Here’s a Kenner ALIEN toy that’s seen better days for sale on eBay right now for the respectable price of US$299.99. He’s “feature complete” meaning all of his parts are present but that claim doesn’t guarantee the toy’s condition is desirable. Far from it, actually.Let’s take a closer look at what’s on offer with this listing. While all of the figure’s parts are there, not all of them are original. The dome in particular is a notable reproduction. While it does provide the vintage figure with some claim to completing it, the presence of the part is no match for an original piece the toy would have possessed when first purchased, either in value or presentation. While the dome is a facsimile, it’s easily replaced and discarded should a genuine piece be acquired. I would also extend suspicion to the two halves of the tongue as these may also be replacement parts inside the mouth.

Nonetheless, the figure has greater concerns than facsimile parts that are easily replaced with hard to find genuine items. The glow in the dark paint on the head is damaged and other problems exist on the figure. The left shoulder and arm both display prominent heat damage and are obviously a major undesirable distraction from the rest of the figure in terms of presentation.

For US$299.99 it’s certainly not looking like a bargain, that’s for sure. Critical features are either missing (and replaced with bootleg parts) or severely damaged. Be patient and look around for a better sample at this price as this item is probably best used for being stripped down and remaining good parts used on a rebuild elsewhere – but not at this price.

-Windebieste.