Etsy – Naked Alien Statue.

Custom ALIEN art pieces and unofficial product are in abundance. Such art objects are liberally influenced by movies and yet carry no actual affiliation or authorised in any way. Here’s a superb WTF? example that can’t be easily ignored. This Naked Alien statuette designed by artist, Paul Yunin, is available on Etsy. The price tag is US$114.75. The Weird is strong with this one! According to the listing, this “sexy curvy naked figure”, featuring what appears to be an ALIEN Resurrection action figure head mounted on an erotically modeled female form, is a 9.5 inch tall hand made piece constructed from resin, gypsum, metal and painted. As to whether that quality is enough to warrant owning one of these tacky statuettes will be dictated by the US$114 price tag. Get your piece of lurid junk, now! Is this item of questionable merit worth getting? Sure it is. It’s great – for all the wrong reasons. Either way, for better or for worse, you know this item will be a major focal point of discussion in your collection. …and that’s a good thing, right?

-Windebieste.

ADDED: 40th Anniversary Bill Gold Tribute Figures.

ALIEN is an old movie. Four decades old as of 2019. In April of that year, Super7 released a pair of celebratory ALIEN ReAction figures. These items have now been added to their very own page dedicated to these 40th Anniversary figures on HIDEOUS PLASTIC. The translucent red Kane along with a contrasting translucent blue Alien figure featuring poster concept art created by Bill Gold. These fantastic figures packaged on brilliant card backs became available on ALIEN Day (April 26). Along with their superbly designed card backs, these figures are without a doubt a pair of the most striking and eye-catching items Super7 have released in their ALIEN ReAction figure line up to date.

-Windebieste.

eBay – Incomplete ALIEN in Box.

Wait. Didn’t we just see an incomplete Kenner ALIEN toy; and another one in a box get listed just the other day? Yes, Sir. We sure did. Here’s another one. This sample is in a significantly used and played with condition. The auction started at US$100. Within 24 hours, it’s doubled already. Brilliant!This is one rough package, in so many ways. Nonetheless, the listing does include the box, the red insert card and the dome. Oh, and a severely beat up old toy with missing tongue parts. The poster is absent too; but at this stage with bidding already well under way, this listing is as good as sold. It matters little that the toy itself is dirty, battered, scratched and scuffed. A good wash in the kitchen sink and a rub down with some plastic polish compatible with the blended styrene this old toy is made will do wonders to improve the quality of its appearance. Just add some missing mouth parts – if you can find them online – and this four decades old ALIEN toy in its box will become the pride of someone’s collection. Currently, bidding sits at US$200; but by the time this item actually does sell, that figure will have easily doubled. Not bad for a dirty, beat up, incomplete old toy in a rough looking box that’s not even rare.

-Windebieste.

ADDED – Wave 3, 3 Packs 2&3.

Today I finished adding details and information for box sets 2&3 of Wave 3 ALIEN ReAction figure 3 packs. These two package items now have their own dedicated pages on HIDEOUS PLASTIC.

Included in Box Set No.2 is Brett, Parker and the extended tongue variant Alien.
Included in Box Set No.3 is Dallas, Lambert and the sliding tongue variant Alien.

I also posted details on Box Set No.1 earlier today. It includes Ash, Ripley and Kane.

There’s just a few more ALIEN ReAction figure items to be added, now. Lemme see… hmmm… There’s still the SPACE VILLAIN Blind Box Wave 2&3. That’s about seven items. The 40th Anniversary pair and nine other ALIENS items that were released last year. So more figures to be documented just yet; but we’re crossing the two thirds completion mark about now.

-Windebieste.

eBay – Incomplete Kenner ALIEN Toy.

Let’s go check out some more 1979 Kenner ALIEN toys on eBay, because it’s hot today and I’m not doing anything else – besides – it’s fun! Here’s one for sale for only US$380. Yeah, that’s probably a bit much to ask for one of these old, vintage toys – especially considering it’s incomplete nature. That’s a good reason right there as to why this sample has been sitting, listed unsold on eBay for a few weeks now.

Overall, this is a nice piece but other absent parts, notably a missing dorsal crest and two absent internal mouth parts are going to devalue this item, significantly. Sure, the oft missing smoky translucent head dome is included in this listing – and the presence of that much sought after item will elevate its value – but this old toy is still very much incomplete. It might still sell at US$380; after all, what the hell do I know, Right? Realistically, though, a price tag of US$250 would be more reasonable and appropriate. Continue reading

ADDED: Wave 3, 3 Pack, Set 1.

Here’s box set No.1 of Super7’s 3 pack ALIEN ReAction figures. These items are now added to the growing list of ALIEN ReAction figures. Two more 3 pack boxes to document. This set of 3 figures includes variants of previously released items, Ash, Rippers and Kane. Also appearing in this set for the first time in ReAction format is the Nostromo’s feline mascot, Jones.

-Windebieste.

eBay – Kenner ALIEN, Box and Poster for Sale.

Here’s a nice pick up for someone. For the low, low price (Hah!) of only US$850, you can be the proud owner of a vintage, 1979 Kenner ALIEN toy, including its box and poster! This wonderful item is now available on eBay.This is actually a very decent looking figure.The box is good and straight, too. That poster has a minimum amount of wear as well and it looks to be hardly creased! Such a great score for someone, indeed. It’s only disappointment (aside from the tall order price tag) is the fact this fantastic item is incomplete. What’s missing from this excellent item? The red insert card that would have once upon a time held the figure securely in place within the box is missing. It’s no big deal, but for completeness sake – and if you want to spend this kind of money on an old toy – you would want all parts of the figure and the packaging to be present. Nonetheless, this is still a great pick up as the content that is present is otherwise complete and in fantastic shape. Worth it, if you have the money to burn and can live without a sheet of red folded corrugated cardboard with a few numbers punched into it.

-Windebieste.

eBay – Kenner ALIEN Toy for Sale.

There’s been a significant slow down in recent listings of these vintage Kenner ALIEN toys on eBay lately. This is no doubt due to the impact Covid-19 has on the world and many people have become concerned in more immediate and pressing issues. Nonetheless, here’s an average condition sample of ye olde Kenner Alien action figure being auctioned on eBay. Bidding starts at a lofty US$198. He’s a little rough around the edges, broken and missing a few parts – and the seller wants around US$200 for it. What else is new?

At a glance, it’s not a bad looking sample of the toy. That doesn’t mean it’s not without issues. It’s missing the usual parts – the dome on the head, the crest on its back and both halves of the tongue. Unfortunately, it’s issues don’t end there, either. Let’s take a closer look at this average condition candidate for your collection of grisly space monsters. Continue reading

ALIEN Resurrection PEZ Dispensers.

One of the great and remarkable features of the ALIEN community is the level of creativity you can find. Custom made PEZ dispensers are a fine example of how fans want to fill a void. These custom ALIEN Resurrection Newborn Alien PEZ dispensers have now been added to the page dedicated to this odd form of expression.This page continues to grow. I’m seeing even more content that I will need to add at some point. Eventually, it will happen. In the meantime, enjoy these oddities made by a third party. PEZ may never actually release such things officially as they are primarily marketed towards children – and the R-rated ALIEN property falls outside of that mandate. So, it’s up to us, kiddies, to make it happen.

-Windebieste.

ADDED: Wave 3 Blue Cards (Part 2).

2019’s Super7 set of three blue carded Wave 3 ALIEN ReAction figures have been posted. This set of figures includes repurposed versions of Ripley, Dallas and the Alien. They now have their own dedicated page here on HIDEOUS PLASTIC.Also appearing in this set for the first time on card is Jones. Jonesy is an accessory included on card for the first time with the Ripley figure. Sure, he looks like someone set off a flash-bang in his face; but he’ll get over it. I’m sure he’s seen worse. Welcome, to the line up, Jones.

-Windebieste.

NECA Rhino Alien V2 Releasing Soon.

It’s been a while since we’ve heard anything regarding this upcoming alternate Rhino Alien Kenner tribute figure. NECA have announced final package design details and shelf date information for the variant of their previously released Rhino Alien on instagram.Here’s NECA’s brief description of this item, V2 Kenner Homage Rhino Xenomorph will be shipping out to retailers in February! Here are the photos of the finalized packaging with classic artwork.Once again sporting a fashionable 1990s retro Kenner theme, this variant figure will be shipping in a display window box arrangement with gatefold and expected to be available sometime next month.

-Windebieste.

ADDED: Wave 3 Blue Cards (Part 1).

Returning to releasing ALIEN figures on blue cards, Super7’s 2018 set of 5 figures featured three new sculpts of Lambert, Brett and Parker. This set of figures comprising the first stage of Wave 3 ALIEN ReAction figures now have their very own page dedicated to them on HIDEOUS PLASTIC.This set of figures was released at New York Comic Con in 2018 and completed the crew roster of the Nostromo in retro styled, five points of articulated 3.75 inch ReAction figure space monstery goodness.

-Windebieste.

ADDED: Prototype Tribute Figure.

2018 saw Super7 release an unusual ALIEN ReAction figure cast in blue and brown at San Diego Comic Con. It’s immediate cosmetic association with an older 1978 Kenner Star Wars figure is much more than a simple skin deep tribute. The Hammerhead prototype ALIEN ReAction figure now has a page dedicated to it on HIDEOUS PLASTIC. This figure is more than a mash up. It celebrates the genesis of these 3.75 inch tall ALIEN figures, more than forty years ago. A beginning involving the unlikely marriage of Kenner’s vintage Star Wars Hammerhead Alien toy into the ALIEN property.

-Windebieste.

ADDED – SPACE VILLAIN Wave 1 ReAction Figures.

It’s time to add some more goodies to the HIDEOUS PLASTIC growing section featuring ALIEN ReAction figures. Posted now for your inspection and enjoyment is the page dedicated to the first set of figures known as the SPACE VILLAIN series.This set of three figures was released in 2017 in blind box format. There’s a nifty blue and red dude, a translucent see through green thingie and a jet black critter completely lacking in any other detail. It’s a great set of three, random collectible toys. All in wonderful retro, 3.75 inch format.

-Windebieste.

Fan Art – Daniel Yu ReAction Figures.

Let’s kick off our first article for the year with something special. Daniel Yu is a sculptor, artist and all round fan of ALIEN movies. Combining these interests into a single hobby results in repainting ALIEN ReAction figures, lending a new, higher detailed ambience to Super7’s retro themed 3.75 inch collectible ALIEN toys.I had the opportunity to talk to Daniel recently about his hobby. He shared a ton of info along with photos of his work. There’s nothing quite like talking to a fellow fan, especially one in possession of a creative streak and a preparedness to discuss their hobby.

Go check out some splendid custom painted 3.75 inch space monstery goodness.

-Windebieste.

ADDED: NYCC 2016 ALIENS Bio-Sample.

Happy New Year! Yippee! It’s time to leave behind the wasteland that was 2020 and celebrate a hopeful 2021. Let’s start with a new addition to HIDEOUS PLASTIC. This blood spattered item is the Interstellar Bio-Sample Queen Alien ReAction Figure.This wonderful and messy lookin’ piece was a New York Comic Con 2016 exclusive figure. It was also the final item in Super7 and Funko three year long collaboration. She’s a beauty, huh.

-Windebieste.