Deadpool Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 If you look at the pics McDurg linked to, you can see that weird ass jaw on the helmet is purely decorative and the face underneath looks more or less like any other Predator we've ever seen. I like it. What's the big difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 There is very little love for ....my spoiler tab won't work ....for the new version of 'old friends' in the latest Doctor Who TV Series. 'They' look similar but just ridiculous . These Predators just look 'off' IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minivenom Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Aside from minor facial alterations and a different hunting style. Not much. The new clan does use stealth but seem to me to rely more on brute force as opposed to the more cunning style of the p1 predator. I'd like to see more of the two races mixing it up in another movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share Posted July 12, 2010 If you look at the pics McDurg linked to, you can see that weird ass jaw on the helmet is purely decorative and the face underneath looks more or less like any other Predator we've ever seen. I like it. What's the big difference? Well, for one, the head is split open in several places. It is taking the phallic mouth issue one step too far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minivenom Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Just a little body modification. I've seen humans that look worse. LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanester Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Shane, where did you read this stuff about the berzerker? If you could point me in the right direction I'd appreciate It. Or I'll Google it when I get home. Let me see if I can find you an online version of the article. Nimrod was explaining that the berserkers are an outcast tribe of the Predator species that have, over time, modified their bodies (head mostly) and are brutal in their method. As outcasts of the species, they do not like their typical P1 relatives. I'm looking now and will post somethingwhen I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share Posted July 12, 2010 That explains that, then. Sort of like the self-mutilators from Firefly, or those freaks who do plastic surgery so they look like cats or pinhead or whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minivenom Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 I'm left wondering if I should try to track down a P1 Predator, or wait and pray for Hot Toys to make the extremely similar predator from the film. The longer I wait, the higher the price goes. But, if they make a better version that looks close enough to being P1 Predator, it may be worth it. Ugh. This makes my head feel the way that Berzerker's head looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanester Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 I think the P1 Predator by HT is only going to go up, up, up. There was a short window where you could find him around retail, but with the new film, interest has gone crazy. I am having a hard time finding the article I read, but I'm still looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share Posted July 12, 2010 (edited) Hey Venom, if you have a spare Premium Format Hulk or Dr. Doom lying around, shoot me a PM Edited July 12, 2010 by karamazov80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minivenom Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Never got into the Premium Format figures, unfortunately. :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Do you think Sideshow will import the Assassin's Creed II figure? I'm just working out what my options are as a UKer, I've never ordered a Hot Toys figure before. Any advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minivenom Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 I've got some advice for you, Danny. Don't order the figure. LOL One is never enough. You'll be buying all kinds of figures and wondering what happened to your bank account. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dio Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Do you think Sideshow will import the Assassin's Creed II figure? I'm just working out what my options are as a UKer, I've never ordered a Hot Toys figure before. Any advice? If you order from amiami, don't use EMS, use SAL shipping. I've heard horror stores of ParcelForce doing unspeakable things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted July 13, 2010 Author Share Posted July 13, 2010 Do you think Sideshow will import the Assassin's Creed II figure? I'm just working out what my options are as a UKer, I've never ordered a Hot Toys figure before. Any advice? Here you go: http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=4489&sku=900995 I don't know about other options for UK buyers, but EBay might not be a bad idea (once the thing comes into stock). Of course, you've got friends in the U.S., if that is of interest to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Do you think Sideshow will import the Assassin's Creed II figure? I'm just working out what my options are as a UKer, I've never ordered a Hot Toys figure before. Any advice? If you order from amiami, don't use EMS, use SAL shipping. I've heard horror stores of ParcelForce doing unspeakable things. With respect ParcelForce deliver virtually everything 'large' that arrives from overseas into the UK.......despite who the sender uses initially in the place of origin. Buying stuff from HK/China & Japan is generally a hassle-free operation & despite the generally steep shipping virtually everything is tracked,well-packed & arrives as it was sent. I love the way that many sellers tie a piece of string around the parcel in the old traditional manner.....it must piss the customs vultures off as well......a good thing. Mentioning import duties.....it is also very very rare to pay import duties on HK/China/Japanese stuff . For the record the worst nation in the world that I know of for quality of packing is my own. Shoving something precious,originally MIB in a sheet of brown-paper is unfortunately the norm . I do not mean to imply that UK MMMV members would do this & I ,personally, always use a stout box with MIB stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 I have previously ordered Figma figures from Hong Kong sellers on eBay with no problems, but the amount the figure costs and the shipping will obviously go up a lot as it's a much larger figure. Thanks for the link Sam, I did have a look on Sideshow Toys website and couldn't find it. Cheers for all the advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted July 13, 2010 Author Share Posted July 13, 2010 Sideshow's website has a horrible search engine, IMO. If you are ever looking for something, it is best to use the pop-up search bar at the bottom of the page instead of the embedded search at the top of the page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted July 16, 2010 Author Share Posted July 16, 2010 All kinds of wacky and awesome Hot Toys announcements (pics) today--Hans Landa, Ghostrider, Battle Damaged Mark VI, and what might be the coolest announcement of all--Platoon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minivenom Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Lots of good stuff shown. I'm going to have to get a second job. Wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsomedevil Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 I received an email that my Guardian Predator waitlist reservation was converting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minivenom Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Holy crap! That's awesome, HD! I hope I can get that lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted July 17, 2010 Author Share Posted July 17, 2010 (edited) Congrats. I got on the waitlist over an hour late, so I'm not holding my breath. Maybe it's a blessing in disguise, though. Now I can buy a new stove The fact that so many folks are getting these suggests that the after-market price won't be as crazy as it initially appeared. I'll probably be able to score one for sub-$300 once the hype dies down. Edited July 17, 2010 by karamazov80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webhead Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 my T-800 shipped so I am patiently waiting. I'll arrive while i'm out of town so I'll have to go to UPS to get it I guess. I hope they don't ship him back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webhead Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 So my T-800 was delivered today however it wasn't delivered to my house. There was a UPS note on the door and it said delivered to Carricato. I have no idea what is going on. I hope that's a neighbor. i know their first names but haven't learned their last names yet since we moved. Now I have to wait to call Sideshow to have them authorize UPS to look into who Carricato is. This blows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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