UPDATED – Bootlegs, Knock Offs and Other ‘Illegal Aliens’.

As part of my ceaseless effort to fill my life with weird junk, my Chap Mei Stellar Force action figure 2 pack arrived today.  Mounted on card with blister is a purple Highly Detailed Powerful Beast!  I’m adding him to the lengthy article on Bootleg and Knock Off ALIEN figures here on HIDEOUS PLASTIC.

I’m also adding the Wing Sang Toys Galaxy Trooper 2 pack which features the two headed abomination that is frequently mistaken for a Mexican ALIEN bootleg to the same page.  So, here they are, both of these 20 year old oddities expanding this section of the website dedicated to anomalous ALIEN action figures along with a bunch of other new photos as well.

I’ve done some major re-organising of this page today, separating some things out a little and giving it improved structure and it’s taking shape very nicely now.  Have fun with all of this weird junk.  I know I do.

-Windebieste.

eBay: 1979 Kenner ALIEN Toy for Sale.

UPDATE: Sold for US$909.35

Currently for sale on eBay is this 1979 Kenner ALIEN action figure.  It includes everything: the toy, it’s box, the red insert card and the B&W poster.  This feature complete listing is being offered for sale for a healthy US$1,399 (or best offer)That may seem like a lot of money to spend on an old toy in a box.  That’s because it is.  While the figure, box and other contents may be considered ‘feature complete’ that does not mean it’s in perfect condition.

This item suffers from one of these old toys many common ailments – one of the arms are broken off.  Let’s briefly explore this development a little further and investigate how it will affect this purchase. Continue reading

Prototype Gallery Update: 1979 MPC ALIEN Kit.

Today I have added a new area to the Prototypes Gallery.  This new entry is for the one of the oldest of all ALIEN product lines, the 1979 MPC ALIEN model kit. The wonderful old kit makes it’s debut in this section with a pair of images.

These images represent a proof copy sheet of the original package prior to full production printing and an early work in progress transparency illustration of the Alien character as it appears in the kit’s assembly instruction sheet.

These images have been added with the permission of Derek Ho.  Thank you once again for sharing these unique pieces with us all.

-Windebieste.

SDCC 2019 NECA Reveals New Ultimate Dog Alien Figure.

NECA have released images of their upcoming Ultimate Dog Alien action figure.  This updated figure will include a pair of chestbursting Queen accessories.

This release will mark the 6th time this popular ALIEN 3 character NECA has released. Here’s what NECA have to say about this item, “Back by popular demand and better than ever, it’s the Dog Alien from 1992’s Alien 3! The canine Xenomorph has received the deluxe treatment, with an all-new sculpt featuring improved articulation (over 30 points!), including an extendable inner mouth and bendable tail. The Dog Alien is over 9” long, and comes with a coiled Queen burster with stand and a chestburster. Display-friendly window box packaging with opening flap.”

This item is expected to ship to retail in October, 2019.  Just a few months away.

-Windebieste.

SDCC 2019 NECA Reveals 22 Inch Big Chap.

NECA have released official images of their upcoming ‘Big Chap’ ALIEN action figure.  This one quarter scale, 22 inch tall action figure is expected to be released around November 2019.NECA have also stated this item will be packaged in “a special tribute to the 1979 Kenner Alien figure!”  I guess that means a big blue box with windows in front and on top.   Here’s what NECA have to say about this item, “1/4 Scale Action Figure – 40th Anniversary Big Chap. … We’ve given a deluxe upgrade to the Xenomorph known to fans as “Big Chap,” with an all-new sculpt standing over 22” tall. It has a hinged jaw that opens, revealing an inner mouth that extends for realistic movie action. It has over 30 points of articulation, including double knee joints and a bendable tail, and extra attention has been paid to all the eerie details that made H.R. Giger’s designs for Alien so mesmerizing. The packaging is a special tribute to the 1979 Kenner Alien figure!”

I am interested; but will it include a double sided B&W poster that will be worth over US$100 in 40 years time?

-Windebieste.

eBay – 1979 Kenner ALIEN Poster for Sale.

What’s 40 years, a single page smaller than A3 size printed on both sides in black & white and worth almost US$300?

Yup.  That’s right.  It’s another loose poster inclusion from the 1979 Kenner ALIEN toy.  Right now, this item is for sale for US$299 on eBay.  hmmm… Let me see…  If I was to purchase this item, it would cost me Au$425.  Nope.  It’s just not going to happen.  The vendor is in the US and postage rate will just kill it for me.  lol.

Anyway, the vendor is open to offers on this one and it will probably sell for around US$100.  Maybe a little more.  That’s the going price for these vintage items and it’s still less than half the listed price.  Bargain!

-Windebieste.

TOYARK SDCC 2019 Photos Reveal Rhino Alien and More.

Photos of upcoming NECA items posted on TOYARK today confirm previous rumors of the Kenner ALIENS Rhino Alien tribute figure.

Also revealed are 2 new versions of the original 1979 Big Chap, a 7 inch scale Ultimate edition and a new version of their one quarter scale 22 inch tall figure.  Photos also include the new Reel Toys Parker figure and the upcoming retro style Kenner homage Neomorph action figure with action feature jaw.  This is going to be a great way to wind up the ALIEN 40th Anniversary if all these items hit store shelves this year.  Wow…

Check out TOYARK’s photo gallery for a ton of sweet new stuff heading our way soon.

-Windebieste.

Prototype Gallery Update: 1993 Arachnid Alien.

In continuing our current interest in rare and unique items from the bygone era of Kenner’s ALIENS toys, we are pleased to add some more samples of the 1993 Arachnid Alien to the page dedicated to this odd action figure. Most notably is the item on the left:

This particular grey painted kit bashed concept version of the toy is largely assembled from parts cannibalised from Kenner’s earlier Gorilla Alien, notably the head and legs.  Images of this unique curiosity grace HIDEOUS PLASTIC with the kind permission of Derek Ho.

-Windebieste.

NECA Reveals Packaging for Ripley 8 Figure.

Today is Facehugger Friday.  Yippee! 🙂 I always like Facehugger Friday.  It may not always have facehuggers.  …and sometimes gets skipped on occasion.  But not today!  Today NECA released images of their Series 14 of ALIEN Resurrection Action figures in packaging.  Not just one; but two figures. Bonus situation!  Here they are, Ripley 8 and a Cloned Alien Warrior from the 1996 movie, ALIEN Resurrection.  Good stuff. NECA has pledged these will be available soon.  Here’s what they have to say about this upcoming release, “Announced back at Toy Fair, Alien: Resurrection Ripley and Warrior from Series 14 is packed up and will be shipping to retailers in the weeks to come!”

-Windebieste.

Prototype Gallery Update: (Giant) Queen Facehugger.

Another fantastic set of images of a unique prototype piece is posted today on HIDEOUS PLASTIC.  Kenner’s 1993 (Giant) Queen Facehugger action figure now has its own page with description and photos.  While many prototypes are cast in a hodge podge of miscellaneous colours that just happen to be handy at the time, this exquisite clear resin hard copy adopts the alluring presence of a crystal scorpion.  Beautiful yet deadly.

Photographs of this extraordinary and beautiful piece are courtesy of Marc Cawiezel.  Thank you Marc for sharing this incredible item with us all.

-Windebieste.

Prototype Gallery Update: Gorilla Alien and Hatchling Accessory.

Today’s update involves 2 already established pages dedicated to ALIEN prototype figures – Kenner’s Gorilla Alien action figure and Kenner’s Queen Alien action figure accessory, the Deadly Chest Hatchling.  As both these pages are already extant, these additions help to expand those areas with fresh images of each item. Both pages have also been re-organised to better accommodate this extra content.  Check ’em out.  Gorilla Alien and  the Queen Alien Deadly Chest Hatchling accessory.

Adding fresh content to the prototype section of HIDEOUS PLASTIC is definitely a great privilege I get to enjoy.  It’s with great pleasure and gratitude I get to thank both Derek Ho and Eric Fischer for their permission to use their images in these updates.  Thank you for your kind support, Guys!

-Windebieste.

Prototype Gallery Update: Mini Dropship and Stuff.

Today I am posting what I am hoping to be the first of some major updates on the ALIEN Prototype section of this website.  The welcome additions include images of Kenner’s unproduced Mini Dropship, some extra images to their 1997 ALIEN Resurrection Newborn figure; along with some new content added to the page dedicated to ALIEN Resurrection facehugger accesssories.  All fantastic stuff as you can see in this preview image right here:

While a ton of good stuff has been added today, I am hoping to post more soon.  Nonetheless, for this round of updates I would like to thank the people whose image contributions come from Derek Ho and Eric Christian Magee and have been added to respective pages.

Thank you, Guys!  I am always appreciative of the generosity of community members for providing permission to use their content on HIDEOUS PLASTIC.

-Windebieste.

SDCC 2019 Exclusive – NECA Superman Vs Alien.

NECA’s latest offereing will be appearing at this year’s San Diego Comic Con.  This time, Superman will be appearing alongside our happy smiling Alien friend in a pairing based on an old Dark Horse comic in this captivating Superman Vs Alien 2 pack release.

It’s the ultimate power of Truth, Justice and the American Way* confronting the galaxy’s most notorious space monster (Hell, I want the Alien to win – but you already knew that, right?)!  Well, they’re both Aliens, really.

Anyway, here’s what NECA have to say about this even exclusive ” The set includes two brand new, comic book based figures, both with over 30 points of articulation. Superman stands approximately 7” tall, features a fabric cape and comes with attachable eye blast effect. The Alien stands approximately 9” tall and has a bendable tail.”

We already knew this item was heading to SDCC 2019, but it doesn’t hurt to post it as a hat trick of exclusives I’ll never get to own.

-Windebieste.

*Insert tired, eye rolling sigh here.

SDCC 2019 Exclusive – WETA Xenomorph Mini Epic.

Looks like WETA Workshop are also releasing a San Diego Exclusive ALIENS figure at this year’s event, Thu. 18 July to Sun. 21 July.  Revealed is their Mini Epic Xenomorph figure.

WETA’s new SDCC exclusive item sure looks like a gnarly brute.  Here’s what they have to say about it, “Weta Workshop has spawned a genetically modified species of Xenomorph, now known as a San Diego Comic Con Exclusive with superior camouflage capability and double-jawed strength. This highly stylised figure stands at 7 inches tall with a pale exoskeleton and protruding inner jaw. It should be displayed safely away from small, furry things.”

This item will be available for US$30 at the event.  Nice.

-Windebieste.

SDCC 2019 Exclusive – TITANS Glow in the Dark Figure.

Let’s get a couple of San Diego Comic Con exclusive items quickly posted, shall we?  First up is TITANS SDCC Exclusive ALIENS 3 inch glow in the Dark Alien Warrior.

I love TITANS stylised characters from the ALIEN movies and this 3 inch tall vinyl runt certainly looks like a fun piece.  Here’s what TITANS have to say about this offering, “The unstoppable xenomorph from James Cameron’s Aliens returns for SDCC 2019 as this rare, limited collector’s edition: 3″ bullet-damaged Alien Warrior!”

He’ll be available at the event for a measly US$10.

-Windebieste.

Prototype Gallery Update: Space Marines Ripley & Drake.

It’s time to start filling in some gaps in representing significant missing characters in our ever increasing galleries dedicated to Kenner ALIEN action figure and toy prototypes.  It doesn’t get any more significant than adding test shots and other samples of Lt. Ripley.  Here she is, prototypes of 1992 Kenner ALIENS Space Marine Lt. Ripley.

Also being added today are additional images of Space Marine Drake to his already established section dedicated to prototypes and test shots of this character.

Fantastic stuff and many thanks to Derek Ho for his kind permission to use these images.

-Windebieste.

eBay – 1979 Kenner ALIEN Carcass for Sale.

For sale on eBay right now is an incomplete 1979 Kenner ALIEN toy.  To say this figure is incomplete is a gross understatement.   It’s missing critical parts.  It’s damaged just about everywhere else.  It’s dirty and covered in dust.  Bidding starts at US$20.

There’s been many incomplete Kenner ALIEN figures and loose parts available on the service of late.  This one is severely lacking in so many ways but is it really worth US$20?  We can do a quick evaluation of the figure – or rather – what remains of the parts that are not absent.  That’ll speed things up a bit.

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UPDATED – Bootlegs, Knock Offs and Other ‘Illegal Aliens’.

Today I expanded the section dedicated to bootleg and knock off ALIEN toys and action figures. The update adds 12 images of bootleg LEGO ‘bootLEGO’ ALIEN Minifigs to the site.  Included in this odd selection is a bunch of different coloured Aliens, Ripley, Kane and a couple of Engineers – all made to look and be compatible with regular, proper LEGO. lol.Go check out this expanding section of HIDEOUS PLASTIC dedicated to the weird things that escape the marketing departments of big intellectual property owners.  Strange and irregular things that can only exist in the nefarious realm of third party bootleg and knock off goodies.

-Windebieste.