TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on MIRAGE 

Honestly, RotB made Mirage go from "that one G1 guy I sorta care about" to basically my top 10 TF characters.

While I'm no Peter Davidson fan, I have to say he did a great job bringing Mirage's new personality to life. I actually laughed at some of the humor 😂

Always love to see more cosmically powered starscream killing transformers off

I like to think of ROTB Mirage and G1 Mirage as two sides of the same coin: while in G1 he was a questionably-aligned aristocrat, ROTB shows off a spunky rich kid who thinks he can get away with anything and be untouchable. Like I could imagine it even reflection of his younger self, like it's the same character in two very different phases of life.

Even though he's a master of invisibility and optical illusions, Transformers fans can always look forward to seeing Mirage sneak his way into their hearts and stealthily show the meaning the phrase, more then meets the eye.

I know most people call him Dino in Dark of the Moon but I’ll always call him Mirage out of spite of company politics. Great video!

FINALLY!! I've been waiting for this episode for 3 YEARS!!! Mirage was always my favorite. He was the coolest character from the 1984 series, and I'm a huge fan!

When I saw Mirage turns into an exosuit for Noah, my first reaction was like, "Why Japan never think of this?". Honestly, that one is supposed to be Japan's Thing and the movie might think about it ahead before Japan did. That exosuit form might also be a reference to the diaclone pilot figures. Btw, he did briefly transforms into an F-1 car in the movie and I'm happy that the movie did make a reference to his G1 version.

And, of course, who could forget his role in "More Than Meets The Eye" when Mirage snuck aboard the Nemesis while invisible and sabotaged it?

Mirage in episode 1 : crashes the Decepticons on the sea Cliffjumper : he must be a Decepticon spy

With the good publicity Mirage has gotten from ROTB, maybe we could see him in Earthspark or so either series? I had a pitch that he’d be a former actor for a Cybertronian Movie franchise, Spychanger. He’d be somewhat like Rattrap, sarcastic, slightly cowardly and will pull through.

Mirage was amazing in the film ^^ Hope we see more of him in the future

The mention of his Mini-con partners for the Skyboom Shield, Dirt Boss in particular, reminded me of just how different the different incarnations of a bot can be out there. Transformers Animated had a version of Dirt Boss show up in the series as a Decepticon, he was literally created when a forklift was merged with a Headmaster unit, and he was not a pleasant individual.

Mirage is a ♾️ changer he can disguise his vehicle mode into any car he can think of.

Mirage was definitely my favorite character in Rise of the Beasts, and Pete Davidson's performance I like to think really made him stand out in a special way. I'm confident kids are gonna gravitate towards him like I did with Bumblebee when I was a kid watching the first Michael Bay movie. That said, I hope this ain't the end for Mirage and I hope he appears in future movies.

I don't think that it's so much confusion as to why Mirage is now being shown to do more than just become invisible, and use other powers like illusion casting and holograms and such, that he always had from the beginning ... but the fact that they've basically taken that away from Hound, who also does have that power. And, yes, G1, didn't want the redundancy, and they probably don't want that now either, but now Hound isn't unique anymore because they're making him like another Kup or Ironhide instead, and it doesn't fit with the original established character. Both Hound and Mirage can have holographic abilities together, they just need to make it so that each one uses the power in different ways to differentiate them.

Mirage and Starscream were the first transformer toys I ever got and I loved watching them on the tv show when I was younger. Great job on the video and I can’t wait to go see the movie.

I can't get over the fact that mirage turned into an IRON MAN SUIT (not literally) for Noah in the ROTB movie.

I own the Classics Mirage figure. He's still fantastic even after all these years

Evey version of Mirage should have him say the joke "The ship was full". An absolute classic👌.

He definitely deserves more attention!

I actually loved the ROTB version of Mirage way more than i expected to. Wonder if they’re gonna give him a “traitor” storyline in the next movie.

RotB Mirage reminds me of Cayde-6 from Destiny. They're both the "we don't like authority yet we can still seriously get shit done" type, plus the "he eats planets, so like waaaay bigger than a planet" sounds like something outta the D2 campaign when Cabal Emperor Calus's world eating ship shows up.

Mirage has had the best luck when it comes to being remembered fondly by fans, and being revisited by hasbro. Not all original characters can claim some of those things.

If I had a nickel for every time there was a spotlight episode of Mirage where the Autobots think he turned traitor, then I would have three nickels. Which is not a lot, but it’s weird that it happened three times.

*Spoilers for ROTB!!!* It seems like Mirage has a sort of unique morphing and mass shifting ability. Because in the beginning of the movie, he turns into a Lamborghini, a Ferarri F1 race car (awesome easter egg btw) and a huge dump truck seemingly without scanning any of them and transforming into them at will. Not to mention later turning into a much smallest Exo-suit for Noah.

There was originally planned to be a recolor of mirage's g1 toy for the g2 line, which was meant to be colored in a light-green and pink, whic loks like a "bubblegum" deco, but was cancelled. There is also an animated incarnation of Mirage.

It always pissed me off that G1 Mirage was seen as a traitor given he's the SOLE reason the Decepticons didn't win when he sabotaged their ship at the end of More Than Meets the Eye. Optimus didn't even damage the ship, that was all Mirage sinking them. And by Cliffjumper of all bots! The guy who screwed up SO bad he missed Megatron while IN HIS ZONE!

It’s funny how, years after the “Traitor” G1 episode, Mirage was typecast many times as either “The Autobot who people think is a traitor,” or simply disguises themself as a Decepticon.

Mirage really stole all the spotlights in RotB, i absolutely loved every second he appeared in the movie

Mirage somehow became one of my favorite IDW characters despite the fact that he didnt really do much.

I hope we get more of him! He was such a good character in ROTB, so I really hope they keep using him :]

**SPOILER FOR RISE OF THE BEASTS** I think the suit he turns into is very much so in line with the master-type suits from masterforce. Not only does it look kinda like a pretender suit, but it also has the engine at the back like a God/Powermaster. It also gives very similar augments to the users strength speed and durability. I think the best way to describe it is as a pretender shell. Since it’s mirage shrunken down into a suit. The pretenders activate their suits, and the suit mass shifts into their robot transtector body. So he’s basically an inverted pretender, since he went from body -> suit instead of suit -> body.

11:11 I’m so surprised you didn’t talk about him turning into his og vehicle mode while showing off what cars he could become

Rise Of The Beasts Mirage is my favorite incarnation of the character.

The ROTB film did Mirage justice, he was really cool and definitely take up most of the screen time for how awesome he was

Sure wish that Ferrari Dino came back as one of his disguises.

Turns out, the real reason Mirage is such a goofball in Rise Of The Beasts is so that no one will ever suspect him of being a traitor. (Too bad they killed off Cliffjumper in the last one!)

"The name's Mirage."

G1 Mirage was the first Transformer I ever owned. So glad you finally did a Basics on him.

Fun fact, In Rise Of The Beast he briefly turned into a F1 Car, paying homage to the OG bot. (He also turned into a Lambo, a Ferrari, and a Dumb Truck.)

Love how he was portrayed in ROTB and I hope we get to see more of him in future films.

Can't watch now, I'm in line to see Rise of the Beasts at the cinema. Looking forward to watching this later tonight.

I liked Mirage in the new movie, but I don't want to divulge too much of my opinions on 'em until after the film's run its course. I will say that I really liked his design, I hope we get more characters with sleek looks that are easier to include in more scenes. Personally, I always like when Mirage's loyalty is questioned, or callbacks to him being some snobby aristocrat. I think the first ever reference to Turbofoxes in transformer was Mirage wishing he could hunt them with his upper crust pals back home. His Aristocratic background could be fun for writing too; years ago, my friend group incorporated a rich guy. I never really got along with him, and I feel it could be easy to work that some of that "only keeping this prick around for his money" vibes into writing Mirage in adaptations of his G1 character.

I'm looking forward to the basics on Airazor.

Spoilers We did get mirage transform into a indy car and a lamborghini kutash which i think was a reference to sunstreaker and sideswipe

I love how Combiner Wars is the only depiction of Mirage where he takes on an alternate open wheel racecar, that being of an IndyCar, most specifically its Dallara IR-12 chassis, fitted to the big oval track aero package

I saw the movie on June 7th so it's nice having content already for the movie out

My first Diaclone toy the fave. Mirage a Counter Specialist. More than meets the Eye part 3 greatest achieved ever stopping Decepticons warship meanwhile both Megatron and Starscream whining each other. Both Mirage and Optimus had toys in my collection. Takara toys are amazing.

Mirage's Formula-1 form (his original vehicle mode in G1 cartoons) was briefly shown in Rise of the Beasts, when he was demonstrating to Noah his ability to have various alternate modes.

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You always make my saturday mornings great thanks a lot brother!!

Been waiting for this one for some time. Thanks!

Mirage was great. I love that he transformed into a formula 1 for a second too. Arcee was another favorite. She was great in the combat scenes.

Hi Chris, great video about the Transformers The Basics On Mirage,keep them coming, Also Mirage is not only one of my favorite Autobots but also one of my favorite Transformers of all time,also the following information is from the following Comic Books they are:1. Transformers Universe(limited series)#2(January 1986,1987) & 2. Transformers:More Than Meets The Eye(limited, maxi-series)#4(of)8(August,2003)they are from Transformers Universe(limited mini-series)#2(of)4(January,1986,1987): Mirage, Allegiance:(as of 2023): Autobot, Function:(as of 2023):Counter Intelligence, First Appearance:(Comic version):Transformers(1st series)#1(August,1984),(Cartoon Version):More Than Meets The Eye(September,1984) & from Transformers More Than Meets The Eye(limited maxi-series)#4( of )8(August,2003) Allegiance:(as of 2023):Autobot,Primary Function:(as of 2023):Counter Intelligence,(From the personal data tracks of CilffJumper, Autobot Warrior) Transformation/Alternate Mode:(as of 2023):F-1 Ligier JS-11 Racer(Race Car) Affiliation:(as of 2023): Autobots,Heroic Autobots, Affiliation:(Marvel Comics Version):Autobots/Heroic Autobots, Affiliation:(Cartoon Version):(as of 2023):Autobots, Heroic Autobots, Also your latest Video was superb and as always keep them coming, Also my favorite version of Mirage is the G1 Original Classic and Retroboot Cartoon Version of The Autobot Spy and Counter Intelligence Mirage Allegiance:(as of 2023):Autobot,Function/Primary Function:(as of 2023):Spy/Counter Intelligence,Transformation:(as of 2023): Race Car(F-1 Ligier JS-11 Racer(Race Car) Weapons:(as of 2023):Electro-Disruotor can cast illusions altering his physical placement and appearance for up to 6 minutes. Expert Marksman and Sharpshooter with armor-piercing rocket-dart hunting rifle. Mirage is not only a Effective fighter, not only is Mirage a more effective intelligence gatherer but also one of the best hand-to- hand combat guys in the Autobots, Also Mirage is fast and has excellent driving control, also Mirage is a surprising effective and deadly fighter, Also and even though he's a master of invisibility and optical illusions, Transformers fans inculding myself can always look forward to seeing Mirage sneak his way into their hearts and stealthily show the meaning the phrase, more than meets the Eye.,Also Mirage was definitely my favorite character in Rise of The Beasts, and Peter Davidson's performance I like to think really made him stand out in a special way, Also thank you for sharing Chris keep up the great work, stay safe out there and have a Happy Father's Day.🙂🦸😎🇺🇸😄🔵🟢

Saw it last night and was very satisfied with it!

Your boy is back! This dude said i wasn't even gonna start!

Saw the movie and I love it. Off the hook and better than the other 6 live film. They definitely based his personality on Hot Rod, Cheetor, & Hot Shot. Yes, we finally saw his iconic F-1 mode as well as him turning into a Countach in a quick cameo

when i saw his vehicle mode in the first trailer i thought it would be jazz, but still i like his friendship with Noah. hope he and Noah still paired up in the G.I. Joe movie.

"What can I say Prime...the ship was full!". Mirage was really anxious to get back to Cybertron. Never had a G1 toy it was always sold out but I have several now. Great video bringing us all up to speed for the new movie can't wait for the next one.

YAY! The invisible Autobot gets the Basics treatment! I'm in Transformers heaven!

Good thing I saw it yesterday And you uploaded the basics on the MVP of the film

I've been waiting for this video for two years

Just saw rotb, loved it, loved morage in it. Love how he's not untrustworthy, he's reckless and impulsive......but still makes plans without telling prime first. Good version of the character and genuinely one of my favourite live action versions of a transformers character..... along with their version of primal

Thanks for uploading this basics video on my birthday Chris best birthday present

Honestly I think I like Mirage as a cocky character that is good with deception. Just fits the F1 racer form(and his current appearance in Rise of the Beasts) and his ability to create illusions. He definitely is an amazing ally for the Autobots to have because of his illusion ability.

This was a very good Basics Episode! Thanks for taking the time to do it. ~Dex™.

i have been waiting for this video for a long time

I’ve been waiting for this one forever

in a funny tale of events, the 2023 mirage actually and briefly turned into his formula 1 alt mode, before briefly turning into sideswipe's alt mode in his bayformer colours.

I absolutely loved the new movie! Thank goodness it was worth the wait these last five years. Great episode 👍

"Just work friends? you've been inside me" fucking killed me in the theatre

awesome job, always wanted to see mirage! also I would love to see an episode on brainstorm, such a fun character with a great history!

I have always like the Alternators version of Mirage. The Ford GT was a good choice for him.

Spoiler alert: In the ROTB, we did see Mirage briefly transform into an Indy car alt mode, perhaps to pay homage to his old Formula 1 alt mode.

It should be noted that the F1 vehicle mode made a blink and you'll miss it appearance when Noah and Mirage are in the derelict factory.

Great video as always Thanks , Chris!

My favorite quote from Mirage is when Optimus Prime congratulates him on downing the Decepticon's ship in G1. Prime says that he thought Mirage wanted to return to Cybertron so badly that he'd ride with the 'Cons, but the invisible Autobot replies, "Sorry Prime. The ship was... full." LOL

its been a long time since we heard DIACLONE, BOB, AND THE INFAMOUS CPSC edit: he wasnt offline starscream hit a mirage clone

enjoyed Rise of the beasts, had just right vibe for me seeing Mirage was interesting character. thank you video your video on his history thru the evolution of shows n movies.

Im been waiting this for so long thank

I just can’t wait to see the rise of the beasts episodes coming up

Imagine, finally having a Jazz faithful to your childhood finally making it to the big screen, only to have him be called Mirage.

Let's hope it won't be too long before we get a Masterpiece Mirage and then try and beg Porsche to allow Masterpiece Jazz to be a reality (and complete the 1984 & 1985 Autobot Cars).

It’s 4:30am, I see the notification for the new episode, and my half asleep brain goes “Transformers was published by Mirage comics? How have I never known this?” Just to be reminded that Mirage is an Autobot

Ahh, my favorite transformer (other than Sunstreaker)! I’ve been waiting for this video for a long time, so glad to finally see it and I’ve always loved these! Awesome basics video as always! Saw the movie early so no worries about spoilers lol; the G1 and ROTB versions are surprisingly more similar than meets the eye

great video, loved it. thanks for tackling Mirage. I think a great topic for the next basic's episode could be the Decepticon's star cruiser, "the Nemesis" considering the recent release of a massive titan class figure of the famous vessel in the Legacy line, like when they released a figure of the ark in the same scale for WFC Kingdom. aside from that, I would also like to see more of the mini vehicle's, like one of my personal favorite's Windcharger.

Fantastic video of Mirage! Two thumbs up!

Great Stuff, as always!

I was literally thinking about this episode like every time I watch the basics just waiting for mirage

Your right I totally missed it. My bad! I love your videos rewatch old ones all the time.

Another amazing video

Finally one of my top Autobots gets The Basics treatment. I saw Rise of the Beasts yesterday and Mirage was my favorite Character in the Movie.

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When I was little I found Dino (or Dino Mirage as I like to call him) kinda scary (probably because of his voice and the fact that he presents himself "attacking" humans). That character was actually kinda cool.

I wished you'd mentioned the proposed G2 design for Mirage. But, otherwise, another great episode! Keep up the great work!

It's Mirage time, baby! Great video

Mirage was always my favorite G1 transformer growing up so I was so happy to see him in the new movies little discouraged. They changed him from a Formal 1 car to a Ferrari ( Dino) to a Porsche 911 but they did that to bumblebee as well, but I’m glad they introduced him to this new generation.

Oh I've watch that new Transformers film and it was awesome!

So mirage has an universal alt-mode. I think we have our first mutacon on live action television.