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Micro Action Packaging


The single-axle jets were sold in a variety of ways including 2-packs, 4-packs, 5-packs and a 12-pack in a reusable carry case. Two jets were featured in some of the "Micro Action Cars, Trucks and Planes" sets (along with two road signs and three human figures). In addition, two jets were included with one version of the "Micro Action Jet Aircraft Carrier" and four jets with another version, and one jet was included with the "Micro Action Air Base." Below are some packaging examples.

"Micro Jet Magnifiers" 2-pack (dated 1988), front and back:


"Micro Action Jet Planes Collector Series I" 2-pack (dated 1989), front and back:

"Micro Action Jet Planes Collector Series II" 2-packs (dated 1989), 2 fronts and 1 back:

"Micro Action Jet Planes Collector Series II" 5-pack (dated 1989), front and back:

Double-axle jets, the so-called "super jets," were available in 4-packs. The card and plastic bubble for these 4-packs were the same size as that used for the single-axle jet 5-pack shown above. I do not know of any other packaging variations for the "super jets" as of this time.

"Micro Action Super Jets" 5-pack (dated 1989), front and back:

The "Micro Action Space Shuttle Launch Set" (dated 1989) was sold on a cardback that was the same size as the 5-pack and 4-pack shown above but the plastic bubble was larger.

The "Micro Action Jet Ring Squadron" packs contained 4 single-axle jets (with modified wheel blocks), 4 plastic rings (in two styles in various colors including blue, black, red and yellow) and 4 clear plastic "flight posts" that could be used to raise the heights of the jets when mounted on the rings. Cardbacks were dated 1989 and while I do not own an example I would guess they were the same size as the 5-pack, 4-pack and shuttle set pictured above.
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