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Released
in 1976, the Ultronic Scooter was among the second series of vehicles
put out by Mego which included a new little twist. Remember the "figure
not included" text which graced all 70's (and even still today) packaging?
Well Mego took a nod from Takara, and copied their marketing and packed
a vehicle and figure together. Based on the Microman Auto Buggy from their
"Machine Car" series, the Ultronnic Scooter was a boxed item
that contaned a smaller fold out window box with a Time Traveler figure
included. What a great idea! (The Microman versions included an M-11X,
and M-12X figure which Mego never released)
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The
Ultonic Scooter was molded in black and yellow plastic, and was a simple
yet cool Micro-chopper that came with few parts. The yellow front tire
snapped into the front forks/handlebars, which in turn fit into the transmission
section. The large yellow seat (which held the figure in place with a
5mm L-peg) would then be popped onto the motor. Another new feature for
the vehicles in this series was the addition of the wind-up torque motor.
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This chrome
motor would be used again in numerous Micronaut vehicles, due to its adapability
with the 5mm peg/hole system. When holding the wheels (fitted with rubber
tires) you could turn the white nob in a clockwise direction. When released,
the wheels would spin propelling the vehicle forward. A surplus of these
motors would later be released mainly in the Canadian markets as a 3 pack
carded set. The Ultronic Scooter also came packaged with instructions
and a sticker sheet.
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