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[[Image:Magnificus-biocard.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Stand close, small friend.]] | [[Image:Magnificus-biocard.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Stand close, small friend.]] | ||
'''Magnificus''' | '''Magnificus''' is a former [[Decepticon]] military counsul of [[Mebion]] wrongly ousted by his rivals. Sent into pit-fighting arenas, Magnificus has developed an incredible level of fighting skill. | ||
He has teamed with [[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. | He has teamed with [[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== | ==Fiction== | ||
===Dreamwave | ===Dreamwave comic continuity=== | ||
[[Image:Magnificus.jpg|left|150px|thumb|Probably not a Headmaster.]] | [[Image:Magnificus.jpg|left|150px|thumb|Probably not a Headmaster.]] | ||
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. | ||
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::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Destron/Magnificus/magnificus.htm More information on Magnificus at TFU.info] | ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Destron/Magnificus/magnificus.htm More information on Magnificus at TFU.info] | ||
== | ==Notes== | ||
* 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]]. | * 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]]. | ||
==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: E-Hobby]] | [[Category: E-Hobby]] | ||
[[Category: Generation 1 characters]] | [[Category: Generation 1 characters]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Transformers with three modes]] | ||
Revision as of 10:36, 17 December 2009
- Magnificus is a Decepticon from the Generation 1 continuity family.
Magnificus is a former Decepticon military counsul of Mebion wrongly ousted by his rivals. Sent into pit-fighting arenas, Magnificus has developed an incredible level of fighting skill.
He has teamed with 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 comic continuity
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.
Notes
- 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.
