NECA 1/4 scale predator

[Badvermin]

Elder looks great so far, I already have replacement netting so I don't care about that.

 

[The Rider]

My biggest worrys are the paintjob and the errors on the sculpt.

 

[Badvermin]

I'll be repainting mine, and fixing any errors. Then I can finally sell my HT Elder.

 

[predarnold]

I could fix any flaws but that's not the point. We all want 100% movie accurate Elder without any errors..

Elder looks great so far, I already have replacement netting so I don't care about that.

No. Right now he looks like old P1 with new belts.

 

[Kiva]

I could fix any flaws but that's not the point. We all want 100% movie accurate Elder without any errors..

Yes. But most of us are not stupid enough to expect to get one which is 20" tall for a retail of $70.

 

[Badvermin]

I could fix any flaws but that's not the point. We all want 100% movie accurate Elder without any errors..

We can want that, but it's an unreasonable expectation at NECAs price point.

If the Elder figure was Hot Toys priced at $400-600 I would expect perfection, but for $80 NECA could ship them unpainted and unassembled and I'd be more than happy.

No. Right now he looks like old P1 with new belts.

The movie Elder was based on the P1 sculpt with belts added.

 

[adegregorio]

Here's the Elder I customized a while back using the NECA 1/4 original Predator.

It took ALOT of research and ALOT of work to get this to look like it does. Its not completely accurate, but its pretty close.

I hope NECA gets the detailing right on this one for you guys. It would really be a shame and dissapointment if they put out an inaccurate, mediocre Elder.

 

[predarnold]

Neca, watch and learn.

 

[Stealth V3teran]

Here's the Elder I customized a while back using the NECA 1/4 original Predator.

It took ALOT of research and ALOT of work to get this to look like it does. Its not completely accurate, but its pretty close.

I hope NECA gets the detailing right on this one for you guys. It would really be a shame and dissapointment if they put out an inaccurate, mediocre Elder.

I seriously hope NECA can produce something close to that.That is amazing work mate. I passed on the 1/4 p2 and guardian cause i have the P1 and had no need for any others except Elder who's my favorite design.

 

[georgieboy26]

Here's the Elder I customized a while back using the NECA 1/4 original Predator.

It took ALOT of research and ALOT of work to get this to look like it does. Its not completely accurate, but its pretty close.

I hope NECA gets the detailing right on this one for you guys. It would really be a shame and dissapointment if they put out an inaccurate, mediocre Elder.

i remember you making this, inspired me to make mine, beautiful job, dont think neca will match it

 

[Bezzerkerr]

I seriously hope NECA can produce something close to that.

dont think neca will match it

sadly, NECA's will look nothing like that mind-blowing custom. I'm not getting my hopes up for the 19-20" Elder, as i was dissapointed by NECA's 7" Elder offering.

 

[georgieboy26]

We may get surprised, live in hope...lol

 

[The Rider]

Yes. But most of us are not stupid enough to expect to get one which is 20" tall for a retail of $70.

The errors and most other problems have nothing to do with the pricepoint.


Look the price of the netting that many uses for they Customs, very cheap but a way better looking than the Neca ones.

And with a mat plastic, some Predators looks better.


For the 7" lost Tribe, neca fixed the most errors, why not for the Elder ?

 

[The Rider]

We can want that, but it's an unreasonable expectation at NECAs price point.

If the Elder figure was Hot Toys priced at $400-600 I would expect perfection, but for $80 NECA could ship them unpainted and unassembled and I'd be more than happy.



The movie Elder was based on the P1 sculpt with belts added.

Its not an unreasonable expection at neca price point.

On the paintjob Neca make better figures than the Predators, for example the AVP:R Wolf Predator and the Gremlins.

Neca uses for their Predators the false techniques.
Compare the Wolf and the new Predators.

Wolf have a mat plastic, the new Preds have on the 19" versions transculent plastic. I like tranculent plastic, but not on the Predators. It looks more realistic on humans.

Many repaints make a mat finish.
https://twitter.com/danlores/status/323489102064406528/photo/1

The other problems are the pattern or dots.
They are to big, sharp and glossy. Further on the Wolf the painted more precise.

And the netting is a shame. That brokes easily and looks cheap, not accurate. Other nettings they are not expensive, looks so more realistic.


The new 19" Predators costs more than the first ones, but what is better on this figures for the higher price ?


Yes, the Elder based on P1, but he looks on many details different(armor, color, bristles, hand, feet, loincloath, etc.).

For the Elder Neca had little work. It will sell very well, it would only fair if they make him accurate.

Only a few things, this in not a big work.

 

[ekelchamps]

Its not an unreasonable expection at neca price point.

On the paintjob Neca make better figures than the Predators, for example the AVP:R Wolf Predator and the Gremlins.

Neca uses for their Predators the false techniques.
Compare the Wolf and the new Predators.

Wolf have a mat plastic, the new Preds have on the 19" versions transculent plastic. I like tranculent plastic, but not on the Predators. It looks more realistic on humans.

Many repaints make a mat finish.
https://twitter.com/danlores/status/323489102064406528/photo/1
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wooww, refer to the link, it's incredible repaint

 

[ekelchamps]

Hi guys, i received my 1/4 masked city hunter two days ago... truly AWESOME !

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[wolverenz]

Hi guys, i received my 1/4 masked city hunter two days ago... truly AWESOME !

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Enjoy that beauty!

The light up feature on Elder was posted here a while back, it is attached on the shoulder gun. We may noy see an upgrade on the netting anytime soon but they're definitely trying stuff to make it better little by little.

Like badvermin said I got no problems on the netting since I have a replacement as well, and I might try and repaint him too. Its always fun to tweak them without shelling out tons of cash.

 

[pochitoski]

I'm trying to decide between the City Hunter mask version or the unmasked version. Which one you guys think looks better?

 

[wolverenz]

I'm trying to decide between the City Hunter mask version or the unmasked version. Which one you guys think looks better?

I'd get the Masked one since the unmasked scenes in the movie wasn't that many. Unmasked is also a great piece if you are a hardcore fan.

 

[catley]

got both and would recommend the unmasked. Awesome headsculpt!

I find that with the 1/4 scale preds I always end up admiring the unmasked ones more, even with the P1. Theres just so much more detail.