The best science fiction movies use costumes, models and physical props to sell their vision of the future. Alien, for instance, would be nothing without the compression suits worn by its ill-fated crew outside the Nostromo. From June 3rd, the Barbic...
In space, no one can hear you… Bake? So unless you have been hiding under a rock somewhere, you know that Alien: Covenant hit theaters last week. To celebrate, Los Angeles baker Rosanna Pansino of Nerdy Nummies shows us how to make alien egg cake balls.
I’m just hoping that they don’t hatch in your stomach and lead to a chestburster popping out of your ribcage. Although I should point out that wouldn’t stop me from eating more. Because I know these are going to be delicious. Why let a little thing like a chestburster stop you?
These are perfect for those Alien marathon viewing parties. Your guests will love them.
[via Laughing Squid]
If you are a collector of all the cool POP! Action figures you will definitely want to add this new Alien: Covenant Neomorph set to your collection. It comes with not just one, but two figures – a big mamma Neomorph, and a little baby Neomorph.
They creatures remind me a bit of the demogorgon from Stranger Things before it splits its face open. That toddler neomorph is actually very cute. He’s like the Baby Groot of the Alien universe.
The large alien is 3.75-inches tall with the toddler figure at 1.5-inches tall. The figures will be available on Entertainment Earth this July for $10.99(USD) for the pair, and you can pre-order them now.
Want a place to store your stuff that no one will dare open? This Motion Activated Alien Storage Egg should do the trick. I’m pretty sure no one is going to go near this creepy egg pod.
It is based on the Xenomorph embryo designed by HR Giger and it is a screen accurate prop. It measures about 21″ x 16″ and weighs in at a substantial 8 lbs.Just wave your hand over the motion sensor and the egg comes to life, opening and emitting an eerie green glow from its internal LED lighting.
I really don’t want to stick my hand in there. Whatever is in there is lost. I don’t want it anymore. There’s just no way my hand is going in there.
In space no one can hear you scream, but on Earth we can all hear it. That’s how we know someone is stealing our stuff from this egg. If you want an alien egg to protect your stuff, you’ll need to pony up $260(USD) over at TheFowndry.
Making flipbooks is fun, and a simple way to create animation, but artist Serene Teh (aka saggyarmpit) took it to a whole new level to promote the release of Alien: Covenant. Sorry about the armpit. Maybe some toning exercises?
It is fun to watch and that xenomorph is just as terrifying in flipbook form as it is in the movies. It takes a lot of work to make a cool flipbook like this, but this one was totally worth the effort.
Okay, technically it’s not a flipbook since the sheets of paper aren’t bound, but it is still pretty awesome. Fine. We’ll call it “flip sheets” because I can hear nerds complaining already. Flip sheets. Are you happy?
[via Geekologie]
Few things in this life are as terrifying as a xenomorph or a facehugger. So creep out your friends and family by building your very own version of the creepy face-loving creature and its cryo-stasis tube from the Alien movies.
Prop maker Odin Abbott first shows how to make a fully-poseable facehugger using coat hangers and a couple of types of foam. Then he shows us how to build the see-through tube, using a sheet of plastic, some wood, a concrete forming tube, along with some other bits and bobs.
These projects are awesome and the final result makes some great display pieces among your other nerdy memorabilia. They look amazing and will add some creepiness to your collection – probably freak out the wife too, unless she is also a fan of the movies.
[via Laughing Squid]
Are you a huge sci-fi fan? Do you like aliens? Looking for some new, awesome, and beautiful art to hang on your walls? Well, the search is over, because I have a list of fifteen cool Alien artworks from Etsy! Ranging from the incredibly cheap, to the unbelievably expensive, there’s something here for every art connoisseur.
Read on to look at the list!
I love how this isn’t just a decal, but a decal that makes the wall look like its bursting open. I think it’s a very cool effect and the image on the decal is beautiful. It really does transform a living room into a spaceship.
My goodness, if I told you this was hand carved, would you believe me? It certainly is, and it’s absolutely breathtaking. More spectacular pieces from this same artist also appear on this list, because I just couldn’t look away.
We’ve all seen this painting before right? But wait, is that an alien instead of a person? I’ve always been a fan of taking already famous pieces and seeing them altered into something new. It’s a silly painting, but it’s impressive all the same.
Another gorgeous wood artwork that I just can’t get enough of. This one is recognizable as a character from the Alien movie franchise. Fitting for an article dedicated to aliens right?
I love this unique artwork. I don’t see art like this too often, as its a style that doesn’t seem to be all that popular, but look at its simplicity. It may be simple, but it’s intricate and detailed at the same time. The scene its portraying is great too, an alien invasion on the city of London.
So when you look at this one, what do you see? I see a gray mass of tentacles, which is why I titled it this way, but the thing is, it’s a bit abstract. Not everyone is a fan of abstract art, but I like how it’s up for interpretation, and that there’s something eerie about this painting.
By far the most adorable piece of art on this list, I had to include for those of you who are looking for less creepy alien artworks. It’s perfect for decorating a child’s room as well. Gosh, I can’t stop thinking about how cute it is.
Speaking of creepy, here is one of the creepiest pieces on the list. By the same artist as the Gray Mass of Tentacles, this one isn’t abstract. We can see that it’s a fish, an otherworldly, terrifying fish.
Okay, he’s not an alien, I know. But this is an article that’s all about aliens, so I had to include him. He’s one of my favorite memes ever, and here he is on a poster, looking cute as heck. I know I’d hang this on my wall.
The third wood carving on this list, and once again, I’m blown away by how fantastic it is. Just breathtaking.
I absolutely love the colors on this piece. It’s so bright, vibrant, and fun. It reminds me of the Beatles, “Yellow Submarine.” Remember that movie? This is one of my favorite art styles ever.
Sexy, or scary? You decide. I think it’s mostly scary, but it’s a gorgeous painting as well, and very unique.
Looking at all this art, I am reminded of my lack of artistic talent. Anyway, look at this amazing sculpture! It’s made out of metal! And it’s made out of recycled material.
I love the quote on this piece, and I love how it’s made out of fabric. It’s unique in that it’s not a painting or a carving like most of the items on this list, but it’s all embroidered by hand. Very cool.
The last selection of the list, and a piece that I love very much.
Did you fall in love with any of this wonderful pieces? There’s tons more to dig through on Etsy, so be sure to have a look there!