Hot Toys POWER LOADER

[Reinhardt]

Goes to show that there is a strange logic in the prices of 12" collectibles. I think, in stead of selling an item at the "factual" price (research, production, profit margin, ...), the manufacturer/distributor often samples a price they think the average collector will put down for it.

totally agree. but there is also the issue of how expensive the license is, to produce these collectibles. it's possible that one figure with much more detail may in fact be cheaper simply because of the low licensing costs.

 

[figuremasterles]

Has anyone really thought about how much time and effort went into this piece? I mean, this is one of the most complex TOYS ever produced!
I am stymied myself, at how they got it THIS GOOD, much less available for less than $500. I was seriously thinking it would be that high day one.
It will be soon enough, on Ebay and later. Say in a year or so, like what happened with ED209. I wanted that, but blew it, because I thought $149 or whatever.
All I am saying is, this thing is a steal right now.

 

[JediMike71]

I totally agree with you Les! I am SO happy I got in on Sideshow's "flex-pay" plan when I did. Now I just gotta get my last payment in next month, and then just wait for the awesome power loader to show up at my door!

Yeah, I agree that a TON of work went into this set. It is one of the best, and most impressive pieces in 1/6 scale I've ever seen, and I've been collecting 12" figures since the first assortment of Star Wars 12" back in 1978!

I know I can't wait to get my power loader with Ripley someday soon!

 

[screamingmetal]

interesting. well, the thing LOOKS fantastic.

people said that ED-209 was very light as well, but I thought it was fine.

as for the lights, it's hard, but it looks like the right vertical bar does not have one, but like you said Maul, it could be the angle.

Nevertheless, i must have.

I managed to catch the Aliens Direct TV commercial last night, and noticed that the lighting in the cage is accurate. The bar with the flamethrower doesn't have a light bar, the bottom and other side do have light bars.
Scale does look a little off, I think it should be just a smidge bigger. But it's close enough to satisfy me. I also saw some more In Hand pics on the Spawn board and the claws do close and open, still haven't seen the wrists rotate (in a non prototype picture).
Can't wait!

 

[Alice Adrenochrome]

I managed to catch the Aliens Direct TV commercial last night, and noticed that ...

They actually have TV commercials for this 12" collectibles stuff in the US???? Wow... what can I say. Or are you talking about a commercial for the ALIENS movie?

 

[Vader AL]

They actually have TV commercials for this 12" collectibles stuff in the US???? Wow... what can I say. Or are you talking about a commercial for the ALIENS movie?

it's a Direct t.v. commercial(satellite provider). it starts with the closeup of ridley in the PL and then she turns and talks about Direct t.v. over cable, etc.

 

[Wor-Gar]

Anyone without this WILL regret it some time in the future.

It's a piece that will always get attention in your collection. And since they are apparently only making enough PL's to fill the preorders, certainly those who care about the value going up in time will certainly not be disappointed. Les' price of $500 may very well happen for this item over the next year (after the usual flipper dump on ebay).

 

[screamingmetal]

They actually have TV commercials for this 12" collectibles stuff in the US???? Wow... what can I say. Or are you talking about a commercial for the ALIENS movie?

Like Vader Al said, it's a commercial for a satellite provider.
It features Sigourney reprising her role as Rip in Aliens fighting the Queen with the Power Loader.
I'll try to find a YouTube link.
Edit:
Here You go-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfEWtMOnCkA

 

[pjam]

Like Vader Al said, it's a commercial for a satellite provider.
It features Sigourney reprising her role as Rip in Aliens fighting the Queen with the Power Loader.
I'll try to find a YouTube link.
Edit:
Here You go-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfEWtMOnCkA

How about a link to the spawn thread with pics? Please.

 

[screamingmetal]

How about a link to the spawn thread with pics? Please.

Here you go:
https://board.spawn.com/forums/showthread.php?t=417639
Just a few more pics there that haven't been posted here.

 

[Vader AL]

man with this and Darkness it's going to be an expensive November!

Please also note this item has not yet begun shipping. It is estimated to ship Nov 2007

 

[King Darkness]

man with this and Darkness it's going to be an expensive November!

Please also note this item has not yet begun shipping. It is estimated to ship Nov 2007

Tell me about it, and the HT Predator 2 and 1:1 Terminator bust coming soon too

 

[barryo]

i have so looked forward to this piece since the rumors and then the confirmation. i dont know exactly where im gonna put this thing yet but i do plan on a pose fighting an original vintage 18" kenner alien. kind of an new school/old school show down.

 

[FACEBOX]

Hot Toys soooo has to make a Queen!

Art by: RoguePL

 

[JediMike71]

Yeah, it seems the logical thing to do! Create and release an awesome alien queen someday in the future to go head-to-head with Ripley in the awesome power loader! Now whether or not Hot Toys WILL make an alien queen.....We'll all see I guess....

 

[hurricane]

my credit card just turned the air blue......bought it anyway, how do you sweeten up a credit card? buy it dinner? cuddle it? ..........

 

[Wor-Gar]

my credit card just turned the air blue......bought it anyway, how do you sweeten up a credit card? buy it dinner? cuddle it? ..........

Hot Toys didn't leave you much electronics work to do on this one though. Unless you can make that little welder's torch flame up.

 

[figuremasterles]

By the way, LOVE your new banner Hurc!
That's how you do it!

And Chase, I imagine, whatever happens, your Darkness will not be cancelled!

 

[hurricane]

By the way, LOVE your new banner Hurc!
That's how you do it!

And Chase, I imagine, whatever happens, your Darkness will not be cancelled!

thanx Les, ALL credit to mooncat tho,as for the loader,'tis for me me me me me,well i do have an old i-cybie dog thingy....with motors n stuff....i feel a visit to the 'vet' for the doggie....

 

[Wor-Gar]

as for the loader,'tis for me me me me me,well i do have an old i-cybie dog thingy....with motors n stuff....i feel a visit to the 'vet' for the doggie....

I can hear the buzzing of the machine parts now... then an odd 'bark'.