NECA Toys Predator 2 Battle Damaged City Hunter Predator Figure Review 

Predator 2 is a super underrated sequel

Really wished they hadn't gone for the peg removal system of the arm. I wish they had done something similar to what they did with the Ultimate Ash from Evil Dead, give him a normal arm, but then give him an alternate fore arm piece that has a chopped off hand and blood all over it, that way there is no peg sticking out and a gaping hole for the peg to stick into. I have the original version of this figure from back when it came out in the 2 pack at toys R us, and while I always liked that figure I always thought it was a dumb feature that they used a peg. In the marketing for this ultimate they REALLY made it seem like it wouldn't be a peg system, but I am very disappointed to see they did go with the peg/socket type. It's a pretty lazy way to achieve the mechanic, and though I was considering getting this figure, I don't think I am going to anymore. What a shame. Anyways, thanks for the review or I might have bought this figure thinking he did have the feature I had in mind and have been even more disappointed. Also sidenote I don't find this repaint to be worth it accessory wise, too much of it is reused from the Ultimate City Hunter which I already have. Really wish they had gone with that med kit idea you had and a smart disk with predator blood on it since that is what chops off his hand in the film. That's why I found it so important that the chopped hand looked good, because that was basically the only selling point for me.

If I remember correctly, when Harrigan has the predator cornered in the meat packing facility he fires a couple bursts of rounds at the predator, it damages the predator's plasma caster rendering the weapon nonfunctional. The predator tears it from his shoulder and discards it, then primes his secondary gauntlet weapon that fires a rocket like projectile at Harrigan. The rocket get's imbedded in Harrigan's body armor which Harrigan quickly discards. Hence the state of the battle damaged figure refers to the time period after the predator no longer has the plasma caster.

I like how his hand comes off. Will definitely be picking up this guy. A great addition to the NECA crew

I wanted this one so bad. Predator 2 is my favorite of the films, and I love that NECA did this take on the character. The execution of it, though, definitely leaves something to be desired. The peg system for his arm is sort of off-putting, but I believe - just from looking at the sculpting of the stump and the hand - that if the two pieces were properly aligned, it would fit better and probably be more flush as well. I wish the respirator was a removable accessory instead of needing a whole second head to accommodate it. I think the single biggest letdown on this figure to me, though, is that he doesn't come with his Medkit. My goodness what a missed opportunity. Instead of recycling accessories from the first figure, it should have been an open version of his Medkit, the big needle he sticks himself with, his tube of glowing blue liquid, the spreading knife/utensil (with blue-caked blade), and his melting plate with glowing blue liquid/melting debris deco - and with a tight-grip hand or two to accommodate. I also agree with some folks here that the disk should have had his blood on it.

Did you notice the blood effect actually glows in the dark after light exposure? Pretty cool

Does anyone else have a problem with putting on the none masked head?

I don't know if you knew this but his blood glows in the dark

The blood is glow in the dark it took me all this time to realize this

I have a soft spot for Predator 2. It seemed to be on TV alot when I was a kid and I loved all the new gadgets City Hunter had plus I had an appreciation for all his weapons that he shared with Jungle Hunter. P2 just sits in the nostalgia part of my heart.

I have never heard city hunter's back story....that's really cool.

I really love this look for City Hunter, but I can't see myself buying this without a Harrigan :P

I almost bought this one when I visited a local comic book store yesterday. The reason why I didn't do so was because I already have the regular City Hunter Predator. However, I may go back and pick it up anyway. I really like the battle damaged effect that was done to the figure. The fact that the left hand can come off works well when it comes to the aforementioned battle damaged effect. Otherwise, thanks as always Spot. I greatly appreciate the continued hard work!

I just got this two days ago but I still watch spots reviews even after buying the figurine because of how good they are!

After my review I shut the lights out and... His blood glows in the dark. Haha definitely bumped up my rating personally. Bit of a lazy release but it's a must have if you are collecting preds.

My favorite design with the wolf

I just bought the City Hunter Battle Damaged ultimate NECA and this really helped

The original version of the battle damaged City Hunter had a longer peg on its severed hand. But I like that NECA whent with a shorter one for the Ultimate figure. Less obnoxious

Dope review as always. Going to add this to the collection. Was on the fence about it. Thanks R.S

that is so cool thank u spot