There's something poignant about this cover art. I like the way the alien has its eyes half-closed looking down, perhaps lost in thought. The few strokes to create the spaceship have been done well too and I think it looks great.
The alien is clearly influenced by the Man from Planet X movie poster art ( a film I've yet to see. Have you seen it?)
This is one of many of these posters for the film but I'll be honest, I prefer the Spanish rendition above.
The great Mel Birnkrant took his spark from the same movie for his own Man from Pluto, Electron+, one of the fabulous Colourforms Outerspacemen, which I had as a kid circa 1967..
Here's Mel's own mint carded Electron+.
Those Colorforms backing cards where a thing of beauty, perhaps the best backing cards of all time I would say!
Still, there's always room for more Planet X Men.
Here's Geometric Designs limited edition resin kit.
Have you any men from X readers?
The Man from Planet X is a terrific low-budget sci-fi film, you should try to catch it someday. Very heartfelt and moody. I like it far better than The Day the Earth Stood Still. SFZ
ReplyDeleteIt's in the list Zigg, Bucket and otherwise!
DeleteNot to be picky but shouldn't Electron+ be Electron-? Other than that it is a very cool figure I would have loved to have as a kid.
ReplyDeleteMel Birnkrant took inspiration from all over to create his fabulous line. They were brilliant to play with.
DeleteI really enjoyed this atmospheric old sci-fi movie. Not sure if the actor who played the alien was mentioned in the credits though? Or perhaps I'm thinking of something else? Either way, a favourite, Woodsy.
ReplyDeleteCheers Tone, I really must see it.
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