Alien Cinemaquette is Here!

[Maxwell Lord]

Cinemaquette just threw up the images of the Alien at their site:
http://www.cinemaquette.com/cgi-bin/cinemaquette/premiere.html

I did see it at San Diego in that case and it is so big its scary - its too bad these things arent articulated - man you could have one awesome fight between Arnie and the Alien...lol!

[Grievous]

The Cinemaquette page loads so slow. It's so unproffessional to have such poor bandwidth. Anyway, this piece looks okay.

[Gruson]

so yesterday...

;)

[P1X4R]

so yesterday...

;)

Gruson is always on the cutting edge! :)

[KEFLON]

looks great and i would get it but $2000!!!! come on be realistic not all of us collectors are billionaires. Unless they make only a couple hundred I can't see them selling out. Or are there models made to order?

[Gruson]

They will probably only sell four of them:

Detroit, P1, cap, and me. ;)

[RichardW]

Now, now. Ridley Scott might buy one. ;)

[Twoguns-Crowley]

Cool looking for sure BUT, not for $2000. Even a die-hard fan could get plenty on Alien stuff for $2000 and have more to look at. I sure like the stuff they are putting out but I can't justify the prices.

[Gruson]

Yeah, at $2000, I will most likely not get it.

I would prefer they keep prices around the $1k mark.

[RichardW]

I wish they were in the $750-$1000 range.

Since the first statue, they've increased the price with each piece. $1000 -> $1200 -> $1500 -> ????

[DetroitSportsFan]

I agree with everyone else. $2000 is too pricey for this. I'm not saying I'm 100% not going to get it, but given everything else I have coming, it's highly unlikely.
With us backing out, maybe they won't sell any. :laugh:

[Jamesways]

I would really like to get this, I just don't know if I could justify the price to myself. I mean, both the ultra rare marmits cost me under a grand, and I had a tough time with that. If it were even 1400, I would jump, but 2 grand? I don't it's worth it to me.
It does look great though, quite movie accurate- exact to the suit in the museum, even the cracking latex under the back of the dome (the suit is breaking down). They should have left that smooth like the movie, but in order to be accurate to the current prop...

[Exar Kun]

I agree with everyone else. $2000 is too pricey for this. I'm not saying I'm 100% not going to get it, but given everything else I have coming, it's highly unlikely.
With us backing out, maybe they won't sell any. :laugh:


I agree too: that's too much money, however I won't saying I'm 100% not getting it, even if I do not think so. Good thing is that if this is going to be $2000, that will be available for a while (I guess) :)

In a second, I thought that the price of 2 K was for their 1/3 Predator ? :inquisiti

[Gruson]

My guess is Alien $1800 and Predator will be $2000 (if not more).

Since this is Stan Winston Studios, maybe they will release that T-Rex maquette from JP. ;)

I would pay good money for it!

[Exar Kun]

I am curious to see what will their Predatorl have more (exept price and size) than the SS one, which is already perfect and also done by Stan Winston.

[Bullseye]

I'll be buying SS's whenever thats released.

[cap70]

what you doing here, intruder?? Get out of here! :laugh:

[Bullseye]

This time next year I'll be a millionaire.:)

[cap70]

This time next year I'll be a millionaire.:)

I hope I will be as well! :)
What your plans? ;)

[Bullseye]

Currently drilling for oil out in my back garden.:)

[Exar Kun]

:laugh:

And I, I am trying to turn coal into diamonds.

Anyway, next is the T-800 for me. I have saved enough for it.

[cap70]

Currently drilling for oil out in my back garden.:)

Tought you were washing some money! :laugh:
I could help ya on the oil, ya know, or we could just rob a bank! So many options for the desperate collector these days. :D

[speedracer]

$2000 that's way off price for me..I really don't think that's worth it..I already thought they were reaching the upper limits with $1500...but $2000 that's just plain dreaming..Unless you have a lot of money to burn you wouldn't even think about getting this fig..=)..I don't think it worth it..I can make a great 7 figure diorama with premium format SS figs with that..if i get the cheaper 1/4's maybe even 10 pcs or more..not worth one alien..

[TURINS~BANE]

Their getting way to greedy, it shouldn't be much more then the other stuff, that they have released.

[Zurbaran1]

This time next year I'll be a millionaire.:)

Hey good luck with that Bulls. I'm working on my second million! I gave up on my first. :laugh:

[elwood49]

If this piece was $1,000 I'd be all over it, but there's just no way I can justify $2k. The T-X is seeming more and more like a good value for the money. I REALLY wish the T-800 was also $1k, since that's my favorite piece shown so far. I think Indy will be my first purchase from these guys as long as Sideshow doesn't get the 1/4 license.

[nexus]

Too much for me to blow. That's like 40 mini-busts. I'm sure Sideshow will make one for 1K. I'll have to see a SS piece side-by-side with a Cinemaquette to justify the upsell. Now sure how long Cinemaquette is gonna last in the biz, so sitting on the sidelines for now. Gadz, their site loads slow too (I'm usually connected around 3-5 Mbps). I think it might originate in Japan, so you have to do some fancy routing around the WWW to get there, thus the bottleneckin.

[mike683]

What is the scale on this piece?

[Gruson]

1/3 scale, around 27 inches tall without the base.

[Bullseye]

Hey good luck with that Bulls. I'm working on my second million! I gave up on my first. :laugh:

God loves a tryer. :laugh:

[Maxwell Lord]

Its amazing how many poor collectors are on this board ;-)

I'm not Mr. Moneybags but you can just see all the Hollywood big wigs, New York art people and Vegas Casino winners all just dropping their cash at Cinemaquette's door waiting in line for them...

[DetroitSportsFan]

Anyone know when we'll be able to order the CM Alien?

[El Diablo]

I can`t see this piece selling very well at all. To be honest I don`t think it even looks that great, i`ll stick with my palisades alien queen signature statue (especially at about a tenth of the price!). Wonder what CM will do if it does sell really bad, can`t see them cutting the price. I just hope indy isn`t priced similar, though I don`t see any reason why it should be more any expensive than the arnie CM.

[Gruson]

I feel the opposite...I love this pose and have been very impressed with every CM piece so far (except the Aragorn of course).

90% sure I will get the Alien.

The Palisades piece did nothing for me. You should check out the Sideshow Queen bust...it's much better quality.

[cap70]

The SS SW Aliens Queen 1/4 Bust it's also amazing

[El Diablo]

I feel the opposite...I love this pose and have been very impressed with every CM piece so far (except the Aragorn of course).

90% sure I will get the Alien.

The Palisades piece did nothing for me. You should check out the Sideshow Queen bust...it's much better quality.
It`s not pose I dislike it`s just that on every CM piece to date there was something special about them in the detail that made me go wow! e.g. arnie`s amazing likeness, the insane detail on the t-800 etc. and looking at the pics of the alien on the CM site I don`t see any more detail on it than I have on pieces costing a fraction of the price

[cap70]

El Diablo, I see your point. That's the design of the original Alien. Not too much "details" on it. Kind of "busy" detailed body, other than the head, even a little hard to see since it's all black. I much prefer the design of the Alien Queens, though, but I'm a huge first Alien fan so I may end up paying this fortune and getting the CM one! :banghead:
By the way, anyone here have the Sideshow Alien 1:1 Head? I got it recently from a forum friend(that keep me asking for pics! :) ) and it's an awesome piece!

[RichardW]

Alien? Pictures? Where? ;)

[thx217]

Alien? Pictures? Where? ;)

Check out post #1. ;)

[CessnaDriver]

Sigh. 2K.

As said in Bladerunner. "not many can afford such quality".

For 2K it better run around the house and bleed acid!
I want chestbursters coming out of people for 2K!
Or a full size costume.

dang. WHAT COSTS SO MUCH TO MAKE THIS STUFF?

Is it licensing? Its a giant action figure for crying out loud. Ok, thats harsh, Its a work of art. I know. But jeez its pop culture.

Hey, I know stuff costs money sometimes. But that is too much for a dust collector. I love these movie creations as much as the next nerd but my spider sense tells me spending that much money on eye candy just doesnt make spider sense. I mean they are obviously going for the very wealthy collector market, and the I love Aliens more then anything crowd. Hey, thats cool. We all got something that pushes our gotta have it button. I have a pinball machine that is in that price range.

I make decent money, no kids. I can blow a little now and then. But I can get a lot of junk for 2K over a years time.

I dont think Parker and Brett would have spent their bonus on this.

[Gruson]

Too much money....maybe. I think $1200 would be a better price for it and more people would buy.

But, check out the pics again, the detail of the entire body looks great to me. Giger worked very close with CM on creating this piece.

Ask some of the guys here if the endo is worth the $1500 people are paying for it. ;)

I am going to call them tomorrow to see if I can find out what the price will be.

:buttrock:

[cap70]

Ask some of the guys here if the endo is worth the $1500 people are paying for it. ;)


I would pay $2000 EASILY for my CM Endo. This thing is so freaking awesome that one needs to see it in person to believe and trully apreciate the work that CM/Stan Winston did on it. Nothing comes close. This one and my T-850 are already my favorite pieces in my entire collection, and I do have a lot of "high-end", high-priced things.

[Exar Kun]

I am not an Alien fan, but I really liked the first movie. If I had to get an Alien piece that would be that one, but not a priority.

Just imagin: the CM Alien and Predator side by side :buttrock:

[RichardW]

Check out post #1. ;)

It was a joke for Cap. I'm the one he was referring to. :)

[leks]

I am a huge alien fan but I feel 2000 would be excessive. Because its alien I see myself stretching to the 1500 range if necessary but I will be gunning for 1000$ and I will be in no hurry at all.









Now if cm did ripley in underwear I'd preorder that at 2000 in a heartbeat.... but thats just me :D

[El Diablo]

I would pay $2000 EASILY for my CM Endo. This thing is so freaking awesome that one needs to see it in person to believe and trully apreciate the work that CM/Stan Winston did on it. Nothing comes close. This one and my T-850 are already my favorite pieces in my entire collection, and I do have a lot of "high-end", high-priced things.
I agree and that`s why i`m paying £1k for my t-800 (over $1700 and pre-ordered last june) and why i`ve just payed £700 for the T-X (arriving this week :buttrock: ). The detail on these pieces is awesome, not to mention the use of real metal. And I agree with what you said about the design of the original alien, which is why I can`t understand why they are charging so much for it. But my main concern is that I hope they don`t charge over the top for the indy and predator.

[lancelin]

My thought process is simplier. I do not really care about the price of the piece provided the following:


I tell myself I will never drop more money in collectables than my home theatre spending. After all, they will be in the same room and it's kinda weird to have these "complements" to the home theatre room to be more expensive than the home theatre setup. (Setup includes the cabinets, sofas, etc)

Thus, as my financial abilities increases, I can spend more to buy more stuff.

If I exceed the amount, I will either sell off ones I do not like anymore to keep within the budget if I am to purchase a better or newer item.

Lance

[DetroitSportsFan]

90% sure I will get the Alien.

I'm 100% sure you will. :laugh:

By the way, anyone here have the Sideshow Alien 1:1 Head?

Yes, I've had it for about a year now. I like it, looks good with the 1:1 Predator.

[cap70]

Cinemaquette Alien 1/3 Scale= $1500
Release date: End of January/begining of February 2006

Bring it on! :buttrock:

[Gruson]

You beat me to it cap!!!

I just got the same email as well.

We also may get a sneak of Indy very soon. :)

[thx217]

Thanks for news Cap! Can't wait!

[Gruson]

Also, Predator will not be released until the very end of 2006. :banghead:

[cap70]

Also, Predator will not be released until the very end of 2006. :banghead:

Yeah, but we will have the SS one to keep us busy until them. ;)

[Exar Kun]

You beat me to it cap!!!

I just got the same email as well.

We also may get a sneak of Indy very soon. :)

I do not think so as we have Aragorn and Sparrow before Indy, but, well, who knows :)

[DetroitSportsFan]

Cinemaquette Alien 1/3 Scale= $1500
Release date: End of January/begining of February 2006

It's nice to see that it's $1500 rather than $1800. From the rest of the line announced so far, the only one that should top $1500 is the Predator.
I haven't got an email from CM yet. But thanks for letting us know.

What to do, what to do...
I'm still considering getting out of collecting just about everything else to concentrate on CMs. I'm considering cancelling my SS Ex. Predator... :banghead:

[cap70]

It's nice to see that it's $1500 rather than $1800. From the rest of the line announced so far, the only one that should top $1500 is the Predator.
I haven't got an email from CM yet. But thanks for letting us know.

What to do, what to do...
I'm still considering getting out of collecting just about everything else to concentrate on CMs. I'm considering cancelling my SS Ex. Predator... :banghead:

You know you want it, You know you will get it! :laugh:
I'm getting for SURE! :buttrock:

[Gruson]

I'm still considering getting out of collecting just about everything else to concentrate on CMs. I'm considering cancelling my SS Ex. Predator... :banghead:

Yup. CM is my main focus and whatever they do not have, I buy the Sideshow PF version. ;)

[DetroitSportsFan]

You know you want it, You know you will get it! :laugh:
I'm getting for SURE! :buttrock:

:laugh:

I know in the long run the CM will be better. But, I'm worried if I get the SS Predator, when I go to sell it to help pay for the CM, I won't be able to get my money back. Look at all of the SS PF on eBay. Very few of them are sold for their original prices. I just don't want to get burned. :banghead:

[cap70]

I know what you are saying, Detroit. Difficult decision.
All I know is that I really can't wait to see what CM is coming up with. That Alien is mine already. I can even see it in my movie room already if I concentrate enough! :laugh:

[DetroitSportsFan]

Pics of the CM Alien at SDCC 2005 here:
http://photos.figures.com/photo/1/showgallery.php?cat=3061

[Gruson]

I know what you are saying, Detroit. Difficult decision.
All I know is that I really can't wait to see what CM is coming up with. That Alien is mine already. I can even see it in my movie room already if I concentrate enough! :laugh:

Nice cap.

Just wait until I re-arrange my set up with the CM Endo, Alien, and one other "custom" piece related to the CM Alien, only much bigger.

:)


It's going to be INSANE.

[RickDTM]

Yes....it is. :eplus2:

[RichardW]

Still waiting for my email. Ho-hum. Glad to hear Alien will be the same price as T-800 since these have been increasing with each release.

[fat hobbitss]

Cinemaquette Alien 1/3 Scale= $1500
Release date: End of January/begining of February 2006

Bring it on! :buttrock:

I think I'll be selling a lot of stuff in the future.... The Alien is the BEST produced yet (maybe the action pose is not very representative of the movie) but the deatails are amazing) same goes for the T-800. Bye bye to all SS preorders minus the Limited Ed. Predator.

[Exar Kun]

I think I'll be selling a lot of stuff in the future.... The Alien is the BEST produced yet (maybe the action pose is not very representative of the movie) but the deatails are amazing) same goes for the T-800. Bye bye to all SS preorders minus the Limited Ed. Predator.

Just what I am doing now :)

[cap70]

Still waiting for my email. Ho-hum. Glad to hear Alien will be the same price as T-800 since these have been increasing with each release.

Yes, so let's hope that "maybe" the Predator will be the same price! :)

[RichardW]

They need to hurry up and show a picture of the Predator. I'd rather not get the Sideshow version and apply that money to the CM version if it looks good.

[cap70]

They need to hurry up and show a picture of the Predator. I'd rather not get the Sideshow version and apply that money to the CM version if it looks good.

And I hope it comes with COH too, like the SS.

[DetroitSportsFan]

Anyone know who will be signing the COA for the CM Alien? Maybe Giger?
Hey, a guy can hope. ;)

[cap70]

Anyone know who will be signing the COA for the CM Alien? Maybe Giger?
Hey, a guy can hope. ;)

YES, Giger! :buttrock:

[Gruson]

YES, Giger! :buttrock:

Yup. One more month! :)

[cap70]

Yup. One more month! :)

Hopefully less! :)

[DetroitSportsFan]

Probably more. :(




:laugh:

[cap70]

Probably more. :(




:laugh:

:stick:


:laugh:

[DetroitSportsFan]

New pics of the CM Alien from Toy Fair 2006:

http://photos.figures.com/photo/1/showgallery.php?cat=3444

Look at it next to Arnold... Dear Lord..

:buttrock:

[cap70]

New pics of the CM Alien from Toy Fair 2006:

http://photos.figures.com/photo/1/showgallery.php?cat=3444

Look at it next to Arnold... Dear Lord..

:buttrock:

Amazing!! And FREAKINGHUGE!!! :buttrock:
That biatch is mine! :eplus2:

[Gruson]

HOLY SH*T!!!!!!!!!!

I cannot wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for the pics!

AWESOME!

[elwood49]

HOLY SH*T!!!!!!!!!!

I cannot wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for the pics!

AWESOME!

Uh-oh!!! :banghead: INCREDIBLE!!!

Guys, check out the Bruce Lee concept pics on the table here:

http://photos.figures.com/photo/1/showphoto.php?photo=31082&cat=3444

Yellow Suit- Game of Death! :buttrock:

[BOSCO]

Absolutely AWESOME :buttrock: :buttrock: CM are bringing out some kick-a$$ statues, just wish i had the $$$$ for them :banghead: :mad:

[RichardW]

Holy crap! Arnold looks like a kid next to that Alien! :buttrock:

It's too bad CM isn't doing one from Aliens and Alien 3.

[elwood49]

I thought I was going to pass, but I just might have to get this. :)

The "see-through" part of the head is incredible.

[thx217]

"This is where the fun begins". :buttrock:

[elwood49]

"This is where the fun begins". :buttrock:

Isn't it funny that only a few short months ago we were all worried about CM staying in business?

It seems that they have really turned things around. They just keep getting everything right so far.

[thx217]

Now I want to see CM's Predator EVEN MORE! :eplus2:

[thx217]

Isn't it funny that only a few short months ago we were all worried about CM staying in business?

It seems that they have really turned things around. They just keep getting everything right so far.

Yup, looks like it. And it's really killing us to WAIT for their future release!

[elwood49]

Now I want to see CM's Predator EVEN MORE! :eplus2:

Me too. I'm going to keep my order for the SS Predator, but if the CM pics look much better, then I'll going to sell the SS one.

[cap70]

Now I want to see CM's Predator EVEN MORE! :eplus2:

That's a purchase already! :eplus2:
I have NO doubts in my mind it will look awesome, just like all of their other pieces.

Now, where's Aragorn?? :buttrock:

[Gruson]

CM Predator will be an easy buy for me as well.

It should look incredible at 30" tall!

Jesus!

[DetroitSportsFan]

That's a purchase already! :eplus2:
I have NO doubts in my mind it will look awesome, just like all of their other pieces.

I cancelled by SS Ex. Predator. I have no doubts the CM will look outstanding.

[DetroitSportsFan]

Uh-oh!!! :banghead: INCREDIBLE!!!

Guys, check out the Bruce Lee concept pics on the table here:

http://photos.figures.com/photo/1/showphoto.php?photo=31082&cat=3444

Yellow Suit- Game of Death! :buttrock:

The yellow suit closed the deal for me. It's now a must buy for me.

[elwood49]

This is the picture that did it for me on the Alien:
http://photos.figures.com/photo/1/showphoto.php?photo=31081&cat=3444

Look at the detailing inside the head! :buttrock:

[skullsoldier]

Does anyone know what the Alien will be made of? Resin, silicone with armature? Thanks!

S

[cap70]

Does anyone know what the Alien will be made of? Resin, silicone with armature? Thanks!

S

Polystone.

[elwood49]

Anybody else thinking of cancelling the SS Predator? I love it, but it will be out of scale with the CM's. I guess I can buy it, and then sell it when the CM Predator comes out, which probably won't be for a while now.

Decisions, decisions...

[P1X4R]

holy crap!! that's freakin awesome!! i was gonna pass but after seeing these pics.. wow!

[elwood49]

holy crap!! that's freakin awesome!! i was gonna pass but after seeing these pics.. wow!

Same here. I think I might get this over any other Alien products. It's insanely cool. An acrylic case for this thing is going to cost an arm and a leg.

[P1X4R]

Anybody else thinking of cancelling the SS Predator? I love it, but it will be out of scale with the CM's. I guess I can buy it, and then sell it when the CM Predator comes out, which probably won't be for a while now.

Decisions, decisions...

no elwood!! you can't cancel that one. you'll regret it buddy! :)

[cap70]

no elwood!! you can't cancel that one. you'll regret it buddy! :)

Exactly, do like me and P1X and have both! :D :thumbs2:

[thx217]

no elwood!! you can't cancel that one. you'll regret it buddy! :)

Is it the normal edtion you cancelled? SS Pred. is definitely a keeper. It's the best "1/4" scaled version. And of course, the CM version will be the king of "1/3". :)

[elwood49]

Double Post.

[elwood49]

Is it the normal edtion you cancelled? SS Pred. is definitely a keeper. It's the best "1/4" scaled version. And of course, the CM version will be the king of "1/3". :)

No, I didn't cancel it. It's the Exclusive version. I decided to keep it simply because the CM Predator won't be out for a long time, and it will probably be too expensive for me anyway. I'll stick with the SS for now.

Exactly, do like me and P1X and have both! :D :thumbs2:

LOL. Yeah, maybe I'll be a millionaire playboy like you guys one day, and I'll be able to. ;)

[cap70]

LOL. Yeah, maybe I'll be a millionaire playboy like you guys one day, and I'll be able to. ;)


I wish! That's Zurb! :laugh:
I work hard for my money. :)

[P1X4R]

I wish! That's Zurb! :laugh:
I work hard for my money. :)

yah, me too! try working 80hr weeks! :banghead:

[Exar Kun]

I wish I could say the same thing. I had to cancel my Predator Excl. as I wanted to buy CM item. No other choice: just bought a house and with a wife who's still studying, I had to make sacrifice (bye Attakus collection except Vader 1 and emperor).

But these Cm are really worth of it. And even if the delivery time makes me :banghead: mad, I am glad for the moment it is that long, in my situation (big house -> so big money!!!!). Anyway, for my attakus coll. I'll still have time to get back later...to someone who 'll buy a house and have his collection sold :eplus2:

[Jamesways]

More pics o' the alien guys.

http://www.action-figure.com/events/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_itemId=11815

[RichardW]

Looks awesome the more I see it. Bruce Lee looks pretty cool as well.

[Gruson]

More pics o' the alien guys.

http://www.action-figure.com/events/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_itemId=11815

Thanks for more pics! Arnold needs a hair cut! ;)

[Wooktroop]

More pics o' the alien guys.

http://www.action-figure.com/events/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_itemId=11815

i wonder why cinemaquette is int he Toynami section?

[Gruson]

i wonder why cinemaquette is int he Toynami section?

Uh...because they own CM.

[DetroitSportsFan]

More pics o' the alien guys.

http://www.action-figure.com/events/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_itemId=11815


Excellent.

I wonder if they're going to display anyone else new? (Aragorn, Sparrow)

[Wooktroop]

Uh...because they own CM.

for real? wow i did not know they were owned by a toy / action figure company. i assumed they were there own entity with the slow website and all. the arnold looks great from the hairline down. whats up with the hair? one would think they would want to show off their very best examples at a convention :inquisiti

[El Diablo]

The alien does look alot better in those pics than the ones on CM`s site and it looks MASSIVE! next to arnie. Still be passing on this one though.... roll on predator :buttrock:

[elwood49]

Excellent.

I wonder if they're going to display anyone else new? (Aragorn, Sparrow)

I hope so. Someone get Scott on the phone. :laugh:

BTW, how often is it that the actual product looks BETTER than the photos on the site? CM stuff is simply amazing.

[Gruson]

I was told BOTH Aragorn and Jack will be at the show.

Patience.

[cap70]

I was told BOTH Aragorn and Jack will be at the show.

Patience.

I was told the same thing. Can't wait to see Aragorn. No interest in JS, though.

[Grievous]

I was told BOTH Aragorn and Jack will be at the show.

Patience.


I heard that Jack is only in prototype form (no paint) and that neither he nor Aragorn will be allowed to be photographed. :banghead:

[DetroitSportsFan]

I was told the same thing. Can't wait to see Aragorn. No interest in JS, though.

I won't buy either one, but I'd like to see them.

I heard that Jack is only in prototype form (no paint) and that neither he nor Aragorn will be allowed to be photographed.

I hope that's not true. :banghead:

[elwood49]

So guys, how big of an acrylic case do you think we need for this Alien? :laugh:

WOW!

[Gruson]

So guys, how big of an acrylic case do you think we need for this Alien? :laugh:

WOW!

22x22x34 ?

[cap70]

22x22x34 ?

That's an oven! :laugh:

[DetroitSportsFan]

CONFIRMED : GIGER is signing the COA!
http://www.action-figure.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=19057

:buttrock:

[Gruson]

so where are the Aragorn pics?!?!

"The fifth piece to be released is Aragorn was on display."

Someone sneak one!!!

[DetroitSportsFan]

I heard that Jack is only in prototype form (no paint) and that neither he nor Aragorn will be allowed to be photographed. :banghead:

This is indeed true. Last paragraph:
http://www.action-figure.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=19057

"The fifth piece to be released is Aragorn was on display.

Toynami have worked very closely with Richard Taylor from WETA who created all the costumes and weapoary for the LOTR films.

They have recreated the real metal chainmail outfit with over 3000 links in the armour.

Real leather outfits with detailed stitching.

Real metal sword and accesories.

Over 2000 human hairs stitched into his silicon head.

It will be released later in 06 for $1500.

Sixth in the line up is Captain Jack Sparrow who was premiered here in an unfinished state but looked close to completion.

They have the licence for all the PotC franshise but are releasing this one based on Jacks look in the first film and it looks stunning.

No Photography was allowed of Aragorn or Jack as it was a work in progress piece but we all agreed its looks absolutly stunning and will blow away all who see it and will be a fantastic centrepiece to any collection."

[elwood49]

CONFIRMED : GIGER is signing the COA!
http://www.action-figure.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=19057

:buttrock:

It actually sounds like he might be signing the metal plate on the front! :buttrock:

"HR Giger himself will be signing each piece and the base will have a signed plate on every product endorsing this as the most authentic Alien ever produced in any scale limted to only 1000 pieces worldwide due out in about a month."

Either that or the guy just got confused, and it's the COA. If it is the COA, then I'll probably have it nicely framed to hang on the wall alongside the piece.

[DetroitSportsFan]

Either that or the guy just got confused, and it's the COA. If it is the COA, then I'll probably have it nicely framed to hang on the wall alongside the piece.

I figure it was a mistake and Alien will have a signed COA, just like the other CMs. How great it will be to have signed COAs of Arnold, Winston, and Giger!

:buttrock:

[elwood49]

I figure it was a mistake and Alien will have a signed COA, just like the other CMs. How great it will be to have signed COAs of Arnold, Winston, and Giger!

:buttrock:


I agree man. I wonder if they'll get Depp to sign Jack Sparrow? I figure they'll get Richard Taylor to sign Aragorn. I've heard that Viggo isn't really into products based on him.

[RichardW]

I heard that Jack is only in prototype form (no paint) and that neither he nor Aragorn will be allowed to be photographed. :banghead:

That sucks butt!

[elwood49]

That sucks butt!

I agree. I wish lancelin was still going so that he could sneak a few pics for us. We should find someone going and ask them to take them.

[Ghost]

I'd really like to see how Jack Sparrow would look. These are way out of my league but awesome to see.

[RAY]

I gotta say im not into Alien, but the CM ALIEN Freaking ROCKS man!

CM IS THE BEST!!!

[elwood49]

Anybody else notice that there was no mention of the CM Predator on any of the lists?

I wonder if they're going to hold off on it for a while because of the SS version?

[DetroitSportsFan]

Anybody else notice that there was no mention of the CM Predator on any of the lists?

I wonder if they're going to hold off on it for a while because of the SS version?

I think since SWS is making both, they don't want to take away sales from the SS version. We'll probably see it first at SDCC. I'm betting the CM will be basically the same as the SS version, just in 1/3 scale and maybe with a few new features. And interchangable heads, of course. :)

[lancelin]

I agree. I wish lancelin was still going so that he could sneak a few pics for us. We should find someone going and ask them to take them.


:banghead:

Instead of going there, I am stuck at Taipei logging on www.statueforum.com
Hoping someone will take pics of Aragorn. :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:

Lance

[AsOneDead]

that sux lance..i was really looking forward to seeing aragorn and jack. Oh and here are some more alien CM pics
http://www.action-figure.com/events/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_itemId=11815

[Exar Kun]

I think since SWS is making both, they don't want to take away sales from the SS version. We'll probably see it first at SDCC. I'm betting the CM will be basically the same as the SS version, just in 1/3 scale and maybe with a few new features. And interchangable heads, of course. :)

Moreover, I do not see Legolas anymore, but it is still on their website. I think they will still produce them.....one dayin the future :)

[thx217]

:banghead:

Instead of going there, I am stuck at Taipei logging on www.statueforum.com
Hoping someone will take pics of
Lance

Hey Lin, are you from Taiwan? Or just passing through? :)

[lancelin]

I am actually in Taiwan sourcing for my electronics business.

I am a Indonesia citizen born in Taiwan, but lives in USA. :)

Lance

[thx217]

I am actually in Taiwan sourcing for my electronics business.

I am a Indonesia citizen born in Taiwan, but lives in USA. :)

Lance

I see, Cool. :)

[DetroitSportsFan]

More Toy Fair pics:
http://toyfair06.asmzine.com/toynami/toynami/slides/P1014202.sized.html

http://www.collectiondx.com/gallery/FeatureImages/NYtoyfair/2006/Toynami

[RichardW]

Oh man, this piece is going to be insane! I just got cases for my TX and T-850 and they look amazing. To think this piece is larger is just hard to believe!

[DetroitSportsFan]

Any preorder news on the Alien?

[DetroitSportsFan]

Just got off the phone with CM.

The Alien *should* be up for preorder in about 2 weeks, and it *should* ship about 1 week after that.

[cap70]

Just got off the phone with CM.

The Alien *should* be up for preorder in about 2 weeks, and it *should* ship about 1 week after that.

Yup, heard this as well. Can't wait!! :)

[Gruson]

Well guys,

Would you believe I am NOT getting the Alien CM!

I have something coming that's even better IMO. ;)

PLEASE post plenty of pics when you guys get it though!

I know you will.

Very tough call not to get it...hell, I still might. LOL

[P1X4R]

what??? the line has been broken! you have chosen exile! ;)

Well guys,

Would you believe I am NOT getting the Alien CM!

[cap70]

Well guys,

Would you believe I am NOT getting the Alien CM!

I have something coming that's even better IMO. ;)

PLEASE post plenty of pics when you guys get it though!

I know you will.

Very tough call not to get it...hell, I still might. LOL

Yeah, yeah, yeah. Just like you said you wouldn't get the TX. Stop the drama and buy the thing already. If I didn't know you well, I would buy that "not buying it" talk. :laugh:

[Gruson]

You two are something else. ;)

[Exar Kun]

:laugh:

[fat hobbitss]

Well guys,

Would you believe I am NOT getting the Alien CM!

I have something coming that's even better IMO. ;)




Not getting it!.... NO WAY Gru
Even better?......NO WAY GRU!

I know is going to cost me a arm and a leg but I'm getting the T-800 and the Alien. I know there will never be better versions of these!!

[Exar Kun]

Not getting it!.... NO WAY Gru
Even better?......NO WAY GRU!

I know is going to cost me a arm and a leg but I'm getting the T-800 and the Alien. I know there will never be better versions of these!!


Ditto, but the Alien will wait. I can't afford it right now :)

[RAY]

As much as this CM Alien piece is awesome I wont be getting this only as im not too keen on the Alien franchise, however saying that, if it was from Aliens then temptations would be high. I have considered it a few times, just simply coz it’s a CM, and its just superb. Unlike Gruson, lol, hehehe, I will not be getting this, and i have other hot items comming in.

[cap70]

C'mon Scott!! Put that thing for sale already! :buttrock: :laugh:

[DetroitSportsFan]

Someone should give CM a call tomorrow and bug them. ;)

[cap70]

Someone should give CM a call tomorrow and bug them. ;)

No prob. :eplus2:

[DetroitSportsFan]

No prob. :eplus2:

Cool. Give 'em hell. :eplus2:

[cap70]

Cool. Give 'em hell. :eplus2:

Yup, D, gonna call him tomorrow to see what's up. I(we) want our Alien! Man, I have been counting the days for this piece! This will probably be my favorite statue of all once I see it in front of me! :buttrock: :buttrock: :buttrock:

[d rod]

do you guys pay full retail for these pieces? they are pretty expensive and i don't carry them since it would be hard inventory to sit on that. i would guess that you guys buy them from dealers to get some kind of break but it doesn't sound that way. if that's the case, you all are true hard core collectors!

[Gruson]

Hey Drod,

Most of the time yes, full retail. You get one of the first 50 if you buy direct the day it goes on sale.

If you buy from a dealer, you may have to wait for 6 months, even though you save some money....

Tough call, you should hook us up. ;)

[Skulpturen]

Is it just me or is the CM ALIEN off?

The proportions are different IMO.

CM
http://www.cinemaquette.com/cinemaquette/images/alien3.jpg

MOVIE PROP 1979
http://www1.odn.ne.jp/~aac65140/images/bigchap/0018.jpg

[cap70]

Looks good to me.

[Skulpturen]

IMO it's deffinitely off:

Screenshot from movie
http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/images/reviews/alienreview2.jpg

Casting from the 1979 alien head:
http://assall.de/movie-prop/alien/a1_24.jpg

CM ALIEN
http://www.cinemaquette.com/cinemaquette/images/alien3.jpg


Sorry, different angle, I know.
It does look good, but I would expect better (for that price).
Maybe next time they should hire Giger for sculpting?

;)

[Gruson]

It looks pretty accurate to me.

My only complaint would be the CM Alien looks a bit thin around the stomach/upper leg area compared to the screen used piece.

Other than that, it looks very nice.

CM
http://photos.figures.com/photo/1/showphoto.php?photo=31083&cat=3444

real one:
http://www.imdb.com/gallery/ss/0078748/5337_16_8.jpg

Obviously they had to fit someone in the suit but does Cap or anyone else know how many different Alien "pieces" were used in filming? I would love to see more pics.

[Skulpturen]

My only complaint would be the CM Alien looks a bit thin around the stomach/upper leg area compared to the screen used piece.


Right, I thought the same. Haven't found comparison shots online. But there
are plenty in the GIGER's ALIEN book.

[cap70]

Looks pretty accurate to me. Giger worked VERY close with them on this piece, that's why it looks pretty accurate. He signed the piece AND said was the best Alien prop ever created. And I agree with that.

[Skulpturen]

Giger worked VERY close with them on this piece, that's why it looks pretty accurate. He signed the piece AND said was the best Alien prop ever created. And I agree with that.

Interesting, didn't know that Cap. The detail work looks pretty accurate it's just the proportions which seem off to me. Maybe I have to check this one out in person... or waiting for other pics ;)

[Gruson]

Funny, I was *this* close to watching it again last night as well. I will watch it again this week though, it's been a while. I still think it looks thin from the pics I posted.

Regardless, it's the best Alien piece ever made.

I have seen Aliens a million times but Alien only three or so.

[cap70]

Interesting, didn't know that Cap. The detail work looks pretty accurate it's just the proportions which seem off to me. Maybe I have to check this one out in person... or waiting for other pics ;)


Yup, you should. I can guarantee you that Giger would NEVER make these statements or sign this piece as the ultimate Alien if it wasn't accurate. You can be sure it is. ;)

[Skulpturen]

Yup, you should. I can guarantee you that Giger would NEVER make these statements or sign this piece as the ultimate Alien if it wasn't accurate. You can be sure it is. ;)

Yes, or maybe his contract doesn't allow him to say something else...? :laugh:

[El Diablo]

ohhhh!!! i knew I should have stayed away from this thread!. I started out not even liking this piece that much, now i`m seriously considering ordering one :banghead: (just got myself a custom painted 1:1 alien head that was meant to be in place of this!)
BTW, in that pic gruson posted, surely the alien can`t be as much bigger than arnie as what it looks like in that picture............can it?

[cap70]

Yes, or maybe his contract doesn't allow him to say something else...? :laugh:

I don't think so. I mean, he doesn't _need_ that. He could simply just ignore the piece i would think

[cap70]

ohhhh!!! i knew I should have stayed away from this thread!. I started out not even liking this piece that much, now i`m seriously considering ordering one :banghead: (just got myself a custom painted 1:1 alien head that was meant to be in place of this!)
BTW, in that pic gruson posted, surely the alien can`t be as much bigger than arnie as what it looks like in that picture............can it?


:laugh: :laugh: Too late!
Yes, Alien is 31" High if I'm not mistaken. Makes Arnold looking funny and small! LOL

[El Diablo]

just ordered from forbidden planet :buttrock: one thing is at least i`ll have plenty of time to save, it`s been nearly a year since I ordered the T-800 from them:banghead:

[lancelin]

Damn, this sucks. For the first time, I hated being raised in a bi-cultural (Asia and US) environment.

Not only I have to collect Star Wars, Alien, Terminator, and other cool US icons, I have to spend money for Asia Sci-Fi icons also (Mazinger, Gundam).

I got to work harder to get enough cash to buy MORE!!!

Lance

[RAY]

just ordered from forbidden planet :buttrock: one thing is at least i`ll have plenty of time to save, it`s been nearly a year since I ordered the T-800 from them:banghead:

Hey El you got any pictures of your collection?

[El Diablo]

i`ll post some in the 'collection pictures' thread :thumbs2:

[El Diablo]

pics posted :)

[RAY]

Hel El thats some cool collection you got there, nice!

So far i have seen our friends over in the U.S.A with the bigg'st and best collections its nice to see a U.K collector with a big collection too.

[El Diablo]

Thanks RAY! It should be alot better when I get some more of the piece`s i`ve preordered arrive. Like the T-800, lord of darkness, SS vader (and now the CM alien :rolleyes2 ) etc. Though where i`ll put them is a different matter!
Your collection`s excellent too, wish I had the room for some fullsize statues like yours!

[robomorph]

Well I'm new to Cinemaquette, but I've been mighty impressed with what I've seen and heard of their products so far, so I've taken the plunge and ordered the CM Alien. I've no idea when it will arrive or how long I'll have to wait, but I'm sure the end product will be worth a little patience. ;)

As far as accuracy goes, I'm been a collector of merchandise from the Aliens movies for some years now, and very rarely has a piece captured the menace and poise of the creature from 'Alien'. (The best so far continues to be the Japanese Marmit 'B' pose statue, which shows the creature unfurling and preparing to attack. That statue continues to be the best, IMO.)

The CM piece is not completely faithful to the movie, despite Giger's involvement (he also approved and signed the 1/2 scale HCG head, which looks quite different to this one) but it does capture the eerie grace of the creature, which is very tough to do. The size also makes it very imposing. Certainly one of the best renditions to date. :)

[cap70]

Yes, Giger signed the HCG piece, wich I had(I actually own their 1:1 version), but I don't think Giger ever said it was the most accurate piece ever produced. And that's only a head.

[Skulpturen]

I don't think so. I mean, he doesn't _need_ that. He could simply just ignore the piece or don't say it was the most accurate piece ever. And I bet he isn't getting too much $$$ from CM either. He worked close with CM on this piece, shaping up all the details and everything else. That's to me speaks a LOT. Imagine B. Fraud working together with some company to make some DC pieces for ya, would you like it? ;)


Froud doing DC pieces would be great but wouldn't mean they would be movie-accurate. I guess, they would be the way Froud likes them. ;)

Just as this piece is for me the way Giger and CM like it. Also, somehow the pose doesn't do it for me. I mean the ALIEN creature never had this pose in the movie. I checked every frame (in the ALIEN PHOTO NOVEL, 1979) and haven't found this pose.

For me a movie statue should have a popular pose from the movie it is based on.

[Skulpturen]

IMO this is still the coolest ALIEN statue:

http://www.guyver1.net/model_gallery/display_figures/marmit_b_pose8.jpg

Details and colors aren't as good as CM but pose and poroportions are perfect.

If anyone has one for sale PM me. Thanks!

[fat hobbitss]

Ah! The Marmit statue. They were re-reased and available 2 years ago and i missed it. Damn me!

Regarding the CM Alien piece (that I have on order). I would have prefered a pode in the style of Takeya's one, which is the best ever pose for me. Dangerous and menacing but elegant.

As for the detail I'll tell you IMO were is the miss. The back of the head drops too much and its a bit too big. If you overlay any profile pic of the original alien and the CM one is really obvious. This did not happened in the 1/4 Giger head, so i simple cannot understand why they got it wrong. The form of the head is so particular, complex and unique that's probably why many sculpts (minus the Marmit and Sega) don't get it well done.

There is a pose of the Alien in the movie simmilar to the CM one. When Lambert and Parker are taking the gas bottles, when the Alien turns to attack Parker suddenly before finishing Lambert.

[Skulpturen]

As for the detail I'll tell you IMO were is the miss. The back of the head drops too much and its a bit too big. If you overlay any profile pic of the original alien and the CM one is really obvious. This did not happened in the 1/4 Giger head, so i simple cannot understand why they got it wrong. The form of the head is so particular, complex and unique that's probably why many sculpts (minus the Marmit and Sega) don't get it well done.

There is a pose of the Alien in the movie simmilar to the CM one. When Lambert and Parker are taking the gas bottles, when the Alien turns to attack Parker suddenly before finishing Lambert.

Thanks! Will check the DVD asap for this scene.

And yes, same opinion about the head proportions.

[thx217]

Cool statue Skulpturen. :thumbs2: It must looks cooler in person, but I think the pose is a downside of this piece, otherwise, it's awesome. Can't wait for the CM version, besides the great size and authenticity of it, the menacing pose is also a key element that made the piece.

[robomorph]

Well IMHO, as I said earlier, the Marmit 'B' Pose (stooping) is the best rendition of the Alien yet and beats the CM version when it comes to capturing the creature's unique body language (it was seen in the movie usually uncoiling from enclosed spaces).

I find the CM's pose to be a little generic, and it seems to be a pose that might suit the creature from 'Aliens' a little better (which was a much faster, more dynamic predator). I think it's also fair to say that they've been faithful to the 'spirit' of Giger's design rather than its realisation on film, since they've elongated and slimmed down the creature's limbs in a way that wasn't possible in the movie because of the constraints of having to have an actor inside the costume.

Having said that, nothing so far approaches the detail of the CM Alien, and although the head may not be 100% faithful to the movie version, it's one of the most pleasingly proportioned renditions so far. (If you want to see how NOT to do it, check out Palisades' 16" tall 'Signature Edition' Statue, which got it completely wrong!

I think Cap sums it up when he says:

Sure, it may be not 100% perfect(but then which statue is 100% accurate??) but all I can say is that this is the most impressive and accurate Alien piece ever made.

Agreed, and that's why I want it. :)

PS. The Marmit -- at 10" tall cost about $400. If you can find the original issue of it (the black version, which was better quality) it will likely set you back $800. That makes the 31" CM Alien not seem like such bad value?

[Skulpturen]

I find the CM's pose to be a little generic, and it seems to be a pose that might suit the creature from 'Aliens a little better


Same opinion. The pose reminds me of some cheap ALIEN action figures :puke2:

[Skulpturen]

PS. The Marmit -- at 10" tall cost about $400. If you can find the original issue of it (the black version, which was better quality) it will likely set you back $800. That makes the 31" CM Alien not seem like such bad value?

I agree. But I'll wait for a good MARMIT deal... :(

[Exar Kun]

Yup, you should. I can guarantee you that Giger would NEVER make these statements or sign this piece as the ultimate Alien if it wasn't accurate. You can be sure it is. ;)


And G, you need to see the movie again, you defenetly forgot about it. ;)
The picture you posted looks fatter cause there was someone inside it in the end and other parts of the movie. The Original Alien puppet, that also apears in the movie, it's pretty slim. You can see that every manufacturer that makes the Alien, be it a statue or toy, makes him with a very slim profile. That's the way Giger designed it.
Check the Quadrilogy DVD. There's a photo arquive in there. You will be amazed at how perfect this CM looks to the original. If it didn't look so perfect, I wouldn't buy it. ;)

Ditto. I watched Alien recently: Damn, this piece is really what we see on screen, and I agree with the statement which is; if Giger himself told this was the best Alien prop from the first movie, that should be true. ;) Definately a must have too, but not for the moment.

[Skulpturen]

Well IMHO, as I said earlier, the Marmit 'B' Pose (stooping) is the best rendition of the Alien yet and beats the CM version when it comes to capturing the creature's unique body language (it was seen in the movie usually uncoiling from enclosed spaces).


Well said! :buttrock:

[cap70]

Ditto. I watched Alien recently: Damn, this piece is really what we see on screen, and I agree with the statement which is; if Giger himself told this was the best Alien prop from the first movie, that should be true. ;) Definately a must have too, but not for the moment.


Excactly Exar. As long as Giger likes it and I like it, that's what matters. ;)

[cap70]

Cool statue Skulpturen. :thumbs2: It must looks cooler in person, but I think the pose is a downside of this piece, otherwise, it's awesome. Can't wait for the CM version, besides the great size and authenticity of it, the menacing pose is also a key element that made the piece.

That's my thoughts exactly, THX.

[Exar Kun]

Yep. Giger's opinion is the best we can have concerning Alien, especially the one from the first movie.

[cap70]

Froud doing DC pieces would be great but wouldn't mean they would be movie-accurate. I guess, they would be the way Froud likes them. ;)

Just as this piece is for me the way Giger and CM like it. Also, somehow the pose doesn't do it for me. I mean the ALIEN creature never had this pose in the movie. I checked every frame (in the ALIEN PHOTO NOVEL, 1979) and haven't found this pose.

For me a movie statue should have a popular pose from the movie it is based on.

For each it's own. To me, a movie statue needs to capture the essence and likeness of the character, which this one does perfectly. And since I'm buying it for my collection, not yours, and with my money, that's what matters. ;)

[Skulpturen]

For each it's own. To me, a movie statue needs to capture the essence and likeness of the character, which this one does perfectly. And since I'm buying it for my collection, not yours, and with my money, that's what matters. ;)

Indeed Cap...

... but can you buy one for my collection too? :laugh:

[robomorph]

Well to sum up, the things that sold it for me are the detailing, the paint app and the size. The pose I'm not 100% on yet, as I think it would have been nice to see something uniquely ALIEN in body language, but to be fair this is something that's hard to assess from pictures. As a fan and collector, I do think that overall it's the best yet and that's enough to make it an absolute must-have for me personally. ;)

I can't help thinking how cool it would be to rig up a display for this guy that included some strobe lighting as seen in the Nostromo at the end of the movie -- now that would really bring the nasty sucka to life, hehe! :D

[Exar Kun]

What I am unpatient to see is this one next to the CM Predator :eek:

The 2 best legend Creatures in the Cinema history together in their best representation ;)

[Skulpturen]

I can't wait to see the CM Skeksis ! :buttrock: :laugh:

[DetroitSportsFan]

http://www.guyver1.net/model_gallery/display_figures/marmit_b_pose8.jpg


What kind of pose is this? It looks like he just dropped the soap in prison!

He must be getting ready to be CM's b***h.


:laugh:

[Sergio Garcia]

agree with robomorph. The Japanese Marmit "B" pose is the best Alien sculpture iv'e seen,the pose and paint looks awesome,especially the pose very accurate. This to me looks like the scene when he comes down from the ceiling and kills Lambert, right before Parker jumps the Alien from behind. I was looking for two of these a couple of weeks ago but could not find one. Anyone know where I can buy one? This Alien is about 8 inches tall correct?Well I'm new to Cinemaquette, but I've been mighty impressed with what I've seen and heard of their products so far, so I've taken the plunge and ordered the CM Alien. I've no idea when it will arrive or how long I'll have to wait, but I'm sure the end product will be worth a little patience. ;)

As far as accuracy goes, I'm been a collector of merchandise from the Aliens movies for some years now, and very rarely has a piece captured the menace and poise of the creature from 'Alien'. (The best so far continues to be the Japanese Marmit 'B' pose statue, which shows the creature unfurling and preparing to attack. That statue continues to be the best, IMO.)

The CM piece is not completely faithful to the movie, despite Giger's involvement (he also approved and signed the 1/2 scale HCG head, which looks quite different to this one) but it does capture the eerie grace of the creature, which is very tough to do. The size also makes it very imposing. Certainly one of the best renditions to date. :)

[Gruson]

The Marmit piece looks really cheap to me....the paint job and pose are horrible IMO.

While CM Alien is not perfect, I would buy it over the Marmit piece any day of the week.

[Sergio Garcia]

Indeed Cap...

... but can you buy one for my collection too? :laugh:
Skulp you know where I can find one of these Marmit "B" pose Alien? actually want two. How much did it cost?

[El Diablo]

The Marmit piece looks really cheap to me....the paint job and pose are horrible IMO.

While CM Alien is not perfect, I would buy it over the Marmit piece any day of the week.
Yeah i`d have to agree with gruson the marmit piece really doesn`t do it for me. Put him in a queue for the toilet at a comic convention and he`d look right at home!
Not TOO bothered about the CM alien not having an accurate pose imo it still looks awesome and to me that`s all that matters :)

[cap70]

Yeah i`d have to agree with gruson the marmit piece really doesn`t do it for me. Put him in a queue for the toilet at a comic convention and he`d look right at home!
Not TOO bothered about the CM alien not having an accurate pose imo it still looks awesome and to me that`s all that matters :)

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[cap70]

The Marmit piece looks really cheap to me....the paint job and pose are horrible IMO.

While CM Alien is not perfect, I would buy it over the Marmit piece any day of the week.

Definitely.

[robomorph]

Get any bunch of Alien fanatics together and you'd quickly find that -- certainly until now -- the Marmit 'B' Pose Alien (especially the earlier issue) is regarded as the Holy Grail of Alien statues. Trust me, it actually looks a whole lot better in the flesh, as the flash has distorted the colour and wiped out the detail in the shot posted here. Remember though that it is a very small statue in relation to the CM, so the surface detail is never going to be as great.

Regarding the sculpt, what is so clever about the Marmit pose -- other then capturing the essence of the creature's body language as seen in the movie -- is that it hides those elements that reveal it to be a man-in-a-suit (always the problem with the first ALIEN creature) and enhances those aspects whch make it truly otherworldly (the head profile, the dorsal tubes). That's smart thinking to my mind.

The CM's pose (arms raised, knees buckled) would suit many other monsters rather than being one that's individual to ALIEN, and it's the one aspect that caused me to deliberate a little before ordering. But as I've already said, it's really not enough of an issue to put me off, as the positives far outweigh it.

PS. If you want to find a Marmit, ebay is the best source, but watch out for Hong Kong bootleggers, as these things were extensively copied a while back, and to quite high quality. Good luck!

[Jamesways]

I really like the look of the CM piece. I can't afford one right now as I just moved, but I am definitely up for getting one in the future. No denying the detail and sculpt on that badboy- incredible.

To each their own indeed though. I own both the Marmits and actually love the poses. To me, the Stoop pose is perfect for Giger's vision. When it comes down from the chains to kill Brett, and just rises up slowly- that's a classic image of the monster. When it's stooped down, the first time you see that, you don't know what it is or what to expect.

And I like the A type pose too. I actually shortened the inner jaw so it fits within the mouth. I never understood statues and kits that had the jaw out, the only time it was out was when it was killing, or threatening Ripley at the end. It's not like the Nostromo alien or the ones from the second movie ran around with the jaw hanging out...

Anyway, pics...
I should probably take some better ones sometime.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v365/Jamesways/behmarms1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v365/Jamesways/marmAside2.jpg

[robomorph]

Yeah, I never liked the 'A' pose Marmit too much since it again falls into the trap of featuring a generic 'movie monster' stance that speaks nothing of the Alien's character.

The 'B' pose, on the other hand, speaks volumes of the creature's behaviour and biology, all the way from it's origin and gestation through to its predatory methods. Psychologically, it's also far more interesting, as you see a threat being unveiled rather than just a monster lashing around with teeth and claws out.

But anyway, if I do manage to get the CM, I'll hopefully be in a position to admire the qualities of both side-by-side, since I think both are terrific renditions. :)

[cap70]

Again, to each it's own. ;)

[Jamesways]

And it lacks all the amazing details you find on the superior CM piece.
And nice pics, James! Now ebay these little things and get the CM! ;) :)

:laugh:
Nice. Who knows, I just might get the CM...
The marmits aren't terribly detailed, and I totally agree with you about the size thing too. I am really liking the Attakus scale or bigger.

The CM piece looks like it will be a great alien piece to have, without a doubt.

[robomorph]

Well I'll almost certainly be ebaying my 'A' pose Marmit, since I don't think it holds up next to more recent renditions (even the ultra-cheap Segas outdo it, IMO). The 'B' pose I'll hang onto, because I do think that it captures a movie moment so very well.

But, briefly going off-topic a moment, all of this poses an interesting question regarding collecting itself:

When a definitive high-end replica comes onto the market, does one then dispense with everything in one's collection of lesser impact and quality? Frex, if you buy the CM Alien, does that then make the rest of your Alien collectables (Marmit, Sega, Sideshow, X-Plus, Model Kits, God knows what else) redundant and disposable? Does The Sideshow Dr Doom make the Bowen statue surplus to requirements? Do most of us here want only ONE definitive version of a movie/comic character, or is there room on our shelves for various interpretations? What should the ideal collection be?

Just curious as to what people's thoughts are on this, because I'm having to make some tough decisions right now on what I actually want/have room to keep! ;)

[DetroitSportsFan]

The only think I don't like about it it's that it got delayed to April. :( Oh well..will be worth the wait

Did you talk to Scott? When's the preorder date?

[Gruson]

I personally only buy what I feel is the best piece out there.

Example, I have the SS endo but once I receive the CM endo, I will sell the SS endo.

Many people, like Ray, collect more than one piece though. I think he has every version of the endo on order, including the full 1:1 SS piece.

I also hate clutter so would never want a bunch of pieces crowded together.

Everyone is different.

[Jamesways]

I personally only buy what I feel is the best piece out there.

I also hate clutter so would never want a bunch of pieces crowded together.

Everyone is different.

I feel this way too.
I only have one Vader, one Fett, etc.

Space is an issue for me too.

[Exar Kun]

I feel this way too.
I only have one Vader, one Fett, etc.

And I would definitely opt to sell the marmits if I got the CM. Space is an issue for me too.


+1 ;) Few pieces, the best and a very good display.

[RAY]

hOW DO YOU GUYS POST THOSE PICTURES up so they come nice and big?

[El Diablo]

Check this thread RAY it explains how to do it :)

http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=20639

[elwood49]

When a definitive high-end replica comes onto the market, does one then dispense with everything in one's collection of lesser impact and quality? Frex, if you buy the CM Alien, does that then make the rest of your Alien collectables (Marmit, Sega, Sideshow, X-Plus, Model Kits, God knows what else) redundant and disposable? Does The Sideshow Dr Doom make the Bowen statue surplus to requirements? Do most of us here want only ONE definitive version of a movie/comic character, or is there room on our shelves for various interpretations? What should the ideal collection be?


For me personally, the lesser items are disposable. I would rather have a collection of that isn't very large but consists of all CM type products. I only buy multiples of a certain character if it is a different element of that character. For example, I have the Sideshow Darth Vader Exclusive, and my Master Replicas Darth Vader Ep. III helmet signed by Hayden will hopefully get here soon.

[Skulpturen]

Skulp you know where I can find one of these Marmit "B" pose Alien? actually want two. How much did it cost?

Sorry Sergio, I don't sell it... I'm looking for it too! ;)

[Skulpturen]

The Marmit piece looks really cheap to me....the paint job and pose are horrible IMO.

The pose is horrible? I guess you don't have the BOOK OF ALIEN, right?
Back then in 1979 there was a popular publicity shot of the Alien in the exact same pose!!! It is reprinted in this book:

BOOK OF ALIEN (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1852864834/sr=8-1/qid=1143012048/ref=pd_bbs_1/103-2401479-9914234?%5Fencoding=UTF8)

This is also a MUST HAVE for any ALIEN fan:
GIGER'S ALIEN (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1883398088/ref=pd_bxgy_text_b/103-2401479-9914234?%5Fencoding=UTF8)

Check out these books before judging the CM ALIEN ;)

[cap70]

Did you talk to Scott? When's the preorder date?

Yup, he told me for sure in April. :( Hope isn't Aprils fool! :laugh:
But he said maybe, just maybe, we may have a small chance of it going for sale this month. Who knows.

[Exar Kun]

Cap, just think you're lucky. One month for you means perahps a Damn YEAR for me (and all people from EU :thumbsdow )

;) Anyway, I can feel your ang...no, your impatience :laugh: (addict to SW dialogues)

[Jamesways]

Skulp- I have both of those books. Great shots of the Alien in both. That publicity photo you mentioned is what Marmit must have used as reference, 'cause the B type is spot on.

Good luck finding one. If I decide to sell 'em, I'll give you a good deal...
I did find both boxes for them too.

[Skulpturen]

Skulp- I have both of those books. Great shots of the Alien in both. That publicity photo you mentioned is what Marmit must have used as reference, 'cause the B type is spot on.

Good luck finding one. If I decide to sell 'em, I'll give you a good deal...
I did find both boxes for them too.

Thanks Jamesways! :buttrock:

[Wooktroop]

alien suit pics

http://www1.subether.net/props/gallery/album03/CIMG3606

http://www1.subether.net/props/gallery/album20/CIMG4050

http://www1.subether.net/props/gallery/album10/CIMG1021

[Skulpturen]

alien suit pics

http://www1.subether.net/props/gallery/album03/CIMG3606

http://www1.subether.net/props/gallery/album20/CIMG4050

http://www1.subether.net/props/gallery/album10/CIMG1021


Thanks! The last 2 are from ALIENS (not ALIEN) btw...

[cap70]

I want my CM!!! :banghead: :buttrock:

[cap70]

Cap, just think you're lucky. One month for you means perahps a Damn YEAR for me (and all people from EU )

;) Anyway, I can feel your ang...no, your impatience :laugh: (addict to SW dialogues)

Yup, I hear ya Exar. Impatience is beeing controlled! :banghead:
Well, almost! :laugh:
But then when we see these CM in person we forget about all the time we waited for them. Hope you get your soon!

[Exar Kun]

But then when we see these CM in person we forget about all the time we waited for them. Hope you get your soon!

Yep, definately :) and I am impatient to hear your comments on the Alien ;)

[lancelin]

http://photos.figures.com/photo/1/showphoto.php?photo=31083&cat=3444

man, this pic makes me want to buy the alien. arnie is so small compared to itl

Lance

[El Diablo]

http://photos.figures.com/photo/1/showphoto.php?photo=31083&cat=3444

man, this pic makes me want to buy the alien. arnie is so small compared to itl

Lance
Yep that`s the photo that made me order one :D it sure is one huge mother :buttrock:

[DetroitSportsFan]

Come on CM! Put the Alien up for sale! :banghead:

[danfaz]

One point that needs to be considered is that the cinemaquette piece is a fairly accurate reproduction of a 25 year old deteriorated suit, not the "fresh" one used in the film. look here for an example of what I'm talking about: http://thehiveforum.net/forum/index.php?topic=6.msg215#msg215

The Marmit B pose ('99 version in particular) is a specific pose from the movie, as was mentioned earlier, and is a VERY accurate piece of the suit used during production of the movie. That is why it is not all mottled looking like the Cinemaquette piece. With only 250 pieces made for a Japan-only market, it is extremely rare.

[robomorph]

the cinemaquette piece is a fairly accurate reproduction of a 25 year old deteriorated suit

Quite right, and it's also something that put me off the statue a little at first, because it's clearly NOT a replica of the Alien that we saw in the film, (in either detail or pose) but rather a reproduction of the suit as it appears in the Giger Museum now.

I would personally have preferred to see the creature depicted as he was seen in the movie, but using the contemporary suit as a basis seems a very popular move, as Sideshow did the same thing with their 1:1 Bust too.

Again, in the end I can live with it, but it again leaves the way open for the definitive Alien statue, which would be completely movie-accurate.

[Juggernaut]

Okay I skipped a few post's.

How tall is it?

[cap70]

One point that needs to be considered is that the cinemaquette piece is a fairly accurate reproduction of a 25 year old deteriorated suit, not the "fresh" one used in the film. look here for an example of what I'm talking about: http://nihonpanst.lunarpages.net/forum/index.php?topic=6.msg215#msg215

The Marmit B pose ('99 version in particular) is a specific pose from the movie, as was mentioned earlier, and is a VERY accurate piece of the suit used during production of the movie. That is why it is not all mottled looking like the Cinemaquette piece. With only 250 pieces made for a Japan-only market, it is extremely rare.



I personally think that the CM version it's MUUUUUCH more movie accurate and a hundered times more detailed than the clearly inferior marmit toy. When I saw Alien for the 100th time a couple of weeks ago that seemed very clear to me. Like other people said before, there's simply no comparisson at all. Now let's not turn this into a marmit thread cause it's not.

[cap70]

Quite right, and it's also something that put me off the statue a little at first, because it's clearly NOT a replica of the Alien that we saw in the film, (in either detail or pose) but rather a reproduction of the suit as it appears in the Giger Museum now.



To me it's the best Alien statue at the moment. Why are you buying it, anyway, when it seems that you don't like it?

[cap70]

Okay I skipped a few post's.

How tall is it?


31-32"

[robomorph]

why are you buying it, anyway, when it seems that you don't like it??

Because, Cap, it's possible to admire and want something without completely detaching one's critical faculties.

I don't think any more explanation than that is warranted.

[cap70]

Because, Cap, it's possible to admire and want something without completely detaching one's critical faculties.

I don't think any more explanation than that is warranted.

Good. Make sure to post lot's of pictures once you get yours. :thumbs2:
And like I said before, there's no 100% perfect replica EVER made in the "consumer" price range.

[P1X4R]

http://photos.figures.com/photo/1/showphoto.php?photo=31083&cat=3444

man, this pic makes me want to buy the alien. arnie is so small compared to itl

Lance

can you imagine the size of the box? it's gotta be the mother of all boxes!!

[robomorph]

Make sure to post lot's of pictures once you get yours.

Oh I will. :) Tho it may be a little while after you receive yours by the sound of it.

So when people that NEVER posted here before jumps in and starts to nitpick on things.

LOL! Well I'll take that as directed at me, and respond simply by saying that I will call it like I see it, even though that might mean 'raining on some folk's parades', as you put it. Because I contend that it's possible to think something worthwhile while at the same time recognizing its flaws.

As an Alien/Aliens collector of over 20 years experience, my view is that the CM Alien is a worthy (probably the most impressive yet) rendition, which is why I want it. However, it's also a missed opportunity, since the pose is generic movie-monster and the costume is DEFINITELY not movie accurate. Not even a question at all about that. (For example, look at the movie creature again and you'll see that the back of the dome should be clean and smooth, not look like degraded rubber.) That's only one of several inaccuracies, all of which I can live with, as I've already said.

Sure, I could say it's utterly marvellous and perfect, but I wouldn't be honest, and I like to think this is a place where one can be honest and at the same time respectful of other people's views.

You think it's awesome, Cap, that's great, you're probably going to get bigger bang for your buck than I will. Good for you. For myself, I'll display it and admire it and wait hopefully until another--perhaps the definitive--Alien statue appears.

And I know I ain't the only one.. ;)

[elwood49]

alien suit pics

http://www1.subether.net/props/gallery/album03/CIMG3606

http://www1.subether.net/props/gallery/album20/CIMG4050

http://www1.subether.net/props/gallery/album10/CIMG1021

:eek: What museum is THAT? I just looked through all 83 pictures, and I'm blown away. I'd literally beg, borrow, and steal for some of that stuff.

Wow, just look at all the other galleries, too. New bookmark created. :buttrock:

Edit: Actually that looks like a Planet Hollywood. Is that PHArchivist's site?

[danfaz]

I personally think that the CM version it's MUUUUUCH more movie accurate and a hundered times more detailed than the clearly inferior marmit toy. When I saw Alien for the 100th time a couple of weeks ago that seemed very clear to me. Like other people said before, there's simply no comparisson at all. Now let's not turn this into a marmit thread cause it's not.

I agree it's very detailed, and very accurate...to the suit in the museum.

I'm not trying to turn this into a Marmit thread, I'm just responding the numerous posts that compared the two pieces. ;)

P.S. It's great you all are friends, but that shouldn't prevent new peeps from stating their opinions, whether you like it or not...

[cap70]

Oh I will. :)

Cool, looking forward to these pictures. It's never enough ;)

[cap70]

Same here. Long time Alien collector/admirer. :thumbs2:

[cap70]

....long time :D

[Skulpturen]

However, it's also a missed opportunity, since the pose is generic movie-monster and the costume is DEFINITELY not movie accurate. Not even a question at all about that. (For example, look at the movie creature again and you'll see that the back of the dome should be clean and smooth, not look like degraded rubber.) That's only one of several inaccuracies, all of which I can live with, as I've already said.


I have to agree with you.
Sorry Cap ;)

C'mon guys, CM did a much better job with the TERMINATOR pieces.

I still like this CM ALIEN, and it's deffinitely the best one (quality-wise).

[cap70]

I have to agree with you.
Sorry Cap ;)



Please don't be. I'm happy and like I said, I'm buying it for my collection. ;)

[sunohc]

i heard the BVruce lee oneis coming up pretty soon. like next year or so. Any info on that?