Several loose body parts from a tear down of an original 1979 Kenner ALIEN toy are now available on eBay. These are being sold in three separate lots. (1) A right arm. (2) A lot featuring a variety of various body parts and (3) A pair of torso halves. It will be handy to purchase these loose items if you’re after them to complete a figure of your own; but very few parts on offer are actually in desirable condition. All three lots are being auctioned.
The right arm being offered appears to be in good shape. The neoprene anchor is still attached and unbroken. No fingers are missing and the elbow spur is present. That’s a great start and this piece will definitely be purchased by someone who is missing this part. Kenner ALIEN toys missing either arm are commonplace and this piece will no doubt have great appeal to a new owner who will give it a new home, right where it belongs. Continue reading
eBay – Kenner ALIEN Parts for Sale.
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It’s a little dog eared and slightly creased but this poster is still in very good condition considering its age. Nonetheless, such a low starting price is important. Bidders will escalate the selling price well above it’s current value. This is inevitable. During the past month or so, there’s been around four of these listed on eBay. Each one has been listed for around US$200 and then sold for around that much. How much will this item sell is anyone’s guess; but right now, it’s a safe bet it will easily top the triple figure mark. Importantly, this item will demonstrate the true value of these forty year old posters as bidders determine what it’s worth – not the seller under these auction conditions. This will be a fun item to watch.
This is the real deal, alright. Mind you, these do crop up from time to time and there’s been a few of them appearing on eBay lately. One appeared recently and was sold while I was in the process of was writing up a News item about it. That was pretty funny, actually. 
Eric Fischer has had a 25 year long interest in this “wacky Arachnid Alien” toy, ever since it was first released. The article is well worth the read and if you are interested in this toy line, you’ll find it informative and rewarding.
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Here’s what remains to be sold at the time of publishing this post. Prices are in USD and seller will ship international:
Widely regarded as the most screen accurate version of the Xenomorph warrior appearing in Kenner’s 1990s range of ALIENS toys, the Scorpion Alien was also one of the most popular. Here’s a snippet from the blog article, all good reading: “It’s a fine example of balance between form & function, aesthetic & practicality. One of the best & most popular figures from the line, this figure perfectly captures the look of the creatures as seen in Aliens.” It’s a fun read and a fascinating insight into how Kenner would repurpose an already extant action feature design, hone it to perfection and produce one of the true classic ALIENS toys ever made.
He’s all there, too. Dome, shoulder crest and all mouth parts are present. A great and worthy addition to someone’s collection. No box or poster is included in the listing, though; and such inclusions usually set the starting bid at this price, around US$400. Nonetheless, this looks like a solid sample of the toy. Minor scuffs on the glow in the dark paintwork, some dusty surfaces here and there along with minor handling wear are all that detract from it’s otherwise excellent presentation. Prices have certainly been escalating on these old toys but it’s not unheard of for these vintage collectibles to sell for an excess of US$450 in similar condition, without a box. So if you can afford it, grab it! These things certainly aren’t reducing in value.
New additions to the growing list of rare Kenner production relics from last century includes:
It’s important to note this sale is accompanied by a “Good News and some Bad News” caveat. Firstly, the “good news”. The tail is in excellent condition with very little to no issues. Importantly, the blunt spiked tip of these pieces can be broken.This one is fully intact and that’s great. What’s just as important is the presence of the serrated metal washer attached to the other end of the tail. As this item is needed to fit the tail onto a figure, it’s inclusion here is very welcome – and uncommon – so it’s more than a bonus. Loose tails like this one for sale usually lack this metal ring. Having it included in the sale means the tail is easily attached to the figure without the need for any improvisation. I say that’s definitely “good news”. 
I’d like to thank Caesar V. Jacquez for kind permission to publish these photos. I’m always looking to post more prototype items to document on HIDEOUS PLASTIC. If you would like to share such items and have images added to this significant repository of Kenner ALIEN(S) action figure prototypes online, please contact me.
Just completely disregard the seller’s claim this was made by Hasbro. It’s true Hasbro did own Kenner Products at some point but that ownership transfer from Tonka didn’t occur till late in Kenner’s life, in 1992. It happened long, long after these toys were produced in 1979. Sadly, Hasbro was the final owner of Kenner and the world renowned toy maker would eventually be closed by Hasbro in 2000. Boo. Hiss. Hasbro.You shut down an institution that gave joy to several generations of children.
Nonetheless, as the demand for these old toys continues unabated price rises can be expected. What’s unexpected is how many of these discontinued toys were made back in 1979 and still survive to be sold on secondary markets like eBay more than forty years later. This one is missing its head dome, it is dusty and is incomplete. It doesn’t even include a box or poster. At least it has all of its mouth parts in situ and the ever elusive dorsal crest mounted between its shoulders is present. …but starting a bid at US$750?! Yeah. That’s kind of an astonishing expectation and I will be surprised if it actually sells for that impressive amount. Complete figures in boxes sell for around that price – and that’s considered cheap not loose, dusty samples missing one of the critical parts that actually makes these old toys valuable. Then again, as I like to say about these old figures, there is nothing normal about this toy. So who knows? In all actuality, it’s only worth what it gets sold for.
It appears to be a decent piece, a little dusty but easily cleaned with some warm soapy water and an old toothbrush. Mind you, the head dome is missing and the glow in the dark paint work appears to display minor scuff marks. Significantly, the provided photographic material doesn’t reveal if the frequently damaged slot on the figure’s back is whole or not. Nonetheless, we have been assured by the seller this old toy still “Has big back spine accessories.” If you plan to purchase this item, make sure you inquire about how well that valuable albeit frequently absent item is in situ and whether it’s an original piece. There’s a poster included in the sale, too. You might like to ask about it’s authenticity. No box is included. It’s a solid average piece and probably won’t remain listed for long once offers are made.
He’s almost all there and only missing the dome that sits loose upon the head. He’s still in some need of repair as both arms are broken from the figure and need to be re-attached. It’s not a hard task, actually. I’ve done it many times. Take the figure apart, slap a 3mm bungee cord inside the torso and voila! he’s all fixed. Done. OK, so there’s a few additional steps required but it’s an easy repair. The dorsal crest is also provided and can be re-attached. Jam a piece of foam rubber in with the pegs to hold it in place works wonders and can’t be any simpler. Right now, US$250 is a reasonable price for this item. Grab him and make him whole once again.
He’s a lovely sample, too. Complete with all parts present and only minor scuffs here and there along some dust that mar his otherwise “perfect composure”. The dust can be cleaned off with some some warm water, mild detergent and a toothbrush. The value is all there! That is, if you think US$600 is an appropriate price for a grotesque toy that was discounted to under US$5 in order to clear unwanted stock nobody wanted and wouldn’t sell in 1980. No box, poster or small child unable to sleep at night included. Make an offer.
He appears to be a little dusty and worn about the edges. Certainly, his glow in the dark head paint appears to be worn and the legs are likely to be very loose as a display stand is required to hold the figure upright. His arms have been re-stringed but his mouth parts are fully functional and all of his appendages are present on his back. This is a reasonable and average condition vintage toy but this is a high starting price for a figure that is incomplete and clearly a long way from optimum condition. This is a price you would expect to see on Kenner ALIEN toys in a substantially better condition. Nonetheless, prices on these old toys have been climbing dramatically of late and US$300 may yet become the new benchmark for incomplete and used Kenner ALIEN toys. Will this fellow sell at US$300? It only takes one bid to flag it as Sold.
One of the attractions here is the claim this figure is fastened to the insert card and being held in situ by zip ties. This can mean the figure has never been removed from its box and as such can considerably ramp up the value of the toy. What about figures that have been removed from their box and then fastened back in place with replacement zip ties, is the toy still valuable? Sure. But it also means the figure has been removed from the box and as such it is considerably reduced in value.
This is one of those examples where the very canny seller on eBay has realised people might pay any amount of money to own one of these toys. So, he’s listed it for a ridiculous price and added Make Best Offer option to the sale. The “best offer” option is significant because he’ll keep the item listed until he receives the amount he feels will be the highest he will get. Patience is the game here. It’s a selling technique that functions a little like an auction, but without the timer. Surely, this item will eventually sell and the person making the highest offer will score this prize. How much will it actually sell for? Only the parties involved in the transaction will ever really know as the sale will only reflect a “best offer accepted” acknowledgement along with the original listed price.
He’s a little worn around the edges and his glow in the dark paint shows some scuff marks but his average condition still makes this sample a good, welcome find for someone. Figures in this condition are relatively common and frequently appear on eBay. They can sell for any price, typically starting around the US$100 mark. Despite this being the case, the US$325 price tag on this item is somewhat high and is usually expected on complete figures. On the other hand, prices on these forty year old toys have been climbing. It’s nothing new.