eBay – 1979 Kenner ALIEN for Sale. Only $400.

It no longer surprises me when a forty year old toy nobody wanted back in 1979 gets listed on eBay for US$400 and the first bid is tossed into the hat before the listing is so much as an hour old. check out this fine Kenner item now because this time next week this listing is history. He’s all there, too. Dome, shoulder crest and all mouth parts are present. A great and worthy addition to someone’s collection. No box or poster is included in the listing, though; and such inclusions usually set the starting bid at this price, around US$400. Nonetheless, this looks like a solid sample of the toy. Minor scuffs on the glow in the dark paintwork, some dusty surfaces here and there along with minor handling wear are all that detract from it’s otherwise excellent presentation. Prices have certainly been escalating on these old toys but it’s not unheard of for these vintage collectibles to sell for an excess of US$450 in similar condition, without a box. So if you can afford it, grab it! These things certainly aren’t reducing in value.

-Windebieste.

UPDATED – Added 3 Kenner Prototypes.

News and activity regarding announcements and releases of new ALIEN goodies has been a little thin on the ground of late. In lieu of such activity, I will take this opportunity tos update a section of HIDEOUS PLASTIC with some new entries dedicated to prototypes and product development samples of Kenner ALIENS toys. Now added to the growing section is New additions to the growing list of rare Kenner production relics from last century includes:
1. Queen Alien play set figure.
2. Proof samples of backing cards for Series 1 ALIENS action figures.
3. Hardcopy prototype of Space Marine Vasquez.
Special thank you to Steve Dwyer for his kind permission to use these images.

-Windebieste.

Kenner ALIEN Head and Tail for Sale.

If you’re looking for some replacement pieces for your 1979 vintage Kenner ALIEN toy, there’s a head and tail being auctioned on eBay right now. As such things are becoming increasingly uncommon, you might like to consider this. Bidding starts at US$100 for both pieces.It’s important to note this sale is accompanied by a “Good News and some Bad News” caveat. Firstly, the “good news”. The tail is in excellent condition with very little to no issues. Importantly, the blunt spiked tip of these pieces can be broken.This one is fully intact and that’s great. What’s just as important is the presence of the serrated metal washer attached to the other end of the tail. As this item is needed to fit the tail onto a figure, it’s inclusion here is very welcome – and uncommon – so it’s more than a bonus. Loose tails like this one for sale usually lack this metal ring. Having it included in the sale means the tail is easily attached to the figure without the need for any improvisation. I say that’s definitely “good news”. Continue reading

Video Review – Hachette Exclusive ALIEN Figure.

If you are lucky enough to live in France and be in a position to enjoy the luxury of being a subscriber to Hachette’s build your own ALIEN series, then you’ll be fortunate to receive an exclusive figure available only in the latest edition. Lucky for the rest of us outside the land of half scale DIY motion sensor activated ALIEN kits who have no access to such things, Baptiste Coudert has provided us with a brief little video review of the item.

Baptiste has a few minor issues with the static 7 inch piece but this figure mounted on a round display stand still boasts plenty of great detail and a great aggressive pose to go with it. No doubt, this little Big Chap will be difficult to find outside of France due to the exclusive nature of it being available as an inclusion in the part builder subscription present only in that country. You may be lucky to find one on eBay, sometime. IF you’re lucky.

-Windebieste.