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HasLab War for Cybertron Unicron: Production Update #4 – Packaging & Distribution Testing

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Attention to all lucky fans who were able to support Haslab Unicron crowdfunding. Hasbro Pulse have revealed a new update of the highly expected HasLab War for Cybertron Unicron. Some interesting updates regarding the quality control, packaging and distribution testing of the chaos bringer.

This new update brings us:

  • New Unicron sample image. It’s good to notice that colors look closer to what we saw in the original G1 movie.
  • Details on how the joints were tested to be strong enough to hold a pose.
  • One of the biggest challenges was meeting the Transportation/Distribution test requirements given the sheer size and weight of Unicron.
  • Distribution testing videos showing how they simulated the shipping process (including drops and vibration).

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Alpha_&_Omega Avatar
gdg104198

I was lucky to get him under 1500. Was shooting for 1200 at most… went a bit higher then that.

Dude, i need to update my price log. The market softened a bit but it sounds like it may have corrected itself. Might be time to sell my extra.

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msol

Just be glad you didn't pay the $1800 he was going for a month ago!

I was lucky to get him under 1500. Was shooting for 1200 at most… went a bit higher then that.

msol Avatar
gdg104198

A sphere of debt.

I just canceled a bunch of non TF preorders. Considering whats been leaked and what has already been released I’ll probably be buying less in the next few years. I don’t see myself buying everything from Legacy I’m pretty much G1 focused so I really want to stick with 84-87 characters. Unicron won’t get any cheaper so it was a calculated purchase.

Just be glad you didn't pay the $1800 he was going for a month ago!

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Oniconvoy

I think he’s technically a sphere.

Of death.

A sphere of debt.

I just canceled a bunch of non TF preorders. Considering whats been leaked and what has already been released I’ll probably be buying less in the next few years. I don’t see myself buying everything from Legacy I’m pretty much G1 focused so I really want to stick with 84-87 characters. Unicron won’t get any cheaper so it was a calculated purchase.

Oniconvoy Avatar
gdg104198

the circle of life.

I think he’s technically a sphere.

Of death.

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Hicks_Royel

Sold one on Amazon. Paid off my credit card!

the circle of life.

4249david Avatar
DoubleClouder

Did you order this from Cybertron surgery or Trunkkey himself?

Neither, actually. Someone (the person who purchased my second copy, in fact) printed the Trunkkey file for me, and I painted it.

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4249david

I've got Trunkkey's one and it's great. The issue was printing material, but whatever mine's printed in works fine. The only issue is the lines as @Paco Grande mentioned. I've addressed mine mostly though.
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Is it perfect? No. But I'm happy nonetheless.

At least it's not blue…:lol 

Did you order this from Cybertron surgery or Trunkkey himself?

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Happysmp

Thanks!
I saw that one and was going to order from him until he said there was something wrong with his design. I saw the aussie one too but it's $25 shipping to Canada.

I finally found a printer that was reasonable in price and will probably order from them in addition to the stickers from toyhax. One advantage of the stickers is I don't have to paint it.

I've got Trunkkey's one and it's great. The issue was printing material, but whatever mine's printed in works fine. The only issue is the lines as @Paco Grande mentioned. I've addressed mine mostly though.
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Is it perfect? No. But I'm happy nonetheless.

At least it's not blue…:lol 

Happysmp Avatar
Paco Grande

There is a 3D printed maw cover available. You can buy it from an online store in Australia that is already painted (I can't remember the name, sorry! It's in this thread somewhere.) or if you have your own 3D printer you can get the file from @Trunkkey. He has a thread somewhere on this forum where he provides 3D files for upgrades you can print. He designed the maw cover as well as some other cool stuff.

Thanks!
I saw that one and was going to order from him until he said there was something wrong with his design. I saw the aussie one too but it's $25 shipping to Canada.

I finally found a printer that was reasonable in price and will probably order from them in addition to the stickers from toyhax. One advantage of the stickers is I don't have to paint it.

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Happysmp

I'm eager to see if Hasbro will reach out to that guy or if he finds a return shipping label in that box. Either way, great luck for the guy to get a new figure in its entirety. When I spoke with Hasbro global they said their stock shows zero units for replacement figures but they still have some parts. All parts were identified by number only and they weren't able to provide descriptions. That said, I would imagine if it came in one of the multiple bags (A, B, …) then you might be in luck if you find you have a bad part and can document it.

I've had no further contact from Hasbro and there was no additional label in the box. I'm gonna assume at this point that I was the beneficiary of a random act of kindness from a Hasbro Senior Customer Service Exec and consider myself very lucky. Needless to say, I'm not gonna be reaching out to them and reminding them I still exist however

Unicron will stay boxed for another month or two till I'm sure Hasbro don't want anything else. At that point, I'll probably transform into planet mode and hang from the ceiling in my garage.

msol Avatar

I wonder if this is just their first set. I wonder what else they can sticker up. I'm also very glad they're not charging $100 or whatever for one massive set.

Paco Grande Avatar
Happysmp

Just ordered a set!
But agree… I would have preferred a 3D printed option and I can wait to see if that will ever happen.

There is a 3D printed maw cover available. You can buy it from an online store in Australia that is already painted (I can't remember the name, sorry! It's in this thread somewhere.) or if you have your own 3D printer you can get the file from @Trunkkey. He has a thread somewhere on this forum where he provides 3D files for upgrades you can print. He designed the maw cover as well as some other cool stuff.

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Qabiri

I’m mostly in this for silver chompers. Will also apply the orange triangles to cover the blue trianges (if it looks good). Haven’t rewatched yet but based on these images I found online, I think the black lining on the chompers is more or less accurate

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You are correct, that's where that came from! And thank you for letting us know about those sets! It is appreciated!

Huktonfonix Avatar

I’ve never bought stickers before and the blue maw didn’t bother me too much, but this looked good. The extra cost is worth it for the centerpiece of my collection

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