I am really happy that FansToys is finally tackling the original car bots and truck bots. For me the transformers that came before the movie are a LOT more meaningful to me. As a child I wasn't into the Bots that came out with the movie and after it nearly as much as the ones before it. I really loved that the vehicles looked like vehicles I saw on the road as a kid. I am very pleased with all the minibots and autobots that FansToys has released so far. I am especially excited to see Streak, Smokescreen and Wheeljack for the cars and Powerglide, Windcharger, and Pipes for the minibots. I really hope they use their Cliffjumper mould to do Goldbug (not Bumblebee or Bumblebee with his G1 battle mask but actual Goldbug). That Cliffjumper looks really great. Thanks for the review. It looks great. If I wanted Mirage this is definitely the one I would get.
It's technically the second Autobot car from FT (even further down if you count pieces like Brawn/Outback, Hoist/Trailbreaker, and Huffer). Blurr was the first.
Depends if you count hotrod, arcee, hound, brawn, outback, trailbreaker, hoist, etc. I really just meant autobot sports cars from the 80s but I didn't specify so I got a ton of comments lol
It will be interesting to see the versus video. I've got the TE and I think it is great. I can see a few areas where the FT has it beat (namely waist rotation, which is pretty limited on the TE), but I can also see a few where the TE is ahead (namely that is has slightly better range in the shoulders, head, elbows and it does have an ab crunch). If you read the accent color as light blue rather than silver than FT has the slight edge in accuracy, but it's close because like most of the G1Transformers cartoon, the elements of each character can change from episode to episode or even scene to scene. But I think both are great options for this character.
Great review and can’t wait to get him! Really looking forward to the versus. I have the TE and always thought he was too plasticity and needed more paint but good overall. Only thing I don’t like about the FT Mirage is the gap under the hands. It’s so unlike FT to do something like that. I also liked the light blue metallic that was on the promo photos better but I understand why they changed.
My copy arrived today and he looks and feels great. I don’t mind the gap in the forearm as it’s barely visible. Iv decided not to extend the post the middle attaches to, I think it looks cleaner and Iv also rotated the wheels on the legs around to give the figure more visual queues. I’m keeping the wider head on as I have MMC Sphinx with the narrow head. Overall I think they’ve done a good job here by no means perfect. With the upcoming release of Jive I’m really excited to see what FT do with other car bots
i am really looking forward to receiving this figure. I still have, and really enjoy, Sphinx, but I don't mind having more then one version of a character. Especially one as unique as Mirage. He was always one of my favorite toys as a kid. Thanks Sony. Looking forward to the vs.
Maybe it’s just me, but the creaking sound you get with Fanstoys figures while transforming them always annoyed me. I assume it’s due to the stiffness and tightness of their plastics.
He's not the first Autobot car from fanstoys!! They made a Hound. Didn't they also make a Brawn, and Huffer? Those are just a few I can think of off the top of my head.
@@texasbeast239 Pretty sure whatever Brawn is isn't technically a truck and neither is Hound. I'll give it to you Huffer is a truck. But I still consider them all to be Autobot cars.
Although i dont think any of the minibots count as "cars", someone pointed out that FT did make hotrod and arcee which are technically cars, what I meant to say was the season 1 autobot cars that were real world vehicles, but alas now I have all these comments to reply to lol
I ordered both FT & TE versions of Mirage . I’ll judge them when I have them in hand and see the actual color and feel that you can’t get from watching a video . I see the advancements in toy making :) especially transformers , love puzzles and 3D puzzles/transformers .
Not even close. No paint, QC issues, little diecast, frustrating transformation. Only thing it wins in is price. I have both and FT is just on another level. Don’t let your wallet be the only thing judging your decisions
I am really happy that FansToys is finally tackling the original car bots and truck bots. For me the transformers that came before the movie are a LOT more meaningful to me. As a child I wasn't into the Bots that came out with the movie and after it nearly as much as the ones before it. I really loved that the vehicles looked like vehicles I saw on the road as a kid.
I am very pleased with all the minibots and autobots that FansToys has released so far. I am especially excited to see Streak, Smokescreen and Wheeljack for the cars and Powerglide, Windcharger, and Pipes for the minibots. I really hope they use their Cliffjumper mould to do Goldbug (not Bumblebee or Bumblebee with his G1 battle mask but actual Goldbug). That Cliffjumper looks really great.
Thanks for the review. It looks great. If I wanted Mirage this is definitely the one I would get.
Thanks, I am the same way in regards to the vehicles that looked like actual cars we saw in real life
Just. Heads up, I forgot to show the weapon storage in vehicle mode where it clips onto the spoiler
It's technically the second Autobot car from FT (even further down if you count pieces like Brawn/Outback, Hoist/Trailbreaker, and Huffer). Blurr was the first.
Depends if you count hotrod, arcee, hound, brawn, outback, trailbreaker, hoist, etc. I really just meant autobot sports cars from the 80s but I didn't specify so I got a ton of comments lol
It will be interesting to see the versus video. I've got the TE and I think it is great. I can see a few areas where the FT has it beat (namely waist rotation, which is pretty limited on the TE), but I can also see a few where the TE is ahead (namely that is has slightly better range in the shoulders, head, elbows and it does have an ab crunch). If you read the accent color as light blue rather than silver than FT has the slight edge in accuracy, but it's close because like most of the G1Transformers cartoon, the elements of each character can change from episode to episode or even scene to scene. But I think both are great options for this character.
He looks great! Bring on the the comparison!
Coming
Great review and can’t wait to get him! Really looking forward to the versus. I have the TE and always thought he was too plasticity and needed more paint but good overall. Only thing I don’t like about the FT Mirage is the gap under the hands. It’s so unlike FT to do something like that. I also liked the light blue metallic that was on the promo photos better but I understand why they changed.
Yeah I searched the box a few times for that blue cannon thinking they gave us two 😂
My copy arrived today and he looks and feels great. I don’t mind the gap in the forearm as it’s barely visible. Iv decided not to extend the post the middle attaches to, I think it looks cleaner and Iv also rotated the wheels on the legs around to give the figure more visual queues. I’m keeping the wider head on as I have MMC Sphinx with the narrow head. Overall I think they’ve done a good job here by no means perfect. With the upcoming release of Jive I’m really excited to see what FT do with other car bots
That opening music is always so relaxing
Good to hear
Great review. Thx for the comparisons with Smokey
Thanks for watching
i am really looking forward to receiving this figure. I still have, and really enjoy, Sphinx, but I don't mind having more then one version of a character. Especially one as unique as Mirage. He was always one of my favorite toys as a kid. Thanks Sony. Looking forward to the vs.
Thanks Lowell
Good review, I think this is probably the best toon accurate version today. The alt mode is based on the 1979 F1 by Ligier
Thanks
Great review! Still going to switch with my TE though. Just something about him I prefer.
Great review. I have a month before I will get mine. For me it is still a toss up between him and TE-03. I look forward to the vs.
Cool Figure .... Great Review ✨️😃
Thanks
Blur, Arcee, Hot Rod were all autobot cars.
Agreed, in my mind I was thinking real cars from the 80s but I will concede this one
@@TMReviews For sure, i thought that may be what you meant, or pre-movie bots.
For me i want the FTs head put on my TE and that would be The perfect Mirage
Thank GOD I waited for the fanstoys version
Nat I stick to the mmc version
Now that’s just being poor. At least get TE version
Maybe it’s just me, but the creaking sound you get with Fanstoys figures while transforming them always annoyed me. I assume it’s due to the stiffness and tightness of their plastics.
PHAAANNSSTOYS!! :)
PhannnnnsssToooyyysss Phantasm!
Lol
He's not the first Autobot car from fanstoys!! They made a Hound. Didn't they also make a Brawn, and Huffer? Those are just a few I can think of off the top of my head.
Those were all trucks, not cars. 🤓
@@texasbeast239 Pretty sure whatever Brawn is isn't technically a truck and neither is Hound. I'll give it to you Huffer is a truck. But I still consider them all to be Autobot cars.
I was thinking those are not really cars, more like SUVs or trucks, but I can see your point
I think FT Willis could be in the pocket of Autobot car scale, but technically, this would be their first Autobot car.
Someone else mentioned hotrod and arcee so I guess that counts as well, I just had a specific picture in my mind of 80s sports cars when I said that
Beautiful figure, feet articulation sucks. All in all I love it. Let’s hope Jazz isn’t as limited as this guy was.
Agreed
Some of the colors are a bit off some are painted some are not?
All paint
The whites could be whiter
Does Hunk not count as an autobot car?
Although i dont think any of the minibots count as "cars", someone pointed out that FT did make hotrod and arcee which are technically cars, what I meant to say was the season 1 autobot cars that were real world vehicles, but alas now I have all these comments to reply to lol
Dear lord… Transform Element Mirage is just so much better
I ordered both FT & TE versions of Mirage . I’ll judge them when I have them in hand and see the actual color and feel that you can’t get from watching a video . I see the advancements in toy making :) especially transformers , love puzzles and 3D puzzles/transformers .
Not even close. No paint, QC issues, little diecast, frustrating transformation. Only thing it wins in is price. I have both and FT is just on another level. Don’t let your wallet be the only thing judging your decisions
Agreed. Fanstoys chest is fuller, that’s about it for the pluses. The forearms are unforgivable
Not even close. I have both and fanstoys is just more solid, more toon accurate and that headsculpt destroys TE
In articulation definitely, quality probably not. And I’m sticking to TE myself