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primalxconvoy wrote:I really wish this character was released in the TR mold, as this would give us two different characters to enjoy two molds of the same overall design, plus the Headmaster could be Ga'mede:

Dang, good call. Definitely a missed opportunity.

I'm the one bought and reviewed it. It sucks, it is exactly the same as SS86 Perceptor with a same gun, just different color and headscuplt. It is not even a figure from Shattered Glass line. The leaked item price was extremely high (40usd) x2 Perceptor's price as the seller claimed it was in like new condition, totally not worth it.

We saw that you could order a package-less Magnificus toy and we saw that people were already receiving it, like fellow Seibertronian Tonyteo. So it's a matter of time until we get more images or a video review. Well today, we have images, from a Korean website, of Magnificus in 3 modes: robot mode, microscope mode and mobile laboratory mode. This toy cannot do the actual tank mode which the original Microchange toy could do.

If anyone is curious about the Magnificus name, it comes from his backstory being similar to Maximus' from Gladiator. And here is Tonyteo's quick review of the toy he got:

I'm the one bought and reviewed it. It sucks, it is exactly the same as SS86 Perceptor with a same gun, just different color and headscuplt. It is not even a figure from Shattered Glass line.

Tonyteo wrote:I'm the one bought and reviewed it. It sucks, it is exactly the same as SS86 Perceptor with a same gun, just different color and headscuplt. It is not even a figure from Shattered Glass line. The leaked item price was extremely high (40usd) x2 Perceptor's price as the seller claimed it was in like new condition, totally not worth it.

Thank Tony. Even though the toy sucks, could you take more photos of it, at various angles, and showing the new face well along with the same gun? I'm sure fans would appreciate that.

It is what it is. It's cool they're doing it, but it's not something I was hungry for.

This guy is supposed to be a gladiator? Uh. Okay. I guess he has a "tank" mode, but still.

This doesn't ¨suck¨ to me. Looks like everything it is supposed to, just confused about the deception logo. Was he a con in shattered glass?

RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:This doesn't ¨suck¨ to me. Looks like everything it is supposed to, just confused about the deception logo. Was he a con in shattered glass?

One of the practices during FunPub's run of Shattered Glass is repurposing lesser known figures from regular lines as SG characters, ignoring whatever faction symbol or its color is. Magnificus as SG Perceptor is one of those.

RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:This doesn't ¨suck¨ to me. Looks like everything it is supposed to, just confused about the deception logo. Was he a con in shattered glass?

That's not a Shattered Glass version. He's just a Decepticon. SG Perceptor is the same color with an Autobot logo and a face. And I agree, it doesn't suck. The guy got a figure that may or may not even be released and he ONLY paid double a SS86 version.

sol magnus wrote:

RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:This doesn't ¨suck¨ to me. Looks like everything it is supposed to, just confused about the deception logo. Was he a con in shattered glass?

That's not a Shattered Glass version. He's just a Decepticon. SG Perceptor is the same color with an Autobot logo and a face. And I agree, it doesn't suck. The guy got a figure that may or may not even be released and he ONLY paid double a SS86 version.

SG Perceptor actually has the SAME head as Magnificus! The original FunPub version anyway.



The only difference between SG Perceptor and Magnificus was Purple Autobot insignias instead of Decepticon.

What an insightful review. “It sucks because it’s the same perceptor but black. Yeah…that’s magnificus in a nutshell.

RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:This doesn't ¨suck¨ to me. Looks like everything it is supposed to, just confused about the deception logo. Was he a con in shattered glass?

It’s not shattered glass. It’s not intended to be shattered glass. Tfw2005 needs to stop saying it MIGHT be. It’s not.

His helmet is pretty similar with G1 Optimus

Day 974 of waiting for Transformers Armada Masterpiece news.

I am confused about the confusions over this guy being a Decepticon. The only official release (as a transformers) of the black perceptor mold I remember was the old e-hobby, which was a decepticon. homoging the microman original, by packing him with a new microman, Gameed I think? looked like he was dressed as Cobra Commander but without the mask. I could be wrong. Feel free to correct me.

Immortal Starscream wrote:I am confused about the confusions over this guy being a Decepticon. The only official release (as a transformers) of the black perceptor mold I remember was the old e-hobby, which was a decepticon. homoging the microman original, by packing him with a new microman, Gameed I think? looked like he was dressed as Cobra Commander but without the mask. I could be wrong. Feel free to correct me.

There was also that 2010 Perceptor redeco for Generations, with the alternate head:

Transformers Generations Magnificus Gallery

But yeah, people were hoping for SG Perceptor more, or something that officially pulls double duty.

Sure looks like Magnificus, cool.

Jelze Bunnycat wrote:

Immortal Starscream wrote:I am confused about the confusions over this guy being a Decepticon. The only official release (as a transformers) of the black perceptor mold I remember was the old e-hobby, which was a decepticon. homoging the microman original, by packing him with a new microman, Gameed I think? looked like he was dressed as Cobra Commander but without the mask. I could be wrong. Feel free to correct me.

There was also that 2010 Perceptor redeco for Generations, with the alternate head:

Transformers Generations Magnificus Gallery

But yeah, people were hoping for SG Perceptor more, or something that officially pulls double duty.

I don't even think that people were hoping for it, I think it's just the fact that the figure's existence leaked as "SG Perceptor" and that it's still in the thread name that's causing confusion.

Thanks for the info. To be honest, compared to many of the recent gaffes in the Siege/Legacy lines (Blitzwing, Astrotrain, cr@pple damage paint, Ironhide/Ratchet's feet/vehicle rear doors, etc), I wouldn't say it's that noticable?

I already have the e-Hobby Generations release but I'm honestly keen about picking this one up, might just repurpose the e-Hobby one as his "Gladiator version" since it's more bulky and more intimidating-looking than this one, heh.

primalxconvoy wrote:Thanks for the info. To be honest, compared to many of the recent gaffes in the Siege/Legacy lines (Blitzwing, Astrotrain, cr@pple damage paint, Ironhide/Ratchet's feet/vehicle rear doors, etc), I wouldn't say it's that noticable?

The tank mode is wrong and it's very noticeable because what we have is not a tank, it's the mobile telescope (another one of the modes). So it can only recreate 3 of the microchange modes, not all four. And the tank mode was the main mold that interacted with the microchange figures.

Also, your post was removed. I was very clear, no more tealeaf/thief crap mentioned here. NONE. Do it one more time and you are gone. I will take no replies or further discussion to this.

I feel like people cared more about if the Perceptor mold could transform into the microscope and the dweeb more than if he could turn into a tank - not saying I'm against the idea of him being a triple changer but the final result still looks about as "You tried" as the original G1 tank mode anyway.

SpaceEagle wrote:I feel like people cared more about if the Perceptor mold could transform into the microscope and the dweeb more than if he could turn into a tank - not saying I'm against the idea of him being a triple changer but the final result still looks about as "You tried" as the original G1 tank mode anyway.

LOL. Funny post - and I agree. I don't care if it turns into a tank, either - but for Magnificus it's part of it and it does that so I still don't see what the big deal is.

sol magnus wrote:

SpaceEagle wrote:I feel like people cared more about if the Perceptor mold could transform into the microscope and the dweeb more than if he could turn into a tank - not saying I'm against the idea of him being a triple changer but the final result still looks about as "You tried" as the original G1 tank mode anyway.

LOL. Funny post - and I agree. I don't care if it turns into a tank, either - but for Magnificus it's part of it and it does that so I still don't see what the big deal is.

I agree. I'm more miffed that Ga'mede wasnt included. If I get this, I might repaint a spare Targetmaster as him and add more noticeable silvery metallic paint to his bits that would have them, instead of the possible "matte" styled effect Perceptor had.

primalxconvoy wrote:

sol magnus wrote:

SpaceEagle wrote:I feel like people cared more about if the Perceptor mold could transform into the microscope and the dweeb more than if he could turn into a tank - not saying I'm against the idea of him being a triple changer but the final result still looks about as "You tried" as the original G1 tank mode anyway.

LOL. Funny post - and I agree. I don't care if it turns into a tank, either - but for Magnificus it's part of it and it does that so I still don't see what the big deal is.

I agree. I'm more miffed that Ga'mede wasnt included. If I get this, I might repaint a spare Targetmaster as him and add more noticeable silvery metallic paint to his bits that would have them, instead of the possible "matte" styled effect Perceptor had.

I'm honestly surprised HasTak didn't make a Magnificus during Titans Return - they could've definitely made the headmaster component Ga'mede.

I do hope there's maaaaayyybe something else included with the package? I would find it funny and also interesting if they retooled a Joe figure into him.

william-james88 wrote:
The tank mode is wrong...

No, it's perfectly fine as is. I don't know why anyone is whining about it not looking like a tank. It looks perfectly like a tank to me.

You can easily see it in the comparison picture below, which has now been reuploaded for the FOURTH time, but if there's a will, there's always a way, eh readers?

SpaceEagle wrote:
I'm honestly surprised HasTak didn't make a Magnificus during Titans Return - they could've definitely made the headmaster component Ga'mede.

I do hope there's maaaaayyybe something else included with the package? I would find it funny and also interesting if they retooled a Joe figure into him.

I believe this has already been mentioned before in this thread? Still, great minds think alike!

This mold is 100% accurate for G1 animation Perceptor, but at the expense of a good tank mode.

I Would still be likely to get this, as I still think it looks great, but I also hope it comes with Purple Targetmaster, or. Maybe even a recolored Daniel Powersuit?

I guess we'll figure it out when the official reveal happens. I'll admit I'm pretty curious to see what the real deal will be!