35 years in the making, now you can own Jabba’s Sail Barge….
HASBRO is constantly working to create innovative and exciting new products that cater to the unique needs of consumers and fans. In 2018, we take that pledge one step further with the launch of HASLAB!
Announced at this year’s Toy Fair, HASLAB is Hasbro’s new platform that hopes to put dream products into the hands of fans. To that end, we’re excited to announce that the first HASLAB item is the biggest Star Warsvehicle Hasbro and Kenner have ever produced – fan favorite JABBA’S SAIL BARGE! Measuring approximately 4 feet 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, one 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.
HASLAB takes inspiration from other platforms by inviting participants to support the product by backing the project up front by placing a pre-order. You’re our only hope to make Jabba’s Sail Barge a reality! For Jabba’s Sail Barge to go into production, Hasbro must meet a certain minimum threshold of 5,000 pre-orders. It’s up to the fans to support the campaign and help successfully reach that goal by 11:59pm ET on April 3rd, 2018. Those who pre-order the item will also receive “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 and includes set photos, product blueprints, interviews, and more.
Starting today, fans can place a pre-order for Jabba’s Sail Barge at HASBRO.COM/HASLAB. If the goal is met, the product will go into production. For more information on HASLAB and to follow the project’s progress throughout the 45 day pre-order window, visit HASBRO.COM/HASLAB and follow @HasbroPulse on social media.
See our video on Instagram and Twitter (below) showcasing the Sail Barge: –
Here’s a minute video of the Jabba’s Sail Barge prototype. Go fund it at https://t.co/WpEfzcsdDz now! @starwars #TFNY @HasbroNews #HasbroToyFair pic.twitter.com/qCI0qxiTlO
— Jedi News (@JediNewsUK) February 17, 2018
Note: Fear not if you live outside of the US. We are working on Hasbro to work out the detail of bringing the Sail Barge to the UK, Europe and other markets. Legal reasons didn’t allow them to offer HASLAB outside of the US but your concerns were discussed with Steve Evans (a fellow Brit and design director of Star Wars for Hasbro), and others at Hasbro about the need to bring this to our shores. This WILL happen, and a statement will be issued in due course explaining all. Stay tuned!
