Renderform RF-004 Security Chief - Red Alert

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Skyfall and Blaster have been gone from shelf warmers to blockbuster toys with the help of garage company Renderform. What's the next figure on Renderform's hit list? It's Red Alert! The Generations figure is finally going to get a little bit of help to differentiate itself from Sideswipe, Sunstreaker and the ongoing list of characters that have come out of the Lamborghini mold. These pictures show the first run of the set which comes a new head(either red or black), a new hand gun, and an articulated shoulder mounted blaster. These are prototype pictures, and the size of Red Alert's head has since been reduced. Check out the set below!

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Re: Renderform RF-004 Security Chief - Red Alert (1172374)
Posted by Galvatrondestroyer on January 22nd, 2011 @ 2:35am CST

looks really good

Re: Renderform RF-004 Security Chief - Red Alert (1172402)
Posted by Relic Dinobot on January 22nd, 2011 @ 5:51am CST

Very nice indeed.

Re: Renderform RF-004 Security Chief - Red Alert (1172415)
Posted by rpetras on January 22nd, 2011 @ 7:05am CST

I never really liked the Sideswipe noggin, so I might just get a red and a black to swap them both out!

Re: Renderform RF-004 Security Chief - Red Alert (1172423)
Posted by GetRightRobot on January 22nd, 2011 @ 7:24am CST

Its cool. If this was for sale I might pass. Price is deciding factor, but nice.

Re: Renderform RF-004 Security Chief - Red Alert (1172425)
Posted by jlogano20 on January 22nd, 2011 @ 7:31am CST

the new red head looks like a repianted version of WFC cliffjumper head

Re: Renderform RF-004 Security Chief - Red Alert (1172428)
Posted by Cyber Bishop on January 22nd, 2011 @ 7:54am CST

jlogano20 wrote:the new red head looks like a repianted version of WFC cliffjumper head

I was thinking the exact same thing.

Re: Renderform RF-004 Security Chief - Red Alert (1172445)
Posted by Rated X on January 22nd, 2011 @ 8:50am CST

Looks good. I would buy. I missed out on Skyfall. I would buy Skyfall if the guy has more maybe he could PM me.

But when I look at the red head, I see Cliffjumper. I havent seen the cartoon in a while, but I recall Red Alert having a more square head.

Re: Renderform RF-004 Security Chief - Red Alert (1172449)
Posted by phoenix88 on January 22nd, 2011 @ 9:04am CST

I'm digging it so far. The red on the handgun is a bit jarring though.

Re: Renderform RF-004 Security Chief - Red Alert (1172450)
Posted by Cliffjumper Prime on January 22nd, 2011 @ 9:08am CST

that's totally cliffjumper, not red alert... though it may make a good replacement for classics CJ

Re: Renderform RF-004 Security Chief - Red Alert (1172468)
Posted by Oilspill on January 22nd, 2011 @ 9:38am CST

Cliffjumper Prime wrote:that's totally cliffjumper, not red alert... though it may make a good replacement for classics CJ

This:

Looks more like this:

Than this:

to me anyway

Damn you Venksta! I was perfectly happy with my Henkei Red Alert until I saw this. Gonna have to pick up one when I grab the Darkwing head (if they're still around then).

Re: Renderform RF-004 Security Chief - Red Alert (1172476)
Posted by El Duque on January 22nd, 2011 @ 9:50am CST

I'm still somewhat unclear on exactly how to order his stuff. I would definitely get this though.

Re: Renderform RF-004 Security Chief - Red Alert (1172485)
Posted by Oilspill on January 22nd, 2011 @ 10:04am CST

El Duque wrote:I'm still somewhat unclear on exactly how to order his stuff. I would definitely get this though.

In the past I've PMed him on TFW.

But he seems to be updating his site with order forms (click Order Page at the top of his site). He just put one up for the Blaster accessories, so I expect there'll be an order form for Red Alert in the near future.

Re: Renderform RF-004 Security Chief - Red Alert (1172488)
Posted by El Duque on January 22nd, 2011 @ 10:09am CST

Oilspill wrote:
El Duque wrote:I'm still somewhat unclear on exactly how to order his stuff. I would definitely get this though.

In the past I've PMed him on TFW.

But he seems to be updating his site with order forms (click Order Page at the top of his site). He just put one up for the Blaster accessories, so I expect there'll be an order form for Red Alert in the near future.

Thanks!

Re: Renderform RF-004 Security Chief - Red Alert (1172499)
Posted by alexison on January 22nd, 2011 @ 10:33am CST

Oilspill wrote:
Cliffjumper Prime wrote:that's totally cliffjumper, not red alert... though it may make a good replacement for classics CJ

This:

Looks more like this:

Than this:

to me anyway

Damn you Venksta! I was perfectly happy with my Henkei Red Alert until I saw this. Gonna have to pick up one when I grab the Darkwing head (if they're still around then).

I agree. And I think the smaller style of this head will further Red Alert look. I wonder if we will be able to get the black blaster with the red head?

Re: Renderform RF-004 Security Chief - Red Alert (1172522)
Posted by Cliffjumper Prime on January 22nd, 2011 @ 11:20am CST

Oilspill wrote:
Cliffjumper Prime wrote:that's totally cliffjumper, not red alert... though it may make a good replacement for classics CJ

This:

Looks more like this:

Than this:

to me anyway

Damn you Venksta! I was perfectly happy with my Henkei Red Alert until I saw this. Gonna have to pick up one when I grab the Darkwing head (if they're still around then).

yeah, it's kinda half way in between... not boxy enough for Red Alert.

Re: Renderform RF-004 Security Chief - Red Alert (1172571)
Posted by Venksta on January 22nd, 2011 @ 2:14pm CST

Thanks for the feedback everyone.

I personally don't see similarities to Cliffjumper's head, except for the horns. CJ's head is more of a dome shape. Where as Red Alert's head has different parts to it. Below is a comparison to my Red Alert design to my upcoming classics Cliffjumper head. I'm thinking most people think of the similarities are due to the photos having shots from the front, as well, the red washes out details in the photo.

But some good news, for those that aren't a fan of this design. Someone has been selling a blockier Red Alert head on ebay. Its a custom based off the original Classics head. So its worth tracking down.

Re: Renderform RF-004 Security Chief - Red Alert (1172605)
Posted by Praxus Prime on January 22nd, 2011 @ 4:24pm CST

I'm really diggin' that red head! I hate how he originally just has Sideswipe's head... They could've at least used some red plastic in Generations.

Re: Renderform RF-004 Security Chief - Red Alert (1172614)
Posted by Slip?Stream on January 22nd, 2011 @ 4:47pm CST

I'm digging it so far.

Re: Renderform RF-004 Security Chief - Red Alert (1172632)
Posted by LiKwid on January 22nd, 2011 @ 6:05pm CST

Right on venksta..I'll take 2

Re: Renderform RF-004 Security Chief - Red Alert (1172665)
Posted by BATTLEMASTER IIC on January 22nd, 2011 @ 8:07pm CST

They ought to make a rocket upgrade kit for Sideswipe. I like this

Re: Renderform RF-004 Security Chief - Red Alert (1172701)
Posted by T-Macksimus on January 22nd, 2011 @ 9:35pm CST

OMG they straightened Cliffjumpers horns! :lol:

Re: Renderform RF-004 Security Chief - Red Alert (1172750)
Posted by GetRightRobot on January 22nd, 2011 @ 11:28pm CST

I wish ONE company would put out all of these smaller upgrades together. Like the Gears of War set.

Re: Renderform RF-004 Security Chief - Red Alert (1172754)
Posted by alexison on January 22nd, 2011 @ 11:44pm CST

Awesome! I'm going to have to buy another Classics CJ to sport that head mold :grin:

Re: Renderform RF-004 Security Chief - Red Alert (1172993)
Posted by Delicon on January 23rd, 2011 @ 2:26pm CST

When I saw the Henkei version, I didn't like the head but in black I like it and don't feel it needs a headswap.

Still, interesting custom.

Re: Renderform RF-004 Security Chief - Red Alert (1173732)
Posted by Down_Shift on January 25th, 2011 @ 9:33pm CST

I do like it, but there are a few things I would change if it were up to me.

I think the head is a nice update, but it's too short and not... blocky enough. Ya, I think that's what I want to say. Secondly, the gun is too tall. Kinda looks like he's holding a frozen piece of talapia with a barrel on it. Needs to come down a bit to look like Sideswipes Flair Gun / Red's Gun.

I do however like the shoulder cannon. If it could go a little closer to his shoulder that would be great but over all I like it.

If the set was in front of me, ya I'd pick it up. But I don't think I'll go out of my way to order it.

Re: Renderform RF-004 Security Chief - Red Alert (1173748)
Posted by Venksta on January 25th, 2011 @ 10:25pm CST

I forgot that the prototype head was only 30 minutes of quick modeling. Been spending the last couple days refining the shape, when I've had time. Heres a CG render of how it looks. The refined head is on the left, the prototype version is on the right.

Re: Renderform RF-004 Security Chief - Red Alert (1173750)
Posted by Down_Shift on January 25th, 2011 @ 10:32pm CST

Venksta wrote:I forgot that the prototype head was only 30 minutes of quick modeling. Been spending the last couple days refining the shape, when I've had time. Heres a CG render of how it looks. The refined head is on the left, the prototype version is on the right.

Nice job V. I really like the sharper lines and hard angles on the side of his head. diggin' it big time.

Re: Renderform RF-004 Security Chief - Red Alert (1175061)
Posted by alexison on January 29th, 2011 @ 12:39am CST

Down_Shift wrote:
Venksta wrote:I forgot that the prototype head was only 30 minutes of quick modeling. Been spending the last couple days refining the shape, when I've had time. Heres a CG render of how it looks. The refined head is on the left, the prototype version is on the right.

Nice job V. I really like the sharper lines and hard angles on the side of his head. diggin' it big time.

Seconded.

Re: Renderform RF-004 Security Chief - Red Alert (1175172)
Posted by Mkall on January 29th, 2011 @ 11:43am CST

I like this. I'll be getting the red head version for sure.