[SengalBoy]

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Originally Posted by TokuKnight89

I recently came across a comment (not on any Tokunation Thread) which suggests an interesting rumor (with no supporting evidence): Adjutant Booba of Changeman served as inspiration for...Predator!?

The OG Predator was a lizard-like suit which was replaced by the version that fought Arnold's character in the finished version.

There are some design similarities between Booba and Predator, and since Changeman was released in 1985, that would also lend some degree of chronological credence since Predator was released in '87.

Is there any genuine validity to this? Did someone involved in the Predator design (or re-design) crew visit Japan and see Changeman?

It could be very possible. This is from the time period where Space Sheriff Gavan actually influenced Robocop's design.