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: He came with his partner [[Ga'mede]]. | : He came with his partner [[Ga'mede]]. | ||
: This toy was later [[repurposing|repurposed]] into "[[Shattered Glass]]" [[Perceptor (Shattered Glass)|Perceptor]]. | |||
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Destron/Magnificus/magnificus.htm More information on Magnificus at TFU.info] | |||
==Trivia== | ==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' 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 [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]. | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
* [http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/21d030989c6de635 Translation of Magnificus' bio] | * [http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/21d030989c6de635 Translation of Magnificus' bio] | ||
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[[Category:Generation 1 characters]] | [[Category:Generation 1 characters]] | ||
[[Category: Reassigned toys]] | |||
Revision as of 05:59, 17 April 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.
- This toy was later repurposed into "Shattered Glass" Perceptor.
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.
