ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:Anyone who expects an Earth-mode retool of Mirage is deluded, since the clear plastic is the only unearthly aspect. At most we'll get an opaque redeco.
I mean, I didn't mention it because it's something I want, I couldn't care less, I just wanted to make sure Munkky could make an informed decision regarding Mirage, and having seen this exact rumor:
alekese wrote:IIRC, Pixelmaster's rumor was two separate two packs, each with a G1 and a BW character. One pack is an 'earth' mirage with opaque plastic and earth based racing sponsor decals, with BWII Skywarp redeco and possibly new head retool of Airazor. The other is the previously cut from earthrise earth mode sideswipe retool/redeco packed with BW grimlock from dinobot. They will allegedly be amazon exclusives. This is all assuming his info is accurate and that internal hasbro plans don't change, of course, but he's been right more often than he's been wrong from what I've seen.
I figured it was worth bringing into the conversation (although I don't remember seeing Pixel mention whether Mirage is a repaint or a retool specifically, when he posted it he just said Earth Mirage). I personally find the thought of them making more Earth redos of Siege figures to be a stupid decision, but I already didn't like it in Earthrise to begin with, so my opinion of it wasn't likely to be changed by this anyway, and seeing other people post that they actually want these means there is at least a market for the figures.
There is also a second larger leak from a newer source that agrees on the existence of these 2-packs, plus more, but I don't even know where exactly I would go to post it since it covers multiple lines, and I don't think the source has had their validity proven in any way yet.