Another 'Ghost Mirage' Transformers Item-- KO G1 Auction

Thursday, September 13th, 2007 12:04PM CDT

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With the release of the KO Vintage looking Generation 1 Mirage, one had to wonder if this might happen, especially with the recent E-Hobby BT Electro Disruptor Clear Rijie (Mirage), and the recent 2007 Botcon Transparent Blue Mirage Give Away Figure.

Here we have an auction for the GHOST version of G1 Mirage, although it is a KO version, so the quality is unknown, and likely to be poorer than the quite fragile vintage G1 version.

Ghost Mirage eBay Auction

Here's some images for you too!

Transformers News: Another 'Ghost Mirage' Transformers Item-- KO G1 Auction

It looks so cool, I have bought one for my collection to complete the 'invisible' Mirage set!!

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Re: Another 'Ghost Mirage' Transformers Item-- KO G1 Auction (341564)
Posted by Anonymous on September 13th, 2007 @ 12:11pm CDT

$95 for a knockoff? No thanks.

Re: Another 'Ghost Mirage' Transformers Item-- KO G1 Auction (341571)
Posted by soundwave13c on September 13th, 2007 @ 12:19pm CDT

so i guess its not made out of meatal

Re: Another 'Ghost Mirage' Transformers Item-- KO G1 Auction (341579)
Posted by lanzajr26 on September 13th, 2007 @ 12:26pm CDT

Hmm, slightly cool, but still suffers from paint apps over nice clean clear plastic.

Re: Another 'Ghost Mirage' Transformers Item-- KO G1 Auction (341580)
Posted by City Commander on September 13th, 2007 @ 12:26pm CDT

cool though

Re: Another 'Ghost Mirage' Transformers Item-- KO G1 Auction (341595)
Posted by Overcracker on September 13th, 2007 @ 12:39pm CDT

Very Cool, not 79.95 cool. but cool non the less.

I wonder what kind of plastic quality it has?

It would look so cool in a dark display case, with a black light.

Re: Another 'Ghost Mirage' Transformers Item-- KO G1 Auction (341662)
Posted by Tigertrack on September 13th, 2007 @ 1:35pm CDT

I'll let you know about it when I get it.

Seeing as how the regular addition KO's of G1 Mirage are going for about that much, I figured I'd give it a shot.

Buzz kills...

Re: Another 'Ghost Mirage' Transformers Item-- KO G1 Auction (341691)
Posted by Overcracker on September 13th, 2007 @ 1:57pm CDT

oohh nifty. Congrats. We are expecting lots of pictures showcasing its transparent self.

Re: Another 'Ghost Mirage' Transformers Item-- KO G1 Auction (341697)
Posted by Zeds on September 13th, 2007 @ 2:02pm CDT

Nice. This will go great alongside my BT-18 Rijie.

Re: Another 'Ghost Mirage' Transformers Item-- KO G1 Auction (341698)
Posted by opjet on September 13th, 2007 @ 2:03pm CDT

ive got to say that's 1 fine sexy g1
figure damn

Re: Another 'Ghost Mirage' Transformers Item-- KO G1 Auction (341712)
Posted by Ravage XK on September 13th, 2007 @ 2:12pm CDT

I actually like it.

Looks like its made from ice!

Re: Another 'Ghost Mirage' Transformers Item-- KO G1 Auction (341725)
Posted by HighPrime on September 13th, 2007 @ 2:17pm CDT

This seller already sold his first wave. They were priced at $74.95. He bumped up to $79.95. Way too pricey for a KO. I'm in agreement on that. Cut the price in half, then I may buy.

Re: Another 'Ghost Mirage' Transformers Item-- KO G1 Auction (341728)
Posted by HighPrime on September 13th, 2007 @ 2:18pm CDT

oh, and this is how the price gets jacked up further by posting on the TF boards... then you have a landrush all at the same time ;-p

:-)

Re: Another 'Ghost Mirage' Transformers Item-- KO G1 Auction (341741)
Posted by HighPrime on September 13th, 2007 @ 2:24pm CDT

Sorry... one more comment...

I'm opposed to sharing news.. I'm just noting, all ;-p

Re: Another 'Ghost Mirage' Transformers Item-- KO G1 Auction (341743)
Posted by HighPrime on September 13th, 2007 @ 2:25pm CDT

crap.... I meant to say I'm NOT opposed to sharing news... not a good day today ^o^

Re: Another 'Ghost Mirage' Transformers Item-- KO G1 Auction (341769)
Posted by Supreme Convoy on September 13th, 2007 @ 2:47pm CDT

For a knock off, at least it looks cool.

Re: Another 'Ghost Mirage' Transformers Item-- KO G1 Auction (341911)
Posted by CyberTooth on September 13th, 2007 @ 4:19pm CDT

Seeing these pictures gives me an idea for my BT-Mirage.

Of all the KO's to purchase this is a very cool one. I'm sure that Tigertracks won't be disappointed with it, so long as its in one piece.

Re: Another 'Ghost Mirage' Transformers Item-- KO G1 Auction (342135)
Posted by Flux Convoy on September 13th, 2007 @ 6:26pm CDT

Looks pretty cool.

Re: Another 'Ghost Mirage' Transformers Item-- KO G1 Auction (342146)
Posted by i_amtrunks on September 13th, 2007 @ 6:31pm CDT

Much prefer the coloured version than the ghost.

Certainly not worth the price.

Re: Another 'Ghost Mirage' Transformers Item-- KO G1 Auction (342219)
Posted by Liege Evilmus on September 13th, 2007 @ 7:18pm CDT

That's better than porn!!!!!!!!!!!

Re: Another 'Ghost Mirage' Transformers Item-- KO G1 Auction (342300)
Posted by PrimulArchangel on September 13th, 2007 @ 7:46pm CDT

everyone is complaining about the price , i think if takara released it everyone would want it lol .. I think it looks badass myself and if i didnt just buy MP Megs i would have bought one of these for sure.

Re: Another 'Ghost Mirage' Transformers Item-- KO G1 Auction (342324)
Posted by Tigertrack on September 13th, 2007 @ 8:02pm CDT

Meh, everyone has their own feelings about KO's.

All the G1 accurate vintage KO's have been expensive as of late, Swoop, Prime, now Mirage, the soon to come Wheeljack, they cost more than Takara would price them at. Takara would have the advantage of higher quality, but also higher production run numbers.

I see this as a variant. I have other KO variants of TFs, and I have been quite happy with them, but they are usually different colored versions than their vintage shelves.

This was too hard to pass up, as it was a sweet transparent figure, and a KO of the hard to find Mirage mold. I hope it is relatively tight and doesn't have that cheap feel.

If it does, oh well, I'm treating him as an exclusive version of the fig, even if it is just a KO to me it's a cool variant that I couldn't pass up.

Re: Another 'Ghost Mirage' Transformers Item-- KO G1 Auction (342377)
Posted by 1337W422102 on September 13th, 2007 @ 8:34pm CDT

That looks pretty darn cool.

Oh, and you mean 'Here ARE some images for you.' Careful, tigertracks!

Re: Another 'Ghost Mirage' Transformers Item-- KO G1 Auction (342624)
Posted by HighPrime on September 13th, 2007 @ 11:08pm CDT

Well, this seller's on his 3rd wave now...

1st wave @ 74.95 (sold out)
2nd wave @ 79.95 (sold out)
3rd wave @ 84.95 (2 available)

Re: Another 'Ghost Mirage' Transformers Item-- KO G1 Auction (343005)
Posted by Auto Bot on September 14th, 2007 @ 5:27am CDT

I don't buy this transparent Mirage idea.

Re: Another 'Ghost Mirage' Transformers Item-- KO G1 Auction (343517)
Posted by Talous on September 14th, 2007 @ 12:18pm CDT

I prefered the Classics version of the clear Mirage. $90 for a KO just isn't worth it for me.

Re: Another 'Ghost Mirage' Transformers Item-- KO G1 Auction (343888)
Posted by Tigertrack on September 14th, 2007 @ 4:25pm CDT

1337W422102 wrote:That looks pretty darn cool.

Oh, and you mean 'Here ARE some images for you.' Careful, tigertracks!

If I was a disgrunteled Brit it'd be 'ARrrr...'

I'm not. Sorry about the spelling mistake. My students would have my head if they knew. :WHISTLE:

Re: Another 'Ghost Mirage' Transformers Item-- KO G1 Auction (349173)
Posted by trent hughes on September 17th, 2007 @ 10:17pm CDT

Arrrgh! How much longer 'til your review?

Re: Another 'Ghost Mirage' Transformers Item-- KO G1 Auction (349492)
Posted by Tigertrack on September 18th, 2007 @ 5:47am CDT

trent hughes wrote:Arrrgh! How much longer 'til your review?

Sorry, I have to actual wait for them to ship it to me before I can review it. I'm in the US, it's not, so it'll be a couple weeks.

So don't hold your breath or anything...

Re: Another 'Ghost Mirage' Transformers Item-- KO G1 Auction (349495)
Posted by Deadpool. on September 18th, 2007 @ 5:52am CDT

Heys. Were the Mirage/Swoop/Wheeljack lost or damged by Hasbro? If true, why don't Hasbro and Takara just remake the mold the same way the KOers do?

Re: Another 'Ghost Mirage' Transformers Item-- KO G1 Auction (349499)
Posted by Tigertrack on September 18th, 2007 @ 6:00am CDT

optronix91 wrote:Heys. Were the Mirage/Swoop/Wheeljack lost or damged by Hasbro? If true, why don't Hasbro and Takara just remake the mold the same way the KOers do?

Broke or lost is the rumor.

At this time, I would guess it has to do with money. HASBRO found that the G1 commemoratives do not sell altogether too well here in the states. Too many sit on shelves, even when clearanced.

However, Tak/Tomy may go that way soon. They are rumored to be heading more to the adult collector arena, and G1 re-issues, especially rare versions, would attract a lot of collectors to them.

The rumored Sky Lynx re-issue, and the Encore line are proof that they seem to like re-issues again, and with them still using and apparently creating Masterpiece molds, it looks like our best bet is for them to get us our beloved rare re-issues.

As to why they don't use what the KO'ers are using, I have no idea, except that I think the way the KO'ers are doing it creates poor product that is loose and fragile for the most part.

I'll let you know what I think of these when I grab that Mirage. Purists will tell you to stay away from KO's, but if they are high quality, and figures you really desire at much more affordable prices, I say, why not???

:-?