Additional nose art decals for the HasLab TVC LAAT/i Gunship are being added to the campaign, including fan-favorite ships like Bad Kitty and Plo’s Bros. These particular decos (too large for swappable panels) will be able to be added and removed for Gunship customization and will include a guide for placement.
Thanks to SWTVC on Instagram for the on-site info.
Hasbro’s Steve Evans revealed some new pipelines today a for the Vintage Collection including cardbacks for and all new Padmé Amidala and Shaak Ti. These were debuted alongside the Haslab LAAT/I Gunship prototype meet & greet at Red Five Toys and Collectibles.
Update: Steve also confirmed that there is an updated Phase I Clone Trooper army builder on the way. This will not be included in the Haslab but part of the bigger Battle of Geonosis program for 2026.
While we observe the progress on the Haslab Gunship (now at 3064 backers), we’re anticipating what else could/should come to support the Battle of Geonosis campaign for 2026. None of my hopes are contingent on the success of the Gunship, but it sure would be wizard if it was. The Haslab Vintage Collection LAAT/i Gunship is available for backing until Sept 8. at 11:59pm ET at HasbroPulse.com
We are a day short of a week into the Haslab TVC LAAT/I Gunship campaign and we’re currently over 30% funded and climbing. While not a meteoric rise out of the gate, it is heading in the right direction. Visit HasbroPulse.com to secure your TVC LAAT/i Republic Gunship and check out additional info/images.
Hasbro is now sending out address confirmation notifications for backers of the Haslab TVC Mos Eisley Cantina for U.S. residents. You have until August 4 make your changes. Not long now!
After my initial gut reaction toward the cost of the Haslab LAAT/i Gunship, I have in fact waffled and backed the campaign. This was not out of pressure, FOMO or being a “corporate shill” for Hasbro. Of figures & vehicles in my collection, the ones I have the most of will either be directly compatible with the gunship or be supplemental to any sort of display that I’d be able to assemble – and that is before any of the new products that are coming for the Battle of Geonosis campaign. The Haslab Cantina, while a fine display in and of itself isn’t super “action oriented” nor serves as a real “toy” in the traditional sense – something the LAAT/i Gunship excels in (it is also cheaper than the deluxe Cantina of which I bought two). If you haven’t taken the time to watch the last video, it helped sell me on the LAAT – it is really a fantastic offering*.
#backtvc is a collector wide campaign, not something we either claim ownership or demand blind support. Adults in the room can make smart decisions and still #backtvc only if makes it financial sense for them. I encourage responsibility in collecting and not let those with an online “influence” pressure you one way or another.
Hasbro has resorted for quite some time to “fluffing up” their images by digitally removing pins from old sculpts that they are reissuing or “refreshing” for new sets. The Mace Windu and the Captain Rex are the latest offenders in this practice. Both upcoming figures use the old, original sculpts that feature exposed double pins in their elbows and knees. Don’t be fooled by the official press photos released.
Some may find this trivial, but others find this to be a clear act of deception aimed at unwitting consumers and collectors. It needs to stop.
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