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==Micron Booster Ver.0== | ==Micron Booster Ver.0== | ||
The first assortment of Micron Boosters was sold as part of the ''Micron Legend'' (the Japanese name for [[Armada]]) series. The versions of the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Defense Mini-Con Team]] and the [[Race Mini-Con Team]] in this assortment are cast in a slightly-sparkly plastic with slightly-sparkly paint, but are otherwise nearly identical to the standard retail | [[Image:MBv0-box.jpg|right]] | ||
The first assortment of Micron Boosters was sold as part of the ''Micron Legend'' (the Japanese name for [[Armada]]) series. The versions of the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Defense Mini-Con Team]] and the [[Race Mini-Con Team]] in this assortment are cast in a slightly-sparkly plastic with slightly-sparkly paint, but are otherwise nearly identical to the standard retail releases. | |||
Ver.0 includes... | |||
*[[Atlas_(UT)|Atlas]] | *[[Atlas_(UT)|Atlas]] | ||
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==Micron Booster Ver.1== | ==Micron Booster Ver.1== | ||
New for the ''Super Link'' (Japanese ''Energon'') series, the second assortment of Micro Boosters set the stage for the following waves. This time, every single toy in the assortment was redecoed, and the number of toys brought up to twelve in the assortment. | New for the ''Super Link'' (Japanese ''Energon'') series, the second assortment of Micro Boosters set the stage for the following waves. This time, every single toy in the assortment was redecoed, and the number of toys brought up to twelve in the assortment. | ||
[[Image:MBv1-box.jpg|right]] | |||
Ver.1 includes... | |||
*[[Beacon_(UYT)|Beacon]] | *[[Beacon_(UYT)|Beacon]] | ||
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*[[Torque_(UT)|Torque]] | *[[Torque_(UT)|Torque]] | ||
Beacon, Lens and Quantum can combine to form the [[Blizzard Saber (UT)]]. | Beacon, Lens and Quantum can combine to form the [[Blizzard Saber (UT)|Blizzard Saber]]. | ||
==Micron Booster | ==Micron Booster Vol.2== | ||
The third Micron Booster set -still part of ''Super Link''- introduced the "chase" toy to the mix; only half of the cases had the "headliner" Mini-Con [[Saber (UT)|Saber]] in it. As such, a full set of twelve Mini-Cons went for considerably more on the secondary market than an incomplete set of 11 without Saber in it. | The third Micron Booster set -still part of ''Super Link''- introduced the "chase" toy to the mix; only half of the cases had the "headliner" Mini-Con [[Saber (UT)|Saber]] in it. As such, a full set of twelve Mini-Cons went for considerably more on the secondary market than an incomplete set of 11 without Saber in it. | ||
[[Image:MBv2-box.jpg|right]] | |||
Vol.2 includes... | |||
*[[Blitz_(UT)|Blitz]] | *[[Blitz_(UT)|Blitz]] | ||
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==Micron Booster Ver.3== | ==Micron Booster Ver.3== | ||
The series continued with a single set in the ''Galaxy Force'' (Japanese [[Cybertron_(franchise)|Cybertron]]) series. Unlike previous assortments, buying a case of twelve did ''not'' guarantee all eleven of the "common" Mini-Cons. Though it has yet to be confirmed, this is most likely due to the four "partner" Mini-Cons in the assortment who were made in larger numbers than the others, due to being [[gang-molding|gang-molded]] with their larger partners, who were part of the normal retail ''Galaxy Force'' line. As such, each case often had multiples of a couple of the "partners", missing some of the others, on top of the | The series continued with a single set in the ''Galaxy Force'' (Japanese [[Cybertron_(franchise)|Cybertron]]) series. Unlike previous assortments, buying a case of twelve did ''not'' guarantee you all eleven of the "common" Mini-Cons. Though it has yet to be confirmed, this is most likely due to the four "partner" Mini-Cons in the assortment who were made in larger numbers than the others, due to being [[gang-molding|gang-molded]] with their larger partners, who were part of the normal retail ''Galaxy Force'' line. As such, each case often had multiples of a couple of the "partners", missing some of the others, on top of the chaser piece [[Bug General (UT)|Bug General]]. | ||
[[Image:MBv3-box.jpg|right]] | |||
Ver.3 includes... | |||
*[[Bit_(UT)|Bit]] | *[[Bit_(UT)|Bit]] | ||
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[[Category: Armada]] | [[Category: Armada]] | ||
[[Category: Cybertron]] | [[Category: Cybertron]] | ||
Revision as of 04:37, 14 April 2006
The Micron Booster sets are Japanese-exclusive Mini-Cons, sold in individual, blind-packed boxes. The plastic bags inside the box were opaque black as well. As such, buyers did not know what Mini-Con was inside the box until they opened them.
Micron Booster Ver.0
The first assortment of Micron Boosters was sold as part of the Micron Legend (the Japanese name for Armada) series. The versions of the Air Defense Mini-Con Team and the Race Mini-Con Team in this assortment are cast in a slightly-sparkly plastic with slightly-sparkly paint, but are otherwise nearly identical to the standard retail releases.
Ver.0 includes...
Micron Booster Ver.1
New for the Super Link (Japanese Energon) series, the second assortment of Micro Boosters set the stage for the following waves. This time, every single toy in the assortment was redecoed, and the number of toys brought up to twelve in the assortment.
Ver.1 includes...
Beacon, Lens and Quantum can combine to form the Blizzard Saber.
Micron Booster Vol.2
The third Micron Booster set -still part of Super Link- introduced the "chase" toy to the mix; only half of the cases had the "headliner" Mini-Con Saber in it. As such, a full set of twelve Mini-Cons went for considerably more on the secondary market than an incomplete set of 11 without Saber in it.
Vol.2 includes...
Brake, Damper and Filter can combine to form Frenzy.
Micron Booster Ver.3
The series continued with a single set in the Galaxy Force (Japanese Cybertron) series. Unlike previous assortments, buying a case of twelve did not guarantee you all eleven of the "common" Mini-Cons. Though it has yet to be confirmed, this is most likely due to the four "partner" Mini-Cons in the assortment who were made in larger numbers than the others, due to being gang-molded with their larger partners, who were part of the normal retail Galaxy Force line. As such, each case often had multiples of a couple of the "partners", missing some of the others, on top of the chaser piece Bug General.
Ver.3 includes...
