1977 Microman Series

Microman Command Series - Command Car 2 Tyrell Machine with Microman M161 (c.1977)

Command Car

Microman Series

1974

Microman Zone
First year included the Founder Microman, Micro Kit Machines and the Conning Tower.

1975

Project Victory
Second year saw more Microman and several new sub series such as the Acroyears, Titans and Victory series.

1976

Spy Magician

The line finally came into its own during the third year with new figures and the classic Microman Transfer Fortress.

1977

Command
A watershed year for Microman series, this year saw some of the best toys for the line. 

1978

Police Keeper

Takara tried new design and direction for the series with the released of Hoodman and Arden. 

1979

Rescue Team
Takara "rescue" attempt for the line with the Rescue Team Microman.  This year also saw updated of the old favorite like the New Tower Base.

1980

Punch & Blizzard Man
The last year of the original series saw the shift in the line to more robot like look and larger figures.

New Microman Series

1981

New Microman
Takara reset the line and relaunch the series under the New Microman banner.

1982

Micro Robot
Micro Robot series became the main focus of the new line.  Takara also tried to cash in on the "pla-mo" popularity with Real Type and Micro Borg.

1983

Micro Change
The "transformation" for Microman series began with the Micro Change series.

1984

Transformers

Takara continued with the successful Micro Change series but the changing of the guard was inevitable.

Racer Included!

The pack-in version of Command Car 2 Tyrell Machine comes with Microman Command 2 M161 Sander

Exclusive Helmet

Sander comes with this special racing helmet that can only be found with pack-in version of Command Car (Vehicle only version did not include the helmet).

Anti-Gravity Wings

The figure also comes with Microman Command series trademark Anti-Gravity Leg Wings. The set, however did not include the capsule.

Takara released Command Car Series - Command Car 4 Twin Racer in December of 1977. Microman "Cars" series were series of vehicles that designed to be used with Microman figures. These vehicles consist mostly of plastic parts that connect together using 5mm connectors. (Cosmo Cars Series 2 was the only series with die-cast metal parts). The "Cars" series were very popular due to the low price point and often time the vehicles also come packaged with Microman figure. Command Cars line-up consisted of four vehicles - #1 Racing Buggy, #2 Tyrell Machine, #3 Earth Jetter and #4 Twin Racer. All four of the Command Car vehicles were sold in two versions, one with Microman figure pack-in which include exclusive helmet and the other without Microman figure and helmet part. Aside from Command Car #3 Earth Jetter, the other three vehicles are all based on race car theme of the Command series.

command car 2 - tyrell machine

1977 Microman Catalog

Tyrell Machine, is actually based off a real Formula 1 racer built by (now defunct)  Tyrell Racing Organization - the unique six wheels Tyrell P34. Tyrell Machine sports six wheels and the same body style as the P34. The toy comes in kit form and can be easily put together using 5mm connectors. The main body is blue with black underside and accent chromed parts for engine and pipes.  Microman figure can be easily fit inside the cockpit. For the pack-in version, Tyrell Machine comes with Microman Command 2 M161 Sanders (orange and black) along with bonus racer helmet. The main feature of Tyrell Machine is the trademark six wheels which can be extended either outward or upward. Using 5mm connector system, the toy can be reconfigure into various modes. Tyrell Machine is one of a more slick looking toy in Microman vast vehicle line-up, especially during the Command era where all these ancient Microman who were awaken from old ruins seem to all have gotten themselves exotic cars to ride around fighting the Acroyears.

Command Car Series Checklist*

command car 1 racing buggy (with m154)

command car 2 tyrell machine (with m162)

command car 3 earth jetter (with m151)

command car 4 twin racer (with m161)

*takara also sold command cars without the pack-in figure