The second of our three NECA Predator Series 13 photo shoots focuses on the fantastic Cracked Tusk Predator. Like all of the figure in this wave, the Cracked Tusk Predator is an homage to a classic Kenner Predator Figure. This figure joins the Scavage Predator and the Renegade Predator. If you missed our Renegade Predator Photo Shoot, be sure to check it out.
After the jump, find a full gallery and review for the figure. Be sure to check back for the Scavage Predator this week as well
Predator Series 13 – Cracked Tusk Predator 7″ Scale Figure
Pros
- Another excellent sculpt
- Shoulder cannon can retract
- Blades on arm extend and retract
- Can actually hold the Smart Disc
- Lots of articulation
- Armor design is fantastic
- Clean paint apps
Cons
- No actual cracked tusk
Overall
Like the Renegade Predator, the Cracked Tusk Predator comes on a cardback based on the classic Kenner toy line. There are no twist ties holding the figure in, and the tray holds the figure and weapons well for storing. Like most of the Predator figures, the Cracked Tusk stands at roughly 9″ tall, allowing him to tower over existing 7″ scale figures.The figure features over 25 points of articulation with strong movement points in the legs and arms. These include ball joints and swivels to make posing the figure a breeze. The larger feet on this particular figure is very helpful in balancing him in dynamic posing.
The Cracked Tusk comes with a Smart Disc and a spear staff. Each hand is modeled to hold one of the weapons, and can duel wield if you so desire. Right now, I’m still thinking the Renegade is my favorite of the group, but the Cracked Tusk is no slouch either. The paint apps are very clean, the joints were tight and didn’t require any heating to loosen up, which is two in a row with this line. I had the hairdryer at the ready just in case, but wound up not needing it at all. There are some nice detail touches including the hose connecting the blade arm to his armor, and the retractable shoulder cannon.
About the only con I could see was that there was no Cracked Tusk. Though I can just go with it hiding under the ornate mask design. I think this is a very good figure. It’s a cool homage to one of the most popular Kenner designs and a solid, solid piece.
Check out a few selected highlight photos below. Find the full gallery of over 50 images after that.
*NECA provided this figure for review purposes
NECA Predator Series 13 Renegade Predator - Toyark Photo Shoot
Think I'll be picking this fellow up. I've still got the Kenner figure (minus his staff and gun unfortunately).
Cracked Tusk wins the wave for me, but Renegade is freaking amazing too. I still kind of wish the nets on them were either painted or just removed from the sculpt but that is a very minor (and only) gripe. I will say it was difficult getting Renegade to hold the upper part of his staff in his right hand, I had to pop it off and place it then pop it back on.
I don't even have Scavage but I'll go ahead and recommend him too, he's a repaint of Nightstorm and that guy is one of my all-time favorite predator toys.
I don't even have Scavage but I'll go ahead and recommend him too, he's a repaint of Nightstorm and that guy is one of my all-time favorite predator toys.
Just finished up post processing the Cracked Tusk pics. Another fun one. Renegade is still sitting at my favorite so far. Gallery to go live tomorrow.
NECA Predator Series 13 Cracked Tusk Predator – Toyark Photo Shoot - The Toyark - News
Crap. Both of these look really, really good. I had the old-school Renegade Predator back in the day (mostly because he looked the closest to the one in the first movie) and this is a great homage.
I was originally content to just have the Predator 1 & 2 and the Battle Armor Borg (still the best ever) Predator figures in my collection, but I might have to make an exception for these mofos. Wow.
Man, NECA is getting insane mileage out of essentially releasing figures with the same base body over and over...and what's more surprising is that we don't care because they're all awesome nonetheless! The Predator line must be NECA's licence to print money, lol.
I didn't try to make him hold the smart disk like that, I was just like "oh he doesn't have the hand specifically made for holding this so I guess he really can't." I am still a tad "huh" about the fact that he also has one molded into his belt thing, so in a way he has two smart disks but you can only use one.
NECA Predator Series 13 Scavage Predator – Toyark Photo Shoot - The Toyark - News
Lovely gallery as always Joe.
I admit that Scavage has more impressive skin paint than Nightstorm, Nightstorm was pretty much just a grey-blue and a dark-blue/black scheme. Scavage has these vibrant greens, blues, and reds. When it comes down to it though, Nightstorm is my winner between the two. The dark skin tones and the faded gold armor just pop for me.
i love the Scavage figure, unforunately the damn just CAN NOT stand on his own for more then an hour max..... this upcoming weekend i'm going to figure out what else i can do to have him stand. the actual Neca stands don't even work for this guy.
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