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The Toyark › Aliens and Predator Toy News › Toyark 1st Look – NECA Predators Series 14 – Alien vs Predator Figure In-Hand Photo Shoot

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

Posted on December 13, 2015 at 12:48 pm by Joe Moore under Aliens and Predator Toy News, Random Photo Shoot

Predators Series 14 is scheduled to ship to retailers very soon. Predator is the longest running series by NECA, and they show no signs of slowing down. They have been prepping some all-new figures, and they kick off with these upcoming releases. The Alien vs Predator wave includes newly sculpted versions of the Celtic Predator, Chopper Predator and Scar Predator. NECA refined the designs a bit, making them a little less bulky and more in line with the more traditional Predator designs. by doing so, they were able to give these figures some of the best articulation in the line. Each figure includes multiple character specific accessories, over 30 points of articulation and they stand about 8.25″ tall.

We have a first look gallery and review for the figures. NECA was kind enough to send along the figures for us to check out. We have 100 high resolution images of the figures. Check out the new pics and our full review by reading on.

NECA Predators Series 14 – Alien vs Predator 7″ Scale Figures

Pros

  • All new sculpts
  • Sculpted detail is very impressive
  • Insane amount of articulation
  • Plenty of accessories included
  • Swap shoulder cannons, weapons, blades and hands between the three figures
  • Flawless paint apps
  • Great weight balance allows for dynamic poses

Cons

  • Chopper can’t hold weapons unless you swap hands

Overall
Alien vs Predator was the film that fans of both franchises dreamed of ever since the Dark Horse comics took the two alien races, and pitted them against one another in a classic series of books. The film versions, however, were much less well received. While the characters do have their own fans, the movies themselves are widely disliked by fans of both franchises.

NECA’s Alien vs Predator wave takes an interesting approach to the movie designs. In the film, the armor and costumes used were extremely bulky. The characters featured far more armor than the Jungle and City Predators. This was meant to give them a hulking, menacing appeal to take on the Xenomorphs. To many people, the designs never felt in sync with the sleeker, minimal armor designs that came before and even since. NECA took a bit of artistic liberty with the designs, slimming the Predators down, and making the armor more form fitting and less bulky. This design choice allows them to fit into the line a bit better. It also has the added benefit of allowing even more articulation than likely would have been possible. The figures come standard bubble card backs.

Each figure includes a Shuriken Blade, forearm blades, a shoulder cannon and other weapons and accessories. With these, some parts are meant to be swapped between characters. Hands can be taken off and used on one of the other AvP Predators. The Chopper Predator includes two closed fists, meaning he can’t hold his weapons unless you swap hands with one of the other Predators. The shoulder cannons can be used on any of the three figures and forearm blades can be attached however you see fit. Heads can be removed as well, and swapped between them, or even with previous Predators if you like. It’s a nice way to allow fans to easily customize the look of the figures a bit.

As I said above, these figures have some wonderful articulation. Elbows and knees are double jointed on each. There are swivels and hinges on both legs and arms. The torso is articulated in two spots on each, and feel like they are ball jointed. The armor designs still prevent some waist movement, that was inevitable. However, the sheer amount of movement, especially in the arms, makes for easy and fun posing. The figures are very solid, and have a good heavy feel to them. They have good weight distribution and very strong ankle joints, which means you likely won’t need a figure stand if you don’t want to use one. Most of the included weapons can also be stored on the characters. Each has a sheath on their leg to hold any swords, and each has a clasp on the back. That can hold the staffs or the skulls (for Chopper). Celtic and Scar also include gauntlets that flip open to reveal their countdown bomb timers. Instead of slide out forearm blades, NECA went with removable and swappable blades, making it a less fragile feeling feature.

Right now, these stand as some of the best Predator releases NECA has put out so for. The painting is top notch on all three. The joints are tight without being paint locked, and they include enough accessories to start a war with your Xenos. And the icing on the cake is that they each have over 30 points of articulation. This is just the first batch of figures from the AvP films. An upcoming Alien wave will give fans movie versions of the Alien Warriors, including the Grid Alien.

Enjoy some highlight photos below, and 100 photos in the full gallery after that.

*NECA provided these for review purposes

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› Companies: NECA › Characters: Scar Predator, Celtic Predator, Chopper Predator › Scale: 7 Inch

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  1. Joe Moore's Avatar Joe Moore says

    12-13-2015, 10:48 AM

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







  2. snake5289's Avatar snake5289 says

    12-13-2015, 11:06 AM

    Yup it's official. I want one.

    Great pics.

  3. En Sabah Nerd's Avatar En Sabah Nerd says

    12-13-2015, 11:47 AM

    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.

  4. Dolemite's Avatar Dolemite says

    12-13-2015, 11:49 AM

    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.

  5. Joe Moore's Avatar Joe Moore says

    12-13-2015, 11:54 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Dolemite View Post
    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.

  6. georgeromero's Avatar georgeromero says

    12-13-2015, 12:15 PM

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

  7. En Sabah Nerd's Avatar En Sabah Nerd says

    12-13-2015, 12:17 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Joe Moore View Post
    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.

  8. boombatty's Avatar boombatty says

    12-13-2015, 12:22 PM

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

  9. snake5289's Avatar snake5289 says

    12-13-2015, 12:56 PM

    ^^ 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?

  10. Joe Moore's Avatar Joe Moore says

    12-13-2015, 01:00 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by snake5289 View Post
    ^^ 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:



  11. snake5289's Avatar snake5289 says

    12-13-2015, 01:06 PM

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

  12. evilekim's Avatar evilekim says

    12-13-2015, 06:19 PM

    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!

  13. donmeca2020 has no avatar! donmeca2020 says

    12-13-2015, 08:48 PM

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

  14. Trivial Psychic's Avatar Trivial Psychic says

    12-13-2015, 11:58 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Dolemite View Post
    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.

  15. En Sabah Nerd's Avatar En Sabah Nerd says

    12-14-2015, 01:04 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Trivial Psychic View Post
    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.

  16. Trivial Psychic's Avatar Trivial Psychic says

    12-14-2015, 01:11 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by En Sabah Nerd View Post
    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.

  17. Joe Moore's Avatar Joe Moore says

    12-14-2015, 04:55 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Trivial Psychic View Post
    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.

  18. suchaname's Avatar suchaname says

    12-14-2015, 08:35 AM

    Why does Chopper have closed hands but also weapons?

  19. Joe Moore's Avatar Joe Moore says

    12-14-2015, 08:47 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by suchaname View Post
    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.

  20. suchaname's Avatar suchaname says

    12-14-2015, 11:44 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Joe Moore View Post
    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).

  21. Joe Moore's Avatar Joe Moore says

    12-17-2015, 05:49 PM

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

  22. En Sabah Nerd's Avatar En Sabah Nerd says

    12-17-2015, 07:43 PM

    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.

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