FRIENDS OF THE NOSTROMO FILES… ALIEN Refinery | Modeler's Miniatures & Magic 24 Feb 2020 18:46:573 Apr 2020 21:38:07 Have a look at this scratch-built ALIEN Refinery model, with Micro-Machine Nostromo! It was built by Jeff Bond, whose Nostromo interest & work we've mentioned before. Enjoy!
COSTUMING… Seven patches. (Not dreamers.) 6 Feb 2020 17:43:313 Apr 2020 21:38:50 Seven dreamers. You must understand that they were not professional dreamers. Professional dreamers are highly paid, respected, much sought-after talents. Like the majority of us, these seven dreamt without effort…
COSTUMING… Alchemy Arms, for Alien-related patches. 29 Jan 2020 16:21:193 Apr 2020 21:39:08 I found a new site for purchasing Nostromo crew patches and wanted to share it with you. They even have some Aliens items. Click the image to visit the site:…
THE NOSTROMO FILES INVESTIGATES… The Nostromo Files Investigates: A close shave with Occam’s Razor. 25 Jan 2020 14:37:343 Apr 2020 21:39:08 Some time ago, I posted a few thoughts about the characteristics of space travel in Alien (1979), but some recent reading has made me rethink things. Continue reading "The Nostromo…
ART… Nostromo interiors by Eugene Melnikov. 24 Nov 2019 16:25:503 Apr 2020 21:39:55 It's nice to see the Nostromo continues to get attention in today's digital world sometime so full of harsh geometry. The softer lines of the battered commercial towing vehicle are…
ART… More 40th anniversary photo fun from The Nostromo Unplugged. 12 May 2019 12:00:313 Apr 2020 21:41:47 <INTERFACE 2037 READY FOR INQUIRY> I couldn't help but share these two posts from Adam (The Nostromo Unplugged): Nostromo concept art, maquettes, miniatures, and glimpses behind-the-scenes. I never get…
ART… Alien: Nostromo Illuminated Masterpiece Sculpture 11 May 2019 18:44:313 Apr 2020 21:41:47 <INTERFACE 2037 READY FOR INQUIRY> This collectible, offered by The Bradford Exchange, slipped right past me! It appears to have been available since 2018. It can be purchased in…
EPHEMERA Okay, Ridley: here’s something guaranteed to scare you! 27 Apr 2019 09:22:193 Apr 2020 21:42:14 <INTERFACE 2037 READY FOR INQUIRY> In the video below, ALIEN director Ridley Scott encouraged fans to send him content to "scare" him. Well, what I have to share isn't…
CHARTING NOSTROMO… Memories of Nostromo: Darrell's story 25 Apr 2019 10:00:393 Apr 2020 21:42:15 W-Y TRANSMITTAL PROTOCOL 1809246(09)/DC >> BEGIN TRANSMISSION... On September 30, 2017, The Nostromo Files launched “Memories of Nostromo,” a guest essay series. As I write these words, I realize that…
CHARTING NOSTROMO… Memories of Nostromo: Jussi’s story 24 Apr 2019 18:00:283 Apr 2020 21:42:15 W-Y TRANSMITTAL PROTOCOL 1809246(09)/JM >> BEGIN TRANSMISSION... Jussi Myllyluoma (aka Vader) is an Alien fan I met on the Nostromo boards at Propsummit. He brings a very informed perspective to the discussion…
