The Kenner Predator series was released during the 1990s and is loosely based on the designs of the Predator movies – and I do mean loosely! There were at least two series of predators released: a version more faithful to the film for series one, followed by one far more creative or crazy, depending on your opinion, series two. The Lava Planet Predator was released in series two.
Name: Lava Planet Predator
Line: Alien Vs. Predator
Manufacturer: Kenner
Released: 1994
Price: Then: $5 -$7, now: $30-$40 MOC
Scale: 14cm in height.
Accessories: Blazing rocket launcher
When I was a kid, my brother and I had Kenner’s line of Aliens and Space Marine toys, and then one day, after my mother and brother had gone out shopping, he brought home with him Cracked Tusk and Scavage Predator toys. I picked Scavage Predator for myself. Later on, I clearly remember getting the Lava Planet Predator from Toys R Us in Parramatta. I was instantly drawn to the figure because of the red translucent plastic. I really enjoyed playing with him as a kid, and I thought the design looked really cool, even if it didn’t make sense based on the first series of Predator figures released looked so much more realistic.
SCULPTING
This is the same sculpt as the Cracked Tusk Predator. So, if you own that one, you have it. Now, this time it’s in clear red plastic. Even though there’s not a lot of paint to bring out the details, Kenner still did an excellent job sculpting these toys. There’s a lot of detail on the skin and armour, and I feel they really tried to give each Predator a unique look with the armour and Predator itself.
PAINT
Mainly being cast in red plastic, there’s not a lot of paint on this figure to speak of. Just a little bit of black spray on the head and some paint on the chest. The yellow eyes really stand out against the black, and the design on the chest looks cool too.
ARTICULATION
The articulation is identical to the rest of the Kenner Predator line, with moveable head, arms and legs. All articulation points are cut/swivel joints, and there is generally a good range of motion from each. However, there is still some restriction, allowing for only a handful of decent poses. This is mainly from the lack of articulation, and sometimes from the sculpt itself. If only Kenner threw in some hinge joints, then we would be talking!
ACCESSORIES
This Predator figure comes with the same shoulder cannon as Cracked Tusk. Only now it’s been cast in mostly metallic red. Some parts are grey as well, which kinda ruins the overall look though. The Lava Planet Predator also comes with a red mask, the same one again that came with Cracked Tusk. Both mask and cannon look great, and the firing feature is quite strong even to this day.
POTENTIAL PROBLEMS
I don’t really see too many issues with this toy. He’s pretty rock solid.
PRICE
I paid a reasonable price for mine. But not a lot of money. If you hunt around (no pun intended), you can find yourself a deal for one. It’s not the type of toy you should be paying an arm and a leg for.
OVERALL
I think the Lava Planet Predator is a good use of a mold as a repaint. Even if it might look a little bit silly to most Predator fans. On its own, it’s a pretty cool looking figure, and to me, it always will be cool because of the red translucent plastic it’s cast in, but, if you know me, I’m a sucker for toys in translucent colours. If you are a Predator fan, I don’t think it’s worth chasing this one down, unless you are a completest.
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