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Revision as of 01:37, 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 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]
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
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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
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