NECA: Predator Movie Franchise Figures

[LipSmack]

I think Neca should try a haslab model, put up a listing for someone like Harrigan and see how many people bite, or do a fan channel kind of release, I can see how target and WM wouldn't see the appeal for the shelf space, but they should try some more creative means

 

[Heavy Metal Spike]

I think Neca should try a haslab model, put up a listing for someone like Harrigan and see how many people bite, or do a fan channel kind of release, I can see how target and WM wouldn't see the appeal for the shelf space, but they should try some more creative means

I love that idea - but I think it's getting the likeness rights that is their main concern - it seemed like some actors simply don't want this at ANY price.

There's always the "unofficial/unlicensed" route of course . . . so maybe one day! A "Harrigan" WAS done a few years back (as a 1:6 piece?) - but I don't think the end result was that good (can't remember for sure). Besides, a more financially feasible route would be for figures in scale with the rest of NECA's Predator catalogue.

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[a-dev]

Spoiler

For the briefest of moments I thought NECA had snuck out a T1 Sarah Connor figure. Oh well.

Anyway got the Feral Predator the other day. Great execution of another crappy design. The long neck just makes him awkward as hell. And that Bone mask dare not be removed to expose that wrong kind of ugly mother******. If P. were still here he'd probably tell me those aren't even the worst aspects of it.

Nevertheless, since Naru won't happen in all likelihood, I think they should make the Bear. I mean why not? I doubt they need a license for that. They could do it well too, look at the American Werewolf in London behemoth they made.

 

[JacktheRipper]

Damn you, a-dev!!! The image did not open up full-screen. I only got the top of the hair. I thought a-dev pulling a red herring. Scrolling down on the image, I thought, "Awe **** yeah! Likeness not quite there, but close enough." "The jacket's color looked good too!" Kept scrolling and noticed the guitar. "When did Sara play a guitar," I wondered. "******* spandex pants!!!" Bon Jovi was a pretty man.

 

[Heavy Metal Spike]

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That looks as much like JBJ as NECA's recent "Thing" releases look like Kurt Russell (not a bad likeness of Sarah Connor though )

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[Alice]

If P. were still here

Where did he disappear to, anyway? I've noticed his absence as of late.

 

[a-dev]

Where did he disappear to, anyway? I've noticed his absence as of late.

Once Russia/Ukraine kicked off I think he started to feel awkward. We exchanged some PMs and emails but it's been awhile now.

 

[ScoutingForToys]

Anyway got the Feral Predator the other day. Great execution of another crappy design. The long neck just makes him awkward as hell. And that Bone mask dare not be removed to expose that wrong kind of ugly mother******.

So very very true.
As I understand it, they went with the long neck so the performers head could be hidden in the neck and then have a fully animatronic head. There's footage of this out there. Looks better than the CGI they slapped over the top of it.
Such a waste.
Waste of the animatronic work and in the end completely made the super long neck unnecessary.
The long neck that really screws up the proportions and gives the creature a stooped forward hunchback like appearance.
Little tiny head, on a long neck, on hunched shoulders. Disaster. And if they were going to CGI the head anyway, there was no need for any of it.
No need for the long neck to hide the performers head. No need for the tiny head.
And he wouldn't be so hunched if the performer didn't have that heavy animatronic head on top of his.
Or they could have just done a normal Predator head and neck to start with...

 

[Rotfish]

So very very true.
As I understand it, they went with the long neck so the performers head could be hidden in the neck and then have a fully animatronic head. There's footage of this out there. Looks better than the CGI they slapped over the top of it.
Such a waste.
Waste of the animatronic work and in the end completely made the super long neck unnecessary.
The long neck that really screws up the proportions and gives the creature a stooped forward hunchback like appearance.
Little tiny head, on a long neck, on hunched shoulders. Disaster. And if they were going to CGI the head anyway, there was no need for any of it.
No need for the long neck to hide the performers head. No need for the tiny head.
And he wouldn't be so hunched if the performer didn't have that heavy animatronic head on top of his.
Or they could have just done a normal Predator head and neck to start with...

Are there no animatronic shots in the film? I could've sworn there are.

 

[ScoutingForToys]

Are there no animatronic shots in the film? I could've sworn there are.

I think the maskless shots all ended up being done over with CGI. The scene in the French hunters camp, where Naru and her brother fight him, was CGI. I'm not sure if the final battle had been CG'd as well but it's dark and I'm not sure you can tell.

This is the practical head before they CG'd it


CG head in the final scene


Hard to tell in the nighttime scenes whether the head is practical or CG. Could be a mix. I guess they shot with the practical head, like in the daytime scene, and CG'd over it. Maybe there's parts here and there that is practical.

 

[LipSmack]

Neca has been so stagnant on Preds lately, however I noticed EE and some other distributors are restocking all lost, P1 and Ferals soon, in lieu of news or announcements they're keeping supply running on. I'm okay with that for now as I need doubles and custom fodder, but I'm not ready for Beca to be done, it's not fair

 

[a-dev]

I don't happen to mind the lack of any Preds, Aliens and Terminators from NECA right now from a financial standpoint and also the fact I'm reassessing just how much more of this stuff I should be buying from a space standpoint.

NECA's radio silence bugs me though. These lines have just stopped with not a word said as to why - or if they'll ever resume. They used to be the bread and butter of this company and now they've just been swept under the rug with fans left to wonder wtf happened. Can we at least complete the Nostromo crew for Alien - we're so damn close......

 

[K1LLJOY]

Neca Ultimate Feral - Bear blood repaint

Part of the Neca Haulathon program.

Not my pics

 

[Rotfish]

Neca Ultimate Feral - Bear blood repaint

Part of the Neca Haulathon program.

Not my pics

That's actually a pretty cool idea for a figure... and box.

 

[a-dev]

I wonder if that's gonna be the last Predator figure till the next movie.

 

[LipSmack]

I wonder if that's gonna be the last Predator figure till the next movie.

Probably, Neca and HTs have both really pulled back on figs, I'd still love a Battle damaged one from Neca, and maybe even an all clear version, but that'd just be icing

Naru is still a must as well, do a two pack with a bear and she would sell

 

[K1LLJOY]

The Bear Blood Feral Predator is going up at Target at 9:00 am est today.

 

[Heavy Metal Spike]

I appreciate you kindly sharing the news - but don't see the attraction (each to their own as they say).

Great for those folks who DO like this though.

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[Jason Marko]

I have 5 of them. lol Found 3 in the stores and ordered 2 more. I think its cool.

And no, I dont do it to flip. I just buy multiples of figures I love. Sometimes I end up giving some away to friends.

 

[ScoutingForToys]

Hmmm. If it came with a bear corpse as an accessory I'd be more interested.