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{{other uses|Hydra}} | {{other uses|Hydra}} | ||
[[image:Hydra-box.jpg|right|thumb|240px|Hydra box]] | [[image:Hydra-box.jpg|right|thumb|240px|Hydra box]] | ||
'''Hydra''' is a fictional vehicle and fictional planet in the | '''Hydra''' is a [[fictional vehicle]] and [[fictional planet]] in the [[Micronauts]] series introduced in 1976. The vehicle is based on the ''Microman'' Bulk Lifter toy made by Takara in 1974. | ||
==Micronauts== | ==Micronauts== | ||
The Hydra is a vehicle in the ''Micronauts'' series. | '''The Hydra''' is a vehicle in the ''Micronauts'' series. | ||
Hydra is also the name of the home planet of [[Lobstros]]. | Hydra is also the name of the home planet of [[Lobstros]]. | ||
===Development=== | ===Development=== | ||
Takara released the Bulk Lifter in 1974. | Takara released the Bulk Lifter in 1974 as part of the Cosmo Car series. | ||
Mego released the Hydra in 1976. It was also released by Airfix, Grand Toys and Pin Pin Toys. | Mego released the Hydra in 1976. It was also released by Airfix, Grand Toys and Pin Pin Toys. | ||
In 2018 several parts for the Hydra were released on [[Shapeways]] by [[Mathew Robert Ignash]]. | In 2018 several parts for the Hydra were released on [[Shapeways]] by [[Mathew Robert Ignash]]. | ||
===Animated series=== | ===Animated series=== | ||
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[[image:Karzaforces-micronauts10.jpg|left|thumb|240px|Baron Karza's forces in ''Micronauts'' volume 1 number 10 by Marvel Comics]] | [[image:Karzaforces-micronauts10.jpg|left|thumb|240px|Baron Karza's forces in ''Micronauts'' volume 1 number 10 by Marvel Comics]] | ||
Several Hydras were among Baron Karza's forces in ''Micronauts'' issue 10. | Several Hydras were among Baron Karza's forces in ''Micronauts'' issue 10. | ||
[[image:Kha04.jpg|right|thumb|120px|Kha the Galactic Warrior issue 4]] | |||
===Toys=== | ===Toys=== | ||
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*Several [https://www.shapeways.com/marketplace/games/toys/?tag=Hydra parts for Hydra] are available on [[Shapeways]]. | *Several [https://www.shapeways.com/marketplace/games/toys/?tag=Hydra parts for Hydra] are available on [[Shapeways]]. | ||
===Gallery=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
image:Hydra-instructions.jpg|Hydra instructions | |||
image:bulklifter-card.png|Takara Bulk Lifter collector card translated into English | |||
</gallery> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 09:55, 13 September 2025
- For other uses, see Hydra.
Hydra is a fictional vehicle and fictional planet in the Micronauts series introduced in 1976. The vehicle is based on the Microman Bulk Lifter toy made by Takara in 1974.
Micronauts
The Hydra is a vehicle in the Micronauts series.
Hydra is also the name of the home planet of Lobstros.
Development
Takara released the Bulk Lifter in 1974 as part of the Cosmo Car series.
Mego released the Hydra in 1976. It was also released by Airfix, Grand Toys and Pin Pin Toys.
In 2018 several parts for the Hydra were released on Shapeways by Mathew Robert Ignash.
Animated series
Robot Chicken
The Hydra, Hydro Copter and Ultronic Scooter appeared in the 2016 Robot Chicken segment called "Micronaut Transit".[1]
Comics
1979 Marvel Comics
The Hydra appeared in issue 5 of the Marvel Comics Micronauts series.
Several Hydras were among Baron Karza's forces in Micronauts issue 10.
Toys
- Takara Microman Bulk Lifter (1974)
- Comes with 2 missiles.
- Mego Micronauts Hydra (1976)
- A remold a Takara Microman Bulk Lifter toy with new missiles.
- Airfix Micronauts Hydra (1978)
- Grand Toys Micronauts Hydra
- A release of the toy in Canada by Grand Toys.
- Pin Pin Toys Toys Micronauts Hydra
- A release of the Mego toy in France by Pin Pin Toys.
- Several parts for Hydra are available on Shapeways.
Gallery
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Hydra instructions
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Takara Bulk Lifter collector card translated into English
