Early Report of Assembly / Parts Issues for Haslab Victory Saber

Monday, November 14th, 2022 10:28PM CST

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Victory Saber is ready to ship out and it already has been shipping out in China with fans getting their copies in. They have posted pictures on Baidu and in one case, we have seen some assembly issues. Two of the same part have been used instead of a left and right version. We have an incidence for Star Saber and Victory Leo as you can see below. This might just be an isolated incident, that's the best case scenario, but we are letting you know so that you can check when you get it in. Also, this post serves to highlight this possible issue to Hasbro in case they need to get ready to send out replacement parts, which isn't as obvious for made to order items like this one.

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Re: Early Report of Assembly / Parts Issues for Haslab Victory Saber (2149243)
Posted by o.supreme on November 14th, 2022 @ 10:41pm CST

Hopefully it is isolated. Here is another video from China. I can't tell.on Star Saber, but the Victory Leo cod pieces appear.to be correct

https://youtu.be/NPvsXCLktwg

Re: Early Report of Assembly / Parts Issues for Haslab Victory Saber (2149244)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on November 14th, 2022 @ 11:08pm CST

I doubt that Hasbro would send out replacement parts, they never do. At best you'll have to return the set for a refund, at worst we'll have to get credit card companies involved.

Re: Early Report of Assembly / Parts Issues for Haslab Victory Saber (2149245)
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on November 14th, 2022 @ 11:24pm CST

chuckdawg1999 wrote:I doubt that Hasbro would send out replacement parts, they never do. At best you'll have to return the set for a refund, at worst we'll have to get credit card companies involved.

They sent out parts for Unicron though?

Re: Early Report of Assembly / Parts Issues for Haslab Victory Saber (2149246)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on November 14th, 2022 @ 11:27pm CST

Sentinel_Primal wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:I doubt that Hasbro would send out replacement parts, they never do. At best you'll have to return the set for a refund, at worst we'll have to get credit card companies involved.

They sent out parts for Unicron though?

I don't know, I didn't hear there were issues with Unicron.

Re: Early Report of Assembly / Parts Issues for Haslab Victory Saber (2149247)
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on November 14th, 2022 @ 11:29pm CST

chuckdawg1999 wrote:
Sentinel_Primal wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:I doubt that Hasbro would send out replacement parts, they never do. At best you'll have to return the set for a refund, at worst we'll have to get credit card companies involved.

They sent out parts for Unicron though?

I don't know, I didn't hear there were issues with Unicron.

There were issues with his wing parts connectors cracking and Hasbro still fills replacement requests of them with I believe a reinforced version

Re: Early Report of Assembly / Parts Issues for Haslab Victory Saber (2149248)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on November 14th, 2022 @ 11:30pm CST

Sentinel_Primal wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:
Sentinel_Primal wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:I doubt that Hasbro would send out replacement parts, they never do. At best you'll have to return the set for a refund, at worst we'll have to get credit card companies involved.

They sent out parts for Unicron though?

I don't know, I didn't hear there were issues with Unicron.

There were issues with his wing parts connectors cracking and Hasbro still fills replacement requests of them with I believe a reinforced version

Then there's hope!

Re: Early Report of Assembly / Parts Issues for Haslab Victory Saber (2149250)
Posted by primalxconvoy on November 15th, 2022 @ 12:28am CST

Great reporting Seibertron. As these are officially released TFs, then it's more important to hope our own versions don't suffer the same fate!

Keep up the good work!

Re: Early Report of Assembly / Parts Issues for Haslab Victory Saber (2149252)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 15th, 2022 @ 4:26am CST

If I find my set misassembled, I'd be seriously pissed.

this also mean I'll have no choice but to open my second sealed set to inspect it, thus having it no longer sealed.

:HEADHURTS:

Re: Early Report of Assembly / Parts Issues for Haslab Victory Saber (2149277)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on November 15th, 2022 @ 1:41pm CST

If there's yellowing on it, like I'm hearing about SG Soundwave, I'm gonna be on the news.

Re: Early Report of Assembly / Parts Issues for Haslab Victory Saber (2149279)
Posted by LinaNui on November 15th, 2022 @ 1:42pm CST

Still haven't seen an email to confirm my address, hopefully it comes soon.

Re: Early Report of Assembly / Parts Issues for Haslab Victory Saber (2149286)
Posted by MaximalNui on November 15th, 2022 @ 2:17pm CST

chuckdawg1999 wrote:
Sentinel_Primal wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:
Sentinel_Primal wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:I doubt that Hasbro would send out replacement parts, they never do. At best you'll have to return the set for a refund, at worst we'll have to get credit card companies involved.

They sent out parts for Unicron though?

I don't know, I didn't hear there were issues with Unicron.

There were issues with his wing parts connectors cracking and Hasbro still fills replacement requests of them with I believe a reinforced version

Then there's hope!

I'm gonna assume that's just for people who bought them directly. Which means that if I buy Victory Saber or (far less likely because holy crap those prices!! :shock:

) Unicron, I'm probably boned.

Now I really gotta start saving for Deathsaurus.

Re: Early Report of Assembly / Parts Issues for Haslab Victory Saber (2149295)
Posted by alekese on November 15th, 2022 @ 3:48pm CST

LinaNui wrote:Still haven't seen an email to confirm my address, hopefully it comes soon.

It's just a reminder email, telling you to go to your pulse order and make sure the address there is the one you want it shipped to. It doesn't even link to your order. If you go manually check your order, you aren't missing anything by not having the email.

Re: Early Report of Assembly / Parts Issues for Haslab Victory Saber (2149306)
Posted by william-james88 on November 15th, 2022 @ 6:24pm CST

LinaNui wrote:Still haven't seen an email to confirm my address, hopefully it comes soon.

If you ordered through Haslab, then don't wait for it. Just go to your account and make sure that's the right adress. That's all they ask you to do.

Re: Early Report of Assembly / Parts Issues for Haslab Victory Saber (2149328)
Posted by Bumblevivisector on November 16th, 2022 @ 1:46am CST

-Kanrabat- wrote:If I find my set misassembled, I'd be seriously pissed.

this also mean I'll have no choice but to open my second sealed set to inspect it, thus having it no longer sealed.

There's always Carbombya, or some other forum elsewhere for fans who got two of the same flap to arrange trades.

Granted, disassmbly will make this a little harder than when some Club members got two of tha same gun with SG Drift.

Or if Hasbro doesn't have the resources to mail out replacements, maybe they'd be cool with some 3P upgrade manufacturer making replacements to go along with gap filler pieces? It'd be a bit of a stretch for such limited run toys, but three MP TFs that I recall hearing a lot of complaints about (Ultra Magnus, Arcee, and BW Megs) got improved KOs made of them recently, so it seems possible, depending on how widespread the problem is. Sometimes quietly letting a third party of knock off manufacturer do their thing saves face compared to publicly acknowledging a QC issue or unpopular decision on an official toy.

Re: Early Report of Assembly / Parts Issues for Haslab Victory Saber (2149376)
Posted by joevill on November 17th, 2022 @ 12:20am CST

smh...

Re: Early Report of Assembly / Parts Issues for Haslab Victory Saber (2149393)
Posted by Sabrblade on November 17th, 2022 @ 11:25am CST

Just got this email:

TRANSFORMERS VICTORY SABER BACKERS!

Is your shelf ready?!

The time is ALMOST here!! We are getting ready to start shipping the Transformers Victory Saber to all of you. First, we want to make sure we have the correct shipping address listed on your order and give you a chance to make any necessary changes before it heads your way.

You have until the end of the day on Monday, November 28, 2022 to update your shipping address through Hasbro Pulse. Please note, incorrect shipping information could impact the receipt of your item. Don't let it happen to you!

To update your information, login to your Hasbro Pulse account (or create one if you checked out as a guest using the email used to place the order!) to find your Transformers Victory Saber order and make sure your shipping address is correct. If you have any questions, please feel free to Contact Us.

-Hasbro Pulse

Re: Early Report of Assembly / Parts Issues for Haslab Victory Saber (2149394)
Posted by sol magnus on November 17th, 2022 @ 11:33am CST

Can't wait! Hope I get a good one! LOL

Re: Early Report of Assembly / Parts Issues for Haslab Victory Saber (2149395)
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on November 17th, 2022 @ 12:21pm CST

It is going to be torture having to wait until Christmas to open mine.

Re: Early Report of Assembly / Parts Issues for Haslab Victory Saber (2149397)
Posted by First-Aid on November 17th, 2022 @ 1:04pm CST

TF-fan kev777 wrote:It is going to be torture having to wait until Christmas to open mine.

Christmas is whenever you are surrounded by family and friends. Think you can make it work?

Re: Early Report of Assembly / Parts Issues for Haslab Victory Saber (2149399)
Posted by o.supreme on November 17th, 2022 @ 1:29pm CST

That email from today is basically the same as last week correct? I'm guessing we will get one next week as well. They really want to be sure they ship these to the right address.

If someone who ordered this has moved in the last year, it's on them if they don't take the 2 minutes to log on and check or change address if needed.

Re: Early Report of Assembly / Parts Issues for Haslab Victory Saber (2149403)
Posted by william-james88 on November 17th, 2022 @ 2:12pm CST

o.supreme wrote:That email from today is basically the same as last week correct? I'm guessing we will get one next week as well. They really want to be sure they ship these to the right address.

If someone who ordered this has moved in the last year, it's on them if they don't take the 2 minutes to log on and check or change address if needed.

yup, the same.

Re: Early Report of Assembly / Parts Issues for Haslab Victory Saber (2149713)
Posted by sol magnus on November 22nd, 2022 @ 1:48pm CST

Just got another 'Shipping Soon' email from Pulse.

Re: Early Report of Assembly / Parts Issues for Haslab Victory Saber (2149714)
Posted by First-Aid on November 22nd, 2022 @ 1:57pm CST

sol magnus wrote:Just got another 'Shipping Soon' email from Pulse.

PLeased to meet you, Dead Horse....

Re: Early Report of Assembly / Parts Issues for Haslab Victory Saber (2149715)
Posted by sol magnus on November 22nd, 2022 @ 1:58pm CST

First-Aid wrote:
sol magnus wrote:Just got another 'Shipping Soon' email from Pulse.

PLeased to meet you, Dead Horse....

Yeah, I figure any news is better than no news...but beyond yet another 'shipping soon' email, there's no new content there.

Re: Early Report of Assembly / Parts Issues for Haslab Victory Saber (2149728)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 22nd, 2022 @ 3:53pm CST

It's not "shipping soon" but "READY to ship."

So in other words, it's "sooner than soon". :KREMZEEK:

Re: Early Report of Assembly / Parts Issues for Haslab Victory Saber (2149731)
Posted by First-Aid on November 22nd, 2022 @ 3:59pm CST

-Kanrabat- wrote:It's not "shipping soon" but "READY to ship."

So in other words, it's "sooner than soon".

Don't tease me like that, dude...

...frickin watched pot...not boiling yet....

Re: Early Report of Assembly / Parts Issues for Haslab Victory Saber (2149739)
Posted by Roadbuster on November 22nd, 2022 @ 4:58pm CST

Yep... Ready to ship...

...on the 28th.

I equate the most recent e-mail to that annoying reminder you don't ask for but still get every 5 minutes because people have nothing better to do with their time.

Re: Early Report of Assembly / Parts Issues for Haslab Victory Saber (2149743)
Posted by Sabrblade on November 22nd, 2022 @ 5:04pm CST

The exact words of the email:

TRANSFORMERS VICTORY SABER BACKERS!

Get your shelf ready!

It's ALMOST time!! We are getting ready to start shipping the Transformers Victory Saber to all of you. First, we want to make sure we have the correct shipping address listed on your order and give you a chance to make any necessary changes before it heads your way.

You have until the end of the day on Monday, November 28, 2022 to update your shipping address through Hasbro Pulse. Please note, incorrect shipping information could impact the receipt of your item. Don't let it happen to you!

To update your information, login to your Hasbro Pulse account (or create one if you checked out as a guest using the email used to place the order!) to find your Transformers Victory Saber order and make sure your shipping address is correct. If you have any questions, please feel free to Contact Us.

-Hasbro Pulse

Re: Early Report of Assembly / Parts Issues for Haslab Victory Saber (2149744)
Posted by First-Aid on November 22nd, 2022 @ 5:09pm CST

Roadbuster wrote:Yep... Ready to ship...

...on the 28th.

I equate the most recent e-mail to that annoying reminder you don't ask for but still get every 5 minutes because people have nothing better to do with their time.

Every 15 seconds: "You're call is very important to us. We will get to you as soon as a representative is available. Thanks for holding!"

Re: Early Report of Assembly / Parts Issues for Haslab Victory Saber (2149748)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on November 22nd, 2022 @ 5:15pm CST

First-Aid wrote:
Roadbuster wrote:Yep... Ready to ship...

...on the 28th.

I equate the most recent e-mail to that annoying reminder you don't ask for but still get every 5 minutes because people have nothing better to do with their time.

Every 15 seconds: "You're call is very important to us. We will get to you as soon as a representative is available. Thanks for holding!"

I've literally received 3 shipments from them since they started sending out those email's, but, yeah, sure, I'll go double check that the addresses accurate :HEADHURTS:

Re: Early Report of Assembly / Parts Issues for Haslab Victory Saber (2149750)
Posted by First-Aid on November 22nd, 2022 @ 5:18pm CST

Hellscream9999 wrote:
First-Aid wrote:
Roadbuster wrote:Yep... Ready to ship...

...on the 28th.

I equate the most recent e-mail to that annoying reminder you don't ask for but still get every 5 minutes because people have nothing better to do with their time.

Every 15 seconds: "You're call is very important to us. We will get to you as soon as a representative is available. Thanks for holding!"

I've literally received 3 shipments from them since they started sending out those email's, but, yeah, sure, I'll go double check that the addresses accurate

you too, huh? My wife gave me a really dirty look after the last one.

Maybe I should lay off?

Re: Early Report of Assembly / Parts Issues for Haslab Victory Saber (2149868)
Posted by RotorstormNZ on November 23rd, 2022 @ 5:05pm CST

I am extremely grateful to video reviewers for letting everyone see toys regardless of their availability. It's a big help to prospective buyers or, in this case, folk who may not get the chance to handle the figure. Speaking of which:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Plus, for all the people who missed out on VS for one reason or another, this gives them a chance to check the figure out and live vicariously through the reviewer.

*waves in temporarily jobless*

Re: Early Report of Assembly / Parts Issues for Haslab Victory Saber (2149883)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on November 23rd, 2022 @ 8:05pm CST

RotorstormNZ wrote:I am extremely grateful to video reviewers for letting everyone see toys regardless of their availability. It's a big help to prospective buyers or, in this case, folk who may not get the chance to handle the figure. Speaking of which:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Plus, for all the people who missed out on VS for one reason or another, this gives them a chance to check the figure out and live vicariously through the reviewer.

*waves in temporarily jobless*

I'm here to serve

Re: Early Report of Assembly / Parts Issues for Haslab Victory Saber (2150015)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 25th, 2022 @ 8:44pm CST

Courtesy from PvP:

Re: Early Report of Assembly / Parts Issues for Haslab Victory Saber (2150085)
Posted by bvzxa on November 27th, 2022 @ 5:11pm CST

Shipping date for the US is 12/05/22
Yeah I was like ship mine now, and I got this response:

Re: Early Report of Assembly / Parts Issues for Haslab Victory Saber (2150138)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on November 29th, 2022 @ 6:36am CST

-Kanrabat- wrote:Courtesy from PvP:

In case people didn't watched the video, it seems that an errant design choice is going to leave victory leo with paint chipping on his forehead due to transformation, so just watch out as it doesn't seem like there's any way around it other than to not transform it which would leave victory leo with an inoperable mouth and a double chin

Re: Early Report of Assembly / Parts Issues for Haslab Victory Saber (2150142)
Posted by sol magnus on November 29th, 2022 @ 7:57am CST

Maybe he got a bunk copy.

Re: Early Report of Assembly / Parts Issues for Haslab Victory Saber (2150144)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 29th, 2022 @ 9:31am CST

sol magnus wrote:Maybe he got a bunk copy.

Without the box, from that "Grey area" shop. >:oP

Re: Early Report of Assembly / Parts Issues for Haslab Victory Saber (2150178)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on November 29th, 2022 @ 4:58pm CST

sol magnus wrote:Maybe he got a bunk copy.

It doesn't seem like it as it looked like it was a painted detent for the joint for the plate, but I hope I'm wrong. All I'll say is that I was just trying to help.

Re: Early Report of Assembly / Parts Issues for Haslab Victory Saber (2150186)
Posted by sol magnus on November 29th, 2022 @ 5:39pm CST

Hellscream9999 wrote:
sol magnus wrote:Maybe he got a bunk copy.

It doesn't seem like it as it looked like it was a painted detent for the joint for the plate, but I hope I'm wrong. All I'll say is that I was just trying to help.

Of course. I'm not questioning that at all. However, as kanrabat said, there's a tell-tale sign that perhaps his copy isn't a final one.

We live in hope.

Re: Early Report of Assembly / Parts Issues for Haslab Victory Saber (2150205)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on November 29th, 2022 @ 10:06pm CST

It may not matter depending on how you chose to display the set, mine would be in Victory Saber mode full-time if I was going to display it. My BIG issue is the hollowness in the guns and the lack of blade storage in Star Saber, that's a KEY feature to the character.

Re: Early Report of Assembly / Parts Issues for Haslab Victory Saber (2150274)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on November 30th, 2022 @ 8:29pm CST

chuckdawg1999 wrote:It may not matter depending on how you chose to display the set, mine would be in Victory Saber mode full-time if I was going to display it. My BIG issue is the hollowness in the guns and the lack of blade storage in Star Saber, that's a KEY feature to the character.

Are you looking for a specific location to store the sword? Cuz the hasbro pulse video showed off about 10 ways to store the sword on Wing Saber :???:

Re: Early Report of Assembly / Parts Issues for Haslab Victory Saber (2150276)
Posted by Sabrblade on November 30th, 2022 @ 8:47pm CST

Hellscream9999 wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:It may not matter depending on how you chose to display the set, mine would be in Victory Saber mode full-time if I was going to display it. My BIG issue is the hollowness in the guns and the lack of blade storage in Star Saber, that's a KEY feature to the character.

Are you looking for a specific location to store the sword? Cuz the hasbro pulse video showed off about 10 ways to store the sword on Wing Saber

Nice to hear that Hasbro made this toy backwards compatible with an Energon/Cybertron toy from the 2000s.

Re: Early Report of Assembly / Parts Issues for Haslab Victory Saber (2150277)
Posted by RotorstormNZ on November 30th, 2022 @ 8:47pm CST

chuckdawg1999 wrote:
RotorstormNZ wrote:Speaking of which:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Plus, for all the people who missed out on VS for one reason or another, this gives them a chance to check the figure out and live vicariously through the reviewer.

*waves in temporarily jobless*

I'm here to serve

I'd like to take the time to make and share your reviews - I can gurantee you've had a bunch of new Likes from a New Zealand user this week!

Re: Early Report of Assembly / Parts Issues for Haslab Victory Saber (2150377)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on December 1st, 2022 @ 7:25pm CST

Hellscream9999 wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:It may not matter depending on how you chose to display the set, mine would be in Victory Saber mode full-time if I was going to display it. My BIG issue is the hollowness in the guns and the lack of blade storage in Star Saber, that's a KEY feature to the character.

Are you looking for a specific location to store the sword? Cuz the hasbro pulse video showed off about 10 ways to store the sword on Wing Saber

I saw that but it's not THE way. Yes, I'm anal, it's Star Saber.

RotorstormNZ wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:
RotorstormNZ wrote:Speaking of which:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Plus, for all the people who missed out on VS for one reason or another, this gives them a chance to check the figure out and live vicariously through the reviewer.

*waves in temporarily jobless*

I'm here to serve

I'd like to take the time to make and share your reviews - I can gurantee you've had a bunch of new Likes from a New Zealand user this week!

I did, thank you!

By the way, everyone, IF you have an account with FedEx you just might see labels being created for your Victory Saber.

Re: Early Report of Assembly / Parts Issues for Haslab Victory Saber (2150384)
Posted by Roadbuster on December 1st, 2022 @ 7:35pm CST

Can't see if any shipping labels have been made, but Pulse indicates the order status has changed to 'In Progress'.

Re: Early Report of Assembly / Parts Issues for Haslab Victory Saber (2150423)
Posted by Emerje on December 2nd, 2022 @ 3:24am CST

Cool, I do indeed have two pending Hasbro Pulse shipments, nice! Interestingly the labels weren't made by Pulse in GA or PA, but by Hasbro Customer Service in IL. Shame, I usually get 2 to 3 day shipping from PA, IL sometimes takes a whole week...

Emerje

Re: Early Report of Assembly / Parts Issues for Haslab Victory Saber (2150571)
Posted by LinaNui on December 3rd, 2022 @ 7:54pm CST

I still haven't gotten a single email from pulse regarding my order and no updates on pulse. Hopefully mine still shows up!

Re: Early Report of Assembly / Parts Issues for Haslab Victory Saber (2150665)
Posted by blackeyedprime on December 5th, 2022 @ 11:52am CST

If anyone in the UK missed him and couldn't be bothered getting the MP version, Indemand have him instock for £300

https://www.indemandtoys.co.uk/product/ ... ory-saber/

Re: Early Report of Assembly / Parts Issues for Haslab Victory Saber (2150666)
Posted by ZeroWolf on December 5th, 2022 @ 12:12pm CST

blackeyedprime wrote:If anyone in the UK missed him and couldn't be bothered getting the MP version, Indemand have him instock for £300

https://www.indemandtoys.co.uk/product/ ... ory-saber/

That is an ouch price

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