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Kenner / Hasbro Collecting => Modern Vintage Line => Topic started by: Tamer on February 22, 2018, 08:30:37 AM

Title: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on February 22, 2018, 08:30:37 AM: https://www.hasbrolab.com/

https://www.facebook.com/imperialshipyards.net/posts/1621396567897236

"Measuring approximately 4ft long, this vast vehicle is a dream item for any Star Wars collection. Designed to captivate and inspire, The Vintage Collection Jabba's Sail Barge (The Khetanna) features exquisitely detailed, fan accessible decks that complement 3.75-inch figures (not included) allowing fans and collectors to recreate intense battles in the Star Wars saga. Its removable side panels also offer a unique opportunity to pose and set up incredible dioramas. Complete with premium deco, vintage packaging, and soft cloth sails, this dream product offers Star Wars devotees the quality and realism they know and love. Included with the vehicle is Jabba the Hutt (3.75-inch scale figure).

Approximate Product Specifications:

Total length: 49.35"
Total width: 14.64" Total height (to top of sails): 17.01"
Total weight: 13.89 lbs

Includes Jabba the Hutt 3.75-inch scale figure.

Estimated Ship Dates (shipping included):

Jabba's Sail Barge (The Khetanna): Behind the Workbench booklet: 4/4/2018

The Vintage Collection Jabba's Sail Barge (The Khetanna): 2/28/2019

*This campaign will move into production when it reaches its minimum backing goal of 5,000.

We will stop taking backers at 11:59 EST on April 3, 2018 at which time your payment method will be charged, if that backing goal has been reached.

What's Included?

The Vintage Collection Jabba's Sail Barge (The Khetanna), complete with exquisitely-detailed and fan accessible interior/exterior decks, two soft-cloth fabric sails, and other realistic features that mimic one of the most notorious vehicles in the Star Wars universe

Jabba's Sail Barge (The Khetanna): Behind the Workbench, a premium, 64-page booklet, that goes behind the scenes of the design and development of the actual Sail Barge film set piece and Hasbro toy. Complete with set photos, product blueprints, interviews, and more

Jabba the Hutt 3.75-inch scale figureClassic Vintage Collection packaging with special limited edition HASLAB seal of authenticity

A dedicated, ongoing stream of behind-the-scenes development updates, keeping you informed as The Vintage Collection Jabba's Sail Barge (The Khetanna) makes its way from a dream at Hasbro to a reality in your hands (subject to reaching the minimum backing goal)"

First off, thanks to Tony the Mad Jawa Deida for getting us some awesome coverage and to me what seemed to be the best pictures of it from the Fair. It was cool seeing him in some other YouTube Videos all up inside this thing getting us the skippy.

I guess the biggest issue, that I am sure you are already aware, is that to make this happen it has to get 5,000 backers by April 3rd to ensure it happens. I will be updating this (or if you get to it before I do feel free) fairly regularly so we can see where it is.

I am fearful that by leaving our Foreign Friends out of being able to order this directly (lets face it the size would make shipping prohibitive from the US) we could face an uphill battle as Hasbro has finally given us a chance to own one. To say we as fans and collectors need to put our money where our mouth is always in the back of my mind when I go to see the new total each day. I know it is a lot of deniro and for me it is kind of out of my genre (Battle of Hoth), but if this succeeds I can't even imagine the future possibilities for future vehicles that could finally get to the correct scale.

I have always been awed by seeing the Flag in folks' JOE Collections and we will finally get our chance to own something like this, the biggest thing Hasbro has ever produced in the Star Wars Line. I also thought why not launch the new forums section (why we never started this earlier is beyond me, but remember I have duh moments all the time) with this great vehicle.

I am anxious to hear your thoughts on this vehicle and how Hasbro launched it. Did you order yours? Are you gonna? What are your questions, feelings, thoughts, etc.?
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on February 22, 2018, 09:04:32 AM: (https://i.imgur.com/NSviTK3.png)

as of 2-22
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on February 22, 2018, 09:05:13 AM: I also have a question. Does anyone know if it comes with that Ithorian Prisoner we saw at the debut of this thing after the Hasbro Presentation on Saturday?
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: JDeck on February 22, 2018, 10:13:38 AM: Quote from: Tamer on February 22, 2018, 09:05:13 AM
I also have a question. Does anyone know if it comes with that Ithorian Prisoner we saw at the debut of this thing after the Hasbro Presentation on Saturday?
It does. In fact I am under the impression that it is an Ithorian skeleton. But don't quote me on it.
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: (SID) on February 22, 2018, 05:15:43 PM: I want this but the MSRP and size are too much. Which makes me sad.

I also hope this isn't the new direction Hasbro goes trying to bait collectors for anything at any price... Because they can.
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on February 23, 2018, 05:21:05 AM: I wonder why it doesn't say the "prisoner" comes with?
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on February 23, 2018, 05:26:41 AM: (https://i.imgur.com/jqujFmu.png)

39 days to go!
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on February 24, 2018, 07:00:43 AM: (https://i.imgur.com/RDaWrRP.png)

As of this morning.

We also added some great new images hasbro sent us of the Barge to FB yesterday:

https://www.facebook.com/imperialshipyards.net/posts/1627343750635851
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on February 25, 2018, 06:03:16 AM: (https://i.imgur.com/UxomGXg.png)

Over 1,900 now after roughly one week.
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on February 26, 2018, 09:37:20 AM: (https://i.imgur.com/44fg4yI.png)

As of today. Man I am hoping this is not loosing steam. Still a lot of backers needed to make this happen.
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on February 26, 2018, 09:41:48 AM: I am also curios. Has anyone besides me here reserved theirs yet?
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on February 27, 2018, 07:58:09 AM: (https://i.imgur.com/X5vhLfP.png)

As of 2-27-18 around 10 AM

Think this is gonna go? Anyone get their order in?

It is amazing to see how much reaction (both good and bad) I have seen with this on the internet. Folks are arguing, celebrating, berating, hopeful, etc. It is such a range of things and garnering energy wherever it goes. I am not waxing political on it all and I know trolls are gonna be trolls anywhere and with everything, but wow. This is being made to be so much more than just a huge cool toy. Sometimes, and not just with this, I wonder if we could just look at this through the eyes of an 11 year old. Thats how old I was when I first saw the Barge for the first time.
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on February 28, 2018, 09:12:58 AM: (https://i.imgur.com/zTzSFoA.png)

As of the last day of February!

Hoping we can hit the halfway mark by the time the weekend is over.
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on February 28, 2018, 09:16:36 AM: Another thing I hope to happen with this line is if it goes will Hasbro give us a few new waves of super arty characters to man up this barge?
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on February 28, 2018, 09:36:13 AM: We would roughly need around 85 to 86 new backers a day to get this done by the end of the time frame. The average per day lately has been around 50 per day.

Feeling a bit pessimistic today daggone it, I want this Barge! :-X
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on March 01, 2018, 08:12:09 AM: (https://i.imgur.com/zi0lSpV.png)

Still going up a bit. Feeling a bit more hopeful we can get this done.

Also on FB yesterday I pontificated about the fact that if this goes we are probably gonna get a least one new supar arty vintage line for ROTJ as far as basic carded figs. Now thats not something Hasbro has told me, but cmon! Can't you just see some of the obscure Sail Barge Guards and Party Goers getting made too. It just makes too much sense (yes I know what you are thinking here).

And then there is the chance at updated skiffs and who knows even a re-release or new release of the Sarlaac Pit. Just saying a few things going through my noggin right now.
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Darth More on March 02, 2018, 03:41:06 AM: Dear Shawn,

you're not left alone on this hot topic here!

Thank you for your support, Shawn! I wish I could also support the Barge, but living outside the U.S. unfortunately I can't...I might ask my cousin in Florida and some friends in Michigan if I could have this massive vehicle to their addresses...I so I would back two of them. Of cource $499.99 is a lot of money, but I think it's a very fair price for what you get - I mean seeing people going crazy for LEGO's UCS Millenium Falcon for $799.99 is just insane - they come in and sell out right away...why shouldn't we buy the Kethanna for $534, then? I hope Hasbro will open HasLab for international business.

Thank you for keeping us updated!

- Philipp
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on March 02, 2018, 05:32:06 AM: I hear you. I see a lot of folks shelling out way more for way less. I like it. I need to go see where this is at today. Thanks for responding. I was beginning to think I was the only one in this thread.
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on March 02, 2018, 05:36:10 AM: (https://i.imgur.com/Vpjro34.png)

Uh oh, are we loosing steam here?
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Jodo on March 02, 2018, 07:23:45 PM: Since they've opened it up to Canada, there was a bump in orders...But I am still hopeful!
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on March 03, 2018, 05:36:46 AM: I didn't know they had done that. Hoping they are willing to open it up even more if it looks like we just need a few more. If they can ship to Canada, why not other places?
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on March 03, 2018, 05:40:57 AM: (https://i.imgur.com/8yTyRnt.png)

Definitely gonna get to the halfway point for sure, hopefully by this weekend.
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Darth More on March 04, 2018, 05:33:43 AM: @Tamer: Here's some news from JTA:

A guy from the UK found a way to successfully back the Barge AND have it shipped to his home address! This might change the game for some international collectors. JTA shared this story yesterday (for the second time). Read the full story after the jump:

http://www.jeditemplearchives.com/2018-03-03-uk-resident-claims-successfully-ordered-the-sail-barge-heres/

Best regards from Germany and have a nice Sunday!

- Philipp
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on March 04, 2018, 06:26:47 AM: Did you try this yet? Let me know if you do and how it works out. Hopefully this will get some more folks to try to order one from across the pond.
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on March 04, 2018, 06:32:29 AM: (https://i.imgur.com/ia3Qzpg.png)

As of today. Sure hope that European Order story is true.
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Darth More on March 05, 2018, 06:06:43 AM: @Tamer: No, I haven't tried it myself, yet. This guy has his pre-order shipped to an address in the U.S. - there are some companies like myUS.com that offer addresses in the United States. You can have your shippments sent and deployed there and they will ship it gobally for you. Shipping for the Barge to the UK would cost between $50-$150 as far as I know. I might back the Khetanna at the end of March.

- Philipp
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on March 05, 2018, 09:22:36 AM: Yeah, thats what I got from it:

1. It will give you a US Address to ship it too

2. You need to use a credit card as it will recognize an overseas paypal and kick it out.

Other than that it looks you are able to order it. I hate too see such a shipping charge, but at least it is not as the cost of barge itself which I was seeing before.
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on March 05, 2018, 09:25:22 AM: (https://i.imgur.com/m5fgx8x.png)

Still going up. Still looks like its gonna be close by the due date.
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on March 06, 2018, 09:57:28 AM: Only one new backer since yesterday?

(https://i.imgur.com/s969JKT.png)

Uh oh.
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on March 07, 2018, 03:18:44 AM: (https://i.imgur.com/fvRMbk6.png)

Up a little more today. Looks like it will take till this weekend to get to the halfway mark. Think Hasbro is gonna have to really open this up a bit more to get it done. That or lower their total.
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on March 08, 2018, 03:55:45 AM: https://www.hasbrolab.com/

(https://i.imgur.com/wtIh6bb.png)

Still making progress!
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Darth More on March 08, 2018, 04:53:17 AM: We're almost there...halfway...let's do this and gather the Legion of Backers!

- Philipp
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on March 09, 2018, 03:55:56 AM: Almost there:

(https://i.imgur.com/mjIlRog.png)
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on March 11, 2018, 05:22:48 AM: Well me made it past the halfway point:

(https://i.imgur.com/Fxrbp0z.png)
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on March 12, 2018, 02:57:23 AM: Daily Update:

(https://i.imgur.com/253yrZu.png)

Still wondering if we can get to the full 5,000 in the time allotted.
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on March 13, 2018, 02:22:04 AM: Up a bit more:

(https://i.imgur.com/HiltJIo.png)
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on March 14, 2018, 03:21:21 AM: And your daily update:

(https://i.imgur.com/yko7MJ8.png)
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Sjefke on March 14, 2018, 11:03:31 AM: I committed to buy two!
20-30 new orders per day won’t cut it.
😫
If they would just open this up to Europe, Canada, Australia, NZ and south of the US, we would be there already.
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on March 15, 2018, 02:19:10 AM: Wow Sjefke, that is commitment! I like it.

Stay tuned to our main page and our social channels as we share something special related to this at 9am.
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on March 15, 2018, 02:41:34 AM: Daily Update:

(https://i.imgur.com/HHDU6Lq.png)
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on March 15, 2018, 08:33:04 AM: (https://preview.ibb.co/mG9VvH/UNDER_EMBARGO_UNTIL_315_AT_9_AM_ET_Sail_Barge_Package_Mock_Up.jpg)
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on March 16, 2018, 02:44:06 AM: 18 days to go!

(https://i.imgur.com/aKQE7VU.png)
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Darth More on March 16, 2018, 07:16:23 AM: It's unbelievable: It looks like 17 backers cancelled their orders over night, again! The number of backers declined to 2,658...this is the second decline within one week!

- Philipp
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: ImperialOfficer on March 16, 2018, 11:58:56 AM: In case no one has seen this yet, https://www.darksidetoys.co.uk is offering the sail barge to Europe for ~£600 depending on what country you ar in, including shipping and customs!
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Darth More on March 16, 2018, 01:29:25 PM: @ImperialOfficer: That's very interesting...thank you for the link! It's hard to believe that Hasbro would not make the barge happen if the 5,000 backers won't be achieved...they should make it happen anyway.

- Philipp
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on March 18, 2018, 06:31:35 AM: I was out sick for most of the weekend, but here is the latest I have. Wow!
I was down and out yesterday being sick (on St. Patrick's Day no less) and am just now getting my online bearings again. I have a few things to share about the Barge!

1. Dark Side Toys will order and ship the Barge to international customers. Click here (https://www.darksidetoys.co.uk/pages/star-wars-the-vintage-collection-jabbas-sail-barge-the-khetanna-in-uk-europe) to find out more about that.

2. I looks like the Barge is almost to 2,800 Backers!

(https://i.imgur.com/GBD1glP.png) (https://www.hasbrolab.com/)

3. Last and this is just a hint, but if you show up in the afternoon on Thursday 3-22 you might just find out some other exclusive reveals on this bad boy!

It looks to be a fun Barge Week!
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on March 20, 2018, 02:24:42 AM: (https://i.imgur.com/CD4dslR.png)

Going back up!
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: The Spectre on March 21, 2018, 06:17:27 AM: Entertainment Weekly gives us a look at the painted prototype for Jabba's Sail Barge from HasLabs!

http://ew.com/movies/star-wars-jabba-sail-barge-toy-photos-hasbro/amp/
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on March 21, 2018, 07:29:51 AM: Thats cool, did everyone see this at that link?

"Yak Face, my old friend

As mentioned earlier, the sail barge set and collectors booklet will also come with a new edition of Yak Face, a.k.a. the alien grifter Saelt-Marae. Yak Face was the last Star Wars toy produced with the line in 1985, and the brand had faded so much by then that it was only distributed overseas, making this figure one of the most valuable items for collectors.

Yak Face, reborn

This figure is from Hasbro's Vintage Collection, and will be packaged with an exclusive Power of the Force card, complete with accessories and a collectible coin."

(https://i.imgur.com/A2z9hmV.jpg)

Now that is awesome. 13 days left and we are not at 3,000 yet! ::)

https://www.hasbrolab.com/

(https://i.imgur.com/rZWkPkp.png)
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on March 21, 2018, 11:17:41 AM: Even more Barge News:

From Hasbro:

"Hi Shawn,

Just 13 more days to back Hasbro’s first HASLAB item, JABBA’S SAIL BARGE (THE KHETANNA) and we have even more exciting new assets and announcements to share! You can now watch the entire Barge come to life with a detailed timelapse video and fully decoed images. In addition, just announced this morning on Entertainment Weekly, an exclusive 3.75” Yakface figure from The Vintage Collection will be included with the Barge. This figure will come in exclusive Power of the Force card back packaging and have an exclusive coin, paying homage to its original release in 1985.

As a reminder, HASLAB is Hasbro’s new platform that hopes to put dream products into the hands of fans. Measuring approximately 4ft long, this large scale, highly detailed item features premium deco and vintage packaging. An incredible addition to any collection, Jabba’s Sail Barge comes complete with exquisitely-detailed and fan accessible interior/exterior decks, a Jabba the Hutt 3.75-inch scale figure, two soft-cloth fabric sails, and other realistic features that mimic one of the most notorious vehicles in the Star Wars universe.

Visit Hasbro.com/HasLab (https://www.hasbrolab.com/) to find out more information and pre-order your JABBA’S SAIL BARGE (THE KHETANNA) today before it’s too late. #BackTheBarge
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on March 22, 2018, 01:13:18 PM: Well I am allowed to share this (under embargo until now), but I was invited last week to take part today with a select few to interview Hasbro and the Star Wars Brand Team (Joe Ninivaggi, Steve Evans, and Mark Boudreaux) about this great offering. I will try to do a better job later, but here a basic synopsis of what information I was able to get from the Hangout.

1. If this succeeds they are already thinking about other large vehicles (The Ghost came up) and any Star Wars Movie is fair game (not just Original Trilogy). They also opened this up to multiple scales and sizes of items (not just huge offerings or items at high price points) and I made sure to be specific to ask about playsets. THEY SAID PLAYSETS WERE DEFINITELY AN OPTION!

2. If this does succeed they are definitely thinking about offering figures in subsequent vintage waves to help outfit this behemoth. They didn't necessarily think it would be entirely themed ROTJ Waves, but they did say they were eager to create new characters that haven't seen figure treatment before!

3. I did ask the question about if we did not meet the deadline would this mean our chance was over and they said they did not have a plan for that. We all reiterated (myself and the other fan sites) that there was still plenty of time to see this achieved and the team said they thought there would definitely be a surge as we get closer to the date. When I asked what if we get to 4,999 and the time was up what would we do and Mark said, "I will buy a couple more". I thought that was fantastic. It kind of led me to believe if we get closer we are definitely gonna see this.

4. They also said that whether this particular offering succeeds or not there would definitely be more Hasbro Lab Initiatives to try and get some of those fan demanded items out into circulation. They are definitely not making HasLab a one shot wonder.

5. It was also interesting to hear them debate whether or not to seal the box on this so we could get the Yakface out. The fan sites weren't much help as we were pretty much split fifty fifty on that.

6. Speaking of the box Mark did bring up the shipping box and talked about how this would definitely be shipped well. I am not saying damages may not happen (like my postal workers for example), but Hasbro is definitely trying to get this to us in pristine boxed shape. The MOMC Collector in me smiled at that.

7. Another good question was asked about how much of this we will have to put together. Mark answer that the overall hull will pretty much be full built, but we would need to put together the sails and a few of the pop out pieces, cannons, etc.

8. Mark also went into detail about the design aspects and how they had to agree on the type of wood, metal, etc. they were going to fabricate in plastic to make sure this was as close to authentic as it could get. Starting in September they spent hundreds of hours just on the design phase including going into the original designs at Lucasfilm to make sure they were as authentic as possible. What I also like was that Lucasfilm was also very much hands on with the interior design (something Mark had to create some of himself). The attention they paid to this was just incredible folks.

9. Another site asked about how they came up with the Khetanna for the first big initiative like this and Steve said it wasn't too hard a decision as folks have been grilling for this for years. He noted there were a lot of other items to choose from, but this was pretty much a no brainer. I for one didn't disagree a bit. It was also interesting to note here that he brought up a few other iconic vehicles and while I don't remember them all I do remember him mentioning the new AT-M6 (Heavy Assault Walker from TLJ).

We were then given an up close and personal tour through this and I found out a few other things:
-there is a trapdoor at the top into the prison (where the Ithorian is located)
-they are designing the rails, etc. so that existing figures with accessories will work
-they purposely did not include figure pegs so you can position your figures wherever you want
-they made the back section a little bigger so the new Yakface can stand up
-the sails can be removed if you would like
-ports do open up at many places for the full hull
-Jabba's dais does move a bit
-the two smaller upper cannons that come with this do move and are removeable
-they also designed this with the idea the folks may want to add their own lights (nice!)

I tried to take decent notes, but I am sure I may have missed a bit, but hopefully that gets you even more excited for this. It was just great fun having the team there to really show this off and answer our questions. They were very gracious and open. I will definitely think on this on my drive home and see if there is anything I missed.

Some images I will also be posting on Facebook (we were allowed to do screen snips for the interview, high res to follow):

(https://preview.ibb.co/ci0FqH/1.png)
(https://preview.ibb.co/mDDDcx/2.png)
(https://preview.ibb.co/cdS6xx/3.png)
(https://preview.ibb.co/gdQFqH/4.png)
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(https://preview.ibb.co/euUmxx/7.png)
(https://preview.ibb.co/kE6Ycx/8.png)
(https://preview.ibb.co/i4hTAH/9.png)
(https://preview.ibb.co/bGOeHx/10.png)

(https://preview.ibb.co/mr54jc/bucket_of_snippets.jpg)
(https://preview.ibb.co/fMqFqH/floor_paint.jpg)
(https://preview.ibb.co/gc2TAH/painted_console_snippet.jpg)
(https://preview.ibb.co/bOGc4c/painted_door_snippet.jpg)
(https://preview.ibb.co/cRmc4c/painted_floor_snippet.jpg)
(https://preview.ibb.co/e7qRxx/painted_parts1_snippet.jpg)
(https://preview.ibb.co/ijfgVH/painted_parts2_snippet.jpg)
(https://preview.ibb.co/dN5FqH/painted_parts3_snippet.jpg)
(https://preview.ibb.co/johH4c/painted_steps_snippet.jpg)
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Jodo on March 22, 2018, 05:36:28 PM: I'm seriously considering a second barge right now, and I don't think that is healthy.
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on March 23, 2018, 02:43:41 AM: Quote from: Jodo on March 22, 2018, 05:36:28 PM
I'm seriously considering a second barge right now, and I don't think that is healthy.

Me too. I am going to be seriously disappointed if we don't get this now. Part of me wishes I hadn't seen it up so close and personal.
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on March 23, 2018, 02:45:47 AM: Look at this surge in the numbers!

(https://i.imgur.com/OEAXvAE.png)
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: CHEWIE on March 23, 2018, 10:35:05 AM: Thanks Tamer! Always love your team's QnA's and roundups.

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Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Darth More on March 24, 2018, 03:27:46 AM: THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING THIS!! Shawn, I really enjoyed reading this long text of awesome news!!

- Philipp
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on March 24, 2018, 07:29:10 AM: Quote from: CHEWIE on March 23, 2018, 10:35:05 AM
Thanks Tamer! Always love your team's QnA's and roundups.

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Thanks CHEWIE. I knew you would like that playset question.

Quote from: Darth More on March 24, 2018, 03:27:46 AM
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING THIS!! Shawn, I really enjoyed reading this long text of awesome news!!

- Philipp

You are quite welcome too Philipp. I hope you get the chance to order one of these.

And on that note folks look where we are at with 10 days to go!

(https://i.imgur.com/VPL15Qb.png)
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on March 25, 2018, 05:09:00 AM: 9 days left. Think its gonna be down to the wire!

(https://i.imgur.com/BL6wbqF.png)
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on March 26, 2018, 02:15:54 AM: 8 days left

https://www.hasbrolab.com/

(https://i.imgur.com/1q0qy4s.png)
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on March 26, 2018, 01:59:20 PM: Look what just went on sale in time to outfit your sail barge. Only $26!

(https://preview.ibb.co/cWB6Cm/HSB8671lg.gif) (https://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HSB8671&id=TA-703231945)

"I got many messages today that EE has dropped the droids down to $26 (https://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HSB8671&id=TA-703231945) with free shipping on combined orders. Makes perfect sense to me to get a few to outfit your Barge!
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on March 27, 2018, 02:31:25 AM: (https://i.imgur.com/L2kX2PD.png)

Just one week left. We can do it!
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on March 28, 2018, 02:51:45 AM: The momentum is picking up!

(https://i.imgur.com/lHlk1tP.png)

Oh baby, we are going to do this! Keep spreading the word folks.
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on March 29, 2018, 02:30:40 AM: And we break the 4,000 mark!

(https://i.imgur.com/IBg5RkS.png)
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Darth More on March 30, 2018, 01:39:39 AM: Shawn, today's post will make you very happy and optimistic! The Khetanna goes full speed now pushed by some "last-minute-backers" ;)
As of this post it reached 4,538 backers. The legion of backers is soon gathered!

https://www.hasbrolab.com/

- Philipp
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on March 30, 2018, 07:27:01 AM: Well I hope you all went to the front page yesterday and saw the new video and image posted about the Sail Barge! Speaking of that take a look at it compared the the BMF Falcon:

(https://i.imgur.com/32l9ztZ.jpg)

The video shows how many figures you can fit onto it:

And this is where we are at as of 10 AM this morning. I think we are gonna do it!

(https://i.imgur.com/SxemzFl.png)
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Darth More on March 30, 2018, 04:15:30 PM: The legion of backers is complete! The Khetanna is secured. Time for Jabba to host the party of his wobbly life!
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on March 31, 2018, 07:21:38 AM: Yepper, we did it. I am so proud that the collecting community was able to show Hasbro that we could get it done. Here is where we are at this morning:

(https://i.imgur.com/ngCHdXS.png)
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on March 31, 2018, 07:45:26 AM: (https://i.imgur.com/Y5YMJSh.png)
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: The Spectre on March 31, 2018, 01:36:40 PM: I JUST BACKED THE BARGE!

Look for a review as soon as it arrives next year ;)
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on April 01, 2018, 04:32:22 AM: Dan, I saw you were mulling over the decision. I don't think you will regret it one bit.
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on April 01, 2018, 04:46:46 AM: (https://i.imgur.com/GF9e5nM.png)

Broke the 6,000 mark.
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on April 02, 2018, 02:21:39 AM: And we enter the last day of the Sail Barge Promotion:

(https://i.imgur.com/jfq1if7.png)
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: The Spectre on April 02, 2018, 01:42:30 PM: Quote from: Tamer on April 01, 2018, 04:32:22 AM
Dan, I saw you were mulling over the decision. I don't think you will regret it one bit.

I am very excited for this and it is going to be a looooooong wait for February 2019.
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on April 03, 2018, 02:21:07 AM: (https://i.imgur.com/qh1iVAf.png)

19 hours to go!
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on April 04, 2018, 02:24:41 AM: (https://i.imgur.com/FoovcJb.png)

And the final count:

(https://i.imgur.com/lWtxej3.png)
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on April 04, 2018, 02:46:34 AM: Did anyone get their email yet? I haven't received mine yet. I am anxious to get it and know I am in. Perhaps they are waiting till this morning to run us all through.
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on April 04, 2018, 08:04:56 AM: Just saw this on HasLab:

"You supported it. Now we're making it!
You did it! Thanks to your overwhelming support, Jabba's Sail Barge (The Khetanna) campaign was successfully backed. We could not have done this without you. Now it is our turn to get to work making this dream product a reality.

In addition to your order confirmation email, you will receive a shipment notification email once Jabba's Sail Barge (The Khetanna): Behind the Workbench booklet is on its way to you. At that point, we will also charge your preferred payment method. If your card is declined (this happens from time to time), you will receive an email letting you know that we cannot process your order. You will have 3 business days to call our Customer Service team to update your information.

As we work towards an estimated sail date of February 28th, 2019, we want to stay as connected to you as possible. We will be sending periodic email updates (make sure you are subscribed!) as well as keeping this section updated with the latest photos and information direct from the development team.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to our Customer Service team at 1-800-408-0052. We couldn't be more excited and are thrilled to be on this journey with you."

Looks like they are still processing things a bit and then will send out the payment charged emails.
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on April 05, 2018, 02:28:28 AM: Still no email yet:

(https://i.imgur.com/mW6Vf41.png)

Adjusted count I am guessing.
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Darth More on April 05, 2018, 04:42:41 AM: That's okay as long as the number of backers doesn't decrease to under 5,000, again ::) ;)

@The Spectre: Congratulations mate! Tamer is right, you won't regret it! I wish I could've backed it, too, but with shipping and customs I would've ended up around $1,200 - even if I ordered it from DS Toys in the UK - and that's just way off. $534 is actualy a great deal!
I wish Hasbro makes the Khetanna also availavble outside North America.

What's actually the deal now? Will only as many units of the barge be produced as there were pre-orders? Or will Hasbro produce more once the 5,000 backers were gathered?

- Philipp
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on April 06, 2018, 06:08:57 AM: Darth More to answer your questions, since this was backed the chances to see it at regular retail outside of Canada and the United States are pretty much expected. They could also rerelease it even in the states although they have said they will change it a bit (inference here is it won't be the same packaging, packs in, paint deco, not as nice in general).

And here is an email I got yesterday for HasLab:

"Campaign was successfully backed!

Thanks to fans like you, we are thrilled to announce the HasLab campaign for The Vintage Collection Jabba's Sail Barge (The Khetanna) is fully backed.

Before you know it, you'll be opening a (very big) box with a piece of Star Wars™ history inside. In the meantime, we will be sending you a copy of Jabba's Sail Barge (The Khetanna): Behind the Workbench booklet. Due to the incredible response from the fan community, the new estimated ship date for the booklet is 4/25/2018. We will also charge your preferred payment method at that time.

Be sure to stay in the loop throughout the production process via HasLab email updates, or by visiting the updates tab. Email updates will be sent to the email address you provided at checkout, so make sure you don't unsubscribe! Questions or concerns? Call us at 1-800-408-0052 and we'd be happy to help.

-The Hasbro HASLAB Team

What you need to know:
ESTIMATED SHIP DATES

Jabba's Sail Barge (The Khetanna): Behind The Workbench Booklet
April 25th, 2018
The Vintage Collection Jabba's Sail Barge (The Khetanna)
February 28th, 2019"
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on April 17, 2018, 03:15:11 AM: I checked my payment method. There is a new authorization there for the Sail Barge! Looks like they are charging early!
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on April 21, 2018, 11:29:17 AM: I posted on the front page yesterday, but forgot to mention the booklets are being sent out. Looking forward to getting mine.
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Darth More on January 04, 2019, 02:31:58 AM: Thank you for keeping us updated, Tamer! The Khetanna should finally start shipping in the United States and Canada in just one month! The long wait will finally be over for all people who could back the barge!

For everyone outside North America I just sent a message to Hasbro's Customer Service in the U.S.
Their customer service for Germany always refers to them when it comes to questions on products, distribution and development because the headquarters on Rhode Island are in charge for that.

So here is what I wrote:

_________________________________________________

Please Choose a Product *: Star Wars

Category *: Request

Subject *: HasLab project SW Jabba's Sail Barge (The Khetanna)

Question *:

Dear Sir or Madam, Dear Hasbro Team,

at San Diego Comic Con 2018 staff members of the Hasbro team, Steve Evans and Joe Ninivaggi, gave an interview and also answered questions about the upcoming Jabba's Sail Barge.
Making this excellently designed vehicle available outside North America was also on topic on SDCC'18. The Khetanna is going to be shipped there in February 2019 as far as I know. Are there any further plans on distributing the Sail Barge in Europe, too? Will there be an official announcement by Hasbro?
I would be beyond happy to see this become available in Germany and the rest of the world. And I know many other fans and collectors in the United Kingdom, Australia, France, Spain and Mexico would LOVE to buy it, too, instead of paying a fortune for it on the aftermarket plus insane shipping costs and import fees...
I keep this message short, although this topic is highly emotional and discussed since its reveal on most forums and social media.
Please, take your faithful customers and fans outside North America into account, too.
Thank you for your support and best regards from Germany!
Philipp M.

___________________________________________

I didn't find the exact interview from SDCC, but I know that people are still waiting for an official statement by Hasbro. My writing might be a little exaggerated at some parts in order to make them aware of its importance.
Let's see what they answer...

I know that Dork Side Toys offered a limited amount of Barges for pre-order for European countries. I'm excited if this will actually happen. Back then I didn't want to pay 599.99 GBP plus import taxes...

https://www.darksidetoys.co.uk/pages/star-wars-the-vintage-collection-jabbas-sail-barge-the-khetanna-in-uk-europe

- Philipp
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Darth More on January 08, 2019, 04:14:55 AM: UPDATE:

Shortly after I had sent the message to Hasbro, I received an automatic conformation that my message was received and answered, soon. Nothing new here, BUT interestingly this confirmation came from the German customer service, although I sent the request to Hasbro U.S.!
I had to sign up at Hasbro Customer Care so they know I'm from Germany.

And I haven't received an answer, yet, which is odd, too. Hasbro usually answer quickly.
My message might've gotten lost OR the reason for the delay is something else...

I got a strange feeling about this...and will keep you updated!

Cheers!

- Philipp
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on January 08, 2019, 06:33:07 AM: Yes, definitely let us know what they say. Hard to believe the wait is almost up! I so have got to make a support shelf so I can display this thing!
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Darth More on January 28, 2019, 10:44:16 PM: As expected, my request was automatically directed to the German consumer service, instead of the American. Also as expected they kindly told me that they have no information at all about this product (the Khetanna) and that they are unfortunate that they couldn’t give me a more satisfying information.

I wonder why it had almost taken them 2 weeks for that answer though...

So no surprise here - let’s wait for ToyFair and keep our fingers crossed.

- Philipp
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Darth More on January 28, 2019, 10:47:33 PM: This is where the fun begins...

Jeditemplearchives made me aware of this auction! Five days to go and look where it has already come to!

I’m almost disgusted by how much people bid for him. Please, do not bid on this one. Let’s see at which price this Yak will end and take it with a grain of Saelt. Cheers.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F254098596587 (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5575055288&toolid=10001&campid=5337377665&customid=&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2F254098596587%3Ful_noapp%3Dtrue)

Taking a look at the comment section on JTA might be worth the time, too:

http://www.jeditemplearchives.com/2019-01-28-are-you-selling-your-yak-face-for-a-quick-turnaround/#disqus_thread

- Philipp
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Darth More on January 28, 2019, 10:56:35 PM: Yesterday, I finally found the time to share the latest listings of tunghori, which are 3 of the 4 figures of TVC Wave 4 (20).

He sells Saelt Marae for $18.99 + shipping. Check out reply #82-84 for full details after the jump:

http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=6995.msg209885#msg209885

- Philipp
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on January 29, 2019, 03:36:41 AM: Wait till you see how much the Barges start going for when they get in hand. Those folks who ordered three or four are hoping to get rich off of em. And eBay might just let them do that.

Off to share.
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Darth More on February 06, 2019, 10:00:00 AM: This is how the auction ended on Super Bowl Sunday:

- Philipp
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on February 07, 2019, 03:11:03 AM: Crazy. I cannot imagine what the war will be on these when they start shipping.
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Darth More on February 11, 2019, 02:49:10 AM: You're exactly right and as expected the aftermath on the aftermarket is going crazy already. "War" describes this well and this war has begun.

Here's the first auction I know of for the complete Khetanna (+ Saelt Marae):

https://www.ebay.de/itm/STAR-WARS-JABBAS-SAIL-BARGE-KHETANNA-HASBRO-HASLAB-NO-YAKFACE-March-Delivery/283358215302?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20170511121231%26meid%3D3977ad79caee42d281790d34b4eb7a4e%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D15%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D264178605168%26itm%3D283358215302&_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A28273370-2de1-11e9-8436-74dbd1801335%7Cparentrq%3Adbee81721680aa6697b98b3effbbd5e1%7Ciid%3A1 (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5575055288&toolid=10001&campid=5337377665&customid=&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.de%2Fitm%2FSTAR-WARS-JABBAS-SAIL-BARGE-KHETANNA-HASBRO-HASLAB-NO-YAKFACE-March-Delivery%2F283358215302%3F_trkparms%3Daid%253D111001%2526algo%253DREC.SEED%2526ao%253D1%2526asc%253D20170511121231%2526meid%253D3977ad79caee42d281790d34b4eb7a4e%2526pid%253D100675%2526rk%253D1%2526rkt%253D15%2526mehot%253Dpp%2526sd%253D264178605168%2526itm%253D283358215302%26_trksid%3Dp2481888.c100675.m4236%26_trkparms%3Dpageci%253A28273370-2de1-11e9-8436-74dbd1801335%257Cparentrq%253Adbee81721680aa6697b98b3effbbd5e1%257Ciid%253A1)

Let's see where this ends...

As written in the comments on JTA I agree that this has nothing to do with scalping (talking about auctions, not buy-it-now offers). These show how high the demand is. At this point a big shout out and thank you goes out to Hasbro for completely ignoring the demand for the Khetanna both national and international. I'm sure there were quite a few people in the U.S. and Canada who were able to back the barge, but just didn't have the $500 spare until the due date.
Even if I lived in North America I would've needed more than these (was it 6 weeks?) to save the money to back it, too!

Oh, and here is another nice offer for the Yak aka Face:
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on February 11, 2019, 04:41:37 AM: I think eBay is gonna get more insane than it already is. Off to share your news as I shake my head the entire way.
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Darth More on February 11, 2019, 05:18:54 AM: Thanks for sharing the news! I apologize for my screenshots still being partly in German although I change settings to ebay.com in the app. I really need to figure something out for that...

I suppose this barge will be sold between $1,200-$1,400 since there are buy-it-now offers starting from $1,400 U.S.
The "cheapest" offer has 60 people watching and there was one of two sold for $1,475 already from another seller...this is beyond crazy but was MOST DEFINITELY being expected to happen!

Again, thanks Hasbro! Hope their next HasLab projects will be somewhat smaller and more affordable...even on the aftermarket! Cheers!

Let's see...
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on February 12, 2019, 04:20:59 AM: I think when we see what the next thing they do is it will be funded quick just from folks hoping to double or triple their money like they are gonna be able to do with the Sail Barge.
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Darth More on February 13, 2019, 02:22:14 PM: For comparison: This is how much the original Vintage Yak Face is currently sold for loose on eBay.co.uk and ebay.de:

(https://i.imgur.com/K8rshoA.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/augB42K.jpg)

Many and good pictures make a difference and condition/accessories of course ;)

Vintage or neo - doesn't matter - people go crazy for all kinds of stuff:

(https://i.imgur.com/EuHjS8c.jpg)
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on February 14, 2019, 02:49:20 AM: Wow!
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on February 23, 2019, 04:36:10 AM: (https://i.imgur.com/BwQ0OWA.jpg) (https://www.hasbrolab.com/)

HasLab sends final update for the Sail Barge...

Well the wait is just about over and a few of the great tidbits from this last email (https://www.hasbrolab.com/) about the Barge:

-All orders will have shipped by March 4th

-Packages will be in a double heavy duty shipping container with corner protectors

-You have to be present to sign for your Barge Delivery

-They have included the Assembly Instructions (https://www.hasbrolab.com/assets/barge-inst-far.pdf?_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJzbGdyb3Zlc0Bmcm9udGllci5jb20iLCAia2xfY29tcGFueV9pZCI6ICJMcXB2V1MifQ%3D%3D)

Talk about awesome folks!
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on March 07, 2019, 04:04:18 AM: Got this yesterday:

(https://i.imgur.com/d1IUiCI.jpg)

Got this today:

(https://i.imgur.com/ttIwEaH.jpg)

I was actually able to log into FedEx, create an account, and get this delivered at a time I was able to be home so all should be good. It was a five dollar charge, but getting this in my hands is worth it. I also could have had it shipped to a new address for about the same deniro. Now all I have to do is get through work on Tuesday!
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: The Spectre on March 07, 2019, 07:54:03 AM: Quote from: Tamer on March 07, 2019, 04:04:18 AM
Got this yesterday:

(https://i.imgur.com/d1IUiCI.jpg)

Got this today:

(https://i.imgur.com/ttIwEaH.jpg)

I was actually able to log into FedEx, create an account, and get this delivered at a time I was able to be home so all should be good. It was a five dollar charge, but getting this in my hands is worth it. I also could have had it shipped to a new address for about the same deniro. Now all I have to do is get through work on Tuesday!

Mine is due on Tuesday as well :)
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on March 08, 2019, 03:13:25 AM: I have been hearing some horror stories on Facebook about the shape some of these are showing up in. Forklift damage, etc. Trying not to worry about it. I know Hasbro probably made some extras to deal with shipping damages.
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: The Spectre on March 11, 2019, 07:26:47 AM: I just got word that my Sail Barge has arrived!

I will be picking it up this afternoon! :)
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Clonehead on March 11, 2019, 03:18:15 PM: You mean you are really going to work on Tuesday, Shawn? With this coming? It Reminds me of the time I waited in line till midnight for a playstation2 at a Walmart. I had scheduled the next day off as a playday
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: The Spectre on March 11, 2019, 07:31:10 PM: Look at the size of it!
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on March 12, 2019, 02:48:14 AM: Wow Dan, glad to see yours is already in action. So hoping mine shows us in good shape today.

Quote from: Clonehead on March 11, 2019, 03:18:15 PM
You mean you are really going to work on Tuesday, Shawn? With this coming? It Reminds me of the time I waited in line till midnight for a playstation2 at a Walmart. I had scheduled the next day off as a playday

Yeah I am. I paid an extra five bucks to have my time slot narrowed to when I could be home to sign for it. I am trying to stay off Facebook as I am seeing some horrible boxes. At least my driveway is clear of snow for the most part now!
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Rodger on March 12, 2019, 05:25:33 PM: My work has only just begun ;)
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on March 13, 2019, 02:14:12 AM: Mine is here and is undamaged! The outer box had some small corner crushes and one cable tie cut, but because of the inner shipping box and protection it come through great.

Now to get to work on a shelf to display this!
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on March 13, 2019, 02:14:41 AM: Rodger I figured you were going to do something epic with this. Great start!

Off to share that on the front pages.
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Darth More on March 13, 2019, 05:16:41 AM: Rodger, I love your workshop! It seems like you never run out of space!
Congrats for having received your barges safely, gentlemen! Now, I go and listen to "He's a Pirate!" and work on my drafts for my own Khetanna. I think: If Hasbro won't give me a chance to buy this from them, I'll just build my own...

I wish you a great time with this dream having come true!

Shawn, it seems you received your Khetanna in one of the variatio shipper with black print. Nice! And most imprtantly: FedEx managed to deliver it without damage.

Best regards from Germany!

- Philipp
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on March 22, 2019, 02:01:59 AM: How bout this for our foreign friends!

(https://i.imgur.com/HdSzSAJ.jpg) (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5575055288&toolid=10001&campid=5337373868&customid=&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2F153416099225)

Hasbro is making the Sail Barge available outside the U.S. and Canada!

"As promised, Hasbro’s Star Wars The Vintage Collection Jabba’s Sail Barge will be available beyond the US & Canada, in Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Spain, and the UK. Limited quantities will be available to purchase here on Thursday, 3/28 (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5575055288&toolid=10001&campid=5337373868&customid=&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2F153416099225)."
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on March 26, 2019, 03:02:25 AM: More details on the eBay sale:

"Thursday, 3/28, at 3PM EST (7PM GMT)"

For the link:

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5575055288&toolid=10001&campid=5337373868&customid=&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2F153416099225
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Darth More on March 27, 2019, 05:03:43 AM: Thank you for the update, Shawn! I'm not looking forward to this event tomorrow. Hasbro are stressing their customers more than necessary. They could've solved this better from the beginning for both customers in North America and the rest of the Earth...
I'll let you know if I get lucky or not. Let's see.

- Philipp
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on March 28, 2019, 02:25:31 AM: Good luck, I hope you are able to score one. We will report on your adventure when you check back in.
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Darth More on March 28, 2019, 12:23:13 PM: Thank you Tamer! Your good wishes brought luck to me!

Long story short: I didn't make it home on time because my train was late...still I got one. And it's already paid via PayPal. As far as I know the first 310 units sold within 3 minutes - less than I expected with over 2,300 people watching . But the first 400 had sold by 15 minutes after the offer went live and now the auction is ended (3:15 pm EST).

This could mean two things.
1. Hasbro sell them in bits to maintain control.
or
2. There were only 400 for the international market (which I don't want to believe). There must be around 1,000 units left for the international market, which still aren’t many.

Add: so many typing errors - my hands are still shaking! I'm very glad my mobile internet connection didn't let me down.
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Darth More on March 29, 2019, 03:43:29 AM: After thinking about the entire procedure for a night, here's the summary of how I could purchase the Khetanna in Germany:

1. I bought the Sail Barge with the eBay app on my cell phone (iOS). It was connected to my university's WiFi. The auction went live about 20 seconds after 3 pm EST, 8 pm GMT+1 (Berlin).
This delay might've been caused by transmissions beween international servers, the website on eBay being that busy and/or the speed of my cell phone/app.

2. Payment with my credit card was not accepted. I had to re-type its number and lost precious seconds. Simultaniously I was asked by a lady, why the building was already closed (I was standing right in front of it, just for the WiFi connection). So this pushed my pulse even more. What an adventure with Hasbro Pulse...
So on the second try I chose PayPal as payment option, which was successful, but not the best solution for me. But I didn't take the time to select the initially planned shipping address. I think I have to deal with that and do some further logistics when it arrives...if it arrives.

I honestly suspect eBay to do this on purpose. $200,000 USD plus another $200,000 USD for shipping & import fees deposit changed owners within 13 minutes and I'm sure PayPal and eBay wanted to get as much $$$ of that amount as possible with their fees.
Not cool.
On the other hand PayPal is the safest payment method for me.

3. The purchase was completed after I paid with PayPal. I received two bills:

- Seller: eBay - HasbroToyShop (hasbro-pulse)
Item: Star Wars The Vintage Collection Jabba's Sail Barge (The Khetanna)
Price: 499.99 USD
Exchange Rate: EUR 1 : 1,085 USD
Price (in EUR): 460,82€

- Pitney Bowes, Inc.
Positions:
Import charges: 196,36 USD
Shipping: 209,98 USD (Destination: Germany)
Amount: 406,34 USD
Exchange Rate: EUR 1 : 1,085 USD
Price (in EUR): 374,51€

Total: $906.33 USD // 835,33€ (EUR)

At its peek back in 2008, the exchange rate was EUR 1 : 1,58 USD (and even at 1,61!!) when I was in New York. So back then I would've paid 573,63€ instead of 835€, but I better don't think about it any further...

I haven't heard of Pitney Bows, Inc. before but I found out that they are specialized on logistics:

https://www.pitneybowes.com/us

And I wonder if Hasbro work together with them on a regular basis. It doesn't seem as if FedEx will deliver the international Barges. I'll probably receive clarification on this later.

4. Approximate delivery (according to eBay) after completed purchase/before shipping: April 4 - Apirl 17, 2019

Note: I assume it'll take at least two weeks and hope to receive it by the end of April. After waiting fo so long and not expecting to ever get it for the regular $499.99 (plus) I honestly do not care how long it will take to arrive here in Germany. Most important to me is that it arrived UNDAMAGED.
I doubt there will be a possibility to return it if damaged.

5. I haven't received an official message from the seller (HasbroToyShop - hasbro pulse) with business & return policies or a shipping notification, yet.
I will keep you updated and will post my comment on the entire thing later on.
I wouldn't be surprised if my order was cancelled, again because this was just a whole mess.
Only and when I have the Barge standing in front of me, I believe it actually worked.''

So far this has only been a crazily expensive venture for me.

And the second disappointment besides the restricton/"error" of Payment Methods is that eBay showed me a total of only 805,48€ whereas PayPal will book 835,33€ to my bank account!
Not fair.

Let's see what happens...

Tamer: You were right. The auction went live on time at 3 pm EST and ended at 3:12 pm EST.
400 units were sold.

If this is it, it would be ridiculous.

I still hope there will be a second run and that everyone reading who wanted one, successfully got one.

"THIS IS MADNESS!"

I still wish you good luck ladies & gentlemen for further supply by Hasbro and a safe delivery across the planet!

May the force be with us all!

Heads up from Germany!

- Philipp
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Darth More on March 29, 2019, 02:05:28 PM: Just received the shipping notification:

It seems the distributor wants to blow them out of the warehouse quickly...and it's delivered by FedEx...
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on March 31, 2019, 06:28:50 AM: Wow, those shipping fees. Still for the prices these are going on the bay I still think it was well worth it. Thanks for sharing your experience. Off to share.
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Darth More on April 01, 2019, 06:41:55 AM: Yeah, shipping costs are high. In comparison it’s “only” $123 to Australia.
Talking about shipping: My Barge left the City of Industry in Chino, CA. From there it went through New Mexico and Oklahoma and has arrived in Marshall, IL now. I suppose it’s going to leave the country from Chicago then.
PayPal have booked the momey from my bank account today. I really hope it will arrive - in best case - undamaged.

And today I also found this quick review from Rebel Force Radio on YouTube:

To me this is as creative as it is nostalgic. If there had been a review contest from HasLab, my vote would’ve gone to this one here!
Such a brilliant idea!

- Philipp[/size]
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on April 02, 2019, 02:14:01 AM: Cute review. Off to share.

Yeah, mine originated in Chino too.
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Darth More on April 08, 2019, 03:34:17 AM: Thanks for sharing this! It gave me such a good time - had some good laughs!
It seems that the Barges heading to Europe left Kentucky to their international destinations! Mine got shipped with the one from Only One Kenobi from the UK. So let's see which international delivery partner will process them better...I don't care when it arrives - most importantly is that it arrives undamaged.
I'll keep you updated!

- Philipp
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on April 09, 2019, 02:08:57 AM: One thing I have also read is that Hasbro has extra vintage boxes ready to go in case the vintage deco box gets damaged. That is nice. I plan on trying to really make sure my box is good this weekend in case I need to contact Hasbro's customer service to get one.
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Darth More on April 15, 2019, 04:19:34 PM: Yes, that was the official statement, but after some weeks of holding people on the line, they stated that they were not responsible for damages caused by the carrier...

Well, fortunately I don't need a box replaced - after some delivery delay & worries, the Khetanna landed at my place, today!

Luckily the scratches and dents on the shipping box didn't go through! Except for a bumper on oone side and two dented edges, the box is okay...
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on April 16, 2019, 02:22:55 AM: It came through pretty good considering all the travel. Off to share.
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on April 20, 2019, 01:17:59 AM: Great to see your Khetanna arrived in good condition Philipp.
What a great addation to your Star Wars collection.
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Darth More on June 30, 2019, 04:51:02 AM: Yes, indeed! I’ll share pictures once I get to open and display this monster!

Meanwhile, I spotted the first Yak Face VC000 here on ebay in Germany.
It sold for 399€ or a little less.
A Sale Barge is also on sale for 2,300€ - one sold for 1,500€.

I got no words for that.
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Darth More on November 05, 2019, 03:12:13 AM: When I was taking pics for the Desert Skiff Review I made a setup with the Khetanna, too. I finally got her to her final destination. Had to move her accross the country for that, again.
Here she is:
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on November 05, 2019, 03:57:36 AM: Nice, one thing I want to do is make a nice wooden shelf to display my barge. It is still in the box.
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Darth More on November 05, 2019, 04:35:17 AM: That sounds excellent! I thought of setting up a display on my 150x110 cm plate for modular dioramas. I'm only in need of a Sarlacc Pit. Hopefully Hasbro will give us one next year. I can't throw out $200 for the TLC version...

Talking about burning treasures: Disney had nothing better to do with the Khetanna, but burning it down:

Make sure to double-click for full screen view. This might be painful to watch...

I mean who in the entire universe would be as stupid, ignorant and wasteful if not Disney? When money and esteem for work and values don't matter anymore...
It's still nice to see the original crew of ILM gather for this occasion, again!

Go ahead and burn it down! Burn it all down what's left of our beloved franchise, Disney. I heard there's a choking hazard with so much greed.
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on November 06, 2019, 03:52:52 AM: Wow, guess when you own it all it can burn. Still, what a waste.
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Darth More on June 24, 2020, 04:53:28 AM: I made up my mind overnight. Here are some more thoughts of mine about Hasbro's tease of a new HasLab project:

It'd make sense if they made a starship now. Honestly, my personal favorite would be a Republic Gunship that's in actual 1/18 scale. But since an LAAT/i already exists in TVC, it's extremely unlikely - even though it's just another repaint since 2002.

A Razor Crest might be the current fan favorite. But since it is, it would sell right through even though a regular release would probably scaled down by quite some inches.
Let's not forget that many long-time fans have been asking for a new Imperial Shuttle Tydirium long before The Mandalorian aired!

A Sandcrawler on the other hand would be great either, but a real surprise to me since it's another ground vehicle and Disney released one just recently for their park exclusive Droid Factory.
So I log the Imperial Shuttle as my top choice for the next HasLab if it's going to be a starship. If it is a playset, I'd still go with a fully equipped Cantina.

The LAAT and the Imperial Shuttle have more play value to me as far as troop transport goes. The Razor Crest on the other hand is probably the newest object of imagination and adventures. Either way, I hope it'll be good!
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on June 24, 2020, 07:14:52 AM: Let the conjecture begin!

I am definitely down for the Razor Crest. Fingers crossed if they do it they do it in the right scale.

I would sure love a Star Destroyer too. Or a new Republic Transport ship. Or an Ion Cannon. That would be cool. Or and AT-OT.

With the love the Mandalorian is getting now I would say the Razor Crest is probably the favorite. They figure they get some deniro before all the 3D Printers out there starting making them and selling them.
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Darth More on June 24, 2020, 07:24:12 AM: Well said, that’s a good point about the popularity of the Mandaorian against rising possibilities of 3D printing! If they do make the Razor Crest, backing it won’t be an issue at all. It is by far the favorite choice on Facebook as far as I’ve read through comments.

As I just learned, the Crest is a Military Transport, too! And I’d be happy with a big model of this beauty as well. I’d definitely love to see an AT-OT! I just don’t see Hasbro do it if they don’t even re-issue the AT-TE. So that’s probably safed for a 3D printing project.

Let’s see what it’s gonna be.

I’m on the train right now on my way to SmythsToys and to pick up some LEGO. I’ll post my next store report in a couple hours, then.
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: JDeck on June 27, 2020, 11:05:29 PM: If I had to place a 100 bet on what the next HasLab project will be it would be as follows. $50 on Death star playset. $30 on Razorcrest, $20 other. I'm thinking it will be OT again. Death star playset is one of the most popular playsets ever. You have to imagine this has been in the planning stages for at the very least a year, so Mandolorian hadn't been released yet. It's still possible. A fan made the Barge before Hasbro did, then they just took the idea, after seeing it's popularity. Fan's are making the Razorcrest, and they're popular. So I'm putting $30 on that. Then $20 on a wildcard. I've heard Tantive IV being thrown around. Since we're still in the TESB 40th, could be a cloud City playset, to go with the carbon freezing chamber. It could almost literally be anything.
Wishful thinking tells me Death Star playset. I got a bunch of homeless Imps.
Title: Re: Jabba's Sail Barge
Post by: Tamer on June 28, 2020, 05:49:19 AM: I like your idea about Cloud City, maybe they already have the grapple and other things ready to roll out and that playset would fit into it. I could so see Hasbro doing that.

I would be ok with a Death Star Playset too. I think the nice thing is you know it is gonna be done up right as with the HasLab Projects they don't limit themselves like do with regular releases.