A Predator fresh from the Badlands, an Alien destined to be prey
Predators and Aliens are both having a moment with Predator: Badlands, Predator: Killer of Killers, and Alien: Earth, each giving the sci-fi staples a jolt of creative energy. Of course, these two franchises never go out of style as inspiration for LEGO creators. Haru_bonks is the latest AFOL to tackle the movie monsters. The builder incorporates elements from Bionicle, Hero Factory, Knights Kingdom, and Technic alongside System details.
The Predator’s head and shoulders are my favorite part of the build, packed with detail and excellent shaping. The Hero Factory insect mask for the Predator’s helmet is an inspired choice, as is a One Ring decoration on one of the locs. Of course a Predator this armed to the teeth needs something to hunt…
Haru_bonks also made his mark on one of the LEGO world’s most popular creature designs – the Alien Xenomorph. Even after so many fan models, haru finds ways to innovate, especially in the head, which emulates Giger’s elongated head design using constraction figure armor.
The Alien’s lower jaw is made from a Vikings wolf head, which works surprisingly well and opens wide enough for a wrench to pop out as the monster’s skull-popping inner mouth. 
In haru’s Alien Vs Predator faceoff, the hunter comes out on top. With the latest Predator film bringing in Weyland-Yutani synths, it’s likely only a matter of time before the species face off on screen again. If the execution is as good as haru_bonks’ LEGO creations, no matter who looses, we all win!
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