ALIENS THE OFFICIAL MOVIE THREAD

[FACEBOX]

How much do you pose them? Are they active, in the sense that you move them alot, or are they static, and you have noticed cracks in them recently?

My figures might as well have been statues. I don't "play" with them at all.
Sometimes I take pictures to post here, but even then... I don't change their pose.

I was walking passed my shelf a few minutes ago, and noticed something wrong with the alien's neck. Upon closer inspection I saw one big ******in' whole... I could see the inner workings of the figure.

I think Maulfan is right. It's the darn glue! :emperor

 

[MaulFan]

Facebox, now that I think of it, don't you have display lights over your AVP alien? I don't know what kinda heat come from those, or how much you have them on but that could lead to problems as well possibly.

 

[figuremasterles]

My figures might as well have been statues. I don't "play" with them at all.
Sometimes I take pictures to post here, but even then... I don't change their pose.

I was walking passed my shelf a few minutes ago, and noticed something wrong with the alien's neck. Upon closer inspection I saw one big ******in' whole... I could see the inner workings of the figure.

I think Maulfan is right. It's the darn glue! :emperor

Where are you in Florida? It has been really hot here in Southeast Georgia...except at night...
Hate this news man. I will watch my figures closely...

 

[FACEBOX]

Facebox, now that I think of it, don't you have display lights over your AVP alien? I don't know what kinda heat come from those, or how much you have them on but that could lead to problems as well possibly.

I only use LED's. They don't emit heat, so I'm sure it's not them.
Thanks though.

Where are you in Florida? It has been really hot here in Southeast Georgia...except at night...
Hate this news man. I will watch my figures closely...

I'm in Sanford.
It's been really hot here too, with temperatures reaching in the low 100's.

The funny thing is... I'm really considering putting the figures in the fridge if it means they'll survive the summer.

 

[Mr. Fusion]

I've recently gotten my hands on a Hot Toys Ripley. Awesome, btw. And I really, really, really, want a Hot Toys Hicks. I have been looking low and high for this figure... feel like Roger Daltrey. I thought knew how hard it is to find one. I didn't realize it would be nearly impossible!

I've also thought about making my own, but that would be quite difficult. So, if there's anyone who knows where I might be able to find one, under $250 US (which is still more than I'd like to spend), please tell me. I would ask if there's anyone willing to part with their's, but I'm not stupid.

 

[JediMike71]

Welcome to the wonderful world of collecting and customizing 1/6 scale figures Mr. Fusion! I love your icon by the way...Indiana Jones is one of my favorites! I made a custom 12" figure of him last year. I always have just called them "12" figures" out of habit. Anyway, you may consider doing what I did to get Hicks. I ended up getting an extra Hudson in a trade with fellow board member here, Dboz. What a guy for doing that for me! Thanks again so much Dboz! Buying Hudson on eBay, or an online retailer will set up back anywhere from $85.00 to $100.00 before shipping I think from what I've seen shopping around online. I used most all of Hudson's armor, camo BDUs, his helmet, pulse rifle, belts and all that for my Hicks. I repainted Hudson's armor to look like Hicks' armor. I'm almost done with that. I luckily found the awesome "Stoner" head on eBay for $10.00 before shipping, about $15.00 total with shipping. Since Hudson is part of the second assortment of the ALIENS marines with Ripley, and Drake, getting a Hudson to use to make a Hicks would be much cheaper than trying to hunt down a Hicks.

I haven't seen Hicks anywhere anymore for any less that $200 or more than that before shipping. Most of the time it is from a seller in Hong Kong or somewhere like that where shipping to you if you live in the U.S.A. is about $20 - $35 or somewhere like that. I thought long and hard about saving up and eventually getting Hicks, but honestly on my tight budget, that would have taken forever! So I went with the "Hudson for Hicks" custom route. Think about doing that for your Hicks. I hope this helps you out. You can keep trying eBay and some other online retailers, but I'd be suprised if you found Hicks for any less than at least $200.00 before shipping! Like Han Solo said to Luke Skywalker in Star Wars: "Good luck kid...you're gonna need it!"

 

[figuremasterles]

I know Mr. Fusion well. He and his brother are great young men!
And more enthusiastic collectors/customizers you couldn't ask for.
Welcome in fella! You got a serious resource group here! This Aliens bunch means business!

 

[galactiboy]

Man that sucks to hear about your Warrior... I would guess that with figures like this you will have some variation on how each one will hold up over time.

I was actually discussing this with my friend and how some of the older rubber figures I have vary when it comes to deteroration. For instance I used to have the MacFarlane Headless Horsemen box set which featured rubber legs. I had him in storage and one day when I took him out the rubber was melted and had become slimey and very toxic smelling.

I also collect M.U.S.C.L.E. figures, which are basically little rubber figures. And 99.9% of them look like they day they were produced, but I've had a few that had limbs that broke down and just disintegrated over time.

 

[MaulFan]

I also collect M.U.S.C.L.E. figures, which are basically little rubber figures. And 99.9% of them look like they day they were produced, but I've had a few that had limbs that broke down and just disintegrated over time.

OT discussion here, but are those figure the little figurines that are like an inch or two tall, pinkish/flesh toned single color, have like armor and things? If they are, I remember having those as a kid, they were cool little toys.

 

[galactiboy]

One and the same, I've got full sets of them... its a sickness

 

[MaulFan]

One and the same, I've got full sets of them... its a sickness

Sickness, nahhh, they probably don't cost all that much and you could fit 1000 of them in a small box, that's healthier than having to search for space to place a multitude of 12 inch dollies

 

[p!tu]

YO!!!!!!!!!!!! Just Got Vasquez & Apone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:chew:chew:chew:chew:chew Cant Wait till they come!!!!! Hicks

 

[Mr. Fusion]

Originally posted by JediMike71
Welcome to the wonderful world of collecting and customizing 1/6 scale figures Mr. Fusion! I love your icon by the way...Indiana Jones is one of my favorites! I made a custom 12" figure of him last year. I always have just called them "12" figures" out of habit. Anyway, you may consider doing what I did to get Hicks. I ended up getting an extra Hudson in a trade with fellow board member here, Dboz. What a guy for doing that for me! Thanks again so much Dboz! Buying Hudson on eBay, or an online retailer will set up back anywhere from $85.00 to $100.00 before shipping I think from what I've seen shopping around online. I used most all of Hudson's armor, camo BDUs, his helmet, pulse rifle, belts and all that for my Hicks. I repainted Hudson's armor to look like Hicks' armor. I'm almost done with that. I luckily found the awesome "Stoner" head on eBay for $10.00 before shipping, about $15.00 total with shipping. Since Hudson is part of the second assortment of the ALIENS marines with Ripley, and Drake, getting a Hudson to use to make a Hicks would be much cheaper than trying to hunt down a Hicks.

I haven't seen Hicks anywhere anymore for any less that $200 or more than that before shipping. Most of the time it is from a seller in Hong Kong or somewhere like that where shipping to you if you live in the U.S.A. is about $20 - $35 or somewhere like that. I thought long and hard about saving up and eventually getting Hicks, but honestly on my tight budget, that would have taken forever! So I went with the "Hudson for Hicks" custom route. Think about doing that for your Hicks. I hope this helps you out. You can keep trying eBay and some other online retailers, but I'd be suprised if you found Hicks for any less than at least $200.00 before shipping! Like Han Solo said to Luke Skywalker in Star Wars: "Good luck kid...you're gonna need it!"

Thanks for the advice, JediMike. I've given serious consideration to that idea. But, unless this website tells me they sold out and forgot to post it, I have found a Hicks for the same price as it originally ran on Sideshow:https://www.hotmovieprops.com/aliens-hicks-12inch-fully-poseable-model-kit-p-1230.html So, I hope anyone who hasn't gotten a Hicks with find this useful... unless, of course, it is actually sold out. Fingers crossed!:

 

[Mr. Fusion]

Oh, and I found this on The Hive Alien and Predator forum: https://www.members.aol.com/ccspevam/apcpg1.html Truly amazing

 

[JediMike71]

Give that Hicks a shot! Wow, an online retailer that actually DOES have it in stock for a decent price? Jump on it right now if you can Mr. Fusion! I would too if I had the money and then just use the Hicks I've made as another marine I need. Hicks won't last very long at that great price my friend! Buy it NOW if you can. Good luck! Let me know if you are able to order it. Man, I wish I could. I noticed there is no "Sold Out" notice on that website's description page for Hicks. GO FOR IT!

 

[JediMike71]

Oh, and I found this on The Hive Alien and Predator forum: https://www.members.aol.com/ccspevam/apcpg1.html Truly amazing

That website Mr. Fusion is run by a great guy by the name of Chris Chulamanis. I've got lots of great custom-made USCM ALIENS marine gear from him! He's one of the best, and a board member here too.

 

[Dassy]

Alien Diorama looks great!

 

[FACEBOX]

I'll pass on this one.
If Hot Toys makes a 12" version of the Alien, I'm sure I'll be able to replicate this piece for a fraction of the cost.

And thanks galactiboy and STENDEC.
I might have to get another warrior to keep MIB.

 

[Stendec]

That Alien Dio does look the business but like FACEBOX, I'd rather hold out for a Alien 12" figure.

Sorry to hear about guys having problems with the Alien warrior figs, that sucks!

 

[screamingmetal]

Hey guys, how do you take care of your figures?

I mean... it's really hot here in Florida, and the heat is starting to get to my (AVP) ALIEN Warrior. Really! The seams have started to split open!

What should I do? The a/c stays on when I'm at home, but I turn it off if no one's here. The figure is not in direct sunlight either. Damn! I don't even mess around with the darn thing!

Does anyone know if ArmorAll is a safe way to go?

That's terrible news, but at least it's just the seams and not the rubber suit itself. I haven't seen any problems with my Brown AVP Alien and he's usually static on the shelf, haven't even used Armor-All yet.
I'd put the warrior up in a cabinet that doesn't get too hot while I'm away.
And I agree with MaulFan, don't leave the jaw open and extended for long periods of time. I played with this feature a couple times when I first got the AVP Brown and haven't used it since.

All the more reason why I would've preferred an all plastic body with fewer joints to the rubber bod.