This custom made oddity is currently available on Ebay with a starting bid of US $39.  The 3.75 inch tall figure listed for sale features the body of a Super7 ReAction ALIEN with a Kenner Star Wars Hammerhead Alien head mounted on it.  Painted black.  Carded and blister packed to boot with art on both sides of the card, it’s definitely one of the more curious custom made ALIEN figures I’ve seen for a while.

The motivation behind this charcoal finished ‘Ithoromorph’ no doubt lies in a much longer story.  It is likely to be a reaction, of a sort, to Super7’s very own ALIEN ReAction figure released earlier this year featuring a tribute ALIEN cast in the original colours of Kenner’s older 1979 Ithorian Hammerhead figure (See Below).  But this story goes well beyond that.

A sample of the Hammerhead action figure was the basis for the very first prototype  3.75 inch ALIEN made at Kenner almost 40 years ago.   Whew…  This is getting tricky. Continue reading →

Old News for some but these are new to me.

Last month, Toyark posted a photo shoot of Hiya Toys upcoming set of figures based on ALIENS: Colonial Marines.  This time, the content of the photo session were the marines encountered during the course of the game, Captain Cruz, Private Bella and Private Redding. All in 3.75 inch format.

Each character includes around 18 points of articulation, character specific weapons and a display stand.  They are priced around US$20 each and are available now.

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Mamegyorai have posted a series of images and text exploring the intense level of detail on their upcoming ALIEN Big Chap statue.  The article takes us on a close up tour of the phenomenal presentation, much of which has been “reproduced for the first time in the world.”

I’ve been keeping an eye open on the progress of this intriguing item since it was announced earlier this year.  As a fully featured representation of the creature seen in the movie, this one does look like one of the best ever made available for public purchase in this smaller scale.  Just go and check out the incredible detail the sculptors have applied to this item.  The page documents so many features that were previously very obscure or never made public before. Continue reading →

Prime 1 Studio have released over 40 images of their upcoming ‘Scorpion Alien’ statue.  This statue is inspired by the cover art of Dark Horse Presents #101 by famed cartoon artist, Bernie Wrightson appearing in 1995.

I don’t believe this item has any association with the 1992 Kenner action figure of the same name but this does look amazing.  The statue is mounted on a base that features a piece of Weyland Yutani spacecraft wreckage with two Alien Eggs attached to it. An additional Egg with a Facehugger will only be available in the Deluxe version.  Sounds like quite a prize to me.
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While the Big Boys holding the ALIEN licence are waiting until next year to divulge their Official product for ALIEN’s 40th Anniversary, it gives us some opportunity to give other independent and unofficial merchandise manufacturers some breathing space.  Here, for example is a new garage resin kit that may be of interest to Collectors.

The Polymer Monsters ALIEN resin kit is now available to order directly from the manufacturer.  This ‘do it yourself’ ALIEN is 1/4 scale, 58 centimeters tall (Just shy of 2 foot) and approx 4kg.  The artist, Darren Kent says “My vision of the creature is based on Gigers paintings just as much as the movie versions. To start I’ll be casting these to order, please pm me for cost and turn around time.”

You can visit his Facebook page for more information. Continue reading →

Fancy becoming part of an elite group of people who are actually fortunate enough to own an extremely rare ALIEN-MAN action figure; but you can only afford a T-shirt?  Well, you’re in luck!  SPYMO have released their Official ALIEN-MAN T-shirt*, attire that celebrates the nefarious reputation of this strange action figure.

ALIEN-MAN is one of the Greatest ALIEN custom fan art Projects to ever grace the internet; and to celebrate its wonderful, albeit dubious nature, ALIEN-MAN T-shirts are now available online.  Be seen at the next Toy Fair and Comic Con events wearing one of these astonishing garments! Amaze, confuse and befuddle other attendees with multiple sizes to choose from!

Be the envy of other Collectors and order your Official ALIEN-MAN T-shirt right now.

-Windebieste.

*Action figure not included.

Let’s face it.  No matter who you are, no matter what you do, there comes a day when you just have to move on.

After over 20 years of being comfortable in this house it’s time for me to pack up all my toys – no matter how ugly they are – and move on.  It’s been great living here in rural Victoria, Australia, but the larger than average property is just becoming too much for me to maintain.  So, it’s back into the suburbs, where I will enjoy the luxury of being able to walk to the closest cinema. Continue reading →

UPDATED 6/8/18.

It looks like images of one of those weird and unexpected crossover products people enjoy so much has been posted online. Posing the question, “What would arise from a face hugged Pikachu if an Alien parasite emerged from his chest?”, Tooth Fairy Studio offers the answer in the form of  this curious amalgam of ALIEN and Pokemon in their Freak Pika figurine:

Images of the Freak Pika  (Freakachu..?  Pokemorph..?) are from the recent Wonderfest 2018 (Japan) and Ani-Com & Games HK 2018 (Hongkong) events.  These 4.5 inch tall figures are cast in resin with yellow/green regular editions priced around US$75.  Also available is a number of different coloured variants. These are unlicenced crossover garage items and are extremely limited in quantity to only 100 Regular and 10 Special editions (of each alternate colour).  They are available directly from the Artist, who resides in China.  The purchase page and details are completely in Chinese and limitations on international postage may be present.

The photographer for these items is unidentified (so proper credit in this regard is lacking – something I wish to rectify if possible); but I would like to thank Desmond Mo for calling these curious items to our attention and pursuing further details.   More pictures after the break. Continue reading →

Sideshow Collectibles have posted pre-order details of the upcoming life size Neomorph head from Cool Props.  The replica head based on creatures uniquely appearing in ALIEN: Covenant will be made from resin and exquisitely detailed with its elongated head covered in translucent skin with blood vessels clearly visible.

Measuring in at almost 20 inches high and over 2 feet in length, you’re going to need some serious shelf space dedicated to this highly detailed bust. The piece is expected to ship sometime around Feb.-Apr.  2019.  To pre-order now will cost you US$1199.00.

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UPDATED 30/7/18.

An image of Prime1 Studios new ALIEN statue has been posted on their Instagram account.No additional details are available just yet; except fans have already dubbed this item as the ‘pole dancing Alien’. Continue reading →

Medicom Mafex Figure Collectors Facebook page has posted an image of what looks like to be an upcoming Medicom Mafex release of the Big Chap.

Not a lot has been revealed other then this image of the figure but it looks to be in the 7 inch range.  Of note are the articulated toes and what appears to be double jointed knees.  This looks to be a terrific figure.  I’m looking forward to finding out more about this item as information is released.

It wouldn’t surprise me if this item will be released next year – ALIEN will have its 40th Anniversary next May and I’m expecting to see a lot of content much like this item announced and teased before then.

-Windebieste

Hollywood Collectibles is showing off some neat goodies at their SDCC 2018 booth.  There’s a fine looking version of the Nostromo, which is always welcome.  I’m happy to see it on show but more appealing to me is the 1:3 scale statue of one of the Aliens that appear in ALIEN: Covenant.  This 27 inch figure looks amazing.HCG looks like they’ve done a real fine job on this one, then again they did use digital information provided by the ALIEN: Covenant movie makers to craft this item.  Preorders and more information are available now. Continue reading →

Mamegyorai have launched the product page for their upcoming 1:3 scale statue of the Big Chap.  While it’s completely in Japanese it’s a stunning page for what promises to be an even more stunning product of which 750 will be available worldwide.

This 28 inch tall statue will be released early next year.  Here’s the pre-order page for this item if you want one.  You may have to sell a kidney to afford one, but you don’t need 2 kidneys, right? …and you’ll have the dual benefits of owning a genuinely kick arse ALIEN statue AND live happily knowing you’ve probably saved someone’s life. Done Deal!

Anyway, if this item is being showcased at SDCC ’18.  Please throw me some info and especially photos.  Would love to hear from you; and you’ll be credited appropriately.

Actually, that goes for any ALIEN related stuff seen at the con.  Thank you. 🙂

-Windebieste.