When it comes to alien action figures the most popular and best sellers of all time are from the feature films "Alien" and "Alien vs. Predator". The "AVP" series from "Sideshow Toys" includes some of the most sought after alien poseable model kits which include the most popular characters in the film such as the "Elder Predator", "Scar Predator", "Wolf Predator", and "Celtic Predator".

These are highly detailed figures with over twenty points of articulation and come with all of the accessories most commonly utilized by the character. The most popular figures in the "Alien" series include that of "Ripley", the "Alien Warrior", "Hudson" and "Drake".

Most of the alien action figures come unassembled and are designed in such a way that the parts simply snap together and the individual accessories can be added or removed to suit your preference. Many of these are purchased solely as collectible items and are never played with as toys but only displayed or kept in the original packaging which increases their collectible value later on.

There are numerous manufactures who produce these alien action figures however; the ones most preferred by collectors for their high quality and detail are "Sideshow Toys", "Medicom", and "McFarlane" which can all be found on the internet website Amazon.com.