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Re: Neca 1/4 Predator

Thanks! PO'd the three-pack. I'll make my final decision when I have all three in-hand and sell the ones I don't want at cost. Phew...
 
Re: Neca 1/4 Predator

Yeah, I pre-ordered the 3 too. I really love the sculpt and it should translate well into a larger scale figure. My only issue is going to be the paint. Neca isn't known for stepping it up in the paint department. Honestly, this new factory talk does nothing for me. They are always talking about using a new factory. For all I know it's the same company just a different location. I can repaint it it's just removing the netting and replacing it that's going to be a _____.
 
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If the paint turns out sub-par, it's an easy fix. I sell all of 'em at cost. Pretty much hoping that when I get them in person, I'll get more of a vibe from a certain version than from the others.

We'll just have to see as we near closer and closer to April. Hopefully they'll post more pics. Me, I have high hopes for the piece. My logic is, they're charging twice the amount they usually do for a 1/4 figure, they say they've moved to a new factory, and they're limiting the number made.
The decrease in edition size and increase in price must mean they're either paying the factory more money, or they're trying to cover their butts in case this doesn't work. Or both! Either way, it ought to end well for us, because it's quite clear NECA doesn't want a failure and is doing as much as possible to keep things in check for themselves and for the guys in China. Seems like they're running a tighter ship than usual to make this Pred count.
 
Re: Neca 1/4 Predator

I hear you. Part of the reason I pre-ordered is because I do feel this thing will come out nice. For what it is I love the sculpt on the smaller version. I have a feeling the paint won't be fantastic, but it won't be terrible; somewhere in the middle. I can live with that for the price.
 
Re: Neca 1/4 Predator

I wanted to see how the latest picture stacks up against the prototype from the announcement. In case anyone else did too, here's how that comes out:

predt.jpg
 
Re: Neca 1/4 Predator

I actually like the factory deco more than the prototype. Paint job and color scheme looks way better, since there's more shading and not as many eye-popping colors. Everything on the palette works well and isn't too overpowering or unbalanced, whereas the proto is just 'out there'.
Just my take :dunno.
 
Re: Neca 1/4 Predator

I actually like the factory deco more than the prototype. Paint job and color scheme looks way better, since there's more shading and not as many eye-popping colors. Everything on the palette works well and isn't too overpowering or unbalanced, whereas the proto is just 'out there'.
Just my take :dunno.

I certainly agree with you on the head. I like the less intense pattern on the factory shot.
 
Re: Neca 1/4 Predator

I dislike the abdomen paint on the factory one. I like the head on the factory one a lot more though. I like the light cream color they chose too.
 
Re: Neca 1/4 Predator

If they can add a bit more of the dark brown shading to the factory paintjob (around the laterals and also the center of the chest where the quills originate, plus just a bit to the eyebrows), we've got awesomeness. Ah, who am I kidding -- I'd gladly take what they have at this point. I think this lack of pictures has gotten me greedy for more, though.
 
Re: Neca 1/4 Predator

regarding which of the 3 to order...my two cents: He is one big mofo, so think well on what you would like seeing 24-7. I ordered the masked one simply because there is no way my wife will allow it in the house without his mask haha...
 
Re: Neca 1/4 Predator

If they can add a bit more of the dark brown shading to the factory paintjob (around the laterals and also the center of the chest where the quills originate, plus just a bit to the eyebrows), we've got awesomeness. Ah, who am I kidding -- I'd gladly take what they have at this point. I think this lack of pictures has gotten me greedy for more, though.

Did you mention..... we need more pictures! hint hint NECA!:peace
 
Re: Neca 1/4 Predator

regarding which of the 3 to order...my two cents: He is one big mofo, so think well on what you would like seeing 24-7. I ordered the masked one simply because there is no way my wife will allow it in the house without his mask haha...

Haha, I know what you mean. My wife hates Alien and Predator because they are scary looking, but she allows it.

I will probably get the open-mouthed version, the masked version looks cheaper to me. Plus the upcoming Predator Legendary Scale bust will be closed mouth, so it will be nice to have two different versions.
 
Re: Neca 1/4 Predator

My wife doesnt like my Friday the 13th collection but she has no say, lol. So compared to all my Jason Voorhees stuff, she'll think a Predator is beautiful.
 
Re: Neca 1/4 Predator

my figures are on a strict lock down right now until we can afford to move...plus all my hot toys preds are forced to have their bios on haha...I worry about paint chipping all day long
 
Re: Neca 1/4 Predator

my figures are on a strict lock down right now until we can afford to move...plus all my hot toys preds are forced to have their bios on haha...I worry about paint chipping all day long

Once the bio's on, seems like it wouldn't be in danger of chipping paint, if putting it on didn't do any....
 
Re: Neca 1/4 Predator

Once the bio's on, seems like it wouldn't be in danger of chipping paint, if putting it on didn't do any....
Two spots of paint were chipped off on my HT PT because of HTs piece of crap bio. I just pretend like I can't see it.
 
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