Microman Material Force Series - Toys R Us Exclusive Test Market Edition (10/03)

Takara released Microman Material Force in October of 2003 as Toys R Us Exclusive. Material Force was a series of "blank" Microman 2003 figures that can be customized by fans. The figures were essentially the same as the standard Micro Force figure but without the paint job and tampo decorations. There were four different colors - white, flesh, red and black. Interestingly Takara even gave these blank figures named and story. Each figure came with complete set of matching colors hands and blank head. Material Force figures were initial sold only at Toys R Us as a test market run and were quickly sold out. Takara had announced plan to release second run of Material Force in February of 2004. There was also plan for different colors to be release in the near future.

Custom Microman

While the idea of Takara releasing toys for custom might seem a little strange, this however was not the first time this was done for Microman line. During the New Microman series, Takara released Remodeling Project line and later Real Microman line so older fans can make custom design Microman.

Samples of custom Microman Material Force were shown at Takara Hobby.com. This particular one was design to resemble the vintage Microman M113. (Picture courtesy of Takara Hobby.com)