Haslab Galactus

Super Joe · 08-26-2021, 04:03 PM

I hope they can give an extension. For a 20,000 goal - a lip licking Galactus smiling face - would be easy for them to make. Aunt May as the Golden Oldie can be an ode to the classic funny Twinkie eating Galactus comic...

Super Joe · 08-26-2021, 10:43 PM

Comedian · 08-27-2021, 04:15 AM

Really exciting. A space has not been dedicated to this behemoth yet, but I’m working on it. My pressing matter at hand is the coming of the sentinel. Never did I think that these giant items would be realized. Thus, never did I plan for placement of them. A problem I gladly take on!

RamenRider · 08-27-2021, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Comedian

Really exciting. A space has not been dedicated to this behemoth yet, but I’m working on it. My pressing matter at hand is the coming of the sentinel. Never did I think that these giant items would be realized. Thus, never did I plan for placement of them. A problem I gladly take on!

Yeah, I've seen some displays people made over at TFW with Unicron and it's pretty amazing what you can do if you are able to give these giants proper space within your collection. "Centerpiece" is a fitting description I'd say.

I'm happy for every backer that this got funded, I'm not a Marvel collector but I have to say this looks excellent and I really like the stand for the Silver Surfer which plugs into Galactus' hand. That's a great way to display them together IMO.

Black Arbor · 08-27-2021, 04:54 AM

Wait, that's all the stretch goals? It sounded like there would be more than two...

dukefett · 08-27-2021, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Black Arbor

Wait, that's all the stretch goals? It sounded like there would be more than two...

Yeah what a bullshit campaign. I'm glad we're getting it but they literally have no idea how these campaigns are supposed to run.

Struggler · 08-27-2021, 07:29 AM

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...they literally have no idea how these campaigns are supposed to run.

Yes they do. They just don't care.

Lionheart · 08-27-2021, 09:00 AM

No Firelord?!

audiewhitaker · 08-27-2021, 09:55 AM

Are there only two stretch goals? That seems lame and certainly has no army builder component. Who can confirm there are only two?

Designincase · 08-27-2021, 10:02 AM

What exactly do people expect from the Haslabs?

Are you backing for the main product or are you just going in for all the unknown tiers?

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Given HABLAB Victory Saber, they may have adjusted Tier reveals going forward.

Raine24 · 08-27-2021, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Designincase

What exactly do people expect from the Haslabs?

Are you backing for the main product or are you just going in for all the unknown tiers?

Ideally both, because the initial price is based on minimum production numbers. But when they start hitting higher numbers amortization kicks in and the price becomes unjustifiable so they add more stuff on to maintain the value

dukefett · 08-27-2021, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Designincase

What exactly do people expect from the Haslabs?

Are you backing for the main product or are you just going in for all the unknown tiers?

Edit
Given HABLAB Victory Saber, they may have adjusted Tier reveals going forward.

To be honest the tiers so far are shit as far as I'm concerned. With these big figures, giving 6" Marvel Legends with barely any new parts is the least interesting thing. Give me effects, swap out parts, anything for the big item. I'm never going to use the figures that come with the Sentinel. Having the Silver Surfer that's seen several ML releases as an unlock is beyond dumb.

Designincase · 08-27-2021, 04:27 PM

Tier 3 Morg requires 20,000. So under 2000 to go.

SuperWeird · 08-27-2021, 09:21 PM

This thing just keeps getting better and better. So stoked about this.

Mobb One · 08-27-2021, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by dukefett

To be honest the tiers so far are shit as far as I'm concerned. With these big figures, giving 6" Marvel Legends with barely any new parts is the least interesting thing. Give me effects, swap out parts, anything for the big item. I'm never going to use the figures that come with the Sentinel. Having the Silver Surfer that's seen several ML releases as an unlock is beyond dumb.

Big disagreement here. Seems you're generalizing Galactus as just another big figure/character like Sentinel, a potential Haslab fing fang foom, giant man, even impossible projects like shuma gorath or the living tribunal.

Difference is that a huge part of Galactus' identity/character in the comics is defined by those he literally empowers/creates: his heralds. Sure surfer is the most famous but every single comic Galactus is in, there's at least one herald. I have even read stories where Galactus does literally does nothing at all except stand there with an imperious smirk while the surfer dispatches Galactus' foes. Heralds are actual extensions of his power. Like, living blasts. Tiers for heralds that would never see the light of day goe far more towards completing the total experience, imo.

I mean I get it, I'd love blast effects too. But those can be made/bought...someone will do it. Sell the heralds and use the money to buy effects, or make your own.

But a $400 32" Galactus needs heralds beyond surfer, an almost 10 year old Terrax mold and even throwing in cosmic ghost rider. Firelord can can carry his own release but everyone else would almost certainly never see the light of day outside of the Haslab

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This thing just keeps getting better and better. So stoked about this.

I agree man, beyond stoked.

Bookstoremagic · 08-28-2021, 02:12 AM

How is no one complaining about the hideous head sculpt on Galactus?, he has two giant blue holes on his forehead, he looks like one of those toybiz wall projector toys from the 90s and why does he have giant kitchen sink stoppers incorporated into his classic horns? His head is a mismatched mess when compared the the rest of his body, this figure may be giant but it's a steaming pile of crap compared to most Galactus figures before it, anyone buying this should take a deep breath step back and take a good long look at what you are paying $400+ dollars for, maybe Google the Heroclix version of Galactus, this Haslab version is a piss poor version of an iconic character. Jack Kirby would face Palm looking at this mess.

Black Arbor · 08-28-2021, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Bookstoremagic

How is no one complaining about the hideous head sculpt on Galactus?, he has two giant blue holes on his forehead, he looks like one of those toybiz wall projector toys from the 90s and why does he have giant kitchen sink stoppers incorporated into his classic horns? His head is a mismatched mess when compared the the rest of his body, this figure may be giant but it's a steaming pile of crap compared to most Galactus figures before it, anyone buying this should take a deep breath step back and take a good long look at what you are paying $400+ dollars for, maybe Google the Heroclix version of Galactus, this Haslab version is a piss poor version of an iconic character. Jack Kirby would face Palm looking at this mess.

... Sir, this is a Wendy's.

Comedian · 08-28-2021, 08:05 AM

The family meeting was quite successful. The charts, graphs and message board testimonials were invaluable. I just backed mine.

TheBlueMarvel · 08-28-2021, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Black Arbor

... Sir, this is a Wendy's.

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Originally Posted by Comedian

The family meeting was quite successful. The charts, graphs and message board testimonials were invaluable. I just backed mine.

LOL You win; the best!

Black Arbor · 08-28-2021, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by TheBlueMarvel

LOL You win; the best!

I mean it's pretty obvious almost 20,000 people at this point either like the head enough to shell out 400 clams or it doesn't bother them enough to ruin it haha

Colossus Prime · 08-28-2021, 12:20 PM

Welp, they got me. Which will make it easy for me to resist the Rancor, so that's an added positive.

Bookstoremagic · 08-28-2021, 01:21 PM

"... Sir, this is a Wendy's." Haha funny.

I'm just pointing out the obvious, that head sculpt is in no way good, anyone can see that; every picture that has been posted in this Forum celebrating how cool Galactus is depict him with a more classic head; why hasn't anyone been asking for a 2nd classic styled head?, or how about a way to connect Modok up to him, so much potential waisted, instead we may get a figure of Morg, a character that was known in the comic shops as "Turd" in the 90s..

Designincase · 08-28-2021, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Bookstoremagic

I'm just pointing out the obvious, that head sculpt is in no way good, anyone can see that, why hasn't anyone been asking for a 2nd head, or how about a way to connect Modok up to him, so much potential waisted, instead we may get a figure of Morgue, a character that was known in the comic shops as "Turd" in the 90s..

The problem here is you assumption is wrong. Your opinion that it's bad is well your opinion. Certainly not going to convince you otherwise of that.

But you misguided assumption that everyone else thinks that way is wrong.

The two faces we have gotten seem to generally have a positive response, at the very least for the soon to be 20K backers.

Connecting to Modok? Hating on Morg?

There gets to be a point where you are just finding nonsense to hate. How about why Galactus doesn't have mechanical parts to move. Why not a container of power cosmic?

Bookstoremagic · 08-28-2021, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Designincase

The problem here is you assumption is wrong. Your opinion that it's bad is well your opinion. Certainly not going to convince you otherwise of that.

But you misguided assumption that everyone else thinks that way is wrong.

The two faces we have gotten seem to generally have a positive response, at the very least for the soon to be 20K backers.

Connecting to Modok? Hating on Morg?

There gets to be a point where you are just finding nonsense to hate. How about why Galactus doesn't have mechanical parts to move. Why not a container of power cosmic?

Let see what could have been included with this figure, Ultimate Nullifier, Norin Radd, the Destroyer, cosmic Doom, cosmic Carnage Galactus helmet for Modok, attachments to connet Modok to Galactus body, physical reprints of some classic Fantastic Four and Thor comics, why hasn't anyone asked for any of this stuff from day one?, I feel like no one on this board even knows who Galactus is or has read a comic book in there life

Black Arbor · 08-28-2021, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Bookstoremagic

"... Sir, this is a Wendy's." Haha funny.

I'm just pointing out the obvious, that head sculpt is in no way good, anyone can see that; every picture that has been posted in this Forum celebrating how cool Galactus is depict him with a more classic head; why hasn't anyone been asking for a 2nd classic styled head?, or how about a way to connect Modok up to him, so much potential waisted, instead we may get a figure of Morg, a character that was known in the comic shops as "Turd" in the 90s..

If only one person out of 20,000 (probably more by the end of the campaign) hates it, then that seems like a personal problem. Like the old saying goes, "if you smell shit all day long, best to check the bottom of your shoe!"

08-26-2021, 04:03 PM	#101
Super Joe Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 1,285	I hope they can give an extension. For a 20,000 goal - a lip licking Galactus smiling face - would be easy for them to make. Aunt May as the Golden Oldie can be an ode to the classic funny Twinkie eating Galactus comic... Last edited by Super Joe; 08-26-2021 at 04:07 PM..

08-27-2021, 10:02 AM	#110
Designincase Join Date: May 2021 Posts: 519	What exactly do people expect from the Haslabs? Are you backing for the main product or are you just going in for all the unknown tiers? Edit Given HABLAB Victory Saber, they may have adjusted Tier reveals going forward. Last edited by Designincase; 08-27-2021 at 10:54 AM..

08-27-2021, 09:42 PM	#115
Mobb One Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 17	Quote: Originally Posted by dukefett To be honest the tiers so far are shit as far as I'm concerned. With these big figures, giving 6" Marvel Legends with barely any new parts is the least interesting thing. Give me effects, swap out parts, anything for the big item. I'm never going to use the figures that come with the Sentinel. Having the Silver Surfer that's seen several ML releases as an unlock is beyond dumb. Big disagreement here. Seems you're generalizing Galactus as just another big figure/character like Sentinel, a potential Haslab fing fang foom, giant man, even impossible projects like shuma gorath or the living tribunal. Difference is that a huge part of Galactus' identity/character in the comics is defined by those he literally empowers/creates: his heralds. Sure surfer is the most famous but every single comic Galactus is in, there's at least one herald. I have even read stories where Galactus does literally does nothing at all except stand there with an imperious smirk while the surfer dispatches Galactus' foes. Heralds are actual extensions of his power. Like, living blasts. Tiers for heralds that would never see the light of day goe far more towards completing the total experience, imo. I mean I get it, I'd love blast effects too. But those can be made/bought...someone will do it. Sell the heralds and use the money to buy effects, or make your own. But a $400 32" Galactus needs heralds beyond surfer, an almost 10 year old Terrax mold and even throwing in cosmic ghost rider. Firelord can can carry his own release but everyone else would almost certainly never see the light of day outside of the Haslab Quote: Originally Posted by SuperWeird This thing just keeps getting better and better. So stoked about this. I agree man, beyond stoked. Last edited by Mobb One; 08-27-2021 at 09:48 PM..

08-28-2021, 02:12 AM	#116
Bookstoremagic Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 20	How is no one complaining about the hideous head sculpt on Galactus?, he has two giant blue holes on his forehead, he looks like one of those toybiz wall projector toys from the 90s and why does he have giant kitchen sink stoppers incorporated into his classic horns? His head is a mismatched mess when compared the the rest of his body, this figure may be giant but it's a steaming pile of crap compared to most Galactus figures before it, anyone buying this should take a deep breath step back and take a good long look at what you are paying $400+ dollars for, maybe Google the Heroclix version of Galactus, this Haslab version is a piss poor version of an iconic character. Jack Kirby would face Palm looking at this mess. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Bookstoremagic; 08-28-2021 at 02:42 AM..

08-28-2021, 01:21 PM	#122
Bookstoremagic Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 20	"... Sir, this is a Wendy's." Haha funny. I'm just pointing out the obvious, that head sculpt is in no way good, anyone can see that; every picture that has been posted in this Forum celebrating how cool Galactus is depict him with a more classic head; why hasn't anyone been asking for a 2nd classic styled head?, or how about a way to connect Modok up to him, so much potential waisted, instead we may get a figure of Morg, a character that was known in the comic shops as "Turd" in the 90s.. Last edited by Bookstoremagic; 08-28-2021 at 01:35 PM..