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The Toyark › Random Photo Shoot › NECA Predator 30th Anniversary Rick Hawkins SDCC 2018 Exclusive – Toyark Photo Shoot

NECA Predator 30th Anniversary Rick Hawkins SDCC 2018 Exclusive – Toyark Photo Shoot

Posted on July 16, 2018 at 1:25 pm by Joe Moore under Aliens and Predator Toy News, Random Photo Shoot, San Diego Comic Con

The final figure (I believe) in the Predator 30th Anniversary figure line up from NECA is a really surprising release. For this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, they are offering a Rick Hawkins 7″ Scale Figure. This is notable for a two reasons. The first is that this is the first member of Dutch’s team to see a release from NECA (beside Dutch himself). The second reason is that the character was played by Shane Black, who you may recognize as the person directing The Predator, which hits later this year. In the 1987 film, Hawkins is the teams radio operator. He was known for his crude humor and supremely large eyeglasses (both purposely chosen by Shane Black to get the character to stand out a bit). Hawkins is also the very first victim of the Jungle Hunter Predator, gutted and eventually hung from a tree.

The new Rick Hawkins figure from NECA features the authorized likeness of Shane Black. The figure includes a submachine gun, a pistol, and a knife. NECA was kind enough to send the figure along for us to check out. After the jump you can find my full photo shoot and review.

San Diego Comic-Con 2018 Exclusive – Predator 30th Anniversary – Rick Hawkins 7″ Scale Figure by NECA

Pros

  • Nice likeness
  • Solid overall sculpt
  • Clean paint work
  • Great to see another member of the team
  • Good articulation

Cons

  • Hands seem a little thick

Overall
The Hawkins figure comes packaged in the same Predator 30th Anniversary window box we’ve seen on the main line release, as well as the Red Shirt Dutch. There’s a check list and a photo of Hawkins on the back. The figure and accessories are packaged on a plastic tray. Two guns and a knife are included with the figure.

It was a nice surprise when this figure was announced. While having a new character as a SDCC exclusive isn’t ideal, this may have been a hard sell for general retail. The character isn’t as recognizable as Dutch or Dillon. However, it is great to see that Dutch will no longer have to fight the Predator alone. The sculpt on the figure is handled very well. The fatigues are have nice realistic folds throughout, with nice stitching detail throughout the outfit. The radio backpack is included as well, which has a holster for the pistol and a sheath for the knife. The head sculpt is really close in quality to the prototype. The head is cast in the translucent skin tone we’ve been seeing more of, and it works nicely here. The likeness is good as well. Hawkins sports his large eyeglasses as he did in the film, and they fit nicely and don’t look out of place. The rest of the body has a solid plastic feel too it, and feels very similar in quality to the Dutch figures. One spot that does seem a little odd are the hands used for the figure. They’re a little on the thick side and look a little out of place compared the rest of the figure. It’s a minor issue, but is noticeable as I looked at the figure up close.

Articulation on Hawkins is about what you would expect. The figure has about 20 points of articulation, with single jointed elbows and knees. Range of motion is decent, and the figure can easily hold the gun with both hands as intended. I didn’t run into any noticeable joint issues here. None of the joints were paint locked and they were nice and solid for posing. The paint deco on the figure is strong. The fatigues look outstanding in hand, with clean lines in the camouflage deco, and a bit of a paint wash over it to bring out the sculpted fabric details. The portrait has a bit of digital printing for the camo makeup, but also has some traditional paint work for the five o’ clock shadow, the eyes, and mouth. for the most part, there are no problems here. I do wish he was looking a bit more straight ahead, but it seems to work well with the glasses.

It really is good to have a second member of the team here. It shows that there is still possible hope for other members, should those individual licensing deals ever pan out. Hawkins is a great representation of his on screen look and has solid accessories as well. Fans can find the figure at NECA’s booth during SDCC 2018. The figure is priced at $30. Check out some select photos below and the full gallery after that.

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Discussion / Comments (Jump to this Thread on the Forum)

  1. Joe Moore's Avatar Joe Moore says

    07-16-2018, 10:24 AM

    NECA Predator 30th Anniversary Rick Hawkins SDCC 2018 Exclusive - Toyark Photo Shoot







  2. AlanThCollector's Avatar AlanThCollector says

    07-16-2018, 10:38 AM

    Nice shots as always. I can't wait to add this to the collection. I managed to get a couple during the online sale.

    If NECA wants to continue to release Dutch's team as Comic Con Exclusives I'm game.

    With a new paint job and brand new overlay plus a new headsculpt they could easily reuse the main body for a Poncho figure since the actor who played Poncho happens to be the same height as Shane Black.

  3. ColonialMarine5 has no avatar! ColonialMarine5 says

    07-16-2018, 11:18 AM

    Wonderful shoot as always. Where do you find these diorama pieces? I want to create one for my Predator figures.

  4. Joe Moore's Avatar Joe Moore says

    07-16-2018, 11:22 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by ColonialMarine5 View Post
    Wonderful shoot as always. Where do you find these diorama pieces? I want to create one for my Predator figures.
    A mix of pet stores, amazon, and hobby shops for the jungle pieces. I always keep an eye out for anything I think will work and just grab it and add it to the rotation.

  5. Gunathar's Avatar Gunathar says

    07-16-2018, 11:44 AM

    This has become my favorite shoot EVER. The lighting and choice of diorama is perfect. Suddenly this figure is on my want list.

    Thanks a lot Toyark!

  6. WastelandAngel's Avatar WastelandAngel says

    07-16-2018, 12:15 PM

    First off, very nice photos, loving the lighting, second, I need this figure, however I never did see any of the 30th anniversary line in my area, so I'm resorting to evilbay when I get the chance, which I'm gonna have to do with this particular figure, here's to hoping we can eventually get the rest of the team.

  7. Jester's Avatar Jester says

    07-16-2018, 12:22 PM

    I’m kind of disappointed that NECA blew it with the Woodland camo paint apps again, but to be fair, I guess the only instances I’ve ever seen of that pattern accurately reproduced on a plastic action figure have been on certain custom G.I. Joes...

    Still, if they weren’t going to get the look right they could at least have matched Hawkins’ camo to Dutch’s...

  8. Dolemite's Avatar Dolemite says

    07-16-2018, 03:28 PM

    Eeh. I'd only consider getting Hawkins if we were guaranteed Dutch's entire (or at least most of his) team...but with Blain, Dillon, Billy and Mac probably never happening, I couldn't really care less about the Pussy Joke Guy, no matter how well done his figure may be.

  9. Skoob's Avatar Skoob says

    07-16-2018, 06:55 PM

    I'd really like to buy this one. Love this character. Will it go to general release?

  10. Dolemite's Avatar Dolemite says

    07-16-2018, 07:24 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Skoob View Post
    I'd really like to buy this one. Love this character. Will it go to general release?
    Probably not. But then again, Newt did, so...

  11. 9000 HAL Robots has no avatar! 9000 HAL Robots says

    07-17-2018, 08:06 AM

    Great pics as always—thanks! Enjoyed seeing this. Kind of regret not trying to buy it.

  12. Joe Moore's Avatar Joe Moore says

    07-17-2018, 08:18 AM

    Thanks for all the kind words on the photo shoot. I always enjoy breaking out the jungle pieces.

  13. scarrviper's Avatar scarrviper says

    07-23-2018, 03:41 PM

    Fantastic gallery, Hawkins looks solid, can't wait for him to ship.

  14. Harbinger's Avatar Harbinger says

    07-23-2018, 04:10 PM

    He didnt make it to da choppa!

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