Magna Stampede
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- Magna Stampede is anAutobotfrom theGeneration 1continuity family(via the2003 Universe series).
Magna Stampedeis one of a long line of sacredGuardians of the High Council Estates.It is a role he takes very seriously, especially with the re-appearance ofDecepticonsontechnorganicCybertron.
Where his partnerStockadeprovides brawn, Magna Stampede is the brains of the pairing. He's incredibly smart and an expert in strategy and combat improvisation... but this is not to say he's a lightweight. He's also an expert in numerousmartial arts,and hisbeast modehorn androbot modevibro-scythe can pierce or cleave through most any armor.
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Wings Universe
Magna Stampede had a falling out with Stockade, which deeply affected the latter.Apelinq's personal logs, 2014/06/18
During theUniverse War,Primus,sensing great value in Magna Stampede and Stockade, attempted to recruit them for theChildren of Primus,butPrimax 509.28 Epsilon's reality membrane proved too tough to break, and they bounced back to their home reality in nanokliks.Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/24
Beast Wars: Uprising
Magna Stampede of the Magna heritage was a Maximal dedicated to duty and honor, descended from the likes ofPyra Magnaand other prestigious ancestors. As part of theResistanceduring theGrand Uprising,he was partnered with his exact opposite, the volatile and rule-breakingStockade,who had been a common street thug before the Uprising. Nevertheless, Stampede developed a great fondness for his partner, and it appeared to be reciprocal.
Stationed on the border ofHarmonexandDamaxus,Magna Stampede became concerned when Stockade did not report in from her patrol. He went looking for her and ran afoul of theVehicons,one of the first hives unleashed by the Builders on Damaxus. Stockade came to Magna's aid during the struggle, but was fatally wounded herself when a drone pierced her spark. Magna Stampede watched as his partner succumbed to the Vehicon nano-plague, slowly converting into aTank Drone.His report was among the first bits of actionable intelligence High Command received about the dangers of the Vehicons.Derailment
Toys
Universe(2003)
- Stockade & Magna Stampede with Prowl & Terradive(Ultra Class, 2004)
- Accessories:Mane-tail/axe
- Known designers:Brian Parrish(Hasbro),[1]Marcelo Matere(packaging artist)
- Part of the third "official" wave ofUniverseUltras (Universehas a few ".5" half-waves, which ultimately put this pack in the fifth set of Ultra releases, yes it's confusing), Magna Stampede is aredecoofBeast Machines"Basic" classBattle Unicorn,transforming into atechnorganicunicorn.A dial on hisbeast mode's left shoulder activates an "attack" gimmick: rotating it forward makes his head bow forward for horn-stabby action, with a tension-spring making it snap back when released. (This feature is blocked in robot mode.)
We don't recommend you try this.
- His mane and tail are a multi-part assembly that runs through his beast-mode back, becoming a massive battle-axe in robot mode. The on-package stock photography (seen at lower-right) shows the tail portion of his axe separated and held in his hand like a whip. While thisispossible, the connection isverytight and is seemingly not actually meant to come apart, plus the instructions for either iteration of the mold make no mention of this. The connection does allow the tail to rotate freely, giving you a few more options for dynamic battle poses.
Notes
- Magna Stampede's bio information comes from an unpublished—yet officially-approved—bio written by3H.It is just one of manyUniverseprofiles written and approved, but unpublished for whatever reason. Years later, the Facebook story pages "Tornado - Decepticon Saboteur"and"Ask Vector Prime"would canonize theUniverseprofile information.
Foreign names
- Japanese:Magna Stampede(マグナスタンピードMaguna Sutanpīdo)
External links
References
- ↑December 9,2024InterviewwithHasbrodesignerBrian Parrishon the "Triple Takeover" podcast, from their YouTube channel.
