Hot Toys - Artist Collection - AVP: Samurai Predator 1/6 Scale Collectible Figure

[MxBxM]

What makes this design so awesome to me is that there is nothing farfetched about it in terms of Predator mythology. As evidenced multiple times throughout the series, Predators have been hunting on Earth for thousands of years. In the most recent movie, Predators, samurai armor is found aboard the downed Predator ship that Laurence Fishburne's character has turned into a hideout. It's entirely valid to assume a Predator might have taken influence from the samurai, and fashioned some unique armor for himself.

In the AVP movies, they suggested that the Preds influenced and taught humans the different architectural and writing styles. So this Pred could have influenced the Samurai way of life.

The best is, you can just come up with your own explanation, whatever makes more sense to you. As long as you like the figure, then your set.

But be careful what you post or you could be considered a"Souless Waste of space" by some people.

 

[ExMem-LarjaThwei]

But be careful what you post or you could be considered a"Souless Waste of space" by some people.

That'd be me.

 

[Dead-Man]

on amiami for (24,800Yen) around 319$, cheapest so far that i've found

 

[jr19527]

Are the dreads bendable ?

 

[jayveeeusebio]

Certainly one of the most impressive HT displays. Easy purchase.

 

[vareika]

So this costs around $350? Damn...It really should be $250 tops...it's neither as "big" as the Avatar figure or Iron Monger figure (which I remember was more expensive as well?)

 

[Devil_666]

I also doubt there are Predators running around in U.S. Military outfits.

ORLY?

 

[Silasya77]

That bandana

 

[capellamusic]

ORLY?

How about a Jet Fighter Predator with a jet and helmet?

 

[edstuff]

Devil you crack my ass sideways

 

[capellamusic]

Oh, he forgot an important accessory on Military Predator... a cigar , like Dutch's.

 

[careyb]

Samurai Predator? Could be. Remember these Preds have been hunting us for a long time! They've seen ancient Japan,China etc! Just a thought

 

[careyb]

Still a great art piece (have one on order)

 

[vareika]

I don't understand the hate unless it's price related. It's not like there has never been new concept predators or aliens that have little or nothing to do with the classics. This is nothing more than "another" artistic imagination based on the predator and alien designs.

 

[MxBxM]

I'm actually hoping they release more like this. One based on the Stalker Predator mask would be cool. Heck, I would even buy an Aztec, Mayan, or Incan warrior Pred as long as it looked as cool as this and it is of my liking.

I would also like Scarface or Dark, but I doubt they would go that far.

 

[ExMem-LarjaThwei]

Agreed

I've been waiting years for my Santa Claus, Easter Bunny, and Tooth fairy Predator figures!

 

[nothingface35]

There are certain aspects I love from this figure. I love the base and the fact that there's an Alien involved. I also love the color scheme. However, the price is just too high and I hate this bio with a passion. Oh well, even with those negatives I'd still gobble it up if it was $250. Hot Toys just saved me a lot of money so I should be grateful to them

 

[Uncanny Web-Slinger]

I'm actually hoping they release more like this. One based on the Stalker Predator mask would be cool. Heck, I would even buy an Aztec, Mayan, or Incan warrior Pred as long as it looked as cool as this and it is of my liking.

I would also like Scarface or Dark, but I doubt they would go that far.

I like the idea of Predators fused with various historical warrior cultures

Agreed

I've been waiting years for my Santa Claus, Easter Bunny, and Tooth fairy Predator figures!

Why are you even in this thread? you hate this, have stated it over and over and just be trollin' now

 

[nothingface35]

I have zero problems with the theme of the figure. I love the warrior culture aspect and this series has already flirted with Samurai predators in a couple of fan projects. I just don't like the execution and price. If it was one or the other I'd bite but I can't justify it for both. If I didn't already have 6 items preordered this year then that'd be a different story.

 

[MxBxM]

Agreed

I've been waiting years for my Santa Claus, Easter Bunny, and Tooth fairy Predator figures!

Now I get a better understanding as to why you are so sensitive, annoying, and negative. Good thing you like that, cupcake.