The Giger The Better!

 The word grail is often used to describe this toy. Few others can make your blood boil with excitement like this one does:

The elusive and gargantuan Kenner 18 inch movie ALIEN from 1979.

Mere mortals like us will seldom see one, never mind owning such a lethal beauty.

Like this super example, seen on auction, they fetch eye-watering amounts that will make holes in your hull before you can say Xenomorph.

It's always surprised me that Kenner or a modern outfit like Super 7 haven't re-issued this fabulous monster.

Other than making one yourself at home from a long-legged Barbie, there are supposed alternatives, that won't eat your wallet.

Here are two I found after I consulted with Mother!

Hobby released a 1:5 scale boxed beast and it does appear to be faithful to the Kenner. I assume it's 18 inches but not sure. Looks pretty good with it's head dome. Anyone got one?

NECA released their own creature too. This is 1:4 scale so again I'm unsure how tall it is. It's a lot more wiry this time and appears to be dusted down - maybe that's from an open box? (this was on eBay too.)

I'll be honest, I prefer the Hobby version, but really I just want a Kenner and these impostori, as cool as they are, would be mere drop-ships on the way to Shangi-La!

Are there any more Kenner clones?

Have you got any ALIENS in your life?