New Video of Haslab Deathsaurus Showing Gimmicks and Weapon Storage

Heh, noticed some typos in the subtitles, there. Near the end of the video, the subs misspell the names of Victory Saber and Deathsaurus as "Victory Cyber" and "Deathzaras", respectively.

I already have my order in for Deathsaurus, and seeing this prototype right next to Victory Saber is really making me excited to have the two displayed together. Can't wait to use their respective stands for some awesome mid-air battle shots.

The count has really been steadily creeping up tonight. 779 left to the stand and throne.

Emerje

From the pictures and the video, HASLAB Deathsaurus would be in scale with the original G1 Victory Saber toy while the original G1 Deathsaurus toy is in scale with HASLAB Victory Saber.

How crazy is that?

-Kanrabat- wrote:From the pictures and the video, HASLAB Deathsaurus would be in scale with the original G1 Victory Saber toy while the original G1 Deathsaurus toy is in scale with HASLAB Victory Saber.

How crazy is that?

HasLab Deathsaurus is also in scale with Masterpiece Star Saber, making this also a sort of stealth MP release.

Though, MP Star Saber was always more CHUG scaled rather than MP scaled, so it still works out for HasLab Deathsaurus.

Less than 500 to go

Less than 400 now, we may not even need that Monday update to hit 17,000.

Emerje

Exciting!

275, 47 hours 45 minuets. We got this.

208 to go for the final tier. I fully expect it to have crossed that final threshold in the morning when I check it again.

I'm going to be bold and predict a final total of about 19-20k. Less than Victory Saber's total of 26k, but a sizable last day push seems to be traditional for Transformers products, if not all Haslabs.



Still haven't gotten my Victory Saber but that's fine, it should show up by Christmas.

Ladies and Gentlemen... We have a Throne/Stand .

Woohoo!

Final tier unlocked everyone!!!

Good news to those who backed Haslab Transformers Deathsaurus, all tiers have been unlocked. By now having over 17000 orders, this toy will now come with the throne and stand. This is great since we now know that the throne can store all the weapons we got when the previous tier unlocked and backers now get an even more complete package for the same price of $179.99. People who have yet to back it have today and tomorrow left to do so: https://hasbropulse.com/products/transf ... eathsaurus

Terrific news. Nice to know everything advertised will be produced.

...and then came a mystery tier, where we also get a G1 reissue!

Or better yet, another run of Victory Sabers with better QC. Ah well, nothing wrong with mine that I can't fix with a dremmel and patience.

Glad I backed this guy in the final stretch. I'd get two if I could.

I wonder who else might fit well on that throne?

Bumblevivisector wrote:I wonder who else might fit well on that throne?

For the size of Deathsaurus, probably the Combiners & Siege Jetfire.

Excellent news to hear, I am really happy the Throne will be coming too.

Still debating getting a 2nd. need to decide tomorrow

Looks like the "I'll back it if it reaches all the tiers" crowd are starting to show up, we're nearly at 18,000 now. We might actually hit 20,000 Monday when the final big batch of orders are added in.

Emerje

Emerje wrote:Looks like the "I'll back it if it reaches all the tiers" crowd are starting to show up, we're nearly at 18,000 now. We might actually hit 20,000 Monday when the final big batch of orders are added in.

Emerje

I backed it just before it's funded. I was confident it'll at least reach the 1st tier with the Metal Destroying Cannon, which I can't live without. Glad both bonus tiers got unlocked. I wonder if it'll reach 22K.

The dump tomorrow won't be as big as with VS since international orders have been added each Monday sk.ce the campaign began. Still, I could see this ending tomorrow somewhere between 20+21K. I seriously doubt it will reach the 26K that VS did.

o.supreme wrote:The dump tomorrow won't be as big as with VS since international orders have been added each Monday sk.ce the campaign began. Still, I could see this ending tomorrow somewhere between 20+21K. I seriously doubt it will reach the 26K that VS did.

Definately won't reach VS numbers. But if Deathsaurus can do anywhere above 20K would give Hasbro more confident to bring good JG1 designs into the mainline. We heard people who don't even know JG1 characters like Deathsaurus and yet they backed it because it looks awesome. And that could only be good news for both Hasbro & fans for TFs longevity.

We've cleared 18K!

And yes, the bump won't be as big as VS's, but it should be larger than last Monday, plus the late backers have been very steady. 20K would have been the 3rd tier if there was one, shame they weren't confident enough to do one.

Emerje

I dunno what they could've added as a 3rd tier, but it would've been neat getting a something a little bit extra. He does seem to have toy-inspired details that weren't present on the animation model, maybe some alternate bits like more toy-accurate heads for both modes and toy-accurate feetsies for the kaiju mode as a bonus.

SpaceEagle wrote:I dunno what they could've added as a 3rd tier, but it would've been neat getting a something a little bit extra. He does seem to have toy-inspired details that weren't present on the animation model, maybe some alternate bits like more toy-accurate heads for both modes and toy-accurate feetsies for the kaiju mode as a bonus.

The toy gun would have been a good start.

Emerje

Emerje wrote:

SpaceEagle wrote:I dunno what they could've added as a 3rd tier, but it would've been neat getting a something a little bit extra. He does seem to have toy-inspired details that weren't present on the animation model, maybe some alternate bits like more toy-accurate heads for both modes and toy-accurate feetsies for the kaiju mode as a bonus.

The toy gun would have been a good start.

Emerje

Oh yeah, that also would've been neato. I s'pose a 3rd tier could've had all those toy-inspired doodads!

Tier 3 could have been Solon's mech King Solon, which could combine with Deathsaurus to form Kingsaurus.

*nevermind*

I hope Deathsaurus' flight stand is compatible with Star Saber's so I can try to put both on VS's base and have the Star Saber & Victory Leo displayed together on the same base.

I had no G1 attachment to this character or figure, so despite the fact that the first half of it's name is gloriously awesome, I won't be making a try to get this figure. Still, glad that it's going to make all of its goals so that the people who DO want it will get everything they wished for!

What would I like to see? How about a re-stock of Cosmos so that US buyers get get one?

Well now, consider all expectations well and fully blown away!



That was a MASSIVE bump of around 4K, a few hours ago he was nearly 19K, now he's nearly 23K! With 13 hours to go his final number might actually rival VS's after all!

Emerje

Heh, with that much of a bump, now I kinda am wishing they had had a secret surprise third tier in the works for just in case it managed to get this high.

And King Solon would have been perfect for that secret third tier.



Combines with Deathsaurus to form Kingsaurus.

Wow, that is surprising. I figured it would be a smaller dump. Still great to see. Makes me wish Hasbro would have offered a 3rd tier at 20 K though..

Happy to see Space Chicken got over 22K! Even if Hasbro feels generous and just give us a bonus 3rd tier, I doubt it'll be King Solon due to its size. Maybe Hasbro will throw in any leftover Battle masters they got in the warehouse.

I kind of want the small rifle the G1 toy came with still too. The one that the Gundam Hammer attaches to or whatever is going on there.

Kind Solon does look pretty cool though. I would've enjoyed that much, much more than the throne actually.

Maybe some of the Decepticon inmates on Planet Micro? They can be done from some random Micromasters. The only downside is that it looks like Fire and Holi are loose, floppy messes so these might be too which would suck. My set is coming in sometime today so I'll have to wait a bit still to tell for sure.

Since there might be a problem with the Micromaster molds for the inmates, maybe use the core class Pretenders then as not all were Micromaster sized? Iguanus and Bomb Burst and whoever else will be out in the first two waves next year so that the molds are available to use with Deathsaurus. Rattrap and Vertebreak could work too. Shame no other core class Fossilizer molds exist. Or rather, beastformers at all really.

Maybe go Battlemaster with them and finally reuse Smashdown. Just a bunch of Smashdowns in different colors.

The Decepticon desperados could work from some core class figures too. Of even from some Weaponizers and deluxe Fozzilizers. Maybe from the deluxe Junkions from next year too.

Yeah, a secret third tier would've been fun.

Well, against my better judgment I backed Deathsaurus. All my concerns aside I know this will be the only way to get this character this way and I frankly don't want to miss out. I just really hope I don't get burned.

look at those numbers. alot of people waited till the end. i cant do it. not pulling the trigger this time.

o.supreme wrote:Wow, that is surprising. I figured it would be a smaller dump. Still great to see. Makes me wish Hasbro would have offered a 3rd tier at 20 K though..

the key word I'd throw is "secret" tier, because it could be that we are only seeing this many because Deathsaurus has been funded at all tiers. If we had a higher tier that was harder to achieve, it might prove counterintuitive, like Haslab's early bird thing with Ghost Rider, and people not wanting to back a figure that is not "fully" funded.

Personally, I would like if they reveal that they had a bonus IDW styled head, in the works as well, since most transformers are made with more than one head.

...wow I did not know about King Solon! We really need a line for all the human-driven Transformers mechs, there are so many.

Anyway, finally ordered mine this Saturday. And then I learn the final tier is funded just before the time finishes!

william-james88 wrote:

o.supreme wrote:Wow, that is surprising. I figured it would be a smaller dump. Still great to see. Makes me wish Hasbro would have offered a 3rd tier at 20 K though..

the key word I'd throw is "secret" tier, because it could be that we are only seeing this many because Deathsaurus has been funded at all tiers. If we had a higher tier that was harder to achieve, it might prove counterintuitive, like Haslab's early bird thing with Ghost Rider, and people not wanting to back a figure that is not "fully" funded.

This exactly. The numbers get better once it's fully funded because there's people that are on the fence that don't want to commit until they know they're getting EVERYTHING. Some people are willing to be the ones that push it along, others aren't. People are unique like that.

At time of posting it's just over 24k. I'm going to do a livestream of the last hour of the campaign on my twitch tonight in celebration. Just commenting on the progress, maybe I'll throw on an episode or two of Victory so we can see what this guy's deal is.

EDIT: quoted the wrong post

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Well, against my better judgment I backed Deathsaurus. All my concerns aside I know this will be the only way to get this character this way and I frankly don't want to miss out. I just really hope I don't get burned.

I'm sure you'll have plenty of opportunity to sell him. I wanted to back him but Hasbro will charge the full amount tomorrow and I don't have it to spare right now. So when he actually ships I might be in the market for him, if the mark up is not insane.

Okay, I admit, I was wrong about Deathsaurus' numbers I'm really surprised that he's actually almost at VS's numbers despite being A) a bad guy (those tend to sell worse in America and much worse overseas) and B) charging at Christmas. To a lesser extent I'm also surprised we haven't seen the poor QC for VS impact Deathsaurus too badly. Wondering what the next HasLab will be, and desperately hoping it'll be something I don't want

Well I did not think I was going to be able to back Deathsaurs but I was able to. Who needs birthday and Christmas money anyway.

This is really proof to Hasbro that we'll pay the price for somewhat obscure characters if they're made well enough. The odds were really against this campaign and it has performed spectacularly. Sure, they could have probably sold more for less at retail, but it wouldn't have looked even close to as good as this. I don't think anything is truly off the table now, managements' eyes must be wide opened after we've gone 3 for 3 on Transformers HasLabs. Marvel can't say that, Star Wars can't say that.

2 hours to go and we should be ending at around 25K.

Emerje

Emerje wrote:This is really proof to Hasbro that we'll pay the price for somewhat obscure characters if they're made well enough. The odds were really against this campaign and it has performed spectacularly. Sure, they could have probably sold more for less at retail, but it wouldn't have looked even close to as good as this. I don't think anything is truly off the table now, managements' eyes must be wide opened after we've gone 3 for 3 on Transformers HasLabs. Marvel can't say that, Star Wars can't say that.

2 hours to go and we should be ending at around 25K.

Emerje

The recent comics having a good amount of Deathy action probably also helped, too, for those unfamiliar with Victory, but this also just further proves that you can sell obscure characters if you sell 'em right!
Hell, even with the shorter time frame compared to Sabey it still reached near that amount of backers!

Impressive, ending upwards of 25K (25,163). The trends overall pretty much matched that of VS during the campaign, including jumps and last day rush. Still it will be a little sad to know there will be 1,048 VS in the world, that wont be able to square off against their Nemesis.

(26,211 VS-25,163 DS)

SpaceEagle wrote:Hell, even with the shorter time frame compared to Sabey it still reached near that amount of backers!

Deathsaurus's campaign was actually two days longer than Victory Saber's. They all average at 45 days.


Also, general note for everyone, the numbers are still slightly in flux. About half an hour after midnight it went up to 25,169. When they start charging folks the numbers will inevitably go down a bit because some folks's cards won't charge.

But yeah my predicting for 20-21k was very low. I'm not at all upset. Can't wait to get my hands on this guy!

EDIT: Oh hey they're charging already.

King Kuuga wrote:

SpaceEagle wrote:Hell, even with the shorter time frame compared to Sabey it still reached near that amount of backers!

Deathsaurus's campaign was actually two days longer than Victory Saber's. They all average at 45 days.

Oh my, really? Huh, then in that case it's not as surprising but still pretty dang neato.

Yeah, I got charged for both of mine at exactly 12:15AM on two different methods (PayPal and credit card).

Emerje

Got my confirmation email from HP at exactly 12:30 AM.

Another secret tier bonus figure idea: Heavy pretool into Esmeral.

Not too possible, but if there's never been an official depiction of her alt mode, that leaves a lot of wiggle room, and it does seem a shame not to use these crowdfunded molds again.