He can't deal with the obligatory joke now!

SometimesUltra Magnus looks a lot likeOptimus Prime. There are a lot ofOptimus Prime toys, and they need to beredecoed into SOMETHING. Ergo...

Toys

The Transformers

Honkimus Prime

• Ultra Magnus (Autobot City Commander,1986/1987)

• Takara ID number:C-69
• Accessories: Large robot head, rifle, chest plate, 2 trailer connectors/waist plates, left & right small robot fists, left & right large robot fists, 2 missile launchers, 4 missiles
• Known designers:Hiroyuki Obara (Takara),Shōji Kawamori (Studio Nue)

Released in the third year of the originalThe Transformers toyline (second on the European and Japanese toylines), Ultra Magnus is aredeco of theDiaclone "Powered Convoy" figure, itself a redeco and slightretool of "Battle Convoy", the toy that became the originalOptimus Prime figure, sporting a new trailer. One of the last fewDiaclone toys to be released in theTransformers toyline, Magnus was recolored from the original toy's dark blue, red and black color scheme into a more patriotic red, white and blue. He transforms into a White Freightliner WFT-8664T cabover semi-trailer truck, towing a car-carrier trailer capable of transporting up to four normal-sized Autobot cars. As with Optimus Prime, his cab transforms into a small robot, which can then combine with the trailer to form a "super robot", although all original Generation 1 fiction prior to the 21st century ignored this and simply rendered the super robot as Magnus's default robot form. To facilitate this combination, Magnus sports a slightly longer front axle than Prime, thereby creating tabs on either side of the cab that slide into grooves in the trailer to help lock the small robot into place. He is armed with a rifle sporting two handles that allow either of hisrobot modes to hold it, and two shoulder-mounted missile launchers, whose spring-loaded firing mechanisms were removed for the Hasbro release of the figure.

Despite having extensive arm articulation on the same level as his inner Prime mold, Magnus's completed robot mode's arms are somewhat hindered by protrusions along the sides of his body. While this does not particularly impede his arms from moving, positioning them at certain levels will cause said protrusions to force them outwards. The helmet also features empty eye-sockets, which show nothing but his inner Prime's upper brow behind them as opposed to actual eyes.

TheDiaclone Powered Convoy figure had several additional features and modes which were mostly excised or left unmentioned for theTransformers release of Ultra Magnus. Principally, Powered Convoy came packaged with "Powered Buggy", who was left out of Magnus's release (seenotes below for further details). Omitted from Magnus's instructions is the ability of his chestplate and super robot head to combine to form a small vehicle; the Powered Convoy version of the figure included small rolling wheels on the underside of the chestplate which were removed for Ultra Magnus. Three additional modes were included in theDiaclone instructions that Hasbro left out: a "preparation base" mode and an "Autobot base" mode were excluded entirely, while the third, a "catapult launcher" mode originally intended and proportioned to accommodate theDiaclone Jet Robo figure that becameStarscream, was shown only on the front of his packaging, interacting withSilverbolt. The Japanese release of Ultra Magnus—released as part of theScramble City sub-line—did include instructions for the preparation base and catapult launcher modes, but replaced the original Autobot base mode with a new configuration.

The original Ultra Magnus figure has been reissued and redecoed several times down the years, and this article strives to list each edition of the figure under its own heading. The first alteration to Magnus, however, was arunning change made to the Hasbro release while he was still on shelves: Originally, his tires were made ofrubber and he sported paint on both his small and large robot heads, but this version was replaced with one featuring plastic tires and no paint on either head. In addition, the clear yellow plastic that formed his windows was removed from the cab, leaving just holes instead; and his thighs and fuel tanks were left white, as opposed to the vacuum metalized chrome ones of the original release. This "cheaper" version is actually much less common than the original, as it was a late-run change made in the second year of Magnus's shelf life. Additional variants of Magnus exist in which the large robot head has paint on the face but not the antennas and another in which the cab retains the yellow window insert but is otherwise the same as the later run version.

The small robot component, as well as being part of Optimus Prime, was also released with a different trailer asPepsi Convoy. The white Optimus Prime redeco was also repurposed to beOptimus Prime himself in theTransformers vs. G.I. Joe#11.

• More information on Ultra Magnus at TFU.info

• Ultra Magnus (2000)

• ID number:C-69
• Release date: December ??, 2000
• Accessories: Large robot head, rifle, chest plate, 2 trailer connectors/waist plates, left & right small robot fists, left & right large robot fists, 2 missile launchers, 4 missiles

Ultra Magnus was first reissued in Japan in December of 2000, featuring no discernible changes from the original Japanese edition of the figure. His packaging sported a metallic golden sticker commemorating the fifteenth anniversary of theTransformers franchise in Japan.

This reissue of Magnus was accompanied by two exclusive redecos, noted below.

Till All Go Number One!

• Shining Magnus (2000)

• ID number:C-69
• Release date:December 26, 2000
• Accessories: Large robot head, rifle, chest plate, 2 trailer connectors/waist plates, left & right small robot fists, left & right large robot fists, 2 missile launchers, 4 missiles

With a yellow cab and an entirely translucent yellow trailer, Shining Magnus (シャイニングマグナス) is intended to recall the moment in theThe Transformers: The Movie, just before Optimus Prime dies, when the Matrix is passed to Ultra Magnus and he is bathed in its light. Of course, the Matrix's light was, er,blue, so it's a weird fit. The Marvel Comics adaptation of the film did colour the light yellow, but it seems rather unlikely that's where Takara were taking their inspiration from.

Shining Magnus was one of two exclusive redecos released in the wake of the 2000 reissue of the original Ultra Magnus toy. Limited to only 800 pieces, it was available only at the 20th Century Toy Museum toy show, held onDecember 26, 2000 at the Mitsukoshi Department Store in Yokohama, Japan. The toy is sometimes known as "Matrix Glow Magnus" amongst collectors, or less favorably, "Urine Magnus".

• More information on Matrix Glow Magnus at TFU.info

Blue Honkimus Prime

• Ultra Magnus Yokokuhen Version (2001)

• ID number:C-69
• Release date:February 26, 2001
• Accessories: Large robot head, rifle, chest plate, 2 trailer connectors/waist plates, left & right small robot fists, left & right large robot fists, 2 missile launchers, 4 missiles

In the early stages of the development ofThe Transformers: The Movie,promotional footage for the movie was released that depicted Ultra Magnus in the black, red, and dark blue color scheme of the originalDiaclone Powered Convoy toy. As the second of two exclusive redecos released in the wake of the 2000 reissue of the original Ultra Magnus toy, the "Movie Preview Version" (予告編バージョンYokokuhen Bājon) of Ultra Magnus paid homage to this early appearance. Heis just a redeco of the Magnus figure, however, and so despite his resemblance to theDiaclone figure, he still lacks that toy's exclusive features, like Powered Buggy, wheels in his chestplate, and a Diaclone pilot.

Movie Preview Version Ultra Magnus was available exclusively at Toy Festival 2001, held onFebruary 26, 2001 in Tokyo, Japan, limited to 1,500 pieces.

This toy doubles asDelta Magnus.

• More information on Ultra Magnus Movie Preview Version at TFU.info

Transform Jr

And thus a trend is foreshadowed

• Ultra Magnus (Gokin, 1985)

• ID number:C-69
• Accessories: Laser Blaster, left & right fists, head, cardboard trailer

As one of the firstTransform Jr toys, this version of Ultra Magnus was released under the early name for the series,Transform Gōkin. Naturally, the figure is a redeco of theTransform Jr Optimus Prime toy, a smaller, simplified version of the original cab robot figure intended as a low-cost alternative for younger children. Magnus features a similar transformation to his larger toy, with a removable head in addition to fists, but lacks rubber tires and translucent windows. As with most otherTransform Jr figures, he lacked most of his major accessories, coming only with a rifle (a white redeco ofPrime's gun, rather than Magnus's own unique weapon) and a cardboard replacement for his trailer that had to be assembled by the buyer, and which, unsurprisingly, could not form armor.

• More information on Transform Jr Ultra Magnus at an Ultra Magnus fan site

• Ultra Magnus vs Galvatron (Multi-pack, 1987)

• Accessories: Laser Blaster, left & right fists, head, cardboard trailer

Later, by the time the line had been rebranded with the more familiarJr title, the Magnus figure was re-released in a two-pack with a non-transforming vinyl figurine ofGalvatron.

Both of the toys in this set are identical to their other releases.

Commemorative Series

So the reissue was later reissued....All right, give me the bomb.

• Ultra Magnus (2002/2012)

• Series:1
• Accessories: Large robot head, rifle, chest plate, 2 trailer connectors/waist plates, left & right small robot fists, left & right large robot fists, 2 missile launchers, 4 missiles

Part of the very first wave of Hasbro'sToys"R"Us-exclusiveCommemorative Series of reissues, this release of Ultra Magnus ismostly identical to the original, but now comes with fully-functional spring-loaded missile launchers like the Takara reissues. However, due toUS safety laws, like all the otherCommemorative Series toys with renewed firing projectiles, his formerly short missiles were infamously lengthened to absurdity. Additionally, like the concurrently-releasedCommemorative Optimus Prime toy, his smokestacks were shortened to prevent breakage.

This figure was given a surprise re-release in late 2012; Though the "Commemorative Series" label was not printed anywhere on the packaging, the included instructions retained the name. The figure is largely similar to its previousCommemorative release. Despite early product listings by online stores depicting the figure with long smokestacks,^[1] the stacks are actually still short like on the previous release.^[2] The cab also has the modified hitch that the Optimus Prime cab received for the2011Chronicle DOTM two pack. In any case,mold deterioration had begun to catch up to the tooling by this point, so details are not as sharp as on earlier versions.

• More information onCommemorative Series Ultra Magnus at TFU.info

Masterpiece

I looked like this in a comiconce. ONCE!

• Ultra Magnus (2005/2008)

• ID number:MP-2
• Release date:March 24, 2005
• Accessories: Magist Laser, "B.Last" gun with removable silencer, scope and stock, Matrix of Leadership, "Photon Arms" energy axe, cardboard trailer

The second release in Takara'sMasterpiece line, Ultra Magnus is a white redeco ofMasterpiece Convoy (Optimus Prime) with all the same accessories, though some have been redecoed. These include the laser rifle in black plastic, a tiny gun Megatron weapon colored after the black with a brown grip relesase of theMicro Change MC-12 Gun Robo and the energy axe cast in translucent blue. Additionally, his inner cardboard tray can be refolded into his classic trailer configuration, but doesn't hold up since it's, well, cardboard. He retains the Matrix, which he can indeed open. Dammit, open.

As a Takara product,Masterpiece Ultra Magnus was never released in the US, but was eventually released by Hasbro Australia in 2005 for their market as aTargetexclusive, retaining his Japanese packaging, with simple stickers stating a recommended age of 8+, as well as presenting Hasbro Australia's details and explaining what the product was.

Additionally, TakaraTomy reissuedMasterpiece Ultra Magnus in 2008 sporting their logo in the top right-hand corner of the box to replace the Takara logo in the bottom right featured on the original release in 2005. This reissue has been met with somequality control issues much like that ofConvoy Perfect Edition, such as bad paint applications and chipping, misaligned doors, and evenmis-assembled headlights which have been installed upside down.

Like all the Japanese versions of this mold, Ultra Magnus features different images on his communicators than all other releases. In his case he featuresOptimus Prime and a digital readout.

This mold was also used to makeMasterpiece "Convoy Black Version".

• More information on Masterpiece Ultra Magnus at TFU.info

You know what? He can deal with this n...hold on, WHY THE HELL DOES HIS CAB HAVE A RED BUMPER--
*looks at screencaps*
oh
huh

• Ultra Magnus (2014 /2018)

• ID number:MP-22
• Release date:December 27 2014 /January 27 2018
• Accessories: "Super Blaster Gun", 2 missiles,Spike figure,Daniel figure, left & right Matrix hands, neutral face, screaming face
• Known designers:Hironori Kobayashi (TakaraTomy),Shogo Hasui (initial concept)

The second release ofMasterpiece Ultra Magnus is a much more show-accurate mold, transforming into a car carrier with a functioning gate/ramp. He can carry 4 smallerMasterpiece Autobots in the top and bottom of his trailer, which features small indents to stop them from rolling off. While the cab in hisvehicle mode is heavily modeled on the MP-10 Optimus Prime mold, it doesn't transform into a separate white Optimus Prime figure, but rather folds inside-out to form his upper torso. The cab is much lighter than the MP-10 cab (due to it being hollow), and neither can carry the other's trailer due to differences in the height of the back section and a different attachment process.

He is designed to interact with the Matrix of Leadership ofMP-10 Optimus Prime in two ways: his chest opens to reveal a Matrix compartment, and he comes with an extra pair of hands specifically molded to hold the Matrix. To complement this, his regular, "neutral" face can be replaced with an alternative "screaming" face. Both faces can store on a panel in his back, and removing his face reveals a white face-plated design underneath the helmet, as a reference to the "White Optimus in armor" design of the original toy.

For his other accessories and features, he comes with his gun, and his two non-firing shoulder missile launchers. The gun stores in the trailer in vehicle mode, while the launchers have removable missiles, and are no longer detachable, instead being connected to poseable armatures. Finally, he also comes with articulated figurines of Spike and Daniel, who can ride in his cab in vehicle mode.

(Stock imagery of not-final deco)

The artwork on the spec card and instruction booklet are in a different style to other TakaraTomyMasterpiece releases. Also, earlystock photos depicted him with red inner legs and a gray gun.

If bought in Asian markets outside Japan, Ultra Magnus comes with acollector coin. The coin comes in a package designed after Ultra Magnus's chest, although the white "belt" is upside-down compared to theMasterpiece figure.

In Australia, Ultra Magnus was aToys"R"Usexclusive, being limited to 400 pieces. This release has a different box design (the same artwork as the instruction manual on the regular release) and instructions in English.

This figure was reissued onJanuary 272018, with no notable changes from the original.

Masterpiece Ultra Magnus was later redecoed asDelta Magnus.

• Grapple (2017)

• ID number:MP-35
• Release date:February 25, 2017
• Known designers:Yuki Ohshima (concept artist)

The Hasbro Asia release ofMasterpieceGrapple comes with a mini Ultra Magnus figure, the second in a range of non-transformable collectables made fromlost artdie-cast metal, based on the correspondingMasterpiece MP-22 figure.

Let's see what you can see... This article is in need of images. Specifics: Die-Cast figure

G-2

Probably the only Magnus repaint of Prime we'll ever get who isn't just white.

• Laser Ultra Magnus (Laser Rod, 2006)

• ID number: TRF-13-S
• Accessories: Gun, sword, 5 discs, ripple missile launcher, 10 missiles, air-launch rocket

Ane-HOBBY exclusive,G-2 Laser Ultra Magnus (レーザーウルトラマグナス) is aredeco ofGeneration 2Laser Optimus Prime, transforming into a mid-1990s Western Star 4964EX extended-hood truck pulling a blue and white tanker trailer. He was packaged in the reissue Laser Optimus Prime's box, along with Prime's instructions, bio card, and sticker sheet. Yes, the stickers that have "Optimus Prime" written on them.

His main gimmick is light-up LED headlights and alightpipe in the bottom of his right fist, illuminated by an LED in his right forearm, that illuminates his clear sword or his double-barreled rifle if they are placed in that hand. All three LEDs are activated simultaneously by pressing the sunroof-like depression on the roof of the truck.

The trailer unfolds to form a battle station bristling with many firing weapons. Primarily, these are an air-powered rocket launcher, a "ripple-fire" spring-loaded missile launcher with five missiles that can be launched individually (this turret can also be mounted in Laser Magnus's hand) and a disc launcher. The disc launcher is the only weapon that can be used invehicle mode, sitting on top of the oil tanker.

This release uses the toolings that were modified for theRobots in DisguiseScourge toy, and thus has smooth featureless discs and a less-pointy sword.

This mold was also planned to be used for the canceledUniverseToxitron toy.

• More information on Laser Ultra Magnus at TFU.info

Classics

Arctic Camo Prime!

• Ultra Magnus vs Skywarp: Battle For Autobot City (Multi-pack, 2007)

• Accessories: Smokestacks/laser cannon, wind vane/blaster

ATarget-exclusiveredeco ofClassics Voyager ClassOptimus Prime, Ultra Magnus transforms into a modern cab-over style truck of made up model, dominated by a large wind vane on his roof. In robot mode, his wind vane transforms into a large ion blaster, and his smokestacks transform into a smaller laser cannon. Additionally, both weapons can combine together to form a double-barreled over-shoulder weapon. As with mostClassics toys, he features a heat-sensitiverubsign.

He was only available in a two-pack withSkywarp as part of the "Battle for Autobot City" set. He was also available in Woolworth stores throughout the United Kingdom.

The final production toy has several major paint application differences compared tothe toy depicted on the packaging, including the loss of all light blue paint (including his faceplate and crest, both replaced with silver) and darker blue on his thighs. Also, his red eyes are replaced with blue light-piped eyes, and it seems the smokestacks/double-barreled gun were originally going to be cast or painted white instead of the final version's unpainted black.

• More information on Classics Ultra Magnus at TFU.info

• Optimus Prime and Ultra Magnus (Multi-pack, 2007)

• Accessories: Smokestacks/laser cannon, wind vane/blaster

In Asian markets, such as Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines, Ultra Magnus was also made available as part of a special two-pack with Voyager Class Optimus Prime in late 2007. Aside from the unique packaging, the toys are identical to their single releases.

Titanium Series

Oh, that's right, this Ultra Magnus guy had a trailer or something, didn't he?

• Ultra Magnus (6-inch Cybertron Heroes,2007)

• Accessories: Laser rifle, 2 rocket launchers, display stand, nameplate
• Known designers:Don Figueroa (concept artist)

Titanium Cybertron Heroes Ultra Magnus is constructed mostly of die-cast metal. For the first time, Ultra Magnus's cab and trailer are one piece, rather than apartformer like the Generation 1 toy version, although the cab is only held on by a peg and can be detached, resulting in a small, super-deformed cab. The toy's wheels can all spin. He transforms very similarly to the original toy, but the aforementioned truck cab now folds down into his back rather than detaching and reconnecting, with his head flipping out of the back of the cab.

Ultra Magnus is armed with a gray laser rifle and two shoulder-mounted, non-firing rocket launchers which, due to some mistake, face top-down when attached inrobot mode. It is unknown whether the launchers were somehow mirror-flipped in manufacture or if his shoulder assemblieswere switched. The latter is perhaps supported by the orientation of molding detail shown in theinstructions and on the Generation 1 toy, although thetampographs could argue against this. One can easily "correct" this by unscrewing his blue forearms and swapping out the shoulders, allowing the launchers to face top-up.

Unfortunately, due to the robot mode-oriented design of this figure, as well as size limitations, the rear ramp is now solely part of his legs as detail and cannot fold down, nor is there clearance space for any other vehicles to be transported. For some reason, on the side of each of Magnus's legs/ the back of hisvehicle mode trailer there are white flip-out wing shaped panels. The paint on these panels flakes off easily, so it's best never to touch them. Like most, if not all, 6-inch Titaniums, his joints are very floppy. In another possible mis-assembly issue, the figure's knees bend far moreforwards than backwards. Strangely, the molded detail on the tops of the thighs contradicts this being a mis-assembly. The vehicle mode also has a hard time staying as it should as very few pieces actually tab together.

His chest panel can flip up to reveal a shallow recess for the Autobot Matrix of Leadership, though no Matrix accessory to date is actually flat enough to fit inside.

He comes with the generic display stand shared by all of the 6" "Cybertron Heroes", with a unique, removable nameplate.

• More information on Titanium Series Ultra Magnus at TFU.info

A toy to remember that time Ultra Magnus never looked like this inThe War Within.

• (War Within) Ultra Magnus (6-inch Cybertron Heroes, 2007)

• Accessories: Laser rifle, display stand, nameplate
• Known designers:Don Figueroa (concept artist)

Aredeco of the 6-inchWar Within Optimus Prime, transforming into a Cybertronian truck mode used by Prime (but not Magnus) in theThe War Within comics. The original Prime figure was personally designed by comic artistDon Figueroa, who created the original comic design in the first place, and his signature is left on the figure in the most literal way: The word "DON" can be seen sculpted into the barrel of his gun.

As aTitanium Series figure, Magnus is made in large part fromdie-cast metal, but like so many of the other toys in theTitanium line, his plastic joints have trouble supporting his heavy metal weight. He again comes with the generic display stand and nameplate.

• More information on War Within Ultra Magnus at TFU.info

Alternity

Because a car carrier isn't a car.

• Ultla Magnus[sic][Brilliant White Pearl] (2010)

• ID number:A-01U

Ane-HOBBY-exclusive redeco ofAlternityConvoy, Ultra Magnus [Brilliant White Pearl] (ウルトラマグナス[ブリリアントホワイトパール]) transforms into a pearl-white 1:32 scale 2007 Nissan GT-R, featuring die-cast metal parts, an opening hood, trunk and doors, as well as an interior, complete with his feet and thighs being sculpted to form the back seats. This complex figure stands at 6.5" tall and is armed with a pair of blasters on each arm.

The e-HOBBY version came packed with anexclusive comic book. A version available via Hasbro Asia is identical to the e-HOBBY version except it does not include the pack-in comic (like most e-HOBBY exclusives released outside of Japan).

The mold suffers from aminor design oversight, wherein the rear Nissan badge collides with his left leg strut when the left foot is hinged over and pegged into a clear plastic socket during transformation, with the results being that the connection is slightly crooked, isn't very secure, and sometimes pops off, and that the crooked pegging often causes the socket to crack.

United

If you can't afford theMasterpiece Ultra Magnus, you can still get yourself an Albino Optimus Prime Cabnus.

• Ultra Magnus (Voyager, 2012)

• Release date:September 29, 2012
• Accessories: Smokestacks/laser cannon, wind vane/blaster

A Hasbro Asia-market exclusive release in Takara'sUnited toyline (Hasbro handles all retailTransformers toy releases outside of Japan), Ultra Magnus is a redeco ofhisClassics toy. This release replaces his opaque blue plastic with white, omitting his blue and blackpaint operations, painting his hands and shin-vents white, adding silver paint to his kneepads, thighs, pelvis, and smokestack cannons, painting hismouthplate and crest blue, replacing his bronze-painted wheel rims with silver, andvacuum metallizing his vehicle grill and fenders.

While unconfirmed, it seems likely that this release was conceived to satisfy then-high collector demand for the originalClassics Ultra Magnus, a result of the unofficial City Commander upgrade kit released for the figure by "third party" company FansProject. Of course, as an unlicensed product, the kit was not acknowledged in any official marketing material for the re-released toy.

Timelines

If I'm a mammoth I'm a very manly mammoth.

• Ultra Mammoth (Ultra Class, 2012)

• TFSS1 number:6
• Accessories: "Blue Bolts" cannon, two "Energy Bolts", two "Thunderstrike missiles", "Reconfiguration Matrix"

Representing the new bodyUltra Magnus used inBeast Wars Shattered Glass, the Ultra Mammoth toy is a light blue and white redeco ofBeast Wars NeoBig Convoy. Like Big Convoy, Ultra Mammoth is ashellformer, as practically all of hisbeast mode components are shells that fit around the compressed robot to form this mode. He technically has a beast "attack mode", in which his large cannon is folded out. His main body has a similar color scheme to Ultra Magnus's "Super Mode" (though with more white), and his head has the color scheme of regular Magnus.

Inrobot mode, Ultra Mammoth is absolutely chock-full of weapons and gimmicks. First and foremost, the spring-loaded Blue Bolts cannon, formed out of the beast's head, back, and tail, can fire two missiles from two barrels in succession with a rotating dial. It is held in his hands via5 mm post and can be stored on his back, though doing so may cause some stability problems owing to its weight. Second, his shoulders can be swung up to reveal sculpted, non-firing missile pods. Third, he has flip-outtonfa melee weapons in his forearms. Fourth, the two beast panels on the sides of his legs feature two spring-loaded missile launchers that fire his anchor-shaped projectiles, which can be loosely held in his hands. Last, but certainly not least, his chest panel flips down, revealing a removable Matrix toy accessory in vacuum-metalized sliver with a transparent blue center. This accessory can be held by any figure with standard 5mm fist holes.

The anchor-shaped Thunderstrike missiles have been retooled since the previous two uses of this mold, presumably for safety reasons, and as a result can no longer be kept loaded in beast mode. The instructions refer to the space in his chest as a "Dead Matrix annex", but the Matrix within is referred to as theReconfiguration Matrix in packaging and was ultimately depicted bytie-in fiction as theOrigin Matrix.

Ultra Mammoth is one of the first sixTransformers Collectors' Clubexclusive figures to be offered via theFigure Subscription Service in 2013.

The Ultra Mammoth figure was also repurposed as a different guy also calledUltra Mammoth.

• More information on Ultra Mammoth at TFU.info

Bot Shots

They didn't even bother painting me white this time.

• Red Alert / Ultra Magnus / Mirage (Multi-pack, 2013)
  • Series:2
  • Number:BP010
    • Fist strength:840
    • Blaster strength:248
    • Sword strength:532

Part of the third wave ofBot Shots Series 2 three-packs, Ultra Magnus is aredeco ofJump Shot Optimus Prime, and turns into a heavily-armed futuristic firetruck heavily based onCybertronOptimus Prime. As a Jump Shot toy, an impact to his front bumper will cause him to spring up andautotransform into robot mode. He also has an "spinner" in his chest that shows his three attack types and power levels. He comes in a three-pack withJump Shot Red Alert andSuper Bot Mirage.

Ultra Magnus Pen

• Transformers Ultra Magnus Pen (2014)
  • Accessories: Blaster, cap/barrel

A white redeco ofOptimus Prime Pen produced bySentinel as part of the 30th anniversary ofTransformers, Ultra Magnus Pen is a well-articulated robot that folds into the shape of a rather chunky, but functional ballpoint pen. The tip of the pen is formed from his blaster, with the barrel acting as a cap. Ultra Magnus Pen was sold exclusively throughHobbyLink Japan.

This mold was also used to makeBlack Convoy Pen.

Hero Mashers

Magnus: The Hand of Fate.

• Optimus Prime (Battle Upgrade, 2014)
  • Pieces:18
  • Accessories: Missile-launching rifle, missile, energy axe, cannon, left & right rocket pods, "Ultra Magnus" right forearm & fist

Part of the first wave of "Battle Upgrade"Hero Mashers toys, Ultra Magnus is represented as a spare forearm that is included with Optimus Prime, but does not appear in the line as a complete figure. The arm is a retooling ofBulkhead's, removing the spring-loaded missile-launcher gimmick.

Kre-O

• Kreon Class of 1984 (Kreon figure set,2014)
  • Set number:B0090
  • Voted: Teacher's Pet
  • Accessories: Optimus rifle

Kreon Ultra Magnus is based on the inner "white Optimus" robot of the original toy, with extensive toy-based details, including red eyes.

He was only available in aSan Diego Comic-Con 2014exclusive pack of 30 Kreons dubbed the "Kreon Class of 1984". Remaining stock was to be sold atHasbro Toy Shop online, only therewas no remaining stock after the show.

And yes, his inclusion in this 1984-themed set is confusing, as Magnus did not appear inTransformers in any capacity until 1986.

• More information on Ultra Magnus at TFU.info

Transformers (2014)

My other pants are in the cleaners.

• Ultra Magnus (Legion Class, 2015)

Legion Class Ultra Magnus is a redeco ofTransformers (2010)Reveal the ShieldLegends ClassOptimus Prime, with the retooled hands and head/vehicle mode roof originally created forGenerations GDO Legends ClassMotorbreath. While the deco partially follows previous redecos of Optimus Prime figures as Ultra Magnus's "inner robot", with a teal/bluemouthplate, a teal/blue forehead crestpaint operation, red eyes and blue/teal windows, it also features several ratherodd deco choices, namely extremely dark charcoal gray legs (to the point of nearly lookingblack) andwhite wheels (though coincidentally resembles his Transform Jr. toy).

Ultra Magnus comes in packaging that is based on the packaging design for the concurrently releasedCombiner Wars-eraGenerations figures, but replaces the nameGenerations with "Authentic Transformers". Since Ultra Magnus and hiswave-mates ship with three figures previously released under what we consider a genericTransformers (2014) toy line, all of them now in the new packaging style, we consider Ultra Magnus to be part of that line as well. Thepackage art used for Ultra Magnus is hilariously inaccurate, as it is recolored from artwork originally created for theLegends mobile game, depicting Ultra Magnus's armored formcolored as his inner robot.

The wave that contains Ultra Magnus has thus far been found at Fred's, Gordmans, Dollar General, and Family Dollar stores in the United States, but was available at general retail in Hong Kong and from Australian Target stores.

• More information on Ultra Magnus at TFU.info

Combiner Wars

"You may take Albino Prime from me, but you can never leave my chest empty!"

• Ultra Magnus (Leader Class, 2015)
  • Accessories: Two guns, missile packs

• Known designers:John Warden (Hasbro),Takashi Kunihiro (TakaraTomy),Marcelo Matere (packaging artist)

Combiner Wars Ultra Magnus is based onNick Roche's design for the character inIDW Publishing'sMore than Meets the Eye and transforming into a truck and trailer. Although the truck and trailer cannot be separated, they are connected by a pivot joint that still allows one to move independently of the other. He includes a smallMinimus Ambus, based onAlex Milne's design for the character, that can be stored inside his chest in robot mode. In vehicle mode, the trailer bed has a set of 3 notches that seemingly correspond with tabs on Minimus, however, it is a loose fit, and Minimus will detach with a little shaking. ArtistAndrew Griffith also worked with Hasbro on Minimus's toy design and "cockpit" within Magnus.^[3] Minimus is not necessary for transformation and Ultra Magnus can be completed without seating him in the cockpit.

Ultra Magnus includes two5 mm guns, which can be combined with his shoulder-mounted missile launchers to form a large hammer weapon, in homage to the character'sAnimated andPrime incarnations. Note that in robot form, Ultra Magnus lacks 5mm holes in his hands for his guns; instead, his fingers open and close, intended to grip his guns in a natural manner. In practice, however, this means that he can't firmly hold his guns, making them prone to falling out. The door sculpted into Ultra Magnus's cab suggests it is intended to represent a positivelygargantuan vehicle, with the trailer being perhaps seven stories tall ifscaled to a human. Hasbro representatives atToy Fair 2015 said that his ladder sculpts were intended to match in scale similar ladder sculpts onCombiner WarsDevastator.

Though undocumented in the instructions, Ultra Magnus' trailer can hitch with 1 or 2 Legends Class and/or Deluxe Class cars with smaller mass, with the lower leg panels serving as a makeshift ramp.

Ultra Magnus comes with a character card based on his packaging art, which was drawn byMarcelo Matere.

The mold was also heavily retooled intoTitans ReturnPowermaster Optimus Prime.

• More information on Ultra Magnus at TFU.info

Legends

Of course he comes with Alpha Trion! Why wouldn't he? Those two hang out all the time!

• Ultra Magnus (September 19,2015)
  • ID number:LG-14
  • Accessories: two guns, Alpha Trion figure

• Known designers:Marcelo Matere (packaging artist)

Legends Ultra Magnus is a redeco of theCombiner Wars Leader Class Ultra Magnus toy. Compared to the Hasbro release,Legends Ultra Magnus features whiter plastic, and a deco closer to his original toy (including his rifles) and his appearances inIDW'sMore Than Meets The Eye comics (down to the red thighs and unpainted eyes). The figure includes a smallAlpha Trion figure, which is redecoed from Minimus Ambus. His profile names his buildable hammer theMagnus Hammer.

Unlike mostLegends releases which feature Takara-original art, Ultra Magnus features theCombiner Wars toy'sMarcelo Matere-drawn packaging art on his box, only recolored to match the toy's new paint job (and slightly modified to accommodate Trion's longer beard).

Ultra Magnus also comes withBonus Edition Vol. 14 of theLegends manga.

Q-Transformers

A totally realism-minded superdeformed Ultra-Munchkin vehicle, just like all the others!

• Ultra Magnus (January 30,2016)
  • ID number:QTF-05

Q-Transformers Ultra Magnus is a retool ofQT-19 Convoy with a new head and arms/trailer, transforming from asuper deformed car carrier with integrated trailer to a cute little robot. This toy was first available for sale at a specialQ-Transformers event onJanuary 16th, two weeks before it was released in stores.

The original version of this mold was also used to makeBlack Convoy.

Platinum Edition

"Beware, my retool is nearby.."

• Autobot Heroes (5-pack, 2016)
  • Accessories: Springer's weapons (dual missile launcher, two missiles, rotor blades/sword), Arcee's weapons (2 swords), Kup's "laser musket" rifle/exhaust pipe, Ultra Magnus' 2 guns, Blurr's weapons (Sniper rifle, left & right pistols), Minimus Ambus figure

Part of Hasbro'sPlatinum Edition offerings for 2016 intended to commemorate the 30th anniversary ofThe Transformers: The Movie, Ultra Magnus is a redeco of hisCombiner Wars Leader Class toy, featuring some plastic color changes: The white plastic parts are now trulywhite, compared to the more creamy color of the original version; also, several parts previously cast in blue plastic have been changed to white and vice versa, with some of them being (at least partially) painted over to restore the original color. The metallic blue color for the chest section and the forearm panels is not only visibly rather conspicuous compared to his unpainted blue parts, but also makes tabbing his arms together in truck mode considerably more difficult, due to the paintjob resulting in a thicker tab and smaller slot. Additional painted details include painted rims and a blue striping on his cab. He also retains hisMinimus Ambus figure, who is cast in the same white plastic as Ultra Magnus's white parts and features more light and dark green paint operations on his torso than the original release, both of which are considerably darker and more saturated than the original's lighter, "pearly" green paint operations.

Ultra Magnus was released as part of 5-pack withArcee,Autobot Springer,Sergeant Kup, andBlurr. The set also included a recreation of the theatrical poster for the 1986 movie. In the United States, this set was officially aTarget exclusive, but was only available via the company's website, never sold in stores. It was also released in Singapore, although it's currently unknown whether it was exclusive to any particular stores there or not. In Canada, it was available via the CanadianWalmart website but never found in stores, whereas in the United Kingdom, it was available viaToys"R"Us stores and the website. In Spain, it was available via the Spanish subsidiaries of bothAmazon and Carrefour, as well as the department store chain El Corte Inglés, supposedly also only available online. In Germany, it was available via retailer Real and specialty store Rappelkiste Ahlen, also only available online.

Alt-Modes

• Ultra Magnus (Alt-Modes, 2016)
  • Series:1
  • Collection:1

A retool ofAlt-ModesOptimus Prime with a new head and chest, Ultra Magnus is a super deformed toy whose body transforms into a truck when the Autobot faction symbol on his head is flipped. He wasblind-boxed and available in the first collection of the toyline.

The original version of the mold was also used to makeNemesis Prime.

Titans Return

The smallest Soldier who ever lived!

• Leinad & Arcee /Ultra Magnus (Special Edition, 2017)
  • Accessories:Leinad Titan Master, Ultra Magnus Titan Master, guns

Titans Return Ultra Magnus is a redeco/retool ofTitans Return Titan MasterFangry with a new Titan Master head, and he is a soloTitan Master included withArcee, a redeco/retool ofBlurr. The Titan Master in robot mode is themed after the original toy's inner robot figure, while his head mode face is based on the armored Magnus head. The set debuted atHasCon 2017 before a later release atNew York Comic Con 2017 and a standard release^[4] atToys"R"Us. LikeRodimus Prime,Thunderwing, andScorponok, Ultra Magnus also features a die-cast Titan Master torso and head mode face.

War for Cybertron: Siege

It comes with a white Magnus cab thatisn't an Optimus redeco? Time to channelUnsolved Mysteries, withRobert Stack!

• Ultra Magnus (Leader Class,2019)
  • Hasbro ID number:WFC-S13
  • TakaraTomy ID number:SG-07
  • TakaraTomy release date:February 23, 2019
  • Hidden message code:FORGEOFSOLUS
  • Accessories: "RT-15 Stethoscopic Detector", 2 "C-30 Magnetic Inducer Launchers", 2 "W-HV-1000 Simulacrum Blasters", 7 armor pieces

• Known designers:Emiliano Santalucia (concept artist)

Part of the first wave ofSiege Leader Class figures, Ultra Magnus transforms from a robot to a car carrier truck inspired by hisRobots in Disguiseincarnation and back! The most notable feature of this toy is that the trailer transforms into the Magnus Armor and combines with the Voyager-sized inner robot to form the super robot mode, making this the first official mainline representation of the armor since Magnus's original toy back in 1986. Ultra Magnus also features "battle damage" paint applications on several parts of his body, as well as multiple hardpoints all over himself and his weapons to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from theBattle Masters assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions. He includes five weapons compatible with theC.O.M.B.A.T. System. His "RT-15 Stethoscopic Detector" is silver in painted samples atSDCC 2018, Hasbro's stock renders, andstock photography, whileTakaraTomy stock photography (to the right) shows it in red with silver highlights. The final blaster is molded in red and painted silver, except for the grip which is left as bare red plastic. Though his two black blasters continue theRobots in Disguise Ultra Magnus homage, mirroring the detailing placed just behind Magnus's cab, their hexagonal tips resemble that ofCybertronOptimus Prime's Super Mode leg cannons, a comparison strengthened by the stock photos using the black blasters as leg mounted cannons.

The inner robot, while still resembling Optimus Prime in general appearance, is a different mold fromSiege Voyager ClassOptimus Prime.

As with the redecoes/retools of the mold below, this Ultra Magnus isnot designed to hitch Deluxe/Legends Class cars due to how the trailer is designed, though you can mount one of them (albeit not securely) on top of it. When installing the shoulder armors, do not thoroughly insert the Magnetic Inducer Launchers beforehand, as it can prevent the pieces from being fully inserted. This can be prevented if you do not install them first or slightly insert the pieces during assembly.

War for Cybertron Trilogy

Fun to play with, not to eat.

• Spoiler Pack (Leader Unboxing,2020)
  • TakaraTomy ID number:WFC-08
  • TakaraTomy release date:December 19, 2020
  • Accessories: "RT-15 Stethoscopic Detector", 2 "C-30 Magnetic Inducer Launchers", 2 "W-HV-1000 Simulacrum Blasters", 7 armor pieces, 2 "Fire Blasts", 3energon cubes,compound

• Known designers:AJ Piejko-Brown (packaging)

Promoting theSiege season of theNetflixWar for Cybertron Trilogy cartoon, thisWar for Cybertron Trilogy Leader Unboxing set contains a slathered redeco ofSiege Leader Ultra Magnus, plus some extras that beef up the price (including the translucent pink "Battlefield Rung" and a compound in which a buyer can dig to reveal energon cubes).

The Cybertronian text on the package reads "BATTLEFIELD RUNG", while the 'spoiler' text inside features a Decepticon-themed quote: "I ULTRA MAGNUS / IN GOOD FAITH / HEREBY SURRENDER / TO YOU" and an Autobot-themed one: "THIS CAN ONLY / MEAN ONE THING /ULTRA MAGNUS IS DEAD". These are direct quotes that refer to Ultra Magnus's decision and its consequences in thesecond andfourth episode of theSiege chapter, respectively. It is noteworthy that the black gradients are meant to represent his final moments in theSiege cartoon. The included Rung also has a striking resemblance to theAlpha Trion Protocols. While the set does not include the cloak Magnus sported in the second episode, the cloak fromStudio SeriesDark of the MoonMegatron can be used as a decently accurate stand-in if one wishes.

This set is a shared exclusive between online retailers andWalmart in Canada and the USA, and in Japan as aTakaraTomy Mall exclusive. The Japanese release is packaged in a standard windowed box. The set also found its way into numerous discount retailers, often at a steep deduction to its price tag.

War for Cybertron: Kingdom

ER Prime forgot to bleach his colors before the photoshoot, so they had to get a new guy for the pictures.

• Ultra Magnus (Leader Class, February2021)
  • Hasbro ID number:WFC-K20
  • TakaraTomy ID number:KD-11
  • TakaraTomy release date:July 31, 2021
  • Accessories: "RT-15 Stethoscopic Detector", 2 missile launchers, 7 armor pieces

• Known designers:John Warden (Hasbro)

Part of the second wave ofKingdom Leader Class toys, Ultra Magnus is a retool of the aboveSiege toy to better resemble his G1 character model and grant him an Earthly vehicle mode, transforming from robot to car carrier truck. Like theSiege version, the figure is composed of the truck cab, which transforms into the inner robot, and the trailer, which transforms into the armor for the main robot. The wheels, Magnus Armor head, two chest pieces, shoulders, side car-carrier panels, crotch, core-body chest, back, and rear-end have been changed to more closely resemble Ultra Magnus's original "Generation 1" cartoon appearance in both modes. As such, his cab and trailer are more separate, lengthening the truck mode, although the two halves cannot swivel independently from one another. The retooling compromises the vehicle mode in three ways: the cab stands forward of the trailer section, leaving the fists of the robot mode exposed; two pegs of the trailer roof no longer reach or tab into the top of the cab; and the shoulder turrets, shortened from the Siege version, no longer attach to the underside of the trailer, resulting in a floppy connection between cab and trailer. The cab retooling also limits the backward hip movement in his core body and the waist in his main body (though the latter can be worked around with the back's sliding rail).

The front end of Ultra Magnus's trailer also features small molded details shaped like the Autobotinsignia to be placed to better replicate hisSunbow model and hisoriginal toy, although there is no Autobot symbol present. Ultra Magnus has a similarly blank spot on his right shoulder for an Autobot sigil, but no sigil exists.

His "RT-15 Stethoscopic Detector" remains the same, though his missile launchers are differently molded, and he lacks the leg-mounted "C-30 Magnetic Inducer Launchers". While the armor parts are still compatible with the originalSiege inner robot, the front torso armor cannot clip into place due to the distance of both the tabs and holes.

Much like most of the toyline, Ultra Magnus comes with one of four possible holographicGolden Disk cards for his wave, which reveals apossible destiny of a key character.

Hasbro stock photography is mistransformed; the inner Magnus robot has the truck mode's front bumper left slid down and the torso slid forward, while the armored robot form has the waist plate left in the configuration used for his standard robot form. Both truck modes have the torso piece of the cab slid back instead of all the way forward. The CGI renders on the back of the box do not have these mistakes, though his armored robot chest is missing red.

Premium Finish

Autobot City, home of dirty bathwater.

• Ultra Magnus (Leader Class,December 29,2021)
  • TakaraTomy ID number:PF WFC-03 / PFGR 03
  • Hasbro ID number:GE-03
  • Accessories:"RT-15 Stethoscopic Detector", 2 "C-30 Magnetic Inducer Launchers", 2 "W-HV-1000 Simulacrum Blasters", 7 armor pieces

As part of the third wave of TakaraTomy'sPremium Finish subline, Ultra Magnus is a detailed redeco of theSiege mold, featuring more paint applications that represent his appearance inTransformers: War For Cybertron: Siege and with the same weapons as the aforementioned mold. Alongside sporting a dark grey paint scheme instead of white (or white & grey), his Shoulder Pylons are now cracked. He may have stiff limbs, and his legs may not connect when transforming him into truck mode.

Generations Selects

Soapimus Prime.

• Behold, Galvatron! Unicron Companion Pack (Leader Class, 2022)

Generations Selects Ultra Magnus was released as a non-transforming and immobileminifigure, barely 10mm tall, scaled to interact with the immenseWar for Cybertron Trilogy Unicron figure and its clear display base. This was one of a set of 14 minifigures in the "Unicron Companion Pack" that was included with the"reformatting" version of Galvatron. The set wasexclusive toHasbro Pulse.

Studio Series

Ready toshoulder great burdens.

• Ultra Magnus (Commander Class,2023)

• Movie:The Transformers: The Movie
• Hasbro ID number:86-21
• Accessories: rifle, "emergency shuttle" blaster, 2 missile launchers, 2 antennae,Matrix of Leadership,Fire Blast effects, "Battle of Autobot City" backdrop (2nd version)
• Known designers:Evan Brooks (Hasbro),Tomoki Tatsumi (TakaraTomy),Mario Carreiro,Christina Murphy andAmy Bence (packaging),^[5]Marcelo Matere (packaging artist)^[6]

'86 Ultra Magnus is the first Commander Class figure in theStudio Series line. One factor in this choice was that his function was "City Commander" in his theoriginal toy's bio.^[6] He is based directly on his appearance inThe Transformers: The Movie, with most of his surface detailing based on hisMasterpiece figure. Unlike all of the Magnus figures released in theWar for Cybertron Trilogy before him, this Ultra Magnus does not have an "inner robot", instead transforming directly from armoredrobot mode to car carrier truck in the name ofmovie-accuracy. Unlike hisCombiner Wars figure, the truck cab is designed to be separated from the trailer without disassembly. Despite theinstructions depicting otherwise, it is advised to detach the truck cab from the trailer before transforming the latter, as the truck cab is prone to falling off while handling it. His head antennae are packed separately in the box.

As a Commander Class figure, Magnus has a notably high range of movement, including articulated fingers with separate index fingers. Similarly toStudio SeriesKup, his limbs can also be removed from his body to replicate his death at the hands ofGalvatron and theSweeps. Unlike Kup, however, his joints secure viaCombiner Wars-style (but not compatible) spring-backed locks rather than 5mm connections. He also has spring-loaded chest doors that spring out when the "T"-shaped armor piece is flipped up. Inside his chest is a molded chamber for the included Matrix of Leadership accessory, which is the same size asStudio Series'86Hot Rod's, meaning he's only really capable of holding it by gripping it with one finger from each hand. Out of the box, the Matrix is installed in his chest upside-down, but it can be plugged in in its proper orientation as well. It is also upside-down in the instructions and packaging, the latter of which amusingly makes it look like the Matrix can launch out of his chest. Untabbing the red panels on his shoulders allows Magnus to use his transformation hinges as butterfly joints to hold the Matrix in front of him.

In addition to the expected shoulder/trailer-mounted missile launchers, Magnus includes two guns: one is based on his main rifle, and the other is based on the blaster Magnus uses after his emergency shuttle crash-lands onJunkion; both can peg into slots on Magnus's back or on the trailer. He also includes yellow-and-gray redecos ofWar for Cybertron: SiegeOmega Supreme's blast effects, which can be pegged into either of the two blasters or the5 mm ports on his shoulders, again to mimic his death scene. Alternatively, aside from the three tip pieces, you can take any combination of the other four blast effects and plug them in between the red missiles and shoulder launchers to create a firing effect. As with otherStudio Series figures, he includes a backdrop display, with his depicting the Autobot shuttles fleeing from the second assault on Autobot City.

The instructions omit two steps. First, the blue flaps on the sides of his chest need to be opened in order to fold the cab roof out, and then folded back in. Second, there's no mention or indication that the cab is on a slide and that it should be pulled forward to give it articulation in vehicle mode.

Studio Series Magnus's trailer is specifically designed for him, with a unique connector joint that prevents it from hitching onto other Optimus or Magnus figures' vehicle modes. Magnus's trailer is also capable of carrying up to threeDeluxe Class cars, with enough room left over to fit in oneCore Class car; in a nod to acut sequence from the film (and several1986 toycommercial animations), this feature was demonstrated at Magnus's debut with theWar for Cybertron: Kingdom figures forSideswipe,Tracks, andRed Alert.

The outward shoulder hinges can be loose on some copies, unable to support the weight of the arm when holding accessories. The arms can sometimes come apart at the shoulder pylon hinge if it is rotated backwards without holding the shoulder together.

There have been numerous reports of the clear plastic neck socket of the head to have a crack.^[7]

Studio Series Ultra Magnus was revealed atSan Diego Comic-Con onJuly 20, 2023, with pre-orders going live onAugust 24. Magnus first appeared at Netherlands retailer TF Robots in earlySeptember.^[8]

Ultra Magnus was reissued in2025.

• Designer commentary onStudio Series Ultra Magnus from Evan Brooks on Instagram

Swapticons

• Ultra Magnus / Optimus Prime (Two-pack,2025)

Swapticons Ultra Magnus is a small, rectangular figure that transforms into the back half of a truck. Using a coupling mechanism with the head, he can be combined with the packed inOptimus Prime, though it's compatible with every other figure in the line for a multitude of combinations. His side panels/arms are on a hinge, allowing them to swing outward while his head can swivel. His face is a sticker that wraps all the way around his head.

This mold was also used to makeClench andAutobot Hound.

Age of the Primes

Perfect for those who were upset thatStudio Series 86 Magnus didn't have an inner robot!

• Ultra Magnus, Autobot Bumper VS Horri-Bull, Nemesis Prime (Multi-pack,2025)

• Accessories:Matrix of Leadership, 2 blasters, 2 smokestacks, energy axe
• Known designers:Mark Maher (Hasbro),Koki Yamada (TakaraTomy)^[9]

Age of the Primes Ultra Magnus is a redeco ofG1 Universe Optimus Prime, once again depicting his original toy's inner robot form. He features "PVC rubber"[sic] tires on all six wheels. His tires read "CYBERTRON RADIAL 275/80 R22",^[10] referencing the fictional "Cybertronian Radial" brand used byAlternators.

His included energon axe is blue, much like the one included with his firstMasterpiece toy. In addition to his blasters, Magnus also retains the Matrix accessory, decoed to resemble theOrigin Matrix, which can store in his chest. Additionally, his smokestacks are removable and can be held as weapons. The blasters and axe can store on his truck bed. His axe has nowhere to store in robot mode, and he only has one port on his back to store one of the blasters (unless you use the ones on his calves, but that looks a little silly).

He was only available as part of a box set alongsideBumper,Horri-Bull andNemesis Prime, which was made available for pre-order onJune 6,2025.

Designer commentary onAge of the Primes Ultra Magnus from Mark Maher on Instagram

Missing Link

• Ultra Magnus (March 282026)

• ID Number:C-10
• Accessories: "Super Blaster Gun"/"Laser Gun" rifle, large robot head, "Protector Machine" chest plate,Deerstalker,Matrix, 2 trailer connectors/waist plates, left & right large robot fists, 2 missile launchers, 4 missiles, Future clothed figure

To commemorate the 10th release in the line,Missing Link Ultra Magnus is the largest figure yet, being a direct recreation ofhis Generation 1 toy, marking the 40th anniversary of its release. It harkens back to the inception ofMissing Link by including a slightretool ofConvoy as the inner robot,^[11] with modified knees that can bend forward and feet that can bend back to facilitate brand-new leg articulation in the combined mode, intended to emulate the toy's originalpackage art pose.^[12] He also has rotation at the neck and shoulders, opening hands, outward leg movement and ankle tilts.

As is typical forMissing Link, most of his originalsticker details are now sculpted in and picked out using metallicpaint operations—including the unique inner robot details for the first time since the original toy! He also comes with non-firing (for safety reasons^[13]) missiles on asprue, and small modifications have been made in deference tothe original cartoon: in Ultra Magnus' case, the missile launchers can now peg onto the sides of the trailer, rather than just the front.^[14] A new hatch allows the includedMatrix of Leadership (this time inchrome silver) to be accessed in combined mode, as seen inThe Transformers: The Movie.^[15] The asymmetrical mounting points for the missile launchers have been addressed by including movable pegs on the launchers themselves, allowing them to sit level in robot mode.^[16] Again as standard for the line, he also restores several major features from the originalDiaclone Powered Convoy toy that were dropped for itsTransformers release—including, for the first time ever, a restoration of the "Powered Buggy" in the form of new characterDeerstalker, who now sports an all-in-one transformation with nopartforming. The three wheels allowing the combined chestplate and helmet to roll have also been restored, and the vehicle can be augmented withFire Blast effects (not included) thanks to the re-addition of3 mm posts on the tips of the helmet's antennae.

Carried forward fromMissing LinkSunstreaker, Ultra Magnus also includes ateeny-tinyDianaut figure, this time with a white color scheme seemingly based onthe clothes some humans wore starting from season 3 of the cartoon. Naturally, he can sit in Deerstalker's driver seat, the chestplate vehicle, or in Ultra Magnus's cab if the Matrix is removed.

In acknowledgement of the fact that all G1 Ultra Magnus samples will have sufferedphotodegradation in the 40 years since its release, this toy's blue parts were pushed towards a slightly more vibrant hue to try and approximate how it might have looked at the time.^[17] Where the original '80s toy had the entire helmet sculpted as a single piece, theMissing Link version molds it as two pieces to allow for more precise paintwork.^[18] All of thedie-cast construction of the '80s toy is carried forward, and the armor has been reinforced with new die-cast parts.^[19]

• Official TakaraTomy website ofMissing Link Ultra Magnus

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This item is currently scheduled for release, but is not yet available at mass retail.

Notes

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• TheDiaclone toy that would become Magnus—called "Powered Convoy"—came in a couple different varieties. Aside from the version that was eventually turned into "Movie Preview" Magnus, there was a "chrome" version that used a lighter gray outer plastic and chromed the central body/lower ramps of the trailer unit. This version was also available in a multi-pack with a red version of the toy which would becomeMirage, and the black version of the toy which would becomeSideswipe. (Decades later, the red and blue Magnus would inspire the characterDelta Magnus while the black Sideswipe would be used asDeep Cover).

• All versions of theDiaclone Powered Convoy toy came with a red "Powered Buggy" (パワードバギー) partner-robot that transformed from futuristic buggy (with a space for a Diaclone pilot) to robot and could also use the large rifle in either mode. Why this was excised from theTransformers incarnation is unknown. The ItalianTrasformer line byGiG, however,did release the vehicle as the "Super Buggy" on its own. Eventually, this module would be namedPowerdrive.

• White redecos of Optimus Prime toys thatlook like Ultra Magnus, but which surprisingly aren't, includeSmallest Transforming TransformersConvoy (White),Sport LabelConvoy featuring Nike Free 7.0 Marine Version, andMusic LabelConvoy —playing iPod speaker— (though it was actually made from the Ultra Magnus version of the mold),Bot ShotsPolar Assault Team Optimus Prime,BeCoolGarbage Truck (Clean Optimus),MasterpieceConvoy (7-Eleven ver.), andau x TransformersINFOBAR Optimus Prime (ANNIN) .

References

External links

• Diaclone Powered Convoy at Diaclone.net (Japanese-language site)