XM Predator

[aa909]

The detail looks excellent so far!

[Sathis]

I must say that is one of the most perfect Predator pieces I have seen. I just know obtaining one is out of my ability at this point, but anyone who does, congrats! He would for sure be the only piece you would ever need if you wanted just 1 predator to represent the franchise.

The head shot is unreal, literally looks 100% real.

I am curious at where this one will fall on the price scale LOL....between just the work going into each one at production level, and the license <shiver>! Hope it is not too bad!

[archery]

Torn on this. Not digging the pose but the paint job looks insane. I think it will be a while before we see another XM Predator given the recently revealed STGCC line up.

May just wait it out and hope the pose chosen for the next Predator is more appealing.

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[HeavyMetalSpike]

The factory will not be able to match the intricacies and quality of Narin's unbeatable paintwork.

He is THE master.

Hope they find production painters that will at least do the sculpt justice though.

Fingers crossed (mine - not the prospective painters)

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[It's Sisko]

Originally Posted by HeavyMetalSpike

The factory will not be able to match the intricacies and quality of Narin's unbeatable paintwork.

He is THE master.

Hope they find production painters that will at least do the sculpt justice though.

Fingers crossed (mine - not the prospective painters)

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I'm pretty sure a guy by the name of Thanayout Khamruk is the one doing the prototype paint for this. But I absolutely hope they find some way to match this paint work at the factory level. I can't wait to see this at STGCC!

[HeavyMetalSpike]

Originally Posted by It's Sisko

I'm pretty sure a guy by the name of Thanayout Khamruk is the one doing the prototype paint for this. But I absolutely hope they find some way to match this paint work at the factory level. I can't wait to see this at STGCC!

In which case I would stand corrected - my apologies.

I just assumed that Narin would insist on painting the master himself.

Plus that sure as heck looks like Narin's style - so maybe he's acting as art director for the paintjob?

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[strife87]

That looks amazing! Very impressive.

[ryuhayabusa6787]

Originally Posted by HeavyMetalSpike

In which case I would stand corrected - my apologies.

I just assumed that Narin would insist on painting the master himself.

Plus that sure as heck looks like Narin's style - so maybe he's acting as art director for the paintjob?

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Actually for me no one does predator paint up better then joe dunway. He's done a lot of Narins kits. In terms of sculpt narin pretty much has it down. Could probably do it with his eyes closed at this point. I think this will be a sleeper hit as a lot of people don't like predator interpretations they want movie accuracy. With the paint job we have seen so far I see this going crazy in aftermarket.

[PermaGrin]

Sure it has been asked or noted...do they have the ability / license to sell directly to US market?

[yipkusing]

Not a fan of predator but my god that portrait sold me