🔴 UNBOXING!! 1:3 Jungle Hunter PREDATOR!!! By Prime 1 Studio!!! (DX Bonus version).

[@rodristrongest]

First P1 1/3 unboxing on KZbin!!

[@hauntofthecollector]

Cheers buddy 😁👍🏻

[@CosmKramer]

Brilliant video! Massive congrats!

[@hauntofthecollector]

Cheers my mate! 😁👍🏻

[@adamdobos3578]

Fantastic unboxing. The predator looks great! I am so glad it turned out this good.

[@hauntofthecollector]

Cheers matey - pleased that you enjoyed the vid 👍🏻

[@tayaugustus]

Great video. Thanks for measuring this. I’m having a pedestal made and wanted to ensure the official measurements were accurate. I’m going 75cm x 75cm width and depth to be safe as I didn’t want any hangover.

[@hauntofthecollector]

Thank you for watching mate and no problem - this is such an awesome statue! Best I’ve ever owned! 👍🏻

[@mitchelllawrence2798]

Firstly wow! This looks awesome and impressive. Now, I can't wait until my JH (limited closed mouth) and CH Predator busts arrive. The video and unboxing came out great 👍🏾 Love the Predator heat source scanning at the beginning and the editing from the film 👌🏾

[@hauntofthecollector]

Hey matey - cheers buddy, I felt this piece deserved some extra attention and I want to start adding these little snippets into future vids mate 👍🏻

[@mitchelllawrence2798]

@hauntofthecollector It's a great idea and adds creative value.

[@hauntofthecollector]

@@mitchelllawrence2798 thank you my mate 😁👍🏻

[@markosimoni]

Phenomenal statue! congrats!

[@hauntofthecollector]

Cheers my mate 👍🏻

[@wanderthisworld97]

Fantastic unboxing video! Really appreciate you take the time to be so thorough going through the boxes. Great use of clips, I legitimately LOL’d at the the use of the “I can make it, I can make it clip”. Your joy and passion definitely show. Excited to see the full review. I ended up only going with the open mouth bust which is likely a few more months from shipping. I’ll be rewatching this video a lot while I wait haha.

[@hauntofthecollector]

Hey there matey, thank you for that fab comment! Really is great to hear that people enjoy the content! Have a superb festive season my mate 👍🏻

[@littleaussiecollector6409]

Awesome mate great video !!!!!! Closed mouth will look phenomenal when it comes in, I hopefully will also do a review in a couple weeks. Great video mate love watching your channel 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@hauntofthecollector]

Hey matey! Thank you so much, really do appreciate all the support dude! 👍🏻

[@burtfisher6577]

Congrats Haunt! Can't wait for your in-depth review. That statue is a masterpiece! I have this one on order.

[@hauntofthecollector]

Thank you matey!! I’ll get the review out next week matey 👍🏻

[@Gojira_431]

Congratulations on hitting over 1k! 🤙🏼 I keep coming back to this video in anticipation for the full review. Such an amazing piece.

[@hauntofthecollector]

Thank you my mate! Never thought I’d hit the 1K this year! I’m starting filming the review today mate! Got a lot on today, but hopefully get it filmed at least? 👍🏻

[@Gojira_431]

@@hauntofthecollector you deserve it. No rush, there’s so many switch outs and gives you time to properly score it. 👍🏼

[@hauntofthecollector]

@@Gojira_431 cheers matey - filming finished now! Pretty happy with what I’ve got - looking to post it Friday matey 👍🏻

[@rickyonthewebs9841]

Great job on the opening of this video! Your editing skills are improving more and more. Amazing work!

[@hauntofthecollector]

Haha thank you matey - everything I do is on an iPhone 14 Pro Max and iMovies app!! 😁👍🏻

[@ElectricHum]

Thanks for the vid. I have just made space for mine when it arrives. 96cm head room against a height needed of 94cm. Tight !

[@hauntofthecollector]

Hey there - you’re going to be so pleased with this piece matey. It’s just incredible! 👍🏻

[@MAD-MANCS-EXOTICS]

Hey buddy, Only just seen this, man it looks awesome

[@hauntofthecollector]

It is matey! It’s incredible!!! 👍🏻

[@TheDefinitiveCollector]

Enjoyed the unboxing mate and cannot wait to see your upcoming review

[@hauntofthecollector]

Thank you my mate! I’ll have the review out next week! 😁👍🏻

[@justwatching2302]

Congrats! It’s ridiculously cool!

[@hauntofthecollector]

Thank you matey! It is rather bloody awesome mate!! 😁👍🏻

[@DaveSully-AU]

Great unboxing Jas, love the start and the clips mate ❤

[@hauntofthecollector]

Hey matey, cheers buddy… felt this piece deserved that little extra? 😁👍🏻

[@Gojira_431]

Amazing piece, definitely statue of the year in my opinion. Looking forward to the full review.

[@hauntofthecollector]

Thank you my mate! It’s definitely the most anticipated buddy!!! 👍🏻

[@kaicollectibles]

Absolutley breathtaking!!! ( Right video)I love that they include Billys head! I think this is next to Ash (Evil dead 2) my favourite prime 1

[@hauntofthecollector]

Cheers matey! Yeah some nice little Easter eggs in this piece! 👍🏻

[@ElectrikNYCfunK]

beautiful

[@hauntofthecollector]

Thank you matey 👍🏻

[@jcchan312]

Congrats! Living vicariously through you

[@hauntofthecollector]

Haha, no problem matey! 😁👍🏻

[@chasenhaas]

looks fantastic overall! yeah in the review for sure all the pieces and all display option would be cool.

[@hauntofthecollector]

Sure thing matey! I’ll start work on the review after the festive festivities! 😁👍🏻

[@sangmanolack3884]

INCREDIBLE!!! Thank you for this unboxing and showing us how truly epic this piece is! I can't wait to get mine home. Merry Christmas Brother and have a Happy and Prosperous New Year.

[@hauntofthecollector]

Hey matey, thank you for the wonderful comment, really appreciated matey! Same to you my mate, hope you have a wonderful festive time! 😁👍🏻

[@chris19873]

For me personally it looks absolutely phenomenal bro congratulations Can’t wait for mine Bring on the review bro

[@hauntofthecollector]

Cheers my mate! I’ll have the review out next week fella 😁👍🏻

[@TheShaneGuy]

That's a stunning statue. Has to be in my top 3 favourite statues. However my wife would kill me if i spent 3 grand on a statue. Might just have to get a HD picture of it and frame it instead.

[@hauntofthecollector]

Haha, good plan mate! This is one of the few positives of being single!… I get to buy what I like!.. 😁👍🏻

[@weiyunchi]

Another incredible addition to the collection. Merry Christmas!!!

[@hauntofthecollector]

Here’s my mate - same to you buddy 👍🏻

[@cdhchicagocubs]

Merry Christmas to you too sir! Thanks for posting this video. No idea when I'll get mine but I have it on order along with the closed mouth bust. I'll be looking forward to your review.

[@hauntofthecollector]

Thank you my mate! I hope yours arrives soon matey! Yeah, I have the CM bust on PO also dude, supposed to be released February time I believe?… 👍🏻

[@johnmclain5899]

love your opening. love Predator :) I us heard P1 next level part 2 . dont know if they show more LOTR

[@hauntofthecollector]

Yeah it’s on now but I’m at work, so I’ll watch it when I get home in around 5 hours or so mate 😁👍🏻

[@flankster117]

great video, thanks for measuring for me. Congrats best statue in your collection

[@hauntofthecollector]

Hey Sean, cheers matey 👍🏻

[@mercerultimateedition7325]

Amazing piece, I cannot wait to get mine.

[@hauntofthecollector]

Hey matey! Hope yours arrives soon buddy, as I’m sure you’re going to be blown away by it? Cheers matey 👍🏻

[@mercerultimateedition7325]

@@hauntofthecollector thanks man. I always go by boat to save money so it might still be a while but I’ll be ready and waiting. Looking forward to your review and Merry Christmas

[@hauntofthecollector]

@@mercerultimateedition7325 cheers matey, I’ll have that out next week! Same to you my mate 👍🏻

[@InfamyOrDeath-__-]

The Predator statues are some of Prime1’s best, along with Berserk and Transformers, really amazing statue.

[@hauntofthecollector]

Hey there, yes mate I agree with you totally! I love those Berserk statues! 👍🏻

[@Galactusz007]

Prime 1 Big Chap and Dog Alien are awesome too.

[@hauntofthecollector]

@@Galactusz007 indeed they are mate!! I’ve PO’d the ‘re-release’ Alien Big Chap…

[@Computerfly]

The bag is the face whisker replacements if you break them. They did the same with the CM Pred.

[@hauntofthecollector]

Cheers matey, yeah I did finally work it out (much later!!)… but appreciate you letting me know, thank you 👍🏻

[@ramonlinares5010]

Thanks for the measurements, looks incredible.

[@hauntofthecollector]

No worries my mate! 👍🏻

[@hutch006]

First unboxing video 🔥

[@hauntofthecollector]

Cheers matey 👍🏻

[@copper115]

I had it ordered, I had to cancel but it looks great. I still have the limited head sculpt (closed mouth) on order and Will Defo be getting that.

[@hauntofthecollector]

Excellent mate - I’m also getting that as it looks an absolute awesome portrait 👍🏻

[@shanevonlichtenstein4820]

Absolute beast! Huge congrats man.

[@hauntofthecollector]

Cheers matey! It’s a tad bloody awesome dude 😁👍🏻

[@rotaderp-bs2lf]

Excellent unboxing and statue review video of the most anticipated Predator statue ... it's very much appreciated!!! So, there were comments from other collectors and reviewers about the inconsistent painting of the upper and lower section of the tree stump ... what's your observation on your piece? Also, are the quills pliable like the dreads? Thank-you!

[@hauntofthecollector]

Hi mate - I actually have a full review vid coming out Friday where I cover loads more (including the tree stump - yes, in places it’s shite!), so be sure to check that out matey! Again, I cover the dreads in that vid plus the concerns with leaning and loads more!… Huge thanks for watching matey and for you comment! I really appreciate that dude 😁👍🏻

[@Prime-oj5yq]

Wow man it looks so awesome. Mine just shipped from prime1 and I can’t wait. Merry Christmas

[@hauntofthecollector]

Thank you buddy! Happy Xmas to you also my mate 👍🏻 It’s absolutely bloody awesome mate! You’re going to be sooooo pleased with it! 👍🏻

[@jtlampman]

It's so tempting to buy the bust alone just to get those incredible unmasked portraits.

[@hauntofthecollector]

Yeah mate, got to say, I am really pleased with how this piece has turned out and the portraits are excellent!! I can’t wait for that closed mouth one to arrive! 👍🏻

[@8474Starscream]

Wow and congratulations. I'll stick to my Hot Toys 🔥 Predators but this is insanity!

[@hauntofthecollector]

Hey there, thank you matey! Have a wonderful festive season 👍🏻

[@8474Starscream]

@@hauntofthecollector Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 fellow collector!

[@hauntofthecollector]

@@8474Starscream cheers matey!! Same to you 👍🏻

[@casc7517]

Damn man, can't wait for mine. I am in the states, maybe I will get it early next year. fingers crossed.

[@hauntofthecollector]

Yeah mate, hope yours arrives soon! You’re going to be soooo impressed, I’m sure! 👍🏻

[@Preditah.]

Hello mate, long time no speak? Congrats on your new piece, it looks amazing. Looking forward to the full review. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

[@hauntofthecollector]

Hey matey! Happy Xmas to you also buddy! Cheers matey, it’s truly just…. incredible!!! I just totally love it! 😁👍🏻

[@Preditah.]

@@hauntofthecollector I'm glad I ordered it. Still annoyed that they don't include the closed mouth portrait (because the open mouths are too similar) but I understand it's a business decision on Prime 1's part. I think my detailed email to Prime 1 (pointing out flaws on the prototype) was worth the effort. Now, If every collector would be so kind, please donate money to my car restoration fund! Thanks! p.s. it's been a good year for you. Almost 1k subscribers. Keep it up

[@hauntofthecollector]

@@Preditah. excellent work on contacting P1 matey and getting the inaccuracies sorted etc 👍🏻 And huge thanks for subbing dude, I’m so grateful for everyone’s support of the channel!!! And.. hope you get the car sorted my mate? 😁👍🏻

[@Preditah.]

@@hauntofthecollector Prime 1 were fantastic. Hard to find good customer service in this day and age but they were spot on dealing with my emails. Some of the inaccuracies from the prototype have carried over to the production model but I didn't expect them to correct everything on my extensive list. You're welcome. I think I subbed after watching your Big Game cover art review. The year has flown by. p.s. the car is ok. I'm restoring it to factory fresh to satisfy my OCD.

[@hauntofthecollector]

@@Preditah. ah fair play matey! Yeah, must admit that every time I’ve contacted P1 they’ve got back to me and been perfectly polite and helpful etc 👍🏻

[@forceman7616]

Looks awesome I think this Predator is now the Cinemaquette killer by toynami

[@hauntofthecollector]

Hey matey! Yeah, I’m waiting for someone who owns both to give their opinion on that? Cheers matey 👍🏻

[@dennisskovdal2432]

As someone who owned the Cinemaquette for a number of years, I can absolutely vouch for the fact, that this piece is superior to the Cinemaquette in every aspect, if you're going for movie accuracy. It's not even a competition. This will absolutely dethrone te CM very fast.

[@hauntofthecollector]

@@dennisskovdal2432 whoa, really dude? That’s really interesting to know, especially from someone like yourself who has the CM piece! Cheers my mate 👍🏻

[@dennisskovdal2432]

@@hauntofthecollector I don't have it anymore. I sold it a couple of years ago. Don't get me wrong, the CM is an absolutely amazing statue, but as far as movie accuracy goes this one is superior in every way. The CM is amazing for what it is, but in terms of movie accuracy it's way off. Out of the two I would pick P1 any day of the week and twice on Sundays.

[@hauntofthecollector]

@@dennisskovdal2432 thank you for letting me know matey! 👍🏻

[@cellmaleymhp]

Incredible! i only buy berserk stuff from prime1 because it is so expensive that i have to choose, i took only best for me. but i appreciate seeing this :) i like predator. cheers from france

[@hauntofthecollector]

Hey matey - yeah, the Berserk stuff is awesome mate! Always liked that line 👍🏻

[@eliashernandez1391]

Insane can't wait to get mine Tuesday! I paid 205.00 American dollars for the import fee I'm thinking those pieces might be quils for the head if not maybe the base

[@hauntofthecollector]

They are matey! I worked it out later when I had chance to sit and chill a bit! 😁 Cheers buddy 👍🏻

[@eliashernandez1391]

@@hauntofthecollector cheers🥃

[@stealthbunnyle]

Can't wait for mine

[@hauntofthecollector]

I’m sure you’re going to love it when it arrives matey 👍🏻

[@InfamyOrDeath-__-]

Love that mask portrait, looks incredible, the unmasked are cool too but I always loved their masks. I seen a portrait with a completely closed mouth, do you have to buy that separate? That was my favourite unmasked, so of course they’d charge extra for it.

[@hauntofthecollector]

Hey there, yes mate the closed mouth bust (which I have on PO) is a separate limited edition piece. 👍🏻

[@Mooste]

Very nice dude! Seems P1 delivered on almost impossible expectations. I guess I have to exercise patience on mine. Now go buy all AvP predators 😂😂😂

[@hauntofthecollector]

Hey matey - what did you think to the reveal of the full 3 AvP Preds? They look superb, I thought? 👍🏻

[@Mooste]

@@hauntofthecollector indeed they do. Especially the Scar and Celtic. That decapitated alien on the base? So bad ass. I wonder if many people will order Chopper. He could be chopped no pun intended. But if you want all three that will be a €12k commitment… without shipping. But it would look so bad ass. 😮🤤

[@hauntofthecollector]

@@Mooste yeah, P1 have done an excellent job here and it would be very difficult to go for just one or two and ignore the third one, I would think?… Brilliant though!

[@Mooste]

@@hauntofthecollector depends how much space you have and how deep your pockets are. But P1 is definitely doing the predator franchise justice.

[@hauntofthecollector]

@@Mooste yeah mate! Think there’s quite a few who are now rethinking their collections on the back of this line? 👍🏻

[@vittorfast1517]

thanks for unboxing...I'm waiting for mine. do you think that with time it might lean to one side?

[@hauntofthecollector]

Not at all mate! You’ll see when it arrives, all the weight is actually aimed towards the left leg, and that leg bends slightly (as a leg would) which in itself absorbs stresses and pressures! The extra weight of the shoulder armour also is more ‘back’ distributing the weight left and backwards, making a lean possibility virtually impossible, to what I can see anyway? 👍🏻

[@nouredinebourenane6792]

nice unboxing and what a piece , i wish they would make a Arnold to go with it , hopefully they will still be available in a year and I will grab one also is it just me or are prime 1 still charging the high shipping fees .

[@hauntofthecollector]

Hey there matey! Yeah, whenever they can get the go ahead to do a Dutch, man will that piece sell!!! So many people wanting that one! Cheers for the comment matey 👍🏻

[@Gggeeoorrggee]

are the dreads flexible? maybe even poseable with sum heat softening and such

[@hauntofthecollector]

Yes mate, they’re definitely flexible! I’m going to have a ‘play’ with them tomorrow and I’ll cover what, if any, success I have with moving/posing them in the review vid matey 👍🏻

[@annstevens6223]

I ordered mine through sideshow. I’m actually hoping it gets delayed until early spring as shipping 3 large poly stone boxes to northern Canada in -30 degrees weather scares the hell out of me.

[@hauntofthecollector]

Whoa that’s a pretty nippy temperature you have there!!! 🥶 You can certainly delay shipping when ordering direct with P1. Hope it arrives safely when it does ship! 😁👍🏻

[@annstevens6223]

@@hauntofthecollector if you don’t mind me asking, roughly how much was it to ship direct from P1 to your country? You also got some exclusive things with them like the dog tags I think right?

[@hauntofthecollector]

@@annstevens6223 shipping was very expensive! It cost me over £1300 to ship him!!! This was eased, albeit slightly, by the fact I used $300+ in reward points on him. Yes, I have the DX Bonus version that has the second Predator plaque, the dog tag and the Mac skull 👍🏻

[@petercocolla2759]

Jason congrats on this awesome piece. What is that blower you have called with the USB cord to charge it where did you get it. Thanks Pete.

[@hauntofthecollector]

Hey there matey! I can’t remember it’s exact name but it’s called a keyboard (or IT) duster/blower and I got mine from Amazon matey (& there’s loads to chose from on there) 👍🏻

[@northernmunkey1]

Big congrats buddy on your latest grail. Just a couple of questions will you be purchasing the extra heads ? Which head is your favourite? What was the duty on the piece and will you be preordering any further 1/3 predator statues? Looking forward to your review

[@hauntofthecollector]

Hey matey - yes I’ve got the closed mouth bust on PO already. I did say in the vid which was my immediate favourite portrait. But I’ll be posing with the mask on. I paid £380 import on this. I already have the 1:3 CH Predator on PO matey. 👍🏻

[@LaggingWithSwag]

Can I still get the closed mouth exclusive bust somehow? Man I really want it so bad I tried to join the wait list but never got any updates.

[@hauntofthecollector]

I’m not sure mate? If not via P1 you’ll need to look through varying distributors and see if they have one available?

[@LaggingWithSwag]

@@hauntofthecollector It says out of stock on alot of them im not sure which distributor to go to.

[@hauntofthecollector]

@@LaggingWithSwag I’m afraid I can’t help you mate as I PO’d mine day 1, so haven’t been keeping track on where it is available? Only thing I can suggest is join P1 Waitlist if they have one? My mates converted just a couple days ago, so there’s an outside chance there?

[@LaggingWithSwag]

I tried to add to the waitlist again hopefully I get an email back 🤞

[@jcchan312]

Requesting a separate comparison video between this and the 1:4 cover art, thanks!

[@hauntofthecollector]

I no longer own the Cover Art Predator I’m afraid, but I can make references to it in comparison to this piece in the review if you like? 👍🏻

[@jcchan312]

Yes please, thank you!

[@hauntofthecollector]

@@jcchan312 not a problem my mate 👍🏻

[@deathsanarchycollecting8261]

hell yeah man. Looks killer. excellent video and looking forward to the review. how tall is one of the portraits when its on one of the head stands. total height... i have 11.25'' tall space to work with for displaying the extra portraits.

[@hauntofthecollector]

Hey matey at work now so can’t measure for you, but others have asked same question, so I shall definitely get those measured up for you all on the review (& I’ll let you know, if I bloody remember!!??..) 😁👍🏻

[@TheDefinitiveCollector]

Hey Jason, you got a link for that dust blower?

[@hauntofthecollector]

Yeah… here you go matey! Deal: Electric Compressed Air Duster Cleaner for PC - 100000 RPM Powerful Cordless Compressed Air Cleaner Blower with LED Light for Laptop, Keyboard, Electronics, Alternative to Canned Air amzn.eu/d/g7DS4Y9

[@TheDefinitiveCollector]

@@hauntofthecollector Cheers bruv

[@hauntofthecollector]

@@TheDefinitiveCollector happy to help my mate 👍🏻

[@johnhind8958]

Great video! Loved it. I’ve ordered the same one but mine is through a third party so I could get a better deal. Unfortunately I have to wait longer 😭 but you said it’s 37” tall? I thought it was supposed to be 35? I only mention this because I have very limited room.

[@hauntofthecollector]

Hey congrats matey! If that’s what I said then yes mate - but I’ll double check for you later matey 👍🏻

[@johnhind8958]

@@hauntofthecollector ok cheers 🍻 the truth of the matter is I paid for the pre order and afew weeks later I seen a vid of some bird building it up the vid was fast forwarded and I didn’t think much of it to be honest. I also have the 1/4 cover deluxe like yourself and at the time I thought that was better. So I cancelled it 😂 but seeing your video has cost me dearly 😜 I’ve just reordered and fully paid because it does look the business.

[@hauntofthecollector]

@@johnhind8958 ahh mate, it’s bloody awesome!!! And I do mean AWESOME!!! You simply can’t compare the Cover Art to it, this one is just in an entirely different league! So… you did the right thing matey and once it arrives you’ll soon not regret your decision I’m sure 👍🏻

[@johnhind8958]

@@hauntofthecollector 😂 your vid did make me smile. You reminded me of me absolutely chuffed when you get something new. If you don’t mind me asking how much was the postage? As I’ll have that to look forward to.

[@hauntofthecollector]

@@johnhind8958 I had to pay £1.2K for postage mate!!… And I’ve just checked, he is 37” tall matey 👍🏻

[@CosmKramer]

Extra quills in the plastic baggy…

[@hauntofthecollector]

Haha yeah I figured it out later matey!! 😆 cheers buddy 👍🏻

[@mariogiovanelli9610]

mine just shipped from p1...but i have no idea where to put it cause of that huge base 😭

[@hauntofthecollector]

Haha yeah, it’s a big base but fortunately not quite as big as I’d imagined? 😁👍🏻

[@MegaManXtoys]

I'm just guessing here. But maybe those little tiny spikes in those baggies at 12:46 are quills that go on Predator's face and head?

[@hauntofthecollector]

Indeed they are matey! 👍🏻 I did work it out later, but really appreciate you letting me know, thank you buddy. 👍🏻

[@bvm8732]

@@hauntofthecollector Thx for this video/all great reviews. You are the first who mentioned the small bag with spare quills. I understood multiple ppl from Australia did not receive these quills (they have number range above ES200). Curious about yours. Do you mind sharing edition no. of 999? I'm from EU and like to try get no. close to yours cheers.

[@hauntofthecollector]

@@bvm8732 cheers matey - did I not say the EN in this vid? I’ve no idea off top of my head (& I’m at work - so I’ll have to get it for at a later date mate as I’ll need to dig out the shipping box and get it off that) 👍🏻

[@bvm8732]

​@@hauntofthecollector I use a textfile myself, with ES numbers/total edition also date/store/price i bought it from.

[@bvm8732]

@@hauntofthecollector I did rewatch both videos today and didn't come across mentioning of edition no. Instead of looking at box in garage, maybe you can access a photo (phone/laptop?) Would still appreciate ES No. Another question (don't know if someone asked already but) Did all four set of blades fit perfect in your statues gaunlet? Heard some people had diff fitting some blades. Too loose or tight at same statue? Thx.

[@asoncsm101]

I love your videos but could you get rid of the sound effect you use when you do a transition shot please 👍

[@hauntofthecollector]

Hey mate, yeah I’m literally just sat now watching the vid back and there are certainly too many of those fade interims! I shall endeavour to remove (or at least, vastly reduce) them in future vids! 👍🏻 Many thanks for watching matey, appreciate the support 👍🏻

[@isaacarzaga]

How so soon.? Are these in the states too? I ordered from sideshow

[@hauntofthecollector]

I’m in the UK mate and I took the early pay option! 👍🏻

[@mariogiovanelli9610]

p1 just started shipping orders directly bought from them

[@tyria93]

Wow that's beautiful. Congrats on the pickup! I've been wanting to get my very first statue for a while now but I keep postponing over and over. If I may, can I ask you a question about statues? I believe you're in the UK so I can relate a little more (I'm in Europe). When I see statues on US websites they're much cheaper for US buyers than when I look at EU stores for me as an EU buyer. Is it just 'normal' for Europeans to pay more for statues or am I looking at it wrong? An example would be the Prime 1 x Blitzway Catwoman statue from batman returns. Cheapest I can find on EU stores is 2000 euros (excluding shipping costs). That sounds more expensive than what US buyers can get it for in the US? Any tips would be greatly appreciated! Thanks Haunt of Collector :)

[@hauntofthecollector]

Hey there matey - the prices fluctuate greatly from sellers, distributors and direct from manufacturers. I’ll try to explain as best I can here. I buy my statues direct from Prime 1… but the shipping can alter greatly - for example, on this piece the shipping went up by $1K from original estimate!!! But this was an extreme example! You also need to factor in import fees - for whatever % your country charges on these? So, for this piece the price of the statue was £2170 + shipping of £1300 and I had to pay £380 import fee!! However, buying from P1 I get reward points which I can use on future purchases. But this method is usually the more expensive - but you’ll get your order quicker than any other route (usually?). Distributors price usually include shipping (& sometimes import fee?) - which is why the appear more expensive! Usually this is the cheaper route to go? Retailers and distributors in America do seem to be sometimes cheaper than Europe? I’ve ordered a 1:2 scale piece from one as he’s cheaper than any EU distributor? The thing is just shop around, ask for a total price etc It’s a bit of a learning curve really matey? I’d advise you to maybe see if you can find a fellow collector group local to you online and there get advice from collectors in your area or country? I know DerivStore are a good EU distributor - so maybe start there? There are also indecent ones to be found on Facebook groups - but always check credibility before using any of these as scammers are about! Hope this helps my mate? 👍🏻

[@tyria93]

@@hauntofthecollector Thank you so so much for t he insightful and complete answer. This helps me tons. I'll take your tips and try to find the best option for me personally. Again, really appreciate you taking the time to explain all of this. Happy Holidays!

[@hauntofthecollector]

@@tyria93 not a problem my mate, happy to help! Same to buddy, have a wonderful festive holiday. 👍🏻

[@abouteverything2654]

How much for that peace?

[@hauntofthecollector]

Direct from Prime 1 Studio, I paid £2.2K matey.

[@clutch2827]

The airbrushed blotches on the helmet look bad.

[@hauntofthecollector]

Yeah, there’s certainly a few areas that could be improved upon matey 👍🏻

[@SlickOils]

How much was taxes to get it delivered from prime 1 if that’s where you ordered it from?

[@hauntofthecollector]

Import fee from P1 to UK on this item was about £360 I think?…

[@SlickOils]

@@hauntofthecollector what was the total cost you paid if you don’t mind me asking? I’m considering getting the DX as they still have a few left. Thanks for your answer.

[@hauntofthecollector]

@@SlickOils I think it was in the region of £3.9K?…

[@SlickOils]

@@hauntofthecollector wowee, that’s a hum dinger! Thanks for the info!

[@marsstone2865]

I heard these cannot be sold into Australia, due to issues with the Batteries not to Australian standard or something similar, how stupid is that! Interaction with Prime 1 Customer Service was apparently unhelpful and two orders for Australian Customers were cancelled, surely an issue that could be easily sorted?

[@hauntofthecollector]

Hey matey. Yes, I believe it’s the LR type battery which is now not allowed in Australia? Having said that, I personally know 2 Australian collectors who have this piece, so I’m not sure how that worked for them? But there were certainly issues and restrictions/cancellations as a result of this.

[@CosmKramer]

First! 😝

[@hauntofthecollector]

Yay!! 😁👍🏻

[@EZCompanyCollectibles]

I'm about to fight some people but..oh well, the lean on him bothers me too much and for their elite statue of a pred....needs to be fixed, can't have that lean

[@hauntofthecollector]

There’s literally zero lean mate! And I do mean zero!!! His stance is natural and may make it appear there is a lean that would cause concern? But from having this in hand, I’m totally confident that there is no cause for concern at all… 👍🏻

[@EZCompanyCollectibles]

@Haunt of the Collector I'm more concerned of the look of the lean, that bothers me more, but paint apps are better than the 1/4, that is one thing for sure, the incredible base and water, nonetheless, you got a grail

[@hauntofthecollector]

Indeed my mate! And I shall go much further in depth on this piece in the upcoming review! Have a superb Xmas my mate 👍🏻

[@EZCompanyCollectibles]

@@hauntofthecollector same to you brother, great vid as always

[@hauntofthecollector]

Thank you my mate, really appreciate you saying! 👍🏻

[@forsakenrj]

hey, waiting mine where do u live?

[@hauntofthecollector]

I’m in the UK matey 👍🏻

[@CosmKramer]

Link to cleaning tool?

[@hauntofthecollector]

Got it off Amazon mate… can’t remember the bloody name?? 😁👍🏻