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NECA just tweeted out a new pic of their upcoming Aliens Series 1 figures. they are getting ready to ship to retailers and should hit shelves soon after that. Series 1 includes:

• Xenomorph Warrior
• Corporal Dwayne Hicks
• Private William Hudson

Back at Toy Fair 2013, NECA showed a few new Prometheus figures, including Dr. Shaw and a “Zombie” Fifiled. Well, NECA Reveals sales of Prometheus figures has been below expectations. So those two figures, as well as any figures that used their tooling, have been shelved. Prometheus Series 3 will consist of figures made from the already released molds. See below for the tweets that unveiled this info.

@LYTrules
@NECA_TOYS Does that mean sales have justified a Series 3 for sure? I remember there was some doubt…

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‏@NECA_TOYS
@LYTrules Yes but from existing tooling, not strong enough to tool new figures at the moment

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@LYTrules
@NECA_TOYS So no females, is what you’re saying?

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@NECA_TOYS
@LYTrules at the moment no females and no Fifeld since new tooling is required to create all of them

NECA has also posted a new preview image for an Ampule accessory, as seen in the film Prometheus. The Ampule, which contained the notorious “black goo” that wreaked havoc among the crew of the ill-fated ship, will be an accessory to one of the figures in NECA’s Prometheus Series 3 Figures. The Apmule, according to NECA’s tweet, will open.

Super 7 has rescued a series of action figures that no one ever thought would see the light of day. In 1979, Kenner had designed, but never produced, a series of 3.75″ figures based on the, now classic movie, Alien. Super 7 has gained the rights from 20th Century Fox and will be creating these figures exactly as originally envision over 30 years ago. There are 5 figures in total. They will sell for $19.99 each with an expected release date of August/September of this year. Pre-orders will begin during San Diego Comic-Con. Included are:

• THE ALIEN (“BIG CHAP”) – w/ removable transparent dome, extendable jaws and glow-in-the-dark head!
• RIPLEY – w/ Flame Thrower
• ASH – w/ Motion Detector
• DALLAS – w/ Flame Thrower
• KANE IN NOSTROMO SPACESUIT – w/ removable helmet and transparent visor

Now, here’s where things get interesting. GMA Network has an article talking about the figures. In the article, it mentions that if this initial batch is successful, we could see the line expanded to the other characters from Alien, and potentially characters from the follow-up, Aliens. You can see pictures of the planned figures by reading on.

NECA has tweeted a new behind the scenes photo. the pic shows us their 1/4 Scale Elder Predator and their 1/4 Scale Big Red Predator packaging samples. Both figures are due out this summer.

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After today’s unveiling of the Aliens: Genocide Xenomorphs 2-Pack, NECA once again slipped some new info out there. The Genocide set is one of only three Alien 2-Packs due out in 2013. Here’s the two other sets coming out:

These figures were actually shown off during our Toy Fair 2013 NECA Coverage. Click the headline of the story to see a select few pics. And check out the full NECA coverage Here.

Yesterday, NECA teased the announcement of a new Alien Xenomorph 2-Pack. Now, NECA has revealed the first images and info for the set. The Xeno’s are based on the expanded universe. they are specifically based on the Dark Horse – Aliens: Genocide 4-issue mini series comic books. The set contains a standard and a red Xenomorph. The set of 7″ Aliens is due out in June.

UPDATE:
Big Bad Toy Store has put up a pre-order page for the set. It has some additional info. The figures will feature over 30 points of articulation. they will also stand over 9″ tall. Some of the features for the set includes extending inner attack mouths, bendable tails, and “decorations” exclusive to this set. The price is listed at $36.99 and you can order them Here.

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