NECA Aliens Series 12

AlanThCollector · 06-26-2017, 07:23 AM

I was excited for series 12, but I'm a little meh on the battle damaged Aliens, I would been happier with updated normal Aliens Xenomorph so that we would haven to pay ultimate version prices.

In regards to the Alien Club, I just find it hard to believe that the End-of-Year exclusive figure will be all that impressive and that's saying something coming from an NECA Alien Completist. You know it's not going to be a figure with with a lot of extensive new tooling, or any new tooling for that matter. With the trend of the exclusives so far it's probably going to be an exclusive repaint of a Kenner figure.

That plus the inflated shipping prices is just not worth being apart of the club.

I will admit the SDCC Sewer Mutation AVPR Alien was a nice perk for Alien Club member, but you still had to pay 30 bucks plus shipping for what amounts repaint of what should really be a $22 figure max. I'm really not that disappointed I missed out on it.

SpasticPlastic · 06-26-2017, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Dolemite

I never even considered joining this Alien Club for a second. I have a feeling the Club will end up folding pretty quick after this year, based on the reactions I've been reading online.

Just by watching the Sewer Alien numbers (if you type in a number higher than 3000, say 9999, & try to add it to your cart, it will tell you just how many are left) there are at least a few hundred people in it. I'd say 350-400. Unless every member bought more than 2. Not sure what kind of number would deem it a success or failure, but 400 seems pretty sturdy to me.

To be completely honest, even though I'm a member, I hope it does not come back. Also, god forbid that it's such a success they do it with other lines. If I have to join a Predator club, I'll have to have Randy explain to my son why he can't go to college.

SpasticPlastic · 06-26-2017, 01:24 PM

Preorder for Series 12 just went live for the club. $91.96 plus $22.53 shipping. The end of the year figure better be something absolutely stellar….and cheap.

suchaname · 06-27-2017, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SpasticPlastic

Preorder for Series 12 just went live for the club. $91.96 plus $22.53 shipping. The end of the year figure better be something absolutely stellar….and cheap.

Can't fathom why shipping within America is so costly, you'd think it would be cheapest!

Unhinged1983 · 06-27-2017, 11:45 PM

Put my order in yesterday...

suchaname · 06-28-2017, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Unhinged1983

Put my order in yesterday...

Yeah, as a completionist I kinda had to lol.

I really wish they'd do a Predator club as a UK buyer... Sick of crap UK sellers on eBay and elsewhere.

SpasticPlastic · 06-28-2017, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by suchaname

Can't fathom why shipping within America is so costly, you'd think it would be cheapest!

You'd think. I have friends in other states that pay half of what I do. Not sure how they figure it out.

Unhinged1983 · 06-28-2017, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by suchaname

Yeah, as a completionist I kinda had to lol.

I really wish they'd do a Predator club as a UK buyer... Sick of crap UK sellers on eBay and elsewhere.

As good as a Predator club would be, I MUST resist that urge if the day comes, lol. Already buying too much these days! In fact, most days I come on here my wallet suffers.

suchaname · 06-28-2017, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SpasticPlastic

You'd think. I have friends in other states that pay half of what I do. Not sure how they figure it out.

A way of including taxes? Something on a state by state basis? Really not sure.

suchaname · 06-28-2017, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Unhinged1983

As good as a Predator club would be, I MUST resist that urge if the day comes, lol. Already buying too much these days! In fact, most days I come on here my wallet suffers.

I hear ya, and I'm the same, but I know I'll be buying them anyway so a Club would be great!

SpasticPlastic · 06-28-2017, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by suchaname

A way of including taxes? Something on a state by state basis? Really not sure.

I know the shipping varies by state, but that big of a difference makes me believe there's a dartboard in their office….

ramen of de top · 07-16-2017, 05:48 PM

When can we get a drake?😞

Harbinger · 07-16-2017, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ramen of de top

When can we get a drake?��

And apone, deitrich, crow and weirzbaski.

Joe Moore · 08-04-2017, 09:53 AM

NECA Aliens Series 12 Figures In Packaging - The Toyark - News

Phantomcrow · 08-04-2017, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Nitelife

And apone, deitrich, crow and weirzbaski.

Don't forget SPUNKMYER!!

Dolemite · 08-04-2017, 12:31 PM

I could go for a Deitrich figure. She was pretty cool....until she panicked and torched Frost, that is. lol.

Dolemite · 08-04-2017, 12:32 PM

BTW, one battle-damaged alien is blue, the other brown...I'm confused. What color were they in the actual movie?

En Sabah Nerd · 08-04-2017, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Dolemite

BTW, one battle-damaged alien is blue, the other brown...I'm confused. What color were they in the actual movie?

The costumes/puppets were colored the brown hue but lighting frequently made them appear blue on screen. The Queen however was mostly made blue with copper accents.

Dolemite · 08-04-2017, 01:09 PM

Why do all of NECA's Ripley figures always look so bored? She's like the antithesis of the crazy Bill Paxton/Hudson figure, lol.

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Originally Posted by En Sabah Nerd

The costumes/puppets were colored the brown hue but lighting frequently made them appear blue on screen. The Queen however was mostly made blue with copper accents.

Ah. Thanks.

VashTS · 08-04-2017, 01:43 PM

Some do looks nice but I will never join a club. I will not force myself to buy everything or pay above srp for figs.

VashTS · 08-04-2017, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Dolemite

Why do all of NECA's Ripley figures always look so bored? She's like the antithesis of the crazy Bill Paxton/Hudson figure, lol.

Ah. Thanks.

Agreed. Neca seems to do this and doesn't make sense. Same with Diamond Select specifically their upcoming Hulk Gladiator. The Hulk has 2 stoic faces.

Tokyomeltdown · 08-04-2017, 06:32 PM

Haven't been buying NECA merch for some time now; too busy with vintage stuff these days. But just noticed the msrp for a single figure is $50 here in Australia! Wasn't paying more than $35 a few years back, and that was too much in my opinion...no more NECA for me.

VashTS · 08-05-2017, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Tokyomeltdown

Haven't been buying NECA merch for some time now; too busy with vintage stuff these days. But just noticed the msrp for a single figure is $50 here in Australia! Wasn't paying more than $35 a few years back, and that was too much in my opinion...no more NECA for me.

THose prices are insane. I wouldn't collect either. Isn't Australia close to China or similar distance from there to AMerica?

No matter what, just a bit much to spend.

Tokyomeltdown · 08-05-2017, 06:44 PM

Unfortunately NECA's product is only sold in specialty stores here, Toysrus etc, doesn't stock NECA. NECA merch is generally more costly outside of the states, irrespective of geography. For example, Japan is a stones throw away from Chinese factories, but NECA merch is just as expensive over there.

I love much of what NECA offers, but their product just isn't worth double what actual msrp is supposed to be.

Joe Moore · 08-22-2017, 10:37 AM

NECA Aliens Series 12 Available Now via Ebay and Amazon - The Toyark - News

06-27-2017, 03:18 PM	#29
suchaname Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 416	Quote: Originally Posted by SpasticPlastic Preorder for Series 12 just went live for the club. $91.96 plus $22.53 shipping. The end of the year figure better be something absolutely stellar….and cheap. Can't fathom why shipping within America is so costly, you'd think it would be cheapest! __________________ I mostly question Randy from NECA... @suchaname101

06-28-2017, 12:25 AM	#31
suchaname Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 416	Quote: Originally Posted by Unhinged1983 Put my order in yesterday... Yeah, as a completionist I kinda had to lol. I really wish they'd do a Predator club as a UK buyer... Sick of crap UK sellers on eBay and elsewhere. __________________ I mostly question Randy from NECA... @suchaname101

06-28-2017, 01:21 PM	#34
suchaname Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 416	Quote: Originally Posted by SpasticPlastic You'd think. I have friends in other states that pay half of what I do. Not sure how they figure it out. A way of including taxes? Something on a state by state basis? Really not sure. __________________ I mostly question Randy from NECA... @suchaname101

06-28-2017, 01:23 PM	#35
suchaname Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 416	Quote: Originally Posted by Unhinged1983 As good as a Predator club would be, I MUST resist that urge if the day comes, lol. Already buying too much these days! In fact, most days I come on here my wallet suffers. I hear ya, and I'm the same, but I know I'll be buying them anyway so a Club would be great! __________________ I mostly question Randy from NECA... @suchaname101

07-16-2017, 06:05 PM	#38
Harbinger Overlord of Evil Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lost Ruins. Posts: 15,131	Quote: Originally Posted by ramen of de top When can we get a drake?�� And apone, deitrich, crow and weirzbaski. __________________

06-27-2017, 11:45 PM	#30
Unhinged1983 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Kilmarnock, Scotland Posts: 255	Put my order in yesterday...