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pud333
04-13-2010, 11:08 PM
Got this from the mailman today. #1 in Kaiyodo's new Revoltech line based on sci-fi films. As you can see, the box packaging for this Alien toy is superb. If there is one thing to say about the Japanese, is that they know how to package a toy.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k176/politik1/1-2.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k176/politik1/2-1.jpg

Out of box, it's even better. The toy is fantastic. Full on articulation in the head, neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, torso, hips, knees, and ankles. The tail itself has no revoltech joints, but it has a wire inside so you can bend it however you like. The only downside to this is that the tail is required to stand. It's very hard to balance without the tail touching the ground in some way. The stand itself doesn't do much. The facehugger attaches to the egg, but it can come apart.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k176/politik1/3-1.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k176/politik1/4-1.jpg

The paint application is amazing. The top of the head is a dark, but clear plastic where you can see the skull details. This comes off.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k176/politik1/7-1.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k176/politik1/6-1.jpg

Really, a perfect figure. Amazing quality. Now for some fun.

GI Joe vs Alien:

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k176/politik1/8-1.jpg

WATCH OUT SCARLETT!

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k176/politik1/9-1.jpg

Oh damn, she got caught! The face hugger succeeds where many Joes have failed: Scarlett is impregnated.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k176/politik1/10.jpg

Here you can see the difference in size. Not bad, but I figure the Alien is a little too big to fit in with 3.75" scale. Still, it's pretty good. *** I've been told the scale seems right, considering what they're like in the movies ***

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k176/politik1/11-1.jpg

The mouth can open to reveal the smaller, second mouth that shoots out. Again, awesome detail. Mmm... brains.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k176/politik1/12.jpg

Snake Eyes to the rescue!

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k176/politik1/13.jpg

The Joes are victorious. YO JOE!

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k176/politik1/14.jpg

Once again, the paint is very detailed.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k176/politik1/15.jpg

Final comparison pic standing up straight.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k176/politik1/5-1.jpg

All in all, probably the best Revoltech figure ever made, IMO. I can't wait for Batman later this year!
*** The figure is translucent if you place it up to the light. Sorry, no picture, but it's really cool! ***

DanM
04-14-2010, 12:44 AM
Very cool! Thanks for the pics!

Icetron
04-14-2010, 08:38 PM
Nice review man, I hope to pick one up sometime too! :D

Tkim87
04-14-2010, 09:29 PM
nice review man!
I cant wait to get mine..coming in the mail with my Robot Damashii Eva 01 figure...Ohhh there will be battles to be fought then.