Micro Lights
1989 was a year of so many types of releases for Micro Machines due to the incredible popularity of the brand. The Micro Lights series was introduced this year as well, but like so many others, it was short-lived ending in 1991. However, may different vehicles were offered as well as a few related series such as Super Micro Lights and Blaze and Roar which are also presented here.
1989 was a year of so many types of releases for Micro Machines due to the incredible popularity of the brand. The Micro Lights series was introduced this year as well, but like so many others, it was short-lived ending in 1991. However, may different vehicles were offered as well as a few related series such as Super Micro Lights and Blaze and Roar which are also presented here.
1989 Micro Lights Collections
The initial release for the Micro Lights series was in 1989 and included 18 different collections (though collections #13 through #18 may be a seasonal addition similar to the additional mainline collections added in 1989 as well). Collections #13, #14, and #15 each had a variation in vehicles offered and each are shown below. Due to the lower production and multiple versions of these sets, some of the vehicles are very difficult to find as a result. A set of Canadian collections #1 through #12, 4 French collections, 2 Australian, and 1 UK collection is included below.
The initial release for the Micro Lights series was in 1989 and included 18 different collections (though collections #13 through #18 may be a seasonal addition similar to the additional mainline collections added in 1989 as well). Collections #13, #14, and #15 each had a variation in vehicles offered and each are shown below. Due to the lower production and multiple versions of these sets, some of the vehicles are very difficult to find as a result. A set of Canadian collections #1 through #12, 4 French collections, 2 Australian, and 1 UK collection is included below.
1990 Micro Lights Collections
The Lights series was continued for 1990, however the vehicles are repeated from 1989. Variations for Collections #13, #!4, and #15 are not found for this later release implying the vehicles chosen were the final choice apparently. An Italian collection, and 5 Argentinian (Jocsa) collections are shown, but notice how the Argentinian sets make use of the Super Lights collection vehicles found in the following section.
The Lights series was continued for 1990, however the vehicles are repeated from 1989. Variations for Collections #13, #!4, and #15 are not found for this later release implying the vehicles chosen were the final choice apparently. An Italian collection, and 5 Argentinian (Jocsa) collections are shown, but notice how the Argentinian sets make use of the Super Lights collection vehicles found in the following section.
1990 Super Micro Lights Collections
Due to the popularity of the Lights series in 1989, 7 additional collections were added as the Super Micro Lights series which included larger vehicles and more dramatic features. 3 French collections are shown along with a Canadian set as well.
Due to the popularity of the Lights series in 1989, 7 additional collections were added as the Super Micro Lights series which included larger vehicles and more dramatic features. 3 French collections are shown along with a Canadian set as well.
1990 Blaze & Roar Collections
While this series is not a true Micro Lights series, the features are similar and this small grouping is added to this section as well. There were 7 different collections offered each with a different vehicle, but some of the buildings are repeated. A French set is added below for comparison.
While this series is not a true Micro Lights series, the features are similar and this small grouping is added to this section as well. There were 7 different collections offered each with a different vehicle, but some of the buildings are repeated. A French set is added below for comparison.
1991 Micro Lights Collections
The final year of the Micro Lights series was in 1991 with 12 different collections offered. The vehicles repeat the earlier releases, but the ordering has changed and some of the Super Micro Lights vehicles are used as well. The 1991 release appears to be the most difficult to locate sealed. A Spanish version is shown below for comparison which used a 1990 card-back.
The final year of the Micro Lights series was in 1991 with 12 different collections offered. The vehicles repeat the earlier releases, but the ordering has changed and some of the Super Micro Lights vehicles are used as well. The 1991 release appears to be the most difficult to locate sealed. A Spanish version is shown below for comparison which used a 1990 card-back.
1991 Blaze & Roar Collections
A continuation of the Blaze & Roar series was released in 1991, but the buildings were removed and vehicles changed. There were 7 collections offered again and can be very difficult to find. 2 Spanish collections are shown for comparison.
A continuation of the Blaze & Roar series was released in 1991, but the buildings were removed and vehicles changed. There were 7 collections offered again and can be very difficult to find. 2 Spanish collections are shown for comparison.