The paint work is sharp, though not much is needed. The wash throughout is just the right amount and the various finishes, some gloss, some matte, are what really make the figure work. Ripley’s head is painted well and the few little tampos are all spot on.
Articulation is what really sends this figure into orbit! I’m not totally sure about the long-term viability of the various super-soft plastics used to accommodate some movement in key areas, but I do appreciate them being there now. Ripley is ball-jointed at the neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, mid-torso, waist, hips, knees, & ankles with swivels at the biceps & thighs to finish things off for good measure. Despite the bulk, Ripley poses really well. The only thing to be careful with is those aforementioned soft areas. I easily tore the one around the lower torso already.
In addition to the two-part removable helmet, Ripley included other accessories from towards the end of the film including the harpoon gun and a hissing version of Jonesy the cat. The harpoon gun is nicely detailed and looks like a great little prop, with two harpoon attachments, one open & one closed. Hissing Jonesy is a fun, one-piece little accessory. He actually features two joints, his tail swivels and his neck is ball-jointed. It’s funny and awesome that those points were included as I’d assumed he’d be one-piece. The paint is well done, even on the tiny teeth. Overall, he’s kind of amusing due to the eternal hissing pose. I don’t blame him – he’s seen some serious shit, but it’s just like a demented schleich miniature.
Overall, this probably isn’t the Ripley figure everyone has been waiting for, that’ll be one of the two others, but it’s still a great, third version of Ripley that is true to the end of the film. The sculpting & articulation are sharp and the relatively clean paintwork finishes it off. My only knock is the soft plastic covering on the waist; that one tear is annoying and I forsee a few more if I get too crazy with the pictures. It’s still a great figure whether you’re collecting the entire line or you’re just looking for a few good astronaut figures.
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She looks decent, but I prefer the non-suited versions, if I can. At least we didn’t get another “Michael Jackson” Ripley like we did with “Resurrection” Ripley. oy.
I can never find these bigger Neca figures. My two TRU left up here finally got in the “video game” versions of Rambo, Alien, and Predator, but never had the “regular” versions that I saw? the small 4″ versions they finally marked down, but still can’t push them.
If you’re interested in “astronaut” figures, I don’t suppose you’d be willing to track down the 5″ scale Doctor Who astronauts? 10 in red and orange suits (minor differences, which 11 and now 12 and Clara have also worn the orange, but never received toys);
Vashta Nerada from the “Library” 2ptr (which resembles your last review pic);
and two versions of River Song, one sharing the leaner VN body for her “Library” look, the other in classic Apollo suit, which she also shares with child Melody. (two more Rivers feature her white jacket “Pandorica” outfits, with and without lambswool vest, one also has a “sausage curl” hair variant, in an attempt to “correct” a bad hairdo).
To be honest, the “Impossible Astronaut” Apollo suit River will probably be the cheapest to get. VN is somewhat pricey, but you can sometimes find a good deal. Child Melody is pretty expensive for either of her figures (astronaut or dress). I used to buy the DW (and Primeval) figures in loose lots on ebay from a couple reliable sellers in UK. things seem to have cooled since they switched to 1/18 scale, tho.
Who North America has a lot of Impossible Astronauts at reasonable prices (amongst many other items): https://www.whona.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Session_ID=d8f8687980bcf64845a6e893e58e5aad&Screen=PROD&Store_Code=W&Product_Code=5RSASTRO&Category_Code=cotoys
yup.
I think one of the 10 suits may be in a new box set mix? BBTS had the sets listed, but I haven’t checked them in a while. (not counting the re-release f the Companions set, Sarah Jane, Rose Martha, K9, Donna. and Kylie.) I didnt even realize 10 had two suit variants until I had them in hand. “Red” is about two shades darker than the now-usual orange suit. kind of a “burnt orange than red.
While I appreciate some people are gonna want this version, a friend of mine who runs his own toy site provided me with the regular, blue jumpsuit Ripley, which I feel more people will clamor for (along with the upcoming Aliens Ripley). But for the life of me, I can’t understand the case packout they gave him. As he usually sells in sets, if I get in early enough I have a good chance to grab the extras that NECA pack in. His case had an extra normal Ripley and a spacesuit Ripley, which seems strange to me. I’ll never understand case packout decisions.
Anyways, right now torn on when to pre-order Aliens Ripley and the Power Loader. That’s gonna be a pretty penny. 😛