[Joe Moore]

Predator 2 - New Photos of the Warrior Predator Ultimate Figure by NECA

[AlanThCollector]

This is another solid ultimate lost tribe reveal however, it feels a little weaker than some of the other updates.

The unmasked head sculpt is really good but for some reason I’m left wanting more from this figure but I don’t know what. Maybe if he included a few more melee weapons or a collapsed version of the axe that could clip to his back? Thoughts?

[Joe Moore]

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Originally Posted by AlanThCollector

This is another solid ultimate lost tribe reveal however, it feels a little weaker than some of the other updates.

The unmasked head sculpt is really good but for some reason I’m left wanting more from this figure but I don’t know what. Maybe if he included a few more melee weapons or a collapsed version of the axe that could clip to his back? Thoughts?

The axe is the best part, and I really like that. But I definitely don't need more combi sticks, or the same smart discs, or the same blast effect again, or the same hands, or the same skullls.

[Dolemite]

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Originally Posted by AlanThCollector

for some reason I’m left wanting more from this figure but I don’t know what. Maybe if he included a few more melee weapons or a collapsed version of the axe that could clip to his back? Thoughts?

Maybe you're having the same problem that I am? That it's hard to get excited for yet ANOTHER re-use of the City Hunter and/or Jungle Hunter with minor cosmetic differences and one or two new accessories mixed in with a whole bunch that we've seen many, many times before?

I'm sure it's movie-accurate, but it's also BORING.

[Joe Moore]

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Originally Posted by Dolemite

Maybe you're having the same problem that I am? That it's hard to get excited for yet ANOTHER re-use of the City Hunter and/or Jungle Hunter with minor cosmetic differences and one or two new accessories mixed in with a whole bunch that we've seen many, many times before?

I'm sure it's movie-accurate, but it's also BORING.

I think that's why I'm impatiently waiting for something other than a movie design Predators. The Kenner homages, game designs, and comic stuff are all far more interesting.

[Spooked]

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Originally Posted by Joe Moore

I think that's why I'm impatiently waiting for something other than a movie design Predators. The Kenner homages, game designs, and comic stuff are all far more interesting.

You and me both. This body has just gotten way too much re-use. (And for NECA, that's saying something.)

[Comedian]

I don’t know, I really like it. I understand the concerns but I don’t share them. Totally solid.

[AlanThCollector]

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Originally Posted by Joe Moore

I think that's why I'm impatiently waiting for something other than a movie design Predators. The Kenner homages, game designs, and comic stuff are all far more interesting.

Same! I’m also hoping they tackle some unique Kenner predators like R’Zor or the unreleased four-armed heavy infantry Predator. We’re getting pretty close to the 10-year anniversary of the Kenner homages so it’s only a matter of time before NECA does ultimate releases of them, hopefully with even more ridiculous oversized/ overkill Kenner inspired accessories.

I also would like to see the Super Predators updated with unique unmasked head sculpts for Falconer and Tracker. I have a sneaking suspicion that the Alpha Predator body will be reused for those.

Let’s not forget we also have a fifth Predator movie on the horizon too. Even a bad movie may lead to some awesome designs.

[superkeaton]

I kinda wish the armor and helmet were more unique. I would have settled for fewer weapons in exchange for that. The axe and flail are very cool, though. This gives me hope for maybe some Hunting Grounds figures.

[En Sabah Nerd]

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Originally Posted by AlanThCollector

I also would like to see the Super Predators updated

Seconded. For me an ultimate Berserker is probably the only other movie predator I'm waiting to be shown, technically ultimate Wolf has already been shown to us even if it was a prototype years ago.

There's definitely a copy-paste element to the lost tribe so it's not a surprise that these figures are already hitting me with fatigue only 4 or 5 into the line-up. Borg/Lost is the only particular standout member in the movie and they did his ultimate first. Obviously NECA is doing some work to add in their own flavor to each figure so they could still reveal one or two later that are more outstanding (Randy implied that what they've done with Shaman is pretty cool) but so far it's hard to feel wowed.

[Comedian]

So this is the fifth lost-tribe predator for ultimates? Correct?

[Harbinger]

I like the blue skin tone.

[En Sabah Nerd]

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Originally Posted by Comedian

So this is the fifth lost-tribe predator for ultimates? Correct?

1. Battle armor Lost
2. Scout
3. Stalker
4. Guardian
5. Battle damaged City Hunter
6. Warrior

So we've still got Greyback, Boar, Snake, and Shaman to go.

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Originally Posted by Harbinger

I like the blue skin tone.

In the movie it's really hard to tell since the lighting is so orange and there's heavy fog but behind the scenes images definitely show that Warrior is indeed a faded grey-blue color. I also like how it looks but I've already got their Hive Wars Predator as my resident blue predator.

[Harbinger]

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Originally Posted by En Sabah Nerd

1. Battle armor Lost
2. Scout
3. Stalker
4. Guardian
5. Battle damaged City Hunter
6. Warrior

So we've still got Greyback, Boar, Snake, and Shaman to go.


In the movie it's really hard to tell since the lighting is so orange and there's heavy fog but behind the scenes images definitely show that Warrior is indeed a faded grey-blue color. I also like how it looks but I've already got their Hive Wars Predator as my resident blue predator.

You can never have too many blue predators. i love my mad pred though im gonna have to do a wash to bring out his detailing whenever i open him.

[1morpheo1]

Was the Guardian release for this month, right?

About the constant re-use, really only Shaman, Greyback, Borg, Boar and Snake are the distincg predators of the group, so the rest is normal to be tired because the same sculpt except for different mask and accesories



About this Warrior predator, looks great in general (blue is slightly different, has more dark dots, if you are movie accurate), indeed the unmask face seems based on previews color skin for the original predator 2, but is ok. May be a collapse axe to put on the back armour would be cool.

Cheers bros.

[manic mailman]

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Originally Posted by En Sabah Nerd

1. Battle armor Lost

In the movie it's really hard to tell since the lighting is so orange and there's heavy fog but behind the scenes images definitely show that Warrior is indeed a faded grey-blue color. I also like how it looks but I've already got their Hive Wars Predator as my resident blue predator.

was the lost predator in the movie?

[snake5289]

Yes. It's been a little while but if I remember right he was one of the Preds standing next to Greyback.

[manic mailman]

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Originally Posted by snake5289

Yes. It's been a little while but if I remember right he was one of the Preds standing next to Greyback.

ah thank you. so is he the one called hippie in this img?



and looks like hes the one on the right here:



I really only collect masked predators, i had the armored lost, but i sold it off, because he didn't look like that in the movie, and i didn't want to display him unmasked.
anyway predator 2 is awesome. and im glad neca is making all of these, even if some of them are a little redundant.

[ShabbyBlue]

With all these ultimate upgrades of the Lost Tribe I wish they'd re-release the Trophy Wall diorama for those of us who missed it the first time, along with the trophy skulls pack that went with it. It rarely goes up on ebay and when it does it sells for $300+

[Comedian]

Totally confusing. Why they have different names. I found this out years ago with the first releases that there are many different names for each lost predator.

Shabby.....I didn’t know the trophy wall went so high. I own it. It’s cool but damn, it’s heavy. I mean like a cinder block heavy. I missed the accessory set, but I have an issue with the corpse. I can’t even have frank and Julia from hellraiser in front on my shelves. Lol.

[Joe Moore]

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Originally Posted by ShabbyBlue

With all these ultimate upgrades of the Lost Tribe I wish they'd re-release the Trophy Wall diorama for those of us who missed it the first time, along with the trophy skulls pack that went with it. It rarely goes up on ebay and when it does it sells for $300+

I believe there's talk of a reissue in the near future.

[snake5289]

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Originally Posted by manic mailman

ah thank you. so is he the one called hippie in this img?



and looks like hes the one on the right here:



I really only collect masked predators, i had the armored lost, but i sold it off, because he didn't look like that in the movie, and i didn't want to display him unmasked.
anyway predator 2 is awesome. and im glad neca is making all of these, even if some of them are a little redundant.

No he's the one nicknamed Borg. Yeah should be the one on the right of Greyback/Elder.

[Trivial Psychic]

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Originally Posted by manic mailman

ah thank you. so is he the one called hippie in this img?

The "Hippie" in that pic is actually the Shaman Lost Predator...

[Harbinger]

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Originally Posted by Trivial Psychic

The "Hippie" in that pic is actually the Shaman Lost Predator...

Must have a lock on predator peyote’.

[Dolemite]

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Originally Posted by Comedian

I missed the accessory set, but I have an issue with the corpse. I can’t even have frank and Julia from hellraiser in front on my shelves. Lol.

Sounds like someone doesn't wear the pants in their family.