Sci-fi stars touch down in Bay for a summer season
The array of invading extraterrestrials, their weird and wonderful ways, spaceships, weapons and even clothes, are now on show for all to see at Torquay Museum as part of a blockbuster summer exhibition.
Alien Invasion, which runs until September, will showcase stunning costumes and props from some of the best sci-fi movies and TV series ever made, including Star Wars, Dr Who, Alien, Predator, Robocob and Terminator.
Barry Chandler, curator of collections at Torquay Museum, said: "We're really excited to be hosting this stunning exhibition.
"I'm a big sci-fi fan so I am delighted that we have some great Star Wars props, including Darth Vader's costume, a Storm Trooper, Yoda, Chewbacca's head, C-3PO's head, and a light sabre.
"But we have so much more besides. We also have an impressive collection of Dr Who costumes and props, ranging from a huge exact replica of the Tardis to a Supreme Dalek that can move and talk.
"Thanks to local Dr Who collector Robert Monro and his Torbay Tardis Travellers group, and Aidy Davies of Charity Daleks, who have kindly loaned us items from their amazing collections."
The exhibition will be officially opened at Torquay Museum at 10.30am on Saturday by ex-Dr Who girl Anneke Wills who starred alongside two of the earliest Dr Whos, William Hartnell and Patrick Troughton, from 1966-67.
Anneke, who now lives in Liverton, near Newton Abbot, will also be signing copies of her new autobiography.
She will be accompanied at the launch by a real Dalek, courtesy of Charity Daleks, and two walking Star Wars Storm Troopers as well as Darth Vader himself, courtesy of Torquay Star Wars enthusiast Simeon Miller.
Mr Chandler said a life-size Alien, from the Hollywood blockbuster starring Sigourney Weaver, along with an Alien egg and the creepy Facehugger will also be on show.
The Predator will also be on display and a Terminator head, a full-sized Robocop, an alien host from X-Files, Mars Attack Martians, and Marvin the Martian will also welcome fans and visitors alike.
David Phillips of Torbay Investigators of the Paranormal will also be providing details of local UFO encounters and sightings, which will be incorporated into the exhibition.
Torquay Museum Director Ros Palmer, said: "We think that this exhibition will appeal to sci-fi fans, film buffs, big kids and little kids alike.
"After the success of last year's Titanic exhibition, the Museum is confident that this fantastic Alien Invasion exhibition will be just as popular."
