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Re: Hot Toys: Ellen Ripley - Alien (Updated with new prototype HS)
hate to say this but:
hate to say this but:
1/6 1/6 Hot Toys: Ellen Ripley - Alien - Collectible Figure
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Anthrapoid
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Re: Hot Toys: Ellen Ripley - Alien (Updated with new prototype HS)
The Queen isn't as large as many people seem to think she is. Look at the scene in the film where Ripley grasps the queen with the power loader claws, ready to drop her into the airlock. A HT queen IS doable, and if it ever happens, my price guess is $479.
The Queen isn't as large as many people seem to think she is. Look at the scene in the film where Ripley grasps the queen with the power loader claws, ready to drop her into the airlock. A HT queen IS doable, and if it ever happens, my price guess is $479.
YankeesFanboy
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Re: Hot Toys: Ellen Ripley - Alien (Updated with new prototype HS)
Well, NECA's Queen, in the 7-inch scale, is about 30 inches long. If HT follows the same scale, its Queen would be about 55 inches long. Under $500, really?
Well, NECA's Queen, in the 7-inch scale, is about 30 inches long. If HT follows the same scale, its Queen would be about 55 inches long. Under $500, really?
Re: Hot Toys: Ellen Ripley - Alien (Updated with new prototype HS)
the actual alien queen prop was nearly 7 feet tall! And in the movie the queen hunches a lot.
the actual alien queen prop was nearly 7 feet tall! And in the movie the queen hunches a lot.
The Giamontan
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Re: Hot Toys: Ellen Ripley - Alien (Updated with new prototype HS)
Whatever the size and price of a 1/6 Hot Toy's Alien Queen ends up being would be worth it. Possible epic fight pose with Ripley on the shelf.
Whatever the size and price of a 1/6 Hot Toy's Alien Queen ends up being would be worth it. Possible epic fight pose with Ripley on the shelf.
TheSensationalSean
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Re: Hot Toys: Ellen Ripley - Alien (Updated with new prototype HS)
Wow, the headsculpt on this is great. Jonesy could use a little work too, to create a fur effect. I'd love to see a revised Big Chap to go with them!
Wow, the headsculpt on this is great. Jonesy could use a little work too, to create a fur effect. I'd love to see a revised Big Chap to go with them!
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Re: Hot Toys: Ellen Ripley - Alien (Updated with new prototype HS)
Understatement of the year. That Jonesey is about the worst thing ever to be sculpted in plastic. Thanks goodness Ripley comes with a flamethrower so that she can kill it with fire.
Re: Hot Toys: Ellen Ripley - Alien (Updated with new prototype HS)
I shall make do with the NECA Queen VS loader.
Though I doubt I'll be able to pass on a kitted out Aliens version of Ripley and the USCMs (Hot Toys).
I shall make do with the NECA Queen VS loader.
Though I doubt I'll be able to pass on a kitted out Aliens version of Ripley and the USCMs (Hot Toys).
YankeesFanboy
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Re: Hot Toys: Ellen Ripley - Alien (Updated with new prototype HS)
Imagine a shelf that looks a little like this. Hicks, Hudson, Vasquez, Drake and Bishop are layups. Surprise me, HT, in mid-2015 leading up to '16. Start at the next SDCC.
Imagine a shelf that looks a little like this. Hicks, Hudson, Vasquez, Drake and Bishop are layups. Surprise me, HT, in mid-2015 leading up to '16. Start at the next SDCC.
Re: Hot Toys: Ellen Ripley - Alien (Updated with new prototype HS)
I think the difference between HT pulling the plug on making something as enormous as The Bat (which would be WAY bigger and more involved) and them producing the Queen Alien is that a LOT more people would buy the Queen. The Bat would have been a novelty item for a handful of uber-collectors around the world. But the Queen? I could totally see them attempting it. In fact, I'd be very surprised if they don't. Would she be huge? Of course. Would she be well over two feet tall with a super long tail? Sure.
And would she also be tops on a lot of collectors want lists? Absolutely.
Just my two cents.
(Which are being deposited immediately into my HT Queen Alien Fund.
)
I think the difference between HT pulling the plug on making something as enormous as The Bat (which would be WAY bigger and more involved) and them producing the Queen Alien is that a LOT more people would buy the Queen. The Bat would have been a novelty item for a handful of uber-collectors around the world. But the Queen? I could totally see them attempting it. In fact, I'd be very surprised if they don't. Would she be huge? Of course. Would she be well over two feet tall with a super long tail? Sure.
And would she also be tops on a lot of collectors want lists? Absolutely.
Just my two cents.
(Which are being deposited immediately into my HT Queen Alien Fund.
)
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Re: Hot Toys: Ellen Ripley - Alien (Updated with new prototype HS)
I think its the same as that awful godfather cat, just different pose. They just can't sculpt cats
I think its the same as that awful godfather cat, just different pose. They just can't sculpt cats
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Re: Hot Toys: Ellen Ripley - Alien (Updated with new prototype HS)
But they can do a wookie. Go figure!I think its the same as that awful godfather cat, just different pose. They just can't sculpt cats
Re: Hot Toys: Ellen Ripley - Alien (Updated with new prototype HS)
Imagine the QC issues something like that might have though. She would have to have some special stand
to hold her up too.
I think the difference between HT pulling the plug on making something as enormous as The Bat (which would be WAY bigger and more involved) and them producing the Queen Alien is that a LOT more people would buy the Queen. The Bat would have been a novelty item for a handful of uber-collectors around the world. But the Queen? I could totally see them attempting it. In fact, I'd be very surprised if they don't. Would she be huge? Of course. Would she be well over two feet tall with a super long tail? Sure.
And would she also be tops on a lot of collectors want lists? Absolutely.
Just my two cents.
(Which are being deposited immediately into my HT Queen Alien Fund.
Imagine the QC issues something like that might have though. She would have to have some special stand
to hold her up too.
Anthrapoid
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Re: Hot Toys: Ellen Ripley - Alien (Updated with new prototype HS)
HT could even try inventing a new joint-locking system for the queen's hips, knees and ankles. Not ratchet joints, but actual locks. That way, you could choose your pose and lock the joints in place for a stable display, which can always be changed later. Perhaps a system of metal pins that fit into holes or something like that.
Because of the skeletal nature of the queen's body, and her fairly thin limbs and tail, the overall weight shouldn't be off the charts.
Many parts could be made hollow to reduce excess weight also, the torso especially.
As long as they make a good sized stand and firm foot-holds, it wouldn't bother me if they minimize the leg joint articulation for the sake of stability. The head, jaw, tail, and four arms would offer plenty of posing options.
HT could even try inventing a new joint-locking system for the queen's hips, knees and ankles. Not ratchet joints, but actual locks. That way, you could choose your pose and lock the joints in place for a stable display, which can always be changed later. Perhaps a system of metal pins that fit into holes or something like that.
Because of the skeletal nature of the queen's body, and her fairly thin limbs and tail, the overall weight shouldn't be off the charts.
Many parts could be made hollow to reduce excess weight also, the torso especially.
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Re: Hot Toys: Ellen Ripley - Alien (Updated with new prototype HS)
maybe a diorama base with a hidden crotch holder and her tail could balance her like a Godzilla figure. And maybe a switchable tail in attack stance too aiming forward towards the Power Loader? But prob. not would sound too good to be true.
maybe a diorama base with a hidden crotch holder and her tail could balance her like a Godzilla figure. And maybe a switchable tail in attack stance too aiming forward towards the Power Loader? But prob. not would sound too good to be true.
The Giamontan
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Re: Hot Toys: Ellen Ripley - Alien (Updated with new prototype HS)
I really thought the preorder for this was going to happen during spooktacular. Oh well. The wait continues.
I really thought the preorder for this was going to happen during spooktacular. Oh well. The wait continues.
Gage
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Re: Hot Toys: Ellen Ripley - Alien (Updated with new prototype HS)
Me too! Sucks it didn't happen
Me too! Sucks it didn't happen
Re: Hot Toys: Ellen Ripley - Alien (Updated with new prototype HS)
She looks like the Ultimate Warrior there. That hair, that frame...
She looks like the Ultimate Warrior there. That hair, that frame...
Re: Hot Toys: Ellen Ripley - Alien (Updated with new prototype HS)
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