Transform Element TE-03 Speed Star (G1 Mirage)

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by oku, Dec 3, 2019.

  1. ShmoopsMcGoo

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    Preorder available again on SZ as of bit ago.
     
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    While I’m perfectly fine with MMC Sphinx as my Mirage, the SZS deal was too good to pass up. Pre-ordered.

    Canonically having a 2nd Mirage in a collection does make sense, since he has the ability to create illusions, like… of himself
     
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    Yea I kept checking back hoping I would see more up and snagged one earlier. As others have said for 50 bucks how could I not.
     
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    I picked up the preorder on this even though I have an MMC Sphinx. As a Mirage fan, I was going to be happy with Sphinx but you can't beat the price. We'll see how I feel about it when I have them both in hand. Hopefully it doesn't have that green panel on the legs.
     
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    That was Hound with his holograms, Mirage turned invisible.
     
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    The integrated missile launcher is clever, but I wish that the integration included the missile too, as it currently feels only half complete just doing the launcher.
     
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    Can't seem to find the posts now, but there were posts on Taobao from supposed TE employees that said DO buy the OP Leader reprint, do NOT buy the Phantom reprint.
    So everyone jumping in now, be wary of those "rumours".
     
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    Very tempting to get this. I already have Sphinx and though I really like him, the TE also has a lot going for it (and I also have the red Sphinx, so differences).

    But honestly I was holding out in the hope that TE would produce a more toy accurate version: a darker blue, silver on the torso, racing livery and a toy head, even though this is very clearly a more cartoon based design.


    Only in the Sunbow cartoon because they either misinterpreted Mirage his true ability or just ignored it.

    According to his bio and techspec card, Mirage has the ability to cast illusions that make him appear to be somewhere else than he truly is, making Decepticons attack just a visual illusion. Hence his name, Mirage: an object that appears to be in a different place than it really is.
     
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    Show.z says same version as prior, so looks like a possibility of green ankles i'm guessing. that's a bummer, but for less than $50 i can deal with.
     
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    Well according to "Masquerade", Mirage really does have the ability to create illusions. I guess he usually just specializes in making illusions that look exactly like his surroundings, so he appears invisible.
     
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    or green ankles or leg to be removed ... or nothing .... in any case it is always a surprise when you open a package ... this is also the good (or bad) ... important is that showz has already said that for te03 there will be after-sales, in case you need ...
     
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    Yeah, $50 is worth a gamble, theres also no caveats on it re: buyer beware.
     
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    Show.Z said on their thread that they will give customer support on this release if needed.
     
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    Mine arrived in the country, should hopefully be here before the weekend. Unless customs are gonna be dicks.
     
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    So I bought it at $45, got the green ankles.
    I'm not sure if it's lucky to get both of them in green, because at least they match each other in case I can't get the replacement parts :p . They also appear in alt mode.
    Funny thing is that I bought the 1st version but it's lost while shipping. The green ankle issue was the only reason I didn't buy it again earlier, but the low price pulls me in again.

    It also has the heel issue where the spoiler pin is too loose, and the neck and chest is not locked together.

    It's still pretty good for $45, but maybe saving a bit more for the FT version would be a better choice.
     

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    Now I'm scared...
     
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    I know I'm late to the game. But MMC Sphinx started to look a bit dated next to TE OP, Wheeljack+, Bumblebee v2 and some other more toon centric figures. I thought this was going to be just a minor upgrade, but this guy is so much better than Sphinx. I paid the full price (European shop) and I don't regret it at all. No green plastic bits and everything is assembled the right way.
     
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    I'm beginning to think the green ankles make up far more than the 30% of the shipment advertised.
     
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    I'm starting to fear this as well.
    Mine should've been here, but you know, customs... So expecting it in the next 2-3 days now.
     
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