Transformers Haslab Victory Saber Revealed! Crowdfunding Campaign Live!

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by Smokie, Aug 27, 2021.

  1. Mega Convoy

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    Pulse is historically slow putting up the latest updates, and Haslab in particular often have misleading photos. Plus (no pun intended) I highly doubt they'd advertise another place to purchase.
     
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    I'm broadly happy we got the shield - I think it enhances the look of the combined vehicle mode a bit & matches Star Saber Thematically.

    I hope there is a suitable way to give Victory Leo an after market tail - as I think he'd benefit from one (show accuracy be damned).
    I suppose it's possible the "other guns" the robot Masters versions had might be a possibility for someone to make (eventually).

    One of the things that is a little sad about this whole set is that because it is crowd funded as it is (rather than being an early to mid 2000's Takara Giftset style release) it means a repaint is kinda unlikely - as it's not like they are going to make a Decepticon version of it 'just for fun', but I kinda wish that was a possibility - heck even the muted Shattered Glass colours are real nice too.

    But I think back to the time we got a stupid number of Movie Optimus Prime reissues with slightly different accessories - that were so similar as to be taking the pi$$. yet they make something like Unicron or Victory saber with some repaint potential that isn't likely to get said repaint - not because of the cost but because of the way they were sold.

    Not that I have a clue what the viability numbers would even be for a Unicron Repaint (it would probably sell just fine) or an Evil version of Victory Saber.

    Some times I wonder if they ought to just slap things up and see who salutes. like 3 pack gift sets of Seeker repaints say. Or even something "modest" like a Purple Clone seeker (which some might army build the heck out of).

    Sometimes they under estimate the numbers and they just sell out - so why don't the re-open pre-orders on something like Quintesson Alicons, or Runabout on Hasbro Pulse and you never know they might sell a bunch of them ?
    I keep wondering if the way their contracts work - if they could offer the Galactic Odyssey items & all 3 Cone heads on Pulse in 2022, or simply repack all 3 Coneheads in a gift set and sell that on Pulse.
    Heck now I think of it what with Skywarp and Thundercracker both having alternative colours and Starscream as well there is potential there too - but what Hasbro does sometimes perplexes me - Sandstorm for example - confuses me that it exists. They didn't think AM Thundercracker or Nacelle was a better idea then ?

    That said - and speaking of wacky crowd funded repaints - how about G2 Swoop and Grimlock The former being Green and the later Orange with Tigertripes.

    I will admit I'd bite Hasbro's arm off for a Tigerstriped Grimlock. however they decide to sell it.

    So what is next I wonder ? I don't know if it would be a good thing or a Bad thing is they crowd funded Tidal Wave for example ?
     
  3. KFGatri

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    PMOP never really had Godbomber, though. "Apex Bomber" was invented so Hasbro could sell the full God Ginrai reissue set in their markets. Super Ginrai is the Japanese equivalent of PMOP, not God Ginrai. Not that I'd turn down a Godbomber, but it isn't essential for PMOP/SG.
     
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    I already know some individuals are working on upgrade kits granted cant do too much till we have the figures in hand.
     
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    KFGatri Madman with a Blue Box

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    Debating ordering a second one so I can have one to flip ... I have a few hours to decide.
     
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  6. Gamerlingual

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    This might look really good next to Legends God Rinrai. Congrats to everyone
     
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  7. Thylacine2000

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    Nobody in the entire world has any additional facts about this set's size, features, or schedule beyond what is listed on Hasbro Pulse.
     
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  8. SecretWyvern

    SecretWyvern Tax fraud is the right of all sentient beings

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    To be fair...most every character was made to sell a toy.
     
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  9. Oniconvoy

    Oniconvoy The other black repaint

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    Well done, everyone. Now, who’s up for this as the next HasLab:

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    Between my god ginrai and dai atlas set. mom feaking stoked
     
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    For UK buyers, Hasbro Pulse UK closes in about an hour I believe.
     
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    I was really worried this project wouldn't be fully funded, but I'm glad my worries were completely thrown out the window. We actually did it, and then some.
     
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  13. Skylanderformer

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    I said OR. OR. for example, something I would think applies to my guidelines would be, oh, I don't know...
    Tidal wave?
    RID Megatron?
    Transmetal 2 megs?
    (Also an armada megs with super armor would be cool but that's a whole new design for the character band it breaks my rules.)

    that's a pretty big expectation. Slow ya roll.


    Exactly!
     
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    I wish he would be a commander class and retail not haslab. I don’t feel it would do well
     
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    Lio convoy please
     
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  16. Tungg

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    This member gets it lol
     
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    MP BIG CONVOY OR ELSE
     
  18. KFGatri

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    True. I'm just saying Godbomber isn't necessary for a complete Powermaster Optimus/Super Ginrai. So PMOP would properly be just one figure.

    Not that I'd turn down a complete God Ginrai set, mind you ...
     
  19. Tungg

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    And the rainbow of lio convoy(gaea form,flash,galva,black)
     
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  20. TranslucentBag

    TranslucentBag Definitively "Graph Guy"

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    Yep there is one more graph from the "Bar's Up" series that has yet to be done. Though for that I need the final Star Saber numbers.
     
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