eBay: Classic Kenner Trio for Sale.

Looking for an instant vintage Kenner ALIEN and Star Wars collection? Up for sale on eBay right now are samples of our eternally endearing Alien friend along with a pair of 12 inch buddies, Chewbacca and Darth Vader. Despite the condition of each of these toys being less than perfect, the price tag of US$250 is still damn fine, especially taking into consideration each of these toys are sought after items from popular properties. Briefly, Chewbacca’s arms are both severed and he’s missing other accessories. At least  the left arm is included in this sale. You could probably hunt down a right arm and re-attach them both with little effort. The Alien is likewise features severed arms but again they are easy to return to the figure; which is also missing the ever elusive translucent dome and shoulder crest parts. It’s still an easy repair that will make a display worthy figure despite various other minor flaws including the missing left elbow spur. Darth is simply missing his light saber but includes his black cape, which is often missing from the figure. A great trio for someone to land. Maybe you would choose to be bold and attach the Alien arms to Chewie instead of the bio-mechanical torso they hail from? After all, the longer Alien arms would look quite menacing on the brown furred figure and can be fixed in place with as much effort. Xenowookiee, anybody? I’d love to see a Kenner Wookiee Alien, 2022 edition. Like their 1993 Gorilla Alien, only 16 inches tall.

-Windebieste.

NECA Announces Fireteam Figures.

NECA have released a pair of images of figures based on the popular ALIENS Fireteam video game. Featured in the release are the Runner and Prowler Aliens and it appears this pair will become available sometime in June 2022.Here’s more of what the well regarded company has to say “NECA is pleased to present a line of detailed action figures depicting the aliens seen in the game. The first series includes Runner Alien and Prowler Alien, which stand almost 9 inches tall and have nearly 30 points of articulation. Both figures feature game-accurate sculpts and bendable tails. Window box packaging.”

Some people have been quick to observe today is April 1st, the day of gags; and this announcement may indeed be another jape. However, these are licenced items and  20th Century Studios copyright badging exists on both images. So, unlike other items announced today which may be spurious in nature, these are likely to be legitimate in every way.

-Windebieste.

ALIEN DAY: Weta Workshop Xeno and Casey.

Weta Workshop have announced the latest in their line up of satirical takes of the ALIEN series. This one featuring an ALIENS warrior holding Casey’s head. Casey being the decapitated doll head Newt lost during her abduction in ALIENS. Pre-order is now available for this item.

Here’s a few words from the maker of this item, “Xenomorph Warrior joins our rapidly expanding Mini Epics family.” This seven inch vinyl figure is price tagged US$49.99 and has an anticipated release date of around around August/September this year.
-Windebieste.

ADDED: 40th Anniversary Bill Gold Tribute Figures.

ALIEN is an old movie. Four decades old as of 2019. In April of that year, Super7 released a pair of celebratory ALIEN ReAction figures. These items have now been added to their very own page dedicated to these 40th Anniversary figures on HIDEOUS PLASTIC. The translucent red Kane along with a contrasting translucent blue Alien figure featuring poster concept art created by Bill Gold. These fantastic figures packaged on brilliant card backs became available on ALIEN Day (April 26). Along with their superbly designed card backs, these figures are without a doubt a pair of the most striking and eye-catching items Super7 have released in their ALIEN ReAction figure line up to date.

-Windebieste.

Early Bird Package Added to ReAction Figure Guide.

Today’s addition to HIDEOUS PLASTIC’s exploration of ALIEN ReAction figure line covers the “early bird package” pre-order kit Super7 made available to attendees at San Diego Comic Con in 2013. It’s basically a large envelope with no ALIEN action figures inside. At all. It’s just a large printed, folded cardboard sheet with some stickers and a cardboard backdrop to be found within. In 2013, these these colourful envelopes sold for US$100 each at SDCC 2013. Despite their lack of physical content, these vacant flat packages were the frontline in a new range of collectible toys called ReAction figures. It sold well. Apparently.

-Windebieste.

Kenner Censored their ALIEN Logo.

It’s true. That famous ALIEN logo we all know? It was modified.

An article I wrote a couple years back and have always been wanting to return to and expand that examines Kenner’s wonderful and iconic ALIEN logo has been updated. So here it is, with more information and images, a written piece that explores exactly what lies beneath the curiously censored logo appearing on all of Kenner’s 1979 ALIEN products.Have fun with this. The ALIEN board game is also investigated broadly in the article as it is a key product in exploring the hidden secret of what lies beneath the modified version Kenner’s ALIEN logo.

-Windebieste.

Prime 1 Studios Warrior Alien DX Bonus Version.

Among the various fun filled face ripping space monsters I’ve missed posting about lately is the Prime 1 Studios Warrior Alien DX Bonus Version. This one is a real beauty and pre-orders are now live.

Prime 1 make astonishingly good stuff and this item is no exception. It is a companion piece to their similar upcoming Premium Masterline version of the same sculpture but with extended tongue. Here’s some details from Prime 1 Studios, “Paired with its brethren face-hugger in an egg. The Aliens Ovomorph crafted with perfect attention to detail, with the DX version allowing for an open or closed egg cocoon switchout. It’s adult counterpart sinistrously stands 26 inches tall and ready to kill. Its skin glossy, with the alien head producing that “mechanical” feel.” Prices on these two foot tall polystone and mixed media statuettes will be US$1,899. Buy one of each today!

-Windebieste.

eBay – Complete Kenner ALIEN for Sale.

UPDATE. Wow. This one went quick. I just barely finished this post and it’s already sold.

Here’s an interesting item for your consideration. It’s a complete 1979 Kenner ALIEN. He’s not in perfect condition – as is noted by the vendor on eBay for US$324.99- but he does appear to be complete. And that is a good thing. But is it in as good a condition as you want it to be? Let’s see if we can find out.The problem with this listing isn’t just the figure – there may be no issues with it at all.  It’s difficult to be conclusive due to images being adjusted, all the contrast has been ramped up and any issues that may be present are concealed.  As to whether this is deliberate attempt by the vendor to hide undocumented issues is beyond my goal. I’m just going to call attention to what is actually visible in the software adjusted images.  Continue reading

NECA Teases ALIEN 3 Creature Pack Accessories.

As part of their #Facehuggerfriday NECA have released teaser images of what will comprise their long awaited set of accessories for their ALIEN 3 Creature Pack.

This set of figures will be the third such Creature Pack from NECA, the previous items being based on ALIENS and ALIEN: Covenant.  Like both of those prior accessory sets, it will focus on the smaller Alien forms.  The core components of the ALIEN 3 Creature Pack set looks to be the embryonic Queen that resides inside Ripley’s chest throughout the movie, a Queen Facehugger and the ‘Bambi Burster’ as it appears when it emerges from an ox. Continue reading

Quantum Mechanix ‘FREE HUGS’ Q-Fig Facehugger

We’ve all seen the novelty T-shirts featuring a not so adorable facehugger holding up a sign, offering ‘FREE HUGS’.  Quantum Mechanix have taken that great visual gag and crafted a terrific little figurine that “wants to give you free hugs. What could go wrong?”

The ‘FREE HUGS’ Alien Facehugger Q-Fig is 3.5 inches tall, excluding the ALIEN themed base and is made of PVC.  It’s expected to cost around $19.95 and “will be available soon.”  More information can be found on the manufacturer’s product page.

A pre-order for the item can be placed at Big Bad Toy Store; and they estimate stock to arrive around September, 2018.  Next month.

-Windebieste.

Post ALIEN Day – Jonesy. Nine Lives on the Nostromo.

TITAN Books are releasing a new book featuring Jones, the Nostromo’s mascot.  Titled Jonesy. Nine Lives on the Nostromo the book tells the events of ALIEN from the perspective of ‘Jonesy’, the cat as told by author, Rory Lucey.

Here’s what we know about it from the publisher “In space, no one can hear you meow. Aboard the USCSS Nostromo, Jonesy leads a simple life enjoying The Company cat food and chasing space rodents. Until one day, his cryostasis catnap is rudely interrupted. The humans have a new pet and it’s definitely not housetrained. This full-colour, illustrated book offers a cat’s eye view of all the action from the movie Alien.”

I haven’t seen the item listed on TITAN Books own homepage – or anywhere else for that matter – but  pre-order for this item is available at Forbidden Planet. I’m hoping this book is as much fun as it promises to be.  At least as good as TITAN Books earlier foray into the light side of ALIEN as depicted in their wonderful ALIEN Next Door by Joey Spiotto.  Yeah.  That was good.  A sell out success.

-Windebieste.

2016 Super7 ‘Prototype’ Figure Interview.

Just thought I’d toss this little item on the front page. It’s been a long time since I first read it.  It’s an interview posted on Action Figure Insider a little less than 2 years ago.   Super7 announced the first in the series of upcoming SUPER SIZE action figures based on the original 1979 Kenner ALIEN but adopting a more ALIENS flavour.

The 18 inch tall 1986 ‘prototype’ figure – more accurately a limited edition tribute item – was eventually released at San Diego Comic Con in 2016.  It has since been followed up by 2 other versions by Super7 last year in the form of the ‘Classic Toy Edition’ and the ‘Acid Green Edition’.  More are scheduled to follow, possibly sometime this year.  Yes please. Continue reading

Super7 Exclusive NYCC 2017 Glow in the Dark Queen Alien.

Super7 have announced they will be releasing an exclusive new sofubi inspired glow in the dark blood spattered Queen Alien at this year’s New York Comic Con.

Here’s what Super7 have to say about this limited edition item: It would not be NYCC if a Xenomorph didn’t stow away with us and this time it’s the exclusive Glow-In-The-Dark / Blood Splattered Alien Queen 5-inch Japanese soft vinyl figure. It’s from Japan, man! Quantities will be bloody limited.

New York Comic Con is October 5 through October 8.  Stocks are limited.

-Windebieste.

Get Yer ALIEN Matryoshka Nesting Dolls.

These were announced sometime earlier this year but I hadn’t realised they had been released.  All the same, PPW Toys’ ALIEN – Wood Nesting Dolls have been available for some time now.

Totally worth it for the WTF..? value, I say.  These wooden nesting dolls are just like the real thing.  Well, they are the real thing; but instead of traditional Russian dolls seated inside Continue reading

Super 7 Shows Off Wave 3 ALIEN ReAction Figures. Again.

Previously on display at Toy Fair earlier this year, Super7 are once again showing off some of the characters for their upcoming series 3 ALIEN ReAction figures at this year’s SDCC.

Bloody Disgusting has the goods on the latest word regarding this set of figures.  On display in 3.5 inch format is decapitated Ash along with screen accurate Ripley and Dallas.  Brett, Parker and Lambert are also known to be part of this new set of figures.  It is also understood Jones the cat will also make an appearance as part of this set and is likely to feature as an accessory.  There’s no word on their availability just yet.

-Windebieste.

NECA Reveals New ‘Ultimate Edition’ ALIENS Xenomorph.

Today NECA revealed their plans to release an updated ‘Ultimate Editions’ of the 1986 ALIENS warrior xenomorph “…with added articulation, accessories and more.”  Sounds good so far. We can expect more details next week.  Here’s the latest tweet from NECA.   It looks like this figure will see release in 2 chewy flavours of blue and brown to cater to all you variant hungry fans who aren’t happy with just more of the same thing.  Thank you NECA!  Lookin’ sweet.  More promotional images after the break. Continue reading

10 Hours Remain for the 30% off Early Bird Reward.

Only 10 hours remains if you want to snag a 30% discount on the HIDEOUS PLASTIC KickStarter Early Bird Pledge. 10 hours, that is, if you live in Australia.  The rest of the World is not far behind.   Once this Reward Tier has expired, the campaign will still continue for another 30 days but this Reward will no longer be available.

Now, if the world was flat, time zone issues wouldn’t be a problem, would they?  😉

-Windebieste.