Super7 ‘Marine Ambush’ Figure Gallery Page Updated.

Posted on 07/03/2019 by windebieste

This charming brute arrived in the mail today. This is the Super7 ‘Marine Ambush’ figure and is the 4rth item in their ‘Super Size’ range of large scale ALIENS figures.

A complete gallery page for this item featuring over 30 photos and product information is now available for your inspection here on HIDEOUS PLASTIC. This figure marks the 13th tribute/derivative iteration of the Kenner Products toy which was first released almost 40 years ago.

While the Gallery page is now available to view, I will be posting a full review of this figure sometime in the coming days.

-Windebieste.

Prototype Gallery Update: Action Masters Alien.

Posted on 10/03/2018 by windebieste

It’s been a while since I’ve posted any new content into the Prototype Gallery. Here’s 2 samples of the same figure, the 1994 die cast Kenner Action Masters Alien.

This is a terrific pair of production samples for what would become a 2 inch tall static figure of the Alien. A set of 10 images for these 2 items are now posted in the gallery. Have fun with those.

Images courtesy of Scott Morrissey.

-Windebieste.

Prototype Gallery Update.

Posted on 10/10/2017 by windebieste

In the interest of providing new and interesting content to everyone visiting HIDEOUS PLASTIC, I have the pleasure of announcing 3 excellent additions to the prototype gallery. New content includes a terrific example of a 1992 ALIENS Alien Queen test shot mounted on a mock up backing proof along with a pair of different prototype versions of the ALIEN: Resurrection Signature Series Warrior ALIEN.Photographs and a brief description accompanies each of these 3 items. Check them out. They are fantastic!

As usual, these entries would not have been possible without the kind permission of contributors allowing me to use this content. My appreciation and gratefulness goes to Steve Dwyer and toyzonehk. Thank you both for helping to expand the content of the prototype gallery.

While on the subject of prototype figures, I have added a few more details to the already extant article on the curious history of Kenner’s Pocket Size ALIEN Legend. You may like to check that out, too. Thank you again Steve for the additional information and the use of the extra image content. Too much awesome and I’m pleased to see it!

Anyone who is in possession of any prototype ALIEN action figure image material is welcome to make a contribution to the gallery. Please contact me if you wish to do so. You will be credited.

-Windebieste.

New Prototype Figure Gallery Added to Site.

Posted on 22/09/2017 by windebieste

This past week I’ve been working on adding a new content rich feature to the site. Now open for visitors is an image gallery of prototype Kenner ALIEN figures.

This new gallery features images and descriptions of early work in progress versions of action figures from last century. As of now, there’s several figures entered into the growing gallery – and more are expected to be added soon. Continue reading →

Check Out Our Awesome Gallery!

Posted on 09/06/2017 by windebieste

I haven’t posted anything for a few days, so I may as well promote one of this site’s features. The Gallery section visually documents all the action figures based on the original Kenner ALIEN toy released in 1979.

Along with multiple photo images of at least 10 derivatives of this figure, you will find other details and information including manufacturers, dates and dimensions. It’s an all Continue reading →

Super7 ALIENS Warrior Gallery Updated.

Posted on 07/04/2017 by windebieste

Super7’s new 18 inch ‘Classic Toy Edition’ ALIENS Warrior is now available from their online site. I’ve added 45 images of the figure to its HIDEOUS PLASTIC Gallery page. Check it out.

The additions to the Gallery are the first of an extensive 3 part coverage of the figure I am engaging in. Tomorrow I will be writing and posting the product review. In the days following that, I’ll also be writing up a comprehensive comparison of Super7’s new figure with the original Kenner toy. So there’s a ton of stuff yet to come in regards to this newly released member of the Kenner ALIEN action figure family.

Don’t forget to check out the rest of the Gallery for images of the original Kenner figure and it’s derivatives. There’s so much stuff tucked away in there, you’ll be surprised at it all.

Just like all the items appearing in the Gallery, this figure will also feature in the book HIDEOUS PLASTIC – In stores everyone can hear you scream. A Kickstarter campaign is currently active for this Project. Please support this amazing and unique Project.

Thank you,

-Windebieste.

SPOTLIGHT: 2014 Gentle Giant Glow in the Dark ALIEN

Posted on 19/03/2017 by windebieste

Shining a spotlight on this figure is a highly desirable and appropriate thing to do. 2014 witnessed the release of Gentle Giant’s own take on the Classic action figure. Their release was fully 25% larger than the original figure presented in a large black box featuring white artwork.

This enormous 24 inch tall figure is cast in luminous green plastic and will glow in the dark once held under bright lights. It was the first of 4 variants produced by Gentle Giant Continue reading →

SPOTLIGHT: 1995 Tsukuda Hobby ALIEN.

Posted on 10/03/2017 by windebieste

During the course of the next 50 days, we’re going to look at some of the other action figures and models that will grace the pages of HIDEOUS PLASTIC – In stores everyone can hear you scream. First up is this rather obscure item from Tsukuda Hobby, released in 1995.

This Japanese pressing is the 2nd item from Tsukuda Hobby derived their product from the original 1979 kenner action figure and it is generally considered to be inferior. While Continue reading →

Now Home Recovering.

Posted on 30/01/2017 by windebieste

Surgery went well and I am now at home. Recovery looks like it will be a slow and tiring few weeks ahead of me while stumbling around on crutches. I am improving daily.

Nonetheless, amidst this nagging fatigue propped up by medication and pain killers, I have had enough energy today to add a simple page to the Gallery section of the site outlining details of the ‘1991 Phantom Kenner ALIEN action figure’. A dubious item that actually never existed but persists due to misinformation. This often mistakenly identified Kenner item is frequently confused with other loose derivative figures date stamped 1991.

-Windebieste.

Added: 2015 Gentle Giant 24 Inch Tall Replica ALIEN Gallery.

Posted on 29/12/2016 by windebieste

I’ve added another set of images to the site’s Gallery section.

Gentle Giant’s 2015 release of their Kenner ALIEN ‘Replica’ Tribute figure is 24 inches tall. This is one hefty brute of an action figure. You’ll find a bunch of images there just waiting for you to drool over. Well, if are of such inclination to drool, that is. Maybe you should see a doctor. …or maybe a vet.

-Windebieste.

Added: 2016 Super 7 Faux 1986 ALIENS Prototype Gallery.

Posted on 26/12/2016 by windebieste

I have added Super 7’s very strange limited edition 1986 ALIENS prototype figure to the Gallery. This odd figure released in 2016 is a worthy addition to a long history of odd action figures of varying reputation.

This is a fake prototype for an action figure that never existed and was never marketed for a movie which had no such movie tie-in products of this type in it’s day whatsoever. It’s a speculative ‘what if’ figure inspired by Kenner Products original ALIEN had the company chosen to continue releasing ALIENS merchandise during the 1980’s.

-Windebieste.

Added: 2015 Gentle Giant Gold ALIEN to the Gallery.

Posted on 25/12/2016 by windebieste

Yeah, Baby! Look at what’s arrived just in time for Christmas. Yes. Another addition to the Gallery section of HIDEOUS PLASTIC.

This time the baroque and overly ostentatious gold edition of Gentle Giant’s 24 inch tall tribute figure gets its own set of images in the Gallery. Wouldn’t it be amazing if one of those 3 Kings gave one of these things to little baby Jesus. Now that would be something!

-Windebieste.

Added: Gallery Updated with 1997 Tsukuda Hobby Silver ALIEN.

Posted on 24/12/2016 by windebieste

Added to the Gallery are 15 images of the Japanese Toys ‘R’ Us exclusive silver coated complete model ALIEN.

Yah. It’s another one of those obscure figures you won’t hear too much about. Just go search for this item and see what you can find…

-Windebieste.

Added: 1995 Tsukuda Hobby Completed Model Image Gallery.

Posted on 22/12/2016 by windebieste

For the 6th entry into the Hideous Plastic image Gallery, I present to you the 17 inch tall 1995 Tsukuda Hobby Completed Model.

This is one of the lesser known iterations of the family of figures derived from the original 1979 Kenner ALIEN action toy. There’s nothing substantially remarkable about it and it certainly won’t win any prizes. Nonetheless, this relatively uncommon and little known pressing contributes to the increasing number of models and figures based on the original item in its own way.

-Windebieste.

Added: 1984 Tsukuda Hobby Jumbo ALIEN Figure Gallery.

Posted on 20/12/2016 by windebieste

Continuing in my Quest to update the Gallery section of the site, I have just posted a set of images of the first Tsukuda Hobby ALIEN that was released in 1984.

That’s 5 out of 10 proposed Gallery items added. Half way there now.

-Windebieste.

Added: 2015 Gentle Giant Silver ALIEN Gallery.

Posted on 19/12/2016 by windebieste

The latest set of Gallery images has been added to the site. The Gentle Giant Silver Tribute ALIEN can now be viewed in the Gallery section of the site.

All of Gentle Giant’s 24 inch tall ALIEN tribute figures are a sight to behold and this outlandish item coated in ‘silver’ is no exception. Check it out!

More to come soon. I’ll try and get some of the Tsukuda Hobby stuff up next.

-Windebieste.

Added: 2014 Gentle Giant Glow in the Dark ALIEN Gallery.

Posted on 17/12/2016 by windebieste

Here is the 3rd addition to the Gallery. Presenting the ridiculously large 24 inch tall glow in the dark ALIEN tribute action figure by Gentle Giant.

This selection of images – along with all future Galleries I will be adding at a later date – will be available under ‘Collated Works’ in the drop down Menu just below the banner above. Keep an eye out for these upcoming image collections!

-Windebieste.

Added: 1991 Halcyon ALIEN Model Kit Gallery.

Posted on 16/12/2016 by windebieste

I’ve added the 2nd image Gallery to the site. This set of images captures the Halcyon model kit. This item was released in 1991 and was the 3rd iteration of the Kenner figure to be released.

-Windebieste.

Added: 1979 Kenner ALIEN Action Figure Gallery.

Posted on 11/12/2016 by windebieste

I’ve had a couple requests to add a Gallery to the site featuring good clear images of the vintage 1979 Kenner Alien action figure. I’m more than happy to comply with these requests, so here you go. I’ll add more content to this Gallery later.

Other Galleries will be added, too, in the future. Those new galleries will consist of (multiple) Tsukuda Hobby, Halcyon, Gentle Giant and Super 7 variants of the Kenner action figure.

I’ll get around to adding those, eventually. In the meantime, have fun with this!

This selection of images – along with all future Galleries to be added a later date – will be available under ‘Collated Works’ in the drop down Menu just below the banner above.

-Windebieste.