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The Toyark › Aliens and Predator Toy News › Packaging Images for Aliens – James Cameron Colonial Marine Action Figure by NECA

Packaging Images for Aliens – James Cameron Colonial Marine Action Figure by NECA

Posted on October 20, 2017 at 12:55 pm by Joe Moore under Aliens and Predator Toy News

New in-package photos have been released for the upcoming Aliens – James Cameron Colonial Marine 7″ Scale Action Figure coming from NECA. The figure is scheduled to ship out next month. The figure will be available via TheNecaStore.com and at Toys “R” Us stores. See the official photos after the jump.

Director James Cameron joins the Aliens universe as an action figure! The first-ever action figure featuring his likeness is a tribute to the process of creating the movie Aliens as well as the director himself. USCM Colonel Cameron becomes the highest-ranking officer in the Aliens movie universe.

The 7″ scale figure has over 25 points of articulation and features the likeness of James Cameron as he appeared during the filming of Aliens. There are a few fun Easter eggs relating to the director hidden on the figure itself: a Canadian flag shoulder patch, the Lightstorm logo, and a Pandora planet patch.

The figure comes with pistol, pulse rifle, and tracking device, plus two “behind-the-scenes” accessories: a replica clapboard and the viewfinder Cameron wore around his neck while filming for setting up shots.

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  1. Joe Moore's Avatar Joe Moore says

    07-17-2017, 08:12 AM

    Aliens - James Cameron Colonial Marine Action Figure by NECA

  2. Bearjew has no avatar! Bearjew says

    07-17-2017, 08:19 AM

    Maybe it is just me but I think this is really dumb. I mean, of all the things they could have done and all the things that people ask for out of this line they do James Cameron?

  3. AlanThCollector's Avatar AlanThCollector says

    07-17-2017, 08:21 AM

    Pretty creative. I must say I never really desired a James Cameron action figure on my desk, but I'm digging this a lot. Now to find a 7 inch scale director's chair and some film cameras to go with that clap board.

  4. frodotrout's Avatar frodotrout says

    07-17-2017, 08:22 AM

    i have to agree with you

  5. evilekim's Avatar evilekim says

    07-17-2017, 08:56 AM

    This is fun! Director's like Tarantino, George Lucas, and Peter Jackson have done something similiar, so I applaud their enthusiasm.

    Also, NECA has contacted many actors who have portrayed characters in Alien and Predator movies. NECA can't just steal their likeness. If these folks don't message NECA back, it's not their fault. Many movies like Jaws, Back to the Future, Mad Max, etc. have no likeness rights to the actors.

  6. Dolemite's Avatar Dolemite says

    07-17-2017, 09:12 AM

    I totally could see how some people would want this, but I sure don't. It would make a great base for customs, however. Good 80's Cameron likeness, too.

    I love how the release states that, "This is the first time Cameron has allowed his likeness to be used for an action figure." Like people have been screaming for a freaking James Cameron action figure for years (maybe they have? I don't know).

  7. Dr Kain's Avatar Dr Kain says

    07-17-2017, 09:15 AM

    How about finishing up the actual movie characters before they make a lame thing like this?

  8. Tokyomeltdown has no avatar! Tokyomeltdown says

    07-17-2017, 09:25 AM

    Can't see the appeal of another Colonial Marine, but with a Cameron head sculpt? Kinda interesting, but an easy pass.

  9. Cyclopswc's Avatar Cyclopswc says

    07-17-2017, 09:26 AM

    I like this. Way to keep the license alive while they're trying to secure the rights to more actor's likeness.

    I wonder if he'll have a rank? Or is he just a grunt?

  10. SpasticPlastic's Avatar SpasticPlastic says

    07-17-2017, 09:30 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Dolemite View Post
    I love how the release states that, "This is the first time Cameron has allowed his likeness to be used for an action figure." Like people have been screaming for a freaking James Cameron action figure for years (maybe they have? I don't know).
    Years back, a company, (I think it was SOTA, but I could be wrong), was trying to get a "Creator" line off the ground. Hitchcock, Romero, Spielberg, Cameron, Lucas, and Tarantino were slated, among others, but the only rights they could get were Hitchcock and Tarantino, so the line never happened. Again, this is what I remember, I'm probably wrong, as it was at least 10 years ago. I just recall reading a blurb about it in a magazine.

    I think this is a neat figure, and a good way to flesh out the marines, while trying to secure more likeness rights, I'm sure. Can't really complain about them releasing this before others, if they don't have the rights. I'll take a non-essential figure over no figure any day.

  11. deecee4's Avatar deecee4 says

    07-17-2017, 09:43 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Cyclopswc View Post
    I like this. Way to keep the license alive while they're trying to secure the rights to more actor's likeness.

    I wonder if he'll have a rank? Or is he just a grunt?
    Thats what I'm trying to figure out. Don't see any kind of rank insignia but-keeping in mind he's notorious for being a bit of a tyrant on set-cant see him as a lowly grunt taking orders lol

  12. Stranger's Avatar Stranger says

    07-17-2017, 10:01 AM

    How did I not know James Cameron is a fellow Canadian?...

  13. Harbinger's Avatar Harbinger says

    07-17-2017, 10:16 AM

    Kinda looks like marc singer.

  14. xenofanlv426 has no avatar! xenofanlv426 says

    07-17-2017, 10:16 AM

    Hell yes! The ultimate bad ass has arrived!

  15. xenofanlv426 has no avatar! xenofanlv426 says

    07-17-2017, 10:23 AM

    imagine a signed copy of this in packaging. How much would that be worth.

  16. scarrviper's Avatar scarrviper says

    07-17-2017, 10:33 AM

    Disappointed that we aren't getting a new marine from the movie, but it's not a terrible looking figure so I'm torn. Likeness is solid, and I like the accessories they chose. I do wish he had a helmet, but the hair probably wouldn't allow one to fit.

  17. Dolemite's Avatar Dolemite says

    07-17-2017, 10:41 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Dr Kain View Post
    How about finishing up the actual movie characters before they make a lame thing like this?
    I'm sure if they had the rights to the likeness of another "real" marine they would have used it. I doubt the Cameron figure is taking the place of another character.

    That said, what other marines would anyone want aside from Drake and Apone...and maybe Dietrich would be cool too because at least she had some lines and wasn't the first to get killed (although the first marine to get killed - Frost - was actually HER fault, lol)? I mean, I doubt NECA is going to make a figure out of some loser like Spunkmyer.

  18. Gunathar's Avatar Gunathar says

    07-17-2017, 10:50 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Bearjew View Post
    Maybe it is just me but I think this is really dumb. I mean, of all the things they could have done and all the things that people ask for out of this line they do James Cameron?
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Dr Kain View Post
    How about finishing up the actual movie characters before they make a lame thing like this?
    Because this:

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by evilekim View Post
    NECA has contacted many actors who have portrayed characters in Alien and Predator movies. NECA can't just steal their likeness. If these folks don't message NECA back, it's not their fault. Many movies like Jaws, Back to the Future, Mad Max, etc. have no likeness rights to the actors.

  19. Gunathar's Avatar Gunathar says

    07-17-2017, 10:59 AM

    I find this original and totally unexpected. Just for custom possibilities this figure is worth buying.

    I'm curious to know if he'll be having a King of the World grafitti on his armor

  20. Phantomcrow's Avatar Phantomcrow says

    07-17-2017, 11:06 AM

    There is a helmet in the new Sentry Turret accessory set coming out you could use on him. It might be to small but the Diamond Select Kermet Muppet figure came with a directors chair.

  21. snake5289's Avatar snake5289 says

    07-17-2017, 11:17 AM


    That's pretty awesome.

  22. Gunathar's Avatar Gunathar says

    07-17-2017, 11:19 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Cyclopswc View Post
    I like this. Way to keep the license alive while they're trying to secure the rights to more actor's likeness.

    I wonder if he'll have a rank? Or is he just a grunt?
    He'll be a colonel: https://thenecastore.com/collections...nt=44784870474

    Love the clapboard and viewfinder accessories by the way!

  23. Dolemite's Avatar Dolemite says

    07-17-2017, 11:53 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by evilekim View Post
    Many movies like Jaws, Back to the Future, Mad Max, etc. have no likeness rights to the actors.
    There are Back to the Future Hot Toys figures.

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Gunathar View Post
    I'm curious to know if he'll be having a King of the World grafitti on his armor
    Actually, didn't Cameron allow the actors in the movie to customize their own armor? If so, I wouldn't be surprised if Cameron himself had a hand in designing this figure's duds.

  24. Joe Moore's Avatar Joe Moore says

    07-17-2017, 11:54 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Dolemite View Post
    There are Back to the Future Hot Toys figures.
    They had to pay for those likeness rights. Just as they did for Weller's Alex Murphy likeness. and they apparently were not cheap.

  25. Cyclopswc's Avatar Cyclopswc says

    07-17-2017, 12:08 PM

    Colonel. That's awesome! NECA's shipping charge still sucks, but I have to order one to make sure I don't miss out. My local TRU's distribution is wonky.

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