Predators - 1/6th scale Classic Predator Collectible Figure

[Spanbauer]

It seems like the pace at which Hot Toys is improving at making prototypes is far outpacing any improvements in production. So the disparity between the two just seems to be getting greater.

 

[greygoose]

They did a fantastic job on the Shadow Predator, i don't see how they could mess this up.

No one expected great things from Shadow whereas most were expecting Classic to be the most accurately sculpted and painted version of a Predator they were hoping to call P1. That's the problem.

 

[ExMem-LarjaThwei]

exactly.
because if you gave a damn about predators, you would never use that word for them

Not true whatsoever.

Considering the fact that I have grown up with the Predator and Alien since under a year old and have always loved the creatures, the atmosphere they bring..everything about them.

I feel much more pity for those of you who are too insecure to except anything outside of the movies.

And Butters, gtfo you annoying troll.

 

[P.]

I feel much more pity for those of you who are too insecure to except anything outside of the movies.

no comments.
except i think it should be "accept" there?

 

[ExMem-LarjaThwei]

Yeah, accept.

 

[Terminator_Fan_Game]

Not true whatsoever.

Considering the fact that I have grown up with the Predator and Alien since under a year old and have always loved the creatures, the atmosphere they bring..everything about them.

I feel much more pity for those of you who are too insecure to except anything outside of the movies.

And Butters, gtfo you annoying troll.

You grew up with Predator and Alien before you were 1 year old?
And I though I was quite young LOL
I was about 8 yrs old...Im almost 29 yrs old right now.
Ive never heard of "Yatja" before though.

 

[Rotfish]

I've been doing some thinking lately and realized something. To you purists out there (and you know who you are), what exactly do you collect from the Predator movies? How often do you buy a Predator piece? The NECA stuff is accurate, but the paint apps and overall QC are problematic; the HT stuff is inaccurate, but the paint apps and overall QC are miles ahead. Where does that leave you if you're in the mood for a figure representation?

If you bash every single figure that comes out and mock those who buy them, who are you to accuse others of not giving a damn about the character when you refuse to take part almost at all? The perfect figure will probably never become a reality and patience will eventually wear thin, so you might as well accept the situation based on the past experience you so-elitistly cherish, or back out of Predator entirely since you'll never be satisfied.

I'd like HT to start making changes too, but in all honesty, if you're going to be this critical when judging a figure (and those who choose to buy it), one would think your shelves to be nearly devoid of this stuff. Just because it's not worth $225 to you, doesn't mean it's the same for everyone else. I'm actually sorry you guys must look at all but maybe one or two of your Predator collectibles with regretful disgust.





Just to be clear, I'm not saying the hardcore accuracy buffs avoid products based on Predator entirely; some nitpicking is normal no matter what company you buy from, but when you do it to this extent, you're really narrowing down your choices. Those of us who want more than just one Predator piece will have to stomach the less-than-perfect alternatives to getting a 1:1 SSC bust or 1:4 maquette. If those (or an equally-awesome item) are enough for your collection, then more power to you.

 

[Uncanny Web-Slinger]

It seems like the pace at which Hot Toys is improving at making prototypes is far outpacing any improvements in production. So the disparity between the two just seems to be getting greater.

This seems to be a very sad truth, while marveling at some upcoming figures, i'm becoming too concerned they just won't be as good as advertised.

 

[greygoose]

I've been doing some thinking lately and realized something. To you purists out there (and you know who you are), what exactly do you collect from the Predator movies? How often do you buy a Predator piece? The NECA stuff is accurate, but the paint apps and overall QC are problematic; the HT stuff is inaccurate, but the paint apps and overall QC are miles ahead. Where does that leave you if you're in the mood for a figure representation?

If you bash every single figure that comes out and mock those who buy them, who are you to accuse others of not giving a damn about the character when you refuse to take part almost at all? The perfect figure will probably never become a reality and patience will eventually wear thin, so you might as well accept the situation based on the past experience you so-elitistly cherish, or back out of Predator entirely since you'll never be satisfied.

I'd like HT to start making changes too, but in all honesty, if you're going to be this critical when judging a figure (and those who choose to buy it), one would think your shelves to be nearly devoid of this stuff. Just because it's not worth $225 to you, doesn't mean it's the same for everyone else. I'm actually sorry you guys must look at all but maybe one or two of your Predator collectibles with regretful disgust.

One word: Trolls.

https://troll.urbanup.com/5096

 

[ExMem-LarjaThwei]

What I mean is, I was around the Kenner figs, the movies, the comics, the books, etc, since that age.

I tried "Guan Thwei", but it was taken or somthing..so I was looking around and saw that "Lar'ja" meant dark..dunno if it's true or not, but I thought it'd be good enough to replace "Guan".

Yautja are what the Predators are called in the first AvP comics..friggin incredible stories.

There are many stuck up d-bags who refuse to accept anything out of the movies, anything in the Expanded Universe, and will bash it at any given chance for no real reason other than to get attention and show off their dominant superiority crap like gorillas beating their chests in the wild.


Edit: erm..this post is a reply to Terminator Fan Game...

 

[greygoose]

There are many stuck up d-bags who refuse to accept anything out of the movies, anything in the Expanded Universe, and will bash it at any given chance for no real reason other than to get attention and show off their dominant superiority crap like gorillas beating their chests in the wild.

There are some people that refuse to accept things that happened in the movies.

 

[a-dev]

I've been doing some thinking lately and realized something. To you purists out there (and you know who you are), what exactly do you collect from the Predator movies? How often do you buy a Predator piece? The NECA stuff is accurate, but the paint apps and overall QC are problematic; the HT stuff is inaccurate, but the paint apps and overall QC are miles ahead. Where does that leave you if you're in the mood for a figure representation?

If you bash every single figure that comes out and mock those who buy them, who are you to accuse others of not giving a damn about the character when you refuse to take part almost at all? The perfect figure will probably never become a reality and patience will eventually wear thin, so you might as well accept the situation based on the past experience you so-elitistly cherish, or back out of Predator entirely since you'll never be satisfied.

I'd like HT to start making changes too, but in all honesty, if you're going to be this critical when judging a figure (and those who choose to buy it), one would think your shelves to be nearly devoid of this stuff. Just because it's not worth $225 to you, doesn't mean it's the same for everyone else. I'm actually sorry you guys must look at all but maybe one or two of your Predator collectibles with regretful disgust.

I'm pretty sure I know who you have in mind I feel the same way. This is why it pisses me off to see a certain other trio directing their attacks at the wrong people.

 

[Terminator_Fan_Game]

One word: Trolls.

https://troll.urbanup.com/5096

Or Butters?

 

[greygoose]

Or Butters?

The list is far bigger, it would be unfair to single out.

 

[Terminator_Fan_Game]

What I mean is, I was around the Kenner figs, the movies, the comics, the books, etc, since that age.

I tried "Guan Thwei", but it was taken or somthing..so I was looking around and saw that "Lar'ja" meant dark..dunno if it's true or not, but I thought it'd be good enough to replace "Guan".

Yautja are what the Predators are called in the first AvP comics..friggin incredible stories.

There are many stuck up d-bags who refuse to accept anything out of the movies, anything in the Expanded Universe, and will bash it at any given chance for no real reason other than to get attention and show off their dominant superiority crap like gorillas beating their chests in the wild.


Edit: erm..this post is a reply to Terminator Fan Game...

I see! Yeah, I think expanded universes are GREAT! Never really checked out the Predator stuff though. Just the Terminator stuff at the moment. A lot of people seem to hate on that too, but personally I really like it.

 

[ExMem-LarjaThwei]

There are some people that refuse to accept things that happened in the movies.

Do you mean that "DIDN'T happen in the movies."?

..If so, I completely understand that.

The problem I have is when they come in and start bashing the EU, or the people who love it..like myself.

 

[P.]

what exactly do you collect from the Predator movies?

predator 1, predator 2, both slightly or totally remade, and a pack of skulls.

not all the figures because "as many as possible" it's not collectioning, it's harvesting

 

[Terminator_Fan_Game]

The list is far bigger, it would be unfair to single out.

Well I dont really pay attention to trolls but I remember reading butters name and "troll" in the same sentance a few times!

 

[ExMem-LarjaThwei]

I see! Yeah, I think expanded universes are GREAT! Never really checked out the Predator stuff though. Just the Terminator stuff at the moment. A lot of people seem to hate on that too, but personally I really like it.

Have you read AvP: Prey yet? If not, do so sometime..it's just such an awesome story.
I'm gonna read the series again after I finish these Darth Bane novels.

It's like that wonderful, furturistic Colonial Marine atmosphere, with Predators thrown in..and the epic story.

 

[greygoose]

It's like that wonderful, furturistic Colonial Marine atmosphere, with Predators thrown in..and the epic story.

Has film written all over it.