Cinemaquette Alien goes on sale

[Darklord Dave]

Apparently they have the first allotment in and ready to ship? I'd send you to their site, but it's the slowest most frustrating website ever!

[Gruson]

LOL

Their new site should launch next month.

THANK GOD!

[pjam]

Got the CM email this morning, slow to load but if you can afford it, this is an amazing item and Giger was all over it to ensure it's accuracy...

[DetroitSportsFan]

Ordered! :banana

[sideshowpdx]

Just ordered one... This will be my first CM piece..

[abake]

It's a beautiful piece, but definitely too expensive for the likes of me...
Please post pics as soon as you guys get this baby.

[SolidLiquidFox]

The pose on this one is a deal breaker for me. Not too fond of the Wonder Woman spinning action going on here.

So far this is how I rank them:

1. T-800 Endo
2. T-850 Ah-nold
3. Alien
4. TX

Jack Sparrow comes somewhere between 1 and 2 judging by the prototype pic we have seen.

[Batty]

*sigh* That's the one I want. Too bad I don't have the money for it right now. Are there any other photos of it?

[sideshowpdx]

The pose on this one is a deal breaker for me. Not too fond of the Wonder Woman spinning action going on here.
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LOL! I just spent $1500 on WONDER WOMAN??!! DOH! :banghead

[sideshowpdx]

*sigh* That's the one I want. Too bad I don't have the money for it right now. Are there any other photos of it?
This was the pic that sealed the deal for me.. I can't wait..

http://images17.fotki.com/v5/photos/1/194554/1903591/alien-vi.jpg


I'm going to probably retire my Alien Queen and put the CM piece next to my 1:1 bust:
http://images17.fotki.com/v8/photos/1/194554/737503/theater4-vi.jpg

[sideshowpdx]

One more thing,,, by the looks of this picture,, the Alien CM is flipping huge. Yet on CM's site, they only say it's approx 24" tall. Isn't Arnold 24" tall? I wonder if they shrunk the Alien since this Prototype...
http://images17.fotki.com/v5/photos/1/194554/1903591/alien-vi.jpg

[KAOSINLA]

I'd like to get this, but I'm still waiting on the T-800.

[Batty]

Thanks for the photos. It does look huge. Congrats to you guys getting it.

[oxbeard]

Very tempting, but think I'll have to pass. Definitely want to see everybody's pics though

[occulum]

One more thing,,, by the looks of this picture,, the Alien CM is flipping huge. Yet on CM's site, they only say it's approx 24" tall. Isn't Arnold 24" tall? I wonder if they shrunk the Alien since this Prototype...
http://images17.fotki.com/v5/photos/1/194554/1903591/alien-vi.jpg
looks to me like its sitting on its own stand closer to the camera than Arnie.
could just be a perspective thing.

I agree, it looks awesome

[DetroitSportsFan]

One more thing,,, by the looks of this picture,, the Alien CM is flipping huge. Yet on CM's site, they only say it's approx 24" tall. Isn't Arnold 24" tall? I wonder if they shrunk the Alien since this Prototype...

It's a typo on the CM site. The Alien stands approx 31" tall.

[sideshowpdx]

It's a typo on the CM site. The Alien stands approx 31" tall.


The best news I've heard all day... Thanks for that confirmation!

[WetaWork]

This was the pic that sealed the deal for me.. I can't wait..

http://images17.fotki.com/v5/photos/1/194554/1903591/alien-vi.jpg


I'm going to probably retire my Alien Queen and put the CM piece next to my 1:1 bust:
http://images17.fotki.com/v8/photos/1/194554/737503/theater4-vi.jpg

I see you got the Alien Director's cut poster. :clap

Is it one of the limited 5,000 numbered versions? Beautiful one-sheet. I still need to get mine framed.

[sideshowpdx]

I see you got the Alien Director's cut poster. :clap

Is it one of the limited 5,000 numbered versions? Beautiful one-sheet. I still need to get mine framed.

Nah,,, it's just a 41x27 reprint... It's a classic beautiful poster...

[WetaWork]

Nah,,, it's just a 41x27 reprint... It's a classic beautiful poster...

It sure is. I actually own two, both original limited/numbered version. Here's some pics:

http://www.cyberplugs.com/dgc/htpics/posters/alien_a.jpg

http://www.cyberplugs.com/dgc/htpics/posters/alien_b.jpg

http://www.cyberplugs.com/dgc/htpics/posters/alien_c.jpg

http://www.cyberplugs.com/dgc/htpics/posters/alien_d.jpg

http://www.cyberplugs.com/dgc/htpics/posters/alien_e.jpg

[Darklord Dave]

The Alien is crouching but I can't see how he's only 24". At SDCC last year he looked at least 36". The 1/4 scale SSC Predator is 24".

[KAOSINLA]

The Alien is crouching but I can't see how he's only 24". At SDCC last year he looked at least 36". The 1/4 scale SSC Predator is 24".


It was a typo by CM......approx. 31"

[SolidLiquidFox]

Awesome room Sideshowpdx! I can see there is nothing that will stop you from adding this piece to your Alien movie room.

[sideshowpdx]

Awesome room Sideshowpdx! I can see there is nothing that will stop you from adding this piece to your Alien movie room.

Thanks! I'm waiting for my buddy with his good camera to come over and take pix of the rest of the room. My camera really sucks with the lighting I have. Here's a quick pic that he took of my screen:
http://images16.fotki.com/v300/photos/1/194554/3064641/interior50copy-vi.jpg
And here's a pic that i took of the back of the room:
http://images17.fotki.com/v326/photos/1/194554/737503/theater2-vi.jpg

[oxbeard]

Sweet HT, sideshowpdx :chew

[WetaWork]

Very nice HT. Are your components rackmounted or in an A/V cabinet. Are those covered windows or storage on the left side?

My next HT project consists of building out a vented closet for a sliding rackmount system to replace my standalone A/V cabinet.

Back on topic:

I'm waiting for the hopeful 1/4 Alien SDCC announcement from SS.

[Gruson]

Great set up pdx!

Love the colors. :)

Very, very nice.

[hairlesswookiee]

yeah thats what i call a movie room!!! do you have a bartender to fetch you drinks while watching movies?? i cant wait until i finish school so i can get a setup like that.

[Lynxje]

I just don't like the CM Alien, I think it looks to bland while he should be slimey. Guess I'll just have to wait what SS decides to release.....

[carbo-fation]

Awesome setup Sideshowpx! Very well displayed!

[SolidLiquidFox]

Yoda, LOTR pinball, a bar probably full of booze, Obi Vs Vader PF, UC LOTR swords, Predator and Alien bust, cool posters...we are not worthy. Looks great! :cool:

May I suggest some posters where the covered windows are?

[sideshowpdx]

Very nice HT. Are your components rackmounted or in an A/V cabinet. Are those covered windows or storage on the left side?

My next HT project consists of building out a vented closet for a sliding rackmount system to replace my standalone A/V cabinet.

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I'm a bit embarrassed to post the pictures I have taken. The pictures that my friend who is a photographer can take make the room look a million times better. My components are rack mounted (another bad pic alert)
http://images17.fotki.com/v14/photos/1/194554/737503/theater5-vi.jpg
I got "blackout blinds" installed for the windows. It makes it very dark in there. There are two windows in the nooks (they call them domers) and then 3 windows (not in the pictures) to the left of the theater seats.

[sideshowpdx]

do you have a bartender to fetch you drinks while watching movies?? .

Thanks man... I'm not quite to that level yet. :)
Good luck in school.. Finish it up and build the theater of your dreams. That's what I did.

[BDboystoys]

Thanks man... I'm not quite to that level yet. :)
Good luck in school.. Finish it up and build the theater of your dreams. That's what I did.

Ye that just what I wanna do. You and many others have such beautiful theatre rooms. We can only aspire.
Beautiful man. just :google

[Phantom of the Paradise]

Nice Theater room. Good place for all your Sideshow stuff.

What has the experience been from everyone else that has ordered from Cinemaquette? This will be my first order from them. After you order how long does it usually take? My order went through on June 29th at 2pm, "status" says "pending" the "list status" says "ok", and the "estimated date of delivery" says "1 month". Have any of their other products sold out yet?
http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/9043/alien79cv.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[SolidLiquidFox]

None of them are sold out yet. T-800 takes about 4 months if you order now. Don't know about the TX or T-850. Alien has been confirmed to be shipping in about 3-4 weeks.

Next one up is Aragorn from Lord of the Rings followed by Jack Sparrow. Everyone that has ordered from CM has nothing but praise for them. Hope that helps. Any questions shoot CM an email. They are very friendly and reply promptly.

[DetroitSportsFan]

What has the experience been from everyone else that has ordered from Cinemaquette? This will be my first order from them. After you order how long does it usually take? My order went through on June 29th at 2pm, "status" says "pending" the "list status" says "ok", and the "estimated date of delivery" says "1 month". Have any of their other products sold out yet?

After you order, if the "list status" says "ok" you're on the next shipment. I have ordered the T-850 and T-800, and I received them around 1 month after I ordered them.

I got this email from CM:
The H.R. Giger Alien Cinemaquette is currently on the way to our
shipping warehouse as well as numerous distributors all over the world.
We are currently taking orders and expect complete process and shipping
within the next two weeks. We will inform you as your order is processed
and shipped. Please note, there is a final inspection process we apply
to all Cinemaquettes one last time before they are shipped. This usually
takes up to a week after we receive stock. We have checked your status
and it is confirmed that your order will be processed within the first
shipment (batch). Our Cinemaquette display at Comic Con will have all
production pieces of our Cinemaquttes already in production including
the Alien and Aragorn. We should also have Jack Sparrow and Indy.
However, the Indiana Jones Cinemaquettes might not be allowed to show as
it is still pending with the licensors. Thank you for your continued
support.

[Rugby1970]

I have a question for a lot of you Alien buffs out there. Why have all the recent Giger appoved incarnations of the Alien been done with out seeing the 'skull' through the front of the dome. I always thought it was one of the coolest parts of the original design but maybe he never intended it to be there. That is one reason I think the original Kenner figure looks so cool. It really sets the Ridley Scott Alien apart from all the following versions.

It was even part of the original Sideshow 1:1 bust but dropped for the smaller Giger approved version. Any details you guys have would be greatly appreciated.

[danfaz]

Hi Rugby,

I can only guess here, but the dome was really intended to be more opaque, not clear. You were just supposed to see a hint of a skull under it.

I think the Giger auth'd pieces are being designed after this original suit that is now in a museum:

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a274/danfaz/0026.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a274/danfaz/0025.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a274/danfaz/0011.jpg

[Rugby1970]

Cool. That's very helpful. It's funny how an inccurate version can hold a place on my memory. Those pics are great by the way. I don't think I've ever seen those before.