HT AvP:R 1/6 Wolf Predator Image Thread

[Sachiel]

Oh boy. :monkey4

http://www.toysdaily.com/discuz/thread-53430-1-1.html

[BadMoon]

Whats wrong? :confused:

[drunk_leprechaun]

****ing yellow skin??!? what the **** is that|!? wolf has green skin tone. how can they **** up this bad:monkey4

P.S.. maan i hope its ust the flash making his skintone look banana yellow

[BadMoon]

Production Pics
http://www.sideshowtoy.com/mas_assets/jpg/6365_press03-001.jpg

Final
http://www2.ranobe.com/test/src/up21499.jpg

[Sachiel]

Yeah it may be the flash. I can't find any more pics yet on other boards. Everything else looks good. The paint on the body always turns out bad.

[drunk_leprechaun]

Yeah it may be the flash. I can't find any more pics yet on other boards. Everything else looks good. The paint on the body always turns out bad.

i can deal with bad... this is a collossal ****up:monkey2

[BadMoon]

I will wait to see it for myself. The picture quality is far from good. *crosses fingers*

[The Chaver]

Production Pics

Final
http://www2.ranobe.com/test/src/up21499.jpg

That pic of Wolf looks bad.Need better pics

[abake]

Hmmm... that is not looking good.
No, not at all.

The head always looked big, but this is ridiculous.
And the skin tone isn't helping either. I hope we see more in hand pics soon.

[gofourindian]

It's the picture itself. Someone messed with the hue of that picture. Just look at the skulls around his neck...they're yellow too! And the gold in the spear is off as well. Someone is playing a joke.

[Agen]

I can't believe it's look horrible.

[abake]

I don't know, the color of the hands looks alright...

[Karaduin]

Steady now everyone... I'm new to these boards but if there's one thing i know its never fly off the handle over a bunch of early and arguably poor pics of a new product. Man, the number of times i've seen this happen.... sometimes the early cries are nothing but that.... and other times they hold true (ie Yavin Luke / Faramir to name a few).

I'll reserve any opinion until i've seen new pics (havent even seen the film yet tbh!)

[samster82]

Steady now everyone... I'm new to these boards but if there's one thing i know its never fly off the handle over a bunch of early and arguably poor pics of a new product. Man, the number of times i've seen this happen.... sometimes the early cries are nothing but that.... and other times they hold true (ie Yavin Luke / Faramir to name a few).

I'll reserve any opinion until i've seen new pics (havent even seen the film yet tbh!)

he's right.. lets not jump to conclusion just by looking at some lousy pics.. so is the wolf out??? the pics posted r all in Chinese.. can anyone translate????

[MaulFan]

http://www2.ranobe.com/test/src/up21509.jpg

It doesn't look SO bad in these shots, I think the flash of the camera certainly exaggerates a bit, but all in all, it still seems the body paint work has suffered a bit, at least the face looks good.

[Karaduin]

G.J.L. (Ginger Jedi Luke) anyone?

[Les Walker]

It's not that bad to me. Typical drop from proto to production. Colors aren't terrible. As someone who repaints his figures anyway, I'd almost rather the color be stronger, and lighten on top of that, than to try to go the other way around.
Still not fond of the thin thighs, but am not gonna heave hash over it.

He'll be ok. Have faith.

(I'm already bettin' there'll be a second one with a large cleaner kit anyway...)

[The Chaver]

http://www2.ranobe.com/test/src/up21509.jpg

It doesn't look SO bad in these shots, I think the flash of the camera certainly exaggerates a bit, but all in all, it still seems the body paint work has suffered a bit, at least the face looks good.

That looks better but his head is still too big for his body.

[MaulFan]

That looks better but his head is still too big for his body.

Too me, that's par for the course with all the HT Predators, but the figures still look cool.

[Blackhole]

Production Pics
http://www.sideshowtoy.com/mas_assets/jpg/6365_press03-001.jpg

Final
http://www2.ranobe.com/test/src/up21499.jpg

Looks like Wolf has the Simpsons disease...

MY EYES!!!

I was thinking of getting this one, but it'll be P2 BD for sure now...

[Karaduin]

:lol @ Simpsons disease! Which reminds me... me and a friend were visuallizing what a Pred does when he gets home... is there a Mrs. Pred making dinner complaining that all he does is hang out and hunt with his mates? any kids? Funny but we were being silly at the time (think King Willies gang and what they are doing in their car)

[BadMoon]

Looks like Wolf has the Simpsons disease...

MY EYES!!!

I was thinking of getting this one, but it'll be P2 BD for sure now...

I think it is just the picture. I wouldn't cancel just yet. Hot Toys rarely lays an egg.

[drunk_leprechaun]

im gonna wait for a few more pics and if its just as bad im gonna try to cancel my order with abc express. damnit.. i bought 2x wolfs in one order at abcexpress. i hope they can change it to just one.


image just flashed in my mind... a purple predalien:D

[MaulFan]

I don't think Wolf's head is oversized at all.

http://www.alienexperience.com/images/features/interviews/gregstrause/avpr3.jpg

http://www2.ranobe.com/test/src/up21509.jpg

If anything, just a slightly higher neck than it should have, but I'm sure that's for articulation which is fine, a little extra neck for more articulation is better since it doesn't look bad.

[IrishJedi]

The HT Predator heads aren't really that over-sized period. Just watch the movies.

[MaulFan]

The HT Predator heads aren't really that over-sized period. Just watch the movies.

Heads true, I probably should have been more specific. I find with the P2 Pred, the dreds puff out a bit broader than the movie and it gives the whole head an enlarged appearance. Edwint made it look better binding some of the dreads together. Wolf has the most impressive, from the factory head of them all in my opinion.

[BadMoon]

I think the extra high and double shoulder canons also create and optical illiusion with the head. That throughs it off for me anyways.

[gofourindian]

I think it is just the picture. I wouldn't cancel just yet. Hot Toys rarely lays an egg.

This is just a knee jerk reaction to a first pic....go figure! Even if it does look like this I wouldn't cancel. Whoever doesn't like it can sell it on Ebay and make a little extra...and maybe allot extra.

[gofourindian]

I don't think Wolf's head is oversized at all.


If anything, just a slightly higher neck than it should have, but I'm sure that's for articulation which is fine, a little extra neck for more articulation is better since it doesn't look bad.

I agree...the head looks like it does in the film.

[BadMoon]

This is just a knee jerk reaction to a first pic....go figure! Even if it does look like this I wouldn't cancel. Whoever doesn't like it can sell it on Ebay and make a little extra...and maybe allot extra.

You got it! These babies just go up in value from the minute you get them. :rock

Not that I would ever sell mine anyways. :D

[Agen]

Contrast in Photoshop.
http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/2839/contrastch8.jpg

[eighthsamurai]

Too me, that's par for the course with all the HT Predators, but the figures still look cool.

ROY SCHEIDER IS FLIPPING DEAD???!!!! WHEN and HOW did this happen? oh man. i guess i'd better say something on topic. the head and accessories look incredible. personally, i think that picture is screwed up. i bet the actual body isn't that bad. And if it isn't, anyone who ordered this is in for a real treat.

[gofourindian]

Contrast in Photoshop.
http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/576/contrastrv8.jpg

There ya go! Now tilt the head back and lower the canons in the left pic a bit and you have a pretty good match.

[samster82]

:lol @ Simpsons disease! Which reminds me... me and a friend were visuallizing what a Pred does when he gets home... is there a Mrs. Pred making dinner complaining that all he does is hang out and hunt with his mates? any kids? Funny but we were being silly at the time (think King Willies gang and what they are doing in their car)

I can bet for sure dat if mrs pred keeps complaining, he'll whooop her *** & hang her upside dwn out on the laundry... :monkey5

[samster82]

Contrast in Photoshop.
http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/2839/contrastch8.jpg

nicely done dude!!!! i think u re-assured alot of bros out there who ordered the wolf dat its 100% MAGNIFICIENT!!!!!!

[The Chaver]

Too me, that's par for the course with all the HT Predators, but the figures still look cool.

True and maybe it's not the head.Now that I taken a good look,the body looks really scrawny.

[The Chaver]

Ahh..now I see that the armour is really really light in this guy.All of it is real tight and flat to the body.It'll take some getting use to,or maybe I just need him inhand.

[gofourindian]

True and maybe it's not the head.Now that I taken a good look,the body looks really scrawny.

Then the figure is right on...he was scrawny in the movie as well and still kicked a$$.

[MaulFan]

Well the body may be slightly smaller than Wolf on screen, but Wolf was designed to be leaner than any of the previous Predators. Couple that with the fact that some of the HT Predators, except P2 Elder, seem a little beefier than their screen counterparts, and this Wolf figure isn't going to sit well at first look because it's such a fresh design we're not used to. I'm sure once put into more interesting posed, this figure will look really nice and the leanness won't be as apparent.

[The Chaver]

Well the body may be slightly smaller than Wolf on screen, but Wolf was designed to be leaner than any of the previous Predators. Couple that with the fact that some of the HT Predators, except P2 Elder, seem a little beefier than their screen counterparts, and this Wolf figure isn't going to sit well at first look because it's such a fresh design we're not used to. I'm sure once put into more interesting posed, this figure will look really nice and the leanness won't be as apparent.

Enough said.

[abake]

I'm not canceling, but it would be nice to see a few more pics.

[Sick Boy 82]

It does look like he has a skinny body compared to the other preds, but I think the only out of shape part is really just his thighs. no ****. I would just expect something that is 7ft tall and weighs like 350+ lbs to be a little bit beefier.

Also, are the upper thigh guards attached to his body or are they painted on, because it looks like they are painted on to me. It could just be a bad angle though.

[gofourindian]

Contrast in Photoshop.
http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/2839/contrastch8.jpg

I think these photos show allot! The whites look whiter and the gold looks gold not yellow in that 2nd pic. That original pic was just a crappy picture or it was messed with to start an internet buzz.

[MaulFan]

I think these photos show allot! The whites look whiter and the gold looks gold not yellow in that 2nd pic. That original pic was just a crappy picture or it was messed with to start an internet buzz.

Trouble for me is, the altered image makes the mask almost black, where the unaltered looks perfect, so hopefully the actual figure looks something in between the two. I can always send him to Les or Josh if the worst should happen. The overall figure still kicks *** and now that I have the P2 and know what I'm in for, I'm really excited. Since much of his armor is molded onto the body, I wonder what they'll do with the netting to make it look like it runs under the armor.

[gofourindian]

Trouble for me is, the altered image makes the mask almost black, where the unaltered looks perfect, so hopefully the actual figure looks something in between the two. I can always send him to Les or Josh if the worst should happen. The overall figure still kicks *** and now that I have the P2 and know what I'm in for, I'm really excited. Since much of his armor is molded onto the body, I wonder what they'll do with the netting to make it look like it runs under the armor.

Who confirmed that? I haven't seen or heard anything that confirms that. Plus, there no netting on his legs.

[drunk_leprechaun]

Who confirmed that? I haven't seen or heard anything that confirms that. Plus, there no netting on his legs.

was in an HK magazine i believe.. the armor on the forearms was sculpted on to give the arms a leaner look..thats been confirmed. no word on the leg armor but its a safe bet that its sculpted on as well, seeing how skinny the legs are.

[BadMoon]

was in an HK magazine i believe.. the armor on the forearms was sculpted on to give the arms a leaner look..thats been confirmed. no word on the leg armor but its a safe bet that its sculpted on as well, seeing how skinny the legs are.

If thats the case this may be the easiest one yet to put together. :roc

*knocks on wood*

[Sick Boy 82]

I really hope that this is someone screwing with all of us, becasue after seeing the quality of my P2 Elder, I may just sell it on eBay. Or just find another P2 figure and have someone do some serious customiztion on it.

[MaulFan]

If thats the case this may be the easiest one yet to put together. :roc

*knocks on wood*

In theory, but I don't think we're that lucky lol. Though, truthfully, I didn't find the P2's armor to be as much a horror story as some people built it to be. I had a small issue with the chest armor's back clasps, and had to heat up the head and shin guards to get them on, but other than that, it was only the time to put stuff on, but no trouble doing so.

[MaulFan]

Well, a big question is, does anyone have a clean shot of Wolf's body suit to know what the true, non-film altered, colors are?

[pookie613]

Yikes! I sure hope it looks a lot better in person than that picture! :monkey4 The positioning of the dual cannons gives him a big-headed Minotaur look and the photo angle makes his legs look stubby (I hope that's all it is). The thigh armour looks flat, almost like it's glued or molded onto his legs. I hope not! I think it's just a poorly composed photo and I'm expecting it to look like the HT photos when I preordered it.

-Jim

[gofourindian]

was in an HK magazine i believe.. the armor on the forearms was sculpted on to give the arms a leaner look..thats been confirmed. no word on the leg armor but its a safe bet that its sculpted on as well, seeing how skinny the legs are.

I can understand the forearms as they are all armor. But the shoulder and upper body armor isn't sculpted on...as the netting goes under these. The legs very well could be as there is no netting on them or the other arm.

I think the overall sculpt is right on. Just the color is off...in that first picture.

[MaulFan]

I can understand the forearms as they are all armor. But the shoulder and upper body armor isn't sculpted on...as the netting goes under these. The legs very well could be as there is no netting on them or the other arm.

I think the overall sculpt is right on. Just the color is off...in that first picture.

I'm sure the sculpted-to-body armor is only on his limbs, the shoulder, chest and torso pieces will likely be loose, as they should be.

[bubbahotep]

Check out figures.com for more pics, including the predalien:

http://2008reviews.figures.com/showgallery.php?cat=649

Still a bit yellow, but not Simpsons yellow. Predalien is a pretty big fella.

[MaulFan]

Wow, I have no regrest cancelling Predalien, as expected, much of the quality paint apps were lost due to necessary construction materials, kinda basic and ugly now to me.

Wolf's looking pretty solid I must say.

[bubbahotep]

Yeah, for 180 bones I'd rather have that appleseed cyborg...at least I'd get weapons/accessories.

[gofourindian]

Wow, I have no regrest cancelling Predalien, as expected, much of the quality paint apps were lost due to necessary construction materials, kinda basic and ugly now to me.

Wolf's looking pretty solid I must say.

Yeah and the Pred is nowhere near as yellow as that first pic made hime out to be. I guess it was just a ****ty picture. COOL! And the leg armor is NOT molded on either! Yahoo!

[MaulFan]

Yeah, for 180 bones I'd rather have that appleseed cyborg...at least I'd get weapons/accessories.

NECA's 8" figure looks better overall, granted it doesn't have the poseability, but if I had still had the Predalien on order, I'd be cancelling it now, no photos are going to change what was or wasn't done for paint, it's just not there like the proto. It works on the ALIENS because they're so dark, but on a lighter creature, lost paint apps show, it's because of the rubber for the body, price you pay of articulation is limited paint capability.

[gofourindian]

Man that predalien blows! I'm glad I didn't get that!

[gofourindian]

http://users.zoominternet.net/~gofourindian/DSC_0270_resize_exposure.JPG
http://users.zoominternet.net/~gofourindian/DSC_0265_resize_exposure.JPG

Send me mine now...PLEASE!

[8th wonder]

That HT wolf's bio-helmet looks like crap, the right side (eye area) looks completely deformed.

[gofourindian]

That HT wolf's bio-helmet looks like crap, the right side (eye area) looks completely deformed.

Looks pretty good from here....
http://users.zoominternet.net/~gofourindian/DSC_0277_resize_exposure.JPG

[abake]

Wolf's looking a lot better.
Thanks for the pics and link. The Predalien is what it is. It's a bit of an ill-conceived design and nothing can really change that.
I'm keeping my pre-orders for the three of them.

[Siona]

Good for me, all things : color, sculpt, etc. except (yes ^^)

http://2008reviews.figures.com/data/651/medium/DSC_0357_resize_exposure.JPG

I would have preferred cloth and not plastic.

[Sabres21768]

HOLY CRAP!

So...does this mean these are out in Japan, and we can expect them to start shipping soon?

I'M SO DAMN EXCITED! Yes...even for the Predalien. :D

[Bardoon]

Wolf looks great!!! :monkey5 I love the lean look as that is how he indeed looked in the movie!

I'm not too happy about the plastic loincloth either, I hope HT is not falling down a path of lost quality. :monkey2 I'm also worried that they skipped doing Davy Jones' coat in cloth because they just wanted to cut corners with that.

That first photo the guy had his lighting screwed up. In the shot with Scar you can definitely see he has a nearby traditional yellow bulb light on and that's probably throwing off his camera as well as the way the figure shows his color. Glad to see these recent photos show it correctly!

[RUMADMAN]

my wolf predator comes in next week. as well as the new alien.

:chew:chew

[Bardoon]

Hey! Where's the big huge "Cleaner Kit"? That huge nuke device that was referenced in the description. Did Hot Toys rush this guy out and forget (or put off) to make some stuff?

It's quite possible we might be getting a "Battle Damage" version with extra accessories now that I see it's missing a big one :monkey2

[Blackhole]

:lol @ Simpsons disease! Which reminds me... me and a friend were visuallizing what a Pred does when he gets home... is there a Mrs. Pred making dinner complaining that all he does is hang out and hunt with his mates? any kids? Funny but we were being silly at the time (think King Willies gang and what they are doing in their car)

Remember...Preds never get home...they all die...

In less than heroic ways might I add...

[Siona]

Hey! Where's the big huge "Cleaner Kit"? That huge nuke device that was referenced in the description. Did Hot Toys rush this guy out and forget (or put off) to make some stuff?

It's quite possible we might be getting a "Battle Damage" version with extra accessories now that I see it's missing a big one :monkey2

Here your cleaner kit (at the top) ... the huge nuke device is a package for his stuff (plus nuke ;))

http://2008reviews.figures.com/data/651/medium/DSC_0290_resize_exposure.JPG

[creecher]

That Predalien looks good. I don't know what is meant by bad design, I reckon it's brilliant. Don't have a clue about what is meant by the paint apps being bad. The truth will be revealed in hand. If you were never going to get it and you never liked it why would your opinion hold much weight? Why even bother to state it?

As far as the Wolf goes, these are pics. Pics lie. I was hoping Hot Toys might have bettered themselves upon a new release. That doesn't seem to be the case. I guess there will be a spate of people hunting down a P2 real loin cloth, if this one is plastic.

[MaulFan]

I'm a big advocate of the distortion of photography if not done right, but quite clearly, the paint apps on the PredAlien, if this is a production piece, have departed significantly from the prototype.

http://2008reviews.figures.com/data/649/DSC_0435_resize_exposure.JPG

http://www.sideshowtoy.com/mas_assets/jpg/6366_press02-001.jpg

The NECA figure has a far more intricate and accurrate paint scheme.

http://www.swmmedia.com/NECA/AVPR/8.jpg

[Bardoon]

It could be another case of the lighting but if not those big red spots are the wrong color. :google

I'll wait to have these figures in hand to judge them but I have to admit I'm getting a little disappointed. :monkey2

[BadMoon]

It could be another case of the lighting but if not those big red spots are the wrong color. :google

I'll wait to have these figures in hand to judge them but I have to admit I'm getting a little disappointed. :monkey2

Yeah me too. However, think of what a Les repaint may look like. :D

[tigerfeet]

yeah compared to the neca figure it just doesn't look at all good...

[MaulFan]

Yeah me too. However, think of what a Les repaint may look like. :D

Les can only do so much though, I remember he found the rubber elements on the ALIENS warrior challenging, which is also why I think some of the apps on PredAlien came out like they did from HT, rubber's not conducive to great paint apps. I don't quite get what the red parts are about though.

[gofourindian]

The Wolf looks better in the latest pictures. The alien well...is an alien. They all look alike...so no surprises there. But That Predalien....just looks ****ty. Nothing like the proto. The design is OK but the paint app just sucks!

[Jamal]

Sorry but i think Wolf is absolute garbage..

HOT TOYS ARE THAT TIGHT that they cant give netting that goes in between his legs like a leotard? no they give a piece of **** netting suit that will ride up his body
with no support whatsoever to stay intact on the whole top half of his body

HT have lost me, wont even be getting P1, the dioramas are enough for me and thank god for that.

[IrishJedi]

HT have lost me, wont even be getting P1.

http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/3696/60027291453e7b37d3fojd0.gif

[Jamal]

Requested a refund for the Wolf hopefully it will be accepted, with each figure HT bring up they get stingier and stingier

[darren1228]

Yeah and the Pred is nowhere near as yellow as that first pic made hime out to be. I guess it was just a ****ty picture. COOL! And the leg armor is NOT molded on either! Yahoo!

http://users.zoominternet.net/~gofourindian/DSC_0270_resize_exposure.JPG

The leg armor is molded on sadly... you can clearly see that there is no piece for his thighs...just the armor.

p.s. Didn't they also change the eyes on the mask? Isn't it suppose to be smooth? It is bug eyed now.

[Bardoon]

Sorry but i think Wolf is absolute garbage..

HOT TOYS ARE THAT TIGHT that they cant give netting that goes in between his legs like a leotard? no they give a piece of **** netting suit that will fold up and roll up etc
with no support whatsoever to stay intact on the whole top half of his body

HT have lost me, wont even be getting P1, the dioramas are enough for me and thank god for that.

Maaan...you do everything to prove that you are NOT The Predator Freak. You sold most of your HT Predator figures even the rare ones and now you're not getting Wolf? :lol


I am disappointed by some of what I see, but I'm reserving final judgment for when I have them in my hand. Like what has already been seen, lighting can certainly bring out colors differently than they really are and these are some BRIGHT shots. Remember how bright blue the Aliens ALIEN WARRIOR can look in full on light?

The paint apps on Wolf looks great, the only nagging thing I don't like is that plastic loincloth when HT has done so well with the cloth ones. Perhaps there was some design thing that we might not understand which is why HT didn't make a cloth loincloth. And they mention that Cleaner Kit (The huge backpack thing that looks like an over-sized medikit) in the accessories but he doesn't come with it.

PredAlien looks GREAT...but those paint apps....hmmm...we'll see :o

[Praetorian380]

overall I am pretty disappointed with each of these figures and am now considering canceling all three.

[Wolf]

overall I am pretty disappointed with each of these figures and am now considering canceling all three.

I am a bit disapointed as well. But, would still like to see better photos. Because I have seen some bad P2 photos and Elder photos but they look great in hand. So I am not sure yet...

[Jamal]

Maaan...you do everything to prove that you are NOT The Predator Freak. You sold most of your HT Predator figures even the rare ones and now you're not getting Wolf? :lol


I am disappointed by some of what I see, but I'm reserving final judgment for when I have them in my hand. Like what has already been seen, lighting can certainly bring out colors differently than they really are and these are some BRIGHT shots. Remember how bright blue the Aliens ALIEN WARRIOR can look in full on light?

The paint apps on Wolf looks great, the only nagging thing I don't like is that plastic loincloth when HT has done so well with the cloth ones. Perhaps there was some design thing that we might not understand which is why HT didn't make a cloth loincloth. And they mention that Cleaner Kit (The huge backpack thing that looks like an over-sized medikit) in the accessories but he doesn't come with it.

PredAlien looks GREAT...but those paint apps....hmmm...we'll see :o

I understand what you mean bro but being a Freak doesnt mean i throw away my hard earned cash on rubbish thats vastly different to its prototype, the only items ive seen that are pretty much 1:1 of the prototypes are the Alien series dioramas which are worth 149, not this...

[Wolf]

I understand what you mean bro but being a Freak doesnt mean i throw away my hard earned cash on rubbish thats vastly different to its prototype.

Have to agree with you on that :) I may cancel this and order the Alien vs Predator Diorama and P1 diorama.

[gofourindian]

The leg armor is molded on sadly... you can clearly see that there is no piece for his thighs...just the armor.

p.s. Didn't they also change the eyes on the mask? Isn't it suppose to be smooth? It is bug eyed now.

I was talking about the thigh armor. Why do you care if the shin armor is molded anyway? You want one piece to completely cover another piece? Also, with the way people were *****ing about putting on the shin armor, you would think this would solve that problem. Just goes to show you can't make everyone happy...big surprise there. :rolleyes:

I agree about the plastic loincloth. It should have been fabric, but I would think that would be an easy fix if it bothers anyone that much.

Hey Jamal... I was wondering. I haven't seen the netting suit yet. How do you know it doesn't go between the legs or is held down in some other fashion? Perhaps it does and is.

[Sniper33]

After seeing the pictures I dont feel so bad missing out on preordering wolf. just hope that people here dont get him and then start posting bad *** picture of him making me all pikachu

[Jamal]

I was talking about the thigh armor. Why do you care if the shin armor is molded anyway? You want one piece to completely cover another piece? Also, with the way people were *****ing about putting on the shin armor, you would think this would solve that problem. Just goes to show you can't make everyone happy...big surprise there. :rolleyes:

I agree about the plastic loincloth. It should have been fabric, but I would think that would be an easy fix if it bothers anyone that much.

Hey Jamal... I was wondering. I haven't seen the netting suit yet. How do you know it doesn't go between the legs or is held down in some other fashion? Perhaps it does and is.

One
http://2008reviews.figures.com/data/651/DSC_0330_resize_exposure.JPG
Two
http://2008reviews.figures.com/data/651/DSC_0335_resize_exposure.JPG

Pathetic if you ask me, how do they expect the netting to sit tightly on the body and not ride up after a while

[bagelsncheesey]

I still love how Wolf looks, and i'll be keeping my order. Hot Toys is still king of 1/6, cutting corners or not. I can think of ways to keep his body netting tight and lower on his torso. Looks great to me :rock

[Jamal]

My refund will = nearly 400 bucks plus a dude who wants my other 1/6 stuff that be nearly 600 dollars, i think ill throw that in the bank for all future Diorama releases

[BadMoon]

I still love how Wolf looks, and i'll be keeping my order. Hot Toys is still king of 1/6, cutting corners or not. I can think of ways to keep his body netting tight and lower on his torso. Looks great to me :rock

I agree! I can't believe all the hate here. I am buying mine and can't wait. :rock

[Jamal]

Not hate, just disappointment :(

Either you like it or ya dont :)

[bagelsncheesey]

I agree! I can't believe all the hate here. I am buying mine and can't wait. :rock

Hell yeah Keith. That's what us live brotherhood freaks do. :rock

[gofourindian]

One

Pathetic if you ask me, how do they expect the netting to sit tightly on the body and not ride up after a while

Oh Yeah you're right. I didn't see those pics. But a Pred wearing a leotard doesn't sound right either. :rotfl

I'm keeping mine for sure!

[gofourindian]

My refund will = nearly 400 bucks plus a dude who wants my other 1/6 stuff that be nearly 600 dollars, i think ill throw that in the bank for all future Diorama releases

Get that Narin Wolf and have a top notch dude paint it for ya! That figurine is bad a$$!

[darren1228]

I was talking about the thigh armor. Why do you care if the shin armor is molded anyway? You want one piece to completely cover another piece? Also, with the way people were *****ing about putting on the shin armor, you would think this would solve that problem. Just goes to show you can't make everyone happy...big surprise there. :rolleyes:

I agree about the plastic loincloth. It should have been fabric, but I would think that would be an easy fix if it bothers anyone that much.

Hey Jamal... I was wondering. I haven't seen the netting suit yet. How do you know it doesn't go between the legs or is held down in some other fashion? Perhaps it does and is.

As a lot of people have said having the armor molded on makes it seem more like an action figure and I tend to agree. I understand why they did it though since Wolf is so lean they would have had to have super skinny arms and legs. And yes it is impossible to satisfy everyone but that's life.

Agree 100% with the loincloth...they've had real fabric since the AvP Preds so going with plastic is puzzling. I'm guessing that Wolf was produced in more quantities than the other Preds and going with plastic saved both time and money.

[Jamal]

Oh Yeah you're right. I didn't see those pics. But a Pred wearing a leotard doesn't sound right either. :rotfl

I'm keeping mine for sure!

Not in the sense of the word but make the net look like one so it stays fastened and hugs the body for a tight look.

Nah man no more model kits for me im out, im going to save that money for the badass Alien/Pred Diorama line.

[gofourindian]

As a lot of people have said having the armor molded on makes it seem more like an action figure and I tend to agree. I understand why they did it though since Wolf is so lean they would have had to have super skinny arms and legs. And yes it is impossible to satisfy everyone but that's life.

Agree 100% with the loincloth...they've had real fabric since the AvP Preds so going with plastic is puzzling. I'm guessing that Wolf was produced in more quantities than the other Preds and going with plastic saved both time and money.

Yeah and it's not like the shin armor would fit any other pred. I just makes more sense to mold it with the armor on. It saves people the trouble of pulling out the hair dryers or heating up the burner on the oven! :lol

[Jamal]

^^ That idea should be implemented with all Preds, those shins suck to put on :monkey4

[gofourindian]

Not in the sense of the word but make the net look like one so it stays fastened and hugs the body for a tight look.

Nah man no more model kits for me im out, im going to save that money for the badass Alien/Pred Diorama line.

You'll get the P1! Who you trying to fool? :rotfl

[MaulFan]

I'm looking forward to Wolf, for money reasons I think I'm going to drop the Alien drone too, but Wolf looks as cool as I'd hoped, so anxiously awaiting his arrival.

[Jamal]

You'll get the P1! Who you trying to fool? :rotfl

Nah man, P1 SS Ex diorama is enough for me.

[Jamal]

I'm looking forward to Wolf, for money reasons I think I'm going to drop the Alien drone too, but Wolf looks as cool as I'd hoped, so anxiously awaiting his arrival.

If anyone can give him a good look and proove me wrong its you my friend :)

[gofourindian]

Nah man, P1 SS Ex diorama is enough for me.

I have that coming myself!

[MaulFan]

If anyone can give him a good look and proove me wrong its you my friend :)

I do like a challenge :)

[Jamal]

Hopefully ABC Express hasnt shipped my stuff and she refunds.. or im gonna be so pissed..

[gofourindian]

Hopefully ABC Express hasnt shipped my stuff and she refunds.. or im gonna be so pissed..

If ya get it just sell it on ebay....you'll probably make more than you paid. Just don't take it out a play with it!

[BadMoon]

Hopefully ABC Express hasnt shipped my stuff and she refunds.. or im gonna be so pissed..

Wow! Jamal! That's all I can say. To display such love for a franchise and put down just about everything a company has turned out is mind blowing. What do you expect a real life pred to show up at your front door? I think your expectations are too high. However I can't speak for you obviously. Just giving you my opinion. :lol

[Jamal]

Hopefully, i know a few dudes who may take them off my hands so we will see

[Jamal]

Wow! Jamal! That's all I can say. To display such love for a franchise and put down just about everything a company has turned out is mind blowing. What do you expect a real life pred to show up at your front door? I think your expectations are too high. However I can't speak for you obviously. Just giving you my opinion. :lol

Like i said, i work hard for my money and dont throw it away at the bat of anything with "PREDATOR" sprawled on it. If im not happy with the item why should i buy it? just because its a Predator? having love for a franchise doesnt mean ill just throw money away at anyone who will produce anything for it. Ive ordered all the SS Dioramas thus far and they look great IMO, my opinion also tells me that they are more worthy of my $150

Edit - The only things im ripping on is this piss poor line up of AVP-R merch, The P2 merch was MUCH better i think you'll agree.

[MaulFan]

Jamal's Predator fandom shouldn't be called into question over dissappointment with certain products. If anything, fandom makes you scrutinize more than a casual fan. There are plent of flaws going for the P2 figure as far as accurracy, but I'm into it 50/50, half for a great figure, half for a replica of a fim character I like, so I enjoy the figure. Were I really into items that replicated the films nicely, I'd probably find myself dissappointed with some of what HT's done.

[darren1228]

I really think I'll still enjoy him a lot. I remember how much complaining I did when the first pics of P2 came out...."Oh my god they changed the paint....his head looks so big...." And when I got it in hand I was blown away. So I'm going to save judgement until I get him this Friday.

p.s. Glad they changed one of his eyes to a deadeye! :monkey5

[Jamal]

Jamal's Predator fandom shouldn't be called into question over dissappointment with certain products. If anything, fandom makes you scrutinize more than a casual fan. There are plent of flaws going for the P2 figure as far as accurracy, but I'm into it 50/50, half for a great figure, half for a replica of a fim character I like, so I enjoy the figure. Were I really into items that replicated the films nicely, I'd probably find myself dissappointed with some of what HT's done.


Thanks bro, take the Bio Helmet and Plasma Caster props for example these things are FRIKKEN monster and imo are worth more than the asking price.
See what im getting at, QUALITY>QUANTITY

EDIT - WHO KNOWS DUDE, maybe ABC express wont refund which i dont think they will and ill have them arrive at my place, maybe seeing them in person will change my mind but pics dont lie and theres alot of cutting corners in this line.

[MaulFan]

I have to say, this is probably one of HT's truest to film color Preds they've done.

http://2008reviews.figures.com/data/651/DSC_0316_resize_exposure.JPG

[Bardoon]

I understand what you mean bro but being a Freak doesnt mean i throw away my hard earned cash on rubbish thats vastly different to its prototype, the only items ive seen that are pretty much 1:1 of the prototypes are the Alien series dioramas which are worth 149, not this...

I got you man, I'm just kidding with you when I say that. :lol :monkey3

I totally understand what you're saying and it's a good mentality to have as a collector. Some people know where to draw the line on what they want and some don't.

[BadMoon]

Jamal's Predator fandom shouldn't be called into question over dissappointment with certain products. If anything, fandom makes you scrutinize more than a casual fan. There are plent of flaws going for the P2 figure as far as accurracy, but I'm into it 50/50, half for a great figure, half for a replica of a fim character I like, so I enjoy the figure. Were I really into items that replicated the films nicely, I'd probably find myself dissappointed with some of what HT's done.

I agree. Hence why I said I can't speak for him. However, this is probably as good as it is going to get. I can't see anyone who is a fan of the movie and toys turning this figure down. I may not be saying it with the right words but I don't get it.

[Jamal]

Thanks bro, i try to keep my collection small with quality and not clutter it with stuff thats mediocre, this hobby can send you broke and i have that under control quite well.

[Wolf]

Thanks bro, i try to keep my collection small with quality and not clutter it with stuff thats mediocre, this hobby can send you broke and i have that under control quite well.

Do you have pics of all your things Jamal?

[MaulFan]

I didn't realize from the film how much of Wolf's face isn't covered by the mask.

http://2008reviews.figures.com/data/651/DSC_0282_resize_exposure.JPG

[Jamal]

I agree. Hence why I said I can't speak for him. However, this is probably as good as it is going to get. I can't see anyone who is a fan of the movie and toys turning this figure down. I may not be saying it with the right words but I don't get it.

My mind is working like this at the moment.

Alien/Pred series Dios or HT Preds

Ill gladly sacrifice this for a Diorama of him in the near future which im certain will be released. Like i said before, i know where to limit myself with this stuff.

[Jamal]

Do you have pics of all your things Jamal?

Not at the moment dude, when my other stuff arrives ill take pics of it all boxed. I need new cabinets

[BadMoon]

My mind is working like this at the moment.

Alien/Pred series Dios or HT Preds

Ill gladly sacrifice this for a Diorama of him in the near future which im certain will be released. Like i said before, i know where to limit myself with this stuff.

Dude you don't have to expain yourself to me. Nor should you feel that way. I don't want that at all.

[Jamal]

Nah its cool bro, your trying to comprehend what im thinking and my stance on this figure and im just explaining it to you thats all :D

[Bardoon]

Actually I think the best mentality as a collector is to be open-minded to a franchise/collectible line/license/etc. and not follow it like some "drone"... thinking that it can "do no wrong".

Take some of the Star Wars fans for example who think the Prequels were the best thing since sliced bread...THEY SUCKED or how every single SW figure Sideshow puts out is the absolute cream-of-the-crop.

But most of the Alien/Predator fans here when it comes to the movies and collectibles are open enough to criticize points that are certainly valid and questionable and overall I think (at least here), we have a much more mature fanbase.

I'm a Hot Toys fan, but I'm not afraid to criticize them...before becoming that I was (and still am) a G.I. Joe fan and I was questioning Hasbro's direction with the line.

But overall we criticize because we care...we care enough to help guide these companies, these films, and all their creators to something that we think would overall perhaps be for the best.

[Jamal]

Exactly, to me right now i only bought P2 BD & Wolf was because i was following the HT Predator line..i love the character also but i dont think i need 2x of the 1 figure. Money dont grow on trees lol

[darren1228]

Sorry but i think Wolf is absolute garbage..

HOT TOYS ARE THAT TIGHT that they cant give netting that goes in between his legs like a leotard? no they give a piece of **** netting suit that will ride up his body
with no support whatsoever to stay intact on the whole top half of his body

HT have lost me, wont even be getting P1, the dioramas are enough for me and thank god for that.

Yeah. Not only that they didn't make it long enough so that it can hide underneath the groin cloth area. You can probably prevent it from riding up his body by using strings and anchoring it to his groin. But Hot Toys should have been smart enough to give us a "leotard" instead of this.

Jamal don't give up on the P1 yet, at least the P1 has netting on his legs and Hot Toys won't be able to cheap out :lol

[gofourindian]

Exactly, to me right now i only bought P2 BD & Wolf was because i was following the HT Predator line..i love the character also but i dont think i need 2x of the 1 figure. Money dont grow on trees lol

Come on Jamal! You don't have the P2 Elder? It's the best of the line so far!

[icruise]

I'm glad I bought the P2 BD and P2 elder, and I'll almost certainly get the P1 if and when it comes out, but I've decided not to get any merchandize from AVP, and these photos don't make me regret that decision. They don't look terrible or anything, but I have better ways that I could spend that kind of money.

[gofourindian]

I'm glad I bought the P2 BD and P2 elder, and I'll almost certainly get the P1 if and when it comes out, but I've decided not to get any merchandize from AVP, and these photos don't make me regret that decision. They don't look terrible or anything, but I have better ways that I could spend that kind of money.

How true! Each of us has our own ways to collect as well as what we collect. I personally Love the HT preds...some more than others. And I don't mess with the BD versions or the Alien side of it as they all look pretty much the same. But that's how I do it and it makes me happy. I suppose that is the key...being happy with your collecting. Now bring on the Wolf and the SS exclusive P1 Dio!!!!

[Mudshark]

I came in late and just finished reading the whole thread from the beginning. I'm relieved to see that a lot of the initial worries were unfounded, yet some issues still remain. The disappointment some people have expressed was painful to read, especially when it's clear they've been looking forward to this figure so much. I gotta admit I sort of expected something like this to happen, but I still feel sorry for anyone whose expectations were dashed.

I'm not exactly thrilled by some of the cutbacks or whatever, especially the net suit "vest"... pretty lame design there, but I'm not going to cancel my order. Like the other HT Preds, this will no doubt look much better in hand, so I'm not too worried about it. The net suit issue bugs me a little, but it doesn't look like it will be too hard to come up with a better solution for it, same with the plastic loin cloth thing.

Now the PredAlien is not nearly as nice as I had expected, mainly due to the bland, toylike paint apps. I'm still on the fence about what to do about it. Repainting it would take care of the strange coloring, the problem is whether or not paint will adhere to it properly, without damaging the material the body is made of.

I'd like to hear Les's comments on repainting the PredAlien, but I'm not sure if he's even ordered one. Guess I'll just wait and see how the figure looks in person before I decide to keep and repaint, or sell the sucka.

[Sachiel]

But overall we criticize because we care...we care enough to help guide these companies, these films, and all their creators to something that we think would overall perhaps be for the best.

Wholeheartedly agree.

[Mudshark]

Absolutely true. The degree of disappointment some people express is also a clear indicator of how passionate they are about the things they collect. I completely understand where they're coming from.

[King Darkness]

After really looking over all these pix, I can honestly say I dont regret canceling this line. Usually I cancel something then in hand pictures come and I kick myself for not having gotten something.

I am not to really to impressed with any of the AVPR line.

[Mudshark]

I was initially only interested in the new Predator, but the PredAlien looked like an interesting design, so I talked myself into buying one from ABC...

After looking at the pics posted here and on Figures.com, I'm not at all thrilled with the final paint apps. Even the figure itself has lost some of its initial attraction, but since it's already paid for, I guess I'll just wait and see what it looks like up close. If I decide not to keep it I suppose someone would take it off my hands.

[drunk_leprechaun]

im not dissaponted with the predalien at all.. granted the paint is off but the pics off figures.com were taken with a full on flash.. just this pic has a little shadow and i think it looks pretty great. pluss ill be displaying them in darker lighting.

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee12/drunk_leprechaun/DSC_0228_resize_exposure.jpg


now wolfs headsculpt paint is great! only thing im not hapy with is tthe paint on the torso.too yellow..the rest is pretty much spot on. i got two of these coming and this is one fig that really needs les paintups.. have to start saving for that.:monkey1. and again it wont look half as bad displayed with less lighting.

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee12/drunk_leprechaun/DSC_0272_resize_exposure.jpg

[Mudshark]

im not dissaponted with the predalien at all.. granted the paint is off but the pics off figures.com were taken with a full on flash.. just this pic has a little shadow and i think it looks pretty great. pluss ill be displaying them in darker lighting.

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee12/drunk_leprechaun/DSC_0228_resize_exposure.jpg

It does look much better in this pic. The arms and legs should be hard plastic, like with the Alien warriors, so no problem repainting there. I'm assuming the torso is of the same rubbery material used on the aliens, but if the colors are close enough then maybe it'll only need some light repainting just to correct and blend the colors accordingly. Wonder if he comes with the bendy set of hands?

[Jamal]

I'm glad I bought the P2 BD and P2 elder, and I'll almost certainly get the P1 if and when it comes out, but I've decided not to get any merchandize from AVP, and these photos don't make me regret that decision. They don't look terrible or anything, but I have better ways that I could spend that kind of money.

I have the Elder, thats the only one im considering keeping

[FACEBOX]

Whoa! I'm getting the whole line! :D

Sure the paint is a bit off, but that can be fixed. The sculpt of these figures are great. Kinda reminds me of the AVP Elder situation, but look how great Les made it look.

[Jamal]

All the power to ya FACEBOX :)

[FACEBOX]

Thanks. :D

My (1st Predator) Wolf should be here by Thursday.
I'll post pix when it arrives.

[Jamal]

That would be good, like i said maybe i can be proven wrong but i need to draw the line somewhere and stick with one line, its becoming to expensive and im quite sick of having to buy multiple items every month just to satisfy my impulse buying of my beloved Predator :monkey4

[lerath666]

man. as much as some of you dislike him....I'm REALY Wishing i had not needed to cancel mine...:monkey2
I think he looks neet, and fixing his net shirt would be easy.

[Sachiel]

Thoughts on the pics.

Hybrid: Almost all the pics use flash so the detail was washed out and the paint was brightened. It looks a lot nicer without flash. I actually like the brown coloring, even though it's not accurate. I think that's how the prototype was painted before they made it green for the web shots.

Wolf isn't so bad. The upper chest is just way too yellow. The work on the head is awesome. They should have made the netting like a leotard. I hope the ankles can move side-to-side. The head doesn't look big. He looks pretty proportioned to the movie.

Overall, they don't seem any worse than the others. Hopefully soon some nicer photos will pop up.

Still, HT needs to keep an eye on the paint work for the Predator bodies. Predator 1 shouldn't turn out bad.

[Jamal]

man. as much as some of you dislike him....I'm REALY Wishing i had not needed to cancel mine...:monkey2
I think he looks neet, and fixing his net shirt would be easy.

If mine doesnt get refunded i could sell it to you if u like

[lerath666]

we can probobly do that. though what would shipping to the states b, and how much would he cost me before shipping.....
and if you want to get rid of a predalien too....hehe...

timing is gonna be key though. had to cancel to free up cash for bills.

[Jamal]

If they dont refund them it will be Wolf & a Battle Damaged P2, id be happy to hold them for you if your genuinely interested, and the shipping ill combine and try to save you as much as i can. I just want my money back on these no profit at all bro

[Sabres21768]

Hey Jamal, has ABC sent you a shipping notice yet?

I'm wondering how soon we'll hear.

[Jamal]

Nah no notices dude, ill post here if they send me one. Sometimes they just send **** without saying anything

[Sabres21768]

I hope so. They never did leave me any feedback on eBay for the pre-orders. :rolleyes:

[Jamal]

Yeah, when you leave it they leave it lol even though you deserve it now because you paid

[Sabres21768]

Well, I sure as hell am not going to leave it until I get the figs. :lol

[Jamal]

Yeah they always replied to my feedback after they received it

[darren1228]

Hey Jamal if abcExpress doesn't allow you to cancel it you could prob just change the shipping address to lerath666's. You can then have him pay you via paypal or something. That way you don't pay for shipping to Australia.

[Jamal]

Yeah thats an idea, but is the shipping the same price to U.S?

[RUMADMAN]

http://www.xltoysforum.com/forum/FEB08/PREDALIEN-6.jpghttp://www.xltoysforum.com/forum/FEB08/PREDALIEN-7.jpg

still looks great imo...

[FACEBOX]

Yeah thats an idea, but is the shipping the same price to U.S?

I paid $48.55 for mine (EMS)

[Jamal]

Thats roughly what it will cost bro from the Australia post website

If your willing to pay the shipping we can do this :)

[RUMADMAN]

I paid $48.55 for mine (EMS)

ouch!!!
:google

[Jamal]

I dont think you can get BD anymore can you anyway? sold out?

[FACEBOX]

JAMAL:
Dunno? Toys2 still has them I think.

RUMADMAN:
Thanks for the extra pix. :D

[Jamal]

Cool man, if ABC Express dont wanna refund just know theres one waiting for ya then.

[FACEBOX]

:cool:
Oki-doki.

[lerath666]

I don't need the BD P2. One of those I've got :)
what did abc express charge you for him?

[Jamal]

Pretty much the same price as everywhere else, a tiny bit more maybe. So FACE may take the BD and you MAY take Wolf?

[wookster]

I got all three yesterday, nice big box from FedEx, I guess some of you guys have your own concerns, I read over this thread briefly, but I have to say I'm blown away by the PreAlien, Wolf comes in a reasonably close second and the Alien is pretty cool, my least favourite of this bunch and it has to be said my least favourite Alien so far, but that's based more on my view of the actual creature design, it's still a great figure!
I worked late and almost have the PredAlien review ready, just need to take some better pics and it'll be ready, in the meen time here are some pics.
The Wolf paint apps are certainly more yellowish than previous Preds, but it's more of a buckskin, beige tan, certainly not 'banana yellow' as has been said. And his facial paint apps are second only to he Elder (in fact in some respects, because of the more visible open side of the mouth and the scaring they could be said to be better), and the milky eye is carried out fantastically.
I think I'm gonna thread some fine string from the front of the one sleeved netting shirt under the groin round the back to hold it down, but it's pretty much good to go, I need to go play around with them some more though!

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r262/retskoow/wolffront.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r262/retskoow/wolfleft.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r262/retskoow/wolfright.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r262/retskoow/headdetail-1.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r262/retskoow/wolfandalien.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r262/retskoow/pose1-4.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r262/retskoow/elder.jpg

The bod for a comp next to the Pred 2-
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r262/retskoow/bods.jpg

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r262/retskoow/alien.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r262/retskoow/shelf1.jpg

[wookster]

Couple more pics for size comp of the PredAlien, which is pretty imposing!
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r262/retskoow/shelf2.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r262/retskoow/sizecomp5.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r262/retskoow/withaliens1.jpg

[Sachiel]

PredAlien does look good and Wolf's body isn't that bad. So can the Wolf's ankles go side to side?

More pics.
http://www.xltoysforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=4663&sid=11334ef59b6d429a7c51069f71fe7b67

Some of Wolf with Predator 2 shoulder armor.
http://www.toysdaily.com/discuz/thread-53477-1-1.html

[Jamal]

Thanks for the pics, kinda reinforces my feelings about the bunch

[Sabres21768]

Damn I'm excited! I can't wait for the Predalien and Wolf to get here. :chew:chew

[Sabres21768]

I paid $48.55 for mine (EMS)

That's nothing. I paid $78 each for EMS shipping for mine. :rotfl

[Jamal]

Ill be looking forward to your pics Sabres

[wookster]

PredAlien does look good and Wolf's body isn't that bad. So can the Wolf's ankles go side to side?

More pics.
http://www.xltoysforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=4663&sid=11334ef59b6d429a7c51069f71fe7b67

Some of Wolf with Predator 2 shoulder armor.
http://www.toysdaily.com/discuz/thread-53477-1-1.html

Yes' they can, I found the ankles work best if you don't push them all the way in (well, that was by default, as I pushed them right in to start with then pulled them back out a few mm's) and then they work fine. His centre of gravity is for some reason quite far back so I tend to lean him forward slightly. he stands fine, but I think he'll need a stand for long periods of display.

[Atlantis1138]

Hi Wookster, whats the durability of the predalien like? any ankle problems??

[wookster]

Hi Wookster, whats the durability of the predalien like? any ankle problems??

No problems at all, he has the stiffest ankles of any Alien so far, good and solid-

Thought I'd post this ,it was an answer to edwint over on Medi-World, but I thought it might answer some questions here.

edwint wrote:

cool shots, wookster!!especially the closeups on wolf!!how in blazes u got them so fast man??more pics!!!

oh hey how the joints between the leg and hip of wolf??since its no longer a ball joint hows the articulation holding up there??do tell!! :2up

just took these for you Ed, hope they help. He still has a ball joint, but it's better hidden now, legs still have a great range of movement.
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r262/retskoow/DSCF0140.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r262/retskoow/DSCF0141.jpg

[Sabres21768]

Ill be looking forward to your pics Sabres

Thanks dude. I'll be sure and post some good ones.

And thanks for the info and extra pics Wookster. Congrats on getting yours so early.

COME ON ABC!! Ship mine soon!!

[Jamal]

Are you gonna get Narins Wolf Sabres?

[Sabres21768]

Are you gonna get Narins Wolf Sabres?

Yeah, but I'm going to get one of the pre-paints.

Once I see how the paint work comes out.

Can't pass up on that kit, it's just plain BAD ***!!

[MaulFan]

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

Thanks for the images and info Wookster, this one assures me on Wolf's body tone. Having the P2 and knowing it's not so red as this image makes it seem, tells me that the yellow of Wolf won't be so yellow either.

I can't wait to get Wolf. I understand some of the issues people have expressed, but I still think he looks fantastic and is going to be a lot of fun to "play" with.

[Sachiel]

There's something erotic about that photo.

[darkfaerytales]

hey wookster nice photoshots , from where you have get them so soon?

[Karaduin]

There's something erotic about that photo.

Lol, Brokeback Mountain pred styley :lol

[bubbahotep]

The photos of wolf on the link posted above (http://www.toysdaily.com/discuz/thread-53477-1-1.html) show him with added shoulder armor, and he really looks fantastic. The predalien looks much better in the xl-shop pic, really an excellent sculpt, I didn't realize his mandibles were articulated until looking at those pics...nice. Personally, I just can't pay near 200 for just a figure, especially when only $120 nets you a BD P2 with all those accessories (or even less for a HT military fig). A chest-burster predalien would have been a nice, something like that would help sweeten the pot. I imagine a queen alien is gonna set us back in the neighborhood of $300+ given its potential size.

[wilhal_18]

this is very confusing. some pics look good but some are like CRAP.

the one from toydaily.com is great.

i have to see more pics from other members here before i move on with my decision to pick this one up.
I am a hardcore predator fan and will likely to buy this but i have to admit the first couple pics really turn me off.

and some of the complaint about hot toys being stingy and too efficient make me very disappointed. I havent opened all of my HT predators and i dont know how they will look. But i can imagine that REAL CLOTH WILL ALWAYS LOOK BETTER than plastic. WTF HOT TOYS.

they better do a very good job with predator 1 coz i already spent more than 1000 dollars for these HT predators

[abake]

Here's some more pics of the predalien that make the paint apps look dramatically different.

http://www.toysdaily.com/discuz/thread-53531-1-1.html

It's all in the lighting.

I'm still keeping my pre-orders.

Thanks for the great pics Jeff!
I'm impressed to see the new articulation on the pred, it looks a lot better, and as long as it still works as good as the earlier version, I'm all for it!

[Furious1]

I'm still getting one, I need 1 more to give me 4 preds total, making a nice balance in the display case!

[Les Walker]

Looks like I will be repainting mine completely.

Still keeping them all, thanks to these shots. LOVE that Wolf, although the legs are odd. Does the armor come molded on, or do you add that? The thigh pieces I mean?
And yeah, where is my ABC notice!

Anyway, looks good so far. Look for extensive repaints on the PA and the Wolf. The Alien looks ok. Not too shabby actually, about movie accurate.

[abake]

The thigh pieces you have to add on; the shin guards are molded on, which kinda makes sense, since he's a lot skinnier and doesn't have any netting on the legs.

[evilalive]

How funny to see my own post being redirect here. But still, herewith the great figure to share....:chew

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f106/evilalive/Toy/Figure%202/DSCF0003.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f106/evilalive/Toy/Figure%202/DSCF0004.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f106/evilalive/Toy/Figure%202/DSCF0013.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f106/evilalive/Toy/Figure%202/DSCF0015.jpg

[abake]

Yeah, I think that was me, those pics are fantastic dude!

[Sick Boy 82]

Abake, do you know if the link you posted in post #185 of the Wolf Pred if that shoulder armor comes with the Wolf Pred or is some add on to it. If that shoulder armor comes with it, he definitely looks a lot better and now I'm excited to get him and the PredAlien.

[evilalive]

Yeah, I think that was me, those pics are fantastic dude!

Feel free buddy, this is the whole reason of posting pics to share among everyone interested. Besides, glad you like my pics though.:rotfl

[bubbahotep]

Abake, do you know if the link you posted in post #185 of the Wolf Pred if that shoulder armor comes with the Wolf Pred or is some add on to it. If that shoulder armor comes with it, he definitely looks a lot better and now I'm excited to get him and the PredAlien.

Not to speak for Abake, but I think that's Pred 2 armor, just applied to Wolf.

[abake]

Abake, do you know if the link you posted in post #185 of the Wolf Pred if that shoulder armor comes with the Wolf Pred or is some add on to it. If that shoulder armor comes with it, he definitely looks a lot better and now I'm excited to get him and the PredAlien.

No, from what I understand, that is the P2 armor on Wolfie, just for fun.

[Sick Boy 82]

Damn, cause Wolfie looks pretty killer with that extra armor on him. Maybe I can pick up some loose stuff on eBay when he comes in.

[Jamal]

Well i got my Wolf refunded YESSSSSSSS

[abake]

Good for you dude.:rock2

[Sabres21768]

Well i got my Wolf refunded YESSSSSSSS

You're gonna be sorry!

Just kidding dude. I'm glad they refunded it for you.

I wish they'd ship the damn things already.

[FACEBOX]

A notice from ABC-EXPRESS:

" [T]he figure[s] [have] been released by HOT TOYS. They are now being sold in HOT TOYS store only. We the local sellers will get the stock around the end of Feb. [...]

Thank you for your support .
Best wishes,
abc".

So, Sabres... looks like we will have to wait a bit longer. :monkey2

[IrishJedi]

Wolf looks badass! :rock :rock :rock

Still on the bubble on the Predalien and Alien Warrior figures, though I'll probably keep my order for those as well.

[darkfaerytales]

sorry for the ( maybe) stupid question but what are the HOT TOYS stores?

[IrishJedi]

sorry for the ( maybe) stupid question but what are the HOT TOYS stores?

I'm assuming it's direct-to-authorized dealer wholesale.

[darkfaerytales]

I'm assuming it's direct-to-authorized dealer wholesale.

ok, but you know some? who are those?

[Sick Boy 82]

ok, but you know some? who are those?

I think they are only in HK. I know you could get some stuff in Japan early too when I was living there.

[darkfaerytales]

I think they are only in HK. I know you could get some stuff in Japan early too when I was living there.

ah ok, so we get them end of feb definitely
ok guys it's matter of days...

[IrishJedi]

I received the 10-15 Day Notice for the Alien Warrior from Sideshow last week, so it definitely appears as if they're all coming.

[Sick Boy 82]

Yeah, what the hell is up with them saying they are shipping Q2, when they are really shipping Q1. I still need to recover from Q1. Please stop sending me cool stuff SSC.

[wookster]

Looks like I will be repainting mine completely.

Still keeping them all, thanks to these shots. LOVE that Wolf, although the legs are odd. Does the armor come molded on, or do you add that? The thigh pieces I mean?
And yeah, where is my ABC notice!

Anyway, looks good so far. Look for extensive repaints on the PA and the Wolf. The Alien looks ok. Not too shabby actually, about movie accurate.

The gaunlets and shin guards are molded but everything else is seperate and you have to dress him. And Les am I right in thinking you got the AvP:R making of/creature design book. Are there any clear shots of Wolf's colouration and also the Alien Drones feet.
I got the Neca 6" drone and he's got big ol'dino feet where as HT have re-used the 'Aliens' warrior. I'd be interested to see which is right. If it's neca, the'd have been better off using the AvP Alien warior feet instead.

[Les Walker]

The gaunlets and shin guards are molded but everything else is seperate and you have to dress him. And Les am I right in thinking you got the AvP:R making of/creature design book. Are there any clear shots of Wolf's colouration and also the Alien Drones feet.
I got the Neca 6" drone and he's got big ol'dino feet where as HT have re-used the 'Aliens' warrior. I'd be interested to see which is right. If it's neca, the'd have been better off using the AvP Alien warior feet instead.

I'll look again, but to be honest, I don't recall any good shots of his skin tone in normal light, nor do I recall any good foot shots of aliens. Sad. One good overall shot of each would be nice in such an illustrated book. Even my AR book has some scans of the alien in it....

I did see a guy's painted sculpture kit of Wolf, and it has a more greenish hue for the light base areas than the standard Pred, and a nice array of dot patterns, etc. So, I think he is a simple pattern, just a matter of the correct tones. He can't be too green though, as that scar on his face is greenish, and contrasts somewhat with the normal skin on the rest of his face. You have to look at all that for information.

Anyway, I will scour....

(I would think either foot will work for the alien. I mean, either is cool...just not sure which one they used)

[Sick Boy 82]

Here is an excellent shot of a 1:5 Wolf Pred from Narin, from the guys at predatorstuff.com. And here is the link to the rest of the shots: Predatorstuff.com 1:5 Narin Wolf Predator (http://www.predatorstuff.com/gallery/?level=album&id=512)

http://www.predatorstuff.com/gallery/images/predatorstuff/the_wolf_predator/wolf_onlinecover2.jpg

[wookster]

I'll look again, but to be honest, I don't recall any good shots of his skin tone in normal light, nor do I recall any good foot shots of aliens. Sad. One good overall shot of each would be nice in such an illustrated book. Even my AR book has some scans of the alien in it....

I did see a guy's painted sculpture kit of Wolf, and it has a more greenish hue for the light base areas than the standard Pred, and a nice array of dot patterns, etc. So, I think he is a simple pattern, just a matter of the correct tones. He can't be too green though, as that scar on his face is greenish, and contrasts somewhat with the normal skin on the rest of his face. You have to look at all that for information.

Anyway, I will scour....

(I would think either foot will work for the alien. I mean, either is cool...just not sure which one they used)

Cheers Les, I'd have thought HT would have been privy to some pretty good ref from the movie makers, but I'd like to see some decent pics of the feet used on screen. And that statue by Narin is pretty sweet, thanks Sick Boy, I'd love to see what the paint apps were based on.

[drunk_leprechaun]

Cheers Les, I'd have thought HT would have been privy to some pretty good ref from the movie makers, but I'd like to see some decent pics of the feet used on screen. And that statue by Narin is pretty sweet, thanks Sick Boy, I'd love to see what the paint apps were based on.

these are some of the brightest pics ive seen of wolf. looks like theres no green on the suit at all.

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee12/drunk_leprechaun/scan0007.jpg

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee12/drunk_leprechaun/scan0002.jpg



and in thios pic you get an ok look at an aliens foot (lower right corner).. yes the ALIENS foot looks accurate.

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee12/drunk_leprechaun/adibook82.jpg

[MaulFan]

Cheers Les, I'd have thought HT would have been privy to some pretty good ref from the movie makers, but I'd like to see some decent pics of the feet used on screen. And that statue by Narin is pretty sweet, thanks Sick Boy, I'd love to see what the paint apps were based on.

I actually wonder how good some other property owners are about keeping and sharing imagery with product makers, but like any company, HT will cut corners and isn't firm on accurracy. I won't dredge up too much of old issues, but HT made G.I. Joe sized ALIENS action figures and perfectly captured the look from the film, yet their 1/6 figure is basically an interpretive piece that captures the gist of the look. Ultimately, departure from the source material can be ok as long as the end product is successful as it is. Like the P2 Pred color scheme isn't persay true to film, but it's still a great looking figure. ALIENS warrior isn't true to film, but it's an evil, badass figure. Wolf may not be perfectly correct, but he looks great and a lot of fun.

[lerath666]

Yeah, what the hell is up with them saying they are shipping Q2, when they are really shipping Q1. I still need to recover from Q1. Please stop sending me cool stuff SSC.

that's why I had to cancel , if they were still actualy comming in q2, I'd have kept them.
with tat in mind, jamal, i want to make sure wee're clear, if they ship to you before the end of march, I'll end up not being able to get him from you, unless you're willing to sit on him for a while. For that matter, looking at my finances, it will probobly be mid april at the earliest. I've still got one more fig comming in q1, and he's the ;ast one i can affard. and with what happened last time, there is no way I'm gonna pass on my Tak Bats. :D

[drunk_leprechaun]

that's why I had to cancel , if they were still actualy comming in q2, I'd have kept them.
with tat in mind, jamal, i want to make sure wee're clear, if they ship to you before the end of march, I'll end up not being able to get him from you, unless you're willing to sit on him for a while. For that matter, looking at my finances, it will probobly be mid april at the earliest. I've still got one more fig comming in q1, and he's the ;ast one i can affard. and with what happened last time, there is no way I'm gonna pass on my Tak Bats. :D

:rock:rock:rock ive got one on preorder and would like to get a second to keep mib:D.

P.S. i believe jamal got his wolf refunded.

[Sniper33]

http://board.spawn.com/forums/showthread.php?t=438403

someone over at the spawn board got their figures in already, and has the predalien set up.

[wookster]

these are some of the brightest pics ive seen of wolf. looks like theres no green on the suit at all.

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee12/drunk_leprechaun/scan0007.jpg

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee12/drunk_leprechaun/scan0002.jpg



and in thios pic you get an ok look at an aliens foot (lower right corner).. yes the ALIENS foot looks accurate.

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee12/drunk_leprechaun/adibook82.jpg

Now that is what I wanted to see, thank you so much, great pics!
The feet look pretty close, but like the hands they should have opposable big toes.

[eighthsamurai]

i have to admit - i had no interest in the wolf. but after seeing the pics i'm very disappointed i had to pass on him. oh well. i can live vicariously through wookster.

[Bardoon]

See the photos? Wolf is lean and mean! :rock

[Jamal]

Here is an excellent shot of a 1:5 Wolf Pred from Narin, from the guys at predatorstuff.com. And here is the link to the rest of the shots: Predatorstuff.com 1:5 Narin Wolf Predator (http://www.predatorstuff.com/gallery/?level=album&id=512)

http://www.predatorstuff.com/gallery/images/predatorstuff/the_wolf_predator/wolf_onlinecover2.jpg

If anything, id rather buy this and have it repainted instead of having to repaint the HT one.

[Jamal]

:rock:rock:rock ive got one on preorder and would like to get a second to keep mib:D.

P.S. i believe jamal got his wolf refunded.

Yeah dude all 180 AUD of it :)

[Sick Boy 82]

Jamal, the Narin 1:5 Wolfie is an unpainted resin statue, so just paint it the way you want it the first time. I love the Narin statues. They always have awesome detail. I just need to find someone to paint a few for me that isn't gonna cost me the price of the statue.

[Jamal]

If i WAS to grab it, id like it as pictured so id get Joe to paint it up

[Sick Boy 82]

Hell yeah, that one looks fraking nice!!

[Wolf]

The Hot Toys Wolf looks badass with better pictures. Keeping this one!

[BadMoon]

The Hot Toys Wolf looks badass with better pictures. Keeping this one!

Yeah me too! :rock

[Wolf]

Yeah me too! :rock

So when will SS give shipment notice?

[The Mike]

Despite the mixed reception of this figure I definitely can't wait for my shipping notice from Toys2 and am glad it'll stand proud amongst my collection...

[AdamBombOi]

I've stayed away from here for a while, to give the wallet a bit of a rest, and to see what develops with Wolf, and I'm nice and surprised tonight!

And how about that ****in Predator Dio too? Holy bawls I gotta get me one of them!

Despite the mixed reception of this figure I definitely can't wait for my shipping notice from Toys2 and am glad it'll stand proud amongst my collection...

I too ordered from Toys2, sent em an e-mail just now askin when they'd get their shipment. I'M PUMPED!

[Jamal]

I WAS GONNA SAY WHERE THE *****K HAVE U BEEN i was gettin worried bro, not like you to not come on once a night

[AdamBombOi]

I dropped so much money is such a short time frame it sorta scared me, lmao. I needed a break from this place and all of the awesome **** I was seein. Plus, I had to assemble a bookcase, find a place for all of the Palisades boxes from the stuff I've bought on this forum, get my books in order, order more books I've been putting off getting, and I'm still not done moving my collection around.

However, I have gotten a few more books, three still coming, and FINALLY received my Celtic Bio helmet from that dude in Italy (still waiting on the other), and I have to say, it's pretty solid man. I'm definitely going to have to watch a few other forums to try and catch someone getting rid of a bio, because honestly, that's become my favorite piece I have. After I see what's goin on, I might even get the Wolf bio.

But, the bookcase is starting to fill out, even moved my punk records over to it, I'm stupid for not buying one sooner.

[Jamal]

Come on abit more and let us know your alive bro lol

[Sachiel]

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee12/drunk_leprechaun/scan0007.jpg

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee12/drunk_leprechaun/scan0002.jpg



LOL. He wrist blades grew pretty big!

[Master Monkey]

sorry for the ( maybe) stupid question but what are the HOT TOYS stores?

They have an actual Hot Toys store here in Hong Kong. They even display the unreleased figures for you to see. Quite convenient.

And this was posted earlier in link form but didnt get much notice. Wolf in Pred 2 shoulder armor. I may just have to do this. Yea, its not movie accurate, but it makes him look so sick. Too bad I dont have a P2.

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/bbqderekyabuki/IMG_4411.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/bbqderekyabuki/IMG_4407.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/bbqderekyabuki/IMG_4401.jpg

Link:

http://www.toysdaily.com/discuz/thread-53477-1-1.html

[Sachiel]

I think they're both kick ***.

Wookster, do those photos with the predator 2 shoulder armor look close to how it would look in-hand?

It looks like just the upper chest color may be throwing things off. The rest looks close to the head paint.

IMO, the head sculpt and paint definitely looks up there with the Elder.

[samster82]

how did they attached the right shoulder armour on?? for was i noe the right shoulder armour is connected to the chest piece.. so to do dat would i have to cut them apart??? correct me if im wrong...

[Sachiel]

how did they attached the right shoulder armour on?? for was i noe the right shoulder armour is connected to the chest piece.. so to do dat would i have to cut them apart??? correct me if im wrong...

It's just attached by a peg.

[screamingmetal]

Both Wolf and The Predalien turned out great. Though, it's disappointing that Wolf doesn't come with the cleaner kit backpack. Expect a deluxe version in a few months after this one sells out. :rolleyes:

I saw the early photos and was a bit glad that Predalien had poor paint apps, thought it would save me money. But the new pics just look fantastic! I'm going to have to get him too.

[wookster]

I think they're both kick ***.

Wookster, do those photos with the predator 2 shoulder armor look close to how it would look in-hand?

It looks like just the upper chest color may be throwing things off. The rest looks close to the head paint.

IMO, the head sculpt and paint definitely looks up there with the Elder.

I guess so, but my Pred 2's are at home and I have the new AvP:R's at my studio at work. I have to admit it looks cool, but I'll be keeping mine as is.
I'd guess the P2 right shoulder armour is just blu-tacked on for the pic.
I just finished the review and pics for the PA, thought you might wanna see a couple of previews-

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r262/retskoow/fight1-1.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r262/retskoow/fight10.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r262/retskoow/fight8.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r262/retskoow/fight6.jpg

[darren1228]

Man the Predalien is getting better by the minute! Thanks wookster

[Sachiel]

I guess so, but my Pred 2's are at home and I have the new AvP:R's at my studio at work. I have to admit it looks cool, but I'll be keeping mine as is.
I'd guess the P2 right shoulder armour is just blu-tacked on for the pic.
I just finished the review and pics for the PA, thought you might wanna see a couple of previews-


I meant the coloring, not how it looks with the armor. :D Even though the pics are a little dark.

[drunk_leprechaun]

i think im gonna order a second predalien to keep mib along with my second wolf:chew. got to make sure i ave enough money for the 2 takara batman figs ive preordered though:monkey4

[abake]

Fantastic pics Jeff, thanks!

About the accuracy of the alien's feet: I think we have to look at NECA's figure for accuracy. Kyle (NECA's lead sculptor) has stated that they worked closely with ADI and had their official approval on the sculpts of the figures.
Also, if you look closely at the feet in the pics you'll see that there's only four toes, just like NECA's figure.
HT have never been too big on accuracy when it comes to the aliens. Unfortunately.

[evilalive]

Predalien are too damn cool......

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f106/evilalive/Toy/Figure%202/DSCF0034.jpg

[Les Walker]

Looks like there is a peg on the back of Wolfie, between the med kit and the spear mount, that allows for a Cleaner kit. Therefore, I'm willing to bet that a future variant release, probably with open mouth, will come with said kit. Damn you Hot Toys!!!! :monkey4

[MaulFan]

Looks like there is a peg on the back of Wolfie, between the med kit and the spear mount, that allows for a Cleaner kit. Therefore, I'm willing to bet that a future variant release, probably with open mouth, will come with said kit. Damn you Hot Toys!!!! :monkey4

Innevitably that'll happen, thankfully, I'll be content to get that extra item, if it even comes out well, off eBay. I thought the only point they had Wolf roaring his mandibles was almost a waste of an opportunity, so I don't need it on the figure, and he probably had the least maskless screen time of any main Predator in all 4 movies, so the regular will be fine, and there's not medical mask or anything special to his BD in the film, so having the kit is the only thing I can think of that isn't part of this figure that a rerelease could offer me.

I can't wait to get a notice from Sideshow for this guy, and then onto photo fun :)

[Mudshark]

Aw, c'mon... we already KNOW they're gonna make a BD or some kind of ultra version, right? It would be much more of a surprise if they didn't! lol

All these great pics and descriptions have restored my faith in Wolfie and PA and now I'm really looking forward to that long awaited package from ABC! These figures won't hit Japan until early March, so ordering from ABC was a good thing!
:chew :chew :chew

Btw, does anyone happen to know when AvPR will be out on DVD? Hope it'll be fairly soon, so we can use it for reference in repainting & customizing these figures.

[MaulFan]

Btw, does anyone happen to know when AvPR will be out on DVD? Hope it'll be fairly soon, so we can use it for reference in repainting & customizing these figures.

April 15th, there was an article linked in the AVP:R spoiler thread about the Blu-Ray release and it says the standard DVD will also come out on 4/15 as well as PREDATOR on Blu-Ray.

[abake]

I'm seriously thinking about starting to buy all new movies on Blu Ray from now on (even thought I don't own a Blu Ray player yet), since it seems the High Def wars are over and the winner is, ta-da, Blu Ray.
There was a nice sale on Blu Ray discs on amazon as well.

[Mudshark]

April 15th, there was an article linked in the AVP:R spoiler thread about the Blu-Ray release and it says the standard DVD will also come out on 4/15 as well as PREDATOR on Blu-Ray.

Thanks! I've been saving for a PS3 and waiting for some of my favorite games to come out, so it looks like I've got even more reason to think about picking one up this summer. Hopefully I'll be able to pick up all of my most wanted movies on Blu-Ray at the same time... if I can wait that long.