Those who know me know that I am an avid Alien movie buff. And although the series has had its ups and downs (Resurrection, I'm looking at you), I have always appreciated the design that has gone into every aspect of every film. That is why I chose this piece to be the first shared. There have been a lot of great sci-fi movies with a lot of great spacesuits. From the shiny disco suit worn in the original "Day the Earth Stood Still". to the gear worn by the assassins in "Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country", I am a sucker for a good outfit. My favorite, however, has always been the suits from the original Alien movie. They were just perfect. So when I found out about a toy release coming in May 2006, I started counting the days.
That's what makes this toy from Japanese model company Aoshima so spectacular. It captures the look flawlessly. Considering this is an 8" figure, the level of detail could not be higher. I think the pictures speak for themselves. You can still find this toy online, and don't let the words "Model Kit" fool you. Snapping the pre-painted arms and legs onto a pre-painted torso hardly constitutes a model. Also look for Aoshima's other snap together figures in this line. The "Big Chap" from the first movie, and the "Alien Warrior" from the second movie. There is also a variant on this toy without the facehugger, but this one definitely wins in my book.
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