We wanted to share an exciting announcement with you. The full press release can be found below, but here's an overview of the activities we are thrilled to announce surrounding the forthcoming ALIEN DAY:
· Reebok Alien Stomper Sneakers (see image below)- Reebok to release an exact replica of the ALIEN High-Top Stompers worn by Sigourney Weaver as Ellen Ripley. One of the most-requested licensed products, the Reebok Alien Stomper, as well as the mid top version worn by Lance Henrikson as the Android Bishop, are being released by Reebok in limited edition to mark ALIEN DAY. The iconic movie sneakers will be available beginning April 26th at Reebok.com and select Reebok stores worldwide.
· Alien & Aliens will Return to Theaters- On April 26th the ALIEN franchise returns to theaters across the country. In over 20 cities, including Austin, New York, Los Angeles and Dallas, participating Alamo locations as well as partner venues will showcase a double-feature presentation of ALIEN and ALIENS.
· An announcement of a dozen and a half key licensing partners – releasing everything from new Alien related comic books, digital games, action figures and high-end collectibles.
· All these releases and activities culminate with a special 24 hour, fan-focused social media event on April 26th – a nod to LV-426, the planet from the iconic ALIEN films. ALIEN DAY (#AlienDay426) will see the kickoff the ALIEN: Ultimate Trivia Challenge, allowing fans to test their ALIEN knowledge – with the chance to win prizes every 42.6 minutes on Twitter.
And of course, as you already know, the highly-anticipated ALIEN: COVENANT, directed by Ridley Scott (Alien) and starring Michael Fassbender, will be released in August 2017 by Twentieth Century Fox
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24 Hour Fan-Focused Social Media Event to Launch in Celebration of #AlienDay426
Dark Horse Comics, Funko, NECA, Sideshow Collectibles, Audible, Titan Books, Zen Studios and more than a Dozen other Partners Join Forces to Mark ALIEN DAY on Planet Earth
Reebok to Release Exact Replica of the ALIEN Stompers worn by
Sigourney Weaver as Ellen Ripley
Nationwide Screening Returns One of the Most Iconic Film Franchises
to Theaters Across the Country
Los Angeles, CA (March 29, 2016) – Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products announced today an out-of-this-world global celebration of the ALIEN franchise culminating with a special 24 hour, fan-focused social media event on April 26th – a nod to LV-426, the planet from the iconic ALIEN films. ALIEN DAY (#AlienDay426) to encompass a wide range of executions including nationwide screenings, never-before-seen consumer product activations and the kickoff of the ALIEN: Ultimate Trivia Challenge, allowing fans to test their ALIEN knowledge – with the chance to win memorable prizes every 42.6 minutes on Twitter.
Fox Consumer Products has teamed with an impressive portfolio of licensing partners; showcasing everything from unique apparel to exclusive comic books to high-end collectables. One of the most-requested licensed products, the Reebok Alien Stomper worn by Sigourney Weaver as Ellen Ripley, as well as the mid tops worn by Lance Henrikson as the Android Bishop, are being released by Reebok in limited edition to mark ALIEN DAY. The iconic movie sneakers will be available beginning April 26th at Reebok.com and select Reebok stores worldwide. Other ALIEN products include the following:
· NECA announces the first ever Lieutenant Vasquez (Jenette Goldstein) and Newt (Carrie Henn) figure; as well as the release of a Kenner toy-Inspired Ellen Ripley figure
· An ALIENS Queen & Power Loader and Ripley figure set in the tradition of their wildly popular ReAction retro action figure series from Funko LLC
· Dark Horse Comics expounds upon Brian Wood and Tristan Jones' ongoing ALIENS comic book series with exclusive covers for participating retailers and a deluxe 30th anniversary hardcover version of the original ALIENS series from 1986
· Titan Books launches the brand-new novel Alien: Invasion (The Rage War book 2) by Tim Lebbon
· Available on Audible; a brand new audio drama, Alien: Out of the Shadows - starring Rutger Hauer (Blade Runner and Batman Begins) in his first audio role, Matthew Lewis (Harry Potter film series) and Corey Johnson (The Bourne Ultimatum) is a terrifying fight for survival and an intense struggle between human and artificial intelligence.
· Additional licensed partners are found below
In addition, the Alamo Drafthouse is producing a nationwide screening program on April 26th returning the ALIEN franchise to theaters across the country. In over 20 cities, including Austin, New York, Los Angeles and Dallas, participating Alamo locations as well as partner venues will showcase a double-feature presentation of ALIEN and ALIENS. In Alamo locations, each pre-ordered ticket includes a Mondo-designed ALIEN T-shirt, released exclusively for the event screenings. Additionally, the screenings will be accompanied by exclusive ALIEN merchandise—including apparel, accessories, posters and records—from pop-culture company Mondo. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, to find a full list of participating theaters, visit http://AlamoAliens.com.
ALIEN: Ultimate Trivia Challenge
The hallmark of ALIEN DAY will be a 24-hour Twitter contest. Every 42.6 minutes a new ALIEN trivia question will be presented via the official Alien Anthology twitter account, @AlienAnthology. In advance of the contest kickoff, beginning at 12 AM ET on April 26th, fans will need to pre-register their Twitter handle at ALIEN Anthology (http://AlienAnthology.com).
Each trivia question (35 in a 24-hour cycle) will have various prize packages from 20th Century Fox's ALIEN franchise licensing partners. To qualify to win the corresponding prize, participants must "Reply" to the initial "question tweet," correctly answer the question, and use the #AlienDay426 and #Contest hashtags. A winner (or "winners" when multiple prizes are offered) will be selected for each of the questions. Please refer to "Official Rules" for additional detail.
In regards to the announcement, Jeffrey Godsick, President of Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products stated: "The ALIEN franchise holds a special place not only within the universe of Fox but with movie enthusiasts across the galaxy." Godsick added, "We noticed that fans of the ALIEN films were starting to rally around the calendar date of April 26th -- given the connection to the planet LV-426. Quite simply, it gave us the idea to do something special on this day; to officially mark the occasion alongside fans and to build excitement online, in stores and once again, in theaters."
The ALIEN film series starring Sigourney Weaver (Ellen Ripley) and directed by legendary auteurs Ridley Scott, James Cameron, David Fincher and Jean-Pierre Jeunet, is one of the most enduring horror sci-fi action franchises of all time. Winning multiple Academy Awards®, these incredible films have spawned countless consumer product lines and launches -- from apparel to video games to comic books and more.
The highly-anticipated ALIEN: COVENANT, directed by Ridley Scott and starring Michael Fassbender, will be released in August 2017 by Twentieth Century Fox.
Additional global ALIEN DAY partners include:
· ALIEN DIGITAL PINBALL– Fox Digital Entertainment, in partnership with Zen Studios, will launch three digital pinball tables via iTunes, Google Play, PlayStation Network, XBOX Live and Steam.
· DC ENTERTAINMENT – Together with Dark Horse Comics, DC Entertainment will re-release the fan-favorite Batman VS ALIEN comics for the first time in over a decade
· FRIGHT RAGS – Horror apparel retailer Fright Rags will release limited edition ALIEN-themed apparel
· THE UPPER DECK COMPANY – The leading trading card company will launch ALIENS Anthology Collector Trading Card and the ALIENS "Vs" Trading Card Game system
· HOT TOYS – The Hong Kong-based collectible manufacturer is announcing an all-new ALIEN Ripley 1/6th figure
· KOTOBUKIYA – The Japanese manufacturer unleashes an assortment of highly detailed collectables this spring including a 1:10 scale Warrior Drone ARTFX+ statue from ALIENS and mini "Big Chap" figurines posed to strike up conversation around your home or office!
· INSIGHT EDITIONS – The illustrated pop culture book publisher will release the trade edition of the Weyland-Yutani Report
· An all-new ALIEN Internecivus Raptus Statue from Sideshow Collectibles
· SUPER 7 – The San Francisco based designer toy and apparel company has developed several toys in honor of the ALIEN DAY: ALIEN Muscle figures on card; ALIEN ReAction carrying case with exclusive ALIEN figure; Nostromo playset Kit Bash kit; Japanese vinyl Queen and ALIENS Glassware
· LOOT CRATE – The monthly mystery subscription box for pop culture fans will launch a limited-edition ALIENS 30th Anniversary crate on 4/26 filled with exclusive merchandise, collectibles and more from all core licensee partners.
· MEDICOM TOY – Japan-based toy company MEDICOM TOY will release VCD (vinyl super deformed) ALIEN figure and retro style ALIEN figure via Diamond Comics
· USAopoly – Launches a pair of classic board games with a thrilling twist: YAHTZEE® ALIEN VS PREDATOR™ and CLUE®: ALIEN VS PREDATOR™
· HOLLYWOOD COLLECTIBLES to release a large-scale model of the Derelict from Alien, molded from an original model that H.R. Giger created for an exhibition in Las Vegas
Join the #AlienDay426 conversation on Twitter and Instagram @AlienAnthology and on Facebook at http://facebook.com/alienanthology
Full contest rules and details can be found on the ALIEN Anthology website: http://AlienAnthology.com
Photos of the Reebok Alien Stomper and Alien key art are available for download HERE
About Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products
A division of 21st Century Fox and recognized industry leader, Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products licenses and markets properties worldwide on behalf of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Twentieth Century Fox Television and Fox Broadcasting Company, as well as third party lines. The division is aligned with Twentieth Century Fox Television, the flagship studio leading the industry in supplying award-winning and blockbuster primetime television programming and entertainment content.
I've not read the whole release yet but gutted about the US only thing. :-\
Awwww. Even the screenings are US exclusive. :(
Some cool announcements in there too! Loving the Out of the Shadows audio-book! And the Derelict model! I'll be sure to see how that bad boy turns out!
Just received the release myself now. Will get this posted up shortly. :)
Hmph Alien Reebok shoes.
I have to say I've very tempted by the shoes. :P
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Mar 29, 2016, 06:57:25 PM
I have to say I've very tempted by the shoes. :P
Same here to bad its in the US
The shoes aren't. They're available worldwide.
.....speechless
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Mar 29, 2016, 07:05:24 PM
The shoes aren't. They're available worldwide.
Cool limited time only right.
Cant find it on the web
I am really excited about the Super 7 line. I own almost all of their alien merchandise and think it's great.
Wow...impressive!
Thanks for posting this!
Lots I'm interested in ;D
I'm most excited about the release of the ALIEN High Top Stompers. I've only ever seen those once for sale on e-bay.
I did a quick local check of cinema's for showings of ALIEN / ALIENS. Nothing listed so far.
While the book didn't do much for me, Rutger Hauer is an excellent choice for reading that narration. For some reason, his voice seems just right for it.
I knew we should have trademarked this day before FOX did ;D
If the movies are showing in the theaters (in Pittsburgh), I will go and enjoy!
I'm in for any and all ReAction/Super7 stuff. MOAR!!! :D
Huh, what are this odd, I've been a fan of this movie Series and also that Alien day is on my BIRTHDAY, not joking, its on the same date :o
I love everything about this Alien Day except I just read the rules for the Trivia Challenge (something I was really looking forward to) & if you're from Canada like myself, you no get to play. It's for US residents only. Once again Canada gets the shaft on cool stuff. But I would like a pair of those shoes!
4-26-2016 is the release date of the Predator : Incursion in Czech republic and Slovakia ( in czech language Predátor : Vpád
Aliens Day dammit! Aliens Day! It's a celebration of Aliens not Alien. ...as my head explodes.. It might as well be April Fool's Day..
(Don't nobody get the wrong idea. This is awesome! But we need more stuff. Hopefully we get an update on Blomkamp's film)
where is my comment?
My birthday is the day after!! Stoked!!
Going to make a quick commentary on how exciting this is and upload it :)
Quote from: PRJ_since1990 on Mar 30, 2016, 01:13:13 AM
My birthday is the day after!! Stoked!!
Better use up a couple sick days! ;D
It would figure the only showings are 200 miles , give or take, in either direction from me.:'(
Other than that I'm hyped! I hope Hot Toys re-does the colonial marines. They've really improved since that first and thus far, only run of Ripley and Marines in '07.
OMFG. Just in time for my birthday. :o
Those Bishop Reeboks are a done deal... And the Derelict model...Oh man.
Quote from: Perfect-Organism on Mar 29, 2016, 11:30:00 PM
Aliens Day dammit! Aliens Day! It's a celebration of Aliens not Alien. ...as my head explodes.. It might as well be April Fool's Day..
(Don't nobody get the wrong idea. This is awesome! But we need more stuff. Hopefully we get an update on Blomkamp's film)
It's a celebration of everything Alien.
Quote from: Davidder on Mar 29, 2016, 11:31:46 PM
where is my comment?
Posted above mate.
Blomkamp's Alien 5 any news?
Quote from: Anon. on Mar 30, 2016, 07:37:15 AM
Blomkamp's Alien 5 any news?
Not yet and I wouldn't expect any this year really.
Quote from: Perfect-Organism on Mar 29, 2016, 11:30:00 PMAliens Day dammit! Aliens Day! It's a celebration of Aliens not Alien. ...as my head explodes.. It might as well be April Fool's Day..
It's
Alien Day, because it's the
Alien franchise.
Alien set foot on LV-426 too, you know.
OT, bit shitty so much is US-exclusive, but hey ho. Still lots of stuff to look forward to.
I think it maybe due to the time/date format. I'm gutted too though. I'd have loved to have joined in with the trivia competition. I thoroughly enjoyed the one they did for AvPR.
My comments on Aliens Day! Enjoy!
NECA teased the Kenner Ripley on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/NECA_TOYS/status/715985260840894465 (https://twitter.com/NECA_TOYS/status/715985260840894465)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ce-wxtEWIAAfld9.jpg:large)
Also, there will be a comic included, that's not a prank.
https://twitter.com/NECA_TOYS/status/715989547411222528 (https://twitter.com/NECA_TOYS/status/715989547411222528)
I can't wait to see what it is!
I wonder if that comic is what Dorman's been working on...
Never mind, he said it wasn't a darkhorse product didn't he?
Quote from: 420Buddy on Apr 01, 2016, 08:06:06 PM
Never mind, he said it wasn't a darkhorse product didn't he?
I think that might just might be how he's handling his NDA. He said that he would love to work with DH again, but we know that he is working with them on at least that one Prometheus variant, so he could just be exercising caution.
Too bad Fox chose Alamo Drafthouse. The one time I was there, the service was terrible. I decided with this announcement to give it another go. I got on their website just to have it go down, then when it came back, the only available seats were front row at THIRTY DOLLARS PER SEAT. I have since decided, that no matter the situation, I will never give them my money again.
Quote from: 420Buddy on Apr 01, 2016, 08:06:06 PM
I wonder if that comic is what Dorman's been working on...
Never mind, he said it wasn't a darkhorse product didn't he?
I imagine it'll just be a reprint of the one from the original figure. That's what was in the Kenner AvP 2 pack they did.
Was there a derelict model at least overseen for the Las Vegas exhibition by Giger? That's confused me a bit.
So does this mean February 23rd will be Prometheus day? :-/
Quote from: Lechner on Apr 01, 2016, 08:53:49 PM
Too bad Fox chose Alamo Drafthouse. The one time I was there, the service was terrible. I decided with this announcement to give it another go. I got on their website just to have it go down, then when it came back, the only available seats were front row at THIRTY DOLLARS PER SEAT. I have since decided, that no matter the situation, I will never give them my money again.
I couldn't find tickets to the one in NY w/ Sigourney. I wish they could have chosen Regal Cinema. They're everywhere! Or even AMC
Quote from: Engineer on Apr 02, 2016, 04:33:29 PM
So does this mean February 23rd will be Prometheus day? :-/
I have always celebrated 1/31 as Fury day (closest to 161 as we will get) ;D
Quote from: FiorinaFury161 on Apr 02, 2016, 08:12:06 PM
Quote from: Engineer on Apr 02, 2016, 04:33:29 PM
So does this mean February 23rd will be Prometheus day? :-/
I have always celebrated 1/31 as Fury day (closest to 161 as we will get) ;D
It drove me bananas when they mentioned it as Fury 16 in A:R. Bananas I tell you!
Yet in the Alien3 novel, ADF refers to the planet as Fury 361. ::)
Quote from: FiorinaFury161 on Apr 02, 2016, 08:12:06 PMI have always celebrated 1/31 as Fury day (closest to 161 as we will get) ;D
Depends on where you live...
16/1/16 was the
16th of January, 2016 in many parts of the World. Get with the rest of the World, US. Get that metric stuff down pronto, too, while yer at it.
-Windebieste.
Quote from: windebieste on Apr 03, 2016, 02:41:25 AM
Quote from: FiorinaFury161 on Apr 02, 2016, 08:12:06 PMI have always celebrated 1/31 as Fury day (closest to 161 as we will get) ;D
Depends on where you live...
16/1/16 was the 16th of January, 2016 in many parts of the World. Get with the rest of the World, US. Get that metric stuff down pronto, too, while yer at it.
-Windebieste.
You forgot Fahrenheit to Celsius :laugh:
Seriously, I would love to have the US move to the metric system, I imagine many (current) US high schoolers would not even know what it is! Also, I never thought about the 16th, good idea! I was using the 31st since it is the largest number in the month.
Quote from: FiorinaFury161 on Apr 03, 2016, 03:32:32 AM
Quote from: windebieste on Apr 03, 2016, 02:41:25 AM
Quote from: FiorinaFury161 on Apr 02, 2016, 08:12:06 PMI have always celebrated 1/31 as Fury day (closest to 161 as we will get) ;D
Depends on where you live...
16/1/16 was the 16th of January, 2016 in many parts of the World. Get with the rest of the World, US. Get that metric stuff down pronto, too, while yer at it.
-Windebieste.
You forgot Fahrenheit to Celsius :laugh:
Seriously, I would love to have the US move to the metric system, I imagine many (current) US high schoolers would not even know what it is! Also, I never thought about the 16th, good idea! I was using the 31st since it is the largest number in the month.
I graduated in 2008 from high school and trust me, we learned all about the metric system, conversions and such, as well as temperature (Fahrenheit, Celsius and Kelvin). I have English and Metric sets of sockets. No it's not frustrating. Just different tools for different jobs. Anyways, back on topic.
We're not going to get any more ALIEN-related holidays because ALIEN day covers all the films, even the ones you don't like :)
I'd like to know more about the limited edition Loot Crate that was mentioned as the site didn't have any info on it.
While Alien day is focused on US, Fox should have found a way to empower the international fans to do something with their support.
Would be nice, huh.
-Windebieste.
Yeah u.s. high schools teach and use the metric system in their science classes, at least they did when I was in school.
Quote from: Perfect-Organism on Apr 03, 2016, 07:33:52 AMWhile Alien day is focused on US, Fox should have found a way to empower the international fans to do something with their support.
In fairness, the UK usually seems to do OK, this being where most of the films came from.
Other countries never get shit though.
I expect its more to do with the time format than anything else. I don't know how many other countries do it like the States though?
Darwinsgirl sent me this link - http://www.sneakerfreaker.com/sneakers/reebok-release-the-alien-stomper/
Some nice new pictures of the shoes.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sneakerfreaker.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F04%2FREEBOK-ALIEN-STOMPER-SQUARE.jpg&hash=5ed9e618eb8b9f060cf824b4b4036949623940fa)
Quote from: wmmvrrvrrmm on Apr 02, 2016, 03:17:31 PM
Was there a derelict model at least overseen for the Las Vegas exhibition by Giger? That's confused me a bit.
I was just about to contact you, if you knew anything about this. But it seems you are as puzzled as myself.
More than a little interested in Alien pinball...Zen puts out good work!
...Just hope it's better than 'Aliens Legacy'...
https://youtu.be/Uk99VWkMJ-M (https://youtu.be/Uk99VWkMJ-M)
You guys!!! Sigourney Weaver presents Aliens at TOWN HALL on 4/26... Anyone else in NYC? I just got my tickets! They are literally disappearing while you select seats.
Get yours now!
http://thetownhall.org/event/aliens?camefrom=EMCL_1035854_40316046 (http://thetownhall.org/event/aliens?camefrom=EMCL_1035854_40316046)
Quote from: CainsSon on Apr 05, 2016, 04:41:30 PM
You guys!!! Sigourney Weaver presents Aliens at TOWN HALL on 4/26... Anyone else in NYC? I just got my tickets! They are literally disappearing while you select seats.
Get yours now!
http://thetownhall.org/event/aliens?camefrom=EMCL_1035854_40316046 (http://thetownhall.org/event/aliens?camefrom=EMCL_1035854_40316046)
Man NY!
Looks like Super 7 have announced (http://super7hq.com/news/alien-day-2016-preview) their lineup for release on April 26, 2016.
There's a black box edition reissue of the ReAction 3 Nostromo compression suit crew set with Japanese text all over it. This looks nice and goes straight onto my want list:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsuper7hq.com%2Fuploads%2F07%2F04%2Fnostromo_3pack_black_web.jpg&hash=7905ab7f44935177451f2a0c53c5a6e172a015a4)
Plus we get to see the recently revealed carry case and its artwork that can hold up to 24 3.75" action figures ('ALIEN' or otherwise...). There's going to be a new mystery figure packed inside as well. I know what I am hoping for! I totally want a 3.75" Glow in the Dark Alien! That would be my choice if I had my say about the Mystery Figure. Either way, this also goes onto that list. You know, the one that never gets any shorter...
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsuper7hq.com%2Fuploads%2F04%2F15%2Fcarrycase_web.jpg&hash=c990fefb81d8804810b7c1fb8c0c685c7b0dd554)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsuper7hq.com%2Fuploads%2F14%2F00%2FAlien_Carry_Case_Artwork.jpg&hash=e5b1f85c90ac8db95378e70f8fb59456922c3018)
Love that artwork! Can we plz have a higher resolution image of this plz Mr. S7?
There's other stuff coming as well but these are the ones I was impressed with.
-Windebieste.
Does anyone know anything about the aliens VS game that is coming out or possibly played the original game years ago?
Quote from: Ultramorph on Apr 01, 2016, 07:46:27 PM
I can't wait to see what it is!
I'm pretty sure the comic will be a reprinting of the Kenner figure one-shot "ALIENS: Lt. Ripley- Fireball" comic.
Now if it's something new... but still revolves the Kenner Ripley... Well... that might be interesting.
Quote from: Machiko Naguchi on Apr 07, 2016, 01:22:32 AM
Does anyone know anything about the aliens VS game that is coming out or possibly played the original game years ago?
It's going to be an expansion for Upper Decks's V/S System.
Quote from: RakaiThwei on Apr 07, 2016, 03:39:07 AM
Quote from: Ultramorph on Apr 01, 2016, 07:46:27 PM
I can't wait to see what it is!
I'm pretty sure the comic will be a reprinting of the Kenner figure one-shot "ALIENS: Lt. Ripley- Fireball" comic.
Now if it's something new... but still revolves the Kenner Ripley... Well... that might be interesting.
I imagine it will be. The one with the re-issued Kenner AvP pack was apparently just a reprint of the one from the original figures.
Quote from: windebieste on Apr 06, 2016, 11:46:39 PM
Plus we get to see the recently revealed carry case and its artwork that can hold up to 24 3.75" action figures ('ALIEN' or otherwise...). There's going to be a new mystery figure packed inside as well. I know what I am hoping for! I totally want a 3.75" Glow in the Dark Alien! That would be my choice if I had my say about the Mystery Figure. Either way, this also goes onto that list. You know, the one that never gets any shorter...
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsuper7hq.com%2Fuploads%2F04%2F15%2Fcarrycase_web.jpg&hash=c990fefb81d8804810b7c1fb8c0c685c7b0dd554)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsuper7hq.com%2Fuploads%2F14%2F00%2FAlien_Carry_Case_Artwork.jpg&hash=e5b1f85c90ac8db95378e70f8fb59456922c3018)
Love that artwork! Can we plz have a higher resolution image of this plz Mr. S7?
Damn! I don't even buy the ReAction figures but that makes me want to!
I can't believe Neca's making a Newt and Vasquez figure. After I spend an annoying time trying to make my own. Oh well, can't wait, the one figures I always wanted them to make was Newt and Vasquez, and now they will and I can complete my Neca collection.
I got Ripley, Hicks, Hudson, Bisected Bishop, 4 Aliens, eggs, and a Queen. So excited to add those to my collection and complete it. I mean, I never thought they'd make a Newt figure, Vasquez I can see, but I never thought they'd do Newt. THANK YOU!
It doesn't take away from your own customs. Those will be ones you can love even more because of the time and effort you put into them. :)
They weren't really that good and it was annoying to put together. Packages got lost in the mail, and my bro-in-law did most of the paint and carving, but it was annoying because he took forever to help me like he would only work on it once a week and things kept coming up, like the clay dried before we could use it.
http://weylandyutanicorp.deviantart.com/art/Aliens-Newt-Carrie-Henn-Action-Figure-580481864 (http://weylandyutanicorp.deviantart.com/art/Aliens-Newt-Carrie-Henn-Action-Figure-580481864)
http://weylandyutanicorp.deviantart.com/art/Aliens-Vasquez-Jenette-Goldstein-Action-Figure-580482397 (http://weylandyutanicorp.deviantart.com/art/Aliens-Vasquez-Jenette-Goldstein-Action-Figure-580482397)
I would much rather official ones, it just bothers me that Neca told me on twitter they weren't gonna do them because of licensing and as they told me "we don't think Newt would sell as a toy."
All they need to do is make a Edward Furlong John Connor figure and I will have the perfect collection of Aliens, Predator, AVP, and Terminator.
So...this is happening...
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsuper7hq.com%2Fuploads%2F14%2F14%2FALIEN_QUEEN_FIGURE&hash=d0659ca900a42620f039d609e6b7d2ae9bdb741d)
http://super7hq.com/news/alien-queen-molten-magma
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Apr 14, 2016, 07:50:55 AM
So...this is happening...
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsuper7hq.com%2Fuploads%2F14%2F14%2FALIEN_QUEEN_FIGURE&hash=d0659ca900a42620f039d609e6b7d2ae9bdb741d)
http://super7hq.com/news/alien-queen-molten-magma
Dear Lord, this can't be happening Man, this can't be happening!
Thats just... weird.
Someone get lava planet predator to take care of this. :laugh:
So let me get this straight, is this Alien supposed tobe edible? Like a gummy bear or something? That's the first thing I thought of when I saw it. Bet you that would give you acid reflux.. :D
Looks like a fancy Jello mold.
It's like a mini vinyl Sofubi thingy. Apparently, they're very popular. Why? I don't know. There's over a dozen different varieties (http://super7hq.com/collection/alien/vinyl-figures) of the Alien.
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At 4" tall, $50 is a lot to pay for this thing. They should come in mixed bags of 24 plastic items for just $2.50. Just like toys of this nature used to.
-Windebieste.
Looks a bit chubby for an alien doesn't it?
I don't get it. Need some context here.
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QuoteFrom Secret Base and Super7 for Alien Day 2016: We originally posted this as the terrifying fury of the Alien Queen Molten Magma figure. However now that the magma has cooled the actual figure is the more horrifying Alien Queen Molten Silver Gray!
http://super7hq.com/news/alien-queen-for-alien-day
YES! YES! YES! YES! YES!
We now haz confirmation (http://super7hq.com/news/alien-day-2016?variant=16783499969) of Glow in the Dark ReAction figure included in the carry case. Announcement of this 3 3/4" fella completely fulfills my expectations!:
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I am soooo stoked right now!
SOLD!
-Windebieste.
I wish I collected the ReAction stuff as I'd love that carry case. Have we had a price on it?
No price as yet. I love the ReAction Aliens. They have such an awesome history! I'm looking forward to ordering one of those cases when they become available.
My collection of loose 3 3/4" inch 'ALIEN' ReAction figures needs a good home they can rock out in! That case is perfect. Especially considering it's such a worthy homage to the old 1977 carry cases for Kenner's original 3 3/4" 'Star War's action figures. It's another great connection to action figure history of a bygone era, right down to the hinged vinyl style and montage art depicted on the cover:
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-Windebieste.
Hollywood Collectibles have now revealed their Derelict Statue from the original press release.
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http://www.hollywood-collectibles.com/store/product.php?productid=16562
$500. Not really keen on the stripey colour scheme.
http://mondotees.com/blogs/news/120403011-alien-day-2016
Oh wow... incoming Merchandise Tsunami. Everyone duck for cover! lol.
Love this:
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...and this, too:
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-Windebieste.
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Nice use of Ron Cobb's Nostromo symbols there.
I'm digging that sweat shirt. Lots of cool merch!
Some crazy prices though, 85 bucks for a sweater? Ouch
That's actually pretty sweet, my first thought was 'king? Really?" But I actually like the design.
Its nice getting something new, but they would call it something else, "King" is a bit redundant.
Quote from: bobby brown on Apr 24, 2016, 03:11:05 PM
Its nice getting something new, but they would call it something else, "King" is a bit redundant.
The idea of "king" does not work well with the whole idea of strong females in the series
Not sure that theme applies to the aliens themselves though.
That's a pretty cool design. Maybe it will show up in the comics at some point.
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/e35/12976435_651409558339619_606952336_n.jpg)
Ehhhhh. Not too fussed so far. Would like to get a better look at it though.
EVERYBODY READY FOR 4-26 MAKE SOME NOISE!!! WOOT!
(oh, sorry, on 4-26... no one can hear you scream... forgot) ;)
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Apr 25, 2016, 07:36:09 AM
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Ehhhhh. Not too fussed so far. Would like to get a better look at it though.
I do like that it has a couple little design motifs from the old Kenner King Alien toy, it's a nice touch.
"Happy Alien day to you, happy Alien day TO you, happy ALI-mmf... mmfmmm... mmmmfff..." :D
http://www.artasylum.com/2016/04/alien-day-brings-new-animated-short-plus-new-toy-reveal/
HAPPY ALIEN DAY TO YOU ALL!!!!
I mean this is the nicest possible way but i hooe you all get bankrupt with the amazing stuff to buy!!!
I'm waiting to get a pair of those shoes. Not seen anything else for me yet.
Also AvP: Evolution is now only 10p on the Android play store....not sure about the apple app store....it was around the £3.49 mark! I jumped ship from Apple for android so didn't redownload but have done so now!
It's still showing as £2.99 on the App Store.
Won't lie, kinda tempted by the replica of Frost's "Peace through superior firepower" T-shirt from Dark Bunny...
What ya'll up to today then? How r u celebrating it?
I'm not really gonna be doing much alien related stuff today since I got a devbio exam at the end of the week sadly, but I will be playing a bit of A:I while wearing my Jurassic park style lv-426 shirt :)
Quote from: HuDaFuK on Apr 26, 2016, 08:08:53 AM
Won't lie, kinda tempted by the replica of Frost's "Peace through superior firepower" T-shirt from Dark Bunny...
I keep meaning to get one of those...and I love that messenger bag. Just want to try and make sure I get a pair of those Reebok first though.
Quote from: chainsawsquirrel on Apr 26, 2016, 08:32:38 AM
What ya'll up to today then? How r u celebrating it?
The lady and I are going to watch a double-bill later tonight. In the meantime I have a thousand windows open trying to see what's happening. :laugh:
Hope you have fun with Isolation!
Seems as though at least some of the stuff originally pegged in for today has slipped. The Batman/Aliens collected trade paperback is now showing as releasing in May. Also, what about that Internecivus raptus statue from Sideshow?
Video about the Alien King model.
QuoteLearn more about Sideshow's upcoming Alien King - Internecivus raptus rex Maquette from the artisans behind the creation of the Aliens collectible!
Looks like a lot of stuff is going on sale around 5pm BST - just as we're all leaving work. :'(
Midday US time?
Mid-day somewhere in the US. 11am pst, I think.
I've been keeping the post on the front page updated with anything of interest I find. Also whatever competitions I come across.
Thanks a bunch for keeping us updated with all this. Makes our job a lot easier! (Unless our job is hanging onto our money...)
Don't forget to mention HiyaToys and Fox's new Aliens: Colonial Marines figures shipping out this week. Guillermo Quintero in stock!
https://www.facebook.com/Hiyatoys
Thanks. Updated.
Happy Alien Day. Get Ready to Roll
Happy aliens day!!
The Alien King is atrocious.
Happy Alien day everybody.
Happy Alien day! Watch where you leave your face ;)
Happy Alien 426 Day! I will be heading to my local TRU soon to pick up the Ripley figure (hopefully two)! I also will watch the first two films today and FINALLY post a pic of my overall Aliens collection (if I can remember :P )!
Quote from: FiorinaFury161 on Apr 26, 2016, 01:04:41 PM
Happy Alien 426 Day! I will be heading to my local TRU soon to pick up the Ripley figure (hopefully two)! I also will watch the first two films today and FINALLY post a pic of my overall Aliens collection (if I can remember :P )!
I hope that includes me! :P
Quote from: Stolen on Apr 26, 2016, 11:22:48 AM
The Alien King is atrocious.
Happy Alien day everybody.
Worse than this?
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;D
I liked the Rogue. They at least explained it and made it an aberration.
Quote from: HuDaFuK on Apr 26, 2016, 01:08:14 PM
I liked the Rogue. They at least explained it and made it an aberration.
I don't mind the idea myself but the design of it was blah
https://www.fright-rags.com/products/aliens-day-426?variant=17393901701
The Fright-Rags 4/26 shirt is now available.
Happy Alien Day everyone! Though I will say if you're like me & was looking forward to the pinball tables, they at the moment DO NOT appear to be on PS3 so there goes my plans to play that unless it shows up in later today. Kinda disappointed so far though if it doesn't.
I believe they're on Steam so they'll be on their way up.
Anyone else think some of these trivia questions are reeeeaaalllyy stupid? Like, most of it is stuff that's barely related to the films at all, it's ridiculous! Especially the one about a bridge too far, cmon, wtf.
Quote from: chainsawsquirrel on Apr 26, 2016, 03:19:11 PMEspecially the one about a bridge too far, cmon, wtf.
Care to enlighten us?
Considering how brainlessly easy most trivia quizzes are, I wouldn't complain about finding one that's a bit harder.
Also, the Alien KING? What??? Since when was there ever a king in the hive? NEVER. There was no gap in the story line to be filled. It looks kinda cool, much like the queen in many respects. Not a fan of the colouring, the whole thing kinda has a few too many of these folds & lines covering its body, not enough smooth texture.
Quote from: HuDaFuK on Apr 26, 2016, 03:28:05 PM
Quote from: chainsawsquirrel on Apr 26, 2016, 03:19:11 PMEspecially the one about a bridge too far, cmon, wtf.
Care to enlighten us?
Considering how brainlessly easy most trivia quizzes are, I wouldn't complain about finding one that's a bit harder.
I've not listened to them yet but they were written by SM and Willie Goldman so you're going to get good ones!
Happy Aliens Day everyone. Remember, stay frosty and alert today.
Ah... I've got movement... (where?) In the comments.
The Alien vs Pinball is finally out on PS3, just bought it & going to record a raw first impressions video for you guys. It won't be the best quality. I don't have a capture device for game footage so all I can do is stick my video camera in front of my tv.
Alright guys, here's my first impressions vid on Alien vs Pinball. Sorry for the shitty quality..
https://youtu.be/HaNsNj9z1o8 (https://youtu.be/HaNsNj9z1o8)
Anything happening in Canada?
I know Alien is playing tonight in Toronto at 7pm at Cineplex Cinemas Yonge-Dundas. Anything else?
Quote from: Perfect-Organism on Apr 26, 2016, 06:09:34 PM
Anything happening in Canada?
I know Alien is playing tonight in Toronto at 7pm at Cineplex Cinemas Yonge-Dundas. Anything else?
Nothing in my area is happening. As far as I know, I'm the only person celebrating Alien day in my neck of the woods haha so it's just going to be some Alien vs Pinball & movie watching later. Maybe play a round of 2 of the Legendary Encounters game. I WISH they were playing the movies in the theater in my area but nope.
Going to the comic store after school to hopefully pick up the 30th anniversary Aliens graphic novel, followed by Toys R Us for the throwback Ripley figure.
I watched Prometheus last night, and I plan on watching Alien tonight, with the following films each night this week. It's a little Alien week for me. :)
Sucks that the movies aren't playing near me, or anywhere in PA for that matter. Oh well.
Where's the page for the competition hosted by this site btw? What's up? I see nothing D:
Nevermind, I found it!
So, the first Alien day has now come to an end. And what a ride it hasn't been! :P Fingers crossed for you guys with the giveaways! Hopefully at least one of us will have something to show everyone in the merch section from alien day :) I'm really hoping I got the raptus alien statue, holy shit does that look cool. Maybe i'll buy one when I move out, make a nice house decoration, go with my other statues lol
Got the loot crate but missed out on the mondo posters by 8 stinking minutes!
I've got back from the double feature screening, it was amazing, a funny anecdote, they made the mistake of screening Aliens before Alien, this was quickly soughed though.
I just got in from a double feature too. Interestingly the version of Aliens they showed as the blu-ray version. I love that no matter how many times I watch these films I'm always noticing something new. This time around it was someone doing a crossword at Ripley's inquest. :laugh: I'd never noticed that before.
I wanted to watch ALIENS over dinner tonight (The perfect film for that sort of occasion I know). I put in the Blu-Ray into the player and it said it can't play this type of disc. WTF! It always worked fine and there is not a scratch on it as it always rested in its case. Now I am sad. :'( How many times do I have to keep buying this disc?
My blu-ray occasionally does that. The age old turning off and back on again usually sorts it. Or try a different player.
Great day. Might buying a few things. Hope everyone has a great Alien day!
Quote from: XenoZipper on Apr 26, 2016, 05:11:39 PM
Alright guys, here's my first impressions vid on Alien vs Pinball. Sorry for the shitty quality..
https://youtu.be/HaNsNj9z1o8 (https://youtu.be/HaNsNj9z1o8)
Neat!
Watching that made me really miss playing the Jurassic Park pinball at a video rental store near my house (back in the day).
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Apr 27, 2016, 12:28:32 AM
My blu-ray occasionally does that. The age old turning off and back on again usually sorts it. Or try a different player.
It amazes me how often this technology fails like that. I mean its all fairly recent equipment with a reasonable new authentic disc. Urr! And they wonder why people just want to download..
Looks like Gentle Giant are having another clearance sale on their 24" tribute figures (http://www.gentlegiantltd.com/collectibles/alien):
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Notably, the replica figure is not amongst the items included in the sale. Get yours now while they're
only US$299.40! CHEAP!!!-Windebieste.
Watched Alien3 (assembly cut), did all the Twitter trivia, got Rage War book 2 in the mail, bought the loot crate, and picked up AvP2010 and Aliens Colonial Marines with all DLC on Steam (and bought a friend a copy of A:CM because why the hell not)
All in all a pretty good day, haha.
Ended up going round my gf's last night so sadly I didn't get to re-watch any films, but I did pick up a few goodies during the day. I won't be short of Alien-themed T-shirts for a while. Nabbed me a Loot Crate, too. Sadly both Hicks and I missed out on some Ripley sneakers :(
Might stick Aliens on tonight, it's been a while.
I only picked up the Fright Rags shirt and the Lootcrate. Was so gutted about those shoes. I did go to a double-showing with the lady friend though, got back at 1am. Stayed up a bit to cover that Covenant news. So tired right now. :-\
Not the greatest debut Alien Day but was still alright.
I only got the Pinball game & that was it. Didn't get a chance to watch any of the movies yesterday or partake in trivia. So yea off to a shaky start for the first Alien Day put maybe next year will be better.
Quote from: XenoZipper on Apr 27, 2016, 02:13:09 PM
I only got the Pinball game & that was it. Didn't get a chance to watch any of the movies yesterday or partake in trivia. So yea off to a shaky start for the first Alien Day put maybe next year will be better.
Same here! Except I didn't even get a chance to play the pinball game! Wouldn't load from servers... :-(
Yea it was a pain for me too. The pinball game wasn't showing up in the actual game itself when I booted it up or looked at the dlc in the psn. I finally got it by just searching new downloads altogether & they finally showed up there on the PS3.
Quote from: XenoZipper on Apr 27, 2016, 02:13:09 PMSo yea off to a shaky start for the first Alien Day...
Well technically Dark Horse arranged an
Aliens Day back in 2009, so it's not the first.
Quote from: HuDaFuK on Apr 27, 2016, 03:39:02 PM
Quote from: XenoZipper on Apr 27, 2016, 02:13:09 PMSo yea off to a shaky start for the first Alien Day...
Well technically Dark Horse arranged an Aliens Day back in 2009, so it's not the first.
Any idea what day that was?
I watched Alien last night and tried to stay up for Aliens... the wife and I were so tired we couldn't do it so we will pick it up where we left off last night (where the marines discover Newt).
Quote from: Perfect-Organism on Apr 27, 2016, 04:19:00 PMAny idea what day that was?
From what I've been able to find out, it was May 25, or exactly 30 years to the day since
Alien first hit theatres.
A fan started the idea of using 4/26 last year too.
Yes it is worthwhile to note that a fan started the whole 4-26 thing. Especially in light of articles like this appearing in the press:
https://www.inverse.com/article/14015-fake-fan-holidays-like-alien-day-are-missing-the-point-of-being-a-fan
I want the Internecivus Raptus statue so bad >.< but not having a job atm, I don't think I'd forgive myself for spending £300 on a statue at this point :/ Especially with UK shipping price too. I mean, look at this motherf**ker! I WANT! :'( https://www.sideshowtoy.com/collectibles/alien-alien-sideshow-collectibles-200464/
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Apr 27, 2016, 05:14:34 PMA fan started the idea of using 4/26 last year too.
Yeah I actually heard from him recently.
Quote from: Perfect-Organism on Apr 27, 2016, 05:40:28 PM
Yes it is worthwhile to note that a fan started the whole 4-26 thing. Especially in light of articles like this appearing in the press:
https://www.inverse.com/article/14015-fake-fan-holidays-like-alien-day-are-missing-the-point-of-being-a-fan
Yeah, that one pissed me off. >:(
Quote from: HuDaFuK on Apr 27, 2016, 06:42:37 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Apr 27, 2016, 05:14:34 PMA fan started the idea of using 4/26 last year too.
Yeah I actually heard from him recently.
Yeah? Anything fun?
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Apr 28, 2016, 07:39:23 AMYeah? Anything fun?
Just that he started the idea last year. He wanted a mention on the Wiki, actually, so I mostly just asked for some proof he wasn't just bullshitting, which he kindly provided.
He did mention that he had some photos of the 2015 event but I never got around to seeing them! Might hit him up and ask him if I can have a butchers.
I'd be curious to see what actually happened last year.
I'll get in touch with him.
Ace. Thanks.
I've seen a few opinions that LV-426 Day was some kind of corporate scam but it just comes off as peanut butter and jealous to me. "It's not even on the release date!" Neither are BTTF or Star Wars Days so who cares. Did the movies and cast get more attention than the day before? Yes. Were screenings packed, mine sure was and I'm guessing many were as Alamo Drafthouse is for movie fans. This is hipster BS at its worst, not like anybody put a gun to your head and forced you to buy anything. There's 60 some comments here of people sharing their experiences on a communal day celebrating our favorite flicks. Here's to more movie days and #HicksLives!
Quote from: viendammage on Apr 29, 2016, 01:51:38 AM
I've seen a few opinions that LV-426 Day was some kind of corporate scam but it just comes off as peanut butter and jealous to me. "It's not even on the release date!" Neither are BTTF or Star Wars Days so who cares. Did the movies and cast get more attention than the day before? Yes. Were screenings packed, mine sure was and I'm guessing many were as Alamo Drafthouse is for movie fans. This is hipster BS at its worst, not like anybody put a gun to your head and forced you to buy anything. There's 60 some comments here of people sharing their experiences on a communal day celebrating our favorite flicks. Here's to more movie days and #HicksLives!
I'm with you on that. It's a convenient day to rally fans (and non-fans, as my friends will attest) to watch the movies and have a good time. Like yeah people could complain about the commercialization stuff, but no one is forcing anyone to buy stuff. The Twitter trivia thing was fun, telling my coworkers to go home and watch an Alien movie was fun, I got a new book in the mail, it's all really harmless fun.
April 26, 2016 has been and gone. I enjoyed it immensely...
Now looking forward to 4/26, 2017. Coz you know... YOU KNOW it's gonna be absolutely loaded with 'ALIEN: Covenant' content. That's a certainty. Of course we'll be seeing stuff well before then but the movie will be released just 4 months later. You can bet Fox will already have that day pegged for big announcements in terms of tie in merch for the movie. It's poised at the perfect point for such announcements.
I don't care what the naysayers claim. Corporate opportunism or not, I say, Bring It! I can't wait for 4/26/17.
-Windebieste.
Has anyone listened to the audio drama for "alien: out of the shadows" that came out? If so, I'd like to hear some opinions! I have a copy of the book, but I read a single customer review for the audio drama version that just came out, and it was a STELLAR review! The reviewer said some things about it that caught my eye too, so I'm thinking about buying it...
I am listening to it right now as I am working on a project. I can say that this is one of the single best Alien experiences that I've had since watching Aliens. I know the story should have never taken place, but that is the premise. The overall execution of this is beyond phenomenal. I have visions of the entire catalogue of Aliens books and comics being turned into this. Just epic. And worth a price.
Quote from: Perfect-Organism on Apr 30, 2016, 01:30:44 AM
I am listening to it right now as I am working on a project. I can say that this is one of the single best Alien experiences that I've had since watching Aliens. I know the story should have never taken place, but that is the premise. The overall execution of this is beyond phenomenal. I have visions of the entire catalogue of Aliens books and comics being turned into this. Just epic. And worth a price.
SOLD!
Thanks for the input!
PS. Do you rank this as a better alien experience than alien: isolation?
Quote from: Engineer on Apr 30, 2016, 01:44:35 AM
Quote from: Perfect-Organism on Apr 30, 2016, 01:30:44 AM
I am listening to it right now as I am working on a project. I can say that this is one of the single best Alien experiences that I've had since watching Aliens. I know the story should have never taken place, but that is the premise. The overall execution of this is beyond phenomenal. I have visions of the entire catalogue of Aliens books and comics being turned into this. Just epic. And worth a price.
SOLD!
Thanks for the input!
PS. Do you rank this as a better alien experience than alien: isolation?
Ha ha! Just as I posted the above, I thought of Alien: Isolation and I started weighing out my opinion. The two are very different. They are both high up there, and as I stated, it is one of the top experiences. So I will say, that it ranks up there, and I elect not to pick a favorite at this time.
BTW, you can get Audible for free right now on a 30 day trial, and you get a free audio book. Duh! I picked Alien out of the shadows of course. After the 30 days, you start to pay. Totally worth it, and I hope they do many more like this. It elevates audio books to a whole new level.
Thanks again!
Understandable you won't pick an absolute favorite between the two! But I'm excited to hear it's that good!
That's good to know about audible too. But I kinda think the iOS version might be a better choice for me. I'd have it all the time on multiple devices! :-) betcha they do this whole trilogy eventually... At least!
Did you (or anyone) check out the pinball game? I actually really like it! And I'm not a fan of pinball games, especially digital pinball. I nabbed the pinball game for free on iOS, but in the free version you only get access to 1 table at a time and they rotate to the next table every 5 days or so. I've only tried out the aliens table so far. I was planning to wait for the next table to rotate around (avp) to see if I like it enough to buy the bundle (unlimited access to all 3 tables, ad free) or just the individual tables I like best. I may also grab it for Xbox one; still deciding on that...
I just downloaded Aliens vs. Pinball. Firstly, I didn't realize this was a downloadable app game. I thought it was going to be a real pinball game. It is good kitschy fun.
Quote from: Perfect-Organism on Apr 30, 2016, 09:36:02 PM
I just downloaded Aliens vs. Pinball. Firstly, I didn't realize this was a downloadable app game. I thought it was going to be a real pinball game. It is good kitschy fun.
Yea it's a digital game. Available on all platforms I believe: Xbox 360/one, ps 3/4, Mac, iOS, Windows 8, steam, and android...
I didn't realise it was on the tablets. Might pick this up for them as well then.
Aliens vs Pinball has been quite the blast to play. I grabbed all 3 tables for PS3. So far I got the trophies for both the Aliens & AVP table but not the Isolation one yet. Highest score so far I think has been on the AVP table for about 50million. Aliens is fun when you get to drive the APC for a short mini game after starting the first mission (when you play Film Order). Isolation has been my least favorite of the 3. I dunno what it is about that one but I can't seem to get anywhere with it unlike the other 2.
You know the one thing about the pinball game that really perplexed me?
I first checked it out on Xbox one, by looking up some info on it. I was pretty stoked to get some new alien themed achievements, and I wanted to set one as the background on my console. I was kinda surprised to see there were only 3 achievements on Xbox one! But that's cool; achievements aren't a deal breaker to me... BUT, when I picked it up on iOS, and looked at the achievements it has 12 TOTAL!!! Why the difference?!?
Yea it's weird for me on PS3 as well. Most tables in the game like all te Star Wars & Marvel tables all have between 2 or 3 trophies to shoot for but lately their last 2 Star Wars & all 3 Alien tables for me only have 1 achievement each. Strange setup. I also have Zen Pinball 2 on WiiU & the Alien tables aren't even available on that so yea it's messed up going across all the mediums.
I think the console versions are all alike, in terms of cost and number of achievements/trophies. And the mobile versions are all alike. On the Xbox one, I saw the price tag was $10. On iOS, it's free, but you only get one table at a time and you have to deal with ads, however you can buy permanent access to the tables for $3 each, buy ad-free play for $2, or pay for the bundle to get ad-free and all 3 tables for $7. So if you plan on buying at least 2 tables on mobile platforms, it'd be cheaper to buy the bundle.
Btw, my alien day festivities included a chance to play "aliens: Armageddon" for the first time. It was alright... It was pretty out there, and they took a LOT of liberties with the aliens, but it was still fun for what it was...
Anyone gotten any emails yet regarding the Twitter trivia contest?
I didn't enter.
My loot crate's on it's way!
I haven't heard anything about the winners being announced. :'(
So I received a box today with another copy of The Weyland-Yutani report that I didn't order, guess I was one of the winners.
Nice prize, congrats!
I love that they told you. :laugh:
Quote from: RidgeTop on May 29, 2016, 03:25:28 AM
So I received a box today with another copy of The Weyland-Yutani report that I didn't order, guess I was one of the winners.
I'll send you my address lol ;D :laugh:
Quote from: RidgeTop on May 29, 2016, 03:25:28 AM
So I received a box today with another copy of The Weyland-Yutani report that I didn't order, guess I was one of the winners.
So anyone who entered should check their mail over the next few days, just in case? :D
Also, congrats!
Got me one of these 6 little Kotobukiya figures, really tiny but yhe sculpt is Konami-like : very well detailed for the scale and price. Unpainted though, made of dark mate soft plastic, but still worth the money. The pose of mine -like the others on this serie- is really goofy for a xenomorph to take, that's the essence of its charm.
(https://scontent-mad1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13307204_10156859706810251_4330404100051879556_n.jpg?oh=6c9476701b34908b0fdb96152e623b3c&oe=57C44099)
Since they're really small (a little more than 2 inches) it is useless to display them on a huge room, they don't look good from afar, so you'll fully enjoy their mightiness at less than a meter from your face. I put this fellow laying lazily on top of my computer screen, so I can watch it while typing this message ^^.
Go for them !
Yeah I've been eyeing those things, the casual/yoga poses are pretty hilarious.
They could turn it into a romantic comedy.
In Space, Everyone Can Feel The Love
This Love is War
The Love is Back
and finally
Witness the Romance
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I have way too much time on my hands :laugh:
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So I would arguably say the first official ALIEN DAY was a success. Although the limited edition items were a bit too limited and pricey, it does give fans a reason to watch the movies and possibly pick up an exclusive item if they so choose. It's been said that no one forced anyone to watch their computer obsessively and buy the overpriced crap they sold and that's completely true.
I hope they learn from their mistakes and make next year a better celebration!
The cinema screenings alone were a neat idea. The only thing that really pissed me off were the Reebok trainers, they were just a clusterf*ck. I managed to pick up a few other neat bits and pieces though.
The one thing that really ticked me off was that the Kenner Ripley (by Neca) was an online exclusive and NOT actually in the TRU stores. I think they should have sent a few pieces to each store with a very limited availability online.
I just got an email from FOX saying I won a download code for Aliens vs Pinball in the Twitter trivia contest! ;D
My winning question was #24, about whether or not Sigourney Weaver and Michael Biehn were originally supposed to have cameos in 'Titanic'.
Cool!
So, did anyone get their loot crate yet? Are they waiting until ALIENS day 2017 or what :laugh:
US customers got their loot crates near the second or third week of May.
UK received ours last week. We've been chatting about it in the Lootcrate thread further down.
http://www.avpgalaxy.net/literature/reviews/super-7s-alien-carry-case/
Winde's review of the Super 7 Alien Carry Case is now up! :)
Copy-pasting my comment on that review here, because I think it's lost over there and could be helpful for people on a budget:
"A note to fellow Canadians: the Super7 store wanted to charge me $50(!) USD shipping on this. I cancelled my order and went with Big Bad Toy Store, who only charged me $20, and it got to Toronto in about a week."
It's a beautiful case, and the glow-in-the-dark alien, which I didn't know was also gonna be translucent, is wonderful. I only wish you could reverse the art on the case, so that you could display it with the handle up and the steel 'feet' down.