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Joe Moore · 02-02-2017, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Dolemite

Shit! So, unless Randy is fibbing in order to unleash a surprise later on (which he's done before), it looks like talks with Carl Weathers did indeed sputter out as usual. Bummer.

I know it's been said that Jesse Ventura isn't a possibility, but has anyone from NECA approached Sonny Landham (Billy) or Bill Duke (Mac)? Although if Dillon or Blain aren't happening, I would think that would cut down on the chances of the "lesser" team members getting figures.

Looks like a straight-up identical re-release to me.

The original figure is already perfect and features one of NECA's best likenesses and paint jobs ever (not to mention great articulation), so even if there is a subtle change or two for the new one it's not really worth buying again.

I would imagine they've reached out in at least a small way to see who's willing. The main problem though is Carl Weathers. The Predator, Dutch and Dillon are all guaranteed sellers, with maybe Blain coming in 3rd. After those, sales aren't going to be nearly as strong among the casuals buyers.

As for the 7 figures, Randy said mostly reissues with one or two surprises thrown in the mix. So I expect at least 2 more Dutch's to be re-released (Muddy Dutch and Jungle Extraction Dutch are my guesses). If you look at the visual guide for the Predator 1 releases, you can condense those down to 4-5 releases & add in 2 new variants.

02-02-2017, 07:23 AM	#4
Joe Moore Administrator Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 34,492	Quote: Originally Posted by Dolemite Shit! So, unless Randy is fibbing in order to unleash a surprise later on (which he's done before), it looks like talks with Carl Weathers did indeed sputter out as usual. Bummer. I know it's been said that Jesse Ventura isn't a possibility, but has anyone from NECA approached Sonny Landham (Billy) or Bill Duke (Mac)? Although if Dillon or Blain aren't happening, I would think that would cut down on the chances of the "lesser" team members getting figures. Looks like a straight-up identical re-release to me. The original figure is already perfect and features one of NECA's best likenesses and paint jobs ever (not to mention great articulation), so even if there is a subtle change or two for the new one it's not really worth buying again. I would imagine they've reached out in at least a small way to see who's willing. The main problem though is Carl Weathers. The Predator, Dutch and Dillon are all guaranteed sellers, with maybe Blain coming in 3rd. After those, sales aren't going to be nearly as strong among the casuals buyers. As for the 7 figures, Randy said mostly reissues with one or two surprises thrown in the mix. So I expect at least 2 more Dutch's to be re-released (Muddy Dutch and Jungle Extraction Dutch are my guesses). If you look at the visual guide for the Predator 1 releases, you can condense those down to 4-5 releases & add in 2 new variants. __________________ Last edited by Joe Moore; 02-02-2017 at 07:26 AM..