Deathsaurus Haslab Up Now for 179.99 with 11000 Backers Needed
Thursday, October 27th, 2022 5:49PM CDT
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Below is the blurb from Hasbro Pulse along with images from both the page and the presentation.
Back it HERE: https://hasbropulse.com/collections/tra ... eathsaurus
Transformers fans, now is your chance to bring a legendary rivalry to life. Picture it: the heroic Victory Saber* and the evil Deathsaurus standing off in a larger-than-life battle as part of your personal collection. This is an opportunity you won’t want to miss! This HasLab project re-creates Deathsaurus, inspired by Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory, as a premium collectible figure for his debut in the Transformers line for the first time in over 30 years.
Straight Out of the Dark Nebula
Deathsaurus has a pretty iconic alt mode, and the team made sure the figure design reflects just how awesome it really is. This figure converts between robot and his powerful griffon-dragon alt mode, with plenty of features befitting the Decepticon warlord, including wing, claw, and jaw articulation. Deathsaurus stands at an impressive 11-inch height in robot mode, to scale with the prior HasLab Victory Saber figure. This figure is animation-accurate and features 30 points of articulation for creating epic battle stances and iconic poses from the anime.
“Chest Attack!”
Deathsaurus has deployed the Chest Animals! Deathsaurus wouldn’t be complete without his iconic Micromaster chestplate beasts, Eaglechest and Tigerchest. Eaglechest coverts between eagle and cassette modes, and Tigerchest converts between tiger and chest piece modes. The cassette-mode Eaglechest figure can fit inside the chest of Deathsaurus. The Tigerchest figure attaches to the Deathsaurus figure as a horned chest piece. Both Micromasters also convert to weapon modes that Deathsaurus can wield in battle! The Eaglechest figure has a 6-inch wingspand and converts to a double-barreled blaster accessory, and the 4-inch-long Tigerchest figure converts to a bow accessory.
Weapons of Destruction
Deathsaurus can’t crush his archnemesis without his iconic weapons! Pose Deathsaurus challenging Victory Saber* on the battlefield with the included sword accessory that the figure can hold. Attach the Tigerchest figure in bow mode and pose Deathsaurus taking aim at his archnemesis with the included arrow accessory. This figure also comes with the classic Death Tailer shield accessory that attaches in alt mode as the tail of Deathsaurus.
TIER 1 – 14,000 BACKERS: “FEEL THE POWER OF THE LIVING-METAL-DESTROYING CANNON!”
The Living-Metal-Destroying Cannon is perhaps one of the most destructive weapons in the Transformers universe. A fully-charged blast from its barrel can erode any metal material, including the living cells of Cybertronian lifeforms. This Deathsaurus figure comes with this signature weapon accessory and his classic spiked flail accessory! Fans can also plug the 6 included blast effects onto the Deathsaurus figure and his weapon accessories. The Living-Metal-Destroying Cannon, spiked flail, and blast effect accessories will be unlocked when the campaign reaches 14,000 backers.
TIER 2 – 17,000 BACKERS: A THRONE BEFITTING THE DECEPTICON EMPEROR
The Transformers team has sculpted an imposing throne for Deathsaurus that reflects his awesome power. This 11-inch accessory features premium deco and details inspired by the throne as seen in the anime. Additionally, we know you want to show off Deathsaurus in the most epic poses imagineable. We’re including 2 stand pieces to allow Transformers fans to showcase Deathsaurus in his most powerful stances. The throne accessory, stand base, and stand arm attachment will be unlocked when the campaign reaches 17,000 backers.
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Posted by Hellscream9999 on October 27th, 2022 @ 5:54pm CDT
Posted by griftimus prime on October 27th, 2022 @ 5:56pm CDT
i dont know
Posted by MaximalNui on October 27th, 2022 @ 5:58pm CDT
...wait, when they say Hasbro Pulse Europe delivers to Spain, do they mean literally only Spain, or the usual "let's just lump the entire Iberic Peninsula as one country"?
Posted by ZeroWolf on October 27th, 2022 @ 5:59pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on October 27th, 2022 @ 6:02pm CDT
griftimus prime wrote:really not seeing the value compared to the vs.
i dont know
Would $160 in 2020 make more sense? Because the inflation since VS has been a whopping 10%. So I definitely see it.
Anyways, doesn't matter, this thing will get backed easily. I gotta give it to the transformers team, they really know how to price their Haslab projects to have enough hype.
Posted by Cheetron on October 27th, 2022 @ 6:03pm CDT
Posted by Roadbuster on October 27th, 2022 @ 6:07pm CDT
Posted by First-Aid on October 27th, 2022 @ 6:08pm CDT
Posted by SpaceEagle on October 27th, 2022 @ 6:11pm CDT
On a side note: That's gonna be quite the big lad to put on a shelf. The display possibilities of him with Victory Saber are already making me very excited.
Posted by william-james88 on October 27th, 2022 @ 6:12pm CDT
Posted by Blastback on October 27th, 2022 @ 6:13pm CDT
ZeroWolf wrote:Had I the money, I'd back this in an instant. Victory Saber needs his rival afterall.
same. stupid economy.
Posted by SpaceEagle on October 27th, 2022 @ 6:13pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:As someone who reports on news, Hasbro made it easy with this one and they really learnt their lessons. With the quick presentation, they answered how people across the world could order it and we now know all tiers instead of waiting or wondering.
Yeah, that's a very smart move of 'em, especially with it being crucial info.
Posted by Flashwave on October 27th, 2022 @ 6:23pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:griftimus prime wrote:really not seeing the value compared to the vs.
i dont know
Would $160 in 2020 make more sense? Because the inflation since VS has been a whopping 10%. So I definitely see it.
Anyways, doesn't matter, this thing will get backed easily. I gotta give it to the transformers team, they really know how to price their Haslab projects to have enough hype.
For me? No. To me this is an exclusive Commander, and still feels about 40-60 too high to me and for a figure that doesn’t feel as impressive. Maybe the color photos will convince me otherwise
. I want to have deathChicken but this isn’t an instant for me like VS was.
Posted by Sabrblade on October 27th, 2022 @ 6:39pm CDT
Posted by Emerje on October 27th, 2022 @ 7:06pm CDT
While I really like Victory Saber there were some obvious compromises made to make it work, the most of which being the gaps in Saber and Victory Leo's arms and legs and a rather basic stand as an unlockable, and 20K tier that was just a shield that should have come with him and two very simple Micromaster repaints. For Deathsaurus I would call him on par with VS. He comes with all of his important parts at the base level, his first tier includes all of his best secondary weapons, and the stand tier also includes a throne (though which one is anyone's guess, they showed off two entirely different designs). For me it's a necessity to go with my VS orders and I'll have no regrets even if we haven't seen it in color yet and it already looks amazing!
Emerje
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 27th, 2022 @ 7:17pm CDT
He is also about to make the Marvel and Heroquest haslabs look really bad
Posted by Mkall on October 27th, 2022 @ 7:17pm CDT
Let's Say Go!!!
Posted by SpaceEagle on October 27th, 2022 @ 7:18pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Backed. This is really awesome, and I am really glad Deathsaurus is happening. I am stoked.
He is also about to make the Marvel and Heroquest haslabs look really bad
I was thinking the same thing after getting so many emails about those other two projects...
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 27th, 2022 @ 7:21pm CDT
SpaceEagle wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Backed. This is really awesome, and I am really glad Deathsaurus is happening. I am stoked.
He is also about to make the Marvel and Heroquest haslabs look really bad
I was thinking the same thing after getting so many emails about those other two projects...
Yep, Deathsaurus is a really good price, like within a normal MP collector's range, which puts it within a generations collector's higher one time range for special items, which is great. half the price of the others. They did good with Victory Saber, and I'd say they did good again
Posted by SpaceEagle on October 27th, 2022 @ 7:25pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:SpaceEagle wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Backed. This is really awesome, and I am really glad Deathsaurus is happening. I am stoked.
He is also about to make the Marvel and Heroquest haslabs look really bad
I was thinking the same thing after getting so many emails about those other two projects...
Yep, Deathsaurus is a really good price, like within a normal MP collector's range, which puts it within a generations collector's higher one time range for special items, which is great. half the price of the others. They did good with Victory Saber, and I'd say they did good again
Honestly with the size of the lad we're getting and the (potential) extra accessories, I'd say it seems like a good price. I never really cared about visible gaps but I do appreciate the budget being used to make sure those potential spots are covered up for those that do care. Considering stuff like Rodimus Prime and Motormaster seems to ring up as almost 100$ here including tax, the 80$ increase doesn't really seem that big to me. I wouldn't complain about getting some price cuts at all though.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 27th, 2022 @ 7:36pm CDT
SpaceEagle wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:SpaceEagle wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Backed. This is really awesome, and I am really glad Deathsaurus is happening. I am stoked.
He is also about to make the Marvel and Heroquest haslabs look really bad
I was thinking the same thing after getting so many emails about those other two projects...
Yep, Deathsaurus is a really good price, like within a normal MP collector's range, which puts it within a generations collector's higher one time range for special items, which is great. half the price of the others. They did good with Victory Saber, and I'd say they did good again
Honestly with the size of the lad we're getting and the (potential) extra accessories, I'd say it seems like a good price. I never really cared about visible gaps but I do appreciate the budget being used to make sure those potential spots are covered up for those that do care. Considering stuff like Rodimus Prime and Motormaster seems to ring up as almost 100$ here including tax, the 80$ increase doesn't really seem that big to me. I wouldn't complain about getting some price cuts at all though.
I don't disagree, Deathsaurus looks really solid, and he has presence too, he is a really good size. I am really excited for this, and I cannot WAIT to see him in color
Posted by william-james88 on October 27th, 2022 @ 7:38pm CDT
Emerje wrote: the stand tier also includes a throne (though which one is anyone's guess, they showed off two entirely different designs).
Those are not 2 entirely different designs. One is the cad model and the other is the preliminary blockform version which is just there to show dimensions. Same with the Deathsaurus model showed in the livestream and the detailed model we see in the renders.
The one we'll be getting is the detailed one shown on renders.
Anyways I'll be getting this for sure. Just not sure if I will get with a friend (Kanrabat) so that we can save on shipping, and not sure if I'll just buy the one or buy another to resell.
Posted by LinaNui on October 27th, 2022 @ 7:39pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 27th, 2022 @ 7:40pm CDT
Posted by SpaceEagle on October 27th, 2022 @ 7:41pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I am really excited for this, and I cannot WAIT to see him in color
I am brimming with childish glee to see what the colours will look like. Star Saber looks fantastic in all modes and Victory Leo does too, so I know they won't skimp out on ol' Deathy here.
Posted by Emerje on October 27th, 2022 @ 7:54pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Emerje wrote: the stand tier also includes a throne (though which one is anyone's guess, they showed off two entirely different designs).
Those are not 2 entirely different designs. One is the cad model and the other is the preliminary blockform version which is just there to show dimensions. Same with the Deathsaurus model showed in the livestream and the detailed model we see in the renders.
I wasn't clear enough, take a closer look. It isn't just a matter of one is CAD and on is a block model, there are actual CONCEPTS in the design that are different. The back of the CAD throne is sunken in to accommodate his back kibble while the block model has a flat back with folding panels that open the back of the throne which I think is a much better design choice. If they can implement the folding panels onto the heavily detailed CAD design I think it would be perfect!
Emerje
Posted by cloudballoon on October 27th, 2022 @ 7:57pm CDT
Backed VS, but I'm still butt-hurt about the shipping fee to Canada though. I'm pretty sure I'll back this when the color renders looks good and the last tier is unlocked as I (painfully) skipped the entire Kingdom/Legacy BW figures to have some money saved up while we're in this Hasbro's greedflation period.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 27th, 2022 @ 7:58pm CDT
Posted by Roadbuster on October 27th, 2022 @ 8:19pm CDT
Posted by SpaceEagle on October 27th, 2022 @ 8:25pm CDT
Roadbuster wrote:Only a few hours and already over 1/4 the way to the initial goal. Not bad.
Here I was concerned about the December cut-off date but it seems like it might actually complete those tiers before then!
Posted by sol magnus on October 27th, 2022 @ 9:54pm CDT
This is guaranteed to pass all tiers. The Japanese fans are gonna want their hero's opposite number.
Posted by Immortal Starscream on October 27th, 2022 @ 9:57pm CDT
Posted by SpaceEagle on October 27th, 2022 @ 10:56pm CDT
Posted by King Kuuga on October 27th, 2022 @ 11:31pm CDT
Posted by o.supreme on October 27th, 2022 @ 11:40pm CDT
Posted by Rodimus Knight on October 28th, 2022 @ 2:50am CDT
Posted by MeGrimlock78 on October 28th, 2022 @ 8:03am CDT
I also find it odd there are only two bonus tiers. I think, and I may be wrong, but I think every other HasLab has had 3 tiers (at least TF and Marvel ones)
Posted by sol magnus on October 28th, 2022 @ 8:12am CDT
MeGrimlock78 wrote:The griffen mode reminds me a LOT of an upscaled PotP Cutthroat.
I also find it odd there are only two bonus tiers. I think, and I may be wrong, but I think every other HasLab has had 3 tiers (at least TF and Marvel ones)
They usually don't give up all the tiers on release of the campaign, so we'll see.
Posted by Solrac333 on October 28th, 2022 @ 8:52am CDT
Posted by Rodimus Knight on October 28th, 2022 @ 8:56am CDT
Solrac333 wrote:They should include the Ghost Rider as an unlockable teir.
That's about the only way they'll get that one out.
Posted by o.supreme on October 28th, 2022 @ 9:45am CDT
Solrac333 wrote:They should include the Ghost Rider as an unlockable teir.
I hope not. I want this campaign to be successful.
Posted by SpaceEagle on October 28th, 2022 @ 9:56am CDT
o.supreme wrote:Solrac333 wrote:They should include the Ghost Rider as an unlockable teir.
I hope not. I want this campaign to be successful.
38% of backers already secured right after launch for Deathy vs 53% of backers secured with only 3 days left for Ghost Rider. (According to Pulse itself)
Yeah I'm guessing this one will actually be successful.
(Also already passed the backers for Heroscape project which is at 37%!)
Posted by william-james88 on October 28th, 2022 @ 10:43am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on October 28th, 2022 @ 10:53am CDT
sol magnus wrote:I was in the first 100.
This is guaranteed to pass all tiers. The Japanese fans are gonna want their hero's opposite number.
Yeah, but that just means an extra 3000, that's how much the numbers increased when they added the Japan numbers last time. And makes sense, we know the Japanese market is small, they didn't have enough orders for that Brave Max toy to get the bonus figure a few years ago.
Posted by DeathReviews on October 28th, 2022 @ 10:55am CDT
Posted by Eltmatt on October 28th, 2022 @ 11:10am CDT
Posted by SpaceEagle on October 28th, 2022 @ 11:18am CDT
Eltmatt wrote:Third Tier needs to be Spinister repainted as Deathcobra with a repaint of that snake minicon as an homage to Cobrabreast.
That would actually be awesome if they were to ever do a Liokaiser HasLab by having one of the tiers be Deathcobra that can substitute Hellbat as a limb.
Posted by sol magnus on October 28th, 2022 @ 11:24am CDT
DeathReviews wrote:Me-A-Saurus, eh? Well, I don't think it looks anything like me . I suppose I ought to be all over this one simply for the namesake. But I had no nostalgic connection to this character or figure, so I don't see the appeal as much as others do. So I'll save my mortal skretch for the figures that do appeal, and leave this one for his fans. I know many have been humming for something like this, so kudos to you!
I don't have a 'great' attachment to him, either. But, I do have a Star Saber so it kind of works. Also, since I put my extra up on ebay last night and sold it for double in about two hours, he's already paid for.
Posted by Immortal Starscream on October 28th, 2022 @ 11:28am CDT
SpaceEagle wrote:Eltmatt wrote:Third Tier needs to be Spinister repainted as Deathcobra with a repaint of that snake minicon as an homage to Cobrabreast.
That would actually be awesome if they were to ever do a Liokaiser HasLab by having one of the tiers be Deathcobra that can substitute Hellbat as a limb.
Liokaiser and road Caesar are probably the only ones that wouldn't require a haslab campaign. each component isn't too complex or too big, and the vehicles are all toys kids would like to play with, and some could easily be retooled/repainted into more western known characters if need be. Maybe the engineering for the brain master gimmick on road ceasar could require more funding to pull off, but idk. Landcross on the otherhand...
Posted by SpaceEagle on October 28th, 2022 @ 11:32am CDT
Immortal Starscream wrote:SpaceEagle wrote:Eltmatt wrote:Third Tier needs to be Spinister repainted as Deathcobra with a repaint of that snake minicon as an homage to Cobrabreast.
That would actually be awesome if they were to ever do a Liokaiser HasLab by having one of the tiers be Deathcobra that can substitute Hellbat as a limb.
Liokaiser and road Caesar are probably the only ones that wouldn't require a haslab campaign. each component isn't too complex or too big, and the vehicles are all toys kids would like to play with, and some could easily be retooled/repainted into more western known characters if need be. Maybe the engineering for the brain master gimmick on road ceasar could require more funding to pull off, but idk. Landcross on the otherhand...
Fair point, I'd imagine with Legacy Menasor already being a combiner that doesn't need the Scramble City gimmick they could probably do the two without the need for a kickstarter. Maybe I got HasLab on the brain.
I do wonder if they'll just use the Titan Master gimmick for the Brainmasters to get around actually replicating the old gimmick.