No joke, this is better than 99% of the portfolio samples we get in
Great design and modeling work, Bingjack!
Ever thought of moving to the Plymouth, Michigan area? 
Michigan is cold. Plus, it's easy to look good working for static imagery with unlimited polygons. Working with an animation mindset is much tougher. I'm sure I'd just embarrass myself. And Michigan is cold.

Woah! Nice!
Do the Terrans next! They look less Terran then Altarians.
I did actually have several alternate renditions in mind, and the Yor and Altarians were at the top of the list. Sadly, Lord Kona is the only one to survive in the face of a dozen other personal projects. I can't say as to whether I'll ever be able to get around to them.