You can now pre-order all three Hot Toys 12" Colonial Marine figures over at Monsters in Motion!

Thanks to Jeff Saylor for the scoop!

Over at The Big Bad Toy Store you can find Palisades Toys all new Alien 3 Plush ready to order!

Over at Westfield Comics you can pre-order Palisades Toys all new AVP Grid Alien Mini-Bust!

Grid is nothing short of a killing-machine. Now, Palisades Toys pays homage to this one-Alien-wrecking-crew with their second AvP Mini Bust. Features the utmost attention to detail; from the dynamic sculpt and movie-accurate paint scheme, and features a stunningly detailed base and backing plate featuring hieroglyphs inspired by the film's temple setting. Scheduled to ship in January.

Look for it in the Alien/Predator subsection!

A photo of the AvP Unrated DVD is now up at Amazon!

Thanks to Mike W. for the scoop!

Just got an email from someone looking for help making an Aliens Fan Film Teaser:

I am in the process of creating an Aliens teaser. I was wondering if you could post up this request to other aliens fans: I need sound effects for chestbursters, facehuggers, egg opening, ect. If anyone knows where to find these things, or has them, or has created their own sounds, please let me know. I need to build up my sound design. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

If you're able to help, shoot Eric an email here!

Alienwarstory.com has just put up a video trailer for their documentary on the making of London's Alien War. Click on the link above to check it out!

New photos of the Hot Toys 12" Colonial Marine figures are now appearing in this Sci-Fi Military message board thread!

Action HQ has just updated their site with Series II of the AvP Snap Kits.

Click here to check 'em out!

The third installment of the fan script called "AvP 2: 2 Princes" is now up here!

Resin Realities (formerly Jayco Hobbies) just sent us this note about their new and improved Hybrid kit:

"It comes pressure cast now (better quality) and also has been retooled by master sculptor Wayne Hansen. Their has been new texture added to the leg area along with modified bony protrusions and a killer dead predator base. The kit is sold here and was featured in last issue of kitbuilders in a full color how to paint article by Joe Dunaway - and can be viewed directly here."

Thanks to John for the update!

Photos of the new Alien Cinemaquette are now up at the official Cinemaquette website!

Thanks to Trevor for the scoop!

Sorry it took so long to post this. Want to know what happened to Ripley, Call, Johner and Vriess after the events of Alien Resurrection? Well then check out Aliens: Original Sin an all new Aliens novel set in the time period directly following Alien 4!

In 1979, science fiction and horror were brought together in director Ridley Scott's classic film Alien. The film follows the crew of a space cargo-ship, the Nostromo, who land on a hostile planet in response to a faint SOS only to discover an abandoned ship with a hideous alien. Alien inspired three movie sequels, and now Aliens: Original Sin expands further on this classic story, bringing back classic characters like Ripley 8, the clone of Lt. Ellen Ripley, and Call, an android. It also sorts out unanswered questions from the movies and raises entirely new ones. Was it just coincidence that the Nostromo happened to pass by the desolate planet? Why was the alien on the crashed ship in the first place? The answers, along with intense action, chilling horror, and even deeper questions await in suspense virtuoso Michael Jan Friedman's Alien: Original Sin.

Thanks to Corporal Hicks of AvP Newsfor the scoop!

Monsters in Motion sent out a newsletter this morning letting their customers know several Alien vs. Predator Halloween items are now in-stock - including the Predator Deluxe Head Mask & Grid Alien Deluxe Head Mask!

Those of you in France will be happy to know the AvP Unrated Director's Cut will be released on September 21, two full months before we get it here in the States on November 22!

Thanks to Daniel for the scoop!

The fine folks at the Big Bad Toy Store just let us know they recently got in Palisades Toys Alien 3 bust!

Click on the link above to check it out!

Collector Marc Cawiezel is selling his collection of ORIGINAL Aliens Hive Wars comic art on eBay here!

Click on the link above for complete auction descriptions!

The USCM Charter is connecting Aliens fans world-wide starting with your own Colonial Marines ID card. Your mission begins by registering at the USCM Charter here. (You may need to apply for registration).

For more information on Aliens USCM, please check out the Sci-Fi Military Forums and The Aliens Legacy.

Aliens fan Peter Klementowski just sent in a few pics of the upcoming 12" Colonial Marine Figures from Hot Toys:

Sgt. Apone.

Pvt. Vasquez.

Thanks to Peter for finding the pics!

Elkridge, MD (August 18, 2005) ­ Continuing two years of producing high quality Alien statues and busts, Palisades Toys is getting back to basics with its new Alien Signature Series of statues. The second piece in the Signature Series, the Alien Queen Signature Statue, is a film-accurate representation of the dreaded Queen Alien from the 1986 sequel, Aliens. This highly-anticipated statue is shipping to retailers now.

Standing a monstrous 18 inches tall without the 2 inch tall display base, the Alien Queen Signature Statue features a stunning attention to detail, with sculpture and paint applications precisely replicating the monster in the film. This marks the first time that Palisades has created a full-bodied statue of the Alien Queen.

Strictly limited to 1500 pieces, the Alien Queen Signature Statue comes packaged in a handsome full-color box. The statue¹s serial number will be printed on both the statue and the box. The suggested retail price is $249.99. Some minor assembly may be required.

For more information, please visit Palisades Toys.

Over at Westfield Comics you can pre-order an all new mini version of Palisades Toys Alien Special Edition bust!

Check the Alien/Predator subsection for AVP bookends and a Predator Deluxe Japanese Prepainted Vinyl Model!

Mike just in the the following information on the AvP Special Edition:

Fox Home Entertainment has announced a collector's edition of Alien Vs. Predator which stars Sanaa Lathan, Raoul Bova, Lance Henriksen and Ewen Bremmer. This new two-disc release will include the theatrical edition of the film, along with a seamlessly branched unrated cut. The new scenes added are entitled Antarctica 1904, Argument, Chamber of Skulls, Sacrifice, Weyland's Death and Predator Ritual. The film will be presented in 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen, along with both English Dolby Digital 5.1, and DTS 5.1 Surround tracks.

Extras will include a commentary by Paul W.S. Anderson, Lance Henriksen and Sanaa Lathan, a second audio commentary by Alec Gillis, Tom Woodruff Jr. and John Bruno, a Pre-Production: AVP The Beginning feature, a Branching Footage: ADI Workshop feature, a Storyboard Gallery, concept art, and a AVP Production featurette. Completing the package will be branching Video off of Making of AVP: Miniature Whaling Station, Facehuggers & Eggs, Trouble at the Mouth of the Tunnel, a visual effects breakdown, deleted scenes with optional director's commentary (The Sister, Miller Gets Caught, & Love Scene), a Licensing the Franchise: Aliens vs Predator the Comic Book featurette, a Monsters in Miniature by Todd McFarlane feature, a HBO special, three theatrical trailers, and trailers for Alien Quadrilogy and Planet of the Apes 35th Anniversary.

You can read the entire blurb at DVD Answers here!

Huge thanks to Mike for the news!

The second installment of the fan script called "AvP 2: 2 Princes" is now up here!

Collector Marc Cawiezel jut sent us 3 new pics of some upcoming 12" Figures from Hot Toys, including 2 Predators (due in December) and 3 Colonial Marines (tbd).

Hmm, something familiar looking about those Marines...

Sideshow Collectibles has just uploaded their recent chat log with Aliens actor Lance Henricksen here!

The creator of the fantastic limited edition lapel pins has just a few of the USCM Screaming Eagle pins left!

"A day in the Marine Corps is like a day on the farm. Every meal is a banquet, every paycheck a fortune, every formation a parade. I love the Corps!"

This smart, quality lapel pin bears the logo of the United States Colonial Marines (USCM), the heroic but doomed military from Aliens, and measures 21mm x 35mm. The badge is metal with enamel inlay in four colours.

The badges come individually mounted on a hand-numbered header card, in a polybag, and will be shipped in a padded envelope.

Here's a pic of the pin and blister card for those of you who are interested!

Figures.com has plenty of images from last weekends Comic-Con, including pics of Palisades Alien Revisted bust, Micro interlocking AvP statue, and Grid Alien Bust! Click here to be taken directly to the gallery.

Hot Toys also showed off their AvP Alien Queen Snap Kit as the Diamond select booth!

Thanks to Tom Atkins for the scoop.

The AvP Online Encyclopedia is now back online with more info and entries! Click on the above link to check it out!

In addition to the awesome AvP Micromen figures that arrived - the brand new McFarlane Alien Vs. Predator figures just came in an hour ago. Birth of the Hybrid boxed set is available for $20.99 and the AvP Playsets set of 4 is available for $41.99. The Playsets are very nicely done with each figure being slightly smaller than a typical McFarlane figure yet still highly detailed. The Alien Queen figure and Predator figure fit together to form a diorama and the other two sets are standalone pieces - (Celtic Predator attacks Alien, and Alien attacks Predator) Pre-Orders will be processed shortly on these items.

Click here for more info!

"Beautiful Monsters," a book that takes an in-depth look at all things Predator and Alien is now available for ordering at Amazon.com!

Thanks to Scott Baker for the news!

Collector Shaun Vaughan just let us know those of you in the UK looking to pick up the Quadrilogy Alien Head DVD set can do so for cheap by clicking here!

Thanks to Shaun Vaughan for the news!

Aliens COLONIAL MARINE 1/9th scale Kit # EP9726 -A  and  EP9726-B LIMITED EDITION with 1/2 Alien and base (not shown).

Basic kit comes with a round base, 4 pieces to the figure and additional wire and plastic for modifications to complete the gun and helmet mic. Retail 60.00  basic kit. The ONE OF 50 EDITION = 100.00 for limited edition with alien and base.

Kit stands aprox 7 inches tall and is hand cast in ESPI's trademark grey and/or bronze-coat color DURATHAINE RESIN, a much higher quality tooling plastic than other resins.

ESPI
107 Central Ave
Cohoes, N.Y. 12047
1-518-326-3457

masterbetta1@yahoo.com

Click here for pics!

Friend of alienscollection.com, Hans Kim is selling his full sized 1:1 replica Aliens Queen head. Click here for more information!

Over at Westfield Comics you can pre-order an all new mini version of the famous & bloody Palisades Toys chestburster!

Check the Alien/Predator subsection!

Palisades Toys is proud to announce that beginning July 1st, the highly-anticipated Rainbow Connection Kermit action figure will be available via Palisades Direct (Palisades Direct Store). Rainbow Connection Kermit is being released in conjunction with The Cooper Perry Fund, and 100% of the profits from this item will be donated to The Cooper Perry Fund, A special Project of The Miami Children¹s Hospital Foundation. The Cooper Perry Fund directly supports The Miami Children¹s Hospital Foundation¹s Neuro-Protection Research Fund. That specific group is funding research on Brain Trauma specifically. An allotment of the Rainbow Connection Kermit figures will be available to San Diego Comic Con attendees. The special, Exclusive figure will be sold for $25 each.

For more information on The Cooper Perry Fund, please visit www.CooperPerryFund.org. For more information on Palisades Toys, please visit www.PalisadesToys.com, or to purchase your Rainbow Connection Kermit, visit Palisades Direct Store.

Looks like Takara's Microman figures are also available from the Big Bad Toy Store!

Click here for a look at the three Predator figures!

Click here for a look at the two Alien figures!

Click here for a small pic!

Looks like Takara's Microman figures are starting to arrive at several online shops! Here's what Action HQ has to say!

The boldest ever rendition from Takara's Microman thus far! Taking on AVP's Alien Queen & warrior, 3 Predators including Celtic and Elder into its 30 pt articulation 4" figure body! A truly awesome line for AVP fans! No losers for any side here!

Got some exciting news for the those of you looking for Aoshima's Die Cast Dropship from Action HQ! The ALIENS Die-Cast Dropship 01 & APC have landed! Apart from an injection kit, there had been nothing to appease fans of the Aliens Dropship. 20 years now, Aoshima delivers a mouth-watering 1/72 masterpiece with full working weapons pod, missile pylons & loading bay for the APC! 

Those of you in the United Kingdom looking for a good price on McFarlane's 12" Alien can find it on sale for 20 pounds here!

Thanks to Andy Nolan for the scoop!

Elkridge, MD (June 24, 2005) ­ In preparation for the 2005 San Diego Comic Con International, Palisades Toys has launched a new web feature devoted to the "Largest Comics and Pop Culture Event in North America." By clicking on either the San Diego Countdown clock in the upper left-hand corner of www.PalisadesToys.com, or the larger San Diego banner in the center of the page, collectors will be transported to a new page highlighting:

Alien: Alien Original Micro Bust

Palisades Toys returns to the root of terror, with a Micro Bust version of their original Geiger-inspired Alien Mini Bust. The original, long since sold out, has become a Holy Grail for Alien collectors, and demands a hefty price on the secondary market. Featuring all of the stunning detail of its larger counterpart ­ including the classic clear dome ­ the Original Alien Micro bust is strictly limited to 500 pieces worldwide. $50.

Show Exclusives A list of Palisades' five (5) San Diego Comic Con Exclusives along with an image, description, price, and production run (where applicable) for each product. These exclusives are the Alien Micro Bust, Transformers Megatron Statue, Buffy the Vampire Slayer ³Wild at Heart² Oz PALz, [adult swim] Aqua Teen Hunger Force Mini Figurine 4-pack, and Sesame Street Super Grover Action Figure.

Palisades Direct Products Available at the Show A comprehensive list of all the additional products that Palisades Toys will have available at the show, including the [adult swim] Sealab 2021 Bizarro 2-pack, Buffy the Vampire Slayer Kendra PALz, Muppets Jim Henson Action Figure, and many more!

Factory X Products Available at the Show A comprehensive list of the Factory X replicas that will be available at the show including (from Buffy the Vampire Slayer) The Sword of Angelus and The Slayers Stake, and (from Sleepy Hollow) The Axe of the Headless Horseman and The Sword of the Headless Horseman.

Show Map A map of the San Diego Comic Con hall, with Palisades¹ location (Booth # 4029) highlighted.

Palisades Events A growing list of the events that will be either be (a) taking place at the Palisades Booth, or (b) that will involve Palisades staff members outside of the booth, including raffles, signings, contests, and panels. Please note that this section will be updated as new information is available.

In the upcoming days and weeks as the Countdown Clock brings us closer to the con, the site will be updated to include other features, including a printable ³Palisades checklist² to help ensure that collectors don¹t miss out on any of the fun!

For more information on the San Diego Comic Con, please visit Comic-Con.org

For more information on Palisades Toys, please visit Palisades Toys.com, or to link directly to the San Diego web feature, visit http://www.palisadestoys.com/tradeshow.asp.

Got a bunch of link we want to share with everyone today. The first is the artwork for an upcoming fan script called "AvP 2: 2 Princes" which you can check out here!

Next we have this link to someone's impressive collection!

Next we have Here's what looks like a fan made movie poster for Alien 5!

And finally, there this Adam Strange website with some Alien inspired art!

Thanks to Mike Henderson & Ian Caldicott for the scoops!

Vivendi Universal games has just uploaded a walkthrough for Predator Concrete Jungle to their site here!

McFarlane Toys is planning an online specatacular highlighting their upcoming AvP Series 2 playesets.

This month, the McFarlane offices are overrun with Aliens and Predators. And to help rid ourselves of this infestation, our designers are working on an Alien vs. Predator online feature highlighting our upcoming AvP playsets.

Next Friday, June 17, we'll make our Alien vs. Predator problem yours as we inundate your PC with information. We'll go over every aspect of our upcoming Alien vs. Predator line, including figure specs, additional in- and out-of-package photography and much more, not to mention the unique downloads you'll be treated to.

Click on the link above to give it a look!

Hobby Link Japan has just uploaded an amazing video from the Shizuoka Hobby Show in Japan. Check it out for a look at the new Fine Molds Falcon, some amazing new Gundam items, Macross, the die-cast Aoshima Dropship & APC from Aliens, and more!

Click on the link above to give it a look (Windows Media and/or Quicktime required).

If it's out of stock at HLJ, also try Action HQ for all your Dropship die-cast needs!

Here's version one as well!

A photo of the Palisades Toys San Diego Comic-Con exclusive Alien Warrior mini-bust has been uploaded to their site here!

Palisades Toys returns to the root of terror, with a Micro Bust version of their original Geiger-inspired Alien Mini Bust. The original, long since sold out, has become a Holy Grail for Alien collectors, and demands a hefty price on the secondary market. Featuring all of the stunning detail of its larger counterpart ­ including the classic clear dome ­ the Original Alien Micro bust is strictly limited to 500 pieces worldwide. $50.

Thanks to Marc C. for the scoop!

Action HQ is now taking orders for the Alien vs. Predator One Coin figures from Kotobukiya Japan!

Palisades Toys will be selling an exclusive Alien Warrior mini-bust limited to 500 pieces at this summer's San Diego Comic-Con!

Elkridge, MD (June 7, 2005) ­ With the 2005 San Diego Comic Con International just over a month away, Palisades Toys has officially unveiled its exclusive products for the show. In addition to the already-released Super Grover 2005 Tour Figure, there are three all new exclusives that fans can¹t miss.

[adult swim]: Aqua Teen Hunger Force Mini 4-pack

First of all, they¹re not teens. Secondly, there¹s no water. The whole Hunger Force thing? That¹s probably misleading, too. In short, if you have to ask what ³Aqua Teen Hunger Force² is about, this is probably not the convention exclusive for you. The rest of you are going to want to get to the Palisades Toys booth to snap up this exclusive 4-pack featuring miniature versions of Master Shake, Frylock, Meatwad, and the Mooninites (as the Quadlaser). $20 per set.

Transformers: 6-inch scale Megatron Statue

Megatron, the villainous leader of the Decepticons rose to power during the epoch-spanning Cybertronian wars, where he battled against his arch nemesis Optimus Prime. Megatron became more lethal in battle after battle as his warrior skills ­ and his rage ­ grew. This all new 6-inch Polystone statue includes improved a new sculpt and paints, and is limited to 500 pieces worldwide. $50.

Alien: Alien Original Micro Bust

Palisades Toys returns to the root of terror, with a Micro Bust version of their original Geiger-inspired Alien Mini Bust. The original, long since sold out, has become a Holy Grail for Alien collectors, and demands a hefty price on the secondary market. Featuring all of the stunning detail of its larger counterpart ­ including the classic clear dome ­ the Original Alien Micro bust is strictly limited to 500 pieces worldwide. $50.

Sesame Street: Super Grover Action Figure (2005 Tour Figure)

A 6-inch scale action figure of Sesame Street¹s most lovable, furry blue monster Grover, dressed as his alter ego: Super Grover. Super Grover comes complete with a full-size telephone booth, a cloth cape, a cloth trench coat, and an alternate head to create Grover Kent. The full color packaging includes original art on the front panel, painted exclusively for Palisades Toys by Alex Ross. $25.

Lithographs of the Alex Ross front panel will also be available for $20.

Products are limited and will sell out quickly; there are no guarantees of availability, and customers will be served on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information, please visit Palisades Toys.com

The creator of the fantastic limited edition lapel pins has just released an all new incarnation: The USCM Screaming Eagle pin!

"A day in the Marine Corps is like a day on the farm. Every meal is a banquet, every paycheck a fortune, every formation a parade. I love the Corps!"

This smart, quality lapel pin bears the logo of the United States Colonial Marines (USCM), the heroic but doomed military from Aliens, and measures 21mm x 35mm. The badge is metal with enamel inlay in four colours.

The badges come individually mounted on a hand-numbered header card, in a polybag, and will be shipped in a padded envelope.

Here's a pic of the pin and blister card for those of you who are interested!

Collector Scott Baker just let us know over at Mamegyorai you can see pictures of the AvP Series 2 keychains from Japan! The line will include the folloewing characters: Elder Predator, Transforming Predator (in the process of cloaking), Scar Predator, Hybrid chest burster birth and Predator, Grid Alien, Warrior Alien, Alien egg (opening), Alien egg (closed). Each kit will come with a piece of a HUGE Alien Queen. This can be completely built by buying all of the other kits in series 2. Check out that Queen - great scaling!

Thanks Scott!

Pics of the artwork for McFarlane's AvP Series 2 have shown up here!

Thanks to Trevor Atkins for the scoop!

Lego Scuplter extrordonaire has just put his custom Predator mini-fig up for sale on eBay here!

While we were away when the game was released, we did want to let you know that

Predator: Concrete Jungle has been released by Vivendi Universal Games for Playstation 2 and X-Box.

Click on the link above to visit the official website & check out the trailer!

You as excited for the die-cast Dropship as we are? Aoshima recently had the piece on display at the 2005 Shizuoka Hobby Show, and took a few pics:

Dropship 1

Dropship 2

If you're still looking to place your order for one, as well as the die-cast APC, then head on over to Action HQ for all your die-cast Dropship die-cast needs!

Here's version one as well!

Another friend of the site is selling parts of his collection on ebay (and while we enjoy helping out our buds, please, no more emails asking us to post ebay auctions - we got hate mail from a bidder on one and it's just not something we want to get into).

Aliens Comics Lot

Aliens Figure Lot

Micromachines

A friend of the site is selling off parts of his collection - here's the details:

From the Kenner/Hasbro Alien Resurrection line from 1997: Alien Warrior Drone (2) $5 each obo,  Ripley (1) $5 obo,  Newborn Alien (1) $5 obo.  From the 1997 Galoob Micromachines line:  Aliens Transforming Action Set (Open box.Very Good)  $10 obo.  From the Kenner Aliens Space Marines line from 1992: Power Loader MISB $5 obo, Bishop Android 3-3/4" figure MOC $3 obo.  From Tsukuda Hobby, 1995: Alien 1:5 Scale Completed Kit #SVM-29-7000  (Open Box. Very Good) $50 obo.

Feel free to shoot an email by clicking here.

Looking everywhere for the new die-cast Aoshima Dropship, as well as the die-cast APC? Well then head on over to Action HQ for all your Dropship die-cast needs!

Here's version one as well!

Yeah, we're a little late getting to this, we know - but it looks like there are rumors circulating about an AvP 2!

There's also a little mention over at Fangoria, as well as Empire Online

Thanks to Michael Whitley, Shaun Vaughan, & Marc Cawiezel for the scoop!

Looking for the Aoshima Dropship in the UK? Try here!

Over at Things from Another World and Amazon.com there seems to be some sort of unrated Alien/AVP DVD listed? And something called Side by Side?

Thanks to Sean O'Conner for the news!

Suchy, the webmaster from Fiorina 161 just sent us this link to an Alien Queen model which sold on a Polish auction site. More photos can be found here and here!

Thanks to Suchy for the news!

Thought AvP was a tough battle? You haven't seen tough, till you've seen this!

Thanks to Michael Whitley for the news!

The king of Flash animation websites, Newgrounds.com has just uploaded a comedic review of Alien Vs. Predator here!

Thanks to Marc Cawiezel for the news!

Cute.

Thanks to Craig Caton-Largent.

Also cute.

Monsters in Motion has just uploaded their site with a few new Aliens items including Aoshima's Die-Cast Dropship (also available at Hobby Link Japan), and NECA's Extreme Facehugger head knocker.

While you're there, also be on the lookout for some unique, rare one of a kind items!

Sideshow has just uploaded their new signed Alien bust!

Westfield Comics just uploaded some new Alien & Predator items for preorder including Palisades Alien 3 plush, a Predator bobble head, and much more. Check the Alien/Predator subsection for complete info!

(there's also a Shaun of the Dead comic book adaptation from IDW you can check out while you're there!)

Wanna see some good pics of the AvP Microman figures? Just click here!

Comics Infinity is offering cases of McFarlane's AvP Series 2 for a decent price!

Thanks Marc!

Has been posted at the Zinc Panic site here!

Thanks Roger!

Come one, come all! Sideshow would like to welcome you to our next live chat on April 1st 2005, starting at 6am PST. Among the highlights will be product showcases, interviews with the Sideshow artists, and last but not least, we are expecting Lance Henriksen to join us! Lance will discuss his AvP art tiles, the X-Files, Millennium, his newly completed Spielberg project! As always we will have fun giveaways and games throughout the day for our chat guests. Click here for more information!

New pictures are up here!

Our sister site, figures.com is running a story on the new AvP bookends here!

Just click here.

Collector Marc Cawiezel was kind enought to send in this scan of the latest McFarlane AvP Series 2 info from inside the pages of Previews.

Thanks Marc!

The limited edition Weyalnd Yutani lapel pins are almost all sold out. Here's the info in case you missed it:

"I work for the Company, but don't let that fool you..."

Now you can avoid awkward introductions and show your affiliation simply by wearing the Company badge!

This quality lapel pin bears the logo of Weyland-Yutani, the nefarious Company from Aliens and measures 38mm x 15mm. The badge is metal with enamel inlay in three colours.

The badges come individually mounted on a hand-numbered header card, in a polybag, and will be shipped in a padded envelope.

This extremely limited edition lapel pin of the Weyland-Yutani logo is now being offered by Mike Rush. Feel free to shoot him an email by clicking here!

Here's a pic of the pin and blister card for those of you who are interested!

Thanks to Marc Cawiezel for the scoop!

Give it a look and sign up if you're interested.

These mini-diorama playsets re-create several key scenes from the film. Each playset includes one or more action figures plus a base. Collect all four, plus the deluxe boxed set. Two of the playsets -- Alien Queen with base and Predator with base -- attach to form a larger diorama.

Click here for photos and more!

Thanks to Marc Cawiezel for the scoop!

New high-end collectibles distributed exclusively by Sideshow.

Sideshow continues to broaden their collection of high-end offerings with the addition of Alien vs. Predator Collectible Tiles. Sculpted by actor Lance Henriksen (Charles Bishop Weyland in AvP), each solid porcelain piece measures 12" x 12" x .50" in dimension.

The four styles pictured are currently being offered for pre-order exclusively through Sideshow Collectibles website, each with a different finish.

Thanks to Jeff Saylor and Marc Cawiezel for the news!

Speaking of sales, be sure and check out Southern Island for some deals on Aliens goodies!

Thanks to Andy Nolan for the scoop!

Speaking of Palisades, here's an interview with CEO Mike Horn!

"I work for the Company, but don't let that fool you..."

Now you can avoid awkward introductions and show your affiliation simply by wearing the Company badge!

This quality lapel pin bears the logo of Weyland-Yutani, the nefarious Company from Aliens and measures 38mm x 15mm. The badge is metal with enamel inlay in three colours.

The badges come individually mounted on a hand-numbered header card, in a polybag, and will be shipped in a padded envelope.

This extremely limited edition lapel pin of the Weyland-Yutani logo is now being offered by Mike Rush. Feel free to shoot him an email by clicking here!

Here's a pic of the pin and blister card for those of you who are interested!

Click here!

Watch this space in the next day and get those wallets ready!

Thanks to Shaun Vaughan for the scoop!

Thanks to Tom Atkins for the scoop!

Thanks Marc!

And if that's not enough for you DVD fans, check out Aliens AND Predator box set.

Thanks Mickey!

Looking for a little something extra with your AvP DVD purchase? Monsters in Motion is offering a free limited edition, clear chestburster with every order. Blockbuster Video is offering a gift pack with two exclusive mini-busts, and Best Buy is offering a free mini 32 page version of the Making of AvP book!

Monsters in Motion is also carrying the AvP Bookends, and Palisade's Alien 3 Dog Burster mini bust statue.

McFarlane Toys has revealed the lineup for their AvP Series 2 action figures (5" mini-dioramas):

Alien attacks Predator
Celtic Predator throws Alien
Alien Queen & Predator 1
Alien Queen & Predator 2
Birth of the Hybrid

We also hear the Corporal Hicks shotgun has begun shipping!

Comics Infinity is taking pre-orders on Dark Horse's Alien vs. Predator "Chop Figures."

Thanks to Marc Cawiezel, Spazmaster J., Frank Valloreo & Trevor Atkins for the scoops!

Thanks to Scott Baker for the scoop!

More New Alien Vs. Predator Figures from Asia this time by Kotobukiya!  AVP One Coin Figures are scheduled to release in April 2005 is this set of 5 plus chase version Queen Alien figure.  Suggested retail price is Yen 500 + VAT.  Size will be around 10 cm.  Come in random hidden box.  As per previous One Coin figures and if it is anything like the recent Batman release, these should be some of the best AVP figures around!  Available at Action-HQ.com for PreOrder for $37.95 for set of 5!

While you're there, you can check out the two AvP covers!

Huge thanks to Marc Cawiezel for the scoops!

Proceeds of the limited edition statue are to be donated to the Red Cross to help those recover from the recent Tsunami disaster in South East Asia.

Action-HQ is auctioning off 2 gold-colored Marvel Saga Spider-Man statuettes kindly donated by Tak Li/ HyperChild.

All proceeds from these limited edition resin pieces will be donated to the Red Cross of Hong Kong.

For further details on this charity auction, just click here.

Where's Chachi when you need him?

Thanks Marc!

Thanks Bill!

15% OFF NEW YEARS SALE: As a 'Thank You' for a great year in 2004, we've decided to run our best sale yet! This sale is for 15% off orders $60 or more on all normal store items! (Pre-Orders, Vintage Items, Takara Predaking are not included in the sale) We really appreciate your orders throughout the year and we hope this special pricing on instock items will help add more great items to your collection at an attractive price! All new items listed below are eligible for the sale as well and please see this page for important sales details: click here!

ALIEN VS PREDATOR: The AvP Chess Set from Sota Toys has just arrived, this weighs in at a whopping 32 pounds - the board is 19" x 19" and everything is made from polystone. Only 3000 units were made and they are available for $249.99 each (before discount!)

Thanks to Marc Cawiezel for the scoop!

Thanks Marc!

Sideshow Collectibles appreciates the feedback of its collectors. Many of you have expressed a desire to see a lower edition size for the Alien Queen bust. We have evaluated all of your opinions and have decided to reduce the edition size slightly from 1500 pieces to 1,000 pieces. !

Thanks to Marc C. for the scoop!

First we have Davien from North Carolina. Davien's generous donation has won him a Palisades Toys AvP Captured Queen Bust!

And the second place winner is Bob from California. Bob has won a Sega Alien Model from Japan, kindly donated by Action HQ!

Thank you ALL for contributing this year, and Happy Holidays from the entire staff here at alienscollection.com!

And again, huge thanks to Travis Allen of Palisades Toys, and John Wong of Action HQ for their generosity!

We will also be offering two runner up prizes of Alien Kubricks, and one runner up prize of an Alien trading figure from Konami!

The rules are simple: and we're going to be very much on the honor sysyem with this one. All you have to do is donate a new, packaged toy to your local Toys for Tots collection office. When you're done, simply send us an email, let us know where you dropped your toy(s) off, and you'll be automatically entered into our raffle. Winners will chosen mid-December, and we'll do our best to get them to you before the Holidays!

Huge thanks to Travis Allen of Palisades Toys and of John Wong Action HQ for their generosity!

Alien VS Predator Snap Kits

by Action-HQ.com, Mike Chu, December 15, 2004

The Force has met its match with these recently released Alien VS Predator Snap Kits! These four inch figures are exceptionally detailed with over 15 points of articulation and more than comparable to the similar sized Star Wars figures.

Developed and created by Blister Direct Japan(?) (and also licensed and distributed by Hot Toys in Hong Kong and Mega Ridge in Taiwan), this collection of 8 to 10 figures are only available in Asia. The question to ask is why haven't other toy companies come up with this cool style of figures before?

To get things straight, unlike the name and pictures in magazines entail, these are not actual snap kits where you snap parts off a plastic tree. This is decidedly good though as you won't damage the parts or the paint in the process. The figures are in fact molded PVC plastic similar to the many trading and capsule figures out there but are separated into many attachable parts with ball joints. These are the only things you have to "snap" into place.

We chose to review Chopper Predator rather than the Alien figures, because the former has more detail and accessories. Components for every part of the body come separately in a plastic bag. After building the figure and examining in detail, you will surely agree that he is darn right awesome! The intricate sculpt and painting are done impressively well and even the face is true to the film character. It also comes with many attachable, highly-detailed accessories including armored mask, chain of skulls, blades, spear, knife and scabbard, round spike bladed weapon, back mounted laser, etc. They all fit nicely for a four inch figure though not as securely as a conventional action figure.

Chopper Predator poses quite nicely with his 15 points of articulation but is somewhat limited by the armor. It would also have been nice to have a peg base for one leg so it can stay upright easier. The only other thing that bothers us was the time and effort to put him together, which took close to 15 minutes. It was strenuous to push and twist the ball joints into place versus what we thought would be a "snap". (Engineered tight to better retain its pose?) Also make sure you put the arms and legs facing the right side or you will have to take him apart again. As the instructions says, familiarize yourself with the parts first!

Our first carton of 60 figures contained only three full sets of eight figures with one chase figure which is the Elder Predator. The rest are randomly allocated. We also heard that there is a chase Alien (Queen?) but we cannot confirm at this time. Either way, these will be hard to get in sets of eight. Price per figure is 980 yen + VAT. Each character is packaged randomly in a hidden box. Also comes with a key-chain attachment if desired. Characters include:

Battle Alien
Warrior Alien
Translucent Alien Warrior
Grid Alien
Chopper Predator
Scar Predator
Celtic Predator
Clear Predator
Elder Predator (Chase) -Comes with different head, body armor and read cloth cloak
Alien (Queen?) (To be confirmed - Chase)

"If that is not enough to get you to head on over to http://www.Toyzz.com right now and get all of your holiday shopping done with a few clicks, we are giving you, our loyal Toyzz.com fanatic, an extra 35% off each and every item in your shopping cart today! That's right, 35% off everything! Just reference coupon code JUST4U and a whopping 35% will be automatically deducted from your entire order!

Thank to David Shipley for the news!

The end of the 1970s was a turning point for science fiction and horror films. Star Wars, Close Encounters Of The Third Kind and Halloween set the standard for many years to come. In 1979, a new film would blend these genres together into an SF/horror film that would cross genres, and feature a villain that audiences and critics would find far scarier than Michael Myers or Jason and Pamela Voorhees.

Beautiful Monsters is the story of the Alien and Predator film franchises. Each film is chronicled through analysis and extensive background information, and the themes and influences examined through articles. In addition all the spin-off books, comics and computer games are detailed.

This is your one-stop guide for everything relating to two of cinema¹s most popular and enduring creations who finally met in the 2004 film Alien vs Predator.

For more information click here!

Thanks to Marc Cawiezel for the scoop!

The issue many seem to have is with the Collector's Club exclusive figures. First, kudos for even doing these in the first place, the whole concept of a highly demanded extra figure is a great one, and we're sure it takes a to of effort, energy and coordination to put these exclusives together. Lately though, we've received a handful of emails from folks discsussing the recent Stealth Predator exclusive. Here's an excerpt from one of the emails:

I just wanted to express my dissapointment with the direction the so called "McFarlane Toys Collector's Club" has taken since becomming an INTERNET EXCLUSIVE deal. Because McFarlane has chosen to LIMIT the production runs on these EXCLUSIVE figures to around 10,000, it guarantees a near immediate SELL OUT of the figure - which means only 5000 people can place an order for a quantity of 2. (The original Stealth Predator figure from Movie Maniacs 6 & the Stealth Celtic Predator from the AVP line are 2 perfect examples.) This situation just makes it ripe for Toy Scalpers & dealers to place multiple orders under multiple names & thus taking the figures out of the ligit collector's hands & forcing them to pay more for them on the secondary market. This "Collector's Club" is turning into a "Scalper's Club" The old mail order flyers method seemed so much more fair. I think McFarlane should seriously consider increasing the numbers on these exclusives. I've missed out on several of them because of it. I was lucky enough to get both Predators for my collection, but had I not, I would be one seriously bitter individual right now. I know we live in a free country & a free enterprise society, but please listen to the collectors and their legit gripes.

Thanks,
A longtime McFarlane Toys Collector

Here at alienscollection.com, we feel like the good will and intentions of the Collector's Club has been clouded by pocket-lining, toy-scalping profiteers - making it extremely difficult for collectors to obtain even just one of the "exclusive" Club figures. Several solutions have been proposed, but so far, we don't know what steps will be taken to help dedicated McFarlane fans get a fair crack at all the goodies the future holds.

Feel free to explore this topic further on the Spawn Message boards here!

Surprised by the ending of Alien vs. Predator? Or is "grossed out" a better expression? Regardless, all movie-goers were treated to a new breed of monster at the end of the crossover, and the little tyke that wants to chew through your chest cavity is now available as the Alien Vs. Predator: Hybrid Chestburster Previews Exclusive Plush! Measuring approximately 6" in length, the Hybrid Chestburster features the unique jaw structure inherited from its Predator host, but it also features a bendable/poseable snake-like body, similar to the murderous beast we saw in the first Alien film. The plush is constructed from 100% soft materials, and can be found in the Toys section of Previews!

Thanks to Jeff Saylor for the scoop!

Thanks to Marc Cawiezel for the scoop!

FYI, we've had a dreadful time getting ahold of anyone at blister, as they never seem to answer any of our emails.

Thanks to James C. and Jeff Saylor for the scoop!

Click here for a complete list of this month's new products!

Thanks to Rich for the scoop!

Harry Harris has teamed his fantastic collection and gathered together collectors from several continents to reunite the astounding armament from this ever popular film! If you're in London this weekend, don't miss out!

Thanks to Chris "Herne the Hunter" Hateley for the scoop!

Click here to bid on a rare Alien War poster, and here to check out a rare AW badge!

Click here to check out the page, and here for a pic of the plaque! Here's a side view of the head, here's another, and here's one more!

20th Century Fox has just officially announced the DVD release of Alien vs. Predator for 1/25/05 (SRP $29.98). The theatrical version of the film will be presented in anamorphic widescreen video, with both Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1 audio. Extras will include audio commentary (by Paul W.S. Anderson, Lance Henriksen and Sanaa Lathan), a second commentary (by Alec Gillis, Tom Woodruff Jr. and John Bruno), the ability to watch the film with an alternate opening, 3 deleted scenes (The Other Mexico, O Sole Mio and Predator Humor), The Making of AVP featurette, "Inside Look" previews of Mr. and Mrs. Smith and Elektra, a Darkhorse Comics AVP cover galley (with 65 stills), a DVD-ROM version of Darkhorse's first edition of the AVP comic book and a preview of the first 16 pages of the up-coming AVP graphic novel.