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[Liz Sherman]

I have been passively collecting these little (most about 1 inch tall) alien vending machine toys for a while now. I recently got a huge score of them on eBay (thanks again for the heads up Marty ) and I thought I would share them with you guys. Enjoy!

Orignal Collection


Ebay Score


These are my two favorite figures. They are harder plastic (less rubbery) than most of the others. One has glitter inside. I just love the idea of an alien wearing a space suit - helmet and all


These are my favorite kind. They are the harder plastic ones. Again some have glitter in them.


Most of them are transparent green doing some activity - the pics are deceiving, they are all the same size.




Paratroopers!


Shiny Ones...ooohhhh


Various Colors


Different Alien Breed


These are larger - 1 1/2 - 2 inches - and are made of a slightly differnet rubber.


These Blockheads fit nicely with my aliens.


And just for good measure...here are some ninjas that can battle the aliens...hey, why not?

Edited by Liz Sherman, 17 September 2008 - 12:00 PM.

[Soupie]

Ha, pretty cool. That's a nifty little collection you got there. Probably a fun, little line to collect. Seeing them all grouped together by colors and kinds really looks nice.

[dankingery]

these always remind me of pikmin. i had a couple of the ones from that first pic in the square container. if i knew where they ended up they'd be yours. i've lost more penny machine toys than a monkey without hands.

[Universal Ruler Supreme]

Yeah, who says you have to have a brand name toy to enjoy it. The clear ones look great!

[Scumdogg]

I don't know what it is about seeing things lined up by color and style that makes me compelled to buy them, but it's working.

Nice collection you've got going there. I especially like the metallic ones with the big ears, it's refreshing to see a unique alien design for once.

[Doctor Dew]

Those are really sweet. I like the orange "other breed" of alien figure and the paratroopers.

Most likely the aliens are in space suits because they are on Earth and can't handle all the pollution.

Where did you get the ninjas? Were they also from a vending machine?

[Liz Sherman]

Where did you get the ninjas? Were they also from a vending machine?

As far as I know they are also vending toys. I got all of mine from Marty and have never actually seen them in a machine.

[BaltanII]

I have - the smaller clear ninjas and a previous wave of solid-colored versions were both 25-cent vending machine figures we've gotten from K-Mart. Still have a dozen or more of them, and they're neat to have around, but nothing particularly special to me.

[scythemantis]

There's a third breed of alien too you know, a cutesy bee-like insect type that holds musical instruments. Seen them? I've encountered them in only one vending machine, but bought tons of them.

[Articulationnut]

Ok so i have to ask...what adventures or 2 minute day dreams scenarios have your little aliens been involved with?

I really like the "different breed" figures although they are all nice to look at. It looks as though your army building...is their an alien showdown on the horizon ?

Its amazing the little things that strike our fancy lol

I wonder what it is exactly that drew you to them?

Edited by Articulationnut, 02 September 2008 - 09:00 PM.

[scythemantis]

Found a pic I'd already taken of the third variety:



I love how these bee-guys are musically themed, while the pointy-eared goblin guys are a bunch of crooks (they all have guns and/or bags of money. One vending machine labeled them "space burglars!") while the standard aliens are primarily sports themed and only recently started branching out.

It's like a glimpse into the cultural focus of three alien worlds : p

[Liz Sherman]

Found a pic I'd already taken of the third variety:



I love how these bee-guys are musically themed, while the pointy-eared goblin guys are a bunch of crooks (they all have guns and/or bags of money. One vending machine labeled them "space burglars!") while the standard aliens are primarily sports themed and only recently started branching out.

It's like a glimpse into the cultural focus of three alien worlds : p

I love these Must stay on the lookout for them. Thanks for posting the picture!!

[scythemantis]

Just found a bunch of them! I'd like to hang on to the only one I have with a microphone and my only saxophone player, but I have an extra gold accordian player and guitarists in silver, gold and metallic blue if you want some : )

Edited by scythemantis, 05 September 2008 - 03:17 AM.

[Liz Sherman]

Ok so i have to ask...what adventures or 2 minute day dreams scenarios have your little aliens been involved with?

I really like the "different breed" figures although they are all nice to look at. It looks as though your army building...is their an alien showdown on the horizon ?

Its amazing the little things that strike our fancy lol

I wonder what it is exactly that drew you to them?

So far no adventures other than being sorted...

Oh yeah...major showdown coming

I have been thinking about this and I don't know exactly what drew me to them in the first place. I have always loved scifi themed things and these aliens are just super cute. Plus the fact that they are so cheap helps as well.

[ladyzod]

I'm a sucker for $0.25-$0.50 capsule toys. My pile of homies proves that!

That is a cool looking set. I'm a little jealous. I've got only one of the little see through green aliens. The military one holding a hand gun. I got him at a TRU machine, and the next time I was back they had replaced them with candy!

How are you going to display them?

Edited by ladyzod, 06 September 2008 - 04:37 AM.

[Liz Sherman]

Thanks

Not sure how I am going to display them yet. Right now they are just sorted into types in a storage container. Some of them don't stand well (or at all) so most likely not on a shelf.

I have several doubles of some of the transparent green ones. I will send you some if you want. Just PM me your address.

[ladyzod]

I have several doubles of some of the transparent green ones. I will send you some if you want. Just PM me your address.

That would be awesome!

Thanks!

[imperfecz]

Not sure how I am going to display them yet. Right now they are just sorted into types in a storage container. Some of them don't stand well (or at all) so most likely not on a shelf.

Howzabouta custom built Moonscape type of display terrain? I have some floating rock terrain as well....
Should be able to start painting the next round of Black & White M.U.S.C.L.E.s next week sometime and your guy will be in that mix as well!

Woops forgot.... I also have 2 different types of aliens as well, 2 types w/ 4 sculpts for each type. Parachute guys in space suits, and GITD flying saucer aliens. That's why I came to this thread in the first place

Edited by l.designs, 13 September 2008 - 12:51 AM.

[Liz Sherman]

Howzabouta custom built Moonscape type of display terrain? I have some floating rock terrain as well....
Should be able to start painting the next round of Black & White M.U.S.C.L.E.s next week sometime and your guy will be in that mix as well!

Ooooh moon terrain sounds cool

Woops forgot.... I also have 2 different types of aliens as well, 2 types w/ 4 sculpts for each type. Parachute guys in space suits, and GITD flying saucer aliens. That's why I came to this thread in the first place

Pics Please

[imperfecz]

Howzabouta custom built Moonscape type of display terrain? I have some floating rock terrain as well....
Should be able to start painting the next round of Black & White M.U.S.C.L.E.s next week sometime and your guy will be in that mix as well!

Ooooh moon terrain sounds cool

Woops forgot.... I also have 2 different types of aliens as well, 2 types w/ 4 sculpts for each type. Parachute guys in space suits, and GITD flying saucer aliens. That's why I came to this thread in the first place

Pics Please

 alien_paratrooper.JPG   34.12K   16 downloads  NT70628_ALIEN_PARACHUTER_WITH_GLOW_IN_DARK_SPACESHIP.JPG   37.98K   16 downloads

Just some stuff I picked up off ebay

[Liz Sherman]

Very nice! Thanks!

I almost bought some of those ufo ones on ebay myself...and now I just might have to

[scythemantis]

The spacesuit wearers are amazingly detailed.

I always wished they would make mini-aliens in another type of "classic" form - here's my crappy little blog entry on Japanese martians:
http://www.bogleech..../scrapmars.html

These jellyfish/octopus type guys are just as iconic in Japan as our "greys," and I've seen many different toys of them...but it'd be cool if they got the mini vending alien treatment.

[Liz Sherman]

Added some Blockheads and a larger pic of my ninjas.

[bkb1777]

very nice collection.

[dankingery]

that purple blockhead with the googily eyes is the cat's pajamas.