Mysterious Stranger Posted July 7, 2015 Yeah the TRU series being a "Best of" really saved me some stress tracking them down. Might need the Aliens if they are unique though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
youbastards Posted July 7, 2015 (edited) Do we really not have a definitive answer to whether or not there are new Alien variations in TRU Series 1? Zach, are you able to please confirm one way or the other? But like I have said, we're going forward with more 1979 product. Pretty soon, in fact!Great to hear! Edited July 7, 2015 by youbastards Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hailtotheking Posted July 7, 2015 What city did you find them in? I'm glad there is no true exclusive, but I may pick up Hudson & Vasquez if I see them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnim zola Posted July 7, 2015 (edited) Item number anyone? Edited July 7, 2015 by arnim zola Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Netglow Posted July 7, 2015 I tried my local TRU and nothing. Clerks gave me the usual "If it's not on the pegs we don't have it" fanfare... So, if one were to skip this TRU wave, do I still get everything in Wave 2? I have all of Wave 1 and from what I gathered it's just a 'Best of' with the exception of Vasquez and Hudson? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shogi Posted July 8, 2015 (edited) The TRU in Winston-Salem, NC had a peg full of the Aliens, but no TMNT. The Aliens themselves appear to be the same we've gotten before (Two regular mouth open aliens (one is called "Screaming" but I didn't notice a difference between the two) A Battle Damaged version and an Attacking Alien with the tongue) Edited July 8, 2015 by Shogi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MisterPL Posted July 8, 2015 I don't supposed the battle-damage tampo was noticeably different from that of previous xenos. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mysterious Stranger Posted July 8, 2015 I tried my local TRU and nothing. Clerks gave me the usual "If it's not on the pegs we don't have it" fanfare... So, if one were to skip this TRU wave, do I still get everything in Wave 2? I have all of Wave 1 and from what I gathered it's just a 'Best of' with the exception of Vasquez and Hudson? From what I understand the TRU wave is a "best of" between Series 1 and 2, with Ripley and the Marines paired with Aliens. So if you are getting the specialty Series 2 you'll have all of the human characters. TRU is Ripley, Hicks (from Series 1) Hudson and Vasquez (from Series 2). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrClean Posted July 8, 2015 What city did you find them in? I'm glad there is no true exclusive, but I may pick up Hudson & Vasquez if I see them. Greensboro, NC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shogi Posted July 8, 2015 I don't supposed the battle-damage tampo was noticeably different from that of previous xenos. I didn't really look close enough to tell but I assume it's the same it's been on all the others up to now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Netglow Posted July 8, 2015 I tried my local TRU and nothing. Clerks gave me the usual "If it's not on the pegs we don't have it" fanfare... So, if one were to skip this TRU wave, do I still get everything in Wave 2? I have all of Wave 1 and from what I gathered it's just a 'Best of' with the exception of Vasquez and Hudson? From what I understand the TRU wave is a "best of" between Series 1 and 2, with Ripley and the Marines paired with Aliens. So if you are getting the specialty Series 2 you'll have all of the human characters. TRU is Ripley, Hicks (from Series 1) Hudson and Vasquez (from Series 2). Perfect. Thank you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
youbastards Posted July 8, 2015 (edited) Found these today, looks like DST flipped the battle-damaged and standard Warrior Alien. The "screaming" Alien is the open mouth/no tongue with no Battle Damage. The "battle damaged" Alien is the regular closed mouth Warrior Alien but has the same battle damage tampo as Army Dump and LCS Series 1. Army Dump - Battle Damaged Alien has open mouth, no tongue LCS Series 1 - Battle Damaged Alien has attacking tongue TRU Series 1 - Battle Damaged Alien has closed mouth Edited July 8, 2015 by youbastards Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnim zola Posted July 8, 2015 Yay alien variants! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Netglow Posted July 8, 2015 Dang it, it seems I will have to hunt down this wave after all. Gotta have my alien variants. I guess I could always part out my spare marines. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MisterPL Posted July 8, 2015 While I love the thought of xeno variants, the identical tampos are killing my interest. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterbob Posted July 9, 2015 Thanks for confirmation that there different , May have to track them down on ebay ... not the end if the world though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shogi Posted July 9, 2015 It sounds like the Battle Damaged one is the only different Alien Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Paco Posted July 9, 2015 I just got back from my local TRU (Blo/No, IL). I found at least one full case of the TRU wave 1 Alien set. I got one of each because I will be opening all of them any way. I did get one extra of the Vasquez/B-D Alien and the Riley/Attacking Alien packs to use the parts for some customs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buttheadsmate Posted July 9, 2015 So the TRU assortment is ....? The exclusive packs are ? I'm sorry if I've missed this elsewhere? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MisterPL Posted July 9, 2015 So the TRU assortment is ....? The exclusive packs are ? I'm sorry if I've missed this elsewhere? This is why I prefer different threads for different assortments. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
youbastards Posted July 9, 2015 It sounds like the Battle Damaged one is the only different AlienTechnically, we've never gotten a non-battle damaged Open Mouth "screaming" version. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MisterPL Posted July 9, 2015 It sounds like the Battle Damaged one is the only different Alien Technically, we've never gotten a non-battle damaged Open Mouth "screaming" version. You sure? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
youbastards Posted July 9, 2015 (edited) It sounds like the Battle Damaged one is the only different AlienTechnically, we've never gotten a non-battle damaged Open Mouth "screaming" version. You sure? Yup. Check the design of the jaw piece. All of the ALIENS heads are the same mold with 2 different lower jaw pieces that are glued in place, with or without tongues. Edited July 9, 2015 by youbastards Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MisterPL Posted July 9, 2015 Ah! I see! Now I'm wondering if one of those jaws got retired. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
youbastards Posted July 9, 2015 No, I think the top picture the mouth is supposed to be more closed, but the placement of the jaw piece makes it look like it is open. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
