Unicron Reaches 7000 Orders with 3 Days Left

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Hasbro's crowdfunded Unicron toy has reached over 7000 units ordered. We are ever closer to the treshold of 8000 orders for this toy to be made. There are just 3 days left for that to happen, which we hope is the case for all those interested. For those in the US and Canada wanting to order the toy, you can click here.

The Lord of Chaos. The Planet Eater. The Chaos Bringer. 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.

“I have summoned you here for a purpose.” - Unicron

Transformers fans may be mere humans, inhabiting a miniscule planet hardly worth consuming, but they are some of the most passionate fans out there. That’s why HASLAB, the Hasbro Pulse crowdsourcing platform, is the place to awaken such a massive project.

Introducing the first ever Transformers HASLAB project: Transformers War For Cybertron Unicron.

“Then it pleases me to be the first.” - Unicron

Join us in a historic opportunity to celebrate the legendary Unicron with a figure whose features, detail, and scale are worthy of his gigantic legacy.

This campaign will move into production when it reaches its minimum goal of 8,000 backers. All support must be received by 11:59 PM EST on October 6, 2019. If the campaign is successful your payment method will be charged on October 6, 2019. Orders are estimated to ship in early 2021.

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Re: Unicron Reaches 7000 Orders with 3 Days Left (2040435)
Posted by no-one on October 3rd, 2019 @ 1:09pm CDT

Plutoniumboss wrote:If it was already backed, wouldn't they get more buyers by posting up the real numbers and catching all the people who'd rather put their money on a sure thing?

I'd assume so, band-wagoners are fair weather fans.

The backer jumps just seem odd to me. I could assume their system only updates at regular intervals, but it's gone up 7 since the above screen shot. So who even knows.

Re: Unicron Reaches 7000 Orders with 3 Days Left (2040465)
Posted by Counterpunch on October 3rd, 2019 @ 2:06pm CDT

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

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

5.35 days left.

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

4.35 days left.

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

3.35 days left.

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

Re: Unicron Reaches 7000 Orders with 3 Days Left (2040467)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 3rd, 2019 @ 2:10pm CDT

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

Re: Unicron Reaches 7000 Orders with 3 Days Left (2040533)
Posted by Burn on October 3rd, 2019 @ 4:59pm CDT

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

Still prefer "Divorce Class" :lol:

Re: Unicron Reaches 7000 Orders with 3 Days Left (2040534)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 3rd, 2019 @ 5:00pm CDT

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

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

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

Re: Unicron Reaches 7000 Orders with 3 Days Left (2040559)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 3rd, 2019 @ 6:08pm CDT

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

Re: Unicron Reaches 7000 Orders with 3 Days Left (2040627)
Posted by Regimus Prime on October 4th, 2019 @ 12:49am CDT

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

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

Re: Unicron Reaches 7000 Orders with 3 Days Left (2040635)
Posted by Ironhidensh on October 4th, 2019 @ 3:18am CDT

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

Re: Unicron Reaches 7000 Orders with 3 Days Left (2040648)
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on October 4th, 2019 @ 7:15am CDT

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

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

Re: Unicron Reaches 7000 Orders with 3 Days Left (2040649)
Posted by Emerje on October 4th, 2019 @ 7:22am CDT

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

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

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

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

That said, I finally placed my order on Pulse.

Emerje

Re: Unicron Reaches 7000 Orders with 3 Days Left (2040650)
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on October 4th, 2019 @ 7:58am CDT

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

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

Re: Unicron Reaches 7000 Orders with 3 Days Left (2040673)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 4th, 2019 @ 10:15am CDT

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

Re: Unicron Reaches 7000 Orders with 3 Days Left (2040678)
Posted by Counterpunch on October 4th, 2019 @ 10:53am CDT

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

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

5.35 days left.

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

4.35 days left.

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

3.35 days left.

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

2.5 days left.

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

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

Re: Unicron Reaches 7000 Orders with 3 Days Left (2040684)
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on October 4th, 2019 @ 12:12pm CDT

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

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

5.35 days left.

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

4.35 days left.

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

3.35 days left.

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

2.5 days left.

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

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

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

Re: Unicron Reaches 7000 Orders with 3 Days Left (2040698)
Posted by Sarahthecutevixen on October 4th, 2019 @ 3:35pm CDT

Some dude on tfw2005 is making a mistake daily graph

Re: Unicron Reaches 7000 Orders with 3 Days Left (2040743)
Posted by Stargrave on October 4th, 2019 @ 10:27pm CDT

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

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

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

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

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

Re: Unicron Reaches 7000 Orders with 3 Days Left (2040745)
Posted by Flashwave on October 4th, 2019 @ 10:56pm CDT

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

Really really sucks.

Re: Unicron Reaches 7000 Orders with 3 Days Left (2040754)
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on October 5th, 2019 @ 12:35am CDT

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

Re: Unicron Reaches 7000 Orders with 3 Days Left (2040757)
Posted by Chriphord on October 5th, 2019 @ 1:13am CDT

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

Really really sucks.

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

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

Re: Unicron Reaches 7000 Orders with 3 Days Left (2040763)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 5th, 2019 @ 4:14am CDT

500-ish remaining.

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

Re: Unicron Reaches 7000 Orders with 3 Days Left (2040767)
Posted by blackeyedprime on October 5th, 2019 @ 6:05am CDT

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

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

Re: Unicron Reaches 7000 Orders with 3 Days Left (2040796)
Posted by Deadput on October 5th, 2019 @ 2:03pm CDT

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

Re: Unicron Reaches 7000 Orders with 3 Days Left (2040804)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 5th, 2019 @ 2:31pm CDT

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

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

Re: Unicron Reaches 7000 Orders with 3 Days Left (2040807)
Posted by Treetop Maximus on October 5th, 2019 @ 3:10pm CDT

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

Re: Unicron Reaches 7000 Orders with 3 Days Left (2040809)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on October 5th, 2019 @ 3:31pm CDT

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

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

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

Re: Unicron Reaches 7000 Orders with 3 Days Left (2040812)
Posted by First-Aid on October 5th, 2019 @ 4:13pm CDT

33 hours to go and at 7780 backers. This is gonna be close, unless KaPow is holding all theirs back for the last day.

Re: Unicron Reaches 7000 Orders with 3 Days Left (2040819)
Posted by Deadput on October 5th, 2019 @ 7:34pm CDT

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

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

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

Makes sense, don't have the funds now but was hopeful there would be a chance later on.

Re: Unicron Reaches 7000 Orders with 3 Days Left (2040820)
Posted by Flashwave on October 5th, 2019 @ 7:37pm CDT

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

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

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

To quote the MTMTE comic:

Uniceon is an MTO

Re: Unicron Reaches 7000 Orders with 3 Days Left (2040821)
Posted by Flashwave on October 5th, 2019 @ 7:40pm CDT

unicron1200 wrote:
Flashwave wrote:I will be shockwd bow if it doesnt make it, I don't think the KaPow totals have added in yet. I know I will regret not getting one, I just wish I could ha e pulled the funds together, alas being fiscally responsible with a tight budget...

Really really sucks.

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

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

I've heard that entire sentiment from more thsn a few people... Hell I have said it myself... Dammit.

Backed. :ic$:

To be fair though, $50/month only applys to BBTS, The metaphot doesnt work for the lump sum up front

Re: Unicron Reaches 7000 Orders with 3 Days Left (2040823)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 5th, 2019 @ 7:45pm CDT

Only 90 more needed.

Re: Unicron Reaches 7000 Orders with 3 Days Left (2040826)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 5th, 2019 @ 7:53pm CDT

Now it's 80 left!

Re: Unicron Reaches 7000 Orders with 3 Days Left (2040827)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 5th, 2019 @ 7:58pm CDT

73 to go!

Re: Unicron Reaches 7000 Orders with 3 Days Left (2040828)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 5th, 2019 @ 8:04pm CDT

I'm wondering if I should do the irresponsible and insane move to call my credit card company so that I add this Unicron to my debt pile?
:HEADHURTS:

This is the week-end, dude!

Saved by the offices hours... :roll:

Re: Unicron Reaches 7000 Orders with 3 Days Left (2040833)
Posted by First-Aid on October 5th, 2019 @ 8:27pm CDT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jK-NcRmVcw

Re: Unicron Reaches 7000 Orders with 3 Days Left (2040834)
Posted by Cobotron on October 5th, 2019 @ 8:32pm CDT

Re: Unicron Reaches 7000 Orders with 3 Days Left (2040835)
Posted by Archforce on October 5th, 2019 @ 8:52pm CDT

We're reaching critical mass.

Re: Unicron Reaches 7000 Orders with 3 Days Left (2040837)
Posted by Deadput on October 5th, 2019 @ 8:57pm CDT

As of this post only 8 more to go!

So any bets on if it makes it or not?

Re: Unicron Reaches 7000 Orders with 3 Days Left (2040838)
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on October 5th, 2019 @ 8:59pm CDT

Stay on target!

Re: Unicron Reaches 7000 Orders with 3 Days Left (2040839)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 5th, 2019 @ 9:01pm CDT

What is the final result is 7999 but Hasbro say it MUST be 8K so it don't happen? By one?

_Cue Mr Hasbro himself taking out his own wallet to get one for himself._

Re: Unicron Reaches 7000 Orders with 3 Days Left (2040841)
Posted by Deadput on October 5th, 2019 @ 9:01pm CDT

Nemesis Maximo wrote:Stay on target!

"Were too close!"

Re: Unicron Reaches 7000 Orders with 3 Days Left (2040842)
Posted by Stargrave on October 5th, 2019 @ 9:03pm CDT

Nemesis Maximo wrote:Stay on target!

STAAAY ON TARGET!!

Re: Unicron Reaches 7000 Orders with 3 Days Left (2040843)
Posted by Flashwave on October 5th, 2019 @ 9:07pm CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:I'm wondering if I should do the irresponsible and insane move to call my credit card company so that I add this Unicron to my debt pile?

This is the week-end, dude!

Saved by the offices hours...

A CC Company is alwa6s happy to take your money... Dobt be the readon this stops at 7999 out of 8k

Re: Unicron Reaches 7000 Orders with 3 Days Left (2040844)
Posted by Stargrave on October 5th, 2019 @ 9:08pm CDT

This is so exciting I feel like I’m watching one of those sports ball games on TV. :lol:

Re: Unicron Reaches 7000 Orders with 3 Days Left (2040845)
Posted by Regimus Prime on October 5th, 2019 @ 9:10pm CDT

WE DID IT WE DID IT WE DID IT WE DID IT WE DID IT WE DID IT WE DID IT WE DID IT WE DID IT WE DID IT WE DID IT WE DID IT WE DID IT WE DID IT WE DID IT!!!! TAKE MY $$$$$$ AND BRING ME MY UNICRON!!!

Re: Unicron Reaches 7000 Orders with 3 Days Left (2040846)
Posted by Stargrave on October 5th, 2019 @ 9:11pm CDT

I’ve never cheered so hard for the bad guys. If loving Unicron is wrong, I don’t wanna be right!

Re: Unicron Reaches 7000 Orders with 3 Days Left (2040847)
Posted by Plutoniumboss on October 5th, 2019 @ 9:15pm CDT

And then there were three.

Re: Unicron Reaches 7000 Orders with 3 Days Left (2040852)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 5th, 2019 @ 9:22pm CDT

The chaos bringer is coming.

As of this moment, 10:22pm on October 5, 2019, roughly 26 hours before the final deadline, Unicron has made it. Reaching 8,000 backers per the Hasbro Pulse number, this means that we can finally announce to much fanfare and excitement that he will go into production!

Unicron is the first Transformers Haslab project, and he has successfully reached his goal. He will now move into production for a January 2021 release date. He stands 27 inches tall in robot mode, 30 inches in diameter in planet mode, and features a host of extra features such as a ton of articulation, the Autobot shuttle, a mini Galvatron and Hot Rod, interchangeable chins, and more!

If you still want to place your order, head on over to Hasbro Pulse, any of our sponsors, Kapow Toys if you are in the UK, and EB Games or Zing if you are Australia to jump on the wagon and make sure you don't miss out!

Congratulations everyone! We did it!