NECA: Alien Movie Franchise Figures

[ts124]

Is the any back and forth movement to the 1/4 scale aliens legs? The one leg on mine seems to be more forward than the other

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[Jace Madan]

I'm looking into buying two versions of the NECA Big Chap Alien figure. One version I'm getting is the quarter scale and I would also like a 7 inch version; however, I'm confused as I see two versions of the 7 inch figure with the packaging being one difference.

My question is, which version is better? I guess one version is a second updated improved sculpt release or is it an exclusive with different packaging? I would appreciate any help. Thanks.

Yeah, for the 7" Big chap they made 2 basic versions (with some variants)

The first version was released back in I believe 2008. This was the first one that NECA made, and it was a stand-alone release. For the time it was very good, but prone to breakages. For this version the packaging has an image of the figures' head and upper torso on the bottom left corner of the packaging. On the right of the bottom of the packaging it is labeled as "ALIEN".

The second version was released in 2014 as part of the Aliens series 2. This figure has a new updated sculpt and articulation scheme as well as new paint deco making it superior to the old version in every way. This figures' packaging has an Alien egg on the bottom left and the label of "Xenomorph" on the right of the packaging.

There are a few other variants like the Toys R Us all-black color scheme, or new concept suit translucent versions, but at the end of last year they released a new boxed version as a Wal-mart exclusive. They said it was a straight re-pack, but there are differences.

The first being the paint, there is a lot more brown coloration in the boxed version. The second is the teeth, both the upper and bottom front teeth are much longer in this figure. The third difference is a variant, some figures have an upper lip in a lowered position like the series 2 figure (but with the longer teeth) and some versions have a headsculpt with the upper lip raised. I could never find them at Wal-Mart, but NECA does still have some available at their ebay store. Unfortunately, you cannot specify what lip variant you want. Here is the link: Aliens 7" Scale Action Figure '79 Big Chap Xenomorph in Window Box NECA | eBay

Personally, I prefer the boxed raised lip version myself.

There are 2 versions of the 1/4th figure too, one older one based off of the 2008 figure, and the new one that just came out. As long as the packaging looks like this:Alien 1 4th Scale Figure 1979 Big Chap Xenomorph Alien NECA | eBay then you are getting the new one. But there is also a lowered and raised upper lip variant on the new 1/4th figure as well.

 

[BetterThanKenobi83]

You must of missed the tweet, but its been confirmed that Vasquez and Newt are not going to be on sale for Aliens day. However the kenner Ripley will be.

Guess that makes sense - probably an exclusive release and limited in number. The UK distributor and other countries most likely isn't getting this release?

I'd treat it like an SDCC exclusive... £££

My bets on Newt and Vasquez being part of Series 9, probably two of four in that wave.

Only other way would be a two pack. But that would b a weird choice to say the least.

But to round off no-one worry that the release of Newt and Vaz is going to be limited / hard to get, they will be retail and available to everyone when the time comes

Ah so that's it then. Cool I guess that they are possibly making the more skewed version of the character an Alien Day special edition and the other more mainstream characters the mass release version. Makes sense but again, how will the Kenner Ripley be sold ? Through their Amazon or google store or maybe even big bad ? And will she be extremely limited ?

 

[Badvermin]

Is the any back and forth movement to the 1/4 scale aliens legs? The one leg on mine seems to be more forward than the other

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The legs are on very tight ball joints, they do move, but it's tight (which is good due to the size).

 

[hulk181]

Yeah, for the 7" Big chap they made 2 basic versions (with some variants)

The first version was released back in I believe 2008. This was the first one that NECA made, and it was a stand-alone release. For the time it was very good, but prone to breakages. For this version the packaging has an image of the figures' head and upper torso on the bottom left corner of the packaging. On the right of the bottom of the packaging it is labeled as "ALIEN".

The second version was released in 2014 as part of the Aliens series 2. This figure has a new updated sculpt and articulation scheme as well as new paint deco making it superior to the old version in every way. This figures' packaging has an Alien egg on the bottom left and the label of "Xenomorph" on the right of the packaging.

There are a few other variants like the Toys R Us all-black color scheme, or new concept suit translucent versions, but at the end of last year they released a new boxed version as a Wal-mart exclusive. They said it was a straight re-pack, but there are differences.

The first being the paint, there is a lot more brown coloration in the boxed version. The second is the teeth, both the upper and bottom front teeth are much longer in this figure. The third difference is a variant, some figures have an upper lip in a lowered position like the series 2 figure (but with the longer teeth) and some versions have a headsculpt with the upper lip raised. I could never find them at Wal-Mart, but NECA does still have some available at their ebay store. Unfortunately, you cannot specify what lip variant you want. Here is the link: Aliens 7" Scale Action Figure '79 Big Chap Xenomorph in Window Box NECA | eBay

Personally, I prefer the boxed raised lip version myself.

There are 2 versions of the 1/4th figure too, one older one based off of the 2008 figure, and the new one that just came out. As long as the packaging looks like this:Alien 1 4th Scale Figure 1979 Big Chap Xenomorph Alien NECA | eBay then you are getting the new one. But there is also a lowered and raised upper lip variant on the new 1/4th figure as well.

Thank you so very much. All great information. Again, thank you and I appreciate it.

 

[ts124]

The legs are on very tight ball joints, they do move, but it's tight (which is good due to the size).

Wait so they have more than just a swivel?


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[abake]

Oh yes, it's a completely different sculpt from their earlier figure.

 

[ts124]

Im really scared of breaking something if I try too hard to move the legs

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[theartofruin]

You must of missed the tweet, but its been confirmed that Vasquez and Newt are not going to be on sale for Aliens day. However the kenner Ripley will be.

Guess that makes sense - probably an exclusive release and limited in number. The UK distributor and other countries most likely isn't getting this release?

I'd treat it like an SDCC exclusive... £££

My bets on Newt and Vasquez being part of Series 9, probably two of four in that wave.

Only other way would be a two pack. But that would b a weird choice to say the least.

But to round off no-one worry that the release of Newt and Vaz is going to be limited / hard to get, they will be retail and available to everyone when the time comes

Couldn't agree more. Newt/Vasquez are probably 2 of 4 for the Series 9 wave. They have stated repeatedly that they will NOT do an all human wave. They clearly have some surprises in store either for this wave, Aliens Day exclusives, and/or more. I would bet on 4 for Series 9 of which 1 will surely be a xenomorph of some sort but extremely curious on the prospect of 1 additional human in the wave. Thinking Drake is going to happen one way or another just based off the financials gained by reusing the Smart Gun/chassis/etc tooling that they do for Vasquez. As most folks are stating, QUITE an exciting time for us ALIENS fans!!

 

[Staps1138]

Couldn't agree more. Newt/Vasquez are probably 2 of 4 for the Series 9 wave. They have stated repeatedly that they will NOT do an all human wave. They clearly have some surprises in store either for this wave, Aliens Day exclusives, and/or more. I would bet on 4 for Series 9 of which 1 will surely be a xenomorph of some sort but extremely curious on the prospect of 1 additional human in the wave. Thinking Drake is going to happen one way or another just based off the financials gained by reusing the Smart Gun/chassis/etc tooling that they do for Vasquez. As most folks are stating, QUITE an exciting time for us ALIENS fans!!

This is what I love about what Neca is doing, we get to speculate on what they have in store for us with new characters and what's going to be in series 9 but I wouldn't be surprised if Newt or Vasquez or both may be part of a 2 pack and we haven't seen anything they have in store for us in series 9 yet. Either way I'm happy with what they are bringing us just in those 2 alone but the question was asked to Neca have we seen most of series 9 after these 2 were announced and their reply was something like not even close. Definitely a fun time to be an Alien/Aliens/Alien 3 fan.

I think/hope Vas will be part of series 9 and there are still 3 more figures to be revealed and I think Newt will be in a 2 pack with Ripley in bomber jacket and pulse rifle. Just my guess and we should only have a few more weeks to find out. I also think there will be something we didn't see coming at all that will steal the show when it comes to the reveals.....

 

[FACEBOX]

I wonder if these are in scale to NECA's 1:12th figures.
Does anyone here know?

 

[S. Griffin]

They're 3 3/4" and they look like crap.

 

[FACEBOX]

Thanks. You just saved me the hassle.

 

[Johnny Utah]

Hicks?

Someone get on to Michael Biehn's lawyer so he can sue these guys.

 

[bigbisont]

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I wonder if these are in scale to NECA's 1:12th figures.
Does anyone here know?

NECA's are actually 1:10th, not that it matters in this case as those figures 1:18. Just saying as the topic recently came up in the Koto thread.

Those figures are indeed not pretty. BUT...they are in scale with the HCG APC, Hot Toys "Snap Kit" marines, and the McFarlane AvP diaramas. They work with quite a bit if you want to put in the effort to make them presentable. Hell of a lot cheaper to buy those than more 'Snap Kit' marines on the secondary market, even if they will require paint work.

 

[ts124]

What do people think the alien of series 9 will be? Im kind of hoping it will be the puppet version of the aliens warrior.

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[Staps1138]

What do people think the alien of series 9 will be? Im kind of hoping it will be the puppet version of the aliens warrior.

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Ok, just for fun and wishful thinking since I have no idea other Vasquez and I think Newt will be in a 2 pack here are my guesses for the wave.

1 Vasquez smartgunner
2 Drake sg
3 Frost
4 Alien warrior battle damaged - with removable blood splatter effects that can be placed in several places(attach to the ribs) or without.

 

[FACEBOX]

Thanks for the feedback guys.
I had the HT snapkits at one point, but traded them as l didn't like the scale.

 

[a-dev]

Chances are 'slim to none' that they will make all the marines according to Randy on twitter. They don't sell well enough.

 

[a-dev]

....a 'maybe' to another version of Ripley from Aliens.