[Joe Moore]

Toyark 1st Look - NECA Predators Series 14 - Alien vs Predator Figure In-Hand Photo Shoot

[snake5289]

Yup it's official. I want one.

Great pics.

[En Sabah Nerd]

Gorgeous.

I like how in Chopper's bio they try to give him some credibility and even a touch of character. Celtic is my favorite of these three and I absolutely want this figure though I don't think these will actually be out until right around or just after Christmas, we'll see. Celtic's mask is a very cool homage to the original Jungle Hunter mask and I have become rather fond of how he actually behaved like someone new to the hunt as he was very headstrong and aggressive. Also of the three Celtic actually had normal wrist blades.

[Dolemite]

They all look great, but man, that Celtic Predator beats 'em all. He looks so awesome.

BTW, no alternate masked head for Scar? Or will that end up being a re-release of some sort down the line?

Sweet pics as usual, BTW.

[Joe Moore]

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Originally Posted by Dolemite

They all look great, but man, that Celtic Predator beats 'em all. He looks so awesome.

BTW, no alternate masked head for Scar? Or will that end up being a re-release of some sort down the line?

Sweet pics as usual, BTW.

No mask for scar. Wouldn't be surprised to see a masked variant at some point when they need a third figure to fill out a wave.

[georgeromero]

Hell Yeah!!! My anxiety meter is pumped up. I can't find words to describe how I feel about this.

[En Sabah Nerd]

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Originally Posted by Joe Moore

No mask for scar. Wouldn't be surprised to see a masked variant at some point when they need a third figure to fill out a wave.

I'd bet since series 15 will also be AVP that masked Scar will show up there alongside Temple Guard and (insert predator here). I hope the third isn't the elder or whatever he was called with the stupid freaking cape.

[boombatty]

Ifnonly they made these in 4 inch scale too...

[snake5289]

^^ That would be amazing.

I just noticed that Celtic only has armor on one of his hips. Is that a mistake or is that just how it was and I never realized it?

[Joe Moore]

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Originally Posted by snake5289

^^ That would be amazing.

I just noticed that Celtic only has armor on one of his hips. Is that a mistake or is that just how it was and I never realized it?

That's how it was in the movie:

[snake5289]

Huh never noticed that. It's been a long time since I watched AVP though.

[evilekim]

Awesome!!! I have to have these! Celtic and Chopper look sick, Scar is not too bad either.
I'm definately wishing that Scar had the mask, but I guess they needed an unmasked Predator in this series. Considering that Masked Scar Predator is on the packaging, I'm sure NECA will release one soon. Really great photos!

[donmeca2020]

Might have to jump on these!! Celtic and maybe chopper.

[Trivial Psychic]

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Originally Posted by Dolemite

They all look great, but man, that Celtic Predator beats 'em all. He looks so awesome.

BTW, no alternate masked head for Scar? Or will that end up being a re-release of some sort down the line?

Sweet pics as usual, BTW.

Shame you cannot swap heads with the older figures. Truthfully, Scar's mask is really not all that different from the Jungle Hunter or Scout Predator's (from the Lost Predator clan). The only major difference is the length and volume of the dreadlocks, and the acid burned mark on the helmet.

One thing I have noticed that nobody's pointed out...the lines connected to the biomask that typically connect to the Predator's backpack are hanging free from the mask. You can spot them on both Chopper and Celtic. That screams QC issue to me. Were these broken out of the packaging, or do they plug in somewhere and are removeable? I'm hoping that this won't be an issue when searching through them in the wild.

[En Sabah Nerd]

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Originally Posted by Trivial Psychic

One thing I have noticed that nobody's pointed out...the lines connected to the biomask that typically connect to the Predator's backpack are hanging free from the mask. You can spot them on both Chopper and Celtic. That screams QC issue to me. Were these broken out of the packaging, or do they plug in somewhere and are removeable? I'm hoping that this won't be an issue when searching through them in the wild.

I think they come deliberately unplugged. The official images of them in package have the wires just hanging out.

[Trivial Psychic]

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Originally Posted by En Sabah Nerd

I think they come deliberately unplugged. The official images of them in package have the wires just hanging out.

Ahh okay...I missed it before, but now I can actually see where they plug in on Celtic Predator photo 10, just underneath the shoulder armor's plate.

I mostly collect these carded, but I might end up modding those or cutting them off altogether if I open them up. It bothers me seeing them dangle like that, and gives me bad flashbacks to the old McFarlane Predator figures.

[Joe Moore]

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Originally Posted by Trivial Psychic

Shame you cannot swap heads with the older figures. Truthfully, Scar's mask is really not all that different from the Jungle Hunter or Scout Predator's (from the Lost Predator clan). The only major difference is the length and volume of the dreadlocks, and the acid burned mark on the helmet.

One thing I have noticed that nobody's pointed out...the lines connected to the biomask that typically connect to the Predator's backpack are hanging free from the mask. You can spot them on both Chopper and Celtic. That screams QC issue to me. Were these broken out of the packaging, or do they plug in somewhere and are removeable? I'm hoping that this won't be an issue when searching through them in the wild.

Not broken. The shoulder cannons come unattached and can be swapped between figures. I honestly didn't realize they connected.

[suchaname]

Why does Chopper have closed hands but also weapons?

[Joe Moore]

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Originally Posted by suchaname

Why does Chopper have closed hands but also weapons?

The hands are interchangeable in the wave, so you can swap hands with one of the other ones if you want him to hold the weapons. It's listed as a negative in the review, though.

[suchaname]

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Originally Posted by Joe Moore

The hands are interchangeable in the wave, so you can swap hands with one of the other ones if you want him to hold the weapons. It's listed as a negative in the review, though.

I know, but why not have at least one hand able to hold a weapon like the others?

You might only buy Chopper, or not want to cannibalise one of the others just to make full use of Chopper (this is all sounding so wrong lol).

[Joe Moore]

Grab The AvP Predators Now Directly From NECA - The Toyark - News

[En Sabah Nerd]

Joe, could I request a pic of the AVP preds next to a regular predator? I'd like to see exactly how much taller they are.