While we are still awaiting the 3rd Series of NECA's Alien 40th Anniversary figures, the NECA team have now announced a 4th Series for release in the Spring of 2021.
The three figure wave doesn't offer anything substantially new for collectors. It re-releases both Lambert and Ripley in their spacesuits, giving each an update with photo-real decor. The third figure is yet another Big Chap - the 4th in the Series in as many waves. This time round the Alien has been given a paint decor update based on some of Giger's concept artwork. A facehugger will be included with the Big Chap.
The Series 4 figures are schedule for May 2021 with Series 3 hitting at some point between then and now (last estimate was Jan/Feb 2021). There is no mention of any exclusivity at this point for Series 4.
Released to theaters in 1979, Alien became one of the most successful films of the year and has since grown to be a timeless sci-fi classic. To celebrate the film’s 40th Anniversary, NECA is releasing an ongoing series comprised of new releases all year long, with at least nine different Limited Edition action figures to collect. Each release will be a limited production run, so act quickly!
Wave 4 will include previously released fan favorites Ripley(Compression Suit), Lambert(Compression Suit), and Giger’s Alien, with various upgrades and improvements. Both Ripley & Lambert will feature photoreal facial deco of Sigourney Weaver and Veronica Cartwright! Giger’s Alien features new paint deco based on HR Giger’s original concept artwork.
Each figure will come packaged in a 40th Anniversary Kenner inspired window box to commemorate the occasion.
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