Hot Toys Power Loader arrives in UK

[figuremasterles]

I can't believe that this is the production paint! If so, someone earned their cookies that day!
Great looking piece! Can't wait!

(Makes me realize I am not sure where I am gonna put this when it gets here!)

 

[screamingmetal]

Great pictures Eagle, but we need some details!
-What's the articulation like, do the wrists rotate as in the pre-production photos?
-Is it as fragile feeling as has been mentioned earlier?
-Does the Ripley head sculpt look any different then the previous head?
-Anything we should worry about in the assembly?

Here's some pics of the earlier Ripley head sculpt to help you compare if you don't own the original:

More here.
Thanks!

 

[Eagle]

-What's the articulation like, do the wrists rotate as in the pre-production photos?

Yes.

-Is it as fragile feeling as has been mentioned earlier?

It's fragile in so much as the plastic 'feels' brittle. I wouldn't advise dropping it...

-Does the Ripley head sculpt look any different then the previous head?

I think you can see for yourself that it's much better.

-Anything we should worry about in the assembly?

Some of the hydraulic/piston assemblies are 'fragile' - I felt as though I was about to break them, the back rods especially. Just exercise patience when you're building it. When assembled, it's a solid piece and very impressive. Articulation of the PL is very good BUT when Ripley's hands are gripping the control joysticks, the pose is limited.

My only minor gripe is Ripley's arm joints. HT could have done better I think. I was going to leave her in the box but she kinda sets the piece off.

Overall verdict: Probably one of the best replicas I've ever bought and it's worth every penny. And it's not a toy!

 

[screamingmetal]

I still just can't see anything different in the Ripley Sculpt, other then it's better painted. I'll know for sure when I get mine.
Thanks!

 

[JediMike71]

Wow, Eagle! I loved your setup with the pulse rifle, motion tracker, etc. But now.... !

I will really enjoy when I get my power loader in. After seeing your pictures, and the closeup of Ripley, I know I am definitely going to repaint her eyes and hair, just like I did with the first Ripley. Maybe give her a more stern and serious look since she's fighting the alien queen mother in those scenes in the movie while she's in the power loader.

I'll take your advise and be extra careful when assembling the power loader. The last thing I want to do after paying over $260.00 for it, is break or damage it in any way!

 

[hairlesswookiee]

congratulations on that awesome piece!!! if i had the money/ room i would probably pick one up just for nostalgia sake.

 

[FelMar]

Very nice!!

Congrats...looks great

Its a very nice addition to your already impressive setup

 

[wookster]

Wow, just got notification mine will be here along with the brown Alien by the end of the day, thats 2 in the UK!

 

[figuremasterles]

Wow, just got notification mine will be here along with the brown Alien by the end of the day, thats 2 in the UK!

Good grief! Get to the US SS! We're going crazy over here!
(Gotta wait til Nov 5th or later to get mine...TICK...TOCK...TICK...TOCK...)

I can't wait to read YOUR review wookster! Oughta be a classic.

 

[Reinhardt]

Wow, just got notification mine will be here along with the brown Alien by the end of the day, thats 2 in the UK!

sweeet!! you ARE going to do a review for Michael Crawford's site, right???

 

[wookster]

sweeet!! you ARE going to do a review for Michael Crawford's site, right???

I have a feeling I might be starting it tonight!
Gotta get my other Ripley out of storage to check the heads out in comp.
I shall work as quickly as I can!

Happy Wookster:chew

 

[Reinhardt]

I have a feeling I might be starting it tonight!
Gotta get my other Ripley out of storage to check the heads out in comp.
I shall work as quickly as I can!

Happy Wookster:chew

awesome. would love to see a direct comparison on both Ripley heads... plus your awesome review ofcourse.

 

[JediMike71]

Reinhardt what is the URL link for Michael Crawford's website? I'm sorry I'm not familiar with it, and I'd love to read a review of the HT power loader! Please post the URL link here. Thanks!

 

[Eli26]

Reinhardt what is the URL link for Michael Crawford's website? I'm sorry I'm not familiar with it, and I'd love to read a review of the HT power loader! Please post the URL link here. Thanks!

www.mwctoys.com

 

[Reinhardt]

www.mwctoys.com

thanks bro.

 

[wookster]

Well, I put the beast together last night, all pretty easy till you get to the hydraulic hoses, it's still easy to do, but keep your wits about you as they're all different lengths. Started the review, so I'm hoping to have that done by the end of the week and i'll take the finished photo's as quick as i can.
Sorry for the rushed pics, but I figured you guys would like to see it quick. I'll do better shots for the review. Have to say very impressed and it has a ton more articulation than I expected.

 

[wookster]

More pics-

 

[Reinhardt]

those are rushed pics???

holy smoke, i can't wait for the non-rushed ones!!

those pics ROCK!!!!!!!!

is this a movie still or what??

 

[pjam]

Pics Rock Wookster. Amazing, definitely shows how articulated this piece is, love the Alien headlock shots!

 

[abake]

I'm so happy that I decided to forego food and clothing in order to get this thing!
Thanks for the pics.