Sideshow Collectibles are now taking pre-orders for the latest in life size xenomorph heads with the imminent release of the Cool Props piece based on the Aliens seen in ALIEN: Covenant. 
The new Cool Props 1:1 scale replica head is based on the final design of the Aliens as seen in the movie. It’s a whopping 35 inches long (Just shy of a meter.) and will set you Continue reading
This interesting juxtaposition was pointed out to me sometime back on Facebook. I forget who called it to my attention but it’s a great sample of why some toys shouldn’t be removed from their packaging.
Nonetheless, this is NECA’s ALIEN Series 3 Kane with facehugger attached; and is badged with the most appropriate use of this Warning on an action figure I’ve ever seen.
-Windebieste.
Here’s something a little different. This chibi styled Alien item is available on Ebay. It’s unlicenced. It’s unpainted. It needs some assembly. It’s super cool.
Sometimes the homegrown variety is just as good as the official corporate stuff. Maybe even tastier, just like tomatoes! This stunted variety Alien figure with its protruding tongue Continue reading
It’s over a year old now, but Counter 656 Productions animated ALIENS vs PREDATOR short video using toys and action figures is still a better viewing experience than either of the ALIENS vs PREDATOR movies made last decade. 
The running time of just over 7 minutes is filled with great action, editing, lighting, animation and characterisation throughout. Don’t believe me? Check it out! I’ve seen a lot of fan made videos featuring toys but this one is definitely my favourite. Continue reading
Funko have announced their new vinyl collectible Sci-Fi Dorbz figures coming soon to toy store shelves and online retailers. The range of course includes figures based on ALIEN, as we see here.
Altogether there looks to be 3 ALIEN figures including a variant chase figure of the item above with a distribution ratio of 1:6 with blood spatter marks on it. There’s also a facehugged version of Kane which looks to be a Toys ‘R’ Us exclusive. Continue reading
LootCrate will be including a nice little ALIENS piece in an upcoming package. The ROBOTIC theme for September includes 4 synthetic, android and robots. One from each of these movie properties: Star Wars, Star Trek, Blade Runner 2049 and ALIENS. We’ve found out the ALIENS item will be a super neat 3 inch tall minifig of Bishop being impaled by the Queen’s tail, called ‘Queen Takes Bishop’. This looks so cool.
Such wanton cruel joy. I love it.
You can find out more about it at #AlienAnthology and also on the LootCrate order page. Orders should be placed soon if you want one of these treasure boxes full of goodies by September 19. Stock is limited so ordering sooner rather than later might be a good idea.
-Windebieste.
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
Yesterday, a complete set of unpublished ALIENS” Hive Wars mini comics were posted to a closed group on Facebook. This set of 15 page comics features uncolored black and white line artwork. These are super fun items and anyone who is a fan of Kenner’s 1990’s ALIENS action figures will want to check these out. 
Special thanks to Marc Cawiezel for calling these items to our attention.
Download 15 pages of unpublished ALIENS Hive comics. Have fun with these!
These things are great; and if you enjoy these, don’t forget to download the complete set of original 13 issues of 1992 Kenner ALIENS Action Figure Comic scans.
-Windebieste.
During the next weeks I’ll be looking into ALIEN ReAction figures in a series of articles. It’s appropriate then that we start at the beginning and focus on the history of the Alien figure itself, delving into the fascinating world of prototypes and find out what makes them significant
A series of 3 written items appearing on this site explores different aspects of these popular 1970s themed ALIEN retro action figures. This first article explores their origin and unfortunate conditions that curtailed their development in the late 1970s, how they were kept concealed from public scrutiny for decades; and their eventual phoenix-like rise from the ashes of ambiguity.
-Windebieste.
A little over a year ago I assembled a faux set of ALIEN Isolation Bubblegum cards just for fun. The set of 100 cards was created using screenshots from SEGA’s ALIEN Isolation video game combined with Topps bubblegum design sensibility mimicking their actual
ALIEN bubblegum cards released in 1979. They turned out to be fun and popular.
Now, I’ve zipped ’em all up into a handy package for everyone to enjoy and you are welcome to help yourself to the whole set in one easy download. There’s actually 103 cards in the archive. The additional 3 cards consisting of a pair of outtakes and the third made purely for self indulgent reasons and is only tangentially relevant to the video game.
Feel free to download the complete set.
-Windebieste.
This unforgivably grotesque thing arrived in the mail today. 
I saw this item on Ebay a week ago and was compelled to purchase it. It’s a Requiem: Hybrid figure – otherwise known as an ‘AvP-R Predalien’. Normally, I don’t like to impulse buying like this – my purchases of such things are mostly planned out as I am trying to save up coin to help fund the publishing of a book I’m writing. Unfortunately, items like this Continue reading
ALIEN Covenant merchandise is out in stores right now. Easy to come by is the Funko range of POP! figures. They’re cute. They’re happy. They have big wide open eyes that reach into your soul with Joy. Well, maybe not all of them fit that description.
I’ll openly admit the POP! range of collectibles really don’t appeal to me all that much. At least these ones are uglier than most. That’s a plus as far as I am concerned. So here, is my review of one of the recently released ALIEN Covenant POP! figure by Funko, the bloodied Xeno/Protomorphy thingy. Whatever people call it.
-Windebieste.
Courtesy of Bloody Disgusting comes news that Mondo, makers of Madballs and other pieces of weirdness, are about to unleash a new series of designer vinyl figures based on pop culture figures onto the world. Among the series 1 release wave will be our good and reliable buddy, the Alien.
So what exactly are Mondoids, anyway? “Each Mondoid, designed by Scarecrow Oven, is a uniquely freaky take on popular characters, and feature removable heads which can be mixed and matched with other Mondoids‘ themed bodies and bases!” Continue reading
Appearing as a battered magazine cover, the Hollywood Collectibles Group has teased this image. No doubt it’s for some manner of impressive superior quality figure that will be accompanied by a ludicrous price tag. Nice preview image.
They have this to say on their Facebook page:
“You ready for some sneak peeks? Stop by booth #2845 and check out many new and exciting items. See you there! #HGC #HollywoodCollectiblesGroup #SDCC2017 #SDCC #SanDiegoComicCon“
I remember magazines. *sigh*
-Windebieste.
I frequently see this image of the ALIEN PEZ dispenser posted on Facebook and forums and naturally some people want to know where to get one. The truth is, it’s a unique custom item designed by artist, Rat D and is not available anywhere. However, if you are committed, you can make one yourself that looks near identical to this item. Continue reading
Last week I reviewed the exemplary Kotobukiya ArtFX ALIEN figure. This week we go from the sublime to the ridiculous in a single step as I tackle the very odd Mr. Potato Head ALIEN figure.
-Windebieste.
The 2016 Kotobukiya ArtFX ALIEN Statue.
Does it stand up to being a display worthy item on your shelf …or is it an over-rated piece of junk to best be ignored?
-Windebieste.
The latest Funko POP! series of goofy characters featuring ABSURDLY BIG HEADS includes 6 items inspired by characters appearing in ALIEN: Covenant.
Here’s my review of the charming Funko POP! Neomorph Alien and his delightful younger ‘Toddler’ self. What a beautiful couple these two are.
-Windebieste.
Matrix Studio have released photos of their upcoming Queen Alien statue. At 1:4 scale, HRH is a staggering 42 inches high with a footprint of 48×22 inches. This enormous figure includes a light up base and an egg.
In order to display this behemoth, you’ll need all the room you can get. So sell that 2nd car and fill the empty space with something useful. One of these things will do. You know you want to.
Due for release around the end of June and costing around US$1100, it’s almost affordable. More images after the break. Just click on the link, OK? lol.
It’s time to review something ugly. This lanky rubbery item will do just fine. Not only does the 12 inch tall Medicom Real Action Heroes ALIEN figure look like one of the best iterations of the Big Chap in action figure format, it’s also one of the more expensive. There’s a good reason for that: It’s one of the best.
Not only does this thing look good but it goes well beyond its accurate appearance by fully emulating the whole ‘man in a rubber suit’ quality of the original onscreen monster.
Brilliant! Read the review and find out why.
-Windebieste.
