prime|Swerve]])
* M-22 '''[[Ida#Prime|Ida]]''' (with [[Airachnid (Prime)#Robots in Disguise|Airachnid]])
* '''[[O.P.#Gray|O.P. A]]''' (with [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#BattleShield|Battle Shield Optimus]])
* '''[[Pral#Prime|Pral G]]''' (with [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#BattleShield|Battle Shield Optimus]])
* '''[[Sise#Prime|Sise G]]''' (with [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#BattleShield|Battle Shield Optimus]])
* '''[[Jaze (Prime)#Prime|Jaze G]]''' (with [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#BattleShield|Battle Shield Optimus]])
* '''[[Zori (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Zori]]''' (with [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Bumblebee]])
* M-26 '''[[Bogu#Prime|Bogu]]''' (with [[Unicron/toys#Prime|Gaia Unicron]])
* M-27 '''[[Iro#Prime|Iro]]''' (with [[Ironhide (WFC)#Deluxe|Ironhide]])
* M-28 '''[[R.A.#ArmsMaster|Shining R.A.]]''' (with [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Weaponizer|Arms Master Optimus]])
* '''[[Baro (Prime)#Silver|Silver Metal Baro]]''' (with [[Thundercracker (WFC)#Prime|Thundercracker]])
* '''[[R.A.#Orion|Gold Metal R.A.]]''' (with [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#OrionPax|Orion Pax]])
* M-30 '''[[Jigu#Prime|Jigu]]''' (with [[Dreadwing (Prime)#Voyager|Dreadwing]])
* M-31 '''[[Wuji#Prime|Wuji]]''' (with [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Deluxe|Wheeljack]])
* M-29 '''[[Magi#Prime|Magi]]''' (with [[Silas#SilasBreakdown|Silas Breakdown]])
* M-34 '''[[Giza (Prime)#Prime|Giza]]''' (with [[Nemesis Prime (Prime)#Prime|Nemesis Prime]])
* M-28 '''[[S.S.#Prime|S.S.]]''' (with [[Smokescreen (Prime)#Prime|Smokescreen]])
* '''[[B.B. (Prime)#Gatling|B.B. A]]''' (with [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#Weaponizer|Gatling Bumblebee]])
* M-35 '''[[Bido (Prime)#Prime|Bido]]''' (with [[Shockwave (WFC)#Prime|Shockwave]])
* M-32 '''[[Ulma#Prime|Ulma]]''' (with [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)#Voyager|Ultra Magnus]])
* M-33 '''[[Moon (BW)#Prime 2|L.P.]]''' (with [[Lio Convoy (BW)#Prime|Leo Prime]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago#Prime|Dago (R)]]''' (with [[Rumble (WFC)#Prime|Rumble]])
* M-36 '''[[Dago#Prime|Dago (F)]]''' (with [[Frenzy (WFC)#Prime|Frenzy]])
* M-37 '''[[Ozu (Prime)#Prime|Ozu]]''' (with [[Wildrider (Prime)#Prime|Wildrider]])
* '''[[Gabu (Prime)#Shadow|Shadow Gabu]]''' (with [[Megatron (WFC)/toys#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Baru (Prime)#Shadow|Shadow Baru]]''' (with [[Megatron (WFC)/toys#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Dai#Shadow|Shadow Dai]]''' (with [[Megatron (WFC)/toys#Darkest|Final Battle Megatron]])
* '''[[Igu#Silver|Igu S]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#JetGeneral|Jet Vehicon General]])
* '''[[Bogu#Nightmare|Bogu M]]''' (with [[Unicron/toys#Nightmare|Nightmare Unicron]])
}}
 
{{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, Sise and Jaze at M-23, 24, and 25 (respectively).}}
 
{{note|Starting with Jigu, the numbering was no longer put on the site listings. The "missing" numbers come from the runners of the Arms Micron kit and the sticker sheets. }}


On the downside, each one comes out of the package as an unpainted, unassembled series of parts on plastic runners like a model kit.
====Gacha Arms Microns====
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" was later made available in individual boxes through the [[Arms Micron Gum]] series (released on [[August 20]] of 2012), though at a slight markup.


The Autobot Microns all transform from weapons to humanoid robots. Their names are (mostly) initials based on two English letters of their partner's name. The Decepticon Microns, however, all transform from weapons to one-eyed animalistic robots, and are given names based on their animal-form.
In [[November]] of 2012, [[Esdevium Games]] imported the entire first wave to UK toy stores as a [[blindpacking|blindbagged]] line in English packaging, produced by Tomy (the packaging sports Tomy and Gacha logos) 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". In 2013, they were also found at Kaufland supermarkets in Germany. "Vol.2" was also imported into the UK this way, but in much lower numbers and [http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-sightings/86570-united-kingdom-transformers-sightings-post13483969.html not as widely distributed].


'''Released toys'''
:{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
{{collist|3|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Vol.1''' ([[June]] [[2012]])</u>
* AM-01 '''[[O.P.]]''' (with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)#Powerizer|Optimus Prime]])
<ul class="iconlist">
* AM-02 '''[[B.2]]''' (with [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Revealer|Bumblebee]])
* AM-03 '''[[C.L.]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Revealer|Cliffjumper]])
* AM-04 '''[[R.A.]]''' (with [[Ratchet (Prime)#Revealer|Ratchet]])
* AM-05 '''[[Gora]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#JapanDeluxe|Megatron]])
* AM-06 '''[[Balo]]''' (with [[Skywarp (Prime)#Toys|Skywarp]])
* AM-08 '''[[Jida]]''' (with [[Cliffjumper (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Cliffjumper]])
* AM-09 '''[[Zori]]''' (with [[Soundwave (Prime)#Prime|Soundwave]])
}}


'''Upcoming releases'''
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee Sword#Prime|Bumblebee Sword]]}}
{{collist|3|
{{Bp-d1|[[Gobu#Prime|Gobu]] (2 versions)}}
* AM-07 ??? (with [[Starscream (Prime)#Powerizer|Starscream]])
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime Blaster#Prime|Optimus Prime Blaster]]}}
* AM-10 '''[[B.H.]]''' (with [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Powerizer|Bulkhead]])
{{Bp-d1|[[Zado#Prime|Zado]] (2 versions)}}
* AM-11 '''[[Arc]]''' (with [[Arcee (Prime)#Revealer|Arcee]])
|
* AM-12 '''[[Zamu]]''' (with [[Breakdown (Prime)#Powerizer|Breakdown]])
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Vol.2''' ([[August]] 2012)</u>
* AM-13 '''[[Gara]]''' (with [[Knock Out (Prime)#Revealer|Knock Out]])
<ul class="iconlist">
* AM-14 '''[[Noji]]''' (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Revealer|Vehicon]])
{{Bp-a1|[[Arcee Blade#Prime|Arcee Blade]]}}
* AM-15 '''Gora II''' and '''[[Hades]]''' (with [[Megatron (Prime)#Voyager|Megatron Darkness]])
{{Bp-a1|[[Bulkhead Knuckle#Prime|Bulkhead Knuckle]]}}
* AM-16 ??? (with [[Vehicon (Prime)#Jet|Jet Vehicon]])
{{Bp-d1|[[Dado (Prime)#Prime|Dado]] (2 versions)}}
* AM-17 ??? (with [[Swerve (Prime)|Swerve]])
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron Cannon#Prime|Megatron Cannon]]}}
* AM-18 ??? (with [[Airachnid]])
|
* AM-19 ??? (with [[Unicron/toys#Prime|Gaia Unicron]])
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Vol.3''' ([[December]] 2012)</u>
* AM-20 ??? (with [[Ironhide (Prime)|Ironhide]])
<ul class="iconlist">
}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Dobo#Prime|Dobo]] (2 versions)}}
{{comingsoontoy}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Ratchet Spanner#Prime|Ratchet Spanner]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream Boomerang#Prime|Starscream Boomerang]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Wheeljack Kunai#Prime|Wheeljack Kunai]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Special Edition''' ([[March]] [[2013]])</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Arcee Blade#SpecialEdition|Arcee Blade MX]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Bulkhead Knuckle#SpecialEdition|Bulkhead Knuckle MX]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee Sword#SpecialEdition|Bumblebee Sword MX]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Dado (Prime)#SpecialEdition|Dado TC]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Dobo#SpecialEdition|Dobo TC]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Gobu#SpecialEdition|Gobu TC]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron Cannon#SpecialEdition|Megatron Cannon TC]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime Blaster#SpecialEdition|Optimus Prime Blaster MX]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Ratchet Spanner#SpecialEdition|Ratchet Spanner MX]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Starscream Boomerang#SpecialEdition|Starscream Boomerang TC]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Wheeljack Kunai#SpecialEdition|Wheeljack Kunai MX]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Zado#SpecialEdition|Zado TC]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:ArmsMicronGachaWave1.jpg|thumb|center|200px]]
|}
{{--}}


====Gashapon Arms Microns====
====Arms Micron Weapon series====
A completely new set of molds were created for a set of Arms Microns distributed mainly through Gashapon "capsule toy" machines. Oddly, they contain a mix of Micron versions of larger show characters (how ''that'' works out fictionally is anyone's guess) and entirely-new bestial Decepticon Microns.
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.


=====Wave 1=====
;Released toys
{{collist|4|
{{collist|4|
*'''[[Bumblebee (Prime)#ArmsMicron|Bumblebee Sword]]'''
* AMW-01 '''[[Gabu (Prime)#Prime|Gabu]]'''
*'''[[Gob]]'''
* AMW-02 '''[[Baru (Prime)#Prime|Baru]]'''
*'''[[Optimus Prime (Prime)#ArmsMicron|Optimus Prime Blaster]]'''
* AMW-03 '''[[Dai#Prime|Dai]]'''
*'''[[Zad]]'''
* AMW-04 '''[[C.L. (Prime)#AMW|C.L. GR]]'''
* AMW-05 '''[[Baro (Prime)#AMW|Baro G]]'''
* AMW-06 '''[[Jida#AMW|Jida R]]'''
* AMW-07 '''[[Pral#AMW|Pral]]'''
* AMW-08 '''[[Sise#AMW|Sise]]'''
* AMW-09 '''[[Jaze (Prime)#AMW|Jaze]]'''
* AMW-10 '''[[Zori (Prime)#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.B. (Prime)#AMW|B.B. 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]]''', '''[[Guru#AMW|Guru B]]''', '''[[Ida#AMW|Ida B]]''', '''[[Noji#AMW|Noji B]]''', '''[[Zori (Prime)#AMW5pack|Zori CS]]''')
}}
}}


=====Wave 2=====
====Promotional campaign Arms Microns====
{{collist|4|
In addition to the ''Transformers'' Arms Microns listed above, ''Prime'' also received its own [[campaign item|promotional campaign]] Arms Microns, available with the purchase of larger toys. Some of these were likewise part of multiple promotions, with more release details on each's individual page.
*'''[[Arcee (Prime)#ArmsMicron|Arcee Blade]]'''
 
*'''[[Bulkhead (Prime)#ArmsMicron|Bulkhead Knuckle]]'''
:{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
*'''[[Megatron (Prime)#ArmsMicron|Megatron Cannon]]'''
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''[[AEON]]'''</u>
*'''[[Wanigame]]'''
<ul class="iconlist">
}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Gura#Shining|Shining Gura B]]}}
{{comingsoontoy}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Guru#Hellflame|Hellflame Guru]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[R.A.#Shadow|Shadow R.A.]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[R.A.#ShiningGR|Shining R.A. GR]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Joshin Kids Land'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[R.A.#ShiningP|Shining R.A. P]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''[[Bic Camera]]'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Gora#Shadow|Shadow Gora]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Jida#Hellflame|Hellflame Jida]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[R.A.#ShiningP|Shining R.A. P]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''[[Toys"R"Us]]'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[B.B. (Prime)#PureEnergon|Pure Energon B.B.]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[C.L. (Prime)#Shadow|Shadow C.L.]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[O.P.#PureEnergon|Pure Energon O.P.]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[R.A.#ShiningR|Shining R.A. R]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Zamu#Hellflame|Hellflame Zamu]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Multiple outlets'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Baro (Prime)#Shadow|Shadow Baro]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Noji#Hellflame|Hellflame Noji]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[R.A.#ShiningY|Shining R.A. Y]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Conventions'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[B.B. (Prime)#Shining|Shining B.B.]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[O.P.#Shining|Shining O.P.]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Misc.'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Hades#gold|Golden Hades]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[O.P.#Gold|Golden O.P.]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime Blaster#TVBoyRed|Optimus Prime Blaster (red version)]]}}
|}
 
===Go!===
Though the main [[Triple Combination: Transformers Go! (toyline)|''Go!'' toyline]]—the Japanese counterpart of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#Beast Hunters .282013.29|Beast Hunters]]''—did not feature any Arms Microns, they did have a limited presence in the form of "promotional" gifts. Each one is a [[redeco]] of a ''Prime'' Arms Micron.
 
* '''[[Gan#Go!|Gan]]''' ([[June 22|6-22]]-[[2013]], free w/ [[Ganoh]] at numerous stores)
* '''[[Jin (Go!)#Go!|Jin]]''' (6-22-2013, free w/ [[Jinbu]] at numerous stores)
* '''[[Zan#Go!|Zan]]''' (6-22-2013, free w/ [[Kenzan]] at numerous stores)
* '''[[Optimus Prime Blaster#Transformers_.28campaign_item.29|Shining Optimus Prime Blaster]]''' (June, via redeemed coupon)
* '''[[Sen#Go!|Sen]]''' ([[November 9|11-09]]-2013, w/ 3000 yen of ''Go!'' toys at AEON)
* '''[[Ex#Go!|Ex]]''' ([[November 17|11-16]]-2013, w/ 3000 yen of ''Go!'' toys at [[Toys"R"Us]])
* '''[[Geki#Go!|Geki]]''' (11-16-2013, w/ 3000 yen of ''Go!'' toys at Joshin Kids Land & Bic Camera)
* '''[[Go (Go!)#Go!|Go]]''' (11-??-2013, w/ 3000 yen of ''Go!'' toys at many many many stores)
* '''[[Shou#Go!|Shou]]''' (11-16-2013, w/ 3000 yen of ''Go!'' toys at Edion group stores, Yamada, and Yodobashi Camera)
 
=="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.


====AMW series====
===Energon Crystals===
A secondary line of individually-packaged Arms Microns sold without any larger companion figure, seemingly a callback to the [[Micron Booster]] releases. These vary between redecos of existing molds and all new molds; the latter of which combine to form weapons as groups of three.
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:


{{collist|3|
<!--
* AMW-01 ??? (manta ray)
AP Hexagon:
* AMW-02 ??? (bird)
HP Trapezoid:
* AMW-03 ??? (alligator)
SP Circle: Wildrider's
* AMW-04 ??? (redeco of C.L.)
-->
* AMW-05 ??? (redeco of Balo)
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* AMW-06 ??? (redeco of Jida)
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* AMW-07 ??? (sword)
|-
* AMW-08 ??? (axe)
! scope="col" width="11%" | '''Color'''
* AMW-09 ??? (spear)
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''Name'''
* AMW-10 ??? (redeco of Zori)
! scope="col" width="18%" | '''AP
* AMW-11 ???
(Attack Points, hexagon)'''
* AMW-12 ???
! scope="col" width="17%" | '''HP
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(Hit Points, trapezoid)'''
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! 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.B. (Prime)|B.B.]]
| [[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]]
|-
| style="background: #FF3333; color: black" | '''Bright Salmon'''
|'''[[Red Energon|Fast]]''' (ファスト ''Fasuto'')
|[[C.L. (Prime)|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'')
|[[Baro (Prime)|Baro]]
|[[Gura]]
|[[Ozu (Prime)|Ozu]]
| [[Asteroid Drill]]
|-
| style="background: #66FF66; color: black" | '''Bright Green'''
|'''Power''' (パワー ''Pawā'')
|[[Ida]]
|[[Jida]]
|[[Noji]]
| [[Lunatic Chainsaw]]
|-
| style="background: #BF00FF; color: white" | '''Purple'''
|'''[[Dark Energon|Dark]]''' (ダーク ''Dāku'')
|[[Guru]]
|[[Gora|Gora II]]
|[[Zori (Prime)|Zori]]
| [[Planet Bowgun]]
|-
| style="background: #E843BF; color: black" | '''Red-Purple'''
|'''Fake Dark''' (フェイクダーク ''Feiku Dāku'')
|[[Baro (Prime)#Shadow|Shadow Baro]], [[C.L. (Prime)#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]]
|[[Gobu]]
|[[Zado]]
|[[Wormhole Whip]]
|-
| style="background: #E6E6E6; color: black" | '''Frosted Clear'''
|'''Rock''' (ロック ''Rokku'') or<br>'''Titan''' (チタン ''Chitan'')
|[[Hades]]
|Hades
|Hades
|[[Hades|Meteor Scythe]]
|-
| style="background: #FFD119; color: black" | '''Yellow-orange'''
|'''Electro''' (エレクトロ ''Erekutoro'')
|[[Baru (Prime)|Baru]]
|[[Gabu (Prime)|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'')
|[[Guru#Hellflame|Hellflame Guru]]
|[[Gura#Shining|Shining Gura B]]
|[[Zori (Prime)#Terrorcon|Terrorcon Zori]]
|[[Solar Ion Arrow]]
|-
| style="background: #454550; color: white" | '''Black'''
|'''Magne''' (マグネ ''Magune'')
|[[Moon (BW)#Prime 2|L.P.]]
|[[Sou]]
|[[S.S.]]
|[[Leonid Tonfa]]
|-
| style="background: #4747FF; color: white" | '''Blue'''
|'''Positro''' (ポジトロ ''Pojitoro'')
|[[Jaze (Prime)|Jaze]]
|[[Sise]]
|[[Pral]]
|[[Cosmotector (Prime)|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 ''Sūpā Dāku'')
|[[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 (Prime)|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 (Arms Micron)|Corona Glaive]]
|-
| style="background: #04DBCD; color: black" | '''Aqua-Blue'''
|'''Mystic''' (ミスティック ''Misutikku'')
|[[Magi]]
|[[Dago]]
|[[Jigu]]
|[[Astro Blaster (Prime)|Astro Blaster]]
|-
| style="background: #9900CC; color: white" | '''Purple metal flake'''
|'''Death Dark''' (デスダーク ''Desu Dāku'')
|[[Baru (Prime)#Shadow|Shadow Baru]]
|[[Gabu (Prime)#Shadow|Shadow Gabu]]
|[[Dai#Shadow|Shadow Dai]]
|[[Dark Star Saber|Dark Energon Saber]]
|-
| style="background: #99D6FF; color: black" | '''Ice Blue'''
|'''???'''
|[[Shou]], [[Zan]]
|[[Gan]], [[Sen]]
|[[Ex]], [[Geki]], [[Go (Go!)|Go]], [[Jin (Go!)|Jin]]
|[[Sanjōhaōken]] (Gan/Jin/Zan only)
|}
</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.}}
<br>


==Arms Up Mission game==
===Combinations===
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]]. The shape and color of the Crystal plays into a point-based online battle game called "Arms Up Missions".
Combining multiple Arms Microns together to produce bigger weapons is heavily encouraged in the line. Once three Microns are joined, 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.


Aside from the usual eight [[tech spec]] stats, every large AM-series robot has an additional three stats: '''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.
There are also some named weapons formed by combinations of two to five Microns (or Micron substitutions), without regard to Crystal shape.


There are three different Crystal shapes, each one signifying which of the three battle stats the Micron boosts the most.
[[Image:Prime-toy EnergonSniper.jpg|right|thumb|300px|The [[Energon Sniper]].]]
* Trapezoid — '''HP Crystal'''
;Combo Weapons
* Round — '''SP Crystal'''
{{collist|3|
* Hexagon — '''AP Crystal'''
* '''[[Big Laser Gun]]''' (Gora + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Big Scissor]]''' (Jida + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Blazer Gun]]''' (B.B. + B.H. + C.L.)
* '''[[Break Scythe]]''' (Gura + Guru + Zori)
* '''[[Break Sword]]''' (Arc + C.L. + R.A.)
* '''[[Burst Cannon]]''' (Iro + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Buster Rifle]]''' (B.B. + O.P. + B.H.)
* '''[[Claw Spear]]''' (Jigu + Gura + Ida)
* '''[[Cross Hammer]]''' (Gora + Guru + Noji)
* '''[[Darkness Scythe]]''' (Gora II + Hades + Igu)
* '''[[Eclipse Barrett]]''' (B.B. + C.L. + Sou)
* '''[[Energon Sniper]]''' (Gura + Noji + Zamu)
* '''[[Flame Cannon]]''' (Gora + Guru + Noji ''OR'' Gora II + Guru + Noji)
* '''[[Giga Tornado Cannon]]''' (Gora II + Dai + Zamu)
* '''[[God Glaive]]''' (Guru + Iro + Ulma)
* '''[[Gravity Axe]]''' (B.B. + R.A. + Wuji)
* '''[[Morning Star]]''' (Baro + Gora + Zori)
* '''[[Nebula Scythe]]''' (Arc + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Neo Defense Shield]]''' (Jida + Ida + Zori M)
* '''[[Nemesis Fake Saber]]''' (Giza + Guru + 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.S.)
* '''[[Tele-Beam Blaster]]''' (Optimus Prime Blaster + B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[Trilogy Sword]]''' (Arc + Wuji + R.A.)
}}
{{-}}
[[File:Prime-toy DarkMatterCalibur.jpg|right|thumb|300px|The [[Dark Matter Calibur]].]]
;Super Combo Weapons
{{collist|3|
* '''[[Action Buster]]''' (Dobo + Megatron Cannon + Starscream Boomerang)
* '''[[Asteroid Drill]]''' (Baro + Gura + Ozu)
* '''[[Astro Blaster (Prime)|Astro Blaster]]''' (Dago + Jigu + Magi)
* '''[[Corona Glaive (Arms Micron)|Corona Glaive]]''' (Iro + Ulma + Wuji)
* '''[[Cosmotector (Prime)|Cosmotector]]''' (Jaze + Pral + Sise)
* '''[[Dark Star Saber|Dark Energon Saber]]''' (Shadow Gabu + Shadow Baru + Shadow Dai)
* '''[[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.S. + L.P.)
* '''[[Lunatic Chainsaw]]''' (Ida + Jida + Noji)
* '''[[Hades|Meteor Scythe]]''' (Hades is his own Super Combo Weapon!)
* '''[[Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II + Guru + Zori)
* '''[[Prominence Killer]]''' (Hellflame Jida + Hellflame Noji + Hellflame Zamu)
* '''[[Sanjōhaōken]]''' (Gan + Jin + Zan)
* '''[[Shooting Star Scissors]]''' (Bogu + Giza + Bido)
* '''[[Solar Ion Arrow]]''' (Hellflame Guru + Shining Gura B + Terrorcon Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)|Star Saber]]''' (B.B. + O.P. + R.A.)
* '''[[Supernova Lance]]''' (Arcee Blade + Ratchet Spanner + Wheeljack Kunai)
* '''[[Wormhole Whip]]''' (Dado + Gobu + Zado)
}}
{{-}}
[[File:Prime-toy RainbowShield.jpg|right|thumb|300px|The [[Rainbow Shield]].]]
;Other named Micron combinations
{{Collist|3|
* '''[[Advanced Star Saber]]''' (B.B. R + Iro R + Wuji G + O.P. R + R.A. O)
* '''[[Alternate Dark Energon Saber]]''' (Gora II E + Guru B + Shadow Baru + Shadow Dai + Shadow Gabu)
* '''[[Black Widow Claw]]''' (B.B. + C.L. + Ida)
* '''[[Booster Cannon]]''' (B.H. + O.P.)
* '''[[God Archery]]''' (God Glaive + God Stole (x2))
* '''[[God Stole]]''' (Ida + L.P. + O.P.)
* '''[[Gojōgekidohō]]''' (Ex + Geki + Go + Sen + Shou)
* '''[[Gojōgōdenjin]]''' (Ex + Geki + Go + Sen + Shou)
* '''[[Gojōharyūtsui]]''' (Ex + Geki + Go + Sen + Shou)
* '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun]]''' (Gora II E + Guru B + Ida B + Noji B + Zori CS)
* '''[[Gravity Planet Bowgun|Gravity Planet Bowgun (Reform)]]''' (Gora II E + Guru B + Ida B + Iga S + Zori CS)
* '''[[Heavy Armed B.B.]]''' (B.B. (x2) + C.L. (x4) + Sise)
* '''[[High-Defense Shield]]''' (Baro + Jida)
* '''[[Killer Bite]]''' (Baro + Gora)
* '''[[Laser Gunblade]]''' (Gora + Guru)
* '''[[Long Spear]]''' (Gura + Ida)
* '''[[Matrix Blaster]]''' (Gora II + Guru + Zori M + Matrix)
* '''[[Matrix Double Saber]]''' (Iro R + O.P. R + Shining R.A. + Wuji G + Matrix)
* '''[[Star Saber (Thirteen)|Matrix Saber]]''' (Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)#Pure|Pure Energon Super Star Saber]]''' (Pure Energon B.B. + 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.B. + B.H. + O.P. + Shining R.A. + Sou)
* '''[[Sanjōhaōken]]''' (Gan + Jin + Zan)
* '''[[Slash Cannon α]]''' (Arc + O.P.)
* '''[[Slash Cannon β]]''' (B.B. + R.A.)
* '''[[Spike Hammer Rod]]''' (Baro + Zori)
* '''[[Star Saber (Arms Micron)#Super|Super Star Saber]]''' (B.B. + O.P + Shining R.A. + Matrix)
* '''[[Ultimate Dark Energon Saber]]''' (Gora II E + Guru B + Shadow Baru + Shadow Dai + Shadow Gabu)
* '''[[Yonjōnagamitsu]]''' (Ex + Geki + Go + Shou)
}}
<br>
{{note|Obviously, there are vast numbers of potential combinations possible, this list only gives those that have been named officially.}}
{{--}}


Crystals can also come in one of seven (so far) different colors:
===Arms Up Mission Game===
* Blue — '''Pure'''
The above combinations play into the online "Arms Up Mission" online game on TakaraTomy's website.
* Orange — '''Fast'''
* Clear — '''Natural'''
* Amber — '''Mad'''
* Purple — '''Dark'''
* Green — '''Power'''
* Red — '''Fake Dark'''


By combining Mini-Cons of the same crystal color, the combined mode is designated a "Super Combo Weapon" and has an even greater point bonus.
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 Energon Crystal shape, and 100 for each of the other two.


:*''[http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/play/armsupmissions/ Arms Up Missions game at TakaraTomy's Transformers website]''
{{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.}}
{{groupstub}}


==Notes==
==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".
* 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".
**How the hell this works with toys like Optimus Prime Blaster and Bumblebee Sword is anybody's guess.
==External Links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/search/armsmicron/ Takara promotional galleries for pack-in Arms Microns]


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


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

Latest revision as of 19:58, 29 March 2026

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![1]

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

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Toys

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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.

Transformers

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The first Arms Microns made available were released under a non-descript Transformers label in 2011–2012 as giveaway exclusives, usually with the purchase of larger toys. All of these Microns are redecos of Mini-Con molds from the Power Core Combiners toyline, with one exception being a redeco of the Universe Targetmaster Nightstick mold. Some of these were part of multiple promotions over time. See individual pages for more details on each one.

Joshin Kids Land/Bic Camera Toys"R"Us Multiple outlets Conventions

Prime

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Pack-in Arms Microns

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The Arms Microns are the primary gimmick of the Japanese Prime toyline; snap-together model kits that require stickers for detailing. When properly assembled, each kit becomes a little Targetmaster-styled robot. 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 5 mm posts and holes, allowing you to combine them together to create larger and more ridiculous weapons. (See "Arms Up" below for more information on combined Arms Micron weapons.)

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 retooled to add more 5 mm post-holes for the Microns to attach to. 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, meanwhile, 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.

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, Sise and Jaze at M-23, 24, and 25 (respectively).
Starting with Jigu, the numbering was no longer put on the site listings. The "missing" numbers come from the runners of the Arms Micron kit and the sticker sheets.

Gacha Arms Microns

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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" was 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 first wave to UK toy stores as a blindbagged line in English packaging, produced by Tomy (the packaging sports Tomy and Gacha logos) 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". In 2013, they were also found at Kaufland supermarkets in Germany. "Vol.2" was also imported into the UK this way, but in much lower numbers and not as widely distributed.

Vol.1 (June 2012) Vol.2 (August 2012) Vol.3 (December 2012) Special Edition (March 2013)

Arms Micron Weapon series

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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

Promotional campaign Arms Microns

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In addition to the Transformers Arms Microns listed above, Prime also received its own promotional campaign Arms Microns, available with the purchase of larger toys. Some of these were likewise part of multiple promotions, with more release details on each's individual page.

AEON Joshin Kids Land Bic Camera Toys"R"Us
Multiple outlets Conventions Misc.

Go!

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Though the main Go! toyline—the Japanese counterpart of Beast Hunters—did not feature any Arms Microns, they did have a limited presence in the form of "promotional" gifts. Each one is a redeco of a Prime Arms Micron.

  • Gan (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)
  • Shining Optimus Prime Blaster (June, via redeemed coupon)
  • Sen (11-09-2013, w/ 3000 yen of Go! toys at AEON)
  • Ex (11-16-2013, w/ 3000 yen of Go! toys at Toys"R"Us)
  • Geki (11-16-2013, w/ 3000 yen of Go! toys at Joshin Kids Land & Bic Camera)
  • Go (11-??-2013, w/ 3000 yen of Go! toys at many many many stores)
  • Shou (11-16-2013, w/ 3000 yen of Go! toys at Edion group stores, Yamada, and Yodobashi Camera)

"Arms Up"

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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

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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 allegiance. They come in a broad variety of colors, and in three different shapes:

Color Name AP

(Attack Points, hexagon)

HP

(Hit Points, trapezoid)

SP

(Speed Points, circle)

Super Combo Weapon
Light Blue Pure (ピュア Pyua) O.P. R.A. B.B. Star Saber
Bright Salmon Fast (ファスト Fasuto) C.L. B.H. Arc Galaxy Launcher
Clear Natural (ナチュラル Nachuraru) Zamu Gora Igu Debris Hammer
Amber Mud[2] (マッド Maddo) Baro Gura Ozu Asteroid Drill
Bright Green Power (パワー Pawā) Ida Jida Noji Lunatic Chainsaw
Purple Dark (ダーク Dāku) Guru Gora II Zori Planet Bowgun
Red-Purple Fake Dark (フェイクダーク Feiku Dāku) Shadow Baro, Shadow C.L. Shadow Gora, Shadow R.A.
Orange Hard (ハード Hādo) Bumblebee Sword Bulkhead Knuckle Optimus Prime Blaster Grand Cross Archery
Yellow Shine (シャイン Shain) Dado Gobu Zado Wormhole Whip
Frosted Clear Rock (ロック Rokku) or
Titan (チタン Chitan) 		Hades Hades Hades Meteor Scythe
Yellow-orange Electro (エレクトロ Erekutoro) Baru Gabu Dai Dark Matter Calibur
Aqua-Green Gōsei (合成, "Synthetic") Hellflame Zamu Hellflame Jida Hellflame Noji Prominence Killer
Green Ion (イオン Ion) Hellflame Guru Shining Gura B Terrorcon Zori Solar Ion Arrow
Black Magne (マグネ Magune) L.P. Sou S.S. Leonid Tonfa
Blue Positro (ポジトロ Pojitoro) Jaze Sise Pral Cosmotector
Burgundy Cure (キュア Kyua) Ratchet Spanner Wheeljack Kunai Arcee Blade Supernova Lance
Dark Green Poison (ポイズン Poizun) Starscream Boomerang Dobo Megatron Cannon Action Buster
Dark Purple Super Dark (スーパーダーク Sūpā Dāku) Gaia Unicron Gaia Unicron Gaia Unicron Gaia Armor
Clear blue-sheen Ice (アイス Aisu) Bido Giza Bogu Shooting Star Scissors
Pink Shield (シールド Shīrudo) Wuji Ulma Iro Corona Glaive
Aqua-Blue Mystic (ミスティック Misutikku) Magi Dago Jigu Astro Blaster
Purple metal flake Death Dark (デスダーク Desu Dāku) Shadow Baru Shadow Gabu Shadow Dai Dark Energon Saber
Ice Blue ??? Shou, Zan Gan, Sen Ex, Geki, Go, Jin Sanjōhaōken (Gan/Jin/Zan only)
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

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Combining multiple Arms Microns together to produce bigger weapons is heavily encouraged in the line. Once three Microns are joined, 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 to five Microns (or Micron substitutions), without regard to Crystal shape.

The Energon Sniper.
Combo Weapons


The Dark Matter Calibur.
Super Combo Weapons


The Rainbow Shield.
Other named Micron combinations


Obviously, there are vast numbers of potential combinations possible, this list only gives those that have been named officially.

Arms Up Mission Game

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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 Energon Crystal shape, and 100 for each of the other two.

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

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  • 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".

References

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  1. ↑ Figure Ō magazine, March 2012
  2. ↑ 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.
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