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NECA Ghost Predator
Here's a shot of one of my most anticipated figures from the NECA Kenner Tribute line, the Ghost Predator!
There's a few reasons why I wanted this figure most and that typically is based around the idea of liking a more basic Predator. It's easy to go over the top with Predator design and make something that really wouldn't exist in the movieverse, so this appealed to me. The design is simple and I think, really elegant. Another reason I wanted this was because it gives me a good look at the retooling that will go into the Jungle Hunter mold, and I am happy to say that it is VERY nice.
Not to say this is perfect either (are any?) but mostly it's to do with the way the mask sits. See, they retooled the Ahab mask for this and where that mask looks really nice, this mask has a longer snout section which gives him a longer face that makes him look slightly hunched over with the mask on, though it's not as bad as the Viper Predator from a few years ago. Additionally, many of this figure have really poorly applied paints on the eyes and the stripes on the torso being very off center.
Outside of that though there's some great paints on the armor and mask and the new articulation is excellent! The new retooling means the arm joints are much better than the previous model. I am now looking forward to the Ultimate Jungle Hunter figure!
NECA Ghost Predator
Here's a shot of one of my most anticipated figures from the NECA Kenner Tribute line, the Ghost Predator!
There's a few reasons why I wanted this figure most and that typically is based around the idea of liking a more basic Predator. It's easy to go over the top with Predator design and make something that really wouldn't exist in the movieverse, so this appealed to me. The design is simple and I think, really elegant. Another reason I wanted this was because it gives me a good look at the retooling that will go into the Jungle Hunter mold, and I am happy to say that it is VERY nice.
Not to say this is perfect either (are any?) but mostly it's to do with the way the mask sits. See, they retooled the Ahab mask for this and where that mask looks really nice, this mask has a longer snout section which gives him a longer face that makes him look slightly hunched over with the mask on, though it's not as bad as the Viper Predator from a few years ago. Additionally, many of this figure have really poorly applied paints on the eyes and the stripes on the torso being very off center.
Outside of that though there's some great paints on the armor and mask and the new articulation is excellent! The new retooling means the arm joints are much better than the previous model. I am now looking forward to the Ultimate Jungle Hunter figure!