Video Review – Super7 Bind Box SPACE VILLAIN Wave 2

Posted on 22/03/2018 by windebieste

Baptiste Coudert has uploaded his latest video review. This time around he provides us with an insight into the recently released Super7’s 2nd helping of Blind Box SPACE VILLAIN ALIEN ReAction figures.

As usual, Baptiste delivers a detailed, concise and informative appraisal. As for the 4 new new 3.75 inch ALIEN ReAction figures? I think he likes them. A lot. Personally, from what I’ve seen of these figures to date, I have to agree with him. They all look terrific! Thanks for this review, Baptiste.

-Windebieste.

REVIEWED: Loot Crate ‘Queen Takes Bishop’.

Posted on 22/01/2018 by windebieste

The September 2017 Loot Crate included a 3 inch tall visual gag figurine entitled ‘Queen Takes Bishop’. It featured the Alien Queen with the android Bishop firmly skewered on her pointy ended tail. Was it any good..?

Let’s find out in my first review to appear in 2018.

-Windebieste.

VIDEO REVIEW: ALIEN Resurrection Swimming Xenomorph.

Posted on 23/12/2017 by windebieste

Baptiste Coudert has posted a new review of the Eaglemoss ALIEN Resurrection Swimming Xenomorph.

It’s a great review by Baptiste – and it’s a fine example of an unboxing, review and presentation video all rolled into one with the fat trimmed off and important details being showcased. Great stuff. As usual.

-Windebieste.

REVIEWED: Hissing Xenomorph and Illustrated Book.

Posted on 19/12/2017 by windebieste

It’s only 3 inches tall and has no arms or legs but it still offers multiple features most other ALIEN toys and action figures would be envious of.

Find out why the Hissing Xenomorph makes for a fantastic addition to your collection in this review.

-Windebieste.

REVIEWED: NECA’s Amanda Ripley Action Figure.

Posted on 15/12/2017 by windebieste

ALIEN Isolation is one of my favourite games. I got to play as a girl – and squeal like a girl. NECA stepped up and made me squeal like a girl some more when I found out they were releasing a series of action figures based on the game in late 2015.

Here’s my review of Amanda Ripley. In her jumpsuit. Unlike me, she doesn’t squeal like a girl – coz she is a bad ass. Just like her ma.

-Windebieste.

REVIEWED: 2017 Super7 Acid Green ALIENS Warrior.

Posted on 17/11/2017 by windebieste

It’s big. It’s green. It’s cuddly. You can see through it. It’s the Super7 Acid Green ALIENS Warrior; and it’s a wonderful thing. OK, maybe it’s not so cuddly; but it is GOOD and you WILL like it as outlined in my review of this Halloween 2017 released item.

As additional supplements to the review, you may also enjoy these 2 written pieces relating to this figure which recently appeared here on HIDEOUS PLASTIC:

Have fun with all this stuff! As usual, this item was a blast and an absolute joy to document. Don’t forget to read the review for this brand new Acid Green Xenomorph!

-Windebieste.

REVIEWED: 2005 Palisades ALIEN Signature Statue.

Posted on 08/10/2017 by windebieste

Bigger is better, right?

Well, not always, it would appear. That philosophy might work with Godzilla but this 14 inch tall iteration of our toothy pal, the Big Chap, from Palisades really isn’t as good as it should have been.

Here for your entertainment is my review and appraisal of this Palisades statue released over a decade ago.

-Windebieste.

REVIEWED: Unofficial ReAction Figure Guide.

Posted on 07/09/2017 by windebieste

Occasionally I like to review more than just toys. Sometimes – not often – I like to take a peek into books about toys. Today, under the spotlight for evaluation is the Unofficial ReAction Figure Guide.

Super7 has been prolific of late, they’ve been driving force behind the Retro Action figure RenAissance in 3.75 inch toys with their ReAction figure line up. ReAlly? Yes. ReAlly. Now some clever dude has written a book about these small scale collectible toys. ReAd the HIDEOUS PLASTIC review of the Unofficial ReAction Figure Guide right here.

RemAin ReAssured it’s a ReAlly good ReAd. lol. 🙂

-Windebieste.

REVIEWED: Super7 Blind Box ReAction Aliens.

Posted on 28/08/2017 by windebieste

ALIEN ReAction figures? Too much of a good thing? Had enough of this stuff, already? Wait! Here’s 3 more for you to collect. The good folk at Super7 know we love these things so they keep cranking ’em out. So here they are, the ReAction SPACE VILLAIN series blind box ALIEN figures.

Just like Ridley Scott keeps cranking out new ALIEN movies, these items will either be a welcome addition to your life; or you’ll moan and sigh from over-exposure.

This is the 2nd article in a series; and for this piece of work, let’s find out if these things are any good. Find out in this review.

-Windebieste.

REVIEWED: NECA ALIEN Covenant Creature Pack.

Posted on 17/08/2017 by windebieste

This is the ALIEN: Covenant Creature Accessory Pack. It is the third and final ALIEN Covenant action figure item made by NECA in this current series of REEL TOYS.

It’s a box full of ugly little brutes with no love for Humanity; and it’s reviewed right here.

-Windebieste.

REVIEWED: NECA ALIEN Covenant Xenomorph.

Posted on 08/08/2017 by windebieste

Here’s our new friend, the ALIEN Covenant Xenomorph. He may be David’s first successful attempt at creating the ‘perfect organism’ but NECA have been doing the same thing for years, now.

Is this ugly, gangling thing any good? Read the review and find out.

-Windebieste.

REVIEWED: NECA Neomorph Action Figure.

Posted on 01/08/2017 by windebieste

I’ve been consciously avoiding reviewing any NECA figures until the ALIEN covenant stuff had been released. Well, now this range of figures has reached Australian shores and I’ll be exploring these items in detail during the next month or so.

Think of it as ~~Wabbit~~ NECA Season, Dear Elmer.

So let’s get stuck into these things, shall we? First up is the grisly little bastard known as the Neomorph. Go ahead. Read all about my impressions of this little darlin’. I quite like it. I’ll be tackling NECA’s iteration of David’s Xenomorph next week, too, so keep an eye out for that one.

-Windebieste.

REVIEWED: Funko Bloodied Covenant POP! Figure.

Posted on 24/07/2017 by windebieste

ALIEN Covenant merchandise is out in stores right now. Easy to come by is the Funko range of POP! figures. They’re cute. They’re happy. They have big wide open eyes that reach into your soul with Joy. Well, maybe not all of them fit that description.

I’ll openly admit the POP! range of collectibles really don’t appeal to me all that much. At least these ones are uglier than most. That’s a plus as far as I am concerned. So here, is my review of one of the recently released ALIEN Covenant POP! figure by Funko, the bloodied Xeno/Protomorphy thingy. Whatever people call it.

-Windebieste.

REVIEWED: PPW Mr. Potato Head ALIEN Figure. …er, wut..?

Posted on 14/07/2017 by windebieste

Last week I reviewed the exemplary Kotobukiya ArtFX ALIEN figure. This week we go from the sublime to the ridiculous in a single step as I tackle the very odd Mr. Potato Head ALIEN figure.

You want strange? You got it.

-Windebieste.

REVIEWED: Kotobukiya ArtFX ALIEN Statue.

Posted on 06/07/2017 by windebieste

The 2016 Kotobukiya ArtFX ALIEN Statue.

Does it stand up to being a display worthy item on your shelf …or is it an over-rated piece of junk to best be ignored?

Find out in this review.

-Windebieste.

REVIEWED: Funko POP! Neomorph (With Toddler)

Posted on 28/06/2017 by windebieste

The latest Funko POP! series of goofy characters featuring ABSURDLY BIG HEADS includes 6 items inspired by characters appearing in ALIEN: Covenant.

Here’s my review of the charming Funko POP! Neomorph Alien and his delightful younger ‘Toddler’ self. What a beautiful couple these two are.

-Windebieste.

REVIEWED: Medicom Real Action Heroes ALIEN Figure.

Posted on 18/06/2017 by windebieste

It’s time to review something ugly. This lanky rubbery item will do just fine. Not only does the 12 inch tall Medicom Real Action Heroes ALIEN figure look like one of the best iterations of the Big Chap in action figure format, it’s also one of the more expensive. There’s a good reason for that: It’s one of the best.

Not only does this thing look good but it goes well beyond its accurate appearance by fully emulating the whole ‘man in a rubber suit’ quality of the original onscreen monster.

Brilliant! Read the review and find out why.

-Windebieste.

REVIEWED: Kaiyodo’s REVOLTECH Series 001 ALIEN Figure.

Posted on 13/06/2017 by windebieste

Japan loves ALIEN stuff. …and it’s obvious they have a significant obsession with it when you start looking around at the high number of ALIEN figures released in that country since 1984. I don’t even know how many they have released but let’s take a closer look at this one.

This is Kaiyodo’s well known item from 2010, the SCI-FI REVOLTECH Series No. 001 ALIEN figure. It’s relatively easy to come by still so let’s take a peek into what this figure has to offer with a review.

-Windebieste.

REVIEWED: Medicom Be@rbrick (100%) ALIEN Figure.

Posted on 05/06/2017 by windebieste

Along with the conventional range of ALIEN action figures that see release there’s also a fair share of oddities and novelty ALIEN items vying for Collector’s attention. Some are good and some are just strange.

The Be@rbrick ALIEN is a fine example of a ‘non-traditional’ action figure treatment of the Alien character. These truly remarkable oddities appeared as part of a blind box selection in 2015. You could almost consider him to be cute – if he wasn’t out to bite your face off.

Feel free to rock on over and read the review of this nice ‘n’ nasty little Big Chap.

-Windebieste.

REVIEWED: 2014 SH MonsterArts ALIEN Big Chap Figure.

Posted on 31/05/2017 by windebieste

Alien Action figures generally come in all sizes ranging from 2 inches to 24 inches tall. Intuitively, you’d think the larger items would be more detailed with greater articulation than their smaller counterparts and surprisingly that’s quite often not the case.

Consider Bandai’s SH MonsterArts 2014 Big Chap figure. This item is less than 7 inches tall and yet it boasts an excess of over 40 points of attachment, movement and articulation. Can you spot them all?

You don’t have to. Just read the review on this surprising little figure and find out what it’s merits – and minor demerits – really are.

-Windebieste.