Aliens: Bug Hunt - Aliens Anthology Announced!

[TheBATMAN]

Didn't think this was out yet but just found it today in Waterstones. Flicking through at least two stories feature the marines from Aliens and another appears to be about the origins of Bishop.

[Mr. Clemens]

I've got the Queen miniature, I still need to assemble and paint it.

I had that! I was a pretty amateur painter back then, so I just base-coated it in black and then drybrushed it with light blue and it looked awesome with even that little effort. 

[Corporal Hicks]

Didn't think this was out yet but just found it today in Waterstones. Flicking through at least two stories feature the marines from Aliens and another appears to be about the origins of Bishop.

They must have put it out really early. Which Waterstones?

[TheBATMAN]

Carlisle.

[Ultramorph]

Any Arcturians?

[TheBATMAN]

Don't think so. Though I've always believed Arcturians were just a reference to human colonists living there. Having sentient humanoid aliens (aside from engineers) doesn't seem a correct fit for this universe in my eyes.

There is a story about Hicks. One about the whole platoon before Gorman took over, and another with just Frost and Dietritch. There's one about the origins of Bishop and another about the origins of the pulse rifle. Tim Lebbon's story features Halley and her squad from The Rage War.

[Ultramorph]

Cool. Can't wait to get my copy.

[TheDerelict]

Hey all,
i bought a copy of Aliens Bug Hunt yesterday at Waterstones in Essex. Saw in another store today, both paperbacks not hard covers. And i have to say that its not a bad looking book, the online image of the front cover i didn't think looked great but now its in my hands i don't think its that bad. Nice colour to it also.

[Engineer]

Geez! Isn't it a little early for the release?! I thought it was supposed to come out on the 18th!?

[HuDaFuK]

Though I've always believed Arcturians were just a reference to human colonists living there. Having sentient humanoid aliens (aside from engineers) doesn't seem a correct fit for this universe in my eyes.

At least one of the recent books basically spelt out that they are aliens.

[TheBATMAN]

Yes this is one aspect of the EU i' m not a fan of. To me Alien always personified space as a dark, empty void. I think it works better that way.

[The Alien Predator]

Though I've always believed Arcturians were just a reference to human colonists living there. Having sentient humanoid aliens (aside from engineers) doesn't seem a correct fit for this universe in my eyes.

At least one of the recent books basically spelt out that they are aliens.

They could be another seeded race that the Engineers made in the Arcturus system, which could explain the humanoid look.

[Mr. Clemens]

Whatever the explanation, it makes things feel kinda 'Star Trek'.

[The Alien Predator]

Whatever the explanation, it makes things feel kinda 'Star Trek'.

Spoiler

Mr. Clemens, drink your Arcturian coffee you unpredictable space doctor!

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You mentioning the Star Trek feel, it reminds me of these guys who are basically Star Trek's very own Engineers - http://memory-alpha.wikia.com/wiki/Ancient_humanoid

[Mr. Clemens]

Whatever the explanation, it makes things feel kinda 'Star Trek'.

Spoiler

Mr. Clemens, drink your Arcturian coffee you unpredictable space doctor!

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You mentioning the Star Trek feel, it reminds me of these guys who are basically Star Trek's very own Engineers - http://memory-alpha.wikia.com/wiki/Ancient_humanoid

Ah, I remember those guys. Good episode.

I should say that I do like Star Trek, but I feel that it and Alien should stay far away from each other. Anybody remember that Season 1 TNG 'Alien' rip-off episode? Yikes...