NECA has released final in-packaging photos for their upcoming Predator 2 – Ultimate Stalker Predator 7″ Scale Figure. The figure has an upgraded body from the original release, swap out masked and unmasked portraits, interchangeable hands, a dart gauntlet, combi sticks, smart discs, a shoulder cannon, and removable chest armor. The figure is scheduled to ship out at the end of the month, and should be on shelves near the start of the New Year. See the new photos after the jump.
Predator 2 expanded the universe that the original film touched upon, introducing us to new yautja such as the City Hunter and more importantly, the Lost Tribe that appeared at the end of the film. 30 years after its release, NECA is celebrating Predator 2’s anniversary with the return of each Lost Tribe Predator in Ultimate form.
The Stalker Predator is given an upgrade with an all new body loaded with articulation, an assortment of interchangeable hands, and two heads, one of which is a never before seen unmasked head. Other accessories include a snap-on dart gauntlet, open and closed combi sticks and discs, a new articulated canon, and removable chest armor.
Window box packaging
Predator 2 - Stalker Predator and Guardian Predator Ultimate Figures by NECA
Already up on BBTS. These are looking great. Loving the unmasked heads and all the added accessories. Pre-order locked in.
Nice, especially since I was getting worried that the pandemic might have delayed or caused issues for this line of upgraded Lost Tribe re-releases. Glad to see isn't the case! But what I'm REALLY waiting for is a release date for the Battle Armor Lost Predator.
Preordered. The price is getting to be a bit much. Everyone complaining about super7, well these neca figures are getting close in price.
Stalker is easily my favorite of the Lost Tribe, but I feel they missed the mark on his accessories. I've always loved his minimalist, "melee weapon only" mentality, so giving him a plasma caster and dart bazooka (or whatever that thing is on his arm) feels off. I would have rather had seen him with some more stabbing instruments, maybe even a bow and arrow, to round out his hunting game.
While Im digging most of the upgrades to these, Neca still has a way to go with this line and I hope they are making some QC improvements to these in the process. The smart discs never did store all that great on these figures, and warped and broken spears and wrist blades really need to be addressed. A different type of plastic for those is all they need for those really, because the "if they dive...they're done" terror that Neca Predator collectors experience is tired and needs to stop.
I'm glad these are coming out as fast as they are as well. It gives me hope we might see the rest of the tribe completed within the next year if they continue at this rate.
Got my order in.
And about pricing, this is totally acceptable for me. Very detailed and posable figures, at the about 1/12 scale at less than $40?
Meanwhile the average comparable figures from the US lack that same posability and detail, while our over seas counterparts are far more expensive and delicate in some cases.
Everyone has different wallets, but these figures IMO are worth far more than what we initially get charged for.
Retail. Neca is a retail company. Mezco and super7 aren’t at target and Walmart.
Bbts is saying SRP is $41. Those won’t sell at target and Walmart much over $30.
I am also curious on the jump in price for these two new figures. I don't see how they're much different than other new NECA Predator figures, yet they are priced $6 more (at least on BBTS). I'm not saying they're not worth it, but if Alpha Pred is $6 less, why do these cost more? Or is it just an across-the-board price hike and that's what we'll be seeing moving forward?
I’m assuming it’s an across the board price hike, but I’ll wait for neca to make it official.
I guess I am at a point in my life where that $6 doesn't change much at all for me, when determining the value and desirability of these figures.
Honestly. I think if anyone else was manufacturing these they would be priced well above even that. $60-$100 range.
I missed out on the initial LA Hunting Party/Lost Tribe figures (sans one), but now I am glad I did. I didn't like the lack of real articulation in early NECA Predator figures. These are a far better value to me.
So?
I should not have needed to explain this.
And by the way, I worked at a family business in my youth and we ordered mcfarlane toys and neca. Neca was easy to get an account and buy wholesale. Once retail hit $20, we couldn’t sell them anymore. Granted this was the terminator, twilight and even ghostbuster days. Every predator from series 3-6 we sold came back with broken joints. Air bubbles in the pegs. We could never do much with mezco because their wholesale price was almost retail.
Honestly. I think if anyone else was manufacturing these they would be priced well above even that. $60-$100 range.
I missed out on the initial LA Hunting Party/Lost Tribe figures (sans one), but now I am glad I did. I didn't like the lack of real articulation in early NECA Predator figures. These are a far better value to me.
I can't speak to Walmart's prices because none of my local stores have started carrying any NECA items, their "collector" areas are just a bunch of crappy Funko Pops.
I can't speak to Walmart's prices because none of my local stores have started carrying any NECA items, their "collector" areas are just a bunch of crappy Funko Pops.
DS had the others listed at $29.99, so they went up for sure. If you go by FYE stores, the new stuff will probably go for around $45 in store.
Do a figure with a guy in a NECA "T"....holding on to his wallet!!!=^)
In all seriousness....Like you said; NECA is offering a decent value for the money.
To have a..."PRICE CONSCIOUSNESS"....is a good thing.....
How "HIGH" will you PAY???...until you say; NO MORE!!!=^)
That's a better question, IMO
These 2 seem to be the most safe in terms of additions/alterations to their designs, with Scout so far has been the most drastic with the face being an entirely new* take. It's always been assumed he resembled either City or Jungle Hunter up until this point (which, if you don't care for toys he still does).
Can't wait to see what else they do with the remaining 5. Specifically Elder and Warrior.
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