Alien Shirt - Blue Faces Repeat Print

Alien Shirt - Blue Faces Repeat Print uses the same principle of mosaic of faces as other pieces in the range, but on a blue background that deliberately moves away from the green usually associated with the character. This bolder colour choice transforms the design into a stylised variation rather than a faithful reproduction, a choice that will appeal to those who prefer a more graphic approach than a simple transfer of the appearance on the screen.

Aliens owe much of their immediate recognition to their silhouette much more than to their color: elongated round head, three eyes arranged in a triangle and compact body are usually enough to identify them, regardless of the shade used on a derivative. This shirt takes the opportunity to offer a more artistic reading of the character, where the blue background almost evokes the deep space from which they are supposed to come, rather than the greenish interior of their glass box at Pizza Planet. It's a clever way to renew a pattern already widely available elsewhere in the range, without ever losing readability for fans who will recognize the character at first glance. This kind of colourful freedom is also a reminder that merchandising doesn't always look for perfect accuracy, but sometimes just an interpretation that makes you want to be worn.

This blue version is particularly aimed at collectors who like to own several color variations of the same pattern, a common practice among fans of merchandise Pixar. It goes easily with more neutral everyday pieces, the deep blue of the background limiting too strong contrasts. It is also an interesting alternative for those who already own the green version and want to vary the pleasures without changing the character or the general motif, keeping the same recognizable silhouette in a different shade.

Want to explore more of this character's universe? Browse our Alien Toy Story Products Collection as well as our selection Toy Story Shirts. You can also discover The story of Pizza Planet in Toy Story et our Alien gift ideas around the grappling hook on our Toy Story blog.