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NECA Alien Queen – Toyark Photo Shoot

Posted on January 31, 2015 at 11:47 am by Joe Moore under Aliens and Predator Toy News, Random Photo Shoot

NECA kicked off their newest wave of Aliens figures with the massive new Alien Queen. This is likely to be the largest figure they do for their 7″ scale Aliens line. It features a huge amount of articulation and stands over 15″ tall.From head-to-tail, it’s over 30″ long. Sponsor Entertainment Earth provided us with the figure, and we have taken over 65 photos showcasing the huge figure.

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Read on to check out the images as well as my thoughts on the figure.

Aliens – Alien Queen – Deluxe Action Figure by NECA

Pros

  • Beautifully sculpted
  • Great paint apps
  • More articulation than I expected
  • Interchangeable inner jaws
  • Massive in size
  • Figure stand included
  • Includes a sweet backdrop

Cons

  • You will need to use figure stand for displaying
  • Heat up those joints

Overall
The Alien Queen always seemed like the most unlikely figure to get made. It would need to be a large, expensive figure, and I was never sure if the market could support it. NECA has definitely shown that there is demand for this by releasing a top notch figure. The Alien Queen is the first NECA Aliens figure I have owned. I grabbed a Bishop as well, as he goes perfectly with the figure. The Queen comes packaged in a very large window box. Once opened, the figure sits in a tray, held in place by a few twist ties. The style of tray and the window box is great for those who want to open it, play with it, then have it displayed in the box.

Once removed from the tray, I was immediately impressed by the details and paint. There’s a ton of articulation here, two interchangeable inner snapping jaws (one opened and one closed), and even a backdrop included. The figure has a great weight to it, and it feels like something a collector would own, as opposed to a simple toy. The joints, right out of the box, were super tight. I’ve learned, from past experience with other figures, to heat up those joints a bit as the paint can stick together. Once loosened a bit, I had no problems. The figure could hold all the poses I wanted, which was great. For a few shots, I had no choice but to use the included figure stand. The Alien Queen is a top heavy figure with skinny legs, so it’s best to incorporate the stand for more dynamic poses.

The figure is best appreciated when holding it in your hands. It is definitely a surprise by the level of sculpted detail here. The headpiece shifts front to back, allowing you to hid the Queen’s jaws. The tail rotates at the hips, arms, legs, hands, and feet all have numerous ball joints and/or hinges. The neck can rotate in multiple spots and you can twist the waist. The jaw hinge opens quite wide, and there’s a peg space in the back of the throat to attach the snapping jaws. It’s a little tough to get them attached, but they are very sturdy once attached.

For me, this was a great spot to jump into the Aliens line at. This feels like a special piece to me. Bishop, and the upcoming Ripley’s and Power Loader are going to make great companion pieces, and I cannot wait to grab them. Remember to use that figure stand. In the end, there’s a lot to love about the figure and it is a perfect centerpiece to your Aliens collection.

Check out a few highlight photos below and the full gallery after that.

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Meet the Queen!

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Check out the sculpted details in the jaw.

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My what sharp teeth you have.

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The backdrop works perfectly.

 

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› Companies: NECA, Entertainment Earth › Characters: Queen Alien › Scale: 7 Inch

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Discussion / Comments (Jump to this Thread on the Forum)

  1. Joe Moore's Avatar Joe Moore says

    01-31-2015, 09:46 AM

    NECA Alien Queen - Toyark Photo Shoot







  2. En Sabah Nerd's Avatar En Sabah Nerd says

    01-31-2015, 10:07 AM

    This came out too damn good. I've had to pass on it though not because of the price (which is actually pretty good reckoning the size of it), but because it's so big. It takes up more space than a 1/4 scale figure technically and I just don't have the room. Maybe one day I'll get a coffee table just to have extra space for this figure.

  3. Joe Moore's Avatar Joe Moore says

    01-31-2015, 10:15 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by En Sabah Nerd View Post
    This came out too damn good. I've had to pass on it though not because of the price (which is actually pretty good reckoning the size of it), but because it's so big. It takes up more space than a 1/4 scale figure technically and I just don't have the room. Maybe one day I'll get a coffee table just to have extra space for this figure.
    Thanks for the kind words. Was really fun to shoot. I'm clearing out space on a shelf for my soon to be growing Alien line up.

  4. DESTRO's Avatar DESTRO says

    01-31-2015, 11:45 AM

    That is a bad ass action figure! Nice pics.

  5. En Sabah Nerd's Avatar En Sabah Nerd says

    01-31-2015, 12:39 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Joe Moore View Post
    Thanks for the kind words. Was really fun to shoot. I'm clearing out space on a shelf for my soon to be growing Alien line up.
    I have the series 2 Big Chap and Blue Warrior and then the series 3 Dog Alien, I've seen the humans (and Bishop) in person but passed so I could focus on the xenomorphs. I highly recommend all of them so far, look them over for any problems before you open to be safe. As a toy my favorite is the Dog, the detailing is overall pretty the same on the different xenomorphs but the Dog just has so much more usable pose. Really excited for NECA to start making Kenner homages for Aliens like in their Predator line.

  6. Dr Kain's Avatar Dr Kain says

    01-31-2015, 12:58 PM

    Great pics. I'm still waiting for her to show up at TRU.

  7. En Sabah Nerd's Avatar En Sabah Nerd says

    01-31-2015, 04:48 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Dr Kain View Post
    Great pics. I'm still waiting for her to show up at TRU.
    She won't. NECA said on Twitter that TRU was not willing to sell the queen at their physical locations, just online. The pro to ordering her online is how many places will give you free shipping for her, the cons are not getting to look it over before purchase and the fact you pretty much have to buy it online. My local comic shop got two of her, but they upped the price by like thirty dollars.
    I never expected TRU to carry the queen in stores, most of them don't even get the 1/4 scale stuff because it's too big.

  8. Joe Moore's Avatar Joe Moore says

    01-31-2015, 05:09 PM

    If you have an FYE near you, check there. They keep the NECA stuff at the same price as Toys R Us, and carry the larger items.

  9. Frank Richards's Avatar Frank Richards says

    01-31-2015, 06:18 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Joe Moore View Post
    If you have an FYE near you, check there. They keep the NECA stuff at the same price as Toys R Us, and carry the larger items.
    Wow, I miss my local FYE soooo much . It was a great place to find DC Direct and Mezco stuff too, before they closed that location.

    I'm lucky enough to have an independently-owned collectibles shop in my area, and since their NECA selection is usually pretty good, I've been hoping that they'll get a couple of Queens in stock soon.
    My confidence in NECA and their QC has grown a lot over the past few months, but I'd still prefer to look this figure over in person before dropping over $100 on her.

  10. tahrial has no avatar! tahrial says

    01-31-2015, 07:45 PM

    That's one slick looking figure and that come's from a guy who has zero connection to the alien franchise! Man, I have no idea how they managed to put that amount of paint detail on a mass produced figure of that size, but it looks freaking amazing.

    Your pictures really showcase that beauty of a figure, good job man!

  11. En Sabah Nerd's Avatar En Sabah Nerd says

    01-31-2015, 10:40 PM

    Hastings is also a good place to find some NECA stuff of larger size, such as ED-209, 1/4 scale figures, two feet long Godzilla, Predator trophy wall, etc. Hastings is seriously the only way in my local area to get a lot of different collectibles since my local TRU isn't particularly reliable.

  12. Dr Kain's Avatar Dr Kain says

    01-31-2015, 11:12 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by En Sabah Nerd View Post
    She won't. NECA said on Twitter that TRU was not willing to sell the queen at their physical locations, just online. The pro to ordering her online is how many places will give you free shipping for her, the cons are not getting to look it over before purchase and the fact you pretty much have to buy it online. My local comic shop got two of her, but they upped the price by like thirty dollars.
    I never expected TRU to carry the queen in stores, most of them don't even get the 1/4 scale stuff because it's too big.
    Well that sucks. I need to see her in person before I buy her because I need to know if she can fit in my Detolf or not. If she can't, I can't buy her.

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Joe Moore View Post
    If you have an FYE near you, check there. They keep the NECA stuff at the same price as Toys R Us, and carry the larger items.
    FYE's closed in CO about 5 years ago, if not longer.

  13. TimothyR has no avatar! TimothyR says

    02-01-2015, 10:01 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Joe Moore View Post
    If you have an FYE near you, check there. They keep the NECA stuff at the same price as Toys R Us, and carry the larger items.
    yeah, that's where i find all of their quarter scale figures.

    .. STOP GIVING OUT THE SECRET lol.

  14. Joe Moore's Avatar Joe Moore says

    02-01-2015, 11:28 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Dr Kain View Post
    Well that sucks. I need to see her in person before I buy her because I need to know if she can fit in my Detolf or not. If she can't, I can't buy her.



    FYE's closed in CO about 5 years ago, if not longer.
    Sorry man. Not sure what spots in that area carry this stuff. Do you have an FYE equivalent like Suncoast or Hastings?

  15. Dr Kain's Avatar Dr Kain says

    02-01-2015, 10:45 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Joe Moore View Post
    Sorry man. Not sure what spots in that area carry this stuff. Do you have an FYE equivalent like Suncoast or Hastings?
    SUncoast is still in business?

    We have Tradesmart, but I was there yesterday and they don't have the queen.

  16. Joe Moore's Avatar Joe Moore says

    02-02-2015, 05:33 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Dr Kain View Post
    SUncoast is still in business?

    We have Tradesmart, but I was there yesterday and they don't have the queen.
    Apparently in some areas. Someone commented on Twitter that they grabbed the Snake Plissken there. I was just as shocked to hear it.

  17. Skoob's Avatar Skoob says

    02-02-2015, 02:29 PM

    Those pics of the Alien Queen are SUPERB.

  18. Mister D has no avatar! Mister D says

    02-08-2015, 10:25 PM

    Got mine last week from ThinkGeek's 20% off sale (so $80 with $7 shipping). B*tch is beautiful, but her hand snapped off as soon as I tried to move it. Have to exchange it.

    I'm pretty new to NECA - is there anyway to avoid this issue when my replacement arrives?

  19. En Sabah Nerd's Avatar En Sabah Nerd says

    02-09-2015, 12:01 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Mister D View Post
    Got mine last week from ThinkGeek's 20% off sale (so $80 with $7 shipping). B*tch is beautiful, but her hand snapped off as soon as I tried to move it. Have to exchange it.

    I'm pretty new to NECA - is there anyway to avoid this issue when my replacement arrives?
    Use the hairdryer method before you try moving any parts, and if that doesn't work on the spot DO NOT try and force it, just let it be for a while and try again later. They're the modern McFarlane toys, looks over play and you gotta put a good amount of caution into it. I've been collecting NECA since September 2013 now and so far I've had no breakage from my part (Coyote Tango's right cannon wasn't glued on to begin with so that's not anything I could've done).

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