Saw the Warrior Alien bust at a local store, and it actually looked pretty good for the price ($24.99). The coin slot is pretty well hidden, and probably easily sealed up if you just like the bust. Might pick up both the bust and Alien egg when it comes out.
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That's far cheaper than I would have expected. I think I might have to pick up one of those. Not too fussed with the egg though - looks too freaky. :P
It's a good time to be a collector! All sorts of crazy awesome things coming out!
Too bad I don't have enough room to display it, the Warrior head looks really decent for the price !
My 4-Y-O daughter likes daddy's little Alien figures already, but I don't think an Alien coin bank would be a proper gift for a little girl ;D.
Quote from: Vark_ on Jan 02, 2015, 08:25:11 PM
Too bad I don't have enough room to display it
Buy a bigger house, problem solved!
There's a couple of new bust banks from Diamond Toys coming out soon as well.
Predator Thermal Unmasked Bust Bank
Turn up the heat when you save, as you go deeper into the jungle with this vinyl bust bank featuring an unmasked Thermal Predator. With mandibles out and shoulder cannon at the ready, the fearsome hunter is protective of his prize... and his prize is your loose change! Redesigned in an array of colors through the imaging eyes of thermal glasses, Thermal Predator comes in green, yellow, red, and blue. He boasts a detailed collectible-quality sculpt by Eli Livingston. Insert coins in the slot in his back, and remove them through the access door in his base. You'll take one look at this Predator Unmasked Bust Bank and say, "You are one ugly money-saver!"
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http://news.toyark.com/2016/02/17/entertainment-earth-exclusive-thermal-predator-bust-bank-toyark-photo-shoot-196015 (http://news.toyark.com/2016/02/17/entertainment-earth-exclusive-thermal-predator-bust-bank-toyark-photo-shoot-196015)
Masked Predator
Go deeper into the jungle with this vinyl bust bank of an unmasked Predator! With his mandibles out and his shoulder cannon at the ready, this hunter is protective of his prize, and his prize is your loose change! Insert coins through a slot in the back and remove them through an access door in the base. With a detailed, collectible-quality sculpt by Eli Livingston, you'll take one look at this Predator Masked Bust Bank and say, "You are one ugly money-saver!"
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Alien Big Chap Vinyl Bust Bank
A Diamond Select Toys release! It's very cold in space, so what better place to keep your cold hard cash than in this Alien bank? Based on the "Big Chap" xenomorph from the 1979 Alien movie, this approximately 8" long vinyl bust features detailed sculpting and paint, as well as a coin slot and access door that turn it into a fully functioning coin bank! Keep financial predators at bay! Packaged in a clear polybag. Sculpted by Eli Livingston! (Item #FEB162463, SRP: $22.99)
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Very cheap but the quality is pretty good. I still plan on getting the Egg and maybe the Big Chap.
They sure are really pretty. I nearly picked one up on Saturday. It's the second time I've passed on it and I regret it still.
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Feb 29, 2016, 08:49:37 PM
They sure are really pretty. I nearly picked one up on Saturday. It's the second time I've passed on it and I regret it still.
I own the Egg and Warrior and hope to have the rest. For the price, they really can't be beat! They really bare no resemblance to a bank and that's the trick really.
I own the egg and warrior, and will be getting the Big Chap, but I've skipped out on the rest. The queen just doesn't quite look right to my eyes, and the preds were all fine enough, but the paint apps on them were a little disappointing to me. Plus, space ends up being limited.
There's a review of the Queen bank here: http://news.toyark.com/2016/04/07/diamond-select-toys-alien-queen-bust-bank-toyark-photo-shoot-201167 They seem to have a problem with the size but it looks pretty big to me.
It's a reasonable size. It'd be massive if it were in scale with the Warrior! Personally I'm looking forward to that Big Chap most. Just need to actually pick one up!
Now that would be a cool money bank!
We need an egg bank.
Obviously for your nest egg. :P :P :P :P
There is an egg bank lol Theres one sitting on my shelf right now. Think i'll pass on these. Hopefully we'll see something like an Urn or Giger's original Necronomicon beast.
Quote from: Darkness on Feb 29, 2016, 07:58:02 PM
There's a couple of new bust banks from Diamond Toys coming out soon as well.
Predator Thermal Unmasked Bust Bank
Turn up the heat when you save, as you go deeper into the jungle with this vinyl bust bank featuring an unmasked Thermal Predator. With mandibles out and shoulder cannon at the ready, the fearsome hunter is protective of his prize... and his prize is your loose change! Redesigned in an array of colors through the imaging eyes of thermal glasses, Thermal Predator comes in green, yellow, red, and blue. He boasts a detailed collectible-quality sculpt by Eli Livingston. Insert coins in the slot in his back, and remove them through the access door in his base. You'll take one look at this Predator Unmasked Bust Bank and say, "You are one ugly money-saver!"
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http://news.toyark.com/2016/02/17/entertainment-earth-exclusive-thermal-predator-bust-bank-toyark-photo-shoot-196015 (http://news.toyark.com/2016/02/17/entertainment-earth-exclusive-thermal-predator-bust-bank-toyark-photo-shoot-196015)
Masked Predator
Go deeper into the jungle with this vinyl bust bank of an unmasked Predator! With his mandibles out and his shoulder cannon at the ready, this hunter is protective of his prize, and his prize is your loose change! Insert coins through a slot in the back and remove them through an access door in the base. With a detailed, collectible-quality sculpt by Eli Livingston, you'll take one look at this Predator Masked Bust Bank and say, "You are one ugly money-saver!"
http://www.monstersinmotion.com/cart/images/01PDI03_Predator-Bank.jpg
Alien Big Chap Vinyl Bust Bank
A Diamond Select Toys release! It's very cold in space, so what better place to keep your cold hard cash than in this Alien bank? Based on the "Big Chap" xenomorph from the 1979 Alien movie, this approximately 8" long vinyl bust features detailed sculpting and paint, as well as a coin slot and access door that turn it into a fully functioning coin bank! Keep financial predators at bay! Packaged in a clear polybag. Sculpted by Eli Livingston! (Item #FEB162463, SRP: $22.99)
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Very cheap but the quality is pretty good. I still plan on getting the Egg and maybe the Big Chap.
My wallet is gonna get emptied.
Kind of a necropost here but I didn't think this deserved a new thread. Here's the Covenant one.
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Awesome 8)
I finally picked up the Aliens one recently. Wanted the Alien one but couldn't see it in the store. These things are great for how little they actually cost.
In the bottom image I'm assuming that's Shaw on the left in her Prometheus space suit, so will we be seeing he in Covenant exactly like this? / a mini spoiler ?
Exposed bone? That's kinda strange.
Quote from: CoalescedChaos on Apr 25, 2017, 03:09:56 PM
Exposed bone? That's kinda strange.
I thought the same thing, and with the exposed fibrous musculature. Kinda looks like a Zombie Xenomorph rather than a Biomechanical one.
It doesn't look like the one from the trailer, that one has the exposed collar bone things and small shoulder pads.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C-G0IwwXUAEREem.jpg
eeeeeew :-X
It looks like Shaw from Covenant. :)
I got the warrior and Big Chap banks. Wonderful, large, good-looking display pieces for the price. If the Covenant one is comparable in size, I'll definitely throw him into the lineup.
Better pictures
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Looks better in those pics, i have the big chap, might get this one too.
Much much better
Yep, looks a lot better.
I like the Banks...I have the warrior alien and the egg. But where can you find the big Chap bank., this thing is sold out everywhere or either going for crazy money on ebay. The big Chap alien is by far the most impressive looking. Will also get the covenant alien as soon as it's released too.
Got mine a couple of months ago on Amazon for $30... but I could tell from the other sellers that availability was dwindling and the price was about to skyrocket.
I'm gonna keep an eye on the big chap bank. I'll snag one somewhere. ;D
Quote from: Alien13 on Jul 04, 2017, 07:27:39 PM
I like the Banks...I have the warrior alien and the egg. But where can you find the big Chap bank., this thing is sold out everywhere or either going for crazy money on ebay. The big Chap alien is by far the most impressive looking. Will also get the covenant alien as soon as it's released too.
I've seen some at various conventions around my parts.
Im glad i picked my big chap up when i did.
I want a predator one and im probably going to get the covenant one.
Got my big chap.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BfEaM_JhdNF/?taken-by=darkness7148
I really want the alien egg but I can't find it anywhere. I might get the Alien Covenant alien.
Quote from: Darkness on Feb 11, 2018, 08:00:26 PM
Got my big chap.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BfEaM_JhdNF/?taken-by=darkness7148
I really want the alien egg but I can't find it anywhere. I might get the Alien Covenant alien.
That looks fantastic! I wonder if they'll do Alien 3 and Resurrection too? These things are certainly great value for their cash.
Here's my second one:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BfWO9IhB9BV/?taken-by=darkness7148
It kinda reminds me of the Alien Resurrection alien except it's black.
This is very similar to Big Chap. When I opened the box, at first I thought they'd sent me big chap by mistake. It has a very similar dome except it's a different colour. I'm liking the pronounced ribs on this one.
I also wish they'd ship them with a special collector's box instead of just a plastic bag.
Here's my short review of it:
Shoulda thrown that on our channel, D. Get that content in there!
If you could only get the one - Alien or Covie, which do you prefer?
I've finally ordered my Big Chap. Looking forward to putting it alongside the Aliens one.
I'd say Covenant for the added detail and ribcage. You'll definitely like the skull on the dome on either one. I think because of that it will surpass the Warrior.
If you see the Egg at one of your conventions, can you pick it up for me if it's under £30? I hardly ever see this thing on ebay. They're still selling it in the US for $22.99.
Yeah, of course. I've got a couple coming up this year.
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Big Chap arrived yesterday! These things look so great for the cash.
I finally have the Big Chap ordered too, can't wait to get it. It's my favorite so far! And as someone said earlier hopefully they'll make an Alien3 version.