Ocular Max PS-02 LIGER | Stop motion review

[@CHOGOKINGcom]

Nice review ! About full clear Sphinx, it was 1 exemplary for a lottery.

[@CardboardBots]

Thanks, Chogoking. You've confirmed something that I recently read online...that the clear one was part of a charity draw at TFCon Toronto 2016. By the way, I'm a fan of what you do with 3rd party.

[@johngavin1175]

Hey man,gonna watch your chat with Skullface tomorrow.

[@ShartimusPrime]

Geez, this video was amazing!!!

[@CardboardBots]

My man, thanks for checking out my animated review. Ebay prices of exclusive 3rd party toys scare me sometimes. Love your stuff.

[@TheLazyEyebrow]

Man, I'm just amazed at how well that box was animated, and i haven't even seen the rest of the video yet haha

[@CardboardBots]

Ha, ha! Normally I'll animate boxes when they are empty so that they are lighter and easier to animate. This box had a window, so I didn't cheat it. It went well. A box animation and opening is a good warm up exercise for me. Something fun to do with minimal mental effort. Not every box gets an animated treatment.

[@KeejTV]

I see the cardboard, I see the Diaclone, I hit that big thumbs up button

[@CardboardBots]

Thanks, Keej. I hope the new buyer enjoys it even half as much as I did.

[@tcogproductions]

Very good review! I love your videos! If this figure was cheaper on the aftermarket id definitely go for it. Sadly he's very expensive on there.

[@CardboardBots]

The mold rocks. I think it still holds up but I was interested in other things. It felt good to say good bye to it with a video.

[@aggelosaggelos5696]

I love it when transformers have literally clones with different names,like this is mirage,jeez

[@CardboardBots]

You must love the seekers then!

[@animatedplastic]

Great video. I really enjoy your animation. Been a while since I saw new content. Was very happy to see it was a full review. I laughed pretty good as the "french" accent reading the bio...lol. I have this figure because I loved the original Sphinx Mold. I actually bought 2 of the adapters for this mold as I had Sphix and Liger in my collection and knew about the headache of connecting the missile launcher. I've debated on also getting the TE Mirage offering as it can be had for a pretty inexpensive price. Fanstoys announced they were making one as well, so I am going to get that one instead. I had no idea that this guy was now selling for so much. I also have the TFCon Mid-Disappearing version. I wanted the All clear version myself, but I hear that was a very special custom that A3Ureview made which gave them the idea IIRC. I have the all clear Binaltech Mirage. I feel that all clear is only good for special versions such as a Ghost Starscream or Mirage. Given the fragility of clear plastic, I don't really recommend it, but when it fits the characters lore from the show. I did recently get a KO MP52 Starscream that was all clear mostly because it was $55 shipped, but to also hold that updated Ghost Starscream mold look over the original one. I look forward to more videos!

[@CardboardBots]

I should consult you when I do a video. You are full of useful info!

[@CardboardBots]

Also, thank you for your very kind words.

[@animatedplastic]

@@CardboardBots Anytime. 😉

[@nortran11]

That is actually pronounced Lye-Ger. The French word Ligier is the name of the Formula One car that Mirage is based on.....the Ligier JS-11 competed in Formula One in 1979 and 1980.

[@MatthewCaunsfield]

Thanks to "The Lazy Eyebrow" for recommending this video, it was really fun!

[@CardboardBots]

Thanks for stopping by. The Lazy Eyebrow is a big inspiration for this channel.

[@ChanHo_LeeSMM]

Omg! Your stop motion reviews are absolutely amazing and informative!! And came here from Lazy Eyebrow!

[@CardboardBots]

Thanks, Lazy Eyebrow and I know each other and I'm very grateful that he shared my review. I very much like to inform while I entertain. I'm so glad you found my channel.

[@TheLazyEyebrow]

Hahaha the subtle "the more you know" theme at the end That was a great send off

[@CardboardBots]

It's the little things that give me joy.

[@maxitron2199]

Such a nice reviewe, I came to your Channel cause ' I bought an target Armorhide black, and I was pretty sure I saw the video before, yeah was you Bro, now I realize my figure it's imcoplete lol

[@CardboardBots]

The Armorhides are easy enough to hunt down. Even without the extra pieces, its a fun toy

[@maxitron2199]

@@CardboardBots totally agree with you I found mine without the front part of the truck and then tow truck and then key that I even realize in the black one has a decepticon simbol

[@aljineprime567]

Je suis Français et j'approuve cette vidéo!

[@CardboardBots]

Please forgive my poor attempt at French accent. I got so much wrong that a French speaker like yourself would see right through it.

[@johngavin1175]

Ah man,no Mega Man music? Oh wait it's just really really quiet.

[@CardboardBots]

Yep.

[@BotBenderOrinj]

What an entertaining review! Your animations are incredibly smooth! I used to think that Sphinx kinda resembled Twiki from Buck Rogers lol

[@CardboardBots]

Thsnks! I can see the resemblance. It's the bell shaped head that does it, I think.

[@angelomendoza1174]

You mean Mirage was a stowaway aboard the Ark 4 million years ago! And then he snuck aboard a Decepticon space cruiser to prevent them leaving Earth for Cybertron in 1984, he is such a sneaky fellow!

[@CardboardBots]

Mirage is sneaky, however Liger would be even more cautious and stayed hidden the whole time.

[@Tef-Tef]

Decent French... needs more Pain Baguettes and Croissants 😀 i have cocomone... luv her... but she's 100x better with toyhax's stickers for her...

[@CardboardBots]

Thanks. I should listen to your French reviews and see how much I can understand from it. It's good practice.

[@LeaderOptimus]

That's an impressive French accent! And as always, this review was great. MMC/Ocular Max make amazing figures, they're so fun to mess with!

[@CardboardBots]

Thanks for saying you were impressed by the French accent. I know that it was really bad, but that's the fun of it! Some of it sounds Jamaican to me. 😃 MMC make some excellent toys, it's true.

[@FREKKI]

This video is absolutely spectacular! I can’t even imagine the time it took but the care and love put into it really shows. Incredible!

[@CardboardBots]

Thanks very much. All my vids are a labour of love. I didn't log my hours on this specific project... but it was a lot.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Your videos always make me feel so inadequate. I spend a lot of time making stuff that doesn't look 1/10th as good as yours in the end.

[@CardboardBots]

Nah, mate. You're strategy and output is much better. If anyone should feel inadequate its me. I make one video and I look at channels like yours and there are dozens of entertaining and informative videos made in the same timeframe. You're rocking it.

[@Crasher1982]

The dx9 cocomone! The Crasher you told me this video would have. :) I enjoyed all the F1's shown here. :)

[@CardboardBots]

I had a feeling that you would enjoy this.

[@Crasher1982]

@@CardboardBots Yup! :) And not just because of Crasher. I loved the F1's and the figures you showed and the way you make it so it seems like they move on their own.

[@texasbeast239]

I love my Sphinx+. Didn't bother with Liger because he wasn't G1. Kinda regret that now. The IRL race car was so tiny, that the G1 car might actually be the right size for MP scale. But then the bot mode would look teensy.

[@CardboardBots]

@texasbeast239 that's a cool idea about the F1 car being very small.

[@Beedo_Sookcool]

Great review! Thank you! Ah, yes, Cartoon-"Accuracy" -- the main reason I don't collect the so-called "Masterpieces" any more.

[@CardboardBots]

It's amazing that they can do it, but cartoon accuracy shouldn't be the be all and and all to transformers toys.

[@Beedo_Sookcool]

@@CardboardBots Exactly! I really LIKED the rivets and working pistons and spring-loaded shocks and die-cast and realistic alt-modes of the older MP figures. Now, they seem to just be a bunch of glossy smooth kibble-flaps for twice the price.

[@ultra_marcus]

Wherever did you learn to speak such fluent French.. accent? Great to see a good old fashioned upload from you again CB. Liger is one impressive recolour, content de te revoir.

[@CardboardBots]

Je learnez le Franglais les meme choses as you. It came from La Qween of Australia. Je suis tres good at l'accent Franglais from watching Ladybug and Cat Noir with my kids! 😉 😀

[@ultra_marcus]

@@CardboardBots I do love the odd Ladybird book, seriously though.. it’s great to have you back.

[@HardbassSoviet]

finally! an actual detailed review thats not a short

[@CardboardBots]

Of course, my dude!

[@hotwheelsbrothers687]

So we need a red version of Mirage in Gen selects now called “Liger”

[@CardboardBots]

Yes, but the name can be anything really. The clour is more important. It will eventually happen.

[@Skelevision1]

*Cannot fit the trailer* 0/10 IGN Not buy “We can just agree transformers where not good”

[@CardboardBots]

Funny

[@sidearmsalpha]

Have this figure. I knew it was up there in value but I didn't think it was that much.

[@CardboardBots]

The ebay prices have been crazy.

[@dangerousdays2052]

He looks like a pack of Marlboros .

[@CardboardBots]

I did not know that

[@texasbeast239]

There was also a Diaclone Car Robo remold of Wheeljack based on the same kind of Lancia Stratos HF Turbo Gp.5 Silhouette road race car as WJ, in the the red and white Marlboro livery of an IRL historical car #598. It was canonized as MP Decepticon Exhaust, but the decor was deliberately mispelled as Marlboor. Ironically, several Marlboro Stratoses caught on fire. But #598 actually won a race. That's better than the #539 WJ car could ever say! I guess Takara didn't want to repaint the Ligier after that loser car, so they picked the winning liveried #598 as inspiration instead--thus, R&W Mirage.

[@fragginbastich7307]

Glad I grabbed this if it's actually worth something now.

[@CardboardBots]

It seems to have have more than tripled it's value.

[@insanebiker3329]

Good to hear your voice again

[@CardboardBots]

Thanks very much. I used my son's inferior gaming muc for this one. Lessons learned.

[@maximusmedia76]

You will not be disappointed with TE Speedstar, my choice for sure! Granted not as many accessories but the rocket launcher is engineered into the transformation.

[@CardboardBots]

I haven't pulled the trigger on him yet. Probably soon.

[@autobotlaserbolt2128]

You should try and review a Delta Magnus/Diaclone Ultra Magnus. Like the official MP-31 or the new SG ultra magnus which also doubles as Delta Magnus, if you want 3p option there's KFC Dia Stack, Newage H28G Lucullu, or the Fansproject Dia Commander kit for Classics Optimus.

[@CardboardBots]

I do have the KFC Dia Stack. Hmm...

[@autobotlaserbolt2128]

@@CardboardBots maybe you can do him for you next review and see if your MP Diaclone figures can fit in his truck mode!

[@CardboardBots]

@@autobotlaserbolt2128 not i bad idea except I think I'm going to review Buggy Robo next.

[@SunstormPax]

Guess it's fitting that the all-invisible version of this mould is the most elusive. Its also probably only a matter of time before we get a red recolour of the kingdom Mirage. Great to see you again man, good to see you've been busy

[@CardboardBots]

At least 1 totally clear sphinx was used for a charity draw at a TFCon in Toronto at some point... or so I've heard. I think a red Kingdom Mirage from Hasbro is inevitable. Glad to have something to share with people again.

[@thepeternetwork]

So have you sold it yet?

[@CardboardBots]

Oh yeah... I think before I edited the video.

[@younglinc9950]

You’ve returned! This is awesome, great comeback. He’s back boys! I was actually rewatching your videos yesterday and I thought “man, I hope he returns soon. We need him”

[@CardboardBots]

Thanks so much. I feel special now!

[@OptimusPrime-gy5dk]

How come your doing old reviews you even did a contest of transformers viewers didn’t didn’t want to see are you not collecting anymore

[@CardboardBots]

Still collecting but I sold this bot and he was too good not to get a review.

[@OfficialTransformers]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥YESSSS YESS YES FINALLY‼️‼️‼️ Great video as usual🎬📸🎞 & as usual this video made my wallet nervous 😬 😅‼️ Can’t wait to see the next one📺

[@CardboardBots]

Ha, ha! Don't go chasing waterfalls. Stick to the rivers and the lakes that you are used to. This toy no longer provides emotional worth at those very high ebay prices.

[@OfficialTransformers]

@@CardboardBots I totally understand!!!! After my MM02 gets here it’s a wrap for me for a while buuuut I love all of the figures I have though.

[@optimaltron2768]

I can't hear anything

[@CardboardBots]

Oh, I'm sorry about that. I suggest a trip to the doctor to test your hearing. My guess is that you are fine, and you may just have to relaunch your video or settings. 😁

[@jime809]

Ok my opinion its worth it if its small its not worth it but if is the size of a masterpiece its worth it

[@CardboardBots]

Yes, he's proper Masterpiece sized.

[@RedRanunculus]

I love everything about this video. I definitely want to see more of you in the future!

[@CardboardBots]

Thanks very much. I'm not prolific, but I have a few reviews in my back catalog.

[@Asadjamal11]

I like the 6 wheeler drag strip

[@CardboardBots]

@Asadjamal11 apparently it was a real type of race car to have 6 tires

[@heykid007]

Did you end up selling your Liger? Welcome back!

[@CardboardBots]

Yes. I sold it at least two months before the video was published.

[@TheMeltedCactus]

Been going through your videos can't get enough of them. You are now one of my favorite TF tubers ❤

[@CardboardBots]

Thanks so much. I put my heart into making them.

[@meganura1559]

I bought the cell version of mmc mirage at a toy shop for 70$ but it came with the parachute and alternative back head plate the normal one had and figure had several loose parts. I don't know if there's a KO out there or if a collector got their figures swapped, but its a good figure never the less.

[@CardboardBots]

I don't think it was a KO. I heard that they might have reissued the parachute with a reissue of ps02c without the decals.

[@deenstratos9075]

Great animation,as always. Glad to see you alive and well.

[@CardboardBots]

Thanks much. Alive and recovering from a minor surgery.

[@joshuajennings5423]

Glad to see more of your work, it's been missed!

[@CardboardBots]

I'm feeling very grateful today after reading comments from you and others who felt the absence of my work.

[@Giantwaspface]

Hmm, strange looking Huffer...

[@CardboardBots]

It actually Pipes. That's why it looks different.

[@Giantwaspface]

@@CardboardBots Ah, silly me.

[@realmoldy]

I need it. I love mirage and red

[@CardboardBots]

He's pretty amazing!

[@rainwalkerstudios3388]

HE'S BACK! *Q plays trumpet with mariachi band.*

[@CardboardBots]

I ain't dead yet!

[@animatedplastic]

@@CardboardBots Wait....I still function! XD

[@CardboardBots]

@@animatedplastic this is literally how I feel right now 🙂

[@TyphonMar]

Great review! Sad you have to sell it, it looks awesome. I love the headsculpt.

[@CardboardBots]

Oh, I didn't "have to" sell it out of any need. I just saw an opportunity after checking his ebay value. If it was going for only $100, I probably wouldn't have sold it.

[@TyphonMar]

@@CardboardBots ah fair enough.

[@fduranthesee]

Ain't this just G1 Dino (Movieverse Mirage)?

[@PushanHalder]

Awesome review! Your stop motion skills never fail to amaze me!

[@CardboardBots]

Thank you so much, Pushan. I love to animate so much. With stop motion, I can even make looking at a box extra fun.

[@PushanHalder]

@@CardboardBots you're welcome. That's definitely true as well!

[@grimmstudios4041]

Man I can't believe I missed this when it came out how r u doing cardbordbots haven't seen u in a bit

[@CardboardBots]

Just getting back to work now. I was sidelined with a minor surgery to my arm. Doing good.

[@horrorsofthenight8751]

As much as I love collecting I don't think the price of a PS4 is worth it

[@GAMEPRODELTA]

Makes the newage diaclone mirage look dirt cheap in comparison.

[@CardboardBots]

You must mean a PS5. I've seen used PS4s recently go for sale between 150 and 200 Canadian.

[@CardboardBots]

@@GAMEPRODELTA a lot of new Mirage toys out these days! Good to have choices.

[@mattbentley2909]

Awesome video! Thanks

[@CardboardBots]

Thanks, Matt

[@THE14THPRIME229]

YOU ARE BACK !!!!! THIS WAS AMAZING !!

[@CardboardBots]

No, you're amazing!

[@ARHaslage]

Welcome back!

[@ultra_marcus]

I second this comment.

[@CardboardBots]

I'm always here, even if you don't see me.

[@CardboardBots]

@@ultra_marcus i bought black zarack for my birthday and then chickened out a few weeks later and brought the unopened box to the store. Maybe some day when I feel more liberated.

[@ARHaslage]

So... Like John Cena and/or Drax...

[@CardboardBots]

@@ARHaslage or like a force ghost, or Google

[@HeroesBots]

Fun and informative

[@CardboardBots]

It's really cool looking into the history of the diaclone red js11 design.

[@originaluddite]

That G1 Mirage is broken at the waist? Reminds me of the time I came across a second-hand Mirage in a collectibles store. I was excited by this, liking the toy and knowing about the infamous loss of the original mould, but then discovered it had been glued back at the waist in a way that made transformation difficult, if not impossible, and changed my mind about buying that specimen. I wish Transformers would get around to reverse engineering the G1 toy and re-issuing it. If other companies can, then surely they can to...

[@hellafraid6555]

they're gonna charge 50 bucks for them like the BW reissues lol

[@originaluddite]

I'm usually pretty frugal, but I'll admit I'd jump on that particular hype train.

[@CardboardBots]

All g1 Mirage toys suffer from a delicate waist because the thin plastic waist joint. I'm sure that takara must redo the molds for some reissues. If KO companies do it, they certainly can.

[@CardboardBots]

@@hellafraid6555 our Walmart had seven copies of the beast wars Optimus Primal reissue on clearance for $20 or $30 Canadian.

[@originaluddite]

I would think so too. The weak waist joint is a pity. Other toys, like Bluestreak, likewise had the clever hip swivel transformation, but I'm not aware of them splitting in two like that.

[@heancio2]

Bem vindo de volta.

[@CardboardBots]

Merci

[@DjDoxastic]

nope nope nope nope.

[@CardboardBots]

?

[@frogblasttheventcore69]

Finally, I was waiting so long for a new review, this was well worth the wait! Great video dude.

[@CardboardBots]

Thanks Oghie. I'll start working on the review for 2023 soon ! 😉

[@frogblasttheventcore69]

@@CardboardBots Your videos are top notch. I've been watching you for a while and this is one of the most underrated TF review channels. Can't wait for the 2023 review!

[@Transfixed]

Heyyy someone else got the Gitanes and Ligier pronunciation right, RESPEK! 🤜

[@CardboardBots]

🤛 yo know it bro

[@darthpaul99]

@@CardboardBots I get the French pronunciation, but the English pronunciation fits as well, because the character's face looks like a beast, and one that's actually a liger, which is a cross between a lion and a tiger, it's really cool.

[@CardboardBots]

@@darthpaul99 he does have a scary looking face.

[@phadestonkaneki9861]

So I remember a toy like this but was different in its transformation. It was a robot that turns into a race car like that one but, the body of the vehicle mode was one piece. To reveal the robot you’d lift off the body and it’d reveal the robot underneath with the body folded up to fit between the chassis and the body. When unfolded it could use the chassis as a skateboard and the body as a shield. Am I the only one who remembers this?

[@klinikle5445]

Transform Element's version is a risky purchase.

[@CardboardBots]

So, I hear. The price and the looks are compelling.

[@johngavin1175]

Is that partly a reference to the fact that it was misassembled?

[@klinikle5445]

@@johngavin1175 Seems to be fairly common.

[@johngavin1175]

@@klinikle5445 Isn't FansToys making a Mirage too?

[@CardboardBots]

@@johngavin1175 yes some part maybe misassembled and I think some parts main correctly be green in subsequent production runs.

[@truckrobo147]

It's great to see these videos again!

[@CardboardBots]

No, it's good to see you again. I love your name.

[@truckrobo147]

@@CardboardBots aw Thanks man. Appreciate it

[@livewyresnake]

Love your videos, man.

[@CardboardBots]

Thanks, man. I got mad respect for what you do and make and put out in the world.

[@ultramaximusreviews]

This video must have taken FOREVER to film! Well done.

[@CardboardBots]

I didn't keep track for this one. The animation was completed over 3 or days. Research and editing and post production took much longer.

[@ComicCollects]

Hello

[@CardboardBots]

Bonjour

[@tvbox66]

hi

[@CardboardBots]

Yo

[@DentLuu]

Your review is awesome! It's also a conversion guide for newbies. Thanks a lot!

[@CardboardBots]

You are most welcome. Thanks for the kind comment.

[@Zackdrawsandanimates]

The body looks like mirage

[@CardboardBots]

Yes... it's supposed to 😀

[@ViewpointProd]

it isnt 500$. its an old ass, terribly outdated fig thats six years + old

[@CardboardBots]

I don't see copies of this toy selling on ebay at over $500 Canadian just yet. But it's getting close. I still think it's a good toy even if it is older. I don't think I fully enjoyed it till I decided to let it go.

[@DragoonMS]

Nice. Came from your transformation short. Subbed and hit the notification bell (even though KZbin tends to suck at notifying in most cases). Sucks that neither MMC nor Transform Element bothered to do a Crasher repaint, and FansToys probably won't do it, either. That makes DX9's a pretty expensive piece...maybe not like MMC's red Mirage, but yeah...😞😞😞

[@CardboardBots]

Thanks for the sub. I was surprised that dx9 Cocomone has a high value.

[@CardboardBots]

I was going to give her away, but then I did a quick check and she had about doubled in price, and virtually no one had her for sale.

[@Scro10m]

MMC Terraegis Off-Road is the rarest figure I’ve heard of so far.

[@CardboardBots]

That the yellow one or the white one?

[@snowcloudshinobi]

i love your videos! the stop motion presentation is so much more interesting than other reviews i've seen.

[@CardboardBots]

Thank you. What a very kind comment! Stop motion is my secret ingredient to making magic.

[@EmilyTempest81]

What's the name of the company for that clip. That would be nice to find for my Ocular Max PS-01C Sphinx.

[@kerry1979]

I got the Original & G2 version. I have a KO G1 red mirage. So I am good,

[@CardboardBots]

Ko red Mirage sounds cool!

[@tristanwhirly6173]

Can someone please tell me what this guy’s name is I like him

[@CardboardBots]

Name is in the title, the description, and in the video. Or are you looking for some sort of alternate character name?

[@lordstarscream5136]

Liger is a lion+tiger, not french.

[@CardboardBots]

It can be both 😉

[@lordstarscream5136]

@@CardboardBots ah, true

[@Crasher1982]

More specifically, the offspring of a male lion and female tiger. (Male tiger and female lion offspring are called tigons)

[@dillonthunder2011]

nice work bro, looks amazing

[@CardboardBots]

Thanks very much

[@grimmstudios4041]

Hey you doing fine my cardboard obsessed friend been missing ur content

[@CardboardBots]

I'm doing good. Just got the animation studio set up in our new home.

[@grimmstudios4041]

@@CardboardBots ok thanks good hope the move went smooth

[@TurboCharge716]

its been too long since the last review.

[@CardboardBots]

You're totally right. It's so hard to work on computers when it's nice outside.

[@flamewave64]

That thing looks crazy

[@CardboardBots]

He's pretty awesome.

[@Machina_22]

Can you review Sega Mega Drive Megatron?

[@CardboardBots]

No... I don't have it.

[@Machina_22]

@@CardboardBots oh ok

[@MrDEMarq]

👏🤣💯

[@CardboardBots]

Thanks very much.

[@MrDEMarq]

@@CardboardBots Your VERY much welcome, thank you for your hard work.👍🏻 Will you be doing Legacy Blitzwing ever?

[@CardboardBots]

@@MrDEMarq i don't have Blitzwing and haven't seen him around in my area. He's also a bit pricey. There are other bought that I would choose to get before him. So it's not likely. His robot mode looks good. Not sure about the rest of him.

[@MrDEMarq]

@@CardboardBots Got mine at "Big Bad Toy Store"👍🏻💯

[@MrPooPooJohn]

I need him. This transformation and overall look is amazing. The engineering is amazing. This video and animation is amazing as well.

[@CardboardBots]

Thanks. He'll be hard to acquire. You can still get reissues of PS-01c Sphinx (who is blue) easily enough.

[@CardboardBots]

Also the engineering on TE Speedster is supposed to be very good, and Fans Toys are coming out with their Mirage too.

[@MrPooPooJohn]

@@CardboardBots thanks for the tip. I’ll definitely check him out.

[@MrPooPooJohn]

@@CardboardBots the blue is nice but this red version is just perfect.

[@DentLuu]

@@MrPooPooJohn Excuse me author ! I have an unopened product. If you still haven't purchased it, please contact me for more information.