Micro But Many: An Unofficial Micro Machines Collection

by Tim Smith

Presented by John Moschitta Jr., the rapid-fire Micro Machines Man from TV ads, 'Micro but an unofficial Micro Machines collection' showcases over 1,000 stunningly photographed Micro Machines, the miniature cars that defined our youth. This rare compilation, curated by collectors and original designers, spans the 1980s to present day, including never-before-seen models. Explore six sections filled with detailed photography and stats, from race cars to planes, tanks, trucks, motorbikes, boats, and even the Lunar Rover. Dive into the creation process, with prototypes, unreleased vehicles, and insights from the original designers. Discover your favorite, from unique European cars like the Aston Martin DB5 to classic American models like the Ford '64 Mustang. This book features an animated lenticular 'Ultra Movers' cover, holographic foil-blocked pages, and four colorful bookmark ribbons, appealing to '80s and '90s kids, auto enthusiasts, and Micro Machines fans. Each direct order from Bitmap Books includes a 'shiny' logo sticker.

Genres: Art

395 pages, Hardcover

Published April 30, 2020

Reviews

[DJ_Keyser · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lovingly compiled and lavishly presented tribute to the Micro Machines brand. I was only really hoping for a coffee table book full of pics to provoke a sense of nostalgic whimsy, so I was delighted to find an incredible amount of insight into the creation of the brand itself, marketing, company culture and production tools and techniques. Bitmap Books do retro right, and looking forward to jumping into a few more of their books I have on hand.

[Lewis Clark · Rating 4 out of 5]

While the writing itself is a pretty functional, piecemeal affair, the overall presentation and detail of this book is where it succeeds. You won't find a more in-depth and carefully crafted publication on Micro Machines anywhere else. This is about as definitive a book on Micro Machines you could want and it wouldn't gain anything extra from being an officially licensed publication. It's just a shame the writing couldn't have been enhanced to be a little more entertaining.

[Petr · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a book made out of love for Micromachines and as someone who grew up with this collection I loved reading more about the history of them. I missed some of my favorite pieces and I would have appreciated some more details instead of text about the actual cars themselves. However for the size of the book I think it is understandable one cannot fit in everything.

[Shaun · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fantastic Bitmap Books product.
Loved Micro Machines as a kid and this book provides a real inside.
You would never guess how much work and passion was in making these cars and that carries through to this book.

[Tommie Haag · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just freaking awesome! I loved it.