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| image = [[Image:Ampzillasbox.jpg|240px]] | | image = [[Image:Ampzillasbox.jpg|240px]] | ||
| caption = Mego Ampzilla box | | caption = Mego Ampzilla box | ||
| first = | | first = ''Micronauts'' volume 1 number 35, by Marvel Comics | ||
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| creator = Mego | | creator = Mego | ||
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| nickname = | | nickname = | ||
| alias = | | alias = | ||
| species = | | species = Ampzilla | ||
| gender = Male | | gender = Male | ||
| occupation = | | occupation = | ||
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|data2 = | |data2 = | ||
|abilities = | |abilities = | ||
|affiliation = | |affiliation = Death Squad (Marvel Comics) | ||
|alternatemode = | |alternatemode = | ||
|quote = | |quote = "Yes, I am strong -- with a reptilian swiftness -- and a lethal lizard's bite!" | ||
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'''Ampzilla''' is a [[fictional character]] from the [[Micronauts]] series introduced in 1980 as a villain. | '''Ampzilla''' is a [[fictional character]] from the [[Micronauts]] series introduced in 1980 as a villain. | ||
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===Development=== | ===Development=== | ||
Ampzilla varied greatly from it's original concept art, which depicted it as a tracked vehicle with a head and tail. | Ampzilla varied greatly from it's original concept art, which depicted it as a tracked vehicle with a head and tail.<REF>http://www.innerspaceonline.com/protoartwork.htm</REF> | ||
Ampzilla was released by Mego and Gig in 1979. | Ampzilla was released by Mego and Gig in 1979. | ||
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===Toys=== | ===Toys=== | ||
*'''''Mego Micronauts'' Ampzilla'' (1980) | *'''''Mego Micronauts'' Ampzilla''' (1980) | ||
:A new 1:18 scale toy. | :A new 1:18 scale toy. | ||
:Although advertised, this toy was very rare in the US, with most of the stock being diverted for sale by Gig. | :Although advertised, this toy was very rare in the US, with most of the stock being diverted for sale by Gig. | ||
:This toy was to be repackaged for the Mego Pocket Heroes line as a vehicle for Lex Luthor. | :This toy was to be repackaged for the Mego Pocket Heroes line as a vehicle for Lex Luthor. | ||
*'''''Gig Micronauti'' Ampzilla''' (1980) | |||
:A release of Ampzilla in Italy by Gig. | |||
*'''''Shapeways Ampzilla'' Figurine''' (2018) | |||
:A color sandstone statue of Ampzilla available in 1 inch, 1.75 inch and 2 inch sizes. Designed by Prize Inside. | |||
*'''''Shapeways'' Ampzilla''' (2019) | |||
:Available in 2 inch and 3 inch size. Designed by Prize Inside. | |||
*Several [https://cults3d.com/en/search?q=Ampzilla parts for Ampzilla] are available on [[Cults3d]]. | *Several [https://cults3d.com/en/search?q=Ampzilla parts for Ampzilla] are available on [[Cults3d]]. | ||
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