As we near ever closer to Alien Day next week, NECA have taken the wraps off of their previously announced Ripley figure which is a throwback to the old Kenner figures of the 1990’s. Based on the likeness of Sigourney Weaver, the 7″ figure comes with an ammunition belt and smartgun accessories. This will be a Toys ‘r Us exclusive available to buy in-store on Alien Day and they will also have a limited amount on their website. You can check out more pictures and information on the link:
Ripley Kenner Tribute Figure from NECA
Celebrate Alien Day 2016 with a special edition tribute to the classic Kenner Ripley figure from the early ’90s! Lt. Ellen Ripley comes with bandolier and smartgun accessories, plus a commemorative reprint of the Dark Horse mini-comic that was included with the original release in 1993. The 7-inch scale figure features the likeness of Sigourney Weaver, and has over 25 points of articulation. The blister card packaging is an homage to the classic as well, and features a collectible file card with bio.
In addition to the figure, fans will also receive a Dark Horse mini comic that was with the original Kenner figure. Stay tuned soon, as NECA have one more exclusive figure to reveal which will feature in the mysterious Aliens Loot Crate.
RG requires unique sculpting. This thing will probably be like the little alien worker which uses most of the Aliens Xeno parts with a couple new things.
Whatever this is will likely be something made up of parts already used or that will be used later.
Of course...
What if... They make...finally...the Praetorian? Dream come true, number one wishlisted Alien toy. Please??
https://twitter.com/neca_toys/status/733408911097745409
I wonder what it will be? Imagine if we got an Arcturian figure.
It popped up on NECA Twitter. It actually wasn't supposed to be seen yet, but one of the international sellers jumped the gun and posted pics.
This will be a Toys R Us exclusive in the U.S.
International sellers will be announced later.
Due for a late summer release.
Have you got a link to the source, Sabres?
Interesting concept, very very interesting. I would probably grab one of those. It's a pretty cool concept.
AWESOME! Now I have THE REASON to get some commandos and form a platoon.
It's a repackage of the the original release. All they did is change the package. It probably has a bit better paint but that's it.
I would put money on that being the first one we see from NECA.
They seem to be following the book where they are just smaller aliens with long tongues.
And Albino Aliens sounds cooler?
Also I feel it would've been a shitload easier to just call them "drones" like they were in the script. "Albino Aliens" just seems like it's needlessly lengthening the conversation
We'd need an albino queen
You can take off the tongue.
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So maybe you can make a white alien group... and have it fight the red aliens and the dark blue aliens.
I was sorta of thinking they'd re-use the Runner sculpt for both the Panther and Night Cougar Alien! The latter two will be the same, just with different paint jobs.
I mean of course I'd rather NECA went all out and did a toy-accurate update, but I'm just sayin'.
sticking demonic wings can make alot of things cool. I like to see them do the Bull alien. I just hope they don't stick horns on the runner sculpt. the bull alien was very bulky body and a much different head.
As for the albino Alien.... easy skip for me. the tongue is a put off and like the translucent alien it's more of a novelty thing. then again the translucent xeno would be pretty cool in the right lighting. but I usually stay away from transparent plastic because it breaks easiest.
That's why I blame Neca.
When I just started collecting I made a huge mistake of buying 5 different variants of Wolf now I can't justify buying the same figure over and over unless there are huge visible differences between these figures. As for 2 pack it will be a slightly modified version of Celtic vs Grid. I know I can shut the hell up and not buy but Instead I'd voice my opinion cause I'm paying money for these figures.
Back to Kenner Aliens wouldn't it be cool to have this Bat Alien by Neca?
As for Grid's tail I think you are wrong. Not everyone has the necessary skills to do custom figures. Besides why should we do their job? We pay for Grid alien not some random Alien loosely based on Grid. I guess they will remake the same figure again. With more accuracy. But you should already know about Neca's cloning variations.
So... Improving a shitty design is a bad thing? lol
Grid's tail is easy. just snip it off, slap some green paint.
Grid's tail, removed bulkiness from all predators and Scar's face.