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Tony Stark Mech Test, Emperor Palpatine, Silver Surfer Comiquette at Alter Ego Comics

Alter Ego Comics

December 21, 2009 - (Sponsor Announcement) - Online retailer Alter Ego Comics has several new items of interest to collectors:

Iron Man 2 Trailer and Tony Stark Mech Test 12" Figure - The Perfect Combination

The first movie trailer for Iron Man 2 was released this week and we've got a new Iron Man figure from Hot Toys to go along with it - the Tony Stark Mech Test 12 Inch Figure.

Click here to view the Iron Man 2 Trailer.

Click here to order the Tony Stark Mech Test 12 Inch Figure.

Two New Imperials Join Sideshow's Ranks

Sideshow has really been rolling out the new Star Wars collectibles in a big way.

This week, we've added two new figures and a 12 inch figure environment to Alter Ego Comics:


Check Out Alter Ego Comics TV

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uD1TPlH4HOQ

Alter Ego Comics Customer Service Holiday Hours

December 24th: 12pm-5pm
December 25th: CLOSED
December 31st: 12pm-5pm
January 1st: CLOSED

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from our family to yours.

New Items Available to Pre-Order

Featured items

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Silver Surfer Comiquette

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Vlad the Impaler Premium Format Figure

Plus, don't miss these exciting items just added to the Alter Ego Comics website:

Ant-Man Statue
Black Panther Classic Statue

Now In Stock

  • Batman Family Multi-Part Statue #3
  • Ghostbusters III Video Game Minimates Box Set
  • Green Lantern 1/4 Scale Museum Quality Statue
  • Matrix Sentinel 12 Inch Figure
  • Resident Evil 5 Albert Wesker 12 Inch Figure
  • Resident Evil 5 Sheva Alomar 12 Inch Figure
  • Star Wars Utapau Clone Trooper 12 Inch Figure

Click here for all in stock items at Alter Ego Comics.
Products Coming Soon

Arriving the week of December 21

  • African American True Type Figure
  • Cover Girls of the DC Universe Catwoman Statue
  • Cover Girls of the DC Universe Wonder Woman Statue
  • History of the DC Universe Series 3 Figures
  • Marvel Select Daredevil Action Figure

Arriving within 30 days - (new items in bold)
  • Alien Big Chap 1:6 Scale Figure
  • Aliens Power Loader Diorama
  • AVP:R PredAlien Concept Bust
  • The Dead Subject 245: Punk 12 Inch Figure
  • Elektra Comiquette
  • GI Joe Cobra Sniper 12 Inch Figure
  • Star Wars Anakin vs Asajj Ventress Diorama
  • Star Wars Grand Admiral Thrawn 12 Inch Figure
  • Star Wars R2-D2 VCD
  • Wolverine Jacket Replica

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For real-time updates about new items added to the site, hot off-the-truck items, contests, specials and more, click the icon above to follow us on Twitter.

Alter Ego Comics



December 14, 2009:

Sideshow Retailer Exclusive Figure Revealed

The first ever Sideshow Collectibles Retailer Exclusive figure has been revealed: The Exclusive Sandtrooper Corporal 12 Inch Figure is now available to order at Alter Ego Comics. The perfect addition to your Stormtrooper army can be ordered by clicking here.

Lots of Cool Stuff Going up for Pre-Order on 12/18

Christmas is coming early in next week's newsletter, with at least five major new products going up for pre-order:

  • Iron Man Tony Stark Mech Test Version 12 Inch Figure
  • Silver Surfer Comiquette
  • Star Wars Emperor Palpatine 12 Inch Figure and Imperial Throne Environment
  • Star Wars 41st Elite Corps Coruscant Clone Trooper 12 Inch Figure
  • Vlad the Impaler Premium Format Figure

Website Redesign Coming in Early 2010

You may have noticed that the Alter Ego Comics website looks a bit different this week. That's because we're gearing up for a major website redesign in early 2010 and we started laying the groundwork with a minor upgrade. If you have any questions about the upgrade, please email us, and watch for the new and improved Alter Ego Comics website soon.

New Items Available to Pre-Order

Featured items

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300 King Leonidas 12 Inch Figure

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Star Wars Exclusive Sandtrooper Corporal 12 Inch Figure

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Star Wars Luke Skywalker Jedi Knight Premium Format Figure

Plus, don't miss these exciting items just added to the Alter Ego Comics website:

Robby the Robot 12 Inch Figure
Scrooge McDuck Bust
Spider-Man Back in Black Legendary Scale Bust
TMNT Raphael Comiquette

Now In Stock

  • Emma Frost Premium Format Figure - 1 left!
  • Iron Man Mark II 12 Inch Figure
  • LOTR Boromir Legendary Scale Bust
  • Reactor Station Alpha 12 Inch Figure Environment
  • She Hulk Comiquette

Click here for all in stock items at Alter Ego Comics.

Products Coming Soon

Arriving the week of December 14

  • Batman Family Multi-Part Statue #3
  • Ghostbusters III Video Game Minimates Box Set
  • Green Lantern 1/4 Scale Museum Quality Statue
  • Leonidas 1/8 Scale Statue
  • Matrix Sentinel 12 Inch Figure
  • Mystique Comiquette
  • Star Wars Commander Cody Legendary Scale Bust
  • Venom Comiquette

Arriving within 30 days - (new items in bold)
  • Alien Big Chap 1:6 Scale Figure
  • Aliens Power Loader Diorama
  • AVP:R PredAlien Concept Bust
  • The Dead Subject 245: Punk 12 Inch Figure
  • Elektra Comiquette
  • GI Joe Cobra Sniper 12 Inch Figure
  • Resident Evil 5 Albert Wesker 12 Inch Figure
  • Resident Evil 5 Sheva Alomar 12 Inch Figure
  • Star Wars Anakin vs Asajj Ventress Diorama
  • Star Wars Grand Admiral Thrawn 12 Inch Figure
  • Wolverine Jacket Replica

FINAL WEEK: New DC Direct Statues & Figures - 20% Off for a Limited Time

The December DC Direct items are up for pre-order, and we're offering all of them at 20% off the retail price until December 18th. On December 19th, the discount drops to 15%. Order early and SAVE:


For real-time updates about new items added to the site, hot off-the-truck items, contests, specials and more, click the icon above to follow us on Twitter.

Alter Ego Comics



December 7, 2009

Retailer Exclusive Sideshow 12 Inch Figure to be Revealed Next Week

Sideshow Collectibles is announcing a new 12 inch action figure which will be exclusive to Sideshow Authorized Retailers (like Alter Ego Comics). Watch next week's newsletter for the big announcement.

Hot Toys 300 Leonidas 12 Inch Figure Pre-Orders Begin Next Week

Many of you have asked us when you can pre-order the 300 Leonidas 12 Inch Figure from Hot Toys, and I'm pleased to announce that we will begin accepting pre-orders next Friday. Watch next week's newsletter for the pre-order information.

New Items Available to Pre-Order

Featured items

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GI Joe Firefly 12 Inch Figure

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Avengers Reborn Captain America Fine Art Statue

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R2-D2 1:6 Scale Statue

Plus, don't miss these exciting items just added to the Alter Ego Comics website:

Batman Reborn Series 1 Action Figure Set
Bearded Axe of Gimli Prop Replica
Galaxy Quest Ion Nebulizer & Vox Communicator Set
Gladiator Statue
Harry Potter Cedric Diggory Mini Bust
Havok Statue
Terminator T-700 Life Size Bust
True Blood Bill Compton Bust
True Blood Eric Northman Bust
True Blood Sookie Stackhouse Bust
Wonder Man Mini Bust

Now In Stock

  • GI Joe Cobra Trooper 12 Inch Figure
  • LOTR Shades of Mordor Diorama
  • Terminator Salvation John Connor 12 Inch Figure
  • Terminator T-800 Combat Version Endoskeleton

Click here for all in stock items at Alter Ego Comics.

Products Coming Soon

Arriving the week of December 7

  • Cover Girls of the DC Universe Catwoman Statue
  • Emma Frost Premium Format Figure
  • Hot Toys Dark Knight Police Officer Joker 1/6 Scale Figure
  • Iron Man Mark II 12 Inch Figure
  • LOTR Boromir Legendary Scale Bust
  • Predator 14 Inch Figure
  • Reactor Station Alpha 12 Inch Figure Environment
  • She Hulk Comiquette

Arriving within 30 days - (new items in bold)
  • Aliens Power Loader Diorama
  • AVP:R PredAlien Concept Bust
  • The Dead Subject 245: Punk 12 Inch Figure
  • Dinosauria Styracosaurus Maquette
  • Elektra Comiquette
  • Green Lantern 1:4 Scale Museum Quality Statue
  • Hot Toys African American True Type 12 Inch Figure
  • Matrix Sentinel 1:16 Scale Figure
  • Mystique Comiquette
  • Resident Evil 5 Albert Wesker 12 Inch Figure
  • Resident Evil 5 Sheva Alomar 12 Inch Figure
  • Star Wars Anakin vs Asajj Ventress Diorama
  • Star Wars Commander Cody Legendary Scale Bust
  • Star Wars Grand Admiral Thrawn 12 Inch Figure
  • Venom Comiquette
  • Wolverine Jacket Replica

REMINDER: New DC Direct Statues & Figures - 20% Off for a Limited Time

The December DC Direct items are up for pre-order, and we're offering all of them at 20% off the retail price until December 18th. On December 19th, the discount drops to 15%. Order early and SAVE:


For real-time updates about new items added to the site, hot off-the-truck items, contests, specials and more, click the icon above to follow us on Twitter.

Alter Ego Comics


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