HIDEOUS PLASTIC - In stores everyone can hear you scream

A project in Melbourne, AU by Phil 'Windebieste' Wlodarczyk
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This book is a comprehensive investigation into one of the World's most unusual children's toys - the 1979 Kenner ALIEN action figure.
Backers: 49
Average Pledge Per Backer: $116 AUD

Funded: $5,670 AUD of $25,000 AUD
Dates: Mar 1st -> Apr 30th (60 days)
Project By: Phil 'Windebieste' Wlodarczyk
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Latest News

Campaign Closing in less than 48 Hours.

April 28th - via: kickstarter.com
This campaign closes in less than 48 hours and I have already made alternate plans to acquire funding for the book's publication. As such, I've commenced the exit procedure from this campaign.  It will run for the full duration to which it was... (Read More)

Our Final Week on KickStarter.

April 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
There's only 7 days remaining and reaching the desired Goal of AU$25,000 doesn't look too promising right now. Any success for this KickStarter campaign is very slim. On the other hand, I believe this Project is worth pursuing and I am proud of what... (Read More)

Super 7 ALIENS Figure Articles now Completed.

April 18th - via: kickstarter.com
I've just completed writing my third and final investigation on the recently released Super7 '1986 ALIENS Classic Toy Edition' action figure.  You can find these here: REVIEW: Super7 'Classic Toy Edition' 1986 ALIENS Warrior. COMPARISON: Kenner... (Read More)

Super 7 ALIENS Figure Review

April 11th - via: kickstarter.com
I've posted a review of Super7's latest release, the 18" inch tall '1986 ALIENS Warrior - Classic Toy Edition' on the HIDEOUS PLASTIC website.  As the figure is a derivative item based on the old Kenner toy it's a significant addition to this long... (Read More)

Course Correction Made.

April 4th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm making a much needed course correction to the campaign.  Obviously after 35 days, this campaign is under performing so I've decided to make some adjustments to the currently unsupported reward tiers along with some other changes. These... (Read More)

The 30 Day Report.

March 31st - via: kickstarter.com
March is over and we are now into the 2nd and final month of the 60 day KickStarter campaign to raise funds to publish the book. 29 days remain on the campaign so we are more or less at the half way mark and this report documents the current status... (Read More)

Latest Kenner Inspired ALIEN Figure is Now Available.

March 28th - via: kickstarter.com
In my efforts to keep the book as up to date as possible, the latest derivative figure based on the old Kenner item that has just become available will be included in the book.  Super7's 18" 1986 ALIENS Warrior, 'Classic Toy Edition'  can now be... (Read More)

HeartStarter 'FLASH SALE' Now Over.

March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
The 50% off 'HeartStarter' incentive is now over.  Thank you to those people who made a pledge during this 48 hour promotional period.  Anyone still wanting to make a Pledge and benefit from a discount rate can still do so.  The Early Bird Reward... (Read More)

HeartStarter 'FLASH SALE' Added.

March 13th - via: kickstarter.com
To help encourage anyone who may be undecided about supporting this Project, I have added a limited HeartStarter 'FLASH SALE' Reward Tier.  This 50% off reward will only be available for 48 hours from March 14 to March 16, 2017.  50 copies of the... (Read More)

Notice to Early Bird Backers.

March 10th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Added Expiry Date to 'Xenothusiast' Reward Tier.

March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
I've added an expiry date to the Xenothusiast Reward Tier.  This reward will become unavailable on April 25th, 2017.   This is the high end tier for this campaign.  It includes a 1979 Kenner ALIEN action figure fully restored to display worthy... (Read More)

Details of Book Contents Added.

March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
I've had a couple of people mention they would like to see a complete rundown of the book's contents.  I've responded by updating and expanding the WHAT EXACTLY IS INSIDE THIS BOOK? section near the top of the campaign page.  This will help you... (Read More)

Campaign Launched! (...with the help of these people.)

March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Now that the campaign is launched I'm going to take this quick opportunity to thank the handful of people who helped me get this live. My gratitude goes to Garry Parrott, (live footage); Joe 'SiL' Guilar (Editing and additional footage.) and Geofrey... (Read More)

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