http://alteregocomicsblog.com News, Reviews and Commentary from a Comic Retailer Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:23:23 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en TIME magazine's geek blog, Techland, has listed their 10 Best Comics of the Decade, and I've gotta say, the list isn't half bad.  Two series that I've read religiously (Y: The Last Man & Invincible) made the list, as well as a couple of mainstream super hero books (All-Star Superman ... http://alteregocomicsblog.com/uncategorized/times-techland-names-best-comics-of-the-decade/ Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom is my second favorite Indy movie behind Raiders of the Lost Ark.  It's a dark, fun-filled ride, that has the distinction, (along with Gremlins), of being the film that convinced the MPAA to introduce the PG-13 rating. So, you can own a piece of ... http://alteregocomicsblog.com/statues/first-ever-indiana-jones-diorama-indy-vs-mola-ram/ The Rocketeer is the creation of writer/artist Dave Stevens, and first appeared in comic book form in 1982.  Less than 10 years later, Disney released a live-action film of the Rocketeer, which many believe to be one of the most faithful visual adaptations of a comic series ever put to ... http://alteregocomicsblog.com/statues/102/ Everyone wants a piece of Tony Stark, right?  Now fans of the Iron Man movie can have their very own replica of the Iron Man Arc Reactor from the film - the makeshift power supply that is hooked up to an electromagnet that keeps Stark alive.  Based directly off the ... http://alteregocomicsblog.com/prop-replica/hes-the-cool-exec-with-a-heart-of-steel/ Statue manufacturer, Hard Hero, has been granted the license to produce statues based on the 1980's animated series, Thundercats.  First up is the Lion-O Statue, which is expected to ship before the end of 2009.   Hard Hero has produced some of the coolest looking Marvel statues in the past, ... http://alteregocomicsblog.com/statues/hard-hero-unveils-thundercats-statues/ Day two of the 2009 San Diego Comic Con has come and gone, and with it, 15 new product announcements from Sideshow Collectibles. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="100" caption="GI Joe Cobra Throne 12 Inch Figure Environment"][/caption] GI Joe Cobra Throne 12 Inch Figure Environment Perfect for your Cobra Commander 12 inch figure or other ... http://alteregocomicsblog.com/actionfigures/more-new-sideshow-collectibles-from-sdcc-2009/ Sideshow Collectibles has announced their first batch of new products at the 2009 San Diego Comic Con, and they're all available to pre-order now at Alter Ego Comics [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="100" caption="Clone Trooper 12 Inch Figure"][/caption] Clone Trooper 12 Inch Figure [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="87" caption="Hitman Premium Format Figure"][/caption] Hitman Premium Format Figure [caption ... http://alteregocomicsblog.com/actionfigures/sideshow-collectibles-sdcc-2009-announcements-part-1/ We've added a Swords category at Alter Ego Comics, and we're featuring Swords from movies and television, including Lord of the Rings Swords, Highlander Swords and more.  Pre-order the following limited edition Swords from industry leader, United Cutlery, today: GI Joe Storm Shadow Katana GI Joe Snake Eyes Katana Lord of the Rings ... http://alteregocomicsblog.com/prop-replica/new-swords-from-lord-of-the-rings-highlander-and-gi-joe/ Alter Ego Comics is now accepting orders for the Hot Toys X-Men Origins Wolverine 12 inch figure.  We are offering this amazing figure for only $152.99 for a limited time, so order yours today to ensure the 10% savings. The Hot Toys Wolverine figure is scheduled to ship 4th quarter 2009. [caption ... http://alteregocomicsblog.com/actionfigures/order-the-hot-toys-x-men-origins-wolverine-12-inch-figure-now/ Fans of the James Cameron science fiction classic, Aliens, should check out the Aliens Chestburster Replica by Hollywood Collectibles.  Created from the same molds that were used to create the original creature, this is a must have for any Aliens fan and a spectacular addition to your collection. [caption id="" align="alignleft" ... http://alteregocomicsblog.com/statues/hollywood-collectibles-announces-alien-chestburster-replica/