wookster
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Re: Hot Toys- AvP:R Wolf Predator full spec and pics
That is one tough call, I have Tak Bats and he is pretty damn cool.
But this figure looks absolutely amazing, in fact the hybrid Predalien looks incredible to me, I still have a few issues with it's actual 'base' design, but as a figure, if it's anywhere near as cool as the proto it's gonna be amazing.
I guess it's time to flip a coin or sell a kidney!
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11/28/2007, 9:17 am
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Re: Hot Toys- AvP:R Wolf Predator full spec and pics
These decisions are getting a bit tough, damn companies and their fantastic 1/6th scale figures!!!
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11/28/2007, 9:19 am
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imNewHere
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Re: Hot Toys- AvP:R Wolf Predator full spec and pics
It's actually Hot Toys this year that gets me all riled up. They've been on a HOT STREAK this year, especially right now. They have too much good stuff and too many great licenses.
I love Hot Toys...they are my new #1. Sorry Medicom, sorry Takara, But Hot Toys has too much stuff coming down the pipeline:
AVP-R
Predator 2
Resident Evil 4
Superman Returns
Pirates OTC
Appleseed
Astro Boy
Not to mention their Military themed stuff.
Oh, I think I'll bet getting both the Predalien and Wolf Pred. Let's hope the movie doesn't ruin it for us!
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wookster
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Re: Hot Toys- AvP:R Wolf Predator full spec and pics
quote: imNewHere wrote:
It's actually Hot Toys this year that gets me all riled up. They've been on a HOT STREAK this year, especially right now. They have too much good stuff and too many great licenses.
I love Hot Toys...they are my new #1. Sorry Medicom, sorry Takara, But Hot Toys has too much stuff coming down the pipeline:
AVP-R
Predator 2
Resident Evil 4
Superman Returns
Pirates OTC
Appleseed
Astro Boy
Not to mention their Military themed stuff.
Oh, I think I'll bet getting both the Predalien and Wolf Pred. Let's hope the movie doesn't ruin it for us!
I know what you mean, I still love what Medi do, they have their own aesthetic (but those freakin fragile bodies piss me off so much these days). Takara's base body is real cool but they've never really even attempted to tackle the whole facial sculpt issue (well beyond Batman Returns, so we need to see more). SST still churn out some decent stuff, but it's mid range, they lack vision.
But HT are so bold, they just give us 1/6'ers what we want, they seem to approach each new project with an open mind, not bringing any tired preconceptions of rehashing what went before.
We all know toys can be art. Hot Toys just seem to reaffirm that!
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Re: Hot Toys- AvP:R Wolf Predator full spec and pics
I still rank them all even mainly because of licenses I am into.
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Re: Hot Toys- AvP:R Wolf Predator full spec and pics
I like Hot Toys because they seem like the "complete" 1/6 figure producers. They dabble with a very wide variety of licenses, their base bodies are durable, they actually paint their headsculpts (sorry again Medicom, i want more), and most importantly I always feel like I'm getting a lot for what I paid (sorry once more Medicom, your paltry accessories hurt). Takara just doesn't make enough 1/6 scale stuff outside their CG stuff. Sideshow...well they produce great non-1/6 stuff.
Ok back to the thread topic. I read a little factoid on Wikipedia that the Wolf Pred in the upcoming movie is actually smaller and slimmer than the previous Predators. I wonder if HT will replicate this somehow with their figure. From the pics so far, it looks thinner, but I'm pretty sure that's just my imagination.
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11/29/2007, 12:03 am
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Re: Hot Toys- AvP:R Wolf Predator full spec and pics
INH, i think he looks slimmer as well somehow. i'm glad he's smaller. the ones in AVP looked big and stupid (like the nutters at the gym).
as much as i like this wolf pred - i would go for tak bats. amazing figure, and best movie i've seen in ages. and it's batman!!! wait till the original pred comes out - that would be the one to have.
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Re: Hot Toys- AvP:R Wolf Predator full spec and pics
Thanks for the input you guys! I'm leaning more towards Batman now. As ES said he is freakin Batman! I think the reason I like wolf so much is the amount of accessories he has. As for the face I feel that they've changed the skeletal structure too much..I would have a hard time recognizing him as a Predator if I didn't see him with all his armor and gadgets.
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Re: Hot Toys- AvP:R Wolf Predator full spec and pics
Definitely get the Tak Bats if you have to decide, it's just so cool. Plus, the Preds are easier to find anyway so you can snatch one in future for a not-so-bad price, unlike the Tak Bats after they sell out.
btw, the HT AVP-R figures are now up for pre-order at SS and CSC, among other stores. The price for the Wolf Pred and Predalien are a little higher than I was initially expecting. Still cool though.
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quote: imNewHere wrote:
Definitely get the Tak Bats if you have to decide, it's just so cool. Plus, the Preds are easier to find anyway so you can snatch one in future for a not-so-bad price, unlike the Tak Bats after they sell out.
btw, the HT AVP-R figures are now up for pre-order at SS and CSC, among other stores. The price for the Wolf Pred and Predalien are a little higher than I was initially expecting. Still cool though.
Yeah what he said!
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