(For a full review on the larger Cybertron Defense Red Alert toy that this is based on, check out the review here.)

    Instead of being based on the deluxe "original" Cybertron Red Alert toy, which would admittedly be pretty hard to duplicate at this scale, the Legends of Cybertron version is based on Cybertron Defense Red Alert. In vehicle mode, it's a fair representation of the larger toy, wich one major exception-- there's a HUGE gap in the center of the vehicle mode under the blaster, and no real attempt is made to cover it up. I mean, when you can see Red Alert's entire upper body by looking at his vehicle mode, that's one HECK of an extra. That major bit aside, though, it's a nice-looking vehicle for being so far, with plenty of mold detailing and a fair bit of paint detailing. The proportions are roughly spot on, though the blaster isn't as big as on the larger version. Speaking of said blaster, I'm not sure why it's molded into the "Cyber-Key activated" position on this toy, that was kind of an odd choice. The blaster is also off-center in this mode, as I guess enabling the blaster to slide from the center to one side during the transformation like on the larger toy wasn't doable with the budget for this tiny toy. I do like that the Cybertron Defense Team symbol is still kept on Red Alert, though, instead of just a generic Autobot symbol.
    Man, Red Alert's robot mode is a bit of a turd, though. The lower legs are way too big and bulky compared to the upper legs, and without knee articulation this emphasizes that more. The arms are almost non-existant, just being sides of the vehicle mode with barely-visible fists molded on the insides of the pieces. The pieces are way too bulky for arms, and just look ridiculous. There's also too big of a hollow space between the back of Red Alert's head and the piece that makes up the rear end of the vehicle mode. His articulation is rather limited even for a Legends of Cybertron toy, as well-- he can move back-and forth at the shoulders and his hips are on ball joints, but that's it. On the plus side, though, the purplish shade of blue used for the upper legs, chest, and head looks really nice.
    Red Alert is definitely the worst of the Legends of Cybertron molds, with a badly proportioned, awkward robot mode and a huge unsightly gap in his vehicle mode. You're much better off saving up and buying the larger Cybertron Defense Red Alert instead, it's a MUCH better toy.

Review by Beastbot

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