I think Hasbro needs to get a better handle on year end order fulfilling of future Haslab campaigns. There are still people who have yet to receive theirs and I think we can all share in the sentiment that it is unacceptable. Here is an open plea for Hasbro to “right the ship”.

To whom it may concern: it has come to my attention, and painfully experienced by others, that there is a percentage of collectors that have yet to receive the Haslab TVC Ghost via Hasbro Pulse/FedEx. I think most collectors will agree that shipping once in the hands of the provider is out of Hasbro’s control. That said, there should be some responsibility or at least concern shown by Hasbro when delays have been extended well past the original estimated date (fall 2024). In today’s Hasbro Pulse fanstream (Jan. 22, 2024), it appeared that the brand team is unaware of the issue at hand. In essence it was “if you don’t have yours yet, I don’t know why” and if they are aware, it probably would have been better not to address the matter at all. If future Haslabs hope to be successful, customer satisfaction should be the utmost priority, no matter how few are affected by this issue. I’ve heard several stories regarding the lack of communication for this campaign ranging from little-to-no notification of shipping and fluctuating delivery dates which lead to taking multiple days off work to be present to sign to the delivery.

We as collectors through the funding of these campaigns each year, make a substantial financial commitment (albeit voluntary) in hope that we get what we ordered and receive it close to the delivery estimate. Of course there are external factors that can obviously come in to play – nature disaster (fires) or extreme weather (the recent Arctic temps) – but again that’s where communication is crucial. Whether it being from the company (Hasbro dba Hasbro Pulse) officially or through its brand ambassadors, marketing executive or public relations partner, a concerted effort must be made. I also hope that internal factors are being addressed to avoid a repeat of the delays for this year’s campaign and beyond – the biggest factor being the release/distribution of such a product during the busiest time of the year for most participanting countries – the holiday season. 

I hope that these concerns are taken to heart and changes are implemented for the continued success of Haslab. Collectors want these to work but if given too many reasons to worry about execution, clouded I fear the future success of Haslabs will be.

SIgned,

Jayson Krebsbach
Yakface.com

Hasbro has started to prep backers of the TVC Haslab The Ghost that shipping will begin in December but you have until Dec. 5 to get your shipping address update if changes are necessary.

We’ve all been waiting for any scrap of news regarding the arrival of the Haslab Vintage Collection The Ghost and we can exclusively report that around 2500 (of the 21768 backed) have just arrived at the U.S. port in Long Beach. It will be at least a month for enough of them to arrive to fulfill orders by the stated delivery window of mid-December.

Tier 2 has been unlocked and Kanan Jarrus (Star Wars Rebels: Season 4) is now included with the Haslab TVC The Ghost! Back yours at HasbroPulse.com today and unlock the final tier for Zeb! #gettheghost

According to a recent QnA session conducted with Hasbro and Tim from Bossk’s Bounty, “If we hit the 17k and unlock Kanan and Zeb then Hasbro will release Chopper and Sabine Wren on Rebels Mural card backs (Outside of the HasLab campaign.)”

I think for them to even hint at this may shed light on their confidence that all tier will be unlocked two weeks from now.

#gettheghost today

I urge collectors thinking about backing The Ghost to stand up and join your fellow collectors – as one – to unlock Ezra and the other crew members.

If you back now, you are all but guaranteed The Ghost, the Phantom II and Hera Syndulla*. You have the opportunity to get more “free” if the bonuses are all unlocked before Sept. 7. YOU ARE NOT CHARGED TODAY so waiting to back to see if they get unlocked only unnecessarily delays or prevents them from being included with your order and everyone else who came before you. Your collecting community members (who want this project) all benefit from the unlocking of all tiers starting with Ezra. #gettheghost and unlock the tiers today at HasbroPulse.com

*barring mass cancellations

FUNDED! The HasLab Vintage Collection The Ghost & Phantom II with Hera Syndulla has met its backing goal of 8,000 and will go into production on Sept 7. Now this is where the fun begins as there are 3 tiers to unlock, the first being the exclusive carded Ezra Bridger at 11,000 backers.

We got The Ghost, now let’s complete the crew!

Hasbro has officially launched the Haslab campaign for the Vintage Collection The Ghost. Priced at $499.99, this project includes Hera and the Phanton II shuttle at the BASE LEVEL for 8000 backers, with additional backer tiers of Ezra Bridger at 11,000 and Kanan Jarrus at 14,000 and Zeb Orrelios 17,000 respectively.

For the full details check out HasbroPulse.com and let’s #GetTheGhost!

Hasbro Pulse via their social channels has sent out a tease for the upcoming Vintage Collection Haslab product debuting at SDCC. The accompanying text reads:

Preparing for launch, all systems operational. Team assignments, design concept, tier selection complete. Campaign start date confirmed. Sculpture ready.

and the above graphic’s aurebesh translates to:

Ship Diagnostics Complete
Laser cannon turret : Ready
Forward cannons : Ready
Rear cannons : Ready

It all but explictly states The Ghost as this year’s campaign. Something to ponder and plan for over the Fourth of July break.

For your viewing pleasure, we present uncropped, unwatermarked, high-res images for the LEGO Star Wars Rebels The Ghost and The Phantom sets due this August. Click on through to take a gander.

The Ghost (929 pieces) includes Zeb Orrelios (formerly labeled as “Orretios”), Herr Syndulla, Kanan Jarrus, and Stormtrooper mini figures – $89.99

The Phantom (234 pieces) includes Ezra Bridger and C1-10P “Chopper”  mini figures – $24.99