The artbook is great. There may not have been any Official Collector's Edition of the game released, but the 'Ripley' Edition is certainly almost going to fill that void in the future. Especially if you can get your hands on an unopened copy of it.
It's surprising how many items released for the game have become collectible items. The SDCC comic, T-shirts, the little robot USB stick and a few other items I can't think of right now. All these things are going to increase in value during the next few years and become sought after items. Well, that's my guess, anyway.
Which reminds me. While we are talking about collections, do you want to know what 20 Kenner Aliens looks like? Here, check 'em out:
Better bring yer pulse rifle, Corporal Hicks. You're gonna need it.
I was intending to place more figures in the shot but the table ran out of room to cram any more of this buggers on board. These Aliens are all in a variety of conditions. Nothing too bad but they do range from Average to Excellent condition. Obviously, some of them do have some scuffs on their head and missing some glow in the dark paint but they all have their arms attached and can hold a pose. They can stand up without toppling over and all the jaw activation systems work perfectly.
Some are missing a few common pieces. One or two of them are missing tongues and/or sets of teeth. Some are missing the upper dorsal spike that is frequently missing from between the shoulders. You can see some of them are missing their head carapaces. Most of them that do have a carapace present have a reproduction/facsimile piece in place. There are 3 figures in the back though that are 100% complete with all original parts.
...and yes. I do have more. I'm not actually sure how many. This would have to be more than half of my collection, though. I might have up to another dozen of them tucked away in boxes and in storage. It would appear it's not possible to have too many Aliens.
I've tried... Oh, God. How I've tried!
-Windebieste.
