Re: NECA 1/4 Predator
I hope we get predator 2 in 1/4 for sure.
Yes, indeed. But hey, look at HT's Elder sales. By your logic, this semi-unknown character shouldn't have sold well at all. In reality, he's now one of the most sought-after HT figures.
I agree that stealth and battle-damaged versions at 19" wouldn't be a good idea. I certainly wouldn't buy them, and at that scale, you really only need to do the main Preds. Like I said before though, when you look at past sales and design favorites among fans, the Elder is actually a pretty significant addition to the franchise and would probably sell much more than a paint variant. He isn't exactly the same as P1, either.
This conversation could go on and on, but the main idea is: as long as NECA does this P1 correctly, let's encourage them to make more by actually buying them. Not like every other 1/4 piece they dish out. We've got to whisk them off the shelves. If not for Elder, then at least for P2. Because they won't make
any more of them (no matter which one) unless this first go is successful.
@greygoose: In terms of sculpting, yes. In terms of paint apps (even if the ones on the 1/4 P1 are awesome, they still won't be up to HT standards), no. In terms of accessories, also a no. 1/4 seems like a safer option for NECA, and it gives them more room for improving the details of the 7" line. It's like when Rodriguez and Antal did the new 'Predators' movie. You can't compete with Arnold Schwarzenegger, so it's much better to go a different route.
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