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.
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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!
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Are there any more Kenner clones?
Have you got any ALIENS in your life?
Ha! I wouldn't give you two cents for that goofy thing! SFZ
ReplyDeleteHa ha, no, two cents wouldn't cut it SF! 200, 000 Cents might do it!
DeleteA good example of “One man’s trash, another man’s treasure!” SFZ
DeleteYep, removed from shops too SF! I wonder if they went home with lucky staff members?
DeleteYes, me and the Missus both had Kenner Aliens from back in the day! My Dad bought me one when he was visiting Singapore. Marilyn bought one at The Land Beyond Beyond, a SF bookshop in Sydney.
ReplyDeleteMine is still living in my home cinema. She recently sold hers, complete with original box, for $1200!
Blimey! Both of you had one! Amazing Looey! And yours lives in a cinema! Is it chief usher? Ha ha.
DeleteI did have one but sold it 20 years ago, much to my regret, Woodsy. I'd love another one, but they sell for serious money.
ReplyDeleteMy sympathies Tone. We can't keep hold of everything but I regret selling virtually everything I've sold! But kudos having an 18 incher. I dream of finding just half a one at a boot sale!
DeleteI really wanted one of the Kenner Aliens but thought I was "too old" for toys at 13! Halcyon used the moulds for a vinyl kit in the '90s (I think) which I did buy and looks cool, with very nice box art. The 1/4 scale Neca looks great and is my favourite of all my Alien Big Chaps but my second favourite is probably a simple Japanese kit made by Sega, about 9" tall, which is less well known and may have been sold via vending machines.
ReplyDeleteHey Paul, sounds like you've a regular Big Chap zoo there. Fab stuff! If you get chance do send me a photo of the acid boys!
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