Hot Toys Artist Collection 1:6 scale Samurai Predator

Sideshow Collectibles and Hot Toys are proud to present the first entry in Hot Toys' Artist Collection, the Samurai Predator Collectible figure. A collaboration project with artists Mr. Takayuki Takeya and Mr. Yuji Oniki from Japan, the Samurai Predator features a newly sculpted head and body, detailed accessories, weaponry, and a diorama base with a defeated Alien body.

The Samurai Predator Sixth Scale Figure features: Original Samurai Warrior design, Realistic sixth scale measuring approximately 14 inches (35 cm) tall, Over 22 points of articulation, Newly sculpted head and body, Interchangeable open and closed mandibles, Movable jaw, Fabric net on left chest, Fabric skirt, Two (2) pieces of interchangeable palms including: One (1) pair of open palms and One (1) pair of holding palms, One (1) articulated left shoulder canon, One (1) broken sword with Alien cells, One (1) sword with sheath, Four (4) attached swords at the back, One (1) helmet, One (1) additional mouth mask, One (1) neck armor, One (1) set of shoulder armor, One (1) left chest armor, One (1) pair of forearm gauntlets with movable hooks on right side, Waist and thigh armor, One (1) set of leg armor, Extendable Alien tongue trophies on waist, One (1) dead Alien head accessory, One (1) diorama base featuring defeated Alien body and broken sword piece

Hot Toys had given us a sneak peek of this 1:6 scale Samurai Predator figure when they were participating in all the toy fairs this year, including the 2011 Singapore Toy, Games and Comic Convention (STGCC 2011) - you can see the pictures HERE in my earlier post :)

At that point in time, everyone thought that this Hot Toys Samurai Predator figure was a once-off creation designed and manufactured as a diorama piece because of the complex and highly detailed diorama base (NOT included with this box set) and seemingly fixed pose of the Samurai Predator even though you can see the articulated joints.

It's a pretty awesome figure but it also comes with a pretty HIGH asking price: USD359.99, most likely because Hot Toys has to pay the artists Mr Takayuki Takeya and Mr Yuji Oniki from Japan for the copyright to use their designs since this is NOT a movie masterpiece series figure (not movie-related) but artist inspired collection piece.

Scroll down to see more pictures of this Hot Toys' Artist Collection, the Samurai Predator Collectible figure.

Estimated Ship Date: 2nd Qtr 2012

Hot Toys 2011 Catalog

There have been pictures posted on the internet of the Hot Toys 2011 Catalog and it offers an interesting sneak peek into what will be available in 2012. What Hot Toys promises to deliver in 2012 include "The Avengers", "The Dark Knight Rises" and "Prometheus" 1/6 scale movie collectibles plus Metal Gear Solid videogame 12-inch figures. Excited to say the least. Question is: Will Hot Toys be able to finish the work they started? i.e. complete the series and not leave us hanging. An example: what happened to the rest of "Platoon"? It seems they have all gone MIA (Missing In Action)!

Besides the figures that have already been previewed and shown earlier this year, Hot Toys manages to throw up a few much awaited and much anticipated pictures such as Captain America (Rescue version), the Red Skull, Loki, Spiderman Black and Samurai Predator, to name a few :)


Captain America (Rescue version) is the version of Cap before he goes after the Red Skull full throttle. Reduced to just entertaining the troops and raising money to buy war bonds, Steve Rogers is disheartened and disillusioned by what he has been asked to do, not being able to truly engage the enemy. When Steve realizes that Bucky (his best pal) was a part of the 107th Division that has been captured by the enemy, he hastily pulls on a pair of army trousers and leather jacket over his Captain America costume. With a blue helmet that has a white 'A' stamped on the front and his shield in hand, Steve goes off to rescue his fellow Americans.

In the 2011 American superhero film "Captain America: The First Avenger" based on the Marvel Comics character Captain America, Captain America's nemesis is Johann Schmidt / Red Skull (played by Hugo Weaving). Red Skull is the commander of the terrorist organization HYDRA and has plans for world domination.

In the 2011 American superhero film "THOR" based on the comic book character of the same name published by Marvel Comics, Tom Hiddleston plays Loki, Thor's adoptive brother and nemesis.

Having already released Thor and Odin 12-inch figures, Hot Toys has finally revealed that they will be releasing Loki as well so that's good news for all the Thor fans

The other stuff in the Hot Toys 2011 Catalog has already been revealed throughout the year and offers no surprise to collectors. What's not posted are pictures of the 1/6 scale Spiderman Black and Samurai Predator.

Hot Toys DX "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back" 1/6 Bespin Luke Skywalker Figure

Hot Toys is proud to present the DX 1/6th scale Luke Skywalker (Bespin Outfit) Collectible Figure from the Star Wars movie, the American epic space opera film released in 1977 created by George Lucas.

The movie-accurate collectible is specially crafted based on the image of Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in Bespin outfit in the movie with two collectible figures in a set, highlighting the two newly developed head sculpts with movable eyes, two figure bodies, two styles of specially made costume, highly detailed weapons, accessories and light-up Weathervane figure base.

Hot Toys Star Wars Luke Skywalker (Bespin Outfit) DX series Sixth Scale features: Authentic and detailed fully realized likeness of Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker, One (1) newly developed, hand painted head sculpt with Parallel Eyeball Rolling System (PERS), One (1) newly developed, hand painted battle damaged head sculpt with Parallel Eyeball Rolling System (PERS), Movie-accurate facial expressions with detailed wrinkles and skin texture, Approximately 30 cm tall, Two (2) TrueType bodies with over 30 points of articulation, Ten (10) pieces of interchangeable palms including: One (1) pair for gripping unlit lightsaber, One (1) pair of fists, Three (3) pieces of relaxed palms, One (1) magnetic severed right palm stump, One (1) right palm for holding blaster pistol, One (1) left palm for force push

Two (2) full costumes including: One (1) khaki jacket, One (1) tank-top undershirt, One (1) pair of khaki pants, One (1) leather-like brown belt with blaster pistol holster and pouches, One (1) pair of fabric camel-colored boots

One (1) battle damaged khaki jacket, One (1) tank-top undershirt, One (1) pair of battle damaged khaki pants, One (1) leather-like brown belt with blaster pistol holster and pouches, One (1) pair of fabric camel-colored boots

Two (2) blaster pistols, One (1) unlit lightsaber, One (1) unlit lightsaber handle, One (1) interchangeable severed right forearm stump, One (1) auto-tourniquet

One (1) light-up Weathervane stand which can be mounted onto the wall or ceiling and allows 90 degree movement, One (1) figure base and one (1) figure stage with Luke Skywalker nameplate and the movie logo

Sideshow Exclusive: Darth Vader Head accessory

Brothersfree x Hot Toys - OM111114 - Sepia Monkey Action Figure

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Brothersfree, Hot Toys is proud to present the 1/6th scale Sepia Monkey Action Figure of its 10th Anniversary Version, a collaboration project of Brothersfree and Hot Toys, which is limited to 800 sets only. This figure is fully poseable, highlighting its unique style, detailed worker tools and accessories. The figure also comes with a Limited Edition Certificate.

The 1/6th scale Sepia Monkey Action Figure (Brothersfree 10th Anniversary Version) specially features: TrueType body with over 30 points of articulations, Approximately 30 cm tall, Fabric hair, Two (2) pairs of interchangeable palms including: One (1) pair of palms with safety work gloves (left relaxed palm and right palm with pointing forefinger) AND One (1) pair of palms with pointing forefinger

Costume: One (1) brown jacket, One (1) khaki jumpsuit with the name of Brothersworker and 2011 Sepia Version at the back, One (1) white undervest, One (1) pair of black underpants, One (1) pair of black safety boots

Worker Tools: One (1) safety helmet

One (1) pair of safety goggles

One (1) nail gun

One (1) level tool

One (1) toolbox with One (1) set of wrench, hammer and adjustable wrench, One (1) set of combination wrench, One (1) set of file and screw driver AND One (1) set of pliers

Accessories: One (1) pendant with Brothersfree logo, One (1) bracelet

One (1) 10th anniversary themed design figure stand with 10th Anniversary 2011 nameplate and Brothersfree logo, One (1) Limited Edition Certificate

**Prototype shown, final product may be slightly different
Release date: Q1, 2012

Brothersfree x Hot Toys - OM111115 - Monkey Action Figure

Hot Toys is proud to present the 1/6th scale Monkey Action Figure (Brothersworker Color Version), a collaboration project of Brothersfree and Hot Toys. This figure is fully poseable, highlighting its unique style, detailed worker tools and accessories.

The 1/6th scale Monkey Action Figure (Brothersworker Color Version) features: Approximately 30 cm tall TrueType body with over 30 points of articulations, Fabric hair, Two (2) pairs of interchangeable palms including: One (1) pair of palms with safety work gloves (left relaxed palm and right palm with pointing forefinger) AND One (1) pair of palms with pointing forefinger

Costume: One (1) grey jacket, One (1) blue worker costume, One (1) white undervest, One (1) pair of black underpants, One (1) pair of brown safety boots

Worker Tools: One (1) safety helmet, One (1) pair of safety goggles

One (1) toolbox: One (1) set of wrench, hammer and adjustable wrench; One (1) set of combination wrench; One (1) set of file and screw driver; One (1) set of pliers, One (1) nail gun

One (1) level tool

Accessories: One (1) pendant with Brothersfree logo, One (1) bracelet, One (1) figure stand

**Prototype shown, final product may be slightly different
Release date: Q1, 2012