Hello all, I've been a long time visitor of these forums but never chimed in before. Well I figured I should now since I finally have purchased my first prop replica from Sideshow. Got my Predator mask in today. After seeing all of the bad things here I had my expectations set pretty low. I was expecting to be upset by what I saw, maybe that's why I was actually surprised to be a little happy with what I recieved today.
I think I got a little lucky with mine, there is no rattling in the mask, the LEDs all light the same, and the paint job doesn't look as bad in person as some of the photos I've seen here. Although the blast mark is pretty cheesy looking and I was planning on touching up the weathering myself to give it a slightly more authentic look.
As far as it feeling cheap or light, I don't feel that way about it myself. I was actually surprised by how solid it feels in hand, although I have nothing to compare it to as far as any other bio helmets from Sideshow. I did own one of the original Icons replicas for many years (I loved that thing, but had to sell it on eBay when time were hard a few years back), I honestly think this one feels much better in hand than the Icons replica did. :/
It's definitely not perfect, I do have the same issue with the display stand when using the desktop mode. The mask does wobble, but using the wall mount is very sturdy and the magnet seems to be strong. I was always planning on displaying it mounted so I suppose it's not a deal breaker for me.
My mask does have the same rough spot on the side with the three hose ports, although not as rough looking as some of the other pictures I've seen here. My mask is number 110, not sure if that has something to do with the issues being worse for some. Either way, it is a disappointment as far as quality control goes. I will be emailing them about the issues so they are aware. Hopefully the more complain, the more they realize they need to make improvements in quality control. (I'm trying to be optimistic, can't help it).
Anyways, Those issues aside I am happy with what I got today. After feeling so sad selling my Icons Predator mask years ago, it feels good to finally have the classic Predator mask back in my collection again... Might be why I'm so forgiving of the flaws. Hmmm...
Here's some pics, sorry if the quality isn't great. Took these with the iPad, might be too large. :/
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