Another group of ten Micronaut figures also brought $2,250, in eighth position. Other Mego Micronauts lots included two groups of three (Antron, Membros and Repto) in third place at $2,625 and Baron Karza, Andromeda and Megas in sixth at $2,250. This Mego series inspired Marvel Comics to create its Micronauts comic books which were published from 1979 to 1986. All 225 lots sold, with slightly less than half – 110 – exceeding the knowledgeable estimates.įrom 1976 to 1980, Mego produced its version of Takara’s Microman series as its 3¾-inch-tall Micronauts. He curated a collection of fine and rare models, toys and comic books and Bruneau considered his collection one of the most comprehensive to come to auction to date. Brooklyn, N.Y.-based Yanchus had been project manager for Aurora Plastics from 1965 to 1975, and a staff colorist for Marvel Comics from 1976 to 1992. Bidding warriors from all around the planet took part in Bruneau Auctions’ first sale of Andy Yanchus’ lifetime collection of models, figures and toys. A group of three 1979 Mego Micronauts: Centaurus, Kronos and Lobros, drew a $3,500 win, nearly tripling the $800-$1,200 catalog estimate. – In a pitched series of battles fought not in interstellar space but rather at a Cranston, R.I., auction, four of the top eight lots, including the highest, were Mego 1979 figures. Review by Marty Steiner, Photos Courtesy Bruneau & Co.ĬRANSTON, R.I. The result was the highest valued in the sale. These three 1979 Micronauts series examples took their action to $3,500 almost tripling the $800-$1,200 estimate. Mego is known for its action figure character toys.
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