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Post by foxrider on Dec 30, 2019 22:12:31 GMT
I grabbed four sets late last night... The motorcycle, power loader, drone/egg/facehugger, and a set I hadn't seen yet with a gun station. No sign of the queen or apc. I haven't gotten a chance to crack them open yet, but they look great.
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Post by Lanardolicious on Dec 31, 2019 19:41:10 GMT
I saw everything except the Queen figure today at Walmart. I don't like the inconsistent look of the human figures. A couple of them look rather cheap and not like anything I've seen from Lanard before. Allow me to give a little history on the Green Marines, back in 2001 when lanard was moving away from O-Ring Lanard introduced Total Soldier Version 1 (not to be confused with total soldier corps which came later). this was before the T-Crotch era Corps!, When the only direct competition at retail in 2001 was chap mei's soldier force, this was a time right befor GIJOE relaunched itself as joe vs cobra, And the corps! were still sold as O rings figures. Lanard has these, as a lower price pint in places like Walmart, Save A Lot, KB toys, and other retailers. Here's a look at total soldier Version 1. Attachments:
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Post by foxrider on Dec 31, 2019 20:54:36 GMT
Ok. I opened them up.
As cool as they look in the packages, once you get them open... They are even better.
The articulation on the aliens is impressive, though strangely enough they have static elbows. Somehow, given what they are, the elbows don't feel like a big deal.
I expected the aliens to be identical, but they aren't. There are at least three different kinds with noticeable differences in sculpt - runners (this one is red), warriors (one blue and one green) and a drone (the gold one).
As far as colors, I know some people are on the fence, but the metallic shine is really cool. Getting a multi colored swarm looks awesome. If you really have trouble with the green or gold, you might love the blue one - it's pretty reminiscent of some of the old toys.
The old school total solider v1 figures aren't great on their own, but think of them more as fodder accessories for the alien and they are perfect. The commando and scientist figures on the other hand are really well done.
Bottom line - these sets are fantastic. Grab them if you get a chance!
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Post by pedninja on Dec 31, 2019 23:52:54 GMT
I was wondering were the Xenos different sculpts.Thanks for the info! Now I'm going to have to get them all somehow. Personally I agree and think they look great in those colours, it is a good reinterpretation of a classic monster.
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Post by pjr3 on Jan 1, 2020 20:36:35 GMT
Thanks for the background on the human figures. I appreciate that they are Lanard figures but I still don't think they look that good.
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Post by Lanardolicious on Jan 2, 2020 16:29:57 GMT
Thanks for the background on the human figures. I appreciate that they are Lanard figures but I still don't think they look that good. What everyone has to have in their minds first and foremost is that these item are primarily a children's toyline. Aimed at 7-14 year olds, not just at collectors. The price point is fantastic, the quality is great, from a collectors point of view the sculpts are top notch! and the colors pull from multimedia sources such as the Koami Arcade videogame and Dark Horse Comics not just from the films. |
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Post by Lanardolicious on Jan 2, 2020 19:59:13 GMT
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Post by foxrider on Jan 2, 2020 21:50:01 GMT
I found the APC at a different Walmart today. I've got everything but the queen - has anyone seen it on store shelves yet? (The three digit one listed on Ebay doesn't count)
I'm surprised that Walmarts put these out right after Christmas - but it worked out alright for me!
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Post by Lanardolicious on Jan 3, 2020 17:47:44 GMT
I found the APC at a different Walmart today. I've got everything but the queen - has anyone seen it on store shelves yet? (The three digit one listed on Ebay doesn't count) I'm surprised that Walmarts put these out right after Christmas - but it worked out alright for me! Yes the Queen is indeed out. Attachments:
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Post by pedninja on Jan 3, 2020 21:45:48 GMT
Nice work Daniel. April seems along way off  |
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Post by Lanardolicious on Jan 9, 2020 15:22:47 GMT
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Post by pedninja on Jan 31, 2020 22:53:32 GMT
Smyths just added the 'APC' and Powerloader sets to their site.
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Post by clashfromjem on Apr 6, 2020 13:40:44 GMT
for those in the uk: smyths have the queen, the yellow and the red alien sets in stock. if you sign up as a member (free) they give you free shipping on orders over £19 (queen or 2 figure sets). website still open for businesss despite stores being closed. ordered I think Thursday and my order arrived today. got the red and yellow alien sets. very happy with both. the yellow alien when his arms are in front is in the classic carry on film/ benny hill "honk,honk!" pose! with a big happy grin anyone else hoping for a predator to go with these? |
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Post by pedninja on Apr 7, 2020 19:36:25 GMT
Glad they made it to the UK.
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Post by tiepilot on May 19, 2020 16:38:34 GMT
I haven't been collecting for quite some time, every time I went to Walmart there was never anything new. So I just lost interest.
But I just ran across this line by accident on eBay, and what an amazing surprise! I always wanted a 3 3/4" Xenomorph.. and almost bought the Alien ReAction figure a few times but never did because I didn't care for the sculpt.
I bought the yellow Xeno set.. and I love it! The yellow Xeno (looks more like bright gold) is a beautiful sculpt!! I do wish they had used a darker plastic.. but the gold color is growing on me. And it has more articulation than I expected.
And I really like the research scientist, I know it's not a unique design.. but visually it fits in very well with this set. Plus I'm a sucker for figures with removable helmets.
I haven't bought a 3 3/4" scale vehicle in *years*.. but this APC is really calling to me!
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