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[[Image:NightoftheCombaticons-MagnificusSoundblasterRicochet.jpg|left|300px|thumb|Probably not a Headmaster.]] | [[Image:NightoftheCombaticons-MagnificusSoundblasterRicochet.jpg|left|300px|thumb|Probably not a Headmaster.]] | ||
A black clone of [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] created by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] was | A black clone of [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] created by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] was inside a cloning tube in a secret underground facility on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], alongside several other alternate-color clones. The [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] were later combing over the lab to secure it for the Autobots. {{Storylink|Night of the Combaticons}} | ||
{{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 (Headmasters)|Ricochet]]). But fans have made the obvious [[retcon]].}} | {{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 (Headmasters)|Ricochet]]). But fans have made the obvious [[retcon]].}} | ||
Revision as of 03:46, 25 August 2011
| This article is about the Generation 1 former Decepticon general. For the clone from Animated, see Magnificus (Animated). |
- Magnificus is a Decepticon from the Generation 1 continuity family.
Magnificus (マグニフィカス Magunifikasu) 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 inside a cloning tube in a secret underground facility on Cybertron, alongside several other alternate-color clones. The Protectobots were later combing over the lab to secure it for the Autobots. Night of the Combaticons
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.
- His backstory is strongly evocative of the 2000 film Gladiator, about a military general who is wrongly accused of crimes and sold into slavery where he becomes an accomplished pit fighter.
