Haslab Transformers Deathsaurus Unboxing Video

Sabrblade wrote:In the video, Evan reveals that the original plan for Deathsaurus when he was going to be part of the main line at retail was a mere retool of Studio Series 86 Grimlock. He was glad that didn't happen since making Deathsaurus a HasLab allowed the figure to be done right.

Any figure can be done right at a retail price. I really would've liked to have seen what a Studio Series 86 Grimlock retool would've looked like. I wonder if that's why the OG SS86 hasn't gotten a reissue.

Clapping our hands with glee

as someone who's experience with Star Saber was an absolute horror show, seeing how they chose to box and shop this, and how to cover and pack the chrome bits, really makes me feel a lot better about this. I will be glad to get my 4 eyed space chicken in hand soon (I hope)

chuckdawg1999 wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:In the video, Evan reveals that the original plan for Deathsaurus when he was going to be part of the main line at retail was a mere retool of Studio Series 86 Grimlock. He was glad that didn't happen since making Deathsaurus a HasLab allowed the figure to be done right.

Any figure can be done right at a retail price. I really would've liked to have seen what a Studio Series 86 Grimlock retool would've looked like.

Probably pretty dire. Not sure how they would get the wings into the price point, let alone weapons, and his partners would have to be separate Core figures.

I wonder if that's why the OG SS86 hasn't gotten a reissue.

That probably has more to do with the mold being held up by the G2 and Shattered Glass releases.

Emerje

Emerje wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:In the video, Evan reveals that the original plan for Deathsaurus when he was going to be part of the main line at retail was a mere retool of Studio Series 86 Grimlock. He was glad that didn't happen since making Deathsaurus a HasLab allowed the figure to be done right.

Any figure can be done right at a retail price. I really would've liked to have seen what a Studio Series 86 Grimlock retool would've looked like.

Probably pretty dire. Not sure how they would get the wings into the price point, let alone weapons, and his partners would have to be separate Core figures.

I wonder if that's why the OG SS86 hasn't gotten a reissue.

That probably has more to do with the mold being held up by the G2 and Shattered Glass releases.

Emerje

Agreed, there would have been too many sacrifices and not much to be gained other than cheaper price point.

I think it could've been done if Hasbro wanted to do it. The Titmasters as Core figures would've been ok.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:I think it could've been done if Hasbro wanted to do it.

Not without major compromises. Just look at the Combiner Wars release of Liokaiser, for instance. People are still clamoring for a better, more legit Liokaiser even after Hasbro already gave us that version.

Sabrblade wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:I think it could've been done if Hasbro wanted to do it.

Not without major compromises. Just look at the Combiner Wars release of Liokaiser, for instance. People are still clamoring for a better, more legit Liokaiser even after Hasbro already gave us that version.

Hasbro could've made Liokaiser and Deathsaurus at retail without compromises if they wanted to, they didn't to appease shareholders.

Deadline confirmed for when we must make sure all our shipping info is correct:

Transformers Generations HasLab Deathsaurus Backers!

It's time to start shipping the Transformers Generations HasLab Deathsaurus to all of you. Before we do that, 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 Friday, November 24, 2023 to update your shipping address through Hasbro Pulse. 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 Generations HasLab Deathsaurus order and make sure your shipping address is correct. If you have any questions, please feel free to Contact Us.


Thanks for being a fan!

-Hasbro Pulse

FYI, if you have the FedEx app or access to the website make an account because I saw yesterday two labels were created for Deathsaurus.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:FYI, if you have the FedEx app or access to the website make an account because I saw yesterday two labels were created for Deathsaurus.

Hey, look at that. Shipping from California so that's probably going to be a long trip to get to me on the east coast unlike their usual hubs. ]

Emerje

Sabrblade wrote:In the video, Evan reveals that the original plan for Deathsaurus when he was going to be part of the main line at retail was a mere retool of Studio Series 86 Grimlock. He was glad that didn't happen since making Deathsaurus a HasLab allowed the figure to be done right.

eesh, he would've need heavily retooled and probably upped to Commander to include just his wings and such, plus separate releases for his minions. Thank god they did Haslab

chuckdawg1999 wrote:FYI, if you have the FedEx app or access to the website make an account because I saw yesterday two labels were created for Deathsaurus.

Nothing yet.

I guess some backers have started receiving shipping notices. I still only have the label created confirmation from FedEx. Hopefully it goes a bit more smoothly than last year. I understand they are trying to be efficient and ship from different locations. having one in California closer to me is nice, however the delivery was still delayed and took far longer than it should have. I guess that's just one of the unfortunate timings of shipping this item during holiday season. I guess as long as it arrives without incident, that's all I can hope for.

Yeah, mine are just printed labels so far. Since these are in California they're likely all being shipped directly from a warehouse on the docks since there's no reason for them to move them to their normal East Coast warehouse and therefore cutting out the middle step. Also we have to keep in mind that unlike their normal sales through the Pulse store where they'll ship out a few thousand over time and often bundled together with other things, this one warehouse is processing and shipping 27,442 individual orders at basically the same time so "delays" should be expected I would think.

Emerje

Yeah, got my shipping notice just now. Totally hyped for this!

Emerje wrote:this one warehouse is processing and shipping 27,442 individual orders at basically the same time so "delays" should be expected I would think.

Emerje

Not all 27K are for North America though, that's how many orders were made world wide. Id say probably about HALF of those are for North America, and of those, there will be multiple distribution points. 13-14K units for all US, Canada, and Mexico wont be going out from El Chino California...at least I'd hope not.

o.supreme wrote:

Emerje wrote:this one warehouse is processing and shipping 27,442 individual orders at basically the same time so "delays" should be expected I would think.

Emerje

Not all 27K are for North America though, that's how many orders were made world wide. Id say probably about HALF of those are for North America, and of those, there will be multiple distribution points. 13-14K units for all US, Canada, and Mexico wont be going out from El Chino California...at least I'd hope not.

DON'T CARE! WANT TOYS NOW!! WWAAAAAAAAAAAAA! (throws self on the ground kicking and hitting the dirt, whining loudly)

Reportedly, there's some sort of delay till next year's Feburary for the UK orders.

People are starting to get theirs in hand. In the Facebook group Transformers Botposting, someone in Oregon received theirs today. Meanwhile I still don't even have a shipping label for my 3. I'm not in any rush per se but it is curious.

Ive seen some information online that apparently the GI Joe classified HISS tank is shipping as well. It's probably insanely busy shipping 2 Haslabs at the same time, but getting all that revenue before end of year is definitely going to look good on their earnings for Q4 2023.

Boom, got my shipping notices tonight! Wont be arriving until next Friday because it has to go from the west coast to the furthest north east coast line...

o.supreme wrote:Ive seen some information online that apparently the GI Joe classified HISS tank is shipping as well. It's probably insanely busy shipping 2 Haslabs at the same time, but getting all that revenue before end of year is definitely going to look good on their earnings for Q4 2023.

That would have been 2022 revenue, they already collected the money for both of them when the campaigns completed.

Emerje

I got my shipping notices tonight, supposed to be delivered on the 14th.

Still nothing for me.

Mine jumped from label created to out for delivery today!

TF-fan kev777 wrote:Mine jumped from label created to out for delivery today!

Same. Happened to me for all three Haslabs now. Person inputting info likely was drunk on thr job

Just got mine yesterday, I'm shocked at how I got absolutely nothing on when it left the warehouse, about its tracking, or even that it arrived lol.
Still happy to have it though, it's absolutely stunning to have in hand and looks awesome near Victory Saber.
I will admit the box does honestly feel a bit less prestigious compared to Saber's...but, hey, at least the toy itself is cool.

SpaceEagle wrote:I'm shocked at how I got absolutely nothing on when it left the warehouse, about its tracking, or even that it arrived lol.

Hopefully that'll be the case for me as well, since I've also gotten no notices about it whatsoever. And Hasbro Pulse still gives its status as "Unfulfilled".

Sabrblade wrote:

SpaceEagle wrote:I'm shocked at how I got absolutely nothing on when it left the warehouse, about its tracking, or even that it arrived lol.

Hopefully that'll be the case for me as well, since I've also gotten no notices about it whatsoever. And Hasbro Pulse still gives its status as "Unfulfilled".

Mine is still listed as "In Progress", I'm guessing some funky business is going on, so hopefully you get yours soon.

I haven't received any notice from Pulse, but due to having a FEDEX login, I know my order is out for delivery, sometime within the next couple of hours.

The more I handle this figure the more I love it, the transformation is surprisingly simple for a guy this size though. Not that I'm complaining one bit, that actually makes it less scary to move stuff around. Guy feels sturdy as hell in hand too, and the ratchets on mine are really tough.

One thing I do find funny is that, and I've probably pointed this out before, they kept mentioning it's very cartoon accurate when it's the opposite
Sure the accessories are pretty 'toon accurate but a majority of the painted and sculpted details are lifted directly from the original toy! I think it makes for a good amalgamation methinks, and I'm glad too because the shiny details really make him look fantastic.

But who cares, the extra micromasters easily make this set a 100/10, pretty cool that the set of the two come with a free Deathsaurus toy. The new sculpts are very welcome.

Weird, I got the shipping notice from FedEx last Friday, but I got the shipping notice from Pulse today. Those two things usually happen almost at the exact same time.

Emerje

Finally got my shipping notice today

Just got an email. Mine is on the way as well.

Same here! Finally got the Pulse shipping email!

Just got an email today that the order has just shipped...

SpaceEagle wrote:Just got an email today that the order has just shipped...

Same, although I feel this is not unusual with Pulse. While I am certainly glad mine arrived yesterday without incident, I was too sick to open and enjoy it. Hopefully today after work Ill be able to open up the Emperor and place him next to his rival Victory Saber!.

o.supreme wrote:

SpaceEagle wrote:Just got an email today that the order has just shipped...

Same, although I feel this is not unusual with Pulse. While I am certainly glad mine arrived yesterday without incident, I was too sick to open and enjoy it. Hopefully today after work Ill be able to open up the Emperor and place him next to his rival Victory Saber!.

Admittedly this is the first time it's happened to me with Pulse, but I am also not surprised - I'd imagine the closer we get to Christmas the more overloaded the systems will be with orders from all over, too! Heh.
Hope you have fun with your Deathy like I did, having him with my big ol' Decepticon army looks killer

Uhh....

Emerje wrote:Weird, I got the shipping notice from FedEx last Friday, but I got the shipping notice from Pulse today. Those two things usually happen almost at the exact same time.

Emerje

I got the shipped email from Pulse today just when I got an update that Deathsaurus will be delivered tomorrow.

K. After fiddling around with him a bit, he is a definate improvement over Starsaber. I haven't seen any QC issues on him so Hasbro definately listened. He is more simplistic compared to his rival, but that is not a bad thing. His transformation requires a few twists and turns but looks great when completed. And yes, he could have easily been a Commander Class but I am glad he wasn't because they definately put some time and effort into doing him right.

Roadbuster wrote:And yes, he could have easily been a Commander Class

Yet, he was never going to be. The original plan for the retail version of Deathsaurus was to make him a Leader class retool of Studio Series 86 Grimlock.

Sabrblade wrote:

Roadbuster wrote:And yes, he could have easily been a Commander Class

Yet, he was never going to be. The original plan for the retail version of Deathsaurus was to make him a Leader class retool of Studio Series 86 Grimlock.

Which o insist would have been an inferior version

Mine was attempted to deliver, but apparently I got the few fedex clowns who actually require a signature.

I need to figure out how to do a remote signature

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Mine was attempted to deliver, but apparently I got the few fedex clowns who actually require a signature.

I need to figure out how to do a remote signature

Everyone's Deathsaurus requires a signature.

Sabrblade wrote:

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Mine was attempted to deliver, but apparently I got the few fedex clowns who actually require a signature.

I need to figure out how to do a remote signature

Everyone's Deathsaurus requires a signature.

Out where I am in the middle of nowhere, we rarely sign for anything for a couple reasons. First, we are really remote with only about 10 people in a square mile. Everyone knows each other. Second, this is a heavily rural trespass-at-your-own-risk area and most of us own firearms so attempting to steal anything is potentially painful. Lastly, my wife orders so much stuff, we are on a first name basis with our mailman, UPs driver, and Fedex driver....

Sabrblade wrote:Everyone's Deathsaurus requires a signature.

True. Unless you are sick . I came to the door last year for VS, and my wife coincidentally did on Sunday for Deathsaurus. They asked if we were sick, when we said yes, they stepped back like we had the plague and just asked our permission to sign on out behalf. lol..

But yeah I know some FedEx people just drop off and falsely claim they got a signature, which they can get in trouble for, but it happens at my work often , which causes problems.


Having messed with DS yesterday, Id say it is a resounded success. I didn't have any problems with my VS, but DS seems very solid. Even with the Micromasters, you can tell since they are made just for this release, they are on the whole better, whereas with Holi and Fire, they fall apart when I try to Transform them. Not so with Boater and Pipo, plus the plastic they seem to be made of is an entirely better quality

Sabrblade wrote:

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Mine was attempted to deliver, but apparently I got the few fedex clowns who actually require a signature.

I need to figure out how to do a remote signature

Everyone's Deathsaurus requires a signature.

Not true, depends on your delivery guy.

I have 5 buddies now in my same general area who got their Deathchickens and did not have to sign, just dropped off.

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Mine was attempted to deliver, but apparently I got the few fedex clowns who actually require a signature.

I need to figure out how to do a remote signature

Everyone's Deathsaurus requires a signature.

Not true, depends on your delivery guy.

I have 5 buddies now in my same general area who got their Deathchickens and did not have to sign, just dropped off.

Mine actually didn’t require a signature. It was sitting out front with another box with Christmas presents.

I think the point is, the correct procedure is that signature is required. Whether the individual driver does that, is up to them, they can drop off and scribble a signature on their digital pad and say it was signed by the resident, which is WRONG, but it happens.

Its nice that the packages were waiting there for them when they arrived, but can you imagine how irate they'd be if the packages were stolen and FEDEX is just saying "well, we show you signed for it"....

This just happened at my work, we FedEx a package to a customer with expensive auto parts. The customer lives on a multi-acre property. FEDEX says it was signed for, but it wasn't. After hours of searching, the packaged was tossed in some bushes along the side of the home...