KickStarter Campaign is Now Closed. Post Mortem Now Posted.

Posted on 30/04/2017 by windebieste

The KickStarter Project campaign for HIDEOUS PLASTIC – In stores everyone can hear you scream. didn’t receive the support I anticipated; and while the result was disappointing, I’m not disappointed. There is a difference. I’ve written a post mortem for the final update on the Project’s KickStarter campaign page and I’ve reproduced it in its entirety below:

The KickStarter campaign is now over and the result has been disappointing. Oh well. It’s not really a problem. I’ve already commenced working on a plan to raise funds elsewhere. Regardless of the disappointing result, people did support the campaign. 49 Backers to be precise; and I am stoked that these people were willing to express their Continue reading →

ALIEN Hissing Xenomorph Bust and Illustrated Book.

Posted on 29/04/2017 by windebieste

Running Press is releasing a new mini bust of the Alien and including a 48 page full color book featuring photos and quotes from the movie.

“Based on the sci-fi horror blockbuster Alien franchise, this one-of-a-kind kit features a Xenomorph bust figure with pop-out inner mandible head and hissing sound at the push of Continue reading →

KickStarter – Curtain Closes in Less than 48 Hours.

Posted on 28/04/2017 by windebieste

The KickStarter campaign for the book, HIDEOUS PLASTIC – In stores everyone can hear you scream. closes soon and April 29 is the last day to make a pledge. At this stage I need 300 people to pitch in and become Backers. You can do it! I know you can!

No..?

Well, how about a couple of wealthy benefactors with a strong desire to see this book published? That works, too.

No takers..? Only need a couple of them. Honest.

Oh well. Maybe a pat on the back and a positive report card that says ‘Well done, Phil. You got off of your ass and gave it a go. Better Luck next time.” I’ll settle for that at this stage. Mind you that won’t get the book published by Christmas. It’ll just be delayed. That’s all.

Anyway, the KickStarter campaign closes soon and it’s not about to reach its intended goal. I remain undeterred in my intention to see this book be published. You’ll see. Alternate plans are already drawn up. This campaign will be over soon and the Project will move on without it. Still, it would have been nice to have this book supported and funded by interested parties.

Thank you for your attention. 🙂

-Windebieste.

4/26 Day, ummm… Whatever Happened to..?

Posted on 28/04/2017 by windebieste

ALIEN Day has been and gone for this year and it brought with it announcements and reveals that set fans and collectors abuzz. Which is a great thing as that was the goal it set out to do. I enjoyed it immensely and among various treats, we saw some prelude footage for the upcoming ALIEN: Covenant movie and a wide range of new licenced merchandise coming our way.

Some of these items were already anticipated such as the Super7 Blind Box ALIEN figures and NECA’s reveal for their upcoming figure based on the creature as it appears in ALIEN: Covenant along with a few surprises. Some of these surprises included an ALIEN themed Mr. Potato Head figure and a set of wooden matryoshka nested dolls. All good stuff in their own way. Even the new range of Funko POP! figures (below) based on the new movie were a welcome sight.

On the other hand, I got to thinking ALIEN Day was a little incomplete. Something was Continue reading →

Wooden ALIEN Nesting Dolls.

Posted on 27/04/2017 by windebieste

PPW Toys are bringing the ALIEN licence to the wonderful world of Russian matrysoshka nesting dolls. Each doll in this set is of decreasing size and fits inside each other – kind of like how a facehugger fits inside an egg and an Alien chestburster fits inside your chest and a full grown Alien fits inside a space shuttle. It’s a nice thought, huh.

This wtf news is exactly what you needed to wake up to, right? This set of nesting dolls is Continue reading →

ALIEN Mr. Potato Head Figure.

Posted on 27/04/2017 by windebieste

I really enjoyed writing that heading way too much. What we have here is one of the weirder items coming out soon based on Fox’ ALIEN property from toy manufacturer, PPW Toys.

This is not normal and it’s probably easier if I just link to the manufacturer’s page like this and give you their official spiel: “Horrifying meets cute in this mash-up as Mr. Potato Head Continue reading →

ALIEN Covenant Funko POP! Figures.

Posted on 27/04/2017 by windebieste

These things never seem to go away and there always appears to be more of them every month. They breed like rabbits, they do. I’m talking about Funko POP! figures and of course there’s going to be a range of licenced ALIEN Covenant figures, too.

These things stand around 6 inches tall and will available in June, 2017. Personally, they don’t grab me all that much but hey, I still think they qualify for a mention on the site. Along Continue reading →

First Good Look at NECA’s New ALIEN Covenant Figure.

Posted on 27/04/2017 by windebieste

The first solid image of NECA’s new ‘Big Chap’, Xenomorph, Protomorph, Alien – whatever you want to call it – from 20th Century Fox upcoming ALIEN Covenant movie has been posted on Twitter.

The new critter possesses a number of variations from Giger’s original designs. It’s a lot fleshier in appearance and much of its musculature is visible on the surface as well as an Continue reading →

Cool Props New Life Size ALIEN Head.

Posted on 26/04/2017 by windebieste

Where to even start with this thing?

It’s a life size (36 inches) replica of the Alien’s head produced by Cool Props in Japan. They have made quite a few quality replica ALIEN heads and this is no exception. This 1:1 scale item is being produced in Japan in a limited run of only 150 units and is approved by the HR Giger museum.

The item isn’t cheap but it is feature rich including the clear carapace revealing the skull visage beneath. It is priced at 197,000 Yen (around US$1,760) and distributed by Sideshow Collectibles in the US. This would be made so much more cool if the upper surface could glow in the dark. More photos below the break. Continue reading →

The Loyal Subjects New ALIENS Vinyl Figure.

Posted on 26/04/2017 by windebieste

The 4/26 announcements keep rolling in. Toy manufacturer, The Loyal Subjects have posted an image of a new vinyl Xenomorph from ALIENS.

Not much is known about this item just yet. The arms and legs look to be articulated but no information on its scale or availability just yet. Just this image from instagram.

-Windebieste.

ALIEN UNIVERSE Merchandise Sneak Peak.

Posted on 26/04/2017 by windebieste

Over at A L I E N UNIVERSE a selection of sneak peaks at upcoming merchandise has been posted. Some of these items are very welcome… others are just, um, strange.

Most exciting is our first good look at what NECA has in store for their new ALIEN: Covenant action figure. Here it is at last! Fantastic! Six fingers and digitigrade legs along with a slew of fresh interpretations of familiar features adorn the critter we love to fear. This Continue reading →

NECA Kenner Inspired ALIENS Vasquez Figure now Available.

Posted on 26/04/2017 by windebieste

Released in time for ‘ALIEN Day’ NECA’s new Kenner tribute Vasquez action figure is available from NECA’s online store.

The figure features the likeness of Jenette Goldstein along with over 25 points of articulation and includes a knife, a shin sheath and pulse rifle as accessories. I don’t think her Smith & Wesson pistol is included and she certainly isn’t toting her smartgun in this Continue reading →

ALIEN Day Goodies: Super 7 Blind Box Aliens.

Posted on 26/04/2017 by windebieste

Super7 have have announced their new Blind Box variants of their popular ReAction ALIEN figure will be available on April 26. Which is today… or tomorrow depending on what part of the globe you live on. Availability, however won’t be possible until noon PST. Whatever that means. I live in Australia and it’s almost noon 4/26, already. Not that it means anything to anyone else.

Anyway. You can order them online sometime soon. Say, in about 24 hours time from their Super7 Webstore. Looks like there’s going to be just the 3 variants we have already Continue reading →

PRJ since1990 Reviews NECA ALIENS Creature Pack.

Posted on 24/04/2017 by windebieste

I meant to add this item a couple weeks back, but it’s been a busy time in my life, what with KickStarter taking up a lot of my efforts, messing with Super7’s latest ALIENS action figure and real life stuff in general. PRJ since1990 offers us his unboxing video for the NECA’s recently released ALIENS Creature Pack.

Duration: 10:59

Let’s find out what he thinks of it. More importantly, let’s see if he has finally overcome his aversion to twist ties – or whether he still needs more therapy. As always, it’s a great and informative video.

Don’t forget to like and share. PRJ deserves all the attention he can get.

-Windebieste.

Our Final Week on KickStarter.

Posted on 23/04/2017 by windebieste

There’s only 7 days remaining and reaching the desired Goal of AU$25,000 doesn’t look too promising right now. Any success for this KickStarter campaign is very slim.

On the other hand, I believe this Project is worth pursuing and I am proud of what I have achieved to date. A 200 page book ready to march into its final stages once funding is acquired is a great position to be in regardless of the campaign result. I’m sticking with Continue reading →

Super7 Teases New ALIEN Blind Box ReAction Figures

Posted on 19/04/2017 by windebieste

What looks like fresh promotional images of Super7’s new Blind Box ALIEN ReAction figures have made their first teaser appearance online.

Looks like there’ll be at least 3 different castings of the alien included in this blind box set. The blue and red mottled ‘mutation’ variant (above), a translucent green variant (below) Continue reading →

TEARDOWN: Super7 ALIENS 18 Inch Figure.

Posted on 19/04/2017 by windebieste

My third and final investigation into Super7’s recently released 18 inch tall ‘1986 ALIENS Classic Toy Edition’ action figure is now posted. This article is a complete teardown of the figure, the likes of which you won’t see anywhere else.

Onoes! I took it apart! Obviously, squeamish purists and pussy pants Collectors who believe such collectibles shouldn’t even be removed from their box are recommended to avert their sensitive gaze as we comprehensively gut this figure and closely examine its interior. Let’s find out what it had for breakfast.

-Windebieste.

KickStarter Introduces Guest Pledges.

Posted on 18/04/2017 by windebieste

KickStarter have introduced the ability for people without accounts to make pledges for Projects. “…people can now back projects without creating a Kickstarter account. This means more people will have the opportunity to support and connect with your project.”

This is great news as it means anyone who wants to make a pledge can do so without having to sign up for an account. Just make a pledge as a Guest. Done.

Above is the only print copy of HIDEOUS PLASTIC – In stores everyone can hear you scream. currently in existence. KickStarter has just made it easier for you to change that. There’s 10 days left for the KickStarter campaign before it ends on April 29 and it’s all up to you now.

-Windebieste.

World of MONSTERS Encouragement Video.

Posted on 15/04/2017 by windebieste

People who understand the love of monsters are embracing the book and KickStarter Project with videos, which totally gets me stoked. Here’s World of MONSTERS supportive video for HIDEOUS PLASTIC.

This kind of support is absolutely invaluable to the Project and is a welcome push to ensure the KickStarter campaign has all the exposure it can get. A few solid videos like this and the funding for this Project may yet still be raised.

I’m so happy the Project is now receiving this kind of support. I’ll be able to continue working on this book – regardless of whether the KickStarter campaign is successful or not – in the knowledge people do want to see the book be published.

-Windebieste.

COMPARED: Kenner & Super7

Posted on 14/04/2017 by windebieste

The recently released Super7 ‘1986 Classic Toy Edition’ ALIENS action figure is very cool. It’s basically a reissue of the the older vintage Kenner toy and that alone makes it very welcome. How does the older figure compare to the new one?

Let’s find out, shall we? In this article we will explore exactly just that. Here for your personal pleasure, perverted purpose or plain posterity is an article exploring these figures side by side.

-Windebieste.