View Full Version : HASLAB Car Robots God Fire Convoy/RID Omega Prime announced for "Fall" 2025 Delivery
DELTAprime
31st January 2024, 02:35 AM
Haslab's latest creation has been revealed, and as Bumblebee said in one of the Bayverse movies "I'm so excited!".
https://hasbropulse.com/collections/new/products/transformers-legacy-robots-in-disguise-2001-omega-prime
The package includes Optimus Prime, Ultra Magnus as well as a Transformer made from Ultra Magnus's gun called Autobot Bluebolts.
They want 10,000 backers by March 15th 2024 to make this set.
The first extra unlock tier includes a Matrix Blade sword at 13,000 backers with the second at 16,000 backers of a display stand.
They are $250 USD.
No EB Games/Zing listing yet. But given they need to manually list items after the announcement even for games and consoles they know about in advance, that's normal.
JJJ
31st January 2024, 07:50 AM
Ah, so it was that.
Well, not for me. The first one I'll be skipping.
Gehirn
31st January 2024, 09:13 AM
I was hoping for these in legacy at some point for a smaller price.
They look great though.
lmaotimmy
31st January 2024, 11:51 AM
$749 @ ebgames. Yikes
https://www.ebgames.com.au/product/toys-and-collectibles/288803-transformers-40th-anniversary-haslab-transformers-legacy-robots-in-disguise-2001-omega-prime
Jaxius._
31st January 2024, 11:52 AM
I definitely think thats a mistake given it also mentions victory saber in the description, hopefully by the end of the day it’s fixed
Paulbot
31st January 2024, 12:48 PM
I'd grudgingly accept $749 for Transformers 40th Anniversary HasLab - Transformers: Legacy Robots in Disguise 2001 Fortress Maximus. Finally getting that RID toy they couldn't do in 2001 because of drop tests.
But for Omega Prime!? Yikes
JJJ
31st January 2024, 12:49 PM
$749 has to be an error. It's only USD $250; that's less than AUD $400 with a direct conversion.
DELTAprime
31st January 2024, 01:12 PM
I had to go to the bank, it's conveniently located next door to EB Games. I asked the manager if it was a place holder price. He said that $750 is a normal place holder price they use. That said, maybe its time to buy from TFH instead of EB Games for these Haslab items.
DELTAprime
31st January 2024, 03:45 PM
Oh boy, we might be in trouble if EB Games doesn't lower the price. I just got an email from TFH saying Hasbro has cut off all retailers (I'm assuming in SG) from ordering Haslab products. I have no idea why they would decide to kill off Haslab sales in SG, it's just stupid to cut out a market like that.
SarhBear
31st January 2024, 03:57 PM
that HAS to be a placeholder price. no way they want only a hundred less than they were charging for Unicron for these two (well, three with the weaponiser)
dunno if i'm gonna go in for these if the price does get changed since i already have a 2001 Optimus Prime (but not the Magnus to go with him) that i'm otherwise pretty happy with. these look great, and i'm sure OP will be a lot sleeker without the electronics that i don't use anyway, but i dunno. feels like i might be better picking up some more vintage 2001 stuff instead
popculturepooka
31st January 2024, 05:06 PM
Better be a place holder.
This is the first Haslab I actually want.
Dimi194
31st January 2024, 06:28 PM
I emailed EB Games and got this reply (but I have found the responses from their customer services team unhelpful in the past).
"Thank you for reaching out to us. We appreciate your interest in our products. We would like to inform you that the price of this particular item has been determined through negotiations between Hasbro and our company in order to facilitate its importation into Australia. Although the cost may seem high, it includes all the expenses associated with bringing such a large item to our customers in Australia. It is important to note that the price is not simply a direct conversion from the initial price in US dollars to Australian dollars. There are various factors involved in the process of bringing this item to Australia."
Jaxius._
31st January 2024, 06:31 PM
Yet Deathsaurus, Star Saber and Unicron weren't hundreds of dollars more...
Guess i am going through a friend in the US unless they come to their senses
Bumblebee2000
31st January 2024, 06:50 PM
I do not think that email person knows what they are talking about or cannot say something that might then get screenshotted and get customer service swarmed with requests for the correctly priced Omega Prime. YI could be proven wrong soon but even without the secondhand comment from a manager we have looked at other high-cost items at EB be $750 for a few weeks before being lowered
DELTAprime
31st January 2024, 07:14 PM
I do not think that email person knows what they are talking about or cannot say something that might then get screenshotted and get customer service swarmed with requests for the correctly priced Omega Prime. YI could be proven wrong soon but even without the secondhand comment from a manager we have looked at other high-cost items at EB be $750 for a few weeks before being lowered
Yeah, if my local manager is right the price should drop and it's good to go. If he's wrong, well I know Hasbro Pulse in America takes my credit card. Then I just got to ask someone in America to forward it to me.
JJJ
31st January 2024, 07:16 PM
I emailed EB Games and got this reply (but I have found the responses from their customer services team unhelpful in the past).
"Thank you for reaching out to us. We appreciate your interest in our products. We would like to inform you that the price of this particular item has been determined through negotiations between Hasbro and our company in order to facilitate its importation into Australia. Although the cost may seem high, it includes all the expenses associated with bringing such a large item to our customers in Australia. It is important to note that the price is not simply a direct conversion from the initial price in US dollars to Australian dollars. There are various factors involved in the process of bringing this item to Australia."
Let's take this at face value for the sake of argument.
This means that they are charging AUD $400 for the mere fact of providing it in the first place. They will allege that this is somehow the cost of importing and delivering.
I ordered Mattel's Eternia playset, and I paid USD $200 (~AUD $300) for the privilege of having it posted directly to me from the eastern US. That thing is massive, and this amount will cover any and all costs and duties that may apply (I think they're pocketing the money, but anyway...). That's AUD $100 less than EB/Hasbro wants to charge for this, which will be comparitively tiny (and we know what rough size it will be, having just received Deathsaurus), and which we will (mostly) pick up from a local store.
It cannot be justified, no matter how you spin it. Either someone at Hasbro has lost their tiny little mind, or someone at EB has made in incredible error. Either way, it is complete bullshit.
DELTAprime
31st January 2024, 07:37 PM
Let's take this at face value for the sake of argument.
This means that they are charging AUD $400 for the mere fact of providing it in the first place. They will allege that this is somehow the cost of importing and delivering.
I ordered Mattel's Eternia playset, and I paid USD $200 (~AUD $300) for the privilege of having it posted directly to me from the eastern US. That thing is massive, and this amount will cover any and all costs and duties that may apply (I think they're pocketing the money, but anyway...). That's AUD $100 less than EB/Hasbro wants to charge for this, which will be comparitively tiny (and we know what rough size it will be, having just received Deathsaurus), and which we will (mostly) pick up from a local store.
It cannot be justified, no matter how you spin it. Either someone at Hasbro has lost their tiny little mind, or someone at EB has made in incredible error. Either way, it is complete bullshit.
Their argument of having to pay import fees is BS also. They are not buying them from Hasbro in America or something like that. They are buying from Hasbro Australia. Hasbro Australia is the importer, not EB Games. Knowing how much stuff we sell at work that is from Hasbro and how many cartons we get in every day from them, the import fees on a low-run product that will be coming with every other Hasbro product aren't going to add much money at all. Not to mention the US puts it's own tariffs and import fees on items companies bring through US ports.
reillyd
31st January 2024, 09:42 PM
While Im disappointed that its not a character or toy I would like (taking up a Haslsb production slot that by rights ought to have been Primus), happy for you RID fans. Evidently its popular with over 4.5k backers on day one
christalcase
1st February 2024, 12:04 AM
I would really want this figure (I cancelled my order for the reissue from a few years ago due to the quality control issues), but not for $750. Hopefully it does get updated to a more reasonable price.
Dimi194
1st February 2024, 09:30 AM
I pointed out the costs disparity compared to the other HasLab items and the same email customer service rep said this - happy to be wrong (I hope they're wrong!) But just an FYI:
unable to escalate this issue any further. As a business, we have set the price for bringing this item into the country in collaboration with Hasbro. We understand that customers may be disappointed with the price, but it is the only offer available to ensure the availability of this item in Australia.
JJJ
1st February 2024, 09:54 AM
Does anyone know how to ask Hasbro Australia about this price, seeing as EB is apparently putting all the blame on them?
DELTAprime
1st February 2024, 02:27 PM
Does anyone know how to ask Hasbro Australia about this price, seeing as EB is apparently putting all the blame on them?
I've already emailed them. https://hasbro-new.custhelp.com/app/ask
The email does seem to go to a dedicated Hasbro Australia help desk email. So hopefully Hasbro Australia will get the message we are not happy if enough people email them.
popculturepooka
1st February 2024, 08:30 PM
I would seriously advise anyone to cancel all their preorders they have with EB games and even their membership. I'm ditching my Level 4 membership with them.
DELTAprime
1st February 2024, 09:54 PM
I would seriously advise anyone to cancel all their preorders they have with EB games and even their membership. I'm ditching my Level 4 membership with them.
I'm pretty sure EB Games will be shutting down my store soon. There's pretty much nobody going in there anymore. And why would they? Physical game sales are falling yearly in favour of digital game sales and their toys and collectibles are more expensive than other retailers with the same product. Locally they are lucky at the moment that Big W and Harvey Norman are the only other stores that sell game hardware here. Also, people are willing to drive an hour and a half to the nearest JB HiFi if they have to.
Dimi194
2nd February 2024, 06:55 AM
I've already emailed them. https://hasbro-new.custhelp.com/app/ask
The email does seem to go to a dedicated Hasbro Australia help desk email. So hopefully Hasbro Australia will get the message we are not happy if enough people email them.
I've also emailed Hasbro - will update when/if there is a reply.
Jaxius._
2nd February 2024, 08:54 AM
I'm pretty sure EB Games will be shutting down my store soon. There's pretty much nobody going in there anymore. And why would they? Physical game sales are falling yearly in favour of digital game sales and their toys and collectibles are more expensive than other retailers with the same product. Locally they are lucky at the moment that Big W and Harvey Norman are the only other stores that sell game hardware here. Also, people are willing to drive an hour and a half to the nearest JB HiFi if they have to.
I had no idea Harvey Norman even sold gaming hardware anymore but it has been a long time since i went in there. EB Games and Zing really are relying on parents and people who don’t know better for their sales, a prime example was my mum bought legacy Skullgrin at $30 because it seemed like a good price with all the stickers and it was originally $40?
Meanwhile if you go to big w, amazon, jbhifi etc they are shelfwarming and probably cheaper. But people don’t know that and a store like Zing has to have good prices right?
Ottomatic Transporter
2nd February 2024, 12:00 PM
I emailed EB Games and got this reply (but I have found the responses from their customer services team unhelpful in the past).
"Thank you for reaching out to us. We appreciate your interest in our products. We would like to inform you that the price of this particular item has been determined through negotiations between Hasbro and our company in order to facilitate its importation into Australia. Although the cost may seem high, it includes all the expenses associated with bringing such a large item to our customers in Australia. It is important to note that the price is not simply a direct conversion from the initial price in US dollars to Australian dollars. There are various factors involved in the process of bringing this item to Australia."
Whoever negotiated that deal needs to be fired. So incompetent.
Ode to a Grasshopper
2nd February 2024, 03:48 PM
Out of curiosity, what kind of price would people be willing to pay for this? I'm not super-keen on it myself, but I'm sort of interested in what people's cut-off point is. :)
JJJ
2nd February 2024, 04:41 PM
Were I interested in these toys, I'd be willing to pay a strict currency conversion and then a reasonable percentage on top (because I do understand that EB is paying full price for Haslab items to Hasbro, and they have costs associated with being the middle-man).
So, USD $250 is around AUD $380 right now. 10% on top becomes $418, 20% becomes $456. I don't know that the higher figure seems justified. The lower I don't think I have a problem with. So perhaps something in between.
Of course, it's only when when put as 20% instead of $76 that I don't like it - seems I didn't have a problem with Deathsaurus' markup, which works out to have been around 36% - was AUD $368, but USD $180 converts to around AUD $270. But at the time, while I knew it had a markup, I couldn't be bothered working out just what percentage it was.
So perhaps I'd be willing to pay up to around $500 after all :)
Seraphim Prime
2nd February 2024, 05:08 PM
When I saw the $250 USD price tag I assumed it would be around $450 to $500.
Given I have the originals I'm not super rushing to place an order at that price. Were it $400 we'd be having a different conversation.
$550 is probably my cutoff in terms of general acceptability.
Jaxius._
2nd February 2024, 05:36 PM
Deathsaurus was $368, probably anywhere from that to maybe $500 but that might be pusing it (who am i kidding i would probably spend that)
Dimi194
2nd February 2024, 06:22 PM
I was expecting ~$500, I'd go up to $550 I think because RID was the first TF show I saw and I loved that Prime.
JJJ
2nd February 2024, 07:17 PM
I was expecting ~$500, I'd go up to $550 I think because RID was the first TF show I saw and I loved that Prime.
And this is what's stupidest about the whole thing. You are exactly who Hasbro is aiming this at (and you are expected by them to replace me as a customer as I age out of buying G1 toys), and yet it is being made, deliberately for some unknown reason, unobtainable by the target market in Australia.
Just bizarre.
DELTAprime
2nd February 2024, 07:52 PM
It's been obvious for a while that HasTak realises they need to get people who grew up with other series into collecting. The Beast Wars MPs were the tip of the iceberg in trying to expand out. I feel like they might have taken it too far now as they are trying to flog off Legacy Cyberverse figures and that generation is still largely not in the workforce to have disposable income.
For me personally RID is the most recent series I can see myself having an interest in collecting a large amount of new toys from it. Armada has a handful of designs I'm interested in. I hate Energon. I like Cybertron. But from Cybertron onwards, the only series I'm interested in collecting is Animated, but I'd rather see reissues of the original moulds that I missed out on, not new moulds. If I absolutely need to I'll pay the $749 because it's RID. But there's no chance I'd pay that sort of premium for something like a Cybertron Primus or an Animated Omega Supreme.
valkyrie_76
2nd February 2024, 08:07 PM
Out of curiosity, what kind of price would people be willing to pay for this? I'm not super-keen on it myself, but I'm sort of interested in what people's cut-off point is. :)
Im like you, not fussed at all but I thought maybe $500 tops.
I didnt go for the GI Joe Dragonfly Haslab one as I thought that was too high as well (I think that was $700+).
Dimi194
3rd February 2024, 06:24 PM
Yep exactly - hopefully Hasbro AU at least says something about it but I don't have my hopes up...
Dimi194
4th February 2024, 07:12 AM
The Mexican price translates to ~$550 AUD, so the vibes in this thread that the price should be around that here in AU seem pretty spot on.
Jaxius._
6th February 2024, 10:41 AM
Been put up on TakaraTomy Mall for just under $500aud
https://news.tfw2005.com/2024/02/05/transformers-haslab-omega-prime-pre-orders-live-in-japan-503592
Really hoping we hear something by the end of the week so i can decide on if i get it through an overseas friend or not
DELTAprime
6th February 2024, 01:40 PM
This is just insulting at this point. EB Games in New Zealand put their listing up for Omega Prime. It's $699 NZD.
https://www.ebgames.co.nz/product/toys-and-collectibles/288803-transformers-40th-anniversary-haslab-transformers-legacy-robots-in-disguise-2001-omega-prime
Ottomatic Transporter
6th February 2024, 04:14 PM
yeah i wont support price gouging. if anyone can update with better options please let me know
Jaxius._
6th February 2024, 04:27 PM
This is just insulting at this point. EB Games in New Zealand put their listing up for Omega Prime. It's $699 NZD.
https://www.ebgames.co.nz/product/toys-and-collectibles/288803-transformers-40th-anniversary-haslab-transformers-legacy-robots-in-disguise-2001-omega-prime
$100 cheaper, now if we could lower that by at least another 150 it would be great
JJJ
6th February 2024, 04:42 PM
Well, you might purchase directly from Hasbro Pulse and use a mail forwarder. You'll get an international credit card fee (trivial) and then postage from the US (non-trivial), but it'll still be a damned sight less than through EB.
Ottomatic Transporter
6th February 2024, 05:27 PM
Well, you might purchase directly from Hasbro Pulse and use a mail forwarder. You'll get an international credit card fee (trivial) and then postage from the US (non-trivial), but it'll still be a damned sight less than through EB.
yeh i figure that would be the last option
popculturepooka
9th February 2024, 11:05 AM
So no ones got any replies from contacting Hasbro Australia on this?
Dimi194
9th February 2024, 06:30 PM
So no ones got any replies from contacting Hasbro Australia on this?
Nope - I checked and it's still pending from when I put it in :/
Tha_Phantom
10th February 2024, 03:47 PM
Well, you might purchase directly from Hasbro Pulse and use a mail forwarder. You'll get an international credit card fee (trivial) and then postage from the US (non-trivial), but it'll still be a damned sight less than through EB.
Yeah, this is what I'm doing and I've already backed two on Hasbro Pulse.
I wish more people would stop seeing EB as the be all, end all of getting Transformers product.
Jaxius._
10th February 2024, 04:59 PM
Yeah, this is what I'm doing and I've already backed two on Hasbro Pulse.
I wish more people would stop seeing EB as the be all, end all of getting Transformers product.
How much was that going to be, thinking of doing the same
JJJ
10th February 2024, 05:12 PM
Yeah, this is what I'm doing and I've already backed two on Hasbro Pulse.
I wish more people would stop seeing EB as the be all, end all of getting Transformers product.
I don't think many people see it like that. I know I certainly don't. The only things I've bought from EB since other places started stock fan-channel stuff have been Haslabs.
And really, I don't think too many people upset about this Haslab are upset enough to make a several-hundred dollar experiment with parcel-forwarding. So either they'll buy from EB, or not buy at all. The people here who are doing research and making plans are outliers.
DELTAprime
10th February 2024, 07:44 PM
I don't think many people see it like that. I know I certainly don't. The only things I've bought from EB since other places started stock fan-channel stuff have been Haslabs.
And really, I don't think too many people upset about this Haslab are upset enough to make a several-hundred dollar experiment with parcel-forwarding. So either they'll buy from EB, or not buy at all. The people here who are doing research and making plans are outliers.
Yeah. I really don't feel like dealing with parcel forwarding. So if I have to, I'll get it from EB. That said, if anyone thinks EB Games is some be-all and end-all of Transformers needs to be shown Amazon AU, JB HiFi, Popcultcha, TFH, RK, etc, etc. Better prices, and/or better availability.
lmaotimmy
11th February 2024, 01:27 PM
Sugotoys has it for $649 if anyone wants another local option
https://sugotoys.com.au/product/htlrid242116/
Dimi194
11th February 2024, 02:50 PM
Sugotoys has it for $649 if anyone wants another local option
https://sugotoys.com.au/product/htlrid242116/
Haven't used Sugo before but from Reddit they seem legit so I think this will be the go for me - a cheaper deposit too!
Other
11th February 2024, 03:11 PM
I've used Sugo a couple of times, they can be a bit slow in getting things in but I've gotten everything I've preordered from them so far
Jaxius._
11th February 2024, 03:46 PM
I've used Sugo for a few kits, great customer service and good prices
Dimi194
12th February 2024, 02:04 PM
Further update from EB after I pointed out that the NZ price was cheaper than AU even though it's the same company:
"Regrettably, we are unable to lower the pricing for our AU listing. The pricing for our NZ counterparts has been established by the NZ team in charge of sourcing items for our New Zealand customers. It is important to note that this is separate from our AU team, which handles our collectibles."
JJJ
12th February 2024, 05:50 PM
Utter bullshit on EB's part, because they are all buying from Hasbro, and Hasbro Australia at that.
Ottomatic Transporter
13th February 2024, 12:34 PM
Further update from EB after I pointed out that the NZ price was cheaper than AU even though it's the same company:
"Regrettably, we are unable to lower the pricing for our AU listing. The pricing for our NZ counterparts has been established by the NZ team in charge of sourcing items for our New Zealand customers. It is important to note that this is separate from our AU team, which handles our collectibles."
So you're admitting your team did a shit job.
snaketales
14th February 2024, 07:38 PM
I don't have any affinity with the RiD series and was only half-interested in this set.
That price has completely removed any interest.
The only worry is that low sales as a result of the price may preclude any more Haslab offerings in Australia.
Jaxius._
14th February 2024, 10:04 PM
I don't have any affinity with the RiD series and was only half-interested in this set.
That price has completely removed any interest.
The only worry is that low sales as a result of the price may preclude any more Haslab offerings in Australia.
With general retail missing waves or entire lines, stock selling fast and missing exclusives i would love Pulse to come to Australia so there could be a bright side
Dimi194
16th February 2024, 07:47 AM
A further update (I have already ordered from Sugo) from Hasbro in response to my question re EB Games price (including the difference between AU and NZ):
'Thank you for contacting us regarding Transformers: Legacy Robots in Disguise 2001 Omega Prime. Please note that Hasbro has no control over the pricing of any product sold by retailers, either in-store or online. The final price of any product is solely at the discretion of the retailer.'
🤷*♂️
JJJ
16th February 2024, 12:50 PM
Pretty much the line I expected.
So one or the other is flatly lying to us. Any bets?
Seraphim Prime
16th February 2024, 12:52 PM
I emailed EB Games and got this reply (but I have found the responses from their customer services team unhelpful in the past).
"Thank you for reaching out to us. We appreciate your interest in our products. We would like to inform you that the price of this particular item has been determined through negotiations between Hasbro and our company in order to facilitate its importation into Australia. Although the cost may seem high, it includes all the expenses associated with bringing such a large item to our customers in Australia. It is important to note that the price is not simply a direct conversion from the initial price in US dollars to Australian dollars. There are various factors involved in the process of bringing this item to Australia."
Further update from EB after I pointed out that the NZ price was cheaper than AU even though it's the same company:
"Regrettably, we are unable to lower the pricing for our AU listing. The pricing for our NZ counterparts has been established by the NZ team in charge of sourcing items for our New Zealand customers. It is important to note that this is separate from our AU team, which handles our collectibles."
A further update (I have already ordered from Sugo) from Hasbro in response to my question re EB Games price (including the difference between AU and NZ):
'Thank you for contacting us regarding Transformers: Legacy Robots in Disguise 2001 Omega Prime. Please note that Hasbro has no control over the pricing of any product sold by retailers, either in-store or online. The final price of any product is solely at the discretion of the retailer.'
������*♂️
AKA - we're too busy to deal with this. Somebody F'd up, but neither of us are willing to admit it or take responsibility for it.
DELTAprime
16th February 2024, 01:51 PM
'Thank you for contacting us regarding Transformers: Legacy Robots in Disguise 2001 Omega Prime. Please note that Hasbro has no control over the pricing of any product sold by retailers, either in-store or online. The final price of any product is solely at the discretion of the retailer.'
I got the exact same message early this morning, word for word. My educated guess would be they had a bunch of complaints about this and sent out identical replies to everyone at the exact same time.
Ottomatic Transporter
16th February 2024, 04:10 PM
A further update (I have already ordered from Sugo) from Hasbro in response to my question re EB Games price (including the difference between AU and NZ):
'Thank you for contacting us regarding Transformers: Legacy Robots in Disguise 2001 Omega Prime. Please note that Hasbro has no control over the pricing of any product sold by retailers, either in-store or online. The final price of any product is solely at the discretion of the retailer.'
🤷*♂️
screw them both.
Magnus
17th February 2024, 10:39 AM
Well, you might purchase directly from Hasbro Pulse and use a mail forwarder. You'll get an international credit card fee (trivial) and then postage from the US (non-trivial), but it'll still be a damned sight less than through EB.
Yeah, this is what I'm doing and I've already backed two on Hasbro Pulse.
Yeah. I really don't feel like dealing with parcel forwarding.
I'm considering mail forwarding, but have never done it before. In particular, I'm worried about ongoing cost because it will be at least a year until Omega Prime actually ships. Has anyone else actually used it, and what has your experience been like?
Maybe I'm encouraging someone to take on a risk for me, but if someone was willing to try backing five units (the maximum on Hasbro Pulse) as a group order, I would be willing to contribute.
I don't think many people see it like that. I know I certainly don't. The only things I've bought from EB since other places started stock fan-channel stuff have been Haslabs.
And really, I don't think too many people upset about this Haslab are upset enough to make a several-hundred dollar experiment with parcel-forwarding. So either they'll buy from EB, or not buy at all. The people here who are doing research and making plans are outliers.
I was hoping for a best-case scenario where Hasbro sees a slow uptake on Zing and lowers their asking price accordingly. In the meantime, I am tempted to take up Sugo Toys' offer.
DELTAprime
18th February 2024, 06:39 PM
I'm considering mail forwarding, but have never done it before. In particular, I'm worried about ongoing cost because it will be at least a year until Omega Prime actually ships. Has anyone else actually used it, and what has your experience been like?
Maybe I'm encouraging someone to take on a risk for me, but if someone was willing to try backing five units (the maximum on Hasbro Pulse) as a group order, I would be willing to contribute.
I was hoping for a best-case scenario where Hasbro sees a slow uptake on Zing and lowers their asking price accordingly. In the meantime, I am tempted to take up Sugo Toys' offer.
The big problems with parcel forwarding some retailers will cancel your order if you use a parcel forwarder and also many parcel forwarders will treat your parcel poorly. Many parcel forwarders also open your package to "put it in a smaller box" to "save you money".
popculturepooka
21st February 2024, 11:17 AM
screw them both.
Exactly this.
I've already handed in my EB Games membership, JB beats them on everything else.
And Studio Series Swoop, if it ever comes, will be my last Transformer. Already been losing interest in the toys for past few years and this has soured me enough to just say "Eff it" and throw all my collecting money to BeastBox, Zoids HMM and non toy stuff
yoshi594
21st February 2024, 05:27 PM
Its 699.95 at sugo now. Guess I waited too long.
Magnus
22nd February 2024, 05:52 PM
The big problems with parcel forwarding some retailers will cancel your order if you use a parcel forwarder and also many parcel forwarders will treat your parcel poorly. Many parcel forwarders also open your package to "put it in a smaller box" to "save you money".
I didn't realise that cancelling based on using a mail forwarder's address would be a thing, since I figured that a valid US address would be all that was needed and the order would be placed 'care of' the forwarder. I also thought that the forwarder opening a package would be an option, since it was described as such on some pages.
It�s 699.95 at sugo now. Guess I waited too long.
I've only ordered from Sugo Toys once, but had a good experience and would order from them again. I thought that the $50 discount would end in March as per the description from an earlier version of the page, which is why I was also hesitating to order while I weighed up my options.
DELTAprime
26th February 2024, 10:55 AM
I didn't realise that cancelling based on using a mail forwarder's address would be a thing, since I figured that a valid US address would be all that was needed and the order would be placed 'care of' the forwarder. I also thought that the forwarder opening a package would be an option, since it was described as such on some pages.
I believe Target US is the one that has the worst reputation for cancelling items if the address is for a mail forwarder. I have used a mail forwarder with Hasbro Pulse in the past. But as the disclaimer on financial services ads says, past success is not a guarantee of future success.
And yeah, I have never selected the option to allow parcel forwarders to open my parcel. But that doesn't mean they won't. I've been left wondering why the hell they opened my parcel on a couple of occasions.
popculturepooka
14th March 2024, 10:03 PM
16 hours to go on HasLab but Ebgames/ZING no longer have the project listed?
Deonasis
14th March 2024, 10:06 PM
I’ve ordered through a mail forwarder so hopefully it doesn’t get cancelled. So long as the shipping cost is <$300 I should come out ahead of EBGames.
Ottomatic Transporter
15th March 2024, 06:35 PM
I’ve ordered through a mail forwarder so hopefully it doesn’t get cancelled. So long as the shipping cost is <$300 I should come out ahead of EBGames.
good luck! it was too much of a hassle with the mail forwarders, which one did you use?
Deonasis
15th March 2024, 07:59 PM
Comgateway. Got to wait a long time now to see how it all goes.
DELTAprime
16th March 2024, 10:41 AM
The final count of backers is 28,230. Given we are over 12,000 backers above the second unlock tier I hope they can add something extra in like more G1 Micromasters.
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