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[[image:photonsled-box.jpg|right|thumb|240px|Photon Sled]] | |||
The '''Photon Sled''' is a [[fictional vehicle]] in the [[Micronauts]] series introduced in 1976. | The '''Photon Sled''' is a [[fictional vehicle]] in the [[Micronauts]] series introduced in 1976. | ||
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In 2018 several parts for the Photon Sled were released on Shapeways by Mathew Robert Ignash. | In 2018 several parts for the Photon Sled were released on Shapeways by Mathew Robert Ignash. | ||
===Reception=== | |||
*[https://youtu.be/v3RvHkMbrF8 Photon Sled review on YouTube by Toy Polloi] | |||
===Comics=== | ===Comics=== | ||
====1979 Marvel Comics==== | ====1979 Marvel Comics==== | ||
Photon Sleds were among Baron Karza's forces that attacked the planet Sparktak in issue 10. | |||
A vehicle resembling the Photon Sled was flown by Acroyear and Cicilia in issue 14. | A vehicle resembling the Photon Sled was flown by Acroyear and Cicilia in issue 14. | ||
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*'''''Mego Micronauts'' Photon Sled''' (1976) | *'''''Mego Micronauts'' Photon Sled''' (1976) | ||
:The Photon Sled is based on the Takara Microman Super Jet. Comes with a Time Traveler figure. | :The Photon Sled is based on the Takara Microman Super Jet. | ||
:Includes the Torque Twister Motor used on the [[Ultronic Scooter]] and other vehicles. | |||
:Comes with a random [[Time Traveler (Micronauts)|Time Traveler]] Micronaut figure. | |||
*'''''Airfix Micronauts'' Photon Sled''' (1978) | *'''''Airfix Micronauts'' Photon Sled''' (1978) | ||
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*'''''Lion Rock Micronauts'' Photon Sled''' | *'''''Lion Rock Micronauts'' Photon Sled''' | ||
:This version of the Photon Sled came without the Time Traveler figure. | :This version of the Photon Sled came without the Time Traveler figure. | ||
*Several [https://cults3d.com/en/search?q=Photon+Sled parts for Photo Sled] are available on [[Cults3d]]. | |||
===Gallery=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
image: superjet-card.png|Takara Super Jet collector card translated into English | |||
image:Photon-thorium-fighters.jpg|Photon Fighter and Thorium Fighter art by Brian Vox | |||
</gallery> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 03:46, 1 October 2025
The Photon Sled is a fictional vehicle in the Micronauts series introduced in 1976.
Micronauts
The Photon Sled was pictured on the toy box being piloted by an orange Time Traveler.
Development
Takara released the Microman Super Jet in 1975.
Mego released the Photon Sled in 1976. It was also released by Airfix and Lion Rock.
In 2018 several parts for the Photon Sled were released on Shapeways by Mathew Robert Ignash.
Reception
Comics
1979 Marvel Comics
Photon Sleds were among Baron Karza's forces that attacked the planet Sparktak in issue 10.
A vehicle resembling the Photon Sled was flown by Acroyear and Cicilia in issue 14.
2002 Image Comics
Various Micronauts vehicles in Karza issue 2 by Image Comics A Photon Sled was seen among a number of vehicles in a hanger in Karza issue 2 by Image Comics.
2018 Micronauts Protectors of Inner Space
The cover of issue 15 of Micronauts Protectors of Inner Space depicts the Photon Fighter, inspired by the Photon Sled.
Toys
- Takara Microman Super Jet (1975)
- This vehicle came with Microman M124 Max.
- Mego Micronauts Photon Sled (1976)
- The Photon Sled is based on the Takara Microman Super Jet.
- Includes the Torque Twister Motor used on the Ultronic Scooter and other vehicles.
- Comes with a random Time Traveler Micronaut figure.
- Airfix Micronauts Photon Sled (1978)
- Comes with a Time Traveler figure.
- Lion Rock Micronauts Photon Sled
- This version of the Photon Sled came without the Time Traveler figure.
- Several parts for Photo Sled are available on Cults3d.
Gallery
-
Takara Super Jet collector card translated into English
-
Photon Fighter and Thorium Fighter art by Brian Vox
