NECA's 16 BIT Predator 2 City Hunter Review
I want to start this off with saying; NECA has truly tapped
into a perfect line of vintage, video game action figures. The line has really taken off since its
start, and Randy and team from NECA toys keeps making these amazing
figures. The paint schemes to classic
figures we already love and respect really adds pop to any NECA collector's
collection. Let's start breaking down
one of my favorite Predators of all time, the CITY HUNTER!
First thing I noticed when I received this figure is the
awesome box that comes with all of the video game line, but also the highlights
and paint work of this beautiful predator. The picture on the front of the box is one I
will always have etched in my mind, as I think the City Hunter standing on a
huge building with Bill Paxton's skull and spine is how the predator should be
shown! A lot of people dislike what the
2nd Predator movie brought to the table, but I loved his design and
approach to being a killer in a city. Unfortunately,
we will never get a Danny Glover Harrigan figure but that’s a story for another
day.
Packaging
The packaging is the classic video game look, and Randy has
also mentioned these figures will no longer come in the shrink wrap. The City Hunter looks great MIB, and has a
picture of the classic trophy wall and also a nice background for the
figure.
Figure/Accessories
I have all 5 versions now of the iconic City Hunter. This version is a very smooth moving,
bending, gripping figure. So you are
asking… what the hell does he mean by that?
NECA has truly mastered the Predator mold, and the weapons and accessories
that come with them. I would love to sit
here and say the arm doesn't bend well, or the legs are stiff, but this figure
is clean and poses great with no issues.
He also comes with his classic disc, skull and spine, and his staff. All parts and pieces are really done well and
make this an awesome figure to have!
Overall
I love this figure, and not just because of my
love for the character itself, but the look it gives you that's right out of the video
game. I think any collector is always looking
for unique items and this one fits right into that category. I believe Randy Falk and team at NECA work
hard every day at creating things that we all wanted from our childhood and
beyond. It's truly awesome what NECA does on a
daily basis and Randy Falk is probably the second most interesting person to
talk to on twitter, behind us of course.
Seriously though, this is a great figure and a must buy if you love
video games, predators, or just a true work of art.
Yes, Predators do go to the bathroom
Sample provided by:
@NECA_Toys
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