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[Toy Fair ’14] NECA’s All Things ‘Predator’!
Figures.com was at the New York Toy Fair with details on the Series 12 release of NECA’s Predator line.
Arriving this June are both the “Bad Blood” and “Enforcer” figures (both based on the “Bad Blood” comic) along with a new version of the “Predator 2 Elder” that’s massively improved with new sculpted materials, articulation, and accessories.
Series 13 will be here late summer and features “Cracked Tusk,” “Renegade,” and “Scavenge,” all based on Kenner designs.
Even before those we’ll see a “NES video game Predator” celebrating the 1989 classic in May!
In addition, the site reports that NECA isn’t just sticking with figures, but expanding the lineup with a huge new vehicle! Based on the original Kenner design but massively upgraded and updated to modern sensibilities, the “Blade Fighter” is coming in August. The huge two foot long fightercraft is visually striking with tons of weaponry, and the underslung cannons are removable and can be used as hand-held weapons by the included pilot, the “Viper Predator.” Also based on the original mini-comic, this orange, black, and yellow themed Predator has a removable mask, short dreadlocks, and blade gauntlets.
Christopher Landon (Happy Death Day, Freaky) is staying busy here in 2024, directing not only the werewolf movie Big Bad but also an upcoming thriller titled Drop.
The project for Blumhouse and Platinum Dunes is being described as a “fast-paced thriller,” and Deadline reports today that Violett Beane (Truth or Dare) has joined the cast.
Newcomer Jacob Robinson has also signed on to star in the mysterious thriller. Previously announced, Meghann Fahy (“White Lotus”) will be leading the cast.
Landon recently teased on Twitter, “This is my love letter to DePalma.”
Jillian Jacobs and Chris Roach wrote the script.
Michael Bay, Jason Blum, Brad Fuller and Cameron Fuller — “who brought the script in to Platinum Dunes” — are producing the upcoming Drop. Sam Lerner is an executive producer.
THR notes, “The film is a Platinum Dunes and Blumhouse production for Universal.”
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