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NECA – Predator Clan Leader Throne – Toyark Photo Shoot

Posted on May 22, 2018 at 11:34 am by Joe Moore under Aliens and Predator Toy News, Random Photo Shoot

NECA’s Predator Clan Leader Throne, aka the Bone Throne, is finally available in stores. Pieced together from the skulls and bones numerous kills of the Clan Leader Predator, including an Alien Queen, Xenomorphs, humans and other creatures. This 14″ tall diorama element is cast in resin, with a few plastic elements. It’s scaled specifically for their Predator figures, but will work fine with other NECA releases, as well as additional 6″ to 9″ scale releases. This is a piece I’ve been looking forward to for over 2 years, as it was unveiled back in 2016 as a surprise addition to their Predator displays at toy shows and conventions.

We grabbed this throne from Toyark sponsor Entertainment Earth. They currently have it listed at $74.99 and it’s in stock. After the jump, check out 55 photos of the Predator Throne, as well as my thoughts on the release.

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Related Entertainment Earth links: Predator Throne, Predator Series 18, All NECA Predator Items

Predator Clan Leader Throne by NECA

Pros

  • Outstanding sculpt
  • Paint work really highlights the details
  • Larger in person than I expected
  • Heavy weight keeps it sturdy
  • Works great with Predator and other figures

Cons

  • Price may put off some collectors

Overall
The Predator Throne comes packaged in a large windowless box. The packaging features numerous photos of the throne with some of their Predator figures, as well as some details about the throne itself. Inside, the throne sits in a foam tray. The throne includes six Alien Queen fins than attach to the back of the chair (inside human skull eye sockets). The throne can easily be placed back in the foam and the box if you need to store it.

I was initially surprised by how large the box is. While I had previously seen the throne in photos, in-hand, this is a much larger collectible than I expected. There’s some excellent sculpt work throughout. It’s easy to pick out the different skulls being portrayed here, and the design comes together nicely as each skull works beautifully where they are placed. The Xenomorph arm rests and Alien Queen fin backing are especially cool looking. On the back of the throne, they even use an Alien Queen tail as the frame work of the chair backer. The other skulls and bone pieces are handled with the same care, making for a grotesque and impressive centerpiece for a Predator display. The paint work here is good, but the fully cleaned bones don’t call for much in the way of varied paint apps. NECA used numerous multi-color tan and brown washes to give everything an aged skeletal look to it. It looks like there’s a mix of airbrushing and hand painting throughout.

While I was surprised by the sheer scale of the throne, it was how heavy this collectible is that surprised me more. This is a solid resin piece that has a good heft to it. While this is likely what brought the cost to what it was, it is definitely worth it. Not once did this feel like it would tip over. It hardly moved at all as I was posing each figure sitting in the throne. Nothing about it felt fragile. That might not have been the case with a hollow plastic throne, especially if you tried to use the Clan Leader with his tendrils attached.

I had a blast putting the Predator Throne though the paces. It looks great with Predator and non-Predator figures alike (especially if you have the God of War Kratos Figure). If you have the shelf space for it, I would highly recommend seeking this out. Check out some select photos below and the full gallery after that.

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  1. Joe Moore's Avatar Joe Moore says

    05-22-2018, 08:33 AM

    NECA - Predator Clan Leader Throne - Toyark Photo Shoot









  2. Tony_Bacala's Avatar Tony_Bacala says

    05-22-2018, 08:48 AM

    That thing is super bad ass, I have one too. Great shots here, especially that Kratos one!

  3. Joe Moore's Avatar Joe Moore says

    05-22-2018, 08:53 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Tony_Bacala View Post
    That thing is super bad ass, I have one too. Great shots here, especially that Kratos one!
    Thanks man. I really enjoyed shooting these pics. Now we just need some new Predator figures so I can take more pics of it.

  4. Something2day's Avatar Something2day says

    05-22-2018, 09:27 AM

    Hey Joe, what are those stones you used for the diorama?

  5. Joe Moore's Avatar Joe Moore says

    05-22-2018, 09:30 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Something2day View Post
    Hey Joe, what are those stones you used for the diorama?
    Regular old paver stones from Lowe's. Ground down to create some edges, thoroughly cleaned.

  6. Dolemite's Avatar Dolemite says

    05-22-2018, 12:03 PM

    Fucking amazing, Joe. Great shoot, and the throne looks so cool. How durable is it, exactly? I look at those thin, pointy things coming out of the back and I can only imagine how fragile they are. Do you have to assemble the throne, or does it come all in one piece?

    This shot...oh, man:


    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Joe Moore View Post
    Thanks man. I really enjoyed shooting these pics. Now we just need some new Predator figures so I can take more pics of it.
    You're going to have a long wait, my friend. NECA announced on Facebook that a chunk of their upcoming Predator stuff (such as Ultimate Ahab and others) was initially delayed due to "factory issues" and then further delayed so they don't interfere with their new figures based on Shane Black's new Predator movie, which is currently their main focus. NECA said that they can't even show pics of the new movie figures until the film's Sept. 14 release date, and from there who knows how long it'll take to get the actual figures themselves released (hopefully before Christmas?). But they were pretty firm in insisting that no new Predator figures will be released beforehand, so we're in for a Predator dry spell.

  7. SpasticPlastic's Avatar SpasticPlastic says

    05-22-2018, 01:32 PM

    The thin pointy things are softer plastic, so they should be fine. Those are the only things that need assembling. The rest is all one piece.

    We've had a Predator dry spell for 15 months already...

  8. Joe Moore's Avatar Joe Moore says

    05-22-2018, 01:50 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Dolemite View Post
    Fucking amazing, Joe. Great shoot, and the throne looks so cool. How durable is it, exactly? I look at those thin, pointy things coming out of the back and I can only imagine how fragile they are. Do you have to assemble the throne, or does it come all in one piece?
    The fins coming off the back are plastic pieces. Slightly softer, no chance of breaking. The rest is super solid, like a resin statue. Only assembly needed is the attachment of the fins, which takes just a few seconds.

  9. Dolemite's Avatar Dolemite says

    05-22-2018, 02:22 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Joe Moore View Post
    The fins coming off the back are plastic pieces. Slightly softer, no chance of breaking. The rest is super solid, like a resin statue. Only assembly needed is the attachment of the fins, which takes just a few seconds.
    Cool. Is the throne literally just a solid hunk of resin, or does it feel hollow? Or is that something you can't really tell just by holding it in your hand?

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by SpasticPlastic View Post
    We've had a Predator dry spell for 15 months already...
    I'm telling you, dude...as was discussed briefly in another thread, I think TRU's closure has seriously hurt NECA. Their recent new release output has dropped to next-to-nothing and if you look at their website calendar (which was just updated), it's slim pickings for the next several months and 95% of what's coming out are just re-releases of older stuff (Part 4 Jason, Ashy Slashy, etc). Joe noted that they're trying to set up new retail avenues, so hopefully that will help, but in the meantime...well, at least it's helping my wallet, lol.

  10. SpasticPlastic's Avatar SpasticPlastic says

    05-22-2018, 02:34 PM

    Well, to be fair, the lack of Predator stuff long pre-dates the TRU closing. I'm thinking it has to do with multiple factors; TRU, the new movie, and the FOX acquisition by the Evil Empire. The last might explain the slow down in Aliens stuff, too. If I'm being totally honest, IF Disney does get FOX, I kind of hope they pull those franchises from NECA…that way I won't have to have the personal crisis of whether or not to buy them. I just can't bring myself to support anything from the big D.

  11. Joe Moore's Avatar Joe Moore says

    05-22-2018, 03:24 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Dolemite View Post
    Cool. Is the throne literally just a solid hunk of resin, or does it feel hollow? Or is that something you can't really tell just by holding it in your hand?
    No, it has a real good heft to it. Can tell it's not hollow as soon as you pick it up. It's a heavy base to make sure the Predator figures sit well in there without having to do too much messing around.

  12. metalalchemist has no avatar! metalalchemist says

    05-23-2018, 08:50 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Dolemite View Post
    You're going to have a long wait, my friend. NECA announced on Facebook that a chunk of their upcoming Predator stuff (such as Ultimate Ahab and others) was initially delayed due to "factory issues" and then further delayed so they don't interfere with their new figures based on Shane Black's new Predator movie, which is currently their main focus. NECA said that they can't even show pics of the new movie figures until the film's Sept. 14 release date, and from there who knows how long it'll take to get the actual figures themselves released (hopefully before Christmas?). But they were pretty firm in insisting that no new Predator figures will be released beforehand, so we're in for a Predator dry spell.
    And what about the video game figures? (AVP)
    Same thing?

  13. Joe Moore's Avatar Joe Moore says

    05-23-2018, 08:59 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by metalalchemist View Post
    And what about the video game figures? (AVP)
    Same thing?
    Apparently those are fourth Quarter 2018 releases now.

  14. Dolemite's Avatar Dolemite says

    05-23-2018, 09:27 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Joe Moore View Post
    Apparently those are fourth Quarter 2018 releases now.
    They're literally a year late now.

  15. Joe Moore's Avatar Joe Moore says

    05-23-2018, 09:33 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Dolemite View Post
    They're literally a year late now.
    With Predator stuff, I have a feeling it was a series of things that came to a head at the same time. Toys R Us punching out left NECA with a ton of merchandise and nowhere to send it. When the vast majority of your brick n mortar stock went to 1 place, and that place goes out of business, then there has a to be some behind the scenes things happening with that to get that stock elsewhere.

    But there's also the issue of the new Predator movie. It wouldn't surprise me one bit if Fox is requesting their licensors to shift all their "Predator" focus to that film. Which is why we're seeing NECA's stuff pushed back even further.

    So combine those two potential problems together, and it's a nightmare scenario for Alien and Predator items.

  16. Dolemite's Avatar Dolemite says

    05-23-2018, 10:14 AM

    Yeah, I don't envy the pickle NECA is likely in right now. But I'm rooting for them to get things together and find other retail options so they don't have to scale their operations back and/or cancel previously announced stuff. I really hope the KB Toys thing works out...that could be a lifesaver.

    As for the possibility that Fox may be holding other Pred stuff back in favor of the new movie stuff first, that's way annoying if true.

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