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Revision as of 01:18, 7 February 2026
- For other uses, see Emperor.
Emperor is a fictional character from the Micronauts series introduced in 1980.
Micronauts
The Emperor was designed to combine with Megas to form a centaur.
Development
The Jeeg toy was designed by Iwakichi Ogawa and was filed for US patent in 1976.[1] Emperor was released in 1980 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]
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.
Toys
- Gig Micronauti Emperor (1980)
- 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.[5]
- Lion Rock Micronauts Emperor (1980)
- El Greco Oi Astpomaxhtes Emperor
- Palisades Micronauts Emperor with Megas (2002)
- 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 Baron Karza (unreleased)
- A new 1:18 scale o-ring style figure with a backpack accessory.
- Several parts for Emperor are available on Cults3d.
Gallery
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Takara Articulated Magnetic Doll patent
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Palisades White Emperor and Megas box
References