NETFLIX Transformers War for Cybertron Trilogy Red Alert Video Review
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The second Wave of Netflix figures is set to be shipping out next month, so Red Alert and his wavemates Bumblebee, Elita-One1, Wheeljack, and Impactor should be in your hands soon!
Are you going to be replacing your Siege Red Alert with this new figure? Let us know what you think below, and stay tuned for the latest news and reviews!
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Posted by Rodimus Prime on September 14th, 2020 @ 10:29pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on September 14th, 2020 @ 11:42pm CDT
Rodimus Prime wrote:I will not be replacing my Siege Red Alert with this figure. My Siege Red Alert is just fine.
Same here. But I think this toy isnt really meant to replace ours, it's just to bring that toy back on the shelves for those that want one and didn't get a chance the first time.
Posted by Rodimus Prime on September 15th, 2020 @ 1:03am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 15th, 2020 @ 4:33am CDT
william-james88 wrote:Rodimus Prime wrote:I will not be replacing my Siege Red Alert with this figure. My Siege Red Alert is just fine.
Same here. But I think this toy isnt really meant to replace ours, it's just to bring that toy back on the shelves for those that want one and didn't get a chance the first time.
A bit like Siege Hound.
But unlike the Hound PLAGUE, there were not many Red Alerts on shelves to begin with. So that Netfilx edition is a welcome one.
Posted by william-james88 on October 5th, 2020 @ 8:22am CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:william-james88 wrote:Rodimus Prime wrote:I will not be replacing my Siege Red Alert with this figure. My Siege Red Alert is just fine.
Same here. But I think this toy isnt really meant to replace ours, it's just to bring that toy back on the shelves for those that want one and didn't get a chance the first time.
A bit like Siege Hound.
But unlike the Hound PLAGUE, there were not many Red Alerts on shelves to begin with. So that Netfilx edition is a welcome one.
You know what, Hound Plague or not, Walmarts are sold out of all Hounds, have been for a few months.
Posted by william-james88 on October 5th, 2020 @ 8:32am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 5th, 2020 @ 8:36am CDT
Posted by Tigerhawk7109 on October 5th, 2020 @ 9:02am CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:I want that Soundwave set. But I know I'll never ever see it in stores and I'll have to pay the scalper price.
I relate to this so hard, it’s not even funny.
Posted by YRQRM0 on October 5th, 2020 @ 9:15am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on October 5th, 2020 @ 10:34am CDT
https://www.facebook.com/Planetiacon.stfu/posts/3412585258807390
Now, to clear up some confusion, this is indeed a Netflix toy and not a Generations Selects toy, despite the presence of a Generations Selects box behind the figure. We first knew about this figure from way back when we got these listings of many other Netflix figures, the first five of which later proving to be real.
As for the box seen in this pics, we don't know whose it actually is, but it definitely looks to be one of the TakaraTomy Selects boxes since it has Takara's consistent misspelling of "Generations Selects" as "Generation Selects". Barricade, however, would not be coming in one of these boxes but instead in a normal Walmart Netflix Deluxe class package.
With that said, heeeeeeeeeeere's Barry!
Posted by aronjlove on October 5th, 2020 @ 10:39am CDT
I'm guessing since he wasn't officially announced he is not part of the wave with Bumblebee and Elita-1?
Posted by sol magnus on October 5th, 2020 @ 10:47am CDT
aronjlove wrote:Originally, I felt release both the Seekers and Datsuns back to back was kind of a slap in the face but now that I've had Smokescreen for a bit plus all the currently release ER Seekers and I am glad I got them. Definitely hoping to get Bluestreak on Prime Day and I will definitely get Barricade whenever the next Netflix wave drops.
I'm guessing since he wasn't officially announced he is not part of the wave with Bumblebee and Elita-1?
I never felt that way, and upon getting Bluestreak I certainly disagreed with it. There's nothing shared between Siege and Earthrise on either the seekers or the datsuns.
I want both the Soundwave and especially the Barricade.
Posted by blackeyedprime on October 5th, 2020 @ 10:50am CDT
Posted by aronjlove on October 5th, 2020 @ 10:58am CDT
sol magnus wrote:I never felt that way, and upon getting Bluestreak I certainly disagreed with it. There's nothing shared between Siege and Earthrise on either the seekers or the datsuns.
I want both the Soundwave and especially the Barricade.
I foolishly thought when I started that I could have a 'one figure per character rule' and that promptly got tossed.
Posted by Nemesis Destron on October 5th, 2020 @ 11:13am CDT
Posted by Nemesis Destron on October 5th, 2020 @ 11:18am CDT
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on October 5th, 2020 @ 12:06pm CDT
sol magnus wrote:aronjlove wrote:Originally, I felt release both the Seekers and Datsuns back to back was kind of a slap in the face but now that I've had Smokescreen for a bit plus all the currently release ER Seekers and I am glad I got them. Definitely hoping to get Bluestreak on Prime Day and I will definitely get Barricade whenever the next Netflix wave drops.
I'm guessing since he wasn't officially announced he is not part of the wave with Bumblebee and Elita-1?
I never felt that way, and upon getting Bluestreak I certainly disagreed with it. There's nothing shared between Siege and Earthrise on either the seekers or the datsuns.
I want both the Soundwave and especially the Barricade.
I have felt that way since they were revealed, and will end up getting all 4 again anyway. It doesn't really matter much that there are no shared parts between the Siege and Earthrise datsuns, the transformation is largely the same with the Earthrise versions being an improvement over the Siege versions. It feels like getting the same toys again, just improved versions, that is why it feels like a slap in the face to some. At least for the seekers you have a completely different alt mode and transformation, and they feel like completely new toys. Now I just have to figure out if I want to keep both sets of datsuns (and Ratchet and Ironhide too) or if I will be selling off my Siege versions in the near future.
Posted by Hokutron on October 5th, 2020 @ 12:51pm CDT
Posted by Praxiusprime77 on October 5th, 2020 @ 1:12pm CDT
Netflix Nemesis Prime. I want this figure so bad
Posted by Sabrblade on October 5th, 2020 @ 1:26pm CDT
Posted by Bounti76 on October 5th, 2020 @ 2:22pm CDT
Given that he's standing next to a cardboard Selects style box, it could easily be assumed that he's going to be released in the Selects line, but as Sabrblade points out....
Everyone, say hello to Netflix Barricade:
https://www.facebook.com/Planetiacon.stfu/posts/3412585258807390
Now, to clear up some confusion, this is indeed a Netflix toy and not a Generations Selects toy, despite the presence of a Generations Selects box behind the figure. We first knew about this figure from way back when we got these listings of many other Netflix figures, the first five of which later proving to be real.
As for the box seen in this pics, we don't know whose it actually is, but it definitely looks to be one of the TakaraTomy Select boxes since it has Takara's consistent misspelling of "Generations Selects" as "Generation Selects". Barricade, however, would not be coming in one of these boxes but instead in a normal Walmart Netflix Deluxe class package.
With that said, heeeeeeeeeeere's Barry!
So, Seibertronians, what are your thoughts on this latest use of the Earthrise "Datsun" mold? While there's no indication of when this might be released, are you excited to add this Decepticop to your collection when the time comes? Let us know what you think below!
Posted by Rodimus Knight on October 5th, 2020 @ 2:35pm CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on October 5th, 2020 @ 2:46pm CDT
These new shots show off Nemesis wielding his weapons (taken from the Power of the Primes Amazon Exclusive Nemesis Prime) and uses for the red Slitherfang repaint the set comes with.
As a bonus the images also show a comparison to Takara's Siege Nemesis Prime, released this past March. The differences in deco choices are apparent but the Netflix release comes with more extras in the was of the aforementioned Red Slitherfang, Giza, and the two double barrelled guns from the Amazon Nemesis Prime, and a black repaint of Earthrise Leader Class Optimus Primes trailer.
Check out the images below:
The images were taken by Chan Fuk Cheung.
Will you be getting this classic black redeco of Optimus Prime? Are you sticking with the Takara version? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on October 5th, 2020 @ 3:35pm CDT
Posted by Rodimus Knight on October 5th, 2020 @ 3:47pm CDT
I also like the more extensive use of teal on the Takara version.
Posted by o.supreme on October 5th, 2020 @ 3:52pm CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on October 5th, 2020 @ 3:57pm CDT
Jelze Bunnycat wrote:Wait... I thought the bird-sword was omitted from the WFC one?
That's an interesting point I didn't think anything of it when I newsed but looking back at the reveal photos, giza was no where to be seen. Now its possible that the photographer added giza but I don't know
Posted by Nemesis Primal on October 5th, 2020 @ 3:57pm CDT
Jelze Bunnycat wrote:Wait... I thought the bird-sword was omitted from the WFC one?
Nope, but we only found out he had it a few days ago when in-hand images started appearing:
I could have sworn this got posted here already, but I guess not.
I already wasn't intending to replace either of my Siege Datsuns with this ER mold, but this Barricade especially makes it easy. Worse/more boring colors, still no Punish and Enslave on the alt mode (although that's probably for the best given how this year has gone), and the bad-looking ER Smokescreen face? No thank you. The only selling point here is the fact that he gets an actual gun this time in addition to the shoulder guns.
Posted by ZeroWolf on October 5th, 2020 @ 3:58pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 5th, 2020 @ 5:21pm CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on October 5th, 2020 @ 5:22pm CDT
Posted by Flashwave on October 5th, 2020 @ 11:12pm CDT
Jelze Bunnycat wrote:Don't know if I should go for the more accessible WFC one, or the PotP one with its Evolution gimmick. Storyline potential!
I have and think I prefer the POTP one, but I almost never decombine him and its so big compared to the current Prime and Megs and other leaders that I am kinda looking forward this for a more scale figure. But this combo of Siege Prime with Earthrise trailer is identical to my Optimus and I dont want a straight duplicate
Posted by Rainmaker on October 6th, 2020 @ 1:23am CDT
Posted by Hellscream9999 on October 6th, 2020 @ 4:29am CDT
Rainmaker wrote:Hasbro's Nemesis Prime looks way better than Takara's overload of teal, especially better truck mode. Barricade looks really good too along with his nearly entirely black car mode. I can't wait to have all of the siege and earthrise datsuns.
Okay, I do not get what's going on here, but either everyone is really confused or I missed something, cuz hasbro's is the one with the vivid black and teal, tt's is the one with muted colors, you can tell by the color of the wheels who is who, but everyone seems to have them mixed up
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 6th, 2020 @ 4:35am CDT
But Soundwave will be a instant purchase if I found him in store. I won't buy from a scalper though.
Posted by ZeroWolf on October 6th, 2020 @ 4:49am CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:Rainmaker wrote:Hasbro's Nemesis Prime looks way better than Takara's overload of teal, especially better truck mode. Barricade looks really good too along with his nearly entirely black car mode. I can't wait to have all of the siege and earthrise datsuns.
Okay, I do not get what's going on here, but either everyone is really confused or I missed something, cuz hasbro's is the one with the vivid black and teal, tt's is the one with muted colors, you can tell by the color of the wheels who is who, but everyone seems to have them mixed up
Takara's is the one with the teal con symbol, Hasbro nemmy has the purple con symbol. In the comparison photos, TT Nemmy is on the left, hasbro is on the right. This is confirmed by looking at stock images and the in package shot
Posted by Hellscream9999 on October 6th, 2020 @ 6:00am CDT
ZeroWolf wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:Rainmaker wrote:Hasbro's Nemesis Prime looks way better than Takara's overload of teal, especially better truck mode. Barricade looks really good too along with his nearly entirely black car mode. I can't wait to have all of the siege and earthrise datsuns.
Okay, I do not get what's going on here, but either everyone is really confused or I missed something, cuz hasbro's is the one with the vivid black and teal, tt's is the one with muted colors, you can tell by the color of the wheels who is who, but everyone seems to have them mixed up
Takara's is the one with the teal con symbol, Hasbro nemmy has the purple con symbol. In the comparison photos, TT Nemmy is on the left, hasbro is on the right. This is confirmed by looking at stock images and the in package shot
Got it, someone said it was TT's netflix nemesis, forgot they did their own version that never showed up for sale
Posted by Emerje on October 6th, 2020 @ 6:33am CDT
In my head canon (since I'm going to have both figures) the TT figure is RID Scourge's newest body while the Netflix version is Unicron Trilogy Nemesis Prime/Grand Scourge (if you consider those the same characters, I do). So one is a Decepticon that looks like Optimus and is on sort of the chaotic neutral side while the other is a creation of Unicron that looks like Optimus and is pure evil.
Emerje
Posted by Aimless Misfire on October 6th, 2020 @ 6:33am CDT
War For Cybertron Soundblaster = dark gray
Siege Skywarp =dark gray
Now Earthrise Nemesis Prime = dark gray
This is getting ridiculous now. They're all supposed to be jet black. Why is Hasbro doing this? Is there a logical explanation why they can't just use black plastic?
Posted by ZeroWolf on October 6th, 2020 @ 7:20am CDT
Emerje wrote:I'm confused. We thought the snake in the new set was Giza, but in the PotP version the "bird" was Giza. If he comes with both then what's the snake's name?
In my head canon (since I'm going to have both figures) the TT figure is RID Scourge's newest body while the Netflix version is Unicron Trilogy Nemesis Prime/Grand Scourge (if you consider those the same characters, I do). So one is a Decepticon that looks like Optimus and is on sort of the chaotic neutral side while the other is a creation of Unicron that looks like Optimus and is pure evil.
Emerje
I'm beginning to think that the red Slitherfang doesn't have a name ..unless that's the spoiler for this set
Posted by Sabrblade on October 6th, 2020 @ 8:38am CDT
Fangtron.Emerje wrote:I'm confused. We thought the snake in the new set was Giza, but in the PotP version the "bird" was Giza. If he comes with both then what's the snake's name?
Posted by DMSL on October 6th, 2020 @ 9:37am CDT
YRQRM0 wrote:The forearm kibble really bothers me, assuming that it has no function in tape deck mode. If you're gonna remold to get rid of the cybertronian kibble, you gotta do it all
I agree and those hollow wrists….ugh, luckily he has those delicious red eyes.
Posted by ZeroWolf on October 6th, 2020 @ 10:49am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Fangtron.Emerje wrote:I'm confused. We thought the snake in the new set was Giza, but in the PotP version the "bird" was Giza. If he comes with both then what's the snake's name?
Is that official? I've seen that mentioned elsewhere but it's not on the listings.
Posted by Sabrblade on October 6th, 2020 @ 11:16am CDT
It's written on the box (in Cybertronian).ZeroWolf wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Fangtron.Emerje wrote:I'm confused. We thought the snake in the new set was Giza, but in the PotP version the "bird" was Giza. If he comes with both then what's the snake's name?
Is that official? I've seen that mentioned elsewhere but it's not on the listings.
Posted by ZeroWolf on October 6th, 2020 @ 11:40am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:It's written on the box (in Cybertronian).ZeroWolf wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Fangtron.Emerje wrote:I'm confused. We thought the snake in the new set was Giza, but in the PotP version the "bird" was Giza. If he comes with both then what's the snake's name?
Is that official? I've seen that mentioned elsewhere but it's not on the listings.
Ah thank you
Posted by angtre on October 6th, 2020 @ 12:40pm CDT
Please add a "To Punish and Enslave" reference on the doors though.
Posted by Sowndwave76 on October 6th, 2020 @ 9:59pm CDT
Man I hope I can find that Soundwave, and I'll get Barricade too if I see him. I really dig those colors.
Posted by Sarahthecutevixen on October 6th, 2020 @ 10:37pm CDT
last of the spoiler text letters are scrunched together
Posted by King Kuuga on October 7th, 2020 @ 12:11am CDT
(I say this as I teach myself Japanese)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 7th, 2020 @ 9:36am CDT
King Kuuga wrote:Is there a trick to reading Cybertronian? I know it's just a straightforward cypher of English but even looking at them side by side I can't make any immediate comparisons to Latin script, and the symbols all look similar, so memorization seems like an uphill fight.
(I say this as I teach myself Japanese)