Magnificus


 * 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. But his most impressive piece of technology is undoubtedly his matter-enlarging scope, capable of actually pulling microscopic objects through it and increasing their size once they come out the other end, the very tool that enabled him to save Ga'mede's life.

Dreamwave Generation One continuity
Magnificus was one of several clones created by Shockwave in the same program that produced Sunstorm. While in a tube, he was discovered by the Battlechargers, who released Sunstorm. The laboratory the clones were stored in was soon destroyed by Sunstorm. Prowl viewed a recorded image of Magnificus during his investigation of Shockwave's cloning experiments.

Wings Universe
Magnificus was part of the joint Autobot/Decepticon resistance on Cybertron against Jhiaxus's Cybertronian clone army. He was stationed at Uraya under the command of Backstreet. However, the city fell under attack and the troops were forced to evacuate the city. Regrouping, Magnificus and other Decepticons were part of the successful battle against the Cybertronians. Magnificus in particular carried around a miniaturized Oilmaster, who he enlarged once they hit the battlefield.

e-HOBBY comics
In the year 2034 in Iron Town, Magnificus and Ga'mede were attacked by the Decepticon bounty hunter Oilmaster. The Decepticon outlaw dispatched Oilmaster's shell with a Mebian warhead, before being saved from the inner robot by "Hawk". He offered Magnificus employment in a different band of Decepticons, led by Scrash.

Collector's Edition

 * 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 U.S. 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.


 * ''More information on Magnificus at TFU.info

Generations

 * Magnificus (September 2013)
 * Generations Magnificus is an e-HOBBY-exclusive redeco of Transformers Reveal The Shield Deluxe Class Perceptor in black, silver, and red, using the tooling's pre-existing alternate head. He transforms into a generic "scientific expedition" vehicle with the front half resembling a modern off-road vehicle similar to a or a, while the rear section features treads instead of wheels, making it a half-track vehicle. The gun on top of Magnificus's truck mode can also be turned into a small microscope in a nod to his original toy's alt mode, and his chest door can open. His hands are compatible with 5 mm posts, such as the ones on the guns of his original toy.


 * Preorders from e-HOBBY were open from March 26 to May 8, 2013, and Magnificus shipped in September.


 * The toy was also available for sale through the Transformers Collectors' Club website.


 * More information on Generations Magnificus at TFU.info