So another discussion thread for Series 3, due out Jan or Feb. The series includes the 87 Classic Predator, Elder Predator (Greyback) and the Predator Hounds from Predators.
Who is this Elder Predator/ Greyback?
From predator 2 I think, I haven't learnt the elders names yet but I am pretty sure it is either a fictional one or the one from predator 2
series 1 figures looked very good, but lets hope that the quality is better, I bought the classic pred, his left shoulder is messed up, and the knee joint will NOT bend
the Elder is the one from the end of 'Predator 2', who gives Danny Glover the flintlock pistol.
Previous pics of the Elder Predator, P1 Predator and Predator Dog for those who don't know or haven't seen...
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Cool, I really love the original predator.
-alienhunter14
Elder is holding the sword in the wrong hand nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!! :o
I'm just messing.
But he is holding it in the wrong hand.
What size are these figures?
So the predator 1 is just Classic with all the heads?
Now is when i need news about the TRU exclusive two pack ::)
This is a must buy too :)
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 07, 2010, 03:18:39 AM
So the predator 1 is just Classic with all the heads?
Now is when i need news about the TRU exclusive two pack ::)
Looks like he's got all his little skulls and trophies too.
Quote from: Jumpman on Aug 06, 2010, 10:04:09 PM
series 1 figures looked very good, but lets hope that the quality is better, I bought the classic pred, his left shoulder is messed up, and the knee joint will NOT bend
Try heating the knee up with a hair dryer for a little bit to loosen up the plastic. It usually helps.
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 07, 2010, 03:18:39 AM
So the predator 1 is just Classic with all the heads?
Now is when i need news about the TRU exclusive two pack ::)
Not exactly, the Predator1 one comes with 1 head and will have 2 variants. It's not like the one figure comes with 3 heads in the box.
Has NECA said if the Elder's flintlock pistol is removable from his belt? Or is it sculpted on?
Quote from: Xenomrph on Aug 07, 2010, 04:07:32 AM
Not exactly, the Predator1 one comes with 1 head and will have 2 variants. It's not like the one figure comes with 3 heads in the box.
Of course not, that'd be the sane thing to do.
Quote from: Sso02V on Aug 07, 2010, 04:11:57 AM
Quote from: Xenomrph on Aug 07, 2010, 04:07:32 AM
Not exactly, the Predator1 one comes with 1 head and will have 2 variants. It's not like the one figure comes with 3 heads in the box.
Of course not, that'd be the sane thing to do.
I agree. I REFUSE TO BUY THE SAME FIGURE TWICE! And now they think people will buy it three times?
Come on.....
Hope they can get the rights of dutch.. That will be an awesome figure too
Yeah I'm not a fan of buying variants, I much prefer it when they pack alternate heads or whatever in like they did with the T2 figures.
The only reason I'm getting the Elder Pred (who is essentially a repaint of the Classic Pred) is that they actually changed a lot of stuff on him so he's not a strict repaint and looks pretty different.
more 'must haves' :)
I personally only want the dogs. I may get the '87 Predator, but I'm not getting the elder.
i'm just gonna get Two Hounds for the tracker...one for each side
Instead of doing 87 classic, which has been done twice by MacFarlane, and twice by NECA (sort of), why couldn't they do Pussyface? The Macfarlane variations aren't that great.
They are going to make pussyface or it is in their plans to make one.. it is cool to have 87 predator and the classic from the new movie, they are not the same.. i dont see anything wrong in that..
Quote from: WolfPredator89 on Aug 09, 2010, 03:12:21 AM
They are going to make pussyface or it is in their plans to make one.. it is cool to have 87 predator and the classic from the new movie, they are not the same.. i dont see anything wrong in that..
There's nothing "wrong" with it, I would have just liked a Pussyface first. Ah well, guess they gotta make what they think will sell more. As long as PF is in the pipeline I'm happy. Silverback elder is def good addition though!
Quote from: WolfPredator89 on Aug 09, 2010, 03:12:21 AM
They are going to make pussyface or it is in their plans to make one.. it is cool to have 87 predator and the classic from the new movie, they are not the same.. i dont see anything wrong in that..
Yeah they should. Not enough of him.
Quote from: tonyzork on Aug 09, 2010, 03:26:52 AM
Quote from: WolfPredator89 on Aug 09, 2010, 03:12:21 AM
They are going to make pussyface or it is in their plans to make one.. it is cool to have 87 predator and the classic from the new movie, they are not the same.. i dont see anything wrong in that..
There's nothing "wrong" with it, I would have just liked a Pussyface first. Ah well, guess they gotta make what they think will sell more. As long as PF is in the pipeline I'm happy. Silverback elder is def good addition though!
well that is different, dont worry about the time i am sure neca will release every figure.. they have the predator 2 license..
As long as the Pred figures sell well, NECA says they want to do all of the Lost Predators from the end of P2.
Quote from: Sabres21768 on Aug 09, 2010, 05:00:52 AM
As long as the Pred figures sell well, NECA says they want to do all of the Lost Predators from the end of P2.
Which ones are lost and why do they call them the lost predators?
That's f**king awesome. I'd buy every single one, assuming they look fairly different from each other.
I actually don't know why they're called "Lost Predators", the first time I ever saw the nickname was for one of the Hot Toys figures.
Quote from: Sabres21768 on Aug 09, 2010, 05:00:52 AM
As long as the Pred figures sell well, NECA says they want to do all of the Lost Predators from the end of P2.
SWEEEEEET!!!
Quote from: Sabres21768 on Aug 09, 2010, 05:00:52 AM
As long as the Pred figures sell well, NECA says they want to do all of the Lost Predators from the end of P2.
Nice! ;D
Quote from: Sabres21768 on Aug 09, 2010, 05:00:52 AM
As long as the Pred figures sell well, NECA says they want to do all of the Lost Predators from the end of P2.
Now that'll be awesome! There's some cool masks in that bunch. I don't know why they're called Lost Predators. Only time I ever saw that used was by Hot Toys. But I'm really chuffed they might be doing these Predators.
Now all I need is a Runner figured and some Colonial Marines :P
Now that would be cool !!!!!!!wonder if it would be a box set.....
Quote from: Sabres21768 on Aug 09, 2010, 05:00:52 AM
As long as the Pred figures sell well, NECA says they want to do all of the Lost Predators from the end of P2.
Tell them to lower the price if they are going to skimp on the accessories and we will purchase a whole bunch.
it sounds awesome. finaly we could get a 7" figure of the "p2 celtic" predator from the end, aswell as others. i think this is the first ever 7" elder from p2 aswell.
i think it's wierd that they don't have the heads changeable in the package because there are som nay preds to release that variants is pointless, and they have released figures with variant heads in thes ame package before (freddy krueger and frank the bunny are two examples that i have).
Oh my poor savings.
Quote from: Shadow on Aug 09, 2010, 01:39:31 PM
it sounds awesome. finaly we could get a 7" figure of the "p2 celtic" predator from the end, aswell as others. i think this is the first ever 7" elder from p2 aswell.
i think it's wierd that they don't have the heads changeable in the package because there are som nay preds to release that variants is pointless, and they have released figures with variant heads in thes ame package before (freddy krueger and frank the bunny are two examples that i have).
That p2 celtic is the gort predator or how hot toys called him the guardian predator.. i suppose that you are refering to that one, cause he looks like the celtic.. and yeah it is awesome..!!
Where did the name "Gort" come from?
Quote from: Xenomrph on Aug 09, 2010, 06:06:29 PM
Where did the name "Gort" come from?
This predator is usually called gort because of a resin garage kit manufacter that produced a model with that mask.. the name of this garage kit manufacter was gort like the robot in that old movie The Day the Earth Stood Still..
I would love a figure of the gort predator! Turns out this is what Anytime's mask would have been, but they felt it would reveal the creatures face too early and opted for a simpler design.
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it was insteed used in the end of P2 (but i guess u already knew), but with a predator 2 body design insteed.
Quote from: newbeing on Aug 09, 2010, 06:59:02 PM
I would love a figure of the gort predator! Turns out this is what Anytime's mask would have been, but they felt it would reveal the creatures face too early and opted for a simpler design.
http://gamesover.my-underworld.net/alien_vs_predator/Costume%202.jpg
I think that was a smart idea... gort mask really anticipates how a predator face look like...
Quote from: newbeing on Aug 09, 2010, 06:59:02 PM
I would love a figure of the gort predator! Turns out this is what Anytime's mask would have been, but they felt it would reveal the creatures face too early and opted for a simpler design.
http://gamesover.my-underworld.net/alien_vs_predator/Costume%202.jpg
I never new that! Very interesting. I want Anytime masked, Greyback, Gort masked, and PF and I'll be happy.
What about after that? They should make some of their "own" Predators, mixing and matching parts with new paint schemes, prehaps a few from the expanded universe? Broken Tusks, Machiko, maybe a female Pred. It'd also be nice if they went and did something like Mcfarlane did with Halo: Make them so we could switch armor/weapons/masks between them.
After that they can make AvP preds. And after that there probably will be next Predator or AvP film.
after that they can make the predators from the games.... with their player selct line....
Quote from: Yautja117 on Aug 10, 2010, 09:21:31 PM
What about after that? They should make some of their "own" Predators, mixing and matching parts with new paint schemes, prehaps a few from the expanded universe? Broken Tusks, Machiko, maybe a female Pred. It'd also be nice if they went and did something like Mcfarlane did with Halo: Make them so we could switch armor/weapons/masks between them.
AVP the arcade game PREDS!!!
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Wait.... the Hunter Pred sort of looks like Gort...
Maybe the dude all the way on the left, he was never in the game and he got a weird caster.
Redo wolf....does any one think they'll do aliens when the prequel comes?
Quote from: 85 on Aug 11, 2010, 03:22:35 AM
Redo wolf....does any one think they'll do aliens when the prequel comes?
They probably will
Quote from: 85 on Aug 11, 2010, 03:22:35 AM
Redo wolf
Why? Their existing Wolf figure is pretty excellent.
Quote from: Xenomrph on Aug 11, 2010, 04:05:24 AM
Quote from: 85 on Aug 11, 2010, 03:22:35 AM
Redo wolf
Why? Their existing Wolf figure is pretty excellent.
But the articulation is horrible
That's the resin I didn't get it when it came out and I like to"play" and pose my figs.
Quote from: 85 on Aug 11, 2010, 04:18:52 AM
That's the resin I didn't get it when it came out and I like to"play" and pose my figs.
phew, I thought I was the only one :D
Haha, I don't usually pose mine all that much. I like to find one good pose and put them on the shelf and have them look all cool, haha.
Transformers toys, on the other hand, I fiddle with those and pose them all the time.
Does the Wolf predator come with his body sideways
Quote from: Xenomrph on Aug 11, 2010, 04:42:59 AM
Haha, I don't usually pose mine all that much. I like to find one good pose and put them on the shelf and have them look all cool, haha.
Transformers toys, on the other hand, I fiddle with those and pose them all the time.
Haha me too :)
Quote from: RazorSlash on Aug 11, 2010, 03:39:32 AM
Quote from: 85 on Aug 11, 2010, 03:22:35 AM
Redo wolf....does any one think they'll do aliens when the prequel comes?
They probably will
Depends on if the aliens are new or look different.
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looks brilliant!.
i hope they continue doing aliens, i want a dog alien from neca, i also want a alien queen, and while they're at it they can do a decent res alien and hybrid.
i would also love a first ever 7" chopper pred...and while they're at it they can do decent scar and cekltic and a accurate grid and warrior....oh and the queen, no doubt the queen.
^^
thats the 7" scale?
looks awesome whatever it is!!!!!!!!!!!
That looks really impressive. I'm very pleased with that.
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This is one beautifull P2 Elder ;D
new pics? this is the same prototype we've already seen - just look at the netting. Damn you, neca.
it's a ugly mother...... but is awasome, the fancy on the paint is incredible, i'relly want do have one of these preds, but the problem is, if on the mass production, the qualitty of the paint fall of
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i cant wait to put my hands on that figure.. just too awesome.. :'(
This figure is going to be a favourite, I can already feel it :P
Wow. Now THAT is an impressive predator. It has the potential to be the best 7" yet.
Lovin' the P2 Elder.
Hell yeah, Elder looks awesome.
Does elder have a mask ? I think I saw one in a comic book.
Quote from: 85 on Aug 20, 2010, 06:36:35 AM
Does elder have a mask ? I think I saw one in a comic book.
I think NECA bases their figures off the movies.
the prototipe is awesome but the final figure will be a holy shit as the others , mcfarlane is 1000 times best than neca....
Quote from: Damned_Predator on Aug 20, 2010, 04:13:35 PM
the prototipe is awesome but the final figure will be a holy shit as the others , mcfarlane is 1000 times best than neca....
are you freakin kidding me? while the paintjob can be in par, and neca can have paint aps thats sometimes not perfect, the sculpt beats mcf by far. now it's all up to personal taste too, but the sculpts cant be denyed that neca is better.
Quote from: Damned_Predator on Aug 20, 2010, 04:13:35 PM
the prototipe is awesome but the final figure will be a holy shit as the others , mcfarlane is 1000 times best than neca....
yeah right
Neca = win!!!
mcfarlane were great too back in the old days.. but compare to NECA they're accurate just look at the sculpt and the way they made it looks awesome :)
Quote from: Sabres21768 on Aug 19, 2010, 07:36:38 PM
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Tell them to add the targeting laser on top of that caster!!!
Quote from: DaddyYautja on Aug 20, 2010, 06:09:41 PM
Quote from: Sabres21768 on Aug 19, 2010, 07:36:38 PM
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Tell them to add the targeting laser on top of that caster!!!
did he have a targetting laser on the caster in p2 really?
yeah he did - i modded my old hot toys P2 elder to have a targeting laser on and will be doing the same on this figure 8)
Quote from: Shadow on Aug 20, 2010, 06:43:26 PM
Quote from: DaddyYautja on Aug 20, 2010, 06:09:41 PM
Quote from: Sabres21768 on Aug 19, 2010, 07:36:38 PM
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Tell them to add the targeting laser on top of that caster!!!
did he have a targetting laser on the caster in p2 really?
Yep, he sure did.
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Grey back is awesome!!!!!!
wow this elder is so movie accurate... yeah the targeting laser would be a cool adition...
does he come with his sword?
Quote from: bobcunk on Aug 21, 2010, 02:56:02 AM
does he come with his sword?
the prototype had the sword.. i suppose the actual figure will have it too
i hope it does. this figure is extremly accurate i must say. it's a shame they miss out the targetting laser, such a minor but important thing. i will probably not mod it anyway as im a collector who have figures "intact in original shape" unless i buy a double to costum.
Unpainted Predator Hound from series 3 up at Neca Tweetphoto from Twiiter. Looks like it's the same scale as the pics from SDCC 2010. I know the fans are divided on these hounds, for me, I love the idea, but not the design with the antlers, so I'll pass. Figure looks cool if you don't mind the scale. A lot of ball joints and an articulated jaw for chomping on humans. http://tweetphoto.com/42700981 (http://tweetphoto.com/42700981) (https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fc0013474.cdn1.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com%2Fx2_28b90b5&hash=1ba0b713888cca677fd249e27cabcd0414922378)
Great, great... Now give us the Falcon! QUICK!
At the cost of importing it personally, I will get that thing.
the scale is wrong. hound should be smaller. that's all - getting it anyway :D
If you buy Tracker then you NEED the hounds... it's almost blasphemus not to own one with the other.
Can't wait for that hound :) Lots of Predator stuff are heading on our way guys!!! :)
I still can't believe they went all out on the Hound's articulation. NECA is seriously hitting a stride.
Well the sculpt looks good, hopefully they don't screw up the paint...
Quote from: coolbreeze on Sep 04, 2010, 04:52:10 AM
Well the sculpt looks good, hopefully they don't screw up the paint...
oh trust me, they will.
Quote from: uruk on Sep 04, 2010, 09:09:14 AM
Quote from: coolbreeze on Sep 04, 2010, 04:52:10 AM
Well the sculpt looks good, hopefully they don't screw up the paint...
oh trust me, they will.
As much as I want to defend Neca, I got a bad feeling about this....
I hope you're mistaken.
i was praying that they don't f**k up the paint on berserker and classic - and i had to heavily repaint them.
don't think anything gonna change this time.
Let us prey that Elder will have similar painting as on prototype.
how do you guys feel about the articulation? I personally don't care about it, I'd rather have a statue Pred hound that has no holes or cut outs for movement. What about the rest of you?
will be great to pose one or two of them with tracker. definetly some articulation is needed.
I wonder if they`ll cost as much as normal Predator figure. And still I`m not loosing my hope that they`ll add falcon to hound.
Quote from: meanstreak on Sep 04, 2010, 06:28:41 PM
how do you guys feel about the articulation? I personally don't care about it, I'd rather have a statue Pred hound that has no holes or cut outs for movement. What about the rest of you?
I like to make my own poses. Dont like statues at all :-\
Yeh i prefer to customise my poses. As for the paint, Id love it to be better, but for the price you pay for a NECA figure compared to HT Im not surprised the paint is rushed.
I want an 18 inch predator. C'mon NECA my 18" alien wants a companion.
Get the 12" McFarlane ones, they rock.
The Hounds will have the same selling price like the Predators. According to Neca :)
Of course. Why wouldn't they?.
there was a moment when i was hoping the hounds would come in a two-pack. Don't really know why i thought so now. :/
Quote from: uruk on Sep 07, 2010, 09:24:31 AM
there was a moment when i was hoping the hounds would come in a two-pack. Don't really know why i thought so now. :/
I understand now why they have so much articulation and what not. They expect to sell those hotcakes separately, well looks like i'll be shelling out extra cash for 2 plus the other figures. This is gunna hurt my wallet.
yeah , i want two as well. One is just... one. Guys at Neca know exactly what they are doing.
I think the Tracker fig with only 1 hound won't look that impressive. 2 is definatley needed.
I agree that 2 are needed. But if they sell them separately, Id buy none rather than one. Never really wanted them, but they complete the look. Not worth 2 preds though.
It is not in my plan buying the hounds.... but i dont know what i am going to do in the future.. what i know is that i am definitely going to buy elder.. and the original masked predator.. but elder is the one i want most
Hey all! Longtime reader, second time posting! New pic from NECA twitter, who also replied to another twittering predator fan that there will be "no more predator news until closer to toy fair". Elder Pred in the background of this shot, with another angle of pred hound. AND the Pred Elder prototype has the sword in the LEFT hand!!! = film accuracy!!! yes!!! I hope he still comes with a sheath for that sword. And you can see the revolver and trophy necklace! Pred hound still seems a tad too large in scale to me. wish they were a little smaller and sold in a 2 pack, but amazing they are making them at all. Enjoy! (https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fc0013483.cdn1.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com%2Fx2_2a4ddd4&hash=43808e3a10552c43b695812d8d7d3f40027a0b99)
I like that elder a lot... i guess we have to wait until toy fair to see the final elder predator..
Quote from: Inner Jaw on Sep 10, 2010, 11:05:14 PM
Hey all! Longtime reader, second time posting! New pic from NECA twitter, who also replied to another twittering predator fan that there will be "no more predator news until closer to toy fair". Elder Pred in the background of this shot, with another angle of pred hound. AND the Pred Elder prototype has the sword in the LEFT hand!!! = film accuracy!!! yes!!! I hope he still comes with a sheath for that sword. And you can see the revolver and trophy necklace! Pred hound still seems a tad too large in scale to me. wish they were a little smaller and sold in a 2 pack, but amazing they are making them at all. Enjoy! http://c0013483.cdn1.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/x2_2a4ddd4
Looking good. The elder looks amazing. I couldnt care less about the hounds but im sure theres a lot of people hanging for this one.
Quote from: Forever Knight on Sep 08, 2010, 06:13:23 AM
I think the Tracker fig with only 1 hound won't look that impressive. 2 is definatley needed.
Falconer looked pretty fine with one at his side =P
Damn ! Hound and Elder looked awesomee ! Anybody knows whether there is any comfirmation on the blades for tracker and Neca on the LOST preds for p2?
I think if Neca was smart they should release a Lost Predators BOXED SET.
I think every Predator fan and they're mothers wouild buy that shit.
wait... you mean a boxed set with all the lost preds, and looking like the interior of the predator spaceship so you won't have to open the box (like birth of the hybrid boxed set)?
I'm fukken okay with this.
Quote from: uruk on Sep 11, 2010, 01:21:10 PM
wait... you mean a boxed set with all the lost preds, and looking like the interior of the predator spaceship so you won't have to open the box (like birth of the hybrid boxed set)?
I'm fukken okay with this.
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a lost hunter boxed set ill have to include the elder.... and it would be soo expensive.. it would be colol but not possible.
thanks for destroying my hopes. I know it's impossible, but hey, everyone can have dreams :P
Quote from: uruk on Sep 11, 2010, 07:55:21 PM
thanks for destroying my hopes. I know it's impossible, but hey, everyone can have dreams :P
oh i feel so guilty right now! :'( like i said it would be cool.. ;D maybe the lost hunters would bring a cardboard that looks like a spaceship so when you have every one you have something like a predator spaceship diorama... still dreamin ;D
Quote from: Forever Knight on Sep 06, 2010, 05:58:29 AM
Get the 12" McFarlane ones, they rock.
Why would I pay $150 for figures that original cost $45.
I paid $60 for mine.....
no i remember.. neca made a huge box set with every character from the reservoir dogs.. so a lost hunter box set would not be so impossible after all
Quote from: uruk on Sep 11, 2010, 01:21:10 PM
wait... you mean a boxed set with all the lost preds, and looking like the interior of the predator spaceship so you won't have to open the box (like birth of the hybrid boxed set)?
I'm fukken okay with this.
Yeah man and it can be done by Neca, it's just WOULD it be done. I bet it would look so sick in the box that you wouldn't even want to remove it from the box.
We know atleast 4 Lost Predators could fit the set if there is the interior display aswell, I say this by comparing it to the Hellraiser Cenobite Lair Boxed Set. It had 4 Cenobytes and the lair and looks amazing.
It could be done..... Now if NECA would f**ken listen.
I also wouldn't mind a Dutch figure and even some more Highlander shit from Neca aswell.
NECA did express interest in doing a Dutch figure. I guess it depends on licensing and likeness issues, because Im sure it would sell out immediately.
Lt. Harrigan wouldn't be so bad either and a f**ken Bill Paxton figure is needed for ALL collectors. Maybe even a 3-pack, 1 fig of him as the punk who gets killed in Terminator, 1 of him from Aliens, and 1 of him from P2.
Quote from: Inner Jaw on Sep 10, 2010, 11:05:14 PM
Hey all! Longtime reader, second time posting! New pic from NECA twitter, who also replied to another twittering predator fan that there will be "no more predator news until closer to toy fair". Elder Pred in the background of this shot, with another angle of pred hound. AND the Pred Elder prototype has the sword in the LEFT hand!!! = film accuracy!!! yes!!! I hope he still comes with a sheath for that sword. And you can see the revolver and trophy necklace! Pred hound still seems a tad too large in scale to me. wish they were a little smaller and sold in a 2 pack, but amazing they are making them at all. Enjoy! http://c0013483.cdn1.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/x2_2a4ddd4
I have just noticed that the hound has some kind of belt, so the tracker can hold it! oh man! i have to buy this after all!
Quote from: WolfPredator89 on Sep 19, 2010, 01:54:20 PM
Quote from: Inner Jaw on Sep 10, 2010, 11:05:14 PM
Hey all! Longtime reader, second time posting! New pic from NECA twitter, who also replied to another twittering predator fan that there will be "no more predator news until closer to toy fair". Elder Pred in the background of this shot, with another angle of pred hound. AND the Pred Elder prototype has the sword in the LEFT hand!!! = film accuracy!!! yes!!! I hope he still comes with a sheath for that sword. And you can see the revolver and trophy necklace! Pred hound still seems a tad too large in scale to me. wish they were a little smaller and sold in a 2 pack, but amazing they are making them at all. Enjoy! http://c0013483.cdn1.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/x2_2a4ddd4
I have just noticed that the hound has some kind of belt, so the tracker can hold it! oh man! i have to buy this after all!
No it doesn't.
Those are just spines sticking out of it's neck.
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yeah the creepy little girl holding those spines made me think they were some kind of belts, it would be strange if the belts comes sculpted in the figure anyway...
I wouldn't mind if it had some kind of harness with chains that the Tracker could hold.
That would be pretty cool.
Quote from: Sabres21768 on Sep 20, 2010, 02:32:29 AM
I wouldn't mind if it had some kind of harness with chains that the Tracker could hold.
That would be pretty cool.
yeah that would be cool, but not sculpted in the figure how i thought it was before :D
Quote from: WolfPredator89 on Sep 20, 2010, 03:36:15 AM
Quote from: Sabres21768 on Sep 20, 2010, 02:32:29 AM
I wouldn't mind if it had some kind of harness with chains that the Tracker could hold.
That would be pretty cool.
yeah that would be cool, but not sculpted in the figure how i thought it was before :D
I agree...not sculpted.
Something that I could remove if I wanted to.
how much longer until these guys are on shelves
Quote from: Predator Queen on Sep 20, 2010, 06:24:13 AM
how much longer until these guys are on shelves
We won't see the Pred hound on shelves until next year. :'(
I do agree they f**ked up the paint on Berserker, but Falconer was pretty good.
Quote from: RDdaNINJA on Sep 20, 2010, 10:46:28 PM
I do agree they f**ked up the paint on Berserker, but Falconer was pretty good.
Nothing a little touch up paint wont fix ;)
Personally i dont mind the cheap berserker paint app, i do really like that figure...
Quote from: WolfPredator89 on Sep 21, 2010, 12:37:10 AM
Personally i dont mind the cheap berserker paint app, i do really like that figure...
For the price Im not complaining. And now its given me a new hobby, custom painting ;D
Quote from: tonyzork on Sep 21, 2010, 01:02:39 AM
Quote from: WolfPredator89 on Sep 21, 2010, 12:37:10 AM
Personally i dont mind the cheap berserker paint app, i do really like that figure...
For the price Im not complaining. And now its given me a new hobby, custom painting ;D
Did you repainted the figure yet? i would like to see how you improved the figure.. :)
Quote from: WolfPredator89 on Sep 21, 2010, 01:10:25 AM
Quote from: tonyzork on Sep 21, 2010, 01:02:39 AM
Quote from: WolfPredator89 on Sep 21, 2010, 12:37:10 AM
Personally i dont mind the cheap berserker paint app, i do really like that figure...
For the price Im not complaining. And now its given me a new hobby, custom painting ;D
Did you repainted the figure yet? i would like to see how you improved the figure.. :)
I havent yet, I only practiced on my Macfarlane Anytime. I'm going to make some time this weekend to re-painting the berserker. Might do a few mods to falconer, although its paint is pretty impressive from the factory. Ill make sure I post WIP pics and take final shots in good lighting so you can see the details.
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Quote from: WolfPredator89 on Sep 21, 2010, 01:10:25 AM
Quote from: tonyzork on Sep 21, 2010, 01:02:39 AM
Quote from: WolfPredator89 on Sep 21, 2010, 12:37:10 AM
Personally i dont mind the cheap berserker paint app, i do really like that figure...
For the price Im not complaining. And now its given me a new hobby, custom painting ;D
Did you repainted the figure yet? i would like to see how you improved the figure.. :)
I havent yet, I only practiced on my Macfarlane Anytime. I'm going to make some time this weekend to re-painting the berserker. Might do a few mods to falconer, although its paint is pretty impressive from the factory. Ill make sure I post WIP pics and take final shots in good lighting so you can see the details.
yeah i have seen your mcf anytime repaint, impressive! you have some great skills! im sure your berserker repaint will be great too!
Im going to take new photos of the mcf. anytime this weekend in correct lighting too. The photos I posted aren't a good representation of how it looks. Maybe a video will show the details better. Either way ill keep you posted.
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watching these pics i realized that we likely will have a neca fig of this pred... the body is almost the same as the classic one.. just a different sculpted bio...
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watching these pics i realized that we likely will have a neca fig of this pred... the body is almost the same as the classic one.. just a different sculpted bio...
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The armor is completely different.
That's P2 armor, not Classic armor.
I wouldn't really expect Neca to make pred figs of this movie, because people would say make this one... and this one and that one.... to much of a fuss for NECA if you ask me :/
Quote from: Blades on Oct 09, 2010, 08:54:27 PM
I wouldn't really expect Neca to make pred figs of this movie, because people would say make this one... and this one and that one.... to much of a fuss for NECA if you ask me :/
Yeah.
They only make the ones necessary.
Sometimes they can't make ones they would like to make due to budget contraints. So of course they won't make ones of little significance.
They'd make a pussyface before the lost hunters. And even that seems unlikely now.
stop that guys. I'm getting depressed.
Quote from: uruk on Oct 10, 2010, 08:03:34 AM
stop that guys. I'm getting depressed.
I agree. some things are better left unsaid.
Quote from: Blades on Oct 09, 2010, 08:54:27 PM
I wouldn't really expect Neca to make pred figs of this movie, because people would say make this one... and this one and that one.... to much of a fuss for NECA if you ask me :/
Funny, NECA expressed interest in doing the whole line.
In Neca's interview they said they're too busy, but will try to get to it if they get a chance.
Personally, I'd rather see them get rights to make human charectors. Make a "Survivor" series. (Not based on the tv show, for those looking to exploit my choice of words.)
I've already stated in another thread I'd love to get Dutch's Team, and the USCM Platoon in a box set. Maybe even a box set of the Charectors from Predators. But I can name enough charectors and possible variants they could make a CRAPLOAD of Moolah off of, especially from me.
Ripley (Alien. Aliens variant)
Hicks (Kinda obvious, though they'd only really need to make one body mold to make Hudson and a few others.)
Dutch (Muddy, and clean variant.)
Mike Harrigan (Meat Packing house raid, final battle variant.)
Royce ("I'll cut you down" and Muddy)
Others, but not nearly as important as the previously stated.
Machiko Noguchi. (Issue #4 costume, and the standard Predator pet outfit.)
Hanzo
Nolan
Bishop (I'd LOVE to get an AVP Charles Weyland variant. he was my fav human in the movie.)
Hudson.
And lastly, just a couple I'd really like to see, but its far from likely.
Maxwell Stafford
Ash
Captain Dallas (Space Suit and Ship attire)
Drake & Vasquez (As a smart gunner 2 pack, that'd be AWESOME!)
Lt. Kurosawa (though that's likely to end up as a player Select line figure, since its AVP Arcade.)
I' have no job, but I'd find a way to buy them all. Though its kinda obvious what'd I'd probably buy first as a priority.
the Royce variants sound cool!
Too bad neca doesn't care about their customers votes huh? they don't think human charectors would sell.
I can kind of understand that... I mean the movie is called Predators not Humans
If they only have limited time on each license i can understand them concentrating on the creatures only. Pity. Im now shattered that we most likely wont see a Pussyface from Neca either :'(
Quote from: Taraka on Oct 11, 2010, 05:37:40 AM
Too bad neca doesn't care about their customers votes huh? they don't think human charectors would sell.
There's also alot of extra cost involved in obtaining licensing and actor likeness rights for the human figures.
It's already expensive enough just for the Pred and Alien figures.
Well, I look at it differently. Mostly because we already have Aliens and Predators. Even though these new ones are better than the previous, it gets boring having nothing but the creatures. I know they need actor likeness rights, but I think that the sales would make up for the cost of the likeness rights.
And anyone who watches my Youtube channel knows I'm striving to be a film maker. When I make my own AVP film I've written (I will not rest until fox approves it and I direct it.) I'd rather do my best to avoid the marketing showing too much of my Aliens and Predators. At least until they near the DVD release.
But that's just me! I've still got school to finish and a SAG card to earn.
Quote from: tonyzork on Oct 11, 2010, 06:28:22 AM
If they only have limited time on each license i can understand them concentrating on the creatures only. Pity. Im now shattered that we most likely wont see a Pussyface from Neca either :'(
Theres enough "Pussyface" figures as it is.
and yet they all suck. I have a MacFarlane one which im repainting, and its a horrible sculpt. Theres many anytime variations and Neca are going to have 4 new ones out by early next year.
Quote from: Taraka on Oct 11, 2010, 06:38:15 AM
Well, I look at it differently. Mostly because we already have Aliens and Predators. Even though these new ones are better than the previous, it gets boring having nothing but the creatures. I know they need actor likeness rights, but I think that the sales would make up for the cost of the likeness rights.
And how much does it cost to secure character AND actor license rights?
If you're going to make a statement like that, you MUST know the cost behind all of this.
I cant care less about the human characters, of course i would like to have Dutch and Royce but... they have to make Pussyface! are they going to pass making the coolest predator ever?
The way the producer of Neca put it in his interview, it sounded like you pay for the actors likeness and character in one shot when you make a figure from someone in the movie. If theres 2 bills to pay, then it explains my childhood disappointment with the colonial marines made by kenner.
And again, in his interview he flat out said he doesn't think human characters would sell. He deffinantly thinks like a business man but not like a collector. (Least not one that likes to display figures out of packaging.) It does get boring to display a Predator and have nothing for him to be attacking, and sadly, Aliens get boring to pose with them.
Regardless of what I know about figure costs, since that's not what I'm studying in college, I anxiously hope one day we get those characters in a 7 inch scale. I love their terminator and video game figures, and they do a great job with actor likeness.
Actually, don't hate me, but I didn't care for P2 that much. At least in design. P1 is my all time favorite. But yes, I'd rather have him redone by Neca, then the P2 elder. But they must do somethin if they make him, and you'll all agree...
No stubby spear! That was so lame with their Wolf Predator! I display him using Mcfarlane's Scar Pred spear.
Quote from: Taraka on Oct 11, 2010, 02:13:24 PM
The way the producer of Neca put it in his interview, it sounded like you pay for the actors likeness and character in one shot when you make a figure from someone in the movie. If theres 2 bills to pay, then it explains my childhood disappointment with the colonial marines made by kenner.
Yes, theres 2 bills to pay... that's why the Terminator by McFarlane doesnt look like Schwarzenegger at all. At that time, they only had the character rights but not the actor's likeness from the movie...
In that case I think he likes the T-1000 more. I noticed he had no trouble with his likeness.
Notice the figures on the background :)
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Aw man I can't tell for sure if it's P1 or Battle Damage Classic. No trophies, and no blood and we cant see the left side of the face.
elder ;_;
how much longer will i wait for you?
^^ Probable another 4 months :)
Quote from: predamorph on Oct 21, 2010, 05:04:58 PM
Notice the figures on the background :)
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come on release that elder now! ;D i will wait four months for the tracker and the classic... :D
Quote from: Taraka on Oct 21, 2010, 05:11:18 PM
Aw man I can't tell for sure if it's P1 or Battle Damage Classic. No trophies, and no blood and we cant see the left side of the face.
I asked Randy (NECA_TOYS) via twitter, here's his respond:
Quote@Xen0 that's the Series 3 Original '87 Predator in Mask
I thing the trophybelt and necklace have still to be produced, or they haven't been painted yet.
Take it these are just 8 inch figures?
i am sure they will give to him the trophies... they still need to be produced
Oh I have no doubt that it'll have the trophies. I've seen the proto of the 2 pack from SDCC. I was only a little mad I couldn't see it painted.
I can't wait to get them!
I might just steal it off my macfarlane anytime
Quote from: Taraka on Oct 22, 2010, 01:05:16 AM
Oh I have no doubt that it'll have the trophies. I've seen the proto of the 2 pack from SDCC. I was only a little mad I couldn't see it painted.
I can't wait to get them!
where did you see that? did you go to SDCC?
Love those two! I need a P2 now. He's my favorite.
Quote from: WolfPredator89 on Oct 22, 2010, 01:53:26 AM
Quote from: Taraka on Oct 22, 2010, 01:05:16 AM
Oh I have no doubt that it'll have the trophies. I've seen the proto of the 2 pack from SDCC. I was only a little mad I couldn't see it painted.
I can't wait to get them!
where did you see that? did you go to SDCC?
Actually it was a video.
1:40
Found pictures later, but from the same display.This is how I pretty much new about all the Predators figures, minus Elder, but I already saw it on another site.
Quote from: Taraka on Oct 22, 2010, 08:58:54 PM
Quote from: WolfPredator89 on Oct 22, 2010, 01:53:26 AM
Quote from: Taraka on Oct 22, 2010, 01:05:16 AM
Oh I have no doubt that it'll have the trophies. I've seen the proto of the 2 pack from SDCC. I was only a little mad I couldn't see it painted.
I can't wait to get them!
where did you see that? did you go to SDCC?
Actually it was a video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abusQTQdc8k
1:40
Found pictures later, but from the same display.This is how I pretty much new about all the Predators figures, minus Elder, but I already saw it on another site.
Oh yeah i have seen that video... thanks anyway!
Wow this is interesting to movie monster fans. I came across this ebay auction and it reminded me of something... Somebody on the Predators design team is a fan of Gamera, the space turtle from Godzilla movies. One of his enemies is a dinosaur with horns named 'Jiger', and if you remove his fin and add more horns or antlers it's exactly what the Predator Hound looks like in the film. Anybody else see it? Anyone? C'mon now! Not much of a stretch given most AVP fans and special effects artists are fans of other movie monsters right?
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here's the original auction i saw...
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Yeah, that's a pretty striking resemblance.
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Wow this is interesting to movie monster fans. I came across this ebay auction and it reminded me of something... Somebody on the Predators design team is a fan of Gamera, the space turtle from Godzilla movies. One of his enemies is a dinosaur with horns named 'Jiger', and if you remove his fin and add more horns or antlers it's exactly what the Predator Hound looks like in the film. Anybody else see it? Anyone? C'mon now! Not much of a stretch given most AVP fans and special effects artists are fans of other movie monsters right?
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Gamera was never in a godzilla movie, they were to differant companies.
I don't think they were trying to rip that off, dude. I mean they were trying to design a creature that resembles a dog, but also looks like its from another planet. Anything on four legs and is meant to move like a dog is going to resemble one another to a degree.
Does anyone know when NECA's going to re-release the Aliens and AVPR Warrior figures? Will it be around the same time as Series 3, or are they saving them for Series 4 (cross your fingers for one! ;))? Thanks!
Quote from: Taraka on Nov 09, 2010, 01:28:15 PM
I don't think they were trying to rip that off, dude. I mean they were trying to design a creature that resembles a dog, but also looks like its from another planet. Anything on four legs and is meant to move like a dog is going to resemble one another to a degree.
Still, it's a nice thought that all of our nerdy interests might be interconnected somehow (I'm actually writing a story series based on that concept...)
You know, if the Predator dog were beefed up a bit, it would make a pretty cool Jiger for a new Gamera film! (NECA should make a Predator dog variant with arrow launchers in its sides! ;D)
And while we're on the topic of Gamera, I would personally nominate Shusuke Kaneko to direct the next AVP film; he would give it an injection of awesomeness and a down-to-Earth, detailed feel that I think the series could really benefit from.
Now Hot toys have come up with their Falcon, I really hope Neca would also bring their own version of Falcon too ! Maybe our Pred Hound would come along with Falcon in the same package?
That would be a pretty excellent bonus.
Quote from: Xenomrph on Nov 17, 2010, 06:15:52 PM
That would be a pretty excellent bonus.
Yet most probably not going to happen. Neca have said they aren't gna do a falcon. Pity though
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-ash2%2Fhs483.ash2%2F75690_1700034706304_1401004597_1766941_3214158_n.jpg&hash=6c574b7fd876a4888715bc307d5351e3f36bba7e)
just saw this from neca tweetpic...hm......
Quote from: aggnar on Nov 18, 2010, 12:16:27 AM
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs483.ash2/75690_1700034706304_1401004597_1766941_3214158_n.jpg
just saw this from neca tweetpic...hm......
Me wants it!
Quote from: Peakius Baragonius on Nov 17, 2010, 02:20:28 AM
Does anyone know when NECA's going to re-release the Aliens and AVPR Warrior figures? Will it be around the same time as Series 3, or are they saving them for Series 4 (cross your fingers for one! ;))? Thanks!
Quote from: Taraka on Nov 09, 2010, 01:28:15 PM
I don't think they were trying to rip that off, dude. I mean they were trying to design a creature that resembles a dog, but also looks like its from another planet. Anything on four legs and is meant to move like a dog is going to resemble one another to a degree.
Still, it's a nice thought that all of our nerdy interests might be interconnected somehow (I'm actually writing a story series based on that concept...)
You know, if the Predator dog were beefed up a bit, it would make a pretty cool Jiger for a new Gamera film! (NECA should make a Predator dog variant with arrow launchers in its sides! ;D)
And while we're on the topic of Gamera, I would personally nominate Shusuke Kaneko to direct the next AVP film; he would give it an injection of awesomeness and a down-to-Earth, detailed feel that I think the series could really benefit from.
In addition to repeating my question...do you think NECA will be releasing/re-releasing these with better quality control? If they've modified the Classic Alien, I would hope they would make sure to modify the quality control for it as well (especially as I imagine many fans who buy an exclusive only to find the toy poorly put together would be quite unhappy). Same goes for the other two (apparently NECA's Aliens figure had arm extensions which were actually damaged by the articulation as well as bent heads -- are they doing this to "redeem" themselves?)
Quote from: aggnar on Nov 18, 2010, 12:16:27 AM
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs483.ash2/75690_1700034706304_1401004597_1766941_3214158_n.jpg
Anyone else getting a nostalgia feeling from that?
What? The Predator skull on the Alien side of the package and the Alien skull on the Predator side?
Kinda reminds me of the old toy commercial slogan they passed onto the 1997 AVP game. "You decide who will survive..."
Actually, the packaging seems nostalgic to me
I think it is not a coincidence that it looks similar to the old kenner one.... they know that it gives that nostalgic feeling
Quote from: Taraka on Nov 18, 2010, 02:55:20 AM
What? The Predator skull on the Alien side of the package and the Alien skull on the Predator side?
Kinda reminds me of the old toy commercial slogan they passed onto the 1997 AVP game. "You decide who will survive..."
...Yin-Yang? ;D
The 2000s-2010s are/will be the decade of nostalgia for the 70's/80's/90's...just you wait and see....
Sorry to repeat this again, but knowing how topics get buried easily...Aliens/AVPR Warriors re-release news, someone? Anyone? Anytime...?
Last I heard the re-releases are in December.
Thanks!
Aw, man!!! My Christmas Wish List is dangerously full of "top priority items!" How are we supposed to save up for the next series?
That's on you dude, I'm worried about myself.
Really now December.... there goes all my money I saved for series 2 and now 3 I will have nothing left....
Yay! The only person I have to buy presents for is ME! *sob* I'm sooo happy!!!
I have already planed what i am going to buy...
series 2: Tracker
series 3: Elder
series 4: Pussyface? PLEASE!!
Quote from: WolfPredator89 on Nov 19, 2010, 04:49:50 AM
I have already planed what i am going to buy...
series 2: Tracker
series 3: Elder
series 4: Pussyface? PLEASE!!
same here ;D
The only thing i want from series 3 are the hounds. Hoping Neca also decides to Release a Falcon for Falconer since Hot toys is.
Just asked Neca when the hounds r going to be released on Twitter. They said February at the earliest, no sooner.
From Series 3, I'll definatly be getting Maked Anytime.
I would buy him over any other pred .................wait for it............Anytime!!!
(humor fail)
If I could I would get them all.
Is series 3 really coming out in December?
No, Series 3 is NOT coming out in December.
The only thing scheduled for December is the TRU 2-Pack.
We may see some re-releases (like the ALIENS Warrior and AvP:R Alien), but Series 3 is not coming out until next year.
Series 3 is in febuary, isnt it?
Definately getting Masked Anytime and Elder. Think I'll give the hounds a miss.
Quote from: Taraka on Nov 19, 2010, 03:55:20 AM
That's on you dude, I'm worried about myself.
Yeah, but we're
all worried about ourselves. You gotta join the community, dude! ;)
Quote from: Taraka on Nov 19, 2010, 04:11:01 AM
Yay! The only person I have to buy presents for is ME! *sob* I'm sooo happy!!!
You sure you couldn't buy some spares for me...? ;)
I think I'll be getting the whole series except for the hounds; while they would be nice, the others are definitely a priority (stealth Berserker = no problems with the paintjob! ;D ). Also, I agree that they should be released as a two-pack, as I'd find it hard to believe that people would be willing to pay more than they would for any of the Predators in order to get a pack, and one is just...adequate.
For me, the Aliens and AVPR warriors
are new releases, since the AVPR is like $100 dollars on Amazon and the original Aliens release is surrounded by way too many complaints for me to risk getting one only to find it fall to pieces. I really do hope NECA uses this opportunity to improve their quality control, and modify those arm extensions so that they aren't damaging to the figure when articulated!
Is the Camo-Stealth Berserker going to be part of the series or a comic-con exclusive like the regular stealth?
Quote from: samoht on Nov 20, 2010, 11:28:46 PM
From Series 3, I'll definatly be getting Maked Anytime.
I would buy him over any other pred .................wait for it............Anytime!!!
(humor fail)
Your joke is still funnier than most sitcoms on TV could ever hope to be. :)
Quote from: Tracker2814 on Nov 20, 2010, 06:35:04 PM
The only thing i want from series 3 are the hounds.
You're insane.
Not a huge update, but NECA posted a pic of the Pred Hound and how it will lay in its packaging...
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi49.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff291%2Fsabres21768%2Fother13%2Fpredhound.jpg&hash=6212cceaf96c89f63535e2dc117d13f785146d12)
hmm Looks crap :-[
Of course. It's unpainted and probably still a prototype. The white sculpture I've seen earlier here had more articulations if I recall right.
Yes, it's unpainted.
AGAIN...they're just showing how it will lay in the packaging.
I was half expecting new packaging entirly for the dog.
...why couldnt we get 2 dogs in a package? Save us a little money, look better in the package, give Tracker 2 companions for the shelf.
Quote from: Taraka on Nov 22, 2010, 05:23:57 PM
I was half expecting new packaging entirly for the dog.
...why couldnt we get 2 dogs in a package? Save us a little money, look better in the package, give Tracker 2 companions for the shelf.
Because it's NOT in NECA's best interest to save us money.
They're out to MAKE money. ;)
Greedy bastards.
Spoiler
;) ;D
waaaay too big. damn. it's TOO big. not in scale.
Its a Predator Hound Queen ;)
Because it is a super pred hound, is like the difference between wolves and dogs ;D
don't even start :D
i'm obviously referring to the movie, they weren't THAT big. it's almost as long as predators' bodies.
I dunno, looks pretty correctly-sized to me. ???
then please look at this, and after that, correct me if i'm wrong:
NECA:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg547.imageshack.us%2Fimg547%2F9717%2Fdog1s.jpg&hash=30d19105762568ae6f473e61a54fd61be0362f4d)
vs
Sideshow:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg408.imageshack.us%2Fimg408%2F1548%2Fdog2b.jpg&hash=d15c807d318eab94fb06977162c2536a16010fb0)
and take in consideration that in the maquette, tracker isn't standing straight - he's in a kind of half-crouch.
see what i'm talking about?
Quote from: uruk on Nov 22, 2010, 10:23:38 PM
then please look at this, and after that, correct me if i'm wrong:
NECA:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg547.imageshack.us%2Fimg547%2F9717%2Fdog1s.jpg&hash=30d19105762568ae6f473e61a54fd61be0362f4d)
vs
Sideshow:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg408.imageshack.us%2Fimg408%2F1548%2Fdog2b.jpg&hash=d15c807d318eab94fb06977162c2536a16010fb0)
and take in consideration that in the maquette, tracker isn't standing straight - he's in a kind of half-crouch.
see what i'm talking about?
In all fairness...you can't judge the size that way.
You have nothing to relate the size of the Hound to in its picture.
It could be smaller packaging.
You're just assuming that the packaging of the hound is the same size as the Predator's.
You could do the same thing you've done with your size comparison and make it twice as big or twice as small as the pic of the Tracker you have.
Now, on the other hand, I think it is the same size.
But it's not like this should be a surprise. We've seen them together already from SDCC and they haven't changed.
Do you think the hounds will cost less?
Its in scale.
Very unlikely
NO! the Elder pred is gonna be 18" and waaaay outta scale from the smaller 7" preds :'(
Quote from: BerserkerPred on Nov 24, 2010, 09:05:57 PM
NO! the Elder pred is gonna be 18" and waaaay outta scale from the smaller 7" preds :'(
No...it's not.
NECA is making a 1:4 scale P1 Predator figure.
http://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/index.php?topic=35680.0 (http://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/index.php?topic=35680.0)
The Elder will be the regular 7" scale.
Anyone got any new info on the Camo-Berserker? Especially as it doesn't seem like it will be part of the "regular" line, similar to the stealth version...
Quote from: Sabres21768 on Nov 24, 2010, 09:10:29 PM
Quote from: BerserkerPred on Nov 24, 2010, 09:05:57 PM
NO! the Elder pred is gonna be 18" and waaaay outta scale from the smaller 7" preds :'(
No...it's not.
NECA is making a 1:4 scale P1 Predator figure.
http://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/index.php?topic=35680.0 (http://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/index.php?topic=35680.0)
The Elder will be the regular 7" scale.
oh thank-you lord. but then what about this:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cooltoyreview.com%2FTF2010%2FNECAgames%2FIMG_2684.JPG&hash=99153b7803cead2edc9bac9d8568d7639f8e8b7b)
??? ???
Quote from: BerserkerPred on Nov 25, 2010, 02:03:02 AM
Quote from: Sabres21768 on Nov 24, 2010, 09:10:29 PM
Quote from: BerserkerPred on Nov 24, 2010, 09:05:57 PM
NO! the Elder pred is gonna be 18" and waaaay outta scale from the smaller 7" preds :'(
No...it's not.
NECA is making a 1:4 scale P1 Predator figure.
http://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/index.php?topic=35680.0 (http://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/index.php?topic=35680.0)
The Elder will be the regular 7" scale.
oh thank-you lord. but then what about this:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cooltoyreview.com%2FTF2010%2FNECAgames%2FIMG_2684.JPG&hash=99153b7803cead2edc9bac9d8568d7639f8e8b7b)
??? ???
I believe prototypes are made larger and are scaled back.
Yes those are prototypes... neca usually shows the prototypes in the 12 inch scale.... and that elder is way different than the elder Neca is releasin in series 3... this has been already explained...
oh ok thanks a lot guys! does anyone know when the Elder pred is gonna be released?
Next year, around feb or march.. the series 3 :)
oh cool can't wait 'till then! :P
For the Elder Predator, I wonder if NECA will give him plastic packaging like the Aliens or just re-use the Predators packaging but for the Elder?
i hope for a new graphic design for both P1 and elder - the new Predators boxes can stay, they're fairly easy to open - the clamshells are extremely annoying, especially if you wish to keep the box.
Quote from: Shadow on Aug 20, 2010, 04:36:12 PM
Quote from: Damned_Predator on Aug 20, 2010, 04:13:35 PM
the prototipe is awesome but the final figure will be a holy shit as the others , mcfarlane is 1000 times best than neca....
are you freakin kidding me? while the paintjob can be in par, and neca can have paint aps thats sometimes not perfect, the sculpt beats mcf by far. now it's all up to personal taste too, but the sculpts cant be denyed that neca is better.
Neca predators have much worse paint, but the articulation in the Predators line and beyond is far superior. And plus you can just paint the Neca ones.
I would definatley buy the Elder. But not the dogs(even though I own a tracker)
I so hope that they continue with the line and release my favorite predator...
The Urban Hunter from P2!
I bought a berserker, and ruined my falconer(and broke apart my custom predators collection) to make a Predators rendition of the P2 predator.
Quote from: tabiwasan on Dec 16, 2010, 02:26:14 AM
I would definatley buy the Elder. But not the dogs(even though I own a tracker)
I so hope that they continue with the line and release my favorite predator...
The Urban Hunter from P2!
I bought a berserker, and ruined my falconer(and broke apart my custom predators collection) to make a Predators rendition of the P2 predator.
NECA have confirmed they are working on a P2 range. Possibly the lost hunters too.
Quote from: Ghostface on Dec 16, 2010, 02:31:38 AM
Quote from: tabiwasan on Dec 16, 2010, 02:26:14 AM
I would definatley buy the Elder. But not the dogs(even though I own a tracker)
I so hope that they continue with the line and release my favorite predator...
The Urban Hunter from P2!
I bought a berserker, and ruined my falconer(and broke apart my custom predators collection) to make a Predators rendition of the P2 predator.
NECA have confirmed they are working on a P2 range. Possibly the lost hunters too.
:o :-X tabiwasan, quick! Get a medic! Get a medic!!!
...Predators rendition? Cool! I hope the Super Predators' sacrifices weren't in vain! ;D Could you post some pictures?
I really don't get how they're going to do this series. They've got one figure from Predators that everyone would prefer as a two-pack, and two figures from other films...one of which has its own toy line coming up soon, but releasing a solo figure before delving into the rest seems rather odd.
Also, the exact nature -- and awesomeness -- of the Active Camo Berserker toy still boggles me, especially as not a word of info has been posted about it -- or about anything but the Predator Hounds.
Even more interesting is that since the announcement of the Predator 2 figures, there's been very little activity here. And forget a close-mandibled Berserker, I want the Lost predators! Yaaaaayyy!
But until then...something fishy seems to be going on. Does NECA know what it is? Are they part of a vast Illuminati conspiracy spanning centuries? Am I going insane? Will we ever get a Falcon or even a Stickman figure?
Any news on the Neca Predators series 3?
I really really want the original masked predator
With Toy Fair '11 right around the corner, you're going to hear/see less and less news as toy companies want to unveil new stuff then.
So is series 3 being released this year or next year?
Will probably be next year as series 2 hasn't been released fully yet, have to wait till January for series 2 in the UK
Quote from: Glaive10 on Dec 16, 2010, 05:41:31 PM
Will probably be next year as series 2 hasn't been released fully yet, have to wait till January for series 2 in the UK
...the heck?! In North America alone were the release dates were listed as October 11th, then October 31st, then...gah! These guys don't
have release dates, more like release months.
Spoiler
And even those aren't accurate!
Quote from: Peakius Baragonius on Dec 17, 2010, 12:14:51 AM
Quote from: Glaive10 on Dec 16, 2010, 05:41:31 PM
Will probably be next year as series 2 hasn't been released fully yet, have to wait till January for series 2 in the UK
...the heck?! In North America alone were the release dates were listed as October 11th, then October 31st, then...gah! These guys don't have release dates, more like release months.
Spoiler
And even those aren't accurate!
I think it just depends where you are. They are already out in LBC California, and a lot of them.
Quote from: Ghostface on Dec 16, 2010, 02:31:38 AM
Quote from: tabiwasan on Dec 16, 2010, 02:26:14 AM
I would definatley buy the Elder. But not the dogs(even though I own a tracker)
I so hope that they continue with the line and release my favorite predator...
The Urban Hunter from P2!
I bought a berserker, and ruined my falconer(and broke apart my custom predators collection) to make a Predators rendition of the P2 predator.
NECA have confirmed they are working on a P2 range. Possibly the lost hunters too.
That news just gave me a spiritual erection... :o
I hope the first being released gonna be the city hunter... and then the lost hunters...
Quote from: WolfPredator89 on Dec 17, 2010, 08:10:45 AM
I hope the first being released gonna be the city hunter... and then the lost hunters...
I second that
Well of course they would release him first he is the star of the film X3
Quote from: Predator Queen on Dec 17, 2010, 07:37:02 PM
Well of course they would release him first he is the star of the film X3
Remember that Neca is releasin the elder first so.... i wouldnt be sorprised if gort hit shelves first.. :D
Quote from: WolfPredator89 on Dec 17, 2010, 07:43:27 PM
Quote from: Predator Queen on Dec 17, 2010, 07:37:02 PM
Well of course they would release him first he is the star of the film X3
Remember that Neca is releasin the elder first so.... i wouldnt be sorprised if gort hit shelves first.. :D
One guy in the P2 thread speculated that they would release them as waves, i.e. City Hunter variant no. 1 with two of the Lost Hunters, City Hunter Variant no. 2 with 2 more, etc.
The only problem is that they might run out of Lost Hunters before they run out of variants for each series! I would love to see the Masked City Hunter, Battle Damaged Unmasked Roaring, Battle Damaged Close Mandibles with Removable Arm and Mask (hey, one can dream...and it could even help sales, since one could recreate the unmasking scene in the film), Final Battle armless variant, and maybe even a Half-Stealth version! (Two-Pack with a half-stealth Anytime, maybe?)
Not to mention the variants they could make with Gort...(hint hint, Anytime with Gort Mask, Celtic Predator).
I know we won't see much news about Predator 2 until Toy Fair, but what about Predators Series 3? That's around when they're expected to be released, and you can't hold in all the info about a product just about to come out -- that would be disastrous.
Speaking of disasters...I wonder what these guys' packaging bios will be? ;)
Quote from: Peakius Baragonius on Dec 18, 2010, 02:09:37 AM
Quote from: WolfPredator89 on Dec 17, 2010, 07:43:27 PM
Quote from: Predator Queen on Dec 17, 2010, 07:37:02 PM
Well of course they would release him first he is the star of the film X3
Remember that Neca is releasin the elder first so.... i wouldnt be sorprised if gort hit shelves first.. :D
One guy in the P2 thread speculated that they would release them as waves, i.e. City Hunter variant no. 1 with two of the Lost Hunters, City Hunter Variant no. 2 with 2 more, etc.
The only problem is that they might run out of Lost Hunters before they run out of variants for each series! I would love to see the Masked City Hunter, Battle Damaged Unmasked Roaring, Battle Damaged Close Mandibles with Removable Arm and Mask (hey, one can dream...and it could even help sales, since one could recreate the unmasking scene in the film), Final Battle armless variant, and maybe even a Half-Stealth version! (Two-Pack with a half-stealth Anytime, maybe?)
Not to mention the variants they could make with Gort...(hint hint, Anytime with Gort Mask, Celtic Predator).
I know we won't see much news about Predator 2 until Toy Fair, but what about Predators Series 3? That's around when they're expected to be released, and you can't hold in all the info about a product just about to come out -- that would be disastrous.
Speaking of disasters...I wonder what these guys' packaging bios will be? ;)
Their packaging bios would probably just summarize the movie like the 'Predators' Classic did. And I am super excited about the P2 predator. Two variants I wanna see are the Masked (Normal) and the Battle Damaged-Severed arm Breather mask Variant.
Masked Classic '87 Predator from NECA's Twitter:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi532.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fee323%2Fandyarneriise%2FMasked.jpg&hash=cc3ced242e59f726a63480caa9a888f88f2a50d7)
Quote from: greygoose on Dec 22, 2010, 04:36:55 PM
Masked Classic '87 Predator from NECA's Twitter:
http://i532.photobucket.com/albums/ee323/andyarneriise/Masked.jpg
SOLD.
Thee most beautiful figure NECA has produced.
I was already sold on getting it, but the picture just reminds me why I buy these guys. ;D
Good find there, that looks great! I may consider getting it, I didn't bother with series 1 and 2 Classics
I seem to think that this is the Predator 1/4 sculpt, but that still means the 6 inch will look close or equally as good.
The armor does look greyer than the Series 1 release. This makes me happy. Series 1 was too green.
That is just another shot of the 2-up we've seen a hundred times. ::)
Nothing new from NECA...FAIL!
Here's a new shot of the 2-up Elder figure.
Again, this isn't a shot of the 7" figure, but it's different and shows some updates.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi49.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff291%2Fsabres21768%2Fother13%2Fnecaelder1.jpg&hash=758242188e8c1bad5310322c4c0081a40407e51b)
This Elder Predator looks great! I'm defiantly going to be getting this and the Masked Classic Predator. Neca's products keep getting better and better! One problem with the Elder Predator though, I don't recall him being that grey in Predator 2...
Quote from: jhsnake999 on Dec 22, 2010, 10:47:25 PM
This Elder Predator looks great! I'm defiantly going to be getting this and the Masked Classic Predator. Neca's products keep getting better and better! One problem with the Elder Predator though, I don't recall him being that grey in Predator 2...
might have something to do with the orange lighting in the pred ship tho...
Quote from: jhsnake999 on Dec 22, 2010, 10:47:25 PM
This Elder Predator looks great! I'm defiantly going to be getting this and the Masked Classic Predator. Neca's products keep getting better and better! One problem with the Elder Predator though, I don't recall him being that grey in Predator 2...
Pics of the screen used head and suit (3rd from left)...
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi49.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff291%2Fsabres21768%2FPredatorReference%2FPredator%25202%2Fsw010.jpg&hash=82656edd9a48a1009cf3d6adebadc86c4ae5820e)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi49.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff291%2Fsabres21768%2FPredatorReference%2FPredator%25202%2Fpredlosthunters6oc.jpg&hash=f989529be6c174649bb4cd52c60b05cf721f3bb4)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi49.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff291%2Fsabres21768%2FPredatorReference%2FPredator%25202%2Fnormal_p2bluray616.jpg&hash=56e476bd28e16e5d192ac1ceba0c6d837da25922)
I was just going to do that, I was thinking about the lighting of the ship too. It could be the lighting, and looking at these photos I could be wrong as the head sculpt in the first photo looks more of a dull yellow colour where as the bottom picture looks more greyer like Neca's Elder Predator model. Thanks for the photos...
NECA may hold back on the articulation, but they sure as hell know how to do detail. The Elder looks bloody marvelous. ;D
Quote from: Sabres21768 on Dec 22, 2010, 10:41:09 PM
Here's a new shot of the 2-up Elder figure.
Again, this isn't a shot of the 7" figure, but it's different and shows some updates.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi49.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff291%2Fsabres21768%2Fother13%2Fnecaelder1.jpg&hash=758242188e8c1bad5310322c4c0081a40407e51b)
What a beautiful black armour... i am loving this figure...
These are all their prototypes,, Hope we can see those Production figures images
These look awesome! Can't wait! Hope they modify the Elder's color scheme, though....
They look fantastic! Cant wait for both of them!
Quote from: Peakius Baragonius on Dec 23, 2010, 06:07:55 AM
These look awesome! Can't wait! Hope they modify the Elder's color scheme, though....
Whats wrong with the colour scheme?
There's nothing wrong with the Elder figure's color scheme.
heh, we'll see after production pictures ;)
Series 3 is up for pre-order at BBTS.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=NEC11487&mode=retail (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=NEC11487&mode=retail)
The hound looks pretty cool.
Dammit this looks to be the first set i get completely.
The Elder
Quote from: uruk on Dec 23, 2010, 01:38:19 PM
heh, we'll see after production pictures ;)
And I'm getting him if it's movie accurate or not. 8)
I am sensing many future problems with broken spikes on the hound... :-X
Quote from: Peakius Baragonius on Dec 27, 2010, 11:47:16 PM
And I'm getting him if it's movie accurate or not. 8)
me too, he's getting a repaint anyway.
I been checking series 3 out for quite some time on google, NECA and YouTube, in the TRU exclusive two pack for Predators, that `87 Predator is from series three and will come with a few varients, masked, closed mandible and open mandible. And the new Elder looks fantastic and the Dogs, although i think the dogs are too large.
Quote from: Predator Queen on Dec 28, 2010, 03:01:10 AM
I am sensing many future problems with broken spikes on the hound... :-X
I agree, but lets hope theres nothing you cant fix with some super glue
Quote from: JokerJohn35 on Dec 30, 2010, 04:26:05 PM
Quote from: Predator Queen on Dec 28, 2010, 03:01:10 AM
I am sensing many future problems with broken spikes on the hound... :-X
I agree, but lets hope theres nothing you cant fix with some super glue
Welcome aboard, JokerJohn! 8)
You know, I'm almost expecting NECA to post some info any hour, now....
Thanks for the welcome, man.
Yeah im hoping they'll be putting a few more posts about series 3 on NECA website
Forgive me if this has already been posted, but
http://www.figures.com/forums/news/12197-predators-series-3-revealed.html (http://www.figures.com/forums/news/12197-predators-series-3-revealed.html)
:o
Quote from: Peakius Baragonius on Jan 01, 2011, 11:08:33 PM
Forgive me if this has already been posted, but
http://www.figures.com/forums/news/12197-predators-series-3-revealed.html (http://www.figures.com/forums/news/12197-predators-series-3-revealed.html)
:o
Those two predator figures are the larger scale versions but the hound is series 3, those larger scale predators are also getting same figures but in smaller scale for NECA Predators series 3 so thats a relief ;D
Yeah we already have seen those..
Quote from: WolfPredator89 on Jan 01, 2011, 11:37:26 PM
Yeah we already have seen those..
they look really good, but I think that the Anytime figure will sell the most
nah man i bet it will be the elder. There are tons of ''anytime'' figs out there.
Quote from: Rioto on Jan 03, 2011, 09:49:51 PM
nah man i bet it will be the elder. There are tons of ''anytime'' figs out there.
ditto, i bet the elder will go out of stock in no time everywhere.
But Anytime is quite popular from Predator fans, but yeah i guess you're right, we havent gotten a decent Elder figure so maybe he'll go out quick. But I think that Predator dogs will be pretty rare because anyone who has a Tracker will want at least 2 dogs
Quote from: JokerJohn35 on Jan 04, 2011, 07:37:04 PM
But I think that Predator dogs will be pretty rare because anyone who has a Tracker will want at least 2 dogs
yeah, including me ;)
Quote from: uruk on Jan 04, 2011, 08:21:21 PM
Quote from: JokerJohn35 on Jan 04, 2011, 07:37:04 PM
But I think that Predator dogs will be pretty rare because anyone who has a Tracker will want at least 2 dogs
yeah, including me ;)
saame here :D
same, i mean like, who dosent want 2 dogs for tracker?
its gonna look so much nicer with them standing side by side to Tracker, like in the movie when the falcon goes to the camp and you can see two dogs standing next to tracker, man i really want to make a display to re-enact the scene with falconer to the front, crouching on some sort of log, 2 dogs next to tracker and the berserker in the pose when he rips out stans spine and roars
i havent got tracker yet. serie 2 will ship here in febuari.. o m g for an collector it sucks to live in europe
yeah, i feel you. same here.
Quote from: JokerJohn35 on Jan 04, 2011, 08:48:51 PM
same, i mean like, who dosent want 2 dogs for tracker?
its gonna look so much nicer with them standing side by side to Tracker, like in the movie when the falcon goes to the camp and you can see two dogs standing next to tracker, man i really want to make a display to re-enact the scene with falconer to the front, crouching on some sort of log, 2 dogs next to tracker and the berserker in the pose when he rips out stans spine and roars
That would make a great scene! But are you up to making the display? I would love to see how it turns out with the stand and all. I'm defiantly getting the Elder Predator as I haven't had a figure of him yet and I would love to see how he turns out. But first I'll have to get the Tracker Predator from Predators series two because they haven't been released where I live yet. I'm going to get the Tracker Predator first, then the Elder Predator and finally a Predator Hound or two. Does anyone know what the packaging looks like for the hound?
Quote from: jhsnake999 on Jan 05, 2011, 04:22:28 PM
Quote from: JokerJohn35 on Jan 04, 2011, 08:48:51 PM
same, i mean like, who dosent want 2 dogs for tracker?
its gonna look so much nicer with them standing side by side to Tracker, like in the movie when the falcon goes to the camp and you can see two dogs standing next to tracker, man i really want to make a display to re-enact the scene with falconer to the front, crouching on some sort of log, 2 dogs next to tracker and the berserker in the pose when he rips out stans spine and roars
That would make a great scene! But are you up to making the display? I would love to see how it turns out with the stand and all. I'm defiantly getting the Elder Predator as I haven't had a figure of him yet and I would love to see how he turns out. But first I'll have to get the Tracker Predator from Predators series two because they haven't been released where I live yet. I'm going to get the Tracker Predator first, then the Elder Predator and finally a Predator Hound or two. Does anyone know what the packaging looks like for the hound?
same for the others mate but the figure is like facing diagnolly (sorry i fail at spelling it), but when I finally get all of series 2 (as i live in UK and are hard to find) i will try and make the display and i will upload the photos onto YouTube if anyone wants to see them
Quote from: Rioto on Jan 05, 2011, 01:12:12 PM
i havent got tracker yet. serie 2 will ship here in febuari.. o m g for an collector it sucks to live in europe
yeah, i live in the UK and the only place i have seen selling AVP, AVPR an Predators figures is the collector shop thats like 2 or 3 miles away from where i live, but i got the majority of my action figures there for the past year, but man i hope the elder can hold that pistol and the sword
Quote from: JokerJohn35 on Jan 05, 2011, 06:53:47 PM
Quote from: Rioto on Jan 05, 2011, 01:12:12 PM
i havent got tracker yet. serie 2 will ship here in febuari.. o m g for an collector it sucks to live in europe
yeah, i live in the UK and the only place i have seen selling AVP, AVPR an Predators figures is the collector shop thats like 2 or 3 miles away from where i live, but i got the majority of my action figures there for the past year, but man i hope the elder can hold that pistol and the sword
2 a 3 miles? man consider yourself lucky :) i always have to order stuff from webshops with their crappy shipping rates :-\
Quote from: Rioto on Jan 05, 2011, 11:26:11 PM
Quote from: JokerJohn35 on Jan 05, 2011, 06:53:47 PM
Quote from: Rioto on Jan 05, 2011, 01:12:12 PM
i havent got tracker yet. serie 2 will ship here in febuari.. o m g for an collector it sucks to live in europe
yeah, i live in the UK and the only place i have seen selling AVP, AVPR an Predators figures is the collector shop thats like 2 or 3 miles away from where i live, but i got the majority of my action figures there for the past year, but man i hope the elder can hold that pistol and the sword
2 a 3 miles? man consider yourself lucky :) i always have to order stuff from webshops with their crappy shipping rates :-\
Woah, pretty iscolated, popped round the collector shop recently and saw all of series 2! int have enough money though, but man i loved the look on Tracker especially
So....
When is Series 3 going to be released?? >:(
april or june i'd say.
ToyWiz says May
I thought they were going to be released in january.... ???
damn, I was hoping january or febuary. if we have to wait 'till JUNE then that means it might have taken almost a YEAR for the entire Predators series to be released since the movie came out!!
I heard it was January or February.
But June? That just shits me up the wall.
I think it was supposed to be around late February (which means in stores around March), but since they are now producing series 3 (along with the 1/4 scale Pred) in a new, better factory, the production may have had to be delayed, so that's why the release date has gotten pushed farther back.
Quote from: Jace Madan on Jan 12, 2011, 03:18:55 AM
I think it was supposed to be around late February (which means in stores around March), but since they are now producing series 3 (along with the 1/4 scale Pred) in a new, better factory, the production may have had to be delayed, so that's why the release date has gotten pushed farther back.
Wait...
If that means what I think it means -- then it's WORTH IT!!! :D
Thank you, NECA! :)
I just wonder what this means for the Predator 2 figures....
pre-ordered them yesterday. The guy said they will be released around june.
Got Masked Classic and Tracker yesterday, and man, June?
Oh well, i'll get enough money to buy them as soon as they hit UK shops
I was never a fan of the dogs' design, so i took the tracker, scrapped his tusks off and used a chestplate from lotr lurtz, sculped the side of his torso because it looked bare, and sculted a newer mask to make it look like the killer predators from 3 world war.
Also, since my custom trio of berserkers was ruined i took the falconer who i never really liked, resculpted the mask and the chest armor to make a tron predator. After I watched the movie i looked at the falconer and saw a little bit of rinzler in him. I rounded out his face, sculpted thin/sleek looking armor around his breasts, and made a slot in the back for a disk. hes all black right now but i still don't know what to do for the skin, and what color i want the neon to be.
But the whole point of the message, i don't know, never fancied the dogs much...
Quote from: tabiwasan on Jan 12, 2011, 11:44:26 PM
I was never a fan of the dogs' design, so i took the tracker, scrapped his tusks off and used a chestplate from lotr lurtz, sculped the side of his torso because it looked bare, and sculted a newer mask to make it look like the killer predators from 3 world war.
Also, since my custom trio of berserkers was ruined i took the falconer who i never really liked, resculpted the mask and the chest armor to make a tron predator. After I watched the movie i looked at the falconer and saw a little bit of rinzler in him. I rounded out his face, sculpted thin/sleek looking armor around his breasts, and made a slot in the back for a disk. hes all black right now but i still don't know what to do for the skin, and what color i want the neon to be.
But the whole point of the message, i don't know, never fancied the dogs much...
Post some pics in the custom figs thread. I'd love to see your designs.
Quote from: Ghostface on Jan 13, 2011, 12:28:46 AM
Quote from: tabiwasan on Jan 12, 2011, 11:44:26 PM
I was never a fan of the dogs' design, so i took the tracker, scrapped his tusks off and used a chestplate from lotr lurtz, sculped the side of his torso because it looked bare, and sculted a newer mask to make it look like the killer predators from 3 world war.
Also, since my custom trio of berserkers was ruined i took the falconer who i never really liked, resculpted the mask and the chest armor to make a tron predator. After I watched the movie i looked at the falconer and saw a little bit of rinzler in him. I rounded out his face, sculpted thin/sleek looking armor around his breasts, and made a slot in the back for a disk. hes all black right now but i still don't know what to do for the skin, and what color i want the neon to be.
But the whole point of the message, i don't know, never fancied the dogs much...
Post some pics in the custom figs thread. I'd love to see your designs.
Yeah, I'd love to see some pics.
Sure, but do you know how to upload them to hear from my ipod?
Hmmm. not too sure. You might need to transfer them to a PC first.
okay, and from there?
sorry first timer, and now that i've looked at the customs on the actual custom forum i don't think any of my customs belong there. I am just a begginner, and some of my stuff is all right I guess. I'll still post my Predators P2 rendition, and my 3 world war killer though.
Once you have it on your PC, use an image uploader such as imageshack.us to upload them. Then use the link to past into the "insert image" button above. Dont worry about whether you think your customs belong there. Its not a competition and everyone of all skill levels are encouraged to post ;)
Mkay, thanks for the info, and for the words of encouragement :) i'll be sure to get up there by the end of the week.
Mate, it doesn't matter what quality they are, just post them. People there will give you helpful comments so you can improve.
So sorry guys, I still haven't figures out how to post th pictures, and it didn't help that I had to go camping. I'll try and get them up asap.
Here's the 7" version of the Elder Predator from NECA at Toy Fair.
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Quote from: Sabres21768 on Feb 13, 2011, 08:31:00 PM
Here's the 7" version of the Elder Predator from NECA at Toy Fair.
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Beat me :D
Dreadlocks could have been a bit more grey but other then that I`m sold.
They have to fix those locks, those things need to be gray.
How come they always mess up on one thing?
Just so everyone realizes, and before everyone's panties get all bunched up, this picture of the Elder shows the paint app by the old factory.
NECA has stated the new factory will be producing this figure and it will have better paint apps.
*panties become unbunched*
They better.
All right!
Quote from: Master on Feb 13, 2011, 09:14:14 PM
All right!
Don't forget the targeting sights on the plasma caster, NECA! ;D
http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/23443 (http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/23443)
Cool new from a site I tend to be on alot
I definitely have to pick that guy up.
Need. Masked. Anytime.
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Look who is next to Ghost its Gort's head so that must mean in the future there making some lost hunters right?
Quote from: Predator Queen on Feb 16, 2011, 03:50:39 AM
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Look who is next to Ghost its Gort's head so that must mean in the future there making some lost hunters right?
Without spoiling too much, head over to the "NECA Predator 2" Thread and I think you'll like what you find.... ;)
I just snagged the new Alien Predator 2 pack from Neca which includes the Original 1987 Predator with jaws closed. It looks awesome. I have series 1 and 2 of Predators but this 1987 Predator figure has got to be my favorite so far, that is until I get the elder Predator. I have seen a few pics of Necas Predator 2, man, it looks great too!
Thank Goodness that Neca has a new Factory to support better paint apps on this figures :D
Quote from: Predator Queen on Feb 16, 2011, 03:50:39 AM
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Look who is next to Ghost its Gort's head so that must mean in the future there making some lost hunters right?
This is my absolute favorite predator in all the series, but what is likely to be the release date?
Quote from: The_Worm on Feb 16, 2011, 11:29:42 PM
I just snagged the new Alien Predator 2 pack from Neca which includes the Original 1987 Predator with jaws closed. It looks awesome. I have series 1 and 2 of Predators but this 1987 Predator figure has got to be my favorite so far, that is until I get the elder Predator. I have seen a few pics of Necas Predator 2, man, it looks great too!
How...?
Can't wait for Predator 2 stuff! :D
Has anyone seen these in stores?
cuple more months, dude.
Quote from: predamorph on Feb 18, 2011, 05:06:01 PM
Thank Goodness that Neca has a new Factory to support better paint apps on this figures :D
Yes, and now they'll rerelease the series 1, 2 and the alien/pred-2-pack with better paint apps:
from twitter: "we moved all Predator production to a better factory & we have re-orders on S1 & S2 hence the delay. They're worth the wait"
and someone asked: "Will the 'new' Predators series 1 Berserker have the accurate paintjob?"
answer: "yes he will have the improved paint & deco"
>:(
Seriously, NECA?
Now that i already bought and spend my money in all the preds (including Berserker and P1 with that crap paint job) you'll rerelease it all over again?
This pisses me off >:(
My P1 pred is the worst in the collection. He came with dreads loose, his knees dont bend at all, his right leg has the net painted twice, and the armor looks like someone painted it with a airbrush, covering all that nice details with a flat green/silver paint... comparing him with Falconer (the best one) he looks like a child toy with a plastic armor >:(
Wow...the fact that they're trying to IMPROVE production and make better figure pisses you off? ::)
At least they're listening to customer complaints and trying to fix the problems.
Having production start up in a new factory is not a cheap venture and it says alot about NECA that they're willing to do that.
You need to re-evaluate your priorities there big guy.
Quote from: Sabres21768 on Feb 25, 2011, 08:55:45 PM
Wow...the fact that they're trying to IMPROVE production and make better figure pisses you off? ::)
At least they're listening to customer complaints and trying to fix the problems.
Having production start up in a new factory is not a cheap venture and it says alot about NECA that they're willing to do that.
You need to re-evaluate your priorities there big guy.
I completely agree with you there!, wow i can't believe it NECA are actually going to do this. MASSIVE step for NECA, and like you said Sabres, this shows how comitted these guys are!, though this means alot of money is going to be spent.
Quote from: Sabres21768 on Feb 25, 2011, 08:55:45 PM
Wow...the fact that they're trying to IMPROVE production and make better figure pisses you off? ::)
I know... sorry :-\
I'm glad that NECA is improving his figures and has moved to a new factory and all...
This is a good thing, i know...
If the paint job on these rereleases become really good i will want to buy a new P1 and Berserker! But here in Brazil these figures are not very cheap, you know? Each predator here costs R$ 90,00 (this means U$ 52,94), and the 2-pack-Alien-P1 costs R$ 179,00 (U$ 105,29). I cant afford to buy them all one more time :(
This is what pisses me off :'(
:/ bad luck there mate, though could someone tell me how this would be done?, how would it be sold as just a reboot?, how will we be able to differenciate the new ones from the old ones? :/
Quote from: Tribal on Feb 25, 2011, 10:10:14 PM
Quote from: Sabres21768 on Feb 25, 2011, 08:55:45 PM
Wow...the fact that they're trying to IMPROVE production and make better figure pisses you off? ::)
I know... sorry :-\
I'm glad that NECA is improving his figures and has moved to a new factory and all...
This is a good thing, i know...
If the paint job on these rereleases become really good i will want to buy a new P1 and Berserker! But here in Brazil these figures are not very cheap, you know? Each predator here costs R$ 90,00 (this means U$ 52,94), and the 2-pack-Alien-P1 costs R$ 179,00 (U$ 105,29). I cant afford to buy them all one more time :(
This is what pisses me off :'(
ebay ? ;D
I do understand his problem with a complete re-issue of the whole line, especially if you just bought the whole line.
In terms of getting a better paintjob: always great, especially for future lines.
hello guys which figure from series 3 do you think will be the most sought-after? the elder stands out most to me, though i think the hound is a necessary complement to tracker. can't wait for May!
Quote from: Rioto on Feb 26, 2011, 09:19:13 AM
ebay ? ;D
Buying toys from ebay is almost impracticable for me! Here in Brazil we have abusive taxes for toys that come from other countries. A pred that costs U$ 10, more U$ 15 from shipping (U$ 25) will cost 3 times its price (U$ 75) because of the taxes. The president thinks that this way she'll encouraging people to buy national products ::)
Meanwhile, books, cds and dvds are not taxed at all... because they are considered products that enhance the culture of the people...
I wish toys could be considered cultural products too :-\
They're making more Gremlins figures? Sorry Preds, The Gremlins come first. Always.
As for the gremlins, i just want to buy the spider one to make a custom alien XD
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg708.imageshack.us%2Fimg708%2F5210%2Falienspider.jpg&hash=80599eae0c87cb324fdfc8841eaa1ad02fa6328f)
if you cant see the image just click here http://img708.imageshack.us/i/alienspider.jpg/ (http://img708.imageshack.us/i/alienspider.jpg/)
when i was a kid, i thought the xenomorph was a spider-like creature with many legs and arms...
So, this custom will be a child dream to me ;)
is that spider alien coming out for sale? :o
Quote from: angel vidal on Feb 26, 2011, 06:05:03 PM
is that spider alien coming out for sale? :o
Hahaha! Nope! I just photoshoped an Alien head over the gremlin-spider figure ;D
Anybody know how different series 3 will be from the toy fair pics? And when will they do a re release of the tracker pred cuz the last time i went to the local r us, all the trackers were broken
Now that Neca has created even more models that I would like, I will have to narrow my list down and keep my figures inside the packaging as I am sick of broken models and the lack of quality control. I am going to buy the new Berserker Predator with the improved paint application, Falconer Predator, Unmasked Classic Predator and the Tracker Predator. I am also going to buy the Classic Alien and the Warrior Alien from Aliens, the Elder Predator and the City Hunter Predator. Now Neca are planning to release more Gremlins figures, I'm going to have to buy the previous models like Stripe, Mohawk and the Brain Gremlin.
I tend to agree with Tribal on this one. That fact that there are going to be better figures coming out, fantastic. But NECA has already collected their dues once already. Since we're suckers and are going to buy the new versions, this is going to be a steal for NECA. They've gone and made a whole prior series obsolete. If these things weren't so expensive where I am, I wouldn't mind. Anywhere except for the states charges an arm and a leg for these things. I thought they were expensive here, but Brazil, jeez, I'm not gonna complain anymore. This whole deal is bitter sweet. I love you NECA, but some of us have bills to pay.
Quote from: Tribal on Feb 26, 2011, 05:56:38 PM
As for the gremlins, i just want to buy the spider one to make a custom alien XD
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg708.imageshack.us%2Fimg708%2F5210%2Falienspider.jpg&hash=80599eae0c87cb324fdfc8841eaa1ad02fa6328f)
if you cant see the image just click here http://img708.imageshack.us/i/alienspider.jpg/ (http://img708.imageshack.us/i/alienspider.jpg/)
when i was a kid, i thought the xenomorph was a spider-like creature with many legs and arms...
So, this custom will be a child dream to me ;)
Almost fainted when i saw this. would have been a good idea tho.
Does anybody know the re-release date of the improved Series 1 & 2? I havent seen them in stores anywere I only have the Classic un-masked Predator that I bought from a convention and missed out on all the others. Thanks in advance :)
Hi there, am really looking forward to series 3 but will probably just be getting the Elder and the Masked Predator but who knows may end up getting 2 hounds!!
For future reference, just what figures are NECA re-releasing?
I know starting with Series 3 of Predators they are coming out of a new factory. Series 1 and 2 are being redone as well. But when do series 1 and 2 get released? Before series 3, or after?
Didn't NECA also mention re-releases on their alien figure, aliens figure, and the warrior alien from AVP:R?
Just checking on all this info so as to form my shopping-list for all these guys.
is toysrus going to be selling series 3 and the lost preds
Series 3 - probably yes
Lost preds - maybe, maybe not
Series 3 sounds great, although i might give the houndsn a miss, the Elder and Anytime though is something i generally must get!
I dunno about you guys, but im in a way, kind of disappointed with the predators series 1 and 2 redo, i have gotten all the series 1/2 (minus unmasked berserker) and they are re-releasing them :-\
But then again, it is the opertunity to get the re-do's berserkers witch im hoping to get
the new predator 2 ghost figure looks amazing!
Lost preds look pretty cool, i hope that they release the lost preds in 2 ways: individual box and a deluxe box including ghost an the elder, any hands up for that?
I am hoping at within time, NECA will even release figures from AVP and even the alien franchise, if any alien figure, please bestow apon us a queen!
yeah i agree with that. i didn't like how mcfarlane did the alien 3 and resurrection figures. would love NECA to get a go at it.
I am also down for a boxset of the lost predators.
Still eagerly waiting for series 3
neca should do a serpent pred and they should redo the alien queen i think that world be nice
Quote from: locohead on Mar 17, 2011, 02:20:59 PM
yeah i agree with that. i didn't like how mcfarlane did the alien 3 and resurrection figures. would love NECA to get a go at it.
I am also down for a boxset of the lost predators.
Still eagerly waiting for series 3
oh yes, if neca did alien 3 and res aliens it would be epic, also newborn (there are lack of proper 7" figs of it, only got the hasbro one. but its still fairly good). a dream comes true to have all preds from the films (minus avp1) as 7" figs (really hope for the avp preds though...). so why not allow us to get all alien designs aswell???. i'm dying to be able to display all designs togheter!.
I want to know when I should start looking for them at TRU. Want to try and get at least 3 Hounds, 1 for every Tracker i have. I have a feeling the hounds are going to have the same problem with the spikes on there back as Tracker did with the tusks. Even tho NECA did move to a new plant. Still havent seen any package pics for them yet on twitter. i could be wrong, i hope i am.
I just want 2 for my one and only Tracker. Until recently I didnt want the elder, but I do now!
I want all of the predators. I'll order them right away when they get released. Hope it will be soon.
Pre-orders ship out in May
http://www.toywiz.com/necapredatorhound.html (http://www.toywiz.com/necapredatorhound.html)
Just a heads up, toysrus.com has series 3 up for preorder at $14.99 a piece, but only a limit of 3 of a certain figure per customer.
Also, TRU usually gets the Preds in faster than anyone, and they are listing the release date as 7/23. So these guys may not be out in May or even June....
Sounds good.
Anyone know where I could get these guys in Australia?
Apart from ebay.
Comics R us on Chapel st have all NECA aliens and preds bro. I'm sure they'll get these.
Quote from: Ghostface on Apr 30, 2011, 06:01:27 AM
Comics R us on Chapel st have all NECA aliens and preds bro. I'm sure they'll get these.
U serious?
Thanks
EDIT: I found it on google maps
Quote from: samoht on Apr 30, 2011, 08:02:44 AM
Quote from: Ghostface on Apr 30, 2011, 06:01:27 AM
Comics R us on Chapel st have all NECA aliens and preds bro. I'm sure they'll get these.
U serious?
Thanks
EDIT: I found it on google maps
Anytime bro
I presume that they are about 30 bucks or something yeah?
Question: I was watching Predator 2 today and noticed that the wrist blade gauntlet on the elder isnt like the original version from predator. The gauntlet appears to have 2 individual sheaths split by a shallow groove. Similar to the predator 2 gauntlet. Can anyone confirm that this is correct on the production version, since on the larger pre-production model it has the Predator 1 version, and I cant tell for certain on the production pics posted a few pages back.
Quote from: Njm1983 on May 01, 2011, 02:13:40 AM
Question: I was watching Predator 2 today and noticed that the wrist blade gauntlet on the elder isnt like the original version from predator. The gauntlet appears to have 2 individual sheaths split by a shallow groove. Similar to the predator 2 gauntlet. Can anyone confirm that this is correct on the production version, since on the larger pre-production model it has the Predator 1 version, and I cant tell for certain on the production pics posted a few pages back.
The gauntlet on the film version of the Elder is the the same as the P2 has, including the blades..
The action figure has the wrong blades (P1 style).
NECA is aware of this and has said that it will have the correct P2 blades when it comes out.
Thanks sabers, you're well informed as usual.
They had different looking wrist blades?
Huh. I never realized....
Is there any word on the laser sights for the caster?
Quote from: Peakius Baragonius on May 02, 2011, 12:21:16 AM
They had different looking wrist blades?
Huh. I never realized....
Is there any word on the laser sights for the caster?
Nope, no word on the caster laser sight.
It was pointed out to Kyle, but I don't know if it ever got corrected.
One thing they did do that I didn't think they would though is to give the Elder figure the jewelry on his mandible.
In predator 2 the elders wristblades never actually show. They appear to be completely retracted into the gauntlet. However it would make sense that if the gauntlet is styled like p2 then the blades would be too.
I'm glad to hear they have included the mandible jewl.
The plasma caster is tough in my opinion, the close ups don't show any extra attachment to it for the lasers, but when he initially appears it seems like there is an additional top portion for that very purpose.
Series 3 should arrive anytime now. Went to TRU the other day, and they were completely out of Predators figures. Still need to get battle damaged Classic. I'll probably get Pred Hound first, out of the new three...
Oops...you're right.
MOVED!
..... So how bout that release date eh?
<.<
>.>
Hi sorry thought i would write in this thread but does anyone have any news/pics of the new Predators series 1 and 2 repaints as they will be done at the new factory along with series 3 ??
You could probably make better time by sending Sabres a PM
nope, that doesn't work either :P last time i sent him a PM was more than a month ago...
Then we just need to wait till he gets online.
Who's got a deck of cards?
From twitter:
"Predator Hound packaging"
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-HK7Vy67BYm8%2FTd1Ers6R6_I%2FAAAAAAAAChc%2FAELGCahb5mU%2Fs1600%2F306405345.jpg&hash=c0a34b4bba2eecb0f1e506af8a3bc0ee63bb9d4f)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-gTrR2kwoUXw%2FTd1Er7mzTFI%2FAAAAAAAAChk%2FKqqSLpuMvhk%2Fs1600%2F306405824.jpg&hash=ce8a9e2fcf1a78ecb7b7ccac5f60e652e02ff857)
HAHAH ! someone was waiting for the update with me :)
So these creatures had killed xenomorphs? But they couldn't kill a human. Where do they get such hillarious info?
Quote from: Tribal on May 25, 2011, 06:06:24 PM
From twitter:
"Predator Hound packaging"
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HK7Vy67BYm8/Td1Ers6R6_I/AAAAAAAAChc/AELGCahb5mU/s1600/306405345.jpg
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-gTrR2kwoUXw%2FTd1Er7mzTFI%2FAAAAAAAAChk%2FKqqSLpuMvhk%2Fs1600%2F306405824.jpg&hash=ce8a9e2fcf1a78ecb7b7ccac5f60e652e02ff857)
Nicey nice nice....
It took a while for this to come out.
Quote from: Tribal on May 25, 2011, 06:06:24 PM
From twitter:
"Predator Hound packaging"
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HK7Vy67BYm8/Td1Ers6R6_I/AAAAAAAAChc/AELGCahb5mU/s1600/306405345.jpg
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-gTrR2kwoUXw%2FTd1Er7mzTFI%2FAAAAAAAAChk%2FKqqSLpuMvhk%2Fs1600%2F306405824.jpg&hash=ce8a9e2fcf1a78ecb7b7ccac5f60e652e02ff857)
Aaahh. Excellent, excellent.
I've been waiting to read the next piece of Bullshit written on these packages, and this one didn't disappoint.
Quote from: samoht on May 25, 2011, 08:56:46 PM
Quote from: Tribal on May 25, 2011, 06:06:24 PM
From twitter:
"Predator Hound packaging"
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HK7Vy67BYm8/Td1Ers6R6_I/AAAAAAAAChc/AELGCahb5mU/s1600/306405345.jpg
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-gTrR2kwoUXw%2FTd1Er7mzTFI%2FAAAAAAAAChk%2FKqqSLpuMvhk%2Fs1600%2F306405824.jpg&hash=ce8a9e2fcf1a78ecb7b7ccac5f60e652e02ff857)
Aaahh. Excellent, excellent.
I've been waiting to read the next piece of Bullshit written on these packages, and this one didn't disappoint.
I'm eager to read awesome bios from up-coming Lost Predators. Let's see what they come up with. Here's a suggestion for Neca.
Gort Bio: Anytime didn't die, he used his teleportation thing and went to his homeplanet before that blast. What you see in Predator 2 is the real Anytime. Ashamed of his loss he wore a new mask. No one else knew except Neca, Gort aka Anytime aka Ashamed himself told em'. Sorry for being off topic but i can't help it. :D
I think they are able to come up with even more ridiculous stuff than my Gort bio though.
Nah i'm convinced their packaging will say "These hunters were lost for a thousand years....and indiana jones uncovered them 20 years ago."
Quote from: georgeromero on May 25, 2011, 11:30:20 PM
Quote from: samoht on May 25, 2011, 08:56:46 PM
Quote from: Tribal on May 25, 2011, 06:06:24 PM
From twitter:
"Predator Hound packaging"
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HK7Vy67BYm8/Td1Ers6R6_I/AAAAAAAAChc/AELGCahb5mU/s1600/306405345.jpg
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-gTrR2kwoUXw%2FTd1Er7mzTFI%2FAAAAAAAAChk%2FKqqSLpuMvhk%2Fs1600%2F306405824.jpg&hash=ce8a9e2fcf1a78ecb7b7ccac5f60e652e02ff857)
Aaahh. Excellent, excellent.
I've been waiting to read the next piece of Bullshit written on these packages, and this one didn't disappoint.
I'm eager to read awesome bios from up-coming Lost Predators. Let's see what they come up with. Here's a suggestion for Neca.
Gort Bio: Anytime didn't die, he used his teleportation thing and went to his homeplanet before that blast. What you see in Predator 2 is the real Anytime. Ashamed of his loss he wore a new mask. No one else knew except Neca, Gort aka Anytime aka Ashamed himself told em'. Sorry for being off topic but i can't help it. :D
I think they are able to come up with even more ridiculous stuff than my Gort bio though.
Ehhh, they're fun to read, so who cares?
Oh, man! I just realise a grammatical error on the package: "there wasn't much of a trophy to collect as THE THE dogs didn't leave a shred of prey intact." :P
Quote from: georgeromero on May 25, 2011, 11:30:20 PM
Quote from: samoht on May 25, 2011, 08:56:46 PM
Quote from: Tribal on May 25, 2011, 06:06:24 PM
From twitter:
"Predator Hound packaging"
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HK7Vy67BYm8/Td1Ers6R6_I/AAAAAAAAChc/AELGCahb5mU/s1600/306405345.jpg
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-gTrR2kwoUXw%2FTd1Er7mzTFI%2FAAAAAAAAChk%2FKqqSLpuMvhk%2Fs1600%2F306405824.jpg&hash=ce8a9e2fcf1a78ecb7b7ccac5f60e652e02ff857)
Aaahh. Excellent, excellent.
I've been waiting to read the next piece of Bullshit written on these packages, and this one didn't disappoint.
I'm eager to read awesome bios from up-coming Lost Predators. Let's see what they come up with. Here's a suggestion for Neca.
Gort Bio: Anytime didn't die, he used his teleportation thing and went to his homeplanet before that blast. What you see in Predator 2 is the real Anytime. Ashamed of his loss he wore a new mask. No one else knew except Neca, Gort aka Anytime aka Ashamed himself told em'. Sorry for being off topic but i can't help it. :D
I think they are able to come up with even more ridiculous stuff than my Gort bio though.
They will probably say shit about hunting xenomorphs.
BTW, Not long before they come out!!!
What date is masked anytime released again?
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg827.imageshack.us%2Fimg827%2F705%2Fbpredators201008.jpg&hash=4cf24a35290481a674f6f0dea46e1a42fe08fc5d) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/827/bpredators201008.jpg/)
i cant wait
Quote from: freedomfighter1111 on May 26, 2011, 08:00:11 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg827.imageshack.us%2Fimg827%2F705%2Fbpredators201008.jpg&hash=4cf24a35290481a674f6f0dea46e1a42fe08fc5d) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/827/bpredators201008.jpg/)
i cant wait
You are not alone my friend! ;)
Quote from: samoht on May 25, 2011, 08:56:46 PM
Quote from: Tribal on May 25, 2011, 06:06:24 PM
From twitter:
"Predator Hound packaging"
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HK7Vy67BYm8/Td1Ers6R6_I/AAAAAAAAChc/AELGCahb5mU/s1600/306405345.jpg
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-gTrR2kwoUXw%2FTd1Er7mzTFI%2FAAAAAAAAChk%2FKqqSLpuMvhk%2Fs1600%2F306405824.jpg&hash=ce8a9e2fcf1a78ecb7b7ccac5f60e652e02ff857)
Aaahh. Excellent, excellent.
I've been waiting to read the next piece of Bullshit written on these packages, and this one didn't disappoint.
Quote from: Tribal on May 26, 2011, 03:45:32 AM
Oh, man! I just realise a grammatical error on the package: "there wasn't much of a trophy to collect as THE THE dogs didn't leave a shred of prey intact." :P
You gotta love how they took the "best" bio from the previous releases and made it even more unintentionally hilarious!
Quote from: georgeromero on May 25, 2011, 06:45:03 PM
So these creatures had killed xenomorphs? But they couldn't kill a human. Where do they get such hillarious info?
I'll give you a hint; it begins with an a and ends with an s.
Quote from: Peakius Baragonius on May 26, 2011, 11:29:26 PM
Quote from: samoht on May 25, 2011, 08:56:46 PM
Quote from: Tribal on May 25, 2011, 06:06:24 PM
From twitter:
"Predator Hound packaging"
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HK7Vy67BYm8/Td1Ers6R6_I/AAAAAAAAChc/AELGCahb5mU/s1600/306405345.jpg
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-gTrR2kwoUXw%2FTd1Er7mzTFI%2FAAAAAAAAChk%2FKqqSLpuMvhk%2Fs1600%2F306405824.jpg&hash=ce8a9e2fcf1a78ecb7b7ccac5f60e652e02ff857)
Aaahh. Excellent, excellent.
I've been waiting to read the next piece of Bullshit written on these packages, and this one didn't disappoint.
Quote from: Tribal on May 26, 2011, 03:45:32 AM
Oh, man! I just realise a grammatical error on the package: "there wasn't much of a trophy to collect as THE THE dogs didn't leave a shred of prey intact." :P
You gotta love how they took the "best" bio from the previous releases and made it even more unintentionally hilarious!
Quote from: georgeromero on May 25, 2011, 06:45:03 PM
So these creatures had killed xenomorphs? But they couldn't kill a human. Where do they get such hillarious info?
I'll give you a hint; it begins with an a and ends with an s.
That makes sense. Damn me! I should have known earlier ;D
I can't wait to see what all lost clan bio will come up with! :D
Quote from: CorruptionSolid on May 27, 2011, 06:45:19 PM
I can't wait to see what all lost clan bio will come up with! :D
Hey dude, that Predalien and Space Jockey pics you've got are great.
Where did you find them?
He drew them.
Quote from: georgeromero on May 25, 2011, 06:45:03 PM
So these creatures had killed xenomorphs? But they couldn't kill a human. Where do they get such hillarious info?
I don't know ... it makes a bit of sence if you really think about it...
Quote from: Predator Queen on May 28, 2011, 01:13:18 AM
Quote from: georgeromero on May 25, 2011, 06:45:03 PM
So these creatures had killed xenomorphs? But they couldn't kill a human. Where do they get such hillarious info?
I don't know ... it makes a bit of sence if you really think about it...
If they killed xenomorph wouldn't they be, you know, melted?
Which is exactly why these bio's should be ignored and labelled and non sensical piles of Camel shit.
Of course they're not canon. Just a bit of fun to go with the figures.
^ thats true.
...I'm such a whiner at times.
if you're in the UK and hoping to get these from play.com you'll have to look elsewhere :( they recently took them all down and will be cancelling all pre-orders associated within the next few days, as to why Ive yet to get a reply but the agent on the phone claimed it was because they were "unavailable from manufacturer" theyve also taken down a load of other NECA lines but are still offering pre-orders on the most popular ones.
is forbiddenplanet.com any good?
Yeah. They're a pretty big sci-fi retailer over here.
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on May 28, 2011, 02:27:47 PM
Of course they're not canon. Just a bit of fun to go with the figures.
You never know, FOX designed that packaging, not NECA. :)
So is series 3 out yet? I want my classic predator/Predadog/Elder.
one more month there i think... probably two or even three here :-\
Quote from: uruk on Jun 19, 2011, 09:16:38 AM
one more month there i think... probably two or even three here :-\
@uruk, if you are talking about Classic Predator/Pred-dog/Elder set, it's announced by Aliensgroup for July here. I really hope it's true.
Quote from: keylight-di on Jun 19, 2011, 09:30:35 AM
@uruk, if you are talking about Classic Predator/Pred-dog/Elder set, it's announced by Aliensgroup for July here. I really hope it's true.
oh, how did you know...?
well, Aliensgroup always changes the dates, wait a bit more and believe me, they'll move them to august...
Quote from: uruk on Jun 19, 2011, 06:31:11 PM
Quote from: keylight-di on Jun 19, 2011, 09:30:35 AM
@uruk, if you are talking about Classic Predator/Pred-dog/Elder set, it's announced by Aliensgroup for July here. I really hope it's true.
oh, how did you know...?
well, Aliensgroup always changes the dates, wait a bit more and believe me, they'll move them to august...
You posted there, didn't you? ;)
Well, I have no experience with pre-order. My first it was 1:4 Neca Pred and I'm going crazy now... The second was this described above... So... August...? I believe you, you are probably much more experienced than me. :(
Damn it... :(
So when will be Gort there? September? :(
hard to say, they tend to move dates... let's hope the 1/4 predator will be here before july ;)
Let's hope, yeah... ;)
Thanks! :)
Guys It`s much faster (and cheaper) to order them from Hong Kong through E-Bay. I do that ;)
Okay, next time I will be smarter. :(
Cheaper than here? Geez.... With shipping?
Quote from: Master on Jun 21, 2011, 02:49:02 PM
Guys It`s much faster (and cheaper) to order them from Hong Kong through E-Bay. I do that ;)
no, i really don't think so...
we have the 8" lines for ~$25, $28 with shipping. don't think it can get better than this.
Master is right. I also order them from chinese sellers on ebay since they get here really cheaper and quicker than from USA and other countries. I end up paying $25-30 for single action figures each time.
Quote from: uruk on Jun 21, 2011, 06:24:32 PM
Quote from: Master on Jun 21, 2011, 02:49:02 PM
Guys It`s much faster (and cheaper) to order them from Hong Kong through E-Bay. I do that ;)
no, i really don't think so...
we have the 8" lines for ~$25, $28 with shipping. don't think it can get better than this.
You really don`t think so, but I did ordered them in Poland and also did it in Hong Kong. Believe me it`s cheaper. When series 3 is out go to ebay and check. Also you wouldn`t have too wait for them till August ;)
E.g. For my BSP I gave 13,99$ and 10$ for shipping, and for each aditional figure 7$ for shipping ;)
Quote from: Master on Jun 22, 2011, 08:18:39 AM
Quote from: uruk on Jun 21, 2011, 06:24:32 PM
Quote from: Master on Jun 21, 2011, 02:49:02 PM
Guys It`s much faster (and cheaper) to order them from Hong Kong through E-Bay. I do that ;)
no, i really don't think so...
we have the 8" lines for ~$25, $28 with shipping. don't think it can get better than this.
You really don`t think so, but I did ordered them in Poland and also did it in Hong Kong. Believe me it`s cheaper. When series 3 is out go to ebay and check. Also you wouldn`t have too wait for them till August ;)
E.g. For my BSP I gave 13,99$ and 10$ for shipping, and for each aditional figure 7$ for shipping ;)
Thank you, Master. It was very educative. :) As I see, I have much to learn. :-\
Next time I will use Hong Kong and e-bay for sure. :D
Master, and what is the estimated shipping time? dang, just started thinking if i should get HT tracker from ebay instead...
Its all very well to get things cheaper on ebay and from Hong Kong, but that way, you can't actually see what you are buying.
Funny thing is apparently most of the one's coming out of China/HK are meant to be rejects or seconds. I have bought all of mine from China/HK via ebay and I've never had a QC issue.
Quote from: samoht on Jun 22, 2011, 09:24:31 AM
Its all very well to get things cheaper on ebay and from Hong Kong, but that way, you can't actually see what you are buying.
It's true, but in this country where uruk, Master and I live, there is no normal shop, where you can go and see what you're buying. We have only internet. I know, hard to believe. :-\
And those delays make me crazy. Everyone who wanted 1/4 Neca Pred, he have it. I have to wait... no idea, how long. >:(
Quote from: keylight-di on Jun 22, 2011, 09:43:19 AM
Quote from: samoht on Jun 22, 2011, 09:24:31 AM
Its all very well to get things cheaper on ebay and from Hong Kong, but that way, you can't actually see what you are buying.
It's true, but in this country where uruk, Master and I live, there is no normal shop, where you can go and see what you're buying. We have only internet. I know, hard to believe. :-\
And those delays make me crazy. Everyone who wanted 1/4 Neca Pred, he have it. I have to wait... no idea, how long. >:(
it's the same here aswell, not a single shop have any NECA figures at all. just regular assortment of toys which are not in the same level of detail as neca are. i too only have internet, and it often sucks to be that limited. but i can also use it to find cheaper deals
and one more thing... no one mentioned the border customs, they can hold you package for weeks before you can finally get it, and the customs are very high too. everything is so f**king hard and annoying here :-\
From twitter:
"Series 3 Elder Predator in packaging. Now shipping from China - in stores in late July"
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-K48BEMQdGRs%2FTgIcCQxgPwI%2FAAAAAAAACo4%2F1JQhn4w8bQg%2Fs1600%2F327926889b.jpg&hash=a8ac9dbe4767dccf3c792667f1aac5d1532ec26e)
Quote from: uruk on Jun 22, 2011, 08:52:05 AM
Master, and what is the estimated shipping time? dang, just started thinking if i should get HT tracker from ebay instead...
About two weeks but sometimes it`s faster. I bet you will have them in hands before Aliensgroup even starts to distribute them.
Quote from: Tribal on Jun 22, 2011, 04:46:06 PM
From twitter:
"Series 3 Elder Predator in packaging. Now shipping from China - in stores in late July"
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-K48BEMQdGRs/TgIcCQxgPwI/AAAAAAAACo4/1JQhn4w8bQg/s1600/327926889b.jpg
Doesn't look that good as the one on prototype picture. I hope it's just a problem with this picture. If not then i'm gonna be disappointed with this.
Quote from: georgeromero on Jun 22, 2011, 06:20:31 PM
Quote from: Tribal on Jun 22, 2011, 04:46:06 PM
From twitter:
"Series 3 Elder Predator in packaging. Now shipping from China - in stores in late July"
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-K48BEMQdGRs/TgIcCQxgPwI/AAAAAAAACo4/1JQhn4w8bQg/s1600/327926889b.jpg
Doesn't look that good as the one on prototype picture. I hope it's just a problem with this picture. If not then i'm gonna be disappointed with this.
I think the image quality seems to be lacking.
But looking past, the bad image quality, the pred seems to look quite nice.
a must have cant wait!!!!!! ;D
Does the Elder come with the flintlock pistol? This is important.
Read the bottom of the box.
Yes it does.
Might have to get the paintbrushes out for this one again...
Quote from: georgeromero on Jun 22, 2011, 06:20:31 PM
Doesn't look that good as the one on prototype picture. I hope it's just a problem with this picture. If not then i'm gonna be disappointed with this.
i haven't seen a single figure that would looks as good as the prototype. it's impossible to do factory paint on a level of an artist who paints the protos...
Series 3 is coming out of their new factory right? I would hope to see a noticeable difference in paint apps.
The picture quality is low. Plus, every figure looks kind of dorky in the packaging. Once they're posed they look more articulate.
Quote from: Predatuh Monstuh on Jun 23, 2011, 06:05:57 PM
Series 3 is coming out of their new factory right? I would hope to see a noticeable difference in paint apps.
Me too ;)
Quote from: Predatuh Monstuh on Jun 23, 2011, 06:05:57 PM
The picture quality is low. Plus, every figure looks kind of dorky in the packaging. Once they're posed they look more articulate.
^ Agreed! 8)
Quote from: uruk on Jun 23, 2011, 05:19:52 PM
Quote from: georgeromero on Jun 22, 2011, 06:20:31 PM
Doesn't look that good as the one on prototype picture. I hope it's just a problem with this picture. If not then i'm gonna be disappointed with this.
i haven't seen a single figure that would looks as good as the prototype. it's impossible to do factory paint on a level of an artist who paints the protos...
I agree that the figures can't be as good as prototypes but still i think this elder looks weaker than the ones on series 1-2. I'm not trying to bitch but it's what i think for the time being until i see it in reality.
Yeah, that looks like a pretty bad angle. I may get Elder. I'm more bothered about Pussyface and the Lost Predators.
hmmm...I don't think I'll be getting Elder.
I just can't spare the 30 bucks. Especially when I am gonna get Anytime and maybe even Pussyface.
Sweeeeeeeeeeet, but its really hard to see the details in the face...
Quote from: samoht on Jun 24, 2011, 12:55:43 AM
hmmm...I don't think I'll be getting Elder.
I just can't spare the 30 bucks.
Wait, 30 bucks? where the hell do you live?
as someone said earlier, it lacks the straps on gauntlets - my question is: why? no laser sight on the plasma caster, and now they removed the straps. neca, what are you doing? where's your movie accuracy? if you make something on the prototype, do it also on the final figure... now i wonder how's it gonna be with P2 and Lost - will they also be accurate only on prototype models? >:(
yep that sucks what happ maybe due to child safety idk but i think i will still get him since its the first figure they made of him besides a model or hot toy so yea im going to have to check them out first :P
Quote from: Sabres21768 on Aug 07, 2010, 01:32:38 AM
Previous pics of the Elder Predator, P1 Predator and Predator Dog for those who don't know or haven't seen...
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cooltoyreview.com%2FTF2010%2FNECAgames%2FIMG_2684.JPG&hash=99153b7803cead2edc9bac9d8568d7639f8e8b7b)
what series/company is that cutesy little wolf toy over them?
Quote from: maestro on Jun 27, 2011, 10:03:59 PM
Quote from: Sabres21768 on Aug 07, 2010, 01:32:38 AM
Previous pics of the Elder Predator, P1 Predator and Predator Dog for those who don't know or haven't seen...
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what series/company is that cutesy little wolf toy over them?
Thats NECA's AVPR line. The others will be the same size as them. The ones on display in this picture are the larger, more detailed prototypes.
I just noticed, but the 1/4th scale is actually an upsized prototype?
so they are all going to be that size :D
Quote from: maestro on Jun 28, 2011, 12:51:04 PM
so they are all going to be that size :D
Nah, the prototypes typically are twice as big as the final product, while the 1/4th scale is twice as large as a prototype...
Quote from: freedomfighter1111 on Jun 27, 2011, 09:21:48 PM
yep that sucks what happ maybe due to child safety
Nope. A child couldnt get this toy. Its in the box: Ages 17+
Quote from: Ghostface on Jun 27, 2011, 11:15:53 PM
Quote from: maestro on Jun 27, 2011, 10:03:59 PM
Quote from: Sabres21768 on Aug 07, 2010, 01:32:38 AM
Previous pics of the Elder Predator, P1 Predator and Predator Dog for those who don't know or haven't seen...
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cooltoyreview.com%2FTF2010%2FNECAgames%2FIMG_2684.JPG&hash=99153b7803cead2edc9bac9d8568d7639f8e8b7b)
what series/company is that cutesy little wolf toy over them?
Thats NECA's AVPR line. The others will be the same size as them. The ones on display in this picture are the larger, more detailed prototypes.
Which I would love to get my hands on. Especially the Elder predator
The forefather of all the predators. Classic Predator!
Says series 3 is due out in a few weeks. Right on.
http://twitpic.com/5immgq (http://twitpic.com/5immgq)
the paintjob looks very improoved on that pic, compared to the predators release of classic.
Quote from: Predatuh Monstuh on Jun 29, 2011, 05:55:31 PM
The forefather of all the predators. Classic Predator!
Says series 3 is due out in a few weeks. Right on.
http://twitpic.com/5immgq (http://twitpic.com/5immgq)
Awesome! =D
Here is the pic embedded:
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Quote from: Shadow on Jun 29, 2011, 06:01:10 PM
the paintjob looks very improoved on that pic, compared to the predators release of classic.
Yep. The armor looks way better than the previews versions ;)
Ya the paint job on his body looks quite a bit better. I hope both classics still look good together. I don't want the subtle paint difference to make them seem like different figures, but I highly doubt it.
paintjob is almost like on the 1/4 scale one! that's a great improvement. neca, now i'm finally happy with the quality of the figures! i hope the QC will also be better...
I just hope I can find him at my local Toys'R'Us.
They only cost like 11 USD there, as opposed to ordering or buying anywhere else and getting them for like 20-25 USD
Why they so cheap at your toys r us???? at mine theyre like $16.99
Quote from: Tribal on Jun 29, 2011, 07:48:40 PM
Quote from: Predatuh Monstuh on Jun 29, 2011, 05:55:31 PM
The forefather of all the predators. Classic Predator!
Says series 3 is due out in a few weeks. Right on.
http://twitpic.com/5immgq (http://twitpic.com/5immgq)
Awesome! =D
Here is the pic embedded:
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Quote from: Shadow on Jun 29, 2011, 06:01:10 PM
the paintjob looks very improoved on that pic, compared to the predators release of classic.
Yep. The armor looks way better than the previews versions ;)
This isn't the classic predator his helmet. this is the helmet of scar.
you're joking right? that's the most accurate P1 helmet sculpt i've seen. looks nothing like scar...
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Quote from: Predatuh Monstuh on Jun 29, 2011, 07:51:02 PM
Ya the paint job on his body looks quite a bit better. I hope both classics still look good together. I don't want the subtle paint difference to make them seem like different figures, but I highly doubt it.
for the sake of the 2-pack classic i agree. but if it differ a bit from Predators classic, that's less of a big deal as they are differ preds.
From twitter:
"Predator Hound, part of Predators Series 3 available in a few weeks. Grab a few & build a pack of hounds!"
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I loved his colors! :o
Just beautiful!!
Looks awesome!
Indeed. Looks great. :)
BTW I found info about 3-pack (Elder, P1 Pred, hound). Is it official set? Anybody knows?
and again, TOO FREAKING BIG. but the paintjob is great.
Sabres, i'd be really grateful if you'd like to check your PM's.
Quote from: Tribal on Jul 06, 2011, 05:15:17 PM
From twitter:
"Predator Hound, part of Predators Series 3 available in a few weeks. Grab a few & build a pack of hounds!"
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I loved his colors! :o
Just beautiful!!
Sweet! Now I`m certain I`ll get two of those. I got to think about some collar and chains for my Tusk to hold them.
Really can't say I'm fussed with them. :-\
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jul 08, 2011, 10:28:59 AM
Really can't say I'm fussed with them. :-\
Im with you mate. I'll probably just get anytime and the elder and wait for the P2 figures.
Quote from: Master on Jul 08, 2011, 09:15:59 AM
Quote from: Tribal on Jul 06, 2011, 05:15:17 PM
From twitter:
"Predator Hound, part of Predators Series 3 available in a few weeks. Grab a few & build a pack of hounds!"
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I loved his colors! :o
Just beautiful!!
Sweet! Now I`m certain I`ll get two of those. I got to think about some collar and chains for my Tusk to hold them.
I have exactly this same idea! :D
Quote from: Ghostface on Jul 08, 2011, 10:31:20 AM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jul 08, 2011, 10:28:59 AM
Really can't say I'm fussed with them. :-\
Im with you mate. I'll probably just get anytime and the elder and wait for the P2 figures.
Same here-shame masced Pussyface will not be in the first line of p2
i like the hound, i'll sure get one or two for my tracker
I think I'm going to wait on the Elder. That pic of it is just not good. What is that huge black line across its chest?
The wire thing they use to keep the figures in place inside of their packaging.
NEED MORE MONEY!!!!
Quote from: Tribal on Jul 06, 2011, 05:15:17 PM
From twitter:
"Predator Hound, part of Predators Series 3 available in a few weeks. Grab a few & build a pack of hounds!"
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I loved his colors! :o
Just beautiful!!
NICE!
Too bad I have to save up money for college :-\
How am I suppost to get one when I am not allowed to order online?
Does anyone have a picture of the Tracker and Falconer figures?
Quote from: Terx2 on Jul 23, 2011, 04:44:40 AM
Does anyone have a picture of the Tracker and Falconer figures?
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Quote from: Sabres21768 on Jul 23, 2011, 07:41:29 AM
Quote from: Terx2 on Jul 23, 2011, 04:44:40 AM
Does anyone have a picture of the Tracker and Falconer figures?
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Awesome Thanks Sabres21768
This is NOT in Series 3, not sure what series yet actually, but we don't have a general thread...
Another look at the "cloaking" Berserker Pred...
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do you know whene do the predators series 3 comes out :-\
well my store sent an email today saying that its instock :)
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semi cloaked berserker? quite nice. i suppose it'll be a exclusive
I'm going to try to Pre-oreder them all from Forbidden Planet
http://forbiddenplanet.com/?q=predators+series+3+action+figures (http://forbiddenplanet.com/?q=predators+series+3+action+figures)
On the link above its says this about the new classic and the hound: The suppliers have confirmed a current ship date to all retailers as 29 July 2011
And it says this about the elder: The suppliers have confirmed a current ship date to all retailers as 10 August 2011
I pre-ordered all three on July 15th awhile ago. I cant wait for August 31st till they get here. .
So far I got all the neca predators for 12 to 13 dollars at the Hastings I work at and I love these predators necas.
Heres a preview of series 4 for those who have not seen them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJjI9fBSP9M# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJjI9fBSP9M#)
In-hand pics of Series 3 are starting to show up...
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Nice! They are as beautiful as I expected them to be. :o
Quote from: Sabres21768 on Jul 29, 2011, 06:34:13 AM
In-hand pics of Series 3 are starting to show up...
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Wow!! They look amazing!!
I just noiced that each figure has the name of the film at the bottom in their original fonts. ;D
Masked Anytime.....you will be mine.
New pics...
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Quote from: Sabres21768 on Jul 30, 2011, 05:28:13 AM
New pics...
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Oh wow. Elders face looks amazing. Really detailed. A much better job than unmasked classic.
If I hadn't sworn myself to getting Anytime, and if I chose to spend the money I would get Elder too.
Does Masked Anytime come with that trophy?
No, that skull is from the SDCC Exclusive P1/Gort I believe.
Quote from: Sabres21768 on Jul 30, 2011, 05:28:13 AM
New pics...
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Why do those two Classic Predators look different on the last image, they both look great.
I believe the Anytime on the left is not done by NECA. Looks like crap compared to the NECA one.
That's the old McFarlane Predator figure.
Have NECA confirmed that the Predators figures joints will be moveable with all the new Predators figures coming out?
Also will Anytimes Skull necklace be proper string?
And will the Elders gun be able to be taken off his belt and fitted on to his hand?
That elder is a beast! I need it naow!
More pics...
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The paintjob on the elder is horrible. Look at those pokadots on his forehead.
Quote from: Ghostface on Jul 31, 2011, 09:48:59 AM
The paintjob on the elder is horrible. Look at those pokadots on his forehead.
I noticed that and I don't remember the Elder having red eyes ???.
Looks like the elder is going to get a lot of custom work done. I'll have to see how anytime looks.
Quote from: Ghostface on Jul 31, 2011, 09:53:17 AM
Looks like the elder is going to get a lot of custom work done. I'll have to see how anytime looks.
Yeah, its such a fantastic sculpt, that a good custom job will make him look awesome. Get on it ASAP. ;D
I hope Anytime is up to standard, as that is the one I am getting.
I'll probably attempt some rectification to the Elder if I get him.
Same with the other lost Predators
Just Pre-Ordered the Elder!! ;D
not that i care that much, i find the paintjobs OK and working in real life (looks more shitty on pics, especially using flash). but still, what happened to the new factory standards, and why where the 18" pred so good but these don't keep up?.
I just hope the joints move as well as my original Berserker.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hYu5d4sN_w# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hYu5d4sN_w#)
Heres a review right here. People who order them get them earlier. I guess.
Quote from: Predalien91 on Jul 31, 2011, 10:47:43 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hYu5d4sN_w# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hYu5d4sN_w#)
Heres a review right here. People who order them get them earlier. I guess.
He said he had to put it in hot water to move the joints. :-\ Oh well I'll just do that. ;)
Also will double knee joints make stiff joints less likely.
Quote from: Predalien91 on Jul 31, 2011, 10:47:43 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hYu5d4sN_w# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hYu5d4sN_w#)
Heres a review right here. People who order them get them earlier. I guess.
God, can he ever hold it still so we can see how it looks, cus i boubt the figure is a blurry lump when we get it ::)
anyhow, from what i could "see" of it, it looks great!
Series 3 looks great should be available at retail anytime now.
Anyone able to order and/or receive the NECA SDCC Exclusive - Predator w/ Gort Mask 7" Action Figure from Amazon.com LLC (not the re-sellers)?
Quote from: Ak-Rev on Aug 02, 2011, 05:07:04 PM
Series 3 looks great should be available at retail anytime now.
Anyone able to order and/or receive the NECA SDCC Exclusive - Predator w/ Gort Mask 7" Action Figure from Amazon.com LLC (not the re-sellers)?
I believe Amazon is out of stock. However the other retailers are selling them for about $42.00
I just got a email from from amazon that they are shipping my Series 3 Predators. If they get here soon, I will attempt a review if I have time only.
Quote from: Ghostface on Jul 31, 2011, 09:48:59 AM
The paintjob on the elder is horrible. Look at those pokadots on his forehead.
Not poka dots liver spots XD
Quote from: Sabres21768 on Jul 30, 2011, 05:28:13 AM
New pics...
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It's been a while since my last post,, cool pics! I'm really diggin this Series 3!! :D Keem em comin :D
Quote from: Predalien91 on Aug 02, 2011, 11:18:27 PM
Quote from: Ak-Rev on Aug 02, 2011, 05:07:04 PM
Series 3 looks great should be available at retail anytime now.
Anyone able to order and/or receive the NECA SDCC Exclusive - Predator w/ Gort Mask 7" Action Figure from Amazon.com LLC (not the re-sellers)?
I believe Amazon is out of stock. However the other retailers are selling them for about $42.00
I just got a email from from amazon that they are shipping my Series 3 Predators. If they get here soon, I will attempt a review if I have time only.
Thanks for the reply. Looking forward to the Series 3 review.
Received my delivery dates from Amazon.com LLC today. Looking forward to the 7" Gort and 19" (1/4 scale) this fall.
After Neca finishes predator 2 figures and series 3, they will move onto AVP and give us Chopper, Celtic and Scar, hell, even the Elder! But, that may not happen, hopefully and most likely they would, since it's the last film of their lines to do, plus, we never even gotten a Chopper by McFarlane. Man, come on series 3!
Quote from: JokerJohn35 on Aug 04, 2011, 05:53:30 PM
After Neca finishes predator 2 figures and series 3, they will move onto AVP and give us Chopper, Celtic and Scar, hell, even the Elder! But, that may not happen, hopefully and most likely they would, since it's the last film of their lines to do, plus, we never even gotten a Chopper by McFarlane. Man, come on series 3!
You do know that after series 3 its series 4,5 and 6 I think. Wich are all going to be for Predator 2.
Quote from: JokerJohn35 on Aug 04, 2011, 05:53:30 PM
After Neca finishes predator 2 figures and series 3, they will move onto AVP and give us Chopper, Celtic and Scar, hell, even the Elder! But, that may not happen, hopefully and most likely they would, since it's the last film of their lines to do, plus, we never even gotten a Chopper by McFarlane. Man, come on series 3!
that and two more alien films. i also like to have the aliens queen before they move onto alien 3 too
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anytime is on his way next
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anytime is on his way next
On the packaging it says it comes with pistol and sword, this means the pistol can come of his belt. ;D YAY!!
Also I'm assuming that the bloody skull belongs to the Predator 2 pred on the last pic.
no the skull comes from the old mcfarlane p1 it just was a good scale to go with the figures but yes the pistol is removable the elder is a great figure
Quote from: freedomfighter1111 on Aug 04, 2011, 09:12:48 PM
no the skull comes from the old mcfarlane p1 it just was a good scale to go with the figures but yes the pistol is removable the elder is a great figure
Ok, thanks. ;D
sooo.....when are these supposed to hit stores? wasn't it last month or something???
I've been waiting since last october to get series 3, no joke
Quote from: BerserkerPred on Aug 05, 2011, 02:43:09 AM
sooo.....when are these supposed to hit stores? wasn't it last month or something???
I've been waiting since last october to get series 3, no joke
I think there actually out. Some people have them.
well damn I can't find them anywhere
Those people would have pre ordered them. The Pre ordered ones seem to have come through before these bad boys have even hit the shelves.
Quote from: samoht on Aug 05, 2011, 06:27:33 AM
Those people would have pre ordered them. The Pre ordered ones seem to have come through before these bad boys have even hit the shelves.
They already on the shelves ;)
From twitter:
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they aren't in the TRU's in my area yet. I check everyday. The people there prob think i'm stealing stuff cuz I just go in and check the shelves and leave. They just have the crappy AVPR wolf that leans too much.
Nice! Somebody could do and post a review, please?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixvToEP3K5w# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixvToEP3K5w#)
This is my review. I apologize if its not perfect. I did it mainly for the people on this site who had questions.
I have the other two also.
i got elder and classic today they are awesome cant stop staring at them ;D however be VERY VERY careful when bending joints on the classic i barely move the left arm and it snapped good thing i ordered another :laugh..
I've been waiting and waiting :( The elder looks great eventhough the paint job isn't as good as the prototype. For a price like this? it's a steal and a sin not to get it ! Can't imagine how Series 4 5 6 would look like ! One whole damn shelves of predators !
Quote from: Predalien91 on Aug 05, 2011, 07:11:46 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixvToEP3K5w# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixvToEP3K5w#)
This is my review. I apologize if its not perfect. I did it mainly for the people on this site who had questions.
I have the other two also.
I thank you for delivering this review :)
Can the Elder hold the flintlock or are the hands just sculpted for his katana and (though not released) the smart disc?
It can come off the belt and he can hold it! Plus the sword has a pocket to slip it in when not in use!
Quote from: Predalien91 on Aug 05, 2011, 07:56:04 PM
It can come off the belt and he can hold it! Plus the sword has a pocket to slip it in when not in use!
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Sweet, could you show a picture of him holding the flintlock, please?
i`ve got them including the SDCC exclusive :D
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F*ck it. I'll probably get Elder too.
Looks like imma gon lose me some money.
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Awesome dude! Thanks, I hate to ask more but what is your verdict on the Hound?
Quote from: Predalien91 on Aug 05, 2011, 07:11:46 PM
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This is my review. I apologize if its not perfect. I did it mainly for the people on this site who had questions.
I have the other two also.
Sweet! Thank you very much!
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Awesome dude! Thanks, I hate to ask more but what is your verdict on the Hound?
I'll lay down my verdict on him when I get off work later today
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YORG!!!!!!!
Could you also do a detailed review on Classic predator and Hound? THanks !
Here they are!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opu2gKHITYw# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opu2gKHITYw#)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sCa3BbMHao# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sCa3BbMHao#)
Quote from: Predalien91 on Aug 07, 2011, 02:07:58 PM
Here they are!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opu2gKHITYw# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opu2gKHITYw#)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sCa3BbMHao# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sCa3BbMHao#)
Thanks for putting up this review, man ;D
Quote from: Predalien91 on Aug 07, 2011, 02:07:58 PM
Here they are!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opu2gKHITYw# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opu2gKHITYw#)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sCa3BbMHao# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sCa3BbMHao#)
You`d made my day dude! Thanks a lot!
Quote from: Predalien91 on Aug 07, 2011, 02:07:58 PM
Here they are!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opu2gKHITYw# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opu2gKHITYw#)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sCa3BbMHao# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sCa3BbMHao#)
Thanks for the review =) But i think i'll wait for the hot toys tracker predator with the dog. For some reason i'm not to keen on the neca version of the dog.
I'm not feeling the Neca Predators hound. It reminds me of the Neca Cenobite dog from the Hellraiser line from a few years ago. I'll still get it though.
Quote from: Ravagespawn on Aug 08, 2011, 08:22:32 PM
I'm not feeling the Neca Predators hound. It reminds me of the Neca Cenobite dog from the Hellraiser line from a few years ago. I'll still get it though.
maybe they are similar. but this hound figure looks accurate to me.
¿Somebody here have the SDCC Gort Predator from Neca?
Just ordered series 3. Wasn't gonna get the hound but ah well. Will look decent with my tracker. Does anyone know what the paintjob is like on the hound? Is it worth a repaint?
from what i've seen, the paintjob on the hound is very good, better than elder's imo ::)
Quote from: uruk on Aug 09, 2011, 08:48:27 AM
from what i've seen, the paintjob on the hound is very good, better than elder's imo ::)
Awesome thanks mate. I'll have to wait and see when it arrives.
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dunno why, but on these pics the hound doesn't look that big... anyway, great to see that it looks quite good with tracker.
I will stick with getting the Elder Predator only!
Not fussed on the Hound or Classic Predator since i have the 18" Classic Pred anyway and Sideshow Tracker with hound!!
Need more awesome pics with Classics and Elder ! :)
hehe, to be honest, neca's figures look WAY better than that sideshow maquette. the paintjob looks like it was done by a 10 years old.
Grabbed the Hound from TRU yesterday, he's pretty cool. Going to get the Elder and Classic from a different TRU tomorrow morning on the way to work. I can't wait!
Called a local TRU yesterday to see if they had the other Predator figures I wanted. They did, but they weren't out on the floor yet and wouldn't be until tomorrow. I'm a little confused by this, but whatever.
I stop in today and can't find them, turns out they're still in the back along with 500 other boxes that aren't unpacked yet for god knows what reason, so I should "try again tomorrow".
The employee I talked to was helpful enough to recommend that I call the 1-800 customer complaint number, because "our manager doesn't know what she's doing".
I guess I'll try again tomorrow!
I just want to give them my money, is that so hard? :(
ARG! NEED CASH NOW! Haven't gotten a paycheck in 2 months, and we're working like crazy here! Damn customers!
Do Anytime and the Elder have the double jointed knee's?
Quote from: samoht on Aug 11, 2011, 10:43:56 AM
Do Anytime and the Elder have the double jointed knee's?
No we wont see double joint knees till series 4
Quote from: Gridseeker on Aug 09, 2011, 06:22:35 AM
¿Somebody here have the SDCC Gort Predator from Neca?
Yes ;D
For those interested heres a what the Umasked head from series 1 looks like with the new body.
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As you can tell the head paint job and body paint job differ in a way. You can tell they don't match 100% but I have just learned to ignore it.
dude, if you have to take pictures, try without flash. please, i can't see anything >:(
Quote from: uruk on Aug 12, 2011, 08:59:53 AM
dude, if you have to take pictures, try without flash. please, i can't see anything >:(
Sorry about that, the camera I have I'm still learning stuff about. I was given it without the box so I'm figuring stuff out slowly. Give me a sec
EDIT:
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Does thou approve now? ;D
Anyone else got masked Anytime yet?
My local comic store is yet to get it in.
yeah, it's somewhat better.
anyway, from what i see, body color and paint-up looks identical to the 1/4 scale (quality is obviously lower, but i think it's the same pattern reduced to 8"). very nice to see that.
I got the rest of Series 3 today, it's pretty awesome.
The Elder's flintlock pistol even has the little engraving on it, I f**king love it.
God Zukes!
I was right by TWO differnt TRUs today, and I COMPLETELY forgot to check out the figs. Should I get Elder first, or Anytime? Maybe Pred Hound?
Which would you guys (that have them) suggest?
I've been DIEING to get the hound since i got the series 1 figures. But i haven't found it yet so i guess i'll order it online. I did just get the Elder Predator form series 3 which i was also REALLY excited about.
Quote from: Requiem28 on Aug 13, 2011, 01:01:18 AM
God Zukes!
I was right by TWO differnt TRUs today, and I COMPLETELY forgot to check out the figs. Should I get Elder first, or Anytime? Maybe Pred Hound?
Which would you guys (that have them) suggest?
I would get the Elder first since hes awesome and looks tight. Plus he has that nice flintlock!
Now RUN! GO GET TO DA TRUS!
I think my only real "complaint" is that the feet on the Predators in series 3 seem really... big. Like I've got them standing here next to my 'Predators' Predators and next to my AvPR Wolf, and the feet on Classic and Elder are a *lot* bigger. It almost seems disproportionately bigger. I don't recall the feet being that big on the McFarlane Predators.
Quote from: Requiem28 on Aug 13, 2011, 01:01:18 AM
God Zukes!
I was right by TWO differnt TRUs today, and I COMPLETELY forgot to check out the figs. Should I get Elder first, or Anytime? Maybe Pred Hound?
Which would you guys (that have them) suggest?
I don't have them yet but I mainly want Anytime first coz he's.....well coz he is Anytime and is a complete badass.
If you are in a state of indecision though, the elder could be good to get coz he is somewhat more special I guess. He's this somewhat legendary character based off the Anytime design and has heaps of cool accessories.
Why not get both?
I'll have to order these online, since my local TRU sucks and still hasn't even gotten Series 1 in yet.
Quote from: SizzyBubbles on Aug 13, 2011, 02:14:16 AM
I've been DIEING to get the hound since i got the series 1 figures. But i haven't found it yet so i guess i'll order it online. I did just get the Elder Predator form series 3 which i was also REALLY excited about.
Offtopic, but i really like your signature m8 :P 4 of the greatest creatures in cinematic history for me 8)
I guess I'll get Elder first?
The correct answer was "all of them".
Quote from: Snowdog on Aug 13, 2011, 06:22:48 PM
Quote from: SizzyBubbles on Aug 13, 2011, 02:14:16 AM
I've been DIEING to get the hound since i got the series 1 figures. But i haven't found it yet so i guess i'll order it online. I did just get the Elder Predator form series 3 which i was also REALLY excited about.
Offtopic, but i really like your signature m8 :P 4 of the greatest creatures in cinematic history for me 8)
THANKS! I'm so glad you agree. I just thew it together in photoshop yesterday :)
My 4 movie creatures and my fav 4 movies OF ALL TIME.
Quote from: Xenomrph on Aug 13, 2011, 07:58:34 PM
The correct answer was "all of them".
If I had the money :-\
Quote from: RazorSlash on Aug 13, 2011, 06:05:25 PM
I'll have to order these online, since my local TRU sucks and still hasn't even gotten Series 1 in yet.
Something is telling me that they aren't going to get any predator figures at all.
Hey Guys- well i was thrilled to go into TRU today and see one lonely Elder on the peg- Well I just opened him up and SNAP! his right arm breaks right off at the elbow balljoint. I gently try the the left arm and same thing- So obviously quality control hasn't been changed. I still have series 2 preds that can't move at certain joints. Does anyone have a number for their customer service, I mean this shouldn't be tolerated, I am extremely upset
Quote from: brownieccad on Aug 14, 2011, 03:58:24 AM
Hey Guys- well i was thrilled to go into TRU today and see one lonely Elder on the peg- Well I just opened him up and SNAP! his right arm breaks right off at the elbow balljoint. I gently try the the left arm and same thing- So obviously quality control hasn't been changed. I still have series 2 preds that can't move at certain joints. Does anyone have a number for their customer service, I mean this shouldn't be tolerated, I am extremely upset
Are you sure you weren't just a little rough with them?
hmmm this sounds bad.
Nah, the elbows snapping seems to be a common problem with series 3. I got lucky, mine seem to be fine.
Honestly guys, if you have a new figure why are you chancing it by moving the joint without using hot water or a blow dryer at all???? We already know Neca's track record.
at last!
time to release them from their plastic cages.
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Quote from: samoht on Aug 14, 2011, 07:38:19 AM
Quote from: brownieccad on Aug 14, 2011, 03:58:24 AM
Hey Guys- well i was thrilled to go into TRU today and see one lonely Elder on the peg- Well I just opened him up and SNAP! his right arm breaks right off at the elbow balljoint. I gently try the the left arm and same thing- So obviously quality control hasn't been changed. I still have series 2 preds that can't move at certain joints. Does anyone have a number for their customer service, I mean this shouldn't be tolerated, I am extremely upset
Are you sure you weren't just a little rough with them?
hmmm this sounds bad.
Ooo no way sir, not at all. I am always extremely careful with joints, but this was ridiculous. I have sculpted figures out of hasbro wax that was stronger than this plastic was, im talking barely moving it, I have never seen something break so bad, so easily. I will try the hot drier tactic on my series 2 that have stuff joints. I am just upset because as a consumer, you shouldn't have to do any of this, it should come out of the package and be set, I shouldn't have to leave them on card. Now I have to go and hope to find more of these guys, and pray it doesn't do the same. I did send a costumer service note to them on their site and tweeted them as well. But I will probably just bring it back to TRU tomorrow...
Quote from: von on Aug 14, 2011, 04:39:24 PM
at last!
time to release them from their plastic cages.
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Jesus! They look beautiful!
and I still need to get Masked Classic from series 2 also. :-[
i bought my predator hound ;D but was looking for the elder
Are they still online or can you get them at toys r us now? :-\
Quote from: Predator Queen on Aug 15, 2011, 02:09:03 AM
Are they still online or can you get them at toys r us now? :-\
I got my elder predator from a Toys R Us. So yeah :)
I have the money... But I don't have the room for the new figures...
What... To... Do...?
Quote from: Mikey on Aug 15, 2011, 07:10:10 AM
I have the money... But I don't have the room for the new figures...
What... To... Do...?
Buy, Sell!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsMc-IswG3w#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsMc-IswG3w#ws)
Quote from: Mikey on Aug 15, 2011, 07:10:10 AM
I have the money... But I don't have the room for the new figures...
What... To... Do...?
No room?....
Surely you have a few square inches of space to put them.
Got the last 2 at ToysRUs yesterday. Elder and Hound. Don't want another "classic" since I have all the other variations of him. Tried bending Elders left arm and it broke. Gotta glue him. Good thing I don't play with these in the bathtub...anymore...
Quote from: Sexy Poot on Aug 15, 2011, 11:52:45 AM
Got the last 2 at ToysRUs yesterday. Elder and Hound. Don't want another "classic" since I have all the other variations of him. Tried bending Elders left arm and it broke. Gotta glue him. Good thing I don't play with these in the bathtub...anymore...
That sucks that makes two..... :(
I have not had any issues with my elder. The only issues I have with series 3 is the pipes on the arm of classic are weak.
Can't you just refund it?
Quote from: samoht on Aug 15, 2011, 11:13:12 AM
Quote from: Mikey on Aug 15, 2011, 07:10:10 AM
I have the money... But I don't have the room for the new figures...
What... To... Do...?
No room?....
Surely you have a few square inches of space to put them.
and if not, if you want them, buy them, even if you dont have space now and might need to have some of them not-on-display, you might still get more space in the future? and so its worth buying to not miss out.
Quote from: Predalien91 on Aug 15, 2011, 12:19:15 PM
Quote from: Sexy Poot on Aug 15, 2011, 11:52:45 AM
Got the last 2 at ToysRUs yesterday. Elder and Hound. Don't want another "classic" since I have all the other variations of him. Tried bending Elders left arm and it broke. Gotta glue him. Good thing I don't play with these in the bathtub...anymore...
That sucks that makes two..... :(
I have not had any issues with my elder. The only issues I have with series 3 is the pipes on the arm of classic are weak.
Can't you just refund it?
Nah, im just gonna glue it. I dont play with them so it's no big deal. Just glad to have one. ;D
Got the last 2 from my local toys r us today, Elder and Hound. Both have really stiff joints. gonna need to soak em before posing them since all you yay-hoo's broke yours :P
Paint on the hound is really nice though doesnt match what I recall from the films.
Elder has a decent paint app, its good enough, though there are few minor spots I think look dodgy. Overall the sculpt is fantastic.
Finally got one.
I decided to get Elder since he was the only one besides the other 3 Pred Hounds. I jut figured I could get one of those later when I get my next paycheck... I'll have to go to the mall to hopefully get Anytime.
UPDATE: (Next Day)
FREAKIN LEFT ARM BROKE! Looks like it comes standard with these figures. :-\
Anyway, I luckly fixed it up with my craftsman skills. (spending time with dad pays off)
Now, to the good part...
Today, I went to another TRU, and I wasn't planning on getting any new figs since I only had $4 on me. So, I was checking out the place, and I found that this guy had the last Anytime in his hand already, I was like "shit, oh well". Then, I noticed another Anytime that was taken out of most of the package and was missing the plasma caster. So, I asked an employee if I could get a lower price on it. So, he did, and took off $10, leaving me to pay only $5 for it. I was still a dollar short. Then, right at the register, I found a dollar on the floor!
Pathetically lucky, huh!? :D
Unbelievably.
Quote from: Requiem28 on Aug 16, 2011, 11:06:53 PM
Finally got one.
I decided to get Elder since he was the only one besides the other 3 Pred Hounds. I jut figured I could get one of those later when I get my next paycheck... I'll have to go to the mall to hopefully get Anytime.
UPDATE: (Next Day)
FREAKIN LEFT ARM BROKE! Looks like it comes standard with these figures. :-\
Anyway, I luckly fixed it up with my craftsman skills. (spending time with dad pays off)
Now, to the good part...
Today, I went to another TRU, and I wasn't planning on getting any new figs since I only had $4 on me. So, I was checking out the place, and I found that this guy had the last Anytime in his hand already, I was like "shit, oh well". Then, I noticed another Anytime that was taken out of most of the package and was missing the plasma caster. So, I asked an employee if I could get a lower price on it. So, he did, and took off $10, leaving me to pay only $5 for it. I was still a dollar short. Then, right at the register, I found a dollar on the floor!
Pathetically lucky, huh!? :D
Nice!
Yeah man, u freakin lucked out! Who cares about the plasmacaster anyway? If anything, u can always put one from the other 32 anytimes that Necas selling! ;D
Nature's luck, man, nature's luck! :D Good one!
so Some good news I suppose. I contacted NECA about the broken arms on the Elder and was contacted by a costumer service rep. He asked for documented photos and an address, so hopefully that means a replacement. It was sort of a vague exchange, since I am not sure whether or not I am good to return my broken fig to TRU, or hold on to it for some sort of exchange...
So jump to today, I had a good feeling that I should stop in to another TRU- there i found 4 new figs from series 3, 1x elder, 1x classic and 2x pred hounds. I debated back and fourth about just picking up the elder, and bringing back my old one, but I decided to wait.
So i took the risk and opened up both the classic, which is an absolute beauty, and considering this is the 4th one, counting the 2 pack, I am still amazed each time I open this guy- love the skulls and the helmet is golden. The Hound is amazing as well, some stiff joints, but nothing breaking so far, I am being super careful to warm up each joint, but these guys seem good.
Oh and the rep said they have had multiple complaints about the elder, but as for the series 2 figs with stiff joints, which I also mentioned, they said they haven't had any problems... lol so maybe I'm just making it up, but props for them getting in contact with me
Found the Elder Predator today. Great sculpt, but the paint kind of sucked so I repainted him. He had those awful polka-dots on his head and pretty plain white skin. His hair was black when I got him, so I went over it to make it look more gray. I went over the silver armor with black. I added some black and gray to his chest (less film accurate, but I think it gives more texture with the defined muscles) and I did his face completely from scratch. I probably made his face a little too dark, maybe I'll fix it up later. I don't have any "before" photos, but here he is now:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi146.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fr267%2Falienspeedmetal%2FElderPred2.jpg&hash=b02f135c05eac609ad5913b42d4378112d553511)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi146.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fr267%2Falienspeedmetal%2FElderPred.jpg&hash=172415047d3b8d7d37eeaee13afffd5be700b6f2)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi146.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fr267%2Falienspeedmetal%2FElderPred3.jpg&hash=45ad72085d4bacd0e694bea3ce14b8ed6bae161c)
Quote from: AlienSpeedMetal on Aug 19, 2011, 02:55:06 AM
Found the Elder Predator today. Great sculpt, but the paint kind of sucked so I repainted him. He had those awful polka-dots on his head and pretty plain white skin. His hair was black when I got him, so I went over it to make it look more gray. I went over the silver armor with black. I added some black and gray to his chest (less film accurate, but I think it gives more texture with the defined muscles) and I did his face completely from scratch. I probably made his face a little too dark, maybe I'll fix it up later. I don't have any "before" photos, but here he is now:
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r267/alienspeedmetal/ElderPred2.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r267/alienspeedmetal/ElderPred.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r267/alienspeedmetal/ElderPred3.jpg
Your re-paint is awesome! He defiantly looks to have more depth and texture. Very pretty! What kinda paint did you use?
I kinda intended to re-paint mine also when i got it. The "netting" paint if a bit off and thats mainly what bugs me. And i enjoy it.
Quote from: AlienSpeedMetal on Aug 19, 2011, 02:55:06 AM
Found the Elder Predator today. Great sculpt, but the paint kind of sucked so I repainted him. He had those awful polka-dots on his head and pretty plain white skin. His hair was black when I got him, so I went over it to make it look more gray. I went over the silver armor with black. I added some black and gray to his chest (less film accurate, but I think it gives more texture with the defined muscles) and I did his face completely from scratch. I probably made his face a little too dark, maybe I'll fix it up later. I don't have any "before" photos, but here he is now:
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r267/alienspeedmetal/ElderPred2.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r267/alienspeedmetal/ElderPred.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r267/alienspeedmetal/ElderPred3.jpg
Looks great man. Top job! Pop some more pics in the customs thread, share the talent!
Quote from: AlienSpeedMetal on Aug 19, 2011, 02:55:06 AM
Found the Elder Predator today. Great sculpt, but the paint kind of sucked so I repainted him. He had those awful polka-dots on his head and pretty plain white skin. His hair was black when I got him, so I went over it to make it look more gray. I went over the silver armor with black. I added some black and gray to his chest (less film accurate, but I think it gives more texture with the defined muscles) and I did his face completely from scratch. I probably made his face a little too dark, maybe I'll fix it up later. I don't have any "before" photos, but here he is now:
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r267/alienspeedmetal/ElderPred2.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r267/alienspeedmetal/ElderPred.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r267/alienspeedmetal/ElderPred3.jpg
Man, it looks incredibly awesome!
Anyone else pissed that they gave him the same old plasmacaster and not the one he had in the movie?
I'm sure some epoxy modelling putty could fix that up pretty easily.
Mine just came in the mail.
The hound looks good. I wasn't going to get it but it looks better than the promo pics.
Anytime looks great. A huge improvement from the previous versions. The paint is in a different league.
Elder looks fantastic but same old problem. Both elbows snapped like twigs the first time I tried to bend them. I soaked them in warm water and loosened the other joints but the elbows were brittle. No big deal, I'll just use some opoxy and patch it up.
Quote from: Ghostface on Aug 19, 2011, 02:56:00 PM
Elder looks fantastic but same old problem. Both elbows snapped like twigs the first time I tried to bend them. I soaked them in warm water and loosened the other joints but the elbows were brittle. No big deal, I'll just use some opoxy and patch it up.
But when you did that the figure lost the elbow articulation? ???
I waited so long for the Elder, now i'm afraid to buy because of these problems... :-\
insane customized elder pred right here! :o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZW-7uufcPk#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZW-7uufcPk#ws)
I ordered an Elder from Toys R Us online and it too suffered a BROKEN LEFT ARM and slightly separated from the hip LEFT LEG, and the LEFT HAND peg is way out of socket too and won't go back in. The good news is with Toys R Us Online you can call the customer service and describe the damage and get a replacement for free. Their invoice says to contact them by phone for damaged figures, not take it back to the store like a normal return. It appears this is a known issue at least to Toys R Us, and it was no hassle. I hope NECA takes note and jumps on the factory quality control managers.
What's really disappointing is that since the arm broke I have tried to loosen the left elbow joint and it really seems permanently GLUED together in a straight arm position. Not everybody is reporting this, so I am trying to stay optimistic the replacement won't suffer the same fate. I will definitely be trying the quick freeze/quick boil methods to loosen all the joints on the next one:
http://www.poeghostal.com/2008/12/the-poe-method-of-loosening-stuck-figure-joints.html (http://www.poeghostal.com/2008/12/the-poe-method-of-loosening-stuck-figure-joints.html)
Still better quality control than MacFarlane back in the day. ;D
That said, the detail and paint job are really impressive. I think Elder is my new favorite predator figure. The new hair dread tentacles sculpt is really well done. There is some pink mouth paint slop where the joints are, and I wish the mesh wasn't so dark and contrast so high, but otherwise it's a home run.
one more note, I don't think anyone has commented on yet, is that ***NECA recycled the AVP Requiem Wolf left hand for Elder's left hand. clever or cheap? or both?
dude, what the hell are you talking about? elder has his own hands, not wolf's... don't make a fuss.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg29.imageshack.us%2Fimg29%2F5976%2Fhandsxe.jpg&hash=cd2a45aba98f7713d27792f602f2af4b3e698b16)
Should I get the Series 2 Battle Damaged Classic Predator or Series 3 Anytime? Help!
Get Anytime for a few reasons.
1. He is the original badass predator that we all love. It would be cooler and more special to have him in your collection than the less popular "classic" from predators.
2. The paint job is better.
3. He has the trophy Necklace
yeah broken mask is very poorly painted... if lucky... you cand find a moderately well painted...
If you want a broken mask predator. Get Hottoy's but for 200 dollars.
if you just got to chose one, get anytime. if you want to collect many preds, get both
Series 3 Classic pred and No for this tread, however since it's here already... Oh well :) Just go to youtube and watch the review.
Hey Inner Jaw you gotta slow it down.
Neca is being cheap and clever at the same time to give us a Quality product at affordable prices.
You don't have to tear down Neca's name right :)
Please pay attention to Uruk and the pictures... before making any "Comments"
Cheers !
I didn't get the battle damaged Classic, but I do have Anytime and I like him a lot. I'm hesitant to get both, and I'm pretty happy with my choice to get Anytime over Classic.
That, and Anytime is more readily available in stores right now. Classic you'd have to go through the secondary market to get.
Quote from: Xenomrph on Aug 20, 2011, 07:28:56 PM
I didn't get the battle damaged Classic, but I do have Anytime and I like him a lot. I'm hesitant to get both, and I'm pretty happy with my choice to get Anytime over Classic.
That, and Anytime is more readily available in stores right now. Classic you'd have to go through the secondary market to get.
alot of online stores have him, at least here in europe
Quote from: uruk on Aug 19, 2011, 11:17:25 PM
dude, what the hell are you talking about? elder has his own hands, not wolf's... don't make a fuss.
http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/5976/handsxe.jpg
okay settle down there. i'm mistaken. I wasn't making a "fuss" just an observation. thanks for taking the time to make that graphic. we're all fans here.
Quote from: Wolf91 on Aug 20, 2011, 07:08:53 PM
Hey Inner Jaw you gotta slow it down.
Neca is being cheap and clever at the same time to give us a Quality product at affordable prices.
You don't have to tear down Neca's name right :)
Please pay attention to Uruk and the pictures... before making any "Comments"
Cheers !
Whoah there buddy. :o Why are you guys jumping on me? I was making an observation not "tear down Neca's name". I was mistaken, they are very similar. I was praising NECA for quality control in the sentence before that. They are a toy company not your family or friends. That is why they don't mind charging you for the same figure with different heads 5 times over. :D Uruk made that graphic AFTER my post I believe, no? So let's all just chill out and enjoy the forums as we share our subjective views and opinions okay? We're all fans and friends here. Tone is hard to convey in e-mail. cool? rock on. :)
come come. Let us all get along.
ok Sorry there Inner Jaw.
let's get along :) All Hail Predators !
Cheers !
Quote from: Wolf91 on Aug 21, 2011, 02:40:56 PM
ok Sorry there Inner Jaw.
let's get along :) All Hail Predators !
Cheers !
Thanks buddy! No worries! :) Predator hug!
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.filmschoolrejects.com%2Fimages%2Fpredator.jpg&hash=57ab1609c959474fcc0d415b98d5ae657551b51a)
I really love this figure series. I love the new paint job they gave the classic and the slight gloss to make him look wet. The headsculpt is basically perfect! I customized mine to make him slightly more movie accurate by giving him leather bandages around his elbows and knees. I just used rubber bands, cut them up and used a brown marker to make them look like leather. He looks so much better now and it covers up the joints! Here's some pics:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi191.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz312%2FJaredK511_photos%2Fclassiccust1.jpg&hash=02ec4cfb82cc688acd76c4b3e308ab616c1e6799)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi191.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz312%2FJaredK511_photos%2Fclassiccust2.jpg&hash=47bbf910f47e84180d76946dfc533daf2b8d3cc4)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi191.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz312%2FJaredK511_photos%2Fclassiccust3.jpg&hash=898a93e9401d1f75cb4b6e1b5733c0bf63d13828)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi191.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz312%2FJaredK511_photos%2Fclassiccust4.jpg&hash=44225357caf8ee511ba950f99633da5fe6ad71d8)
(Love his side profile!)
I also customized Elder to make him more movie accurate. I removed his wristblades, used skinnier rubber bands to wrap around his gauntlet and found some very fine mesh cloth to wrap around his computer gauntlet like he has in the movie. I also removed the chest and tricep tubing since he doesn't have those either. Now my figures look amazing. (These are my first two NECA figures and I'm glad I started collecting them when I did). This line looks way better than the previous 2. Can't wait for the future series to create my own Lost tribe!!
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi191.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz312%2FJaredK511_photos%2Feldercust1.jpg&hash=bda8135a027e0787d3dfffdefd9255fc80d9ec7f)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi191.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz312%2FJaredK511_photos%2Feldercust2.jpg&hash=05b7ff6eac61114fd8083c61d49cc004e2465396)
And here they are watching over my PC :P
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi191.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz312%2FJaredK511_photos%2Fduo1.jpg&hash=f9cb2d65f499986e7bf9060c05251cdf8cebb5f8)
And here's my desk...I just started the hobby of collecting figures and now look...it all started with Hot Toys Berserker Pred...
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi191.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz312%2FJaredK511_photos%2Fduo2.jpg&hash=5682cf7d23f3fd65263ca0c2c0a3b052339fa84e)
Hugg it out :laug
Quote from: JaredK21 on Aug 24, 2011, 08:22:59 PM
I really love this figure series. I love the new paint job they gave the classic and the slight gloss to make him look wet. The headsculpt is basically perfect! I customized mine to make him slightly more movie accurate by giving him leather bandages around his elbows and knees. I just used rubber bands, cut them up and used a brown marker to make them look like leather. He looks so much better now and it covers up the joints! Here's some pics:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi191.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz312%2FJaredK511_photos%2Fclassiccust1.jpg&hash=02ec4cfb82cc688acd76c4b3e308ab616c1e6799)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi191.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz312%2FJaredK511_photos%2Fclassiccust2.jpg&hash=47bbf910f47e84180d76946dfc533daf2b8d3cc4)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi191.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz312%2FJaredK511_photos%2Fclassiccust3.jpg&hash=898a93e9401d1f75cb4b6e1b5733c0bf63d13828)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi191.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz312%2FJaredK511_photos%2Fclassiccust4.jpg&hash=44225357caf8ee511ba950f99633da5fe6ad71d8)
(Love his side profile!)
I also customized Elder to make him more movie accurate. I removed his wristblades, used skinnier rubber bands to wrap around his gauntlet and found some very fine mesh cloth to wrap around his computer gauntlet like he has in the movie. I also removed the chest and tricep tubing since he doesn't have those either. Now my figures look amazing. (These are my first two NECA figures and I'm glad I started collecting them when I did). This line looks way better than the previous 2. Can't wait for the future series to create my own Lost tribe!!
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi191.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz312%2FJaredK511_photos%2Feldercust1.jpg&hash=bda8135a027e0787d3dfffdefd9255fc80d9ec7f)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi191.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz312%2FJaredK511_photos%2Feldercust2.jpg&hash=05b7ff6eac61114fd8083c61d49cc004e2465396)
And here they are watching over my PC :P
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi191.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz312%2FJaredK511_photos%2Fduo1.jpg&hash=f9cb2d65f499986e7bf9060c05251cdf8cebb5f8)
And here's my desk...I just started the hobby of collecting figures and now look...it all started with Hot Toys Berserker Pred...
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi191.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz312%2FJaredK511_photos%2Fduo2.jpg&hash=5682cf7d23f3fd65263ca0c2c0a3b052339fa84e)
Dude looks awesome. Love the picture of the total package 8) Going to order my series 3 predators figures soon :)
Thanks :) Yeah my desk used to be lame but now it's become the main attraction of the house! I think you will love these figs...I hope you get nicely painted ones! I bought mine at Toys R US and was fortunate to pick out what I felt were the best looking ones.
Quote from: JaredK21 on Aug 24, 2011, 08:32:50 PM
Thanks :) Yeah my desk used to be lame but now it's become the main attraction of the house! I think you will love these figs...I hope you get nicely painted ones! I bought mine at Toys R US and was fortunate to pick out what I felt were the best looking ones.
I have to order them from an online shop where i buy most of my alien/predator figures. Toys R' us don't sell the predator figures here in the Netherlands =( =(
Quote from: JaredK21 on Aug 24, 2011, 08:22:59 PM
I really love this figure series. I love the new paint job they gave the classic and the slight gloss to make him look wet. The headsculpt is basically perfect! I customized mine to make him slightly more movie accurate by giving him leather bandages around his elbows and knees. I just used rubber bands, cut them up and used a brown marker to make them look like leather. He looks so much better now and it covers up the joints! Here's some pics:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi191.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz312%2FJaredK511_photos%2Fclassiccust1.jpg&hash=02ec4cfb82cc688acd76c4b3e308ab616c1e6799)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi191.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz312%2FJaredK511_photos%2Fclassiccust2.jpg&hash=47bbf910f47e84180d76946dfc533daf2b8d3cc4)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi191.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz312%2FJaredK511_photos%2Fclassiccust3.jpg&hash=898a93e9401d1f75cb4b6e1b5733c0bf63d13828)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi191.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz312%2FJaredK511_photos%2Fclassiccust4.jpg&hash=44225357caf8ee511ba950f99633da5fe6ad71d8)
(Love his side profile!)
I also customized Elder to make him more movie accurate. I removed his wristblades, used skinnier rubber bands to wrap around his gauntlet and found some very fine mesh cloth to wrap around his computer gauntlet like he has in the movie. I also removed the chest and tricep tubing since he doesn't have those either. Now my figures look amazing. (These are my first two NECA figures and I'm glad I started collecting them when I did). This line looks way better than the previous 2. Can't wait for the future series to create my own Lost tribe!!
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi191.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz312%2FJaredK511_photos%2Feldercust1.jpg&hash=bda8135a027e0787d3dfffdefd9255fc80d9ec7f)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi191.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz312%2FJaredK511_photos%2Feldercust2.jpg&hash=05b7ff6eac61114fd8083c61d49cc004e2465396)
And here they are watching over my PC :P
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi191.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz312%2FJaredK511_photos%2Fduo1.jpg&hash=f9cb2d65f499986e7bf9060c05251cdf8cebb5f8)
And here's my desk...I just started the hobby of collecting figures and now look...it all started with Hot Toys Berserker Pred...
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi191.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz312%2FJaredK511_photos%2Fduo2.jpg&hash=5682cf7d23f3fd65263ca0c2c0a3b052339fa84e)
Wow...the Elder's dreads aren't grey at all in those pics.
That sucks. :-\
They're like a greyish, navy blue in real life. But more blue than grey for sure. They look fine to me though.
Finally got Pred Hound!
The set is complete! (for now....)
Quote from: JaredK21 on Aug 24, 2011, 08:32:50 PM
Thanks :) Yeah my desk used to be lame but now it's become the main attraction of the house! I think you will love these figs...I hope you get nicely painted ones! I bought mine at Toys R US and was fortunate to pick out what I felt were the best looking ones.
Hey Jared just curious if you can bend your Elder's left elbow or if it is stuck? But if it breaks off like mine and so many others don't get mad at me! :)
Quote from: Inner Jaw on Aug 25, 2011, 02:10:25 AM
Quote from: JaredK21 on Aug 24, 2011, 08:32:50 PM
Thanks :) Yeah my desk used to be lame but now it's become the main attraction of the house! I think you will love these figs...I hope you get nicely painted ones! I bought mine at Toys R US and was fortunate to pick out what I felt were the best looking ones.
Hey Jared just curious if you can bend your Elder's left elbow or if it is stuck? But if it breaks off like mine and so many others don't get mad at me! :)
Hey, yes I can. I actually opened the figure in the car at Toys R Us just in case I had that problem so I could quickly return it. I have my figure in a pose I like so I have no intentions of playing around with it though!
a little OT but does anyone have in hand pictures of the 2nd release of series 1? saw some glimpses of them on ebay but nothing more.
Just look closely, the new release of series 1 is totally different and you can look from outside of the packaging.
The blades are separated from their arms.
Quote from: Wolf91 on Aug 25, 2011, 05:06:55 PM
Just look closely, the new release of series 1 is totally different and you can look from outside of the packaging.
The blades are separated from their arms.
yup i know that. i have the new release of series 2. i'm interested to see the differences in the paint apps
I bit the bullet and bought Series 3 Classic Predator off Ebay and i've got Elder Predator coming from BBTS!
So hopefully i should get within the next 2 weeks!!!! Looking forward to getting them ;D ;D
Quote from: xeno killer on Aug 27, 2011, 01:21:50 PM
I bit the bullet and bought Series 3 Classic Predator off Ebay and i've got Elder Predator coming from BBTS!
So hopefully i should get within the next 2 weeks!!!! Looking forward to getting them ;D ;D
As long as the paint apps are good and the joints all work well, I think you're gonna love them! I know I do :)
I'm glad I started collecting these NECA Preds when I did. Series 3 just seems leagues better than 1 and 2 (sculpt and paint wise). Recreating the Lost Tribe is gonna be SICK!!
Just ordered my Neca Gort masked predator! Along with the AvP:R warrior alien (only $9.99!) and most important of all... THE PREDATOR HOUND!!! ;D ;D ;D GAWD i have been waiting for the hound to come out since i saw the film in theaters. Just finally got around to ordering it with this bunch <3 It's exciting to me cuz i'm big on creatures.
Quote from: JaredK21 on Aug 27, 2011, 06:54:07 PM
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I bit the bullet and bought Series 3 Classic Predator off Ebay and i've got Elder Predator coming from BBTS!
So hopefully i should get within the next 2 weeks!!!! Looking forward to getting them ;D ;D
As long as the paint apps are good and the joints all work well, I think you're gonna love them! I know I do :)
I'm glad I started collecting these NECA Preds when I did. Series 3 just seems leagues better than 1 and 2 (sculpt and paint wise). Recreating the Lost Tribe is gonna be SICK!!
Yep I'll go easy on the Elders left arm, i don't want any breakages if i can help it!
I just got P2 Elder...why is it ALL the pred fgs I've got have stiff right elbows? Is there an easy way to loosen them without having to dig the paint out of the joint with the exacto knives?
Quote from: Taraka on Aug 28, 2011, 02:51:50 AM
I just got P2 Elder...why is it ALL the pred fgs I've got have stiff right elbows? Is there an easy way to loosen them without having to dig the paint out of the joint with the exacto knives?
Use a hair dryer or dip the joints in hot water. Be very careful.
I had that with my series 2 battle damaged, however I said, **** it and just snapped his arm into position.
However I would've probably been severely upset if I had broken it... Either way, watch the knee's too!
They're kinda dodgy on the series 2 figures, not sure on series 3 as I haven't got any besides Gort SDCC exclusive.
Hair dryer, hot water, and even an oven. Just don't cook your Predator, he isn't that delicious and wouldn't be very filling.
Quote from: Sabretooth on Aug 28, 2011, 08:01:59 AM
I had that with my series 2 battle damaged, however I said, **** it and just snapped his arm into position.
However I would've probably been severely upset if I had broken it... Either way, watch the knee's too!
They're kinda dodgy on the series 2 figures, not sure on series 3 as I haven't got any besides Gort SDCC exclusive.
Hair dryer, hot water, and even an oven. Just don't cook your Predator, he isn't that delicious and wouldn't be very filling.
An oven? ooh, what temperature? Sounds a bit risky.
Series 3 is pretty bad in terms of breakages I think. Heaps of people have been complaining of the Elder's elbows snapping at the lightest touch.
So be very careful with it Taraka.
For oven, the temperature is 120C or 148F.
It's what I used when I was hardening my Polymer Clay, the figure was very soft!
Quote from: Sabretooth on Aug 28, 2011, 08:46:25 AM
For oven, the temperature is 120C or 148F.
It's what I used when I was hardening my Polymer Clay, the figure was very soft!
Aah, that explains how you did it on your custom. I got some of that stuff too. I make sculptures out of it. Do you make anything else?
Not yet. I'm planning on making a few weapons for my Predator (Combi-stick, etc), but besides that. Nah, not really! Haha.
I just got it 3 days ago, I haven't had much time to work on anything else! >_<
Quote from: Sabretooth on Aug 28, 2011, 01:21:35 PM
Not yet. I'm planning on making a few weapons for my Predator (Combi-stick, etc), but besides that. Nah, not really! Haha.
I just got it 3 days ago, I haven't had much time to work on anything else! >_<
Is it it Sculpey you're using or Fimo or what?
Uh. I'm not sure what you mean? Are you referring to the brand or the style?
Brand: Mont Marte
Style: Modelling clay
Well you said Polymer clay right?
I use a brand called Sculpey. Used for modelling.
I often use the translucent skin coloured stuff. Really good.
Ah, right. The brand is Mont Marte, seems to be an Australian Art brand.
I used the flesh coloured stuff. :)
Are you in Australia?
Why yes. Yes I am. I'm in QLD. :)
Quote from: Sabretooth on Aug 29, 2011, 06:46:16 AM
Why yes. Yes I am. I'm in QLD. :)
Melbourne Victoria here.
Well, still haven't fixed Elder yet, just haven't had the time. but I got Classic. That's my new favorite figure. And ALL his joints were perfect! That's what I want out of my figures. Good quality, outstanding detail. I didn't think I'd be o happy with it cause the proto's visors looked a little off.
In august I pre-ordered Gort and the Elder from Forbidden Planet when they were marked Pre-order. Now they're marked out of stock and the suppliers will have a shipment on the 15th of September.
Hope this means the Elder will have more movable joints ;D...... :-[ Somehow.
Quote from: Abe on Aug 29, 2011, 03:48:59 PM
In august I pre-ordered Gort and the Elder from Forbidden Planet when they were marked Pre-order. Now they're marked out of stock and the suppliers will have a shipment on the 15th of September.
Hope this means the Elder will have more movable joints ;D...... :-[ Somehow.
Be careful with the Elder's joints and enjoy them!
Yeha careful. If you shake it more than twice, you're playing with it.
I'll be as careful as possible. ;D
Any reports thar hot water fixes this eventually. ???
Quote from: Abe on Aug 30, 2011, 04:48:19 PM
I'll be as careful as possible. ;D
Any reports thar hot water fixes this eventually. ???
Yes hot water should do it. It weakens any glue stuck in the joints and just makes the figure harder to snap because it becomes a bit bendy instead.
Its not a 100% garentee that it will work.
My pics of Series 3.
Love this set. And the paint apps have improved greatly over the other series in my opinion.
I've included a shot of the Series 3 P1 with the P1 from the TRU two-pack to show the difference in the paint apps.
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looks great!. elder looks worst out of the three though. and how the f**k did they mess up the colour of the loin cloth that much!?, its like a redish brown, not even classic from predators had such a wrong colouring (by this i mean on the TRU P1 one)
i think series 3 is great but i think neca spent all there time on the classic predator he looks the best to me gloss netting all around great figure.
I broke down and ended up buying the Elder Pred and Classic Masked pred from newbury comics and I have to say the Elder is pretty bad ass looking. I was even able to bend the arms with out breaking them (yet). I just twisted the forearm so that it would bend directly into the bicep and slowly bent each arm until it was in a position that I liked. Looks good.
ive got the elder(awesome) p1 pred(excellent) and 2 pred hounds
the hounds look freakin awesome on both sides of my tracker
Quote from: Shadow on Aug 31, 2011, 02:02:49 PM
looks great!. elder looks worst out of the three though. and how the f**k did they mess up the colour of the loin cloth that much!?, its like a redish brown, not even classic from predators had such a wrong colouring (by this i mean on the TRU P1 one)
the loin cloth on the elder isn't that bad. it's because those pictures have high contrast
I have all 3 from Series 3, not really that happy with the quality on my Pred Hound, one of the hind legs snapped off at the ball joint while removing it from the package, I returned it the next day and got a good one.
The Elder Pred and P1 Pred are absolutely amazing, I'm hoping that we get an updated Wolf Pred from AVPR because he looks so outdated when standing beside those 2.
I'm tracking down Series 1 and 2 now, my TRU never got them at all and I was surprised to see Series 3 at my local TRU.
Well I just got my series 3 yesterday and I must say I am overall thouroughly surprised and impressed. I was completely expecting my Elder's arm to snap, but it's in pretty good shape! (his right arm at the elbow is a tad loose but i think it'll be fine)
And I was gonna skip out on P1 classic, boy am I glad I didn't he is just amazing and the hound? Phenomenal! Thanks for upping the quality, NECA!
Got Anytime and Nightmare on Elm Street 2 Freddy Krueger yesterday, thoroughly pleased with them, but my Predator came with some problems. 1: The Plasma Caster was already broke, the bottom part of the hinge thing was broke so I cant really move it about much. 2: Not essentially a problem but I think the Caster was put on the wrong way because when I opened the figure, the pointer was facing behind instead of front. 3: The Blades are too brittle and I nearly broke them straight out of the packaging, also the tube on the back of his left arm came off his elbow. 4: To top off the problems for some reason, when I remove the head, it takes the ball-joint out. Overall it's probably the best predator figure to date, the paint is epic and the detail is Mega-Epic! Hahahaha. I recommend this to any predator fan for sure!
JokerJohn35, my P1 Pred was the same way, his Plasma Caster's hinge was busted and unlike your's where you claws almost broke, well mine did. My TRU didn't haven't anymore of the P1 Pred so I fixed em with a little bit of super glue, the claws you can never tell were ever broken but now his Plasma Caster can't move up and down, but I'm fine with that.
its funny ive never had any quality problems with any of the preds ive bought not even stiff/stuck joints
This sucks, Singapore has yet to receive the shipments ! :(
Quote from: Wolf91 on Sep 02, 2011, 06:22:50 PM
This sucks, Singapore has yet to receive the shipments ! :(
Same with Australia, I think.
You can always try online, but I prefer to wait where I can actually see what I am buying.
Same problem here in the Netherlands :(
I'm gonna give it until October, then I'll go back and look in the stores. Should be plenty of time.
I just bought my Classic Pred today! Cuz my local comic book store looks like they just got a shipment in of series 3, lucky me! I was also tempted to get another Hound (even though i already have one coming in the post) cuz it looks FREAKIN' FANTASTIC. And I already have the Elder.
Classic is also FREAKIN' FANTASTIC as in is super detailed and looks like he could pop right outta the film ;D Great articulation! Though one really can't do much with the legs... but he stands on his own! Posses great with my AvP:R warrior alien <3 <3 <3 I really happy to have this guy cuz i missed out on McFarlane's version of the regular Pred all those years ago.
Overhaulimus, my blades are also about to break, though Neca put great imporvements into Anytime, mine still has many defects that i have had with my other classic predators. My series 1 classic's plasma caster was joint-lose witch means that it wasnt put together right and keeps falling out and my series 2 classic's blades were put upside down and I had to break them off and glue them the right way, my series 3 anytime just takes my defects of the others and creates 2 figures: The good and the bad.
Quote from: SizzyBubbles on Sep 03, 2011, 03:58:11 AM
I just bought my Classic Pred today! Cuz my local comic book store looks like they just got a shipment in of series 3, lucky me! I was also tempted to get another Hound (even though i already have one coming in the post) cuz it looks FREAKIN' FANTASTIC. And I already have the Elder.
Classic is also FREAKIN' FANTASTIC as in is super detailed and looks like he could pop right outta the film ;D Great articulation! Though one really can't do much with the legs... but he stands on his own! Posses great with my AvP:R warrior alien <3 <3 <3 I really happy to have this guy cuz i missed out on McFarlane's version of the regular Pred all those years ago.
Good for you pal ;)
I ended up buying 2 sets of the series.
1 set I'm keeping in box and the other I have opened, I've customised the P2 elder.
Definatley a great set of figures, I actually LOVE the Pred hound!!
Pred Hound is AWESOME spinksy!!!
So hey guess what guys?
I finally decided to open my Elder pred, which is BEAUTIFUL btw, and nooooo his arm is just fine no breaking. But get this! He is missing his armor on his right leg along with the "knee-pad" armor on his lower leg armor. WEIRD. I have to admit this is kinda disappointing... but not really a big loss... i'm contemplating emailing neca about it. Not sure if its worth the trouble...
This happen to anyone else?
Well... No. Didn't happen to me! Because I don't have series 3 yet. Damn Australians, ahead in time but not in gear...
However, there is no harm in emailing NECA, heck even give them a call.
You have a right to atleast try to get it exchanged! (Atleast in my opinion.)
Quote from: SizzyBubbles on Sep 05, 2011, 02:32:01 AM
Pred Hound is AWESOME spinksy!!!
So hey guess what guys?
I finally decided to open my Elder pred, which is BEAUTIFUL btw, and nooooo his arm is just fine no breaking. But get this! He is missing his armor on his right leg along with the "knee-pad" armor on his lower leg armor. WEIRD. I have to admit this is kinda disappointing... but not really a big loss... i'm contemplating emailing neca about it. Not sure if its worth the trouble...
This happen to anyone else?
Take it back to the store you got it from with the reciept
QuoteTake it back to the store you got it from with the reciept
I would have. But i bout it to long ago and just decided to take him outta the box. So i no longer have the receipt. I'm not to disappointed, but its kinda awkward.
Try calling them up, they might be nicer then you think.
I got series 3 today.....
Predator Hound is Great! But my '87 Classic predator's right arm breaks right as I try to move it. My Elder Predator's left arm and right broke off as I tried move them.
What is this crap?
its weird so many ppl have figures that break...ive never had any problems
Quote from: gtsp669 on Sep 09, 2011, 12:34:33 AM
I got series 3 today.....
Predator Hound is Great! But my '87 Classic predator's right arm breaks right as I try to move it. My Elder Predator's left arm and right broke off as I tried move them.
What is this crap?
Well I Thought i had better luck with my second Elder, picked one up and didn't move it at all, it, along with a few other preds got dipped into a near boiling pot of water. Each fig, seemed to improve in their affected areas and joints. So it definitely works on stiff joints suffering from glue residue. I moved each joint a few times while the plastic was slightly bendable. I thought it was all fixed, but I am noticing now that my elder, is sticking a little still and I am noticing a lot of movement on his right elbow joint. I believe the problem is, the peg that goes from the ball joint up into the bicep is super thin, too thin to support an arm that size. The other problem is, we should not be seeing this peg, it should be up in the bicep, so all of this extra room it has, mixed with a thin-weak plastic peg, is what I believe to be the result of all the breakage... I have posed my elder and I guess I will keep him that way, but this is the only explanation I can think of
My elder has a little plastic piece sticking out from under his head in front of the neck. Like when they come off the assembly line. Anyone else notice this on theirs?
heads up guys. Series 3 is up on Figure of the Day. the pred hound is first in line
http://www.figureoftheday.com/ (http://www.figureoftheday.com/)
Damn good price. People, nows ur chance to jump on series 3!
Quote from: brownieccad on Sep 09, 2011, 05:54:57 AM
Quote from: gtsp669 on Sep 09, 2011, 12:34:33 AM
I got series 3 today.....
Predator Hound is Great! But my '87 Classic predator's right arm breaks right as I try to move it. My Elder Predator's left arm and right broke off as I tried move them.
What is this crap?
Well I Thought i had better luck with my second Elder, picked one up and didn't move it at all, it, along with a few other preds got dipped into a near boiling pot of water. Each fig, seemed to improve in their affected areas and joints. So it definitely works on stiff joints suffering from glue residue. I moved each joint a few times while the plastic was slightly bendable. I thought it was all fixed, but I am noticing now that my elder, is sticking a little still and I am noticing a lot of movement on his right elbow joint. I believe the problem is, the peg that goes from the ball joint up into the bicep is super thin, too thin to support an arm that size. The other problem is, we should not be seeing this peg, it should be up in the bicep, so all of this extra room it has, mixed with a thin-weak plastic peg, is what I believe to be the result of all the breakage... I have posed my elder and I guess I will keep him that way, but this is the only explanation I can think of
Im trying to get them exchanged, so if I get a second I'll try the boiling water thing.
About how long should they be dipped?
I went to Toys r Us with a few friends, and found a whole wall of Neca goodies. They only had the Hound left in series 3. I was about to walk out with the Hound, Freddy Krueger, and Robocop. But then I noticed, the hound was not only a buck more expensive, but there's alot of them. Then I noticed that something was a bit off on the robocop figure. Looked to me like the head sculpt (for once) wasn't as good as the Mcfarlane one. But I wanted to be sure first. So I only walked out with Krueger. Frankly, I LOVE this figure, even though the leg sculpt make me think he's about to start Moonwalking.
Anyway, I liked what I saw of the hound, except for 1 little thing. The quill's are too bunched up. It's the packaging though, not the figure. But it did kinda bug me.
Quote from: gtsp669 on Sep 10, 2011, 04:55:43 AM
Quote from: brownieccad on Sep 09, 2011, 05:54:57 AM
Quote from: gtsp669 on Sep 09, 2011, 12:34:33 AM
I got series 3 today.....
Predator Hound is Great! But my '87 Classic predator's right arm breaks right as I try to move it. My Elder Predator's left arm and right broke off as I tried move them.
What is this crap?
Well I Thought i had better luck with my second Elder, picked one up and didn't move it at all, it, along with a few other preds got dipped into a near boiling pot of water. Each fig, seemed to improve in their affected areas and joints. So it definitely works on stiff joints suffering from glue residue. I moved each joint a few times while the plastic was slightly bendable. I thought it was all fixed, but I am noticing now that my elder, is sticking a little still and I am noticing a lot of movement on his right elbow joint. I believe the problem is, the peg that goes from the ball joint up into the bicep is super thin, too thin to support an arm that size. The other problem is, we should not be seeing this peg, it should be up in the bicep, so all of this extra room it has, mixed with a thin-weak plastic peg, is what I believe to be the result of all the breakage... I have posed my elder and I guess I will keep him that way, but this is the only explanation I can think of
Im trying to get them exchanged, so if I get a second I'll try the boiling water thing.
About how long should they be dipped?
Frankly, only a couple of seconds, since it was the first time having to do so, I dipped for a couple of seconds in really hot water. I don't know if it would be better to have a slightly lower temp and put in a little longer. I didn't have a way of checking the exact temp, but my guess is close to boiling, no bubbling in the water tho. It was just enough that the glue seamed to separate from the sticking joints, and the thin pegs of the joints warmed enough that they could bend a little bit, giving you more flex than straight off the card...
Hope that helps and good luck
I'm not really interested in figures, and I've only got two (NECA Predators Series 3 Action Figures: Masked Classic Predator and NECA Predator 1:4 Scale Action Figures: Predator Closed Mouth Version), and even then they were a birthday presents. But I quite like the look of the NECA Series 3 Elder Predator. I think may purchase him when he goes on sale.
Quote from: Vecrotus on Sep 11, 2011, 12:34:43 PM
I'm not really interested in figures, and I've only got two (NECA Predators Series 3 Action Figures: Masked Classic Predator and NECA Predator 1:4 Scale Action Figures: Predator Closed Mouth Version), and even then they were a birthday presents. But I quite like the look of the NECA Series 3 Elder Predator. I think may purchase him when he goes on sale.
Good luck with that. The Elder and P1 are scarce. The hounds are everywhere. They'll probably b on sale soon. But not the Elder and P1.
I recently moved to another country for a year or so and thus haven't been active much lately, but the Series 3 figures went with me on the flight! They are absolutely fantastic, and quite possibly the best series yet!
As far as masked Anytime goes, no matter how many of the previous variants you have...you NEED to get this figure. The paint completely blows every other variant out of the water and is a VAST improvement over that horrible 2-Pack figure. The armor is shiny and, combined with the wonderfully glossy skin, looks REAL. Even the plasma caster's paint perfectly matches up with the rest of the armor.
The Elder is really cool too, even if some small details are disappointing. On the bright side, no broken elbow joints, thankfully! Vecrotus, I would definitely try to track this one down because it is an absolute must have. I just wish I knew a thing about custom sculpting so that I could add the laser sights to the caster. If anyone has any tips, I would greatly appreciate it, and I promise you I won't send my hound after you!
Speaking of the hound, I've named him Fido, and given him a leash of sorts. Despite some minor imperfection in the alignment of the horns, Fido (or Timmy, alternatively) is pretty cool, even if he'll look much better with a second hound. Alas, his master the Tracker is still waiting to be delivered to our new house, so Fido is without a master for the time being.
Overall, this series is a must have for Predator fans. We've all been waiting a year and a half for NECA to give up these guys and improve the quality on the line, and they've finally delivered. The transition to the new factory was definitely worth the wait.
I just got my SDCC Gort Pred...am I the only one that got one in ill quality?
It's not horrible, I'm not going to open it. But I noticed the Bubble isn't even on the card, the chest strap on Gort is not attatched, and there's gaps in the joints.
My Elder Pred and Classic arrived yesterday!! awesome! ;D
can someone help me? the legs of my classic predator can't move in the knee, what should i do? i'm afraid to break it
i read someon's tip on hot water in one of the threads here, so i tried tapping hot water and hold it under it then carefully bend as the glue or paint thats stuck in the joint softens up, do it carefully though. my classics knees are now fully working, so is my tracker and falconers elbows
Quote from: gigantitan on Sep 14, 2011, 02:56:55 PM
can someone help me? the legs of my classic predator can't move in the knee, what should i do? i'm afraid to break it
Hot water
I finally received the Elder and Classic on Saturday and the right arm snapped off at the elbow on the Classic, not fussed just glued it back on but really impressed with the paint. Just a few minor things to do to it, with the Elder will carry out a bit more of a repaint and some minor adjustments
thaks for the advice of the hot water
Well, it turns out no store in my area carries these.
So I have to order online ( And pay shipping D: ) and for now can only get one.
So, to those who have already bought them, which should I get?
Anytime, or the Elder?
I'll probably be repainting whichever one I get, as I'm not sure if I like their paint apps.
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 15, 2011, 01:29:39 AM
Well, it turns out no store in my area carries these.
So I have to order online ( And pay shipping D: ) and for now can only get one.
So, to those who have already bought them, which should I get?
Anytime, or the Elder?
I'll probably be repainting whichever one I get, as I'm not sure if I like their paint apps.
Well apparently Anytime has an uber awesome paint job. Elder, not so much. But elder is kinda cooler coz he comes with all sorts of extra shit
Quote from: samoht on Sep 15, 2011, 07:22:25 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 15, 2011, 01:29:39 AM
Well, it turns out no store in my area carries these.
So I have to order online ( And pay shipping D: ) and for now can only get one.
So, to those who have already bought them, which should I get?
Anytime, or the Elder?
I'll probably be repainting whichever one I get, as I'm not sure if I like their paint apps.
Well apparently Anytime has an uber awesome paint job. Elder, not so much. But elder is kinda cooler coz he comes with all sorts of extra shit
This. Anytime's paintjob is far superior to all other NECA preds to date. The elder looks great, but it's paintjob is what you would expect from NECA.
Ah, this pleases Fitzgerald.
I'll just go with Anytime then. Now I just need to save up an extra ten bucks to cover the extra cost from the online store and shipping.
Just got him today :)
I have Adam Jensen from Deus Ex HR also at work on my desk standing next to him! Running out of desk space with all my cars and stuff haha. But I'm wanting to get more ^_^
NECA Series 3 Classic Masked Predator
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The mask looks great, even better than on the 18" version.
Generally seen it looks very good, but the Paint is pretty mediocore. This is the biggest problem with 7"
Such detailed figures like Predator can not have a clean paint in this scale, too small.
I just ordered the Neca Elder Predator 8) Should be here in a week ;D
Quote from: brownieccad on Sep 10, 2011, 09:04:00 PM
Quote from: gtsp669 on Sep 10, 2011, 04:55:43 AM
Quote from: brownieccad on Sep 09, 2011, 05:54:57 AM
Quote from: gtsp669 on Sep 09, 2011, 12:34:33 AM
I got series 3 today.....
Predator Hound is Great! But my '87 Classic predator's right arm breaks right as I try to move it. My Elder Predator's left arm and right broke off as I tried move them.
What is this crap?
Well I Thought i had better luck with my second Elder, picked one up and didn't move it at all, it, along with a few other preds got dipped into a near boiling pot of water. Each fig, seemed to improve in their affected areas and joints. So it definitely works on stiff joints suffering from glue residue. I moved each joint a few times while the plastic was slightly bendable. I thought it was all fixed, but I am noticing now that my elder, is sticking a little still and I am noticing a lot of movement on his right elbow joint. I believe the problem is, the peg that goes from the ball joint up into the bicep is super thin, too thin to support an arm that size. The other problem is, we should not be seeing this peg, it should be up in the bicep, so all of this extra room it has, mixed with a thin-weak plastic peg, is what I believe to be the result of all the breakage... I have posed my elder and I guess I will keep him that way, but this is the only explanation I can think of
Im trying to get them exchanged, so if I get a second I'll try the boiling water thing.
About how long should they be dipped?
Frankly, only a couple of seconds, since it was the first time having to do so, I dipped for a couple of seconds in really hot water. I don't know if it would be better to have a slightly lower temp and put in a little longer. I didn't have a way of checking the exact temp, but my guess is close to boiling, no bubbling in the water tho. It was just enough that the glue seamed to separate from the sticking joints, and the thin pegs of the joints warmed enough that they could bend a little bit, giving you more flex than straight off the card...
Hope that helps and good luck
Thanks!
Quote from: gtsp669 on Sep 09, 2011, 12:34:33 AM
I got series 3 today.....
Predator Hound is Great! But my '87 Classic predator's right arm breaks right as I try to move it. My Elder Predator's left arm and right broke off as I tried move them.
What is this crap?
Just under half of my Neca figures have broke out of the package. There is something wrong with their manufacturing process. 1 out of 2 or 3 is waaaay too high a percentage of breakage. Esp. when other small companies are able crank out better quality. Hopefully they will address problems as they learn of them. I think by the time NECA hears of this stuff the run is already done and shipped. I don't know.
My first Elder had the same problem, with being able to see the white/clear pin for the left arm at the joint. If you see one in person and you can see that pin I would advise not purchasing it or expect it to break. I got a replacement for free from Toys R Us with great customer service. The replacement didn't have the pin visible. :)
I heated a large mug of water in the microwave until it was uncomfortably hot to touch :-[ , then held his arm in there for maybe 10 seconds. Then carefully worked the joint with both hands and it moved alright. I did the same thing for both of his knees and they worked better afterwards as well, though the hot water made some of the paint on the flexible knee pads flake off.
He's a beautiful in a deadly way kinda figure and I'm glad to have one. I hope the new P2 figures with the double jointed knees are made of a more solid plastic than the soft sticky stuff they have been using. As this figs are more statue than toy, but it's still to be able to move the limbs without cringing. :)
Quote from: darylox on Sep 16, 2011, 10:50:40 PM
The mask looks great, even better than on the 18" version.
Generally seen it looks very good, but the Paint is pretty mediocore. This is the biggest problem with 7"
Such detailed figures like Predator can not have a clean paint in this scale, too small.
And you still suck sack. ;)
Why don't you come on back to the SS forum so we can make you look like an idiot...again.
Quote from: Sabres21768 on Sep 17, 2011, 10:51:40 PM
Quote from: darylox on Sep 16, 2011, 10:50:40 PM
The mask looks great, even better than on the 18" version.
Generally seen it looks very good, but the Paint is pretty mediocore. This is the biggest problem with 7"
Such detailed figures like Predator can not have a clean paint in this scale, too small.
And you still suck sack. ;)
Why don't you come on back to the SS forum so we can make you look like an idiot...again.
is there any particular reason you're insulting him? i agree with darylox, the paintjob on neca figures IS mediocre and sloppy. anyone who thinks it actually looks very good doesn't have a really good taste.
anyway, it's been months of you ignoring me and i gotta say you really let me down. i thought you were a really nice guy, but now it's all clear.
Sabres is not as cool as you guys think, just wanna let you know.
QuoteSabres is not as cool as you guys think, just wanna let you know.
You've got that right....
Awww...you guys don't like me?
Whatever will I do with my life? ::)
Ok guys, lets cool it a bit. You're all good guys who share a mutual interest, lets try and keep it about the figures.
I don't know Ghost...noobs don't like me...I'm crushed. :D
Quote from: Sabres21768 on Sep 18, 2011, 04:12:48 AM
I don't know Ghost...noobs don't like me...I'm crushed. :D
If its any consulation, I like you mate :D
Quote from: Ghostface on Sep 18, 2011, 04:14:03 AM
Quote from: Sabres21768 on Sep 18, 2011, 04:12:48 AM
I don't know Ghost...noobs don't like me...I'm crushed. :D
If its any consulation, I like you mate :D
;D ;D ;D
funny... back then i was the super cool guy who was doing great customs and you were all happy over SS freaks forum to tell everyone you're getting stuff from me. but now, wow! i'm a stupid noob and you make ME look bad in the eyes of other users. really mature Sabres. would you please take 5 minutes of your preciuos time and explain to me what is exactly going on with you? you made me lost a lot of money and because of your lies i lost m only chance to buy a very rare and expensive figure here.
so? are you going to act like a grown man, or continue to ignore me and act like i'm just another stupid kid?
hey Sabres, cool down mate, that comment was rude and unnecessarry. If anything Uruk .. he is making himself look bad, by being ignorant and not replying to you. From all your comments sabres i thought you were a cool guy, but im starting to get the wrong impression of you now. But yeah as ghost said, can we keep on topic?
sure, back on topic. just wanted to sketch the situation and keep others from doing business with this guy.
anyway, i've still got a month of waiting before series 3 arrives here. it's getting annoying. good thing is only the elder will need some repainting... maybe one of the hounds too, don't want them too look identical.
Come now brothers, Whats with the fighting?
I like sabres but maybe he shouldn't say anything bad to Darylox until he actually does something wrong in his current time here.
Lets all keep in mind we are a community who all share the passion for Alien and Predator. Don't make it look bad by rude, ignorant comments.
Quote from: JokerJohn35 on Sep 18, 2011, 03:06:26 PM
Lets all keep in mind we are a community who all share the passion for Alien and Predator. Don't make it look bad by rude, ignorant comments.
Exactly ;)
not always possible. there are times when something needs to be said, just to make people know. okay, cutting this matter. let's get to the good stuff.
Quote from: uruk on Sep 18, 2011, 06:39:09 PM
not always possible. there are times when something needs to be said, just to make people know. okay, cutting this matter. let's get to the good stuff.
Which is exactly the reason I'm calling darylox out.
If you'd been on the SS Freaks board when this tool posted IN EVERY THREAD AVAILABLE, OVER AND OVER AGAIN about how Hot Toys were just Barbies, and that NECA is the best in the world...he'd get banned...join under a new name and do the same thing OVER AND OVER again...then you'd know where this comes from.
Trust me...tell him that Hot Toys makes great Predator figures...he can't stand it...so much so that he wants to ruin the whole board by posting his crap.
I don't feel a bit bad about my comments toward him...he's posted worse about me. So, it is what it is...darylox is a douchebag troll...pure and simple.
I'm not buying his "nicey nicey" crap here.
Sorry you felt the need to get involved Uruk.
Back on topic...
i'm looking forward to finaly get those soon, especially anytime. good to know the scandinavian sci-fi convention is in october here, so i'll probably find myself a few preds to expand my clan :)
yes, i felt the need, firstly because he didn't say anything bad HERE (we're not on SS forum) and secondly, you're still ignoring me.
enough of this, back to topic.
::)
;D
Quote from: darylox on Sep 18, 2011, 08:04:22 PM
Quote from: uruk on Sep 18, 2011, 07:26:06 PM
yes, i felt the need, firstly because he didn't say anything bad HERE (we're not on SS forum)
Absolutely correct. ;)
This guy looks for trouble.
You are the mod here? No ! So be quiet and stop provoke.
Clap clap clap!
i just tried get back to topic but yet it continues, *sigh*
Yes, back to topic with a short but nice stopmotion video.
(Neca Predators Series 3)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R49yUwMd0m4# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R49yUwMd0m4#)
;)
Not sure if this pic is new.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-snc7%2Fs720x720%2F311080_214818601910541_100001472097111_607724_1421808323_n.jpg&hash=2b71ab4f0c692982e3784468c637ac2fe5352ffd)
Quote from: Abe on Sep 18, 2011, 09:01:21 PM
Not sure if this pic is new.
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/311080_214818601910541_100001472097111_607724_1421808323_n.jpg
Sweet.
Aye, thats the new 18 inch Anytime with original gort mask. Would look good painted, but as you can see, the skull and spine trophy is way out of proportion.
Quote from: Abe on Sep 18, 2011, 09:01:21 PM
Not sure if this pic is new.
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/311080_214818601910541_100001472097111_607724_1421808323_n.jpg
it's not new, but it is cool. the new 18" predator with gort mask
Quote from: coolbreeze on Sep 18, 2011, 08:24:31 PM
;DQuote from: darylox on Sep 18, 2011, 08:04:22 PM
Quote from: uruk on Sep 18, 2011, 07:26:06 PM
yes, i felt the need, firstly because he didn't say anything bad HERE (we're not on SS forum)
Absolutely correct. ;)
This guy looks for trouble.
You are the mod here? No ! So be quiet and stop provoke.
Fap fap fap!
Fixed that for ya. ;D
Guys drop it now. Stay on topic.
No prob.
Yep, NECA makes great figs.
So does Hot Toys.
I actually prefer the Hot Toys Classic to the NECA Classic.
It looked different in the film, so it should look different as the figure.
As good as the NECA is, it's just the P1 Pred without some trophies.
The Hot Toys Classic actually looks different.
Loving the new paint app on the NECA series P1 though, much better than the old paint apps.
now that you say it, classic in predators have a slight differ feel to it than P1 had, they are very alike, yet different.
neca's classic is a P1 without trophies. welcome to one year ago!
anyway, i'm wondering about the fuss on the 1/4 gort mask. that's the most useless figure neca decided to do. why not the elder? or ANY other pred? why are they making a FOURTH variant of the same figure? i don't get why people are excited about it...
Quote from: uruk on Sep 18, 2011, 10:44:52 PM
neca's classic is a P1 without trophies. welcome to one year ago!
anyway, i'm wondering about the fuss on the 1/4 gort mask. that's the most useless figure neca decided to do. why not the elder? or ANY other pred? why are they making a FOURTH variant of the same figure? i don't get why people are excited about it...
Because it's AWESOME!
You'll be sorry if you don't get one.
Maybe you could sell something so you can afford it. ;)
Quote from: uruk on Sep 18, 2011, 10:44:52 PM
neca's classic is a P1 without trophies. welcome to one year ago!
anyway, i'm wondering about the fuss on the 1/4 gort mask. that's the most useless figure neca decided to do. why not the elder? or ANY other pred? why are they making a FOURTH variant of the same figure? i don't get why people are excited about it...
It's purely business. All they have to do is upsize the Gort mask and BAM, they can charge full price for a "new" figure. Doesn't bother me, if I dont like it, I dont buy it. I'm sure if the 1/4 size continue to be popular, we'll see a P2 or Elder in the 1/4.
I always liked that the classic was just P1 without trophies, the Classic from the films sucked compared to the original.
Like all of the figures from Predators, the hot toys look better than the actual film.
Something that might have also been previously covered also, is that the fact that the NECA backpacks are huge.
If anyone has a Hot Toys or even a McFarlane, you'll see the backpack is barely that gigantic compared to the figure.
I've actually modified this by using the Mcfarlane and cutting a hole into the back of the armor.
Video here.
Anyone know how to imbed videos from youtube? (noob on imbedding here.)
http://youtu.be/q5_sxVsMQQA (http://youtu.be/q5_sxVsMQQA)
i don't think they're too big. as we could see with other figs, the one thing neca does undoubtly best is the sculpt accuracy. if someone's wrong here, that has to be mcfarlane :D
is it really needed to embed vids? i'm okay with a simple link like this.
Quote from: Sabretooth on Sep 19, 2011, 08:00:10 AM
Something that might have also been previously covered also, is that the fact that the NECA backpacks are huge.
If anyone has a Hot Toys or even a McFarlane, you'll see the backpack is barely that gigantic compared to the figure.
I've actually modified this by using the Mcfarlane and cutting a hole into the back of the armor.
Video here.
Anyone know how to imbed videos from youtube? (noob on imbedding here.)
http://youtu.be/q5_sxVsMQQA (http://youtu.be/q5_sxVsMQQA)
Yeah, just copy and paste the URL. Should work.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5_sxVsMQQA# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5_sxVsMQQA#)
nope, it doesn't. :laugh:
Yep, it does. :D
... You may want to look at a screenie.
Infact, here's one from the hot toys and a movie screen.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi49.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff291%2Fsabres21768%2FPredatorReference%2FPredators%2F3535643pred25056a1c15d0.jpg&hash=87671285333e52713409183fd8abc229de691dd3)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi49.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff291%2Fsabres21768%2FPredatorReference%2FPredators%2FClipboard16.jpg&hash=0b89ba9c9e527a28ccf16ca1e9db25c49d5cd756)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi166.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fu99%2FSN_Cyrith%2FHottoys_Classic.jpg&hash=8e3b7406817b2bde060673f392513dfb35b85855)
side pic.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi49.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff291%2Fsabres21768%2FPredatorReference%2FPredators%2Fknb.jpg&hash=bef1f7a6d70cc687cab2ab3be8ec8bb02047e7b3)
Now if you actually own any of the classics or NECA predators, pick it up and go, oh my... That is rather larger then expected.
That Hot Toys Classic looks way better than my Series 2 piece of crap Masked Classic. Im not gonna go back to old records again but my classic still looks like it was painted by a baboon.
Quote from: JokerJohn35 on Sep 19, 2011, 05:21:29 PM
That Hot Toys Classic looks way better than my Series 2 piece of crap Masked Classic. Im not gonna go back to old records again but my classic still looks like it was painted by a baboon.
only him? to be honest, all of the series 1 & 2 look like that ::)
Series 1 Classic, Falconer and Tracker were good with paints, Series 2 Mr. Black was meh
tracker was okay for me, i couldn't look at the rest.
Quote from: JokerJohn35 on Sep 19, 2011, 05:21:29 PM
That Hot Toys Classic looks way better than my Series 2 piece of crap Masked Classic. Im not gonna go back to old records again but my classic still looks like it was painted by a baboon.
Was the head beneath the mask just one dull shade of brown? Mine was.
Also the netting was poorly painted on, they missed half of the sculpted netting...
Terrible paint job either way. lol, so I ended up making my Celtic Predator from him.
Yeah, under the mask was plain boring brown. No relation to a real Predator's face. Tsk Tsk Tsk :-\
Just received my Neca Elder Predator. I have to say this is the best neca figure i have at the moment. The detail is amazing !!!
Sorry if the picture loads slowly, it's a pretty big file ::)
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Quote from: Snowdog on Sep 20, 2011, 06:01:09 PM
Just received my Neca Elder Predator. I have to say this is the best neca figure i have at the moment. The detail is amazing !!!
Sorry if the picture loads slowly, it's a pretty big file ::)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg849.imageshack.us%2Fimg849%2F8985%2Fdsc00813q.jpg&hash=40159ba7457e1d189a4ec9c2025b590f5db5dfb2)
Agreed. This is by far the most impressive figure I've seen, and I'm not even into collecting figures. But this is a work of art.
Dunno if i'll get Elder soon, it just hasen't warmed up to me. Of course I would get it but it's just that it's not very screen accurate, the colouring is good but the polka dots are very odd and why bother putting pipes on the Elders armour when it wasn't in the movie? Why couldn't Neca also do a perfectly screen accurate Plasma Caster that he had? Neca didn't really perfect the Elder as much as I thought. I may get it soon though...
Quote from: Snowdog on Sep 20, 2011, 06:01:09 PM
Just received my Neca Elder Predator. I have to say this is the best neca figure i have at the moment. The detail is amazing !!!
Sorry if the picture loads slowly, it's a pretty big file ::)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg849.imageshack.us%2Fimg849%2F8985%2Fdsc00813q.jpg&hash=40159ba7457e1d189a4ec9c2025b590f5db5dfb2)
you know... it's not that hard to resize the image. and the problem vanishes... ::)
Quote from: uruk on Sep 20, 2011, 09:22:32 PM
Quote from: Snowdog on Sep 20, 2011, 06:01:09 PM
Just received my Neca Elder Predator. I have to say this is the best neca figure i have at the moment. The detail is amazing !!!
Sorry if the picture loads slowly, it's a pretty big file ::)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg849.imageshack.us%2Fimg849%2F8985%2Fdsc00813q.jpg&hash=40159ba7457e1d189a4ec9c2025b590f5db5dfb2)
you know... it's not that hard to resize the image. and the problem vanishes... ::)
I know but i also like the semi high resolution :P
You post the pics as big as ya want Snowdog.
Don't worry what others think.
I'm actually hell keen to get Elder. I just lack the funds and the effort to go pick him up. :P
I did however order Classic and Tracker. Could've gotten tracker ages ago, but it didnt appeal to me due to all of the complaints. But now i'm sick of just Falconer and beserker... Might repaint tracker if he looks dodgy as well.
Quote from: Sabretooth on Sep 21, 2011, 09:42:41 AM
I'm actually hell keen to get Elder. I just lack the funds and the effort to go pick him up. :P
I did however order Classic and Tracker. Could've gotten tracker ages ago, but it didnt appeal to me due to all of the complaints. But now i'm sick of just Falconer and beserker... Might repaint tracker if he looks dodgy as well.
What complains?
The paintjob on him was pretty nice (MUCH better than Berserker's) and dont need a repaint ;)
The only thing wrong about him was his tusks broken here and there, but since NECA changed it to soft plastic it not break anymore... 8)
I was actually considering getting Tracker before I got Elder, but the greens are just too damn bright.
The tusks should of been soft plastic since the beginning. My Tracker has already suffered from, lets just say, "a big bump". And the paint on him is quite nice, the Tracker i say wouldn't need a repaint, works well when you put him next to other predator figures.
In pictures that I have seen, Tracker does sit well next to other Predators. One thing I have noticed is that he isn't as detailed as Falconer Predator and the Series 2 Berserker Predator. However, Tracker was lacking in the same depth even in the film.
Yeah, well I'm glad to hear the paint job is okay. I generally visually scan them while they're still in the box.
I was pretty concerned, the tusks are never straight because they're bent against the plastic bubble packaging.
Which is just inconsiderate to people who don't want to f**k with their figure for a bit.
Anyone know if this is the soft plastic or hard plastic version?
The paint looked so and so, I just really don't like the very OBVIOUS patches of green on his head.
I know they're there, but I don't recall them being so obvious. Plus even on Falconer, the paint doesn't blend onto the torso, which is also minor but still.
Either way, I love tracker. Hot Toys tracker looks pretty sick... You guys have to admit! I'm never going to buy a hot toys because I'm a poor student, but still!
I might just do the minor blending onto the torso and re-align the tusk(s) if needed.
QuoteEither way, I love tracker. Hot Toys tracker looks pretty sick... You guys have to admit! I'm never going to buy a hot toys because I'm a poor student, but still!
do as i do, wait until the future, once you have a good job with a good pay, go all out and get the hot toys!, im planning to
I got Elder today. Amazing. Best part is he didn't break. Paint isn't 100% movie accurate but it is decent and nice.
Quote from: JokerJohn35 on Sep 30, 2011, 03:46:47 PM
I got Elder today. Amazing. Best part is he didn't break. Paint isn't 100% movie accurate but it is decent and nice.
You bet me to it. :D
Almost every word you just said was what I was about to say. My Elder came today aswell.
Also got Gort a few Days ago, Love him.
Im tempted to get Gort mask Anytime but the fact that they didn't use the new Neca paint aps are kind of putting me off a little bit.
same here. i'd take him, but why the old paintjob? just why the hell?
It dosen't look bad with the old paint aps. But whats the sense of moving to a different factory for better paint aps when you release a figure with the old paint aps? Oh well. I also wanted to point this out; when I was looking at my Elder, I noticed his left forearm (the arm without the blades) is just a repaint of the classic predator, you can see the netting if you look closely. Since they resculpted his right arm, his head and his upper left arm, why not redo the lower forearm?
Quote from: JokerJohn35 on Sep 30, 2011, 08:08:46 PM
It dosen't look bad with the old paint aps. But whats the sense of moving to a different factory for better paint aps when you release a figure with the old paint aps? Oh well. I also wanted to point this out; when I was looking at my Elder, I noticed his left forearm (the arm without the blades) is just a repaint of the classic predator, you can see the netting if you look closely. Since they resculpted his right arm, his head and his upper left arm, why not redo the lower forearm?
Saving on cost.
Business, plain and simple...that's how it works.
Some companies take more short cuts then others, for NECA to maintain above the rest. They require such short cuts to be made. *sadface*
I don't mind Gorts paint that much. Its the Mask and Spine trophy that makes him look good whilst standing next to the rest of my figures. :)
If i had the money to, I would probably buy another classic series 3 and just swap heads. :P
But yeah I get what you mean.
Quote from: Abe on Oct 02, 2011, 07:17:24 PM
I don't mind Gorts paint that much. Its the Mask and Spine trophy that makes him look good whilst standing next to the rest of my figures. :)
I agree the most appealing features of the Gort Predator are the mask and spine trophy. The intricate details on both are the highlights,
I got my Elder and two Hounds a week ago. I`m very happy of those, finally my Tracker looks complete. And the Elder? Oh my!
I got my tracker. Looks like shit. =/
I'll post pics of mine later, I just got a bad paint job. But I got this one from ebay, I still have one coming from the states.
I got it for $10 =3
bah, i still havn't got the new ones, but i think I'm going to order soon. when it comes to variants, its tempting because they are all cool. but yet i'd like just one figure of each individual. i wonder if there would be any buyers if i bought variants and kept the heads and accessories, and sold the bodies on ebay for costum makers to buy?. thinking of getting the variants and keeping the best painted body of the two, and sell the other.
might be actually a good idea. there is really a lot of customisers, i'm sure the parts will sell.
Quote from: uruk on Oct 04, 2011, 10:40:38 PM
might be actually a good idea. there is really a lot of customisers, i'm sure the parts will sell.
then i think it's a plan that i will bo for :)
Just got Anytime with Gort mask and Spine trophy. And it's limbs are stiff and the left forarm broke :/ Gonna get it replaced tomorrow. Pretty gutted. :-\
I finally got Masked Anytime and Elder.
Man these guys are friggen awesome!!! Anytime is perfect except for the battle damage scorch marks on his helmet. Every single one that I saw in store was not like it was on the prototype. Still amazing though.
Elder is awesome except for his paint job, which is still pretty good. I don't know what they were trying to do with his forehead. They really f**ked it up. Random paint on it. Time for a repaint.
Quote from: samoht on Nov 16, 2011, 09:14:01 AM
I finally got Masked Anytime and Elder.
Man these guys are friggen awesome!!! Anytime is perfect except for the battle damage scorch marks on his helmet. Every single one that I saw in store was not like it was on the prototype.
If I remember correctly, the scorch marks on the helmet are actually film-accurate.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FUmjdK.jpg&hash=22142263bc54d59009fae1741ab9d3af6ef0bf59) (http://imgur.com/UmjdK)
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he meant they don't look the right way...
I suppose, but without a doubt, Neca's Anytime is probably the most accurate 7' Predator figure.
Quote from: gigantitan on Aug 14, 2011, 09:52:36 PM
i bought my predator hound ;D but was looking for the elder
the predator hound is one cool looking figure, i just ordered another,two makes a better display.
Quote from: crazypredator2 on Dec 02, 2011, 01:46:03 AM
Quote from: gigantitan on Aug 14, 2011, 09:52:36 PM
i bought my predator hound ;D but was looking for the elder
the predator hound is one cool looking figure, i just ordered another,two makes a better display.
The hound is AMAZING. I would like a pair as well... or a whole group :) but im not made of money... and i still neeeeeed Tracker.
'ello all -
I have yet to see the Elder Pred up close and personal (completely missed 'em at retail) - -but wanted to get folks thoughts on whether or not he is worth it to pick up as a mint-on-card collector who will keep him in his plastic prison forever and ever (since he is still available online)...I've already got the Classic Pred w/ damaged mask, and the Alien/Predator 2-pack, but was wondering if they re-used the body / is the paint scheme different enough / are the accessories pretty visible in the packaging so my wife doesn't give me grief for buying two of the same figures when I plop him on my shelf (pics I've seen online of the packaged figure don't show as much detail as I would hope for).
I guess what I really should just ask (since this is what gets me all geeked up for it) - Is the flintlock pistol visible w/i the packaging (ie. is it tucked into his belt)?
Thanks!
Quote from: Xenomrph on Nov 26, 2011, 01:15:15 AM
Quote from: samoht on Nov 16, 2011, 09:14:01 AM
I finally got Masked Anytime and Elder.
Man these guys are friggen awesome!!! Anytime is perfect except for the battle damage scorch marks on his helmet. Every single one that I saw in store was not like it was on the prototype.
If I remember correctly, the scorch marks on the helmet are actually film-accurate.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FUmjdK.jpg&hash=22142263bc54d59009fae1741ab9d3af6ef0bf59) (http://imgur.com/UmjdK)
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I'll say it again. Every single one that I saw in store was not like it was on the prototype.
So the prototype is movie accurate, the ones in store had just blobs for scorch marks.
Quote from: beechhead on Dec 05, 2011, 02:51:14 AM
'ello all -
I have yet to see the Elder Pred up close and personal (completely missed 'em at retail) - -but wanted to get folks thoughts on whether or not he is worth it to pick up as a mint-on-card collector who will keep him in his plastic prison forever and ever (since he is still available online)...I've already got the Classic Pred w/ damaged mask, and the Alien/Predator 2-pack, but was wondering if they re-used the body / is the paint scheme different enough / are the accessories pretty visible in the packaging so my wife doesn't give me grief for buying two of the same figures when I plop him on my shelf (pics I've seen online of the packaged figure don't show as much detail as I would hope for).
I guess what I really should just ask (since this is what gets me all geeked up for it) - Is the flintlock pistol visible w/i the packaging (ie. is it tucked into his belt)?
Thanks!
No. The pistol is tucked away at the bottom of the package behind some cardboard. It is only visible from the side in which it is still nearly impossible to see.
Still an awesome figure though.
Cool. Thanks for the info...I am still tempted to pick him up. Hopefully one day there will be a 6" sweat-soaked Danny Glover I can display next to him....
Quote from: beechhead on Dec 05, 2011, 02:51:14 AM
'ello all -
I have yet to see the Elder Pred up close and personal (completely missed 'em at retail) - -but wanted to get folks thoughts on whether or not he is worth it to pick up as a mint-on-card collector who will keep him in his plastic prison forever and ever (since he is still available online)...I've already got the Classic Pred w/ damaged mask, and the Alien/Predator 2-pack, but was wondering if they re-used the body / is the paint scheme different enough / are the accessories pretty visible in the packaging so my wife doesn't give me grief for buying two of the same figures when I plop him on my shelf (pics I've seen online of the packaged figure don't show as much detail as I would hope for).
I guess what I really should just ask (since this is what gets me all geeked up for it) - Is the flintlock pistol visible w/i the packaging (ie. is it tucked into his belt)?
Thanks!
I would defiantly recommend getting him and he looks wonderful! (He is one of my favs though) I kept him in the package for a while before finally having to open him ;D But he would look great on display forever too. I also didn't have any problems with mine breaking.
So not so funny story... my Boar predator decided to push the elder off the table he was displayed. So now the elder has a broken leg. Gotta by another one. Atleast toys r us.com still has him.
Here are a few shots I took of the Classic Masked Predator last summer that you might enjoy:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thekingofbelgium.com%2FNECA_at_Night%2Fimages%2Fp1020312.jpg&hash=78cbe7b7b44edb4f83e7bebe4931c1940925eb90)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thekingofbelgium.com%2FNECA_at_Night%2Fimages%2Fp1020306.jpg&hash=c46d2455ecee7b82ed703cd112c701f281fd0213)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thekingofbelgium.com%2FNECA_P1%2Fimages%2Fp1020289.jpg&hash=a055fcdb7faf961acab25595e4f85ec9b18aba37)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thekingofbelgium.com%2FNECA_at_Night%2Fimages%2Fp1020396.jpg&hash=c04a519424304bf9e0ed834d18b4ea7d955fde52)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thekingofbelgium.com%2FNECA_at_Night%2Fimages%2Fp1020413.jpg&hash=e1f917c51ece8aa4d9311f9b957b6b499287145e)
Quote from: drvais on Jan 21, 2012, 04:20:12 PM
Here are a few shots I took of the Classic Masked Predator last summer that you might enjoy:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thekingofbelgium.com%2FNECA_at_Night%2Fimages%2Fp1020312.jpg&hash=78cbe7b7b44edb4f83e7bebe4931c1940925eb90)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thekingofbelgium.com%2FNECA_at_Night%2Fimages%2Fp1020306.jpg&hash=c46d2455ecee7b82ed703cd112c701f281fd0213)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thekingofbelgium.com%2FNECA_P1%2Fimages%2Fp1020289.jpg&hash=a055fcdb7faf961acab25595e4f85ec9b18aba37)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thekingofbelgium.com%2FNECA_at_Night%2Fimages%2Fp1020396.jpg&hash=c04a519424304bf9e0ed834d18b4ea7d955fde52)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thekingofbelgium.com%2FNECA_at_Night%2Fimages%2Fp1020413.jpg&hash=e1f917c51ece8aa4d9311f9b957b6b499287145e)
Whoa! These are awesome too! Please show more if you have them!
Yet more evidence that the masked JH is a good figure: it looks just as good in photographs as is person...
Those are my "best of" from that shoot. You can find some variations and outtakes here http://www.thekingofbelgium.com/NECA_at_Night/index.html (http://www.thekingofbelgium.com/NECA_at_Night/index.html) & here http://www.thekingofbelgium.com/NECA_P1/index.html (http://www.thekingofbelgium.com/NECA_P1/index.html). Please note that these urls will NOT display in IE, so use another browser if you want to check them out.
Quote from: drvais on Jan 21, 2012, 04:20:12 PM
Here are a few shots I took of the Classic Masked Predator last summer that you might enjoy:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thekingofbelgium.com%2FNECA_at_Night%2Fimages%2Fp1020312.jpg&hash=78cbe7b7b44edb4f83e7bebe4931c1940925eb90)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thekingofbelgium.com%2FNECA_at_Night%2Fimages%2Fp1020306.jpg&hash=c46d2455ecee7b82ed703cd112c701f281fd0213)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thekingofbelgium.com%2FNECA_P1%2Fimages%2Fp1020289.jpg&hash=a055fcdb7faf961acab25595e4f85ec9b18aba37)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thekingofbelgium.com%2FNECA_at_Night%2Fimages%2Fp1020396.jpg&hash=c04a519424304bf9e0ed834d18b4ea7d955fde52)
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Dude!!! My god! :o
My favourite, love it;
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;) ;D
To be honest the Paint is a little sloppy in compare to the 18", but for 7" a very good result.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thekingofbelgium.com%2FNECA_at_Night%2Fimages%2Fp1020306.jpg&hash=c46d2455ecee7b82ed703cd112c701f281fd0213)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs14.directupload.net%2Fimages%2F120121%2Fbxes79ib.jpg&hash=4fe0a3e623099caf0996c89b9fda499a3d6a9130)
i think you should give credit to people who took the pictures you show :) the first two aren't yours, i'm pretty sure ;)
Quote from: Abe on Sep 18, 2011, 09:01:21 PM
Not sure if this pic is new.
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/311080_214818601910541_100001472097111_607724_1421808323_n.jpg
Anyone has this? Is it the same quality as the other 1/4 original Predator? I saw it in an online shop and it's pretty cheap, I just wondered if the quality is good...
^ Theres one in the shop where I get most of my stuff, it's beautifully detailed and looks nothing short of amazing.
Quote from: Xan21 on Feb 26, 2012, 02:30:51 PM
Quote from: Abe on Sep 18, 2011, 09:01:21 PM
Not sure if this pic is new.
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/311080_214818601910541_100001472097111_607724_1421808323_n.jpg
Anyone has this? Is it the same quality as the other 1/4 original Predator? I saw it in an online shop and it's pretty cheap, I just wondered if the quality is good...
Yes, i think you can except the same quality. I have 5x masked at the moment and all have very good and clean paint, one is even superior ;D Differences between Gort and P1 ; A skull and off course a different mask , thats all ;)
Thanks I ordered it, It will arrive tomorrow (along with the original mask and closed mouth), and I can get a masked one for 40 dollars, it has been displayed but nothing wrong with it, this one I'm going to customize as the Big Red Pred.