Predator Action Figures - The Basics

Science fiction horror film fans (aren't they everywhere?) just love the Predator film series. Fortunately for collectors, there is no shortage of cool action figures representing the characters from these flicks.

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The Predator Franchise

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The Predator film series is a science fiction horror film franchise. The series started in 1987 with the film Predator, produced by 20th Century Fox. This was followed by a sequel, Predator 2 (1990), and numerous novel, comic book and video game spin-offs. There were also three more incredible films: Alien vs. Predator (also known as AVP, 2004), Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (also known as AVP:R, 2007), and Predators (2010).

Many Choices

Whether you consider them toys or (like us serious collectors) works of art, the many action figures associated with the Predator movies will thrill you with their variety of colors, sizes, details, and accessories.

There are really a great many Predator action figures on the market. There are dozens of related figures to be found using a simple online search. Quite a few companies have produced Predator action figures, including Sideshow Collectibles, NECA, and McFarlane Toys.

McFarlane Toys released, in 2004, a series of figures from AVP that range from 8-1/4 to 8-1/2 inches tall. These articulated (poseable) figures are finely detailed and some come with removable accessories. The five figures in this series are Scar Predator, Elder Predator, Celtic Predator, Grid Alien, and Battle Alien.

Cost

The cost of the Predator action figures runs a wide gamut. Some can be bought for about , while some of the figures from McFarlane Toys can fetch up to 0. Some of the rare figures that are no longer in production are hard to find in the usual retail outlets, but may be seen on eBay for 0 or more!

Other Features

The available figures differ in size, ranging from 2 to 24 inches or more in height. Some are rigid, and some poseable. Some figures require assembly, and the product description of these should include the terms "kit version" or "some assembly required".

Bundles and Related Products

You can buy sets that include two, three, or even four, separate characters in a single package. There are also bundles of characters with dioramas. There is an Alien Lunchbox With Drink Container, and several T-shirts with related artwork. You can even get an AVP Chopper Predator Mask Life-size Prop Replica.

Final Words for Buyers

Some people buy these figures as toys, while others consider themselves collectors. Be aware that some of the Predator action figures are known to be fragile, while others are quite rugged. The best way to find out about specific products is to look for reviews that go into detail from personal experiences. Don't buy real small products for young kids who may swallow them. I'm sure you will find a great selection, so have fun!

Predator Action Figures - The Basics

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Dark Knight Joker Costume

The Dark Knight Joker villain from the latest Batman movie is sure to be one of the most popular costumes going this Halloween season. From neighborhood trick or treaters to adults looking for the ultimate costume for their corporate parties people are scrambling for these costumes and props.

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The Joker costume is a fun costume for those who really get into the Halloween party season. While the ready made costumes and masks are abundant, particularly the children's sizes, it's not the direction that a costume "purist" is going to take. A store bought costume won't win you any points or contests. A nice one of a kind, unique and realistic looking Joker Heath outfit will.

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The ultimate challenge in this costume is creating a good face with makeup. Some of the prosthetic scars available these days are amazing! They are easy to apply and very realistic. Most of us know someone who could do a good job with the make up if given a picture of Joker Heath as a guide. Most makeup kits give you enough materials for at least 2 so you get a practice run.

Once you've got the face off of your checklist you need to take a look at the clothing. This is where the truly dedicated shine. Finding an old purple joker coat or pants at your local thrift store is like finding gold these days! Then there's the hexagon shirt and tie and the green vest. While not impossible to find these costume props they can be scarce at the thrift stores as people are hitting them pretty hard right now. The next alternative is eBay which usually results in a successful find.

The wig shouldn't be a problem. These are readily available and you can color it green yourself. The Joker knife is a very nice touch. Cheap knives are easily found and there's plenty of plastic ones too. If you are into collecting movie memorabilia consider this: You can grab a certified replica Joker knife to use for your costume and then save it as a collectible to enjoy long after the party. Aside from an autographed Joker photo from Heath Ledger, the knife is one of the most popular and valuable collectibles to hit the scene from The Dark Knight.

If you are planning on a Joker outfit for your party this year you would be wise to get your Joker coat, pants, shirt, vest and tie early. The other props should be easily found but the clothing can be difficult to find and listings are already starting to thin out even on ebay.

Dark Knight Joker Costume

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What To Sell On eBay - Costumes - Even After Halloween

Halloween has come and gone. If you are an eBay seller with leftover costumes, don't despair! Costumes are good sellers on eBay year round. Below are a few reasons why.

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Kids love to play dress up. Many households have a "dress up trunk" that they are constantly adding to. Costumes provide hours of entertainment for preschool and school age kids. Often, a child becomes fixated on a particular character, such as Buzz Lightyear or Cinderella, and will wear a costume all day long!

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New costumes make great Christmas gifts for younger children. Top sellers for boys are the super hero costumes like Batman, Spiderman, and Superman as well as occupational costumes like the fireman or construction worker. Top sellers for girls are ballerina and princess costumes, specifically, Disney costumes.

Kids have birthdays year round, and costumes are always a big hit. Again, costumes provide hours of creative play for children and they never seem to get bored!

Churches, schools, and community centers use costumes for plays and performances. Many of the churches in our community have elaborate Christmas and Easter performances - and they don't necessarily use the traditional Biblical costumes - sometimes the production has modern theme.

The high schools in my community are always searching for costumes and props for their drama clubs. We also have 2 performing arts centers in our community that buy costumes from eBay. I once sold a vintage floral pattern Laura Ashley dress to the drama club to be used in a play. On a side note, keep an eye out for accessories such as scarves, shawls, vintage hats, long white gloves, petticoats, bloomers, and hoop skirts - the types of things that could be used by a drama club or performing arts center.

Tea rooms and tea party-themed birthday parties are all the rage here in Atlanta. Little girls love to dress up and play "tea party." Those types of businesses are always on the lookout for costumes to add to their collection - costumes get ripped, stained, or damaged and have to be replaced.

Don't forget costume parties held year round - just for fun! A neighbor in my subdivision has an annual New Year's Eve costume party and the folks here pull out all the stops to dress up. Even the kids get to participate.

Be sure your leftover costumes are listed in your store inventory with Best Offer. You never know who might be searching for a costume for reason besides Halloween.

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Finding Your Corpse Bride Costume

There are many ways to get your props together and compose an elegant/macabre Corpse Bride costume. Your options are many and varied. You might buy the entire ensemble as one package or you might buy the wig, make-up and dress (as separate components) at a garage sale, eBay, flea market or swap meet, a brick-n-mortar costume shop or an online costume store. If you start shopping now, you have the obvious luxury of availability, moderate prices (hopefully) and quality gear.

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Your Tim Burton journey of strangeness can begin at 5:30 in the a.m. scavenging the tables of garage sales in your area on a crisp Saturday morning. Picture you, mowing down the elderly and disabled to get to the best pickings. Or, you are very composed and wait patiently in hopes that what is seek is present and can be had for the cost of a Red Bull and almond covered croissant, or so you wish.

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Upon entering keywords "bride," "corpse," and "costume," 76 hits manifested and WOW! You might have to pay for that costume if you go the eBay way. On the plus side, props and a variety of costume's are available if you shop now. And there is even a costume for your dog, should you have the need for your beloved animal to look more frightening for the holidays!

FLEA MARKET OR SWAP MEET
If Tejano on the blaring speakers and hungry dogs wandering around, looking for a place to die are more your style, then you might want to hit up the local flea market or swap meet. Who knows what you will find and at what price. The possibilities are endless or a dead end, if not a touch depressing. Perhaps, you have had better experiences with such thoroughfares?

BRICK-N-MORTAR COSTUME SHOPS
Once upon a time, there were big these really big and heavy books called, "Phone Books." If you remember what those are and know where to get one, you are free to look up, "Costume Shop," and see what your neighborhood holds. Surely, you would pay more for your outfit, but then again, convenience might make it all worthwhile.

ONLINE COSTUME STORES
Even more convenient than a neighborhood costume shop would be an online version. Here again, if convenience is what you seek, you might be very satisfied with such an endeavor! Simply Google the look of your Halloween dreams and wait for your package to show up on your doorstep.

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Tron Sam's Deluxe Identity Disc

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Tron Sam's Deluxe Identity Disc Feature

• Take home Sam Flynn's Deluxe Identity Disc from the Tron: Legacy movie! Sam Flynn Identity Disc features lights and sounds!
• The Sam Flynn Deluxe Identity Disk Replica features changing lights and working sounds!
• An Identity Disk is a frisbee-like device with multiple functions.
• Programs use Identity Disks to record anything they learn or do; they use them to hold special code or instructions from their users; and they use them in combat as either a boomerang type weapon or as a small shield.
• Item measures 11-inches tall x 10 1/2-inches wide x 1 1/3-inches long.

Tron Sam's Deluxe Identity Disc Overview

From the hit movie Tron Legacy comes the Sam Flynn Identity Disc. The Disc lights up and comes with display stand. For ages 4 and up.

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Michael Jackson Party Costume

Without a doubt, Michael Jackson will be a popular costume choice this Halloween among both adult party goers and neighborhood trick or treaters. There's already a mad dash for props and costumes as this Halloween season approaches.

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Dressing up as Michael Jackson can be a fun costume because there's a few things you can do with the different decades of change througout his career. Of course the ready made all in one costumes are pretty abundant and easy to find, as are the masks, but these won't win you any contests or compliments. If you want to impress your co-workers at the corporate party or win any contests, you are going to be creating your own costume. Becoming the "King of Pop" is a great choice and you'll look great!

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Thrift stores are a great place to find props, but you've really got to act fast as people are hitting them pretty hard about now in search of Michael Jackson costume props. Another alternative is Ebay which usually brings good results. some of the more important items you will need are a few of the Michael Jackson signature pieces. Since these peices can make or break your costume, these are the things you need to get going on right away.

Examples of signature Michael Jackson clothing are pieces such as the Red Beat It jacket. If you can find a decent leather one you'll have a great start on one real nice looking costume! The rest of that costume is basic, just black pants and shoes and you'll want to take a look at the shirt.

There is the black Fedora hat which is a must have if you are going with the Billie Jean video look. The white sequin glove should be very easy to find. The pants, shirt and shoes shouldn't be too hard but again, if you can get in on it now you can get a better deal.

The Smooth Criminal video has some nice dress in it. This time a white fedora hat with a black band around it, the blue shirt and white pinstripe jacket. Gangster shoes, white tie and white pants. There was the Bad tour and the military jacket look and straight hair. Finding a picture for any of these ideas is very easy. Just google Michael Jackson and the name of a song or album and you'll get a great picture that you can use to find your party costume props! (Use google images for best results)

The face is not difficult to do either. A wig will be easy to find and you can buy a cheap one and spruce it up a bit, trim it, curl it or whatever you need for your costume look. Unless you are going for the Jackson Five era, Michael used makeup in a very distinct way. His eyes and brows especially. A little lip liner too. Just experiment with the picture you are trying to duplicate. If you get the eyes, lips and brows right, everybody's going to know exactly who you are dressed as, especially with the proper Michael Jackson clothing on.

Check out a bunch of pictures first so you know what you need. Choose the best one or two and use those as your guide. There are several distinctive Michael Jackson looks you can do and each one is not that difficult. With a little creativity, you can stand out in the crowd and win that contest with the best Michael Jackson party costume in town!

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HALO 3 Covenant Plasma Rifle Feature

• Side vents pop open when overheated, real game firing sounds
• LCD display counts available amunition,
• Reload button available to start new game
• Set cames with clip on Target

HALO 3 Covenant Plasma Rifle Overview

The Halo Covenant Plasma Rifle game is a laser pursuit gaming set with clip on target. Features included single shot with recoil when shot fired, rapid fire with continuous recoil, side vents pop open when overheated, real game firing sounds, LCD display counts available ammunition, reload button available to start new game. Clip on target with flashed red when hit and shield level indicator. Requires three "C" batteries for Plasma Rifle and three "AA" for the clip-on target.

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