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Recon Mirage - Timelines - Figure

In part 6 of the BotCon figure reviews, we shift to the Autobots. When BotCon announced a 6th mystery figure that was exclusive only to Primus package buyers who attended the show, they made it sound like it was another Decepticon. However, that was not the case. Turns out the figure was Mirage, which is featured in the exclusive comic.

Mirage

"You can't catch what you can't see."

From the tech specs: Autobot Spy - No one was happier at the end of the war than Mirage. Unicron destroyed, the Decepticons in exile and him home for good at last. Despite his concerns about going back to Earth to once again confront the threat posed by Megatron, he knew that it was no choice at all. Earth and war; that was his home now. Equipped with an upgraded form and modified weapons, including an enhanced version of his invisibility mode, hi fights again alongside Optimus Prime to once and for all end the threat of the Decepticons.

Strength - 6

Intelligence - 9

Speed - 9

Endurance - 6

Rank - 7

Courage - 6

Fireblast - 7

Skill - 10

Alt Mode

Mirage is the Classics version. However, this figure is done entirely of clear blue PVC. No paint apps or stickers of any type appear on him besides the rub sign towards the rear. This is a representation of his cloaking ability. He retains his F1 race car alt mode.

There have been complaints about this figure being somewhat loose. Although I haven't experienced such problems (like the spoiler issue), I do notice his waist is pretty free-going. I haven't tried to tighten it up yet, but we all know QC is an issue with these people.

Robot Mode

His robot mode is exactly identical to his original Classics mode. I have heard in the past that the clear PVC molds are subjectable to fragility. However, I haven't noticed any imperfections in the plastic as of yet.

This is a very nice exclusive and one that is available only to BotCon attendees. Prices are ranging around $50 in eBay auctions. Seems a bit excessive to me but you know what they say. Demand drives prices.



ReviewerBlitzwing  
DateJuly 5th 2007  
Score (8 out of 10)  
Reads4969
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Recon Mirage - Timelines - Figure
Posted by Brainiac on 2007-07-07 08:03:42
My Score:
He should be completely clear, not blue.

Recon Mirage - Timelines - Figure
Posted by Blitzwing on 2007-07-06 20:19:02
My Score:
Updated with the tech spec info. Somehow, it got shuffled with all the other paperwork I had from the show and was misplaced. My apologies.

Recon Mirage - Timelines - Figure
Posted by Massdestruction on 2007-07-06 13:06:58
My Score:
I feel this Mirage was a good addition to the boxed set. When you think of the theme "Games of Deception", Mirage''s invisibility makes him a perfect player in the games. Also, why should Japan be the only ones to get an invisible Mirage (Binaltech BT-18). I kinda wish he could have been clear instead of blue, but then the regular plastic parts would seem out of place, so all blue is probably for the best.

Recon Mirage - Timelines - Figure
Posted by HMRC4EVR on 2007-07-06 12:45:32
My Score:
It did come with a tech spec--I''m looking at mine right now. Normally I''d give the Mirage mold a solid 10 cause it''s a great figure, but with this version there''s some problems popping up with his feet and sometimes legs being a little floppy. Also, on mine (at least) the spoiler/weapon seems to fall out a lot easier than the orginal toy, but that could just be mine.

All in all a nice little variant figure and a nice piece to add to your classics collection, but the loose joints make it a slightly inferior version to the normal toy.


Recon Mirage - Timelines - Figure
Posted by real_Angel on 2007-07-06 12:12:19
My Score:
I don''t care much for this Mirage... Being an exclusive is only bringing it down more so.
I would have like it much more if, for instance, Huffer was the free exclusive and with Springer they would have thrown in Elita-1...
I think this is a cheap way to get the 10 exclusive figures...

My 2 cents... and don''t worry, I do have it in my collection now... :)

Recon Mirage - Timelines - Figure
Posted by Massdestruction on 2007-07-06 08:26:56
My Score:
Now I have to go back and check my Botcon mirage cause I swear that mine did come with a Tech Spec card.

  



   
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