omg, the amount of SW hype they generated this week must be studied: -grievous -BD vader -chewbacca -jar jar -hardcase all in the span of a week.. a WEEK. These are some of the figures we always dreamed of, and I still cannot believe it. so yes. LET'S GO
I knew passing on buying the old Chewbacca's would pay off. This looks great. Can't wait to pair him with the new Han. Will also go for The Terminator & Predator.
Imagine a world where Hot Toys and Fromsoft collaborated. The material they could pull from is endless, so many cool characters that would have ridiculous shelf presence.
You’re correct, why the hell does terminator look same and dated? But with new base… strange. Maybe another license issue like TASM 2? Regardless, lovin the enthusiasm
Whoa whoa whoa. That looks exactly like the DX13 terminated two battle damaged Arnold. I had to sell mine a few years ago. I'm glad I'll be able to get it back in the collection someday. Now if they would have put implanted wool hair on this guy, then that would be next level badassery
I have the ANH Chewie, so I’m good on that, but it’s definitely time he saw another proper release! The Jar Jar is tempting. As is the General Grievous. If I’m only able to get one, I’m going to have to go with Grievous. Still on the fence about both.
I felt the same way for Terminator and Predator. I know there's been a lot of anticipation and to see a glorified 1.0 is a bit weird. Same for Batman Returns Keaton who has a new cape and base but same facesculpt.
The Jungle Hunter is a repainted and heavily retooled Classic Predator from 2010. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. I have the Classic Predator with the pieces that convert it into the Jungle Hunter, but if the mask works with the Classic Predator, I may grab it.
Rilley, a quick note about that Predator, because the names can get us confused. The original Predator (from Arnold movie) was released like 3000 years ago, and obviously is waaaaay dated for today’s standard. But in 2010 we got the (amazing!) “Predators” movie. In that filme, we are presented 4 predators. 3 being of the “Super Pred” tribe: Falconer, Tracker and Berserker (all 3 have fantastic figures by HT). What about the 4th? In comics he is named “the crucified predator”, literally becouse he was tied on something like a cross. BUT this Predator looks 99% like the original Predator. So Hot Toys saw a chance of giving collectors a “semi 2.0”, and they called it “classic predador” (this name is what causes more confusion). Something similar to what they did with the Endgame figures in the version the characters went to the past (2012, I believe). Or even the No Way Home line, to upgrade the spiders. The majority of collectors get this figure to represent the original movie, not the one from 2010. The little problem is that this “classic” is not 100% equal to the original (and that’s correct). He doesn’t have the bone trophies for example, and other minor things. This on showed in the video is IN FACT a 2.0 Jungle Hunter, with todays technology. Well, I hope this can help anyone who os not that into the Predator universe but still want to get a figure. Cheers!
Already plan on preordering Grievous & Vader but I might have to get that Chewbacca too because I already know he’s gonna be pricey and I’m not paying double that in the aftermarket lmao. Hope we see some A New Hope 2.0’s soon so Chewy can be with Han in the collection 🤞
I agree with you on Arnold. I honestly would need to see better pics but the sculpt does not look updated. That Batman next the Clooney Batman and Robin (nipples and all) looks to be an Batman 92 2.0 if I am not mistaken. Cool if true. Yea agree again with u on Thor. I was never a fan of the classic outfit (more into Ultimate and chain mail looks), but it looks...eh from what I am seeing. A yelling sculpt would help a bit. That maybe included with fig. We'll see. TBH I don't believe HTs will put any of the figs they show off into mass production until I see PO availability. They showed T'Challa Starlord, Arkham Nightwing, The N1, and the Vulture..I repeat the Vulture and then crickets. I don't like being teased especially if there is no eventual pay off. I'm still waiting on Crossbones and Baron Zemo. Bastards lol Lets go!
This is a damn great point, let’s not get too excited till it actually goes up for preorder lol. Thanks for providing all of these amazing thoughts bro, appreciate your insights!
Definitely think that the Chewbacca is fire. I’m kind of glad that the T2 looks the same. I already have the original battle damage one so I don’t think I’d be picking that one up. I’m definitely getting the jungle predator though that one is a dopo sure. I hated Batman 97 Batman and robin but that Robin suit that’s really good
Nah T-800 definitely has a new headsculpt. We have to remember that this is a younger Arnold so his appearance might differ from what we usually expect Arno to look like. Also the lights on a display are a bit too bright to make out the details on his face and skin.
Terminator looks slightly disappointing. Probably an old figure re_painted + new base = 2.0 Chewy looks good. I am happy with my Hot Toys - A New Hope Chewy + Han set. I want a die-cast Terminator Endoskeleton. I want a shiny gold C-3PO ^_^
Seriously Clooney Batman? Can we please have Kravitz Catwoman and 2022 Batmobile before this garpage. Absolutely not the best week in 1/6 scale collecting. Terminator only thing I'm excited, maybe '92 Batman.
The Chewbacca looks artisan and therefore a 8!tch to get... I would buy a jar jar. But not that one. God that chewy looks great. Guess I'll buy the Han solo after all.
Listen I don't mean to bring negativity and I think those figures are exciting I know I want that Wookie and that Jar Jar Binks and that Terminator but we as collectors have been through this before take a big look at that coming soon large list on sideshow of years upon years upon years of figures and accessories that we are still to this day waiting on it will not Shock me if any of those are not joining that pile so as much as I like what I see I rather wait until I see that I'm able to pre-order it what day would be fools to leave The Artisan wookie Anna Cummings soon for years to come
