Alien: Romulus, the latest addition to the iconic sci-fi horror film series, is set to premiere later this month with a ton of hype, as the xenomorphs are set to terrorize moviegoers anew. Since the firstAlienmovie by Ridley Scott was released, there have been a ton of collectibles, including a terrifying and controversial action figure by Kenner that featured the first film’s xenomorph, Big Chap.
Over 40 years later, the Alien franchise is as popular as ever, and with the new movie on the horizon, there will sure be a lot more collectibles and action figures coming up for fans to get their hands on, whether it be Big Chap, some random warrior xenomorph, the Alien Queen herself, or their iconic arch nemesis, Ellen Ripley.
6 Best Alien Toys And Collectibles Available Right Now
Alien Ultimate 40th Anniversary Big Chap
NECA immortalizes the original xenomorph from the 1979 classic in an “Ultimate” edition action figure.
Big Chap, the original xenomorph from the 1979 classic, has haunted moviegoers for decades and NECA has immortalized the iconic and titular Alien in a 40th anniversary action figure that is well-detailed, highly posable, and it even has a hinged jaw that allows its inner mouth to pop out. The design would have made legendary monster designer H.R. Giger very proud.
The action figure may be at 7-inch scale, but given that the original xenomorph was massive, this Big Chap action figures stands tall at around 9 inches in height. It comes with various accessories, including a xenomorph egg, a facehugger, and a chestbuster, which are all parts of a xenomorph’s life cycle.
Funko Pop Alien Xenomorph (1979) Blacklight
The Funko Pop Alien Xenomorph (1979) Blacklight is a unique take on the original xenomorph from the first Alien movie.
Funko has turned the universe’s deadliest creature and has turned it into a cute Funko Pop. Even the inner skull looks cute, especially with the neon colors featured in this blacklight version of the xenomorph Funko Pop. H.R. Giger definitely was not planning this one.
The box art features the 1979 film’s logo, which means this Funko Pop is based on Big Chap itself. It comes with “blacklight” neon green coloring, giving the collectible a unique look. However, there is also a normal version of the Big Chap xenomorph’s Funko Pop available for those who prefer the more classic color scheme.
Mega Construx Black Series Aliens Alien Queen
Mega Construx Black Series lets you build your own Alien Queen from the second film, Aliens.
Big Chap may be iconic, but the Alien Queen from the second film, Aliens, is right up there as among the most iconic movie monsters of all time. Mattel has turned it into a Mega Construx, which is part of their Mega Brands line of building toys that includes Mega Blox.
Once built, this Mega Construx Alien Queen comes with a movable jaw and inner mouth. It is also quite articulated and can make various poses. It copies details of the Alien Queen, from its multiple smaller arms to its back spines and its iconic head crest. This would make a fun hobby project for any Aliens fans as well.
Alien Queen Q-FIG MAX Elite Diorama
A diorama featuring the Alien Queen and replicates the final battle during the movie, Aliens.
For those who want the Alien Queen in all of its glory, the Q-FIG MAX Elite Alien Queen features the iconic xenomorph in a battle pose on top of a base inspired by the second film’s climactic battle between the Alien Queen and Ripley in a power loader.
The Alien Queen is regarded as the mother of all the xenomorphs, being responsible for egg-laying. However, should its colony be threatened, it would jump into action and personally verify that the threat has been eliminated. This diorama figure reflects that very well.
QMx Alien Xenomorph Zippermouth
A cute plushie of a xenomorph with a zippermouth. Unlike the other entries on this list, this one makes the xenomorph look adorable.
Quantum Mechanix, the same company behind the Alien Queen diorama, is also responsible for turning one of Hollywood’s most iconic alien monstrosities into a cute plush toy. Not so terrifying now, huh?
This xenomorph plushie is part of Quantum Mechanix’s new line of adorable, chibi-styled plush monsters. Made of super soft fabric, this plushie also comes with a zipper mouth which can be opened to reveal its iconic inner mouth. As the tagline goes, “In Space, No One Can Hear You “Squee!”
NECA Aliens Series 4 Ripley (White Nostromo Spacesuit)
An action figure of Ripley as she takes on Big Chap during the climactic battle of the original 1979 SciFi horror classic.
Of course, Ellen Ripley, who has spent decades taking on the ultimae horror from outer space, also has to be mentioned and one of her best action figures is a 7-inch one from NECA, which features her in her space suit from the doomed commercial hauler, the Nostromo.
The action figure features Ripley as she takes on Big Chap in the climactic final battle of the first movie, donning a space suit just in case she gets sucked out in the void of space. Accessories include her headgear and the ASSO-400 Harpoon Grappling Gun which played such a big role in the movie’s finale.
Alien remains to be one of the most iconic film franchises today, and it has amassed legions of fans from around the world. With the new movie, expect more collectibles from the franchise to be released, including even more xenomorph action figures.
FAQ
Is Alien better than Aliens?
The first movie (Alien) and the second movie (Aliens) are two of the most iconic films in history. Many have tried comparing the two film but in the end, it all depends on a person’s personal preference. Alien has been described as more akin to a haunted house, while Aliens has been described as a roller coaster. For many, comparing the two films is like comparing them to apples and oranges.
