Collector Marc Cawiezel has updated his incredible unproduced Alien and Predator collectibles page here!

AvP Galaxy is now back up and running, click here to check it out!

Lots of new features, has a new gallery, downloads and a forum with Alien and Predator skins.

The Attakus Alien statues are now available at the Big Bad Toy Store here.

Collector Daniel just let us know the new Alien DVD is apparently the "single" edition of the DVD SE/CE. Click here to see the listing at Barnes and Noble.

Thanks Daniel!

According to the below report, Sega has inked a deal with Fox to produce High-definition games based on the Alien saga:

  Sega has inked a deal with 20th Century Fox Licensing and Merchandising for a series of games based on the "Alien" movies says The Hollywood Reporter. The company is also in talks with actors from the films, including Sigourney Weaver and Lance Henriksen, to reprise their movie roles by providing their likenesses and voice roles for the games The publisher, best known for its "Sonic the Hedgehog" video game franchise, is developing multiple next-generation console and PC video games set in the "Alien" universe, including a first-person shooter and a role-playing game. Whilst the games will not follow the strict story lines of any of the four films in the series but instead will provide a new experience by drawing from the history and lore that is the foundation of the films. The releases will also mark the first time games based on the franchise will be made in high definition. The first products are expected to ship in 2008.

Click here to read for yourself.

Right now the Amazon is currently listing this new Alien 20th Anniversary DVD to be released in 2007 (which would really be the 28th Anniversary)??? Anyone know what this is?

Thanks to Michael for the scoop!

Right now the Action HQ is currently offering a $5.00 off coupon for the holidays. Please use the code below to get your discount!

Action-HQ brings the best to you first with our 2006 Holiday Specials! Not just great discounts on fabulous collectibles but also just for our loyal Action-HQ customers, get another $5 off simply by using this Promotional Code AHQ28748 during check out before 24th Dec'06!

Right now the Intergalactic Trading Company is offering free shipping through the 19th:

FREE SHIPPING! We are offering free shipping to all US customers from now until December 19th. All orders placed on our website at www.scifistore.com will have the S&H charges removed before we run your credit card. These charges will show up on our order but we will delete them from our side. Most of us here at Intergalactic do our shopping on line and we assume that many of you do it also. Foreign orders will have the USA S&H deducted so you will only pay the difference between US and Foreign shipping. Sorry we can't cover all of the higher foreign S&H fees.

We hope this helps make your holiday shopping a bit easier. Our new website is about to go live so you may see some changes when you shop with us. We'll send out another newsletter when the new sit is live. For those of you who want a peek go to http://new.intergalactictrading.com/home.cfm

McFarlane's 3D Alien poster is now available at the Big Bad Toy Store here:

Oftentimes, one might associate an egg innocuously with chickens or with breakfast, or maybe cake batter, or even Easter. Hey, you know what they say, can¹t make an omelet without breaking a few eggs. I tell ya¹, I feel like I¹m walking on eggshells around here. The last thing you want to do is kill the goose that lays the golden egg. Hey, don¹t put all your eggs in one basket.

Now, try to picture that same innocuous egg set against a solid black background. The lower half of the egg is cracked with a V-shaped rift, giving vent to vaporous green light above a shadowy half-glimpse of grid work. This imagery, prime for the sculpted 3-D poster effect, is the simple imagery of Alien. This egg is the kind of gift that the Easter Bunny would only reserve for those who really, really, really pissed him off the previous year. First comes the Facehugger, then comes the Chestburster, then comes the Alien Warrior. Look beyond the cracked egg and the green glow and picture slime and ichor spilling down along sleek plates of half-opaque black carapace, or cosmic snot dribbling from the long metallic teeth. Picture a lot of screaming and a lot of running. Envision dark corridors and tangling rafters. One insignificant crew trapped on a vessel in the outer bunghole of space with one of the most malignant monsters of all times.

Thanks to Alan for the scoop!

Those of you in or around the Los Angeles area this Friday night may want to check out this Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences screening of Aliens. Gale Anne Hurd hosts the screening with Alec Gillis, Shane Mahan, John Rosengrant, Tom Woodruff, Pat McClung, and Robert and Dennis Skotak. 7:30PM, Dec 8, Linwood Dunn Theater, 1313 N. Vine St. Hollywood. 

Info:  310-247-3600

I just may be there myself!

We STRONGLY suggest you try and pick up tickets before hand...!

Thanks to Alan for the scoop!

Mano from Aliens Online just sent us this info about an upcoming AvP Omnibus:

Mankind's two ultimate nightmares come together in mortal combat, and whoever wins -- we lose. On the remote planet Ryushi, a small ranching community becomes an unwilling participant in a deadly ritual: extraterrestrial Predators have seeded Ryushi with Alien eggs in order to create the ultimate hunt. But what the Predators don't know is that an Alien queen egg is amongst those they've sent as potential hunting stock, and when the Predators arrive, the hunters become the hunted amidst a monumental swarm of Aliens, and they may need to turn to the very same humans they regard as little more than potential trophies to give them any hope of survival.

Aliens vs. Predator Omnibus Volume One packs over 400 pages of excitement and terror into one package, offering the original smash-hit AVP comics series that launched the franchise, plus the exciting continuation of the storyline previously published as AVP: War. 456 pages, $24.95, in stores on April 4.

More news can be found here!

Thanks to Mano for the scoop!

The San Diego Comic-Con exclusive Alien Kubrick is now available at the Big Bad Toy Store here! Check out that retro Kenner Alien packaging.

Thanks Ryan!

Well this is just really bad ass!

Thanks Ryan!

The Hot Toys Chopper and Elder figures are now available at The Big Bad Toy Store here!

On December 6th in France 6 Fox Home Video will be re-releasing the Alien Warrior DVD head as well as the new Predator DVD head.

Click here to check 'em out!

Thanks to Daniel for the heads up!

Marmit of Japan will soon be releasing some new character statuettes including a Bronze Alien Warrior as well Nostromo Crew Members Captain Dallas, and Kane!

You may be able to pick up the Bronzed Alien Warrior here!

Wow, they're everywhere. First Sideshow brings us their an exclusive varient of Hot Toy's traditional AvP Warrior.

Hot Toys' series of AVP figures continues with the Brown Alien Warrior, the perfect addition to your AVP collection. This new exclusive edition of the Alien Warrior figure is cast in a brown color, and features a unique face hugger accessory. The Alien Warrior is true to 1:6 scale, standing approximately 16" tall. The figure features bendable hands and tail, and an extending set of inner jaws. Some simple assembly is required.

Next up, Blister.jp has their own Predator Elder exclusive, complete with his own throne!

We don't speak German, but if we did, we could tell you more about this Aliens tribute band!

Thanks to Donath for the scoop.

Hot Toy's Predator Elder figure has just popped up for sale at The Big Bad Toy Store. There's also a blister.jp variant of the Ancient Predator figure pictured here!

Scarred and grizzled, the Elder Predator looks well-articulated and comes complete with a blood-red cloth cape. He¹s armed with his retractable spear, carrying the weapon in his right hand while he carries his cleft-style mask in his left. His armor is heavily weathered and darkly elaborate. Additional adornments include the stylized collar overlapping his breastplate, and the large skull framed above his belt. The Elder¹s eyes occupy shadowed alcoves, and his four-pronged maw is slightly agape.

It¹s just business as usual. The Predators are in transit, on their way to the underground ziggurat for a little training. Unfortunately, meddling humans have arrived, removing the Predators¹ plasma-cannons from the storage sarcophagus; in the same process, they¹ve also triggered the ziggurat¹s revolving puzzle-based inner labyrinth. The Alien Queen has been thawed from cryogenic freeze. Simultaneously, more humans have been sealed inside the upper sacrificial chamber, exposed to the Queen¹s eggs. Just around the time the three Predators, Celtic, Scar and poor Chopper, make it to the sarcophagus chamber, a whole swarm of Alien warriors have been officially cleared for battle. Eventually, the one worthy human, Lex, who allied with Scar Predator against the drones and the Queen herself, is gruffly received by the Elder and bestowed the latter¹s retractable spear as a reward for her unwavering courage.

The creator of the fantastic limited edition lapel pins has just released TWO all new Nostromo crew lapel pins!

These badges are beautiful reproductions of the uniform patches worn by the crew of the starship Nostromo in the classic 1979 film Alien. The badges are metal with enamel inlay in eight or nine colours, and measure 30mm x 23mm.

The badges come individually mounted on a hand-numbered header card, in a polybag, and will be shipped in a padded envelope.

Here's a pic of the pins and blister cards for those of you who are interested!

Figures.com is reporting Japanese toy maker Kotobukiya will be making all new 10" AvP statues. Click here for more info.

Thanks to Jeff Saylor for the scoop!

John Hamm of The 8th Passenger has just created a new all-around collecting site, that covers a little bit of everything.  They report new news, have a forum, a toy database, etc.   Lots of great features and a ton of potential for a huge community.  Click here to check out Toy Traderz!

Our friends at Action HQ and PopBox Collectibles just sent us the following notice regarding an upcoming charity auction:

Early next week, our sister company PopBoxCollectibles.com will be sponsoring a charity auction for their newly release i, Robot 1:2 electronic motion sensing light up bust w/die-cast parts. They will be auctioning 0001 of the limited 3000 units through the action-hq ebay user account to raise money for Doctors Without Borders / Medecins Sans Frontieres.

You can find out more about them here.

It will be a 10 day auction on ebay and the winning amount will be donated to the local Hong Kong chapter which have provided donations to over 47 countries and chapters in need of humanitarian medical aid.

Besides the marketing benefits to us, the staff here is distressed about the world's plights caused by war, avarice and just freak natural disasters. It seems like you can't escape the news, at least here overseas, where much of it is international.

We would like your help to promote this charity for the 10 days it is up. We will provide you with a small write up about this which you can use or link up to our site plus a small button graphic which you can use in the posting or put on the left/right column on your site. If you can do this, we will add you into our sponsor list.

Also an important note is that in the ebay auction, we cannot promote it as a charity auction as we are not a charity or in the US. In the write up on our site, we will have the charity version and on the auction, it will be edited out. Once the auction is over, we will announce the winning amount donated.

Similar to last time on the Marvel Saga (ltd edition of 20 unit) gold Spiderman, we raise over USD400 for Red Cross for the Tsunami Relief.

We look to make this a normal thing for us to auction off special items and donate them to international charities. Just our tiny part in trying to make this a better place to live in. Stay tune for others soon.

In the Alien/Predator subsection over at Westfield Comics you can pre-order the old Palisades Toys Aliens Queen and Alien Warrior Signature Statues! Here's a pic of the "Aliens" Style Alien Warrior.

Palisades Toys is getting back to basics with the third statue in the Signature Series with a film-accurate representation of the deadly Alien Warrior from the 1986 sequel, Aliens. Standing over 12 tall without the 2 display base, the Alien Warrior Statue features a stunning attention to detail, with an intensely dynamic pose, and paint applications precisely replicating the monster in the film. The Alien Signature Series: Alien Warrior poly-stone statue is strictly limited to 1,500 pieces, and will come packaged in a handsome full-color, numbered box. Some assembly required. Fully painted and ready for display.

Collector Marc Cawiezel just sent us this link at Fangoria.com where you can check out the latest news on AvP 2!

Alien Experience also has a ton of news!

Thanks Marc!

Friend of alienscollection.com Roger has just placed his Predator Hive Wars prototypes for sale on eBay here and here!

Collector Scott Baker recently sent us this picture of a new custom Predator Bust sculpt done by the talented gang over at Deluted Concepts.

Mano from Aliens Online just sent us this info about a new Aliens Predator Batman Superman graphic novel:

SUPERMAN & BATMAN VS. ALIENS & PREDATORS #1

Written by Mark Schultz, Art and cover by Ariel Olivetti

It¹s the battle you¹ve been waiting for in a thrilling 2-issue miniseries by Mark Schultz (Cadillacs & Dinosaurs) with computer-generated painted art by Ariel Olivetti (SPACE GHOST)! They¹re back! The relentless killing machines known as Aliens and the unstoppable race of hunters called Predators have returned to Earth. But saying ³they¹re back² isn¹t quite accurate ‹ Batman discovers that the two races, sealed away from the human population, have been here all along! Can he and Superman get them off our world before they threaten the planet¹s existence? Co-published with Dark Horse Comics.

On sale January 10

1 of 2

Prestige Format € 48 pg (no ads), FC, $5.99 US Edited by Joey Cavalieri.

More news can be found here!

Art can be found here!

Thanks to Mano for the scoop!

Hicks of Alien Experience just sent in this news:

I've just received word on two more casting additions for Alien vs. Predator 2, this time it is Ty Olsson as Nathan, and David Paetkau as Dale, Nathan's son. The casting style we've seen so far continues, with relative unknowns rounding out the remaining townsfolk. Of course, don't take unknown to mean untalented, as both these actors have been putting in their dues in an attempt to make the big time. That work seems to have paid off. Olsson has been working in a variety of small roles for film and television since 1998, including projects like The X-Files, Andromeda, Battlestar Galactica, The Chronicles of Riddick, Supernatural, and is currently also filming Case 39, another Vancouver based shoot, filming at Bridge Studios, just up the street from AVP 2 which is based at the Vancouver Film Studios. Paetkau has a similar resume with projects like Disturbing Behavior, Smallville, Taken, Final Destination 2, and a reoccuring role as Beck MacKaye on Whistler. Olsson and Paetkau are from Ottawa and Vancouver, Canada respectively.

It's time to get stoked, folks, I hear whispers of a trailer coming soon.  

Also, received confirmation that both Ian Whyte and Tom Woodruff will be back behind the masks as lead Predator and Alien respectively:   There has been a lot of fan speculation surrounding whether Ian Whyte, the man who replaced Kevin Peter Hall as the Predator, will be back for another round in Alien vs. Predator 2. And as such, I've been keeping my ear to the ground for any news on that front. Well, after talking to some people who are in the know, I've been told Whyte will in fact be back, dressed in the best Predator design since the original. Remember the story we broke a while back reporting on the Predator costume redesign? Seems like we were right on the mark. I'm also assured that the Predator designs will not look anything like Anderson's 'short and fat' Predators from the original AVP. I can hear Predator fans breathing a collective sigh of relief. Also, with Amalgamated Dynamics back, Tom Woodruff will once again be suiting up as the lead Alien, which I understand have also had their designs reworked. Tom has played this role since Fincher's problem-plagued Alien 3 in 1992, including as Grid in the first AVP film. So, once again, Whyte and Woodruff will battle to the death. And if memory serves me, it's Whyte 1, Woodruff 0. Sounds like a score to settle to me. Either way, good news for fans of both franchises. Click above to check out more and thanks again to Hicks for all the killer news!

Just got an email from Cécile LHUISSIER who sent in a link to his ArtMovieFan site here. Click the link to check out cool photos of all sort of Aliens related models and more!

Sideshow Collectibles has just found a few of their long SOLD OUT eye-popping, jaw-dropping - and placed them for "Second Chance" sale right now. HURRY, before this limited edition of 400 is gone for good. This means you Chachi.

Wanna see some eye-popping, jaw-dropping pictures of the new Hot Toys 14" Alien Warrior figure? Head on over to Toysdaily for some amazing pics!

Hot Toy's new 14" Chopper and Elder Predator figures are now available at Action HQ!!

The latest masterpieces from Hot Toys is their real scale 14" Predator figure Chopper and Elder! Comes with tons of accessories and weapons for long lasting play-value.

Mano from Aliens Online just sent us this info about a new Predator novel, Predator: Flesh and Blood.

Written by Michael Jan Friedman and Robert Greenberger.  Humans have all but destroyed the Earth, creating an opportunity for unscrupulous moneymakers to take advantage of the destruction. One family, the Ciejek clan, have made their fortune exploiting Earth's misfortunes. But with power comes corruption. The members of the Ciejek clan are at each other's throats, enlisting the help of the fearsome Predators to settle the score... When the Predators arrive, however, the brutality the warriors unleash is far beyond what the Ciejek family could have imagined. 

250 pages, $6.99, in stores on March 7.  

More news and the cover can be found here!

Thanks to Mano for the scoop!

There are a million reasons why I'm posting this, and zero not to. The other day a friend of mine said something to the effect of, "The world is broken. What you are going to do about it?"

While the answer varies for every one of us, if it's possible to use this site to raise even an ounce awareness, I'm all for it.

If you've seen the film Hotel Rwanda, or do a simple Google search for Darfur, you'll bear witness to yet another of the globe's epic tragedies unfolding before us.

Journalist Nick Clooney recently visited Africa and wrote the following news article we think helps raise awareness.

Thanks everyone,

-Willie

For a limited time only, get FREE UPS GROUND SHIPPING within the US when ordering from www.MonstersDirect.com. Just spend $25 or more and enter coupon code AHALLOW25 when checking out. Your UPS Ground service charge will be waived! Hurry - you must order by Oct 14, 2006!

A good friend of this site is selling his latex Aliens style Alien Warrior costume on eBay here!

Just in time for Halloween!

Collector Marc Cawiezel just let us know about a new book with extensive chapters on Alien and Aliens called Future Prime: The Top Ten Science Fiction Films by John Flynn & Bob Blackwood. Click the link to check it out!

Thanks Marc!

It's that time of the month again (they really need to start payimng me)! Over at Westfield Comics you can pre-order McFarlane's new Alien 3D poster (misc-items section), as well as the new Stan Winston Studio FX book in the books section.

Collector Graham just let us know Hot Toys has just updated their site with images of their 12" Ripley, Hudson and Drake. Click the link to check them out. Thanks for the link Graham!

George Bragg just sent us this link to a custom made Aliens PT Cruiser. Wow. Thanks for the link George!

Chris Chulamanis of Aliens: USCM recently had his jaw-dropping, eye-popping 1/6 scale APC featured in the latest issue of Sci-Fi & Fantasy Modeler. Click the link to check it out...!

Just got an email from collector Scott Baker who let us know about a new book coming out entitled: "The Winston Effect: The Art And History Of Stan Winston Studio" and will cover Termin ator, Jurassic Park, Edward Scissorhands, Predator and you guessed it: ALIENS!

Click here to check out an image!

Top contributor to alienscollection.com Marc Cawiezel has just created his very own website chronicling the history of unproduced Alien and Predator collectibles. Click here to check it out!

Hicks of the Alien Experience has just posted a bunch of AvP 2 production news. Click here to check out all the latest news on the sequel. While you're there, you can check out some photos of McFarlane's Alien 3D poster!

Got an email form Suchy of Fiorina 161 who sent in this link to some original Aliens artwork (most are on page 2).

Music television network fuse is teaming with FANGORIA to launch the fuse FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards, the premiere award show spotlighting the best in horror cinema, music and television. Spawned from the pages of the world¹s longest-running and best-selling horror magazine, the fuse FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards will honor horror¹s new generation of spine-tinglers and hair-raisers, as well as the icons and pioneers that have influenced and shaped the modern horror industry. This year¹s fright fest, exclusively broadcast on fuse, will feature a ³black carpet² preshow, live musical performances by some of the biggest bands in pop, rock and hip-hop and an official post-show party dubbed the ³Gala of Gore.² In addition, fuse will develop exclusive content designed specifically for the network¹s multiple platforms, including fuse mobile, fuse OnDemand and fuse.tv. The 1st Annual fuse FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards ceremony will air in primetime on fuse this Halloween, with plenty of postmortem action following the broadcast available on fuse.tv and Fangoria.com.

The Chainsaws will include performances by some of today¹s biggest bands and special segments such as the "Deathtime Achievement Award² for a legend in horror. In addition, the broadcast will pay tribute to several iconic flicks celebrating key milestones, such as the 10th anniversary of SCREAM, the 20th anniversary of ALIENS and the 75th anniversary of landmark films FRANKENSTEIN and DRACULA.

Click here to check out all the latest news on the sequel.

Thanks to Marc Cawiezel for the news!

Hicks of the Alien Experience has just posted a bunch of AvP 2 production news. Click here to check out all the latest news on the sequel.

Brian Dunkle just sent in this "rockin'" photo we thought you'd get a kick out of!

We're a little late on this, but we thought you'd all be interested in seeing Chris Chulamanis' 12" Scale APC over at Starship Modeler!

Great work Chris!

If you're looking for 4" Aliens toys from Hot Toys, the Collector's Depot has them in stock for $119.00 per case ($10 each).

Thanks to Andrew for the scoop!

'nuff said!

Thanks to The 8th Passenger for the scoop!

Hicks of the Alien Experience has just posted some new news on AvP II here while Fangoria has posted a scoop of their own as well.

Thanks to Hicks, Daniel and Marc C. for the news!

The new Ripley, Drake and Hudson Hot Toys figures are now available for pre-ordering at and The Big Bad Toy Store.

Collector Scott Baker has just sent us some pics of the upcoming Wizkids AvP and Monster Clik paks, click here to check 'em out!

Click here for this amazing news over at Sideshow!

The creator of the fantastic limited edition lapel pins has just a few of the 20th Anniversary pins left!

This is a special badge to commemorate 20 years since the making of the classic 1986 film Aliens. The design features the distinctive Aliens logo, with a representation of the screen of the marines' motion trackers, with the radar sweep and three 'blips' approaching. The badge is metal with enamel inlay in four colours, and measures 32mm x 28mm.

The badges come individually mounted on a hand-numbered header card, in a polybag, and will be shipped in a padded envelope.

Here's a pic of the pin and blister card for those of you who are interested!

The new Hot Toys Figures are available at both Action HQ and The Big Bad Toy Store! Also at The Big Bad Toy Store:

Kubricks Series 2 are up for preorder in boxes of 24 as well as single random figure boxes. The Space Jockey Kubrick set is $21.99 and we have a new Die-Cast Dropship with Alien Queen listed at $119.99.

Aliens fan Paul Taglianetti just sent us this flyer to the VFX Festival in Los Angeles July 6-8 in Los Angeles.

Thanks Paul!

Hot Toys has just updated thier official website with sections for both the Aliens Snap Kits and AvP Movie Masterpiece Figures.

The 4" Hot Toys Aliens Colonial Marine figures are now available for ordering at Action HQ!

We've just been bombarded with news and informaton about the 3 three new Hot Toys figures, including Chopper Predator, Elder Predator, and a 16" Tall fully-poseable Alien Warrior model kit.

If you're interested in pre-ordering now Action HQ should have the two Predators for $160 and the Alien for $145 starting tomorrow.

Thanks to Yuki, John, Steve, and Francis for the scoop!

Aliens Extinction, a new aliens arcade Game developed by Fox, Global VR and Play Mechanix is being tested at a few arcades around the country.

Click here to check out more info in a discussion thread over at Planet AvP.

Click here for a press release!

Action HQ is now taking preorders on the Hot Toys Aliens Snap Kits:

The Hot Toys Aliens vs USCM (United States Colonial Marines) Snap Kits are coming to AHQ this June! Get ready for all new sculpts of Alien warriors, Ripley, Hicks, Apone & Drake! Each figure is packaged creatively inside Alien Eggs! Get a set or a sealed box!

For several different reasons it's been difficult for me to find time to update, so here's a quick rundown of what's trickled in lately:

You can preorder the Hot Toy Colonial Marine figures at The Big Bad Toy Store

The Alien Experience is reporting on a possible director team for AvP 2.

Alien Loves Predator continues to be the best thing since chocolate, Josie Maran, even cute little puppies!

Monsters in Motion is selling some sort of Pulse Rifle conversion kit.

Amazon is selling Aliens/Predator: Panel To Panel for 35% off.

Two extraterrestrial species have haunted - and hunted - mankind throughout history: one a parasitic killing machine that uses humans as unwilling hosts for its lethal offspring, the other a relentless stalker that uses otherworldly stealth technology and weaponry to take men as grisly trophy kills. For over two decades, Dark Horse Comics has catalogued these terrifying contacts, harnessing the talents of a virtual who's who list of comics, science-fiction and fantasy illustrators to bring these tales to life. And now, one deluxe volume gathers all the best of these visual horrors into one arena. Aliens/Predator: Panel to Panel showcases page after page of some of the most compelling artwork ever seen in graphic fiction, stunning visions by John Bolton, Dave Dorman, Mark Schultz, Richard Corben, Mike Mignola, Doug Wheatley, Arthur Suydam, Mark A. Nelson, Alex Maleev, Den Beauvais, Glenn Fabry, Jon Foster, David Michael Beck, Sam Keith, Doug Mahnke and many, many more.

Thanks to Marc Cawiezel and Hicks from the Alien Experience for the above!

The Big Bad Toy Store has just uploaded some new Aliens model kits, including the USS Sulaco and Powerlaoder at much cheaper prices than the Halcyon ones (if you can even track 'em down)!

Two new Aliens and Predator novels were released this week, Aliens: DNA War and Predator: Forever Midnight.Check out your favorite comic shop or bookstore for more!

Thanks to Scott Baker for the news!

After some brief downtime due to technical difficulties, we're happy to let everyone know the Aliens Collectible site The 8th Passenger is back up and running. Click the link to check 'em out today!

WizKids Inc. is pleased to announce the first licensed property to join the HorrorClix� collectable miniatures game (CMG). In conjunction with Twentieth Century Fox, two Alien vs. Predator Collector¹s Sets are to be released. The first set features the acid-blooded Aliens, and the second set features the brutal space-faring hunters, the Predators.

"The Alien vs. Predator license adds two of the most fearsome creatures in science fiction to the HorrorClix game line,² said Jordan Weisman, WizKids CEO. ³When we asked in a recent online poll who the fans wanted to see most, Alien vs. Predator won the vote hands down. We¹re just thrilled to bring the terror and excitement of Alien vs. Predator to the HorrorClix gaming experience."

"Our teams at Twentieth Century Fox Licensing and Merchandising are thrilled to be working with WizKids on the ever-successful AVP franchise. We share their enthusiasm for this property, which has become a mainstay within the science-fiction genre. WizKids¹ passion for exceptional product execution will not disappoint their fans, and Fox is proud to be a part of the HorrorClix collection this holiday and in 2007," said Michael Peikoff, vice president of Domestic Licensing at Twentieth Century Fox.

The first HorrorClix Collector¹s Set, Aliens, contains seven combat-ready creatures from the vision of H.R. Geiger and as seen in the 2004 feature film Alien vs. Predator. The Aliens Collector¹s Set debuts this December, and it is available first and at a discount to ³Buy it by the Brick² customers who purchase HorrorClix at their local hobby-game retail stores. A ³ClixBrick² is 12 shrink-wrapped, four-figure Booster Packs. The Predator set will debut in early 2007. Each set will include a special map detailing locations from the movie, including shifting walls in an ancient pyramid. HorrorClix mechanics are based on the industry-leading HeroClix® CMG, and the game allows players to build armies of werewolves, zombies, killer clowns and more in a wicked-fun, gore-filled romp. Imaginative characters and sculpting, great game play and an original storyline make HorrorClix a unique entry into the hobby-game market. The premiere HorrorClix release hits hobby-game stores worldwide on August 30, 2006. A special HorrorClix sneak peek is planned at the Origins International Game Expo in Columbus, OH, on June 29. The game will also be available at a presale in limited quantities at Gen Con in Indianapolis on August 10. For additional information, visit www.wizkidsgames.com.

Thanks to Marc Cawiezel and James Chott for the scoop!

The Alien Experience has just posted an exclusive interview with Diane Carey, the author of Aliens: DNA War. Click here to check it out. In conjunction with Dark Horse, they are also giving away 5 signed copies of the book!

Hot Toys has just sent in some pics of their all new Aliens Snap Kit line:

Each Snap Kit stands 4 inches high Designs include: RIPLEY HICKS APONE DRAKE ALIEN Type A ALIEN Type B ALIEN Type C ALIEN Type A ( Battle Damaged) ALIEN Type B ( Battle Damaged) ALIEN Type C ( Battle Damaged)

For a total of 10 designs

Aliens Snap Kits

Aliens Snap Kits Picture 2

Ripley

Hicks

Apone

Drake

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Marauder Inc. has just posted some amazing 1:18th scale accessories for your 3 3/4" action figures - including a Pulse Rifle. Click the link above to check them out!

The Big Bad Toy Store has just uploaded some new Alien items, including the die-cast APC, Dropship and more! Be sure and check out the new 1/144 Narcissus model kit while you're there.

Click here to check out a pic of a small Apone Snap-Kit ready for action! (Look closely!)

Mike Gill of Insomniac Productions just sent us this inof on his upcoming AvP fanfilm:

Insomniac Productions, those funky folk behind the current AvP animated film have launched their newly designed website. It contains more video footage and images from the upcoming film, as well as contact details for anyone wanting to get involved and even a sample of the musical score! Check out the website for more details.

This image has been floating around for a few days. While we haven't been able to authenticate it, sure does look cool!

Thanks to our long time friend Marc for the scoop!

Looks like you U.S. Colonial Marine fans have something to look forward to with these new mini figures coming soon from Hot Toys!

Although this has to do more with traditional Aliens, then the Xenomorph's we know and love, this Crashdown Cafe Cookbook serves up some intergalactic recipes for the Roswell lover in your life. Click here for individual recipes!

The Big Bad Toy Store has just uploaded two new Predator items:

The McFarlane Clear Predator, and the Hot Toys Celtic Predator.

Standing around 14" tall, this Celtic Predator is as good as it gets for large scale AvP collectibles. A huge display box with shiny foil cover, the Celtic Predator comes with a variety of weapons and armor. The Scar Predator is also in stock now.

While you're there, check out the NECA Headknockers.

The Big Bad Toy Store has just uploaded several new Alien and Predator items for sale here and here.

Three cool new imports including the 1/12 Scale Nostromo Astronaut Facehugger Kit - the facehugger is up inside the helmet of this poor astronaut. Also the Alien Kubricks series 1 single figure and AvP Snak-Kit Keychains - all nice items for the Alien fanatic.

Super collector Scott Baker just let us know Lee's Action Figure has just published an extensive pull-out guide to Alien and Predator collectibles. Look for issue 161 on newsstands now.

The cool limited edition stealth version of the 12" McFarlane Predator is now availble at The Big Bad Toy Store!

From today until the 31st, you can get 10.00 off any purchase of 25.00 or more at Monsters Direct when you enter coupon code MAR06M when checking out. Hurry - you must order by March 31, 2006!

The Alien 3D Movie Poster from McFarlane is now available at The Big Bad Toy Store for 18.99. Click the link to check it out!

The Diamond Select Toys Aliens Wall sculpture is now available at The Big Bad Toy Store. Click the link to check it out! While you're there, check out these Kotobukiya's!

The Microman Predator Elder figure from Japan is now also available at The Big Bad Toy Store. While you're there, check out the Aliens Chess Set, and this Predator 2 Wall Statue!

The Microman Predator Elder figure from Japan is now available for super cheap at Action HQ.

Sideshow Collectibles has just put a few remaining original Alien heads for sale on their site as part of a second chance offer! While you're there, check out the Aliens Warrior bust video!

You can now order the 12" Grid Alien from the Big Bad Toy Store here!

The Hot Toys 12" Vasquez is now available for preorder from Sideshow Collectibles. If ya got to have her now, Action HQ has everyone's favorite smartgunner locked, stocked and ready to rock and ship NOW!

Wizkids games is currently having an online poll to determine which movie/tv franchises should be included in their new "Horrorclix" game to be released later this year. Click here to vote for, you guessed it, Alien and Predator!

Thanks to George Bragg for the heads up!

Michael Crawford recently reviewed McFarlane's 12" Scar Predator and Grid Alien on his excellent Captain Toy website. Click on the aboce links to see what he had to say!

The creator of the fantastic limited edition lapel pins has just a few of the USS Sulaco pins left!

"These Colonial Marines are very tough hombres. They're packing state-of-the-art firepower. There's nothing they can't handle."

This smart, quality lapel pin is a beautiful reproduction of the unit patch worn by the Colonial Marines (USCM) in the classic 1986 film Aliens, and measures 30mm x 30mm. The badge is metal with enamel inlay in four colours.

The badges come individually mounted on a hand-numbered header card, in a polybag, and will be shipped in a padded envelope.

Here's a pic of the pin and blister card for those of you who are interested!

The jaw-dropping, eye-popping 1:1 Scale Alien Warrior Bust in now available for pre-order! While you're there, you may also want to picp up the Hot Toys Colonial Marine Vasquez Model Kit for only $85.00!

It's that time again! Over at Westfield Comics you can still pre-order several new Alien items in the Alien & Predator subsection including, plushes, models, and more!

Click here for a new review of the Hot Toys Vasquez figure at Sci-Fi Military!

You can now order the 12" Scar Predator from the Big Bad Toy Store here!

The first of three large scale figures from McFarlane for 2006. The 12" Scar Predator comes with a removeable mask and spear - priced very attractively at just $28.99, preorders for 12" Grid Alien and 12" Stealth Scar Predator are also available.

There are also these model kits we know nothing about... Hmm...

There's also some info on their Predator 2 line here.

A frantic call for help from a remote research station on Mars sends a team of mercenary Marines into action. Led by The Rock and Karl Urban, they descend into the Olduvai Research Station, where they find a legion of nightmarish creatures, lurking in the darkness, killing at will. Once there, the Marines must use an arsenal of firepower to carry out their mission: nothing gets out alive. Based on the hugely popular video game, Doom is an explosive action-packed thrill ride!

Bonus Features:

FIRST-PERSON SHOOTER SEQUENCE: Survive a longer, never-before-seen version of this groundbreaking sequence, then see how it was created.

GAME ON: Get strategies and tips on a beginner¹s tour of the hit game.

ALSO INCLUDES:

BASIC TRAINING WITH THE ROCK: Join The Rock and cast for combat training with special military experts.

PLAY THE DOOM 3� GAME: Put this DVD in your XBOX®, and prepare to be submerged in darkness and consumed by fear by playing the terrifying DOOM 3� demo (Rated Mature).

AND MUCH MUCH MORE!

Click here to visit the film's official site, here to purchase the title directly from Universal.

Thanks to Alan for the news!

Click here for a pic!

Space ships, monsters, heroes, and villains collide in this 1984 classic from the cult novel of legendary author Frank Herbert; DUNE EXTENDED EDITION hits streets on DVD January 31st! Dazzling special effects, unforgettable images and powerful performances highlight David Lynch¹s stunning film version of Frank Herbert's classic science fiction epic about an intergalactic warrior¹s messianic rise. Starring Kyle MacLachlan, José Ferrer, Max von Sydow, Oscar winner Linda Hunt and Sting, Dune is the ultimate adventure experience that goes beyond the imagination.

Bonus Features:

DESIGNING DUNE: See how Dune¹s visual design was developed by director David Lynch and production designer Anthony Masters through original sketches and paintings. From pre-conceptual ideas to set designs, you¹ll gain an understanding of the magnificent scale of the productionas ideas turned into the working sets that transport us into the four worlds of Dune.

DUNE FX: From explosive pyrotechnics to the mechanics of the fighting robot to flying the Baron, join Kit West and other special-effects artists as they give you a thrilling inside look at the process of one of the most ambitious special effects productions of its time.

DUNE MODELS: Model unit supervisor Brian Smithies explains the unique challenges of bringing the models to life on Dune, from the uncomfortable weather conditions to the crude motion control setup.

DUNE WARDROBE: Costumer designer Bob Ringwood and others explain how nearly 4,000 costumes were designed to create the looks of such memorable characters as the Reverend Mothers, the Emporer, the military and the Baron. Find out how the body suits were constructed and get a never-before-seen glimpse of wardrobes that were lost during production.

PHOTO GALLERY, DELETED SCENES, AND MUCH MUCH MORE!

Click here to visit the film's official site, here to purchase the title directly from Universal.

Thanks to Hicks for the scoop!

The fine folks at Hot Toys have just sent us in SEVEN exclusive photos of their upcoming 14" Movie Masterpiece Predator figures from AvP. These big guys make the perfect compliments to their 12" Colonial Marine figures as well!

Celtic Predator 1

Celtic Predator 2

Celtic Predator 3

Scar Predator 1

Scar Predator 2

Scar Predator 3

Scar Predator 4

This week Probot Productions is celebrating the 7 year anniversary of the launch of our website, Probot Productions!

The Internet is changing, and Probot is ready! We are now VODCASTING and can be found in iTunes Podcast Directory [podcast search: probot]. Subscribe (FREE, of course) and get Probot's new Hi-Res Videos delivered directly to your computer, updated automatically! Choose from 3 different Probot channels! We are upgrading all our movies to the new Hi-Res M4V video format, playable on iTunes and new Video iPods, offering the highest quality picture and sound we've ever had for download!

2006 is looking to be a BIG year for Probot! Production has resumed on all-new episodes of "Farrah!"; and we are hatching plans for a new project that is still too fresh to disclose any details about at this time, but it will be a BIG step forward for us...

Please tell your friends about our new Vodcasts, and be sure and drop by the site and leave a message for us on our new Message Boards!

Plus, follow all the Behind-the-scenes action on our new Production Blog

According to this Figures.com article.

It's that time again! Over at Westfield Comics you can still pre-order the Aliens/Predator Forever Panel to Panel book in the Dark Horse subsection, as well as Aliens Book Two: DNA War. You can also order the AvP motion globe in the Alien & Predator subsection if you missed it the first time!

Revisit this big-screen battle between two of Hollywood's most famous movie monsters with the Alien vs. Predator Motion Globe. Sculpted by Sam Greenwell, this battery-operated motion globe, which requires no shaking depicts the two iconic, sci-fi movie monsters facing off in mortal combat. The base also boasts a dynamic Alien vs. Predator movie logo. Standing over 7 tall, the piece is limited to 1,500 pieces, comes with AA batteries, and includes a full-color, hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Painted and ready to display.

McFarlane Toys continues to offer highly detailed renditions of sci-fi's favorite alien death-dealers with the latest in an ever-growing series of 12-inch action figures. Based on characters from Alien vs. Predator, we are excited to bring our fans -- and fans of these two widely-popular franchises -- the next evolution in our continuing series of Alien vs. Predator action figures.

These m4v files can be played on itunes and video ipods, and are the highest quality video format we've ever been able to offer for download!!! Even if you've seen the movies before, download this version and see the difference. Before the best we could offer was about a 5 out of 10 for video quality. These m4v files are about 9 out of 10!! YOU DON"T NEED AN IPOD TO PLAY THEM. Just itunes on your computer.

Palisade's Alien Queen Chestburster Plush

Aoshima's Aliens Warrior Action Figure (Japan)

Master Replicas Predator 2 Spear Prop Replica

Predator 2 Helmet Kit

Aliens PVC Reliefs

Colonial Marine Pulse Rifle Replica Kit

Thanks to Hicks for the heads up!

Thanks to Marc Cawiezel for the scoop!

A few more details can be found here.

Offer is valid for new orders only, and not for orders already placed. Free shipping is valid towards UPS Ground shipping within the Continental US only. Offer will expire on December 16th, 2005.

Mano from Aliens Online just sent us this info about an HR Giger inspired guitar!

Thanks to Mano for the scoop!

You can now pre-order several upcoming McFarlane Toys releases at Big Bad Toy Store, including 12" Alien, 12" Predator, 12" Stealth Predator from AvP. Click the link for more info!

Palisades Toys has recently revamped the Aliens, Predator and AvP sections of their website. Click the link to take a look. While we're on the subject, Hot Toys has added a Colonial Marine mini site!

The 12" Hot Toys Predator Figure is now available at Action HQ!

The Intergalactic Trading Company is having a free freight offer on all orders over $25 from now until Christmas.

Also, the Big Bad Toy Store is having a huge 30% - 35% off sale on Aliens (and more) items, click the link for more info!

The new Palisades Signature Series Predator Statue is available for pre-order at the Big Bad Toy Store.

They're also have a 15% off everything sale while you're there!

In the spirit of our old website we decided to have an across the board 15% Off Sale! This sale is valid on all 'instock' items, but does not include the new arrivals or any preorder items. All discounts are listed on our website - just browse any of your favorite menus and the discounts will be displayed on the product listing page. Some categories like Godzilla, Fantastic 4, and Spider-Man Classic have discounts larger than 15%. We thought we'd kick off the holiday shopping season a week early, this sale is scheduled to run until the end of Thanksgiving Day, Thursday November 24th.

Amazon.com has just posted ordering information for the upcoming Dark Horse Graphic Novel, AvP Volume 2: Civilized Beasts, although ordering details are a little sketchy at the moment.

Thanks to Marc Cawiezel for the scoop!

Yeah, we're a little late with this, but those of you who liked the The Pumpkin Gutter's Alien Xenomorph Pumpkin, well, you should love his Predator Pumpkin as well!

Right now the Big Bad Toy Store is having a sale on Aliens and Predator items. All AvP is 12% off, and all Alien statues are 15% off.

While you're there, you may want to check out SOTA's Aliens Deluxe Chess Set!

A new 12" Stealth "Scar" Predator from McFarlane? Looks like it!

Thanks to Marc Cawiezel for the scoop!

Over at Westfield Comics you can pre-order the Predator Forever Midnight novel in the Dark Horse subsection, as well as McFarlane's upcoming 12" AvP figures and a new Predator statue from Palisades in the Alien & Predator subsection!

Mano from Aliens Online just sent us this info from The Comics Continuum:

ALIENS/PREDATOR PANEL TO PANEL Trade Paperback

Two extraterrestrial species have haunted and huntedmankind throughout history: one a parasitic killing machine that uses humans as unwilling hosts for its lethal offspring, the other a relentless stalker that uses otherworldly stealth technology and weaponry to take men as grisly trophy kills. For over two decades, Dark Horse Comics has catalogued these terrifying contacts, harnessing the talents of a virtual who's who list of comics, science-fiction, and fantasy illustrators to bring these tales to life. And now, one deluxe volume gathers all the best of these visual horrors into one arena. Aliens/Predator Panel to Panel showcases page after page of some of the most compelling artworks ever seen in graphic fiction, stunning visions by John Bolton, Dave Dorman, Mark Schultz, Richard Corben, Mike Mignola, Doug Wheatley, Arthur Suydam, Mark A. Nelson, Alex Maleev, Den Beauvais, Glenn Fabry, Jon Foster, David Michael Beck, Sam Keith, Doug Mahnke, and many, many more. 192 pages, $19.95, in stores on March 22. 

Thanks to Mano for the scoop!

If you're looking for a deal on the upcoming USCM figures, or the Airsoft KOBA VP-70 gas BB pistol, you may want to check out the message boards over at Sci-Fi Military.

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Palisades Toys has just announced they may be releasing new versions of the Original Alien and Predator Signature Statues, as well as a Nostromo Statue sometime in the future.

Click here for the full scoop!

Thanks to Trevor Atkins for the news!

Choices Direct in the U.K. has reduced the Alien Quadrilogy (Deluxe Alien Head Collector's Edition) to just £99.99. British Alien fans now have no excuse not to have this taking pride of place somewhere near the DVD/TV!

Thanks to Shaun Vaughan for the heads up!

Palisades Toys has just announced they're planning a line of 4" Alien, Predator AND Coloinal Marine figures.

Click here for the full scoop!

Thanks to Trevor Atkins for the news!

From now until November 7th, Monsters Direct is offering free shipping on all order over $25.00 or more. Use coupon code: Hohoho2005.

Also, Action HQ has a special deal for its customers:

The holiday season is just around the corner and Action-HQ wants to reward you all for your continued patronage by offering you 10% off all your orders from now till December 31, 2005! All you have to do is just type the promo code: 10xmas2005 in the promo code field before checking out and receive an automatic 10% rebate off your total product order. Even items that are already on sale will receive this additional discount. We have stocked up for this holiday but inventory is limited for those hard to find and expensive items so don?t delay especially if you just have to have it before Christmas.

A Diamond Select Release! Taken from the classic sci-fi action film, Aliens, this intricately designed wall statue depicts the film¹s unstoppable Alien warrior attacking with its vicious claws. With acidic blood, razor sharp fang and claws, a deadly tail and a killer intellect, the Alien represents one of the greatest threats humanity has ever known. Limited to 1,000 pieces and sculpted by Rudy Garcia, each wall statue features a hand-numbered box with matching Certificate of Authenticity. Scheduled to ship in March 2006.

Click here for a pic!

Thanks to Jeff Saylor for the heads up!

Over at Toy News International you can find news and pics of SOTA's all-new Aliens Chess Set (this is NOT the AvP version).

Featuring chess pieces made of solid, nearly UNBREAKABLE pewter and a beautifully designed resin chess board, the Aliens Deluxe Pewter Chess Set is one of the highest quality and most impressive chess sets ever manufactured. Featuring the space marines versus the aliens, this chess set captures the mood and design of the original Alien sequel, James Cameron's "Aliens."

The human side of the board features the design of the space station from the movie, while the sides of the board represent the gradual infestation of the station by the aliens. Within the infestation are human victims, either awaiting a face hugger or perhaps incubation an alien warrior.

Thanks to Tom Atkins & Matt Adams for the heads up!

Click here for a look at one jaw-dropping, for a look at McFarlane's upcoming 12" AvP figures!

Soon the hunt will begin. Through the silent darkness of space, where no one can hear you scream, a species of noble hunters comes to Earth in order to initiate their young into adulthood. In an enormous, ancient structure buried deep beneath the Arctic snow, three Predators must prove their worth against a swarm of acid-blooded Alien killers. And with that, the scene is set for an epic battle to the death. A battle between inhuman combatants. A battle that may alter the course of mankind¹s future.

Thanks to Marc Cawiezel for the heads up!

Additional info can be found at Figures.com here!

Click here for a look at one jaw-dropping, eye-popping, pulse-pounding, AvP kit!

You can find more info here as well!

Over at Westfield Comics you can pre-order the Aliens: Original Sin novel in the Dark Horse subsection, and several new Predator statues in the Alien & Predator subsection, including this Predator Wall Statue!

Just got word from Mano about a new Predator Novel to be released this winter, called "Predator: Forever Midnight":

The year is 2117,A.D. Humanity has seized the stars, using reverse-engineered alien technology to explore the far reaches of space. For a hundred years the Predators, sadistic extraterrestrial hunters, have been a dim memory. For a hundred years, we've been safe. That ends now. Cast in daylight for years at a time, the almost eternally lit jungle planet known as Midnight is the home to more than a thousand colonists, explorers building a haven on a new world. But the settlers aren't alone. The Predators have been on this planet all along. When the ravenous creatures attack an arriving spacecraft and capture the settlers as both slaves and prey for their hunt, terraforming the planet takes a back seat to a new fight for survival.

Click here for more info, and here for a cover picture!

Thanks to Mano of Aliensonline for the scoop!

Have you searched the entire internet looking a reasonable price on those Hot Toys 12" Colonial Marine Figures? Well we've got a treat for you! Click on the big Action HQ banner you see to the left there and you can pre-order Hicks, Vasquez and Apone for the cheapest we price we could find!

We got word the Vasquez figure will be shipping a month later, so you may want to order her in a seperate order to get Hicks and Apone without delay.

Click here for a new pic preseneted by Sci-Fi Military!

Over at The Big Bad Toy Store you can find Palisades Toys all new Aliens Queen Signature Series & Celtic Predator Bust in stock and ready to ship!

We just got wind of an amazing new Nostromo Refinery model kit.

First, head on over to the Collector's page and check out the John Bednar section for pictures of one in progress. Now here's some pics of the kit itself:

Kit pic 1

Kit pic 2

Kit pic 3

Kit pic 4

Kit pic 5

Kit pic 6

Kit pic 7

If you're interested, shoot John an email here!