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13. Facehugger Puppet ### ALIENS (1986)

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:5,000.00 USD Estimated At:10,000.00 - 20,000.00 USD
13. Facehugger Puppet ### ALIENS (1986)
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ALIENS (1986) - Facehugger Puppet - A facehugger puppet from James Cameron's Aliens. Facehuggers known for implanting xenomorph embryos in their victims' chests appeared in specimen jars in the medical rooms in the colony on Acheron.

Stan Winston Studio designed and created all of the creature effects for Cameron's sequel based on those seen in Ridley Scott's original 1979 film, which were designed for that first film by Roger Dicken and H.R. Giger. Much like its predecessor, Aliens was a commercial and critical success, earning Sigourney Weaver an Academy Award& reg; nomination for Best Actress, the first such nomination given for a science-fiction film.

This facehugger is cast from foam latex with a wire running through the tail for positioning. It features breathing flaps on the underbelly, eight latex-skinned legs molded around an internal metal skeleton, and notably, a single adhered acrylic nail, a rarity as most examples simply have the nails cast into the foam and an indicator that this was a highly-detailed complete puppet at one time. The facehugger is painted beige and pink throughout with ridges along its tail and spine. Also included is a custom display base.

Following production, this facehugger underwent sympathetic restoration to fill and patch sections of damaged foam, including parts of the tail and topside, and reblend flaking and lost paint. The underside had minor stabilization work performed but less patching work in order to preserve its original state. It remains extremely fragile and should be handled with caution. Dimensions: 24" x 24" x 1.5" (61 cm x 61 cm x 4 cm)

Estimate: $10,000 - 20,000

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