2018 HasLab - TVC Jabba's Sail Barge (The Khetanna)

[Nicklab]

While maybe it varied, when that Falcon was in stores here in 2012, it was $329.99.

I'm not doubting you in the least, Rob.  I do recall word of the price of the TVC reissue of the BMF Falcon varying, but I wasn't all that tuned into it since I had bought mine back in 2008.  But I have seen varying pricing at TRU before in some markets.  That $249.99 is what RS had in their image guide which I referenced while putting together the list.

[P-Siddy]

I got mine for 50% off Black Friday sale.  Definitely worth it.

[Mister Skeezler]

I got the BMF in 2008 for full price ($159). I don't regret it at all.

$250 or more would have sucked a bit, though. But damn, that thing is a crown jewel in my collection. I still absolutely love it.

[McMetal]

Was thinking about this last night and started wondering how and why they decided on the deadline. I mean, if they end up getting close but falling short could they not just extend it? Seems like the more time they gave people the better response they would have.

[Rob]

Was thinking about this last night and started wondering how and why they decided on the deadline. I mean, if they end up getting close but falling short could they not just extend it? Seems like the more time they gave people the better response they would have.

I think that since the TOS said:

In the event the campaign is not successfully backed with the minimum number of backers (5,000) by 11:59 EST on April 3rd, 2018, you will not be charged, and no The Vintage Collection Jabba's Sail Barge (The Khetanna) vehicle or Jabba's Sail Barge (The Khetanna): Behind the Workbench booklet will be sent to you.

...that they've denied themselves that flexibility.  The only way I could see them making it even if it hasn't hit its numbers in the closing moments, is to simply order the remainder for themselves and sell them on HTS or something like that.

[Rob]

RS has a gallery with more photos of the prototype:

http://www.rebelscum.com/2018/Hasbro-Haslab-Jabbas-Sail-Barge-Feb22-gallery/default.asp

[Nicklab]

Was thinking about this last night and started wondering how and why they decided on the deadline. I mean, if they end up getting close but falling short could they not just extend it? Seems like the more time they gave people the better response they would have.

It is interesting that they imposed the deadline.  But then they might have a deadline with the factory where they've got to commit by a certain date in order to deliver by February 28, 2019.

The deadline also brings to mind the whole kickstarter concept.  And while this is really more of a pre-order situation, Hasbro does seem to be invoking the spirit of the crowdfunding model in their efforts to promote this project.  The one point of hope is that there's usually a surge in backers towards the end of the campaign.  But the last time I checked, we hadn't reached 2000 backers yet, and the growth rate in backers seem to be slowing.

[Rob]

The Sail Barge is sitting at 1,999... cracking 2k any time now. 

[Jesse James]

I believe it's been over for a while now.  It's gettin there. 

[JediJman]

I think they have to assign a deadline to these things or those on the fence/waiting will just keep putting it off.  That said, it's not unusual for the deadline to get extended if they're close.  The Sectaurs kickstarter ($40k) was set for just a month.  It's past the $40k milestone, but they recently added a troopbuilder and extended another month.

[CHEWIE]

...that they've denied themselves that flexibility.  The only way I could see them making it even if it hasn't hit its numbers in the closing moments, is to simply order the remainder for themselves and sell them on HTS or something like that.

That's what I expect will happen if it doesn't get opened up to international soon.

[Nicklab]

Everything I've read regarding international orders was that Hasbro would NOT open up orders for international buyers until the US market had gotten to the 5000 backer threshold.

[Rob]

After a good showing yesterday, today seems to have been a bit of a dud.

[JediJman]

Barge Backer Update: 2095

Come on guys, buy this or no one will ever love you and your dog will die.

[Rob]

Another dud of a day today so far..., and I'm guessing it'll be more of the same for the next few weeks.  If this is happening, it's going to take a huge push at the end and maybe Hasbro buying some for themselves, I think.