Toy Review :Hot Toys Wolf Predator (Heavy Weaponry) Alien Vs Predator Requiem 1/6 Scale Figure

The "Wolf" Predator was featured in the movie Alien Vs Predator: Requiem. The Wolf Predator was a highly experienced elite hunter and arrived on Earth to contain a Xenomorph outbreak after responding to a distress signal from the Scar Predator at the end of the Alien Vs Predator movie.

The Wolf Predator actually got his name from another movie, Pulp Fiction, by Quentin Tarantino. The character in Pulp Fiction, Winston Wolf, was sent to fix a mess that Jules and Vincent had gotten themselves into. Fans were quick to pick up on this and the Wolf Predator got his name because like Winston Wolf, they were both "cleaners" who were sent to clean up the mess and get people out of trouble.The newly announced Hot Toys Wolf Predator is true to its source material.

In terms of facial sculpt, the Hot Toys Wolf Predator is characterized by a missing mandible on the top left corner of his mouth and the left side of his face is scarred by acid. The detailing of the skin texture and weathering on this Hot Toys Wolf Predator figure to show the scarring is really amazing.

The Hot Toys Wolf Predator is of the Yautja species and there are many signs about him that point to the fact that he is a formidable warrior and fearsome hunter. For example, the Wolf Predator is seen to have a large collection of trophies from many different species and has a large collection of predator masks. He must have also been an active participant of many Hunts judging from the many rune type markings he had earned on his mask. The Hot Toys Wolf Predators missing or damaged mandible is probably a battle scar from one of his numerous battle which he wears proudly.

Another tell-tale sign that the Hot Toys Wolf Predator is a formidable warrior is his mastery of the diverse weapons in his arsenal. Many predator weapons previously unseen before made their debut with this character.

Firstly, the Hot Toys Wolf Predator is the only predator on the franchise to be seen wielding two Plasmacasters on his shoulders. This uniqueness in itself is a great reason to own this Alien Vs Predator toy figure. The Plasmacaster, otherwise known as laser cannon or shoulder cannon is the long range weapon of choice for Predators. The plasmacaster is able to automatically lock on to target and fire bolts of high energy plasma beams that can penetrate armor or easily kill off a prey. Due to this devastating power, they are often seen as dishonorable and taking away the fun of the hunt. That was why the Classic Predator removed his plasmacaster before his battle with Major Dutch in the first Predator Movie.

Another weapon that made it's debut was the Plasma Cannon Pistol and the Hot Toys Wolf Predator includes this accessory.

Shuriken are also included with 1 in open mode and 3 in closed mode which can be attached to the Wolf Predator's bandolier. The Hot Toys Wolf Predator's shuriken is a thrown weapon and works similarly to the Smart Disc. Like the Smart Disc, the Shurikens come with auto targeting capability and allows flight path correction to hit multiple enemies. When not thrown, it can also be hand held for close combat. When not in use, the 6 blades retract into the hub for easy storage on the waist.

Film makers actually came up with this idea of a weapon from Japanese Ninjas because as much as they liked the Smart Disc, it looked too much like a frisbee and they wanted something which looked more intimidating. The Predator's shuriken is a powerful weapon and was seen cutting through Xenomorph cleanly without slowing down.

The most interesting of the weapons included with the Hot Toys Wolf Predator is the whip. The whip toy accessory looks like it is wired and poseable and makes the Hot Toys Wolf Predator one of a kind. The whip is a hand held bull whip that can be used to curl around the Wolf Predator's opponent. Once it is pulled taut, it can slice the enemy in half. It is also resistant to Xenomorph acid and from the looks of it, it could have been constructed from a Xenomorph's tail, explaining its chemical resistant property.

A diorama stand is also included, along with other small accessories such as the dissolving liquid which Wolf Predator used to melt bodies away to cover his tracks and many more.

The Hot Toys Wolf Predator (Heavy Weaponry) Sixth Scale Figure specially features:

A meticulously crafted head sculpt with a detailed likeness of Wolf Predator in Aliens vs. Predator:
Requiem Black colored dreadlocks with distinctive pattern and tribal accessories
Movie-accurate facial expression with detailed hair and skin texture
Approximately 35 cm tall
Over 20 points of articulation
Four (4) pieces of interchangeable hands including: -
-  One (1) pair of fists 
- One (1) pair of hands for holding weapons
Each head sculpt is specially hand-painted

Costume: 
One (1) upper body net costume
One (1) pair of forearm armor with weathering effect
One (1) bandolier with pouch and 5 pieces of Claymore Mines
One (1) left shoulder and chest armor
One (1) pair of thigh armor
One (1) pair of leg armor

Weapons: 
 One (1) Combi-Stick (extendable)
One (1) Shuriken (in opened mode)
Three (3) Shurikens (in closed mode, attachable to the bandolier)
Two (2) shoulder cannons
One (1) Plasma pistol
One (1) metal-wired whip
One (1) whip (in curled up mode, attachable to the bandolier)
Two (2) pairs of diecast blades (attachable to forearm armor)
One (1) Dissolving Liquid (attachable to the pouch on the bandolier)
One (1) detachable Tracking Syringe (can be placed into the large cleaner case)

Accessories: 
 One (1) face mask (wearable on head sculpt)
One (1) Cleaner Case (can be opened)
 One (1) Med Kit
One (1) skull necklace A rocky ground-like diorama figure stand

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