Prop Predator 2 'City Hunter' Mask Prop Replica

[kroenen77]

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.

The paintjob on the right mask has not the paintjob of the left one.The stunt that HCG used for the master was a lot darker as what they shipped out on the most masks.
Here is the other pic of the screenused mask..:

 

[Python]

And here is mine in different light, the paint app varies greatly throughout the day and he is in a pretty dark environment in that picture. I am somebody who feels the need to re-paint most things, all of the SSC bio masks especially. The HCG P2 however is very good imo, I don't feel the need to touch it at all as I really like it as it came from HCG.

 

[kroenen77]

The brown/beige basecolor looks wrong.Its more a copperwash over the dark colors.Here is a better pic of the mask.And they glued the grid in the wrong position.That was the same on mine.

 

[Python]

Show me a sideshow bio that is closer to the original prop than this? I think you're being harsh. I love everything about the HCG P2, the paint is very good imo. Agree to disagree..

 

[kroenen77]

The Wolfbio?

The only one...haha!

But for a licensed mask your right.The paintjob is not bad.But you could make it better.

 

[67L88Stingray]

SS Wolf is the wrong color too though, right?

 

[Python]

The Wolfbio?

The only one...haha!

But for a licensed mask your right.The paint job is not bad.But you could make it better.

Speaking as somebody who paid an absolute fortune for the Wolf bio and likes both very much, No. The Wolf is by far and away the best of all the sideshow bios, but paint wise it is just a flat grey with a black wash. And the writing is quite sloppy, I still need to touch mine up actually. I'm not sure why you dislike the HCG P2 so much but again we'll have to agree to disagree, it is better than the Wolf imo in both paint and sculpt.

I could of course improve the HCG P2 a bit, as you could any mass produced collectible. But not by much in this case to be fair. And I don't feel the need to do so which is the best praise I can offer something like this. Lets just agree it is much better than the Sideshow "hero" (but not really) version.

 

[darkmummy]

Very cool pics, thanks for sharing, Python.

Actually I'm tempting to get the HCG one soon to match with the future city hunter bust.
Maybe coolprops will make their own P2 mask by casting from same mold, but I bet the price will be higher than HCG one.

 

[kroenen77]

Speaking as somebody who paid an absolute fortune for the Wolf bio and likes both very much, No. The Wolf is by far and away the best of all the sideshow bios, but paint wise it is just a flat grey with a black wash. And the writing is quite sloppy, I still need to touch mine up actually. I'm not sure why you dislike the HCG P2 so much but again we'll have to agree to disagree, it is better than the Wolf imo in both paint and sculpt.

I don´t hate the HCG P2 mask.I love it.Thats why I repainted mine with so much effort.I only said that the paintjob out of the box is not 100% right.Its only 75%(for the stunt) and that is very good for a licensed collectible.

About the wolf:From the pics I have from the Originalmask,it was also silver with a black wash?But the writings are painted with extra silver on the SS mask..that is wrong.But I will not repaint that because the mask is too expensive.

 

[67L88Stingray]

Finally remembered to post these.

 

[Rogue_Predator]

The HCG version is a better piece all round.


.'. /_\ RP /_\ .'.

 

[Python]

The sideshow version almost looks plastic when put beside the HCG mask. It has a weird texture go go with its weird shape. If I found one extremely cheap, I'd grab one just to have some fun painting it in proper P2 colours, but otherwise I'll be hoping Coolprops take on the P2 hero mask in future.

 

[How2TrainKaiju]

The HCG looks loads better, but I see a SS mask on ebay right now for about $220 shipped. Think I might just pull the trigger and call it a day. By contrast, only HCG offering I can find, anywhere, is nearly $730 shipped.

 

[Collectorcol]

We get it... The HCG is better!

 

[67L88Stingray]

We get it... The HCG is better!

I did not realize just how much until I got them side by side though. I had the HCG 1st and was willing to give the SS a chance in hand, but wow, even for $175 shipped I got it for I was disappointed.

 

[Python]

The HCG looks loads better, but I see a SS mask on ebay right now for about $220 shipped. Think I might just pull the trigger and call it a day. By contrast, only HCG offering I can find, anywhere, is nearly $730 shipped.

They pop up all quite regular for around the retail price, wait it out.

 

[darkmummy]

They pop up all quite regular for around the retail price, wait it out.

Agree.
Actually I just found one in perfect condition which is slightly under $400, but I'm still struggling whether I should give a shot.

 

[Collectorcol]

Turned mine on for the second time, one LED is dead

 

[67L88Stingray]

Turned mine on for the second time, one LED is dead

That's electronics for you. Fail early or last a long time. Good excuse to convert over to real lasers if that is legal over there.

 

[Collectorcol]

That's a new one on me.

I was looking to sell the 1 & 2 but no chance now.
Why I hate light up features.