Showcase - Hot Toys AVP Predators Shootout

21 10 2006

 Here’s a ‘family’ shot of all the Hot Toys Predators as I did not review the Scar and the Celtic. Somehow, the Predators look best when stand straight.

It seems that Hot Toys’ Predators had one ’batch-similarity’. For example, Scar and Celtic had the same feet design while Elder and Chopper had another design altogether. I am not sure if this is movie accurate as I had never stared intently at their footwear. Or it could be a case of making-use-of-the-latest-mould kind of thing. I will take note of it when I rewatch AVP or the Predator movies.

Anyway, I have prepared a shootout among the Predators to aid those who are late in getting them or have budgetary constraints. Hope this helps you decide which Hot Toys Predator to get.

Scar Predator:

Get this if:

  • You are a fan of the original movies.
  • You like the classic Predator look as depicted in comics and movies.
  • You like a warrior Predator with a symbol on its mask.
  • You want to re-enact the scene with your kitbash Arnie rolling in the mud with a Predator.
  • You want your guests to ask if the Predator is giving the scars or at the receiving point.

Celtic Predator:

Get this if:

  • You want the most fearsome of Predator masks.
  • Celtic sounds exotic to you.
  • You want your guests to nod their heads intelligently although they have no idea what the Predator’s name means.

Elder Predator:

Get this if:

  • You are sick of the warrior types.
  • You rub your hands with glee and look forward to fixing all that facial hair on this Predator. Hey, it looks darn good with all that hair.
  • You want a unique combistick.
  • You are a sucker for a figure wearing a cape.
  • You want to display a Predator baring it’s teeth.
  • You want a Predator that looks honourable enough to bestow an alien weapon to a 12″ figure of yours.
  • You want your guest to ask if the Predator has any social benefits for being an elder.

Chopper Predator:

Get this if:

  • You love humanoid skulls.
  • You want to tell people that this is the fella that got skewered by an Alien first in AVP.
  • You want a different mask color.
  • You want your guests to ask you if this Predator owns a butcher cleaver or it has a bike licence.

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5 responses to “Showcase - Hot Toys AVP Predators Shootout”

17 03 2007
Kenny (20:24:12) :

I saw on the Hot Toys site that these require assembly. Is it easy to assemble?

18 03 2007
swftoys (09:35:42) :

Hi Kenny,
Honestly they are very easy to assemble. They are snap fit so no gluing or cutting is required. However, I have met some resistance when fitting the heads in. But it is very much dependent on the very piece you get. Other than that, it is a must get for the Predator fan.

18 03 2007
Kenny (19:15:42) :

Thanks. Will get one as soon as I can find it at a good price.

30 01 2008
Dom (06:50:59) :

Speaking of a good price, where did u get yours at?

3 07 2008
roach (06:44:21) :

Hi,

These figures are awesome. are the feet interchangable with the predator 2 line?
thanks

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