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Title: NECA Aliens/Prometheus
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on December 17, 2012, 01:01 PM
So, yeah....  I think NECA might have me on this line too....

Definitely buying Hicks and Hudson and the Warrior alien.  NECA just posted new pics of these painted figures on their facebook page - so awesome!  "Aliens" is one of my favorite movies of all time.

As for Prometheus, that one is tougher.  I feel like if I go down that hole I will be compelled to collect everything from that movie series as well.  I do like the TRU 2 pack, but other than that I am not sure I just want the other characters since they are just standard, human like figures.
Title: Re: NECA Aliens/Prometheus
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on December 19, 2012, 02:31 PM
this is the awesomeness I am talking about right here!

http://necaonline.com/38586/products/toys/action-figures/aliens-7-scale-action-figure-series-1-assortment-case-14/
and
http://necaonline.com/38519/licenses/movies/alien/behind-the-scenes-1st-look-hudson-hicks-and-warrior-alien-figures-coming-2013/

though I think Hicks could have a better face sculpt.  NECA cant seem to nail the actor's likeness imo - their Reese figure in the Terminator line doesn't look that great either.
Title: Re: NECA Aliens/Prometheus
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on January 28, 2013, 11:58 AM
prometheus new figures:  http://idlehands1.blogspot.co.nz/2013/01/toy-fair-2013-neca-prometheus-series-2.html?m=1
Title: Re: NECA Aliens/Prometheus
Post by: McMetal on January 28, 2013, 01:15 PM
Are there supposed to be pictures on that page? All I see is text...

I checked out the David figure over at BBTS this weekend and it looks really cool. Getting harder to resist this line, I must say.

I don't understand WTF "Deacon" is though? I probably forgot, but where is a tiny alien in the movie? Why did someone decide it needed a Christian name?

Title: Re: NECA Aliens/Prometheus
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on January 28, 2013, 02:22 PM
You never saw at the end of the movie where the alien comes out of the engineer/space jokey or whatever they are called?!?!?!   That is the best part of the entire movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  It is like just after the start of the credits or something.

and yes there are images on the links page.  packaged images of David and Deacon (not sure why he is called Deacon either).  And at the very bottom of the page there is an image from the back of the packaging which shows preview shots of both mutated Holloway and Fifield.

update:  http://avp.wikia.com/wiki/Deacon

Quote
The creature's production name became known as "The Deacon" because according to Prometheus director Ridley Scott its head looks like a Bishop's mitre, the Christian church Deacon's pointed hat.
Title: Re: NECA Aliens/Prometheus
Post by: Jesse James on January 28, 2013, 04:47 PM
I would so love to see these in 3.75" scale.  I wish companies would look at that more often these days. :(
Title: Re: NECA Aliens/Prometheus
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on January 28, 2013, 07:59 PM
I would go so crazy for Colonial Marines, Aliens, and Predators in 3 3/4 in. scale
Title: Re: NECA Aliens/Prometheus
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on February 11, 2013, 10:42 AM
NECA killed TF - so swesome
Title: Re: NECA Aliens/Prometheus
Post by: McMetal on February 11, 2013, 12:14 PM
What'd they show? I haven't seen the highlights yet...
Title: Re: NECA Aliens/Prometheus
Post by: Jesse James on February 11, 2013, 03:56 PM
I would go so crazy for Colonial Marines, Aliens, and Predators in 3 3/4 in. scale

I loved teh Snap Kits...  Wished that was something Hot Toys did more of because they're insanely great.  Blew my mind they were just sold at checkouts.
Title: Re: NECA Aliens/Prometheus
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on February 12, 2013, 09:21 AM
What'd they show? I haven't seen the highlights yet...

check it all out here:  http://www.figures.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=2312
Title: Re: NECA Aliens/Prometheus
Post by: McMetal on February 12, 2013, 09:25 PM
Wow, thanks...those are incredible!

I wonder how many figures they will ultimately release, I would like to get in on these but have limited space.
Title: Re: NECA Aliens/Prometheus
Post by: McMetal on March 11, 2013, 10:59 PM
Saw David 8 and Deacon today at TRU for the first time. Actually not quite as impressive up close as I'd expected. I noticed the previous figures and 2-pack were on sale though, so this may be a good chance for me to jump on board...
Title: Re: NECA Aliens/Prometheus
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on March 12, 2013, 09:18 PM
New comic "Genocide" 2 pack coming out in June:

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BFL8CcmCEAIXRCx.jpg:large)

August release for Hicks and damaged Warrior 2-pack, October release for Hudson and other damaged Warrior 2-pack. NECA responded to my tweet and said these will all be available at TRU.

very smart imo to spread them out - I think they will get more purchases that way
Title: Re: NECA Aliens/Prometheus
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on April 1, 2013, 08:01 AM
From Neca's Twitter page - Happy Easter.  Hopefully this isn't an April Fools joke since they posted this yesterday.  Maybe we will see in this in Series 2?

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BGubzPgCAAAbIvc.jpg:large)
Title: Re: NECA Aliens/Prometheus
Post by: McMetal on June 20, 2013, 08:51 AM
Was digging around on the internets last night about these lines and found some interesting stuff. I guess the Prometheus line isn't doing all that hot and NECA has announced that the Fifield/Shaw wave is on hold now. :( But they can still manage to get 2 more holographic Engineers into Wave 3 cause THAT will save the line. Huh?

I'm one of the few people who actually liked that movie I think, and I'm still on the fence about jumping in. They're too expensive and noone but TRU carries them around here. They had that one sale a few weeks back but since then nothing.

The Aliens line still looks cool but noone seems to know when these are supposed to show up. I've heard everything from June - August.
Title: Re: NECA Aliens/Prometheus
Post by: Scockery on June 23, 2013, 02:52 PM
Not Neca, so feel free to move this post.

It looks like Super7 will want around $20 each for it's Kenner retro 3 3/4" figures.

SDCC Alien Exclusives (http://www.galactichunter.com/gh/story/super7-sdcc-alien-exclusives-stoke-vintage-fire)

Absurd price for a 5 point of articulation figures based on 70's toys, albeit unproduced ones.
Title: Re: NECA Aliens/Prometheus
Post by: McMetal on June 23, 2013, 11:38 PM
Yeah, maybe, but I SO want those. I would have gone nuts for these things back in the day. I'm more geeked about those than the new 6" stuff.
Title: Re: NECA Aliens/Prometheus
Post by: Jesse James on June 24, 2013, 01:45 AM
I'm probably out then...  I'm guessing very small production runs is part of the pricing on them.  They're neat, but I don't really collect Alien/Aliens stuff as much as I like it integrated with my Star Wars shelf somewhat, which makes these a little obsolete looking.

I more wanted the space suit one...  The other two, meh.
Title: Re: NECA Aliens/Prometheus
Post by: evenflow on June 25, 2013, 07:18 PM
I like them and plan to pick up the set.
Title: Re: NECA Aliens/Prometheus
Post by: Rob on June 25, 2013, 07:59 PM
Absurd price for a 5 point of articulation figures based on 70's toys, albeit unproduced ones.

Yep, but it's a small company and the volume won't be high, so that drives the price up.

I'm all over it.
Title: Re: NECA Aliens/Prometheus
Post by: Scockery on June 25, 2013, 09:23 PM
See, that's just an excuse. If they really wanted to emulate Kenner, they could totally lower costs by doing more repaints with new accessories, like Lava Planet Cain, Night Stalker Dallas, Battle Luge Ripley, Urban Strike Alien and Aqua-Armor Ash.
Title: Re: NECA Aliens/Prometheus
Post by: McMetal on June 28, 2013, 09:24 AM
I saw the new Aliens figures at TRU yesterday for the first time - Hicks, Hudson, Xenomorph, etc. They lookd pretty damn good. I think they were $17.99 though? Yikes.

Title: Re: NECA Aliens/Prometheus
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on July 1, 2013, 06:25 PM
oh these are pure win.  I nabbed all 3 and I love them!!!!  can't wait for wave 2 already!!!
Title: Re: NECA Aliens/Prometheus
Post by: McMetal on July 20, 2013, 08:55 PM
I like them and plan to pick up the set.

Were you successful?

I managed to snag the free catalog and base, and the Early Bird kit, but I'm still awaiting confirmation on the prototype 2-pack. (I pre-ordered that on eBay but as of yesterday the seller had not been able to secure one yet, pretty sure these are gone now)

The aftermarket prices on these are going to be nuts I think. What a great concept though.
Title: Re: NECA Aliens/Prometheus
Post by: evenflow on July 24, 2013, 03:24 PM
I like them and plan to pick up the set.

Were you successful?

I managed to snag the free catalog and base, and the Early Bird kit, but I'm still awaiting confirmation on the prototype 2-pack. (I pre-ordered that on eBay but as of yesterday the seller had not been able to secure one yet, pretty sure these are gone now)

The aftermarket prices on these are going to be nuts I think. What a great concept though.

No luck on the prototype set. Got the Early Bird set. The guys at the booth were cool enough to give me enough display stands for all the figures in the set though.
Title: Re: NECA Aliens/Prometheus
Post by: McMetal on July 25, 2013, 09:10 AM
Nice job!

I ended up overpaying for the Early Bird kit, but I got the catalog and free stand. I only need one because I don't plan on removing the figures from their cards anyway.

Now I just have to lock down the prototype 2-pack. Hard to say if the price on that will go up or down over time.
Title: Re: NECA Aliens/Prometheus
Post by: evenflow on August 7, 2013, 08:43 PM
So i have picked up a NECA predator figure and the skull set and want to grab an Alien, has there been a release with a face hugger and a chest burster? Not necessarily together but has NECA made them?
Title: Re: NECA Aliens/Prometheus
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on August 8, 2013, 09:23 AM
No, not yet.

They do have this coming out but it is not in scale:  http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=NEC12262&mode=retail

more of a "fun" toy
Title: Re: NECA Aliens/Prometheus
Post by: evenflow on August 9, 2013, 09:24 AM
Cool, thanks for the info.
Title: Re: NECA Aliens/Prometheus
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on August 9, 2013, 12:15 PM
NECA just posted this video on egg launcher:  http://necaonline.com/43524/products/toys/action-figures/aliens-light-up-alien-egg-with-launching-facehugger/?utm_source=NECA+-+News+%26+Giveaways&utm_campaign=5365ea777f-08_09_13_Alien_Egg_Launcher_collectors_8_9_2013&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_d5d164ea61-5365ea777f-75149449
Title: Re: NECA Aliens/Prometheus
Post by: McMetal on November 30, 2013, 09:42 AM
I finally broke down and bought the chair suit engineer from TRU. With my combination of rewards points, coupons etc it only came to $3. They had at least two of the other ones so I am sure I will be heading back for the rest at some point. They need another good sale on these!
Title: Re: NECA Aliens/Prometheus
Post by: McMetal on December 2, 2013, 03:14 PM
Nice timing, our local TRU just put the whole Prometheus line on clearance so I got the other 3 figures and 2-pack I needed for about $50...not too shabby.

Now I just need the 2 Holographic figures in Wave 3 and I guess I'm done. Time to start shopping online for those, I know they are never going to show up here.
Title: Re: NECA Aliens/Prometheus
Post by: McMetal on December 16, 2013, 06:57 PM
I picked up the two Wave 3 Holographic Engineer figures off Amazon for $36 shipped, not too shabby. I guess I am done.  :-\

I hate seeing those back-of-the-box teasers for Holloway and Fifield too, ugh, those would have been nice.
Title: Re: NECA Aliens/Prometheus
Post by: McMetal on December 31, 2013, 08:40 PM
I saw TRU had a promotion going that ends tomorrow I believe which gives you an extra 20% off any clearance item so I picked up another couple of Engineers for $8 each, hard to resist at that price.
Title: Re: NECA Aliens/Prometheus
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on January 21, 2014, 02:59 PM
this is an older pic but here is a teaser for a wave 3 figure:

(http://www.mintconditioncustom.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/NECA_Alien_Nostromo_Spacesuit_01.jpg)
(http://www.actionfigurefury.com/wp-content/uploads/neca-nostromo-space-suit.jpg)

oh and here is Bishop

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xJtrCjQQzWY/UiVM7d-Df3I/AAAAAAAAWO8/wcSXAZKvids/s1600/NECA_JASON_FRAILEY_AND_ALIEN_BISHOP_FIGURE_WIP_02.jpg)
Title: Re: NECA Aliens/Prometheus
Post by: McMetal on January 31, 2014, 11:51 AM
Picked up the TRU exclusive Trilobite/Battle-Damaged Engineer Prometheus set with the extra 30% clearance price for like $14 I believe. Looking forward to opening this one up tonight!
Title: Re: Terminator (Aliens, Predator, Etc.)... 4" Scale.
Post by: McMetal on February 15, 2014, 08:51 AM
I saw the new NECA Big Chap figure at TRU yesterday, the one with the frosty white dome. Looked pretty nice.
Title: Re: NECA Aliens/Prometheus
Post by: McMetal on April 21, 2014, 02:46 PM
Saw the new screaming Hudson/Xeno 2-pack today at TRU for the first time.

Looks like the alien is exploding with mud or possibly chocolate milk. I don't get their obsession with brown tones for those guys...
Title: Re: NECA Aliens/Prometheus
Post by: McMetal on December 10, 2016, 04:13 PM
In news that may interest only me, NECA has announced they will be releasing the infamous Prometheus "Lost Wave" with Fifield, Vickers, and Shaw in April of 2017, in conjunction with the release of Alien: Covenant.

I have been dying for these ever since they showed off the prototypes at Toy Fair a few years back. Amazing, unexpected and completely awesome news!