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Some of you already know I'm working on a major Project so now is the time to go public with it.  For the past 18 months I have been writing a book and now I am ready to start talking about it more openly.  So, here it is - the Official announcement and now, here's the details. 

Currently being prepared, 'HIDEOUS PLASTIC - In stores everyone can hear you scream' is a non-fiction book scheduled for release in late 2017. The book is an extensive and fully detailed investigation into the history, maintenance and continuing legacy of the notorious 18 inch tall Kenner ALIEN action figure released in 1979.  It is comprised of an excess of 200 pages of information and over 180 images.

HIDEOUS PLASTIC comprehensively examines the infamous action figure and is rapidly approaching completion.  An exciting KickStarter campaign supporting its publication will be launched in early 2017. HIDEOUS PLASTIC is an independent publication and is currently not supported, authorised or endorsed by 20th Century Fox or its partners and/or affiliates.   


More coming soon.  Have fun with that!

-Windebieste.

Interesting! Seems like a really interesting and niche item.

Have you looked into Kickstarter? By all accounts that's a whole other ball-game on its own.

There's quite a lot of interest in the old toy.  I've been doing my own investigation into whether the book is actually viable and if there is a demand for such an item.  Much of my findings are interesting and not all that concrete but my gut feeling says it's there. 

The best figures I can go by, though, is the number of views for the thread I have had running on MegoMuseum (http://megomuseum.com/community/forumdisplay.php?22-Classic-Toys).  At this stage, over 13,000 views since January, 2016.  I'd say that's a reasonable amount of interest in the old Big Chap.

KickStarter is definitely in the works.  I need to build up interest in the Project first. Ensure I have the support and launch the campaign sometime next year.  Around March... or something like that.  Word needs to get around first. 

It's briefly outlined on the site in the FAQ (http://www.hideousplastic.com/?page_id=88).

-Windebieste.

Well shit, sign me up.

Hell, Winde, if the Kickstarter doesn't reach the funds, self-publish. Go on Blurb or something. I'll grab a hardcover :P

You wanna be signed up?  Sure thing!  Forums are right here (http://hub.globalavp.info/forum/5000482/).

:P

As for a hardcover edition.  Yep.  Part of the reward system is upgrade to hardcover for all who support any tier that orders a copy of the book.  We'll get to discuss this later. 

Crowd funding isn't just about raising funds - it's also about raising awareness and generating an interested customer base.  It's as much about marketing and distribution as it is about rounding up interested people willing to vote with their wallet.  I have other options available if it doesn't work out - but I'm not aiming at  outlandish sums of money, either.   Enough to get the book published is what I am interested in raising.  Covering publishing and postage costs will do as far as I am concerned.  I'd rather keep the costs down and achieve my goals rather than have the Project fail due to over indulgences on my part. 

-Windebieste.

Must 'fess up...

HIDEOUS PLASTIC will also cover news about other 'ALIEN' action figures.  Reviews too. 

(https://i2.wp.com/www.hideousplastic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/CzQZ8cUXAAAAMq9.jpg?zoom=2&resize=546%2C439)

While the site's primary focus is to promote and get my book about the old Kenner Big Chap out the door, there's more than enough scope to handle News about the latest 'ALIEN' action figure releases too.  ...oh, and past releases as well.  There's plenty of scope, I tell you, for a site of this nature dedicated solely to action figures from this series. ;D

To visit HIDEOUS PLASTIC, just click on my signature below. 

-Windebieste.

(https://i1.wp.com/www.hideousplastic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/DSC06296.jpg?zoom=2&resize=532%2C402)

Reviewed on HIDEOUS PLASTIC, FUNKOxSuper 7 ALIEN ReAction Figures. (http://www.hideousplastic.com/?page_id=678)

You can leave any feedback on the forum (http://www.globalavp.info/hub) dedicated to all things Hideous, Plastic and Alien.

Windebieste.

Here's the 'HIDEOUS PLASTIC - REVEAL' video.

The video outlines some of the principal features and content of the 200+ page book to be published sometime late next year:



I owe a special thanks to our own Le Celticant for the custom soundtrack.  Thank you, Sir.

-Windebieste.

I've just added the 2nd set of images to the hideousplastic.com image gallery (http://www.hideousplastic.com/?page_id=607).  Featured in this selection is the 1991 Halcyon ALIEN model kit. 

The Halcyon ALIEN kit is the 3rd iteration of the old Kenner action figure and is obviously derived from the older figure without too much close scrutiny.

Images for this strange and almost forgotten relic, the 1991 Halcyon ALIEN model kit. (http://www.hideousplastic.com/?page_id=731)

-Windebieste.

Do you want a photographer to fly down to you cos I would love to drool on some of your figures. I may or may not take photos as well.

You're welcome here any time.   ;D  If you come down via Sinny, pick The 'Kore while you're passing through.  If you come from the other direction and pass through the City of Curches, grab E-Man.  We can haz party.  BYO camera and drool.

Here's the third entry into the gallery (http://www.hideousplastic.com/?page_id=793).  Check it out.  The 24 inch tall Gentle Giant ALIEN action figure.  Yeah.  This thing is Big.  Like a man...  lol.

(https://i2.wp.com/www.hideousplastic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/GentleGiant_07.jpg)

-Windebieste.

Added a set of over a dozen images  (http://www.hideousplastic.com/?page_id=833) of the outlandish Gentle Giant Silver coated 24 inch tall tribute ALIEN action figure to the website. 

It's much like the glow in the dark item pictured above but coated in silver.

(https://i1.wp.com/www.hideousplastic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/GG_SilverAndBox.jpg?fit=1200%2C1600)

-Windebieste.

Quote from: windebieste on Dec 17, 2016, 08:23:45 AM
You're welcome here any time.   ;D  If you come down via Sinny, pick The 'Kore while you're passing through.  If you come from the other direction and pass through the City of Curches, grab E-Man.  We can haz party.  BYO camera and drool.

I'd by flying down from the Goldie.

This looks like brilliance given form, always enjoy reading your posts winde!!

It would be interesting to see how long the chrome-plated Alien keeps his finish before deterioration sets in.Hopefully you won't find out in a long time.Useful info for a future reprint of your book.

It's one of the problems the older Kenner figure has.  Those things are almost 40 years old now and the teeth (not so much the tongue) can frequently be found to have patches of chrome missing from them. 

Anyway, I've added the 1984 Tsukuda Hobby ALIEN Jumbo Figure to the gallery (http://www.hideousplastic.com/?page_id=899).   This odd figure checks a few boxes.  It was an Officially licenced product manufactured in Japan.  It was derived from the original 1979 Kenner Products action figure (and it shows).  It was the first ALIEN figure to have a flexible wire core tail.  It was promoted at being "OVER 18 INCHES TALL" but it wasn't...  I could go on and on but I won't.  LOL:

(https://i2.wp.com/www.hideousplastic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/TsukudaAndBox.jpg?fit=1200%2C1600)

Have fun with this piece of weirdness. 

-Windebieste.

The dome is too large for the figure and the rear end of the Alien's skull is a seperate piece? Nice box art.

Amazing pictures. I'm thrilled to see it coming along, winde!

They were made like that.  The dome is too big and the back of the head is a separate piece.  lol.

I have no idea why they broke up the back of the head into separate pieces.  I am at a loss on that one; but I can at least offer some reason to the oversized dome. 

The Tsukuda figure is a little shorter than the Kenner item it is directly derived from.  It appears like the manufacturer neglected to scale down the dome for it accordingly.  As a result, yeah, the dome looks too big.  That's because it is.  It doesn't fit will on the Kenner figure, though. The front has been truncated a little; as if in an effort to correct the size mismatch.

Here's a close up of the back of the head:

(https://i1.wp.com/www.hideousplastic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/TsukudaUglyFinish.jpg?fit=1600%2C1200)

The mismatched dome and rear head piece are blatantly obvious and as ugly as you can get in terms of presentation and finish but there's another feature of note here as well.  The figure is a direct derivation of the original Kenner item with many recognisable features in place but the entire jaw mechanism system has been completely removed.  Above, you can see where the trigger cavity once existed and how it's been filled in on the Tsukuda figure.  It's a clumsy piece of work and there is a noticeable bulge in the underside where the cavity has been poorly filled in.  Surface features (hoses) abruptly terminate at this point. 

It's not to hard to trace the shape of the trigger cavity when compared to the original figure:

(https://i1.wp.com/www.hideousplastic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/KennerJawTrigger.jpg?fit=1600%2C1200)

The rest of the Tsukuda figure is OK and the introduction of the wire core tail was a great idea; but when the head is messed up like this so much, it ruins the overall presentation.  This sloppy work and shoddy finish should have been avoided on the Japanese pressing instead of the 1 minute hack job present in the figure.  Mind you, as far as I am concerned, it provides additional content for my purposes.

-Windebieste.

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Thank you, Mr. V.. 

Everything is coming along fine, I am pleased to say.   ;)

Quote from: windebieste on Dec 20, 2016, 10:29:19 PM
They were made like that.  The dome is too big and the back of the head is a separate piece.  lol.

I have no idea why they broke up the back of the head into separate pieces.  I am at a loss on that one; but I can at least offer some reason to the oversized dome. 

The Tsukuda figure is a little shorter than the Kenner item it is directly derived from.  It appears like the manufacturer neglected to scale down the dome for it accordingly.  As a result, yeah, the dome looks too big.  That's because it is.  It doesn't fit will on the Kenner figure, though. The front has been truncated a little; as if in an effort to correct the size mismatch.

Here's a close up of the back of the head:

(https://i1.wp.com/www.hideousplastic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/TsukudaUglyFinish.jpg?fit=1600%2C1200)

Now the back end looks even more like the head of a penis.

'Glans' is the word I believe you are looking for; and yes.  It adds that extra depth of phallic symbolism. 

The 6th item has been added to the HIDEOUS PLASTIC Image Gallery.  This entry visually documents Tsukuda Hobby's 1995 derivation (http://www.hideousplastic.com/?page_id=921) of Kenner Product's alien action figure.

(https://i2.wp.com/www.hideousplastic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/1995TsukudaMeasured.jpg?fit=1200%2C1600)

-Windebieste.

Is that vinyl carapace yellow-tinted or yellowed from age?

I think it's a case of both.  I know the carapace was originally cast as tinted but aging has further added a smoky hue to it.  The carapace on it's sibling figure, the silver Tsukuda Hobby Alien had a clear carapace; which, over the years has slightly yellowed.  As the carapaces on both figures is made of the same material some yellowing is likely to have taken place on the older '95 pressing. 

Which of course is the cue that segues to this item...

(https://i1.wp.com/www.hideousplastic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/1997_TsukudaMeasured.jpg?fit=1200%2C1600)

A gallery of images for the 1997 Tsukuda Hobby Silver Completed ALIEN Model  (http://www.hideousplastic.com/?page_id=990)has been posted on HIDEOUS PLASTIC (http://www.hideousplastic.com/).  Have fun with this item.  It's a different pressing pulled from the same molds as the 1995 Tsukuda Hobby figure shown immediately above.  Enjoy!

-Windebieste.

I think it looks better with this duller shade of silver rather than the shiny chrome-plated finish. It reminds me of the shots of it emerging from it's nest aboard the shuttle - with the strobing lights giving the Alien a ghostly silver appearance.

That's an interesting way to interpret the duller luster of the Tsukuda Hobby figure. 

All the same, look at what's arrived just in time for Christmas.  Yes.  Another addition to the Gallery section of HIDEOUS PLASTIC.

(https://i0.wp.com/www.hideousplastic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/GG_Gold_02.jpg?fit=1200%2C1600?resize=225%2C300)

This time the baroque and overly ostentatious gold edition of Gentle Giant's 24 inch tall tribute figure (http://www.hideousplastic.com/?page_id=1023) gets its own set of images in the Gallery.  Wouldn't it be amazing if one of those 3 Wise Kings gave one of these things to little baby Jesus.  Now that would be something!

-Windebieste.

I'd rather see people dancing around this than a Golden calf.

I can see the skull.

Yes.  Yes, you can see the skull.  As many of these items are derived from the original Kenner ALIEN action figure, they almost all have the skull.

You can even see the skull with the lights turned off on the original figure!  Here, look.  See?  GLOW IN THE DARK SKULL!

(https://i2.wp.com/www.hideousplastic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/KennerGlowSkull.jpg?fit=1600%2C1067)

Magnificent!   :laugh:

Anyway, I've added a set of images of the only version of the figure that doesn't feature the skull to the site Gallery.  Presenting the Super 7 Faux 1986 Prototype ALIEN limited edition action figure (http://www.hideousplastic.com/?page_id=1053).  It's a fake test shot for a figure that never existed based on the original Kenner Products figure.  Cool, huh:

(https://i1.wp.com/www.hideousplastic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/2016_Super7_02.jpg?fit=1200%2C1600)

-Windebieste.

Quote from: windebieste on Dec 26, 2016, 07:04:56 AM
Yes.  Yes, you can see the skull.  As many of these items are derived from the original Kenner ALIEN action figure, they almost all have the skull.

You can even see the skull with the lights turned off on the original figure!  Here, look.  See?  GLOW IN THE DARK SKULL!

(https://i2.wp.com/www.hideousplastic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/KennerGlowSkull.jpg?fit=1600%2C1067)

Magnificent!   :laugh:

Anyway, I've added a set of images of the only version of the figure that doesn't feature the skull to the site Gallery.  Presenting the Super 7 Faux 1986 Prototype ALIEN limited edition action figure (http://www.hideousplastic.com/?page_id=1053).  It's a fake test shot for a figure that never existed based on the original Kenner Products figure.  Cool, huh:

(https://i1.wp.com/www.hideousplastic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/2016_Super7_02.jpg?fit=1200%2C1600)

-Windebieste.

You mean ALIENS ? Not really a fan of the Cameron/Winston re-design for the classic Alien but that figure looks good!

Oh, yeah.  Sure.  'ALIENS', to be more precise.   ;)

I never felt that the removal of the carapace and other modifications did any favours to the creature design.  It was perfect to start with.  Actually, I always felt those changes permitted other Directors to have free licence to do whatever they wanted with the design.  The revisions started with Cameron.  All those crummy latter ADI designs... Blame Cameron.  LOL.

If Cameron had strictly stuck to Giger's original vision, then those later deviations wouldn't have been so easy to get away with.  Gah. 

-Windebieste.

Nearly 40 years later and IMO nothing comes close to the original 1979 creature design. The thing was ahead of it's time.

I first saw the movie in 1979.  It still has a hold on me.  Largely because of that creature design, how it was lit, the movement and composition in each frame it appears in... There's an unmatchable technical and artistic combination that no one will recapture.  They've tried.  Oh, how they've tried; but that first movie struck a resonance deep within its audience on so many levels.  Giger's designs were critical to that end. 

What a legacy to leave behind. 

-Windebieste.

Quote from: windebieste on Dec 26, 2016, 07:04:56 AM
Yes.  Yes, you can see the skull.  As many of these items are derived from the original Kenner ALIEN action figure, they almost all have the skull.

That's atrocious.

Right now I am on schedule to release the first version of the Preview Edition of my new book, HIDEOUS PLASTIC - In stores everyone can hear you scream. The book is a multifaceted and complete investigation of the notorious Kenner Productions ALIEN action figure released in 1979.  For now, to help stir up some curiosity and generate more interest in the book, here's a single page of how the content is shaping up.


When released, the Preview Edition will be a 30 page excerpt from the 200+ page book and the excerpt's content will comprehensively document the early years of the notorious 18 inch tall Kenner Products ALIEN action figure.

This single page is a very early work in progress sample from the non-fiction volume (the complete book isn't scheduled for release until late 2017).  The release of the excerpt is intended among other things to be a promotional exercise for the full book.  It is also to be considered an early and evolving manuscript subject to substantial changes depending on feedback I receive from the public during the months of early 2017.

The 30 page Preview Edition will be available for download on the 30th of December 2016 from Hideous Plastic (http://www.hideousplastic.com/)  (Don't forget to bookmark it.) as a FREE .pdf to anyone who wants to read it.

Don't forget to find out more about HIDEOUS PLASTIC: In stores everyone can hear you scream by checking out these online resources:

You can read more about the book here. (http://www.hideousplastic.com/?page_id=47)

You can read the FAQ here. (http://www.hideousplastic.com/?page_id=88)

You can watch the Reveal video here:


-Windebieste

HIDEOUS PLASTIC - Preview Edition is now available.

I am pleased to announce after 18 months of research and effort, a sample of the book is now available for your perusal.  You can download this early work in progress version (http://www.hideousplastic.com/?p=1161) for FREE!


Keep in mind this is an early draft of a single chapter from the manuscript and it is continuing to evolve.  It represents approximately 15% of the book's current content. As the book still requires a lot of attention, it won't be available until late 2017.  Think of this release sample as a FREE 'early access demo'; and like such demos it is lacking in polish and presentation but most of its components are in place.

A lot of work still needs to be done on my part but any feedback is welcome.

Feedback can be sent to me: windebieste@hideousplastic.com.

-Windebieste.

Are you going to include any screenshots from the Kenner ALIEN TV commercial or reproduce original print ads for the figure?

I would require permission to use those.  I can probably use them under 'fair use' provision - but that's applicable only under American copyright law.  We don't have that provision in Australia - and that's where it gets complicated, being Australian myself and writing the book here.

I have used Kenner's 4 page promotional brochure, sure, but I am keeping such material down to a minimum right now.  My Intellectual Property Consultant has written to Twentieth Century Fox at least 4 times and provided them with the latest manuscript.  Each time they declined to respond with so much as an acknowledgement.  Despite Twentieth Century Fox' cold shouldered lack of correspondence, there's still some possibility they may permit me to use such material (including captures from the television ad.) but it's a more likely outcome they will not.  In which case, if they choose to ignore my correspondence, I will remove the 4 page brochure and modify other small content items as well.  At least that content is currently insubstantial.

At this point, that means about 6-10 pages will have to be removed/modified if I fail to acquire their permission.  If I include more copyright sensitive material in the book at this stage - that means a greater percentage will have to be removed if permission is not granted.  As it is, the book is 200+ pages and removing up to 10 pages now will reduce it by, say, 5%.  It's no great loss. Adding more copyright sensitive content just raises that percentage.

In other words, I have not included such items to protect myself and keep potential changes to the book at a minimum.  The 4 page brochure item can be removed and accompanying text modified without the book suffering for the loss.  A change of 5% is next to nothing.  In which case Twentieth Century Fox can sit back and watch for all I care - or they can get involved and show some interest.  Either way I am covered. 

In which case, I have prepared contingencies for both outcomes with the assistance of my legal advisor, a Trademark Attorney with 30 years of corporate level experience in such matters.  If I do manage to gain their permission (which at this stage would require a miracle) then it is hoped I could have access to other content as well.   Maybe that's a little too much to hope for - but you can never tell with these things.  You just try and influence the outcome in a positive way. 

...and work around that which you can't.

One thing for sure - and this is important - Twentieth Century Fox know about the book and they aren't ignoring it.  They never ignore unauthorised Projects - and they act swiftly when they deem someone is breaching the Law. 

They're just sitting back,  watching to see what my next move will be.  We'll see what happens next. 

-Windebieste.

A little snippet of information regarding what the content of volumes 2 and 3 will contain can be found here. (http://www.hideousplastic.com/?p=1225)

-Windebieste.

Just knocked out this review regarding NECA's 2014 Dallas in compression suit action figure.   (http://www.hideousplastic.com/?page_id=1233)

Is it any good?  How about you read it and find out.   ;)

(https://i0.wp.com/www.hideousplastic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/10_NECA_Dallas.jpg?resize=768%2C1024)

-Windebieste.

Today I printed out the first hard copy version of the book to aid as a visualisation tool to present to printers, editors etc. to acquire quotes for the print run.  Don't worry about the images being B&W.  The book will be full colour interior.  It's just easier and cheaper for me to present the book to these relevant services this way.

You can read more about it here. (http://www.hideousplastic.com/?p=1289)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hideousplastic.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F01%2FVisualisation_05.jpg&hash=3ba1d1b63b838d8912379dbd7e278e88f9bfe886)

-Windebieste.

Even if you are not a collectible enthusiast, this is still a good read. In my marketing course, I used this figure as an example of target demographic failure. Where if a company tries to market to children it must aggregate the parents as well. I will most definitely use Hideous Plastic as a citation.

One of the interesting challenges writing this book was to keep it legal.  That meant not breaching copyright - or at the very least work within the provisions where such laws permit copyright material to be used.  Fortunately, copyright laws aren't put in place to solely protect ownership of a given work; those laws also allow a new work that has never existed before to be permitted to use copyright material.

In the particular instance of this chapter (released freely to anyone who wants to read a sample of the book), almost all content present is either written or photographed by myself.  Which makes me the owner - and copyright holder of that content.  The remaining copyright material; that is, copyright images Kenner used to promote the toy to retailers, are being used in the context of historical details and are used to embrace a critical or educational purpose.  This usage is permitted under copyright law.

As such, an educational approach was the angle that I specifically aimed for when I wrote this Chapter to maintain compliance with the law.  It sure makes for a much more interesting story than any fiction would, that's for sure. 

In this regard, I hope you found it informative and useful.  That is its intention.

-Windebieste.

QuoteAt this stage, 20th Century Fox have been approached regarding the book.  This occurred in early 2016 but they have not responded.

Winde, who from Fox did you contact?

Good luck with the project.  As a toy designer, this is up my alley.  Was fox cool with the name of the book though?

Hey,

What a wonderful place full of surprise !
It's quite a small gold mine for the action figures.
I never got the chance to own one of the big old Kenner but they look spectacular !

Much luck in your project Wind, let me know if you need help ;)

Cya

@ C. Hicks: Contacting Fox was handled by my IP Consultant.  I really don't know who he corresponded with.

@ P. Organism:  Originally, the book was to be titled: 'HIDEOUS PLASTIC: 1979 Kenner ALIEN Action Figure' but my IP consultant didn't like the use of the words 'ALIEN' and 'Kenner' in the subtitle.  So I pitched the alternate subtitle 'In stores everyone can hear you scream.' at him and he was totally supportive of that.  Titles are not copyrightable (It turns out they do not carry adequate literary content) but the use of trademarked content in the title could cause me issues. 

While the subtitle does bare resemblance to the 'ALIEN' tagline, 'In space no one can hear you scream', it's altered to mean something completely different and outside the original meaning Fox used to promote the movie.  The fact that the subtitle also serves as a parody assists greatly in keeping it within the bounds of copyright law(s).

That's my understanding of how it all works; and the laws do differ from one country to the next.  I'm not a Trademark Attorney - fortunately, I do know someone who is. 

@ Le C: Thank you for your support.  ...oh, and thank you for making the soundtrack to the launch video.  That sure made a difference!  (Ironically, the name of the piece Le Celticant composed for the video is called 'Perfect Organism'.  lol.)

Actually, now that I think about it, drop a link to your music page here.  You should share yer stuff.    ;D

-Windebieste.

Count me in, I would be interested to read about all the Kenner reps early opinions :P

It's one of the reasons I released the full chapter that deals with the early history of the figure for free (http://www.hideousplastic.com/?page_id=1177).  While I have managed to reconstruct the events that lead up to the release of the figure, this is all done from an outsider's perspective. 

Now that the sample has been released, I am hoping for input from people who worked at the company at the time.  I've already had some welcome correspondence from a Guy who worked at Kenner during the 1990's.  So, I'm hopeful someone from around 1979 who worked there will also be able to provide some insight into such processes.  We shall see.  It's not too late to find out.   ;D

-Windebieste.

Quote from: windebieste on Jan 11, 2017, 11:16:39 AM@ Le C: Thank you for your support.  ...oh, and thank you for making the soundtrack to the launch video.  That sure made a difference!  (Ironically, the name of the piece Le Celticant composed for the video is called 'Perfect Organism'.  lol.)

Actually, now that I think about it, drop a link to your music page here.  You should share yer stuff.    ;D

It's not as much ironical as you would think hehe :D
Fits well the theme I think.

It was an honor and a great challenge to work on this.
I had no idea if I was up to the task to make theme for Alien.
I got so inspired that the other week I composed two more pieces ;D

The music in the video was slightly altered to fit the pacing and rythm of the cuts.


Here is the full soundtrack for anyone who wants to hear it:
https://geoffreyomega.bandcamp.com/album/monsters-from-outer-space
(it comes with free download).

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Keep up posted with that kickstarter campaign !

Best luck !

Nice!! Winde 8)

@Le C.:  Now that I have a hard copy of the current manuscript (http://www.hideousplastic.com/?p=1289), I will be taking it to printers for quotes.  Getting very close to that KickStarter announcement but that won't happen until March.  It certainly won't take place any earlier than that as I will be undergoing hip replacement surgery on Jan 25th.  That will slow me down.  A little.   ;D

@Pvt. H.: Thank you.

-Windebieste.

I really love it when people who are passionate about a subject, even an arcane one as this, find a way to build something out of it and share it in a palatable way ( a book, a film) with people.  Well done!

My best wishes for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery.

@windebieste

Are you Polish Phil Wlodarczyk? :)

@P. Organism: Thank you.  Fortunately, I am blessed with a speedy healing ability.  Soon, I'll have the artificial skeletal augmentation to accompany it.  I'll be just like, y'know, Wolverine.  ...Wolverbieste?  lol. 

@I.war:  My father is Polish, hence the name; but I was born in Australia and only speak English.  (Actually, I claim to speak up to 4 languages: English, Bad English, Rubbish and Gibberish.  In this regard, I'm really fluent in Rubbish and Gibberish.  Oh, and Strine, too.  Make that 5 languages I know.  ;D )

-Windebieste.

@windebieste

I asked because I'm Polish. Just curiosity :).

Thanks for this, Windebieste!

Not a problem. 

Don't forget!  If you have downloaded the FREE Preview Edition (http://www.hideousplastic.com/?page_id=1177) then feel free to provide me with some feedback.  I don't mind if you choose not to but responding is encouraged.

I need to know if you found it factual and informative.  Was it easy to read?   Are there any glaring errors?  What would you like to see covered regarding the early history of the figure as outlined in this sample?  Anything you have to say, please send it to me.  You can just PM me here if you like.   

There's still a lot of work to be done on the book as a whole but this is the section that needs the most attention due to the difficult nature of piecing together the 30+ year old history of an old toy.   Take your time if you need to.  Publishing the book is still a good 8 months away!  At least.

Thank you everyone. 

-Windebieste.

Quote from: Gruyères on Jan 11, 2017, 11:53:36 PM
Thanks for this, Windebieste!

Well that makes three of us.  I came to Canada in late 82, but originally from Poland.  Witajcie Chlopaki!  Sto lat!

Quote from: Perfect-Organism on Jan 12, 2017, 02:53:47 AM

Quote from: Gruyères on Jan 11, 2017, 11:53:36 PM
Thanks for this, Windebieste!

Well that makes three of us.  I came to Canada in late 82, but originally from Poland.  Witajcie Chlopaki!  Sto lat!

Cześć ;)

'PROMETHEUS' very own cosmic goblin shark, the Deacon, as interpreted in 7 inch tall action figure format by NECA.

Cosmic goblin shark?  wtf? Am I serious..? 

Yep.  Absolutely!  Just watch the video at the end of the review.  You'll see.   ;D

Cosmic Goblin Shark um, Deacon REVIEWED!  (http://www.hideousplastic.com/?page_id=1312)


-Windebieste.

Winde,

To your knowledge, has there ever been a book detailing the complete collection of Alien / Predator toys ever published?  If I understand correctly, your book mostly deals with the Kenner toy.  Wouldn't it be epic if there was a volume which also featured the Halcyon Dropship, and APC, as well as all the countless other toys that were produced?  I realize that such a large volume would result in a significant decrease in the in-depth analysis, but one might argue that you would be able to access a broader audience.

I understand exactly where you are coming from.  Yes.  It would be epic and to my knowledge, it's never been done before.  I did a lot of research into the original Kenner item and only found journals and magazine articles.  I never came across a single volume that encompasses, say, Kenner stuff of the 1990's, Tsukuda Hobby, MacFarlane, Kotubukiya, Katara, etc... etc... etc...

The best I could find was the recently released Sideshow Collectibles book, 'Capturing Archetypes'.  And that was very focused on their own product.

What it boils down to, however, is I've already given it some thought.  (http://www.hideousplastic.com/?p=1225)

I hope that helps. 

-Windebieste.

Dang!  I'm really impressed.  Best of luck!

This is really on trend as well.  I think it's great how it's possible to appreciate toys as an art form.  There is a lot of work that goes into developing them.  This generation is lucky to have books made by passionate, knowledgeable people.

Miniatures of my favorite car, the Citroen DS also got this treatment...

https://books.libertys.com/en/english-books/lib9449/citroen-ds-in-miniature-an-encyclopedic-collection?exp=1&utm_expid=73315224-3.guC3U6ghQ8ipOjQ_tiPEjQ.1&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.ca%2F

Hah!   ;D  That's a cool looking book.  I'm aiming for something similar.  Maybe not 400+ pages.  wow... that's just an amazing piece of work.  Around 250 pages is what I'm expecting to achieve. 

I can get this first volume done - no problem.  Some of the correspondence and support I've received during the past week alone has been - well - encouraging to say the least! 

Volumes 2&3 will be a lot different in so many ways - but there's no way I'll be able to tackle them by myself - even at the most rudimentary level it's too much for just one person.  It's just not possible for one person to have a sample of everything, lol.  It's just such a massive undertaking.  On the other hand, by the time I'm ready to tackle those volumes, this first one will be in your hands; and by then, I'll have a clear roadmap for Vol.s 2&3, just like I have for this first book. 

Once again, it all depends on how successful this first item is.  Nonetheless, there is a plan.

-Windebieste.

REVIEWED: NECA's bee-yoo-ti-full glow in the dark Thermal Vision Warrior Alien (http://www.hideousplastic.com/?page_id=1430)

(https://i2.wp.com/www.hideousplastic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/01_AvP_Glow_03.jpg)

I'm totally biased in favor of anything that glows in the dark. 

-Windebieste.

https://www.instagram.com/hideousplastic/

And followed.

Thanks Hicks  ;D

---

Okay, so Winde was kind enough -- and trusting enough! -- to send me one of his Kenner Big Chaps to take photos and videos of. I'm like a kid in a god-damned candy store. I've seen photos of this thing for years, and honestly, I always thought it looked a bit "eh". The matte black plastic really doesn't look terribly appealing and the details don't pop.

Now I've got one in my hands and my God, it's a thing of beauty. The detail on this thing is honestly impressive. If someone ever decided to do a decent paint job on one of these it would be perfect.

I've been playing around with lighting setups, really trying to highlight the detail the thing has and make it stand out. Here are some of my tests so far:

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fglwdh2Q.jpg&hash=85cd5dc4fe54ced15cca76266dd774a573089647)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FIxiyvTU.jpg&hash=3742898bfca4e1125e68dd1427628c62c13a0c65)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FxR2cGeV.jpg&hash=5e93e20b9d6f78a4c31f64f67d1d75aef660f082)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FEqeACpl.jpg&hash=49339606112fda850efbe529805a60aba828c229)

:o

The Perfect Organism, indeed.

@SiL:  We've known each other for more than 10 years and we both shared staff positions on Planet AvP.  Of course I trust you.  You.  Me.  Our dear map making friend from Sydney.  We got common ground.  I still think we should all get together sometime.

@skhelter: Ya, it's amazing.  Especially considering it was intended to be children's toy.

A small update on the site.  I've added an archive of 13 mini comics that originally were exclusively printed for Kenner's 1992 series of ALIENS action figures. 

download the ALIENS - Space Marines.rar (http://www.hideousplastic.com/?p=1498)

(https://i1.wp.com/www.hideousplastic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ALIENScomic7_-Page4.jpg?resize=768%2C429)

-Windebieste.

^ I feel that comic looks like the vehicle from The Lost World...

It's actually from the toyline:

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.ebayimg.com%2Fimages%2Fg%2F7QMAAOSwB4NWxAHQ%2Fs-l500.jpg&hash=9e13600bd96e8ff16b5bdc55365f2ea5ce2cdd96)

Kenner included the comics more than just for kicks.  They were a sly way of marketing other products in the range to their target market.  That particular comic was included with the Bull Alien action figure but the comic also features the toy vehicle pictured above.  Familiarising their buyers with products by depicted in comics, it was intended for them to be inspired to purchase the featured toys.   

I don't know how successful it was as a marketing tool but it probably worked.

-Windebieste.

Recently I purchased this head.  It's in good condition and all 4 mouth parts are present.  The trigger activation system works perfectly.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hideousplastic.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F02%2FLooseHead.jpg&hash=86704883f393568c7094854746737c6507b99e7f)

This head will go towards one of the incomplete figures I have in my possession to make it feature complete and worthy of display.  This exercise is part of the upcoming KickStarter campaign I will be launching in early March. 

Find out more on HIDEOUS PLASTIC (http://www.hideousplastic.com/?p=1531).

-Windebieste.

It's been 25 years since Kenner released their range of ALIENS action figures in 1992.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hideousplastic.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F02%2F25AnniversaryScorpion.jpg&hash=b05b07e40ec60792225c6499702c4e1a375ac5e6)

We should celebrate!  Here's a review of the Scorpion Alien.   (http://www.hideousplastic.com/?page_id=1569)

-Windebieste.

Quote from: Local Trouble on Feb 12, 2017, 10:27:38 PM
What if HP is a bestseller?

At the moment I'm just hoping to clear the Goals that will be set out in the upcoming KickStarter campaign.  If I can achieve those, then I'll be very happy.  Anyone Backing the campaign beyond a certain Reward Tier level gets a copy of the book.   Beyond that, I don't know how many copies I can actually sell.  This is a highly specialised niche market item and the market for it is limited - so will the book's availability. 

If it all goes well, I'll talk to my publisher about a mass market edition at a later date.   If the book and campaign are very successful,  as I've previously stated openly, it will be more than just a stand alone item - it will be the first part of a trilogy.   I'm working towards that Goal.

-Windebieste.

Looking forward to this.  Hope it does well so other volumes will be possible.

Thank you.  ...and that is the plan.  Actually, I just got home from a meeting with my publisher and Vols. 2&3 were discussed at length.  The groundwork for both of them is being laid out so if Vol. 1 is successful, 2&3 will follow. 

I'll be discussing these items more openly in the not too distant future. 

-Windebieste.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Falienscollection.com%2Ftoyfairs71.jpg&hash=7f44bb7acf0f0751f519844a19fc580ea5d431d3)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Falienscollection.com%2Ftoyfairs72.jpg&hash=bf4490e09c160f72924c7f061c2e10cf7fba76b2)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Falienscollection.com%2Ftoyfairs73.jpg&hash=bdcfa265f75f4e7d20dcbad5b3be60048aed49fb)

Have you seen this?

https://www.theretrodraughtsman.co.uk/product-page/1979-kenner-18-alien-technical-art-print

Oh, yeah.  I've seen that item before.  It aint perfect; but it is cool nonetheless.

-Windebieste.

In anticipation of the new 'ALIEN: Covenant' movie, I've reviewed NECA's older 'PROMETHEUS' series 2 David 8 (http://www.hideousplastic.com/?page_id=1848) action figure. 

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hideousplastic.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F02%2FDavid8_09.jpg&hash=2a8d9c65470f68fb5f6ef70526b6c7ce2e6ee738)

-Windebieste.

I now have all the content for the KickStarter campaign in place.  I'm allowing myself one more day for review and then launching in early March - as planned. 

KickStarter Update - Pre-Launch Auto-Cycle Engaged. (http://www.hideousplastic.com/?p=1914)

-Windebieste.

I am pleased to announced the KickStarter campaign (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/489775161/hideous-plastic-in-stores-everyone-can-hear-you-sc) for the book HIDEOUS PLASTIC - In stores everyone can hear you scream has gone live. 

The 200+ page book investigates just about every aspect of the original Kenner ALIEN action figure that was released in 1979.  The KickStarter campaign will run for 60 days spanning March 1st to April 29.   A minimum of US$20,000 is needed to reach the Primary Goal for this Project to be successful. Not high at all and very achievable. 

Visit the KickStarter campaign page (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/489775161/hideous-plastic-in-stores-everyone-can-hear-you-sc) and show your support!  Currently, the KickStarter campaign is the only way to secure your copy of HIDEOUS PLASTIC - In stores everyone can hear you scream.  The availability of this book after the campaign concludes is not guaranteed. 

You have 60 days to decide if you want support this Project and acquire a copy. 

Thank you for your attention.  ;)

-Windebieste.

Hell yeeeeess

Skullllllllllllllllllllllllll!!!

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F7ainZ0S.jpg&hash=49d8c548376ed7e6f9c1dba0c23bdc65cc08eb2f)

lol. 

Then again, this one (http://www.hideousplastic.com/?p=1969) may be more suitable to your tastes.

-Windebieste.

OH YEAHHHH !!!  :o

**clap clap clap**

Quote from: windebieste on Mar 02, 2017, 04:57:14 AM
Then again, this one (http://www.hideousplastic.com/?p=1969) may be more suitable to your tastes.

It would be perfect if it also had the dome.

Considering Super 7's new 18" figure is a 1:1 scale version of the original Kenner toy featuring some modifications, most of the dimensions are retained on the new figure.  It should be possible to simply take a dome off one of the older Kenner figures and place it on the new Super 7 item.  In theory, it should just sit in place (just as badly) on the new item as it does on the original figure.

When I get one of those new Super 7 figures in my hands Ill do just that.  Then I'll take some photos for you.  The new figure sans skull with a dome on top.  Should be easy.

-Windebieste.

That would be very cool.  :)

I wonder how difficult and/or expensive it would be to have a new dome custom made that fits the head a bit better.

People do make them to fit more appropriately on the head.  While some of the reproduction domes I've seen on figures attempt to accurately mimic the original piece and have the same overhang, other manufacturers like to have the dome fit more snuggly in place. 

This is a reproduction dome on the white figure and fits almost perfectly:

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi613.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt211%2Fwindebieste%2FWhitey_17.jpg&hash=13d2711e0ef67f5b03621d55a91c71a367a4fdb0)

-Windebieste.

That looks great.  :)

Except for the skull, that is.  >:(

I've had a couple of people mention they would like to see a complete rundown of the book's contents.  I've responded by updating and expanding the WHAT EXACTLY IS INSIDE THIS BOOK? section near the top of the campaign page (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/489775161/hideous-plastic-in-stores-everyone-can-hear-you-sc?ref=category).  This will help you gain a more accurate understanding of the contents and page count for each chapter.

This is the current page count and is likely to change during editing, but a minimum of 200 pages is anticipated.

WHAT EXACTLY IS INSIDE THIS BOOK?

At over 200 pages in length, the book is an extensive volume thoroughly investigating the figure.  Here's a complete content breakdown of the book:

• Front cover, frontis & title pages, print history and contents: 12 pages.

• Preface and Introduction: 8 pages.

• Chapter 1: Full documentation of the notorious figure's curious and unique history. 30 pages.

• Chapter 2: A closer look at the figure in extensive detail: 14 pages.

• Chapter 3: A complete spotter's guide to identifying issues buyers need to be aware when purchasing one of these old action figures: 36 pages.

• Chapter 4: A comprehensive restoration and maintenance guide for owners of this vintage toy: 56 pages.

• Chapter 5: Other maintenance considerations: 10 pages.

• Chapter 6: Identification and exploration of the various post-Kenner derivative action figures from now defunct companies such as Tsukuda Hobby and Halcyon up to current manufacturers Gentle Giant and Super 7: 42 pages.

• Chapter 7: Concluding notes and summary of the figure: 4 pages.

• Product bibliography: All figures appearing in the book are identified including manufacturer, product numbers, year of release, etc.: 6 pages.

• KickStarter supporter's pages, acknowledgements, online resources, about the author: 8 pages.

• An additional number of pages are being allocated for the Owner's Gallery (see reward tier on side bar): Up to 15 pages.

These page counts are subject to change but as they stand, the book could potentially be over 250 pages in length.  I anticipate page layout and editing will reduce that amount.  Nonetheless, it's a safe bet the finished volume will be in excess of 200 pages.  Easily.

-Windebieste.

Don't forget, the HIDEOUS PLASTIC 'Early Bird' tier rewards Backers who support this Project now.  You will receive a 30% discount on the book with your pledge!  This offer is limited in quantity and time.  Only 250 units are available.  The offer expires on March 31.


HIDEOUS PLASTIC - In stores everyone can hear you scream a 200 page book about one of the world's most notorious children's toys, the 1979 Kenner ALIEN Action figure.  Now on KickStarter. (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/489775161/hideous-plastic-in-stores-everyone-can-hear-you-sc?ref=category)

-Windebieste.

Do it, people.

It's no secret I intend HIDEOUS PLASTIC to be a trilogy of books about ALIEN action figures and toys.

While In stores everyone can hear you scream. is more than capable of existing as a solitary stand alone title, it could just as easily be the first volume in a trilogy.  The basic outline plans for Volumes 2&3 have been already drawn up and their contents largely determined.  The subtitles on the images below will provide a clue to their proposed content.


You can read more about the proposed Vols. 2&3 right here.  (http://www.hideousplastic.com/?p=2100)

You will also find news of an upcoming KickStarter incentive to anyone thinking about making a pledge but not quite sure just yet.   

-Windebieste.

It's time for me to take a break from all this KickStarter campaign stuff for a day or so. Today, it's time for a review. This time around, I take a look at TITANS exclusive Glow in the dark loot crate ALIEN.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hideousplastic.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F03%2FGlow_06.jpg&hash=bc1fc729bbd06ee20b79f6d58979babff603a97d)

Is it the runt of the litter? ...more importantly, is it any good? Let's take a closer look at this puppy. (http://www.hideousplastic.com/?page_id=2176)   Woof.

-Windebieste

Page not found :(

I'm getting the same error.

I think I found the error. Try now. 

-Windebieste.

Working now, thanks.  :)

A small update - more of a reminder - on the KickStarter campaign (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/489775161/hideous-plastic-in-stores-everyone-can-hear-you-sc?ref=category) for anyone who is interested in making a pledge to help get this book published. 

The Early Bird Reward for Backers who are wanting a 30% discount on the standard Pledge will expire in 48 hours.  The campaign will still be running for another 30 days but this incentive will be gone by the time the weekend has arrived.

Please make a pledge.  Your support will make a difference. 

Thank you.

-Windebieste.

Only 10 hours remains if you want to snag a 30% discount on the HIDEOUS PLASTIC KickStarter Early Bird Pledge. 10 hours, that is, if you live in Australia.  The rest of the World is not far behind.   Once this Reward Tier has expired, the campaign will still continue for another 30 days  (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/489775161/hideous-plastic-in-stores-everyone-can-hear-you-sc?ref=category")but this Reward will no longer be available.

Now, if the world was flat, time zone issues wouldn't be a problem, would they?  ;)

-Windebieste.

As I am struggling to raise Backer's interest in this campaign, I am slashing the standard pledge by 40%.  If you want to support this Project and still receive a copy of the book, HIDEOUS PLASTIC - In stores everyone can hear you scream. then this 'Course Correction' reduction should help you make a decision.  This cost cutting exercise comes at the expense of the hardcover edition (too expensive to publish and too weighty to post) under the initial goals of the campaign.  As such, a full color paperback version is now the only option that will be available. 

Here's updated information (http://www.hideousplastic.com/?p=2298) about the new KickStarter 'Course Correction' incentive offering 40% discount on the standard pledge.

The KickStarter campaign can be found here. (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/489775161/hideous-plastic-in-stores-everyone-can-hear-you-sc?ref=category)

The offer is now live and will remain active until the campaign closes on April 29.  Post about it where ever you can if possible.  Instagram.  Facebook.  Twitter... whatever.

I have 25 days left to cross that finish line and still have a long way to go.  Right now every little bit counts.  This really is the best I can possibly do - but I can't do it on my own. 

Thank you.

-Windebieste.

KickStarter is now behind me and I'm left without the funding needed to publish HIDEOUS PLASTIC - In stores everyone can hear you scream. by the end of the year.  No matter.  Its publication will just be delayed until sometime in 2018, instead.

In the meantime, I have to keep my website updated as part of the massive restructuring I need to do while plans for the future of the Project are arranged and set in motion.  Part of keeping the Project alive will be positn reviews of ALIEN action figures.  So here is the latest.  It's the Hiya Toys Colonial Marines Xenomorph Boiler action figure (http://www.hideousplastic.com/?p=2730). 

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hideousplastic.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F05%2FBoiler_02.jpg&hash=90309f93b55ded83b70f53625a13615dc031e3ca)

-Windebieste.

The super cool 12 inch tall SEGA ALIEN kit from 2004.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hideousplastic.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F05%2F2004-SEGA-Alien-09.jpg&hash=cb0533f058ba69bbba79749a98461157ac50298c)

More here in this review of this terrific figure! (http://www.hideousplastic.com/?page_id=3078)

-Windebieste.

I've posted my plans to self fund and engage in another KickStarter campaign for HIDEOUS PLASTIC - In stores everyone can hear you scream.

You can read the outline here (http://www.hideousplastic.com/?p=3189).

Thank you everyone who supported this Project's campaign earlier this year in March and April.  I'm planning to deliver this book by the end of 2018.

-Windebieste.

It's been a while since I've written an update about the status of the book.  Here are the details. (http://www.hideousplastic.com/?p=4283)

-Windebieste

Glad to hear it's all still progressing well, Winde.  :)

Yup.  Definitely heading in the right direction.  :)

-Windebieste.

Quote from: windebieste on Sep 19, 2017, 08:09:31 AM
Yup.  Definitely heading in the right direction.  :)

Unlike the film series?

http://www.hiyoooo.com/

Today I added a new content feature to HIDEOUS PLASTIC.  A new gallery has been launched (http://www.hideousplastic.com/?page_id=4244) showcasing Kenner ALIEN prototype figures from the last century.   Take a peek and see what you think.  Special thank you to the people who helped make this feature possible, Marc Cawiezel, Steve Dwyer and Tracey Hamilton.

I am looking to increase its content. If you wish to make a contribution to the gallery content in the form of images and/or information please contact me.  Any images will be duly credited to their source/owner.

Thank you. :)

-Windebieste.

This month's update for the upcoming book dedicated to the 1979 Kenner ALIEN action figure, 'HIDEOUS PLASTIC: In stores everyone can hear you scream' has been posted on its website. 

This update features a 3 page excerpt from the book.  That is, the contents pages that outline the main features present in the 200+ page book. Is it possible to write a 200 page book centered around an old toy?

Find out for yourself.  The evidence is in the link. (http://www.hideousplastic.com/?p=4788)

-Windebieste.

Finally making significant progress on this book.  Here's the latest update. (http://www.hideousplastic.com/?p=6687) 

Video included. 

Have fun!

-Windebieste.

Looks like you made a lot of progress, book looks great!

Glad to see it's coming along!

Thanks Guys.  It's been slow going; but it's getting there. 

-Windebieste.

Just for ALIEN Day, I've posted photos of some of the contents (http://www.hideousplastic.com/?p=6800).  Have fun!

(https://i2.wp.com/www.hideousplastic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/HP_14-1.jpg?resize=768%2C576)

-Windebieste.

(https://i0.wp.com/www.hideousplastic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Free-Preview-Edition-V0-30-Coming-Soon.jpg?resize=768%2C553)

An updated version of the Preview Edition is coming soon.  This is a 30+ page FREE! downloadable excerpt from the book. 

It will be available on June 15, 2018

More information here. (http://www.hideousplastic.com/?p=7142)

-Windebieste.

Do you have an ETA and estimated price on the print version of the book? Will it be available through Amazon?

Looks great!   5 Stars   * * * * *

Raises hand to purchase printed copy too! ;D

Quote from: Xenomrph on May 25, 2018, 04:11:39 PM
Do you have an ETA and estimated price on the print version of the book? Will it be available through Amazon?

Hope to publish by the end of 2018. 

I am still in discussions with my Publisher regarding issues such as those.  That's in their hands to decide.  Announcements will be made when appropriate.

-Windebieste.

(https://i1.wp.com/www.hideousplastic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/PREVIEW_V030_NowAvailable_02.jpg?resize=768%2C499)

Well, I have nothing but good News today and quite a decent slice of it.   So sit back and lap it up!  Today's update on the progress of HIDEOUS PLASTIC – In stores everyone can hear you scream includes the major announcement that the latest version of the Preview Edition is now available. 

This 30 page excerpt from the book is FREE! So grab it now. (http://www.hideousplastic.com/?page_id=1177)

-Windebieste.