Haslab Unicron Behind the Artist Marcelo Matere Poster Official Video on YouTube
Friday, September 20th, 2019 10:32PM CDT
Categories: Cartoon News, Movie Related News, Toy News, Press Releases, CollectablesPosted by: Stargrave Views: 116,768
Topic Options: View Discussion · Sign in or Join to reply
Thanks to an update from the Transformers Official YouTube page we have a cool Friday treat for you disciples of Unicron out there. In this short video you get to see the breakdowns and making-of the official poster for the HasLab Unicron project done by none other than Marcelo Matere!
Here's the word from Hasbro on Unicron:
"UNICRON stands alone as the most menacing figure in TRANSFORMERS lore, capable of devouring entire worlds and civilizations. He debuted in the 1986 film Transformers: The Movie and his insatiable appetite nearly brought the entire universe to its knees. But his legacy transcends both space and time.
The gigantic UNICRON would be the largest TRANSFORMERS figure ever created, taking the title from the previous record-holder, FORTRESS MAXIMUS. Artists and designers from Takara Tomy and Hasbro are working to capture the intricate details and features of the relentless Chaos Bringer to make this the most accurate UNICRON fans have ever seen.
In his immense robot mode, this version of UNICRON is over 27” tall and has more than 50 points of articulation. Includes fine pose-ability, such as movable eyes, fingers, mouth, and even teeth. He converts into a terrifying planet mode that is a stunning 30” in diameter. The planet mode features the iconic planet-eating jaws, geared to open so UNICRON can devour unassuming worlds. The planet mode also features a series of posable planetary rings. Comes with a stand for posing both planet & robot mode."
Unicron is on his way to our planet as we speak Seibertronians! Only the combined power of our fandom united can convert this planetary threat into a child sized toy ready to dominate our collections. Till all are one!
If you haven't backed this project yet there's still time but not much - just click HERE to head to Hasbro Pulse and put in your order for Unicron today!
If Unicron does not meet the 8,000 backers needed HE WILL NOT BE MADE!
Enjoy the view and as always stay tuned to Seibertron for the ultimate in Transformers news!
Credit(s): Transformers Official on Youtube
News Search
Got Transformers News? Let us know here!
Most Popular Transformers News
ROTB Optimus Prime Lead Designer Discusses Why the Face Looks Similar to the 2007 Movie
56,981 viewsMost Recent Transformers News
News Categories: Toy News, Movie Related News, Cartoon News, Comic Book News, Site News, Rumors, Event News, Digital Media News, Collectables, Sponsor News, Game News, Site Articles, Store News, Reviews, People News, Company News, Sightings, Press Releases, Unlicensed Products News, Auctions, Transtopia, Interviews, Editorials, Collector's Club News, Knock Offs, Podcast, Heavy Metal War, Contests, Book News, Top Lists
Re: Haslab Unicron Behind the Artist Marcelo Matere Poster Official Video on YouTube (2039074)
Posted by Regimus Prime on September 21st, 2019 @ 1:14am CDT
Posted by Regimus Prime on September 21st, 2019 @ 1:14am CDT
Dear universal Primus,
I really, really, reeeeeally need you to make this Haslab Unicron fan sourcing project become a reality. I've literally gambled my entire Transformers Armada MISB collection and bagged and boarded Dream Wave Armada/Energon comic collection including the poster book and 3 issue Armada encyclopedia, to afford this thing. I know I'm crazy for doing so but I have faith in you and in this masterpiece that Hasbro and Takara have engineered. I loved that collection and would giggle like a spoiled private school boy whenever a reissue Generations version of Armada Starscream or Armada Megatron would be released because I already owned the original releases. Forgive me for breaking your third commandment "Thou shall not commit collector snobitry" and sticking my nose up at those subsequent offerings. That collection is gone now and I vow not to look back on it so I may avoid you turning me in to a pillar of rust, especially if you bless me and all of the Seibertronian believers with the chaos bringer. I will not worship him as an idol, I promise, but I have already prepared a place for him far atop my Detolf Cabinet with "The Covenant of Primus" hanging just above. All these things I pray in the name of your son who sacrificed himself within the first 20 minutes of the movie and rose again in season 3.
ABOT
I really, really, reeeeeally need you to make this Haslab Unicron fan sourcing project become a reality. I've literally gambled my entire Transformers Armada MISB collection and bagged and boarded Dream Wave Armada/Energon comic collection including the poster book and 3 issue Armada encyclopedia, to afford this thing. I know I'm crazy for doing so but I have faith in you and in this masterpiece that Hasbro and Takara have engineered. I loved that collection and would giggle like a spoiled private school boy whenever a reissue Generations version of Armada Starscream or Armada Megatron would be released because I already owned the original releases. Forgive me for breaking your third commandment "Thou shall not commit collector snobitry" and sticking my nose up at those subsequent offerings. That collection is gone now and I vow not to look back on it so I may avoid you turning me in to a pillar of rust, especially if you bless me and all of the Seibertronian believers with the chaos bringer. I will not worship him as an idol, I promise, but I have already prepared a place for him far atop my Detolf Cabinet with "The Covenant of Primus" hanging just above. All these things I pray in the name of your son who sacrificed himself within the first 20 minutes of the movie and rose again in season 3.
ABOT
Re: Haslab Unicron Behind the Artist Marcelo Matere Poster Official Video on YouTube (2039075)
Posted by Stargrave on September 21st, 2019 @ 1:31am CDT
Hallelujah Amen!!
Posted by Stargrave on September 21st, 2019 @ 1:31am CDT
Hallelujah Amen!!
Re: Haslab Unicron Behind the Artist Marcelo Matere Poster Official Video on YouTube (2039084)
Posted by blackeyedprime on September 21st, 2019 @ 9:18am CDT
Posted by blackeyedprime on September 21st, 2019 @ 9:18am CDT
£605 price at Kapow, way sfaer than the other website offering it for lower than Hasbro are selling the preorder for.
Re: Haslab Unicron Behind the Artist Marcelo Matere Poster Official Video on YouTube (2039087)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 21st, 2019 @ 10:08am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on September 21st, 2019 @ 10:08am CDT
Red leader of Kapow Toys posted to TFW to chime in on why it has taken so long for Kapow to get in on the Haslab Unicron action:
So, yeah, blame Brexit.it's genuinely been in the works for a while now, the reason its taken so long is it needs to be signed off by the USA which happened yesterday ( 17th ) the brexit thing is a pain for this project and its something we're discussing with them at the moment.
And yeah in days gone we weren't geared up for EU and we def cannot please everyone, everyone has good and bad to say about all retailers but I promise you this we'll try our best to help out Europe with this project via the official channels and have already been in contact with an EU based business with regard to the assisting us.
Re: Haslab Unicron Behind the Artist Marcelo Matere Poster Official Video on YouTube (2039091)
Posted by ZeroWolf on September 21st, 2019 @ 12:22pm CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on September 21st, 2019 @ 12:22pm CDT
Darn Brexit! Thanks David Cameron -_- though it means I was right when I said Brexit was a complicating factor in all this 
Yay?
Yay?
Re: Haslab Unicron Behind the Artist Marcelo Matere Poster Official Video on YouTube (2039092)
Posted by Stargrave on September 21st, 2019 @ 12:26pm CDT
I will be honest I have not dedicated my brain to wrapping around Brexit. I probably know more about Cybertronian politics than Earth politics
Can you explain for me how you think it impacted or complicated things? Or is it just going to get too political. Just genuinely curious no dog in the fight or anything.
Posted by Stargrave on September 21st, 2019 @ 12:26pm CDT
ZeroWolf wrote:Darn Brexit! Thanks David Cameron -_- though it means I was right when I said Brexit was a complicating factor in all this
I will be honest I have not dedicated my brain to wrapping around Brexit. I probably know more about Cybertronian politics than Earth politics
Can you explain for me how you think it impacted or complicated things? Or is it just going to get too political. Just genuinely curious no dog in the fight or anything.
Re: Haslab Unicron Behind the Artist Marcelo Matere Poster Official Video on YouTube (2039093)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on September 21st, 2019 @ 12:35pm CDT
In a nutshell, the UK will no longer be part of the larger European Economic Union, and will form its own separate economic entity. However, the conditions and date are still not agreed upon even after all those years, thanks to all the bickering in parliament.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on September 21st, 2019 @ 12:35pm CDT
Stargrave wrote:ZeroWolf wrote:Darn Brexit! Thanks David Cameron -_- though it means I was right when I said Brexit was a complicating factor in all this
I will be honest I have not dedicated my brain to wrapping around Brexit. I probably know more about Cybertronian politics than Earth politics
Can you explain for me how you think it impacted or complicated things? Or is it just going to get too political. Just genuinely curious no dog in the fight or anything.
In a nutshell, the UK will no longer be part of the larger European Economic Union, and will form its own separate economic entity. However, the conditions and date are still not agreed upon even after all those years, thanks to all the bickering in parliament.
Re: Haslab Unicron Behind the Artist Marcelo Matere Poster Official Video on YouTube (2039094)
Posted by Stargrave on September 21st, 2019 @ 12:40pm CDT
Aye carumba. Thanks JZ. Well that’s a primo parliamentary pain in the patoot ever I pondered. That makes sense I see what you’re saying Zero.
Posted by Stargrave on September 21st, 2019 @ 12:40pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Stargrave wrote:ZeroWolf wrote:Darn Brexit! Thanks David Cameron -_- though it means I was right when I said Brexit was a complicating factor in all this
I will be honest I have not dedicated my brain to wrapping around Brexit. I probably know more about Cybertronian politics than Earth politics
Can you explain for me how you think it impacted or complicated things? Or is it just going to get too political. Just genuinely curious no dog in the fight or anything.
In a nutshell, the UK will no longer be part of the larger European Economic Union, and will form its own separate economic entity. However, the conditions and date are still not agreed upon even after all those years, thanks to all the bickering in parliament.
Aye carumba. Thanks JZ. Well that’s a primo parliamentary pain in the patoot ever I pondered. That makes sense I see what you’re saying Zero.
Re: Haslab Unicron Behind the Artist Marcelo Matere Poster Official Video on YouTube (2039095)
Posted by Stargrave on September 21st, 2019 @ 12:42pm CDT
Aw man that’s hella cool of that guy! That’s pretty rad to get the word out and to be so honest about it. I mean that makes sense now it’s not like a strung out series of reveals this s*** gets complicated. Hey thanks for posting that Sabr!
Posted by Stargrave on September 21st, 2019 @ 12:42pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Red leader of Kapow Toys posted to TFW to chime in on why it has taken so long for Kapow to get in on the Haslab Unicron action:So, yeah, blame Brexit.it's genuinely been in the works for a while now, the reason its taken so long is it needs to be signed off by the USA which happened yesterday ( 17th ) the brexit thing is a pain for this project and its something we're discussing with them at the moment.
And yeah in days gone we weren't geared up for EU and we def cannot please everyone, everyone has good and bad to say about all retailers but I promise you this we'll try our best to help out Europe with this project via the official channels and have already been in contact with an EU based business with regard to the assisting us.
Aw man that’s hella cool of that guy! That’s pretty rad to get the word out and to be so honest about it. I mean that makes sense now it’s not like a strung out series of reveals this s*** gets complicated. Hey thanks for posting that Sabr!
Re: Haslab Unicron Behind the Artist Marcelo Matere Poster Official Video on YouTube (2039099)
Posted by Counterpunch on September 21st, 2019 @ 1:50pm CDT
At the moment of posting this, approximately 150 new backers per day are required to reach the goal
Posted by Counterpunch on September 21st, 2019 @ 1:50pm CDT
Counterpunch wrote:Counterpunch wrote:At the moment of posting this, approximately 134 new backers per day are required to reach the goal.
At the moment of posting this, approximately 141 new backers per day are required to reach the goal.
At the moment of posting this, approximately 150 new backers per day are required to reach the goal
Re: Haslab Unicron Behind the Artist Marcelo Matere Poster Official Video on YouTube (2039100)
Posted by Stargrave on September 21st, 2019 @ 2:02pm CDT
Posted by Stargrave on September 21st, 2019 @ 2:02pm CDT
Re: Haslab Unicron Behind the Artist Marcelo Matere Poster Official Video on YouTube (2039130)
Posted by Stargrave on September 21st, 2019 @ 10:53pm CDT
Posted by Stargrave on September 21st, 2019 @ 10:53pm CDT
5706
Re: Haslab Unicron Behind the Artist Marcelo Matere Poster Official Video on YouTube (2039144)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on September 22nd, 2019 @ 6:09am CDT
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on September 22nd, 2019 @ 6:09am CDT
Blaming the "delay" on Brexit is BS, because it hasn't actually happened yet and wouldn't have even been a factor in the original August 31st release window. They are just back peddling excuses as to why in it took Hasbro so long to pull their head out of their exhaust port and realise the fanbase extends beyond the US border.
Also they didn't get the numbers they wanted from the US alone and so went about retroactively making the crowdfunding global. That being the only reason they did so.
The Kapow Link
The nebulous nature of the emboldened line did make me chuckle
Lithone, Moon Base 1, Moon Base 2... That's it. Not quite The Universe, was it
Until they push back the deadline.. again. It is just a false negative at this point
Also they didn't get the numbers they wanted from the US alone and so went about retroactively making the crowdfunding global. That being the only reason they did so.
The Kapow Link
£604.99
DUE EARLY 2021 - NO DEPOSIT AVAILABLE DUE TO HASBRO REQUIRING THE BALANCE OF THE CROWDFUND TO COMMENCE PRODUCTION OCTOBER 2019 - THIS PRODUCT IS NON REFUNDABLE IF IT MEETS THE BACKING TARGET AND MOVES TO PRODUCTION.
All figures will ship directly from our warehouse in the United Kingdom on release
UK Customers - all taxes are paid and you will incure no further costs after the initial purchase .
EU Customers - due to the United Kingdom possibly leaving the European Union in the next 12 months you may be liable to any customs duties levied by your respective country.
The nebulous nature of the emboldened line did make me chuckle
Stargrave wrote:Here's the word from Hasbro on Unicron:
"UNICRON stands alone as the most menacing figure in TRANSFORMERS lore, capable of devouring entire worlds and civilizations. He debuted in the 1986 film Transformers: The Movie and his insatiable appetite nearly brought the entire universe to its knees. But his legacy transcends both space and time.
Lithone, Moon Base 1, Moon Base 2... That's it. Not quite The Universe, was it
Stargrave wrote:If Unicron does not meet the 8,000 backers needed HE WILL NOT BE MADE!
Until they push back the deadline.. again. It is just a false negative at this point
Re: Haslab Unicron Behind the Artist Marcelo Matere Poster Official Video on YouTube (2039146)
Posted by ZeroWolf on September 22nd, 2019 @ 6:25am CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on September 22nd, 2019 @ 6:25am CDT
I don't see any reason other then unfounded pessimism to not take what Kapow said at face value. Plus Brexit hasn't happened yet but it will have by the time unicron is released, so all those ducks need to be lined up first. I know you don't want this made but please try to think of the people who do want this beast made. Also never assume anything i.e. Deadline extension, as you know what they say about assumptions
Re: Haslab Unicron Behind the Artist Marcelo Matere Poster Official Video on YouTube (2039147)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on September 22nd, 2019 @ 6:46am CDT
I would always have welcomed a Unicron figure of any size, just not one made through the practices they had used here.
Except for the established precedent. We had similar lines of hyperbole with the initial date in August. That was guaranteed to be the absolute final date for the crowdfunding.. EVER. Spoilers: It wasn't.
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on September 22nd, 2019 @ 6:46am CDT
ZeroWolf wrote:I know you don't want this made but please try to think of the people who do want this beast made.
I would always have welcomed a Unicron figure of any size, just not one made through the practices they had used here.
ZeroWolf wrote: Also never assume anything i.e. Deadline extension, as you know what they say about assumptions
Except for the established precedent. We had similar lines of hyperbole with the initial date in August. That was guaranteed to be the absolute final date for the crowdfunding.. EVER. Spoilers: It wasn't.
Re: Haslab Unicron Behind the Artist Marcelo Matere Poster Official Video on YouTube (2039148)
Posted by ZeroWolf on September 22nd, 2019 @ 7:21am CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on September 22nd, 2019 @ 7:21am CDT
I still don't see the problem with their methods, I highly doubt they will abuse this (especially after how much dragging this campaign has gone on)
Re: Haslab Unicron Behind the Artist Marcelo Matere Poster Official Video on YouTube (2039149)
Posted by william-james88 on September 22nd, 2019 @ 7:23am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on September 22nd, 2019 @ 7:23am CDT
Fellow Seibertronian Sabrblade found a note from Kapow Toys, the exclusive retailer for the Haslab Unicron in the UK, saying that the deal to get Unicron in the UK was in the works for a while. They offer reasons why it could not be offerred earlier and Brexit is explicitly mentioned, as you will see below. For those unaware, Brexist reffers to the vote done by British citizens who chose in favour of Britain seperating from the European Union.
For people in the UK, they can get Unicron here while those in the US and Canada can get him here.
Sabrblade wrote:Red leader of Kapow Toys posted to TFW to chime in on why it has taken so long for Kapow to get in on the Haslab Unicron action:So, yeah, blame Brexit.it's genuinely been in the works for a while now, the reason its taken so long is it needs to be signed off by the USA which happened yesterday ( 17th ) the brexit thing is a pain for this project and its something we're discussing with them at the moment.
And yeah in days gone we weren't geared up for EU and we def cannot please everyone, everyone has good and bad to say about all retailers but I promise you this we'll try our best to help out Europe with this project via the official channels and have already been in contact with an EU based business with regard to the assisting us.
For people in the UK, they can get Unicron here while those in the US and Canada can get him here.
Re: Haslab Unicron Behind the Artist Marcelo Matere Poster Official Video on YouTube (2039155)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 22nd, 2019 @ 9:29am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 22nd, 2019 @ 9:29am CDT
Kapow Toys Blames Brexit for Unicron not Being Offered in UK Earlier
Re: Haslab Unicron Behind the Artist Marcelo Matere Poster Official Video on YouTube (2039160)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on September 22nd, 2019 @ 10:36am CDT
Don't be mistaken, Brexit has been playing havoc with a lot of companies in, and doing business with, the UK with some at the point of collapse (the already struggling Thomas Cook being the latest victim). Breaking off from an economic zone to (re)start your own is not taken lightly.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on September 22nd, 2019 @ 10:36am CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:Kapow Toys Blames Brexit for Unicron not Being Offered in UK Earlier
Don't be mistaken, Brexit has been playing havoc with a lot of companies in, and doing business with, the UK with some at the point of collapse (the already struggling Thomas Cook being the latest victim). Breaking off from an economic zone to (re)start your own is not taken lightly.
Re: Haslab Unicron Behind the Artist Marcelo Matere Poster Official Video on YouTube (2039162)
Posted by ZeroWolf on September 22nd, 2019 @ 10:52am CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on September 22nd, 2019 @ 10:52am CDT
Also remember unicron would release after Brexit had happened which could complicate matters when it came to sending them home.
Re: Haslab Unicron Behind the Artist Marcelo Matere Poster Official Video on YouTube (2039165)
Posted by blackeyedprime on September 22nd, 2019 @ 11:10am CDT
We might be back in EU by the time Unicron arrives :p
Posted by blackeyedprime on September 22nd, 2019 @ 11:10am CDT
ZeroWolf wrote:I don't see any reason other then unfounded pessimism to not take what Kapow said at face value. Plus Brexit hasn't happened yet but it will have by the time unicron is released, so all those ducks need to be lined up first. I know you don't want this made but please try to think of the people who do want this beast made. Also never assume anything i.e. Deadline extension, as you know what they say about assumptions
We might be back in EU by the time Unicron arrives :p
Re: Haslab Unicron Behind the Artist Marcelo Matere Poster Official Video on YouTube (2039166)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on September 22nd, 2019 @ 11:12am CDT
Think import duties and when they should be applied, for example.
Also, you Scottish lads keep us updated on the whole independence thing, you hear?
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on September 22nd, 2019 @ 11:12am CDT
ZeroWolf wrote:Also remember unicron would release after Brexit had happened which could complicate matters when it came to sending them home.
Think import duties and when they should be applied, for example.
Also, you Scottish lads keep us updated on the whole independence thing, you hear?
Re: Haslab Unicron Behind the Artist Marcelo Matere Poster Official Video on YouTube (2039172)
Posted by Seibertron on September 22nd, 2019 @ 11:28am CDT
Posted by Seibertron on September 22nd, 2019 @ 11:28am CDT
Not sure what happened this morning regarding this. Apparently the story was reported incorrectly and has nothing to do with Brexit. Received an email from Kapow Toys this morning. It's apparently late as an offering because of legal loopholes.
Re: Haslab Unicron Behind the Artist Marcelo Matere Poster Official Video on YouTube (2039174)
Posted by Stargrave on September 22nd, 2019 @ 11:44am CDT
Ohhh cool ok. I saw their post on line and thought the legality was to do with Brexit. I misread Kapow’s statement then. Well shoot I’m just glad thy got it sorted out one way or the other and EU/UK fans have another avenue to get this rad-io Dadio. All hail Unicron!
Posted by Stargrave on September 22nd, 2019 @ 11:44am CDT
Seibertron wrote:Not sure what happened this morning regarding this. Apparently the story was reported incorrectly and has nothing to do with Brexit. Received an email from Kapow Toys this morning. It's apparently late as an offering because of legal loopholes.
Ohhh cool ok. I saw their post on line and thought the legality was to do with Brexit. I misread Kapow’s statement then. Well shoot I’m just glad thy got it sorted out one way or the other and EU/UK fans have another avenue to get this rad-io Dadio. All hail Unicron!
Re: Haslab Unicron Behind the Artist Marcelo Matere Poster Official Video on YouTube (2039177)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on September 22nd, 2019 @ 12:05pm CDT
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on September 22nd, 2019 @ 12:05pm CDT
As I said, if HasLab had got the 8000 backers from the US alone, I doubt any other region would have been thought of. Other than maybe Japan, via Takara, after the fact.
Re: Haslab Unicron Behind the Artist Marcelo Matere Poster Official Video on YouTube (2039179)
Posted by william-james88 on September 22nd, 2019 @ 12:32pm CDT
Or probably never left it amyway.
Also, Kapow reached out. They said the comment Sabr posted is being misinterpreted (their fault). Brexit is a problem fir when it will be released not for this particular delay.
So it turns out their rather poor wording meant we couldn't take what we read at face value.
Posted by william-james88 on September 22nd, 2019 @ 12:32pm CDT
blackeyedprime wrote:ZeroWolf wrote:I don't see any reason other then unfounded pessimism to not take what Kapow said at face value. Plus Brexit hasn't happened yet but it will have by the time unicron is released, so all those ducks need to be lined up first. I know you don't want this made but please try to think of the people who do want this beast made. Also never assume anything i.e. Deadline extension, as you know what they say about assumptions
We might be back in EU by the time Unicron arrives :p
Or probably never left it amyway.
Also, Kapow reached out. They said the comment Sabr posted is being misinterpreted (their fault). Brexit is a problem fir when it will be released not for this particular delay.
So it turns out their rather poor wording meant we couldn't take what we read at face value.
Re: Haslab Unicron Behind the Artist Marcelo Matere Poster Official Video on YouTube (2039180)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on September 22nd, 2019 @ 12:34pm CDT
I'm noticing a running theme for this whole initiative
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on September 22nd, 2019 @ 12:34pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:So it turns out their rather poor wording meant we couldn't take what we read at face value.
I'm noticing a running theme for this whole initiative
Re: Haslab Unicron Behind the Artist Marcelo Matere Poster Official Video on YouTube (2039181)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on September 22nd, 2019 @ 12:38pm CDT
Or rather, as a whole we have a bit of an annoying habit of jumping the gun. True, it's great that we're being corrected, but sometimes I feel they shouldn't have to, instead explaining everything beforehand.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on September 22nd, 2019 @ 12:38pm CDT
AllNewSuperRobot wrote:william-james88 wrote:So it turns out their rather poor wording meant we couldn't take what we read at face value.
I'm noticing a running theme for this whole initiative
Or rather, as a whole we have a bit of an annoying habit of jumping the gun. True, it's great that we're being corrected, but sometimes I feel they shouldn't have to, instead explaining everything beforehand.
Re: Haslab Unicron Behind the Artist Marcelo Matere Poster Official Video on YouTube (2039183)
Posted by ZeroWolf on September 22nd, 2019 @ 12:40pm CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on September 22nd, 2019 @ 12:40pm CDT
Probably didn't want to mention it incase something fell through.
Re: Haslab Unicron Behind the Artist Marcelo Matere Poster Official Video on YouTube (2039184)
Posted by william-james88 on September 22nd, 2019 @ 12:42pm CDT
Me too, it seems everyone did.
Posted by william-james88 on September 22nd, 2019 @ 12:42pm CDT
Stargrave wrote:Seibertron wrote:Not sure what happened this morning regarding this. Apparently the story was reported incorrectly and has nothing to do with Brexit. Received an email from Kapow Toys this morning. It's apparently late as an offering because of legal loopholes.
Ohhh cool ok. I saw their post on line and thought the legality was to do with Brexit.
Me too, it seems everyone did.
Re: Haslab Unicron Behind the Artist Marcelo Matere Poster Official Video on YouTube (2039185)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 22nd, 2019 @ 12:47pm CDT
Blame our human nature and this click-bait internet culture where only the headlines matter.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 22nd, 2019 @ 12:47pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Or rather, as a whole we have a bit of an annoying habit of jumping the gun.
Blame our human nature and this click-bait internet culture where only the headlines matter.
Re: Haslab Unicron Behind the Artist Marcelo Matere Poster Official Video on YouTube (2039199)
Posted by Counterpunch on September 22nd, 2019 @ 2:44pm CDT
At the moment of posting this, approximately 160 new backers per day are required to reach the goal
Posted by Counterpunch on September 22nd, 2019 @ 2:44pm CDT
Counterpunch wrote:Counterpunch wrote:Counterpunch wrote:At the moment of posting this, approximately 134 new backers per day are required to reach the goal.
At the moment of posting this, approximately 141 new backers per day are required to reach the goal.
At the moment of posting this, approximately 150 new backers per day are required to reach the goal
At the moment of posting this, approximately 160 new backers per day are required to reach the goal
Re: Haslab Unicron Behind the Artist Marcelo Matere Poster Official Video on YouTube (2039205)
Posted by william-james88 on September 22nd, 2019 @ 3:48pm CDT
What's the point of these posts?
Posted by william-james88 on September 22nd, 2019 @ 3:48pm CDT
Counterpunch wrote:Counterpunch wrote:Counterpunch wrote:Counterpunch wrote:At the moment of posting this, approximately 134 new backers per day are required to reach the goal.
At the moment of posting this, approximately 141 new backers per day are required to reach the goal.
At the moment of posting this, approximately 150 new backers per day are required to reach the goal
At the moment of posting this, approximately 160 new backers per day are required to reach the goal
What's the point of these posts?
Re: Haslab Unicron Behind the Artist Marcelo Matere Poster Official Video on YouTube (2039206)
Posted by Burn on September 22nd, 2019 @ 3:53pm CDT
To keep people up to date.
Posted by Burn on September 22nd, 2019 @ 3:53pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Counterpunch wrote:Counterpunch wrote:Counterpunch wrote:Counterpunch wrote:At the moment of posting this, approximately 134 new backers per day are required to reach the goal.
At the moment of posting this, approximately 141 new backers per day are required to reach the goal.
At the moment of posting this, approximately 150 new backers per day are required to reach the goal
At the moment of posting this, approximately 160 new backers per day are required to reach the goal
What's the point of these posts?
To keep people up to date.
Re: Haslab Unicron Behind the Artist Marcelo Matere Poster Official Video on YouTube (2039207)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 22nd, 2019 @ 3:54pm CDT
Nails-biting anticipation?
Would make more sense on the last day of the campaign though.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 22nd, 2019 @ 3:54pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:What's the point of these posts?
Nails-biting anticipation?
Would make more sense on the last day of the campaign though.
Re: Haslab Unicron Behind the Artist Marcelo Matere Poster Official Video on YouTube (2039217)
Posted by william-james88 on September 22nd, 2019 @ 6:01pm CDT
Wouldnt just the current tally make more sense? Thats all that matters. I dont see how presenting a hypothetical linear equation instead of that helps when the tally never went up that way.
Posted by william-james88 on September 22nd, 2019 @ 6:01pm CDT
Burn wrote:william-james88 wrote:Counterpunch wrote:Counterpunch wrote:Counterpunch wrote:Counterpunch wrote:At the moment of posting this, approximately 134 new backers per day are required to reach the goal.
At the moment of posting this, approximately 141 new backers per day are required to reach the goal.
At the moment of posting this, approximately 150 new backers per day are required to reach the goal
At the moment of posting this, approximately 160 new backers per day are required to reach the goal
What's the point of these posts?
To keep people up to date.
Wouldnt just the current tally make more sense? Thats all that matters. I dont see how presenting a hypothetical linear equation instead of that helps when the tally never went up that way.
Re: Haslab Unicron Behind the Artist Marcelo Matere Poster Official Video on YouTube (2039221)
Posted by Stargrave on September 22nd, 2019 @ 8:21pm CDT
Posted by Stargrave on September 22nd, 2019 @ 8:21pm CDT
It is rather a, well, more of defeatist countdown than a rally to arms I'll give you that. But the desperation he paints is palatable!
I mean NO 8,000 backers, NO Unicron...thousand...ok I know that doesn't rhyme but I wanted that catchy rhyme punch to it.
You know gang, I was just seeing if there was any murmurs of news around about 'ol Unicron and I noticed something, or the lack of something.
Any of the sponsors where he's available? He's pretty buried in there. Certainly in no way featured. If anything I feel like I'm seeing a surge in 3P ads and products being prominently featured. Probably a coincidence but, just something that I noticed.
It kinda bummed me out though. Like he's not in a banner rotation or set as an image for a category to click through to even? If he's on a page he's far down the page. It's like, this is a huge event! Ah, to me, at least. I know it's not the same for everyone and that's totally cool, but for places where you can buy it? Come on get that sucker up there!
And another thing I noticed is none of the other TF sites have featured Unicron articles very much either which is also kind of a bummer. I don't get how what has been newswed here can be considered so un-newsworthy, to me I just feel like hey fellow TF maniacs this is what's going on with Unicron we just want you to know! I can see how some people see it as trying to create click bait drama or something but come on, let's be real here I just hope our fellow newsers out there find some cool angles to share with their readers as the clock ticks down.
I don't know any thoughts anyone? Maybe I'm seeing this from just from too cursory an overview perspective or...? What do you think?
Sorry to ramble. Unicron has me eating Angolmois sandwiches my brain's been taken over.
I mean NO 8,000 backers, NO Unicron...thousand...ok I know that doesn't rhyme but I wanted that catchy rhyme punch to it.
You know gang, I was just seeing if there was any murmurs of news around about 'ol Unicron and I noticed something, or the lack of something.
Any of the sponsors where he's available? He's pretty buried in there. Certainly in no way featured. If anything I feel like I'm seeing a surge in 3P ads and products being prominently featured. Probably a coincidence but, just something that I noticed.
It kinda bummed me out though. Like he's not in a banner rotation or set as an image for a category to click through to even? If he's on a page he's far down the page. It's like, this is a huge event! Ah, to me, at least. I know it's not the same for everyone and that's totally cool, but for places where you can buy it? Come on get that sucker up there!
And another thing I noticed is none of the other TF sites have featured Unicron articles very much either which is also kind of a bummer. I don't get how what has been newswed here can be considered so un-newsworthy, to me I just feel like hey fellow TF maniacs this is what's going on with Unicron we just want you to know! I can see how some people see it as trying to create click bait drama or something but come on, let's be real here
I just hope our fellow newsers out there find some cool angles to share with their readers as the clock ticks down. I don't know any thoughts anyone? Maybe I'm seeing this from just from too cursory an overview perspective or...? What do you think?
Sorry to ramble. Unicron has me eating Angolmois sandwiches my brain's been taken over.
Re: Haslab Unicron Behind the Artist Marcelo Matere Poster Official Video on YouTube (2039222)
Posted by Stargrave on September 22nd, 2019 @ 8:23pm CDT
Posted by Stargrave on September 22nd, 2019 @ 8:23pm CDT
Oh, and all I really meant to say was, 5711 as of this writing 
Re: Haslab Unicron Behind the Artist Marcelo Matere Poster Official Video on YouTube (2039223)
Posted by Burn on September 22nd, 2019 @ 8:40pm CDT
Posted by Burn on September 22nd, 2019 @ 8:40pm CDT
You can't exactly report on Unicron when there's nothing to report on.
Re: Haslab Unicron Behind the Artist Marcelo Matere Poster Official Video on YouTube (2039224)
Posted by Stargrave on September 22nd, 2019 @ 8:44pm CDT
Hence my bored diatribe. where better to gripe about my Unicron woes.
Posted by Stargrave on September 22nd, 2019 @ 8:44pm CDT
Burn wrote:You can't exactly report on Unicron when there's nothing to report on.
Hence my bored diatribe.
where better to gripe about my Unicron woes.
Re: Haslab Unicron Behind the Artist Marcelo Matere Poster Official Video on YouTube (2039232)
Posted by Burn on September 22nd, 2019 @ 9:01pm CDT
Posted by Burn on September 22nd, 2019 @ 9:01pm CDT
You could try not griping and embrace the impending realisation that with each passing day more and more backers are required on average.
I wonder when Kapow will put their orders in ...
I wonder when Kapow will put their orders in ...
Re: Haslab Unicron Behind the Artist Marcelo Matere Poster Official Video on YouTube (2039236)
Posted by Stargrave on September 22nd, 2019 @ 9:08pm CDT
The light I have seen the light! Or the...lesser of two evils? Wait, you know Burn, your word play really makes a cat's head spin sometimes. Layers, Burn's all about layers.
Hey even I get some angelmoss in my spark casing sometimes. I always forget how to spell it so I'm just going to call it angelmoss energy now.
Posted by Stargrave on September 22nd, 2019 @ 9:08pm CDT
Burn wrote:You could try not griping and embrace the impending realisation that with each passing day more and more backers are required on average.
I wonder when Kapow will put their orders in ...
The light I have seen the light! Or the...lesser of two evils? Wait, you know Burn, your word play really makes a cat's head spin sometimes. Layers, Burn's all about layers. Hey even I get some angelmoss in my spark casing sometimes. I always forget how to spell it so I'm just going to call it angelmoss energy now.
Re: Haslab Unicron Behind the Artist Marcelo Matere Poster Official Video on YouTube (2039244)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 22nd, 2019 @ 9:54pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 22nd, 2019 @ 9:54pm CDT
Even though my interest in this Unicron is now pretty damn low and I'll never back it, I sincerely wish for this absurd thing to be made.
Especially because it may open the door to more insane projects for the future.
Like a genuine MP Metroplex that will scale within the MP line perhaps?
Especially because it may open the door to more insane projects for the future.
Like a genuine MP Metroplex that will scale within the MP line perhaps?
Re: Haslab Unicron Behind the Artist Marcelo Matere Poster Official Video on YouTube (2039247)
Posted by Stargrave on September 22nd, 2019 @ 10:14pm CDT
Posted by Stargrave on September 22nd, 2019 @ 10:14pm CDT
With how many people have been lamenting about Unicron's size I don't think that's ever going to happen. Not officially anyways.
"Where will you display that thing?"
"How will you play with that thing?"
Aye carumba.
I saw on line a cool custom Metroplex who looks like he could tombstone piledrive me but who would mass build that and then buy that. It'd be all the same rigmarole all over again. After this I think downscaling may be the wise way to go. I do see more of a playability with something that's a huge city than just a death world I get the value in that regard.
"Where will you display that thing?"
"How will you play with that thing?"
Aye carumba.
I saw on line a cool custom Metroplex who looks like he could tombstone piledrive me but who would mass build that and then buy that. It'd be all the same rigmarole all over again. After this I think downscaling may be the wise way to go. I do see more of a playability with something that's a huge city than just a death world I get the value in that regard.
Re: Haslab Unicron Behind the Artist Marcelo Matere Poster Official Video on YouTube (2039249)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 22nd, 2019 @ 10:25pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 22nd, 2019 @ 10:25pm CDT
Well, a MP Metroplex that would be truly in scale would be big like a house and feature tech that may kickstart the Mech Warrior / Gundam age.
Seriously, that'd be wicked cool if I could witness this while I still live.
Seriously, that'd be wicked cool if I could witness this while I still live.
Re: Haslab Unicron Behind the Artist Marcelo Matere Poster Official Video on YouTube (2039254)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 22nd, 2019 @ 10:54pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on September 22nd, 2019 @ 10:54pm CDT
Nah, he probably saw the MP-scaled Metroplex custom that I sent to the news crew (*nudge nudge wink wink, news it, guys*), which is the size of a large piece of furniture and still scales excellently with the official MPs (as seen in the photos).-Kanrabat- wrote:Well, a MP Metroplex that would be truly in scale would be big like a house and feature tech that may kickstart the Mech Warrior / Gundam age.
Re: Haslab Unicron Behind the Artist Marcelo Matere Poster Official Video on YouTube (2039256)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on September 22nd, 2019 @ 10:58pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on September 22nd, 2019 @ 10:58pm CDT
If this doesn't go through, what if Unicron gets reimagined as a Kreo set?
Re: Haslab Unicron Behind the Artist Marcelo Matere Poster Official Video on YouTube (2039258)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 22nd, 2019 @ 11:01pm CDT
Speaking of necroing a dead line, might as well revisit the Action Masters.
I want a JI-Joe-like Unicron action figure that ride a M.A.S.K type of vehicle going all pew-pew on his adversaries!
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 22nd, 2019 @ 11:01pm CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:If this doesn't go through, what if Unicron gets reimagined as a Kreo set?
Speaking of necroing a dead line, might as well revisit the Action Masters.
I want a JI-Joe-like Unicron action figure that ride a M.A.S.K type of vehicle going all pew-pew on his adversaries!
Re: Haslab Unicron Behind the Artist Marcelo Matere Poster Official Video on YouTube (2039259)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 22nd, 2019 @ 11:01pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on September 22nd, 2019 @ 11:01pm CDT
Right now, we're stuck in the dead lull of the campaign's middle. With how these kinds of things are, there will not be another big surge until the waning days of the end, when there's a greater sense of urgency. We just have to wait until then for any more big excitement.
Re: Haslab Unicron Behind the Artist Marcelo Matere Poster Official Video on YouTube (2039278)
Posted by Ironhidensh on September 23rd, 2019 @ 6:28am CDT
Posted by Ironhidensh on September 23rd, 2019 @ 6:28am CDT
Are there really over 2000 British fans both willing and able to pay this kind of money? North American backers are all in, by now, so its completely up to the British at this point.
