Statue Predator 2 City Hunter 1:4 Maquette.

[Fu_Manchu]

Re: Predator 2 City Hunter 1:4 Maquette

This was a surprise coming home from work, i just read the last 20 pages which seems to be nothing but price discussions. Here are my thoughts:

1) The original 1/4 predator maquette was $1000, making this statue a 20% price increase over a 4+ year period, which seemed reasonable.

The original predator maquette was already an outrageously overpriced piece. Many people don't know that they advertised it at first as a premium format. Then they changed the name to 'maquette' to make you think that you were buying an ultimate piece of art from Christie's... made in China.

Well this statue is 4.5" taller then the Winston Predator. I think it's equivalent in price point.

If you feel more confortable thinking that... Just remember Sauron PF, The Reaper LSF... The original maquette was crouched and leaning as hell by the way, and the base wasn't as tall. There goes the height difference.

 

[JAWS]

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Ok can someone make sense of this?

Planet Hulk PF - 30" H (762mm) x 19" W (482.6mm) x 15" D (381mm)

Price - 599.99

Predator City Hunter maquette - 28.5" H (723.9mm) x 14" W (355.6mm) x 14.5" L (368.3mm)

Price 1199.99

Wolf Predator Legendary Scale figure - 31" H (787.4mm) x 21" W (533.4mm) x 16" L (406.4mm)

Price 1999.99

Actually the Wolf Predator priced at 1999.99 is the smallest of the bunch. Height wise. They count about 5 inches of Alien Whip.

I am not saying that the P2 is not worth it and I am not judging those who are going to get it. If you are a fan then this is probably a must.

I am just trying to figure out how SSC prices these guys.

Planet Hulk at 30" and 599.99 is beginning to look like a steal

 

[VS1976]

Re: Predator 2 City Hunter 1:4 Maquette

Ok can someone make sense of this?

Planet Hulk PF - 30" H (762mm) x 19" W (482.6mm) x 15" D (381mm)

Price - 599.99

Predator City Hunter maquette - 28.5" H (723.9mm) x 14" W (355.6mm) x 14.5" L (368.3mm)

Price 1199.99

Wolf Predator Legendary Scale figure - 31" H (787.4mm) x 21" W (533.4mm) x 16" L (406.4mm)

Price 1999.99

Actually the Wolf Predator priced at 1999.99 is the smallest of the bunch. Height wise. They count about 5 inches of Alien Whip.

I am not saying that the P2 is not worth it and I am not judging those who are going to get it. If you are a fan then this is probably a must.

I am just trying to figure out how SSC prices these guys.

Planet Hulk at 30" and 599.99 is beginning to look like a steal

Who knows...lol

 

[Collectorcol]

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PF-MAQUETTE-LSF Whatever that means
Gladiator Hulk has a lot of feathers on his head

Anyone who thinks this is expensive should be thankful it wasn't labeled as a LSF.
Next to that this is a bargain.

 

[marker2037]

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Complexity of the sculpt and paint is my best guess. But everything "Predator" seems to always to be priced outrageously.




"Who knows" sounds better though.

 

[j97e1]

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You guys are correct - It sucks. It's overpriced. It's all wrong. This is wrong that is wrong.
It's a rip-off.

Don't buy it!

* waiting for a lower ES.. *

 

[MR Regan]

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I think it must come down to licence fee's, don't think planet hulk will cost anywhere no the pred

 

[Jaycepticon]

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You know, after 6 years of collecting, I've yet to use any reward points. If I use what I have, do I still get reward points for the balance I pay or nothing at all?

 

[MR Regan]

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You know, after 6 years of collecting, I've yet to use any reward points. If I use what I have, do I still get reward points for the balance I pay or nothing at all?

Nope nothing

 

[MR Regan]

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Hope this doesn't end up in the nursery cough* I mean factory that vandalised the P2 lsb

 

[Darklord Dave]

Re: Predator 2 City Hunter 1:4 Maquette

Click the pic! Buy now!

Predator 2 Maquette by Sideshow Collectibles

 

[MrNook]

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The piece is a very nice looking but i have to admit the price is more likely because of license and the fact more people like Predator then other types. I reallllllly want this but already ordered Conan the Beast diorama, Red Sonja and ARHs big Conan set - another 1600 after tax,customs and shipping might not be smart especially with Queen of the Dead coming plus i was kinda saving for Legendary Catwoman but maybe shes not coming this year and im sure she will be 2K

 

[Collectorcol]

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$1200?????? For a F@!%# PREMIUM FORMAT???

Sideshow is just juicing us This is way faaaar to be fair game.

I'm not rich dear Sideshow.

Wait a second.

1/5 predator -> $300 for Sideshow
"roughly" 1/4 predator -> $1200 for Sideshow


Terrific math here, yes.


Seriously people, do you think the Premium Format-sized collectible on the pic is $1200 worth?

The original predator maquette was already an outrageously overpriced piece. Many people don't know that they advertised it at first as a premium format. Then they changed the name to 'maquette' to make you think that you were buying an ultimate piece of art from Christie's... made in China.


If you feel more confortable thinking that... Just remember Sauron PF, The Reaper LSF... The original maquette was crouched and leaning as hell by the way, and the base wasn't as tall. There goes the height difference.

Sorry, I had to.

 

[joeprox]

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I got my order

 

[empacker04]

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Holy H.E. double hockey sticks Sideshow. Where did this price come from?

I hate to admit it, but I thought it would be around a grand. How did this look at comic con? I also do not think the ES will be too high, but that could be wishful thinking.

This and a P1 are grails for me, so I'm $1,200 lighter. The disc is a must for me.

 

[marker2037]

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All the pics and vids from comic con made him look incredible. Not that I was there, but just from those....incredible.

I must say even sideshow's pics make him look really good. Usually they suck.

 

[joeprox]

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Holy H.E. double hockey sticks Sideshow. Where did this price come from?


This and a P1 are grails for me, so I'm $1,200 lighter. The disc is a must for me.

.. . . . . .

 

[gagaliya]

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I must say even sideshow's pics make him look really good. Usually they suck.

sideshow pics do NOT suck, it's when you open the white styrofoam then the suck will stare at you in the face.

but i just dont care anymore, if it isnt what i expected i will just return it to sideshow, especially on a $1200 piece. No harm done.

 

[marker2037]

Re: Predator 2 City Hunter 1:4 Maquette

Precisely. Hope that doesn't happen though.

 

[Mamba]

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It's expensive, but too good to pass...EX ordered.