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James Cameron tasked Stan Winston with updating H.R. Giger's original design for the alien creature. The creatures were portrayed by stunt actors and dancers to achieve the convincing dynamic movement of the revised warrior designs.

The costume consists of a black nylon bodysuit, with attached hard polyfoam parts moulded in the creature's iconic bio-mechanical shape, with foam boots, foam tail, and slip-latex gloves. Completing the costume is a highly detailed replica headpiece, made from polyfoam with a soft foam interior; a slip latex-rubber replica chest panel; and a back panel with the creature's distinctive ‘exhaust' pipes. The components are held together with a combination of zippers, Velcro, metal pop fasteners, elastic, and simple stitching.

The entire costume has a white, flaky residue, likely from the liquid applied during filming to give the creature its slimy look. It exhibits some cracks and small missing segments; the surface has become slightly tacky in places, and it is missing the left elbow pipe, but otherwise remains in good condition. The costume is mounted on a custom-made display.

Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction, 2017

Dimensions: 157 cm x 69 cm x 190 cm (62 3/4" x 27" x 74 3/4")

Estimated: £20,000 - 30,000

This head was constructed for production by David Watling, who also previously worked on the mechanical R2-D2 unit in Star Wars. Although Carlo Rambaldi was commissioned to make three mechanical alien heads, he was busy working on another film at the time, so Watling was asked to construct a backup in case Rambaldi's were delayed or below par.

The head was based on H.R. Giger's iconic design and, judging by the piece's airbrushed paintwork, it was also likely to have been hand-painted and finished by Giger himself.

The head is largely made of resin and fibreglass, and has a moveable jaw and toothed 'tongue' that can protrude from the mouth. The front of the head is shaped like a human skull, as per Giger's original design, with resin teeth that are plated to look metallic. The back of the head is missing, with cables protruding, revealing where the controls were attached to manipulate the mouth. A headcap is fitted within, allowing the head to be comfortably worn by the Alien performer. The head shows wear from production use and age. The jaw and 'tongue' are both mounted on a slide mechanism, with the chrome-plated teeth on the tongue spring loaded and mechanised. There are cracks and small holes in the resin, most notably on the left side. Some of the paintwork has chipped away, most clearly on the teeth.

Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction - London - 2020
Dimensions: 83 cm x 22 cm x 36 cm (32 3/4" x 8 3/4" x 14 1/4")
Estimate: £40,000 - 60,000 M

This facehugger originated from the collection of its maker, special effects legend Roger Dicken, who was its owner from the completion of filming until his passing in 2024. The facehugger was originally designed by Swiss surrealist artist H.R. Giger.

The facehugger skin is made of latex and features realistic detailing, including veins, wrinkles, and ligaments. The flexible tail is made of foam latex to enable it to wrap around the victim's neck. A monofilament wire protrudes from the end of the tail and fingers, which would have been pulled to give the impression of the facehugger tightening its grip. Latex sacks on either side have an egg-shaped weight within to ensure they hung correctly over Kane's face. On the underside of the facehugger, the metal skeleton is exposed.

Internally, there are the remnants of dried rubber bands which were part of the original mechanism. It came on a custom-built display, keeping it in its iconic pose. Dimensions: (displayed) 13.75" x 8" x 14.5" (35 cm x 20 cm x 37 cm)

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A few movie props that were temporarily on display at Hollywood's infamous El Capitan Theatre in L.A. on August 19, 2024.

Paul McCrane is a great actor. Really draws you in to hate his character.

I am rewatching the whole season for the 3rd time. I am on E.R. Season 5, Episode 18, today.
I just realized, poor ER, and I will have to put up with this bastard for 5 more Seasons. EGAD!
Two of my Fave episodes involving him are the one with the Helicopter in season 9. And then the ending in 10.
WAHOO!!! HE GOT HIS KARMA BIG TIME!!!

Ya gotta love this shot of Paul McCrane compared to his Dr. Skinhead self.

"Calling someone a 'Cheshire '—usually phrased as grinning 'like a Cheshire cat '—means they have a very wide, knowing, or mischievous smile, often because they feel smug, proud, or pleased with a secret."

__Hmmmmm

Space Race Slide, POV at Germany's Indoor Water Park 2026

A surprise ending indeed. HISssssssss!

The M41A is an iconic fictional weapon, but it is actually produced in the airsoft market, primarily made and distributed by Snow Wolf rather than S&T Armament (which manufactures other historical and modern airsoft replicas like the Type 38 or Type 64).

Lightweight and rugged, the M41A is constructed largely from ultra-light alloy precision metal stampings, with a titanium aluminide alloy outer casing and high-impact, temperature-resistant plastics for many of its internal parts. The M41A is fully sealed against corrosion, dirt, and moisture.

Key Specifications & Features Base

Internals: Built on a Version 6 gearbox derived from the classic M1A1 Thompson submachine gun.

Muzzle Velocity: Shoots around 360–380 FPS out of the box.

Rate of Fire: Approximately 700 to 750 rounds per minute.

Magazine: 190-round short-type high-capacity Thompson magazine.

Ammo Counter: Functional digital LED countdown display that starts at 95 rounds (requires a separate 9V battery).

Body Construction: Combination of durable ABS polymer shell casing and metal parts (such as the retractable metal stock and outer barrel components).

Length: 680 mm with stock retracted, expanding to 780 mm when fully extended.Weight: Approximately 3,600 to 3,900 grams

Vance Kelly's limited edition run of only 15 for James Cameron's "Aliens" (1986), with each print in the run being unique. The imagery is taken from the key scene in the film when the Colonial Marines first encounter the Alien nest. Hand-Numbered #13/15 by the artist, this example is finished with glow-in-the-dark orange-gold metallic background inks.

24" x 36" (61 x 91.5 cm)

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