It looks like there’s going to be another home release for ALIEN Romulus. Mentioned on the movie’s Alien Romulus Facebook page the movie will also be available for VHS. Yes. That’s correct, VHS. A long redundant format but nonetheless an essential and important technology in the history of home entertainment.This will be a limited edition release of the movie. I wonder if it will be locked into NTSC format? This follows on the tail of a previously released promotional excerpt of the movie sent to News outlets on VHS tape a couple of months ago. This release is no doubt intended to celebrate the anachronistic 1970s and 1980s style tech prominently on display throughout the movie. No additional details or price is available. I’m still waiting for an official announcement regarding a physical release on DVD or BluRay to be made here in Australia. While it may be a fun item to add an old school video cassette to any collection, a retro VHS tape requiring prehistoric (Anything before the internet was publicly available) hardware to work just won’t be adequate.

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Hot Toys have revealed their forthcoming range of pop culture product items in a series of event preview photographs on Facebook. These early images are from their booth at the Wonder Festival, 2024 in Shanghai, China. Included in these early images is a photograph of their ALIEN Romulus Alien character item, a 1/6 scale collectible figure.
Here’s a few words from the manufacturer regarding this upcoming reveal appearing at Wonder Festival, “Get ready to be WOWed by our stunning collection of our China firstly-unveiled figure collection, including Tony Stark (70s Version) from Avengers: Endgame, Venom and Doctor Doom from Marvel Comics; Savage Opress, Jar Jar Binks from Star Wars saga; Scarecrow from The Dark Knight, Batman Beyond (Black and Gold version) and Batgirl (Purple and Gold version) from Batman; Arkham Knight videogame; T-800 and T-1000 from The Terminator series; and Alien from Alien: Romulus will also be showcased. These beautifully-crafted, highly-detailed figures is sure to thrill fans and collectors.“ No other information is yet available regarding details on price, availability or quantity but this figure appears to be a masterclass all on its own in terms of proportions and accurate attention to detail, as fitting for Hot Toys reputation for such product. The Wonder Festival event is being held during October 2-3, 2024 at Shanghai New International Expo Center.

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Ah, I’m still finding some officially licenced ALIEN Romulus merchandise I previously missed. Let’s add this one to the front page. It’s a pretty good one. Californian brewery, Angel City, promoted their specially licenced ‘Weylan Yutani Aspen Beer’ back in August. This blonde Ale is being sold in cans that mimics the Aspen Beer can props appearing in the original ALIEN movie and also in the recently released ALIEN Romulus.
This special edition brew is available directly from the Angel City Brewery web store. Here’s a few words from the manufacturer, “We’ve been commissioned by Weyland-Yutani to begin producing its signature Aspen Beer, right on schedule for the release of Alien: Romulus. Soon, you too can join the company crew by sipping on Aspen Beer brewed by Angel City at select theaters & right here at Angel City Brewery starting on Tuesday, August 13th.” I always loved how Brett and Parker consumed a large amount of this stuff in ALIEN. I mean, just in case you missed it, look at this scene and see how many empty cans of Aspen Beer litters their work space – and there’s more empty cans than those visible in this one screenshot. Brilliant! Aspen Beer must be a true brew!

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Looking to express yourself with some ALIEN Romulus themed make up? Sure. go ahead. Phoenix Rising Cosmetics have announced pre-orders for their officially licenced range of make up. It appears they will be releasing two palettes containing a range of colours. The facehugger palette features ‘future’, ‘parasite’, ‘scream’ and ‘space’ themes while the Alien (Covenant) head boasts shades of ‘heroine’, ‘slime’, ‘terrifying’, ‘synthetic’, ‘alarm’ and ‘scavenger’. Someone definitely had way too much fun designing these palettes and tones.

I’ve never worn make up in in my life. Got nothing against it – just never felt the need to do so. Nonetheless, this looks like a quality product. Phoenix Rising state their fully licenced product lines, of which the ALIEN Romulus make up collection is one of many, “…are also highly pigmented & super long lasting as they were specifically formulated for stage and screen.” I’m good with that.

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Hollywood Collectibles Group (HCG) have announced pre-orders for purchasing two different versions of the F44AA pulse rifle as seen in the recently released ALIEN Romulus movie. This is a replica of the weapon prop used by Cailee Spaeny’s character, Rain Carradine to mow down waves of hostile “perfect organisms” assaulting her aboard the Renaissance station.
This is the “Weathered Edition” of the pulse rifle is limited to a run of 750 pieces worldwide. It will become available sometime in late 2025 at a cost of US$699.95. You can now Pre-order to ensure you get yours.

Here’s part of the description as provided by the maker HCG of this upcoming release, “This replica is created from 3D scans of the original Hero Prop used extensively throughout the movie, for the ultimate in authenticity and realism to the original prop!   Accurate to the smallest detail, everything is meticulously recreated, including the HUD (head up display) sighting system, and round counter on the side. This is the HCG Exclusive edition, it is meticulously hand painted with authentic weathering to exactly recreate how the prop appears in the movie.”

A clean “Regular Edition” of this new entry into the ALIEN armory has also been announced and again is also limited to only 750 pieces worldwide.
You can also now pre-order the regular release of this weapon prop replica for US$699.95.

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I was lucky enough to be able to catch a preview screening of ALIEN Romulus here in Melbourne. Go and read my review of this eagerly anticipated movie. This is a conscientiously spoiler free review so dive in deep if you haven’t seen it yet.
ALIEN movies don’t come around often enough as far as I am concerned. This one is a good one. A little heavy handed on the fan service and boasting familiar scenarios, sure. Regardless, none of those problems stop it from being a fine space adventure worthy of the ALIEN moniker. I liked it.

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Sneaker customiser BULLAIRS, are now accepting pre-orders for their BullAlien footwear. These are custom painted, Nike Air Max 90 sneakers. These individually prepared and crafted shoes will cost US$400 per pair.
Here’s a disclaimer from the manufacturer, “ALL PRODUCTS ARE FAN ART BULLAIRS NYLLC 2024 CLAIM THE LEGAL RIGHT OF FAIR USE NO OFFICIAL TRADEMARK BRANDING OR LOGOS ARE FEATURED ON SAID PRODUCT.” Which means these are not licenced product but are nonetheless still worthy of some attention keen on some unique footwear. Which I have no problem with. I am for equally supporting independent creatives as much as I support Official product. Go pre-order yours! Pre-orders close on August 13. Well. Today some time, I guess.

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Rock ’em Socks, a footwear manufacturer based in Orlando, Florida, will be jumping on the ALIEN Romulus bandwagon to bring us three different pairs of ALIEN Romulus themed socks. Specialising in pop culture and custom merchandise, these upcoming socks will be available from the maker soon, directly from their website. No listing is available just yet but they did share this image on facebook recently.
The socks feature three distinct designs. The classic “FREE HUGS” facehugger pattern, a blood red “XENOMORPH” design and a third pair featuring both facehuggers and xenomorphs against a hexagonal background. These socks are wild! They also appear ideal to be mixed and matched rather than worn as straight pairs. Love ’em.

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The American Alamo Drafthouse Cinema chain, famous for serving dinner and drinks during the movie, has released an ALIEN Romulus themed menu you can order while watching the movie. Also exclusively available to this movie theater chain will be a set of limited edition enamel pins. A video has been released on X showing of all off the menu items and the three pin set.
These will be available while stocks last from August 12 until September 1. hmmm-nom… Tasty. I could wolf down a Xenoburger and guzzle down some Acid Blood right now! I guess it’s true. “In space no one can hear you drool”.

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US movie theater chain, Regal Cinemas are giving limited edition pairs of sneakers. In order to enter, reply on X for your chance to win a pair of replica sneakers as worn by Rain (Cailee Spaeny) in ALIEN Romulus. Reebok have famously released replica sneakers in the past based on those worn by Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) in ALIENS. Don’t forget to read the rules of entry. No doubt Regal Cinemas won’t accept entries outside the US.

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Word has it that various Cinemark outlets selling the much anticipated ALIEN Romulus popcorn bucket, a replica of the Alien head, has already sold out in many cinemas. Quite an accomplishment considering the movie won’t be released until August 15. A solid two weeks remain until release date and these curious items have disappeared from theaters fast and already started to reappear on eBay for significantly more than original retail price. The original retail price being around US$30.
These highly anticipated items are limited and in very high demand. It’s no surprise that these sold out items are now appearing on eBay at tremendously inflated prices. Such is the fate of such collectibles. Get in quick or be prepared to be priced gouged in ways that should be declared criminal. After all, it’s just a plastic Alien head! …that you can use to stow popcorn in! The wild, woolly and weird component of the product has made it an instant bestseller – and it is now SOLD OUT! at least full two weeks prior to the movie’s release. If you want to be brave enough and purchase one on eBay, then here ya go.

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Here’s a cool video posted by GeekCulture on Facebook of what appear to be an ALIEN Romulus FACEHUGGER PHONE HOLDER. No details are available other than the video.

It appears to be a fully licenced product, complete with black professionally made window box packaging and legitimate 20th Century Studios markings and badges. The holder itself appears to be fully appointed with wire cores inserted into all of its eight limbs and tail. This makes the item capable of being manipulated in a wide variety of poses and attach to anything it can wrap its legs and/or tail around. No details of the manufacturer, pricing or availability accompany the GeekCulture video on Facebook.

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