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'''Emperor''' is a [[fictional character]] from the [[Micronauts]] series introduced in | '''Emperor''' is a [[fictional character]] from the [[Micronauts]] series introduced in 1981. | ||
==Micronauts== | ==Micronauts== | ||
The Emperor was designed to combine with Megas to form a centaur. | The Emperor (sometimes called the Big Emperor) was designed to combine with Megas to form a centaur. | ||
===Fictional biography=== | |||
{{quote|Despite his imposing appearance, Emperor rules over the heroic Micronauts in their battle against Baron Karza and his Acroyear. His true nature and goals for the Microverse after defeating Karza are known only to himself. Many speculate whether his aims are for good or evil.}} | |||
===Development=== | ===Development=== | ||
The Jeeg toy was designed by Iwakichi Ogawa and was filed for US patent in 1976.<REF>https://patents.google.com/patent/US4118888A</REF> | The Jeeg toy was designed by Iwakichi Ogawa and was filed for US patent in 1976.<REF>https://patents.google.com/patent/US4118888A</REF> | ||
Emperor was released in | Emperor was released in 1981 by Lion Rock and Gig. | ||
In 2002 Palisades released a set of Emperor and Megas. | In 2002 Palisades released a set of Emperor and Megas. | ||
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ATR Hobby released a custom figure called Overlord which were inspire by the Emperor. | ATR Hobby released a custom figure called Overlord which were inspire by the Emperor. | ||
In 2018 Mathew Robert Ignash release parts for Emperor on [[Shapeways]]. | In 2018 [[Mathew Robert Ignash]] release parts for Emperor on [[Shapeways]]. | ||
[[image:emperorart-super7.jpg|left|thumb|120px|Emperor art from Super7]] | |||
In February 2026 Super7 teased a new Emperor ReAction+ figure on Facebook.<ref>https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ZZyHjPJuX/</ref> | |||
===Reception=== | |||
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dg4-8z72rq0 Emperor review on YouTube by Rufus Reviews] | |||
===Comics=== | ===Comics=== | ||
====2016 IDW Publishing==== | ====2016 IDW Publishing==== | ||
[[image:emperor-idw.jpg| | [[image:emperor-idw.jpg|right|thumb|120px|Emperor in IDW Publishing comics]] | ||
The Emperor appeared in the 2016 Micronauts series by IDW Publishing. | The Emperor appeared in the 2016 Micronauts series by IDW Publishing. | ||
The Emperor appeared in Micronauts number 4 by IDW Publishing. | The Emperor appeared in Micronauts number 4 by IDW Publishing. | ||
===Commercials=== | |||
According to a 1981 commercial by Gig, Emperor and Megas were born from volcanic eruptions of gold and lava on the Planet of the Micros.<REF>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrdCbkF0e3Y</REF> | |||
===Toys=== | ===Toys=== | ||
*'''''Gig Micronauti'' Emperor''' ( | *'''''Gig Micronauti'' Emperor''' (1981) | ||
:A remold of [[Baron Karza]] with a new head, sword and cape. | |||
:This figure was also released as ''Inter-changeables'' [[Lord Meto]]. | :This figure was also released as ''Inter-changeables'' [[Lord Meto]]. | ||
:According to [[Bill Baron]] of Mego, Gig produced 400,000 Emperor of this figure.<REF>https://megomuseum.com/megolibrary/interviews/baron/interview.html</REF> | :According to [[Bill Baron]] of Mego, Gig produced 400,000 Emperor of this figure.<REF>https://megomuseum.com/megolibrary/interviews/baron/interview.html</REF> | ||
*'''''Lion Rock Micronauts'' Emperor''' ( | *'''''Lion Rock Micronauts'' Emperor''' (1981) | ||
:A US release of the figure in an English language box by Lion Rock. | |||
*'''''El Greco Oi Astpomaxhtes'' Emperor''' | *'''''El Greco Oi Astpomaxhtes'' Emperor''' | ||
*'''''Palisades Micronauts'' Emperor with Megas''' (2002) | *'''''Palisades Micronauts'' Emperor with Megas''' (2002) | ||
:The rubber cape was replaced with a cloth cape. | |||
:Comes with a new Imperial Battle Armor accessory designed by [[Brian Wilkinson]]. | |||
:Released as a set in a variety of colors including black/gold, translucent green/silver and white/purple. | :Released as a set in a variety of colors including black/gold, translucent green/silver and white/purple. | ||
*'''''ATR Hobby'' Overlord''' (2014) | *'''''ATR Hobby'' Overlord''' (2014) | ||
:This figure uses basic body design from Micro Steel Jeeg. | :This figure uses basic body design from Micro Steel Jeeg. | ||
*'''''Super7 ReAction+ Micronauts'' Emperor''' (unreleased) | |||
:A new 1:18 scale o-ring style figure with a backpack accessory. | |||
*Several [https://cults3d.com/en/search?q=Micronauts+Emperor parts for Emperor] are available on [[Cults3d]]. | *Several [https://cults3d.com/en/search?q=Micronauts+Emperor parts for Emperor] are available on [[Cults3d]]. | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
image:jeeg-patent.jpg|Takara Articulated Magnetic Doll patent | image:jeeg-patent.jpg|Takara Articulated Magnetic Doll patent | ||
image:palisadedemperormegas-white.jpg|Palisades White Emperor and Megas box | image:palisadedemperormegas-black.jpg|Palisades Black/Gold Emperor and Megas box | ||
image:palisadedemperormegas-green.jpg|Palisades Green/Silver Emperor and Megas box | |||
image:palisadedemperormegas-white.jpg|Palisades White/Purple Emperor and Megas box | |||
image:emperor-super7.png|Super7 Emperor on card | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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*http://www.innerspaceonline.com/emandmegas.htm | *http://www.innerspaceonline.com/emandmegas.htm | ||
[[Category:1:18 scale]] | |||
[[Category:5mm peg compatible toys]] | [[Category:5mm peg compatible toys]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:1981 toys]] | ||
[[Category:2002 toys]] | [[Category:2002 toys]] | ||
[[Category:ATR Hobby toys]] | [[Category:ATR Hobby toys]] | ||
[[Category:Brian Wilkinson designs]] | |||
[[Category:El Greco toys]] | [[Category:El Greco toys]] | ||
[[Category:Fictional aliens]] | [[Category:Fictional aliens]] | ||
[[Category:Fictional emperors and empresses]] | [[Category:Fictional emperors and empresses]] | ||
[[Category:Fictional shapeshifters]] | [[Category:Fictional shapeshifters]] | ||
[[Category:Fictional sword fighters]] | |||
[[Category:Glow-in-the-dark toys]] | [[Category:Glow-in-the-dark toys]] | ||
[[Category:Iwakichi Ogawa designs]] | |||
[[Category:Micronauts]] | [[Category:Micronauts]] | ||
[[Category:Palisades toys]] | [[Category:Palisades toys]] | ||
[[Category:Super7 toys]] | |||
[[Category:Unreleased toys]] | |||
Latest revision as of 02:54, 14 February 2026
- For other uses, see Emperor.
Emperor is a fictional character from the Micronauts series introduced in 1981.
Micronauts
The Emperor (sometimes called the Big Emperor) was designed to combine with Megas to form a centaur.
Fictional biography
Despite his imposing appearance, Emperor rules over the heroic Micronauts in their battle against Baron Karza and his Acroyear. His true nature and goals for the Microverse after defeating Karza are known only to himself. Many speculate whether his aims are for good or evil.
Development
The Jeeg toy was designed by Iwakichi Ogawa and was filed for US patent in 1976.[1] Emperor was released in 1981 by Lion Rock and Gig.
In 2002 Palisades released a set of Emperor and Megas.
Concept art for a new version of the Emperor was done by Dave Waugh as part of Palisades wave 3, although the figure was never produced.[2]
Concept art for a new version of the Emperor was done by Will Jones as part of Palisades wave 3, although the figure was never produced.[3]
ATR Hobby released a custom figure called Overlord which were inspire by the Emperor.
In 2018 Mathew Robert Ignash release parts for Emperor on Shapeways.
In February 2026 Super7 teased a new Emperor ReAction+ figure on Facebook.[4]
Reception
Comics
2016 IDW Publishing
The Emperor appeared in the 2016 Micronauts series by IDW Publishing.
The Emperor appeared in Micronauts number 4 by IDW Publishing.
Commercials
According to a 1981 commercial by Gig, Emperor and Megas were born from volcanic eruptions of gold and lava on the Planet of the Micros.[5]
Toys
- Gig Micronauti Emperor (1981)
- A remold of Baron Karza with a new head, sword and cape.
- This figure was also released as Inter-changeables Lord Meto.
- According to Bill Baron of Mego, Gig produced 400,000 Emperor of this figure.[6]
- Lion Rock Micronauts Emperor (1981)
- A US release of the figure in an English language box by Lion Rock.
- El Greco Oi Astpomaxhtes Emperor
- Palisades Micronauts Emperor with Megas (2002)
- The rubber cape was replaced with a cloth cape.
- Comes with a new Imperial Battle Armor accessory designed by Brian Wilkinson.
- Released as a set in a variety of colors including black/gold, translucent green/silver and white/purple.
- ATR Hobby Overlord (2014)
- This figure uses basic body design from Micro Steel Jeeg.
- Super7 ReAction+ Micronauts Emperor (unreleased)
- A new 1:18 scale o-ring style figure with a backpack accessory.
- Several parts for Emperor are available on Cults3d.
Gallery
-
Takara Articulated Magnetic Doll patent -
Palisades Black/Gold Emperor and Megas box -
Palisades Green/Silver Emperor and Megas box -
Palisades White/Purple Emperor and Megas box -
Super7 Emperor on card
References
- ↑ https://patents.google.com/patent/US4118888A
- ↑ https://rockettubes.livejournal.com/118924.html
- ↑ https://rockettubes.livejournal.com/119049.html
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ZZyHjPJuX/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrdCbkF0e3Y
- ↑ https://megomuseum.com/megolibrary/interviews/baron/interview.html