Prime 1 Studio: Alien - Big Chap

[GaryTonge]

My expected delivery date is tomorrow. With my last few multi-part parcels delivered by UPS, I've never had them both show up on the same day.

[Python]

Good luck everybody! I'm happy to have one on the way, but tbh I'm not so worried so long as I'm financially covered, which I am. Not as much as I have been in the past. Obviously I hope it arrives safe, this is such a nice statue and will be my definitive Alien. But I've only had the excitement for two days. Some of you guys ordered this thing well over a year ago and have been patiently waiting all of that time for this thing to ship, so I imagine the suspense is much worse for you. And I wish you all the best! Looking forward to hearing all of your reactions as they arrive. Mine should be in the UK on Tuesday...

[GaryTonge]

Out for delivery. I'll have my thoughts and some quick photos later today.

[Speakeasy]

So glad everyone is starting to get this. It keeps this thread going. I love mine. Everyday I stare at this and just say wow. I for one can’t wait to read all your reactions.

[Python]

Originally Posted by GaryTonge

Out for delivery. I'll have my thoughts and some quick photos later today.

Looking forward to hearing your reaction! Good luck, I hope you get a good one.

And while I'm at it, I really hope those who already received damaged items are going to be looked after. It doesn't quite seem right that I can slip in and grab one at this stage after some people have been told that they can't have a replacement..

[Blue Liquid]

Originally Posted by Python

?It doesn't quite seem right that I can slip in and grab one at this stage after some people have been told that they can't have a replacement..

I think it?s more about allocations: each retailer gets a set allotment and once they?re gone, that?s it. And with Prime 1 out of parts/not casting and painting new ones, what we got is what we got, so to speak. Once a customer receives a damaged unit, it?s now up to him to scour the dark web for a replacement, just as you did to secure yours.

[VILE GUILE]

Just a heads up tip to guys getting this monster: Be very careful when inserting the hoses to head & back of neck area. Mine didn't fit the greatest out of the box and you can scuff the paint on the collar tubes forcing them in without even noticing.

I got a little paint scuffed accidentally. Very minor, but still it's cause of concern. I think changes in temperature during shipping altered the shape of them? Use a hairdryer on them & you'll be fine.

Also if your pegged foot doesn't go in all the way flush to the floor, leave it in overnight and the weight of the statue will gradually let it sink into place flush. It worked for me at least. Enjoy and cross your fingers.

[GaryTonge]

Such a beast of a statue. No breakages. Everything arrived in great condition.

Just a couple of things. The bust has essentially zero stability. I'm not even going to bother displaying it unless I used putty or something.

The face piece that goes on the sternal notch has an incredibly strong magnet. You'll notice I only took photos with the open mouth portrait. I don't want to take off that piece unless I have to.

[ukshaun]

That looks cool!

[Yojimbo]

Such a damn cool piece