T-Minus 7 Days to Haslab Unicron's Deadline - Where He Stands Now

Sunday, September 29th, 2019 6:35PM CDT

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Here we are, September 29th, the end of the month. In exactly 1 week, on October 6th, Haslab Unicron's deadline will come to a close, and it will be at that point that we find whether or not Unicron will go into production, or proceed on his way to oblivion.

So where does he stand right now?

Well, as of this story, Unicron stands at 5,753 backers. This number puts him currently about 2,247 shy with 7 days left in the campaign, meaning he needs an average of 321 backers a day to make his deadline, or he needs to have a very heavy influx of backers over the course of the New York Comic Con, which is next weekend.

Now, the current number of 5,753 backers appears to include approximately 4,200 backers who have committed from Hasbro Pulse, and approximately 1,500 who were added right before the original August 31st deadline that may have been from other online outlets such as BigBadToyStore, TFsource, and others. So this might not even be the exact number at this point in time, as other online retailer sources might not have submitted their final numbers.

And also at this point, we are still uncertain as to what sources actually count towards the 8,000 goal. Hasbro representatives stated at San Diego Comic Con that sources outside Pulse did not count (answered in response to a question about Takara Tomy's offering and promotion), but since then, Kapow Toys has stated that it will be contributing to the 8,000 goal, so we cannot be certain what sources will count and when exactly those numbers will be added into the Pulse total.

Either way, at this point in time, Unicron still needs about 2,250 backers, with 1 week to go. And we will find out around this time next week if he will make it.

If you still haven't backed this project but would like to, you can go and commit on Hasbro Pulse, any of our sponsors, Kapow Toys if you are in the UK, and EB Games or Zing if you are Australia.

Credit(s): Hasbro Pulse

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Re: T-Minus 7 Days to Haslab Unicron's Deadline - Where He Stands Now (2039904)
Posted by Bumblevivisector on September 29th, 2019 @ 6:47pm CDT

I actually tried to sign on today, but it didn't go through, so I'll have straighten out a thing or two with my card and add my order at the last minute.

I really hope the slowdown isn't because people think Hasbro's just going to keep kicking the deadline down the road into next year, because that would surely add up to this not getting made.

Re: T-Minus 7 Days to Haslab Unicron's Deadline - Where He Stands Now (2039908)
Posted by Treetop Maximus on September 29th, 2019 @ 7:52pm CDT

I'll add on the last day or so. God forbid I have some horrible accident tomorrow and end up needing the $600 then and there.

Re: T-Minus 7 Days to Haslab Unicron's Deadline - Where He Stands Now (2039909)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on September 29th, 2019 @ 7:53pm CDT

Bumblevivisector wrote:I really hope the slowdown isn't because people think Hasbro's just going to keep kicking the deadline down the road into next year, because that would surely add up to this not getting made.

But wouldn't it make more sense if they did? It would give people more time to sign up. Hasbro wants this figure made, because they want the profits from it. So why not enable the fans to be able to pay for it? Why such a short time limit? Unless the numbers from the online stores come in and save this, it won't be made, which means that even the effort put into design and development of the prototype is wasted, unless it's used down the line. I think the deadline should be pushed to at least October 31st if it's not met next week. And if the rate of purchase/sign up slows down even more to the point where it's practically dead in the water, then Hasbro can either make the decision to make the figure with the number they have or cancel the project, whatever makes sense for them financially.

Re: T-Minus 7 Days to Haslab Unicron's Deadline - Where He Stands Now (2039910)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 29th, 2019 @ 7:56pm CDT

Rodimus Prime wrote:
Bumblevivisector wrote:I really hope the slowdown isn't because people think Hasbro's just going to keep kicking the deadline down the road into next year, because that would surely add up to this not getting made.
But wouldn't it make more sense if they did? It would give people more time to sign up. Hasbro wants this figure made, because they want the profits from it. So why not enable the fans to be able to pay for it? Why such a short time limit? Unless the numbers from the online stores come in and save this, it won't be made, which means that even the effort put into design and development of the prototype is wasted, unless it's used down the line. I think the deadline should be pushed to at least October 31st if it's not met next week. And if the rate of purchase/sign up slows down even more to the point where it's practically dead in the water, then Hasbro can either make the decision to make the figure with the number they have or cancel the project, whatever makes sense for them financially.

The more the deadline keeps getting extended, the longer people are going to put off preordering it, resulting in less and less urgency for it to get made, making it take longer and longer for the quota to finally be reached.

Re: T-Minus 7 Days to Haslab Unicron's Deadline - Where He Stands Now (2039914)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 29th, 2019 @ 8:12pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:
Bumblevivisector wrote:I really hope the slowdown isn't because people think Hasbro's just going to keep kicking the deadline down the road into next year, because that would surely add up to this not getting made.
But wouldn't it make more sense if they did? It would give people more time to sign up. Hasbro wants this figure made, because they want the profits from it. So why not enable the fans to be able to pay for it? Why such a short time limit? Unless the numbers from the online stores come in and save this, it won't be made, which means that even the effort put into design and development of the prototype is wasted, unless it's used down the line. I think the deadline should be pushed to at least October 31st if it's not met next week. And if the rate of purchase/sign up slows down even more to the point where it's practically dead in the water, then Hasbro can either make the decision to make the figure with the number they have or cancel the project, whatever makes sense for them financially.
The more the deadline keeps getting extended, the longer people are going to put off preordering it, resulting in less and less urgency for it to get made, making it take longer and longer for the quota to finally be reached.

As is, the first delay probably has people waiting to see if there is a 3rd, which means they will miss out or unicron might not get made because people thought they would postpone again

Re: T-Minus 7 Days to Haslab Unicron's Deadline - Where He Stands Now (2039915)
Posted by Burn on September 29th, 2019 @ 8:30pm CDT

If it were to be pushed back I could see people taking the "oh fuck it, this shit isn't happening so I'm cancelling" attitude.

And I really wouldn't blame them.

Re: T-Minus 7 Days to Haslab Unicron's Deadline - Where He Stands Now (2039917)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 29th, 2019 @ 8:38pm CDT

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:As is, the first delay probably has people waiting to see if there is a 3rd, which means they will miss out or unicron might not get made because people thought they would postpone again

It's a lose-lose-lose situation.
Too short a delay, people can't have enough time to get the cash. Too long a delay, people are not in a hurry. Extend the delay, people won't take Hasbro seriously.

Re: T-Minus 7 Days to Haslab Unicron's Deadline - Where He Stands Now (2039918)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on September 29th, 2019 @ 8:51pm CDT

So you guys are all of the opinion that if the quota was going to be met, it would have been done by now and the delays are just pushing back the inevitable?

Re: T-Minus 7 Days to Haslab Unicron's Deadline - Where He Stands Now (2039919)
Posted by Ironhidensh on September 29th, 2019 @ 8:54pm CDT

Rodimus Prime wrote:So you guys are all of the opinion that if the quota was going to be met, it would have been done by now and the delays are just pushing back the inevitable?

Yes. At least in north America. I think completion depends on Kapow orders from UK.

Re: T-Minus 7 Days to Haslab Unicron's Deadline - Where He Stands Now (2039920)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 29th, 2019 @ 8:56pm CDT

Ironhidensh wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:So you guys are all of the opinion that if the quota was going to be met, it would have been done by now and the delays are just pushing back the inevitable?

Yes. At least in north America. I think completion depends on Kapow orders from UK.

Pretty much this. UK and Australia had new avenues opened up so they could actually order, so there is an influx there. but for the US and Canada, I think we aren't getting too many more from them. Only a few more would join with the extra month to get the funds together

Re: T-Minus 7 Days to Haslab Unicron's Deadline - Where He Stands Now (2039923)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 29th, 2019 @ 9:05pm CDT

Rodimus Prime wrote:So you guys are all of the opinion that if the quota was going to be met, it would have been done by now and the delays are just pushing back the inevitable?

Pretty much.
Also, many like me had time to think this over and decide that in the end, a 600/1000$ giant Transformers was not the smartest purchase to make budget-wise.
Thus canceling their backing.

Re: T-Minus 7 Days to Haslab Unicron's Deadline - Where He Stands Now (2039936)
Posted by haldand on September 30th, 2019 @ 7:48am CDT

While I LOVE the idea of this toy, and appreciate that some will be over the moon to get him in their collection, I just in all honesty can not justify the purchase of it.

It's too expensive (I would rather buy 20 more Siege toys than ONE Unicron), and much too big (I literally have NOWHERE to display it, or would have to pack up about 20 other figures to make room). Now while I could be persuaded to part with some money to have a representation of him on my shelf, the amount of money and shelf space required for this toy is not worth it for me.

And if you are in same boat as me, do NOT pre-order this thing. Don't let the whole "please support our Unicron dream" thing push you into putting down a LOT of money for something you just don't really want or need or have the room for, just to support 'the community'. As a member of this 'community', I'm here to tell you that you don't have to.

Re: T-Minus 7 Days to Haslab Unicron's Deadline - Where He Stands Now (2039938)
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on September 30th, 2019 @ 8:32am CDT

I'm still down for this and I hope it gets made. I'm not sure it will. That's a lot of numbers to fill for 3rd party vendors. But maybe the payment options have driven people to guys like BBTS. And there's still Japan to contend with right? I hear they like robots over there.

I think they overdid it on the exclusives and were just nuts to limit orders from Pulse to the US and Canada (with free shipping only applying to the US). The advertising didn't help and neither did Zeta showing that you didn't, necessarily, need all that kibble. If this fails I think a whole essay could be made on what they did wrong.

But I'd really love to have this in my collection even if it displaces other figs. This guy is a freakin' beast.

Re: T-Minus 7 Days to Haslab Unicron's Deadline - Where He Stands Now (2039940)
Posted by Mindmaster on September 30th, 2019 @ 8:53am CDT

I want to see this finished but wrong decisions were made in planning, namely the short window between its announcement and deadline and the gradual reveal of features that should’ve been revealed from the get-go.

Re: T-Minus 7 Days to Haslab Unicron's Deadline - Where He Stands Now (2039943)
Posted by joevill on September 30th, 2019 @ 11:06am CDT

come on people! Let's do this!

Re: T-Minus 7 Days to Haslab Unicron's Deadline - Where He Stands Now (2039946)
Posted by DeathReviews on September 30th, 2019 @ 11:42am CDT

They extended a month already, and haven’t made much progress. Short of Elon Musk and Bill Gates signing? I don’t see it happening. The market is just too narrow for mass production...

Re: T-Minus 7 Days to Haslab Unicron's Deadline - Where He Stands Now (2039948)
Posted by Rodimus Knight on September 30th, 2019 @ 12:32pm CDT

If he doesn't get made, I don't see us getting a new version of Unicron anytime soon. They might not even to a reissue of the previous one either, because people just don't see interested in Unicorn.

Re: T-Minus 7 Days to Haslab Unicron's Deadline - Where He Stands Now (2039950)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on September 30th, 2019 @ 2:30pm CDT

Rodimus Knight wrote:If he doesn't get made, I don't see us getting a new version of Unicron anytime soon. They might not even to a reissue of the previous one either, because people just don't seem interested in Unicorn.

Perhaps it just comes down to how they've gone about it, has rubbed a lot of people the wrong way. Shifting the deadline, while maintaining virtual silence on the project, has done little to alleviate those concerns.

That said, they're making money on the reissues. As I've said before, all they need to do is finish G1 Unicron, box him in a similar style to his contemporaries and He would sell. It might be an inferior piece to HasLab, but it is one that has had demand behind it for far longer. Even those that simply collect the reissues and nothing more, would want it.

Re: T-Minus 7 Days to Haslab Unicron's Deadline - Where He Stands Now (2039952)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 30th, 2019 @ 3:12pm CDT

Even if it was 150 or 200$, I'd be all over the G1 Unicron prototype . Seriously, he look awesome in a retro/vintage kind of way.

Re: T-Minus 7 Days to Haslab Unicron's Deadline - Where He Stands Now (2039953)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on September 30th, 2019 @ 3:19pm CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:Even if it was 150 or 200$, I'd be all over the G1 Unicron prototype . Seriously, he look awesome in a retro/vintage kind of way.

Exactly. It is funny that the G1 prototype and the BWN prototype are the only [HasTak] ones I've been interested in owning.

Re: T-Minus 7 Days to Haslab Unicron's Deadline - Where He Stands Now (2039961)
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on September 30th, 2019 @ 4:43pm CDT

Unicron made a real impression on me, so I'd be interested in almost any official version of him. G1 Unicron would be hilarious to own.

I wonder if BWN would still hold appeal. He's likely smaller than the Armada version we've had all this time. While G1 is always pretty popular would BWN hold collector interest enough to justify making the moulds and releasing it?

Re: T-Minus 7 Days to Haslab Unicron's Deadline - Where He Stands Now (2039963)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 30th, 2019 @ 5:10pm CDT

Gauntlet101010 wrote: G1 Unicron would be hilarious to own.

I'd make a display of obese transformers. This G1 Unicron, Energon Optimus Prime, and some others... :lol:

Re: T-Minus 7 Days to Haslab Unicron's Deadline - Where He Stands Now (2039977)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 30th, 2019 @ 6:37pm CDT

Does the unfinished 1986 mold of G1 Unicron even exist anymore, though?

Not the prototype test-shot figure, the factory steel mold itself?

Re: T-Minus 7 Days to Haslab Unicron's Deadline - Where He Stands Now (2039980)
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on September 30th, 2019 @ 7:00pm CDT

I'd be surprised if those moulds still existed. This is sort of a whishing-on-a-star sort of thing.

Re: T-Minus 7 Days to Haslab Unicron's Deadline - Where He Stands Now (2039991)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 30th, 2019 @ 9:17pm CDT

Gauntlet101010 wrote:I'd be surprised if those moulds still existed. This is sort of a whishing-on-a-star sort of thing.

I'm pretty sure everything should be remade from scratch.

Re: T-Minus 7 Days to Haslab Unicron's Deadline - Where He Stands Now (2039996)
Posted by Counterpunch on September 30th, 2019 @ 10:23pm CDT

6 days left.

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

Re: T-Minus 7 Days to Haslab Unicron's Deadline - Where He Stands Now (2040012)
Posted by haldand on October 1st, 2019 @ 7:50am CDT

Rodimus Knight wrote:If he doesn't get made, I don't see us getting a new version of Unicron anytime soon. They might not even to a reissue of the previous one either, because people just don't see interested in Unicorn.

I think that this might be part of the problem. It certainly is for me. I can respect that someone else might get jazzed for Unicron, but I've never found him to be that compelling a character or interesting a toy. He's not that prominent in the Transformers lore and is pretty much regulated to being a plot device. A nameless faceless thing could easily replace Unicorn in most of his appearances.

What I am saying is that while the Unicron character is definitely BIG.. he lacks character, personality, or anything interesting to define him.

The toy has issues as well. Again it's BIG, but doesn't really do anything interesting. It turns into a BIG ball. That can be displayed... as a ball. Or a robot. It looks cool. I'll give it that. But it's not $600 dollars cool.

Re: T-Minus 7 Days to Haslab Unicron's Deadline - Where He Stands Now (2040016)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 1st, 2019 @ 8:09am CDT

haldand wrote:He's not that prominent in the Transformers lore and is pretty much regulated to being a plot device. A nameless faceless thing could easily replace Unicorn in most of his appearances.

What I am saying is that while the Unicron character is definitely BIG.. he lacks character, personality, or anything interesting to define him.

Sounds to me like somebody never read the Marvel UK comics.

Re: T-Minus 7 Days to Haslab Unicron's Deadline - Where He Stands Now (2040029)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 1st, 2019 @ 9:39am CDT

The future wrote:1 day left.

At the time of posting this, 2541 new backers this day are required to reach the goal.

Re: T-Minus 7 Days to Haslab Unicron's Deadline - Where He Stands Now (2040030)
Posted by Tranzilla on October 1st, 2019 @ 9:42am CDT

I was just on the Pulse Unicron page and the backing has jumped to almost 6800. That's a 1000 jump since this morning. Methinks an update from some of the etailers just got tallied. Only 1200 more to go in just over 5 days.

Re: T-Minus 7 Days to Haslab Unicron's Deadline - Where He Stands Now (2040031)
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on October 1st, 2019 @ 10:07am CDT

YES! Come on, third party backers!

As for Unicron's popularity ... we're talking about a $600 US toy. I think Unicron is plenty popular, but I think that price point and size is going to be a real tough pill for most to swallow for just ONE figure.

To show his popularity - look how many versions of Armada Unicron have been made! They wouldn't keep redoing that thing if it didn't sell. It just might be too good. Most versions are good enough to fill the Unicron spot, but not terrible enough to replace with a better mould.

Gotta say, though, as much as I like the Armada Unicron mould I am 100% on board for this still. I was getting down looking at those stagnant numbers. But I want this guy .... somewhere. I've got two years to find a place for it! If it gets backed.

Re: T-Minus 7 Days to Haslab Unicron's Deadline - Where He Stands Now (2040032)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 1st, 2019 @ 10:26am CDT

Houston, we have a new update from Hasbro Pulse's Instagram!

https://www.instagram.com/p/B3FACs5goCc/

Our engineers retooled the hands of the Lord of Chaos from 6 points to 15 points. We checked the math, that's a lot of articulation.

ALSO! We’ve added additional UNICRON supporters from around the globe that have backed the project through Hasbro affiliated retailers to our total tally, bringing us even closer to the 8,000 backer goal. Only a few more days left to make this dream a reality!

There are ten images of these new hands, but I can't seem to get their code to embed them.

Re: T-Minus 7 Days to Haslab Unicron's Deadline - Where He Stands Now (2040035)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 1st, 2019 @ 10:32am CDT

AND another update from Hasbro Pulse!

They've added a Hot Rod and Autobot Shuttle to go with the Galvatron mini-figure, plus pics of the new hands that I actually can embed this time:

Transformers War for Cybertron Unicron Reveals New Features and Accessories!

Beware the inescapable clutches of the mighty Unicron! The already formidable hands of the Chaos Bringer will now have 15 points of articulation, 3 per finger, so Unicron can better grasp the inferior bots he wishes to devour. The included Galvatron and newly added Hot Rod slug figures make the perfect snacks!

With the new to-scale Hot Rod slug figure, fans can reimagine the epic 1986 movie scene where Hot Rod defeats the menacing Planet Eater! Unicron will also now come with an Autobot shuttle ship inspired by the movie!

And when fans play out the part where the Bringer of Chaos's head flies off into space, now it can appear to float! Unicron will come with a clear premium posable headstand to display his dismembered head in all its glory. The headstand also features posts to pose the included mini figures.

Re: T-Minus 7 Days to Haslab Unicron's Deadline - Where He Stands Now (2040036)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 1st, 2019 @ 10:34am CDT

I think some 3P retailers will tease us to the end and will add their numbers only at the last hours.

Re: T-Minus 7 Days to Haslab Unicron's Deadline - Where He Stands Now (2040049)
Posted by First-Aid on October 1st, 2019 @ 12:44pm CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:I think some 3P retailers will tease us to the end and will add their numbers only at the last hours.

I actually think it's a done deal, they just aren't revealing it. My suspicion was that the REAL number to make this a reality was 6,000 but they were trying to aim for 8,000. As of now, they are close to 7,000.

Re: T-Minus 7 Days to Haslab Unicron's Deadline - Where He Stands Now (2040065)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 1st, 2019 @ 1:20pm CDT

And a third update!

Re: T-Minus 7 Days to Haslab Unicron's Deadline - Where He Stands Now (2040072)
Posted by Seibertron on October 1st, 2019 @ 1:30pm CDT

Transformers War for Cybertron Unicron Reveals New Features and Accessories!

Beware the inescapable clutches of the mighty Unicron! The already formidable hands of the Chaos Bringer will now have 15 points of articulation, 3 per finger, so Unicron can better grasp the inferior bots he wishes to devour. The included Galvatron and newly added Hot Rod slug figures make the perfect snacks!

With the new to-scale Hot Rod slug figure, fans can re-imagine the epic 1986 movie scene where Hot Rod defeats the menacing Planet Eater! Unicron will also now come with an Autobot shuttle ship inspired by the movie!

And when fans play out the part where the Bringer of Chaos's head flies off into space, now it can appear to float! Unicron will come with a clear premium posable headstand to display his dismembered head in all its glory. The headstand also features posts to pose the included mini figures.

The Transformers War for Cybertron Unicron figure is part of Hasbro's crowdfunding platform, HasLab. Remember, if the project doesn’t reach 8,000 backers by October 6th, the product will not move into production. Also, orders for Unicron will no longer be accepted after October 6th. If you want to add this once-in-a-lifetime figure to your Transformers collection, you must back this project before the deadline. You can back this project at HasbroPulse.com.

**Image of Unicron’s Hand is a grey prototype. Final hand will have deco.

Re: T-Minus 7 Days to Haslab Unicron's Deadline - Where He Stands Now (2040075)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 1st, 2019 @ 1:35pm CDT

Proof that Hasbro listened to the feedback. The head, the hands, both improved. This beast is finally taking shape.

Too bad I'm too broke.

Re: T-Minus 7 Days to Haslab Unicron's Deadline - Where He Stands Now (2040088)
Posted by First-Aid on October 1st, 2019 @ 1:57pm CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:Proof that Hasbro listened to the feedback. The head, the hands, both improved. This beast is finally taking shape.

Too bad I'm too broke.

I'm risking it. I've already got students loans anyways...LOL

Re: T-Minus 7 Days to Haslab Unicron's Deadline - Where He Stands Now (2040098)
Posted by Counterpunch on October 1st, 2019 @ 2:14pm CDT

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.

Re: T-Minus 7 Days to Haslab Unicron's Deadline - Where He Stands Now (2040103)
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on October 1st, 2019 @ 2:27pm CDT

The new hands are appreciated. It was never a make or break thing for me, but my 3rd party Predaking shouldn't have better hands than this Unicron.

Re: T-Minus 7 Days to Haslab Unicron's Deadline - Where He Stands Now (2040107)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on October 1st, 2019 @ 2:55pm CDT

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.

Whoa, hold up: it dropped?! :shock:

Re: T-Minus 7 Days to Haslab Unicron's Deadline - Where He Stands Now (2040108)
Posted by Counterpunch on October 1st, 2019 @ 3:03pm CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit 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.

Whoa, hold up: it dropped?!

Well, they did add a little over a thousand backers since last night, so yeah.

I had been doing this to see when the break point was until people started getting all testy about how I was doing it.

Re: T-Minus 7 Days to Haslab Unicron's Deadline - Where He Stands Now (2040134)
Posted by Seibertron on October 1st, 2019 @ 4:36pm CDT

HASBRO AND IDW PUBLISHING PARTNER ON HASLAB UNICRON PROJECT WITH NEWLY ANNOUNCED COMICS BUNDLE FOR CAMPAIGN BACKERS

Today, Hasbro and IDW Publishing announced yet another surprise for backers of the HASLAB TRANSFORMERS: WAR FOR CYBERTRON UNICRON project. Fans who support the UNICRON crowd-funded campaign through hasbropulse.com by 11:59PM EST on October 6, 2019, will also receive a 'FREE' digital comic bundle.

The comic will feature an all-new UNICRON cover by fan-favorite Andrew Griffith. The digital collection will include the currently unavailable Transformers: The Animated Movie four-issue limited series by Bob Budiansky, Don Figueroa and Josh Burcham – which adapts and expands the classic film that introduced UNICRON – plus the first issue of the 2019 TRANSFORMERS ongoing series by Brian Ruckley, Angel Hernandez, Cachét Whitman and Joana Lafuente.

"IDW is proud to be long-term partners with Hasbro and the Transformers brand and Unicron has been a major character in our storytelling… I mean, he basically annihilated our previous continuity!" said John Barber, Editor-In-Chief of IDW Publishing. "Personally, I'm really excited to see the Hasbro HASLAB Unicron project—that might be the most impressive Transformers toy I've ever seen. It's terrifyingly big! And in honor of the big hungry guy—we're working with Hasbro to provide every fan that officially backs the toy through HASBROPULSE.com with a free Transformers comic bundle featuring the adaptation of the classic 1986 Transformers: The Movie plus the first issue of our ongoing Transformers comic book series!"

If the campaign goal of 8,000 backers is reached by October 6, 2019 at 11:59PM EST, backers will receive a unique code to then access the digital comic bundle exclusively through Comixology – a free mobile app available on iOS and Android.

Fans can support the TRANSFORMERS: WAR FOR CYBERTRON project by visiting hasbropulse.com.

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Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on October 1st, 2019 @ 4:39pm CDT

The comic will feature an all-new UNICRON cover by fan-favorite Andrew Griffith. The digital collection will include the currently unavailable Transformers: The Animated Movie four-issue limited series by Bob Budiansky, Don Figueroa and Josh Burcham – which adapts and expands the classic film that introduced UNICRON – plus the first issue of the 2019 TRANSFORMERS ongoing series by Brian Ruckley, Angel Hernandez, Cachét Whitman and Joana Lafuente.

Any excuse to try to flog the new series. Even in something completely unrelated...

Re: T-Minus 7 Days to Haslab Unicron's Deadline - Where He Stands Now (2040138)
Posted by Treetop Maximus on October 1st, 2019 @ 4:51pm CDT

Thank goodness. The curling fingers sucked.

Re: T-Minus 7 Days to Haslab Unicron's Deadline - Where He Stands Now (2040141)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 1st, 2019 @ 5:06pm CDT

Treetop Maximus wrote:Thank goodness. The curling fingers sucked.

I was indeed inacceptable for a 600$US figure. Especially when they boasted high posability.

Re: T-Minus 7 Days to Haslab Unicron's Deadline - Where He Stands Now (2040143)
Posted by Burn on October 1st, 2019 @ 5:14pm CDT

Seibertron wrote:every fan that officially backs the toy through HASBROPULSE.com w

There we go ... they had to make SOMETHING exclusive for the Hasbro Pulse backers.

Damn those foreigners taking all our digital comics!

Re: T-Minus 7 Days to Haslab Unicron's Deadline - Where He Stands Now (2040146)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 1st, 2019 @ 5:28pm CDT

Burn wrote:
Seibertron wrote:every fan that officially backs the toy through HASBROPULSE.com w

There we go ... they had to make SOMETHING exclusive for the Hasbro Pulse backers.

Damn those foreigners taking all our digital comics!

Still, digital.
What's the point of exclusivity again? Digital have no value because it's going to be torrented just a few hours after it become available.

Print as actual physical comics that would be sent only to the backers as a bonus exclusive collector item and now we're talking.

Re: T-Minus 7 Days to Haslab Unicron's Deadline - Where He Stands Now (2040148)
Posted by First-Aid on October 1st, 2019 @ 5:45pm CDT

Another suggestion to Hasbro:

Want to put Unicron over the top, easy? Make a miniature Grimlock figure that would attach to Unicron's butt so he could...well, you know! ;)^