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[chuckdawg1999]

In the video, Evan reveals that the original plan for Deathsaurus when he was going to be part of the main line at retail was a mere retool of Studio Series 86 Grimlock. He was glad that didn't happen since making Deathsaurus a HasLab allowed the figure to be done right.

Any figure can be done right at a retail price. I really would've liked to have seen what a Studio Series 86 Grimlock retool would've looked like. I wonder if that's why the OG SS86 hasn't gotten a reissue.

[Dino-Snarl]

Clapping our hands with glee

[Immortal Starscream]

as someone who's experience with Star Saber was an absolute horror show, seeing how they chose to box and shop this, and how to cover and pack the chrome bits, really makes me feel a lot better about this. I will be glad to get my 4 eyed space chicken in hand soon (I hope)

[Emerje]

In the video, Evan reveals that the original plan for Deathsaurus when he was going to be part of the main line at retail was a mere retool of Studio Series 86 Grimlock. He was glad that didn't happen since making Deathsaurus a HasLab allowed the figure to be done right.

Any figure can be done right at a retail price. I really would've liked to have seen what a Studio Series 86 Grimlock retool would've looked like.

Probably pretty dire. Not sure how they would get the wings into the price point, let alone weapons, and his partners would have to be separate Core figures.

I wonder if that's why the OG SS86 hasn't gotten a reissue.

That probably has more to do with the mold being held up by the G2 and Shattered Glass releases.

Emerje

[ZeroWolf]

In the video, Evan reveals that the original plan for Deathsaurus when he was going to be part of the main line at retail was a mere retool of Studio Series 86 Grimlock. He was glad that didn't happen since making Deathsaurus a HasLab allowed the figure to be done right.

Any figure can be done right at a retail price. I really would've liked to have seen what a Studio Series 86 Grimlock retool would've looked like.

Probably pretty dire. Not sure how they would get the wings into the price point, let alone weapons, and his partners would have to be separate Core figures.

I wonder if that's why the OG SS86 hasn't gotten a reissue.

That probably has more to do with the mold being held up by the G2 and Shattered Glass releases.

Emerje

Agreed, there would have been too many sacrifices and not much to be gained other than cheaper price point.

[chuckdawg1999]

I think it could've been done if Hasbro wanted to do it. The Titmasters as Core figures would've been ok.

[Sabrblade]

I think it could've been done if Hasbro wanted to do it.

Not without major compromises. Just look at the Combiner Wars release of Liokaiser, for instance. People are still clamoring for a better, more legit Liokaiser even after Hasbro already gave us that version.

[chuckdawg1999]

I think it could've been done if Hasbro wanted to do it.

Not without major compromises. Just look at the Combiner Wars release of Liokaiser, for instance. People are still clamoring for a better, more legit Liokaiser even after Hasbro already gave us that version.

Hasbro could've made Liokaiser and Deathsaurus at retail without compromises if they wanted to, they didn't to appease shareholders.

[Sabrblade]

Deadline confirmed for when we must make sure all our shipping info is correct:

Transformers Generations HasLab Deathsaurus Backers!

It's time to start shipping the Transformers Generations HasLab Deathsaurus to all of you. Before we do that, we want to make sure we have the correct shipping address listed on your order and give you a chance to make any necessary changes before it heads your way.

You have until the end of the day on Friday, November 24, 2023 to update your shipping address through Hasbro Pulse. Incorrect shipping information could impact the receipt of your item. Don't let it happen to you!

To update your information, login to your Hasbro Pulse account (or create one if you checked out as a guest using the email used to place the order!) to find your Transformers Generations HasLab Deathsaurus order and make sure your shipping address is correct. If you have any questions, please feel free to Contact Us.


Thanks for being a fan!

-Hasbro Pulse

[chuckdawg1999]

FYI, if you have the FedEx app or access to the website make an account because I saw yesterday two labels were created for Deathsaurus.

[Emerje]

FYI, if you have the FedEx app or access to the website make an account because I saw yesterday two labels were created for Deathsaurus.

Hey, look at that. Shipping from California so that's probably going to be a long trip to get to me on the east coast unlike their usual hubs. ]

Emerje

[D-Maximal_Primal]

In the video, Evan reveals that the original plan for Deathsaurus when he was going to be part of the main line at retail was a mere retool of Studio Series 86 Grimlock. He was glad that didn't happen since making Deathsaurus a HasLab allowed the figure to be done right.

eesh, he would've need heavily retooled and probably upped to Commander to include just his wings and such, plus separate releases for his minions. Thank god they did Haslab

[King Kuuga]

FYI, if you have the FedEx app or access to the website make an account because I saw yesterday two labels were created for Deathsaurus.

Nothing yet.

[o.supreme]

I guess some backers have started receiving shipping notices. I still only have the label created confirmation from FedEx. Hopefully it goes a bit more smoothly than last year. I understand they are trying to be efficient and ship from different locations. having one in California closer to me is nice, however the delivery was still delayed and took far longer than it should have. I guess that's just one of the unfortunate timings of shipping this item during holiday season. I guess as long as it arrives without incident, that's all I can hope for.

[Emerje]

Yeah, mine are just printed labels so far. Since these are in California they're likely all being shipped directly from a warehouse on the docks since there's no reason for them to move them to their normal East Coast warehouse and therefore cutting out the middle step. Also we have to keep in mind that unlike their normal sales through the Pulse store where they'll ship out a few thousand over time and often bundled together with other things, this one warehouse is processing and shipping 27,442 individual orders at basically the same time so "delays" should be expected I would think.

Emerje

[First-Aid]

Yeah, got my shipping notice just now. Totally hyped for this!

[o.supreme]

this one warehouse is processing and shipping 27,442 individual orders at basically the same time so "delays" should be expected I would think.

Emerje

Not all 27K are for North America though, that's how many orders were made world wide. Id say probably about HALF of those are for North America, and of those, there will be multiple distribution points. 13-14K units for all US, Canada, and Mexico wont be going out from El Chino California...at least I'd hope not.

[First-Aid]

this one warehouse is processing and shipping 27,442 individual orders at basically the same time so "delays" should be expected I would think.

Emerje

Not all 27K are for North America though, that's how many orders were made world wide. Id say probably about HALF of those are for North America, and of those, there will be multiple distribution points. 13-14K units for all US, Canada, and Mexico wont be going out from El Chino California...at least I'd hope not.

DON'T CARE! WANT TOYS NOW!! WWAAAAAAAAAAAAA! (throws self on the ground kicking and hitting the dirt, whining loudly)

[Sabrblade]

Reportedly, there's some sort of delay till next year's Feburary for the UK orders.

[King Kuuga]

People are starting to get theirs in hand. In the Facebook group Transformers Botposting, someone in Oregon received theirs today. Meanwhile I still don't even have a shipping label for my 3. I'm not in any rush per se but it is curious.

[o.supreme]

Ive seen some information online that apparently the GI Joe classified HISS tank is shipping as well. It's probably insanely busy shipping 2 Haslabs at the same time, but getting all that revenue before end of year is definitely going to look good on their earnings for Q4 2023.

[Emerje]

Boom, got my shipping notices tonight! Wont be arriving until next Friday because it has to go from the west coast to the furthest north east coast line...

Ive seen some information online that apparently the GI Joe classified HISS tank is shipping as well. It's probably insanely busy shipping 2 Haslabs at the same time, but getting all that revenue before end of year is definitely going to look good on their earnings for Q4 2023.

That would have been 2022 revenue, they already collected the money for both of them when the campaigns completed.

Emerje

[chuckdawg1999]

I got my shipping notices tonight, supposed to be delivered on the 14th.

[Sabrblade]

Still nothing for me.

[TF-fan kev777]

Mine jumped from label created to out for delivery today!