HasLab Unicron Final Update and Behind the Scenes Video
Friday, February 5th, 2021 4:45pm CST
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Greetings Seibertronians! Well it's been a long and wild ride since it was revealed that the first HasLab Transformer project, the chaos bringer himself, Unicron, was successfully funded. Now though, the final update has been sent to the backers of this gargantuan Transformer, asking them to verify their addresses, and that Unicron will be shipping out in late March!
This is what backers received:
So soon, the backers will be able to bask in the ultimate version of the iconic character, just in time to celebrate the films 35th anniversary (along side the Studio Series 86 figures)
Thats not all though, as over on HasbroPulse.com, they've posted the fifth installment of their own update about Unicron, in the form of a behind the scenes documentary. The documentary shows us how the parts are assembled and painted, all the way to being placed in the boxes big enough for Solid Snake to stealth in.
Check it out here.
With Unicron inbound, it seems some have been lucky enough to have been given one as youtube toy reviewer, Hobbymizer, has posted a preview to their YouTube channel, promising the review to drop on February 8th. Check out the teaser below.
Special thanks to users Sabrblade, Regimus Prime, and Dominus Prime for sharing these bits of news with us.
Are you one of the lucky people getting Unicron? Share your pictures of this titanic event in the Energon Pub, as we all celebrate his arrival, and that of the the animated movies 35th anniversary!
Share your thoughts in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!
This is what backers received:
We are wrapping up the final production and packaging on your HasLab War For Cybertron Unicron and will begin shipping to you in late March. The packaging and shipping process is a multi-person undertaking, and of course, we want to ensure The Lord of Chaos arrives to you undamaged!
Since you placed your HasLab order back in 2019, and well, 2020 was a long year, we need you to confirm the address on file. To do so, please login to your Hasbro Pulse account, navigate to your orders, and locate your HasLab War For Cybertron Unicron order. When in the order, please confirm the address on file is valid. If you need to update your shipping information, please contact us.
Please note: your signature is required for the delivery, so please make sure you are home on the day of delivery to accept.
We are so excited for you to receive your very own Lord of Chaos!
So soon, the backers will be able to bask in the ultimate version of the iconic character, just in time to celebrate the films 35th anniversary (along side the Studio Series 86 figures)
Thats not all though, as over on HasbroPulse.com, they've posted the fifth installment of their own update about Unicron, in the form of a behind the scenes documentary. The documentary shows us how the parts are assembled and painted, all the way to being placed in the boxes big enough for Solid Snake to stealth in.
Check it out here.
With Unicron inbound, it seems some have been lucky enough to have been given one as youtube toy reviewer, Hobbymizer, has posted a preview to their YouTube channel, promising the review to drop on February 8th. Check out the teaser below.
Special thanks to users Sabrblade, Regimus Prime, and Dominus Prime for sharing these bits of news with us.
Are you one of the lucky people getting Unicron? Share your pictures of this titanic event in the Energon Pub, as we all celebrate his arrival, and that of the the animated movies 35th anniversary!
Share your thoughts in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!
Credit(s): Hasbro Pulse, Hobbymizer on YouTube
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Re: HasLab Unicron Final Update and Behind the Scenes Video (2094616)
Posted by Regimus Prime on February 5th, 2021 @ 9:41pm CST
Posted by Regimus Prime on February 5th, 2021 @ 9:41pm CST
Can't wait. ![:BOT:]( "Autobot")
Re: HasLab Unicron Final Update and Behind the Scenes Video (2094618)
Posted by First-Aid on February 5th, 2021 @ 10:15pm CST
Posted by First-Aid on February 5th, 2021 @ 10:15pm CST
Can't wait for that amazing figure. Next month...finally!
Re: HasLab Unicron Final Update and Behind the Scenes Video (2094622)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 5th, 2021 @ 10:48pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on February 5th, 2021 @ 10:48pm CST
They changed the color of his maw from yellow/orange to blue.
Re: HasLab Unicron Final Update and Behind the Scenes Video (2094632)
Posted by Master Farr 1 on February 6th, 2021 @ 7:41am CST
Posted by Master Farr 1 on February 6th, 2021 @ 7:41am CST
Waller: You will suffer for this moment of treachery
Re: HasLab Unicron Final Update and Behind the Scenes Video (2094636)
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on February 6th, 2021 @ 8:59am CST
Dangit, why? It was accurate before.
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I guess we should have been clued into this change a bit earlier.
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on February 6th, 2021 @ 8:59am CST
Sabrblade wrote:The changed the color of his maw from yellow/orange to blue.
Dangit, why? It was accurate before.
I guess we should have been clued into this change a bit earlier.
Re: HasLab Unicron Final Update and Behind the Scenes Video (2094687)
Posted by -WonkoTheSane- on February 6th, 2021 @ 7:47pm CST
Agreed. I was waiting to see how long it'd take until someone noticed.
I've begun to regret backing it, Considering I was planning to display it in planet mode.
And then they go and change the most prominent planet mode feature, The one your eyes are immediately drawn to, And to be inaccurate, No less...![:BANG_HEAD:]( "Frustration")
Posted by -WonkoTheSane- on February 6th, 2021 @ 7:47pm CST
Gauntlet101010 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:The changed the color of his maw from yellow/orange to blue.
Dangit, why? It was accurate before.
I guess we should have been clued into this change a bit earlier.
Agreed. I was waiting to see how long it'd take until someone noticed.
I've begun to regret backing it, Considering I was planning to display it in planet mode.
And then they go and change the most prominent planet mode feature, The one your eyes are immediately drawn to, And to be inaccurate, No less...
Re: HasLab Unicron Final Update and Behind the Scenes Video (2094718)
Posted by ZeroWolf on February 7th, 2021 @ 2:32am CST
Posted by ZeroWolf on February 7th, 2021 @ 2:32am CST
Probably someone looked at it and thought the blue would look nicer (which it does, it makes the teeth stand out more).
Though if you feel like it's a bad purchase, at least you have the knowledge that you could probably flip it quite easily enough, and maybe make some extra money as well
Though if you feel like it's a bad purchase, at least you have the knowledge that you could probably flip it quite easily enough, and maybe make some extra money as well
Re: HasLab Unicron Final Update and Behind the Scenes Video (2094772)
Posted by shadowstitch on February 7th, 2021 @ 12:06pm CST
Posted by shadowstitch on February 7th, 2021 @ 12:06pm CST
Wow. Those screwholes tho.
Imagine paying $600 for Hasbro to simply re-use the same arm (and maybe wing) on both sides.
(I know screwhole covers are included, I still think it's embarrassing for a figure that expensive.)
Imagine paying $600 for Hasbro to simply re-use the same arm (and maybe wing) on both sides.
(I know screwhole covers are included, I still think it's embarrassing for a figure that expensive.)
Re: HasLab Unicron Final Update and Behind the Scenes Video (2094775)
Posted by william-james88 on February 7th, 2021 @ 12:35pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on February 7th, 2021 @ 12:35pm CST
On February first, Hasbro shipped out the Trasformers WFC Unicron to retailers in China, like Robot Kingdom. You can see an image of the the boxes being ready for distribution in one of their Asian warehouses below. Hobby Mizer also got their hands on some and have made a review for all of us. While it is in Cantonese, they include bullet points in English throughout the video.
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So we know Unicron is done and shipping to retailers, hopefully this means everyone who ordered one is closer to getting a shipping notice themselves. Let us know what you think of the toy when it comes your way.
So we know Unicron is done and shipping to retailers, hopefully this means everyone who ordered one is closer to getting a shipping notice themselves. Let us know what you think of the toy when it comes your way.
Re: HasLab Unicron Final Update and Behind the Scenes Video (2094776)
Posted by TOO MUCH ENERGON! on February 7th, 2021 @ 12:53pm CST
Posted by TOO MUCH ENERGON! on February 7th, 2021 @ 12:53pm CST
Is this only available to backers, or will it hit mass retail as well?
Re: HasLab Unicron Final Update and Behind the Scenes Video (2094779)
Posted by jtanimator on February 7th, 2021 @ 1:06pm CST
Posted by jtanimator on February 7th, 2021 @ 1:06pm CST
I’m feeling a little salty, because during the time that this monster was getting backed I was on a religious mission trip and didn’t have a single dollar to spare on any transformers, let alone a $600 one. Now, however, I’m working a good paying full time job and would jump at any chance Hasbro gives to buy this guy again (given he’s at the same price). I know a lot of people have nitpicks and complaints about him, which is understandable for the price, but good heavens for me JUST the planet mode is worth the price of admission. Anyway, does anyone know of anyway hasbro or other companies might find a way for people like me to get a second chance at owning this at a similar price as he was originally offered? And yes, I know resellers and scalpers will be reselling this on eBay for way too much. So I’m hoping for any other chance that won’t sacrifice my entire month’s paycheck.
Re: HasLab Unicron Final Update and Behind the Scenes Video (2094780)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 7th, 2021 @ 1:14pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on February 7th, 2021 @ 1:14pm CST
Only backers. This thing isn't fit for mass retail standards.TOO MUCH ENERGON! wrote:Is this only available to backers, or will it hit mass retail as well?
Re: HasLab Unicron Final Update and Behind the Scenes Video (2094782)
Posted by Master Farr 1 on February 7th, 2021 @ 1:20pm CST
Posted by Master Farr 1 on February 7th, 2021 @ 1:20pm CST
I can't wait for the $100 knock off. Seriously did we really need eyes that could move or timy ships and figurines
Re: HasLab Unicron Final Update and Behind the Scenes Video (2094783)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 7th, 2021 @ 1:25pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on February 7th, 2021 @ 1:25pm CST
Back when the backing window was open, people kept demanding Hasbro put in more and more features and gimmicks to get their money's worth out of it.Master Farr 1 wrote:I can't wait for the $100 knock off. Seriously did we really need eyes that could move or timy ships and figurines
Re: HasLab Unicron Final Update and Behind the Scenes Video (2094784)
Posted by Copyright82 on February 7th, 2021 @ 1:31pm CST
Posted by Copyright82 on February 7th, 2021 @ 1:31pm CST
Does anyone know if this Unicron can stand in robot form without its stand? I don’t have a display cabinet that would fit the dimensions of the support stand... ![:(]( "Sad")
Re: HasLab Unicron Final Update and Behind the Scenes Video (2094786)
Posted by Solrac333 on February 7th, 2021 @ 1:38pm CST
Posted by Solrac333 on February 7th, 2021 @ 1:38pm CST
Needs more kibble.
Re: HasLab Unicron Final Update and Behind the Scenes Video (2094789)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 7th, 2021 @ 1:41pm CST
![:P]( "Razz")
Posted by Sabrblade on February 7th, 2021 @ 1:41pm CST
Just head over to you local pet store for some.Solrac333 wrote:Needs more kibble.
Re: HasLab Unicron Final Update and Behind the Scenes Video (2094801)
Posted by Chriphord on February 7th, 2021 @ 3:21pm CST
I believe I remember Warden saying that Unicron had some amount (whether it be full or limited) of poseability without the stand.
Posted by Chriphord on February 7th, 2021 @ 3:21pm CST
Copyright82 wrote:Does anyone know if this Unicron can stand in robot form without its stand? I don’t have a display cabinet that would fit the dimensions of the support stand...
I believe I remember Warden saying that Unicron had some amount (whether it be full or limited) of poseability without the stand.
Re: HasLab Unicron Final Update and Behind the Scenes Video (2094804)
Posted by Rodimus Knight on February 7th, 2021 @ 4:55pm CST
Honestly the gimmick I really wanted them to have with this one, was an eyepiece that had the quintesson ship blasting into it. That would have been great for display.
Posted by Rodimus Knight on February 7th, 2021 @ 4:55pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:Back when the backing window was open, people kept demanding Hasbro put in more and more features and gimmicks to get their money's worth out of it.Master Farr 1 wrote:I can't wait for the $100 knock off. Seriously did we really need eyes that could move or timy ships and figurines
Honestly the gimmick I really wanted them to have with this one, was an eyepiece that had the quintesson ship blasting into it. That would have been great for display.
Re: HasLab Unicron Final Update and Behind the Scenes Video (2094806)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on February 7th, 2021 @ 5:15pm CST
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on February 7th, 2021 @ 5:15pm CST
I couldn't pre-order this so I have no skin in the game, but I'd be mighty peeved to find out etailers overseas are getting this figure and I have to wait a month. I doubt that the orders from stores like Robot Kingdom and BBTS pushed Unicron over the required order goal. Nobody but the individual backers should be getting this.
