Wanting to get your hands on a reasonably priced Kenner ALIEN toy in average condition? For sale on eBay right now is a perfect example of what you can expect one of these toys to be in. A few commonly missing pieces sets the starting bid at a relatively low US$150. Just completely disregard the seller’s claim this was made by Hasbro. It’s true Hasbro did own Kenner Products at some point but that ownership transfer from Tonka didn’t occur till late in Kenner’s life, in 1992. It happened long, long after these toys were produced in 1979. Sadly, Hasbro was the final owner of Kenner and the world renowned toy maker would eventually be closed by Hasbro in 2000. Boo. Hiss. Hasbro.You shut down an institution that gave joy to several generations of children.

Anyway, this sample of ye olde Kenner ALIEN toy is in good average condition. It’s lacking the commonly missing parts. That is, it’s missing the head dome, shoulder crest and the upper half of its tongue. Despite these pieces lacking in the toy, the rest of it is all there. Not only are the arms present, but they are attached, which is always great. The head paint is in nice shape, the legs and tail aint broke. Sure.  It’s a little dusty and scratched here and there but in such played with condition, there’s no doubting it’s going to be a welcome addition to any prospective new owner’s collection. If you don’t wanna bother with the hassle of bidding for this articulated grey styrene cast bundle of joy, there’s a buy now option of US$220. Cheap. lol.

But seriously, this item won’t last long and once bidding commences, the final value on this vintage toy may yet exceed the “buy now” price currently being offered.

-Windebieste