Re: NECA 1/4 Predator
It's all about maximizing use of parts. NECA made a T2:3D figure just because it was more money to make off existing parts. You can't read into some things being made and some not as being specifically based on fandom and movie representation. There is fandom, but there is also balance of cost and maximizing use of work. That's why we're getting Elder and all the P1s and Predators Classics and original P1s, all those figures have a number of common parts where they can reuse the molds over and over. NECA will represent the films thoroughly, but mostly where it suits them financially.
As for the original P1 helmet, I'm glad for the change, it's a neat bio, but the film look is just too classic, can't imagine seeing a more detailed bio in the movie.