I have previously blog on The Terminator T800 Endoskeleton ReAction Figure so let's go back in time, when Arnold shouted "GET TO THE CHOPPER" and reminisce the good old 80s with his nemesis Masked Predator 3.75 inch retro style ReAction figure. Keep that mask on you "UGLY MOTHER FCUKER". The figure is groofy looking but it's how figure is like in the past and the overall packing is what makes it unique and so collectible on card.
Figure has 5 points of articulation and features the 1980s style card back design with Predator picture in the movie brought back nostalgia. The ruthless hunter Masked Predator comes in retro Kenner format. The back of the card shows a total of 5 figures in the toy-line. They look like fake but trust me, Funko X Super7 really released all 4 of them, plus other movie figures. Continue to give me that feeling of owning a retro figure in excellent MOC condition (unpunched card).
As what my blogger pal Chrismandesign would say: This figure and the card that contains it have all the "flavor" of toys made in the 80’s, as you rightly pointed out and that’s a great success, even the "Reaction" logotype was clearly inspired by the one of Kenner (a brand that was acquired by Hasbro and currently is extinct
As what my blogger pal Chrismandesign would say: This figure and the card that contains it have all the "flavor" of toys made in the 80’s, as you rightly pointed out and that’s a great success, even the "Reaction" logotype was clearly inspired by the one of Kenner (a brand that was acquired by Hasbro and currently is extinct
4 comments:
HEHEHE... It’s the first time, as far as I know, that I’ve been quoted from a friend and fellow blogger, it feels weird, but it’s a honor, thanks pal!... It looks like several brands of collectibles are resorting to nostalgia very often lately, in fact, you can see this trend in other fields, like the silver screen (that now is being consistently replaced by releases in digital platforms)... There is a lot of remakes that exploit the popularity of old series and that’s a valid approach, but it also shows a certain lack of creativity; I guess the movie industry doesn’t want to take risks...
On the other hand, the original vintage figures are not so easy to find in the wild, because these toys were heavily played, so I think it’s a good idea to make them available again for current generations of collectors and well, the original Predator movies is just 80’s awesomeness at its best!
The packaging design is very similar to Kenner design. The toy definitely looks good in MISB as it is what this retro packaging is all about...
>> Chrismandesign
The honor is mine pal. Your previous comment is right on spot so I find it most appropriate! Silver screen merchandises works both way towards nostalgia such as this as well as accuracy by company like NECA & MacFarlene.
>> Desmond
Yeah bro. I’m gg to keep it as it is. Won’t get the card work goes to waste. Still have a few carded figures to show.
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