Bucky wrote:Impactor also looks good, all things considered. He’s got some good proportions. I do wish he had been a Voyager class though.
It was mentioned earlier by Sabrblade, but Impactor looks to be one of the "larger" Deluxe Class figures, a la Ironhide and the upcoming Ratchet. In fact, Impactor may be even bigger (in terms of height, at least) than those two. So, although he won't be truly Voyager Class sized, he'll be VERY close, much closer than say Prowl or Sideswipe, for instance.
ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:Regarding Classics Mirage vs. SIEGE Mirage, I would say that Classics Mirage is actually more GEEWUN - the bits all end up in the same places and he transforms very similarly to the original toy. SIEGE Mirage is back-to-front, comparitively and has a faux-parts chest. But he does have a better-proportioned head and more accessories. In fact, he's got the complete set.
The robot mode always wins out over the alt mode for me when there has to be a compromise. Mirage is no different in this case. He's the better proportioned figure and has more of the screen accurate details I like in my Transformers figures. Plus, he's actually compatible with contemporary Generations toys with 5mm holes and pegs.
By the way, that back view of Siege Mirage is IMPRESSIVE. No hollowness to be found. Everything has a place to go, and there is no bulky backpack either! The most that sticks out is half of each of the rear wheels, and that only adds to the silhouette instead of detracting from it, IMO. Bravo!
Writing off the back end of the alt mode as "Cybertronian" is helpful too. I can see how the upper arms are forming an air intake, so that doesn't bother me. It's really only the lower arms that are causing an issue, sitting directly under the spoiler.
As for the use of faux parts, it's awesome when they're not needed, but Hasbro and Takara have been using them pretty judiciously of late. Take the "faux chest" on Masterpiece Sunstreaker, for example. I'm glad they went that route, because the robot mode looks so much better for it. I believe we'll see something similar with an eventual Masterpiece Mirage to get his "kibble" proportioned correctly in robot mode.