eBay – Kenner ALIEN Poster for Sale.

Posted on 31/03/2022 by windebieste

This is it! This is the one you want! Buy it now! This vintage B&W poster was originally packaged with the nefarious Kenner ALIEN toy back in 1979. It can be yours now for the measly sum of only US$275. CHEAP! lol. Certainly US$275 is mighty steep but the seller may accept a Best Offer. Make sure it’s in triple figures, though. This won’t sell for less than that.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. Continue reading →

Investigating Kenner’s Arachnid Alien.

Posted on 30/03/2022 by windebieste

Over at the Kenner ALIENS Toy Blog, you can now find a lengthy and detailed investigation into the released (and unreleased) color variants of Kenner’s Arachnid Alien toy, released in 1994. 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.

As an additional component to further explore this curious multilegged oddity, we have a page dedicated to exploring some of the early product development prototype samples that lead to this toy’s release.

It’s been two and a half decades since this toy was released but have we seen the end of the Arachnid Alien? It’s hard to say. With both NECA and Eaglemoss releasing tribute items dedicated to other Kenner Alien toys of the 1990s, an updated version of this strange may yet see release. I gotta say, a fully articulated NECA Arachnid Alien is highly appealing.

-Windebieste.

eBay – Box and Poster for Sale.

Posted on 23/03/2022 by windebieste

There’s a pair of very interesting listings individually available on eBay right now. Both are 1979 vintage Kenner ALIEN items. For your consideration is an original box and a loose poster inclusion. No toy is present in either sale and these items are being sold separately for US$250 each.The B&W poster and instruction sheet was included with the Kenner ALIEN toy when it was originally sold back in the late 70s and early 80s. This sample shows some wrinkles, creases and print wear. It’s still a great item in its own right but at US$250 is definitely a tall order. At least it’s complete, if not perfect.

The same cannot be said for the original box packaging available as a separate listing. Torn, beaten up and showing obvious crush damage, this item is also deficient in other ways. Gone are both window panes that should be present in both the top and front of the box; along with an absence of the red insert card the ALIEN toy would normally have been fastened to when it was new. Three feature components missing from this four decades old package makes it look like it’s survived being struck by a bus and severely reduces the value of this item.

While Kenner ALIEN boxes and posters are highly sought after by collectors, these are both clearly listed at the high end of the pricing scale – especially as neither can make claims regarding being in excellent condition. The poster is good, sure; but that box! Wow! US$25! Nonetheless, empty ALIEN boxes do sell for hundreds of dollars and the seller has included an option for Best Offer. It will sell. It may not sell for the listed price but give it time and someone will purchase it. Incomplete. Battered. Torn. It won’t matter.

-Windebieste.

eBay – Kenner ALIEN Parts for Sale.

Posted on 13/03/2022 by windebieste

There’s a selection of loose Kenner ALIEN parts for sale currently on eBay. These parts are all extracted from a tear down of the old toy and being sold individually. Some items have already been sold. The pair of arms, both tongue parts, dome, front torso piece and those four weird things that stick out of its back have already been sold. A good selection of very usable pieces still remain to be snapped up. These include the head, dorsal crest, rear torso half, tail, both legs, tail clip and a complete set of four screws.Here’s what remains to be sold at the time of publishing this post. Prices are in USD and seller will ship international:
$55 – Head.
$90 – Dorsal Crest.
$25 – Back Torso Half.
$16 – 4x Assembly Screws.
$44 – Tail (with Fastener).
$38 – Left Leg.
$38 – Right Leg.
$15.50 – Additional Tail Fastener.

-Windebieste.

deathsticktraphouse Alien Specimen T-Shirt.

Posted on 13/03/2022 by windebieste

deathsticktraphouse have a neat looking Kenner ALIEN inspired T-shirt (and other goodies such as mugs and stickers) available at teepublic. The garment features a modified version of the B&W ALIEN poster which was originally included in the box with the toy when it was first sold over forty years ago. Shirts are available in 15 colours, fit male or female, feature a variety of styles and cover a full range of sizes. I’ve previously seen similar items to this and much like those other merchandise, it appears to be 100% unlicenced. Nothing wrong with that just so long as you don’t mind buying unofficial stuff.

-Windebieste.

Kenner “Exploding” Alien Explored.

Posted on 05/03/2022 by windebieste

There’s an article published on the The Kenner Aliens Toy Blog that investigates the ancestry of the classic 1990s Scorpion Alien’s practical and dynamic “exploding” action feature of the toy.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.

Thank you Eric Fischer for writing this article.

-Windebieste.

New ALIEN Movie Coming..?

Posted on 04/03/2022 by windebieste

Hollywood Reporter has published (exclusive) news Director Fede Alvarez is being attached to direct a new ALIEN movie. Here’s some info Hollywood Reporter has provided: “Your screams in space will be heard if Fede Alvarez has anything to say about it. The filmmaker behind Don’t Breathe, and 2013’s remake of Evil Dead has been tapped to write and direct an original standalone Alien feature for 20th Century Studios.”

Normally I don’t post about news regarding movies but we all know what the potential of an upcoming ALIEN movie means. More Tie-In merchandise, goodies, collectibles and kids toys inappropriate for children. YES! This, I am looking forward to. Right now, very little is known other than this announcement. If the production does move forward, then we’re going to be in for a real treat in coming years with a new movie AND a previously announced television series already on the way. So much face ripping space monstery goodness to look forward to. I can’t wait to see what NECA will have in store for us… but that’s a few good years away at least.

-Windebieste.

Vintage Spooky Alien Goodies.

Posted on 03/03/2022 by windebieste

Vintage Spooky have a range of fun unlicenced items inspired by the 1979 Kenner ALIEN toy. The art style and details featured in these goodies clearly indicate the toy was the inspiration for these designs. So many features are replicated in them; just look at that wonderful tail! Check it out with links to purchase direct from Vintage Spooky below.