Posted by If you walked down the toy aisle of your local Wal-Mart, you may have caught a glimpse of a new toyline gracing the shelves. This toyline is called the Alien Collection and comes to us just in time to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Alien franchise. Temple of Geek received wave 1 to review. What are our thoughts? Find out below.
This first wave includes 6 sets that include various Xenomorphs, Marines, Scientists, Facehuggers, Vehicles, and a Queen. The figures are produced by Lanard, the company that produced figures such as The Corps!, Rampage, and Kong Skull Island.
The Xenomorph figures, with the exception of the queen, measure approximately 5 inches in height while the human figures scale in at 4 inches. Each human figure includes a weapon of some sort. The Xenomorphs themselves don’t have any accessories and come in a rainbow of colors.
These figures are aimed at children 7 years and up. I will say, that the quality of these figures won’t be at some collector’s standards but are perfectly fine for what they are intended to be. That being a toy to be played with. Let’s take a look at some of the various sets.
The Alien Collection
Calling all Colonial Marines! Get ready to gear-up and take on the most fearsome creatures to inhabit Planet LV-426 and beyond in an epic space battle!
The dreaded Xenomorphs have multiplied in vast numbers, threatening the lives that inhabit space colonies reaching to the far ends of the universe. Gather your crew to take on, fight, and eradicate the ever-growing numbers of these terrifying aliens!
Alien – Xenomorph Swarm – Xenomorph Drone with Figures
MSRP: $9.99
This first set comes with Xenomorph Drone, Xenomorph egg, Facehugger, a research scientist figure, and accessories. Xenomorph drone includes 13 points of articulation while the research scientist includes 11 points of articulation and flame thrower accessory. The Facehugger and xenomorph egg add play value to this set.
Alien – Xenomorph Swarm – Xenomorph Runner
MSRP: $9.99
Set 2 comes with Xenomorph Runner, Planetary Rover Bike, and Weyland Commando Figure. Both Xenomorph runner and the Weyland Commando sport 12 points of articulation. The commando includes a bike with working wheels and a machine gun.
Alien – Xenomorph Swarm – Xenomorph Warrior Battle Set
MSRP: $9.99
The third set comes with Xenomorph Warrior, mounted cannon, and Marine Figure. The Space Marine only has five points of articulation while the Xenomorph Warrior has 13 points similar to the Drone action figure. The mounted cannon can swivel on its turret a full 360 degrees. The marine also has problems holding his rifle.
Alien- Xenomorph Attack – AdvancedAPC Vehicle
MSRP: $14.99
The first of two vehicles from this wave, the Space colony defense – Alien Battle set includes a space marine that sports 5 points of articulation and comes with an Advanced-APC vehicle and gun.
The vehicle itself has an opening cockpit that fits two action figures, two mounts guns that can rotate and the ability to roll on its wheels.
Alien- Xenomorph Attack – Super Power Loader
MSRP: $14.99
The second of the two vehicles in this wave is called the Space colony defense – Alien Battle set. This set includes a Colonial Marine with 5 points of articulation, a Xenomorph with 13 points of articulation and a Super Power Loader.
The marine can snap into his Super Power Loader to take on the Xenomorph. This vehicle has a figure loading canopy, rotating mini-gun and a claw that opens and closes. it has 6 points of articulation (including gun). The marine also has an included pickax.
Alien Queen
MSRP: $19.99
Finally, we come to the biggest toy of this wave, the Alien Queen. This action figure has a whopping 20 points of articulation, stands 12 inches tall and has a jaw chopping feature when you push down on the back of its head. It sports a purple coat of paint with some blue details brushed in on the head and tail.
This toyline is a lot of fun! If you have a child that loves science fiction and aliens, this might be a toy line to consider. The figures are durable enough to endure the rigors of playtime with children. Adult collectors, you are probably going to stay away from this if you are a casual collector, but in you are a fan of the Alien franchise, these toys might deserve some shelf space in your collection.
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