[Dolemite]

Not relating to all the negative reactions to this wave...personally, I love it, and will be buying all four figures.

I don't own a Ripley, as I didn't really care for the previous releases, but this one is probably the best yet, and how I usually picture her form the movie.

I love smartgunner Vasquez, but I've been wanting a standard Vas since I saw (but didn't buy) the Kenner homage. This look, with the shirt instead of the tank top, was an unexpected surprise, but it's how she looked during the big alien battle in the command center. I love that she has a working chest holster, and for those of you who wanted her tank top look, the camo top is obviously a separate piece that, while probably not "removable," can likely be cut off to reveal the tank top (much like the Commando figure's vest could be cut off to reveal Arnold's camo paint and battle wound, which otherwise couldn't be seen). I ran, you can cleatly see she's using the same base torso as previous releases, so I guarantee the shirt can come off somehow.

I never got the battle damaged Aliens and had been considering braving Ebay, so this is a great bonus to me. Although am I the only one who noticed that the promo pics above are of the original figures and not the "ultimate" ones? The knees and hands don't have the updated articulation. Must be old pics, lol.

One more thing...you have to pay to be in the Alien Club, but then you're required to buy figures you may not want to remain in "good standing" so you can get a Club-exclusive figure that hasn't even been announced yet? Nice scam! It would probably be cheaper to sit out the Club and just buy the exclusive figure on Ebay when it hits...if it even turns out to be a figure you actually want, which bit may not. Glad I didn't even consider joining this thing.