One of the more unusual and interesting ships in the Micronauts line was the compact flying Astro Station. The only thing that could make it more unusual and interesting would be to change it's name and give it a bright color scheme. So leave it to the Inter-changeables not to disappoint...and thus the Cosmic Energy Defense Module, or "C.E.D.M." was born.

Containing all the same features as the original Astro Station; figure launcher, rotating swivel chair deck, fold up rear platform, swivel control panel, entry ramp and "time transport chamber", the C.E.D.M. also came with the extra firepower of 2 additional spring loaded missile launchers. Similar to the ones included with the original Mego Mobile Exploration Lab, these replaced the twin missile launcher previously included with the older model.

Also included with the array of accessories is one that has mystified collectors since day one - the rounded J-peg. This little accessories purpose has never been explained in any instruction sheet in any version of the toy, but when you flip up the rear platform to enclose the ship, that J-peg seems to come in handy holding it in place. (Which is probably it's intended purpose...)
 
 
 
 

Much like the Inter-changeables Cosmobot, the clashing color scheme of the C.E.D.M. is a bit hard on the eyes. But with all parts fully interchangeable with the original Mego version, many new color combos can be achieved.


 

 
 
 
C.E.D.M. also came with Inter-changeables versions instruction and sticker sheets, which were basically altered Micronauts sheets. Also any kind of copyright or company info was removed from the ships body, and any kind of release date or year indication on the packaging was nonexistent…even further deepening the mystery of the exact origins of the toys altogether. The Micronology below shows C.E.D.M. clocking in as the 3rd variation on the same ship.