Prime 1 - Predator - 1/3 Scale Museum Masterline MMPR-01DXS - Jungle Hunter Predator

[Bezzerkerr]

If the Prime 1 had the accuracy level of the NECA 1/5 Predator I would be all over this. When the proyect was announced I was seriously impressed by the size, optional parts and possibilities of this statue. Now that I see the final product I’m not. I know this one has a better painjob, quills, better netting, tons of accesories, lights and a beautiful diorama base, but when I see this I don’t see Kevin Peter Hall in a suit in a frame taken from the movie, and that turns me off.

I want a perfectly scaled replica that looks like the real thing shrunk down, and this is not what Prime 1 did. They created a very complex, detailed and clean computer model of the Jungle Hunter that lacks the soul of the Stan Winston creation interpreted by Kevin. I’m happy I passed on this as I was seriously considering having it as the ultimate Jungle Hunter, but for me its not. And I’m happy for the owners that will enjoy it.

I hope someday a company would do a proper 1/4 or 1/3 KPH in a Jungle Predator suit. While that I’ll stick to my NECA with their limitations.

i love me NECA Preds. they take up 8 foot of valuable shelf display space in my room.

but dude, this looks just like KPH.

 

[marisinacc]

You keep telling yourself that...

No need to, sorry to see that other people’s opinions make you feel the need to question them.

 

[Collectorcol]

No need to, sorry to see that other people’s opinions make you feel the need to question them.

Not at all. I replied with my opinion.

You want a better representation of what we seen on screen? You'll be waiting a very long time.

 

[marsredv6]

 

[Jake207]

Honestly I highly doubted about Prime 1 delivering a premium product but boy I was wrong. This thing is absolutely stunning but unfortunately it screams to me that I need a room for Preddies before I proceed further with any collecting...

 

[marsredv6]

 

[Raiders March]

Yep, watched it. Looks great. Everyone should be happy once it arrives. The paint on the tree cross section ,however, could have been done better by my kids. Even a sideshow tree on one of my statues looks better!
Like he says in the review, just because it’s toward the back, doesn’t mean you should cut corners on a 3K piece

 

[Time Lord Collector]

I respect Jason's judgement and verdict. I'm subscribed to his channel and have interacted with him numerous times.

 

[Galactusz]

I love this 1/3. But since I have the 1/4 JH and 1/4 CH…and only have room for just one giant 1/3 Predator, I’m going for the Berserker.

Obviously if I had more display room and money to burn, I’d get them all, lol.

 

[Collectorcol]

Just been told the shop I bought from is getting them end of February.

 

[Rotfish]

More photos...

 

[ridetofight]

If the Prime 1 had the accuracy level of the NECA 1/5 Predator I would be all over this. When the proyect was announced I was seriously impressed by the size, optional parts and possibilities of this statue. Now that I see the final product I’m not. I know this one has a better painjob, quills, better netting, tons of accesories, lights and a beautiful diorama base, but when I see this I don’t see Kevin Peter Hall in a suit in a frame taken from the movie, and that turns me off.

I want a perfectly scaled replica that looks like the real thing shrunk down, and this is not what Prime 1 did. They created a very complex, detailed and clean computer model of the Jungle Hunter that lacks the soul of the Stan Winston creation interpreted by Kevin. I’m happy I passed on this as I was seriously considering having it as the ultimate Jungle Hunter, but for me its not. And I’m happy for the owners that will enjoy it.

I hope someday a company would do a proper 1/4 or 1/3 KPH in a Jungle Predator suit. While that I’ll stick to my NECA with their limitations.

I can't agree that the neca 1/4 is closer, but the intended silhouette is slimmer/better, being chopped up by articulation aside.

This has more "superhero" proportions than kph's suit had - it's got a more broad torso/wider shoulders/bigger waist (maybe quads too?). The details are all there, but i agree, the body type is not quite the same. They were on the right track making the abs less defined though, i believe.
On the other hand, the jungle hunter is almost always shot from a low angle, so i think there's a "perception" of the creature's proportions vs. "the man in the suit measurements" that they may be trying to factor in as well. Then there's the pose shifting the body too - reminds me of trying to solve a slide puzzle making everything jibe perfectly.

The big game cover art's proportions/size are way out of wack compared to the film, but it doesn't take away from it being a fantastic piece in my eyes. I did pass on this mostly for the unmanageable size, but ultimately because i'm in the same "sinking boat" as you.

 

[Rotfish]

A new unboxing video:



Don't think any videos or photos have given me as much second-hand excitement as this one.

 

[Raiders March]

A new unboxing video:



Don't think any videos or photos have given me as much second-hand excitement as this one.

Didn't understand a word, but I didn't need to. The body language says it all! Over the top excitement for a top quality piece

 

[FACEBOX]

 

[How2TrainKaiju]

How long has the CE version been waitlisted on Sideshow?

 

[FACEBOX]

How long has the CE version been waitlisted on Sideshow?

Must be fairly recently.
I was talking my brother into getting one last Thursday from SS and it was still available to preorder.

 

[RJTVFX]

Probably sounds like a stupid idea but do you think something like two of these back to back would support the weight?

 

[Rotfish]

Really appreciating that semi-open expression. Looks much better in collector photos than in the official prototype shots. The roaring head is a classic, but we've seen it before on a number of Predator collectibles. The semi-open, like the closed mouth, is unique to this statue and makes it all the more special. Not to mention it's more accurate to what the screen-used prop could do.

Probably sounds like a stupid idea but do you think something like two of these back to back would support the weight?

Depends on the weight capacity of each one, no?

 

[Heavy Metal Spike]

Probably sounds like a stupid idea but do you think something like two of these back to back would support the weight?

The plants & jam-jars? - no . . . the cabinets - probably not . . . unless they have solid backs they are likely to start to warp downwards with the weight over time.

You could add a single piece of 3/4" MDF over the top of the 2 of them - that may work. It also depends on how the pieces of the cabinet are held together.


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