Haslab Transformers Deathsaurus Unboxing Video
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Posted by chuckdawg1999 on November 17th, 2023 @ 6:59pm CST
Sabrblade wrote: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.
Posted by Dino-Snarl on November 17th, 2023 @ 8:13pm CST
Posted by Immortal Starscream on November 17th, 2023 @ 8:23pm CST
Posted by Emerje on November 19th, 2023 @ 3:53pm CST
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Sabrblade wrote: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
Posted by ZeroWolf on November 19th, 2023 @ 4:09pm CST
Emerje wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:Sabrblade wrote: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.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on November 19th, 2023 @ 5:22pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on November 19th, 2023 @ 6:28pm CST
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 wrote:I think it could've been done if Hasbro wanted to do it.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on November 19th, 2023 @ 6:30pm CST
Sabrblade wrote: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 wrote:I think it could've been done if Hasbro wanted to do it.
Hasbro could've made Liokaiser and Deathsaurus at retail without compromises if they wanted to, they didn't to appease shareholders.
Posted by Sabrblade on November 20th, 2023 @ 12:45pm CST
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
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on December 2nd, 2023 @ 2:39pm CST
Posted by Emerje on December 3rd, 2023 @ 12:12am CST
chuckdawg1999 wrote: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
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 3rd, 2023 @ 7:29pm CST
Sabrblade wrote: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
Posted by King Kuuga on December 4th, 2023 @ 8:47am CST
chuckdawg1999 wrote: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.
Posted by o.supreme on December 5th, 2023 @ 1:22pm CST
Posted by Emerje on December 6th, 2023 @ 7:33am CST
Emerje
Posted by First-Aid on December 6th, 2023 @ 10:24am CST
Posted by o.supreme on December 6th, 2023 @ 10:53am CST
Emerje wrote: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.
Posted by First-Aid on December 6th, 2023 @ 11:08am CST
o.supreme wrote:Emerje wrote: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)
Posted by Sabrblade on December 6th, 2023 @ 11:56am CST
Posted by King Kuuga on December 7th, 2023 @ 4:13am CST
Posted by o.supreme on December 7th, 2023 @ 8:36pm CST
Posted by Emerje on December 8th, 2023 @ 9:08pm CST
o.supreme wrote: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
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on December 8th, 2023 @ 9:10pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on December 9th, 2023 @ 12:31am CST
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on December 9th, 2023 @ 7:08am CST
Posted by First-Aid on December 9th, 2023 @ 1:09pm CST
TF-fan kev777 wrote:Mine jumped from label created to out for delivery today!
Same. Happened to me for all three Haslabs now. Person inputting info likely was drunk on thr job
Posted by SpaceEagle on December 10th, 2023 @ 2:03pm CST
Still happy to have it though, it's absolutely stunning to have in hand and looks awesome near Victory Saber.
I will admit the box does honestly feel a bit less prestigious compared to Saber's...but, hey, at least the toy itself is cool.
Posted by Sabrblade on December 10th, 2023 @ 2:14pm CST
Hopefully that'll be the case for me as well, since I've also gotten no notices about it whatsoever. And Hasbro Pulse still gives its status as "Unfulfilled".SpaceEagle wrote:I'm shocked at how I got absolutely nothing on when it left the warehouse, about its tracking, or even that it arrived lol.
Posted by SpaceEagle on December 10th, 2023 @ 2:18pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:Hopefully that'll be the case for me as well, since I've also gotten no notices about it whatsoever. And Hasbro Pulse still gives its status as "Unfulfilled".SpaceEagle wrote:I'm shocked at how I got absolutely nothing on when it left the warehouse, about its tracking, or even that it arrived lol.
Mine is still listed as "In Progress", I'm guessing some funky business is going on, so hopefully you get yours soon.
Posted by o.supreme on December 10th, 2023 @ 3:35pm CST
Posted by SpaceEagle on December 10th, 2023 @ 7:27pm CST
One thing I do find funny is that, and I've probably pointed this out before, they kept mentioning it's very cartoon accurate when it's the opposite
Sure the accessories are pretty 'toon accurate but a majority of the painted and sculpted details are lifted directly from the original toy! I think it makes for a good amalgamation methinks, and I'm glad too because the shiny details really make him look fantastic.
But who cares, the extra micromasters easily make this set a 100/10, pretty cool that the set of the two come with a free Deathsaurus toy. The new sculpts are very welcome.
Posted by Emerje on December 11th, 2023 @ 8:56am CST
Emerje
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 11th, 2023 @ 9:36am CST
Posted by Roadbuster on December 11th, 2023 @ 11:17am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on December 11th, 2023 @ 11:42am CST
Posted by SpaceEagle on December 11th, 2023 @ 12:19pm CST
Posted by o.supreme on December 11th, 2023 @ 2:36pm CST
SpaceEagle wrote:Just got an email today that the order has just shipped...
Same, although I feel this is not unusual with Pulse. While I am certainly glad mine arrived yesterday without incident, I was too sick to open and enjoy it. Hopefully today after work Ill be able to open up the Emperor and place him next to his rival Victory Saber!.
Posted by SpaceEagle on December 11th, 2023 @ 2:42pm CST
o.supreme wrote:SpaceEagle wrote:Just got an email today that the order has just shipped...
Same, although I feel this is not unusual with Pulse. While I am certainly glad mine arrived yesterday without incident, I was too sick to open and enjoy it. Hopefully today after work Ill be able to open up the Emperor and place him next to his rival Victory Saber!.
Admittedly this is the first time it's happened to me with Pulse, but I am also not surprised - I'd imagine the closer we get to Christmas the more overloaded the systems will be with orders from all over, too! Heh.
Hope you have fun with your Deathy like I did, having him with my big ol' Decepticon army looks killer
Posted by Roadbuster on December 11th, 2023 @ 5:35pm CST
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on December 11th, 2023 @ 6:00pm CST
Emerje wrote:Weird, I got the shipping notice from FedEx last Friday, but I got the shipping notice from Pulse today. Those two things usually happen almost at the exact same time.
Emerje
I got the shipped email from Pulse today just when I got an update that Deathsaurus will be delivered tomorrow.
Posted by Roadbuster on December 11th, 2023 @ 7:59pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on December 11th, 2023 @ 9:06pm CST
Yet, he was never going to be. The original plan for the retail version of Deathsaurus was to make him a Leader class retool of Studio Series 86 Grimlock.Roadbuster wrote:And yes, he could have easily been a Commander Class
Posted by ZeroWolf on December 12th, 2023 @ 3:15am CST
Sabrblade wrote:Yet, he was never going to be. The original plan for the retail version of Deathsaurus was to make him a Leader class retool of Studio Series 86 Grimlock.Roadbuster wrote:And yes, he could have easily been a Commander Class
Which o insist would have been an inferior version
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 12th, 2023 @ 10:12am CST
I need to figure out how to do a remote signature
Posted by Sabrblade on December 12th, 2023 @ 11:26am CST
Everyone's Deathsaurus requires a signature.D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Mine was attempted to deliver, but apparently I got the few fedex clowns who actually require a signature.
I need to figure out how to do a remote signature
Posted by First-Aid on December 12th, 2023 @ 12:16pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:Everyone's Deathsaurus requires a signature.D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Mine was attempted to deliver, but apparently I got the few fedex clowns who actually require a signature.
I need to figure out how to do a remote signature
Out where I am in the middle of nowhere, we rarely sign for anything for a couple reasons. First, we are really remote with only about 10 people in a square mile. Everyone knows each other. Second, this is a heavily rural trespass-at-your-own-risk area and most of us own firearms so attempting to steal anything is potentially painful. Lastly, my wife orders so much stuff, we are on a first name basis with our mailman, UPs driver, and Fedex driver....
Posted by o.supreme on December 12th, 2023 @ 1:14pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:Everyone's Deathsaurus requires a signature.
True. Unless you are sick . I came to the door last year for VS, and my wife coincidentally did on Sunday for Deathsaurus. They asked if we were sick, when we said yes, they stepped back like we had the plague and just asked our permission to sign on out behalf. lol..
But yeah I know some FedEx people just drop off and falsely claim they got a signature, which they can get in trouble for, but it happens at my work often , which causes problems.
Having messed with DS yesterday, Id say it is a resounded success. I didn't have any problems with my VS, but DS seems very solid. Even with the Micromasters, you can tell since they are made just for this release, they are on the whole better, whereas with Holi and Fire, they fall apart when I try to Transform them. Not so with Boater and Pipo, plus the plastic they seem to be made of is an entirely better quality
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 12th, 2023 @ 2:22pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:Everyone's Deathsaurus requires a signature.D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Mine was attempted to deliver, but apparently I got the few fedex clowns who actually require a signature.
I need to figure out how to do a remote signature
Not true, depends on your delivery guy.
I have 5 buddies now in my same general area who got their Deathchickens and did not have to sign, just dropped off.
Posted by Roadbuster on December 12th, 2023 @ 4:38pm CST
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Everyone's Deathsaurus requires a signature.D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Mine was attempted to deliver, but apparently I got the few fedex clowns who actually require a signature.
I need to figure out how to do a remote signature
Not true, depends on your delivery guy.
I have 5 buddies now in my same general area who got their Deathchickens and did not have to sign, just dropped off.
Mine actually didn’t require a signature. It was sitting out front with another box with Christmas presents.
Posted by o.supreme on December 12th, 2023 @ 4:47pm CST
Its nice that the packages were waiting there for them when they arrived, but can you imagine how irate they'd be if the packages were stolen and FEDEX is just saying "well, we show you signed for it"....
This just happened at my work, we FedEx a package to a customer with expensive auto parts. The customer lives on a multi-acre property. FEDEX says it was signed for, but it wasn't. After hours of searching, the packaged was tossed in some bushes along the side of the home...