Predators - 1/6th scale Classic Predator Collectible Figure

[greygoose]

Also I find all this "Classic vs P1" talks and vids are just ridiculously funny.
You can't compare 2008 and 2011 figures - there's THREE YEARS of pure evolution in production, different licensing and marketing situations and ofcourse two different sculptors.

And it's two different characters.

 

[a-dev]

You mean like this?!

Watt duh hell is thhat....

Thats a horrible head sculpt!

Yyyeah. I don't know what it is. Is it just the paint or the sculpt aswell but it doesn't look great does it? They love it in the PF thread. The Dutch PF prototype looks far better IMO. Of course it remains to be seen how the paint turns out on that.

 

[Predator1221]

does anyone one else find it funny that hot toys shrunk the super predators head but hen made the super predator skull movie accurate

 

[Bantar]

does anyone one else find it funny that hot toys shrunk the predators head but hen made the super predator skull movie accurate

really?

The skull is bigger that the head?

 

[greygoose]

does anyone one else find it funny that hot toys shrunk the super predators head but hen made the super predator skull movie accurate

Sh !t happens.

 

[Agentofchaos]

I swear if Bane doesn't go up for PO anytime soon I'm gonna order this #notenoughfigsonpreorderitis

 

[Raymond F.]

I swear if Bane doesn't go up for PO anytime soon I'm gonna order this #notenoughfigsonpreorderitis

That's whats holding you back man?. Pffft. Get this! Best high end predator on then market and it's the predator! It's classic no pun intended... Tom Hardy Bane? Meh... He looks lame there will undoubtably be several improved versions and the movie is not even out... I'm sure it's not gonna suck but still...

Each to his own but for me it wouldn't be a question!

A few gripes aside I.'m really happy I decided to sell off my P1 and get the trophies parted out. This is a solid upgrade

 

[ExMem-LarjaThwei]

You mean like this?!

Yyyeah. I don't know what it is. Is it just the paint or the sculpt aswell but it doesn't look great does it?

For 15$ it looks fine to me..

Sculpt looks great imo, paint not so much..but I think the eye looks pretty good.

Another example of why Tankman should work for HT..

..err..he does sculpt the Terminators too, right?

 

[a-dev]

For 15$ it looks fine to me..

Sculpt looks great imo, paint not so much..but I think the eye looks pretty good.

Another example of why Tankman should work for HT..

..err..he does sculpt the Terminators too, right?

Thats not NECA thats the Sideshow PF! A high end piece! Though yes Tankman also sculpts the T-800s that NECA puts out.

 

[Rotfish]

Yyyeah. I don't know what it is. Is it just the paint or the sculpt aswell but it doesn't look great does it? They love it in the PF thread. The Dutch PF prototype looks far better IMO. Of course it remains to be seen how the paint turns out on that.

I really don't mean to bring the age-old battle between statues and figures back up, but you can bet the HT 1/4 Dutch will be the definitive Arnold figure. Provided Yulli has no trouble sculpting in a larger scale than usual, that is.

 

[greygoose]

but you can bet the HT 1/4 Dutch will be the definitive Arnold figure.

It will be awesome. It will be expensive. The definitive Arnold figure. Everyone will want one.

 

[Butters]

Yyyeah. I don't know what it is. Is it just the paint or the sculpt aswell but it doesn't look great does it? They love it in the PF thread. The Dutch PF prototype looks far better IMO. Of course it remains to be seen how the paint turns out on that.

Nah, I was actually mocking Igor Haterov... I actually think it's a fantastic PF, but the photo doesn't really capture it.

 

[RIDDICK]

Thats not NECA thats the Sideshow PF! A high end piece!

I'm sorry but for ~$400 I expect at least HT's Q of paint and not something that you can find on $50 NECA's 18" figure.
So yep, this is not a HI-END piece. At all

It will be awesome. It will be expensive. The definitive Arnold figure. Everyone will want one.

You know... I can see muhself buying this one. I mean IM0 it was one of the very few Arnie's roles when he perfectly delivered the character coz the character perfectly fits him. I'd be proud and happy to have Dutch in the HI-END 1/4.

 

[Butters]

Sure... Like you ever buy anything...

 

[a-dev]

Nah, I was actually mocking Igor Haterov... I actually think it's a fantastic PF, but the photo doesn't really capture it.

Oh. OK. I haven't been mad on it from the pics, particularly not the paint. Though I also think the jaw is a bit exaggerated. The Dutch one looks perfect in the sculpt department though

I'm sorry but for ~$400 I expect at least HT's Q of paint and not something that you can find on $50 NECA's 18" figure.
So yep, this is not a HI-END piece. At all

I agree. Maybe we're just spoilt by Hot Toys paint but well....

 

[nekromantik]

I aint really into any of the human figures to be honest.
Only human figure I would like is battle damaged arnie from termiantor films.

 

[Butters]

Oh. OK. I haven't been mad on it from the pics, particularly not the paint. Though I also think the jaw is a bit exaggerated. The Dutch one looks perfect in the sculpt department though

Ask a bunch of people and you'll probably get a bunch of different answers. I guess it all has to do with how we perceive things and our own expectations of how something should appear.

 

[Spanbauer]

Classic Predator Review+Photos

Finally got a chance to stay home and take some natural-light photos of this guy. What an incredible figure! Hot Toys has truly reached a new level with this guy, I think.

He's a very hefty dude. In fact he even makes Berserker look a little skinny in the waist and limbs. And while he's quite the brute, height is not one of Classic's strong suits; put a little bend in his knees and he's not much taller than Dutch. But I'd rather have a hefty Predator than a tall and slender one. I think Hot Toys finally got the proportions of a Predator correct, even if he's out of scale with other 1:6 figures.

The base is surprisingly large; in fact I was taken back when I first took it out of the box. And the details are fantastic. The large animal skull looks superb, and the texturing on the animal hide is so good I was surprised it was actually plastic. One place where Hot Toys skimped though is on the sticks that hold the hide up; if you compare them to the prototype photos, you may feel a little jipped. But the rest of the base definitely makes up for it.

What impresses me most about the figure is the skin paint. The care that was taken in application, the blending, and the colors are so well done you'll swear they accidentally sent you their prototype. It even has a wet look to it, something Hot Toys has neglected to do on past Predators. Put alongside the 2008 Predator, you'd swear Classic cost twice as much. Hot Toys has really upped their game in the paint apps.

I feel this Predator suffers a bit from an identity crisis. Switching between the open and closed mandibles makes him feel like two completely different characters to me. The open mandibles are very much P1, although a bit too big-mouthed cinamaquette looking for my tastes. Attach the closed ones, and it's something that looks kind of like Classic and nothing like P1. It's still very cool looking with the closed mandibles, but likeness is definitely off.

Both helmets are really superb. Hot Toys has come a long way since that monstrosity of a helmet they included in the 2008 release. I don't see anyone needing to buy some expensive custom helmet this time. He looks really great with either helmet, and I'm so glad they included both. One complaint about the visors though; I think they could do a lot better. Thank God they didn't leave the eyes silver like the Taiwan release or flat black like the prototype, but why not an actual mesh insert? In good lighting, the painted visor kind of cheapens the look of the figure.

The metal blades, light-up holograms and different hands are all great. Although the swap-out computer terminal that allows for the holograms to be plugged in doesn't snap shut on my figure. I have to have him hold it shut with his pointer finger from the other hand to keep it from flopping open. Not really a big deal though, as I doubt I'll display him with the holograms outside of taking photos as they don't really look good when they're not illuminated.

One thing that initially disappointed me was the body armor. It's quite plastic looking and rather sparse in places. I think Hot Toys could do a better job of replicating a metallic look, although I realize it's not supposed to be shiny. It takes away from the very realistic and well-painted skin to have armor that's comparatively plastic and cheap-looking. That said though, the armor actually photographs really well, reflecting light in all the right places, so I'm not as bothered by it as I initially was.

Bottom line, if a person only had one Predator in their Hot Toys collection, this would be the only one you'd need. It's in a whole new league of figure in terms of production, and he's got great personality and attitude. No bone trophies or P1 conversion kits required.

More photos to come!

 

[a-dev]

Nice! Beefy mofo.

Guys, whats the size of the box on this? Is it any bigger than Berserker and Falconer's boxes?

 

[Rotfish]

I think it's the same size, but thicker.

...and that is NOT what she said. Well, maybe.