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Alien Day Kenner Themed Ripley Full Reveal and Info

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NECA has released the official photos and info for their upcoming Kenner Themed Aliens Lieutenant Ellen Ripley 7″ Scale Figure. Based on the classic Kenner 1990’s Lieutenant Ripley 5″ Figure. Ripley comes with a smartgun, a bandolier and a reprint of a classic Dark Horse Comic. The figure will be available to purchase on Alien Day, April 26th at both Toys “R” US and Hastings online and a few retail locations. Here’s the info from NECA:

To mark the out-of-this-world global celebration of the ALIEN franchise, be sure to pick up our 7” Alien Day Exclusive Kenner Tribute Ripley Action Figure with Mini-Comic! We’ve got all the details you’ll need below (as well as a sweet photo gallery).

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AVAILABILITY
IN STORE: Available only in Toys R Us and Hastings stores the week of 4/26.

ONLINE: A super limited number will be available on the Toys R Us website beginning 4/26 – use necaonline.com/AlienDayRipley to take you there. While quantities last.

FIGURE DESCRIPTION
Celebrate Alien Day 2016 with a special edition tribute to the classic Kenner Ripley figure from the early ’90s! Lt. Ellen Ripley comes with bandolier and smartgun accessories, plus a commemorative reprint of the Dark Horse mini-comic that was included with the original release in 1993. The 7-inch scale figure features the likeness of Sigourney Weaver, and has over 25 points of articulation. The blister card packaging is an homage to the classic as well, and features a collectible file card with bio.

This isn’t the only NECA item for Alien Day. They are contributing an exclusive to the Aliens 30th Anniversary Lootcrate as well. You can see all of the Ripley photos by reading on.

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

    Very nostalgia inducing. I don't think I'll get one since I have the movie version of Aliens Ripley and getting this one too would be space and money that could go to something I want more instead. Cool to see the smart-gun accessory here and I'm guessing the Vasquez figure's will have the armature and rig but Ripley doesn't since the Kenner Ripley's gun didn't attach to her back.

  4. jestermon has no avatar! jestermon says

    I thought they just were repainting the movie ones in the colors not actually making new molds.

    I remember when I was younger I had the figures before I had seen any of the movies I was wondering why nothing looked like the toys when I seen the movies.

  5. ludovicotek's Avatar ludovicotek says

    So awesome. I'll definitely be picking one up. NECA really knows how to make toys feel fun. Love it.

  6. Dolemite's Avatar Dolemite says

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by En Sabah Nerd View Post
    I'm guessing the Vasquez figure's will have the armature and rig but Ripley doesn't since the Kenner Ripley's gun didn't attach to her back.
    I certainly hope so. It wouldn't be like NECA to half-ass a figure like that.

  7. 643 has no avatar! 643 says

    So will this figure not be a part of the Vasquez and Newt wave? I was hoping it would so it would be easy to acquire.

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

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    Originally Posted by Dolemite View Post
    I certainly hope so. It wouldn't be like NECA to half-ass a figure like that.
    It certainly wouldn't. The Aliens line is one of those top-notch A-game lines that they've always put a lot of love into. The Dog Alien is one of those stellar figures that astonishes me that it was only $20 at retail.

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

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    Originally Posted by 643 View Post
    So will this figure not be a part of the Vasquez and Newt wave? I was hoping it would so it would be easy to acquire.
    No this is a special 4/26 event figure and is not attached to any wave, similar to an exclusive or ultimate figure which is sold on its own. Vasquez and Newt may very likely not be released until the end of the year or possibly not until early next year.

  10. 643 has no avatar! 643 says

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by En Sabah Nerd View Post
    No this is a special 4/26 event figure and is not attached to any wave, similar to an exclusive or ultimate figure which is sold on its own. Vasquez and Newt may very likely not be released until the end of the year or possibly not until early next year.
    Damn. Guess I will be stalking toysrus.com then on the 26th. Thanks for the info.

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

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    Originally Posted by 643 View Post
    Damn. Guess I will be stalking toysrus.com then on the 26th. Thanks for the info.
    Some Toys R Us will have these in store but if you're Toys R Us doesn't have it in store or is known to not readily get new NECA stuff then toysrus.com and also gohastings.com will have them available on the 26th according to Randy through Twitter.

  13. suchaname's Avatar suchaname says

    If I didn't know there was a big Kenner Aliens follow-up happening I'd avoid this figure.

    I was hoping for slightly more than a re-paint (unless I'm missing something). Somehow I'd have preferred it if they'd gone with the facial features of the original figure or something, but then I imagine they want it to correlate with the updated Kenner Aliens.

    Truth be told, I think the Ellen Ripley figures are amongst the weakest in the Alien line. Even the Amanda Ripley figure has more facial personality.

    It'll also likely be a bugger to get hold of in the UK without paying silly prices, presumably?

  15. jasilve has no avatar! jasilve says

    Not to be a downer, but the availability of all this Alien Day stuff, with the exception of the Kenner style Ripley, has been very confusing. Lots of merch announced but not many details on how to actually get your hands on them. Plus, the original announcement really made it seem like NECA Vasquez and Newt would be available, but now they're apparently just a tease for a future wave? This whole thing seems poorly planned and executed.

  16. Joe Moore's Avatar Joe Moore says

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by jasilve View Post
    Not to be a downer, but the availability of all this Alien Day stuff, with the exception of the Kenner style Ripley, has been very confusing. Lots of merch announced but not many details on how to actually get your hands on them. Plus, the original announcement really made it seem like NECA Vasquez and Newt would be available, but now they're apparently just a tease for a future wave? This whole thing seems poorly planned and executed.
    For the most part, just reveals today from most companies. Kenner style Ripley and the Aliens Lootcrate will be available to purchase today. Some stuff in Japan as well at Toy Sapiens. It's not like an organized holiday or anything. Just a fun day to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Aliens and the franchise as a whole.

  17. Wh33ls has no avatar! Wh33ls says

    It's a pity that this is an US exclusive. Neither TRU or GoHastings will ship outside the US to Canada.

  18. ZackRoyer has no avatar! ZackRoyer says

    Looks WAAYY too much like my country's president when she was part of a communist guerrilla back on cold war days. The mold already looked like her, but the red shirt just makes everything worse.
    Definitely not touching it.

  19. Joe Moore's Avatar Joe Moore says

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    Originally Posted by Wh33ls View Post
    It's a pity that this is an US exclusive. Neither TRU or GoHastings will ship outside the US to Canada.
    It's not a US exclusive. Being offered to NECA distributors worldwide. Just might not be available today outside US, depends on the retailers.

  20. Wh33ls has no avatar! Wh33ls says

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    Originally Posted by Joe Moore View Post
    It's not a US exclusive. Being offered to NECA distributors worldwide. Just might not be available today outside US, depends on the retailers.
    All hope is not lost then, I'll keep looking out for one. I just hate to spend after market prices, thanks for the clarification.

  21. Joe Moore's Avatar Joe Moore says

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    Originally Posted by Wh33ls View Post
    All hope is not lost then, I'll keep looking out for one. I just hate to spend after market prices, thanks for the clarification.
    If I see that someone outside US is offering at retail, I'll update the news story and post here.

  22. Cyclopswc's Avatar Cyclopswc says

    Had it in my cart, but TRU.com won't let me checkout. Now it's gone.

  23. Joe Moore's Avatar Joe Moore says

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    Originally Posted by Cyclopswc View Post
    Had it in my cart, but TRU.com won't let me checkout. Now it's gone.
    Randy said they're working with them now to get even more to them. Keep checking there or if I get word I'll post it here.

  24. Joe Moore's Avatar Joe Moore says

    According to Randy, Star Images in the UK will have Kenner Ripley soon.

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