Planet Micro is a series of small scale (approximately 1:150 scale) Hot Wheels in the late 1990s. They came after the the Micro Hot Wheels and before the Atomix series. Planet Micro cars are actually smaller than the Micro Hot Wheels series from the late 80s/ early 90s with the punchline "Micro Size, Mega Detail!" Alot of the vehicles in the series are based on actual 1/64 Hot Wheels castings.
There was a pause in the line of these miniature cars, and when they came back in the early 2000s, the series was renamed the Atomix series which has both new and old castings from the Planet Micro series transferred over.
Most of the Planet Micro cars where sold in "Microscape" sets (and possibly randomly found in single sets?). These are the sets listed below:
Hot Wheels..Leading the Way! Following grandfather Lee Petty and father Richard Petty, third-generation race driver Kyle Petty burns up the circuit in #44 for HOT WHEELS Racing! And racing pro Ernie Irvan in #28 takes it to the limit and never looks back!
Toy #
Casting Name
Color
Tampo
Notes
Photo 1 Loose
Photo 2 Boxed
20414
Pontiac Grand Prix Stocker
Black
Caterpillar Racing decals, #96
Big Rig
Black
Caterpillar Racing decals, Caterpillar #96 NASCAR on the trailer
Not the same casting as Transport Truck (micro)
Transport Truck
Yellow
Caterpillar Racing decals, Caterpillar #96 NASCAR on the trailer
Bonus!
Police Car
Red
"Rescue" decals
Westland Lynx Helicopter
Red
"Rescue" decals
Ambulance
Green & White
"Race Paramedics"
Pickup Truck (micro)
Red
"Rescue" decals
Not the same casting as Ford F150 Race Truck
Armageddon Mission #1: Shuttle Launch[ ]
Toy #
Casting Name
Color
Tampo
Notes
Photo 1 Loose
Photo 2 Boxed
Shuttle Suply Rig
White
USA on Trailer
Space Shuttle
Gray and Red
USA on Wing
Launch pad diorama and two figures
Brown and Orange
Armageddon Mission #2: Asteroid Drill Site [ ]
Toy #
Casting Name
Color
Tampo
Notes
Photo 1 Loose
Photo 2 Boxed
#1 Armadillo with drill
Gray
#2 Armadillo with Bomb Transport Trailer
Gray
Asteroid diorama and two figures
Dark Blue and Bronze
Armageddon Mission #3: Space Station [ ]
Toy #
Casting Name
Color
Tampo
Notes
Photo 1 Loose
Photo 2 Boxed
Space Station
White
Space Shuttle
Gray and Red
Asteroid diorama and two figures
Purple and Bronze
CAT Construction Zone [ ]
Toy #
Casting Name
Color
Tampo
Notes
Photo 1 Loose
Photo 2 Boxed
19613
Bulldozer
Motor Grader
Front Loader
CAT Machines Gold Edition [ ]
Toy #
Casting Name
Color
Tampo
Notes
Photo 1 Loose
Photo 2 Boxed
20678
Off-Highway Truck (Planet Micro)
Gold Chrome
Scraper (Planet Micro)
Gold Chrome
Excavator (Planet Micro)
Gold Chrome
Rescue Station [ ]
Toy #
Casting Name
Color
Tampo
Notes
Photo 1 Loose
Photo 2 Boxed
19611
American La France Pumper
Yellow
Silver Details
Motor City Garage [ ]
Toy #
Casting Name
Color
Tampo
Notes
Photo 1 Loose
Photo 2 Boxed
19612
BMW Z3
Yellow
Headlight, Taillight Tampos
Vehicle Transport Series 1 [ ]
Vehicle Transport Series 2 [ ] Vehicle Transport Series 3 [ ]
Toy #
Casting Name
Color
Tampo
Notes
Photo 1 Loose
Photo 2 Boxed
CAT Machines Series 1 [ ]
Toy #
Casting Name
Color
Tampo
Notes
Photo 1 Loose
Photo 2 Boxed
CAT Machines Series 2 [ ]
Toy #
Casting Name
Color
Tampo
Notes
Photo 1 Loose
Photo 2 Boxed
Police Force Series 1 [ ]
Toy #
Casting Name
Color
Tampo
Notes
Photo 1 Loose
Photo 2 Boxed
City Streets Series 1 [ ]
Toy #
Casting Name
Color
Tampo
Notes
Photo 1 Loose
Photo 2 Boxed
Military Series 1 [ ]
Toy #
Casting Name
Color
Tampo
Notes
Photo 1 Loose
Photo 2 Boxed
Military Series 2 [ ]
Toy #
Casting Name
Color
Tampo
Notes
Photo 1 Loose
Photo 2 Boxed
Multi-Missile Launcher
Green
Black & Brown Camo
Military Series 3 [ ] Stormin' The Desert!
On August 2, 1990 Iraqi military forces invaded Kuwait. When they did not withdraw by the United Nations deadline of January 15, 1991, combat forces began an air war followed by all-out ground attacks to end the Gulf War!
Navy Seals [ ]
Toy #
Casting Name
Color
Tampo
Notes
Photo 1 Loose
Photo 2 Boxed
Bonus
Multi-Missile Launcher
Grey
Black & Brown Camo
The UnXplained UFO's [ ] Sometimes named UFO set on packaging
Toy #
Casting Name
Color
Tampo
Notes
Photo 1 Loose
Photo 2 Boxed
21271
Sheriff's Truck
White
County ☆ Sheriff
UFO
Silver
Black & Red details, Red Hot Wheels logo
Satellite News Van
Red
Channel 8 News, Hot Wheels logo
Bonus
High-Mobility Military Vehicle (micro)
UFOs Series 2 [ ] Official name might be different
Toy #
Casting Name
Color
Tampo
Notes
Photo 1 Loose
Photo 2 Boxed
Pickup Truck
Blue
Sheriff Tampos
UFO Recovery [ ]
Toy #
Casting Name
Color
Tampo
Notes
Photo 1 Loose
Photo 2 Boxed
Urban Rescue Series 1 [ ]
Toy #
Casting Name
Color
Tampo
Notes
Photo 1 Loose
Photo 2 Boxed
18716
American La France Aerial Ladder Truck
Yellow
American La France Pumper
Red
Westland Lynx Helicopter
Red
Urban Rescue Series 1 Gold Edition [ ]
Toy #
Casting Name
Color
Tampo
Notes
Photo 1 Loose
Photo 2 Boxed
20246
American La France Aerial Ladder Truck
Gold
American La France Pumper
Gold
Black windows, Hoses Roof lights , White headlights
Westland Lynx Helicopter
Gold
Urban Rescue Series 2 [ ]
Toy #
Casting Name
Color
Tampo
Notes
Photo 1 Loose
Photo 2 Boxed
Land Speed Record Series 1 Gold Edition [ ]
Toy #
Casting Name
Color
Tampo
Notes
Photo 1 Loose
Photo 2 Boxed
20248
Honda CBR1100XX (Planet Micro)
Gold Chrome
Black seat, gas cap & Grips; Red headlight
Thrust 2 (Planet Micro)
Gold Chrome
Black, Red & White details on sides & top
TGV (Train à Grande Vitesse) Atlantique
Gold Chrome
Blue stripe on sides w/ White "TGV"
Shockwave Truck (Planet Micro)
Gold Chrome
Black grilleb & windows, White headlights, Red Roof lights, Red + White Dwtails on sides
Jaguar XJ220 (Planet Micro)
Gold Chrome
Black windows, lights & grille
Land Speed Record Series 1 [ ]
Toy #
Casting Name
Color
Tampo
Notes
Photo 1 Loose
Photo 2 Boxed
Honda CBR1100XX (Planet Micro)
Red
Black seat, gas cap & Grips; Silver headlight
Thrust 2 (Planet Micro)
Bronze
Black, Red & White details on sides & top
TGV Atlantique
Silver
Blue stripe on sides w/ White "TGV"
Shockwave Truck (Planet Micro)
Yellow & Black
Black windows, Silver Roof lights, Red + Orange Details on sides
Jaguar XJ220 (Planet Micro)
Silver
Black windows, lights & grille
Sport Cars Series 1 [ ]
Sport Cars Series 2 [ ]
Sport Cars Series 3 [ ]
Sport Cars Series 4 [ ]
Sport Cars Series 5 [ ]
Futuristic Space [ ]
Toy #
Casting Name
Color
Tampo
Notes
Photo 1 Loose
Photo 2 Boxed
Lockheed Martin X-33
White
American flag & "USA"
Actually a 1/64 casting and not a "Micro" vehicle
Futuristic Space 2 [ ] Sometimes named X-33 Venture Star set on packages
Toy #
Casting Name
Color
Tampo
Notes
Photo 1 Loose
Photo 2 Boxed
Ferrari Formula 1 Team [ ]
Toy #
Casting Name
Color
Tampo
Notes
Photo 1 Loose
Photo 2 Boxed
These cars came in Baggies. They are displayed in an sphere ornament that you could hook on a Christmas Tree
Desert Dirt Racers [ ]
Toy #
Casting Name
Color
Tampo
Notes
Photo 1 Loose
Photo 2 Boxed
Pickup Truck (micro)
Purple & White
Hot Rod Super Trucks [ ] Monster Trucks [ ]
Toy #
Casting Name
Color
Tampo
Notes
Photo 1 Loose
Photo 2 Boxed
Stunt Devil [ ]
Toy #
Casting Name
Color
Tampo
Notes
Photo 1 Loose
Photo 2 Boxed
Night Force [ ]
Toy #
Casting Name
Color
Tampo
Notes
Photo 1 Loose
Photo 2 Boxed
Multi-Missile Launcher
Black & Purple Camo
Peace Keepers [ ]
Toy #
Casting Name
Color
Tampo
Notes
Photo 1 Loose
Photo 2 Boxed
Arctic Force [ ]
Toy #
Casting Name
Color
Tampo
Notes
Photo 1 Loose
Photo 2 Boxed
X-Ray Defense [ ]
Toy #
Casting Name
Color
Tampo
Notes
Photo 1 Loose
Photo 2 Boxed
23847
Westland Lynx Helicopter
Clear
Green Camo
British Scorpion Tank
Clear
Green Camo
Multi-Missile Launcher
Clear
Green Camo
Blizzard Recovery Team [ ] Beach Patrol [ ]
Toy #
Casting Name
Color
Tampo
Notes
Photo 1 Loose
Photo 2 Boxed
23844
European Hauler
Red
Ferrari logo & "Scuderia Ferrari" on side
Indy Car
Red
Ferrari, Shell, & Racing logos
Indy Car
Red
Ferrari, Shell, & Racing logos
Toy #
Casting Name
Color
Tampo
Notes
Photo 1 Loose
Photo 2 Boxed
Extreme Sports [ ]
Toy #
Casting Name
Color
Tampo
Notes
Photo 1 Loose
Photo 2 Boxed
Pickup Truck (micro)
Red
Yellow tampos
Surfs Up [ ]
Toy #
Casting Name
Color
Tampo
Notes
Photo 1 Loose
Photo 2 Boxed
Pickup Truck (micro)
Red
Logo on hood
The Snake [ ]
Toy #
Casting Name
Color
Tampo
Notes
Photo 1 Loose
Photo 2 Boxed
23850
Transport Truck
Blue
"The Snake" on roof
Plymouth Duster Funny Car
Yellow
Snake & Racing decals
Plymouth Duster Funny Car
White
Snake II & Racing decals
Same set appears in a different design blister and new toy number #89441
Avon Planet Micro Box set[ ]
Toy #
Casting Name
Color
Tampo
Notes
Photo 1 Loose
Photo 2 Boxed
21934
Jaguar XJ220
Red
Yellow Flames
Flames
Caterpillar Dump Truck
Yellow
Caterpillar decals
Construction
Pontiac Grand Prix Stocker
Blue
#1, HW Racing decals
Hot Wheels Racing
Planet Micro Playsets [ ]
Toy #
Set Name
Set Picture
Cars Included
Uptown Downtown
City Garage Micro Stacking Playset #1
19611
Rescue Station Micro Stacking Playset #2
19613
CAT Construction Zone Micro Stacking Playset #3
22931
Earthquake Disaster Site Micro Stacking Playset
Sky Strike Command Base Micro Stacking Playset
Gallery [ ]
With some Planet Micro sets, you are to stack them up into a hi-rise city tower for all your Planet Micro cars to explore.
Ferraro Formula 1 Team Prototype (Larry Wood collection)
Vehicle Transport Series 2 Prototype (Larry Wood collection)
Hot Wheels - Planet Micro Ad 1
UNKNOWN which set this Tow truck comes from. A red version goes to the City Series 1 set
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