Hot Toys Power Loader arrives in UK

[Eagle]

Magnificent!

Huge box - that's a 19" monitor!

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y102/pbr/Power-Loader-1.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y102/pbr/PowerLoader-2.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y102/pbr/PowerLoader-6.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y102/pbr/PowerLoader-5.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y102/pbr/PowerLoader-4.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y102/pbr/PowerLoader-3.jpg

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[Vader AL]

:drool:drool:drool:drool:drool:drool:drool:drool

[usmcchet9296]

Dude nice collection

[BadMoon]

I would love to have that pusle rifle.

[Reinhardt]

gorgeous setup! i remember seeing it before, but looks great with the powerloader now.

[p!tu]

DUDE!!!!! LOVE YOUR ****ING DISPLAY!!!!!!! WOW!!!!! its just awesome!!!!!

[abake]

Wicked!

Do you also own the original Ripley?
Any comments on the "new" HS?

[MaulFan]

PL looks great, but man does the HT female body have some sickly looking arms.

[pjam]

Awesome. You may want to snap in her left elbow tighter... it may be her elbow conector is upside down, my Rip came that way, check the elbow ends to check on that...

Seems there is a little light bleed on one of the cage pipes which can be addressed with some paint but I gotta say, the paint apps look great on this thing. :D

[Stendec]

Congratulations Eagle . .that PL is a beauty!!

You got this in hand much sooner than I would have expected what with us being in the UK, makes a refreshing change :)

I love the paint app on this, more grime than I've seen in offical photos, makes it look alto more authentic and really brings out the detail. For most people this would be the crown jewel in their Aliens Collection but that Pulse Rifle put the PL in a meager second place lol

[Diab0lus]

Thanks for the pics. I can't wait until my pre-order arrives.

[usmcchet9296]

Wicked!

Do you also own the original Ripley?
Any comments on the "new" HS?

The best you can say about HT Ripley, and most of there Aliens figures for that matter, is they are "ish" Ripleyish, Hicksish, Hudsonish. They get the job done but they are not spot on

[The Craw]

they have some nice weathering effects on that paint job. pretty cool.

[King Darkness]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y102/pbr/PowerLoader-3.jpg

Awesome pic:rock

I love you set up too. looks great.

[MaulFan]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y102/pbr/PowerLoader-3.jpg

A little paint work to take the femininity out of the eyes and eyebrows and that'll perfectly capture the "get away from her you *****!" eyes.

[The Ringer]

Reminds me of the direct tv commercial.:lol:lol Great pics

[galactiboy]

Wow, this thing came out great! The paint work looks excellent :rock

[thundergod]

I've been a little critical of the Loader based on earlier pics , but I must admit , it looks pretty damn good in your photos Eagle! ( That sound you can hear is me swallowing my words!) :o Also love the Pulse Rifle !!!:D

[drunk_leprechaun]

loader looks good:monkey5. captured the worn out look.. Is that a new headsculpt on ripley?

[Bardoon]

:rock Oh man...this thing is a beauty!

Now all I gotta say is BRING ON THE QUEEN!

[figuremasterles]

I can't believe that this is the production paint! If so, someone earned their cookies that day!
Great looking piece! Can't wait!

(Makes me realize I am not sure where I am gonna put this when it gets here!)

[screamingmetal]

Great pictures Eagle, but we need some details!
-What's the articulation like, do the wrists rotate as in the pre-production photos?
-Is it as fragile feeling as has been mentioned earlier?
-Does the Ripley head sculpt look any different then the previous head?
-Anything we should worry about in the assembly?

Here's some pics of the earlier Ripley head sculpt to help you compare if you don't own the original:
http://www.sideshowtoy.com/mas_assets/jpg/6320_press05-001.jpg
http://www.sideshowtoy.com/mas_assets/jpg/6320_press06-001.jpg
More here. (http://www.sideshowtoy.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?item=6320)
Thanks!

[Eagle]

-What's the articulation like, do the wrists rotate as in the pre-production photos?
Yes. :)

-Is it as fragile feeling as has been mentioned earlier?
It's fragile in so much as the plastic 'feels' brittle. I wouldn't advise dropping it...

-Does the Ripley head sculpt look any different then the previous head?
I think you can see for yourself that it's much better. :)

-Anything we should worry about in the assembly?
Some of the hydraulic/piston assemblies are 'fragile' - I felt as though I was about to break them, the back rods especially. Just exercise patience when you're building it. When assembled, it's a solid piece and very impressive. Articulation of the PL is very good BUT when Ripley's hands are gripping the control joysticks, the pose is limited.

My only minor gripe is Ripley's arm joints. HT could have done better I think. I was going to leave her in the box but she kinda sets the piece off.

Overall verdict: Probably one of the best replicas I've ever bought and it's worth every penny. And it's not a toy!

:)

[screamingmetal]

:duff
I still just can't see anything different in the Ripley Sculpt, other then it's better painted. I'll know for sure when I get mine.
Thanks!

[JediMike71]

Wow, Eagle! I loved your setup with the pulse rifle, motion tracker, etc. But now....:monkey5 !

I will really enjoy when I get my power loader in. After seeing your pictures, and the closeup of Ripley, I know I am definitely going to repaint her eyes and hair, just like I did with the first Ripley. Maybe give her a more stern and serious look since she's fighting the alien queen mother in those scenes in the movie while she's in the power loader.

I'll take your advise and be extra careful when assembling the power loader. The last thing I want to do after paying over $260.00 for it, is break or damage it in any way! :D

[hairlesswookiee]

congratulations on that awesome piece!!! if i had the money/ room i would probably pick one up just for nostalgia sake.

[FelMar]

Very nice!!

Congrats...looks great :rock

Its a very nice addition to your already impressive setup

[wookster]

Wow, just got notification mine will be here along with the brown Alien by the end of the day, thats 2 in the UK!

[figuremasterles]

Wow, just got notification mine will be here along with the brown Alien by the end of the day, thats 2 in the UK!

Good grief! Get to the US SS! :lol We're going crazy over here!:google
(Gotta wait til Nov 5th or later to get mine...TICK...TOCK...TICK...TOCK...)

I can't wait to read YOUR review wookster! Oughta be a classic.

[Reinhardt]

Wow, just got notification mine will be here along with the brown Alien by the end of the day, thats 2 in the UK!

sweeet!! you ARE going to do a review for Michael Crawford's site, right???

:D

[wookster]

sweeet!! you ARE going to do a review for Michael Crawford's site, right???

:D

I have a feeling I might be starting it tonight!
Gotta get my other Ripley out of storage to check the heads out in comp.
I shall work as quickly as I can!

Happy Wookster:chew

[Reinhardt]

I have a feeling I might be starting it tonight!
Gotta get my other Ripley out of storage to check the heads out in comp.
I shall work as quickly as I can!

Happy Wookster:chew


:rock :rock :rock

awesome. would love to see a direct comparison on both Ripley heads... plus your awesome review ofcourse.

[JediMike71]

Reinhardt what is the URL link for Michael Crawford's website? I'm sorry I'm not familiar with it,:o and I'd love to read a review of the HT power loader! Please post the URL link here. Thanks! :D

[Eli26]

Reinhardt what is the URL link for Michael Crawford's website? I'm sorry I'm not familiar with it,:o and I'd love to read a review of the HT power loader! Please post the URL link here. Thanks! :D

www.mwctoys.com

[Reinhardt]

www.mwctoys.com

thanks bro. :D

[wookster]

Well, I put the beast together last night, all pretty easy till you get to the hydraulic hoses, it's still easy to do, but keep your wits about you as they're all different lengths. Started the review, so I'm hoping to have that done by the end of the week and i'll take the finished photo's as quick as i can.
Sorry for the rushed pics, but I figured you guys would like to see it quick. I'll do better shots for the review. Have to say very impressed and it has a ton more articulation than I expected.

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r262/retskoow/walk.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r262/retskoow/scale2.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r262/retskoow/scale1.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r262/retskoow/pose.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r262/retskoow/pose2-3.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r262/retskoow/intlight.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r262/retskoow/footdetail.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r262/retskoow/crew.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r262/retskoow/controls.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r262/retskoow/claws1.jpg

[wookster]

More pics-
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r262/retskoow/claw2.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r262/retskoow/claw3.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r262/retskoow/brown.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r262/retskoow/back.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r262/retskoow/arms1.jpg

[Reinhardt]

those are rushed pics???

holy smoke, i can't wait for the non-rushed ones!!

those pics ROCK!!!!!!!!


http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r262/retskoow/claw3.jpg
is this a movie still or what?? :D

[pjam]

Pics Rock Wookster. Amazing, definitely shows how articulated this piece is, love the Alien headlock shots! :D

[abake]

I'm so happy that I decided to forego food and clothing in order to get this thing!
Thanks for the pics.

[JediMike71]

Incredible pictures there of the PL! I love your HT ALIENS too! I'll get them someday. Man...I can't wait to finally get my PL....just one more payment! :D

[Reinhardt]

I'm so happy that I decided to forego food and clothing in order to get this thing!
Thanks for the pics.

food shmood. I'll eat tomorrow!!

:rotfl:rotfl

[pjam]

food shmood. I'll eat tomorrow!!

:rotfl:rotfl

:lol

Looks like Ramen noodles for me the next few weeks!

[figuremasterles]

Would this thing get here already! :monkey4
Sorry. I'm ok. Just fermenting in my lust.....:monkey5

[Wor-Gar]

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r262/retskoow/claw3.jpg


AWESOME!!!!



Although I dread putting these hoses together...

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r262/retskoow/back.jpg

[pjam]

Look like love at first sight.. Ellen got her some Dwayne!

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r262/retskoow/brown.jpg

[figuremasterles]

Good thing about those hoses shots, we can study them!
Thanks for posting those. Very cool stuff!
And I am glad the "hands" are posable. I figured they had to be.

[HigHurtenflurst]

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r262/retskoow/pose2-3.jpg



Is this Ripley as she comes out of the box, or is this a re-paint someone did for you? Still not perfect, but a drastic improvement from the first release, either way.....

Crap, I regret cancelling this. I guess I'll go get scalped on e(vil)bay now.....

[Vader AL]

Crap, I regret cancelling this. I guess I'll go get scalped on e(vil)bay now.....

http://www.alteregocomics.com/store/customer/product.php?productid=3846&cat=0&page=1

[HigHurtenflurst]

Is this Ripley as she comes out of the box, or is this a re-paint someone did for you? Still not perfect, but a drastic improvement from the first release, either way.....

.....

Never mind :duh Found the answer in another thread...... Also, still going on ebay for $260US, so not so bad. What did SS charge for S&H, by the way?

[Vader AL]

Never mind :duh Found the answer in another thread...... Also, still going on ebay for $260US, so not so bad. What did SS charge for S&H, by the way?

we won't know for sure until SS starts shipping them but on my pending order with SS it has $9.86(U.S. shipping) listed for shipping but I'm sure that isn't entirely correct.

[King Darkness]

Still on the fence about this, very close to getting canceled.

[JediMike71]

Yeah, I called Sideshow last month on October 5, when my last "flex-pay" payment was SUPPOSED to be done...but then got delayed until November 5. Anyways, they could not give me a definite price for shipping for the PL since they hadn't got their shipping quote from their overseas shipper. I guess it'll be around $10.00, but maybe a few dollars more. I just don't know myself exactly how much it'll be.... :confused:

[screamingmetal]

Shipping from Alter Ego Comics was $12.99 UPS Ground, but it's the same for Pred 2 which has to be cheaper to ship then the Loader. I'm guessing it should be over $10, how much over I wouldn't know.
I really hope it's been delayed until November 5, that would be absolutely perfect timing for me.

[JediMike71]

The November 5 date was delayed one month from October 5, which would have been my final payment date in Sideshow's "flex-pay" plan. I hope too that the PLs arrive in the U.S.A. for November 5 since now they're already appearing in the U.K.

[Diab0lus]

Shipping from Alter Ego Comics was $12.99 UPS Ground, but it's the same for Pred 2 which has to be cheaper to ship then the Loader. I'm guessing it should be over $10, how much over I wouldn't know.
I really hope it's been delayed until November 5, that would be absolutely perfect timing for me.

Shipping out of CA via Ground for this will be about $15.00.

[hurricane]

Parcelfarce says mine'll be here on tuesday.......second one in the UK? im praying 'her majestys custom and excuses' dont wont any taxes...

[wookster]

Parcelfarce says mine'll be here on tuesday.......second one in the UK? im praying 'her majestys custom and excuses' dont wont any taxes...

Sorry Hurricane, third, Eagle got his first, mine was here last Monday but you will now officially complete the Holy trinity. Shall we get together and see if we can breed these things. I'm pretty sure mines female.
If you get 3 of 4 Power Puppies to a litter we could clean up!
:chew

[Eagle]

^ Lol. ;)

I hope too that the PLs arrive in the U.S.A. for November 5 since now they're already appearing in the U.K.

Thing is, they're not appearing in the UK - and they probably won't officially for a good while yet. We just imported direct from Asia. :) I normally get my stuff early - you just have to stay sharp on eBay. ;)

[Alice Adrenochrome]

... Thing is, they're not appearing in the UK - and they probably won't officially for a good while yet. We just imported direct from Asia...
Exactly like I thought. I ordered from SSC, and I haven't heard a thing yet concerning the shipping of the PL. It'll take a wile before the PL will hit Europe. Usually the US receive their items approximately 3 weeks to a month ahead of us Europeans. So, if the PL is due in November in the US, you can count on it that it will be here in Europe at the end of November/beginning of December. I'm patient.

[Michael Crawford]

Wookster's guest review is up tonight with lots of photos - enjoy!

http://www.mwctoys.com

Michael
MWC

[pjam]

This has got to be one of the most comprehensive, well articulated, generally amazing reviews I have EVER read. Congrats to Jeff for providing so many pics and such an extraordinary analysis I could only dream of reading.

A kickass Review any sophisticated Collector can truly appreciate!


You Rock Jeff!

[The ill Jedi]

Sweet Jesus that is beautiful. :drool

How the hell did I miss this?

Love the above pic the most! :rock

[IronFingaz]

Great review, Jeff:rock You just made me want it even more:emperor:D

[galactiboy]

Wow, this thing is even more amazing than I could have imagined. I wish I had the space, but If I orded it now it would just be languishing away in a box... and that wouldn't be fair to it :lol

[Rook]

My Wait List converted. :) Thanks to whoever canceled.

I could have gathered one from BBTS, but I wanted the Sideshow points from it.

[Eagle]

My Wait List converted. :) Thanks to whoever canceled.
You're welcome. ;) I couldn't have imported one and hung-on to my SS order!

[Vader AL]

just received my 12-15 shipping notice...now to decide whether this gets the axe or Darkness.........

[Vader AL]

took about a milisecond to decide....keeping darkness....PL gets the axe. :(

[abake]

You must really like Darkness.

[Vader AL]

You must really like Darkness.

i like the character but The Darkness PF is more impressive to me. plus i think the exl. will be harder to find in the future. not that the PL isn't amazing though because it is. I'll pick it up later but I can't justify buying them both in the same month.

[p!tu]

just received my 12-15 shipping notice...now to decide whether this gets the axe or Darkness.........

Me to!!!!:chew:chew:chew:chew

[Alice Adrenochrome]

Heh! SSC sends out shipping notices for the Power Loader, and some have already received the Sentinel VS#2 piece, and still no news for me... That is hard!

[Vader AL]

Heh! SSC sends out shipping notices for the Power Loader, and some have already received the Sentinel VS#2 piece, and still no news for me... That is hard!

you haven't received your SV#2...wow, they're taking their time with yours.

[Alice Adrenochrome]

you haven't received your SV#2...wow, their taking their time with yours.
Haven't even been charged... Perhaps it's because I'm in Europe... ?