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[[image:cratercruncher-box.jpg|right|thumb|240px|Crater Cruncher box]] | |||
The '''Crater Cruncher''' is a fictional vehicle in the [[Micronauts]] series introduced in 1976. | The '''Crater Cruncher''' is a fictional vehicle in the [[Micronauts]] series introduced in 1976. | ||
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===Development=== | ===Development=== | ||
It was based on the Takara Microman | It was based on the Takara Microman Bull Crane from 1975 as part of the Machine Car series. | ||
Mego released the Crater Cruncher in 1976. | Mego released the Crater Cruncher in 1976. | ||
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===Toys=== | ===Toys=== | ||
*'''''Takara Microman'' | *'''''Takara Microman'' Bull Crane''' (1975) | ||
:One of the first year Microman vehicles. | :One of the first year Microman vehicles. | ||
*'''''Mego Micronauts'' Crater Cruncher''' (1976) | *'''''Mego Micronauts'' Crater Cruncher''' (1976) | ||
:Includes the Torque Twister Motor used on the [[Ultronic Scooter]] and other vehicles. | |||
:Comes with a random [[Time Traveler (Micronauts)|Time Traveler]] Micronaut figure. | |||
*'''''Lion Rock Micronauts'' Crater Cruncher''' | |||
*Several [https://cults3d.com/en/search?q=Crater+Cruncher parts for Crater Cruncher] are available on [[Cults3d]]. | |||
===Gallery=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
image:CraterCtuncher-instructions.jpg|Crater Cruncher instructions | |||
image:bullcrane-card.png|Takara Bull Crane collector card translated into English | |||
</gallery> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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*https://bugeyedmonster.com/micronauts/small-vehicles/crater-cruncher/ | *https://bugeyedmonster.com/micronauts/small-vehicles/crater-cruncher/ | ||
*https://www.innerspaceonline.com/cratercruncher.htm | *https://www.innerspaceonline.com/cratercruncher.htm | ||
[[Category:1:18 scale]] | [[Category:1:18 scale]] | ||
[[Category:5mm peg compatible toys]] | [[Category:5mm peg compatible toys]] | ||
[[Category:1976 toys]] | [[Category:1976 toys]] | ||
[[Category:Lion Rock toys]] | |||
[[Category:Mego toys]] | [[Category:Mego toys]] | ||
[[Category:Micronauts]] | [[Category:Micronauts]] | ||
Latest revision as of 03:35, 1 October 2025
The Crater Cruncher is a fictional vehicle in the Micronauts series introduced in 1976.
Micronauts
The Crater Cruncher was pictured on the toy box being piloted by a clear Time Traveler.
Development
It was based on the Takara Microman Bull Crane from 1975 as part of the Machine Car series.
Mego released the Crater Cruncher in 1976.
In 2018 several parts for the Crater Cruncher were released on Shapeways.
Comics
1979 Marvel Comics
Toys
- Takara Microman Bull Crane (1975)
- One of the first year Microman vehicles.
- Mego Micronauts Crater Cruncher (1976)
- Includes the Torque Twister Motor used on the Ultronic Scooter and other vehicles.
- Comes with a random Time Traveler Micronaut figure.
- Lion Rock Micronauts Crater Cruncher
- Several parts for Crater Cruncher are available on Cults3d.
Gallery
-
Crater Cruncher instructions
-
Takara Bull Crane collector card translated into English
