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I.Raptus
ModeratorElder PredatorAug-10-2018 6:33 PMThe Evolution of the Yautja's "face" practical effects
From the films only, and no super-predators, just the "classic" Yautja
Jungle Hunter (1987):
City Hunter (1990):
AVP: Scar (2004)
AVPR Wolf (2007):
"Crucified Predator" from Predators (2010):
The Predator (2018):
Lots of subtle changes over the years. Most notable changes are the dimensions of the mandibles and the size and length of the dreadlocks.
Whose you favourite and why?
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I.Raptus
ModeratorElder PredatorAug-10-2018 6:43 PMPersonally my favourite unmasked yautja design is City Hunter.
Where Jungle Hunter had a distinctly crab-like appearance and sound, City Hunter was more spider-like. Perhaps it is the larger cranial with colouring not to dissimilar to a wolf spider, and the thinner more fang-like mandibles?
On film City Hunter had some very menacing scenes....and some not so....but when its element it was fearsome design that gave the impression of a seasoned hunter.
LA was definitely not this hunter's first rodeo.
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dk
MemberSuper PredatorAug-10-2018 7:07 PMI think I like Scar. The changes are very subtle. One thing that looks consistent are the eyes- self aware/intelligent. The eyes are very expressive while having a look that keeps one on his toes- but there seems to be a subtle look of wisdom and even a bit of sadness?
They are a great counter to the obvious looking threat of the mouth.
Next to the Xeno, I don't recall a creature as captivating as the Predator.
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Ingeniero
MemberElder PredatorAug-14-2018 8:47 AMI'm still impressed with the city hunter.
King Willie was most likely very impressed.
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Chris
AdminBroken TuskJan-14-2022 5:11 AMI always enjoyed the original, Jungle Hunter, Stan Winston’s creature is the most iconic and imo, has the best aesthetic proportions, the mandibles aren't too eggaderated like in AvP. I loved that they brought it back for Predators (2010) in the form of the Crucified Predator.
Second favorite would be City Hunter though and then, I will add Fugitive Predator from THE PREDATOR being my third pick.
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Xenotaris
MemberElder PredatorJan-14-2022 1:24 PMI can't really decide, all of these Yautja look great, yes including Scar