The 2016 San Diego Comic-Con is well under way this weekend and NECA have revealed their lineup for Aliens Series 10, coming to shops around November 2016.
Previously, NECA released the one-off Ripley Kenner Tribute figure back on Alien Day but Series 10 is entirely dedicated to the Aliens Kenner figures of the 90’s. The set features brand new versions of the Queen Facehugger, Gorilla Alien and Mantis Alien, each with new detail and articulation. You will also get a copy of the original mini-comic that came with the figures too.
Mantis Alien
You can check out NECA’s colourful Kenner display below (thanks to Toyark for the picture). You can see the new Kenner-style figures in there as well as three new coloured figures. The figures from Aliens Series 9 are on the top too featuring Vasquez, Frost and the Concept Warrior Alien.
NECA’s Kenner Display – SDCC 2016
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NECA have posted full details of ALIEN series 11 figures.
My 2 minute impression of what I think of these upcoming figures is already posted on HIDEOUS PLASTIC.
-Windebieste.
-Windebieste.
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Looks interesting. Forget it if you're outside the US. Gah.
My take on it.
-Windebieste
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I'm gonna get the isolation xeno for sure, and I think the joker xeno is cool enough to get.
Aliens wise though I'm not too impressed with Toy Fair this year.
Spoiler
Is the NECA Alien that was released at Walmart the same as the version 2 release?
Same question for the Genocide red and black warriors. Are the ones released later individually the same as the 2-pack versions?
A re-release of the queen has been confirmed.
As far as aliens goes I'm not sure we'll see a re-release of the brown/blue/black warriors anytime soon. They're still easy to find on amazon and ebay, I've seen them listed still as only slightly above retail price.
As far as the most recent releases goes the albino warrior and the gorilla alien are very solid figures all around.
I only just started collecting some Neca Predators and would like to add some Aliens to the mix as well.
Mainly I would like the standard drone or warrior and perhaps a big chap type. As with recent Predators that jave updated articulation, is there some recommended Aliens to pick up, or will some better ones release soon so better waiting?
Also will there be a re-release of the Queen by any chance?
Any recommendations welcome.
Thx,
G
Thats...interesting.
It's not something I'm opposed to seeing, but it is odd looking.
This. The head change came about because of Covenant and the Big Chap being taken off the table for the time being. Originally it WAS the Isolation version of the Big Chap. Changed the head, now it's Big Ugly.
There was a quick shot of egg morphing in issue 1. When asked about it, Tristan stated that we may see it in later issues. So I think you're right.
I'm sure NECA's upcoming 'ALIEN: Covenant' figures will fill that role in a much more satisfying way. Before you know it, the intervening 12 weeks (or so) between now and the release of that movie will be over in a flash and we'll be drooling over the new NECA 'A:C' figures. Yeah. I want to see those before I slap down cash on a figure I already own that's been given a new head and color scheme.
-Windebieste.
Stompy getting a 'facelift' isn't enough for me. I'm guessing this is the figure that rounds out the Series 11 set.
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-Windebieste.
it's just the alien isolation figure with a different head....
lazy NECA.
Relevant related photo:
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Mine is getting a little worn out around the mechanism so if you're handling it, it can sometimes spontaneously explode.
-Windebieste.
It used to bother me, too. I was never interested in the Kenner stuff of the 1990's. I always thought they were ludicrous and silly and as such I don't own many. These days I look back at them and think they're quaint. In a way that weird 20+ year old toys can be. Mantis Alien is kinda ridiculous. Absolutely. These figures originally had little comics included in them. For this particular Alien it was revealed within its that it originally spawned inside a giant mantis. lol. I swear, it doesn't get dumber than that.
I think that NECA are doing a great job on revitalising them, though. Mind you, I'm looking forward to seeing what other 1990's figures NECA will craft tributes to. Crab Alien..? Can't wait for that one!
Surprisingly, the Scorpion Alien resembles your standard xenomorph more than most of the other outlandish '90's Kenner items figures from this range. I have owned one of those for about 15 years now. Mainly because, yes, it does look like an Alien rather than the result of some whacked out toy designer taking notes during an acid trip for inspiration.
-Windebieste.
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NECA have announced their Series 11 WiP packaging for their Warrior Alien - Vicious Alien Attacker!:
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Looks neat, huh.
I already got it covered on HIDEOUS PLASTIC.
-Windebieste.
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