Transformers Haslab Victory Saber Revealed! Crowdfunding Campaign Live!

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  1. Tahukanuva

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    I get that it’s a bummer that seems like it would’ve been easy for them to fix or avoid, but unless someone’s planning an Ultraman-esque ‘crucified Star Saber’ display, I can’t really think of a pose that would need his arms to swing out that far anyway
     
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  2. mikeszekely

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    OK, Hasbro, I gave up and backed Deathsaurus already. You can ship my Victory Saber now...
     
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  3. Kaynowa

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    I mean I don't need a full 90 but more than 45 would be nice. Point his gun at a wider angle to his side
     
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  4. Valkysas

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    He is a swordsman. A sword is his primary weapon. Shoulder articulation should reflect that.
     
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    How are those butterfly joints for you?
    Both the forward and backward movements?

    seems like they may help give some pretty nice posing options….
     
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    The back butterfly joint to me seems to be included to compensate the low side arm raise angle as with it back you can swing the arm higher.

    Still doesn't explain why they couldn't do it regularly though.
     
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    I'm very happy that we have a Victory Saber - however I don't love it - I don't hate it, I'm a bit underwhelmed. It feels pretty, cheap..... :(  Articulation is very limited, small sword, Victory Leo was the very meh, paint smudge, faceplate on my StarSaber has had a mark - Victory Saber combined is its biggest strength. Just my opinion and very happy for people who like/love him :) 

    Sold him to a mate :)  He got released here in NZ like last week of November.

    [​IMG]
     
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    Yeah, I think I'm in the same boat as you. Don't love it, but don't hate it either. I still haven't gotten mine yet, so I'm going off of what I've seen. But honestly, just very underwhelmed overall.
     
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    That really sucks to hear, but I'm glad you got your money back. I really hope I love my set, but these QC issues are kind of scaring me. I think I've said this before but tbh I'll settle for a Victory Leo that's a bit all over the place if it means I get a Star Saber that's perfect. From I'm seeing outside of Star Saber himself the set is kind of just ok. It just sucks that it feels like all of my personal favorite characters are the ones that are getting all the QC issues these days.
     
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    They showed the full range of motion and stated multiple times that he can't do a full T-pose because of how the shoulders are. They didn't hide it one bit


    In other news, I still can't even find where or if my label has been printed
     
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    Both mine have been shipped here in the UK. One was ordered first day, second a couple of days before the end. Estimated delivery is Thursday, but knowing Yodel it will be tomorrow or Wednesday.
     
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    Happy to buy one at retail price from anyone that is unsatisfied with theirs. :) 

    It'll save me from having to wait for my preorder from TFSource with built-in "late tax"
     
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    Wanted to get peoples thoughts on tiers

    simply put between VS and DS, what’s the tier item you care about the most and what’s the one you care about the least

    for me the V lock cannon and Living metal cannon is what I wanted most. Least I’d say is probably the flight stands as I won’t use them save for when I first get them in
     
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    My FedEx app said VS is shipping tomorrow on December 6.
     
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    Well with Deathsaurus there are only two tiers so obviously, the weapon pack is the one I would want more (And thankfully we're getting it) but the throne is really cool too.

    With VS, the V-Lock Cannon is the one I wanted the most, with the shield and micromasters being the worst out of the package.
     
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    Well I can vouch that a good brush, silver paint and thinner get the job done (depending on how deep the scratch is it might take more than one coating tho).

    As for everyone still worried about this set, maybe I'm a simple guy but I'm satisfied with it. Aside from the paint job being a bit sloppy at places (an issue I see is quite widespread), it's few places far and between and they aren't large enough to ruin the figure. As far as I'm concerned haslab SS arms have pretty much the same articulation as the MP, which honestly leaves a bit to be desired, but it has much better articulation on the legs. The impact of those moving skirt pieces can't be overstated.
    VL is pretty good too. Jet mode is meh but I don't think anyone really cares about that one. Lion mode is ok, it has the articulation that you should expect of a quadrupetal official figure (which isn't much, let's be honest) and as I mentioned the face is a bit goofy imo (not MP Lio Convoy levels tho). For a figure that turns into heels and a backpack, the robot mode is quite the looker, and aside from the loose knees on my copy it feels good to handle, too.
    I guess you all need to have it in hand to judge it for yourselves, it's kinda like the Legacy transmetal Megs: everyone thought it was terrible from the pics but changed their minds once they got the actual figure.
     
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    Man,this is exciting.
    It felt like forever but boy I am over the moon
     
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    And news for the USA backer?
     
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