First Look: Akaoni Samurai Predator Figure By Hot Toys

Sideshow’s newest UNBOXING VIDEO showcases Hot Toys’ latest Predator collectible. Ahead of the worldwide release, get a first look at the Akaoni Samurai Predator Sixth Scale Figure, inspired by the sci-fi feud of Alien vs. Predator.

Take a closer look at everything from the action figure packaging to the range of articulation and variety of accessories included in this highly anticipated release with the unboxing video below.

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Unboxing the Figure

With a bold color change departing from the initial release, the Akaoni Samurai Predator Sixth Scale Collectible Figure is designed to present to fans an “Akazonae” impression with red dominating the main armor pieces including the helmet, shoulder and chest armors, arms and legs gauntlets, and waist armors.

Re-imagining the Predator in Alien vs. Predator with a samurai appearance, the warrior elements are well played out on details through the head with articulated jaw and interchangeable mandibles; sculpted lamellar skirt; weapons including articulated shoulder cannon, metal samurai sword, broken sword to recreate corroded look, set of four swords accessory, Alien tongues trophy, and Alien head trophy. The greatly detailed diorama base with an Alien’s corpse finely completes the collectible by telling the story of the Samurai Predator’s victory over the Xenomorph.

This Special Edition exclusively includes an additional samurai helmet that comes with a crest of a Japanese character “髑” (Doku), a decorative fitting mounted on the front of a samurai helmet.

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Akaoni Samurai Predator, Alien vs. Predator

Hot Toys is proud to collaborate with the esteemed artists, Mr. Takayuki Takeya (竹谷隆之) and Mr. Yuji Oniki (鬼木祐二), once again on the Akaoni Samurai Predator Sixth Scale Collectible Figure inspired by Alien vs. Predator.

Mr. Takayuki Takeya and Mr. Yuji Oniki encapsulating their visions in the Samurai Predator has marked Hot Toys’ first artist collaboration projects. As an icon of cross-cultural projects, the Samurai Predator first appeared in 2011. Over a decade later in 2024, Mr. Takeya incorporates the concept of “Akazonae” to the new Akaoni Samurai Predator Collectible Figure, taking over your sixth scale collection with a violent storm of red.

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What’s in the Box?

The Akaoni Samurai Predator (Special Edition) Sixth Scale Figure features:

• Captures the reimagined appearance of Samurai Predator from Alien vs. Predator designed and painted by Mr. Takayuki Takeya (竹谷隆之) and sculpted by Mr. Yuji Oniki (鬼木祐二)
• One (1) expertly crafted head with articulated jaw
• Two (2) sets of interchangeable mandibles (opened and normal)
• Highly accurate facial expression with detailed scars and skin texture
• Approximately 35 cm
• Over 22 points of articulations
• Special features on armor:
  • Red colored armor design inspired by “Akazonae”
• Seven (7) pieces of interchangeable hands including:
  • One (1) pair of open hands
  • One (1) pair of fists
  • Two (2) weapon-holding right hands
  • One (1) gesture left hand
• Each headsculpt is specially hand-painted

Costume:

• One (1) newly painted helmet with two (2) interchangeable masks
• One (1) set of newly painted armors covering the neck, shoulder, chest, forearm, and calf
• One (1) fabric net on left shoulder
• One (1) set of lamellar skirt
• One (1) fabric skirt piece

Weapons:

• One (1) set of articulated blades (attachable to right forearm gauntlet)
• One (1) articulated left shoulder canon
• One (1) broken sword with Alien cells
• One (1) metal samurai sword with sheath

Accessories:

• One (1) set of four swords accessory
• One (1) Alien tongues trophy
• One (1) Alien head trophy with detachable tongue
• Specially designed themed diorama base featuring Alien’s corpse and broken sword tip

Artists:

• Figure Designed by Takayuki Takeya (竹谷隆之)
• Figure Sculpted by Yuji Oniki (鬼木祐二)

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Companion Pieces

Alien Big Chap Sixth Scale Figure

The Alien film series has become a cornerstone of the sci-fi genre, with the 1979 classic Alien leading the way. “Big Chap” is the popular nickname for the Xenomorph drone in this iconic film. Pre-order the Alien Big Chap Sixth Scale Figure by Hot Toys today.

Predator 2.0 Sixth Scale Figure

Predator (1987) is an action-packed classic that combines sci-fi thrills with intense jungle warfare. The gripping story follows a team of commandos on mission in a dense jungle, where they unexpectedly find themselves hunted by a fearsome extraterrestrial warrior. Pre-order the Predator 2.0 Sixth Scale Figure by Hot Toys today.

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