Hot Toys - MMS 66 -AVP-R - Predator (Cleaner Kit version)

[Cryoguns]

Has Sideshow not responded to your product complaint yet, Elder?

 

[Devil_666]

The Cleaner kit is nicely done.. I think that the size is off though, I thought it was much larger in the movie but I may be wrong about that.

No you're right, it was larger in the film. The thing is the scale is off on ALL of Wolf's equiptment + Wolf's body/Bio proportions. So technically it doesn't matter. lol..

The hand Plasmacaster looks great. It adds a lot to any pose and is really unique amongst other Predator weapons in that it's the most like a Human weapon. It'll draw attention to him in and amongst the other Preds. They did however paint it more this time around which is unusual that they didn't paint the shoulder mounted Plasmacasters for either release. Not sure if it's more accurate to have it painted or unpainted though, but one of the versions is wrong.

The regular version is right. The Cleaner Kit version is flat out WRONG. Check it out..

This is the left plasma caster that Wolf has at the start of AVP:R.. when he gets on the ship and see's the dead Pred he takes THAT Predator's plasma caster, and attaches it to the right side.

You can clearly see Wolf's original Cannon is completely silver. This is important. Remember that it's almost entirely silver. After the scene in that gun/supplies store.. Wolf is standing on the roof of that building. Watch that scene closely to see how HT (and I guess SS if they're the ones who did the full size prop replica) screwed up. Wolf REMOVES THE RIGHT HAND CANNON AND THROWS IT ON THE GROUND! Wolf then REMOVES THE LEFT CANNON(remember, the ALL SILVER ONE?) THAT'S the hand held Plasma Caster. His default, all silver shoulder Cannon!

So right off the bat having the Cleaner Kit version with the left Cannon attached is wrong. Actually having ANY Cannon attached is wrong, because Wolf dumps the right Cannon and uses his Default Silver one as the Hand Held. Second that Bronze coloring for the hand held is wrong. You can clearly see in scenes with that Cannon (namely when the dude is trying to charge it and the final scene with Ms. Yutani) that it's completely Silver. The final scene shows an extended look at Wolf's DEFAULT Cannon.. and other than some discoloration on the handle (which I can't tell if that's some bronze coloring or just dirt) it's SILVER. No bright Bronze.

So long story short, everyone (including HT) that painted up their Cannons with bronze/copper coloring is wrong. Both are supposed to be silver. And if you want an accurate Cleaner Kit Wolf you'd have to remove that left shoulder Cannon because THAT is the hand held Cannon. Plus, when Wolf has that hand held Cannon, he no longer has any shoulder mounted Plasma casters. Just some FYI because I haven't seen anyone mention this fact. eh..

 

[Elder_Predator2]

Has Sideshow not responded to your product complaint yet, Elder?

I turned them down because the lady said that I had a 85% chance of getting a new exclusive, so I decided just to buy new parts.

 

[Cryoguns]

I turned them down because the lady said that I had a 85% chance of getting a new exclusive, so I decided just to buy new parts.

Ahh, well wrists shouldn't be that bad. And there's a couple of pred feet on eBay right now.

 

[Elder_Predator2]

Ahh, well wrists shouldn't be that bad. And there's a couple of pred feet on eBay right now.

i have a hook up for everything.

 

[Dutch]

I finally got my Cleaner kit pred in the mail this morning

It’s my first Hot Toys predator, it took me about 2 and half hours to put it together, thankfully I didn't break it or anything . Though I did have a problem attaching the left gauntlet to the elbow, it just wouldn't go on, even using hot water. I thought I had broken it, but the hole was just blocked with plastic, it must have come out of the molds that way or something, I had to gouge out the excess plastic and was finally able to attach it properly.

Can someone tell me how to put the bio helmet on properly, mine keeps falling off Are you supposed to apply a lot of pressure ? Is it supposed to click into place?

Also where do you get those hoses that connects the bio helmet to the shoulder cannon?

Overall its a kickass figure, probably the best one I've bought so far

Thanks

 

[Cryoguns]

It’s my first Hot Toys predator, it took me about 2 and half hours to put it together, thankfully I didn't break it or anything . Though I did have a problem attaching the left gauntlet to the elbow, it just wouldn't go on, even using hot water. I thought I had broken it, but the hole was just blocked with plastic, it must have come out of the molds that way or something, I had to gouge out the excess plastic and was finally able to attach it properly.

I had the same problem with mine...had to dig tht bit of plastic out with a pair of needlenose pliers.

 

[gofourindian]

I finally got my Cleaner kit pred in the mail this morning

It’s my first Hot Toys predator, it took me about 2 and half hours to put it together, thankfully I didn't break it or anything . Though I did have a problem attaching the left gauntlet to the elbow, it just wouldn't go on, even using hot water. I thought I had broken it, but the hole was just blocked with plastic, it must have come out of the molds that way or something, I had to gouge out the excess plastic and was finally able to attach it properly.

Can someone tell me how to put the bio helmet on properly, mine keeps falling off Are you supposed to apply a lot of pressure ? Is it supposed to click into place?

Also where do you get those hoses that connects the bio helmet to the shoulder cannon?

Overall its a kickass figure, probably the best one I've bought so far

Thanks

Those should be in a plastic bag attached to the inside of the black instruction cube.

AS far as the Bio...you could use those glue dots to hold the bio on. They hold it on nice and come off easily with NO damage to the parts.

Congrats on your Cleaner!

 

[Dutch]

I had the same problem with mine...had to dig tht bit of plastic out with a pair of needlenose pliers.

Yeah, that had me worried for a little while, though gouging it out with a pair of tweezers of all things, did the trick. I wonder if this is a widespread problem.

Those should be in a plastic bag attached to the inside of the black instruction cube.

I never would have thought of looking there. I was gonna throw that out to,lol. Lucky I didn't

AS far as the Bio...you could use those glue dots to hold the bio on. They hold it on nice and come off easily with NO damage to the parts.

Cool, which glue dots ?

 

[Furious1]

Don't throw out HT boxes, those hold value as well.

 

[screamingmetal]

Thanks for clearing that up with pictures to prove it devil_666!
Cleaner Wolf is really a representation of the Pred at the beginning since he's named after his Cleaner Kit. The hand held Plasmacaster I think was thrown in since that accessory would require a needless third variant without shoulder Plasmacasters to be absolutely screen accurate.
I like that they included it anyways, the hand held Plasmacaster really makes the figure.

 

[Kain's Ancient Blade]

I just got mine yesterday. It's my 3rd Pred and I have to say I'm addicted. I freakin love these things. I made the mistake of opening him at 1am. Didn't go to bed until 4:30. Btw does anyone else have a problem with getting those kits to stay on the back of his armor. They just keep falling off.

 

[gofourindian]

Yeah, that had me worried for a little while, though gouging it out with a pair of tweezers of all things, did the trick. I wonder if this is a widespread problem.



I never would have thought of looking there. I was gonna throw that out to,lol. Lucky I didn't



Cool, which glue dots ?

Glue Dots They should be available at Staples and Office depot as well. Or you can use the glue you get in the mail that companies use to attach Credit Cards to their letters. That stuff peels off pretty easy and works great.

 

[Bardoon]

No you're right, it was larger in the film. The thing is the scale is off on ALL of Wolf's equiptment + Wolf's body/Bio proportions. So technically it doesn't matter. lol..


The regular version is right. The Cleaner Kit version is flat out WRONG. Check it out..


This is the left plasma caster that Wolf has at the start of AVP:R.. when he gets on the ship and see's the dead Pred he takes THAT Predator's plasma caster, and attaches it to the right side.

You can clearly see Wolf's original Cannon is completely silver. This is important. Remember that it's almost entirely silver. After the scene in that gun/supplies store.. Wolf is standing on the roof of that building. Watch that scene closely to see how HT (and I guess SS if they're the ones who did the full size prop replica) screwed up. Wolf REMOVES THE RIGHT HAND CANNON AND THROWS IT ON THE GROUND! Wolf then REMOVES THE LEFT CANNON(remember, the ALL SILVER ONE?) THAT'S the hand held Plasma Caster. His default, all silver shoulder Cannon!

So right off the bat having the Cleaner Kit version with the left Cannon attached is wrong. Actually having ANY Cannon attached is wrong, because Wolf dumps the right Cannon and uses his Default Silver one as the Hand Held. Second that Bronze coloring for the hand held is wrong. You can clearly see in scenes with that Cannon (namely when the dude is trying to charge it and the final scene with Ms. Yutani) that it's completely Silver. The final scene shows an extended look at Wolf's DEFAULT Cannon.. and other than some discoloration on the handle (which I can't tell if that's some bronze coloring or just dirt) it's SILVER. No bright Bronze.

So long story short, everyone (including HT) that painted up their Cannons with bronze/copper coloring is wrong. Both are supposed to be silver. And if you want an accurate Cleaner Kit Wolf you'd have to remove that left shoulder Cannon because THAT is the hand held Cannon. Plus, when Wolf has that hand held Cannon, he no longer has any shoulder mounted Plasma casters. Just some FYI because I haven't seen anyone mention this fact. eh..

You know, I was wondering why they were left silver on the HT figure but I guess you finally brought all the evidence to the forefront and showed that Sideshow screwed up!!!

Where the heck did they get the idea of the bronze coloring? I like the bronze coloring but it sure isn't screen-accurate like you've proven. Thank you so much for finally clearing the air on that,man!

 

[Elder_Predator2]

You know, I was wondering why they were left silver on the HT figure but I guess you finally brought all the evidence to the forefront and showed that Sideshow screwed up!!!

Where the heck did they get the idea of the bronze coloring? I like the bronze coloring but it sure isn't screen-accurate like you've proven. Thank you so much for finally clearing the air on that,man!

Maybe from the ADI book?

 

[Cajunsith]

WARNING !!!! A lot of Wolf pics.

 

[Predrhone]

Welp, here's a few of my Wolf photos. Hope you guys like 'em, pardon my intense flair for somewhat disorienting craptacularness.

 

[Elder_Predator2]

good job bro.

 

[Devil_666]

Maybe from the ADI book?

The only problem is, ON SCREEN they're almost completely silver. You can barely see any hint of copper. In the last still I'm gonna post it looks completely silver with dirt stains. No copper, especially not that strong ass, bright copper the hand held plasma cannon has from HT or like everyone has been painting theirs.

Some pics. First, so people understand what I'm saying about the Left cannon being the handheld one:

First Wolf rips off the Right cannon..

Then Wolf rips off the Left cannon to make the hand held..

Now regarding the color, a shot of the top of that hand held cannon:

Please show me where you see that bright ass copper everyone has been painting their cannons with!?

Final Scene:

No bright copper. Looks dirty.. but still it's almost entirely silver.

Definitely not like this:

Photo Credit: Figuremaster Les
Best example since everyone pretty much copied Les' paint scheme or at least tried to achieve that result.


It's not screen accurate. Period. Even these pics you can clearly see Wolf's cannon (the left default one that becomes the hand held) is completely silver:

Notice you can clearly see the copper coloring on the Cleaner Kit. It's bright and apparent. You see absolutely NONE OF THAT on the plasma cannon.

Here you can really see it's entirely silver.

 

[Elder_Predator2]

A. Lighting, the lighting of the scene will greatly affect the color of the cannons, to look 100% silver.

B. The cannons for the repaints done by me Les, and a few others really aen't as bright as you think they are. The ones Les and I did were dry brushed burnt sienna-gold onto a silvery like base. The pics just make it look soo bright.

dude, no need to be a ****** about it. Sorry if it seems I was.