Earlier this Spring we had a look at the first series of figures coming from NECA based on the Cold Iron Studios video game Aliens: Fireteam Elite. Once we saw the reverse of the Series 1 packaging we knew what would be coming next and now it’s been announced proper.
Series 2 of the game’s collection features the Spitter Alien and Burster Alien figures. They’re scheduled to ship soon but retailer availability may see their release closer to August. The game-accurate 7-inch scale figures are based on the Xenomorph variants that cause a whole lot of acid flying problems for the Colonial Marines.
“Set in the iconic Alien universe, Aliens: Fireteam Elite is the newest videogame to pit humans against Xenomorphs in a desperate fight to survive the hive.
NECA is pleased to present a line of detailed action figures depicting the aliens seen in the game. The second series includes Burster Alien and Spitter Alien, which stand almost 9-inches tall and have nearly 30 points of articulation. Both figures feature game-accurate sculpts, bendable tails, and window box packaging.”
The figures are slated for release in June. They can be ordered individually or as a two-pack and pre-orders are now up on Big Bad Toy Store and Entertainment Earth.
Hopefully we see more announcements for Aliens: Fireteam Elite collectibles in the future as the game is ramping up to release its first major expansion.
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They maybe could have announced 2 items, this & The Offspring I guess?
https://i.postimg.cc/QVXfrtpf/IMG-6024.webp
https://i.postimg.cc/grNNcWsm/IMG-6025.webp
https://store.necaonline.com/products/alien-romulus-deluxe-suspended-lab-xenomorph-xx121-7-inch-scale-action-figure
Now I won't have to damage one of my figures.
Love it!
Just pray this doesn't kill NECA completely as the profit margin on figures is slim anyway.
Ah, the newer ones I think in every way besides the toenails, have a better paint job. Especially the head, it just looks more clean. I like both the new and reissue.
Also I did some research to answer your question and it turns out Big Chap and the Alien warriors from aliens have the same number of ribs in the torso. So surprisingly it is accurate on neca's part to reuse the torso.
The one I have has copper highlights and silver fingernails but not toenails. Bigchap and the Warrior use the same torsos on the Neca figures, but what is it actually accurate two? Doesn't big chap have a different number of ribs?
I have scorched alien on the way direct from neca which I can't wait for. I also have the ultimate big chap from alien, alien warrior from aliens and the dog alien from alien 3.
I have a couple of non neca things too.
Recently picked up my first few alien figures from neca
1 ultimate edition alien big chap
2 ultimate edition aliens warrior
3 alienscfireteam elite prowler alien
4 alienscfireteam elite runner alien
On the way
Romulus 2 pack
And although not neca hiya toys kane, Ripley. Dallas and lambert.
Yes it's a bit of a struggle though
About Commando, I certain I've seen artwork or concept with red star on helmet.
https://i.imgur.com/cLRRzr6.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/6TEWdXF.jpg
Animal:
https://i.imgur.com/wgQttQg.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/s0r0D9b.jpg
Animal has two Pulse Rifles, to show his more agressive nature and phisical strenght.
Hunter:
https://i.imgur.com/1zxqAML.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/4DAzc49.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/ZtDEF3V.jpg
Hunter`s weapon is modified sniper Pule Rifle, with added scope and silencer. He also has sidearm pistol for closer encounters.
Boss:
https://i.imgur.com/RIdCa9i.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/DuEDBG7.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/0KLLL11.jpg
Boss, the team leader, is now carrying shotgun and twin, short H&K G36C as additional firearm. The do look extremely well next to Pulse Rifle.
Cruncher:
https://i.imgur.com/6InhCYh.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/gkP92xQ.jpg
Cruncher is the classic one, with his black Pulse Rifle.
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https://i.imgur.com/ki5OC8R.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/8Udm6GU.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/XPc7ny0.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/qo64DJC.jpg
Fifth Commando got the newest addition to Alien arsenal, the F44AA Pulse Rifle and Cryo Frame Case with Chestburster in it. I must admitt NECA did one hell of a job with F44AA. It looks absolutely spectacular for such small piece of plastic.
Finally, I do have request for You guys. NECA made name stickers for four Commandos, but I don`t want the fifth one to remain nameless forever. I`m leaning towards Destroyer, but am open for some cool sugestions (preferably starting with letter D,E,F or G).
P.S.
I do remember an art of W-Y Commando with red star on the helmet, but I can`t seem to find it. If you do have it, I`d be greatfull. Thanks!
Entertainment Earth!
Ultimate Dog Alien
They're also the site with Big Chap 1/4 scale on back order. I'm hoping they deliver on this one!
The Neca 1/4 scale Big Chap originally came out in 2008, then was reissued in 2015 with a new, improved sculpt - and in two versions: sealed lips and the other, with exposed teeth, and in 2019, for the 40th anniversary, in Kenner-inspired packaging. It's the same 2015 sculpt, but with new colours and a darker dome.
Just Big Chap and ALIENS Warrior at the 1/4 scale.
Not that I'm a fan of A3 or the Runner Alien, but I'd like to see a 1/4 scale produced.
That Alien, in particular, has an incredible amount of surface detail that can only be fully realised in the larger scale.
I'm contemplating picking one up on the secondary market, but...I'd rather not if I can just get one new and for a more normal price.
I saw the Queen recently had another run and I luckily picked her up.
I do have the 2015 1/4th big chap, but I kind of like the new paint job on the 40th anniversary version.
Those work very well too! I went with the flex arm base just because you can place it in places not around the waist, giving it less of a footprint on the silhouette. I clip it to the bottom back tubes at an angle. Looks fairly decent. Though it is more noticeable than a clear stand obviously.
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51qEpJ-p8-L.jpg
Most welcome. It does not unfortunately, however you could always add a clear Neca or other base stand on top of it if so desired if you liked the bases appearance. The alien I actually surprisingly got to stand on its own even on the balls of its feet. I used the tail as a counterbalance opposite of whatever side the alien tended to lean. It never fell over and had it like this until I reposed it.
That it is, and thank you! It is the 2018 Ultimate Aliens Warrior Alien (brown version) the most common one you will see on eBay these days. I find it's better painted than the 2017 ultimate release with a less flat brown and more metallic shine. Oh this stand is awesome! I picked it up on Amazon recently. It has 5 different grip options and multiple ports for the base and flex arm. Suitable for anything from 1/12 up to 1/6th, maybe even 1/4 with the crotch attachment. It's $12.99 where I am in the US. Here is the link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07TX4981M?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
That's a NECA release? You've photographed that well, my copy doesn't look that nice! I dig the stand do - what kind is that?
Looks like it's bouncing off the shuttle's hull in the original film.
https://i.ibb.co/rbNt347/IMG-20241020-213239677.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/9W6FzRq/IMG-20241020-212922122.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/80SyMyQ/IMG-20241020-213526932-HDR.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/0ZH60b2/IMG-20241020-213627010-HDR.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/QN4tvw3/IMG-20241020-213038298.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/hZdqT6t/IMG-20241016-124116742.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/j8XL3d7/IMG-20241016-124256349.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/nrJqtS0/IMG-20241016-124351695.jpg
If anyone is curious as to why I chose to have the feet that way, it is due to several factors I discovered while watching the film and behind the scenes closely. Also some practical reasons that the feet in Aliens were designed that way. Only the Xenomorph Warriors from Aliens 1986 stand this way, not Big Chap from Alien 1979.
1. In a few images in the film and behind the scenes footage, you can see the actors standing on their tip toes (balls of their feet).
2. The extended toe coming out of the side of the foot acting almost as a stability anchor for balance being close to the front toes would make sense for something standing on the ball of the foot. Standing on the ball of the foot as well gives the actors added height.
3. In other media released by 20th Century Fox, it actually depicts this very thing.
https://i.ibb.co/JmvBgFp/39bc587ce406ca9f98c7b55496e5cf47.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/DDYtxF1/alien-weyland-yutani-report-preview-8-scaled-1920x1086-jpg.webphttps://i.ibb.co/mD6mr5G/alienssuit.jpg
Of course if you don't agree that's ok, as the beauty of Aliens is there are so many different types and shapes! So you can have your alien anyway you want it!
Granted I think they might have sold better if they'd been treated like the Lanard stuff and were priced accordingly ($10ish per figure) and placed in the actual toy aisle of major retailers alongside stuff like TMNT and Masters of the Universe, as opposed to priced at like $20/figure and put in the collector's corner of Target only.
I don't have any official confirmation but I was told this "Classics" line didn't sell as well, so they may have dropped it from production.
I'm sorry, I forgot to reply! I found out about them here:
Alien&PredatorClassics
On the flip-side though I do love the Ultimate figures (especially with extra accessories and alternate heads).
Neca should do an Aliens: Fireteam Elite marine in Ultimate - giving us a selection of alternative heads so it has options for a number of different marine characters.