Prop Predator 2 'City Hunter' Mask Prop Replica

[67L88Stingray]

It has to be just flash. But pattern/layout sort of match.

The layer of that stuff on mine is not noticeable like that.
I actually only even noticed the other day when I had bright lights on and overhead. Until then, I never even seen it.

I picked up one of these well under retail just to give it a chance, mine has the same lazy weathering that looks like they took a decent finished piece and let a toddler did some finger painting all over it. I did a side by side with my HCG. It was no comparison, HCG wins by a light year. I will post some pics I took when I get a chance.

 

[How2TrainKaiju]

I'm looking at one now for almost $200 shipped. Kinda want to dabble with repainting it - I'm thinking copper + bronze with metallic teal lightly dry-brushed on the facial outlines, then dark brown mixed with bronze to weather.

 

[67L88Stingray]

I'm looking at one now for almost $200 shipped. Kinda want to dabble with repainting it - I'm thinking copper + bronze with metallic teal lightly dry-brushed on the facial outlines, then dark brown mixed with bronze to weather.

Which one? SS one is not worth repainting. Get the HCG one or a recast if you want to repaint it yourself.

 

[Collectorcol]

Still looks bad under normal light with no flash...

 

[Python]

That looks bad, the paint underneath is the wrong colour to begin with, why is it seemingly so hard to make a decent predator mask? HCG did it. I have considered picking this up to repaint a few times, but it is warped in the jaw area, and the details on the laser shroud are made up frankly. I hope coolprops release P2 mask.

 

[67L88Stingray]

Still looks bad under normal light with no flash...

That mask would look bad in the DARK.

 

[Collectorcol]

I think it looks ok apart from the weathering. Much like the IM LSB and its battle damage.

 

[67L88Stingray]

I think it looks ok apart from the weathering. Much like the IM LSB and its battle damage.

I take it you have not seen the HCG in person?

 

[Collectorcol]

Nope. Regardless, my statement still stands.

 

[67L88Stingray]

Nope. Regardless, my statement still stands.

I don't think it will after I post my side by side pics. Hopefully can get them up today. I never particularly liked the SS version, but after some of the recent pics here I went against my better judgment and got it to see for myself in person. Now you see it below in my "for sale" sig

 

[How2TrainKaiju]

Which one? SS one is not worth repainting. Get the HCG one or a recast if you want to repaint it yourself.

SS, but only because of the crazy price. The HCG one is better, but the lowest I've seen it go for was $300 w/o shipping, usually a lot more. Only one on eBay that I can see is over $600.

 

[Collectorcol]

I don't think it will after I post my side by side pics. Hopefully can get them up today. I never particularly liked the SS version, but after some of the recent pics here I went against my better judgment and got it to see for myself in person. Now you see it below in my "for sale" sig

Doesn't matter mate, the HCG is better but I still like this. Would like it a lot more if it wasn't for the pathetic attempt at weathering.
Still... Ok for the price I paid.

 

[Python]

SS, but only because of the crazy price. The HCG one is better, but the lowest I've seen it go for was $300 w/o shipping, usually a lot more. Only one on eBay that I can see is over $600.

I often see the HCG version for around retail price, I'd say it is well worth paying more for anyway personally. It is the real deal after all sculpt wise, and HCG actually did a good job with the production pieces so it's a winner all around.


Screen used left, mine right.

 

[How2TrainKaiju]

I often see the HCG version for around retail price, I'd say it is well worth paying more for anyway personally. It is the real deal after all sculpt wise, and HCG actually did a good job with the production pieces so it's a winner all around.


Screen used left, mine right.

Nice! If I can find one retail, I'll jump. The SS I'm looking at now is about $200 shipped. Also, in an odd way, I want to repaint it. Could be fun.

 

[kroenen77]

Screen used left, mine right.

And you would say HCG made a accurate paintjob?

 

[Python]

And you would say HCG made a accurate paintjob?

To the stunt yes, which is what they made and they haven't pretended otherwise by altering the paint apps.. I'm as big a fan of the hero as anybody, probably more so than most. But the HCG mask isn't based on the hero, so shouldn't have the same highly metallic bronze finish. It is a stunt mask and proud of it, I like it in every way.

 

[PermaG]

Screen used (hero) left, mine (stunt) right.

there you go

 

[Python]

there you go

I'm not sure what you mean? The mask on the left is the screen used stunt bio. The one on the right is my replica of it produced by HCG.

 

[How2TrainKaiju]

Did HCG actually study the real prop to make theirs?

 

[Python]

Did HCG actually study the real prop to make theirs?

They cast theirs from the real thing. Unlike the Hero, the stunt has survived.