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Post by kayevcee on May 19, 2013 18:32:10 GMT
Apparently, Takara-Tomy have been hosting Sunbow episodes on their Youtube channel. Originally there was no apparent order, but more recently they seem to have been picking episodes that showcase characters that are being released as Masterpiece figures. "A Plague of Insecticons" (where Sideswipe gets to use his pile-driver arms) was hosted just before Sideswipe came out. "Auto Bop" (Soundwave vs Blaster) around the original release date for Soundwave. "Auto Berserk" (Red Alert loses it) just before Red Alert's release. "Roll For It" (Prowl and Bluestreak get some rare screen time) was added just before Prowl and Bluestreak were announced. Takara-Tomy have just hosted "Traitor", and some folks on TFW2005 are flipping out about it.Your thoughts? -Nick
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Post by blueshift on May 19, 2013 18:35:56 GMT
Interesting. Though the repaint potential of Mirage is slim.
That said, I guess you could get INVISIBLE MIRAGE as well.
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Post by The Doctor on May 19, 2013 19:02:39 GMT
I would buy INVISIBLE MIRAGE.
-Ralph
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Post by blueshift on May 19, 2013 19:16:39 GMT
I would buy INVISIBLE MIRAGE. -Ralph It's just an empty box
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Post by kayevcee on May 19, 2013 20:50:43 GMT
If they do a Diaclone red Mirage I will explode.
I can see them doing "Actual Traitor Mirage" in Decepticon colours. As Crasher! That would cause even greater auto-detonation.
-Nick
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Post by Jim on May 19, 2013 22:40:01 GMT
Seems like a bit of a stretch, but I love easter-eggy things like that. I'd go for an MP Mirage done to the same level as the other recent MPs, definitely.
I'm sure a clear plastic redeco would be in the works, at least as an exclusive, and a Diaclone homage as a new character would be a fine thing.
-Jim
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Post by The Doctor on May 20, 2013 12:50:35 GMT
I would buy INVISIBLE MIRAGE. -Ralph It's just an empty box THAT'S WHY I NEED IT. -Ralph
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Post by Shockprowl on May 21, 2013 14:39:03 GMT
MP Mirage is third on my list of 'New MP Must Haves', after Megatron and Jazz. I think they'd do a good job with him.
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Post by Shockprowl on May 21, 2013 14:41:11 GMT
What advertising logos would they put on a MP Mirage? Even though I despise smoking, the original G1 figure logos would be very nostalgic.
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Post by Philip Ayres on May 21, 2013 15:37:46 GMT
IIRC Recent TF Racecars have had ads for things based on in comic names like Witwicky Sparkplugs (Classics Mirage) & Blackrock Racing (PCC Litefoot)
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Post by The Doctor on May 21, 2013 16:46:53 GMT
What advertising logos would they put on a MP Mirage? . BLOT BISCUITS. -Ralph
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Post by Dezzeh on May 21, 2013 18:24:00 GMT
This rumour is relevant to my interests, I eagerly await!
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Post by dyrl on May 24, 2013 5:39:27 GMT
I would buy INVISIBLE MIRAGE. -Ralph I HAVE invisible MP Mirage ! Picture attached below: As you can't see, he's awesome.
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Post by Shockprowl on May 30, 2013 20:51:09 GMT
Wow! He's awesome!!!
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Post by dyrl on May 31, 2013 10:27:53 GMT
I'm kind of bored of him, so if anybody wants I can sell him - I have some MISIB (mint in seeled invisible box) versions :-)
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Post by Philip Ayres on May 13, 2016 11:45:55 GMT
Ben mentioned MP Mirage rumours yestereday tmukhub.proboards.com/post/241104/threadEarlier this week I saw something highlighting features on a Mirage drawing, v similar to his animation model, which people were linking to a MP toy but can I find it now? If anyone can, I'd be grateful!
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Post by Benn on May 13, 2016 13:18:51 GMT
I think it was his animation model, just coloured. But the same sort of image for Inferno was leaked before his reveal, apparently.
I saw the image on Twitter, if that helps.
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Post by Philip Ayres on May 13, 2016 14:16:26 GMT
It does, ta! Phil isn't going mad! A search for MP Mirage on Twitter led me to this:
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Post by Shockprowl on May 13, 2016 17:55:51 GMT
Looks ok, but a bit tooooooo cartooooony!
Maybe.
Early days though, obv's. But I'm concerned over where the MP line is going, 'n'no mistake.
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Post by Benn on May 13, 2016 18:19:31 GMT
Well, yeah, because that's the cartoon animation model.
I think over the years I've grown to prefer Mirage as a sleeker body type than the boxy original toy, and certainly (Thanks to the sterling work of Geoff Senior in all things, but the first part of Crisis Of Command in particular) I much prefer him to not have the two-tone face of Dreamwave.
In fact, yeah, Geoff Senior pretty much shaped how Mirage should look in entirety for me.
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Post by Llama God on May 13, 2016 19:44:36 GMT
Can't disagree with any respect for the Senior.
*thinks*
Maybe Takara should be getting him in to do product design...
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Post by Pinwig on May 13, 2016 20:03:16 GMT
Yes, I wouldn't panic too much about that picture. It's just Mirage's page from the Ark book with some colouring. Not a toy prototype.
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