I'm not the biggest A:R fan, bu my I actually dig the way the newborn looks. The xeno from that wave looks like a really cool figure too, so I expect I'll be picking both of them up, but I don't plan on preordering them (which was the only way I was able to get a few figures from recent waves).
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Unfortunately I think that Parker figure is in a different scale.
https://news.toyark.com/2019/02/16/toy-fair-2019-neca-aliens-and-predator-333742
He looks huge next to that 5 POA Predator that's supposed to be 5.5".
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That's just a prototype, they sculpt things on a larger scale. They have these at all their toy shows! Its called a 2up or a 3up for some reason.
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Yup! They've been revealing certain figures this way at least since the launch of their Terminator line way back in... 2009?
I think the reason some figures are shown in the larger scale while others are shown at their actual size is simply because those smaller versions are a step or two further along in the production process. Starting off with a larger scale - which they call 2ups because they're scaled 2x larger than actual size - allows their sculptors to work more detail into the sculpts. Then, after casting a mold of the 2up, there's some kind of silicone solvent that allows them to shrink the mold down to the figure's final production scale.
A secondary benefit of sculpting in the larger scale is that they can then easily produce the larger version of the figure if sales and demand of the smaller figure give enough incentive for them to do so, which is what we're currently seeing w/ their Pennywise and Michael Myers figures.
I think the reason some figures are shown in the larger scale while others are shown at their actual size is simply because those smaller versions are a step or two further along in the production process. Starting off with a larger scale - which they call 2ups because they're scaled 2x larger than actual size - allows their sculptors to work more detail into the sculpts. Then, after casting a mold of the 2up, there's some kind of silicone solvent that allows them to shrink the mold down to the figure's final production scale.
A secondary benefit of sculpting in the larger scale is that they can then easily produce the larger version of the figure if sales and demand of the smaller figure give enough incentive for them to do so, which is what we're currently seeing w/ their Pennywise and Michael Myers figures.
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Well that's good to know about Parker. I'm familiar with 2ups, but I guess I didn't really remember NECA showing them like this in the past. In any case, now I'm looking forward to adding him to my Alien shelf. I really hope they get around to the rest of the crew in their regular outfits.
Just hope that the actors allow them to do. I still hope they get somehow around and give us a movie Apone, Drake and the rest of the marines sometime.
Dont care about them doing the Kenner versions, I want movie versions
Dont care about them doing the Kenner versions, I want movie versions
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This is the 40th Anniversary of Alien, so it will probably be more about Parker, Brett, Kane, Ash than Aliens Marines.
Was there an issue with John Hurt's likeness at some point? Isn't that why he was only released with a facehugger on his head? And I believe the Re-action Kane figures don't use Hurt's face on the cards. Beyond that, Weaver's obviously not a problem. Skerritt, Cartwright, and Kotto are in the clear. Do we know what the status is with Stanton and Holm?
For what it's worth, the card for the ReAction Ash figure did not have Ian Holm's image on it either. It used a photo of the Alien.
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Stanton has passed...hard to say on that one. May come down to his family & lawyers.
I hate to say it, but one of my initial thoughts on hearing Stanton died was, "Bummer, but maybe we can get an accurate figure now..."
So is it safe to say that we're really not sure where things stand with Hurt, Holm, and Stanton? And I would imagine Al Matthews falls into that category as well.
I ordered the new Kenner Scorpion and Snake xenos from SuperVToys
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I *think* for Hurt, Stanton, and Matthews, discussions now go to the Executors of their Estates.
I took the Kenner Apone basically as a concession on Neca's part that a movie Alone wasn't coming. I think there's still hope for Drake for a few reasons. Mark Ralston seemed up for it when he was asked about it on Twitter. I think they ran with production on the Kenner version before that though, and since there was a big delay and basically no alien figures released in over a year, they may have began production on that, but didn't want to show it off before the stuff they showed a year ago was made available yet. At least, that's what I'm hoping.
I wonder what the realities are of NECA repurposing the Kenner Apone head for a movie version figure if they can't get clearance from Matthews' estate. I know he's wearing a backwards hat so it might be too difficult from a technical standpoint to even bother, but legally speaking, I wonder if they could do it? It obviously wouldn't be screen accurate, but it might be a passable plan B. Honestly, as much as I would like to eventually get all of the Marines, at this point I'd be happy with Apone, Drake, and Gorman.
I would even take generic marines with interchangeable heads. Medic, Smart Gunner, Infantry, Pilot, etc
I've always been more into the xenos than humans for figures and I think the marines are built on terrible molds so I'm fine with no more marines. I'd be more interested in their Kenner looks. But I really NEED an accurate Kane!
Space suited(EVA) or Nostromo fatigues?
Spacesuit!
I WISH they would do something like this. I was always hopeful that one day we'd get a generic enough marine loaded up with gear and they'd say it was the Rookie marine from the 2010 avp game.
I'd also be VERY up for any marines from the Colonial Marines game. Apart from giving the Sgt and cybernetic leg, they'd pretty much just be kitbashes with new headsculpts, but I'd be fine with that. I feel like if they're going to keep producing humans for the line, they're gonna start getting into this type of territory.
As far as using the Kenner head on a movie accurate Apone body, I think they could, but I doubt they would for the fact that it isn't an accurate likeness. Randy made a comment to the extent of movie/source accuracy being their 'thing' and they wouldn't get too far away from that with any of their lines.
Got these today finally! (UK)
I'm a sucker for the Retro packing so these will be staying in the blister packs nice and mint!
I'm a sucker for the Retro packing so these will be staying in the blister packs nice and mint!
I'd recommend buying an extra Snake to open... I wasn't really looking forward to this one but it's way too cool in hand...
Yeah, I watched a couple of reviews. The amount of articulation on this thing is insane! All 3 figures are absolute quality from NECA- Really impressed!
Awesome pieces 
I remember getting the original Kenner Scorpion back then. I really loved the "exploding" feature. Would have been awesome if NECA included that too
I remember getting the original Kenner Scorpion back then. I really loved the "exploding" feature. Would have been awesome if NECA included that too
This was the one I was excited for the least. I opened him and it is an amazing figure. The detail on the mouth and the articulation on the frill is on another level.
Also, after getting the Scorpion alien displayed near the other regular warriors, the Scorpion just looks SO much cooler. The detail on him is also something that you can really examine and appreciate.
I kept Apone packaged because of nostalgia (i also have a kenner Ripley and Vasquez packaged too). Gotta find another Apone to open.
1st 40th Anniversary Alien short, Alien: Containment, is now up on YouTube.
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Brett, confirmed for the 40th Anniversary line.
Happy Alien Day indeed! :grin:
Happy Alien Day indeed! :grin:
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Happy Alien Day! Just watched 40th Anniversary shorts Alone & Harvest, plus Sigourney’s greeting to the fans...she looks great!
Looking forward to adding Engineer Brett to the collection.
Any guess on whether Brett will be a SDCC release, or general release.
I picked up the Alien 3 creature pack yesterday. It was a little bit overpriced but still a very cool set! You won't believe all the joints the bambi burster has...
Where did you see that...Target? My stores have become lackluster.
A local comic store. I check the NECA section when I go to Target, but yeah, they stock it so poorly that I don't make special trips anymore...
Saw the Pixal Dan video from Neca’s SDCC display...Parker looks amazing!
Do we know if there's any updated parts on the Ultimate Big Chap and Dog Aliens? They both need new knees and Big Chap needs double elbow joints...
The Kenner inspired Rhino Alien looks amazing!
Have my Alien Resurrection Queen on the way. Really looking forward to adding a Queen to my collection as i have been unable to get the others here in UK