I'm sure this thread would open a can of worms if the NECA Alien thread is any indication, though I hope not
Both companies go for different markets and their figures reflect that.
I've gone the HT route because their figures offer more poseability and are much much better at being a display piece. Unfortunately, they have a higher price, and if you plan to collect HT's Predators, you'll be spending a lot. They sell out too fast, and thus, the prices jack up ridiculously
I so wanted to get my hands on the Predator from P2 and I see it going for 600-800 dollars now
NECA's figures are good as well, especially considering the price. I hadn't gone for their Preds two reasons: first is that HT's preds have a lot more detail and articulation, and second is that their 1:6th Preds are hard to come by where I live and I don't want to go into the 7" line.
However, I might get their 1:6th stealth version since HT doesn't do them, and if I find a 1:6th NECA P2, I'm going to snap ,it up in a jiffy
I'm not willing to plump down serious cash for the old HT release.
BTW, I'm REALLY disappointed by HT's decision to favor form over function with their upcoming Predators. I'll still be getting them, but I sincerely hope HT doesn't go this route any further.
@ plasmid303:
I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt that this is a sincere inquiry. I actually had the exact dilemma when I wanted to jump in the Predator bandwagon not too long ago. I ultimately went for HT, but I still see myself going for some of those 1:6th NECA Preds, especially the stealth ones.