[Sataninjaku]

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Originally Posted by Designincase

A Haslab I feel isn't a true crowdfund. It's a fancy preorder.
In contrast to other crowdfunds, you are actually making a purchase.
You aren't donating a $1 and hope to see this product happen.

At this moment it's a preorder page now.


I'm looking at other forums and people bring up how Hasbro has plenty of cash to put a product into production. That's true......and then the customer pays so Hasbro recoups that cost and make a profit.

This is all true, and in truth, I don't mind it at all because it really takes the risk out of the equation for both parties. If it fails, Hasbro is really only out the cost of R&D (and some marketing), and I don't have to pay for anything. And to reiterate, it's guaranteed found product. We are guaranteed a HISS now. It's a win-win, in my book.

Yes, the glory days of finding stuff in the wild were nice (when you could), but those days are done. I'll take this model over trying to guess who in the hell is going to ship the Crimson Guard first any day of the week. As an added bonus, this is a BOTTOMLESS preorder. Completely unlimited, provided you get in while it's open. No one that has the means to buy it has anyone to blame but themselves if they miss it. For this exact reason, it also removes the issue of scalping.

Lastly (and this is a point of contention for many), these are all above and beyond what's going to be available at retail. I'm sorry folks, but the level of detail and care found here is simply not going to show up at Walmart. I mean, just look at the harness and taillights. Tiny, seemingly insignificant details, all given loving attention by someone that's obviously passionate about what they do. At Walmart, you could expect the same hollow near-brick of a tank we've been getting for years, only bigger.


^Ha. My beers are showing!