New CrazyDevy upgrade: Predatory beast....

Okay...I'm gonna' guess big snap-on shoulder cannons to match his animation model.

Counterpunch wrote:Considering how their prices have increased with each set...this Predaking set will be approximately $40,000

Right? Though they are of high-quality; I 100% agree that these sets are way overpriced. Unfortunately (or fortunately depending on PoV), people keeping snapping them up, so prices will continue to rise until the market screams 'uncle'

I always thought Predaking should have came with a spear. Would have gave him a cool beast/hunter vibe.

Will do nicely with the upcoming Predaking reissue, this set might actually make him look less adorable and more like a freaking monster badass.

Dead Metal wrote:Will do nicely with the upcoming Predaking reissue, this set might actually make him look less adorable and more like a freaking monster badass.

So uhhh.... any news on this Predaking re-reissue? This year, next year, 5 years?


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Really wish I had Predaking. A reissue you say... my credit card is going to own my soul soon enough!

Dead Metal wrote:

DavidT wrote:

Dead Metal wrote:Will do nicely with the upcoming Predaking reissue, this set might actually make him look less adorable and more like a freaking monster badass.

So uhhh.... any news on this Predaking re-reissue? This year, next year, 5 years?


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All we know at the moment is that it's going to be reissued, I guess official confirmation (should they still plan on making it) should be available in the next 6 months, but according to both s250 and Blurrz - it's definitely coming.

I think it would be neat to get another reissue of Predaking cause I don't wanna open the one I have... Do we know what sources s250 and Blurrz got the information on this?


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DavidT wrote:

Dead Metal wrote:

DavidT wrote:

Dead Metal wrote:Will do nicely with the upcoming Predaking reissue, this set might actually make him look less adorable and more like a freaking monster badass.

So uhhh.... any news on this Predaking re-reissue? This year, next year, 5 years?


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All we know at the moment is that it's going to be reissued, I guess official confirmation (should they still plan on making it) should be available in the next 6 months, but according to both s250 and Blurrz - it's definitely coming.

I think it would be neat to get another reissue of Predaking cause I don't wanna open the one I have... Do we know what sources s250 and Blurrz got the information on this?


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Only they do but they are usually always right when it comes to this stuff.

That's a massive upgrade, for comparison:



Looks like not only have the connections been augmented similar to Devestator (e.g. thighs and pelvis) but the armor/details/kibblehave been upgraded - note the wings and lion mane.

I wonder how much of these upgrades will be functional in separated mode? Divebomb could look a LOT cooler.

Also worth posting:



Note that the height difference is dramatic, even though (as far as I know) the upgraded Devastator is itself quite a bit taller than the original.

kirbenvost wrote:I don't really plan on getting these upgrades if they're as expensive as everyone's suggesting, but I am interested in a Predaking Reissue if it ever happens... how much did the last one cost? If it's around $100 I'm highly tempted. Though, considering Bruticus costs $80, and Predaking is so much bigger, that's probably not going to be the case.

Besides, I don't think upgrades like this are really necessary for G1 combiners. G1's clunkiness is part of its charm!

The last Predaking Reissue was about $150.00 (that's how much I paid when it was first released). If this version has die-cast, given inflation/material costs, I'd guess this new issue will cost around $180-$200. Could be more though. in 2004, BBTS was offering this for $174.99.

Bruticus (in this day and age) is 4 legend class vehicles and 1 deluxe. He was $86 roughly (and had NO diecast...drat...) Predaking is 5 near-voyager class figures, so I think $180-$200 is a safe bet. ($225-$250 at BBTS)