Magna Stampede is the name of a single fictional character

Fictional character

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 in the Transformers universes

Transformers universes

is an entertainment franchise. It began with the Hasbro Transformers toy line, centered on two factions of warring alien robots which are called the Autobots and the Decepticons...

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Transformers: Universe

Guarding the palatial estates of the High Council of the Elders on Cybertron is a position not many Autobots have the opportunity to hold during their long lives. Almost a birthright, only members of select houses on Cybertron are able to submit applications to join this elite guard. Magna Stampede comes from such a group and takes his role as protectorate very seriously. Having to withstand attacks from not only Maximal

Maximal

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 and Predacon

Predacon

The Predacons usually refer to the name of several fictional Decepticon-like teams led by Megatron, however Transformers: Armada, Predacon is the name of a single character.-Transformers: Generation 1:...

, Magna Stampede's role expanded to include defensive countermeasures against the recently returned Autobots and Decepticons. With his diminutive size already seen as a handicap, Magna Stampede must utilise his vast intellect, keen mind and rigid training to combat any approaching menace to the Council. His techno-organic nature serves as a counter-balance to the resurrected technological aspect of the planet, as seen by his sentry partner - the caustic and somewhat brutish Stockade. In beast mode, his armored horn can puncture and tear through almost anything that stands in his way. In robot mode, Magna Stampede wields a vibro-scythe that can slice through most Cybertronian armor. It can also be used to fire cones of ultrasonic frequencies that can shatter the sensors of unwary aggressors.

Toys

• Transformers: Universe Magna Stampede (2004)

Magna Stampede was one of four toys of a $20 "Ultra" pack which also included fellow Autobot

Autobot

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 Stockade

Stockade (Transformers)

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 and the Mini-Cons Prowl

Prowl (Transformers)

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 and Terradive

Terradive

-Transformers: Generation 2:The first Transformer with the name Terradive was a Decepticon who was able to transform into a black A-7 Corsair II aircraft. Terradive was part of the Skyscorchers sub-group and his function is that of an Advance Fighter. He was a simple basic toy and had no gimmicks...

. Magna Stampede was repainted from a Beast Machines

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 toy named Battle Unicorn originally created in 2001 which was, as his name suggests, a Unicorn

Unicorn

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 but now with a color scheme similar to that of a Zebra

Zebra

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. The pack he came in was received with a large amount of criticism - it was considered poor value for money: two basic sized toys and two Mini-Cons did not justify the price tag. Magna Stampede did not appear in any fiction.