NECA Aliens Ripley Kenner Style

Joe Moore · 04-22-2016, 03:46 AM

Card Back Preview of NECA's Kenner Themed Aliens Ellen Ripley

Joe Moore · 04-22-2016, 07:05 AM

Alien Day Kenner Themed Ripley Full Reveal and Info - The Toyark - News

En Sabah Nerd · 04-22-2016, 11:30 AM

Very nostalgia inducing. I don't think I'll get one since I have the movie version of Aliens Ripley and getting this one too would be space and money that could go to something I want more instead. Cool to see the smart-gun accessory here and I'm guessing the Vasquez figure's will have the armature and rig but Ripley doesn't since the Kenner Ripley's gun didn't attach to her back.

jestermon · 04-22-2016, 11:39 AM

I thought they just were repainting the movie ones in the colors not actually making new molds.

I remember when I was younger I had the figures before I had seen any of the movies I was wondering why nothing looked like the toys when I seen the movies.

ludovicotek · 04-22-2016, 11:43 AM

So awesome. I'll definitely be picking one up. NECA really knows how to make toys feel fun. Love it.

Dolemite · 04-22-2016, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by En Sabah Nerd

I'm guessing the Vasquez figure's will have the armature and rig but Ripley doesn't since the Kenner Ripley's gun didn't attach to her back.

I certainly hope so. It wouldn't be like NECA to half-ass a figure like that.

643 · 04-22-2016, 01:12 PM

So will this figure not be a part of the Vasquez and Newt wave? I was hoping it would so it would be easy to acquire.

En Sabah Nerd · 04-22-2016, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Dolemite

I certainly hope so. It wouldn't be like NECA to half-ass a figure like that.

It certainly wouldn't. The Aliens line is one of those top-notch A-game lines that they've always put a lot of love into. The Dog Alien is one of those stellar figures that astonishes me that it was only $20 at retail.

En Sabah Nerd · 04-22-2016, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 643

So will this figure not be a part of the Vasquez and Newt wave? I was hoping it would so it would be easy to acquire.

No this is a special 4/26 event figure and is not attached to any wave, similar to an exclusive or ultimate figure which is sold on its own. Vasquez and Newt may very likely not be released until the end of the year or possibly not until early next year.

643 · 04-22-2016, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by En Sabah Nerd

No this is a special 4/26 event figure and is not attached to any wave, similar to an exclusive or ultimate figure which is sold on its own. Vasquez and Newt may very likely not be released until the end of the year or possibly not until early next year.

Damn. Guess I will be stalking toysrus.com then on the 26th. Thanks for the info.

Tokyomeltdown · 04-22-2016, 03:12 PM

Fun, but can live without it.

En Sabah Nerd · 04-22-2016, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 643

Damn. Guess I will be stalking toysrus.com then on the 26th. Thanks for the info.

Some Toys R Us will have these in store but if you're Toys R Us doesn't have it in store or is known to not readily get new NECA stuff then toysrus.com and also gohastings.com will have them available on the 26th according to Randy through Twitter.

suchaname · 04-22-2016, 05:52 PM

If I didn't know there was a big Kenner Aliens follow-up happening I'd avoid this figure.

I was hoping for slightly more than a re-paint (unless I'm missing something). Somehow I'd have preferred it if they'd gone with the facial features of the original figure or something, but then I imagine they want it to correlate with the updated Kenner Aliens.

Truth be told, I think the Ellen Ripley figures are amongst the weakest in the Alien line. Even the Amanda Ripley figure has more facial personality.

It'll also likely be a bugger to get hold of in the UK without paying silly prices, presumably?

Joe Moore · 04-26-2016, 03:42 AM

Alien Day - Kenner Style Aliens Ripley Available at Toys R Us - The Toyark - News

jasilve · 04-26-2016, 05:33 AM

Not to be a downer, but the availability of all this Alien Day stuff, with the exception of the Kenner style Ripley, has been very confusing. Lots of merch announced but not many details on how to actually get your hands on them. Plus, the original announcement really made it seem like NECA Vasquez and Newt would be available, but now they're apparently just a tease for a future wave? This whole thing seems poorly planned and executed.

Joe Moore · 04-26-2016, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by jasilve

Not to be a downer, but the availability of all this Alien Day stuff, with the exception of the Kenner style Ripley, has been very confusing. Lots of merch announced but not many details on how to actually get your hands on them. Plus, the original announcement really made it seem like NECA Vasquez and Newt would be available, but now they're apparently just a tease for a future wave? This whole thing seems poorly planned and executed.

For the most part, just reveals today from most companies. Kenner style Ripley and the Aliens Lootcrate will be available to purchase today. Some stuff in Japan as well at Toy Sapiens. It's not like an organized holiday or anything. Just a fun day to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Aliens and the franchise as a whole.

Wh33ls · 04-26-2016, 06:00 AM

It's a pity that this is an US exclusive. Neither TRU or GoHastings will ship outside the US to Canada.

ZackRoyer · 04-26-2016, 06:14 AM

Looks WAAYY too much like my country's president when she was part of a communist guerrilla back on cold war days. The mold already looked like her, but the red shirt just makes everything worse.
Definitely not touching it.

Joe Moore · 04-26-2016, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Wh33ls

It's a pity that this is an US exclusive. Neither TRU or GoHastings will ship outside the US to Canada.

It's not a US exclusive. Being offered to NECA distributors worldwide. Just might not be available today outside US, depends on the retailers.

Wh33ls · 04-26-2016, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe Moore

It's not a US exclusive. Being offered to NECA distributors worldwide. Just might not be available today outside US, depends on the retailers.

All hope is not lost then, I'll keep looking out for one. I just hate to spend after market prices, thanks for the clarification.

Joe Moore · 04-26-2016, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Wh33ls

All hope is not lost then, I'll keep looking out for one. I just hate to spend after market prices, thanks for the clarification.

If I see that someone outside US is offering at retail, I'll update the news story and post here.

Cyclopswc · 04-26-2016, 09:43 AM

Had it in my cart, but TRU.com won't let me checkout. Now it's gone.

Joe Moore · 04-26-2016, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyclopswc

Had it in my cart, but TRU.com won't let me checkout. Now it's gone.

Randy said they're working with them now to get even more to them. Keep checking there or if I get word I'll post it here.

Joe Moore · 04-26-2016, 10:05 AM

According to Randy, Star Images in the UK will have Kenner Ripley soon.

Phantomcrow · 04-26-2016, 10:24 AM

Found today at my local Hastings. They had 10 in store. $21.99 plus 30% off in-store only on all Alien figures.

Of note. It says 34.99$ if you search for NECA Ripley on the main gohastings.com
, but if you click the item page it says 21.99$.
https://www.gohastings.com/product/T.../298847394.uts

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En Sabah Nerd Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 9,789	Very nostalgia inducing. I don't think I'll get one since I have the movie version of Aliens Ripley and getting this one too would be space and money that could go to something I want more instead. Cool to see the smart-gun accessory here and I'm guessing the Vasquez figure's will have the armature and rig but Ripley doesn't since the Kenner Ripley's gun didn't attach to her back. __________________

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En Sabah Nerd Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 9,789	Quote: Originally Posted by Dolemite I certainly hope so. It wouldn't be like NECA to half-ass a figure like that. It certainly wouldn't. The Aliens line is one of those top-notch A-game lines that they've always put a lot of love into. The Dog Alien is one of those stellar figures that astonishes me that it was only $20 at retail. __________________

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En Sabah Nerd Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 9,789	Quote: Originally Posted by 643 So will this figure not be a part of the Vasquez and Newt wave? I was hoping it would so it would be easy to acquire. No this is a special 4/26 event figure and is not attached to any wave, similar to an exclusive or ultimate figure which is sold on its own. Vasquez and Newt may very likely not be released until the end of the year or possibly not until early next year. __________________