Unicron backers to receive digital copy of Transformers The Animated Movie comic with new cover

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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.

Credit(s): Hasbro

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Re: Unicron backers to receive digital copy of Transformers The Animated Movie comic with new cover (2040135)
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: Unicron backers to receive digital copy of Transformers The Animated Movie comic with new cover (2040138)
Posted by Treetop Maximus on October 1st, 2019 @ 4:51pm CDT

Thank goodness. The curling fingers sucked.

Re: Unicron backers to receive digital copy of Transformers The Animated Movie comic with new cover (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: Unicron backers to receive digital copy of Transformers The Animated Movie comic with new cover (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: Unicron backers to receive digital copy of Transformers The Animated Movie comic with new cover (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: Unicron backers to receive digital copy of Transformers The Animated Movie comic with new cover (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! ;)^

Re: Unicron backers to receive digital copy of Transformers The Animated Movie comic with new cover (2040149)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 1st, 2019 @ 5:47pm CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:
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.

Plus, it's really only the cover that's new. The story itself is just a reprint of the existing adaptation IDW did over a decade ago, which isn't exactly something people are clamoring for.

And even if the cover is the only exclusive, it really isn't since it's been posted right there on Hasbro Pulse for anyone and everyone to behold in full size just by clicking on it, pretty much making any and all exclusivity about this deal null and void.

Re: Unicron backers to receive digital copy of Transformers The Animated Movie comic with new cover (2040151)
Posted by Burn on October 1st, 2019 @ 5:56pm CDT

First-Aid wrote: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!

THIS NEEDS TO HAPPEN! :lol:

Sabrblade wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:
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.
Plus, it's really only the cover that's new. The story itself is just a reprint of the existing adaptation IDW did over a decade ago, which isn't exactly something people are clamoring for.

And even if the cover is the only exclusive, it really isn't since it's been posted right there on Hasbro Pulse for anyone and everyone to behold in full size just by clicking on it, pretty much making any and all exclusivity about this deal null and void.

You guys and your points ... you're totally smothering my "Hasbro hates foreigners" argument I'm trying to get going here.

Re: Unicron backers to receive digital copy of Transformers The Animated Movie comic with new cover (2040155)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 1st, 2019 @ 6:01pm CDT

Burn wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:
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.
Plus, it's really only the cover that's new. The story itself is just a reprint of the existing adaptation IDW did over a decade ago, which isn't exactly something people are clamoring for.

And even if the cover is the only exclusive, it really isn't since it's been posted right there on Hasbro Pulse for anyone and everyone to behold in full size just by clicking on it, pretty much making any and all exclusivity about this deal null and void.

You guys and your points ... you're totally smothering my "Hasbro hates foreigners" argument I'm trying to get going here.

Guess I'm just a little bummed that this comic not only isn't the thing that Ron Friedman and Flint Dille said they'd make if Unicron gets funded, but is just that same doggone TFTM adaptation again.

Re: Unicron backers to receive digital copy of Transformers The Animated Movie comic with new cover (2040162)
Posted by Burn on October 1st, 2019 @ 6:10pm CDT

Okay fine, Hasbro hates everyone. :lol:

Re: Unicron backers to receive digital copy of Transformers The Animated Movie comic with new cover (2040164)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 1st, 2019 @ 6:13pm CDT

Good for the new posable hands. Much better.

i also kinda really like the shuttle with Hot Rod. That's a nice touch.

And with the stand for the head, maybe I'll display him in Planet mode with the head on a separate stand!

Re: Unicron backers to receive digital copy of Transformers The Animated Movie comic with new cover (2040186)
Posted by lupinesithlord on October 1st, 2019 @ 7:36pm CDT

I can't believe they've gotten as many sign ups as they have....would I love an amazing unicron figure...sure thing! Can I afford to shell out 600 bucks heck no...for the people who want one, I hope they get there...

Re: Unicron backers to receive digital copy of Transformers The Animated Movie comic with new cover (2040191)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 1st, 2019 @ 7:44pm CDT

Counterpunch wrote:
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.

That happened a few pages back, I love it though.

Re: Unicron backers to receive digital copy of Transformers The Animated Movie comic with new cover (2040206)
Posted by X3ROhour on October 1st, 2019 @ 8:26pm CDT

Looking real bleak in here.
Times are getting really desperate!

:lol:

Re: Unicron backers to receive digital copy of Transformers The Animated Movie comic with new cover (2040211)
Posted by Burn on October 1st, 2019 @ 8:40pm CDT

Z3ROhour wrote:Looking real bleak in here.
Times are getting really desperate!

How so?

Re: Unicron backers to receive digital copy of Transformers The Animated Movie comic with new cover (2040242)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on October 1st, 2019 @ 11:28pm CDT

Burn wrote:Okay fine, Hasbro hates everyone.

That’s the spirit!

Re: Unicron backers to receive digital copy of Transformers The Animated Movie comic with new cover (2040273)
Posted by Immortal Starscream on October 2nd, 2019 @ 8:38am CDT

while the Autobot shuttle is nice and all, as is the hotrod (is that the classics version or the tr version?) I don't understand why the shuttle is the ship they chose to include here. of all the spaceships I would associate with Unicron, this isn't one of them. Why not Galvatrons flagship the Conquest? Ya know, the ship unicron spat out for him? Or either the Quintesson or Junkion ships. (actually why not all 3?)

also I second the motion for a grimlock to kick butt

Re: Unicron backers to receive digital copy of Transformers The Animated Movie comic with new cover (2040275)
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on October 2nd, 2019 @ 8:44am CDT

Galvatron's ship would make more sense, but I'm not buying this for a buncha tiny spaceships

I'm looking at the movie poster where this spaceship is shown; maybe it's in reference to that..

Re: Unicron backers to receive digital copy of Transformers The Animated Movie comic with new cover (2040277)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 2nd, 2019 @ 9:11am CDT

Immortal Starscream wrote:while the Autobot shuttle is nice and all, as is the hotrod (is that the classics version or the tr version?) I don't understand why the shuttle is the ship they chose to include here. of all the spaceships I would associate with Unicron, this isn't one of them. Why not Galvatrons flagship the Conquest? Ya know, the ship unicron spat out for him? Or either the Quintesson or Junkion ships. (actually why not all 3?)

also I second the motion for a grimlock to kick butt

It's the TR design for Hot Rod.

Galvatron's ship was the Revenge.

Re: Unicron backers to receive digital copy of Transformers The Animated Movie comic with new cover (2040279)
Posted by Immortal Starscream on October 2nd, 2019 @ 9:17am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Immortal Starscream wrote:while the Autobot shuttle is nice and all, as is the hotrod (is that the classics version or the tr version?) I don't understand why the shuttle is the ship they chose to include here. of all the spaceships I would associate with Unicron, this isn't one of them. Why not Galvatrons flagship the Conquest? Ya know, the ship unicron spat out for him? Or either the Quintesson or Junkion ships. (actually why not all 3?)

also I second the motion for a grimlock to kick butt
It's the TR design for Hot Rod.

Galvatron's ship was the Revenge.

thats strange, I always remember it being called the conquest... I wonder where I got that from then. is there a transformers ship named conquest? either way, my point still stands. Hasbro is giving us the wrong ship (still want the autobot shuttle though =P)

Re: Unicron backers to receive digital copy of Transformers The Animated Movie comic with new cover (2040280)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 2nd, 2019 @ 9:24am CDT

Immortal Starscream wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Immortal Starscream wrote:while the Autobot shuttle is nice and all, as is the hotrod (is that the classics version or the tr version?) I don't understand why the shuttle is the ship they chose to include here. of all the spaceships I would associate with Unicron, this isn't one of them. Why not Galvatrons flagship the Conquest? Ya know, the ship unicron spat out for him? Or either the Quintesson or Junkion ships. (actually why not all 3?)

also I second the motion for a grimlock to kick butt
It's the TR design for Hot Rod.

Galvatron's ship was the Revenge.

thats strange, I always remember it being called the conquest... I wonder where I got that from then. is there a transformers ship named conquest?

There's a G.I. Joe figure jet called the Conquest X-30 that appeared in some Transformers comics, but there only purely Transformers thing with the word in its name is the Matrix of Conquest.

Re: Unicron backers to receive digital copy of Transformers The Animated Movie comic with new cover (2040282)
Posted by Immortal Starscream on October 2nd, 2019 @ 9:55am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Immortal Starscream wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Immortal Starscream wrote:while the Autobot shuttle is nice and all, as is the hotrod (is that the classics version or the tr version?) I don't understand why the shuttle is the ship they chose to include here. of all the spaceships I would associate with Unicron, this isn't one of them. Why not Galvatrons flagship the Conquest? Ya know, the ship unicron spat out for him? Or either the Quintesson or Junkion ships. (actually why not all 3?)

also I second the motion for a grimlock to kick butt
It's the TR design for Hot Rod.

Galvatron's ship was the Revenge.

thats strange, I always remember it being called the conquest... I wonder where I got that from then. is there a transformers ship named conquest?
There's a G.I. Joe figure jet called the Conquest X-30 that appeared in some Transformers comics, but there only purely Transformers thing with the word in its name is the Matrix of Conquest.

crazy how memory works sometimes. like how I when I re-watched g1 for the first time as an adult and was like... this isn't the same cartoon is it? I don't remember starscream being THAT whiny :lol:

Re: Unicron backers to receive digital copy of Transformers The Animated Movie comic with new cover (2040285)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 2nd, 2019 @ 10:03am CDT

Immortal Starscream wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Immortal Starscream wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Immortal Starscream wrote:while the Autobot shuttle is nice and all, as is the hotrod (is that the classics version or the tr version?) I don't understand why the shuttle is the ship they chose to include here. of all the spaceships I would associate with Unicron, this isn't one of them. Why not Galvatrons flagship the Conquest? Ya know, the ship unicron spat out for him? Or either the Quintesson or Junkion ships. (actually why not all 3?)

also I second the motion for a grimlock to kick butt
It's the TR design for Hot Rod.

Galvatron's ship was the Revenge.

thats strange, I always remember it being called the conquest... I wonder where I got that from then. is there a transformers ship named conquest?
There's a G.I. Joe figure jet called the Conquest X-30 that appeared in some Transformers comics, but there only purely Transformers thing with the word in its name is the Matrix of Conquest.

crazy how memory works sometimes. like how I when I re-watched g1 for the first time as an adult and was like... this isn't the same cartoon is it? I don't remember starscream being THAT whiny

To be fair, Galvatron's ship was never even named in the movie or show. It didn't get its name until 2009 when its animation model was published in The Complete Ark, from which it got its name.

Re: Unicron backers to receive digital copy of Transformers The Animated Movie comic with new cover (2040303)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on October 2nd, 2019 @ 2:26pm CDT

*squints hard*

*cleans glasses*

*squints again*

Dang, TR Galvatron and Hot Rod are TINY! What's the measure on the ruler, imperial or metric?

Re: Unicron backers to receive digital copy of Transformers The Animated Movie comic with new cover (2040306)
Posted by Counterpunch on October 2nd, 2019 @ 2:51pm 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.

4.35 days left.

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

Re: Unicron backers to receive digital copy of Transformers The Animated Movie comic with new cover (2040315)
Posted by DMSL on October 2nd, 2019 @ 4:17pm CDT

Still too expensive considering the simplistic transformation. I would buy this if it was 200 less shipping included.

Re: Unicron backers to receive digital copy of Transformers The Animated Movie comic with new cover (2040317)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 2nd, 2019 @ 4:36pm CDT

DMSL wrote:Still too expensive considering the simplistic transformation. I would buy this if it was 200 less shipping included.

Were you living under a rock these past few years?
Transformers prices have basically increased by at least 33% overall. Masterpieces doubled. And that Unicron is a giant behemoth that have at least TWICE the material of your standard Titan.

Face it, dude. The times of cheap transformers is gone.

On a happier note, with TF Select replacing Botcon and Funpub, we can now get the exclusive repaints at a reasonable price. So that's at least that.

Re: Unicron backers to receive digital copy of Transformers The Animated Movie comic with new cover (2040416)
Posted by no-one on October 3rd, 2019 @ 12:25pm CDT

I just saw over at TFW that old Unicron has hit 7000 backers. That's a 200 jump since I last checked which was either last night or this morning. Anyone else suspicious that he's already backed and Hasbro is just playing this out for the drama

Re: Unicron backers to receive digital copy of Transformers The Animated Movie comic with new cover (2040424)
Posted by william-james88 on October 3rd, 2019 @ 12:54pm CDT

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.

Re: Unicron backers to receive digital copy of Transformers The Animated Movie comic with new cover (2040426)
Posted by Plutoniumboss on October 3rd, 2019 @ 12:56pm CDT

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?

Re: Unicron backers to receive digital copy of Transformers The Animated Movie comic with new cover (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 backers to receive digital copy of Transformers The Animated Movie comic with new cover (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 backers to receive digital copy of Transformers The Animated Movie comic with new cover (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 backers to receive digital copy of Transformers The Animated Movie comic with new cover (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 backers to receive digital copy of Transformers The Animated Movie comic with new cover (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 backers to receive digital copy of Transformers The Animated Movie comic with new cover (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 backers to receive digital copy of Transformers The Animated Movie comic with new cover (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 backers to receive digital copy of Transformers The Animated Movie comic with new cover (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 backers to receive digital copy of Transformers The Animated Movie comic with new cover (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 backers to receive digital copy of Transformers The Animated Movie comic with new cover (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 backers to receive digital copy of Transformers The Animated Movie comic with new cover (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 backers to receive digital copy of Transformers The Animated Movie comic with new cover (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 backers to receive digital copy of Transformers The Animated Movie comic with new cover (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 backers to receive digital copy of Transformers The Animated Movie comic with new cover (2040684)
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on October 4th, 2019 @ 12:12pm CDT

Counterpunch wrote:
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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 backers to receive digital copy of Transformers The Animated Movie comic with new cover (2040698)
Posted by Sarahthecutevixen on October 4th, 2019 @ 3:35pm CDT

Some dude on tfw2005 is making a mistake daily graph

Re: Unicron backers to receive digital copy of Transformers The Animated Movie comic with new cover (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 backers to receive digital copy of Transformers The Animated Movie comic with new cover (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 backers to receive digital copy of Transformers The Animated Movie comic with new cover (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 backers to receive digital copy of Transformers The Animated Movie comic with new cover (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 backers to receive digital copy of Transformers The Animated Movie comic with new cover (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.

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