MicroRobot Series - R4 - R8 MicroRobot V

Takara released second MicroRobot Set during the first year of New Microman. Unlike the first MicroRobot set (R1-R3) which are self-transformation type robot, MicroRobot V set are gestalt or combines type. MicroRobot V consists of R4 to R8, five mini mecha robot that can combine to form one bigger robot. MicroRobot V are typical of New Microman MicroRobot, they have very limited articulations and average about 2-3 inches tall. Looking at MicroRobot V one can see that the hint of thing to come like the Transformers Constructicon and AirialBots.

Packaging

MicroRobot V, like the previous MicroRobot 1,2 & 3, were available as a box set and also as individually figure. MicroRobot V also comes in "Real Type" color scheme (which only available in a box set). The "Real Type" has a more subdued, flat military color tone. Real Type MicroRobot V also come with an extra clear decal sheet to make it more authentic looking.

Each MicroRobot V can also transform into a gun turret for Microman figure, hence their gun-like name. Top row: R4 & R5 ; Bottom row R7, R6 & R8

Each MicroRobots also come with a weapon (3mm joint). The weapon for R 6, R7 & R8 can also be used as a missile for the gun turret.

Individual Microbot V Packaging