So I decided to invest in the Predator 2 Maquette by Sideshow Collectibles. After early reviews I got really interested in this piece and bought it right away (lucky me some hours before it sold out...) - the presence and overall quality looked really good. Fedex shipment from the US to Switzerland only took 5 days and Sideshow had an amazing shipping quote of 40 USD...unbelievable for a 15kg piece.
I was not disappointed, the first impression is damn fine - and I had this nice "woow"-feeling! It oozes of room presence and i really dig the armor paint with lots of color shades that you could not see on most photos. For 1200 USD you get a lot, but after closer inspection it lacks a bit in detail-love. Especially the paintjob on the unmasked headsculpt on mine was in some areas sloppy. If you're a hardcore Predator collector it's probably a must and you should track down one now.
It seems the first inhand reviews had a very positive effect and to acquire one directly at Sideshow will be a challenge: all exclusive versions are sold out and the regular edition is on the wait to distributors. Maybe you can try an get on the waitlist at Sideshow. The exclusive comes with additional hand sculpts with 2 items: breather mask of the left hand and a nicely sculpted disc for the right arm - not a must but i really like to display him with Spear and disc - totally badass.
Unfortunately i had one noticeable paint flaw that bugged me to hell: a yellow-white paint spot on his cheek. I decided to repaint it and at the same time i took the chance to repaint the gum area on the mandibles to a rose tone. Out of the box it was more yellowish than fleshy. See photos below with the repainted gums.
This is a definitive milestone for Hot Toys - the latest Iron Man Mark 43 1/4 is a work of art and at the same time a fully poseable high-end collectible, extending all features of the smaller 1/6 figures. Enjoy the vid review and lots more photos. Also check out the first on this release showing off the landing pose.
Finally in. The first 1/4 Iron Man collectible by Hot Toys - and it's a beast. Full review on youtube is coming up. In the meantime enjoy these photos on the landing pose - I'll give a short overview how to get the figure in this epic pose in the video. The box itself is a work of art as well - it oozes quality allover. Feeling like a child on christmas morning right now. :) Cheers!
This is my second 1/4 piece and my first figure of Enterbay, and I have to say: this battle damaged T-800 is definately one of the best figures of last year. I had no chance getting the figure at release date but last week I got a deal I couldn't refuse. Enjoy some photos and a video review with a comparison to the Hot Toys 1/4 endoskeleton and some 1/6 headsculpts of the same Terminator model by Hot Toys (just 1/6 scale). Definately a must have for Terminator or Arnold Schwarzenegger fans.
For ending this year I want to update my blog visitors on a cool community project: http://hot-collectibles.com .
It's something like Pinterest for collectors and you definately should check it out. It's perfect to get your collection online, share the word to others and connect with new people. I'll definately support his new plattform and hopefully there will be lots of newcomers. Give it a try, it's absolutely free. Site administrator Elias would definately appreciate your support.
Check out my walkthrough on the website and how it works:
Probably not the last figures this year, but the Midas, Hulk and the Endoskeleton are top of their lines. Short tour through the collection in the video below. I wish all my followers and blog visitors a wonderful Christmas time.
Got some recent stuff in and finally completed my Avengers display with getting Hulk. Also I got my hands on Midas via Sideshow Collectibles . Might do some vids around Xmas, but for now enjoy some quick photos.
Further I got my first 1/4 piece by Hot Toys, the Terminator Endoskeleton - quite amazing!
