HasLab’s Latest Gamble: Tron Heroes of the Grid

• By The Collector
HasLab’s Latest Gamble: Tron Heroes of the Grid
Hasbro’s latest HasLab, Tron: Heroes of the Grid, had every reason to succeed — nostalgic appeal, strong design, and solid execution. But with 3.75-inch figures priced at $259, many collectors are balking. While the set looks fantastic, it feels more like a retail release hidden behind the HasLab banner. With slow backing numbers and growing frustration, this project may sadly join the list of HasLab misfires.

Let’s talk about Hasbro’s newest HasLab project — Tron: Heroes of the Grid.

I still remember watching the original Tron as a kid. Even back then, it felt light-years ahead of its time. The film gave us a glimpse into what computers were — and what they could become — all through Disney’s uniquely stylized sci-fi lens. It didn’t make waves at the box office, but over time, it built a loyal cult following. For me, it’s one of those movies I revisit every year, and it still hits the same way it did when I was a kid.

So when Hasbro announced a Tron HasLab, I was ready to back it without a second thought. Or so I thought.


The Good

There’s a lot to appreciate here. The figures look fantastic — sharp sculpts, accurate costumes, faithful likenesses, and solid articulation. The set includes a display stand and two Light Cycles, and visually, it captures everything my younger self dreamed of owning back in the day. On presentation alone, it’s a win.


The Bad

Then reality set in.

The first surprise? Scale. Hasbro chose to go with 3.75-inch figures instead of the more popular 6-inch line. And honestly, there’s no reason this couldn’t have been executed at 6 inches. The Light Cycles aren’t overly large or complex, and the stage could have been simplified if cost was an issue.

But that brings me to the real sticking point — price.


At $259 USD, for five small-scale figures, two Light Cycles, and a display stage, it feels like a reach. I grew up in an era when 3.75-inch figures were $4.99 and vehicles topped out around $40. Sure, times have changed, production costs have increased, and inflation is real — but even with that in mind, $259 feels excessive.

Two weeks in, the campaign has barely cleared 1,000 backers, with 30 days left to find another 9,000. That’s a steep climb, and frankly, it’s unlikely to happen. Which is unfortunate, because Tron deserves a proper collector’s line.


The Bigger Issue

The truth is, this doesn’t feel like a true HasLab. It feels like a retail release disguised as one — a set of standard figures sold at a premium under the HasLab banner. The pricing might have made sense for 6-inch figures, but at this scale, it comes across as tone-deaf.


It’s another example of Hasbro testing how far collectors are willing to bend before breaking. Unfortunately, this might end up being another HasLab failure — one that shouldn’t surprise anyone inside the company.