NECA reveals Aliens Newt figures, teases Lt. Vasquez
Alien Day has come and gone and while it was hit or miss for some fans, for NECA collectors it was easily a fan pleasing day with the reveal of the Newt figure and teases of Lt. Vasquez.
The fun kicked off with a tweet from Newt herself Carrie Henn, who was refreshingly amped up about the big day and debuting her figure:
Final picture with all accessories. Hope you enjoy it. @NECA_TOYS #alienday426 pic.twitter.com/W8gx2FsMVA
— Carrie Henn (@RealCarrieHenn) April 26, 2016
I believe this is an accessory many fans have been asking for. @NECA_TOYS #AlienDay426 pic.twitter.com/lJJZyF9Z6E
— Carrie Henn (@RealCarrieHenn) April 26, 2016
Even the main Jedi got in on the fun
In Space- No One Can Hear You SQUEEE! Wishing you & all your loved ones the happiest chest-bursting #AlienDay426 pic.twitter.com/iePKKUxhJy
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) April 26, 2016
NECA Toys shared three images of the Lt. Vasquez, whom we’ll see in full on Friday. Alongside Ripley, Vasquez was one of my favorite female characters. I adored any female who could easily fit in the GI Joe or Star Wars universes.
Although there aren’t any guarantees as NECA has repeatedly said human figures remain a tough sell at retail, one tweet was encouraging for more Colonial Marines:
What if I told you that Vasquez isn't the only Marine you're getting this year….#alienday426
— NECA (@NECA_TOYS) April 26, 2016
I’m not sure who my next biggest want is between Apone, Drake or Frost. I’d love to see Burke and Gorman eventually as well, but those three are the priorities.