Prime 1: Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (Film) Wolf Predator

[IceDog]

Originally Posted by Kefka2200

Be careful, the general vibe of this thread is that this statue is garbage because it's missing one Dread ring. You take your positivity elsewhere sir lol

IKR? The nerve of some people

[Halcyon]

Originally Posted by Goonsack Steve

I'd be shocked if they lock the spear / handcannon behind the bonus version of the DX.
I personally believe Wolf's undamaged bio mask will be the bonus item.

They show retracted and an extended spear in his hand and also retracted spear on his backpack (which prob is DX, like with other preds).
The City Hunter and some AvP had only one spear hand with Regular. So one could be bonus.
Maybe they do one shuriken as bonus, but i hope these will be regular bcs im no fan of this spear design
But with the previous AvP statues Prime did not list exactly which version gets what (you had to look at pics lol).

His mask behind bonus would be dirty trick imo.
Or do you think there will be a damaged mask as well?

Whip in hand almost certain is DX (substitution for a skullspine in hand).
And one or two 'special hands' are often Bonus parts. This time there are lots of hands (10 if correct / where to put them drawer is full haha)
plus two different arms !
Hope to save a bit this time/ DXS versions are unnecessary overpriced at local distributor.

[Goonsack Steve]

Originally Posted by Halcyon

His mask behind bonus would be dirty trick imo.
Or do you think there will be a damaged mask as well?

Yeah there will more than likely be TWO bio masks. The one shown in the reveal is damaged, yet he does has a clean mask for a portion of the film.

[Halcyon]

Originally Posted by Goonsack Steve

Yeah there will more than likely be TWO bio masks. The one shown in the reveal is damaged, yet he does has a clean mask for a portion of the film.

I didn't recall, but you are right it has several scratches and some broken stud-points.
Maybe there will be a pristine version too.

This damaged mask fit the scene (i like it).

[Halcyon]

Originally Posted by Blade3327

A right hand holding a second pistol would be cool. I've always liked the Two Guns kit by Narin, even if it's not film-accurate:

Nice overall design indeed.
From this Prime preview i like the dual shuriken look.

Originally Posted by The SHOGUN

This one is not for me but it's the best the Wolf has ever looked, same as every other Prime 1 Museum Masterline Predator.

Hi Shogun.

Are you thinking about the P2 Elder that is next?
That design looks to become very nice too.

Btw they did not label this Museum Masterline but Real Elite Sh!t so prob a shock pricewise (even if its same quality / mofos).

[Riozza311]

Originally Posted by Dundee

Do not buy or PO this, not until prime 1 makes the changes.

Simply put, I'm fine with wolf, I think he looks rad. But the base sucks. It's an eye sore and a mess. Until they fix this thing, why the heck would people PO it?

It ain't hard. Remove the faceless alien and move the crotch grabber to that spot. Wolf can still balance on it since there is an alien to his left and right. That would also accentuate wolfs power stance and presence, an alien on each feet.

Then add water, pipes and whatever else in the middle. It could easily be done so why are people caving in?

Primes 1/3 endo had a ---- load of problems and it's the same people here praising it perfect during first week of reveal. Lol if you think chicken leg endo was great, you've been duped.

I had to write many emails to get prime to come to the table because I was considering POing it. Collectors then took force together and prime finally caved in, changing 70% of the sculpt. Prime made it sound like such a proud moment lol. SEVENTY PERCENT, disgrace doesn't cut it and dumb a$$ John M initially tried to defend the original sculpt by saying it's primes idealized version LOL. The original sculpt had T1 shoulders, yeah idealized version, it's stupid and what's worse, some collectors fell for it.

As for wolf, well the base needs to change by at least 50%. I won't be writing any formal emails to prime 1 because I ain't getting this, but to those who are considering it, better to write to them and start talking with your wallet.

Yes I don?t think that base fits at all..every other base looks great this is just a mess

[azurepred]

Originally Posted by Halcyon

Btw they did not label this Museum Masterline but Real Elite Sh!t so prob a shock pricewise (even if its same quality / mofos).

For sure. My guess is at least a $500 price increase, if not more. That will put the DX over $4k plus shipping. I can't wait for the sticker shock FB posts lmao

[benkonig]

What bothers me is the delay, already 9 predators presented, only 2 released.

The berserker was supposed to come out in 2024 ... the 3 avp will also be delayed, the wolf will have to wait until at least 2027...

[username123]

Originally Posted by benkonig

What bothers me is the delay, already 9 predators presented, only 2 released.

The berserker was supposed to come out in 2024 ... the 3 avp will also be delayed, the wolf will have to wait until at least 2027...

Yes, which is absurdly long. 2017 was the first teaser. 8 years till an official release. Now, it is easily another 3 years for the product to reach your doorstep. Just think about it, a total of 11 years. Only Prime 1 does this. Not including their other statues of long backorders.

Business-wise, it is smart as they collect revenue first without the rush of pushing out the product. If there is a delay they will just send you an email saying oh sorry it's delayed. I think the purpose of the pre-order is to see the demand, then they will adjust the moq order at the factories in china to reduce cost

I am sure many consumers now prefer to buy from their local retailers. It helps to save on shipping and tax.

[Halcyon]

Originally Posted by benkonig

What bothers me is the delay, already 9 predators presented, only 2 released.

The berserker was supposed to come out in 2024 ... the 3 avp will also be delayed, the wolf will have to wait until at least 2027...

Indeed. I read the Berserker just got another 4 month delay.
Wait times for statues (in general) are way too long again. For these prices you would think they start more factories like these.

Originally Posted by username123

... Just think about it, a total of 11 years. Only Prime 1 does this. Not including their other statues of long backorders.

Business-wise, it is smart as they collect revenue first without the rush of pushing out the product. If there is a delay they will just send you an email saying oh sorry it's delayed. I think the purpose of the pre-order is to see the demand, then they will adjust the moq order at the factories in china to reduce cost

I am sure many consumers now prefer to buy from their local retailers. It helps to save on shipping and tax.

Good points.

Unfortunately local does not save anything in Europe.
Wholesale cranks the price towards exact the same or few 100 above when you would buying direct from china incl express shipping and all the tax.
They know avg customer does not like the inconvenience searching the cheapest ways and buying overseas with CC etc.