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Mars Attacks 50 yrs of Mayhem


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They enjoyed their visit so much fifty years ago that they just had to come back and see us again, and like that creepy uncle with his weird wife and kids, they'll move on along when they decide they are good and ready, and since we have decided the Red Planet needs a rover we suspect the Martians will be hanging around here for quite some time. Quarantine Studio is proud to have partnered with the great folks at Topps to produce this spiffy limited edition cold-cast resin statue. Displaying the Mars Attacks alien in the ruins of the once great city of Philadelphia, stalking the streets as he gingerly steps over the frothy corpse of a hapless citizen, this handsome collector's edition figurine stands 14 1/2' tall on a 9' x 10' base that contains enough visceral goo to keep an alien happy! :thumbs: 

 

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To celebrate the 50th Mayhem anniversary of the original Mars Attacks collectable sci-fi/horror trading cards, Gentle Giant brings you the Mars Attacks Ship Ornament! Cast in high quality polystone and featuring a clear dome to reveal the highly detailed and fiendish alien invader within. Coming 12/12. :thumbs: 

 

 

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This from Gentle Giant ltd, hand-painted 7.5" limited-edition mini bust offers dozens of details. Featuring authentic accessories, weapon, clear-cast dome and a “flying Saucer” themed base. One of the most iconic and memorable Sci-Fi monsters of a generation! There were 550 makes on this one for the 50th yr Ann. :thumbs: 

 

 

 

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Now, I realize this is a post for the new Mars Attacks! pieces coming out, but I thought I'd add an interesting sidebar here. :blush: I'm a big fan of the movie and have several toys and card sets myself. When the movie first came out, the market was flooded with promotional toys and such. However, one piece that apparently never made it to production was the Mars Attacks! candy heads. These were to be cast in green plastic and filled with small candies. I have in my collection, a test shot of the prototype (Doc, are you listening?). The head measures 3.25 inches, and shows the martian from the collar of his suit to the top of his head. The piece is cast in a softer plastic that the production heads would have been, but it has great details.

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On the base you can see where someone wrote a "T" for test. They obviously ran several for tests of plastic hardness, as I have seen more than one come up for sale.

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Ok, now to get back on track. In addition to the new pieces Roboto mentioned, Mezco will also be releasing a deluxe 6 inch action figure of a Martian soldier. These are designed to be more accurate and true to the original Topps artwork. I think it is the best sculpt to date.

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Mars Attacks! Moebius model kit includes attacking Martian, Earth victim and base! This one is a pre-order from Amok Time. :biggrin:

Coming April 2013

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For 2013 Mars Attacks has taken another turn to boldly go where no Martian has gone before. They have started to add the Martians to a few comic write ups like a what if The Mars Attacks with the Transformers on our planet and even what would happen to them if Judge Dredd was here. I like the cover paintings. :biggrin: 

 

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Based on the iconic trading cards, Mars Attacks, that forever changed the face of science fiction and pop culture. Mezco brings these Martians to life with this 8inch scale plush figure. The other-worldly creation features the Martian's signature exposed oversized brain and bulbous eyes, along with the iconic green spacesuit. :biggrin: 

 

 

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Looks like another version will be released this April from Quarantine Studio. There will be a unpainted version which will cost $180.00 and they will still have the painted version for $230.00. :biggrin:

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Adding this set of Mars Attacks cards from 1994 to the new addition of there 50th would be a great find. Not many made and there cost seems to be going up. This version has the expanded set of cards with its great looking box. :biggrin:

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From Funko's series of Sci-Fi B Movie Characters comes one of the Soldiers from the cult classic Mars Attacks. Vinyl bobble-head figure stands about 7.5" tall. San Diego Comic Con Exclusive Metallic Limited to 480 pieces. Looks like a few different versions are happening. :biggrin:

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