Came across this on facebook, haven't heard anything about these before. I like the packaging :)
https://news.toyark.com/2019/11/21/lanard-toys-producing-4-inch-scale-aliens-figures-371195?fbclid=IwAR3nsfiRdxGiim-Q2W511wLsAJq3E0nvG_GhGS3NJWoksxrcpYDEjv0IBhQ (https://news.toyark.com/2019/11/21/lanard-toys-producing-4-inch-scale-aliens-figures-371195?fbclid=IwAR3nsfiRdxGiim-Q2W511wLsAJq3E0nvG_GhGS3NJWoksxrcpYDEjv0IBhQ)
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(https://news.toyark.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/11/Lanard-Alien-Xenomorph-Swarm-Drone-Set-1.jpg)
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It's weird but they kind of remind me of the Kenner toys so I'm down for it.
Love it, love it, love it; I think the yellow must suggest Alien, the blue suggesting Aliens and the red suggesting Alien³ -the retro style is endearing and the sculpting is so good
I like them too. However there are no inner- jaws it would seem.
Pity, it's an adorable line.
these would be perfect for my little brother
And there's a Queen set at the link too!! :o
(https://news.toyark.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/11/Lanard-Alien-Queen-001.jpg)
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Wow, the sculpting of all of these is really good! I love them!
NECA has been doing a great job with their updated Kenner figures, but these feel almost like a spiritual continuation of those sort of figures, right down to the "double jaw action" Queen! I also love the way they've done the mouths, it kind of reminds me of how children often draw monster or creature mouths and it fits perfectly with the style of these sets.
Shame it doesn't seem like they'll be out for Christmas, otherwise I'd be very tempted to put them on my list!
*sigh* Looks like I'm spending all my money again ...
I'll just admire from afar.
Quote from: Kailem on Nov 27, 2019, 09:07:45 AM
NECA has been doing a great job with their updated Kenner figures, but these feel almost like a spiritual continuation of those sort of figures, right down to the "double jaw action" Queen!
On that topic, I love NECA's modern remakes of the old Kenner stuff, but I haven't been a fan of their Kenner-ized versions of modern stuff (the Neomorph and Berserker Predator so far). I really like these Lanard figures, but the Kenner-ized NECA stuff just doesn't do anything for me.
Yeah, totally agree the above is adorable though.
There's also another 3 sets, including some pretty sweet looking APC and armored Power-Loader.
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There's only 2 sets available in the UK unfortunately, but they're exclusive to Walmart in the States.
Only 2 sets in the UK. that sucks
Looks like the queen has been training leg day a lot ;)
Quote from: Karl KO on Jan 10, 2020, 03:44:21 PM
Looks like the queen has been training leg day a lot ;)
:laugh:
Godzilla is her trainer!
(https://i.imgur.com/vjOs0H5.jpg)
Ehh, they don't look too great for toys. I guess toys looked a lot better back in the 1980's and 1990's.
I picked up the big chap version (yellow). The packaging is really attractive. The alien has 14 points of articulation and it feels solid. The head pops off easy but it's no biggy. The sculpt is actually pretty good too. I'm surprised at how good it looks in person. The jaw looks like it's a little cartoony. The rest is about like the movie. The Marine looks silly but its Rock solid and has a removable helmet. The alien egg is good overall. It could be better. The facehugger is about the same. It's a good price at $10. You're getting 4 toys at that price. It probably explains why the Alien is head and shoulders above the other pieces in the package. They had the full run at our store. The queen is pretty damn big
Quote from: razeak on Jan 11, 2020, 12:28:31 AM
I picked up the big chap version (yellow). The packaging is really attractive. The alien has 14 points of articulation and it feels solid. The head pops off easy but it's no biggy. The sculpt is actually pretty good too. I'm surprised at how good it looks in person. The jaw looks like it's a little cartoony. The rest is about like the movie. The Marine looks silly but its Rock solid and has a removable helmet. The alien egg is good overall. It could be better. The facehugger is about the same. It's a good price at $10. You're getting 4 toys at that price. It probably explains why the Alien is head and shoulders above the other pieces in the package. They had the full run at our store. The queen is pretty damn big
Whereabouts in the toy section did you find them?
That's a pity about the availability, I think it's an adorable line, very bright.
Looks like I have a whole line of toys to buy ha ;D
Where the transformers, Jurassic Park, TMNT etc. toys are.
I love this nostalgic toy line, but I find it really weird that kid toys for this R-rated franchise are coming out now. It was a little odd back in the 90's, but this just doesn't happen anymore.
I hope this isn't somehow Disney testing the waters for kid-friendly Alien content.
You never know.
I managed to get most of these at my local Walmart on my lunch break, but I won't get to open them until I get home. I got all of them except for the Queen Alien (I don't know if that one is even out, though).
Update - the Queen was up for order in the Walmart app for retail price with free delivery to the store so I ordered one, it'll arrive by 1/13 or sooner.
Update, for xenomorph and any other who actually collect toys.
My wallmart had 4 queens on the shelf and nothing else, lol the queens were 19.98 each, I bought them all lol.
I'll check for the others when night shift is over.
It all depends on what boxes get cut open in the toy department first.
Obviously your store missed the queen. But I'm sure you keep checking and she will pop up soon.
Also the queen alien is alot of fun to play with, her tongue is attached to some kind of springy swivel in her neck so when you move her head around her tongue will shoot out and than back in at different angles. She is quite cool and a much better queen alien toy than the 1 we got in the 90's. I just wish she wasn't a fan of prince lmfao, big purple bitch haha
I might do a YouTube video once I get them all. The queen has me really excited to see her full lineup of friends.
My store has all of them.
There's an Alien 40th Anniversary logo on the back of the boxes. That explains this.
I'll be periodically checking for these so I can grab them for my younger brother
Hmm I guess I don't get these. Everyone makes fun of the Kenner figures from back in the day for being goofy but these look way worse to me. Yes I have nostalgia from collecting all the figures from the '90s but even when I look through them as an adult they seem to have better detail and obviously better coloring. Now that being said I am all for more products in the Alien universe and especially ones to get new younger fans interested in the series.
People love the Kenner line itself, it's just it's version of the DNA reflex that's deplorable and that coming into serious stories involving the creature is annoying. No danger of that with this line, so far. It's just really cute.
Quote from: Machiko Naguchi on Jan 14, 2020, 02:37:05 PM
Hmm I guess I don't get these.
That's because you aren't the target demographic for these toys.
Are these available in Canadian Walmarts or do we screwed yet again. We always seem to be behind or don't get stocked at all, luckily we got some jurassic world stuff that is more rare in the States. I know it's worse in the uk and Australia but Canada is so close, I actually feel more American since I never watch Canadian tv or follow our politics, I practilcy know everytime Trump takes a shit but could tell you one thing that Trudeau is up to.
These are tempting in a goofy, economical kind of way. Always meant to have a few little Aliens and there's a good bit of variety with a Big Chap, Warrior and Runner, although I might just go with the Queen and call it a day if it impresses me in person.
I could place her next to the JAKKS Pacific Godzilla 2019 I just got -
Spoiler
(https://www.jakks.com/img/products/godzilla/958425.jpg)
Ah, the trifecta.
local walmart had lots of these, not selling well I think. Took some pics as i passed through, i think the queen is great in person!
Spoiler
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Spoiler
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Quote from: Xenomrph on Jan 14, 2020, 08:57:12 PM
Quote from: Machiko Naguchi on Jan 14, 2020, 02:37:05 PM
Hmm I guess I don't get these.
That's because you aren't the target demographic for these toys.
Well then what is supposed to be the demographic? An initial look would say younger kids, but most of the people on the forum here that are talking about buying them are probably adults. Again, I am all for more products and especially ones to bring in newer audiences.
Quote from: Fiendishly Inventive on Jan 14, 2020, 03:18:22 PM
People love the Kenner line itself, it's just it's version of the DNA reflex that's deplorable and that coming into serious stories involving the creature is annoying. No danger of that with this line, so far. It's just really cute.
I agree some of the DNA reflex idea they used is silly for ones like the scorpion, mantis, crab etc. that couldn't actually be facehugged, but all the others that could be facehugged I have no problem with it.
Quote from: Machiko Naguchi on Jan 21, 2020, 08:06:04 PM
Quote from: Xenomrph on Jan 14, 2020, 08:57:12 PM
Quote from: Machiko Naguchi on Jan 14, 2020, 02:37:05 PM
Hmm I guess I don't get these.
That's because you aren't the target demographic for these toys.
Well then what is supposed to be the demographic? An initial look would say younger kids, but most of the people on the forum here that are talking about buying them are probably adults. Again, I am all for more products and especially ones to bring in newer audiences.
Quote from: Fiendishly Inventive on Jan 14, 2020, 03:18:22 PM
People love the Kenner line itself, it's just it's version of the DNA reflex that's deplorable and that coming into serious stories involving the creature is annoying. No danger of that with this line, so far. It's just really cute.
I agree some of the DNA reflex idea they used is silly for ones like the scorpion, mantis, crab etc. that couldn't actually be facehugged, but all the others that could be facehugged I have no problem with it.
Literal kids are the intended audience, just like the Kenner toys were in the 90. The old Kenner toys are the things that got me interested in the franchise back when I was 9; I saw the toys, thought they looked cool as heck, and then learned there were movies and stuff and it was all downhill from there. :P
I'm interested in these new toys because I am a literal child trapped in an adult's body by way of arrested development that I should probably see a therapist about so I can join adult society instead of blowing my spare money on children's toys, but I might as well enjoy the ride while it lasts.
Also I got the Queen Alien and holy goddamn is it huge. It's radically out of proportion with anything in the line, it just dwarfs the power loader. Like it's a foot tall and the head seems only a little smaller than the NECA Queen.
Also the new Alien RPG clarifies that the scorpions that the Scorpion Alien comes from are giant scorpions (and therefore can be facehugged).
It also clarifies that any Alien produced from an animal is roughly identical to the Sentry, as it is with human born Soldiers, minute variation.
Found these at my Walmart this morning. Almost picked up one for my son. It was the motorcycle with what looked like the red runner from Alien 3. It was a huge surprise.
They also had the eggs that had the like Lego Build an Alien in them. Pretty curious about that one as well.
I picked up one of the lego slime eggs. Interesting but kinda lame.
Aliens come in pieces inside a pouch of slime. you put it together and put them in the slime in the egg. Two tiny huggers.
(https://i.imgur.com/YeRFIyJ.jpg)
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There are three different pairs of Aliens in the slime eggs, you can identify which pair you're going to get by the serial number embossed on the bottom of the egg. I know the one ending in 77 is the Green/Glow in the Dark pair; the other two pairs are Orange/Grey (76), and Greenish-Grey/Red (78).
I ended up merging all three slime pools into one big mega-pool, I'm planning to use it to slime up some of the Lanard stuff I got, and use it in the old Kenner Queen hive Playset.
Quote from: Xenomrph on Jan 22, 2020, 03:07:12 AM
Quote from: Machiko Naguchi on Jan 21, 2020, 08:06:04 PM
Quote from: Xenomrph on Jan 14, 2020, 08:57:12 PM
Quote from: Machiko Naguchi on Jan 14, 2020, 02:37:05 PM
Hmm I guess I don't get these.
That's because you aren't the target demographic for these toys.
Well then what is supposed to be the demographic? An initial look would say younger kids, but most of the people on the forum here that are talking about buying them are probably adults. Again, I am all for more products and especially ones to bring in newer audiences.
Quote from: Fiendishly Inventive on Jan 14, 2020, 03:18:22 PM
People love the Kenner line itself, it's just it's version of the DNA reflex that's deplorable and that coming into serious stories involving the creature is annoying. No danger of that with this line, so far. It's just really cute.
I agree some of the DNA reflex idea they used is silly for ones like the scorpion, mantis, crab etc. that couldn't actually be facehugged, but all the others that could be facehugged I have no problem with it.
Literal kids are the intended audience, just like the Kenner toys were in the 90. The old Kenner toys are the things that got me interested in the franchise back when I was 9; I saw the toys, thought they looked cool as heck, and then learned there were movies and stuff and it was all downhill from there. :P
I'm interested in these new toys because I am a literal child trapped in an adult's body by way of arrested development that I should probably see a therapist about so I can join adult society instead of blowing my spare money on children's toys, but I might as well enjoy the ride while it lasts.
Also I got the Queen Alien and holy goddamn is it huge. It's radically out of proportion with anything in the line, it just dwarfs the power loader. Like it's a foot tall and the head seems only a little smaller than the NECA Queen.
Also the new Alien RPG clarifies that the scorpions that the Scorpion Alien comes from are giant scorpions (and therefore can be facehugged).
Haha, I can't argue with that. I'm all for it!
As a side note, I tried to check them out the other day but my Wal Mart did not carry them >:(
The Lanard figs and Construx eggs are selling well at both Walmarts in my town. Makes me happy.
I'm hoping we get a continuation of the Lanard stuff somehow (scaled-down Dropship that can seat 1 person, hollow on the inside but with an opening ramp like how the APC's top opens, fold-out wings) but I hope they listen to feedback on the human figures and up their game with those.
These showed up at my Walmart so I grabbed them for my brother (except the Queen, no sight of her).
It probably got picked up first.
Managed to get the whole set (local Walmart had every set except Queenie, another Wal-Mart 15 minutes away only had the Queenie).
Overall, I LOVE these figs, especially for the price. They are a really beautiful homage to the Kenner line, and for $10 for the basic sets you get some really good figures. The Alien figs are amazing for the price, plenty of articulation for some great poses. The APC especially surprised my, lots of cool decals and you can fit two figures inside of it.
But the real star of course is Queenie. The second jaw action feature is a lot of fun, and she has good articulation overall (only downer is no knee or horizontal hip movements, but I guess that would've caused stability and cost issues for the $20 price point.
The only thing that's really somewhat meh to okay on are the human figures. They have pretty basic hip articulation so no cool poses. That said, they look great and all the costumes are strait out of the film. Overall, if you see these figs, get them. For the price (like $80 for the whole set), you can't go wrong.
QUEEN IS WORTH IT!
Bumping this thread just so everybody knows, I've been playing around with her a lot recently, she's only 20 bucks but she fits with the neca stuff kinda (imo, at least going by some depictions like avp 2)
Makes me feel like a kid playing with my kenners again!
Will post pics when I get a chance to give you all a feel
I'm surprised these are still in stores. I live in a town of 1000 people, and Walmart still carries the entire line.
Where was this stuff when I was a kid!! ;D
Didn't expect them to keep producing! Pretty impressed with all three to be honest.
Nice. :)
I could see myself getting the Warrior Alien.
I'm gonna have to look around next time I'm at Walmart.
Wow, so cool! :o Has 80-90s acidic vibes and makes me think about Aliens arcade game (1990).
Its so weird seeing this property at Wal-Mart in the regular toy aisle. They must at least have decent sales. The stock in my small town does rotate. I just wish they would get more eggs so we could do stocking stuffers lol.
That's super cool! I never expected them to start doing Predators as well! :o And not just generic Predators but Jungle Hunter, City Hunter and Mr Black! That's a great line-up!
The line must indeed be doing pretty well for them to be branching out like this! And I can totally see why! They really do hit that sweet spot between "good toys for younger audiences" and "nostalgic collectibles for older fans".
Huh...im cautiously optimistic. Nice to see some other 1:12 scale Predator toys to compete with NECA.
Maybe compete isn't the right word....but variety is nice with the same scale.
Pretty cool!
Those are some great looking predator toys! I know some lucky kids that are going to get some of the alien ones from Santa this year.
I noticed the (what I assume to be a spring loaded missile accessory) packed with the Jungle Hunter is actually the spear bullet from Predator 2.
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These look good. I hope they come out with some Marines.
I want them. I could imagine a repaint would make these fantastic.
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Nicer pictures here
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Questionable paint choices on Jungle and City Hunter. Berserker looks the best so far.
Jungle Hunter being mid-cloak is pretty sweet imho.
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Dec 08, 2020, 04:12:48 PM
Jungle Hunter being mid-cloak is pretty sweet imho.
I don't know it feels kinda early for that kind of effect. It's only series 1.
crap the jungle hunter is cloaking
Those look pretty great, count me in!
Nice, I wish Walmart carried aliens and predators when I was a kid. The alien figures we're geared more towards children, I definitely got some from my fiance's boys, I really like how the Berserker and City Hunter looks so far, they aren't neca but those two can definitely go up on the wall. I've been on a predator kick the last week or two after listening to y'all's podcasts and interviews with some of the predator actors, good stuff!
Quote from: Hunter-Killer on Dec 08, 2020, 08:39:33 PM
I've been on a predator kick the last week or two after listening to y'all's podcasts and interviews with some of the predator actors, good stuff!
Thank you muchly! ;D Glad you've been enjoying.
Quote from: The Shuriken on Dec 08, 2020, 05:25:54 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Dec 08, 2020, 04:12:48 PM
Jungle Hunter being mid-cloak is pretty sweet imho.
I don't know it feels kinda early for that kind of effect. It's only series 1.
I don't see it being an issue personally. I don't think there's a natural progression for companies to follow with these. They already have the 2 "normal" styles, I don't see an issue with including something different to stand out. Personally, that's going to be the one I end up buying.
I think at one point I've had 4 different representations of the jungle hunter, I love seeing different Predator variations and prefer to buy different ones. Kinda bummed that the newest Neca Ultimate Scout Predator has the exact same jungle hunter helmet
People have orders coming in already, or is that person connected on some way with the brand?
I'm ready to grab them now.
Quote from: Hunter-Killer on Dec 09, 2020, 03:38:51 PM
I think at one point I've had 4 different representations of the jungle hunter, I love seeing different Predator variations and prefer to buy different ones. Kinda bummed that the newest Neca Ultimate Scout Predator has the exact same jungle hunter helmet
That's the mask he was wearing in the movie, right?
Quote from: Xenomrph on Dec 09, 2020, 05:48:34 PM
Quote from: Hunter-Killer on Dec 09, 2020, 03:38:51 PM
I think at one point I've had 4 different representations of the jungle hunter, I love seeing different Predator variations and prefer to buy different ones. Kinda bummed that the newest Neca Ultimate Scout Predator has the exact same jungle hunter helmet
That's the mask he was wearing in the movie, right?
Correct.
Ah, that makes more sense then
The bad part is that they're not 1:12 scale. If they were 1:12 scale they'd be 8-9" tall (like NECA). It says "7inch scale" but what they mean is "7 inches tall". So they'd be the same height as a NECA Dutch.
My biggest issues so far.
The main set of Predator's are too big to scale with the bulk of the Aliens line that they did. That bums me out.
The Jungle Hunter is mid cloak. I hate that gimmick. It's fine when they do it as a variant, but I like my Predators in a more useable universal form.
The 12 inch Predator... Now that's something special. I hope they do a Big Chap in 12 inch to go with it.
I've still got my old Kenner 12" Predator, he's badass.
Quote from: Xenomrph on Jan 08, 2021, 10:06:05 PM
I've still got my old Kenner 12" Predator, he's badass.
With the netting and skulls? 8) I bought one years ago to pose with my 79 Kenner ALIEN but gave it to a Predator fan. Only Predator figure I've ever bought with the intention of keeping.
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Quote from: Xenomrph on Jan 08, 2021, 10:06:05 PM
I've still got my old Kenner 12" Predator, he's badass.
With the netting and skulls? 8) I bought one years ago to pose with my 79 Kenner ALIEN but gave it to a Predator fan. Only Predator figure I've ever bought with the intention of keeping.
I've got this one:
(https://www.dallasvintagetoys.com/images/products/detail/IMG_9573.2.jpg)
Looks like it's actually 10".
I just checked eBay and they have your figure in the box. No netting with skulls. So that's not it. I just saw the person I gave it to. He still has it. I'm trying to trade with him to get it back. ;)
The "Kenner Alien Hunter" is the same figure I had that you own Xenomorph. The person I gave it to gave it back to me yesterday.
Only difference it has the netting over the body no skulls though. He said that's how he got it from me. So my senior memory is misremembering the skulls. :laugh:
I saw them at the store and they looked pretty good. Almost got a couple...
I got the full set of 3 and the 12 inch ultimate Jungle Hunter.
Amazing figures.
And I stress the term figures. NECA's stuff obviously is vastly more detailed, accurate and sculpted. With that said, as another reviewer has stated ... I've seen uncooked spaghetti that is stronger than their plastic. They claim to be nondurable goods. They're known to break so easily. I've experienced it, and I'm sure you have too.
These figures are detailed enough (amazing for the price), sculpted very well and accurate enough (especially for the price), and articulated well beyond even NECA's offerings. 25 points of articulation to be exact.
They are toys. Not brittle statues (but with articulation) meant to be kept in the box and only viewed.
These are durable. They're as I said, actual action figures. And standing a little over 7 inches with fairly hefty plastic? This is what I want.
Saw the smaller inaccurate Lanard Aliens last year but passed. Even though the sculpts were good.
The 2021 offerings are amazing. And the Pred Hunter Series on the shelves caught me totally off guard in shock and amazement. Didn't know they had the license. Felt like being a kid again. The box art is even awesome.
I bought all of them instantly especially for how relatively inexpensive they are for the size and sculpt and articulation. I got all three for the cost of just one NECA Pred.
Hell even the larger updated Lanard Aliens are cool. With more accurate coloring. The Big Chap being a translucent bone color paying homage to the original concept of the monster. The runner alien that comes with the dog it's birthed from is totally bad ass.
Love the semi cloaked jungle hunter gimmick. And the city hunter and berserker are great as well.
Can't wait to see what we get in future series. Hopefully maskless Jungle Hunter, City Hunter, Berseker and I'm hoping for a Tracker Pred that comes with a Pred dog. Maybe a Falconer with drone.
Anyway, highly recommend. Finally we get an amazing spiritual successor and update to the Kenner line. For both aliens and now predator franchises.
I got the jumbo Predator, he rules. The light-up plasma caster is super bright, and the mandible gimmick is hilarious. The mask clips on his head really securely, too.
The whole family went to Wal-mart to see if we could find the Predator. Ended up with the blue Alien so I guess I'm going online for Berserker.
My mother was asking about the significance of the dog so I explained it to her and this old couple who had been talking about it for a grandchild or something just had this look of horror once they made the connection. Gotta wonder if they'll do any other Aliens though. I'd at least be interested in what the Lanard take on the Predalien is.
Lanard giant Predator toy with Kenner large Predator toys (I switched blades and disc between Kenner toys- also got Mega Box Predator recently).
I saw they have a red queen as well now too. Got the purple queen and the predator for my nephew.
(https://i.imgur.com/3MixLSV.jpg)
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Quote from: SuperiorIronman on Feb 05, 2021, 04:43:57 PM
The whole family went to Wal-mart to see if we could find the Predator. Ended up with the blue Alien so I guess I'm going online for Berserker.
My mother was asking about the significance of the dog so I explained it to her and this old couple who had been talking about it for a grandchild or something just had this look of horror once they made the connection. Gotta wonder if they'll do any other Aliens though. I'd at least be interested in what the Lanard take on the Predalien is.
I spoke to Lanard. They said they have more planned for 2021 and 2022. Aliens and Pred. Here's hoping for Colonial Marines and Dutch's squad (caricaturists) in this scale. Hopefully more Preds like Falconer, Tracker and maskless of Jungle, City, and Berserker. Maybe even a 12 inch City Hunter
the red queen has sound effects. Did the purple queen?
Quote from: razeak on Feb 11, 2021, 07:03:37 PM
the red queen has sound effects. Did the purple queen?
Nope. That's primarily the only difference besides color. Same size I think too
I bought custom painted Landard Predators off ebay today. I think the seller did a good job really sprucing them up. Worth it.
Quote from: The Shuriken on Mar 06, 2021, 05:14:54 PM
I bought custom painted Landard Predators off ebay today. I think the seller did a good job really sprucing them up. Worth it.
Post pictures!
Quote from: Xenomrph on Mar 07, 2021, 06:38:57 PM
Quote from: The Shuriken on Mar 06, 2021, 05:14:54 PM
I bought custom painted Landard Predators off ebay today. I think the seller did a good job really sprucing them up. Worth it.
Post pictures!
Here they are.
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/G4EAAOSwA8FgJ1Vs/s-l1600.jpg)
Same person does a lot of paint commissions jobs at TFW2005, he pointed me in the direction of the thread. He's been doing this since 2011.
I am considering hiring him to do one more of each Predator and some of the Lanard Xenomorphs.
Those look pretty great!
Quote from: Xenomrph on Mar 12, 2021, 06:04:26 AM
Those look pretty great!
There's another one on EBay that looks fantastic, it's the Berserker Predator.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/CUSTOM-PREDATOR-7-1-OF-A-KIND-SKULL-BERZERKER/254867140302
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/7kIAAOSwytZgKIQ~/s-l400.jpg)
Really awesome paint application here. Just shows good paint can really elevate an average toy sculpt. I hope Lanard picks up on this and adds more to series 2, if they do make more that is.
Saw one of these 12'' figures hanging out in Walmart and couldn't resist picking it up. The mandible action is a really nice little touch.
Saw these available from Walmart again. This time there's an Ultra set (consisting of Red Queen, Green Warrior, Yellow Runner, Space Trucker with Egg n Facehuggee) and the Super Set (power loader, 2 Colonial Marines, blue warrior, white drone with egg n facehugger, yellow runner).
So I'm guessing it's Wave 1 and 2 collected. Both selling for $30 and $35.
Which would one recommend? Love them cause they are so Kenner themed.
It's a shame that Lanard didn't make a series 2 of their Predators. Guess it was just a one and done deal.
Quote from: BlazinBlue88 on Apr 22, 2022, 08:40:55 PM
Saw these available from Walmart again. This time there's an Ultra set (consisting of Red Queen, Green Warrior, Yellow Runner, Space Trucker with Egg n Facehuggee) and the Super Set (power loader, 2 Colonial Marines, blue warrior, white drone with egg n facehugger, yellow runner).
So I'm guessing it's Wave 1 and 2 collected. Both selling for $30 and $35.
Which would one recommend? Love them cause they are so Kenner themed.
Just do the smart thing and get them both!
Quote from: Xenomrph on Apr 23, 2022, 05:27:24 PM
Quote from: BlazinBlue88 on Apr 22, 2022, 08:40:55 PM
Saw these available from Walmart again. This time there's an Ultra set (consisting of Red Queen, Green Warrior, Yellow Runner, Space Trucker with Egg n Facehuggee) and the Super Set (power loader, 2 Colonial Marines, blue warrior, white drone with egg n facehugger, yellow runner).
So I'm guessing it's Wave 1 and 2 collected. Both selling for $30 and $35.
Which would one recommend? Love them cause they are so Kenner themed.
Just do the smart thing and get them both!
Honestly considering that. Also found a Predator pack containing the 12" Jungle Predator, City Hunter and Berserker.
Get that one too!
Quote from: Xenomrph on Apr 26, 2022, 01:07:10 AM
Get that one too!
Looking at a custom that found online. Spaghetti Western Predator. He's got a big Man with No Name vibe with a poncho. On his back he carries the alpha predators mask. Pretty cool idea.
Some new ones coming, video found by Mike's Monsters.
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Series 2 due in August, they really are great figures. Got my son the NECA Jungle Hunter lasted about a day before pieces started breaking off. Then I bought him the entire Lanard Predator and Alien series 1 and they are all still in mint condition. And they look pretty great considering the price.
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Series 2 due in August, they really are great figures. Got my son the NECA Jungle Hunter lasted about a day before pieces started breaking off. Then I bought him the entire Lanard Predator and Alien series 1 and they are all still in mint condition. And they look pretty great considering the price.
Anyone found them?
I don't know if they will see the light of day, spoke to a Lanard rep few months back and they lost the license. Only had it for a year too.
And yea they're great figures. Neca is made of brittle display only plastic. They're not toys. People have clowned them for years about how easily they break.
A shame Lanard couldn't keep the license longer than a year ... to get us maskless JH, CH, Bezerker, rest of the Predators crew or long enough for a Feral.
Disney put the kibosh to it
So Lanard is out? Hm...I wonder if Disney is shopping for a different company to make kid focused Predator toys.
Quote from: The Shuriken on Aug 11, 2022, 10:59:08 PMSo Lanard is out? Hm...I wonder if Disney is shopping for a different company to make kid focused Predator toys.
This was the kid friendly version.
I think they put an end to it because they don't want it marketed to kids, and just let Neca handle that niche collectors adult market.
I loved the Lanard product though. Great sculpts, unique paint apps, and durable. Adults and kids could vibe with it. Shame we didn't get maskless renditions.
Hopefully I can find the Falconer in stores.
Quote from: Pu$$yFace on Aug 12, 2022, 03:10:29 AMQuote from: The Shuriken on Aug 11, 2022, 10:59:08 PMSo Lanard is out? Hm...I wonder if Disney is shopping for a different company to make kid focused Predator toys.
This was the kid friendly version.
I think they put an end to it because they don't want it marketed to kids, and just let Neca handle that niche collectors adult market.
I loved the Lanard product though. Great sculpts, unique paint apps, and durable. Adults and kids could vibe with it. Shame we didn't get maskless renditions.
Hopefully I can find the Falconer in stores.
No I meant perhaps Disney is looking for a different company to make kid friendly Predator toys. Or maybe they'll go in house with Hasbro.
Quote from: The Shuriken on Aug 12, 2022, 11:46:09 AMQuote from: Pu$$yFace on Aug 12, 2022, 03:10:29 AMQuote from: The Shuriken on Aug 11, 2022, 10:59:08 PMSo Lanard is out? Hm...I wonder if Disney is shopping for a different company to make kid focused Predator toys.
This was the kid friendly version.
I think they put an end to it because they don't want it marketed to kids, and just let Neca handle that niche collectors adult market.
I loved the Lanard product though. Great sculpts, unique paint apps, and durable. Adults and kids could vibe with it. Shame we didn't get maskless renditions.
Hopefully I can find the Falconer in stores.
No I meant perhaps Disney is looking for a different company to make kid kid friendly Predator toys. Or maybe they'll go in house with Hasbro.
That would be dope
Quote from: Pu$$yFace on Aug 12, 2022, 11:55:22 AMQuote from: The Shuriken on Aug 12, 2022, 11:46:09 AMQuote from: Pu$$yFace on Aug 12, 2022, 03:10:29 AMQuote from: The Shuriken on Aug 11, 2022, 10:59:08 PMSo Lanard is out? Hm...I wonder if Disney is shopping for a different company to make kid focused Predator toys.
This was the kid friendly version.
I think they put an end to it because they don't want it marketed to kids, and just let Neca handle that niche collectors adult market.
I loved the Lanard product though. Great sculpts, unique paint apps, and durable. Adults and kids could vibe with it. Shame we didn't get maskless renditions.
Hopefully I can find the Falconer in stores.
No I meant perhaps Disney is looking for a different company to make kid kid friendly Predator toys. Or maybe they'll go in house with Hasbro.
That would be dope
Yeah just imagine Marvel Legends style Alien and Predator action figures. Now that would be amazing. Hopefully Disney is looking for another company to continue on making inexpensive Predators.
Quote from: The Shuriken on Aug 12, 2022, 12:05:21 PMQuote from: Pu$$yFace on Aug 12, 2022, 11:55:22 AMQuote from: The Shuriken on Aug 12, 2022, 11:46:09 AMQuote from: Pu$$yFace on Aug 12, 2022, 03:10:29 AMQuote from: The Shuriken on Aug 11, 2022, 10:59:08 PMSo Lanard is out? Hm...I wonder if Disney is shopping for a different company to make kid focused Predator toys.
This was the kid friendly version.
I think they put an end to it because they don't want it marketed to kids, and just let Neca handle that niche collectors adult market.
I loved the Lanard product though. Great sculpts, unique paint apps, and durable. Adults and kids could vibe with it. Shame we didn't get maskless renditions.
Hopefully I can find the Falconer in stores.
No I meant perhaps Disney is looking for a different company to make kid kid friendly Predator toys. Or maybe they'll go in house with Hasbro.
That would be dope
Yeah just imagine Marvel Legends style Alien and Predator action figures. Now that would be amazing. Hopefully Disney is looking for another company to continue on making inexpensive Predators.
That would be amazing, and they would be using more durable actual meant to be posed and played with toy type plastic than Neca.
But I wonder how Neca would deal with that, honestly. Because the level of detail would be close, they both would be at these big retailers, and with more durable plastic it might antiquate Neca's offerings considering a similarity in scale as well.
I think if Hasbro does a more kid friendly version, it will be more akin to the retro like Kenner stuff from the 90s, especially in terms of scale. Kind of like how Spin Masters did 3.75 for The Batman and McFarlane did the adult aimed 7 inch figures with more detail.
But that's also why I like the Lenard product so much, it was almost in scale with the Neca stuff, they easily could be combined with the 6 inch GI Joe classified stuff and it was accessible to kids but sculpted and articulated like a modern adult collectible action figure. Lanard basically did a hyper modern update of the 90s Kenner line.
The new series has been found in the wild. Saw these on Instagram, and now I must go hunting for that blue one.
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I'd love to see Hasbro do AVP offerings.
Came across the new figures at a local Walmart & had to snag 'em! ;D
Really dig this 2nd wave & the Jungle Hunter figure is a great classic for Lanard!
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That's the Jungle Hunter They should have led with in series 1.
I'm a little miffed that their aliens line started out on the smaller scale. The alien and predator stuff can't be put together really. Their APC and all that are way too small to go with the Predators.
And yes, that is the Jungle Hunter they should have led with. I specifically didn't pick up the JH figure back then because it was partially cloaked. I hate that gimmick on figures.
I'm not a big fan of their Alien collection, but these Predator figures look pretty good for what they are!
I would have been stoked to have these when I was a kid :D
I love the jumbo 12" Predator with the light up plasmacaster and moving mandibles, 9 year old me would have lost his mind over this thing.
Quote from: Xenomrph on Sep 19, 2022, 10:04:49 PMI love the jumbo 12" Predator with the light up plasmacaster and moving mandibles, 9 year old me would have lost his mind over this thing.
Puts the Hasbro two pack to shame innit?
Which two pack?
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That beautiful two-pack. I loved em as a kid, but they had the articulation of barbie dolls.
I have that Predator when he was packed solo, slightly different paint scheme. He's pretty cool for what he was at the time, but yeah the only articulation was swivels at the shoulders I think. He was big and chunky though.
Lanard 12" big boy blows him away.
Quote from: OpenMaw on Sep 19, 2022, 11:07:37 PMhttps://i.imgur.com/7eRtgFA.jpg
That beautiful two-pack. I loved em as a kid, but they had the articulation of barbie dolls.
Quote from: Xenomrph on Sep 20, 2022, 03:29:19 AMI have that Predator when he was packed solo, slightly different paint scheme. He's pretty cool for what he was at the time, but yeah the only articulation was swivels at the shoulders I think. He was big and chunky though.
I still have that orange one he was always on my desk fighting the 12" Alien doll from the Resurrection line from the late '90s
Lanard 12" big boy blows him away.
Quote from: pmaz11 on Sep 02, 2022, 12:01:04 AMCame across the new figures at a local Walmart & had to snag 'em! ;D
Really dig this 2nd wave & the Jungle Hunter figure is a great classic for Lanard!
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Can you hook up the receipt so I can find them based on stock numbers bruva. That jungle hunter is fire.
Never mind, found them today, they seem to be hitting stores pretty regularly now, along with the new wave of the alien figures, and their oddly neon glory.
:laugh:
I'm gonna be honest, it's going to be rough to see Lenard lose this license. For a number of reasons.
I saw their Alien line in 2019 and 2020, the smaller line, wasn't that impressed.
In very late 2020 but really early 2021, I saw the 7 inch alien stuff hit the shelves, and while not movie accurate colors, looked dramatically better. Dog alien with the mutt in particular. Most accurate.
But it was when I saw the Predator toy line, totally unexpectedly and without warning, they caught me totally by surprise. I did not expect that, I did not know they got the license.
And unlike the Alien product, the Pred figures seem to be much more accurate in terms of detail and even color blocking, not NECA accurate but at least respectful of the movies and source material.
But they also weirdly evoked the 90s Kenner line, which was probably what also hit me in my feels, being a kid in the late 80s to the early to mid 90s loving these films, probably when I shouldn't. My favorite horror / sci-fi / sci-fi action horror flicks, I was at the exact right age when the Kenner alien and predator stuff was at its peak.
But Lanard was a really cool hybrid line, a modern take on the Kenner figures. It was detailed enough to appeal to adults, not quite NECA absurd detail but also not nearly as expensive but obviously pretty detailed and accurate but also durable and toy-etic enough for kids to play with.
But this accurate, series 2, scaled down version of the Big Jungle Hunter Pred is my favorite figure in the line.
I knew about the Falconer and the bright blue Stalker one, but this one took me by surprise. I think they kept Anytime v2 hush-hush.
I had just spoke with a representative from Lanard recently where they said they didn't have the license anymore and they didn't even know if the series 2 was going to make store shelves.
It's just a shame that they don't have it and we're not going to get more figures from them.
This updated release of Jungle Hunter was kind of what I pictured them doing from the outset. I loved the translucent version with jungle camouflage, a variant that looks cool and makes sense. But I desperately wanted a true Kenner esque version in total accuracy and color with removable mask. And here we got it. Face sculpt looks great, as does the bio mask.
And all this at a $10 price point. When NECA Preds are now $35 - $45 at retail.
:o
I could've done without the blue stalker predator, I don't even think he's from an actual movie. I would've much rather preferred seeing a tracker predator to go along with falconer and berserker.
Would've liked even more to see a City Hunter in the same manner of this new Jungle Hunter, removable mask etc.
And if only they could've got a Feral out to retail around the movie even before NECA. A masked and removable maskless.
These figures go amazing with the 6 inch Hasbro G.I. Joe classified line by the way.
At least this line is going out somewhat with a bang. I highly suggest everybody pick them up.
Saw a fresh case get opened tonight. 2x Stalker, 2x Falconer, 2x Anytimes. Tonight I got 2x Anytimes and one Falconer.
Quote from: OpenMaw on Sep 19, 2022, 06:31:00 PMI'm a little miffed that their aliens line started out on the smaller scale. The alien and predator stuff can't be put together really. Their APC and all that are way too small to go with the Predators.
And yes, that is the Jungle Hunter they should have led with. I specifically didn't pick up the JH figure back then because it was partially cloaked. I hate that gimmick on figures.
Translucent is a stupid gimmick on many figures but on this one actually made sense
Quote from: OpenMaw on Sep 19, 2022, 11:07:37 PMhttps://i.imgur.com/7eRtgFA.jpg
That beautiful two-pack. I loved em as a kid, but they had the articulation of barbie dolls.
Quote from: OpenMaw on Sep 19, 2022, 11:07:37 PMhttps://i.imgur.com/7eRtgFA.jpg
That beautiful two-pack. I loved em as a kid, but they had the articulation of barbie dolls.
Barbies have better articulating a lot of the time I never had this but i still have the orange repaint predator, and the smaller versions of that alien mold,I think that is the same mold (except for the head) as the ricks two pack which I saw a few years ago at a gamestop in Hamilton for $70 but i didn't get it.