CUSTOM Lanard City Hunter Predator | How to Blackwash Action figures

[@Playitstraight44]

It blows my mind how anyone from any hobby would frown on these because they're essentially a well designed, pre-built, model kit (with articulation) that just needs to be tweaked with paints. Its one of the best deals I've ever seen! Note: If you don't want to do a wash, you can dry brush it and pull out the sculpt details as well. Both techniques work really good.

[@cobraninja2968]

I still enjoyed this toy as a neca fan

[@d-rockpain4250]

same I have the neca queens, but my 5yr old can beat these up rather than the Neca

[@tedcannefax6043]

This is fun is why it’s cool. I have sideshow premium format stuff and other high end collections but doing things like this has been fun and a great distraction from all the negative in the world. I did the alien queen but instead of dye I used a special auto body primer for vinyl. Painted it flat black and did a silver wash. This video has inspired me to make over the giant predator this company put out. Great tutorial.

[@robertchambers6344]

Agreed!

[@twentyoneplusvideo0472]

Hey! What’s the vinyl paint you used. That Alien queen sounds awesome.

[@vulturetf3857]

what did you end up doing to the giant pred?

[@Goropemax]

The line has a nice charm so im ok with it existing, i think neca fanboys are to hard on it

[@robertchambers6344]

Anyone that talks crap about these toys are crazy. Its an amazing figure and I give props to Lanard for delivering a bad ass toy for 10 bucks. Cool video too.

[@bladerunner3314]

I've got ONE Neca fig and there isn't a single joint I didn't have to pin because of breaking - and no, I didn't play with it, I put it in a pose and over the course of two yeras one after another the joints broke.

[@robertchambers6344]

@@bladerunner3314 same with Mcfarlane toys

[@bladerunner3314]

@@robertchambers6344 Well, I only have McFarlanes from the 90's and the only thing broken on them is an ellbow on a Spawn.

[@kevanharriskh55]

U should see the Lanard queen done in black dye paint and silver teeth! Amazing

[@dragon-tamer7956]

Awesome repaint! I think some silver dry brushing on the armour could work as well!

[@chazwallace5347]

Lanard Alien/Predator line feels EXACTLY like the Kenner Alien line did when I was a kid, namely the Aqua Alien and its packaging. Durability A+, packaging A+,low price A+, Sculpt B+/A-, Articulation C/B, paint D. perfect for kids to start a collection, to army build, or just to test out customizing without going broke.

[@BriJam1975]

I can't wait to find the Predator figures, I've only seen Xenomorph's and have bought 2 of each. I used black dye method I saw on one of your previous vids along with silver dry brushing and the end result have been great.

[@randyp.1663]

Great #diy video Anthony. I can't stand the people that try to compare this line to neca. Two totally different class of toys. And honestly for $10 it's a great line.

[@caprisun2k1]

I just picked up the Alien runner set today. I'm definitely gonna try to give the alien figure a wash... probably the facehugger too. Im not a customizer by any means, but this looks easy enough. Always wanted to try my hand at it and with these costing $10, Im not too scared to give it a shot, lol. Good job explaining too! Ive seen a few others who over complicate this process. Thanks!

[@MRaadesign]

Great vid! Nice to see some love for these new Pred figures. Lanard figures have some great details. Not just these new lines, but all the way back to late 90's with their "t-crotch" figures. Tons of details that just need some paint. A little paint, some dry brushing and a wash, you can end up with some really great looking figures. I prefer to use oil based wood stain for my washes.

[@Flanman113]

Great video for beginning modders. A quick easy way I've found to detail my figures is adding a "mud wash" using black oil paint, it's slow drying so I paint all the limbs then wipe down with a paper towel. I also use magic erasers to take off stubborn spots.

[@oliverd2701]

I bet that one dislike is from a pissed off #neca collector who is made he overpaid for something that is just going to break on him! LOL

[@MrTv1975]

Let's compare the NECA Predators always break almost all the time versus lanard I have not had one break on me so yeah the price difference is apples and oranges but for a quality toy I'm going to go with lonard ya neca is done a lot of predators but I feel that lanard is done a good job

[@twentyoneplusvideo0472]

I just now started to get back into collecting toys. It started when I finally decided to set up a display area for all my original Kenner Star Wars figures. That led me down a rabbit hole of toy collecting. I also like the idea of customizing toys. I used to laugh at people that did this. Now I totally want to do this. Funny thing is these predator figures are now around $20 at Walmart. I’m still going to pick up a few and practice my wash skills, yours looks pretty. I’d rather spend $100 on four or five figures and customize them vs. spend $30-$40 per figure. Plus to be able to focus on something cool and a bit artistic like this would keep me off the comment sections on other sites. Thanks for this.

[@Jimnuts]

Too many collectors forget that these are toys for play.

[@johnnela8898]

This Dude looks Really Sharp!!!

[@AHDToys]

Thanks!🙏

[@jasoncaldwell5627]

Great tutorial. The Lanard Aliens figures repainted very nicely as well- particularly the "dog" Xenomorph.

[@steves.2944]

Great #howto video Anthony! Going to have to try this myself now.

[@davidjudd1852]

Predator collectors like to dislike this line because they don't want to feel dumb about over paying for NECA crap lol.

[@lincemma8544]

Awesome work Anthony. It looks 1000x better.

[@bronykingamethystrain5676]

Good to see people are going back to making children's toys based on R rated films again. Got the whole wave at my local Walmart for 10.88 a pop, and they were selling these for a 20 dollar price point originally

[@dylanringproductions160]

Looking great! Just got the 12 inch guy and I'm excited to paint him up!

[@ShinGoji1987Official]

Fantastic custom work man! I thought the same thing when I saw those figures at wally-world the other week, great for customizing for a solid price!

[@daslayers2248]

lanard toys taking notes

[@peacesfgc]

i have tons of neca and i have to say i like these better. neca break like crazy, are stiff as hell so they're horrible to play with and articulate. these are much more sturdy, articulation is very good and it's a joy to play with these. talking about the aliens and predators.

[@redpillanimations]

Been a year since I learned how to do this and some friends think it’s a neca action figure thank you for this tutorial

[@AHDToys]

Glad I could help. And thanks for watching!

[@kevinthorn9672]

I wanna see you do the 12inch jungle hunter with paint :)

[@labang6051]

This video was so satisfying to watch.

[@Brolly5]

I gotta wonder, had Lanard actually utilized this level of painting during production, what would the price end up being?

[@triatanstopmotions4157]

Maybe 15$

[@ronniepartin71]

Bought a couple for my nephew. These don’t break right out of the package.

[@MutatedGuy]

I want the entire line!

[@enyawd1977]

Yeah, these are awesome figures. Oh, and smack a Lanard and Neca Predator together and guess which one will shatter into pieces? Hint...it ain't Lanard. LOL

[@felicedo2615]

Great work Anthony! Looks amazing!

[@kidkold7242]

Dude I have that and the sculpt is literally the same as a neca but without the over the top articulation a repaint with those in the right hand sets it on par with a neca and if your kid wants one they can have it because those are durable

[@Akumaten1]

GREAT work!! I just bought the city hunter and I was very impressed with them for the price!! I had wondered if someone tried a wash or added some more paint apps!!

[@MrFrogwaffles]

Just wanted to say, that I followed your guide here for my Lanard Predator 2 figure, and it's so bad ass. I really liked the original paint job and think it has character for sure, but I got a second one a few weeks later because I wanted to try it out from your video. Thanks for all the information, great video!

[@AHDToys]

Glad my video was able to help out.

[@goldenkingfilmz9271]

That looks clean asfff bro 🔥🔥🔥

[@AHDToys]

Thanks! 🙏

[@chaosmadness4107]

Well budget figures with a little bit of paint perfect 👌

[@tyrenmallory9398]

Really awesome work Anthony! Makes it look 1000x times better.

[@chrisv3338]

A man of your word! Thanks for the video!

[@AHDToys]

No problem! Hoped it helps.

[@darthgiggity7948]

Will use this method on my neon green Halo Mega Construx Spartan War Master. The mold is good but it's too bright.

[@Gunplabro]

Great video my guy. I am a fan of the McFarlane line and I love to blackwash my figures. Cheap figures with a lot of detail rock. They are my favorite to collect because it's easy to customize them. Most expensive figures look "done" and sure that's fine. But customizing is way more personal and enjoyable imo. You should get into Gunpla and Plamo in general. The Japanese will turn literally anything into a model kit, from super Heroes to cars, to giant robots, and even Ramen Noodles.

[@bronze.sineaters1656]

Thank you soo much for the tutorial! You just made me subscribe thanks bro!

[@edemnyanibo8660]

Awesome work Anthony! It looks a MILLION times better. Your channel deserves way more subs then you have!

[@AHDToys]

Thank you so much 😀

[@huy3265]

Great DIY how to video Anthony! Can you do one of the runner Alien next?

[@Dr.GmcGee2099]

Just repainted the 12 inch Jungle Predator. It looks better then a NECA figure.

[@LanEvoVIII03]

Great work Anthony! Turned out really good.

[@thetakenqueen7405]

Great How to video Anthony! Keep em coming.

[@CYON4D]

Awesome work.

[@AHDToys]

Thank you! 🙏

[@jasonhong2319]

Wow! Looks a million times better! Great #HowTo video Anthony! Going to have to pick up this line now and try it. I don't really like #NECA personally. They are way to fragile for the price.

[@gavig1981]

I got a bronze marker..used the gundam marker. And im almost done i added some more details.

[@cmsauto2637]

Great paint work Anthony!

[@thesecond7355]

For anyone wondering: SHARPIE DOES WORK of course I don’t think it’s as good or meant for this as the model marker is, it worked for me.

[@funkyk]

Bought mine to do the same. Looks awesome!

[@AHDToys]

Thanks! And let me know how it turns out

[@Clay3613]

Great video! However would be nice to know how to take this apart for painting!

[@usernameunavailable2036]

Hey man I’m a big fan of the berserk predator and would love to see a berserk custom paint, thanks

[@Brolly5]

If you were to sell these repaints. I would absolutely buy them.

[@jalapenosushiwarriors9642]

Great #HowTo video Anthony. Really helped me out a lot.

[@Random-bo5bt]

I did it and it looks so good thank u

[@EnjoyingMyWork]

Thank you so much I did very similar recently. Thank you so much

[@AHDToys]

Glad it helped

[@Otakumartinez85]

I just wish i could find them at my Wal-Mart! Damn it looks so good!

[@HaasKage]

I love how hardcore collectors complain about affordable action figures that are easy to find.

[@cobraninja2968]

Awesome marker, I think I’ll use that on my Spider-Man figures eyes

[@michaelmeux4137]

great idea

[@AHDToys]

Thank you!

[@Nuada1916]

These are €7 now in Ireland, they are great and in going to customise mine soon. Where were they when I was growing up 😩😩😩😩.

[@protonsamurai4269]

That looks great! I want to do that myself now!

[@noblord8643]

Thx for the pro tips and tutorial, im really looking for it. Planning to get figma predator, but the copper armor color so meh for me. Planning to paint it silver, with some shading..

[@Koko-tt1uz]

Great work bro! Now get back to working on the Accord for your other KZbin Channel lol.

[@cedricross2991]

I just bought a predator figure from Walmart and it is pretty big, about 12" tall. The gun on the shoulder actually lights up. It's the same molded color. Thanks for the tips!!!

[@jadengunnarmenjivar3357]

It looks really good Anthony. I wish my dad was this good at things.

[@stanm.5126]

Really great work Anthony! I wish I had the confidence to try this myself.

[@hyperdrivecollections6460]

I love these!

[@Capesworld458]

Wow that looks so dope

[@AHDToys]

Thank you 🙏

[@ArmasPoole-vd3ku]

Can I use the blackwish for the queen xeonmorphi get it you doing the lines thanks for the tip

[@AHDToys]

No problem 👍

[@alexdodo04]

Great diy man!

[@LEMMING202]

Looks awesome!!!! I’ve always liked city hunter and this makes it way cooler, but I do think you should at music to the time lapse!

[@exoticcarfactsofficialchan7050]

Great video 😎👍 #subscribed

[@AHDToys]

Thanks! 🙏

[@MikuCV01]

This looks cool but I'm curious would kids still be able to play with these figures if there dyed/Painted? Cause it's a shame Lanard couldn't make it the right colors. Maybe the idea was to make it more kiddish or something not sure. But these toys are great for kids to play with instead of those really delicate figures like NECA, Hot toys, and Hiya toys well maybe Hiya toys are playable lol idk. But this is a great custom design for just collecting and making it look worth more money. I watched ur video with the Alien queen and drones it was pretty neato great work!

[@halw.9011]

Impressive! ,👍👍

[@AHDToys]

Thank you! 🙏

[@halw.9011]

@@AHDToys welcome. And thank you! You have given me some cool ideas

[@billymadison1616]

Great work bro! Looks really good.

[@danielparra9271]

Is there a way to know for sure what are the original colors used by the painters at the factory?

[@hobostopmovies5302]

Could u do a repaint of the 12 inch predator from that same line?

[@camido8045]

Looks really really good anthony!

[@danriley5848]

Awesome. 👌

[@olesideburns]

Dry brushing is another option to paint the fishnets, also instead of a black wash brown washes other color washes can make some nice effects.

[@DwayneHicks426]

Where can get that skull with spine?

[@AHDToys]

It's the from the neca Ultimate edition predator figure.

[@sinamos3945]

Dope!

[@orinanime]

Any HELP would be greatly appreciated. Is there any way to repair a broken hip ball-joint peg? The peg for the right leg snapped in half and it's stuck in the leg. Pliers aren't pulling it out and only tearing up the peg. And is there any way to repair the peg IF I get it out?

[@AHDToys]

Unfortunately no. You could always super glue it. But it wouldn't be very strong.

[@AHDToys]

And to try to get it out. Use a hair dryer to make the plastic softer to pull it out. Or throw it in some hot water for a few my minutes

[@orinanime]

@@AHDToys once i get the peg out after heating it up... there's no real way to repair it? Aside from super glue? Darn. I threw away the receipt. So I doubt Walmart will let me exchange it.

[@montyautja6666]

Why don't you repaint the armour?

[@eugee61422]

Stupid question. Water based acryllic paint correct?

[@mister_logan082]

I’m a neca fan I don’t care I just want preds

[@cristinofuentes7275]

Will the paint rub off easily if I tend to pose my figures a lot? Or is it durable?

[@gigashock237wilde7]

Twenty dollars compared to eighty...? Hey! If I can get all three, I'll be happy. I live in Australia in case you're wondering.

[@A4ZAHT98VR]

for me its 7

[@roachdoggjr54]

why did bro even paint the entire thing black for a minute

[@akidthatmakesmovies5261]

Him: *makes his own black wash* Warhammer acrylic paints: are we a joke to you?

[@pauricboylan11]

Does gundam markers need sealing

[@AHDToys]

Yes. It can rub off fairly easy otherwise.

[@ralphlitabia1484]

anyone here done a blackwash to the lanard berserker??? neeed to see it

[@AHDToys]

I have pictures of a black wash of that figure on my Instagram. @ahdtoys

[@MaNFrMTaUR3D]

In my opinion better than Neca!