Are you living in the UK right now and want to own a 1979 Kenner ALIEN toy? Well, you’re in luck! One is available on eBay right now. Sure, it’s an auction item and bidding starts at GBP 220 (US$305); but that’s about what you’d expect to buy for one of these vintage toys now, anyway.
Unlike in the US where Kenner ALIEN toys are constantly appearing and being sold, these things appear on the UK service about once every two weeks or so. They’re common; but infrequent. This one is complete; and that’s a good thing. On the other hand, complete doesn’t mean perfect. This sample does have one obvious issue of broken dorsal appendages hanging off its back. Two of them have come free and now floating inverted. It’s an easy fix, if you are prepared to disassemble the toy. Which isn’t hard to do. Other than that, it looks good. It will probably have other signs of wear and the dome looks straight.
-Windebieste.
