Alter Ego Comics Newsletter

[Marc Bowker]

Alter Ego Comics (http://www.alteregocomics.com) Newsletter - May 16, 2005

**Star Wars Force FX Lightsabers Update

After a number of delays, the newest Star Wars Force FX Lightsabers from Master Replicas have finally shipped. The first wave shipped out late last week and the remaining open orders will ship on Wednesday of this week. We apologize for the delay, but the situation was out of our control.

The Force FX lightsabers are currently backordered with Master Replicas, but we are still accepting orders. Please be aware that new orders are not expected to ship until June/July.


**Star Wars Opens This Week - In Stock/Up-Coming Star Wars Items

The final chapter of George Lucas' epic space saga opens this week, and advance word is that Revenge of the Sith will not disappoint!

The following Star Wars items are currently in-stock at Alter Ego Comics:

Han Solo Blaster Replica: Empire Strikes Back
Obi-Wan Kenobi Lightsaber Replica: Revenge of the Sith
Darth Vader Scaled Lightsaber Replica
Obi-Wan Kenobi Scaled Lightsaber Replica
Republic Gunship Die Cast Vehicle: Attack of the Clones
Kotobukiya Han Solo Pre-Painted Vinyl Model Kit
Kotobukiya Darth Maul Pre-Painted Vinyl Model Kit
Chewbacca Statue
IG-88 Mini Bust

The following Star Wars items are arriving soon at Alter Ego Comics:

Kotobukiya Yoda Pre-Painted Vinyl Model Kit
Kotobukiya Chewbacca Pre-Painted Vinyl Model Kit
Yoda Lightsaber Replica: Revenge of the Sith
Darth Sidious Lightsaber Replica: Revenge of the Sith
Anakin Skywalker Scaled Lightsaber Replica
Darth Sidious Scaled Lightsaber Replica

The following Star Wars items are available to pre-order at Alter Ego Comics:

Darth Vader Mini Bust
Yoda Mini Bust
Kotobukiya Sandtrooper Pre-Painted Vinyl Model Kit
Kotobukiya Scout Trooper Pre-Painted Vinyl Model Kit
Kotobukiya Stormtrooper Pre-Painted Vinyl Model Kit
Kotobukiya Darth Vader #2 Pre-Painted Vinyl Model Kit
Clone Trooper Helmet
Speeder Bike w/Scout Trooper Statue
Sandtrooper Sergeant Mini Bust
Sandtrooper Sqaud Leader Mini Bust
Han Solo Mini Bust

Star Wars items at Alter Ego Comics. (http://www.alteregocomics.com/store/customer/home.php?cat=111)

**Now Available to Pre-order:

Darth Vader Mini Bust from Revenge of the Sith
Yoda Mini Bust from The Empire Strikes Back
Clone Wars: Anakin Skywalker Maquette
X-Files: Alexander Krycek 12" Action Figure
Predator Wall Statue
Robocop 18" Talking Action Figure
Kotobukiya Stormtrooper Pre-Painted Vinyl Model Kit
Anakin Skywalker Scaled Lightsaber Replica
Darth Sidious Scaled Lightsaber Replica

Updated Product info:

Gandalf the Grey Epic Scale Action Figure
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Subway Spike 12" Action Figure - new price


**Now In Stock:

Predator 1:1 Scale Bust (extremely limited quantities)
Buffy the Vampire: Slayer's Stake Replica
Batman Begins: Batman in Flight Statue
Batman Begins: Batarang Prop Replica
Martian Manhunter Statue
Eddie Rickenbacker 12" Action Figure
1/4 Scale Napoleon

Back in Stock:

Darth Vader Scaled Lightsaber Replica


**Arriving This Week:

Lord of the Rings: Grond Troll Maquette
Batman Begins: Batmobile Replica
Anakin Skywalker Scaled Lightsaber Replica
Kotobukiya Yoda Pre-Painted Vinyl Model Kit
Marvel Legends Series 9 (sold out)
Marvel Select Emma Frost Action Figure
Marvel Universe Omega Red Bust


**Coming Soon:

1/4 Scale Phantom of the Opera
Beneath the Planet of the Apes: Slave Taylor & Nova Action Figure Set
Yoda Lightsaber Replica (Revenge of the Sith)
Batman Begins: Christian Bale as Batman Mini Statue
First Appearances Series 3 Action Figures

Alter Ego Comics (http://www.alteregocomics.com) is your source for new action figures and collectibles at fair prices. You also can earn 2% of your product purchase back as rewards points through our Customer Rewards program, and your credit card is never charged until your order is in stock and ready to ship.

[Marc Bowker]

May 23rd, 2005

**Memorial Day Sale Coming Next Week

Check next week's newsletter for information about a new sale at Alter Ego Comics (http://www.alteregocomics.com) beginning on Memorial Day. You won't want to miss it!


**New DC Direct Solicitations

DC Direct has announced their June soliciations for product shipping in December and January, including 10 brand new action figures. Alter Ego Comics is accepting pre-orders for these action figures as sets and, through June 24th, will accept orders for individual figures as well. Once again, individual figures will only be available to pre-order through June 24th, but the sets will be available through their release dates.

Elseworlds Series 1 Action Figure Set
Elseworlds: Red Son Superman Action Figure
Elseworlds: Red Son Wonder Woman Action Figure
Elseworlds: Thrillkiller Batgirl Action Figure
Elseworlds: Thrillkiller Batman Action Figure
Secret Files Series 2 Action Figure Set
Secret Files: J'onn J'onzz/Martian Manunter Action Figure
Secret Files: Clark Kent/Superman Action Figure
Secret Files: Bruce Wayne/Batman Action Figure
Secret Files: Red Hood/Joker Action Figure
Superman: Cover to Cover: Superman #1 Statue
Green Lantern vs. Sinestro Statue
Batman: Black & White Statue Designed by Joe Kubert


**New Master Replicas Star Wars Announcements

Master Replicas has just announced three brand new additions to their impressive collection of Star Wars replicas:

Darth Vader Lightsaber Replica - Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (free shipping within the continental United States)

Yoda Lightsaber Scaled Replica

Darth Tyranus Lightsaber Scaled Replica

All three are expected to ship 3rd quarter of 2005.


The following Master Replicas Star Wars items are now in stock at Alter Ego Comics:

Han Solo Blaster Replica: Empire Strikes Back
Obi-Wan Kenobi Lightsaber Replica: Revenge of the Sith
Darth Vader Lightsaber Scaled Replica: A New Hope
Obi-Wan Kenobi Lightsaber Scaled Replica: Revenge of the Sith
Anakin Skywalker Lightsaber Scaled Replica: Revenge of the Sith


**Now Available to Pre-order:

Elseworlds Series 1 Action Figure Set
Elseworlds: Red Son Superman Action Figure
Elseworlds: Red Son Wonder Woman Action Figure
Elseworlds: Thrillkiller Batgirl Action Figure
Elseworlds: Thrillkiller Batman Action Figure
Secret Files Series 2 Action Figure Set
Secret Files: J'onn J'onzz/Martian Manhunter Action Figure
Secret Files: Clark Kent/Superman Action Figure
Secret Files: Bruce Wayne/Batman Action Figure
Secret Files: Red Hood/Joker Action Figure
Superman: Cover to Cover: Superman #1 Statue
Green Lantern vs. Sinestro Statue
Batman: Black & White Statue Designed by Joe Kubert
Darth Vader Lightsaber Replica
Yoda Lightsaber Scaled Replica
Darth Tyranus Lightsaber Scaled Replica
Jason Voorhees - Friday the 13th Parth IX 12" Action Figure
Battlestar Galactica: Commander Adama 12" Action Figure
Battlestar Galactica: Lt. Starbuck 12" Action Figure
Rogues Gallery: Mysterio Bust
Marvel Universe: Astonishing X-Men Kitty Pryde Bust
Incredible Hulk Wall Statue
Black Panther Classic Statue
Harry Potter: Harry Potter Mini Bust
Harry Potter: Sirius Black Mini Bust
Willy Wonka 18" Action Figure w/Sound


**Now In Stock:

Lord of the Rings Grond Troll Maquette
Batman Begins: Batmobile Replica
Anakin Skywalker Lightsaber Scaled Replica
Obi-Wan Kenobi Lightsaber Scaled Replica
Kotobukiya Yoda Pre-Painted Vinyl Model Kit
Marvel Select Emma Frost Action Figure
Marvel Select Emma Frost Variant Action Figure


**Arriving This Week:

1/4 Scale Phantom of the Opera
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Sword of Angelus
Planet of the Apes: Slave Taylor & Nova 2-Pack
Pirates of the Caribbean 24k Aztec Gold Coin Necklace
First Appearance Series 3 Action Figure Set
First Appearance Riddler Action Figure
Electro Mini Bust (partial shipment; sold out)
Batman Begins: Batman on Rooftop Statue
Batman Begins: Christian Bale as Batman Mini Statue
Kotobukiya Sandtrooper Pre-Painted Vinyl Model Kit


**Coming Soon:

Batman Begins: Christian Bale as Batman Mini Bust
Batman Begins: Ken Watanabe as Ra's Al Ghul Mini Statue
Batman Begins: 13" Christian Bale as Batman Deluxe Collector Figure
Batman Begins: Cillian Murphy as Scarecrow Mini Statue
Lord of the Rings: 1/4 Sauron Helmet (sold out)

Alter Ego Comics is your source for new action figures and collectibles at fair prices. You also can earn 2% of your product purchase back as rewards points through our Customer Rewards program, and your credit card is never charged until your order is in stock and ready to ship.

[Marc Bowker]

May 30th, 2005

**Two NEW COUPON CODES Start Today!

Alter Ego Comics' Summer Sale starts today, May 30th, with two new coupon codes that could save you up to 50% off the retail price of dozens of items:

Use code "summersale" to take 5% off any in-stock items.

Use code "clearance10" to take 10% off any clearance items.

Just add items to your shopping cart and enter the code during checkout.

These coupon codes cannot be combined and will be active for a limited time, so use them today. Coupons cannot be used on previously placed orders.


**Now Available to Pre-order:
Hellboy 1:1 Faux Bronze Bust
Hellboy Comic 18" Action Figure
Terminator 2 1:1 Scale "Rosebox" Shotgun Replica
Family Guy Stewie "For Every Sprinkle" Statue
Family Guy Series 1.5 Action Figure Box Set
Silver Age Fantastic Four #1 Diorama Series: The Mole Man Statue
Star Trek: "Rightful Heir" Worf Statue
Previews Exclusive Angle Illyria Action Figure


**Now In Stock:
1/4 Scale Phantom of the Opera
Planet of the Apes: Slave Nova & Taylor 2-Pack
First Appearance Series 3 Action Figure Set
Batman Begins: Batman on Rooftop Statue
Batman Begins: Christian Bale as Batman Mini Statue
Kotobukiya Sandtrooper Vinyl Model Kit


**Arriving This Week:
Batman Begins: Christian Bale as Batman Bust
Batman Begins: Ken Watanabe as Ra's Al Ghul Mini Statue
Doc Samson Mini Bust
Kotobukiya Chewbacca Vinyl Model Kit
Kotobukiya Scout Trooper Vinyl Model Kit
Predator Special Edition Mini Bust
Simpsons Couch Classic Statue
Simpsons "Hey, Hey Kids" Statue
Simpsons "Oh Cruel Fate" Statue
Vindicator Mini Bust


**Coming Soon:
Batman Begins: 13" Christian Bale as Batman Deluxe Collector Figure
Batman Begins: Cillian Murphy as Scarecrow Mini Statue
Lord of the Rings: 1/4 Sauron Helmet (sold out)

Alter Ego Comics is your source for new action figures and collectibles at fair prices. You also can earn 2% of your product purchase back as rewards points through our Customer Rewards program, and your credit card is never charged until your order is in stock and ready to ship.