NECA: Predator Movie Franchise Figures

[tankman]

Ok, that makes sense.

Wish we had a pic of that Gort and the P2.

Paint wise I think Shamon will rule because his paint doesn't have much to it even though he still looks so cool. I'm worried about P2's head. Fans have no idea what is China production hell. It's tough for them and us. I'm looking at Freddy from part 2 and can't believe how good it came out. Sometimes they surprise us but not enough times I'm afraid to say.

 

[greygoose]

I'm worried about P2's head.

It's a shame becasue the sculpt is great. I think that sculpt impresses collectors initially but what ultimately wins the the quality of the figure. Hot Toys Wolf and P1 both have major issues but both still have that special feeling to me. Sorry to say but as soon as I got your 1/4 P1 the smaller 7" guy was pushed to the back.

 

[Rotfish]

I've been saying all along HT needs to nail the likenesses of these guys. They cost a lot and funs that get this stuff love film accurate figures. The new classic is by far their best effort and I can't wait to get him.
Still though how many higher quality 200+ dollar 19 inch Predators could we really sell? Didn't HT do like 500 of the Elder world wide? I know the lost Pred was discounted at Hastings for only 110 last year. Makes me think it didn't do so well and how many did HT make? NECA has to pay much more for me and the others workers. We live in the USA and the company has to sell more than HT and make more which there 200 dollar figure money wise goes further for them then it would for us. I know fans on here would get the high end stuff but really how many of us are out there? If HT could sell 15000 P1 figures at 150 dollars I bet they would. Only having like 1000 makes the higher price more OK because it's more for die hard collectors which are few and far between than the casual collector. Maybe we'll move into trying it some. Only two of us at work get HT figures and 7 of us are toy collectors. The other guys get He Man, Star Wars, Iron Man and such. Most of it is low end and our guys love some of the HT stuff but they just don't want to pay the big price tag. Much more toy guys will go after affordable figures while die hards like me will spend more to get more. I look at the nice Iron Man figures from Mattel or is it Hasbro and think OK they look good but if I get an iron Man I'm going after the HT figure. Only one or two others in the shop would do that and we're all toy geeks.
It's just a harder sell going high end and I'd love for us to get into it. For now after seeing CA I can't help but think man that kicked butt and HT did a beautify figure and I must get it. The new Batman looks great and the latest Classic Predator is in the same boat and as a fan myself I'm excited to get these guys. If only they'll redo Alien though because that figure needs a way better likeness.

I don't think the P2 Elder was limited to 500, though. It was more than that, but people just happen to love him which is why he sells so well. Plus, he's one of the best-looking of the old HT Predators.

As for how many higher-quality $200 19" Predators you could sell, I'd say quite a bit. HT's first Lost Hunter didn't sell well because there was no other figure like him at the time. Once Guardian came out, heads turned.
Either way, whether you guys do the Lost Hunters in large scale for a high price or not, the original Predators will definitely sell. Not sure about Borg, Shaman, or Gort, but P1 and P2 are almost guaranteed. Same goes for Wolf and maybe the P2 Elder.

Not saying get into the scarce characters first by any means. To test the waters, the classics are the best starting point.

 

[tankman]

I like the look of the improved paint job on the Lost Predator 2 ups. Showing us the Losties looking that good in that scale is cruel and mean because we'll never own such pieces.

How do you think our painters feel? They bust ass on these and at least the sculpts still come out nice. I hear what your saying because I wish fans could get what the two ups are. The lost Predator is so very nice and it really makes the HT look like a pricey toy. Maybe they'll go back and redo him because he's very cool. For what they are the smaller figures should be nice. I just don't want to hear anymore about the joints being stuck. that drives us nuts to hear about that crap. I've got the Elder test shot and he looks really nice. I'm worried about P2 and Borgs heads paint wise.

 

[KoBE]

How does P1 look? I saw the test shots and the factory change the paint design to be like our 19 inch figure. It look very nice as a test shot and much improved over the other P1's.

On quick inspection, I think it looks great!

 

[tankman]

It's a shame becasue the sculpt is great. I think that sculpt impresses collectors initially but what ultimately wins the the quality of the figure. Hot Toys Wolf and P1 both have major issues but both still have that special feeling to me. Sorry to say but as soon as I got your 1/4 P1 the smaller 7" guy was pushed to the back.

I feel the same way about the 7 inch figures. Give me 18 or 12 any day. I remember going out to McFarlane in summer of 99 and seeing the first 18 test shots and thinking WOW. This is what I want for myself and F the 7 inch figures. Still though a lot of fans love the affordable 7 inch figures while guys like us really want great looking bigger detailed sculptures. I'm looking at this neat Elder right now and behind him stands the P1 19 inch figure. The Elder is looking at me and saying me too.

 

[tankman]

On quick inspection, I think it looks great!

Are you going to open him up? I'm hoping for no stuck joints. Yeah he does look much improved I think.

 

[tankman]

It's a shame becasue the sculpt is great. I think that sculpt impresses collectors initially but what ultimately wins the the quality of the figure. Hot Toys Wolf and P1 both have major issues but both still have that special feeling to me. Sorry to say but as soon as I got your 1/4 P1 the smaller 7" guy was pushed to the back.

I have the HT P1 and P2 right here. P1 is still nice and has a good paint job on it. Even HT had a rough time getting P2 paint to look great. P2 will be tough but hopefully he'll still look fine. That head just has so much going on with the paint. Our painter kept bringing it over to me and he had that look like oh man what a pain in the A while he was painting it. I'm hoping for the best though.

 

[Sabres21768]

I think it's great you guys were able to get a "jewel" on the tusk of the Elder.

Awesome little detail.

 

[adegregorio]

I think it's great you guys were able to get a "jewel" on the tusk of the Elder.

Awesome little detail.

Where's the jewel located? Is there a close up pic of it?

 

[Sabres21768]

Where's the jewel located? Is there a close up pic of it?

It's the little gold circle on the Elder's left (our right) mandible.

 

[adegregorio]

It's the little gold circle on the Elder's left (our right) mandible.

Oh ok, the little gold ring thingys dangling from the lower tooth...got it bud, thank you.

And your still the king of Updates!!!

 

[Desamo]

New pics...

Looking GOOD!All of the Lost Predators looks fantastic.

 

[Desamo]

why won't neca show p2 city hunter with his bio helmet on?
this p's me off.

Here is picture of masked P2 Predator
https://thequarterbin.com/wp-content/uploads/NECA_Office_Sculpting3.jpg

 

[Jake207]

:eek I want them all so bad in 1/4 scale! They're amazing!

 

[Moguchiy H]

Great Lost Predators
I want them all but in 1:6

 

[Lord Freezer]

New pics...

where is gort predator?

 

[EndoSickness]

I must say, in a very sorry way, that I don´t give a damn anymore on proto pics of NECA, cause the paintjob ALWAYS turns out bad...
But the sculpts are always spot on...

 

[crazypredator2]

Here is picture of masked P2 Predator
https://thequarterbin.com/wp-content/uploads/NECA_Office_Sculpting3.jpg

thanks my friend.

 

[KoBE]

Are you going to open him up? I'm hoping for no stuck joints. Yeah he does look much improved I think.

Yes, I will, I was just too tired to do so last night. Btw, did you ever see my question a few pages back asking about the separation of duties between painters and sculptors?