Hey Bert, I wanted to let you know that you are by far my favorite 3.75 Star Wars content creator. The amount of research you put into these things is insane, and I find all of your videos very helpful! Keep up the amazing videos!

@noskillcustoms

22 күн бұрын

That means a lot, thanks!

@margaretwood152

21 күн бұрын

▶1:48 _"Suƒƒer Not The _*_XENOS_*_ (Alien) †o Live."_ ~ Inquisitor Rex (c. 41st Millenium)

I'm 100% buying the Cantina

I backed a Deluxe and a Standard. Had to. This is the ultimate Haslab for me.

@nigelfisher6594

25 күн бұрын

Ive backed 1 deluxe 2 basic…. Hope to open and have a carded set… then one as investment… id be happy if it limped to 11k as everything will be rare

@noskillcustoms

22 күн бұрын

I did the exact same thing. I’m really excited for this one!

This is hands down the best description anywhere online. Thanks it’s great.

@noskillcustoms

24 күн бұрын

Thank you!

Awesome video Bert. Very well thought out as always! This is such an awesome set and I can't wait.

@noskillcustoms

23 күн бұрын

Thanks, I’m very much looking forward to it, too!

Nice video. Thanks for the support and ideas.

@noskillcustoms

22 күн бұрын

Thanks! I’m honored to know that you watched it. I don’t know if I made it clear enough, but I am truly excited for this set!!! I hope you got to see my other Cantina Haslab video, too- I think you’ll like it! kzread.info/dash/bejne/qW15sZd6YLWYhJs.htmlsi=xURuEJdDLGbo0nx0

Awesome and incredibly in depth analysis! Thanks for putting in the time. I’ve gotten really tired of channels that focus too much in negativity and have started blocking them, and unfortunately Retroblasting was one of those. Yeah, I get it, Hasbro didn’t give you what you want. They don’t give me what I want a lot of the time, but I don’t need a 2 hour video on why your butthurt about it. This here though, this type of content I would sit through for hours. You point out the issues that disappoint you, but you also offer solutions and options to improve upon the short comings, which is why you absolutely rock! Love the content!

Fully agree: I’m here for the aliens.

Amazing video! I thought i had pretty good knowledge on my favourite Star wars scene but.... you took it next level! I am backing a regular and deluxe set. Keep up the great work!

@noskillcustoms

20 күн бұрын

Thank you! I too am backing a regular and deluxe set!

Brilliant analysis. Nicely done!

@noskillcustoms

23 күн бұрын

Thank you!

You made so many great points- Hasbro should hire you to sell this! Great video 🎉

Great video man, especially liked your mockup about placing Greedo and Han up front.

@noskillcustoms

23 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Truly awesome attention to detail. I'm rethinking how I'm going to approach displaying the Cantina and I'm definitely adding some lighting. The 7-pack Cantina band was recently on sale here in the UK so picked it up cheap. Its already doubled in price on eBay here too but old cantina bar sections and cups seem to have dropped off in price.

You are spot on with your comments about the significance of the Cantina scenes. From 1977 until 1983, with the exception of Bossk, Zuckuss, Yoda, & the Ugnaughts, the Cantina scenes were the only source of aliens in the SW Universe.

@noskillcustoms

5 күн бұрын

Exactly!…plus the aliens were my favorite toys to play with, too!

Great job. And Yes! On making the lower arms on nabrun smaller. Come on hasbro!

I just really hope that Arleil Schous gets made because he’s on my most wanted list! Also I backed the deluxe edition.

@noskillcustoms

22 күн бұрын

Yes, I love Mr. Schous! Maybe they’ll find some kindness in their hearts and put him in a 4 pack if his tier doesn’t get met

@vazam213wwe6

22 күн бұрын

⁠@@noskillcustomsI really hope that happens!

If Stan Solo did a Cantina Retro Blasting would tell us it's best thing ever... Because he'd have a free one to 'review'..

@jessegpresley

12 күн бұрын

I think we can disagree with Retroblastings opinion without accusing him of dishonesty.

@cobrakai84

11 күн бұрын

@@jessegpresley well if he was 'honest' we wouldn't have to.. do you really think he pays for his SS stuff?

Also, you are totally correct on the crazy prices of older Cantina figures on eBay. People just need to be patient and see what Hasbro released or re-releases through to winter 2025.

@noskillcustoms

5 күн бұрын

Agreed! I just wished Hasbro would have announced them ahead of time, ya know?

Preordered this! Here's hoping it gets backed!

I did the same math in the Facebook TVC group concerning price comparisons with Hole in the Ground Productions (no shade on him intended whatsoever, I love his stuff, and his speeders will be parked outside my Haslab bar when I get it). It is crazy to me that so many people are out there saying they should just be getting the other options available instead of backing this project. I mean, the Haslab is way cheaper if you match its price with what else is available. Then, there is the shipping on the heavy resin vs the Haslab lightweight plastic. Thanks for spelling it all out for the people, Bert. Hope it gets fully backed.

@noskillcustoms

22 күн бұрын

I had been eying all that stuff on Hole in the Ground pro for years! I’m glad that Hasbro is starting to recognize how much demand there is for that sort of stuff, but I wish the Cantina was selling in bigger numbers. I’ve spent hours exploring the stuff on HITGP I could use about 12 of those energizer boxes alone, some of those octagonal imperial computer terminals- the list goes on and on. But yeah, basically it’s cheaper and easier if Hasbro makes it.

Ive backed 1 deluxe 2 basic…. Hope to open and have a carded set… then one as investment… id be happy if it limped to 11k as everything will be rare

Great set, I can't afford it but you can have everything. I'll make my own and it's a great reference set

Wow, great video! You should've done the haslab marketing lmao

@14:50 great catch on the missing Cantina bass instrument!

@noskillcustoms

4 күн бұрын

Jedi Ryan gets all the credit, funny I never saw Hasbro mention it though

The be all, end all take on the Haslab Cantina. Berthalomew, you may not have a doctorate in Art (probably useless)...but you have one in Star Wars, and action figure theory (you likely use it every day, as others like me use your knowledge). And WE love being in your class...I'm the kid who leaves the apple in Raiders on the way out the door...🍎✌🏼I'll leave the writing on eyelids to other kids in the class, though.😂

We're not even at 7k backers yet and we have a week to go. Are we going to get a last minute rush of backers? I really want the wolfman figure, doubt if we'll even get to Greedo.

@noskillcustoms

22 күн бұрын

Haslabs are built on hope

Its a must if you miss out on these Cantina that's on you I'm not deluxe cantina set

@noskillcustoms

20 күн бұрын

I keep trying to convince people to get it, you know?

@carloscunningham319

20 күн бұрын

@@noskillcustoms its their lost

You speak of options for floors. I think a custom printed neoprene mat would be an excellent choice…

@noskillcustoms

15 күн бұрын

I’ve never worked with it before, but you’re right, it probably would work nicely.

Look at the Jabbas Playset. There's no roof but they made the top look finished so when you look down, it doesn't just look like unfinished plastic studs etc. I kinda wish the bar had a finished look at the top (not a ceiling).

@noskillcustoms

23 күн бұрын

Yeah, don’t know why I didn’t mention Jabba’s Palace in that section…what you’re saying is pretty much what I was trying to convey.

I wish I could get two sets but I can only get one so I'm going all in on the deluxe set

You've never heard or seen Agatha Vincent's Cantina? The most highly detailed and accurate rendition of the cantina that you'll ever see in your life.

@noskillcustoms

23 күн бұрын

Yes, I should have mentioned hers- pretty amazing work- especially all those cool back rooms and whatnot.

1:48 _"Suƒƒer Not The _*_XENOS_*_ (Alien) †o Live."_ ~ Inquisitor Rex (c. 41st Millenium)

It’s funded 🎉 3 days 13 hours to go - let’s reach some tiers

@noskillcustoms

20 күн бұрын

Yes, I don’t want to miss out on Arleil Schous!

Its going to take me awhile to fill the cantina, but I backed one.

You forgot about the Imperial Dignitaries on the Death Star with the Emperor and guards, there are like 5 or 6 different ones with different costumes.

@noskillcustoms

24 күн бұрын

Good point, yes there are six different guys, but I believe only 2 actually show up in the throne room of the second Death Star.

I agree about Arleil's face being too brightly colored (he's a bat monster, whereas Lak is the classic werewolf man). Hoping Hasbro will color correct it but at this rate I don't even have hope that we'll reach his tier unlock, which sucks because he's my most wanted cantina figure. :( For brand new cantina figures, not counting Arleil, the one I want most is Reegesk. Big rat dude is a fantastic addition and we've never had a figure of his species before in any form. Tzizvvt and Atheloe are musts as well since we also haven't had their species represented in figure form yet. Otherwise, I'd gladly take the second Duros Chachi, the second Saurin Sai'torr, Braconner, Garouf, Rycar, Danz, the other spacemen, the off duty Bith and Swilla. The patrons who I think need a remake the most are Lak, Djas and Labria (inaccurate costumes, horribly outdated articulation) plus maybe Melas since the Ketwol gimmick is awful (though I'm not fond of these guys replacing my favorite character's scenes in the SE so not too big on them getting a new figure). Boshek probably deserves one too but honestly think the old figure is fine since when we see him he's standing around the bar anyway and the old figure does that just fine.

@noskillcustoms

23 күн бұрын

I’m hoping maybe they still release him as part of a cantina 4 pack somewhere down the line, it’d be a shame if we never got that figure.

Je suis le 4500e contributeur du projet Haslab Cantina. Deluxe version.

@noskillcustoms

24 күн бұрын

I went with the deluxe, too.

If they were ever going to do a TVC Haslab, it was the Cantina

@noskillcustoms

24 күн бұрын

Yes, exactly! I’ve heard people say they want a star destroyer or a more accurately scaled shuttle, but to me they don’t have as much display potential.

I'm backing the deluxe. It's not perfect. I wish it had complete exterior walls, a floor, and a roof. Roof and floor would be removable for those want the cantina to fit on shelves.

😀👏👏👏👏❤❤❤❤

I have a sense they are not going to get it funded. There is only 8 days left and they're about 1,500 short to say nothing of meeting stretch goals. If they extend it to 45 days like they should of it might get backed

@noskillcustoms

24 күн бұрын

I agree…it’s looking pretty dire! I can’t believe it’s still so far from backing in the first place! I think they should stop doing tiers…they’re supposed to bring excitement, but all they do is create trepidation…the number of people I’ve heard say,”I’d back it if we were guaranteed 6 figures!”

@jessegpresley

24 күн бұрын

It'll fund, the last day of a Haslab is always bigger than the first day.

@noskillcustoms

23 күн бұрын

Yeah, it looks like it’s picking up already!

@popcrash1974

22 күн бұрын

@@noskillcustomsIt will back. its already doing better than 2 other haslabs that were equally as slow at this same stage but they met their stretch goals. Ive just backed 3 deluxe sets and i only collect black series I will keep one and this can be my dip into vintage.

I’m thinking about buying another for resale value.

@noskillcustoms

23 күн бұрын

I just did…Deluxe for myself, and a Base set to resell (at least parts)

So many ads are ruining your vids!

@noskillcustoms

24 күн бұрын

Don’t get me wrong I really love making these videos, but I do try to justify the amount of time I spend making these videos by the little bit of money KZread sends my way…should I do a patreon instead? I just feel like that would demand more time that I can’t really promise I’d have, ya know?

Haslab marketing sucks. That's why this hasn't funded yet. Whoever is head of marketing needs to be fired.

@noskillcustoms

22 күн бұрын

This is how I would market the bar: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qW15sZd6YLWYhJs.htmlsi=xURuEJdDLGbo0nx0