Just in time for Mothers Day, the fan-favorite Xenomorph Queen from the film Aliens, has made it’s return to the market. Originally released in 1999 this 15″ X 30″ 7-inch scale figure with 30 points of articulation has returned to popular retailers with a new pre-order window and is being sold for $124.99 over on our affiliate Entertainment Earth.
When does it ship?
Scheduled for release October 2023, this is a great time to pick up this figure if you are new to collecting or missed out in the past.
We’ve heard from several friends in the community over the last week who say they have been patiently waiting for this moment for a few years now and are super excited to finally get there chance to buy this figure.
DONT GET SCAMMED, shop around!
Even today as I write this article, its been just over a week since the first announcement of the re-issue, and the eBay re-sellers haven’t budged an inch on their prices on past releases. Some figures are being sold for upwards of $500 and none were lower than $267 that we could find. Even with the hefty markup on the figure, there is also no guarantee you wont be paying outrageously marked up shipping rates.
Luckily for all of us, NECA has taken the time to dust off the old molds, printed up some fresh boxes and started the process to bring this figure back, making it affordable and accessible for more of us in the collecting community.
What’s in the box?
This particular xenomorph Queen boasts 30 points of articulation – including a spectacular poseable tail, 2 interchangeable inner mouths, and a display stand. She is 15-inches tall and 30-inches long, making her completely in scale with theAlien 7-inch action figure line from NECA, some of which can be found here at our affiliate link.
Our observations and take-away:
From what we’ve been able to gather so far, there are no significant changes to the figure or packaging and looks to be a standard re-issue. However, this isn’t the first re-issue of the figure since it was first launched nearly 25 years ago. There have been several re-issues as well as re-branded repaints before such as the Alien Resurrection, or Aliens Genocide versions that have been released throughout the years.
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NECA and Target’s Month Long Haul-a-thon Comes to a Close with Casey Jones as Phantom of the Opera release
Casey Jones as Phantom of the Opera is one of the most anticipated releases for us here at Toy News Daily. While it may not be the final figure released in this line, it is the final figure that has been announced. While we patiently wait for Donatello as the Invisible Man figure to be released, we certainly didn’t expect Casey Jones to beat him to the shelves. If you want to pick one up for yourself you can order through Haul-a-thon and it’s priced at $36.99. Or you can head to your nearest Target that participates in the Haul-a-thon sale and you can pick it up there. I’m going to keep this blog short and sweet because I’ll be heading to Target myself as soon as this blog posts. The TMNT x Universal Monsters crossover series is a line that must be completed.
I posted about the line a few weeks back when the first images of this figure popped up so if you want to read a little more about this series of figures check out that article posted below.
Check out these images of the figure and packaging we got from Costumes.com
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Cosmic Legions is a “space-themed” Legions line from Four Horsemen Studios
After experiencing many years of success with their Mythic Legions line of figures, 4H Studios unveiled their newest line called Cosmic Legions in September 2021. Known for their high quality 1/12 scale original fantasy characters with in-depth back-stories, this new line of figures ventures into the Sci-Fi realm that takes place in the Cosmerrium. With Waves 1 and 2 still to be shipped out in the coming weeks/months this third wave will add 6 figures to the existing lineup.
Cosmic Legions Wave 3 Outpost: Zaxxius
The third wave in the Cosmic Legions line features 6 characters in total. Lets take a look at each one and see what they come with.
T.U.5.C.C Pilot
T.U.5.C.C. Pilots are near the top of the hierarchy of soldiers employed by the Traders Union of the Five Circles of Cosmerrium. This one comes with 2 heads (helmet with his black visor as well as his unhelmeted look), 2 sets of hands, multiple accessories, and a red paint deco on his T.U.5.C.C armor. This figure will be priced at $37.
Kalian Shunn, AEXOR3 Security Officer
Kalian is a Zuvanoid, a race first introduced in the first Cosmic wave with Zeerian Spyre. She comes with two heads – her unhelmeted look and the helmet she wears to hide her identity. She comes with 3 blasters (rifle, pistol, and wrist), 2 sets of hands, staff weapon, shoulder armor, and belt and a soft goods cloak. This figure will be priced at $37.
Opor-A-Tiv83 a Bleeder’s Guild Spy
Opor-A-Tiv83 uses advanced illusion technology to alter his appearance, voice, and mannerisms. This technology allows him to infiltrate even the most secure locations in his efforts to gather intelligence for the Bleeder’s Guild. He comes with a single body and 3 distinct heads, he also has a removable dome helmet and weapon. This figure will be priced at $37.
Sskur’ge the Duoderm Hunter
This Ogre-Scale Duoderm tracker has made a career out of hunting down fugitives and returning them bruised and battered. Comes with two different heads, 2 sets of hands, and a few weapons to aid him in his hunts. This figure will be priced at $65.
Cavern Sphexx
A subterranean variant of the Sphexxian race, Cavern Sphexx are immediately recognizable due to their almost colorless bodies. This Deluxe figure comes with 2 heads, including a brand new “open mouth” sculpture debuting on this character! This figure also comes with a drill, 2 sets of hands as well as 2 sets of small arms and a set of wings, allowing you to display the figure as either a Tunneler or a Flier. This figure will be priced at $48.
Altarr Cyllovius a Grayborn Traditionalist
The Grayborn’s ability to access a transcendental state known as “The Gray” has granted them considerable power, as well as a measure of celebrity, in Cosmerrium. He comes with 4 sets of hands and his large staff, as well as character-specific soft goods, including his hooded robe which is wired for posability. The head sculpture on this figure is a new one, with a different expression than the previously revealed Grayborn figure of Aius Cyppiteon. Altarr also features two unarmored lower arms, new pieces being added to the parts library with this figure! This figure will be priced at $37.
All Images provided are from One Six Shooter and figure descriptions are from Four Horsemen Studios.
Ordering Details
The pre-order window opens this Friday, 3/31 at 12pm EST at storehorsemen.com and the one month long preorder window runs until 4/30 at 11pm EST. Additionally, these figures will eventually be available from select approved retailers, you can find the full list here. We do however, recommend buying direct from the 4H shop for the following reasons. It’s going to save you money, and you’ll get your figures faster. They are currently scheduled to be shipping sometime middle of 2024 however as we have seen in recent months that these release windows can shift both forwards and backwards in some cases.
All-In
Whether you’re new to these lines or your a seasoned veteran of Legions Figures, you may be considering buying several if not all of these figures. Here’s the pricing details recently announced on the Four Horsemen Instagram. The six figures in this wave will each be available individually, or you can get one of each with the “All In” set! The price of the All-In will be $235 (plus shipping and taxes where applicable), which is a bit of a discount off of buying the figures individually.
Dive Into The Lore
If you’d like to read more about the story that accompanies each figure and the larger world in which they belong, or if you want to check out the first two waves: Hvalkatar Book One and Hvalkatar Book Two, Gravenight, I highly recommend spending some time over on the Cosmic Legions page at the Four Horsemen Studios Website.
Any opinions expressed in this text are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization, employer, or group that the author may be associated with. These opinions are based on the author’s personal experience, knowledge, and research, and may be subject to change over time. The information provided is not intended to serve as professional or legal advice, and should not be relied upon as such. Readers are encouraged to do their own research and consult with professionals before making any decisions based on the opinions expressed in this text.
Toy News Daily just received notice from online toy retailer BigBadToyStore that Beast Kingdom’s Batman Who Laughs and Robins figure set is making its way to their warehouse and should be shipping out in the coming days/weeks.
Limited Edition
That’s right, this 1/9 scale figure set is a Previews Exclusive and only 720 will be available through BBTS.
These characters, taken from the DC Multiverse’ Dark Knights Metal storyline in which both Batman and his sidekick Robin have been twisted by the Joker venom, becoming some of the most fearsome villains in the Dark Multiverse. The figures themselves boast 20 and 26 points of articulation respectively and each figure comes with two maniacal head sculpts and multiple replaceable hands, plus Batman’s short-handled sickle and a special branded figure base with bracket. These figures come with everything you’d expect from Beast Kingdoms DAH (Dynamic 8ction Heroes) line of figures!
Availability
As we just mentioned this figure set is a BBTS exclusive so if you’re in the U.S. that’s your best bet to secure this figure. The last we checked they are still selling orders so they’re not sold out yet. The price is $199 with a single order cap. Let us know in the comments if you ordered this or still plan to.
Although it’s still too early to order any of the new Masters of the Universe figures announced today, its not too early to start making a checklist. With nearly 30 figures to be released in the coming months, from both the Origins and Masterverse lines there’s certainly enough options for MOTU fans. Mattel has been sending out tons of images ahead of these releases so we’ll be sure to post more about these figures as we are able.
If you want to get an early jump on orders the pre-order window opens tomorrow (3/21) at 9am ET at retailers like Entertainment Earth
The Nacelle Company announced today that Biker Mice From Mars toys are now available for pre-order at The Nacelle Store. These new 7-inch scale figures will be shipping in Fall-Winter 2023. They are available individually for $36 or as a set for $108. This is your first chance to secure your order of Vinnie, Modo, and Throttle, so show your support for Nacelle Toys and head over to the store now!
