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.