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When the phrase "tinpot dictator" is literal. |
When the phrase "tinpot dictator" is literal. |
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[[Evil Overlord]]s have the tendency to fight in full plate armor, even in settings where that doesn't actually make sense. Their armor usually has plenty of [[Spikes of Villainy]] and is [[Color Coded for Your Convenience]] in black. Usually, [[The Faceless|it conceals their face]] to make them appear more mysterious and menacing. Often upgraded to [[Powered Armor]] in more advanced settings. |
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In fantasy settings, this is the standard look for the [[Black Knight]]. However, that doesn't always mean that an overlord of this type is solely a physical fighter. He might also be an [[Evil Sorcerer]] that made the [[Dangerously Genre Savvy|wise]] choice of donning armor to offset his [[Squishy Wizard|main weakness]]. Besides, they are almost always [[Large and In Charge]] so it's normal to see them as evil [[Magic Knight |
In fantasy settings, this is the standard look for the [[Black Knight]]. However, that doesn't always mean that an overlord of this type is solely a physical fighter. He might also be an [[Evil Sorcerer]] that made the [[Dangerously Genre Savvy|wise]] choice of donning armor to offset his [[Squishy Wizard|main weakness]]. Besides, they are almost always [[Large and In Charge]] so it's normal to see them as evil [[Magic Knight]]s. |
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[[Spikes of Villainy]] and a [[Badass Cape]] are commonly used accessories. |
[[Spikes of Villainy]] and a [[Badass Cape]] are commonly used accessories. |
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== Anime & Manga == |
== Anime & Manga == |
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* Yuki Judai of ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX]]'' fits this trope in full, as his standard clothing during the Genocidal Overlord phase becomes a black, full-body armor, heavily accessorized with sharp spikes, jewels, a flowing red cape and a helmet which fully covers his face when the visor is |
* Yuki Judai of ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX]]'' fits this trope in full, as his standard clothing during the Genocidal Overlord phase becomes a black, full-body armor, heavily accessorized with sharp spikes, jewels, a flowing red cape and a helmet which fully covers his face when the visor is lowered—as can be seen [http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_adQb7RO71Jc/R1EHHgn3LQI/AAAAAAAACf4/UXfr6P81xSU/s1600-R/HaouJudai.jpg here]. |
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* Wapol from ''[[One Piece]]'' had a ship called "The Tin Tyrant" but Don Krieg fits the bill better albeit without a helmet. |
* Wapol from ''[[One Piece]]'' had a ship called "The Tin Tyrant" but Don Krieg fits the bill better albeit without a helmet. |
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* {{spoiler|Prince/King Kaito}} from ''[[Murder Princess]]''. |
* {{spoiler|Prince/King Kaito}} from ''[[Murder Princess]]''. |
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* In ''Myth: The Fallen Lords'', Balor wears armor in combat, which is probably all the time. Given the game's heavy Tolkien influences, this is pretty fitting. |
* In ''Myth: The Fallen Lords'', Balor wears armor in combat, which is probably all the time. Given the game's heavy Tolkien influences, this is pretty fitting. |
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* Nightmare from the ''[[Soul Calibur]]'' games <s>wears</s> ''is'' [[Animated Armor|an awesome suit of azure armor]]. |
* Nightmare from the ''[[Soul Calibur]]'' games <s>wears</s> ''is'' [[Animated Armor|an awesome suit of azure armor]]. |
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* Standard fare for the more physically inclined ''[[Fire Emblem]]'' [[Big Bad |
* Standard fare for the more physically inclined ''[[Fire Emblem]]'' [[Big Bad]]s and higher enemies; some of the most memorable examples are [[Fire Emblem Akaneia|Hardin]], [[Fire Emblem Elibe|Zephiel]], and [[Fire Emblem Tellius|the Black Knight]]. |
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* The powered armor variant appears in ''[[Fallout]] 2'' in the form of [[The Dragon]], Frank Horrigan. |
* The powered armor variant appears in ''[[Fallout]] 2'' in the form of [[The Dragon]], Frank Horrigan. |
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* All of the male Sinistrals in ''[[Lufia]]''. |
* All of the male Sinistrals in ''[[Lufia]]''. |
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* ''[[Xiaolin Showdown]]'': Hannibal Bean has a [[Mobile Suit Human]] themed after this. He's rarely seen using it though. |
* ''[[Xiaolin Showdown]]'': Hannibal Bean has a [[Mobile Suit Human]] themed after this. He's rarely seen using it though. |
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* Megabyte in ''[[Re Boot]]'' is a borderline example. His body ''is'' his full metal armor. Though on one occasion Dot calls him a "blue tin coward" when Megabyte didn't show up in a battle. |
* Megabyte in ''[[Re Boot]]'' is a borderline example. His body ''is'' his full metal armor. Though on one occasion Dot calls him a "blue tin coward" when Megabyte didn't show up in a battle. |
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* Megatron in ''[[Transformers]]'', being the leader of an army of [[Killer Robot |
* Megatron in ''[[Transformers]]'', being the leader of an army of [[Killer Robot]]s, qualifies. Scorponok even calls the [[Beast Wars]] incarnation one on one occasion. |
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