Please correct me if I am wrong.
When WDP first brought out the Angel, Its was a LED and just plain black. And very fast compared to the mags and cockers that we all had.
The first gen. shocker and a few other "electric" markers were also around at this time.
The Angel caused a real stir, everyone wanted the firepower.
I am not sure who did it first, but Planet and WDP brought out the "Limited" and "Eclipse" editions. Planet's were a splash effect and WDP had solid colours. I also dont think Planet's were milled in any way, but the WDP ones were.
I bought a WDP Limited Edition Angel Abduction, which served me well.
Then along came the LCD, and then the Cut and Carved versions. And the rest as they say is history.
I dont know how many Plant did, and the WDP LED'S were done in batches. There were only 50 Alien Abductions made.
Hope that helps.