Written By: Sam Santiago
Forty years ago, director James Cameron took “Alien“, already considered one of the greatest science fiction horror films ever made, and transformed it into an all-out war against the perfect organism. The result was “Aliens“, a film packed with pulse rifles, Colonial Marines, exploding Xenomorphs, and some of the most quotable lines in genre history.
It gave us Sigourney Weaver barking, “Get away from her, you bitch!“ It taught us that the Xenomorphs “mostly come out at night… mostly.“ Most importantly, it turned Ellen Ripley into one of cinema’s greatest action heroes.
Now, as Aliens celebrates its 40th anniversary, Hot Toys is sending collectors back to LV-426 with an impressive lineup of new 1/6 scale collectibles. The only thing missing? Hicks, Hudson, Vasquez, Drake, Frost, and the rest of the Colonial Marines. Because let’s be honest, what is Aliens without the Marines? We have no info on whether those characters will be getting the same treatment but here’s hoping.
Ellen Ripley 1/6 Scale Figure (Standard Edition)
The standard Ripley release recreates her appearance during the film’s climactic descent into the Xenomorph hive.
Features Include:
- Newly developed head sculpt based on Sigourney Weaver
- Separate rolling eyeball system
- Screen-accurate curly shag hairstyle
- Silicone arms for seamless articulation
- Approximately 30 cm tall
- Eight interchangeable hands
Costume
- Weathered white t-shirt
- Weathered blue-gray pants
- Battle-worn Reebok Alien Stompers
Weapons
- M41A Pulse Rifle with removable magazine and retractable stock
- M240 Incinerator Unit
- M40 HEDP Grenades
Accessories
- Flamethrower effect attachment
- Grenade harness
- Grenade bandolier
- Ammunition crossbody bag
- Wristwatch
- Xenomorph remains display base
Ellen Ripley 1/6 Scale Figure (Deluxe Edition)
For collectors wanting to recreate the Queen’s chamber, the Deluxe Version expands Ripley’s arsenal with additional hive-themed display pieces.
Everything Included In The Standard Edition Plus:
- Detailed Ovomorph (Alien Egg)
- Tendril-themed display base
- Expandable hive diorama setup
- Enhanced display options for recreating the hive sequence
Ellen Ripley Artisan Edition Deluxe Version
Limited to just 3,000 pieces worldwide, this exclusive release is the ultimate Ripley collectible.
Exclusive Features
- Hand-implanted wool hair
- Realistic rooted curls
- Deluxe Edition accessories included
- Numbered limited release
Also Includes
- Pulse Rifle
- Incinerator Unit
- Grenades and harness
- Ovomorph
- Hive display base
- Xenomorph remains diorama
For serious Aliens collectors, this is the centerpiece release of the anniversary line.
Alien Warrior 1/6 Scale Figure (Standard Edition)
Standing nearly 15 inches tall, the Alien Warrior may be the most screen-accurate Xenomorph Hot Toys has produced to date.
Features Include
- Newly developed ridged skull sculpt
- Two interchangeable mouths
- Extendable inner jaw
- Over 20 points of articulation
- Seamless silicone body sections
- Bendable tail
- Two interchangeable dorsal spine sets
- Two interchangeable arm sets
- Eight interchangeable hands
Display Base
- Xenomorph remains-themed diorama stand
The figure perfectly captures the terrifying hive soldiers that overwhelmed the Colonial Marines on LV-426.
Alien Warrior 1/6 Scale Figure (Deluxe Edition)
The Deluxe Warrior takes things one step further by adding a crucial piece of Xenomorph biology.
Everything Included In The Standard Version Plus
- Detailed Ovomorph (Alien Egg)
- Hive tendril display base
- Connectable display environment
The added egg display makes this feel like a complete slice of the hive brought directly into your collection room.
Forty years later, Aliens remains one of the greatest sequels ever made. These new Hot Toys releases feel like a fitting tribute to Cameron‘s sci-fi masterpiece and the legacy of Ripley and the Xenomorphs. Still, we’re keeping our fingers crossed that Hot Toys eventually gives us the rest of the Colonial Marines. Hicks, Hudson, Vasquez, Drake, Frost, Apone, and even Bishop deserve the same treatment.
After all, every bug hunt is better with a full squad.