Every now and again, something unusual crops up on eBay. This is one such item. This 1979 Kenner ALIEN toy, complete in iits box is listed on the service for US$2,000. The box is opened with all contents present and complete with action figure, poster and red insert card. It also includes around half a dozen signatures collected from people involved in the production of both ALIEN and ALIENS.I’m not an autograph hunter so I’m not familiar with some of the names scrawled across the outer surface of the box. Nonetheless, among at least seven signatures present are actors Tom Skerritt (Dallas), Veronica Cartwright (Lambert), Mark Rolston (Pvt. Drake) and William Hope (Lt. Gorman). Also present is 20th Century Fox advertising consultant, Charles Lippencott. This item will be a wonderful addition to someone’s collection. It’s way outside the scope of my finances but no doubt it will eventually go to a deserving home where it will be appreciated.

-windebieste.