Hey all.. just a heads up I will have no access to email or internet until April 24th.

Thanks!
Dan

Holy mother of God, I just had a major nerdgasm thanks to Narin and his AMAZING Dutch vs Predator kit titled "The Encounter" and after MONTHS of tweaking it is finally ready to show off and has been made available in kit form in a  limited run.  Check it out!

I had first seen a roughed out concept of this sculpture ages ago (I think summer 2009) and I remember thinking how kick ass it would finally be to have this moment captured in a kit with good size and jaw-dropping details.  No offence to UK Kits who originally did this concept way back when, but I was really never a fan of their encounter kits plus garage castings were not exactly top notch like they are now.

Narin kept this project pretty tightly wrapped up, I barely saw anything during the build process as he wanted to surprise everyone… and man, did he ever!  The sculpt is 17" tall including the base and rings in at Narin's usual oversized 1:6 scale.  In fact, the Predator itself is 15" tall without the base, so you can imagine how big this dio is when completed.  The base itself is 9.5" deep, 14" wide and 2.5" high and the entire kit weighs just over 12lbs!  Cast in solid high quality resin (same casting material as the Death Warrior and Bad Blood kits), the kit comes in 89 parts, including 58 separate dreads, plus a brass name plate and issue number stamped on the back.  This is a limited run of 50 kits only.

New with this kit is a new feature Narin has added… flexible resin on the dreads!  You can bend and flex the dreads as though they were made of rubber without worrying about breakage.  This adds a whole new dimension of reality to the kit, not to mention cuts down on breakage and other things that make us kit collectors cry.  Narin informed me that castings will be made per order only, so there is a 3 week casting period once an order is placed, then 3 – 4 weeks for delivery as these are all going SAL due to the weight.  EMS for something this heavy would be fairly ridiculous in price.

Now for that all important question… how much?  The kit is huge and heavily detailed, and the flexible dreads increases the cost of creating the kits so this puppy rings in at a higher cost that the DW or BB.  Retail is $499.99 per kit, and you will find this is a standard price across the board and Narin has set all pricing for anyone selling this kit.  It's pricey, but the kit is absolutely INSANE and in the end, well worth it as all Narin kits are.

Please note that the kit does not include the foliage seen in the buildup example (which by the way was done BEAUTIFULLY by Narin himself) and as always, all kits require assembly and painting.  OK, who's ready for photos?  Click the photo icon below and check out all the pics, including a nice shot of everything included in the set and some nice detailed shots Narin sent me of individual parts.

I just can not stop looking at this kit, I have been waiting for this dio scene for so long, to see it finally pulled off by Narin brings a tear to my nerdy eye!  The likeness on Arnold looks completely fantastic, which in all honesty would have been the deal breaker for me had it been fubar.  Well done Narin, you've totally blown me away once again, and I hope I can get my hands on one of these for a review.  Want to know more about this kit? Contact me for further details!

Enjoy gang!
Dan

Hey everyone! A huge thanks and shout-out to Matt Skeins for the heads up he sent me while I was on vacation of the new photos released by Hot Toys of the HIGHLY anticipated Predator 1 figure in the 1:6 scale Masterpiece series that has become so popular!

From the new prototype photos, this looks totally awesome and the body seems a lot less skinny than it did for the Wolf series. The paint application looks awesome, but I felt that the P2 prototypes looked awesome but the production units were absolutely terrible, especially the heads. I guess we’ll see how this one goes but you can bet this will be a HUGE seller and we’ve been waiting for a couple of years for this P1 to come out. The figure will have a closed and open mouth pose by swapping out the jaw like on the P1 bust they recently released, as well has come with a removable helmet. The figure also includes a fully detailed medi-pack, that opens up to show all the tools! The detailing looks amazing! If the production pieces look as good as these pics, this will probably be the best Hot Toys Predator figure to date. Check out all the pics Matt sent me by clicking the gallery icon below:

Be sure to keep an eye on the site for when this is up for order in a few weeks and all newsletter subscribers will receive a “heads-up” notice when it’s up for pre-order on the Sideshow Site. It’s a safe bet these will sell out VERY fast, so grab one as quick as you can. These sell for a ton on the secondary market and the P1 is the most request Predator figure HT has ever had, so be ready! LOL!

WARNING FOR SIDESHOW GIFT CARDS!

Do you have a Sideshow Giftcard that you have not used yet? Well your card has a very good chance of expiring December 31st 2008, so you better use it now or kiss it goodbye! I had a $50 one from SDCC that I used to buy a kick ass book I wanted, which ended up being free with my card! Here’s what you need to do with your giftcard(s) if you have one:

Go to the main Giftcard Page on the sideshow site by clicking HERE.

From here you can check your code to see how much it’s worth, if it’s still valid, and when it expires. Then along the right side you can see the full list of all the items you can use your giftcard on, so it’s easy to see what qualifies and what doesn’t. Just be careful because I noticed a few items are actually sold out… I ended up buying a copy of the book “Sculpting a Galaxy: Inside the Star Wars Model Shop” with my gift card that expires in a coupe of days.

So that’s it gang, be sure to use your giftcards if they are about to expire and a huge thanks again to Matt for sending me the heads up on the HT Predator 1 pics!

Dan

Hi guys! I’ve got another cool Narin piece that is available for Pre-Order, and it’s his creative take on the Vampirella character in all her sexy glory!

This is a gorgeous original take on the Vampirella character sculpted by Narin in 1:6 Scale. Narin wanted to create his own style Vampirella sculpt, and the end result is this gorgeous gal with a massive sword surrounded by old kills. Kit measures around 14″ tall and requires painting and assembly.

You can order this beauty right here in our shop by clicking here! As you probably know, I’ve managed to become the semi-official distributor for Narin pieces in North America, so I’m starting to get a wide spectrum of his products, which is cool… it’s nice to see something other than Predators from time to time!

Joe Dunaway did a GORGEOUS build-up for me of this kit, which will be used for the cover artwork. You can check out all at the pics by clicking the photo icon below:

NEW SHIPPING RATES FOR OVERSEAS!

Please note the new Air shipping pricing is now live in the shop for anyone outside of the USA, Canada or Mexico! This means shipping is now HALF THE PRICE! *Happy Dance*

SDCC COVERAGE

I have been keeping a close eye on the action at the San Diego Comic Con and photos of the new Predator products are coming in! Figures.com has a GREAT SDCC 08 gallery going and here are some links to cool new products that are coming up:

Sideshow Collectibles Predator 1 and Predator 2 Dioramas

Hot Toys Lost Hunter Predator and the Predator 1 Bust

As of now you can order the Predator 1 Diorama HERE and the you can grab the Hot Toys Predator 1 Bust HERE… the others are not yet posted for sale but will be any time this weekend so look out for the announcement!

By the way, the Sideshow site is getting HAMMERED, so if any of the Sideshow links time out, keep trying and you should get through.

Enjoy!
Dan

Hello everyone! I’ve got quite a few things to tell you folks about today, so let’s get right to it! First off, I am very excited to announce a BADASS new Hellboy kit from Model in the House, the same guys who made the huge AvP Attack kit.

This kit is absolutely massive! The kit features a dynamic sculpt of Hellboy cast in to 16 parts, including his coat in 2 parts and includes the short and full length horns. Kit is over 14 inches tall including the base, and the base measures about 15 x 10 inches. Overall, the kit weighs an impressive 8lbs! You can order this right in our shop by clicking here!

I’ve received a bunch of photos of a painted sample and this looks awesome. Check it out by clicking on the photo icon below:

NEW PREDATOR 2 DIORAMA

This week and weekend is the San Diego Comic Con, and depressingly enough, I am missing it. Oh well! I did the Disney thing this year, so SDCC 09 is all mine! Anyhow, all Predator fans should be keeping an eye on Sideshow Collectibles as they always announce new goodies during the show, and this year they’ve announced a new Predator 2 Diorama!

There are no order details or anything yet, although an order link will probably go up on Friday. keep your eyes peeled to this blog for the pre-order link as soon as it’s available! There will be an exclusive and regular edition. There is a preview link though you can check out and leave a comment if you like… check it out on Sideshow’s site by clicking here.

They’ve also got a new Predator poseable figure listed on their SDCC product list… it’s listed as “Lost Predator” but there are no preview links yet. I suspect this is the special Lost Hunters release that I heard about months ago, featuring the Predators seen in the ship at the end of Predator 2. I’ll update the site when I find out more!

I should also mention that my jaw dropped at this one… a FULL SIZE General Grievous Bust!!!

COME TO PAPPA BEAR!!!

CHEAPER OVERSEAS SHIPPING!

For those of you outside North America, I’m sure you will be VERY happy to hear that I am working on a new drop-ship system that will slash overseas air shipping in HALF! Basically you will be paying the cheapest surface style shipping, but it will be shipped EMS from the producer instead, so do a little dance and make a little love, because cheaper shipping is almost here! This will apply to about 90% of the items in the shop and I am hoping to have the new prices live by tonight or tomorrow. I will post when this is in effect.

So that’s it for now guys! I’m keeping an eye on SDCC coverage this week and I will post updates as soon as I can!

Enjoy! As always, please click the comments button below to share your thoughts
Dan

I am EXTREMELY proud and happy to introduce to everyone a VERY special project that was brought to me by Mark of Nightmare Collectibles and is now officially ready to roll for you guys! Ladies and Gents, please give a warm round of applause for the new Bug Killer!

Sculpted by the amazing Narin, this AWESOME kit features the only P1 style Predator ever sculpted by Narin bringing down an A2 style Warrior Alien in a powerful mid-air leap with his trusty combi-stick. The kit is cast in solid resin and features over 40 pieces, including a gorgeous detailed base and the Predator includes a masked and unmasked head that can both be built and painted and swapped on the final kit as desired with no visible seams!

This kit is officially a Nightmare Collectibles exclusive release, and is only distributed by Mark and myself here at Predatorstuff.com and was released today to celebrate the awesome hobby of kit building and this year’s Wonderfest 2008! Mark is on-hand at Wonderfest today to unveil this kit to the crowd and has 10 on-hand for the lucky few that made the trip and managed to score this kit. But fear not, we have more on the way and you can order this RIGHT NOW in our shop by clicking here. Stock will begin to arrive towards the end of August and we’ll be filling pre-orders by date received, so the sooner you order, the quicker you get your kit!

Special thanks to Joe Dunaway who was able to paint this just before heading off to Wonderfest and was able to get some shots to me! Want to see the rest? Click the photo icon below for all the photos and this bug stomper having himself an Alien brochette!

Ready to order? Click here to place an immediate pre-order with us and reserve a kit today! I would also LOVE to hear your thoughts and feedback on this new kit, so please click the comment button below and mouth off!

Enjoy and hope you love this as much as I do!

Dan

Hey all… I know this is mainly a Predator related collectibles website, but I like quite a few movies and I am really impressed with the awesome stuff coming out of Sideshow so I wanted to show some of my favorite items as they get released. Next week is SDCC so I know they have a PILE of new items coming (can’t wait to see what Predator goodies they are planning) but there’s some killer new stuff in the last couple of weeks. For those of you that are in to Hellboy, check out the BIG BABY!

Sideshow is proud to bring you the Big Baby Life-Size Prop Replica from Hellboy II: The Golden Army. The Big Baby Prop Replica features six removable shells and a musical wind-up feature that plays the tune Lullaby and Goodnight, and comes complete with a sturdy display base. The Big Baby Life-Size Prop Replica is the perfect addition to any collection, a reflection if Sideshow’s dedication to quality.

I’m sorry, but this thing absolutely ROCKS, it’s insanely cool. I especially love the little baby bottle shotgun shells. You can check out all the pics and information and preorder by clicking here on the Sideshow product page. If this is a tad too rich for your blood, check out the new 1:4 scale version they just released for $64.99 by clicking here!

They also have a HUGE full size bust of the Angel of Death, full size prop replica of the Right Hand of Doom, and even a Hellboy full size bust! Check it out for all the goodies, they’ve got Hellboy fever at Sideshow!

For you Transformers fans *raises hand* looks like PopBox is following up on their very cool Bumblebee scaled bust with this KICKASS Optimus Prime bust!

Sideshow Collectibles is proud to present the Optimus Prime Electronic Bust by PopBox! The ultimate manufacturers in the electronic bust format showcases the Transformers Movie favorite Optimus Prime – a true CG replica of the Autobot with mechanical intricacies. This highly accurate, movie-real, super detailed robotic bust stands just over 11 inches high atop a decorative Sector 7 shaped base with Autobot logo. Comprised of over 40 separate ABS plastic and die-cast metal components for highly accurate realism and detailed production, the Optimus Prime bust easily transforms from normal to battle mode with a detachable mouth shield. Each piece features light sensor activated light-up LED eyes and includes a voice recorder to play back your favorite movie character scenes (3 AAA batteries required – batteries not included). The robotic Optimus Prime bust is sure to be the centerpiece of any Transformers display.

Needless to say, I’ve got mine on order as this will probably sell out fast. I’m on the Bumblebee Waitlist, so hopefully I can get my hands on both! If you want to check out more photos on Optimus or place an order with Sideshow, click here for the product page!

And finally, for the Lord of the Rings folks, Sideshow has released a brand new premium format Moria Orc statue that looks as cool as the Lurtz statue, which is the only Lord of the Rings piece I own.

The Moria Orc Premium Format figure is a stunning 1:4 scale reproduction. Standing 20 inches tall atop the display base, the Moria Orc posed in the heat of the battle, ready to attack any man, hobbit, or wizard foolish enough to enter Moria. Each figure is hand-painted and hand-finished, and individually hand-numbered for authenticity. This stunning figure is an outstanding addition to any The Lord of the Rings collection – reserve yours today!

Yep, you guessed it, I ordered one of these as well… I really LOVE the Lurtz statue, so I think this new Moria Orc will fit in nicely next it him. If you want to see all the pics and info on this bad-boy, click here!

That’s about it for the Sideshow update this week… can’t wait to see what happens at SDCC! I’m also hoping to hear more about the Cinemaquette Predator, would be nice to get some kind of approximate ship date for those things. We’ve only been waiting 4 YEARS!

Enjoy!
Dan

The super auction sale continues with a killer Predator 2 piece issued a couple of years ago by Kotobukiya!

This is a sweet P2 pre-paint vinyl kit that is part of Kotobukiya’s kit line up and it was issued a couple of years ago and people went NUTS for it! I ended up getting two of them for my collection and now they can be yours for a fraction of the cost to buy them boxed up! I have two of them up for grabs, so click here for auction 1 and click here for auction 2! I’m starting these at $29.99 each with a BIN of $79.99… remember, if you want to pick these up at the BIN price but don’t have an eBay account, you need to contact me ASAP.

CURRENT AUCTIONS:

So here’s what up for sale now (with lots more to come!)

Title: Kotobukiya Predator 2 Vinyl Kit
Opening Bid: $29.99
Buy It Now: $79.99
Link: CLICK HERE FOR AUCTION 1 or CLICK HERE FOR AUCTION 2

Title: COMPLETE McFarlane Alien and Predator Collection!
Opening Bid: $239.99
Buy It Now: $349.99
Link: CLICK HERE

Title: 12″ McFarlane Mandarin Spawn Toys R’ Us Exclusive
Opening Bid: $39.99
Buy It Now: $99.99
Link: CLICK HERE

More coming up today!

Dan