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:''Magnificus is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].'' | |||
:''Magnificus is a [[ | |||
[[Image:Magnificus-biocard.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Stand close, small friend.]] | [[Image:Magnificus-biocard.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Stand close, small friend.]] | ||
'''Magnificus''' (マガニフィカス) is a former [[ | '''Magnificus''' (マガニフィカス) is a former [[Decepticon]] military counsul wrongly ousted by his rivals. Sent into pit-fighting arenas, Magnificus has developed an incredible level of fighting skill. | ||
He has teamed with the [[Micronaut]] [[Ga'mede]], a kindred spirit whom he rescued from a death at the hands of betrayers himself, and together they wreak a terrible revenge on those who wronged them. The two have amassed an impressive arsenal of destructive weapons over the course of numerous campaigns. | |||
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A black clone of [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] created by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] was seen inside a cloning tube in a secret underground facility on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], alongside several other alternate-color clones of various characters. The [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] were later combing over the lab to secure it for the Autobots. | A black clone of [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] created by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] was seen inside a cloning tube in a secret underground facility on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], alongside several other alternate-color clones of various characters. The [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] were later combing over the lab to secure it for the Autobots. | ||
{{note|''Since the clone's appearance pre-dates the release of the Magnificus toy by over a year, ''officially'', he's not Magnificus, just a convenient pre-existing color scheme for the toy body. In fact, of the six clones seen, three were previously officially same-character alternate-color toys ("Movie Preview" [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]], [[Blaster (G1)|Twincast]] and [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundblaster]]), and one other was never officially a clone previously ([[Ricochet (G1 Autobot)|Ricochet]]). But fans have made the obvious [[retcon]].}} | |||
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: An [[ | : An [[e-Hobby]] [[exclusive]] [[redeco]] of the Perceptor toy, Magnificus transforms into a working microscope (though not with a very high magnification rate), as well as a tank that ''Microman'' figures can ride. As with all Japanese releases, he has a fully-functional spring-loaded missile launcher weapon, where the US versions had to have them weakened [[for safety reasons]]. | ||
: He came with his partner [[ | : He came with his partner [[Ga'mede]]. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* Magnificus' coloration is based on the mold's original pre-''Transformers'' ''[[ | * Magnificus' coloration is based on the mold's original pre-''Transformers'' ''[[Microman]]'' colors. This toy was designed to work with the then-current ''Microman'' figures. The set of Magnificus and Ga'Mede is a celebration of ''Transformers'' and ''Microman'''s shared history with [[Takara]]. | ||
* Magnificus' toy appears as a guard, possibly an evil Perceptor, in the [[ | * Magnificus' toy appears as a guard, possibly an evil Perceptor, in the [[BotCon 2008]] [[Shattered Glass (comic)|"Shattered Glass" comic]]. | ||
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Revision as of 03:08, 25 March 2009
- Magnificus is a Decepticon from the Generation 1 continuity family.
Magnificus (マガニフィカス) is a former Decepticon military counsul wrongly ousted by his rivals. Sent into pit-fighting arenas, Magnificus has developed an incredible level of fighting skill.
He has teamed with the Micronaut Ga'mede, a kindred spirit whom he rescued from a death at the hands of betrayers himself, and together they wreak a terrible revenge on those who wronged them. The two have amassed an impressive arsenal of destructive weapons over the course of numerous campaigns.
Fiction
Dreamwave Comics
A black clone of Perceptor created by Shockwave was seen inside a cloning tube in a secret underground facility on Cybertron, alongside several other alternate-color clones of various characters. The Protectobots were later combing over the lab to secure it for the Autobots.
Since the clone's appearance pre-dates the release of the Magnificus toy by over a year, officially, he's not Magnificus, just a convenient pre-existing color scheme for the toy body. In fact, of the six clones seen, three were previously officially same-character alternate-color toys ("Movie Preview" Ultra Magnus, Twincast and Soundblaster), and one other was never officially a clone previously (Ricochet). But fans have made the obvious retcon.
Toys
Generation 1
- Magnificus & Ga'Mede (Decepticon, 2005)
- Japanese ID number: 68
- Accessories: "Ion Rifle", "Spear Gun" missile launcher, 3 missiles
- An e-Hobby exclusive redeco of the Perceptor toy, Magnificus transforms into a working microscope (though not with a very high magnification rate), as well as a tank that Microman figures can ride. As with all Japanese releases, he has a fully-functional spring-loaded missile launcher weapon, where the US versions had to have them weakened for safety reasons.
- He came with his partner Ga'mede.
Trivia
- Magnificus' coloration is based on the mold's original pre-Transformers Microman colors. This toy was designed to work with the then-current Microman figures. The set of Magnificus and Ga'Mede is a celebration of Transformers and Microman's shared history with Takara.
- Magnificus' toy appears as a guard, possibly an evil Perceptor, in the BotCon 2008 "Shattered Glass" comic.
