UPDATE: This item sold for US $195.00 (1 bid)

On eBay right now is this average condition sample of the 1979 Kenner ALIEN toy.  He’s a beauty; but he’s missing the parts that are frequently absent from these toys.  Both the head dome and dorsal crest are missing here.  The auction starts at a healthy US$195.00.

At around 70-90% samples of the toy are lacking these features making this item an average condition figure.  Everything else appears to be present, though.  It stands well, the tail has its tip in place. The arms appear to be a little loose as they rest upon the thighs – but that’s a very common trait on these aging 40 year old toys.  A close examination reveals both of the tongue halves are still present and hopefully the trigger mechanism still works as it’s not documented in the listing.  The quad dorsal appendages are all aligned correctly.  The glow in the dark paint on the head looks to be in reasonable condition, too.  Sure, there’s a small chip in the slot on the figure’s back but that’s unfortunately an issue commonly associated with the loss of the appendage that should be located there.  So, it’s not a bad piece at all despite a couple of missing parts.  Basically, it’s common to find Kenner ALIEN toys in this condition.  They pop up on eBay with amazing regularity.

Figures in this average condition usually sell for anywhere between US$100-200 in this incomplete state. Starting at US$295 may be a little high but once again, it’s a safe bet this item will sell.  Samples of this quality do frequently sell for over the US$200 mark.  If this item had the dome and crest in place, it would easily fetch US$300-400 without any problem.  Either way, it looks to be a nice piece regardless of it lacking critical parts.

He is such a darling! I hope he goes to a caring and loving home that will look after – and tend to – the needs of deserving, 40 year old ugly ass old toys like this one.

-Windebieste.