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Alpha Predator Ultimate Figure by NECA –

Exclusive First Look Photo Shoot
Posted on May 25, 2020 at 9:08 pm by Joe Moore under
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The Predator line from NECA is set to hit a special
milestone, the release of their 100th Predator
themed action figure! For this release, NECA wanted to
offer fans not only a completely new figure, but one
that hearkens back to the original film in a unique way.
As many fans may know, the Jungle Hunter Predator
that was seen in the film was not the original design.
Initially, the Predator was thought of as a large
insectoid creature, with none other than Jean-Claude
Van Damme inside the suit. However, while filming
director John McTiernan realized the design wasn’t
working. It was too clunky, and was not as mobile as
was needed to film the action scenes. Ultimately, Stan
Winston was tapped to design the new creature, giving
us the iconic Yautja design scene in the film.
To pay homage to this lost legacy, NECA has brought
this original design into their story canon as the
Amengi, a race of creatures that enslaved the much
smaller, and weaker ancestors to the Yautja. After
generations of evolution, and being bred to fight in
gladiatorial style games, the Yautja were born. The
largest, and strongest of the fighters had led an
uprising, killing off the Amengi, and freeing his race
from their enslavement. This new leader was known as
the first hunter, and became the alpha Predator,
wearing the near impenetrable skin of the Amengi
(aka the unused Predator design), as his armor and
mask.
Our friends at NECA Toys have sent over the Alpha
Predator for an exclusive advanced look. After the
jump, you can find my photo gallery and thoughts on
the figure.
Pre-Order Links: Entertainment Earth •
Megalopolis • HobbyLink Japan • Dorkside Toys
(Currently Sold Out) • Big Bad Toy Store (Currently
Sold Out)
Alpha Predator Ultimate 7″ Scale Figure by NECA
Pros
Great nod to Predator history
Excellent figure sculpt
Good assortment of weapons
Removable mask works well
Plenty of articulation
Nice paint work
Poster, visual guide, and history of the Alpha
Predator included
Cons
None
Overall
The Alpha Predator is packed in a flapped window box.
The front features artwork by Jason Edmiston. The
back of the box has a brief story for the figure, and
photos showcasing the features and accessories. The
figure includes a removable mask, three sets of
interchangeable hands, a spear, a shuriken, a blade
hook, and two bone blades. A folded poster featuring
the box art is included. The back of the poster features
a new visual guide, showing all 100 Predator figures.
Also included is parchment like paper, featuring a full
story detailing the origins of the Alpha Predator.
The figure stands at 8″ tall, and has about 30 points of
articulation. The Alpha Predator features mostly pearl
colored skin, with dark armor, bones, and sculpted
cloth wrappings to simulate ancient armor. The Alpha
Predator basically wear the unused Predator design
like a suit of armor, and you can see bits and pieces of
that design throughout. The clearest example is the
mask, which features the head sculpt of the unused
design. The mask itself fits onto the Alpha Predator’s
face, using the mandibles and sides of the head sculpt
to snap into place. The chest armor is a flexible
plastic, and has a rib cage style design over the Alpha
Predator’s torso. The back of this armor houses
multiple bone spikes that stick up, two of which are
removable. The primitive bladed gauntlets are pieces
of the Amengi skull. The left arms uses the top of the
skull, while the right arm uses the lower jaw, with a
spot to attach one of the bladed bones as a wrist
blade. The skull on the left wrist can be removed when
you swap out hands. The lower jaw on the right arm is
attached to two ball joints on a hidden, retractable
wrist gauntlet, complete with a hidden wrist blade. You
can separate the lower jaw piece and combine it with
the skull to for a full Amengi skull trophy, though the
pieces don’t snap together. The mask can even sit on
top of the skull. The hips, shoulders, and legs all
feature their own pieces of the creature as armor,
though none of those are removable. Around the waist
is a soft plastic belt, with a space to attache the
curved sickle blade.
Underneath all of the armor is the Alpha Predator
himself. With the figure being more primitive than
current era Yautja, it lacks most of the technological
pieces that you may be used to seeing. So no shoulder
cannon, now smart disc, no hidden blades, no netting.
The figure also lacks the complex skin patterns of its
modern brethren, featuring pearl colored skin, with
little flecks of orange here and there. The head sculpt
mirrors these features, with the same light coloring,
even on the dreadlocks. The figure includes a curved
sickle bone blade, a spear made of Amengi bones, a
bone shuriken, and three sets of hands. Two of the
hands are for holding the weapons, two feature open
palms, and two are completely closed fists. The hands
swap out with no issues. The grip hands hold the
weapons well enough.
I didn’t run into any issues with the range of motion or
any of the joints. The figure is packed with
articulation, with double jointed knees and elbows,
and a ball jointed torso. The only spot where the
design hinders movement a bit is the shoulders. It’s no
where near as restrictive as most Predator figures
(since there are no wires connecting armor to the
shoulder or a shoulder cannon). Paint apps are very
clean and crisp. The pearlescent skin has a natural
looking sheen to it, with a few slight ashes to bring out
the details. All in all, there were any quality control
issues on this sample.
The Alpha Predator is a figure a lot of fans have been
waiting for. It’s a nice culmination of Predator history,
while still feeling fresh and new. The look will certainly
stand out on a shelf with other Predator’s, and there’s
a nice variety of display options. Combine that with
the extras like the included poster and story, and you
have a great commemorative release.
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Joe Moore says

05-25-2020, 06:07 PM
Alpha Predator
Ultimate Figure by NECA -
Exclusive First Look Photo Shoot
0reser0 says
05-25-2020, 06:25 PM
I like it when NECA
makes up interesting backstories for
these Predators like what they did to
the Kenner-style Predators in the
past.
Gunathar says
05-25-2020, 07:21 PM
THIS is what he
was meant to do! THIS is his throne:
Great shots Joe. The lighting is spot

on.
Black Arbor says

05-26-2020, 05:14 AM
Definitely not a fan
of the bony add-ons for the wrists,
they just look too cumbersome, but
otherwise a lovely piece!
Joe Moore says

05-26-2020, 05:59 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Black

Arbor
Definitely not a fan of the
bony add-ons for the wrists,
they just look too
cumbersome, but otherwise
a lovely piece!
The good thing is those are removable

and can create a trophy skull out of
the parts.
AlanThCollector says
05-26-2020, 06:29 AM
I’m getting serious
Dragon Ball Z Saiyan vs Tuffle/
Bardock the Father of Goku vibes from
this story.
The only thing I don’t like about the

story is that the Predators essentially
had to steal their technology in order
to become great. It’s not like people
were able to create all the technology
we know today because of more
advanced creatures. But I guess in a
way it stays true to the adaptive
nature of the Predators.
I also think it’s cool how Alpha’s story

kind of explains the variation between
the Predators and Super Predators
and why they are so similar yet
distinctively different. They were
essentially bred for different skill sets
and eventually became different
enough to war With each other even
though they are the same species.
I’m also really digging the size

difference between the Classic
Predator body and the Alpha which I
imagine will more than likely be
reused for Super Predator Body mold
due to the rough skin texture and lack

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The Toyark › Aliens and Predator Toy News › Alpha Predator

Alpha Predator Ultimate Figure by NECA –

The Predator line from NECA is set to hit a special

milestone, the release of their 100th Predator

themed action figure! For this release, NECA wanted to

offer fans not only a completely new figure, but one

that hearkens back to the original film in a unique way.

As many fans may know, the Jungle Hunter Predator

Initially, the Predator was thought of as a large

insectoid creature, with none other than Jean-Claude

Van Damme inside the suit. However, while filming

director John McTiernan realized the design wasn’t

working. It was too clunky, and was not as mobile as

was needed to film the action scenes. Ultimately, Stan

Winston was tapped to design the new creature, giving

us the iconic Yautja design scene in the film.

To pay homage to this lost legacy, NECA has brought

this original design into their story canon as the

Amengi, a race of creatures that enslaved the much

smaller, and weaker ancestors to the Yautja. After

generations of evolution, and being bred to fight in

gladiatorial style games, the Yautja were born. The

largest, and strongest of the fighters had led an

uprising, killing off the Amengi, and freeing his race

from their enslavement. This new leader was known as

the first hunter, and became the alpha Predator,

wearing the near impenetrable skin of the Amengi

(aka the unused Predator design), as his armor and

Our friends at NECA Toys have sent over the Alpha

Predator for an exclusive advanced look. After the

jump, you can find my photo gallery and thoughts on

Pre-Order Links: Entertainment Earth •

Megalopolis • HobbyLink Japan • Dorkside Toys

(Currently Sold Out) • Big Bad Toy Store (Currently

Alpha Predator Ultimate 7″ Scale Figure by NECA

Great nod to Predator history

Excellent figure sculpt

Good assortment of weapons

Removable mask works well

Nice paint work

Poster, visual guide, and history of the Alpha

The Alpha Predator is packed in a flapped window box.

The front features artwork by Jason Edmiston. The

photos showcasing the features and accessories. The

figure includes a removable mask, three sets of

interchangeable hands, a spear, a shuriken, a blade

hook, and two bone blades. A folded poster featuring

the box art is included. The back of the poster features

a new visual guide, showing all 100 Predator figures.

Also included is parchment like paper, featuring a full

story detailing the origins of the Alpha Predator.

The figure stands at 8″ tall, and has about 30 points of

articulation. The Alpha Predator features mostly pearl

colored skin, with dark armor, bones, and sculpted

cloth wrappings to simulate ancient armor. The Alpha

Predator basically wear the unused Predator design

that design throughout. The clearest example is the

mask, which features the head sculpt of the unused

design. The mask itself fits onto the Alpha Predator’s

face, using the mandibles and sides of the head sculpt