The full Wave 1 line of Lanard Aliens toys (note the similarities to the Kenner product checklist).
The Lanard Alien Collection is an ongoing line of retro-styled 4" scale action figures and accessories based on the Alien franchise, chiefly the 1986 film Aliens. Revealed in November of 2019, the line appears to be aimed at a young audience with its bright rainbow-colored aliens, while also appealing to collectors with its 90s retro-aesthetic and overall resemblance to the 1992 Kenner toys.
Overview[]
"Alien prepare yourself! Calling all Colonial Marines! Get ready to gear-up and take on the most fearsome creatures to inhabit planet LV-426 and beyond in an epic space battle! The dreaded Xenomorphs have multiplied in vast numbers, threatening the lives that inhabit space colonies reaching to the far ends of the universe. Gather your crew to take on, fight, and eradicate the ever-growing numbers of these terrifying aliens!" ~ The bio on the back of the line's box art.
The series has a simplistic and retro style to its figures and packaging, harkening back to the style of Kenner's Aliens toys. The marketing of the products shows that the line is aimed at a young audience, this is quite evident in the colorful designs of the Xenomorphs. This is quite the difference from other Alien products, which are usually always aimed at older collectors, as the films themselves are not child-friendly. A common theme with the line is the inclusion of card diorama pieces with the plastic figures. The line relies on a heavy usage of repaints and slight retools.
Products[]
Owing to the nature of this article, this list is ongoing and may not be complete.
Wave 1 (2019/2020)[]
Xenomorph Swarm[]
- Xenomorph Drone & Russ Jorden w/Facehugger & Egg
- Xenomorph Runner & Weyland-Yutani Enforcer w/Planetary Rover Bike
- Xenomorph Warrior & Pvt. Crowe w/Sentry Gun
Xenomorph Attack[]
- Advanced APC Vehicle & Pvt. Wierzbowski
- Hive Protector & Lt. Gorman w/Super Power Loader
Other[]
- 12" Giant Poseable Alien Queen
Wave 2 (2020/2021)[]
Combo Sets[]
- Alien Super Set (Advanced Power Loader, Drone, Warrior, Runner, Colonial Marine, and 2 Research Scientists w/Facehugger & Egg)
- Alien Queen Ultra Set (Lights & sound Queen, Runner, Hive Protector, and Research Scientist w/Sentry gun, Facehugger & Egg)
7" Special Edition Collector's Series[]
- Xenomorph Drone w/Facehugger & Egg
- Xenomorph Warrior w/Facehugger & creature canister
- Xenomorph Runner w/Facehugger & Spike
Other[]
- Deluxe Alien Queen (stand-alone release of the red lights and sound Queen)
Wave 3 (2022)[]
7" Special Edition Glow in the Dark Series[]
- Xenomorph Drone w/Facehugger & Egg
- Xenomorph Warrior w/Facehugger & creature canister
- Xenomorph Runner w/Facehugger & Spike
Trivia[]
- Despite its name, the line is very much primarily based on the 2nd film and not Alien.
Gallery[]
See Also[]
- Predator Collection, another line produced by Lanard based on the Predator franchise.
- Alien and Predator Classics, a similar retro-styled line released a year prior.
