Prime 1: Predator - Jungle Hunter 1:3

[Blade3327]

Originally Posted by SDguy

I get what people are saying about the slight head tilt, but at the end of the day, I don't want him looking upward, at this size. Besides, it's not like he's actually in the pose during that close up, closed mouth scene. So this is a non issue for me.

He wasn't quite looking upward, though. The head was tilted up and quizzically cocked to the side, but the eyes were looking down. So his eyeline was still level, he was just raising his chin.

If they reduced the head tilt without changing the position of the eyes, it'll look like he's staring at the ground.

[SDguy]

Originally Posted by Blade3327

He wasn't quite looking upward, though. The head was tilted up and quizzically cocked to the side, but the eyes were looking down. So his eyeline was still level, he was just raising his chin.

If they reduced the head tilt without changing the position of the eyes, it'll look like he's staring at the ground.

Maybe. Without it in hand I can't really comment on such nuance. So far, the pics look fine though.

I'm way more interested in and concerned with the dreads.

[Jungle Demon]

Fixing dreads will be the easiest thing. I did that before. Fixing broken parts is my main issue.

[SDguy]

Originally Posted by Jungle Demon

Fixing dreads will be the easiest thing. I did that before. Fixing broken parts is my main issue.

I considered that in my decision of where to PO from. I know SF uses local (at least, within CA) people for repairs, if it comes to that.

[nearmint]

Originally Posted by Patriot666

I'm heavily considering cancelling because if and when I sell, I don't want to have to deal with breakage in transit to the buyer.

You could always ship the portrait separately, with better packaging. It's a hassle, but it would work.

[Jungle Demon]

Another Flankster video and another proof that he doesn’t know anything about 1987 Predator design https://youtu.be/uj54TRVTEfU

[Blade3327]

Originally Posted by nearmint

You could always ship the portrait separately, with better packaging. It's a hassle, but it would work.

Not a bad idea. With items like this, I consider the boxes a convenient way to save space when shipping/moving. You can usually repack larger, more robust parts in the box and that'll cover the majority of the statue's mass. Other little things can be packed separately with more care. It's not ideal, but at least you're not packing the entire statue yourself.

Originally Posted by Jungle Demon

Another Flankster video and another proof that he doesn’t know anything about 1987 Predator design https://youtu.be/uj54TRVTEfU

It's unfortunate he was sent the wrong version, but the DXS doesn't come with that much extra stuff. "Tons" of additional hands? Is that what he calls an extra pair of fists? Prime 1 should definitely rectify the situation, but if the lack of two fists, a skull, and a dog tag necklace is enough to ruin the other 95% of this piece for him, he probably doesn't want it enough.

[Jungle Demon]

Originally Posted by Blade3327

It's unfortunate he was sent the wrong version, but the DXS doesn't come with that much extra stuff. "Tons" of additional hands? Is that what he calls an extra pair of fists? Prime 1 should definitely rectify the situation, but if the lack of two fists, a skull, and a dog tag necklace is enough to ruin the other 95% of this piece for him, he probably doesn't want it enough.

He sound like a rich guy who buy expensive cars just to show off

[Patriot666]

Originally Posted by nearmint

You could always ship the portrait separately, with better packaging. It's a hassle, but it would work.

Very true! There are pieces where you're better off with custom packing to ship. With enough bubble wrap you can ship just about anything. I paid Fedex to custom pack my life size Pennywise bust. The guy used almost an entire roll. Would cost way more just to buy the bubble wrap, and you could've rolled it down a set of stairs when he was done lol.

[The SHOGUN]

Originally Posted by chavez553

Well now that people are getting their Predators in and I?ve seen a lot of this piece, I?m starting to not like the way the dreads hang as well. It?s not necessarily the length, but it the way that hang straight down. In the prototype the dress flare out, it made him look more imposing, bigger and more menacing with the dred flared out to the side. That and the closed mouth bust not having that curious tilt to it for me is very disappointing.

Those are two big drastic changes that kill it a bit for me. Still looks great but dare I say it could have been better

I dont think its a big deal. I think its fixable and if its not, wont ruin anything for me.


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