One thing I enjoy in Aliens is the sequence wherein they first encounter a chest-burster and its obviously very distressing but Apone immediately steps in and calmly deals with it. But then as the crisis unfolds the CO quickly gets Apone whacked and then it all goes to hell, falls into chaos.
July 21, 2025 at 8:08 PM
One thing I enjoy in Aliens is the sequence wherein they first encounter a chest-burster and its obviously very distressing but Apone immediately steps in and calmly deals with it. But then as the crisis unfolds the CO quickly gets Apone whacked and then it all goes to hell, falls into chaos.
One year ago today I posted this miniature Aliens scene I created using real figures, lighting and miniature sets
#aliens #scifi #powerloader #photography #ripley #apone #hicks #creativephotography #visualart
#aliens #scifi #powerloader #photography #ripley #apone #hicks #creativephotography #visualart
May 23, 2026 at 6:40 AM
One year ago today I posted this miniature Aliens scene I created using real figures, lighting and miniature sets
#aliens #scifi #powerloader #photography #ripley #apone #hicks #creativephotography #visualart
#aliens #scifi #powerloader #photography #ripley #apone #hicks #creativephotography #visualart
Me trying to maintain a positive attitude
April 17, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Me trying to maintain a positive attitude
Très bonne idée de thématique !
J’espère qu’un jour on en aura un sur le GOAT !
J’espère qu’un jour on en aura un sur le GOAT !
September 20, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Très bonne idée de thématique !
J’espère qu’un jour on en aura un sur le GOAT !
J’espère qu’un jour on en aura un sur le GOAT !
One year ago today I posted this miniature Aliens photo I created using real figures and miniature sets...
May 26, 2025 at 7:32 AM
One year ago today I posted this miniature Aliens photo I created using real figures and miniature sets...
Post your favorite 40k Warhammer kill team, wrong (right?) answers only.
September 2, 2026 at 11:28 AM
Post your favorite 40k Warhammer kill team, wrong (right?) answers only.
Let' go!
Al Apone Wakes Up with a Cigar in Aliens
ALT: Al Apone Wakes Up with a Cigar in Aliens
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June 8, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Let' go!
April 28, 2025 at 2:41 AM
It's Juneteenth. Post your favorite Black fictional character.
June 20, 2026 at 3:12 AM
It's Juneteenth. Post your favorite Black fictional character.
ALIENS (1986): and this characters name is Apone
ME: yup, that’s his name
ME: yup, that’s his name
August 18, 2026 at 5:03 PM
ALIENS (1986): and this characters name is Apone
ME: yup, that’s his name
ME: yup, that’s his name
"Hey, I feel like kind of a fifth wheel around here. Is there anything I can do?"
"I don't know, is there anything you can do?"
"...Well, I can drive that loader. I have a Class-2 rating."
"Be my guest."
"Where do you want it?"
"Ha ha Bay 12, please."
All shot using real figures & miniature sets.
"I don't know, is there anything you can do?"
"...Well, I can drive that loader. I have a Class-2 rating."
"Be my guest."
"Where do you want it?"
"Ha ha Bay 12, please."
All shot using real figures & miniature sets.
May 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
"Hey, I feel like kind of a fifth wheel around here. Is there anything I can do?"
"I don't know, is there anything you can do?"
"...Well, I can drive that loader. I have a Class-2 rating."
"Be my guest."
"Where do you want it?"
"Ha ha Bay 12, please."
All shot using real figures & miniature sets.
"I don't know, is there anything you can do?"
"...Well, I can drive that loader. I have a Class-2 rating."
"Be my guest."
"Where do you want it?"
"Ha ha Bay 12, please."
All shot using real figures & miniature sets.
I also love how that scene ends: Sgt. Apone doesn't like the disrespect being shown to Gorman: "Hudson, come here. Come HERE!"
December 23, 2025 at 5:03 AM
I also love how that scene ends: Sgt. Apone doesn't like the disrespect being shown to Gorman: "Hudson, come here. Come HERE!"
After THREE FUCKING YEARS ON STRIKE, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette workers have WON!
Like Sergeant Apone says, the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh are absolutely badasses. What an incredible display of solidarity, and a model for us all.
Like Sergeant Apone says, the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh are absolutely badasses. What an incredible display of solidarity, and a model for us all.
BREAKING: We won!
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
November 10, 2025 at 5:57 PM
After THREE FUCKING YEARS ON STRIKE, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette workers have WON!
Like Sergeant Apone says, the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh are absolutely badasses. What an incredible display of solidarity, and a model for us all.
Like Sergeant Apone says, the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh are absolutely badasses. What an incredible display of solidarity, and a model for us all.
I know Alien day is 4/26, but Aliens day?
May 12th. Please.
May 12th. Please.
Aliens Ripley Cigar
Alt: Corporal Hicks and Sergeant Apone right before Apone says, "Bay 12, please."
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May 12, 2026 at 3:17 PM
I know Alien day is 4/26, but Aliens day?
May 12th. Please.
May 12th. Please.
Sgt. Apone in 'Aliens' is, canonically, a Freemason.
You can clearly see him wearing a masonic ring as they're all waking up from cryosleep, and again in the loading docks.
You can clearly see him wearing a masonic ring as they're all waking up from cryosleep, and again in the loading docks.
What's your "He actually broke his toe here" thing? The factoid you can't help but share whenever it comes up.
For me, it's how the punk on the bus in Star Trek IV actually wrote and recorded the song that he's playing because he was annoyed the original song they had didn't sound punk at all.
For me, it's how the punk on the bus in Star Trek IV actually wrote and recorded the song that he's playing because he was annoyed the original song they had didn't sound punk at all.
April 30, 2026 at 8:27 AM
Sgt. Apone in 'Aliens' is, canonically, a Freemason.
You can clearly see him wearing a masonic ring as they're all waking up from cryosleep, and again in the loading docks.
You can clearly see him wearing a masonic ring as they're all waking up from cryosleep, and again in the loading docks.
Gorman: SKIT OVER MAN, SKIT OVER!
Newt: Mostly.
Apone: Somebody wake up Hicks!
Newt: Mostly.
Apone: Somebody wake up Hicks!
August 27, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Gorman: SKIT OVER MAN, SKIT OVER!
Newt: Mostly.
Apone: Somebody wake up Hicks!
Newt: Mostly.
Apone: Somebody wake up Hicks!
/Al Matthews was a Freemason in real life, and said Apone would have been one too, hence it's his own ring in the film.
April 30, 2026 at 8:34 AM
/Al Matthews was a Freemason in real life, and said Apone would have been one too, hence it's his own ring in the film.
The Colonial Marines in Aliens are honestly a touchstone for all my fiction writing. I'm always thinking "can I make this person as interesting in a short period of time as Apone," no joke
November 10, 2025 at 1:24 AM
The Colonial Marines in Aliens are honestly a touchstone for all my fiction writing. I'm always thinking "can I make this person as interesting in a short period of time as Apone," no joke
Actor Al Mathews, best known for his role as Sergeant Apone in "Aliens," was the 1st black Marine to be promoted to Sergeant in Vietnam.
He was also an accomplished soul singer in the 70s. #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM
He was also an accomplished soul singer in the 70s. #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM
February 1, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Actor Al Mathews, best known for his role as Sergeant Apone in "Aliens," was the 1st black Marine to be promoted to Sergeant in Vietnam.
He was also an accomplished soul singer in the 70s. #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM
He was also an accomplished soul singer in the 70s. #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM
Happy Birthday Gunny Apone.
BOTD 1942 Alexander Basil Matthews
Graduated Parris Island 25MAY66
Served with K4/11 RVN
Semper Fi Sgt Matthews.
youtu.be/woB1zvaSXag?...
BOTD 1942 Alexander Basil Matthews
Graduated Parris Island 25MAY66
Served with K4/11 RVN
Semper Fi Sgt Matthews.
youtu.be/woB1zvaSXag?...
Sgt Apone Loves The Corps
YouTube video by Cataphract40
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November 21, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Happy Birthday Gunny Apone.
BOTD 1942 Alexander Basil Matthews
Graduated Parris Island 25MAY66
Served with K4/11 RVN
Semper Fi Sgt Matthews.
youtu.be/woB1zvaSXag?...
BOTD 1942 Alexander Basil Matthews
Graduated Parris Island 25MAY66
Served with K4/11 RVN
Semper Fi Sgt Matthews.
youtu.be/woB1zvaSXag?...
Gunny Apone had thoughts on high-cut helmets…
December 18, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Gunny Apone had thoughts on high-cut helmets…