The Kenner Aliens Toy Blog (KATblog) is celebrating ALIEN Day with a post that will be of interest to anyone keen on obscure information regarding Kenner’s ALIENS toys of the 1990s. A new article dedicated to Canadian bilingual Fr/Eng packaged versions of Kenner’s ALIENS toys released in 1992 has been posted on the blog.
These bilingual card variants are fascinating as they provide a window into the distribution of these figures not only across the entirety of North America but also into Europe as well. Thank you Eric Fisher for the posting this article. It’s a curious read for anyone who may be interested in obscure details regarding thirty year old children’s toys based on creatures that want to rip your face off. Yeah. That’s me.
If you were wondering whether there was a bilingual Canadian Fr/Eng version of the older 18 inch tall 1979 Kenner ALIEN action figure released. Yes. There was. You can find it documented right here on HIDEOUS PLASTIC.
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Go and explore the fascinating background to Vasquez, O’Malley and Hudson. You’ll find details on their descriptions, identified international variants along with a welcome debunking of popular myths that surround these vintage toys. Read it all in this article detailing these curious toys over at the 
So, for collectors who are agonising over why you can never find a sample of the rare red Gorilla Alien at toy fairs, second hand toy dealers or eBay, you can stop hunting now. You simply won’t find one. Eric Fisher has explored the non-existence of this decidedly fake figure along with several other suspicious items you may (or may not) be able to add to your collection. Sadly, this appears to be the case. It’s not real. If you are interested in anything relating to Kenner’s ALIENS toys of the 1990s, especially obscure facts and information on the toy line, the 
It’s a fascinating read with the exploration also delving into how NECA has recently emulated a similarly constructed and lit diorama to help promote their Kenner ALIENS tribute product line. Go visit the 
Back in the 1990s, this would have been a great companion piece of military hardware for Space Marine Ripley and her fellow troops to combat those pesky xenomorphs, had it gone into production. Thank you Eric Fischer for the insight into this item, which was cancelled prior to full production but ultimately be resurrected as part of a completely different product line at a later date. Great stuff!
These cards would often feature art images only barely passing for any resemblance to the character/toy they were documenting. For example, both the Bull and Scorpion Alien cards feature the Dog Alien from ALIEN 3, with the Bull Alien version being notable as it has its horns clearly airbrushed on (images above). Many of the cards, particularly those appearing in Series One, display other anomalous features worthy of mention… Bishop with air brushed helmet and visor… That weird Lt. Ripley.
Eric Fischer has had a 25 year long interest in this “wacky Arachnid Alien” toy, ever since it was first released. The article is well worth the read and if you are interested in this toy line, you’ll find it informative and rewarding.
Widely regarded as the most screen accurate version of the Xenomorph warrior appearing in Kenner’s 1990s range of ALIENS toys, the Scorpion Alien was also one of the most popular. Here’s a snippet from the blog article, all good reading: “It’s a fine example of balance between form & function, aesthetic & practicality. One of the best & most popular figures from the line, this figure perfectly captures the look of the creatures as seen in Aliens.” It’s a fun read and a fascinating insight into how Kenner would repurpose an already extant action feature design, hone it to perfection and produce one of the true classic ALIENS toys ever made.