[GF9] Aliens (1986) Plastic Multi-Part Figures

[Daeothar]

Wow, it's really that soft? That's a bit of a shame, but from the pictures, the sculpt's edges still look pretty sharp.

Is it polystyrene, or one of those newfangled restic-type materials?

[dwartist]

Wow, it's really that soft? That's a bit of a shame, but from the pictures, the sculpt's edges still look pretty sharp.

Is it polystyrene, or one of those newfangled restic-type materials?

It doesn't feel soft when you handle it and I don't want to mislead anybody (nowhere near as bad as restic!) - I just found removing mould lines (just make sure your blade is new and sharp and you shouldn't have a problem) and drilling a little problematic but manageable. They are very good value for money (particularly considering the GF9 have now released the miniatures separately from the game) and well worth a punt!

[Silent bob]

I've just ordered a pack of Aliens and one of Marines, just for giggles....keep an eye out on ebay, when I change my mind....and the butterfly flitters off

[Veteran Sergeant]

Thanks. They don’t look too much off. Probably if they were put on the same bases, they might be similar enough to use next to each other.

They're almost the same size as the 1st Edition Prodos minis, just with slightly poorer detail on the weapons and faces.  From a scale perspective though, they will fit very well. The Prodos figures will just be a hair taller and lither.  The only real disappointing figure is Vasquez, where the soft detail definitely sticks out compared to the Prodos "Not Drake" smartgunner. The GF9 smartgun just isn't a very good sculpt, but probably done that way for durability.

The Aliens themselves though, are almost spot on, in terms of scale. I'm guessing they were unsold sculpts designed for the Prodos game. The only knock on them is the lack of variety in arms. They end up looking very "samey" and like they are holding invisible packages.

[JPeace]

Being a huge Aliens fan (and playtested the game when I was still working at GF9/Battlefront a couple of years ago) I've been really excited for this game. I got hold of a copy of the core set as well as the Assets & Hazards box that replaces the card tokens with minis.

Got to admit, the models are much better than I expected. The plastic is solid, some detail however is a little soft on the surface, but once primed is clear and should pose no issues with painting.







I'll definately be playing the game as well as a Space Hulk variant using the models, alongside the Alien RPG. I might do a thread for the painting of these, if I get the time.

[dwartist]

"Pendejo jerk-off..."

[Grumpy Gnome]

Great painting. The sculpts are not as crisp as I hoped but you have done a great job.

[gamer Mac]

Great paint job

[RR]

Lovely job on Gorman!

[hubbabubba]

Nice painting David.

I concur with Dwartist, they're pretty good figs, but the detail is a little on the soft side.

They're slightly smaller than the Prodos marines, but I see no problem in using them together

[manic _miner]

 Just seen these new sets from Combatzone Scenery.Ideal for Aliens games too.I am sure that some will find them interesting.

 Not sure how to post pictures,so i have included a link.

 https://combatzone-scenery.co.uk/epages/e25b18fb-c32b-422a-8493-a8baeb0f1a17.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/e25b18fb-c32b-422a-8493-a8baeb0f1a17/Categories/Games/Hanleys_Hope

[Gunner Dunbar]

Nice job Dwartist, I’ve ordered a box of marines, aliens and a queen.

[Plynkes]

Cool!

I had the board game for Christmas. I suppose I shall have to paint the figures or else I'll have my LAFer card revoked!

[gamer Mac]

Don't order from combat zone I ordered their crates and consoles and My dog could have sculpted better not a straight line in the set

[wds0855]

I just found out about these GF9 figure sets. They all look great.
I thought the figures might work well with these Battlesystems Sci-Fi terrain
Any thoughts?

https://battlesystems.co.uk/product-category/terrain/sci-fi/

Walt