https://www.thecraftycatsman.com/feeds/laser.xmlThe Crafty Catsman laser newsSource-backed laser reports for real workshop decisions.2026-08-17T12:00:00ZThe Crafty Catsmanhttps://www.thecraftycatsman.com/https://www.thecraftycatsman.com/news/#story-laser-2026-08-17-xtool-x1-status-checkxTool X1 Has Added No Specifications, Price, or Order Path Since the August 13 Name Reveal2026-08-17T12:00:00Z2026-08-17T12:00:00ZChecked August 17, 2026: xTool named the X1 'The Next-Gen Laser Machine' on August 13. Four days later no laser architecture, wavelength, power rating, work area, price, preorder path, launch date, or delivery window has been published in any official xTool source. xTool has also not stated where X1 sits in the lineup relative to the P3, F2 Ultra, or S1.https://www.thecraftycatsman.com/news/#story-laser-2026-08-17-bambu-r1-status-checkBambu Lab R1 Still Shows Coming September Four Days After Teaser; Forum Post Says Specs Arrive Late August2026-08-17T12:00:00Z2026-08-17T12:00:00ZChecked August 17, 2026: Bambu Lab's official R1 product page continues to say 'Coming September' with no laser power, work area, price, or order path. A Bambu forum post published August 13 says full specifications will be shared in late August and preorders open September. No specification, price, or delivery window has been added to any official Bambu source.https://www.thecraftycatsman.com/news/#story-laser-2026-08-13-xtool-x1-official-teaserxTool Names X1 as Its Next-Generation Laser Machine, but Specifications Remain Unannounced2026-08-13T12:00:00Z2026-08-13T12:00:00ZChecked August 15, 2026: xTool has named the X1 and calls it “The Next-Gen Laser Machine.” xTool has not published its laser architecture, power, work area, price, order date, launch date, or shipping timing. This is official-source reporting; The Crafty Catsman has not tested or handled the X1.https://www.thecraftycatsman.com/news/#story-laser-2026-08-13-bambu-r1-announcementBambu Lab R1 Laser: What Bambu Has Confirmed So Far2026-08-13T12:00:00Z2026-08-13T12:00:00ZChecked August 15, 2026: Bambu Lab describes R1 as its first laser engraver and cutter and says “Coming September.” Bambu has not said whether September means a reveal, preorder, sale, shipment, or delivery, and has not published buyer specifications. This is official-source reporting; The Crafty Catsman has not tested or handled R1.https://www.thecraftycatsman.com/news/#story-laser-2026-08-10-xtool-back-to-school-cart-tiersxTool Back to School Sale Opens Automatic Cart Tiers, but Several New Machines Are Excluded2026-08-10T12:00:00Z2026-08-10T12:00:00ZChecked August 10, 2026: xTool's US Back to School FAQ lists automatic cart savings from $30 off $599 through $1,000 off $8,899. P2S, O1 Omni, Apparel Printer Plus, WonderPress, S1 40W, M2 10W Standalone, and refurbished machines are excluded. The advertised $2,898 maximum combines a two-system F2 Ultra bundle reduction with the top cart tier; it is not a single-machine coupon.https://www.thecraftycatsman.com/news/#story-laser-2026-08-08-omtech-bts-day6OMTech Lists Polar 2, Spectra, and CO2 Offers Through August 162026-08-08T12:00:00Z2026-08-08T12:00:00ZChecked August 8, 2026: OMTech's Back-to-School event runs August 3-16. The live page lists Polar 2 RF at $4,999.99, Polar 2 glass-tube at $3,699.99, Spectra single-head at $3,199.99, and Spectra dual-head at $4,799.99. Gifts vary by configuration and can include LightBurn, rotary attachments, chillers, marking powders, or PiBurn discounts.https://www.thecraftycatsman.com/news/#story-laser-2026-08-05-xtool-bts-flash-day2xTool BTS Material Flash Sale Enters Day 2 With Daily Item Rotation Through August 152026-08-05T12:00:00Z2026-08-05T12:00:00ZChecked August 5, 2026: xTool Back to School material flash sale is in day 2 of its run through August 15. Flash items rotate daily. Monitor the xTool BTS page each day for currently featured materials and accessories. Full-refund prize draw winner announced August 18.https://www.thecraftycatsman.com/news/#story-laser-2026-08-05-omtech-bts-day3OMTech Back to School Sale Is Day 3 of 14 With 11 Days Remaining Through August 162026-08-05T12:00:00Z2026-08-05T12:00:00ZChecked August 5, 2026: OMTech Back to School laser sale is in day 3 of its 14-day run. 11 days remain through August 16. Sale covers OMTech laser engravers and CO2 laser cutters. Confirm current eligible models and pricing at the OMTech BTS sale page before ordering.https://www.thecraftycatsman.com/news/#story-laser-2026-08-05-gweike-mcore-deliveries-buildingGweike mCore August Delivery Confirmations Are Building as First-Owner Units Reach Customers2026-08-05T12:00:00Z2026-08-05T12:00:00ZChecked August 5, 2026: Gweike mCore first-owner delivery confirmations are accumulating as August delivery units reach customers. First-owner experiences and initial setup reports are beginning to appear. Buyers still evaluating should monitor owner reports for real-world performance data.https://www.thecraftycatsman.com/news/#story-laser-2026-08-04-xtool-bts-material-flash-salexTool Back to School Material Flash Sale Runs August 4–15 With Daily Rotating Deals and Full-Refund Prize Draw2026-08-04T12:00:00Z2026-08-04T12:00:00ZChecked August 4, 2026: xTool's Back to School material flash sale runs August 4–15 with daily rotating deals on workshop materials and supplies. Every order placed during this window is entered to win a 100% full order refund; winner announced August 18. Additional prizes include a 1-on-1 expert demo session and 2,000 Atomm Credits.https://www.thecraftycatsman.com/news/#story-laser-2026-08-04-omtech-back-to-school-saleOMTech Back to School Laser Sale Runs August 3–16 With Free Gift Bundles; Fiber Configs Save Up to $1,900 With Free LightBurn2026-08-04T12:00:00Z2026-08-04T12:00:00ZChecked August 4, 2026: OMTech's Back to School sale runs August 3–16. Select fiber laser configurations save up to $1,900 and include free LightBurn. Select Aurora D1 Series bundles include free rotary attachments, chillers, marking powders, and PiBurn discounts. No code required; discounts applied at checkout on qualifying configurations.https://www.thecraftycatsman.com/news/#story-laser-2026-08-04-gweike-mcore-august-deliveriesGweike mCore Enters August Delivery Window for Early Kickstarter Backers2026-08-04T12:00:00Z2026-08-04T12:00:00ZChecked August 4, 2026: August 2026 is the estimated delivery month for Gweike mCore Kickstarter backers who pledged at early-bird tiers. The mCore combines a 400W fiber laser and 80W CO2 laser in a desktop-class enclosed machine with 711×411mm working area. First-owner delivery confirmations will establish real-world performance data for future buyers.https://www.thecraftycatsman.com/news/#story-laser-2026-07-29-xtool-m2-30-micro-center-storesxTool States M2 Color Craft Laser Now Stocked in 30 Micro Center Locations Across the US2026-07-29T12:00:00Z2026-07-29T12:00:00ZChecked July 29, 2026: xTool's official account states the M2 Color Craft Laser is now available in 30 Micro Center stores across the US following the July 25 demo day. Micro Center item 711379 (visible SKU 041210) continues to list the 10W standalone as in-store only. Local stock varies; call ahead before traveling.https://www.thecraftycatsman.com/news/#story-laser-2026-07-25-xtool-m2-micro-center-retailMicro Center Schedules xTool Demos Around Its In-Store-Only M2 10W Listing2026-07-25T12:00:00Z2026-07-25T12:00:00ZChecked July 25, 2026: Micro Center item 711379 renders visible SKU 041210 for the in-store-only xTool M2 10W standalone. Nine stores scheduled July 25 demos from 1–5 p.m., subject to change. CMYK, infrared, and 20W hardware belong to other optional M2 configurations, not the verified retail unit.https://www.thecraftycatsman.com/news/#story-laser-2026-07-25-gweike-mcore-august-deliveryGweike MCore Lists $6,999 and October Shipping While Older Official Terms Remain Online2026-07-25T12:00:00Z2026-07-25T12:00:00ZChecked July 25, 2026: Gweike's current MCore page lists $6,999 and “Shipping By Oct.” An older official article still says $4,999 and July shipping, while BackerKit records the ended campaign at $4,693,444 from 634 backers. These dated snapshots should not be blended into one current offer.https://www.thecraftycatsman.com/news/#story-laser-2026-07-12-lightburn-millmage-0-9-rcMillMage 0.9 RC Adds Pro Carving and True Nesting for CNC Routers2026-07-12T12:00:00Z2026-07-12T12:00:00ZChecked July 12, 2026. The LightBurn team released MillMage 0.9 RC for CNC routers, not as a LightBurn laser plugin. Pro features include V-Carving, Relief Carving, and True Nesting; the post also explains Core and Pro trial terms. The RC can install beside stable MillMage for safer testing.https://www.thecraftycatsman.com/news/#story-laser-2026-07-12-algolaser-diy-kit-mk3AlgoLaser Opens DIY KIT MK3 Pre-Orders Through July 312026-07-12T12:00:00Z2026-07-12T12:00:00ZChecked July 12, 2026. AlgoLaser opened MK3 pre-orders for July 11–31 and plans Amazon/global availability August 1. Its release lists 8W, 15W, and 20W modules, a 400×400mm workspace, engraving up to 15,000mm/min, repetitive processing, 95% preassembly, and an optional Class 1 enclosure. These are manufacturer claims.https://www.thecraftycatsman.com/news/#story-laser-2026-07-07-omtech-polar-2-launchOMTech Polar 2 Splits One Desktop Platform Into 50W RF and 70W Glass Paths2026-07-07T12:00:00Z2026-07-07T12:00:00ZChecked July 10, 2026. OMTech's Polar 2 page lists 50W RF and 70W glass variants sharing a 28×14-inch work area, 16MP camera, autofocus, rotary, air assist, exhaust, and LightBurn. OMTech publishes up to 2,000 mm/s and a 0.07 mm spot for RF, and up to 1,200 mm/s for glass. This brief reports published specifications, not hands-on testing.https://www.thecraftycatsman.com/news/#story-laser-2026-07-05-xtool-summer-sale-july12-deadlinexTool Summer Sale Opens After Mid-Year Close — Prices Increase July 12, Giveaway Draws July 12 and July 192026-07-05T12:00:00Z2026-07-05T12:00:00ZChecked July 5, 2026. xTool Summer Sale at xtool.com/pages/summer-sale opened after the June 28 Mid-Year close. Price increase: July 12. Giveaway draw 1: July 12; draw 2: July 19. Featured: F2 Ultra, Apparel Printer. Specific machine discounts require verification at xtool.com.https://www.thecraftycatsman.com/news/#story-laser-2026-07-05-anylaser-x1-global-shipping-july2026AnyLaser X1 Ships Globally July 2026: 430g USB-PD Desktop Laser at $99–$150, LightBurn and LaserGRBL Compatible2026-07-05T12:00:00Z2026-07-05T12:00:00ZChecked July 5, 2026. AnyLaser (Hong Kong) shipping X1 globally in July 2026; raised HK$5,886,713 vs HK$39,200 goal (~150×). Specs: 430g, USB Power Delivery, blue-violet diode laser, LightBurn and LaserGRBL compatible. Pricing: $99 super early bird; $150 planned retail. Laser class rating, work area, air assist not confirmed.https://www.thecraftycatsman.com/news/#story-laser-2026-06-28-xtool-sale-final-day-june28xTool Mid-Year Mega Sale Closes Tonight June 28 — Final Hours; $500 Trade-In Credit, Up to $3,646 Max Savings2026-06-28T12:00:00Z2026-06-28T12:00:00ZxTool Mid-Year Mega Sale (June 8–28) closes today. Final-day terms: up to 25% off P3 and F2 Ultra lines; extra $100 off select machines with checkout code; $500 trade-in credit toward P3 or F2 Ultra UV with any brand laser (no return required); materials up to 40% off; max savings cap $3,646. Order Refund Giveaway draws today (final promotional event). Prime Picks Week (June 22–28) ends today. Checkout must be completed June 28. Checked June 28, 2026.https://www.thecraftycatsman.com/news/#story-laser-2026-06-28-xtool-m2-review-wavexTool M2 Color Craft Laser First Professional Review Wave Live — FauxHammer, Make: Magazine, How-To Geek, lessfume, laserengraverexpert2026-06-28T12:00:00Z2026-06-28T12:00:00ZxTool M2 Color Craft Laser ($599 standard) professional review wave now live across five outlets: FauxHammer, Make: Magazine, How-To Geek, lessfume, laserengraverexpert. Specs: Class 1 fully enclosed; 10W and 20W diode module options; CMYK inkjet printing module; 16.7×12.5 in work area; dual camera system; approximately 12 kg. Reviewers describe M2 as 'production powerhouse' for craft room use. 20W module reported to cut 8–10 mm basswood in single passes. CMYK refill cost per job and multi-week endurance data not yet published by any reviewer. Checked June 28, 2026.https://www.thecraftycatsman.com/news/#story-laser-2026-06-23-xtool-lightning-deal-june25xTool Lightning Deal June 25 at 7 PM PDT — Up to 34% Off Select Machines; Five Days Left in Mid-Year Mega Sale Through June 282026-06-23T12:00:00Z2026-06-23T12:00:00ZxTool confirmed a Lightning Deal flash event on June 25 at 7 PM PDT during the Mid-Year Mega Sale (June 8–28). Up to 34% off select machines, limited stock, first-come-first-served; machine list announced 12–15 hours before event. Standard sale active through June 28: up to 25% off P3 and F2 Ultra, $500 trade-in credit any brand no return required. Checked June 23, 2026.https://www.thecraftycatsman.com/news/#story-laser-2026-06-21-xtool-mid-year-giveaway-june21xTool Order Refund Giveaway Draws June 21 — Seven Days Left in Mid-Year Mega Sale; P3 and F2 Ultra Up to 25% Off2026-06-21T12:00:00Z2026-06-21T12:00:00ZxTool's Order Refund Giveaway draw fires June 21 — one order placed during the Mid-Year Mega Sale (June 8–28) wins a full order refund. Seven days remain through June 28: up to 25% off P3, F2 Ultra, and F2 lines; $500 trade-in credit toward P3 or F2 Ultra UV with any brand laser, no machine return required. Max savings cap $3,646. Checked June 21, 2026.https://www.thecraftycatsman.com/news/#story-laser-2026-06-19-xtool-mid-year-mega-salexTool Mid-Year Mega Sale: Up to 25% Off P3 and F2 Ultra Through June 28; $500 Trade-In Credit; No Machine Return Required2026-06-19T12:00:00Z2026-06-19T12:00:00ZChecked June 19, 2026. xTool's Mid-Year Mega Sale (June 8–28) offers up to 25% off P3, F2 Ultra, and F2 laser lines; extra $100 off P2S, F2 Ultra UV, F2 Ultra 60W MOPA, F1 Ultra, and Apparel Printer with code; materials up to 40% off. Trade-in credit: up to $500 off P3 or F2 Ultra UV (any brand, no machine return required); up to $800 off MetalFab. Featured: F2 Ultra + UV Productive Duo bundle. Order Refund Giveaway draw: June 21. Max savings cap: $3,646. 9 days remaining.https://www.thecraftycatsman.com/news/#story-laser-2026-06-14-xtool-m2-20w-window-opensxTool M2 20W Module — June 14 Shipping Window Opens; First Day of Estimated June 14–18 Delivery Range2026-06-14T12:00:00Z2026-06-14T12:00:00ZJune 14 is the first day of xTool's estimated June 14–18 shipping window for the M2 20W laser module add-on. Window was communicated at the May 28 first-payment cohort launch and not revised as of the June 11 check. M2 base price $599 confirmed. Buyers who ordered the 20W module at launch should expect tracking information between June 14–18.https://www.thecraftycatsman.com/news/#story-laser-2026-06-14-monport-world-cup-final-dayMonport World Cup Laser Promo — Final Day June 14; 7% Discount and Handheld Laser Bonus Expire Today2026-06-14T12:00:00Z2026-06-14T12:00:00ZMonport World Cup laser promotion closes at end of day Saturday June 14. Checked June 14: 7% sitewide discount active on GT80W MOPA, GT200W MOPA, MEGA CO2 Engraver, Reno 45 Pro Vision, 6W UV, and 10W UV lasers. Complimentary handheld laser bonus 13 days in market, while supplies last. Mega S and Reno65 Pro Vision excluded — no pricing or LightBurn confirmation announced before promo close.https://www.thecraftycatsman.com/news/#story-laser-2026-06-11-xtool-m2-two-week-milestonexTool M2 Two-Week Ownership Milestone — May 28 Cohort Completes 14 Days; Deepest Real-Use Validation at $599 MSRP2026-06-11T12:00:00Z2026-06-11T12:00:00ZThe xTool M2's May 28 first-payment cohort completed 14 full days of ownership on June 11 — the deepest real-use validation record at $599 MSRP. Creator Calling zero-negative record intact on wood, paper, canvas, felt, and leather through 34+ days. 20W module shipping est. June 14–18.https://www.thecraftycatsman.com/news/#story-laser-2026-06-11-monport-world-cup-last-business-dayMonport World Cup Promo — Last Full Business Day Thursday; 3 Days to June 14 Close; 7% Discount and Handheld Laser Bonus2026-06-11T12:00:00Z2026-06-11T12:00:00ZMonport's FIFA World Cup 2026 laser promo enters its last full business day Thursday June 11 with 3 days to the Saturday June 14 close. 7% sitewide discount active on GT80W, GT200W, MEGA CO2, Reno 45 Pro Vision, and UV machines. Complimentary handheld laser bonus 11 days into market.https://www.thecraftycatsman.com/news/#story-laser-2026-06-10-xtool-m2-day38-wednesdayxTool M2 Day 38 — Wednesday $599 MSRP Day 10 Stable; May 28 Wave 13 Days Approaching 2-Week Milestone; 20W Mid-June ~4–8 Days2026-06-10T12:00:00Z2026-06-10T12:00:00ZxTool M2 Day 38 Wednesday June 10: $599 MSRP 10 consecutive days stable. Second retail week Day 3. May 28 first-payment wave 13 days into ownership — approaching 2-week milestone (June 12). 20W module ships mid-June ~4–8 days from June 10, targeting June 14–18. 34-day Creator Calling zero-negative record on wood, paper, canvas, felt, leather.https://www.thecraftycatsman.com/news/#story-laser-2026-06-10-monport-world-cup-4-daysMonport World Cup Promo — 4 Days Remaining Through June 14; Final Business Week Day 3 Wednesday; Handheld Laser Bonus 10 Days In Market; Mega S + Reno65 Day 13 Still No Pricing2026-06-10T12:00:00Z2026-06-10T12:00:00ZMonport World Cup promo 4 days remaining through June 14, Wednesday June 10. Final business week Day 3. 7% sitewide discount active. Handheld laser bonus 10 days in market — statistically highest depletion risk point. Mega S and Reno65 Pro Vision Day 13: still no confirmed pricing or LightBurn compatibility. Both machines NOT in promo.https://www.thecraftycatsman.com/news/#story-laser-2026-06-10-creality-falcon-t1-day19-wednesdayCreality Falcon T1 Day 19 — Wednesday Week 3 Day 3; $2,249 Active; Monday + Tuesday No End-Date Announcement; 60W MOPA Day 11; Carbon Steel Results Window Extends Wednesday–Thursday2026-06-10T12:00:00Z2026-06-10T12:00:00ZCreality Falcon T1 Day 19 Wednesday June 10: $2,249 active, Week 3 Day 3. Monday (Day 17) and Tuesday (Day 18) both passed without end-date announcement — Week 3 urgency hypothesis substantially reduced. 60W MOPA carbon steel claim Day 11 of community evaluation. May 29 owners 12–13 days — carbon steel results window extends Wednesday–Thursday.https://www.thecraftycatsman.com/news/#story-laser-2026-06-09-xtool-m2-day37-tuesdayxTool M2 Day 37 — Tuesday, $599 MSRP Day 9 Stable; May 28 Wave 12 Days Into Ownership; 20W Module Mid-June ~5–9 Days2026-06-09T12:00:00Z2026-06-09T12:00:00ZxTool M2 Day 37 Tuesday June 9: $599 MSRP Day 9 stable across all day types (weekdays, both weekends, and now second Tuesday). May 28 first-payment wave 12 days into ownership — four projects completed. 20W module mid-June, approximately 5–9 days from June 9 (June 14–18 window narrows). 33-day Creator Calling zero-negative record on natural absorbent materials continues.https://www.thecraftycatsman.com/news/#story-laser-2026-06-09-monport-world-cup-5-daysMonport World Cup Promo — 5 Days Remaining Through June 14; Final Business Week Day 2; Handheld Laser Bonus 9 Days In Market2026-06-09T12:00:00Z2026-06-09T12:00:00ZMonport World Cup promo 5 days remaining through June 14, Tuesday June 9. Final business week Day 2. 7% sitewide discount + complimentary handheld laser bonus active. Mega S and Reno65 Pro Vision still no confirmed pricing or LightBurn compatibility — 12 days since announcement. Handheld laser bonus 9 days in market.https://www.thecraftycatsman.com/news/#story-laser-2026-06-09-creality-falcon-t1-day18-tuesdayCreality Falcon T1 Day 18 — Tuesday Week 3 Day 2; $2,249 Active; 60W MOPA Day 10 Evaluation; No End-Date Announcement from Monday2026-06-09T12:00:00Z2026-06-09T12:00:00ZCreality Falcon T1 Day 18 Tuesday June 9: $2,249 active, Week 3 Day 2. Monday June 8 (highest-probability manufacturer communication day) passed without an end-date announcement — removes the earliest-communication risk case. 60W MOPA carbon steel claim enters Day 10 of community evaluation. Second full business week underway.https://www.thecraftycatsman.com/news/#story-laser-2026-06-08-xtool-m2-day36xTool M2 Day 36 — Monday $599 MSRP Day 8; May 28 Wave 11 Days Into Ownership; 20W Ships Mid-June (~6–10 Days)2026-06-08T12:00:00Z2026-06-08T12:00:00ZxTool M2 Day 36 Monday June 8: $599 MSRP eighth consecutive day — first Monday of the second full retail week. May 28 first-payment wave 11 days into ownership (three completed project cycles). 20W module ships mid-June (~6–10 days, June 14–18 window). Zero-negative Creator Calling record extends to 34+ days. Monday is the highest-conversion ordering day of the week.https://www.thecraftycatsman.com/news/#story-laser-2026-06-08-monport-world-cup-6-daysMonport World Cup Promo — 6 Days Remaining Through June 14; Mega S + Reno65 Pro Vision Day 7; Pricing Still TBD2026-06-08T12:00:00Z2026-06-08T12:00:00ZMonport FIFA World Cup 2026 promo has 6 days remaining as of Monday June 8. 7% sitewide + handheld laser bonus (while supplies last). Mega S (70W CO2 conveyor) and Reno65 Pro Vision (65W CO2, 8MP camera) enter Day 7 — pricing still TBD; LightBurn unconfirmed; neither model in promo. Action window narrowing: 6 days to June 14 promo close.https://www.thecraftycatsman.com/news/#story-laser-2026-06-08-creality-t1-day17Creality Falcon T1 Day 17 — Monday Week 3 Day 1: $2,249 Launch Price Active; 60W MOPA Day 9 First Carbon Steel Owner Data Expected2026-06-08T12:00:00Z2026-06-08T12:00:00ZCreality Falcon T1 Day 17 Monday June 8: week 3 begins. $2,249 launch price active — no published end date. 60W MOPA 1mm carbon steel claim enters Day 9 of community evaluation; first owner carbon steel test results expected this week from May 29 shipment cohort (now 10+ days of ownership). LightBurn confirmed.https://www.thecraftycatsman.com/news/#story-laser-2026-06-07-xtool-m2-day35-sundayxTool M2 Day 35 — Sunday, $599 MSRP Day 7: Seven Consecutive Days at Permanent Floor; May 28 Wave 10 Days Into Ownership; 20W Ships Mid-June (~7–11 Days)2026-06-07T12:00:00Z2026-06-07T12:00:00ZxTool M2 Day 35 Sunday June 7: $599 MSRP seventh consecutive day — second full weekend at permanent floor confirmed. Early-bird $549 closed June 2. May 28 first-payment wave 10 days into ownership (three full project cycles). 20W module ships mid-June (~7–11 days, June 14–18 window). Zero-negative 33-day Creator Calling record continues. FauxHammer, HowToGeek, Make Magazine, XDA all positive.https://www.thecraftycatsman.com/news/#story-laser-2026-06-07-monport-world-cup-7-days-mega-s-reno65-day6Monport World Cup Promo ACTIVE — 7 Days Remaining Through June 14; Mega S and Reno65 Pro Vision Day 6 — Pricing and LightBurn Still Unconfirmed2026-06-07T12:00:00Z2026-06-07T12:00:00ZMonport FIFA World Cup 2026 promo has 7 days remaining (Sunday June 7 — through June 14). 7% sitewide + handheld laser bonus (while supplies last) + 300+ SVG files. Confirmed promo models: Reno 45 Pro Vision, MEGA CO2, 6W UV, 10W UV, GT80W, GT200W. Mega S (70W CO2 conveyor) and Reno65 Pro Vision (65W CO2, 8MP camera) Day 6 — pricing TBD, LightBurn unconfirmed, NOT in promo.https://www.thecraftycatsman.com/news/#story-laser-2026-06-07-creality-t1-day16-sundayCreality Falcon T1 Day 16 — Sunday Second Weekend: $2,249 Launch Price Active Into Week 3; 60W MOPA Day 8 Community Evaluation2026-06-07T12:00:00Z2026-06-07T12:00:00ZCreality Falcon T1 Day 16 Sunday June 7: $2,249 launch price active second weekend. No published end date. 60W MOPA 1mm carbon steel claim enters Day 8 of community evaluation. Earliest owners (May 29 delivery) at 9–10 days of ownership. Week 3 starts Monday June 8. LightBurn confirmed. T1 $2,249 + M2 $599 = $2,848 combined workshop.https://www.thecraftycatsman.com/news/#story-laser-2026-06-05-xtool-m2-day33-msrp-day3xTool M2 Day 33 — Friday; $599 MSRP Day 3 Confirmed Stable; May 28 Wave Approaching Day 8; 20W Approximately Day 102026-06-05T12:00:00Z2026-06-05T12:00:00ZxTool M2 Color Craft Laser enters Day 33 (Friday June 5). $599 MSRP 3-day confirmed stable (no rollback from May promotional tier). May 28 wave now 8 days old — first owner reports expected imminently. 20W module shipments approaching approximately Day 10. Wave cadence: Day 8 May 28 wave + new Friday wave announcement expected. 20W ~$899 full system. MSRP at $599 is the confirmed entry price; 20W upgrade unlocks 8mm Baltic birch cut-through in single pass.https://www.thecraftycatsman.com/news/#story-laser-2026-06-05-monport-world-cup-promo-day5Monport World Cup Promotion Day 5 (June 1–14) — 7% Off + Free Handheld Laser; Mega S + Reno65 Day 42026-06-05T12:00:00Z2026-06-05T12:00:00ZMonport World Cup Promotion (June 1–14) enters Day 5 (Friday June 5). 7% sitewide discount + free handheld laser with qualifying purchases active through June 14. Mega S (165W CO2, 50×30in work area, $3,999 base) Day 4 under promotion. Reno65 (65W RF CO2, $2,499) Day 4. 9 days remaining in promotion window. Friday + World Cup promo = peak engagement day for impulse buyers.https://www.thecraftycatsman.com/news/#story-laser-2026-06-05-creality-t1-day14Creality Falcon3 T1 Day 14 — Friday Newsletter Cycle; $2,249 Active; 60W MOPA Day 62026-06-05T12:00:00Z2026-06-05T12:00:00ZCreality Falcon3 T1 enters Day 14 (Friday June 5). $2,249 current price active — Friday newsletter cycle means any promotional pricing would arrive today. 60W MOPA module watch Day 6: no new announcement. T1 MOPA upgrade ($3,499 estimated full system) remains unlocked pending 60W module availability. Friday is the peak day for Creality promotional announcements.https://www.thecraftycatsman.com/news/#story-laser-2026-06-04-xtool-m2-day32-msrp-day2xTool M2 Day 32 — $599 MSRP Day 2: First Owner Reports Building From May 28 Wave (7 Days); FauxHammer/HowToGeek/Make All Positive; 20W Ships Mid-June2026-06-04T12:00:00Z2026-06-04T12:00:00ZDay 32 June 4: xTool M2 $599 MSRP Day 2 — early-bird era closed June 2. May 28 first-payment wave now 7 days into ownership; first owner reports building on Reddit/YouTube/forums. FauxHammer, HowToGeek ('ultimate craft room upgrade'), Make Magazine ('production powerhouse'), XDA Developers all positive. Zero community-reported failures. CMYK-on-absorbent record holds. 20W module ships mid-June. $599 base (10W or 20W) / $749 Color Print+Cut.https://www.thecraftycatsman.com/news/#story-laser-2026-06-04-monport-mega-s-reno65-day3Monport Mega S and Reno65 Pro Vision Day 3 — CO2 Community Forum Discussion Building; Pricing Still Unconfirmed2026-06-04T12:00:00Z2026-06-04T12:00:00ZDay 3 June 4: Monport Mega S (70W CO2, conveyor) and Reno65 Pro Vision (65W CO2, 8MP HD camera, magnetic autofocus) generating CO2-specific community forum discussion. Camera-equipped Reno65 Pro Vision story gaining traction in CO2 buyer channels. Official Mega S pricing TBD; Reno65 pre-sale pricing requires verification at monportlaser.com. LightBurn compatibility unconfirmed for both machines.https://www.thecraftycatsman.com/news/#story-laser-2026-06-04-creality-falcon-t1-day13-launch-priceCreality Falcon T1 Day 13 — $2,249 Launch Price Still Active; Creator Results at Maximum Newsletter Breadth; 60W MOPA Day 5 Evaluation2026-06-04T12:00:00Z2026-06-04T12:00:00ZDay 13 June 4: T1 $2,249 launch price confirmed active at crealityfalcon.com (no end date vs $2,499 MSRP). Thursday professional newsletters distribute EBPMAN Tech Reviews, Laser Engraving 911, and Transcend Furniture Gallery creator test results to maximum professional audience. 60W MOPA 1mm carbon steel claim enters Day 5 of active community evaluation. T1 $2,249 + M2 $599 = $2,848 combined workshop.https://www.thecraftycatsman.com/news/#story-laser-2026-06-03-xtool-m2-day31-msrp-day1xTool M2 Day 31 — $599 MSRP Day 1: Early-Bird Era Closes; Six Days of Owner Delivery Reports Confirm CMYK on Absorbent Naturals; $599 Is the New Permanent Floor2026-06-03T12:00:00Z2026-06-03T12:00:00ZDay 31 June 3: xTool M2 $549 early-bird permanently closed June 2. $599 MSRP is the new baseline: $599 base (10W or 20W diode); $749 Color Print + Cut (CMYK inkjet + laser). Six days of first-owner delivery reports from May 28 first-payment wave confirm CMYK on absorbent naturals (wood, paper, canvas, felt, leather) with no deviations from Creator Calling record. No post-early-bird promotional structure confirmed.https://www.thecraftycatsman.com/news/#story-laser-2026-06-03-monport-mega-s-reno65-day2Monport Mega S and Reno65 Pro Vision Day 2 — Community Response Building; CO2 Forum Discussion Beginning; Pricing Under Verification2026-06-03T12:00:00Z2026-06-03T12:00:00ZDay 2 June 3: Monport Mega S (70W CO2, 600mm/s, rotary) and Reno65 Pro Vision (65W CO2, 600×400mm, integrated 8MP HD camera) generating initial CO2 community forum response. Official pricing not confirmed in manufacturer press materials — buyers must verify at monportlaser.com. Camera-equipped desktop CO2 story (Reno65 Pro Vision) circulating in CO2-specific discussions.https://www.thecraftycatsman.com/news/#story-laser-2026-06-03-creality-falcon-t1-day12Creality Falcon T1 Day 12 — Wednesday Professional Newsletter Distribution Cycle; 60W MOPA Day 4 Validation; $2,249 Launch Price Still Active2026-06-03T12:00:00Z2026-06-03T12:00:00ZDay 12 June 3: Falcon T1 $2,249 launch price still active (vs $2,499 MSRP — no end-date published). Wednesday professional community newsletter cycle distributes T1 Day 9–11 findings (EBPMAN, LE911, Transcend reviews) to maximum initial professional audience. 60W MOPA 1mm carbon steel claim enters Day 4 of active community evaluation.