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News Credits: 127 · by **Counterpunch** » Thu Oct 03, 2019 2:06 pm

Counterpunch wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:6 days left.

At the time of posting this, 368 new backers per day are required to reach the goal.

5.35 days left.

At the time of posting this, 221 new backers per day are required to reach the goal.

4.35 days left.

At the time of posting this, 245 new backers per day are required to reach the goal.

3.35 days left.

At the time of posting this, 283 new backers per day are required to reach the goal.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Thu Oct 03, 2019 2:10 pm

This Unicron now has a name for its own size class: Planet Class.

News Credits: 226 · by **Burn** » Thu Oct 03, 2019 4:59 pm

Sabrblade wrote:This Unicron now has a name for its own size class: Planet Class.

Still prefer "Divorce Class" :lol:

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Thu Oct 03, 2019 5:00 pm

I guess this explains why they chose the one ship type that never interacted with Unicron in the movie:

https://twitter.com/TFU_INFO/status/1179863604801294344

One tidbit John Warden shared was that they did the Autobot shuttle because it's the same molded colors as the PVC bits on Unicron. #NYCC2019 #NYCC19 #Transformers

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Thu Oct 03, 2019 6:08 pm

I definitely think Unicron is gonna make it now. I believe he will

News Credits: 1 · by **Regimus Prime** » Fri Oct 04, 2019 12:49 am

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I definitely think Unicron is gonna make it now. I believe he will

I believe it too. After such an emotional roller coaster this victory is going to feel so good. I’ve waited for this figure since ‘86, and I never anticipated it would ever be this screen accurate. Hell, this is fate. After this much of an investment in man hours, design, and a launch that included as much fanfare as it was rocky, Unicron is too big (no pun intended) to fail. I can’t imagine Hasbro having this many backers, this close to their goal and not making this happen. I don’t want to be petty but after all of the hate, vitriol and threats from “fans” to go support 3P knock off Unis in hopes that Haslab’s official offering would fail I can’t wait to see him go into production.

News Credits: 25 · by **Ironhidensh** » Fri Oct 04, 2019 3:18 am

Going off the rumor mills (yes, I know, all non verified, but still reliable), this was always going to make it. Hasbro put too much money into it, and would have kept extending the deadline if it failed to reach high enough for number fudging.

News Credits: 42 · by **TF-fan kev777** » Fri Oct 04, 2019 7:15 am

Ironhidensh wrote:Going off the rumor mills (yes, I know, all non verified, but still reliable), this was always going to make it. Hasbro put too much money into it, and would have kept extending the deadline if it failed to reach high enough for number fudging.

I've always felt that 7000 was the real minimum, and as long as they got that many, they would make things work somehow. Sure, they would be settling for less profit that they originally planned, but at least they wouldn't have wasted the time and money spent on development.

MyFigureCollection.net collection · by **Emerje** » Fri Oct 04, 2019 7:22 am

Sabrblade wrote:I guess this explains why they chose the one ship type that never interacted with Unicron in the movie:

https://twitter.com/TFU_INFO/status/1179863604801294344
One tidbit John Warden shared was that they did the Autobot shuttle because it's the same molded colors as the PVC bits on Unicron. #NYCC2019 #NYCC19 #Transformers

Is it just me, or is that a lot darker now? Maybe it's just he lights?

Anyway, as I write this we're nearly at 7,200. Japanese pre-orders ended yesterday and other shops should be placing their final orders soon so I wouldn't be surprised if it well exceeds 8,000. I think Hasbro is just enjoying the free PR drama.

That said, I finally placed my order on Pulse.

Emerje

News Credits: 1 · by **Gauntlet101010** » Fri Oct 04, 2019 7:58 am

I don't think Unicron was ever "too big to fail" for them. Ultimately they're a business and if it costs too much to produce Unicron they just won't do it. They probably have a lot of prototypes we've never even heard of, never mind the ones we have.

I think it'll make it. I certainly hope they fudge the numbers if it's just under 8,000. But I don't think this was ever a sure thing.

News Credits: 100 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Fri Oct 04, 2019 10:15 am

This Unicron WILL be made.
Then someone down the line will get the privilege to do the drop test.

News Credits: 127 · by **Counterpunch** » Fri Oct 04, 2019 10:53 am

Counterpunch wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:6 days left.

At the time of posting this, 368 new backers per day are required to reach the goal.

5.35 days left.

At the time of posting this, 221 new backers per day are required to reach the goal.

4.35 days left.

At the time of posting this, 245 new backers per day are required to reach the goal.

3.35 days left.

At the time of posting this, 283 new backers per day are required to reach the goal.

2.5 days left.

At the time of posting this, 286 new backers per day are required to reach the goal.

Rate is staying about the same. I expect that the final day push hits the mark.

News Credits: 42 · by **TF-fan kev777** » Fri Oct 04, 2019 12:12 pm

Counterpunch wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:6 days left.

At the time of posting this, 368 new backers per day are required to reach the goal.

5.35 days left.

At the time of posting this, 221 new backers per day are required to reach the goal.

4.35 days left.

At the time of posting this, 245 new backers per day are required to reach the goal.

3.35 days left.

At the time of posting this, 283 new backers per day are required to reach the goal.

2.5 days left.

At the time of posting this, 286 new backers per day are required to reach the goal.

Rate is staying about the same. I expect that the final day push hits the mark.

Because I'm an engineer (and a nerd), I'd love to see this graphically. A slow steady rise, then a plateau, and then at the end it either rises because not enough bought in, or falls because they are going to make it.

News Credits: 6 · by **Sarahthecutevixen** » Fri Oct 04, 2019 3:35 pm

Some dude on tfw2005 is making a mistake daily graph

News Credits: 340 · by **Stargrave** » Fri Oct 04, 2019 10:27 pm

Fellow Seibertronians! The end is nigh! This weekend marks the end of the War for Cybertron HasLab Unicron saga of 2019. This is a major chapter in the history of the franchise and one we will all remember and talk about for years and years to come.

Like any great Transformers story this one has been full of surprises, fan energy, and of course, fun toys. As of this writing we stand at 7,456 backers with 2 days 7 hours and 1 minute to go. Join the fans that have already backed this project by clicking HERE, or if you're so inclined reach out on your preferred social media outlet and let your friends and fan circles know that Unicron is still available.

We may not have much time left, but what do we have? Well, we're Seibertron, we've got images! Galleries and galleries of images from the #NYCC2019 including, of course, Unicron himself, here displayed with his alternate chins, redesigned hands, removable head stand, and mini Hot Rod and Galvatron figures. Click HERE or on any of the images below to head to our Unicron gallery and one more time, to support the project and order your Unicron today you can click HERE.

Enjoy and share your thoughts with us in the forums while you still can!

And as a bonus here is the complete Haslab Unicron offerings video preview from the official Transformers YouTube page. This gives further looks at Unicron's removable head, removable faceplate, articulated eyes, and bonus accessories. You have until 11:59PM EST October 6th! Order yours today!

News Credits: 8 · by **Flashwave** » Fri Oct 04, 2019 10:56 pm

I will be shockwd bow if it doesnt make it, I don't think the KaPow totals have added in yet. I know I will regret not getting one, I just wish I could ha e pulled the funds together, alas being fiscally responsible with a tight budget...

Really really sucks.

by **Nemesis Maximo** » Sat Oct 05, 2019 12:35 am

Man, I want this thing so bad, but now that I’m buying a house I need to save for a down payment, and this guy is going to cost almost as much as my monthly mortgage payment. That’s **** insane.

News Credits: 4 · by **Chriphord** » Sat Oct 05, 2019 1:13 am

Flashwave wrote:I will be shockwd bow if it doesnt make it, I don't think the KaPow totals have added in yet. I know I will regret not getting one, I just wish I could ha e pulled the funds together, alas being fiscally responsible with a tight budget...

Really really sucks.

Nemesis Maximo wrote:Man, I want this thing so bad, but now that I’m buying a house I need to save for a down payment, and this guy is going to cost almost as much as my monthly mortgage payment. That’s **** insane.

Man, so I've been in a fiscally tight situation as well, and I ended up having to cancel my HasLab order. But this thing (if getting made) is a MUST HAVE for me... so I ended up going with BBTS. I mean, it really really sucks that I'm essentially paying an extra $200 more than I would have normally, but this figure is too worth it to miss out. It really helps that they don't make you pay everything upfront, as well as supposedly still letting you do $4 flat rate shipping. I still don't fulling understand how TFSource does theirs, but I'm believe the shipping on Unicron will be completely free due to its price. I just think that because of how once in a lifetime this figure is, if you can and really want to, you should. I mean, over a full year is a good amount of time to save up, it's practically just $50 a month less on normal Transformer spending (or other stuff of course.)

News Credits: 100 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Sat Oct 05, 2019 4:14 am

500-ish remaining.

Impossible Haslabicron dont happen. Too bad I have no choice to miss out, but man, I REALLY want him to succeed. Because he may open the door to even crazier projects and I want to see them happen too.

News Credits: 19 · by **blackeyedprime** » Sat Oct 05, 2019 6:05 am

Kapows been down past day or so/still is, if any one in EUs leaving it to last minute the last minutes might be out of luck.

Its going to happen, just a lot more nicer things out there for the moneys worth.

News Credits: 54 · by **Deadput** » Sat Oct 05, 2019 2:03 pm

Dumb question to ask maybe but will this Unicron (if he succeeds) be available for purchase after the crowdfunding or is this a get it or miss it type deal?

News Credits: 100 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Sat Oct 05, 2019 2:31 pm

Deadput wrote:Dumb question to ask maybe but will this Unicron (if he succeeds) be available for purchase after the crowdfunding or is this a get it or miss it type deal?

Get it now, or pay double from a reseller later.

by **Treetop Maximus** » Sat Oct 05, 2019 3:10 pm

I feel beyond stupid for spending money on this considering it's expensive as hell and I live in a small condo and have no way of displaying it, but I know I'll regret it if I don't get it considering I've been waiting forever for them to do a new planet Unicron sculpt. My biggest worry though is that I'll be at the mercy of USPS, and they're garbage around here.

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Sat Oct 05, 2019 3:31 pm

-Kanrabat- wrote:
Deadput wrote:Dumb question to ask maybe but will this Unicron (if he succeeds) be available for purchase after the crowdfunding or is this a get it or miss it type deal?

Get it now, or pay double from a reseller later.

From what I understand, you don't back it, you don't get it. Like if you don't invest you don't get the dividends.