NEW SECTION – Movie Reviews.

Posted on 20/07/2024 by windebieste

Every now and then I add a new area to HIDEOUS PLASTIC as it continues to slowly grow. Right now, there’s a bundle of long established, well populated sections dedicated to toys and action figures, as this site is dedicated to these items. This isn’t a movie review site per se; so there’s not much content in this regard. ALIEN Romulus is being released next month and I will be reviewing it here. As part of preparing the site for other content based on this upcoming movie, a NEW section dedicated to ALIEN movies has been added. For fast and easy access to this new area, an image with a link to the new section, MOVIE REVIEWS has also been added to the sidebar at right of this site’s front page. Scroll down, if you need to. It’s there.
I reviewed ALIEN Covenant upon release back in 2017 and it’s already been added to the Movie Reviews section. This means at least some content is present and it’s not going to be a blank slate until mid August when ALIEN Romulus is released. Nonetheless, the review for the hotly anticipated new movie is coming. I’ll post News of the review when it’s ready. That will happen sometime around mid August. I’m looking forward to this movie. I’ll be here to provide my opinion of it then.

-windebieste.

REVIEWED: Godzilla Alien.

Posted on 15/09/2022 by windebieste

It’s been a while since I’ve reviewed anything but here we go. This item is from Mexico and is a mashup of Godzilla and an Alien. Xenozilla? Maybe. There’s no package and no way to identify the manufacturer. Nonetheless, I love it and you should, too. Ok. Maybe not.

This item is as wild as it gets. Go read the review and find out why this wonderful item is worthy of your collection – or should it be left outside where it won’t stink up your home.

-Windebieste.

REVIEWED: Lanard ALIEN Toys, Wave 2.

Posted on 20/05/2021 by windebieste

Finally, after waiting for more than a year, Lanard Toys ALIEN collection have landed on Australian shores. I bought a set of three, the Drone, Warrior and Runner figures. I picked up this trio of little darlin’s earlier this week from Toyworld. These things are great. Yesterday, I spent all day playing with them and using them to terrify the neighbour’s cat. Oh, and I wrote a review as well. You can read ’bout my thoughts on the Lanard Toys ALIEN Collection Wave 2 right here. The neighbour’s cat sure didn’t think much of these things but who cares? I love ’em. Any love for the neighbour’s cat, though? Not so much.

-Windebieste.

REVIEW: Mexico Bootleg “X-Raptor” Toy.

Posted on 07/04/2021 by windebieste

There are some things I love. I mean really, REALLY LOVE. I love dinosaurs. I love Aliens. I love toys. I love surrealist art. I love weird stuff made in Mexico. I absolutely love it when all of these things are tossed into a large melting pot to craft a single object like this weird bootleg dinosaur/Alien hybrid toy made in Mexico. It doesn’t happen often enough and it can’t get any better than this; but that’s just my opinion.I also love writing reviews.So if you want to witness my totally biased and fully subjective opinion on this outstanding example of JURASSIC WORST, then you’re in luck!

It’s just been reviewed here on HIDEOUS PLASTIC.

-Windebieste.

Video Review – Eaglemoss ALIEN Space Craft.

Posted on 24/12/2020 by windebieste

It’s Christmas. Around this in 2093, the Weyland space exploratory vehicle lands on LV-223. Instead of opening their Christmas presents, the crew open Pandora’s Box, thus setting in motion a series of events that may well spell doom for all of Mankind. All the same, here’s a video review of several Eaglemoss spacecraft, including the Prometheus – just in time for Christmas by Baptiste Coudert.

Also present in the review is the Cargo Lifter from ALIEN Covenant and the APC from ALIENS. An all round solid trio of vehicles from Eaglemoss. These vehicles are all given the wonderful, detailed appraisal delivered with the signature disembodied French voice and hairy arms we’ve come to expect from Baptiste’s video reviews. Great stuff.

-Windebieste.

REVIEWED: REBOR Broodlord X-Rex.

Posted on 09/06/2020 by windebieste

It’s been twelve months since I’ve posted any reviews on HIDEOUS PLASTIC. Twelve months is way too long; and I love writing reviews of ALIEN toys and action figures. Today, we break the drought right here with an appraisal of REBOR’s Broodlord X-Rex (Metallic Version) statuette which was released some months back. I’m very happy to say it, I love this thing! It’s not every day I get to combine several of my favourite indulgences and have them all so conveniently combined into one big ball of weirdness. Not like this, anyway. What a great way to break the drought!

-Windebieste.

VIDEO REVIEWS – 2 More Baptiste Coudert Reviews.

Posted on 21/10/2019 by windebieste

Baptiste Coudert has been busy by the looks of it, pulling open his boxes and making videos about the latest items in his collection. He has a pair of fresh ALIEN product reviews for us to enjoy. Isn’t he great? Both of these appraisals feature Eaglemoss made spacecraft. First up is the croissant form of the derelict ship appearing in ALIEN.

Such a weird and wonderful vehicle, even it has made it’s last voyage. Maybe we will find out more about the origin and destination of this giant flying dog bone in an upcoming movie. Continue reading →

REVIEWED: SPACE VILLAIN Blind Box Wave 3 ALIEN ReAction Figures

Posted on 01/06/2019 by windebieste

Super7 recently released their 4th blind box series of ALIEN ReAction figures.

It’s more of the same stuff dressed up in pretty colours, sure; but what does this new wave of 4 SPACE VILLAINS hold for you? Let’s find out in this review.

-Windebieste.

REVIEWED: Unofficial Pokemon ALIEN Crossover Figurine.

Posted on 28/05/2019 by windebieste

It’s made in China. It’s an ALIEN/Pokemon crossover. It’s a knock off. It’s origin is questionable and dubious at best. But is it any good?

errr… Find out for yourself in our review of … whatever this thing is actually called.

-Windebieste.

REVIEWED: Super 7 ALIEN Day 40th Anniversary ReAction Figures.

Posted on 23/05/2019 by windebieste

ALIEN Day has been and gone and Super7 released a pair of their latest retro themed ReAction figures to celebrate 40 years of ALIEN. It’s time for ‘Red vs Blue’ as Kane and the Alien once again become available in a fresh pair of figures to add to your collection.

ALIEN ReAction figures. Super7 keeps churning ’em out. We keep buying them. Is this latest pair of Kane and the Alien any good? Find out in this review.

-Windebieste.

VIDEO REVIEW: 2010 Kaiyodo ALIEN Figure.

Posted on 12/04/2019 by windebieste

Let’s check out a video review! Everyone loves these things. Baptiste Coudert posted one recently about Funko’s 40th Anniversary ALIEN POP! figures and he’s already pushed another out the door.

This time, he’s decided to scrutinise a figure that was released in 2010, the Kaiyodo Revoltech ALIEN figure. It’s been almost a decade since this little Big Chap was released and he is becoming more valuable and difficult to find. Thankfully, you can rely on Baptiste to give you a solid run down on what you are missing out on. Aren’t you lucky?

Anyway, it’s a great video; and thank you once again Monsieur Coudert for posting this.

-Windebieste.

VIDEO REVIEW: Funko ALIEN 40th Anniversary POP! Figures.

Posted on 07/04/2019 by windebieste

Everything has become a little quiet in regards to ALIEN announcements lately. I’m guessing everyone is hanging onto their BIG reveals until April 26, ALIEN Day. In the meantime, let’s see what else the community has to offer. How about a video review? Everybody loves these.

Baptiste Coudert has graced us with his informative appraisal of Funko’s 40th Anniversary ALIEN POP! Ripley and Alien figures. This is a pair of neat figures even if POP!s aren’t your thing.

As always, thank you Baptiste for posting this.

-Windebieste.

REVIEWED: Super 7, Wave 3 ALIEN ReAction Figures. Set 2.

Posted on 31/03/2019 by windebieste

Here’s my third and final review for Super7’s Wave 3 ALIEN ReAction figures. This is set No.2 and it features Brett and Parker’s debut in this popular 3.75 inch format.

…oh, and there’s yet another version of our galactic bug bear friend, the Alien. It’s a great set. I like it. There’s a lot to be satisfied with here – but it’s also missing in other ways.

Read the review and find out where this set wins – and where it loses.

-Windebieste.

REVIEWED: Super 7, Wave 3 ALIEN ReAction Figures. Set 3.

Posted on 25/03/2019 by windebieste

It’s time for another review. This time let’s throw the spotlight onto Wave 3, set 3 of Super7’s USCSS Nostromo crew ALIEN ReAction Figures.

It’s not as feature packed as set No.1. It doesn’t have anywhere near as many accessories, either. What’s more, most of its content we’ve seen released before. So is it worth getting at all?

You’ll have to decide for yourself in this review.

-Windebieste.

VIDEO REVIEW: Eaglemoss Mega Scale ALIENS Warrior Statue.

Posted on 24/03/2019 by windebieste

A relative newcomer to the ALIEN and PREDATOR property, Eaglemoss sure has enjoyed a prolific output to date. As such, their product can vary considerably. One example of high quality is their Mega Scale ALIENS warrior statue. It’s fitting we appreciate this larger scale figure from the stand point of someone with a keen interest and a sense of balanced criticism.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSNJx3Wfwt4&feature=share

To this end, fellow ALIEN enthusiast, Michael Floyd takes us on an informative whirlwind appraisal noting the pros and cons of what Eaglemoss have to offer with this item. Thanks, Michael, for the video review.

-Windebieste.

REVIEWED: Super 7 Wave 3 ALIEN ReAction Figures. Set 1.

Posted on 19/03/2019 by windebieste

Is it possible for a retro themed action figure in the 3.75 inch range to be more accurate than the source material that inspired it?

Yes. It is. Find out how in this review of Super7’s USCSS Nostromo crew set No.1.

-Windebieste.

REVIEWED: Super7 1986 Marine Ambush ALIENS Figure.

Posted on 11/03/2019 by windebieste

Super7’s Marine Ambush tribute figure was released in February, 2019. We’ve known about its development for a couple of years now and this version of the figure brings it to a total of 4.

I have reviewed it here on HIDEOUS PLASTIC. Is it any good? Will you want one..? That depends…

Is it more of the same thing? Or simply just… more of the same thing..?

-Windebieste.

VIDEO REVIEW: Hiya Toys Crusher and Raven Aliens.

Posted on 30/12/2018 by windebieste

It’s New Year’s Eve and what better way to wind up the last day of the old year than with a video review? Here is yet another appraisal of ALIEN figures by Baptiste Coudert. This time he’s evaluating Hiya Toys Crusher and Raven figures, a pair of Aliens appearing in the video game ALIENS: Colonial Marines.

I’ve featured Baptiste’s reviews on HIDEOUS PLASTIC before. Many times in fact. What exactly is it I like about them? Is it the charming disembodied French accented voice extolling the virtues of space monstery goodness..? Is it the hairy arms constantly in view manipulating ugly ass toys..? Is it the no nonsense presentation focusing unerringly on the topic of discussion, reviewing ALIEN action figures? Well, actually, it’s all of these things. They’re all signature marks that work as a whole – and I love it.

Thank you, Baptiste. I am looking forward to more video reviews from you in 2019.

-Windebieste.

REVIEWED: Super7 Prototype Tribute ALIEN ReAction Figure.

Posted on 02/11/2018 by windebieste

Released earlier at San Diego Comic Con this year, this is Super7’s 15th iteration of their popular ALIEN ReAction figure based on Kenner made prototypes that never saw production. This ‘tribute’ figure Has since become a highly sought after Collectible.

Is this 4.75 inch tall figure worth all the ruckus and high prices it’s now commanding on Ebay since its release 6 months ago?

Find out in this comprehensive review freshly posted here, on HIDEOUS PLASTIC.

-Windebieste.

REVIEWED: Mexican Bootleg Predalien.

Posted on 09/10/2018 by windebieste

I am finally beginning to settle into my new residence and now have internet access once again. It’s time to resume giving some regular attention to HIDEOUS PLASTIC. Let’s start with something I have not done in months. Let’s start with a review.

I’ve been exploring the strange and murky world of bootleg ALIEN action figures of late and found some mighty odd stuff. Let’s take a look at one of them, shall we? This review attempts to extract some sense from a weird and wondrous bootleg Predalien action figure from Mexico.

When it comes to strange and unconventional, this figure has got it all. Enjoy!

-Windebieste.