Just got the following message from Dave Espi:

I'm the owner of the resin kit company ESPI PRODUCTIONS

I have been away from the resin kit market for some time, and have decided to make a resurgence as the fan base and calling for my kits has become overwhelming. In 1998 I produced a resin kit of a 1/8th scale Colonial Marine and 1/2 alien figure sculpted by Ian Coulter and myself. Now in 2008, I am re-releasing the kits in three versions:
1) The marine. (50 numbered castings) 2) The marine and torso alien. (25 numbered castings) and..... to mark my 10 year anniversary of the kit, 3)The "Vignette"

A brand new 10 year anniversary edition with a 360 degree viewable base diorama. On it is a destroyed wall section with 1/2 emerged alien and USMC Colonial Marine. Hand poured in our trademark Bronzecast Durathane resin, the kit will be strictly limited to 80 castings. Twenty parts to the kit as well as extras and wire sections to complete it with a more authentic appearance to the wall. Certificate of Authenticity, and color boxart and instructions are also included. As I am unveiling the prototype of it here on [b]The HIVE [/b] for the first time to anyone in the world, I am offering a pre-order price of 76.00 including shipping in the continental USA. Initial castings are available September First of this year, and will be in full production availability as of October 1st 2008. One month special chance to Alien and Predator fans here in the forums before available to the general public. Final version of the kit will be a slight variation of this, but is 99% completed as shown. Please feel free to reply here with comments and PM me if interested in one of these. They will go fast, and once gone, they are gone again!

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Feelfree to contact Dave for more pictures or information at: masterbetta1@yahoo.com

There are some new Alien items for pre-order in the Alien/Predator subsection of Westfield Comics here. Also check out the "Books" subsection the book, HR Giger: Icons.

Monsters in Motion just sent out a newsletter featuring this convertible Aliens Pulse Rifle prop replica.

Series Four of NECA's AvP: R figures are now pictures over at figures.com.

These figures are nopw available for preorder at The Big Bad Toy Store here.

Hot Toys just sent us the following info on their latest Movie Masterpeice figure, Lost Predator from Predator 2 and Dog Aliens from Alien 3:

Hot Toys - MMS 76 - Predator 2 - 14" high fully poseable Lost Predator model kit

This Lost Predator model kit features:

Realistic based 1/6 scale (14 inches/ 35 cm tall) Lost Predator from the movie Predator 2
Over 22 points of articulations
Newly developed and highly detailed body armory, real fabric body net and weapons, inclusive Mask ,Spear, Skulls & Shuriken etc.
Interchangeable open and closed mandibles
Interchangeable hand for holding the spear
Each figure comes with display base featuring Predator 2 logo with name plate
Simple assembly required

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Hot Toys is proud to present our first ever ALIEN 3 movie product - the DOG ALIEN, the fully articulated model kit is in scale with other Hot Toys' Movie Masterpiece 1/6th scale Alien and Predator model kits.

  The Alien 3 ­ Dog Alien collectible figure features:

Approximate stands 16 inches long/ tall
Over 18 points of articulation
Bendable hands, thenar, and tail
Extendable set of inner jaws
Interchangeable hands
 

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Sure, the movie was just so so ("Fury 16" - do some research Fox), but this Alien Resurrection statue from Sideshow is now available at The Big Bad Store.

And what's this? An Ace of Cakes Minimate? You don't say...

Some new AvP:R FruYu figures can nowbe pre-ordered from Hobby Link Japan here

Several of the latest Hot Toys figures have popped up for sale at The Big Bad Toy Store including The Predator 2 Lost Predator, The Predator 2 Diorama, Hot Toys Alien 3 Figure, and the new Hot Toys Alien 1/4 scale bust!

Figures.com has this new feature from the convention floor!

Some cool new Alien and Blade Runner themed t-shirts have popped up for sale at this CafePress store!

Couldn't make the trip down to San Diego this year (just like us) to get your NECA Comic Con exclusive Predator mid-cloak exclusive figure? No worries as The Big Bad Toy Store has you covered with them for sale on their site here! While you're there, don't forget to check out NECA's series 3 of AvP: R figures here!

A couple Alien items have popped up for sale at Monsters in Motion including this 2 CD set of the original film's score, as well as this all metal Alien figure!

True or False: there is more entertainment value in the whole of this clip than in all of Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem.

No need to send an email, we already know the answer.

(Thanks to Jim Smash for the vid).

Hot Toys just sent us the following info on their latest Alien bust:

Hot Toys Collectible Bust Series - HTB05 - ALIEN - 1/4th scale ALIEN collectible bust

This collectible bust captures the iconic character - ALIEN in the approximately 1/4th scale in fine sculpture
The plastic bust stands approximate 12 inches / 30 cm tall
Complete with partial Alien body stand featuring ALIEN logo

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Hot Toys just sent us the following info on their latest Movie Masterpeice figure, She Predator Machiko:

Hot Toys ­ Hot Angel Movie Masterpiece Series - MMS 74 AVP - SHE PREDATOR - MACHIKO collectible model kit

Hot Toys is proud to announce a brand new product line - HOT ANGEL, featuring sexy female characters in highly detailed outfit. The debut of the line is SHE PREDATOR ­ MACHIKO.  

SHE PREDATOR ­ MACHIKO is an original character designed by Hot Toys, inspired by the female character from the AVP comics.  

Story behind SHE PREDATOR ­ MACHIKO project:  

With the impact of the first AVP movie, Hot Toys continues the mission of the character- LEX and developed SHE PREDATOR ­ MACHIKO. MACHIKO is configured as a Human Warrior, recognized by the Scar Predator, who giving her the scars on her face, mask and ALIEN head featured shield.  Given the Predator¹s strengths and weapons and follow the mission of Predators, SHE PREDATOR- MAHIKO guards and fights against ALIENSŠŠŠ. THE STORY- TO BE CONTINUE Š..  

This full geared SHE PREDATOR - MACHIKO stands approximate 30 cm tall, features a NEWLY developed Hot Toys female body and over 20 points of articulation, a fabric net body suit with detailed armor. It also features:

+ Weapons: - one articulated shoulder cannons - Extendable spear - Closed Shuriken -  Wrist blades

+ Accessories: - Predator mask features with warrior scar - Sword with sheath - Skull necklace - Neck Wrap - Alien head featured shield - Each model comes with Predator skull featured display base

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In addition to their original "Vinyl Collectible" figure, Medicom will also be releasing an all black "Aliens" version. You can see a pick over at The Big Bad Toy Store Click here!

At Figures.com here.

Ain't It Cool News has just published a pretty touching conversation between our friend Quint and Shane Mahan and Lindsay Macgowan. Click here to give it a read. Some really revealing info in the interview, including a bit on why the Aliens Warrior lost its dome in the second sequel.

The Cult Classic figure is now available at Ain't It Cool News for just $14.99. Someone please buy me one...

Click here and here to check it out at Pär "Pelle" Tingström's site.

There's one big life-size Alien Warrior available at Monster Galaxy here!

Both Sideshow Collectibles and Ain't It Cool News have posted in-depth tribures to legendary FX artist Stan Winston.

Over at The Hive you can check out Hot Toys new Chigusa Corporation administrator Machiko Noguchi figure from Dark Horse's excellent AvP series here!

A few NEW Aliens Kubricks are now available at The Big Bad Toy Store, including this new 400% A L I E N S Warrior (different than the Alien version) and this new 1979 Alien Kubrick!

A few hard-to-find Aliens items are now available at Monsters in Motion, including this 6" Hasbro Ripley and this rare McFarlane Predator 2.

Several websites on running comprehensive coverage on visionary Hollywood fx artist and creature creator Stan Winston who passed away this week at age 62.

Alien Experience
Ain't It Cool
Fangoria
AvP Galaxy
AP
LA Times

For more information about Stan and his groundbreaking work, be sure and pick up a copy of The Winston Effect, a comprehensive look at the man and company behind some of our all-time movie memories.

Click here to check out the story on io9.

Click here for this breaking story over at The Hive, and here for a pic of the original Predator hunters!

Hollywood Collctibles Group has just been released for pre-order.

Approx 18" wide across the base and stands 11" tall.

Limited to just 500 pieces worldwide.

NECA's 18" Alien Warrior has been reviewed by the always excellent Captain Toy site here.

Huge thanks to NECA for not sending US one to review :(

Kidding...

Maybe...

Boo...

You can find this item for sale at the Big Bad Toy Store here

The new AvP: R Cosbabies can be ordered from the BBTS here.

Earlier this week it was the Alien Queen car, well today we present, the Alien Warrior coffee table!

Leave it to Jim Smash to find the coolest car on the internet here!

NECA's new AvP:R figs and more are now available at the Big Bad Toy Store here!