HT PREDATOR

[bluesparrow]

Glad you guys like yours. I still love mine even after 4 months.

 

[King Darkness]

I have to say that this figure is ten times better than what I thought it was going to be like.Hot Toys have really made on the the most impresive 1/6 figures ever.....

 

[Wor-Gar]

Yeah, its quite amazing.

I was up until 2am last night fitting that netting on his body -- its a bit tricky as the net body suit is really tight. I haven't even begun trying to put the armor on. Its going to be very delicate work.

Also, for those of you who have yet to get this, the weapons are bitchin'. The slide mount on the canon really slides! The double-blades in the gauntlet extent further than you'd think and look like real silver metal! And even the calve armor is articulated at the ankle -- not that it is necessary but cool nonetheless. Even the two tiny tubes on the face mask are real metal wire. And the body is molded with texture and painted with real detail -- its almost ashamed that the armor covers up so much of his skin. Every time I take a piece out to look at it I discover a level of detail that is really unsurpassed. Surprisingly, well worth the price!

I highly advise anyone who likes Predator, or just likes highly detailed 1/6th figures in general, to get this piece. You won't be disappointed.

 

[TOE]

DAMN!!! Nice pics. If you guys are sayinn this piece is GREAT, I can only imagine how awesome the ED-209 will be

 

[carbo-fation]

Man...I think I am going to have to buy this one. Looks really good!!

 

[screamingmetal]

Scar is selling out everywhere I look. I found one website that has him available, hopefully I'll have mine preordered tomorrow when they get back to me about the shipping quote.

What, no love for the Celtic's helmet? Love the design of the piece -- and wasn't the biggest fan of the first movie.

The Eldar is a must buy for me as well. But then I'll have to decide whether to get the Chopper Pred as well, since I'm getting Scar and Celtic.

Okay, I know it wasn't the best recieved movie, but I really dug Pred. 2. What's not to love? It was Robocop vs. Pred except instead of Robocop it was 1/2 of Lethal Weapon. So I'd want that Pred. and Danny Glover.

I love the Celtic's helmet, I'd love to buy both but right now I'm getting the one that's selling out the fastest. Hopefully I can get the Celtic at a later date.
Also, I've heard that the Celtic Predator's helmet design is actually from Predator 2. Watched the movie and one of them does appear to have that helmet at the end of the movie on the ship. But I would like Hot Toys to release the regular Predator from Pred. 2 (and the one from the first movie too).

 

[abake]

Does anybody know if Fireside is already shipping the Preds?
My credit card was stolen and I had to block it.
I've already sent them a mail, but no answer yet.
I'll kill myself if I don't get my preds. Well, not really, but I'll do myself bodily harm...:emperor

 

[gdb]

Does anybody know if Fireside is already shipping the Preds?
My credit card was stolen and I had to block it.
I've already sent them a mail, but no answer yet.
I'll kill myself if I don't get my preds. Well, not really, but I'll do myself bodily harm...:emperor

Don't do yourself bodily harm just yet.

I've been having problems with Fireside shipping my Preds as well. I just got an e-mail saying that they are running very behind due to personal issues -- not very professional, if you ask me.

Anyway, if you're just trying to update your cc info you can do so by placing an update cc info item in your Fireside cart. Read about it in their FAQ. Otherwise, I'd try sending them another e-mail or two. Or three. They're very good at ignoring e-mails of late.

EDIT: still no shipping from Fireside @ 6/9/2006

 

[gdb]

Also, I've heard that the Celtic Predator's helmet design is actually from Predator 2. Watched the movie and one of them does appear to have that helmet at the end of the movie on the ship. But I would like Hot Toys to release the regular Predator from Pred. 2 (and the one from the first movie too).

Cool! I'm gonna have to check that out next time I watch Pred 2. It would figure that one of the coolest designs in that lame movie AvP movie came from the Predator 2 movie.

I, too, am hoping Hot Toys gets around to making some Pred 2 figures. I actually would like to see Danny Glover from that movie made to take on the Predater from it. I'd love to pose the "sword fight" from inside the ship with the one arm Predator vs. the blody Glover."

 

[abake]

Surprise surprise... after having sent two separate emails, and two notes on their "contact us" page, I get a mail from Fireside telling me my order is declined!
I then proceed to update my cc info as instructed and three days later still no word.
I'm starting to worry about all the preorders I have with them.

Are the preds still available anywhere else?
BTW, thanks for your help gdb!

 

[TheWitchKing]

Abake I would suggest giving the Godfather a call tomorrow. I talked with Bob a week ago and he had some unfortunate family situations occur. Gave me a heads up that there would be a some delay in getting in touch with him for few days. I'm sure Bob has got you covered.

 

[gdb]

Surprise surprise... after having sent two separate emails, and two notes on their "contact us" page, I get a mail from Fireside telling me my order is declined!
I then proceed to update my cc info as instructed and three days later still no word.
I'm starting to worry about all the preorders I have with them.

Are the preds still available anywhere else?
BTW, thanks for your help gdb!

Same thing is happening to me! I'm really starting to lose my patiance. I e-mailed Friday asking what the deal is with the delay and asking for him to cover the shipping cost since he's not only failed to answer 75% of my e-mails, including one I sent months ago about how to update my cc info and one recently inquiring if there was some problem. So we'll see what this "Godfather" has to say for himself and if he makes things right or not. (If you ask me, him paying for shipping is the least he can do, all things considered. The very least.)

One thing I noticed is that not only do you have to put the cc update in your cart and check out you ALSO have to leave a detailed note or something in that order as well. A bit of fine print I may have overlooked back in May. Ugh... what an ordeal.

 

[abake]

Abake I would suggest giving the Godfather a call tomorrow. I talked with Bob a week ago and he had some unfortunate family situations occur. Gave me a heads up that there would be a some delay in getting in touch with him for few days. I'm sure Bob has got you covered.

I did call last week a couple of times, to no avail, only got an answering machine. And calling all the way from Colombia, South America to just leave a message on an answering machine -during office hours- is kinda frustrating.
I'm sorry to hear about Bob's (I'm guessing he's the owner) family problems, but if he has tme to send a mail saying my cc is declined, I guess he could also send one saying the info has been updated and that I'm getting my preds...

 

[screamingmetal]

Are the preds still available anywhere else?
BTW, thanks for your help gdb!

Well since Mike over at Razors Edge Collectibles is helping me trying to get a replacement for mine, and he's very responsive with emails, I'll post a link to his website. I couldn't be happier with their service.
He still has Scar in stock.

https://www.razorsedgecollectibles.com/catalog/

 

[The Godfather]

I have to apologize I run a small shop which is part of the reason we can sell items for the prices we do. Call it unprofessional if you want but two members of my family were involved in a vehicle roll over and one of them in going to be paralyzed for the rest of her life due to it and the other also suffered a severe back injury and will need care for at least a year. I simply close shop for a week while I help my wife deal with situation we are now faced with her mother and her 15 year old little sister. I am now back at work full time and all orders emails and phone calls should proceed as normal.

 

[King Darkness]

I have to appologize I run a small shop which is part of the reason we can sell items for he prices we do. Call it unprofessional if you want but two members of my family were involved in a vehicle roll over and one of them in going to be paralized for the rest of her life due to it and the other also suffered a severe back injury and will need care for at least a year. I simply close shop for a week while I help my wife deal with situation she is now faced with her mother and her 15 year old little sister. I am now back at work full time and all orders emails and phone calls should procede as normal.

Thats awful to hear...my prayers are with you and your family....

 

[oxbeard]

I have to apologize I run a small shop which is part of the reason we can sell items for the prices we do. Call it unprofessional if you want but two members of my family were involved in a vehicle roll over and one of them in going to be paralyzed for the rest of her life due to it and the other also suffered a severe back injury and will need care for at least a year. I simply close shop for a week while I help my wife deal with situation we are now faced with her mother and her 15 year old little sister. I am now back at work full time and all orders emails and phone calls should proceed as normal.

Bob, I really hate to hear this turn of events. Our prayers are definitely with you and your family.

 

[Lembas Eater]

Bob, I just want to say how sorry I am to hear this news. A lot of us have shared the good times and the bad times together. We love our collecting but there are times that life intervenes both for the better and the worse. I just hope that anyone who's been frustrated by not being able to reach you will come to feel and understand that.

We're with you, man.

 

[Beruthiel]

So sorry to hear this news Bob. You know that you are one of the best dealers out there and sometimes life can interfere with business, but your family definitely has to come first. Hopefully, all will understand and be ok with the delays. I know I would as you've been great to work with in my dealings with you over the past few years! Keep your chin up, all will work out, it always does!

 

[The Josh]

I've been having problems with Fireside shipping my Preds as well. I just got an e-mail saying that they are running very behind due to personal issues -- not very professional, if you ask me.

Not very professional? The guy is having some major ****ing personal problems and he isn't being professional because you can't get your damn toys a week sooner!! You know this is taking your love of ****ing toy collecting a little far when you start calling someone unprofessional because of a reason like this. Bob has always gone above and beyond for anyone on this board when the needed it. I know he has helped me get several pieces that where hard to find and done the same. Not to mention he has given good deals time and time again to board members. He simply is one of the classiest guys I have ever met in my whole life.

You know my grandmother always used to say, "What goes around comes around." So I hope neither you or abake ever has any kind of a problem that needs help. Especially if it keeps someone else from getting something so unimportant. Because I'm gonna make sure I remind you of the childish way you both are acting about a ****ING TOY!!!!!!

I have to apologize I run a small shop which is part of the reason we can sell items for the prices we do. Call it unprofessional if you want but two members of my family were involved in a vehicle roll over and one of them in going to be paralyzed for the rest of her life due to it and the other also suffered a severe back injury and will need care for at least a year. I simply close shop for a week while I help my wife deal with situation we are now faced with her mother and her 15 year old little sister. I am now back at work full time and all orders emails and phone calls should proceed as normal.

Bob you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. As I said above you are one of the nicest and classiest guys I know.