Description:
The Thinking Cap company had the merchandising rights for the caps, patches and badges for the first Alien movie. These were sold through mail order, conventions and science fiction specialty storesThey also produced this portfolio collecting the full range of patches and badges, as well as design drawings and background information. The limited edition version is signed and numbered by Ron Cobb, the concept artist, who designed these items.This is number 409.
This portfolio includes
6 patches,4 pins,an 8 page fold out pamphlet with the history of the uniform insignia,memo to crew with information on how the insignia are to be worn,an incomplete limitation certificatecostume design sketchesa signed and numbered insignia design sketches (signed by John Cobb).
These are in a (slightly worn) white folder which has a numbered sticker matching the limitation number on the design sketch. The glue on the back of the sticker has decayed so it is now included in a separate plastic bag.