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Never said I hated the Hot Toys Pred.

Again...if you like it, I'm happy for ya.

I've got plenty of other Pred pieces to keep me happy, I don't need the Hot Toys.

Now the NECA...I need that.
 
Sure. But since i'm not in charge of the company, you'll have to buy all three. As opposed to 1. Yes...what a terrible person I would be.
 
It's neither here nor there.

You're not in charge and we're getting 3 head variants of NECA's Pred which I will gladly buy.

I'm not arguing with you, I see your point...but I'm a realist...no use in complaining.

You have your Hot Toys and you're happy with it.

We should all be happy that NECA is even doing this Predator figure.

Take 'em or leave 'em.

I'm takin' 'em.
 
Yeah, but look at how much parts and the costs associated with each figure to find out why some come with alternated heads in the packaging and some dont.

Figures like Freddy Krueger, 300, Micheal Myers, Ash, ect. Are human sized figures (about 6"- 7" scale) with fairly minimal articulation and deco costs. The Predators are 8" scale figures that require alot more plastic to make, and add to that each piece of armor, each detailing part like the sliding wristblades, dreadlocks, the multi-part face, very extensive articulation and you have double or triple the amount of tooling and molds that need to be dedicated to a single figure.

With these tooling costs, the costs of the actual figure's part molds (which cost a small fortune by themseleves) the increase in required plastic needed, and more complex and intensive assembly and painting process makes the Predator figures far for expensive to produce than the figures that come with alternate heads in the package.

For NECA to make money for making us these more expensive to produce than normal figures, they have to sell as many as they can and get the most use out of the money they invested in the tooling and molds; and to do that they need to sell multiple versions of the same figure. Do I wish I could get all 3 heads in one packaging? Hell yeah! But the costs of business for producing the types of complex figures as the Predators just don't allow it.

Really smart stuff here and dead on. We're so very lucky to be getting this thing and only 80 bucks.
 
I shouldnt be anything. I'm going to be disappointed I have to buy two to get what I want. I find that silly. Period.
 
We understand. While I'd love swappable heads, the chances of that happening are so slim based on their previous Pred releases. Remember how many Wolves they made? I'd say we're lucky they're not pulling the masked BD/roaring BD/closed-mouth BD card on us.

If everything goes as is planned right now, guess I'll simply get the roaring one. Bummer I'll miss out on the masked version, but that's the way it works. Who knows? Maybe someone on feeBay'll part out the heads :dunno.
 
They can't figure out how to make a mask removable with the mandibles still looking good, and accurate all-around.

Definitely getting a masked version! I won't need the series 3 7inch masked version with this coming out!

Well than they should just have to go with two different head with one pack. They just simply want more money.

The only potential 'gotcha' here is going to be the paintjob, repainting could be tricky with that netting!

Still very cool. Now if NECA will release another 10 Preds in decent scale, HT will be in trouble....


This is why I said I hope I can remove the net without damaging it.

I guess replacable heads would've been too much right? :rolleyes:

I'm excited, but at the same time, annoyed. I hate things like this. I really do. I'll buy one, because it'll be amazing, but it's just quite annoying i'll have to buy 2 in order to get a look I like. Meh for that. Yey for the 18 inch Predator.


Completely agree but I am really excited about the figure. I can't wait for it!! :rock
 
I pre-ordered 3 of these great figures as well....2 masked and 1 open mouthed. Oh, and I'll be keeping my HT's P1's as well. They are both awesome figures.......

All this NECA vs Hot Toys BS is old and tiresome. Some people like to _____...just to _____ and are NEVER happy. :rolleyes2:rolleyes:

HAPPY THANKSGIVING.
 
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I'll be happy if the paint app is close to what we've seen and I don't have to destroy the packaging to get to the figure.
 
While the 3 figures thing is sucky, I think it's to be expected in this case. From past things we've heard about NECA Predators, I'm sure the final decision to those fighting to get an 18" Predator made was fine, but only if it's 3 separate to cover costs with sale of variants.

I'm glad we're getiing him at this scale and at least have options, we could get masked only or something. For me there's no doubt, maskless and roaring all the way, don't need the other 2.
 
I guess it's a good thing you're not in charge of their company then.

Well, as CelticP said... it's not like including extra heads is unheard of, Character Options have done it for their Dr Who stuff as well. Obviously it's a marketing decision, but not one with an immediately obvious answer IMO.

All this NECA vs Hot Toys BS is old and tiresome. Some people like to _____...just to _____ and are NEVER happy. :rolleyes2:rolleyes:

Indeed, there seems to be a lot of corporate cheerleading going on. Still, as they say, you can't make everyone happy...
 
I ordered one of the closed mouth preds. I really like the sculpt on that one, plus in most cases you see him with the mouth open so Id like something different.
 
I just put an order in for the close mouth 1/4 Pred as well... If its anywhere as cool as Necas 19 Endo is than its well worth the price of 70...
 
Well than they should just have to go with two different head with one pack. They just simply want more money.




This is why I said I hope I can remove the net without damaging it.




Completely agree but I am really excited about the figure. I can't wait for it!! :rock

Of course they want more money, these things aren't exactly cheap to make you know :D
 
I picked up another berserker today to open. However, the joints in the knees seem to be glued stuck. Any tips on how to fix them without breaking the legs?
 
The quality control on these are horrid. With the paint getting in the joints.

You can try holding them in very hot water or using a blow dryer on them. Still, be very careful.
 
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