Statue Predator 2 City Hunter 1:4 Maquette.

[Heavy Metal Spike]

It's an assembly line guys - period. BUT - it's the Chinese version of a car plant - without the Japanese eye (or desire) for quality.

Just saying

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[67L88Stingray]

This brought me question: Does the quality of paints have anything to do with "low numbered"? I think not but maybe... coolness factor?

Numbers don't equate to better quality, sometimes an "artist proof" or "sample" will be higher standard as they know those will be looked at harder, but the numbered ones are random as far as quality is concerned. There are rare instances where a batch can be better or worse, but that almost never happens.

 

[Python]

I received my breather mask hand today and it is noticeably nicer in sculpt and paint job than the hands that came with my regular edition. The breather mask is well sculpted and painted as well. The piece looks like it was done at a different factory or something. Anyone else notice higher quality ex parts?

It isn't an EX vs Regular thing, it's just inconsistency. I had two EX versions of this, the first was noticeably better painted than the second which had barely any weathering in comparison.

This brought me question: Does the quality of paints have anything to do with "low numbered"? I think not but maybe... coolness factor?

No, they are made in the same place, on the same line and the numbering is random at the end of production as far as we know. The item numbered "1" wasn't necessarily made first in reality.

 

[Lugal]

So it's for coolness factor. Never understand why someone preferred lower number anyway. Except for that number has meaning. Like, SS Master Chief EX #117 or something like that.
In fact, my SS Arthas was numbered 0079 (or so) and guess what... he doesn't even light up! I was furious at first but decided to mod him instead... and it was one of the best decision ever, by adding LED lamp into his base. He's now one of the best-looking statue in my collection.

 

[newarkcapo]

I always wondered about why people made a big deal the whole "number situation".

 

[67L88Stingray]

I always wondered about why people made a big deal the whole "number situation".

It is a hold over from past types of collectibles where the earlier in the mold the shaper the details. Other than "cool number bro" it is pretty irrelevant now.

 

[martell79]

I received my breather mask hand today and it is noticeably nicer in sculpt and paint job than the hands that came with my regular edition. The breather mask is well sculpted and painted as well. The piece looks like it was done at a different factory or something. Anyone else notice higher quality ex parts?


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Royce I believe you are the one who bought my spare parts from eBay, I improved the paint apps on those pieces.

Here is some of my improve predator 2 maquette.

 

[Royce12]

Probably so! Lol.. Well thank you. I immediately noticed that it was completely different. I wasn't sure if I'd ever use the breather mask but it looks too good to not display lol.. What all did you do to improve your piece? I can tell that the base has been redone and the predator himself looks richer and slightly glossy.


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[Predatortje]

Does anyone have any spare exclusive parts for sale?

 

[Titanfall]

I don't have the eye to notice a difference on the Predator. Besides the glossiness how did Martell improve it?

 

[Collectorcol]

Overspray on the base skulls has been fixed and the most notable improvement is the brow area.

 

[neostatues74]

HI, just want to know if any of you have any spare parts left over that you would be willing to sell, i need the Reg open hand and the separate cutting disc also the EX hands and also the masked head and head stand, if anyone has any of these please let me know, i would be willing to give you a good price on any of these items.
Thanks

 

[Collectorcol]

^ Good guy. Help him out if you can

 

[67L88Stingray]

HI, just want to know if any of you have any spare parts left over that you would be willing to sell, i need the Reg open hand and the separate cutting disc also the EX hands and also the masked head and head stand, if anyone has any of these please let me know, i would be willing to give you a good price on any of these items.
Thanks

There is a WTB section in the commerce area.

 

[newarkcapo]

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[comicbookguy]

Will the Es for the ex be the same as the p2?

 

[67L88Stingray]

Will the Es for the ex be the same as the p2?

Yes of course.

 

[comicbookguy]

Will the Es for the ex be the same as the p2?

Yes of course.

Oops I meant to ask about the p1 reissue maquette. Not the p2.

 

[67L88Stingray]

Oops I meant to ask about the p1 reissue maquette. Not the p2.

It will be too

 

[shanks]

Finally got him in the Besta...

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thats a great looking display, love the background on the pred and i see legendary scale figures fir nice in the besta, just what i am looking for