Review: #542
Name: Mirage
Brand: Transformers
Allegiance: Autobot
Line: Generations - War for Cybertron: Siege
Year of Release: 2019
Size Class: Deluxe (Wave 4)
Mold Status: new
VEHICLE MODE:
Mirage transforms into a blue and white Formula 1 race car. While he looks good for the most part, the robot arms forming part of the spoiler definitely ruins the sleek look of the car.
As the robot mode uses faux parts (spoiler: the front does not actually form the robot chest), the back reveals these parts.
The two robot weapons peg on top of the spoiler. There are no gimmicks apart from rolling him on top of a table.
Mirage is about the average size for a Deluxe. Above is a comparison against Studio Series Lockdown.
The cockpit is cast from transparent blue plastic, which is an interesting choice. Despite the chunky spoiler, this is still a decent vehicle mode.
TRANSFORMATION:
Mirage has a different transformation scheme to what you're used to with the character. The front actually splits into two and a few panels fold together to form the legs. While the spoiler and the grey block behind the cockpit splits into two for the arms. The back then folds down on a few struts to complete the torso.
ROBOT MODE:
Mirage's robot mode is pretty good, note that there are no silver battle damage paint spoiling the color scheme.
Despite initial photos making it seem like Mirage had insubstantial legs, they are solid and locks together well.
The head sculpt is a tad bit bland but is recognizable enough as the character. It is on a ball joint and the silver face is nice.
In terms of size, Mirage is about normal. Above is a comparison against Siege Sideswipe showing that they're about the same height.
Poseability is great since the Siege line focuses upon this. He comes with joints for his head, shoulders, elbows, waist, hips, knees and ankles.
The blue panels on the side of the shoulders are on separate joints and can lift out to the sides to suit your preferences.
He comes with two weapons, both are guns.
One of them can peg onto his shoulder for a shoulder missile launcher.
While the other longer gun can be held in his hand.
Noteworthy is the fact that the tip of the missile launcher can be detached and also held as a weapon in his hand.
Mirage is a fantastically solid figure, due to the way he transforms, there aren't any obvious hollow parts.
A great robot mode that looks and plays well.
OVERALL:
Mirage is a nice figure and once again, a neat addition to the Siege line. His alternate mode is not too Cybertronian in aesthetics and can pass for an Earth mode. The robot mode features plenty of articulation and has a bunch of weaponry. If you can, then Mirage is a worthy addition to your collection.
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