Haslab Unicron

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by bearytrek, Jul 15, 2019.

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  1. Jacewiththeface

    Jacewiththeface Well-Known Member

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    Yes sir!
     
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  2. Jacewiththeface

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    Well, I do work at Chick-Fil-A. My previous paycheck was almost enough to cover the whole figure! I still have money in my savings too lol!
     
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    That’s the other thing. Besides having a job at Chick-Fil-A (been there two months now!) I’ve been doing yard work in my neighborhood. Mowing lawns, Edging, etc. I do yard work, Dog walking (which is a pretty steady job. Been walking dogs every week day for one owner since last school year.) and I also do art commissions.

    Mainly portraits of dogs (which I’ve been paid $50 per portrait, and the same owner I’ve been walking dogs for the past year and a half, bought two for $100 total!)

    So the fact that I have side jobs really helps with my hobby. Oh! I’ve been staining a fence for a neighbor as well, and they are paying me $200 for it!
     
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    I’m just very grateful I’m able to work, and the fact that I’ve had so many different job opportunities.
     
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    and they were slapped with a C&D from the looks of it. If they even try, they won't make it to the end of the week it seems
     
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  6. siccoyote

    siccoyote Worst side of the fandom

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    You know this whole "crowd funding" "kickstarting" thing.

    Isn't the whole point that you need so many orders first ot get a product made (Kickstarted) so it can thencontinue being produced for everyone who wants it after that?

    The Haslab model is more of a Kick-Ender.
     
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  7. Jmaster99

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    Imagine a year after he is released he is released sans the Hot Rod, Galvatron, and the ship for the public at a slight mark down?
     
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  8. Fenrys

    Fenrys Formerly Tigatron2002

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    the haslab model is essentially a made to order preorder with a minimum buy in
     
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    How much do you make there an hour?

     
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    It will get made. But that Unicron needs to stay out of this thread and vice versa

     
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  11. Sylent

    Sylent Making Cybertron great again

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    Like everyone else, I received my congratulatory email and Hasbro charged my card shortly thereafter. Now, we wait...

    I wonder how many people purchased extras to sell. I actually entertained the idea as an investment, but then remembered that a friend who owns a shop has the Barge and is selling it for a really reasonable price, but it doesn't move.
     
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    dragologer "Such heroic nonsense"

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    Basically the same situation for me. Fresh out of High-school. Not really too concerned about collage yet and my Paycheck at Pizza Hut is really not too bad. Saving for Unicron.....really was not that hard. :) 
     
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    Just wait till the fun starts. I pay out $1,800 a month just in bills. So enjoy it while it lasts
     
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    dragologer "Such heroic nonsense"

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    Why? Is all that just electricity, water, food and rent? maybe car?
     
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    Since they blew past the 8000 and have significantly more patrons, I hope they may be able to work in a few bonus surprises. Ideas below:

    - molded interiors for iconic brain/TV room, acid vat, pincer security (ie. areas revealed in transformation)
    - corkscrew spaceship
    - eye accessories (as if removed)
    - poster (as shown on kickstarter page)
    - actual comic (with cover shown for digital bonus)

    Anyone else have any doable ideas that wouldn't blow the budget? I'd see these as very doable, since they will have to create molded design for the back of panels... or very tiny or cheap (a piece of paper, etc.)
     
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    ...health insurance is cripplingly expensive; actually FIRE in general eats the preponderance of most americans' household income...

    (finance, insurance, real estate: middle-men industries)
     
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    I wish there was a light up gimmick. Would love to see a planet Unicron light up like he just ate a planet.
     
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    dragologer "Such heroic nonsense"

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    Frankly for being a backer...I'm not really all that enthused with the extra things. I would be happier with some Green fire effects parts for the eyes and mouth. Also really wanted to see a quintessons ship. mostly a planet for him to eat. the "Flea class" Hotrod and Galvatron...dont really excite me.
     
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    okay boss....no need to be an ass!
     
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    After it hit minimum funding, it was for sale for everyone that wanted to buy one. But they're not going to want to carry a bunch of stock for such an expensive and large item, and it's not like they own the factory and can just crank up the line to spit one (or even one hundred) whenever they feel like it either - there had to be a cut-off.
     
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