Released along side the other capsule Microman in 1975 came the heavy duty "Super Steel" versions- an all die-cast metal figure body with chrome head. There were 2 different types released, this one being the "hand bazooka" style: or the M22X series.

The "hand bazooka" refers to the missile launcher, which can be fired with the flick of a switch. This shoots the projectile, and the whole launcher snuggly fits into the 5mm hole in his back. With removal of the chestplate, the bazooka can also be fitted into the 5mm plug in the chest, so the figure can hold it...and take aim!

Some of the major differences of the Microman version to the Mego version include the torso being held together with a small screw, rather than the rivet like in the Micronauts Galactic Warrior. The ankles are also movable, and while the coloring of the figures bodies are similar, the Microman's paint jobs are a bit richer in color. Another major change was Mego's addition of the "safety style" rubber mushroom tiped missile.

From left to right are the heroic Super Steel Microman: M221 Robin, M223 Rocky, and M222 Robert.

 
Galactic Warrior (l) and M223 Rocky (r)
 

 
The M-22X style share the same head as the vintage M10X style. Note the differences between the Mego version (l) and the Microman version (r)

 
The M-223 "hand bazooka" with pointed missile (l) and the Galactic Warrior launcher with mushroom saftey tip missile (r) note color differences
 

 
Microman M221 box, thin and similar to a cigarette pack. Inside the window, you can see the clear capsule also included. The figure was packed inside the capsule with the accessories stuffed into a piece of foam next to it
 
 
 
For more indepth information on these and other Microman figures, please visit Paul Lorphanpaibul's Microman Forever