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[Cobotron]

Yeah, I'm usually pretty chill when it comes to decos. I don't really need accuracy to this, that, or the other. But, it's crazy how just by simply omitting the red biceps changes Red Alert's whole appearance. He just looks so washed out. I was excited for this release because out of all these flippin' toys I have, I don't have a CHUG Red Alert. Now I'm wondering If I should maybe hunt down an old Gen one.

I'll leave final judgement to seeing him in person with my own eyes.

[Ultra Markus]

why is it that you can only preorder red alert from that wave

[Lore Keeper]

Red Alert seems to have undergone a trade off. He's got a remolded head, which he didn't have in the renders. However, he's lost a lot of paint applications. I like that he looks different from Sideswipe, but he looks very plain now.

And what the heck is with the black light bar???

Edit: Now that I look at it more, the light bar is a different color from the other black parts on Red Alert. It may not actually be black after all. Could just be a darker translucent red, and the lighting is playing tricks on us.

[-Crossfire-]

It's worth noting that not only did CG render Red Alert have red biceps, his lightbar was also red, his head was a red version of Sideswipe's, and he had more Cybertronian text on his front hood/stomach (and I think his gun thingy was gray, but w/e). That's a serious change from this, and it's really disappointing. Methinks someone went ham on Sideswipe with the photo editor before checking to see if it was financially feasible. Vehicle mode looks nice, but that's prob not the most he'll be displayed in most...

[-Crossfire-]

It's worth noting that not only did CG render Red Alert have red biceps, his lightbar was also red, his head was a red version of Sideswipe's, and he had more Cybertronian text on his front hood/stomach (and I think his gun thingy was gray, but w/e). That's a serious change from this, and it's really disappointing. Methinks someone went ham on Sideswipe with the photo editor before checking to see if it was financially feasible. Vehicle mode looks nice, but that's prob not the most he'll be displayed in most...

[SpikeyTigertron]

Red Alert seems to have undergone a trade off. He's got a remolded head, which he didn't have in the renders. However, he's lost a lot of paint applications. I like that he looks different from Sideswipe, but he looks very plain now.

And what the heck is with the black light bar???

Edit: Now that I look at it more, the light bar is a different color from the other black parts on Red Alert. It may not actually be black after all. Could just be a darker translucent red, and the lighting is playing tricks on us.

Even if it’s a dark smoke color like his window (?) that would help. Really starting to wonder who signs off on these

[steals_your_goats]

I still really like Red Alert. While I would've liked the red on the arms if it came down to either doing that or giving him a new head I'm glad they chose new head. I don't think the light bar is actually black. If you look at the edges of the bar in the bot mode picture it looks more like a deep red.

[notsoalex]

Following out earlier article on the Siege wave 3 Deluxe Class figures' stock photos, Forbidden Planet also has some fancy stock images of Siege Commander Class Jetfire! We also get a great look at the art in the front. We have had stock images of this lad before, from Takara Tomy, as seen here.

The toy is being sold at £79.99, approximately $89.77 USD, and is expected to start shipping out on August 11th, and can indeed be pre-ordered. If you are a fan in the United Kingdom, this could be your chance to order it, with £5.50 shipping! Click here to go to the page, or click any of the images below! As for the toy itself, do these new images want you to buy it more? Tell us nay thoughts in the Pub forums below.

(as a bonus, Leader Galaxy Upgrade Optimus is up with his stock images too!)

[Chromedome Master]

I'm so getting this figure

[SgtNateV]

I had previously seen the Jetfire stock images on TFW when someone from The Fwoosh posted them there. In classic Hasbro stock photo fashion, the figure is slightly mistransformed in robot mode (the backpack should be slid upwards to conceal the blue cockpit on it)

[Cobotron]

Wow! I've had a long day! Lore Keeper, Goats, thanks for pointing out the new head on Red Alert.
I didn't even see it right away. If the omission of the red biceps and tampoed symbols was a trade up for a new head, I'll gladly accept the trade.

[Wolfman Jake]

The changes to Red Alert's deco are disappointing, but I will still get him. I already bought a second Sideswipe just so I could give Red Alert a shoulder cannon. Now I'll have to buy a second Prowl to give Red Alert a proper bright red light bar. I'll have to figure out something to do with the extra Sideswipe and Prowl figures, though.

[Rodimus Prime]

I have 1 question/minor complaint: why does Jetfire have black feet?

[Ultra Markus]

I have 1 question/minor complaint: why does Jetfire have black feet?

He's always had black feet

[blackeyedprime]

red alerts also got less red on his legs (what would be under vehicle mode but front facing in robot mode). They have still kept the unnecassary black near the windshield whicch is one of put offs anyways (like hasbro CW stunticons). Still sticking to the classics for nearly all the carbots this line or waiting for a line that has Earth alts (or actual cybertronian style alts like some of the siege figures have).

[steve2275]

jetfire looking good

[RodimusConvoy13]

Hey, it's Brunt! ("F.C.A.!")

Every time I see this guy I just hear Rom saying “Liquidator Brunt!”

That’s EX-Liquidator.

[Ballistic90]

Jetfire's rifle looks really nice. He looks nice all over. I was hoping I could swear off the character because of how expensive he is, but I'm probably not going to be able to.

[homicide]

I hadn't planned on getting Red Alert anyway, being perfectly happy with my Universe 2.0 version, but the Siege Red Alert had looked just fine, until I saw that alt-mode, WTF?! That is horrendous!!

[Sarahthecutevixen]

(as a bonus, Leader Galaxy Upgrade Optimus is up with his stock images too!)

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but we've seen his in box image already, I even took a picture of it

[Skritz]

I still really like Red Alert. While I would've liked the red on the arms if it came down to either doing that or giving him a new head I'm glad they chose new head. I don't think the light bar is actually black. If you look at the edges of the bar in the bot mode picture it looks more like a deep red.

I can definitely see it being a very dark red.

[TAAO]

I'm calling it now. I can totally see Brunt being repainted into Tankor. If not for Siege, then within 1 of the next 2 in the Trilogy.

[Vic Zanzibar]

Jetfire looks great, but I don't think I care enough to drop a ton of money on him when I'm okay with the T30 version I have.

[Skritz]

By the way do we know if the Commander Class is going to be 'one-per-line' like (most) Titans? Given the down scaling of Leaders to two figures (with a third as a retool) my guess would be a solid 'yes' unless that Astrotrain rumour is true.

[Jelze Bunnycat]

By the way do we know if the Commander Class is going to be 'one-per-line' like (most) Titans? Given the down scaling of Leaders to two figures (with a third as a retool) my guess would be a solid 'yes' unless that Astrotrain rumour is true.

More like "once per year" (Fortress Maximus was 2016, Trypticon 2017), but yeah until further notice I'd expect just one for now. There may be some wiggle room somewhere in future tho.