All I have to say is… IT’S ABOUT DAMN TIME!  Yes folks, Sideshow has seen the light and is producing a large scale line of collectibles called the Legendary Scale line, named after their half scale style line of busts called LSBs, or Legendary Scale Busts.  They’ve already announced some of the upcoming pieces in the line, including an OFF-THE-HOOK Wolf Predator that was just posted and looks insane!  Check this out:

Here’s the official announcement quoted from the Sideshow site:

Sideshow Collectibles’ Legendary Scale Figures – Because Bigger is even Better

The increased size of Legendary Scale(TM) Figures provides Sideshow artisans with a larger creative ‘canvas,’ allowing added detail and realism in sculpture, paint application and costume fabrication. The larger sculptural base creates opportunity for pose realism and greater detail in a character’s likeness, facial expression, and defining features, including skin and hair texture, unique markings, and scarring. Similarly, the paint application can be executed with greater precision for more natural shading and subtle textural details. Larger clothing patterns provide opportunity for better fit and accuracy in costuming, including greater authenticity in fabric choices and finishes, and functional pockets, belts, and closures.

With their striking realism, refined detailing and commanding size, Legendary Scale(TM) Figures elevate a collection into a gallery display. Intended for pedestal or tabletop presentation, these centerpiece figures are designed to stand eye-to-eye with viewers, drawing them in and challenging them to enter the world of the character, inviting them to relive the journey. These commanding figures are lifelike showpieces unlike any other, capturing the essence and emotion of Pop Culture’s pinnacle characters.

Sideshow has established Legendary Scale(TM) as a term to describe big projects, as collectors have found with the Legendary Scale(TM) Bust series. The term Legendary Scale(TM) is a promise of bigger and better. The Legendary Scale(TM) brand allows the artists at Sideshow the freedom necessary to explore monstrously large characters, like Neytiri from Avatar and Sauron from The Lord of the Rings, in a large-scale size that still comfortably lends itself to display in a home or office environment. The Legendary Scale(TM) category will also provide a rich landscape for characters from various films and comic stories to be  displayed together in a very complementary fashion. Although pieces may vary in true scale,  Legendary Scale(TM) Figures will share a similar physical size and proportion.

Legendary Scale(TM) Figures offer collectors the most authentic representations of classic heroes and villains. These icons of comic, film and television have fueled the collective imagination for generations of fans, and none are more deserving of the reverence that these detailed and commanding figures comprise. With the greatest dedication to accuracy and authenticity, Sideshow Collectibles presents Legendary Scale(TM) Figures.

More pics: Here, and here

Video Footage: From Comic Con 2011, more from SDCC, from Sideshow

Stay tuned for Pre-Order information on the amazing Predator piece and others in the line… looks like I just found a reason to get back in to collecting woohoo!  So far they’ve announced and revealed the Wolf predator, Obi-Wan, Darth Maul and Wolverine.  They’re just getting warmed up!  By the way… told you guys they were working on a large Wolf Predator statue!

OK, back to SDCC drooling!
Dan

Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen!  No, don’t check your glasses or reach out to take my pulse, yes it’s a new post by yours truly after a 3 month hiatus!  Scary but true, I’m back with a sign of life…  I’m really sorry guys but with my new job and home renovations and life in general, my online life and collecting has taken a direct hit and I’ve pretty much vanished from the Predator scene.  I am starting to get the itch again, so I figured what better way to get things going by coming back with a new piece form one of my favorite artists of all time, Steve Wang and his awesome Ceremonial Predator Mask!  Check it out…

Sideshow brings you the Predators Collectible line featuring original Predator character designs by Steve Wang, award-winning creature designer and special effects make-up artist. Each piece is individually painted and finished, each with its own unique quality and detail that is the trademark of a handcrafted Sideshow Collectibles product. The Ceremonial Predator Mask Prop Replica is an incredible addition to any Predator legacy display, an outstanding addition to Sideshow’s Predators collectible line.

• Steve Wang
• KNB EFX Group
• The Sideshow Collectibles Design and Development Team

Please check out all the additional details, photos and/or place an order by clicking here to visit the official Sideshow product page!

What do you think guys?  Please click the comment button below to share your thoughts on Steve’s latest for Sideshow.  Also, newsletter going out in a bit, check it out for a little bit more info on what I’ve been up to and what’s happening with my site.

Take care,
Dan

Hey gang! Our fellow Predhead Jason Schwab has just put together a new update on all things Predator from NECA and has sent me all kinds of goodies to share in another edition of Collector’s Voice!  So without further banter, here’s Jason…

Hello predatorstuff.com! Jason Schwab speaking,  reporting in for Predator Toy Updates From The good folks at Neca.  Neca has released 2 extremely cool series of Predators figures , and they are very cool… the newest update, Neca is releasing series 3 in less than 2 months away and I am extremely excited to see how they will hold up.

Series 3 will have the predator hounds, the classic masked 1987 predator, and old grayback elder predator from predator 2. Neca recently has given us on their twitter image page, the packaging for the new neca predators series 3 figures, and damn, I am speachless.  It’s the coolest packaging I have ever seen!

Neca is in fact also giving us series 4 or aka the predator 2 line since the whole 4th series is Predator 2 friendly.  First, we will be getting the City Hunter, the Gort Predator, and the Boar Predator.  A 2011 comic con exclusive will have the Gort Predator with the 1987 Predator body. But wait, there’s more!  Neca will be giving us in the 4th wave the NECA’s “Lost Tribe” assortments, which will tackle all the Predators as seen at the end of Predator 2.

To see the upcoming packaging , the 3rd series figures, and the upcoming 4th series as well as the 3, count them 3, 18 inch classic 1987 predator figures, check out these links:

NECA PREDATORS SERIES 3:

CLASSIC 1987 PREDATOR
http://twitpic.com/3ifg9h

PREDATOR HOUNDS
http://twitpic.com/3igfqd

OLD GRAYBACK ELDER PREDATOR
http://twitpic.com/3ihjc8

18 INCH 1987 PREDATOR OPEN MOUTH
http://twitpic.com/3vuglg

NECA PREDATOR 2 SERIES PROTOTYPES
http://twitpic.com/3xgk39

18 INCH 1987 PREDATOR MASKED
http://twitpic.com/3rj4r9

NECA 18 INCH 1987 PREDATOR CLOSED MOUTH
http://twitpic.com/3rj4of

NECA PREDATOR 2 CITY HUNTER
http://twitpic.com/3z3kmy

NECA 2011 COMIC CON EXCLUSIVE GORT PREDATOR W/ P1 BODY
http://twitpic.com/4cgr70

NECA PREDATOR 2 ELDER PREDATOR PACKAGING #1
http://twitpic.com/4kdwyg

NECA PREDATOR 2 ELDER PREDATOR PACKAGING #2
http://twitpic.com/4ker39

Neca’s Predators Series 3 Will Be Released In June 2011, and thank god I pre-ordered the whole set. I will be doing an in depth review of this 3rd series on my blogspot account here.

You can also see my Ultimate Music Videos in the link below, which stands currently at 23 music videos made since January 2011:

http://www.vimeo.com/user6319810/videos

This is Jason Schwab speaking , reporting in to predatorstuff with the neca predators news , signing off.

Thanks for the updates J, look forward to more!
Dan

Happy Friday everyone, welcome to a new review of a pretty damn kick ass kit that was released back in July of last year…  have a gander at the awesome 1:4 scale Hellboy kit from our beloved Narin!

First off, I have to once again thank my kick ass friend Si Blair for hooking me up with this build-up that he comissioned from the always amazing Joe Dunaway.  Si has been extremely generous is allowing me to review his buildups before he even gets his hands on them so thanks so much for sharing your collectibles with me and the rest of the Predatorstuff fans!  So without further polishing of the derriere, lets have at it.

OVERVIEW

This kit is the first in a line of large 1:4 scale pieces that are being sculpted and produced by Narin, and Hellboy here is a stunner at just over 21 inches in height and weighing well over 5 lbs.  The kit comes with 25 pieces, including 2 sets of horns (the ground down version as well as full on demon horns of demony goodness!) and two sets of left hands (his left, not yours) – one with a static open hand pose and the other holding the kind of gun that would likely have any beast he faces decorating the interior of his monster pants feces brown.  Btw feces brown is really a color… it’s that color used for those yellow/brown cubicle office walls from the 90s.  He then includes 4 belt pockets, a ceremonial dagger, cross, horseshoe, holstered gun and a couple of rather phallic looking grenades or some kind of other devices.  The main body is parted at the waist and below the knees with the joints well hidden with the belt and boot tops.

SCULPT AND CASTING

My first thgought when taking this out of the box… “Holy crap this thing is HUGE!” I am so happy that Narin is doing a 1:4 scale line, I love this scale so I am really excited about this series and his first offering of Hellboy is a great choice.  The kit is beautifully sculpted with extreme detail in every piece of the kit…  even his gloves are topped with tiny grooves and details that are just mind blowing.  You can’t help but notice that the overall piece is a blend of Movie style Hellboy and comic book style.  He’s got a leaner look to him but still stacked and ready to kick ass and the look really works for the piece.  Even the boots are beautifully sculpted with tons of details and this cool tread pattern on the soles. So once again Narin does an amazing job on the sculpt and every millimeter is just killer.  The casting is equally kickass with the usual high quality resin that Narin uses that requires barely any clean up.  The only actual putty work you’ll need to do is when you connect his arma to the shoulders… you’ll need to pin and glue those in place and putty the joint lines.  Other than that, he’s ready to paint right out of the box!

PAINT-UP

Looks like Joe had a field day with his box of odds-and-ends because he’s added a ton of chains, crosses, bones and other little doo-dads all over his belt, including some kind of crayfish claw and even something nasty in some yellow liquid in a glass vile hanging from his belt… and it looks sooooo friggin cool.  The combination of Narin’s skill as a sculptor and Joe’s mind-blowing painting skills never fails to impress me.  Hellboy’s eyes are super detailed and beautifully painted, the skin tones are awesome and the subtle shading between the muscles is perfect.  Then you look at the weapons and clothing and you just marvel at how much detail Joe works in to each piece.  The weathering and metal work is so realistic and the little paint chips and nicks in the metal have you wondering just how the hell he does it.

 FINAL THOUGHTS

This is a no brainer for Hellboy fans and kit builders, the kit is killer and looks absolutely awesome when all built up and put together and is seriously going to stand out in your Hellboy collection.  I should ALSO mention that this is a limited edition kit at only 30 castings and there are a few left, retail is $300 plus shipping per kit, painting not included.  By the way for those of you that can’t build your own kits, we do have a list of professional kit builders here on the site you can use to contact pros that we love and get some build-up quotes.  You can check that list out by clicking HERE!  Should you need more information about this kit or how to pick one up, feel free to contact me at any time.

So another big congratulations to Narin on a kickass release and I can’t wait to see what’s next in the 1:4 scale line!

OK how about some eye candy folks?  First up, please click the photo icon below to check out all the pics of this beautiful piece… I took a ton of photo closeups to give you an idea of how cool the details are, hope you enjoy them! 

And of course we can’t have us a review without some video goodness right? My daughter and I decided to put a little something together while we waited for the Habs hockey game to get started so we strapped on our game jerseys and let the camera role!  Check it out by clicking here or click the icon below:

I am really excited to see you guys are digging these wallpapers I started doing a few months ago for the reviews and it’s kickass when I see someone posting a pic of their desktop and one of my review backgrounds are on there!  So here’s the latest, hope you guys dig it!

To download a wallpaper, simply right-click on the appropriate resolution for your desktop size and click “save as” to save it to your computer.

Hope you guys enjoyed the review! Please be sure to click on the comment button below and let me know what you think of the piece of of this review and stay tuned for more awesome goodies coming up, including a kick ass Predator helmet that is the first piece of a complete Predator costume being released by a company in Europe this year.  Very professional stuff, I think you guys are going to like this a lot.

Enjoy and thanks for reading!
Dan

PS. If you’re a big Hellboy fan and collector, Sideshow has a KILLER Faux Bronze Hellboy statue that is limited to 200 units and they are down to their last 15 units and then it’s sold out!  So this is in-stock and shipping immediately… check it out by clicking HERE!  If you pick one up, remember to send me your T-Order number for this month’s contest.

PPS. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter.

Holy crap this thing is HUGE!  Sideshow just posted up the Berserker Predator bust from the Predators movie and the specs show this thing is JUST shy of 3 feet tall!  Dayum…  check out the product page by clicking HERE.

Here’s the scoop on this piece form the Sideshow page:

Sideshow is proud to partner with KNB EFX GROUP to bring you the Predators Collectible line from the 2010 film release. Each prop replica is an exact full-scale reproduction of the original on-screen prop, as created by KNB. The Berserker Predator Life-Size Bust is cast in fiberglass and polystone, featuring an intricate hand-finished paint application. Standing nearly three-feet high, The Berserker Predator Life-Size Bust is an incredible addition to any Predator legacy display, the centerpiece of any collection.

Most impressive…  you plan on picking up one of these puppies?  Post a comment below and share your thoughts with fellow pred-heads!

Enjoy,
Dan

YOU MAY HAVE TO TRY THE LINKS SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO SERVER LOAD!!!

CLICK HERE for the Exclusive Edition or if it’s soldout already, CLICK HERE for the Regular Version! Yes folks, one of the most exciting and highly anticipated Predator statues from Sideshow Collectibles is finally available for Pre-Order as of right now and we’re giving away a Joe Dunaway painted Geometrics Predator bust to one lucky loyal Predatorstuff fan!

The Exclusive Predator Legendary Scale Bust includes an additional nameplate accessory for complimentary display and has an Edition Size of 500 and is priced at $349.99! Additionally, the regular version, without the nameplate is available for Pre-Order and priced at $349.99. Also, a 10%, or $35.00 non-refundable deposit charged within 24 to 48 hours of a pre-order being placed for the Exclusive or Regular version of this Bust. Both editions will be sold on a first come, first served basis, and will have the FlexPay Option available as a payment choice when placing your Pre-Order.

Here are the order links:

CLICK HERE for the Exclusive Edition

If the Exclusive Edition is already sold out, CLICK HERE for the Regular Version!

The latest from Hot Toys is ALSO up for Pre-Order today… the Tracker Predator from the Predators movie can be seen and purchase by CLICKING HERE!  Here’s a quick pic:

Once you order is complete, remember to submit your order confirmation number to us and you’ll be entered in the draw to win a 1:4 scale Predator Geometrics bust painted by Joe Dunaway, valued at $500!  CLICK HERE for more details about the contest.

Good luck everyone!
Dan

Looks like the product shots for the LSB that goes for order in 2 days are already out and floating around on the forums!  Check this out…

Here’s the official scoop from Sideshow today:

Remember that the Exclusive Predator Legendary Scale Bust will be available for Pre-Order through the Sideshow Newsletter on Thursday, February 24th, which is typically published between 2PM and 3PM (Pacific Time). For those of you who can’t wait to see the full reveal of this Predator collectible, we’re posting the product gallery and info a bit early (see below).

The Exclusive Predator Legendary Scale Bust, which will include an additional nameplate accessory for complimentary display will have an Edition Size of 500 and will be priced at $349.99! Additionally, a regular version, without the nameplate will be available for Pre-Order and priced at $349.99. Also, a 10%, or $35.00 non-refundable deposit charged within 24 to 48 hours of a pre-order being placed for the Exclusive or Regular version of this Bust. Both editions will be sold on a first come, first served basis, and will have the FLEXPay option available as a payment choice when placing your Pre-Order. Make sure you log into your newsletter account on February 24th, 2011 to secure this piece for your collection.

Don’t forget if you want to be up for the contest drawing, be sure to order using the Predatorstuff affiliate link! Click the photo icon below and visit the gallery to check out all the pics:

In addition to the pics, looks like we have pricing and details… there will be an exclusive version that will include the Predator nameplate, retail will be $349.99 and will be a limited edition of 500 units.  The regular version will not include the nameplate but will be the same price with edition size unknown.  Be ready to rumble in two days!

Enjoy!
Dan

Hey all! Don’t forget that this Thursday, February 24th 2011, the Predator 1 Legendary Scale Bust from Sideshow Collectibles will be posted on their site for Pre-Order.  In honor of this HUGELY anticipated release, Predatorstuff.com is going to be giving away a prize to one lucky person who orders this statue using our affiliate link.

WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO
Step 1 – To be eligible, you must order the bust through our special affiliate link, which will be posted on the main page of www.predatorstuff.com as well as on our twitter feed at http://twitter.com/predatorstuff and will be sent to all newsletter subscribers the SECOND it’s posted on the Sideshow site.  You must click this link, which will take you to the Sideshow product page for the LSB, then you go ahead and place your order through Sideshow as normal.

Step 2 – Once your order is placed, you will receive a confirmation number from Sideshow for your order.  Please send that order number along with your full name and shipping address to me at dan@predatorstuff.com to submit your entry.

WHAT YOU CAN WIN
The winner of this contest will receive a JOE DUNAWAY painted Geometric 1:4 scale Predator bust valued at $500!  Prize includes the cost of shipping as well.

WHEN WILL THE DRAWING TAKE PLACE
We will collect order numbers until March 31st or until the Predator 1 LSB is sold out, whichever comes first.  The winner will be announced on the site and in a video podcast.

OK, WHAT ABOUT…
If you have any other questions, please contact us ASAP or leave a comment below and we’ll answer as soon as we can.

Good luck everyone!
Dan