“Ashley Wood and Master Kim (ThreeA) are hereby proud to announce that we will be producing both Microman and Halo Toys for 2012. Stay tuned for more updates soon.”
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| Author: | MicromanZone [ Thu Jul 21, 2011 5:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Ashley Wood & ThreeA & Microman? |
“Ashley Wood and Master Kim (ThreeA) are hereby proud to announce that we will be producing both Microman and Halo Toys for 2012. Stay tuned for more updates soon.”
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| Author: | 3x3is9 [ Thu Jul 21, 2011 5:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ashley Wood & ThreeA & Microman? |
Microman! That should be interesting. |
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| Author: | dave zav [ Thu Jan 16, 2014 2:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ashley Wood & ThreeA & Microman? |
3A Microman String Divers  
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| Author: | Sanjeev [ Thu Jan 16, 2014 4:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ashley Wood & ThreeA & Microman? |
Meh. I dunno...I don't hate them, but they don't do anything for me. First of all, why not 1/6?? Not putting them in-scale with Henshin Cyborg figures (and other 3A toys!) seems like an obvious missed opportunity. But besides that, I'm not really feeling the fabric jumpsuits. Or the uniform stomach plates...or the weird booties...or the lack of true chromed heads...or their too-short haircuts.  I *do* like their hands, the hoses connecting the respirators to the stomach plates, the pouches on the belts, and the nice bold colors of the jumpsuits. I might consider getting one if they prove to be super-poseable and durable. If the joints are nice and sturdy, that'll prove a nice upgrade from their smaller vintage counterparts. |
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| Author: | dave zav [ Fri Jan 17, 2014 9:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ashley Wood & ThreeA & Microman? |
I'm glad to see these get released after waiting and wondering if it would ever happen. I don't own any 3A toys so for me this is a great excuse to check them out. I'm hope the direction goes further into the "real type" look that I think 3A is known for. (battle-damage and stressed paint apps, etc.) |
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| Author: | Sanjeev [ Fri Jan 17, 2014 1:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ashley Wood & ThreeA & Microman? |
I hear ya...but at the same time, I feel that the *iconic* look of Microman is very clean and bright! I dunno...we'll see what they come up with! |
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| Author: | dave zav [ Fri Jan 17, 2014 2:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ashley Wood & ThreeA & Microman? |
I hope 3A continues with the style of the 1982 New Microman Series Takara Microman Remodeling Project Series (c.1982-84) http://www.microforever.com/remodelingproject.htm *scroll down for Matt Doughty's Remodeling Project MICROSHOW (VOL.1) pictures.
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| Author: | Sanjeev [ Sat Jan 18, 2014 9:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ashley Wood & ThreeA & Microman? |
I totally agree. The "Real Type" aesthetic pioneered by the Remodeling Project is such an amazingly under-credited fundamental shift in Japan's hard scifi design movement. It influenced SO much...including the paint style used in most 3A toys I've seen. And, yeah, I've sat up many a late night with Matt Doughty, listening to him wax poetic about the Remodeling Project, Spiral Zone, MaK and plenty of other such early hard scifi properties! |
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| Author: | dave zav [ Mon Jan 20, 2014 11:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ashley Wood & ThreeA & Microman? |
Sanjeev wrote: ...the Remodeling Project, Spiral Zone, MaK and plenty of other such early hard scifi properties! Hey Sanjeev I got a chance to view some of your awsome flickr pictures last night. And those pictures from your Labor Day custom toy! post are amazing! Speaking of "remodeling" here is a link to some mashup Microman I did in 2008 with some Stikfas, Gundam and Stormtroopers mixed in http://www.flickr.com/photos/motorrazor/2495536067/ |
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| Author: | Sanjeev [ Tue Jan 21, 2014 9:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ashley Wood & ThreeA & Microman? |
Thanks, man! Yeah, I'm really excited about making something kinda-sorta new to enhance Microman figures. They're pretty legit, too...if I do say so myself! I'll be showing off the latest of these "Powered Bio Suits" at our 3D printing class at Monster Kolor Studios this weekend.Anyway, I love that mashup you did! The Stikfa dudes fit in surprisingly well. And what are those guys in the back with the big blue Micro Hood Man-style helmets?? |
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| Author: | dave zav [ Tue Jan 21, 2014 10:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ashley Wood & ThreeA & Microman? |
Sanjeev wrote: ...what are those guys in the back with the big blue Micro Hood Man-style helmets?? Micronaut Galactic Defenders! We can thank Mego for sizing those Hoodman hoods big enough for Microman! |
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| Author: | dave zav [ Tue Jan 21, 2014 10:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ashley Wood & ThreeA & Microman? |
Sanjeev wrote: I'll be showing off the latest of these "Powered Bio Suits" at our 3D printing class at Monster Kolor Studios this weekend. I just determined it's more than a 2 hour drive for me to make this class...  I'll try to plan for the Super Robots Giant Monsters Show in March. |
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| Author: | Sanjeev [ Wed Jan 22, 2014 10:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ashley Wood & ThreeA & Microman? |
Galactic Defenders? Ha! Learn something new everyday! I hear you about the class this weekend--no sweat. Hope to see you at SRGM! |
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| Author: | Anti Social Andy [ Wed Jan 22, 2014 10:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ashley Wood & ThreeA & Microman? |
Will you two just get a room already! 
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| Author: | Sanjeev [ Wed Jan 22, 2014 2:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ashley Wood & ThreeA & Microman? |
Don't front like you don't want in on this shit, Andy! We can make it a three-way... ;P |
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| Author: | dave zav [ Fri Jan 24, 2014 3:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ashley Wood & ThreeA & Microman? |
Scary Andy wrote: Will you two just get a room already! Oh dear... my barely adequate psychic defences are crumbling.
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| Author: | microbry [ Mon Jun 16, 2014 6:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ashley Wood & ThreeA & Microman? |
http://instagram.com/p/pSYdFYTO_M/# Something has been added... |
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| Author: | Sanjeev [ Tue Jun 17, 2014 3:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ashley Wood & ThreeA & Microman? |
Chrome!! |
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| Author: | ironmonkey_65 [ Tue Jul 15, 2014 3:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ashley Wood & ThreeA & Microman? |
I'm an old school Microman/Micronaut & Henshin cyborg fan. But I do dig 3A's stuff too, so this makes for an interesting combo. Yes it's a departure from the old, but the artist in me likes the creativity and change of pace. Yes I prefer clear over suits, but at least they're coming out with one clear variant, Julian. I read it was only going to be available via Asian retail. Well, just so happens HLJ just put them all up for preorder including the clear. Check it out  http://www.hlj.com/product/THA44429/Act |
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| Author: | dave zav [ Mon Nov 03, 2014 5:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ashley Wood & ThreeA & Microman? |
ironmonkey_65 wrote: HLJ just put them all up for preorder including the clear. Check it out http://www.hlj.com/product/THA44429/Act Hey! Thanks for that link! Microman LED Light Strap M102  
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| Author: | kichigai [ Mon Nov 24, 2014 3:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ashley Wood & ThreeA & Microman? |
any news on these still set for release in December? only thing i can find is the advert on HLJ http://www.hlj.com/product/THA44429/Act i really just want the SD05 Julian (Clear Body) would anyone know any retail sales in the US? |
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| Author: | Sanjeev [ Mon Nov 24, 2014 8:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ashley Wood & ThreeA & Microman? |
I wouldn't be surprised if it got pushed back. :/ I'm not expert on 3A stuff (the clear Julian will be my first 3A toy!), but everyone on the Microman fb group seems to think it'll likely be delayed given the company's history... |
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| Author: | Fig Belly [ Mon Nov 24, 2014 9:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ashley Wood & ThreeA & Microman? |
Yep... keeps getting pushed back. Saw them at the conventions and they look nice. It's a good take on our micro buddies. |
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| Author: | kichigai [ Mon Nov 24, 2014 1:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ashley Wood & ThreeA & Microman? |
oh cool thanks for the replies....... i am not familiar enough with 3A stuff and have no idea with the crossover of collectors of their products vs. Micronauts/Microman fans if these will be hard to find so i don't want to miss the release. they do look great! |
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| Author: | fel9 [ Wed Jan 28, 2015 9:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ashley Wood & ThreeA & Microman? |
So I now have two of the 3A Micromen...One of them is the kind with the jumpsuit, and the other is the clear one. All in all they are pretty satisfying, but they seem to pop apart fairly easily. This isn't a problem because they just pop back together. The issue I have is the singularity of the release. I understand using the tooling multiple times and releasing multiple colors (heck the original line did plenty of this), but there has been little to no mention lately of any subsequent releases. I also picked up the good smile light up strap on microman... He is pretty cool and looks good standing next the 3A guys.... as a matter of fact, scale wise, he fits in nicely between original micromen and the 3A. |
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