Thanks so much guys.
Like anything neca-based, the bootlegs certainly would have shattered to pieces if I had not put them in near boiling water before moving any of their parts. But they hold up better, more stable, than the official neca product after the fact. They feel so solid and sturdy.
I don't normally condone buying bootleg merchandise. As it is, I did over pay for the two bootleg Aliens, which came from an eBay seller who delivered directly to my door within my Canadian city. But I love these Aliens very much. I'm not going to be so wary about buying neca bootlegs in the future. I know for a fact that I already own many more neca bootlegs, which are also very good.
Sorry neca... I'm tired of dealing with your obtuse shit.