What Alpha Flight goodies do you have?

[Ben]

Over the years I've manged to gather a few neat AF collectable items. I'm wondering what interesting things others may have.

Currently I have the following:

AF Volum 1 #1 signed by John Byrne
AF Volume 2 #1 signed by Steve Seagle
AF Volume 3 #1 signed by Scott Lobdell
AF Volume 3 #1 signed by Clayton Henry
The origonal printing sheet of AF volume 2 #7 page 1 and 2 (the intro pages that hav ethe characters bios with the summery of the privous issue) It's composed of 4 plastic transparency sheets with different colours making up the full coloured image. There is also marker pen writing by Jay Gardner informing the printers that the sunfire headshot needs to be coloured, as it's just in B&W.
I have a convention picture of Sasquatch that Del and Phil got me, I can't remember the artist's name just now, but was an Exiles artist.

I won't bother listing toys and such as they can be gotten easily enough. Though I do have all the Beanz toys and a good pile of the Hero Clix. I'm sure I've forgotten things as I have so much stuff neatly packed away from having moved a lot in the past 10 years.

So what do you all have?

Ben

[DelBubs]

My only Alpha collectables are
AF #51 Signed by Jim Lee
AF #53 Signed by Jim Lee
AF #128 Signed by Simon Furman
AF #129 Signed by Simon Furman
AF #130 Signed by Simon Furman

And thats about it, I use to have the original T-Shirt, but that went somwhere many moons back.

Ben, I believe the artist was Liam Sharp

[Shaman Of The Whills]

At this point I have absolutely nothing of real value, despite the fact that I think my Volume 1 #1 was signed by Byrne (I really can't tell if the signature is authentic, and it was in pretty nasty condition, around Good quality or so when i got it)...

My plan is to figure out which artists and writers I'll be able to meet in the next year or so, find really quality prints of those issues and then seek those people out to get the signatures... so hopefully not long from now I can pull some up. I have some other goodies, but unfortunately no Alphas yet.

[Obsidian3d]

My most exciting AF stuff is / are the toys I recently won online. I got the 1999 series still on the cards for like $25 US including the shipping. A friend of mine in the States also found me both Marvel Legends Sasquatches. Now if I could find the Toyfare Exclusive Guardian I'd be really stoked. :D

[mreeez]

All I gots is the action figures from way back.

I consider my copy of X-Men #109 to be my prized AF item being the big Mac fan that I am (get it, Big Mac).

[suzene]

Personalized Northstar sketch by John Byrne "autographed" by Jean-Paul. The sketch itself is lovely, but it was that last touch that just tickled me to death.

Suzene

[JohnnyCanuck]

Personalized Northstar sketch by John Byrne "autographed" by Jean-Paul. The sketch itself is lovely, but it was that last touch that just tickled me to death.

Suzene

You HAVE to scan that for the rest of us to see.

My goodies include original art from vol. 1 issue 4 . Page includes Namor, Sue Richards, and the Team in a Sue Richards bubble.
I have another page from Vol. 1 issue 19.
I have "appearance sketches" around here from Dave Ross which include Box(unused design form Marvel Age annual), Aurora, Northstar, Shaman, and Talisman plus I have a couple pages of original art from him I'd have to check which ones. I know it's the one where Pesty is grabbing the tiara off Talisman's forehead. When I verify the pages I'll post it.
i have a Jim Lee autographed ish (Purple man) ; a kevin nolan(sp?) signed ish.
Also on it's way I just won the TSR Cat's Paw role playing game from ebay.



JC

[rplass]

The best Alpha Flight related thing I have are my friends on this board, who love Alpha Flight just like I do.

By the way, thanks to everyone, for making this board so awesome.

Love,
rplass

[kozzi24]

What I don't have but really want if I ran across one was the penant advertised in the "classified" pages of Marvel Comics during Byrne's run.

[Le Messor]

I have a sew-on patch based on the cover of v1 #14, with Heather swimming. Also a card based on Marrina vs Namor a couple of #s later.

But this thread always brings up a horrible memory for me. The time I was just starting to collect, and I saw the original artwork for UXM #120 for sale, and didn't buy it. :cry:

I didn't know what it was (I knew, but didn't know). Also, it was pricey.

- Le Messor
"Duct tape is like the force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the universe together."
- Carl Zwanzig

[Ben]

Oh yah, you reminded me I have a Northstar patch and a Sasquatch patch too. Varrious collector cards somewhere.

Ben

[Bill P]

Hi.

Signed Comics
John Bryne
Vol. 1 #1 to 5, 9, 12, 17;Namor #1 (Marrina apperance);Offical Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition #11 (Sasquatch page); Fantastic Four #267 (Mac Appperance); and my favorite the cover of Marvel Age #2

Chris Claremont
Vol. 1 #17; Mini series Vol. 1 #1 nad 2

Mike Mignola
Vol. 1 #30 to 34, 36, 39, 47; Offical Handbook ... #2 (Box page) and #13 (Talisman page)

Carl Potts
Vol.1 # 70 ( which i had a letter printed in Alpha Waves)

Dario Carrasco
Vol. 1 #126 to 130

Ken Steacy
Marvel fanfare #28

Artwork

-Orginal Artwork for the splash page of issue 30 (picked up on Ebay about 4 years ago on a good deal, about $100 US)
-Alpha Flight page from the Marvel Super Hero Portfolios Set 2
-Colur sheet for the cover of vol. 1 #8

T-shirts

- Asgardian wars
- Alpha team shirt. Featuring Jefferies, Heather in suit, Sas, Snowbird, and the twins.
- Bright orange Sas t-shirt. I could not find this one with the rest of my stuff - so my place is in shabbles right now. But i did find it.

Misc.

- Alpha Flight banner/flag from 1984
- Puck patch
- Complete Action Figure line up
- Puck, Snowbird, Northstar (Red and White uniform) mini toys with the click wheels things from acouple of years ago. Can't remember what there are called at the moment.
- various pins
- too many trading cards and stickers to list

[PWalk]

I have nothing but a couple of Byrne signatures on a couple of Vol. 1 issues. I have all the action figures.

I would really like some original art. Does anyone know any good dealers?

[birdygirl]

I have so many Alpha Flight goodies that I can hardly begin to list them! But I'll try, (hope I don't forget any):

four AF T-shirts from the 80's: yellow, (with the classic Byrne team); blue, (with the Byrne team circa volume 1, # 24); black, (with Shaman and Snowbird); and white, (with the Mignola team)

a complete set of the AF action figures, (Vindicator and Sasquatch, Snowbird and Puck, Northstar and Aurora), with the Toyfare Guardian and "Reverse Guardian" (circa Volume 1, #93 or so) thrown in

Guardian bust

Sasquatch bust, (not Bowen, but that's on order, along with the Snowbird and Vindicator --Heather-- busts)

capeless Snowbird figure

Snowbird Heroclix

Snowbird "bean"-type character, (forget what it's called)

some John Byrne convention sketches from the early 80's:

Shaman and Snowbird, (sketch by John Byrne, inked by Terry Austin)

Aurora, (pencil sketch)

my fan character, Beta (my then-conception for Mac Hudson's niece)

Snowbird meets Beta, (head sketch)

Anne McKenzie and Beta, (head sketch)

I hope that I may be able to send these to Alphanet soon! (I did try to photocopy the Aurora sketch, but it came out too light.)

[Ben]

I have nothing but a couple of Byrne signatures on a couple of Vol. 1 issues. I have all the action figures.

I would really like some original art. Does anyone know any good dealers?

http://kwanchang.com

Here's his Clayton Henry stuff:
http://kwanchang.com/ArtistGalleryRoom.asp?ArtistId=385&Details=0

More AF pics than you can shake a monkey at, and good prices too. If I weren't so broke, I'd go broke here!

If anyone wants to know what I want for my birthday... ;)

Ben

[mvranas]

Wow! Seeing everyone's lists, I didn't realize there was so much Alpha stuff out there.

It's hard to think of everything, as much of it's packed away, but here are a few notables:

Mignola team print on comic board, 190/230, 1986
-This is my most prized Alpha possession. I picked it up, like, ten years ago. I believe it was part of a larger print set, but haven't been able to find much info on the others.

Byrne Editions Deesse Portfolio, 1993
- Wolverine print, signed, 1727/3500
- Cyclops print, features Shaman, Snowbird, Twins

Fastner/Larsen Print, 1983
- X-Men vs. Alpha

Alpha Flight Poster, Byrne
- Large image of Puck with the other Vol. 1 members all around him

T-Shirt
- Yellow, features the team image from Marvel Age #2

- a few other prints (covers from Strange in France)
- Mega-Beanz
- original toys, including Toyfare Guardian
- multiple cards, including a mid-80's Marvel set reprinting images from the comic

There may be others. I'm not as much of a completist anymore, but I'll post anything else I remember.

Cheers,
-Mike

[Phil]

Right;

AF Volume 3 Issue 1 page 1, plus overlay with Nemesis' costume
AF Volume 3 Issue 4 page 9
What If Wolverine Led Alpha Flight page 18
Exiles #57 page 8 (Tanaraq issue)
Paradise X #2 page 22 (Sas panels)

a Guardian sketch/comission by Sean Chen
a Northstar sketch by Sean Phillips
a Sasquatch sketch by Skottie Young
a Sasquatch sketch by Paolo Rivera

Alpha Flight #13 signed by Bill Sienkiewicz
Alpha Flight #51 signed by Jim Lee
Alpha Flight #106(2nd Print) signed by Scott Lobdell(interior) and Mark Pacella(cover)
Alpha Flight #109-110 signed by Simon Furman
Alpha Flight 130 signed by Simon Furman
Alpha Flight 1992 Special Signed By Simon Furman
X-Men/Alpha Flight ('97) 1-2 signed by John Cassaday
Death Metal #2 signed by Simon Furman
Death Metal vs Genetix #1 signed by Simon Furman
Alpha Flight Vol.2 #1 – Signed by Steve T Seagle
Alpha Flight Vol.2 #6 – Signed by Bryan Hitch
Alpha Flight Vol.2 #11 Signed by Joe Casey
Alpha Flight Vol.2 #12 Signed by Steve Seagle & Duncan Rouleau
Alpha Flight/Inhumans ’98 Signed by Joe Casey
Alpha Flight Vol.3 #1 – Signed by Scott Lobdell
Universe X #2 Signed by Doug Braithwaite
Universe X #6 Signed by Doug Braithwaite
Ultimate X-Men #46 – Signed by Brandon Peterson
Wolverine #172 Signed by Sean Chen
Wolverine #173 Signed by David Finch
Wolverine/Cable:Guts & Glory Signed by Joe Casey & Matt Banning
What If #59-What if Wolverine led Alpha Flight? – Signed by Simon Furman & Bryan Hitch
Weapon X The Draft: Wildchild – Signed by JH Williams III
Generation Next #1 Signed by Mark Buckingham
Exiles #6 – Signed by Jim Calafiore
Exiles #20 Signed by Jim Califiore
Exiles #32 signed by Jim Califiore & Liam Sharp
Uncanny X-Men #109 Signed by Chris Claremont
Uncanny X-Men #121 Signed by Chris Claremont
Uncanny X-Men #401 Signed by Joe Casey
Uncanny X-Men #405 (Signed by Sean Phillips)
Uncanny X-Men #414 (Signed by Sean Phillips)
Marvel's Comics: X-Men #1 – Signed by Mark Millar, Sean Phillips and Duncan Fegrado
X-Men Unlimited #25 Signed by Joe Pruett
Generation X #19 Signed by Mark Buckingham
New X-Men:Academy X #13 Signed by Nunzio DeFilippis & Christina Weir

Vindicator bust

Marvel Legends Sasquatch (white variant) figure
Edit: Picked up the Classic Orange/Brown version today (March 1st).

Various trading cards

[Ben]

Phil wins!

[Phil]

It's not a contest :|

[Ben]

It's not a contest :|

Oh, I know that, but you still win ;)

Ben

[Phil]

Because I'm special? :D

[DelBubs]

I demand a recount. :twisted: :wink:

Oh your 'SPECIAL' alright!

[Phil]

Exactly.

[DelBubs]

Exactly.
On a serious note. When you next down the Smoke? Chances are I'm not gonna do Bristol this year, but I wouldn't mind a meet to have a natter and sink a few. If your up for it?

[Shaman Of The Whills]

Well, today I finally got my issues in... Uncanny 121 in fairly decent condition... AF1 signed by Byrne... not too much, but the best I can manage at this point... I may actually be getting a guest appearance signed in the near future, but I don't count on it. I also got some other non-AF stuff today, a couple of Claremont signings, Excalibur and Wolv/Kitty... its a start.

[JohnnyCanuck]

I can now add the Birdy Bust to my list. Got it for my B-day Saturday.


JC

[Barnacle13]

I just have toys and comics mainly. I was pretty excited about getting both versions of the Sasquatch Marvel Legends action figure. I have the t-shirt from the Wolverine cover, some Beanz, Hero Clix, and the old action figure both loose and on the card (had to open one set up to play with, especially Puck). Looking at the artwork though....I just might have to pick up some of Clayton's stuff. Not bad on the pricing, and some nice pieces still there.

[Barnacle13]

Picked this up on eBay tonight...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6257784422&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&rd=1[url]

And for less than $15! What a steal!

[Ben]

Picked this up on eBay tonight...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6257784422&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&rd=1[url]

And for less than $15! What a steal!

great, you got it! I was gonna bid on it, but didn't wanna bid against you :)

Ben

[Barnacle13]

Thanks for not running the price up. I was willing to go higher, but am very happy to be adding this for so cheap!! I'll keep an eye out on one for ya!

[Barnacle13]

Sas has arrived! I love it. Great to look at, but wonderful feeling the weight in your hands. It didn't come with a box, but then who wants to sit it in a box. It's much cooler out in the open where folks can see it and comment on it. Unfortunately my wife's comment was, "You're gonna put that ugly thing there?" To which I replied, " You bet your ass!" My kids are much kinder with, "Cool! Can you get me one?"

For now he is sitting on a shelf above my computer, protecting me from spam, pop ups, and viruses....or maybe he's just sitting there looking cool and the software is doing the rest. At any rate ............


"I HAVE SASQUATCH!!!"

[Barnacle13]

Thanks for not running the price up. I was willing to go higher, but am very happy to be adding this for so cheap!! I'll keep an eye out on one for ya!

As promised....

http://cgi.ebay.com/Diamond-Select-Sasquatch-Bust-X-Men-Free-Shipping-NR_W0QQitemZ6617797946QQcategoryZ98024QQrdZ1QQcmdZ ViewItem [url]

[Ben]

I just picked up this nice lot of AF overpower cards!

http://i19.ebayimg.com/04/i/05/86/0b/a5_1_b.JPG

Ben

[birdygirl]

Those cards are gorgeous, Ben! :D

I just got the Marvel Legends Sasquatch and white Sasquatch variant. They cost a pretty penny together, but they were worth it! I think I'll keep them mint-in-the-box.

[Barnacle13]

Just won this little gem!!! You gotta love a misspell on ebay! I doubt anyone else saw this one, because of the missing "W" in snowbird. $25 plus shipping.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6047856524&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&rd=1

Now it's on to the Vindicators!!!

[Snowsquatch]

This is the only AF swag I have:

http://static.flickr.com/41/122962650_1290b8ba38_o.jpg

[rplass]

I got the Diamond Sasquatch bust for $5.50, not bad. Thanks, eBay! I decided I liked it better than the Bowen bust.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6617797946&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

yay!

Oh, and if anyone wants the posable Sasquatch Marvel Legends figure, I can get one at RiteAid for $9.99, so let me know.

Love,
rplass

[Phil]

Another ebay snag here;

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6617620462&rd=1&sspagename=STRK:MEWA:IT&rd=1

:D

[PWalk]

Wow, I seriously need to start watching ebay more often for AF schwag. All I have are figures and I'm looking to snag the heroclix figurines soon.

[Ben]

wow, nice score Phil! My most recen Ebay victory is http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8788221781&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:CA:12

Ben

[Shaman Of The Whills]

Wow, you guys really are amazing with these ebay finds... I never find anything I'm interested (unless the auction has already passed time)... anything that I would be interested in is usually way out of my price range... of course, not having any substantial income of my own also reduces my bidding ability significantly... it sucks that some of these items are unique and thus many of them won't ever appear on the market again... in 10 years, I would like to have made some of these grabs.

EDIT: I do have my eye on a thing or two right now, just got to make sure I've got a green light to get it/them.

[Barnacle13]

Nice sangs, folks! I saw the Cat's Paw module, but I think I already have it tucked away in a long box somewhere. And rplass, you are gonna love the Sasquatch mini bust. The picture is great, but once you feel can put your hands on it and heft its weight the experience becomes so much more!!! I think Phil has the top score with the cheap artwork.

Shaman, it doesn't take a ton of dough to grab some of these things. My Diamond Select Sasquatch mini bust went for $15 shipping included. Dig through the couch cushions and you're almost there!

[Barnacle13]

I'm tempted to bid on this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/PAT-BRODERICK-ORIGINAL-ART-ALPHA-FLIGHT-NO-122-PAGE-5_W0QQitemZ6619384990QQcategoryZ972QQssPageNameZWD VWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

but I know there are some big time Wyre fans out there. I figure I'll give one of you the chance to own him. If it's still out there near close with no bids, then it's mine all mine!

[Phil]

Aww man, that's the same seller as the last one... Tempted again, but as I didn't find it first I shall leave it.

Though I may just e-mail the seller direct and see what he's got rather than see what he puts up each time one's gone...

[Barnacle13]

Another Grab!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2278129582&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&rd=1

1st Vindicator appearance! Sweet color guide! I have no idea if I overpaid, but I'm happy to have the piece.

[Ben]

I'd say you got a good deal there! I just got my Marvel Legends Sasquatch white varriant action figure in the mail today (Mint in box). I somehow won it on E-bay for $4.25 USD!

Ben

[Barnacle13]

That's a pretty good snag, too. I happened to be with my son in a Kay-Bee Toy Store when they were unloading a new box of Marvel Legends. I got the whole set of variants and the orange/brown Sasquatch to boot. Of course I paid $9.99 for each figure.

Now I have to find a frame that is fitting of my newest acquisition.

[Barnacle13]

Snowbird arrived yesterday! What a beautiful sculpt! I would have said bust there, but I figured I'd catch a little flack about fanboy fantasizing. Anyway, she looks great next to my Sasquatch. Now for the Vindicators and maybe another color guide or two.

[PWalk]

Another Grab!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2278129582&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&rd=1

1st Vindicator appearance! Sweet color guide! I have no idea if I overpaid, but I'm happy to have the piece.

I was actually watching that auction on there. Congrats!

[Barnacle13]

I had sent a Best Offer, but got no response. So I figured I'd bite the bullet and used the Buy It Now option. I sent Best Offers on the other two color guides yesterday. I have a feeling those will not be responded to either. I may Do Buy It Now on one of those, but I doubt I'll do both. And if anyone should beat me to it then so be it, cause I already got one! I've been eyeballing some of Clayton's stuff also. May have to pony up for a piece of his soon.

[rplass]

Now I have to find a frame that is fitting of my newest acquisition.

I picked up some frames from Larry Peterson, from The Paper Framer. He specializes in frames specifically for comics and comic art. You can switch out the items easily. So if you want to display one piece for a few months, then rotate in the other pieces, you only need 1 frame. He's a real nice guy, too, very quick delivery. I recommend using him for comic art. If you use a colored frame, ask him for a sample first to make sure you are getting the right color.

His site is www.thepaperframer.com

Love,
rplass

[Obsidian3d]

Well I scored a full run of volume 2 plus the '98 annual for $28 shipped. I'm only missing a few issues of volume 3, but they're not exactly a rush-out-and-purchase item these days.

I finally received my loose set of Toy Biz figures too. I have to say they're a pretty mixed bag. I think Snowbird and Sasquatch are really nicely done. Useful articulation, good sculpting and fun toys. Vindicator, Northstar and Aurora all LOOK good, but are sculpted in really strange poses. I can't even get Northstar or Aurora to look natural standing around. The Toyfare Guardian figure is easily the best of the bunch. I think the team really needs a Shaman to look complete though. :(

The team looks pretty good on my display shelf, but I'm thinking about sacrificing my Puck to the knife. I think I might be able to frankenstein him so proper joints and be in scale with my planned 4" customs. Next up there will either be Guardian or Shaman. I have to cast around through my parts box.

Speaking of customs, I had my Nemesis completely painted and ready for reassembly. The legs and hips had been sprayed with the topcoat, so I thought to do the same to the upper body and head yesterday. But...I can't FIND them. I think I *gulp* threw them away by accident! I have no idea how I could have been so stupid, but I looked all over the place and can't find them. So I have to go to the TRU and buy another figure to redo the whole upper body. It's not the expense that annoys me, but all the work I'd done. She's not a difficult paintjob, but I don't like doing things twice. :cry:

[Phil]

The Puck one's almost as bad as the AOA Wildchild toy....

[Phil]

Arrrrrrrrrrr :twisted:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6054500776&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

[cmdrkoenig67]

I don't believe I've posted in this thread yet...I don't have much besides the entire collections of Vol. 1-3(plus annuals and almost all of their guest appearances), I've got the Toyfare Guardian(Mac) figure, the official Alpha Flight figures(Vindicator, Sasquatch, Northstar, Aurora, Snowbird and Puck) and I bought the Marvel Legends Sasquatch(both versions)..Oh...And I made Alpha it's own little Handbook with the Master Edition profile pages....That's about it(excluding the custom AF figures, I made).

Dana

[Obsidian3d]

I'd like to see some pics of your customs!

[cmdrkoenig67]

I'd like to see some pics of your customs!

Here are some pics of them....

http://forum.alphaflight.net/viewtopic.php?t=810&highlight=

Dana

[Obsidian3d]

Very nice. I think Marrina and Nemesis are the best of the bunch.

[Le Messor]

I'm only missing a few issues of volume 3, but they're not exactly a rush-out-and-purchase item these days.
I can't even get Northstar or Aurora to look natural standing around.

Well, v3 is available in two relatively cheap trades. May as well pick them up instead.

My Twinz are holding hands; have you tried that? Looks about as natural as any figure on my shelf.

Of course, my White and Orange Legends Sas are doing their best (well, my best) imitation of the front cover to #23.

- Le Messor
Stu: Because there's not way a girl could have killed them.
Tatum: That is so sexist. The killer could easily be female-Basic Instinct.
Randy: That was an ice pick-not exactly the same thing.

[Barnacle13]

I got my Vindicator II (Heather) mini-bust last night! Looks great with my Sas and Snowbird flanking her. Still waiting on the Bowen Snowbird to arrive. Then it's just Mac and the Bowen Sasquatches. Can't wait til they make Puck, Shaman, Marrina, Talisman, Box, Northstar and Aurora, Diamond Lil and Wildchild.

[Ryan Maxwell]

I have some good stuff:

X-Men 109, 120, 121, 139, 140

Alpha Flight #1 signed by Byrne

The action figures, including Guardian. I would love a Shaman to go with them.

Most of the Heroclix. I customized a Guardian and Shaman. My Shaman is standing, and pulling out his latest trick from the medicine bag.

Bowen busts of Guardian (Mac) and Sasquatch.

I'm still trying to figure out where I'm going to hang this sucker, it's pretty big:

http://www.artofjohnbyrne.com/commissions-large/images/alphaflight2006.jpg

[Barnacle13]

I got my Bowen Sasquatch in yesterday! He's a thing o' beauty! Still waiting on the Bowen Snowbird. Then I have to score Vindicator (Mac) and I'll have them all.

BTW, How much does a Byrne commission like that one go for? That and the X-Men/Alpha Battle are both spectacular!

[Ryan Maxwell]

BTW, How much does a Byrne commission like that one go for? That and the X-Men/Alpha Battle are both spectacular!

Whoa boy. Rather than answer here, I'll point you toward a thread discussing the prices. Ben posted them, most of the way down this page. I so wanted to join in this discussion at the time, but I'm glad I held my tongue, for fear of looking like someone that joined just to chew people out (which would have been true).

http://forum.alphaflight.net/viewtopic.php?t=1247&start=15

[Barnacle13]

Yeah! Too rich for my blood! I guess I'll have to remain a drooler! It'd be damn nice to have one though!

Guess I'll stick to mini busts, action figures, and comics. I'm slowly picking up the Heroclix and Beanz, too. And I do have a nice color guide from Heather's first appearance in the suit in a Danger Room setting. I think it's issue #32.

[Ryan Maxwell]

Here are those two 'Clix I made. I'll probably redo Shaman at some point, I'm not happy with his upper body.

http://www.byrnerobotics.com/forum/uploads/RyanMaxwell/2006-06-07_092901_Picture_007.jpg

http://www.byrnerobotics.com/forum/uploads/RyanMaxwell/2006-06-07_092958_Picture_008.jpg

http://www.byrnerobotics.com/forum/uploads/RyanMaxwell/2006-06-07_093022_Picture_010.jpg

http://www.byrnerobotics.com/forum/uploads/RyanMaxwell/2006-06-07_093049_Picture_005.jpg

[JohnnyCanuck]

Hey folks just adding to my list. For father's day I got my Vindicator (Heather) bust. For the number watchers #549. Nice looking sculpture and decently painted until they let the blind moron do the black shadow airbrushing. Way to dark and haphazard. They should have used a lighter colour for the shadowed areas like on the Guardian bust. But I'm nitpicking she's still great.


Ben and Allan did you guys reap some early father's day benifits???

Shawn

[HappyCanuck]

Hey folks just adding to my list. For father's day I got my Vindicator (Heather) bust. For the number watchers #549. Nice looking sculpture and decently painted until they let the blind moron do the black shadow airbrushing. Way to dark and haphazard. They should have used a lighter colour for the shadowed areas like on the Guardian bust. But I'm nitpicking she's still great.


Ben and Allan did you guys reap some early father's day benifits???

Shawn

heh, not in a comic book type of way, at least directly. Apparently - and this I was told today, Father's Day, so I count it as one - anywhoo, apparently, the family has agreed unanimously that some time in the next few years we ARE moving to the Greater Vancouver Area so I can go to art school to get credential to become a cartoonist, one way or another... to me that's a REALLY big father's day gift :D

Btw, Shawn, on that same note, I kinda need your help with an off-panel project. contact me off list in the usual methods please.

[Ryan Maxwell]

Since Sasquatch took him on, I can add the Bowen Super-Skrull bust to my list of goodies.

[JohnnyCanuck]

Ryan -- Cool on the super skrull.



Allan--I guess it's good if you consider living in the greater vancouver area a good thing. Just kidding (Sort of). congrats on the whole deal.

Shawn

[HappyCanuck]

Allan--I guess it's good if you consider living in the greater vancouver area a good thing. Just kidding (Sort of). congrats on the whole deal.

Shawn

I think it's good, vocationally-speaking - have no interest in moving to the city, but c'est la vie.

Now will you hurry up and get your butt on Messenger so I can talk to you already??

[Scarlettspiderg]

Original pages from -

Alpha Flight Issue 9 (page 7) V3
Alpha Flight Issue 10 (page 19) V3
Alpha Flight Issue 6 (Page 10) V3
Avengers Issue 324 (Page 19) Showing Heather in action
Infinity Crusade Issue 5 (Page 4) Showing Windshear Vs Vision

All can be seen here:
http://www.comicartfans.com/GalleryRoom.asp?GSub=17899

Alpha Flight V2 Issue 1 signed by Steve Segal

Marvel Legends Sasquatch (regular)

[rplass]

Oh, that page with Windshear is awesome! That's a great Alpha Flight item, you bet!

http://www.geocities.com/rplass/afcollector/infcru5.jpg

Love,
rplass

[Scarlettspiderg]

And now I've got a White Sasquatch from Marvel Legends!

[ComicBookBin]

I have several Alpha Flight action figures.

My favourite would be the new Sasquatch which is 10 inches tall.

In wish they would make new six inches Guardian and Vindicator figures too.

[Guardian]

Comics:
-The entire volume 1 of Alpha Flight #1-130
-Alpha Flight Annuals #1 and #2
-1992 Alpha Flight Special from 1992
-1985 limited series X-Men and Alpha Flight from 1985
-The limited series #1-#4. Which is the same comics from the v1. run from #97-#100.
-Deathmetal #1-#2 from 1994. When AF takes on Deathmetal.
-Northstar limited series #1-#4
-and a few other comics with AF appearances

Toys and such:
-Diamond Selects busts of Vindacator (Heather) and Snowbird. They're numbered #38 and #337 respectively out of 2500 each. For those who care. :)
-Both of the Marvel Legends Sasquatch figures. Regular and snow.
-and I've got some really cool custom figures of Guardian, Vindacator, Nemisis, Snowbird, Aurora, and Northstar.

Also various trading cards.

That's it for me. :D

[Phil]

'ave got various more things added over this Summer... but I'll list them another day :D

[DelBubs]

I received something special in the post this morning. As soon as I can figure a way of getting a scan (due to size) I'll post.

[Phil]

Dare we ask?

[DelBubs]

By all means ask :-)

It wasn't this (http://cgi.ebay.com/Adam-Hughes-Jean-Grey-SKETCH-FULL-COLOR_W0QQitemZ110031923333QQihZ001QQcategoryZ3986 QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem).

[Phil]

Hahahaha, shocking...

[Barnacle13]

I finally got my Bowen Snowbird mini bust in. I still need the transformation Sasquatch and Vindicator (Mac) to complete my collection . No I won't be buying the square based Sas. My wife would kill me if I spent that much jack on a statue. So I'll just have to wait until Talisman and Puck are released to add to the list or collection.

[DelBubs]

The package I received today was a John Calimee drawing. It is a landscape pic, on about 15"x18". It depicts 10 characters, nine of who are Alphans, stuck on Liveworld, the tenth character is the Dreamqueen staring down on them.

[Phil]

Sounds really cool.
Can't wait to see it.

[Ben]

The package I received today was a John Calimee drawing. It is a landscape pic, on about 15"x18". It depicts 10 characters, nine of who are Alphans, stuck on Liveworld, the tenth character is the Dreamqueen staring down on them.

gotta get that sucker scanned somehow!!! 2 pieces stuck together, or maybe at a copy shop.

Ben

[DelBubs]

John scanned before he sent the drawing. He sent me the scan so here ya go

http://www.filelodge.com/files/room16/411483/images/AlphaFlight[1]%20(2).jpg

[Ben]

sweeeeet! I wish he could have drawn like that back in the day! (sorry John)

Ben

[Guardian]

By all means ask :-)

It wasn't this (http://cgi.ebay.com/Adam-Hughes-Jean-Grey-SKETCH-FULL-COLOR_W0QQitemZ110031923333QQihZ001QQcategoryZ3986 QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem).
=D> That's hilarious. Thanks for that man. :lol:

[Guardian]

John scanned before he sent the drawing. He sent me the scan so here ya go

http://www.filelodge.com/files/room16/411483/images/AlphaFlight[1]%20(2).jpg

Sweet drawing. I'd be proud to won that. :)

[Banshee]

Apart from the comics, I have the 6 Alpha Flight figures with the John Byrne Art and lenticular cards, still in their boxes. I think they're pretty cool. Nothing like what you guys have though!!

[Barnacle13]

I picked up a Beta Ray Bill Marvel Legends Action Figure this weekend. I guess he should now be added to the list. Also, there is a variant of Spider-woman that looks like Julia Carpenter. I'll have to hunt it down now.

[Barnacle13]

I got the SnowSquatch transformation bust for Christmas. Of course it was a gift from myself. I'm sure my wife and kids thought I was getting something for them, but it's the thought that counts or so I'm told. I figured having the bust is what really counted, so Merry Christmas to me!!!! Down to Vindicator mini-bust and a Spider-woman II variant Marvel Legends figure.

[Snowsquatch]

Whoa, are we "officially" renaming the white Sasquatch as Snowsquatch? I'm honored! :wink:

[Ottawa Renegade]

I'm not one to collect toys/apparel that are superhero-based, but I just may for this team. The Beta Ray Bill action figures and busts are looking pretty sharp. My wife and I are moving into a new house in April and I have the authority to decorate my little computer corner like I want.

At least, I assume I do...

[Barnacle13]

That's where all of my swag is stationed. I have all of my busts and a couple action figures hanging out in the computer hutch. Just need Vindicator to come along and lead them. I guess I'll have to pick up the BRB and USAgent minibusts now too.

[Ottawa Renegade]

That's where all of my swag is stationed. I have all of my busts and a couple action figures hanging out in the computer hutch. Just need Vindicator to come along and lead them. I guess I'll have to pick up the BRB and USAgent minibusts now too.

So Vindicator has a bust, so does BRB...I believe I've found Sasquatch and Snow Bird ones as well. I thought I'd seen one of USAgent, but didn't really pay attention because at the time I didn't have a reason to care.

Talisman and Spider-Whatever are unaccounted for then, bust-wise?

Man...how long will it take to run with THAT question...?

[Ottawa Renegade]

There it is...

http://www.comicstatues.com/images/USAgent_Bust2.jpg

Not too bad...

[Transmetropolitan]

Not quite so grand, but I just pulled a "Weapon Alpha" figure from a Heroclix pack. Quite nice.

Now I can field a team of Mac, the Twins, SHaman, Puck, Sasquatch, Wilchild, Diamond Lil....


I'm probably forgetting a couple, buy yeah.

IN spite of missing the Heather/Vindicator, I can now field an AF team with at least ONE of the "traditional" leaders in place.

[JohnnyCanuck]

Got my Bowen Birdy Bust for Christmas.

Just missing my Bowen S'quatch.

Johnny

[Ryan Maxwell]

I realized I never did post my original art pages. Keep an eye out for a couple new commissions from John Byrne in the (hopefully) near future. I'll be able to add those to the list.


EDIT: I'll have to figure this out later. The images were just there. Now...poof...gone.

EDIT: Well, I guess I can't hotlink from where they are at. Here's the link to my gallery:

http://www.comicartfans.com/GalleryDetail.asp?GCat=11899

[Ben]

I realized I never did post my original art pages. Keep an eye out for a couple new commissions from John Byrne in the (hopefully) near future. I'll be able to add those to the list.


EDIT: I'll have to figure this out later. The images were just there. Now...poof...gone.

Heh, no shock there. JB doesn't like to share. You can upload pics to the forum, as long as it doesn't get us into copywrite troubles

[Ryan Maxwell]

No, I just can't get the images to pull from where I have them displayed. I put a link in my last post though, for those interested. Better scans should be up eventually, I just ordered a scanner.

[Phil]

Have been slack in adding to this thread, so here's a quick badly taken photograph of my Clayton Henry Sasquatch commission from Chicago '06;

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a153/worlddumbination/HenrySas.jpg

I notice I've chopped the feet off... they are there, I assure you.

[Guardian]

I got my US Agent and Snowsquatch busts in the mail today. Snowsquatch is awsome!

[cmdrkoenig67]

There it is...

http://www.comicstatues.com/images/USAgent_Bust2.jpg

Not too bad...

It's not bad...Just more of an Omega Flight goodie, than an AF one.

Dana :wink:

[birdygirl]

FYI, the Alpha Flight role-playing game Catspaw is currently available on eBay. Check it out.

[Ben]

FYI, the Alpha Flight role-playing game Catspaw is currently available on eBay. Check it out.

I got one of those from E-Bay cheap a while back, it's cool

Ben

[birdygirl]

Glad you own this game, Ben. As I've probably already mentioned, I bought "Catspaw" years ago when it first came out. While I'm not into gaming, I do try to be an AF completist. And the inside artwork is awesome! :D I understand John Byrne did it, along with the box cover. Every AF fan ought to see this game, if not own it.

[SmurfInABlender]

Hey I knwo this is a tad off topic but dang it where can I get V.1 76-130?! Its so hard finding it on ebay and no comic book store i've been too has a complete set, and if they do it will cost me a fortune! anyone know of where i can go that might sell them in lots of 25?

[Guardian]

Hey I knwo this is a tad off topic but dang it where can I get V.1 76-130?! Its so hard finding it on ebay and no comic book store i've been too has a complete set, and if they do it will cost me a fortune! anyone know of where i can go that might sell them in lots of 25?

No other place that I know of besides ebay. But I've seen them on ebay quite a bit. Just be patient and I'm sure you could probably purchase the enitre first volume for under $60 bucks.

About a year ago I picked up the entire run of vol. 1 for something like $40 or so That was including Annuals and others stuff, something like 160 comics all together. I've seen these types of lots on ebay fairly regularly.

[Guardian]

Here's one going right now for example.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Alpha-Flight-Complete-1-130-Ann-1-2-F-NM-FZ_W0QQitemZ250085033994QQihZ015QQcategoryZ3953QQr dZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[SmurfInABlender]

but that would consist of me buying 75 comics that i don't need lol

[kozzi24]

Mile High is having a sale. Most of the later issues are in stock, and most can be obtained for $3 or less each.

[Barnacle13]

Your best bet is probably to buy the lot and then turn around and sell what you don't need. It'll be much cheaper on ebay than anywhere else. And if you can't sell them, donate them to a local elementary or middle school. Might grow a new fan of the team and help keep Omega Flight going past 5 issue mini.

[SmurfInABlender]

HA foudn one on ebay 75-116! Its only $5 now, but of course it still has 6 days.. So I hope I get it!

EDIT: Don't bid on it or i'll kill you

[Le Messor]

HA foudn one on ebay 75-116! Its only $5 now, but of course it still has 6 days.. So I hope I get it!

EDIT: Don't bid on it or i'll kill you

I have already got one!

I don't shop Ebay anymore, so don't worry. Screwed over a few too many times, and ebay didn't support me. :(

Pity. I still want a Sasquatch Transformation Snowbird Bowen Bust, and I can't think of another way to get one... :(

- Le Messor
"You may say I'm a dreamer--
But I am not the only one."
- John Lennon, Imagine (Gregorian version)

[Guardian]

HA foudn one on ebay 75-116! Its only $5 now, but of course it still has 6 days.. So I hope I get it!

EDIT: Don't bid on it or i'll kill you

I have already got one!

I don't shop Ebay anymore, so don't worry. Screwed over a few too many times, and ebay didn't support me. :(

Pity. I still want a Sasquatch Transformation Snowbird Bowen Bust, and I can't think of another way to get one... :(

- Le Messor
"You may say I'm a dreamer--
But I am not the only one."
- John Lennon, Imagine (Gregorian version)

For the Snowsquatch bust I'd check out BBTS http://www.bigbadtoystore.com They have sales all the time. That's where I got mine. I'm pretty sure they'd ship to where you live.

[SmurfInABlender]

I have so many Alpha Flight goodies that I can hardly begin to list them! But I'll try, (hope I don't forget any):

four AF T-shirts from the 80's: yellow, (with the classic Byrne team); blue, (with the Byrne team circa volume 1, # 24); black, (with Shaman and Snowbird); and white, (with the Mignola team)



Yeah I saw the blue one on ebay last week, I really have been wanting that one, because I honestly thought that was the best team, when Heather was still in everyday clothes, Boches actually controlled box... it was just an overall great Team IMO but the two on sale over ebay were mediums and larges and I want a small..BLAST

you wouldn't happen to know of anywhere that might sell vintage shirts like that would you?

[Le Messor]

For the Snowsquatch bust I'd check out BBTS http://www.bigbadtoystore.com They have sales all the time.

Thanx! They do, indeed.

I'll have to order one soon. (Pity they're sold out of a couple of other things I want.)

- Le Messor
Xander: Dammit. You know what? I'm sick of this. I'm tired of being the guy who eats insects and gets the funny syphilis. As of this moment, it's over. I'm through being everybody's butt-monkey.
Buffy: Check. No more butt-monkey.

[mreeez]

I just my hands on an excellent copy of Uncanny X-Men 120. I already have 109 and now just have to get 121.

[Barnacle13]

Just saw this on eBay. Going pretty cheap if it stays near this price. One of you should own this!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Bowen-Designs-Marvel-SASQUATCH-MINI-BUST-Alpha-Flight_W0QQitemZ160120366152QQihZ006QQcategoryZ80Q QrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Ben]

Just saw this on eBay. Going pretty cheap if it stays near this price. One of you should own this!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Bowen-Designs-Marvel-SASQUATCH-MINI-BUST-Alpha-Flight_W0QQitemZ160120366152QQihZ006QQcategoryZ80Q QrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Thanks, I just bid, I have the white one, but not the orange.

Ben

[Capt.D]

All I have is a nearly complete run AF series comics, the full set of AF action figures (I think they were Target exclusives from the late 90's), both Marvel Legends Sasquatch figures and most of the heroclix AF minis.

[Barnacle13]

I finally got my Guardian action figure! I should have bought it long ago when I saw it in ToyFare. Unfortunately I was a bit light on cash at the time what with a house purchase and a crappy paycheck. I'm sure I probably got a better deal in the long run based on my finances then vs. now. Now I have to get Bowen Vindicator and the new Shaman mini busts. I've toyed with BRB and USAgent busts also. We'll see if I grow as connected to them in time.

[Duane V]

Anybody else collecting custom made Marvel Legends Alpha Flight Figures? I have a great 6" custom made Wild Child, a Snowbird and an Aurora, perfectly in scale with Sasquatch and Guardian..

[Flightpath07]

Anybody else collecting custom made Marvel Legends Alpha Flight Figures? I have a great 6" custom made Wild Child, a Snowbird and an Aurora, perfectly in scale with Sasquatch and Guardian..

You shall have to post some photos!

[Le Messor]

Thanks, I just bid, I have the white one, but not the orange.
Ben

Ben - did you ever get that white one?


(I think they were Target exclusives from the late 90's)

I bought some (or at least saw them for sale) at Toys 'R' Us, so not exclusive.

- Le Messor
"If you are psychic - think HONK."

[DIGGER]

I just completed my lego minifigure line up of Alpha Flight---Guardian, Vindicator, Shaman, Sasquatch, Puck, Marrina, Snowbird and the Twins (Found them on ebay). I will post a photo as soon as I can.

DIGGER

[Phil]

I presume they're customs?

[DIGGER]

Yup.

DIGGER

[-K-M-]

I'll give my complete list shortly, but here is my shadow box

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c133/A_Flight3/Picture018.jpg

I also have a 9.2 CGC universal grade of X-Men #109, that's not the one in the shadow box but I have three copies of #109 haha.

[Le Messor]

I'll give my complete list shortly, but here is my shadow box.

You're a shadow boxer!

Cool, congrats on having three of UXM 109. I have one, and it's not in good condition. :/

- Le Messor
"If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for everything."

[Flightpath07]

"If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for everything."

~ Alice Cooper?

[Le Messor]

"If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for everything."
~ Alice Cooper?

Dunno who said it originally, but he does have a song that quotes it.

[rplass]

I'll give my complete list shortly, but here is my shadow box

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c133/A_Flight3/Picture018.jpg

I also have a 9.2 CGC universal grade of X-Men #109, that's not the one in the shadow box but I have three copies of #109 haha.

Sweet! Hey that's a great image :) :) Thanks for posting it! We should make a "shelf porn" thread just for pictures of Alpha Flight swag. Post some more pics , -K-M- !!

[Alphan East]

These are my all-time favourites... bought them way back when. Had to add the flag for that patriotic touch. :)

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[rplass]

Alphan East, looks like some mix'n'match there - Aurora, Northstar, Vindicator, Puck and Snowbird from the 1998(?) Toybiz double packs, minus the owl. Sasquatch is the regular 2005 Marvel Legends version and the Guardian is the Toyfare mail-away bonus figure. Nice! The Sasquatch that came with the Toybiz double pack (with Vindicator) was only a tiny bit taller than the other figures, so it's a good thing you subbed him out for the taller one. Love it!

[Le Messor]

Alphan East, looks like some mix'n'match there... Sasquatch is the regular 2005 Marvel Legends version and the Guardian is the Toyfare mail-away bonus figure.

I was going to correct you that they're all from the Toybiz line (except the Guardian, who wasn't in it), but you're right of course. I've just checked my collection and...
Wait... where did that Guardian figure come from? Was there a Marvel Legends Guardian?
Seriously, I've got a Guardian action figure that I don't remember owning! Gah! What's wrong with me?
I never got my hands on a Wizard mail-away, and my custom-made figure is accounted for...


...and Snowbird from the 1998(?) Toybiz double packs, minus the owl

... minus the owl and the wolverine.

- Le Messor
"If you gave him a penny for his thoughts, you'd get change."

[Le Messor]

Okay, researching it, it looks like mine is a Marvel Legends Wal*Mart exclusive. We don't even have Wal*Mart in Australia. Did I order it over Amazon? Did I buy it on a trip to the 'States? This is going to drive me madder until I forget about it.

Then I found this:
http://www.articulateddiscussion.com/image.axd?picture=2010%2f2%2fOneShots%2312.jpg

- Le Messor

[Phil]

Yeah, the Guardian figure wasn't a walmart exclusive that I know of as I easily managed to get one over here.
In my head it's a Pointer figure due to the amount of blue and the packaging artwork, with the elusive Toyfare Mail Order as Mac.

[Le Messor]

Yeah, the Guardian figure wasn't a walmart exclusive that I know of as I easily managed to get one over here.
In my head it's a Pointer figure due to the amount of blue and the packaging artwork, with the elusive Toyfare Mail Order as Mac.

Some of the images I saw on Google had 'Wal*Mart exclusive' stickers, but that could be U.S. only.
While it makes a lot of sense to see it as Pointer, in my mind it's Mac until / unless I get the Toyfair Mail Order one...

[Flightpath07]

I liked the link, Le Mess; hilarious!

[-K-M-]

Some more of my goodies:

Marvel Legends: Sasquatch
Marvel Legends: Guardian (x2)
Marvel Universe: Guardian
Toybiz: Snowbird/Puck
Toybiz: Vindicator/Sasquatch
Toybiz: Aurora/Northstar
Toybiz: Guardian

1. http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f188/A_Flight5/DSC05004.jpg
2. http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f188/A_Flight5/DSC05005.jpg
3. http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f188/A_Flight5/DSC05006.jpg

[Flightpath07]

Some more of my goodies:

Marvel Legends: Sasquatch
Marvel Legends: Guardian (x2)
Marvel Universe: Guardian
Toybiz: Snowbird/Puck
Toybiz: Vindicator/Sasquatch
Toybiz: Aurora/Northstar
Toybiz: Guardian

1. http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f188/A_Flight5/DSC05004.jpg
2. http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f188/A_Flight5/DSC05005.jpg
3. http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f188/A_Flight5/DSC05006.jpg

Why the heck did they package Puck upside down?

[Phil]

He's cartwheeling!

[Flightpath07]

He's cartwheeling!

Ah...now it all makes sense!

[rplass]

As much as I have been vocal about my opinion of Greg Land's style, I still fell in love with these pages from Uncanny X-Men #508 and picked it up at NYCC2011. Yup, 1st appearance of Kyle! :)

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That's pages 16 and 17. The overlay image goes with the ski slope panel of course.

[Alphan East]

Just picked up the Alpha Flight Vol. 4 TPB. I've been trying to collect any and all TPBs and HCs relating to Alpha Flight.
Here's my collection... please let me know if there are any that I may be missing. Thanks. :)
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[Le Messor]

It's hard to look at it and figure out anything missing, but there are two editions of that first one (you have at least three things that have the first X-Men / AF mini in them...), and I believe v4 was split into two tpbs.

- Le Messor
"I'm a programmer, I don't do COBOL."

[Alphan East]

you have at least three things that have the first X-Men / AF mini in them.

Yeah, the first 3 editions have the mini series called "The Gift"... one of my favourite Alpha story arcs.


and I believe v4 was split into two tpbs.

That's what I thought, but the edition I picked up has the entire run. It has issue 0.1 and also issues 1 - 8.

[Le Messor]

Yeah, the first 3 editions have the mini series called "The Gift"... one of my favourite Alpha story arcs.

Mine, too!


That's what I thought, but the edition I picked up has the entire run. It has issue 0.1 and also issues 1 - 8.

There must've been a later release, then, with everything. I lost track.

- Le Messor
"The hardest thing in the world to understand is income tax."
~ Albert Einstein

[Phil]

There was a HC with 0.1-4 and a SC TPB with 0.1-8.
The good thing about the TPB is that it also reprints Dale's closing editorial with our shout out! :D

[Alphan East]

The good thing about the TPB is that it also reprints Dale's closing editorial with our shout out! :D

Saw that. I'm glad they put those closing comments into the TPB. They also put Dale's character sketches on the final page... nice touch.
Has anyone heard if they're going to compile the current Hulk "Mayan Rule" arc into a TPB... I'd like to pick that one up as well.

[Phil]

Yup; http://alphaflight.net/content.php?620-Alpha-Flight-Classic-Volume-3
It hasn't been solicited yet, but the storyline ends in September so I'd imagine November or December for the Direct Market.

[rplass]

Classic v3 solicited for October 2012 !! Mayan rule too!

[rplass]

I picked up a great copy of UXM #121 today. I mean great. I've seen hundreds of copies of this book at countless shops and conventions up and down the East Coast and have never seen one as nice as this. Never bought a slabbed book before but once it was in my hand I knew I had never seen a better copy in my life and probably never will so I snagged it.

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Here is a picture of a similar copy (not the one I picked up. The one I bought has a nicer spine alignment with a proper fold also at 9.8/white).

[Flightpath07]

Nice find, Rob.

[Le Messor]

Congrats!

[batman_von_gein]

Super excited just bought the Canadian expo cover cap #1 cgc 9.8 signed by dale. Now I got both Canadian expo covers cgc 9.8 for my collection

[Le Messor]

Good find - those aren't easy to get, even unsigned!

- Le Messor
"imply - to tell a very small lie."
~ Mark T. Shirey

[batman_von_gein]

Ya i have been looking. won The bid On ebay and only payed $66. Love ebay

[-K-M-]

I got one and I paid 15-20 on ebay but it's not signed by Dale sadly :(

[Flightpath07]

I got one and I paid 15-20 on ebay but it's not signed by Dale sadly :(

My middle name is Dale. Send them to me and I'll sign 'em in deluxe neon green crayon! ;)

[-K-M-]

New goodies, and also got the first wave of the Alpha Flight minimates

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c120/A_Flight2/20120904-00778.jpg

[Flightpath07]

New goodies, and also got the first wave of the Alpha Flight minimates

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c120/A_Flight2/20120904-00778.jpg

*drooling*

[-K-M-]

Drool away, their in a protective plastic case :P

[-K-M-]

Just got Alpha Flight minus one (vol.2) signed by Steven Seagle

[Flightpath07]

Just got Alpha Flight minus one (vol.2) signed by Steven Seagle

Nice one, Mungi!

[rplass]

Because it's a great shot of the X-Club but mostly because I love the X-shaped window on the X-sub:

Uncanny X-Men original art by Terry Dodson from UXM #514

You can see Jeffries reaching back to control the sub with his powers.
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[-K-M-]

That's pretty cool, how do you get stuff like that? The artist's website?

[rplass]

In this case, artist alley at NYCC. Terry brought some portfolios with original art for sale at his table. It was up on his website too.

[Phil]

I'll have to try and get hold of a camera and upload some shots of some of my original pages and stuff at some point...

[-K-M-]

Please do

[Phil]

Quite an image heavy few posts, so I'll put them in Spoiler Tags.

Bear in mind I don't have a scanner or a decent camera and don't have anything professionally framed , so I've had to take the shots at a weird angle to avoid glare/shadow.

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Original Animation Cel + Concept art from Incredible Hulk 'Man to Man, Beast to Beast' episode.

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Original Animation Cel from X-Men 'Repo Men' episode.

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Tom Smith's Colour Guides from Alpha Flight: In The Beginning, Pages 18 & 9.

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#123 Pg 8 by Pat Broderick, Bruce Patterson & Janice Chiang.

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Volume 3 #1 Pg 1 by Clayton Henry & Mark Morales.
The really interesting thing about this page is that it has the overlay stat with Nemesis and the original uninked character that was replaced underneath.

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Volume 3 #4 Pg 9 by Clayton Henry & Mark Morales.


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Probably my most favourite piece that I own; Chaos War:Alpha Flight Pg 5 by Reilly Brown.

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#0.1 Page 5 and Concept sketches by Ben Oliver.

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#0.1 Pg 8 by Ben Oliver.

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Vol.4 #2 Pg 14 by Dale Eaglesham & Drew Hennessy.
I bought this one for the Talisman cameo.

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My most favourite page from the latest series; Vol.4 #7 Pg 11 by Dale Eaglesham.

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What If...? #59 Pg 18 by Bryan Hitch, Joe Rubenstein & Janice Chiang.

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X-Men/Alpha Flight #2 Pg 9 by John Cassaday.
My favourite AF moment ever is the end of Vol.1 #1 where Puck and Sas fight so I loved this little homage, and the end panel is a really nice team shot that reminded me of the Vol.1 adverts circa #12.

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Wolverine #172 Pg 6 by Sean Chen & Norm Rapmund.
What's quite cool about Chen's work is the layouts on the reverse of the page.

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X-Men: The End Book 2 #1 Pg 15 by Sean Chen & Sandu Florea.
One of the many deaths of Northstar that month... again, with layouts on reverse.

[Phil]

And as I'm only allowed 20 images per post:

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Panel 3 from X-Club #1 Pg 15 by Paul Davidson.
With some of this series Paul worked on individual panels separately and then compiled them together. This panel is as big almost the size of a full page.

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M.O.D.O.K: Dark Reign Pg 16 by Ryan Dunlavey.
Crazy Jeffries in panel 2 may or may not look a lot like me when I've been drinking...

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Exiles #57 Pg 18 by Jim Califiore & Mark McKenna.

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Paradise X #2 Pg 22 by Doug Braithwaite & Bill Reinhold.

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Astonishing X-Men #51 Pg 20 by Mike Perkins.

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Wolverine Origins #38 Pg 22 by Scot Eaton & Drew Hennessy.

I've probably got about 60% of my appearances collection signed, but this is one of my favourites:
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#0.1 signed by Greg Pak, Fred Van Lente, Phil Jimenez, Ben Oliver & Dan Green.

Other than that, Volume 1 #6 signed by Byrne is probably my most prized issue.

I've got various other prints and posters and things, my original sketches/commissions are all up at philsafpage.wordpress.com (http://philsafpage.wordpress.com) and there's a photo of all my statues/figures in there too(minus my Minimates Wave 1 and Eaglemoss Shaman which I've now got).

[-K-M-]

wow awesome collection, how on earth did you get the Original Animation Cels?

[Phil]

They're pretty easy to find on eBay.
Its just a case of frequently checking till one from that episode comes up.

[Le Messor]

Quite an image heavy few posts, so I'll put them in Spoiler Tags.

Great idea!


Tom Smith's Colour Guides from Alpha Flight: In The Beginning, Pages 18 & 9.

Alpha Flight: In The Beginning? Did I miss something?


The really interesting thing about this page is that it has the overlay stat with Nemesis and the original uninked character that was replaced underneath.

So, Nemesis in v3 was originally supposed to be someone else?
That would explain a lot.


Crazy Jeffries in panel 2 may or may not look a lot like me when I've been drinking...

LoL!


Paradise X #2 Pg 22 by Doug Braithwaite & Bill Reinhold.

Daryl Braithwaite? 'You can free the pretty bird that's trapped inside your soul...' I've always wanted Scott to sing that to Jean...
What? Doug?
Oh.
:/


I've probably got about 60% of my appearances collection signed

grumble, grumble, grrr...

I believe my total is holding steady at 0%.


this is one of my favourites:
#0.1 signed by Greg Pak, Fred Van Lente, Phil Jimenez, Ben Oliver & Dan Green.
Other than that, Volume 1 #6 signed by Byrne is probably my most prized issue.

Wait, 0.1 over a Byrne issue? The Byrne issue signed by the writer, the penciller, and the inker?
Your priorities are out of whack.


my Minimates Wave 1 and Eaglemoss Shaman which I've now got).

Congrats.

Nice collection, Phil.
Today's episode has been brought to you by the letters N.V..

~ Le Messor
"It is a hard matter, my fellow citizens, to argue with the belly, since it has no ears."
~ Cato the Elder

[rplass]

So, Nemesis in v3 was originally supposed to be someone else?
That would explain a lot.

Not sure what it would explain but... SNUH? This is news to me. Never knew there was supposed to be another character there.
That splash page is from Issue 1 Page 1; I wonder who that was supposed to be. Do you have any info on that, Phil?

[Phil]

Alpha Flight: In The Beginning? Did I miss something?
The suffix to -1.


Wait, 0.1 over a Byrne issue? The Byrne issue signed by the writer, the penciller, and the inker?
Your priorities are out of whack.
No, no - The Byrne one IS my most prized one, the #0.1 is just one of my favourites visually due to the number of signatures on it.

[Phil]

Not sure what it would explain but... SNUH? This is news to me. Never knew there was supposed to be another character there.
That splash page is from Issue 1 Page 1; I wonder who that was supposed to be. Do you have any info on that, Phil?

I'm not sure, I vaguely remember Scott or Clayton mentioning it on here, so it could be in the archives.
It *might* just have been a new costume for the new Nemesis.

[Le Messor]

Not sure what it would explain

Why she acts so completely out of character for Nemesis, obsessing over anarchy (which the previous Nemesi never did), and talking in a very modern dialect (unlike the original), but we're told (not within the book, thankfully) that there's only ever been one.


The suffix to -1.

*whew* Thanks, Phil!

No, no - The Byrne one IS my most prized one, the #0.1 is just one of my favourites visually due to the number of signatures on it.

~ Le Messor
"The golden rule is there are no golden rules."
~ George Bernard Shaw

[Flightpath07]

Wait, 0.1 over a Byrne issue? The Byrne issue signed by the writer, the penciller, and the inker?
Your priorities are out of whack.

Phil, did JB at least sign it three different times? ;)

Truly dude, that is a NICE collection!

[-K-M-]

Whaaaaa I didn't know about the cover-up chracter for Vol.3. That's such an awesome find Phil

[Phil]

A few new bits:-
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Uncanny X-Men #392 by Salvador Larroca and Scott Hanna

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Alpha Flight #33 by Sal Buscema and Gerry Talaoc
One of the nice things about this page is that in the original pencils you can see that Heather's wearing her glasses instead of goggles.

And there's a few new bits up on my sketchblog too including this by Yanick Paquette:-
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This was an idea I’d had ticking round in my brain for a while now that kinda summed up my interest in Alpha Flight and was something I’ve never seen done before, that I really wanted a Canadian artist to do. When it was announced that Yanick was coming over to England for Thought Bubble and that he was taking pre-show commissions I jumped at the chance and was so pleased that I did.
Definitely up there as one of my favourite pieces.

[Le Messor]

I like the Paquette one. Great idea!

~ Le Messor
"It is difficult to produce a television documentary that is both incisive and probing when every twelve minutes one is interrupted by twelve dancing rabbits singing about toilet paper."
~ Rod Serling

[Phil]

A couple of new bits up over on my sketchblog including this by Guillermo Ortego:

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[-K-M-]

oh wow, I love that. Im pretty jealous :(

[-K-M-]

I just picked up a CGC 9.4 Incredible Hulk #162 :).....An Alpha Flight related character's first appearance.

[Le Messor]

CGC? I know those initials... What do they mean?

And, which character?

~ Le Messor
"Jargon is used as a means of succeeding by not simplifying."

[rplass]

CGC is the Certified Guaranty Company (http://www.cgccomics.com/), a company that grades comics and slabs them into plastic protection cases so no one can ever read them ever again, ever.

[Le Messor]

So if K-M- thinks he's got Hulk 180, the first appearance of Wolverine, he'll never learn different?

[-K-M-]

It's Wendigo's first appearance

[Le Messor]

Are you sure, if you can't read it? ;)

(Okay, now I'm just teasing.)

[-K-M-]

Just got Ultimate X #1 signed by Jeph Loeb for.....$5 bucks haha

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTAyNFg2NjI=/$(KGrHqJHJDoE8fkjbuKIBPLBiHfD!!~~60_12.JPG

Still its the first apperance of James, Jimmy and Heather Hudson.

[Le Messor]

Well, that's pretty cool. Congrats.

[-K-M-]

If you want one, I got mine on ebay and they have a few copies of it signed.

[The Chez]

I collected comic books 30 yrs ago when I first joined the military. I stopped about 27ish yrs ago. BUT, that was when Alpha Flight first came out and I collected 2 copies of the 1st 50 issues and as many tie-ins as I could, including X-Men 120-121, Giant Size X-Men #1, and many others. All have been in mylar for the whole time. I'm interested in selling my set, so please contact me if interested.

[GingrBeard]

What I have is very limited but I always find the money for Alpha Flight stuff.

All I have is the Fear Itself Alpha Flight series in print hanging up on my wall and a few olders ones as well. I have Alpha Flight #1 in all its digital glory on the Marvel comics app and read it often. The art is amazing, inspiring even. The writing isn't bad either. Other than that, I do a lot of Alpha Flight art myself. I've posted it in the fan art forum if anyone wants to see. I'm slowly working on an Alpha Flight poster since I can't find any online or around. I drew up a quick/rough idea for one that also included Wolverine and Deadpool.

Oh and X-Force, how could I forget X-Force? Puck is bad ass. It's featured prominently on my wall along with the other comics I am following.

[rplass]

Oh and X-Force, how could I forget X-Force? Puck is bad ass. It's featured prominently on my wall along with the other comics I am following.

Do you mean the X-Force poster? nice!

[Le Messor]

Do you mean the X-Force poster? nice!

No, I'm pretty sure he means the actual comic.

~ Le Messor
"Laugh when you can; cry when you must."

[Flightpath07]

[QUOTE] I'm slowly working on an Alpha Flight poster since I can't find any online or around. [\QUOTE]

There was an Alpha Flight poster that Marvel put out during the run of Volume 4; I have two of them, one on my living room wall and one on my bedroom wall.

[-K-M-]

So I just picked up Marvel Universe Puck and the minmates Alpha Flight Box Set #1 and 2, as well as the Box and Vindicator Toy R'Us exclusive boxset.

[Le Messor]

I've been wanting those. Well done, K-M.

[after3]

cgc graded 9.0 x-men 109. (aka weapon alpha's first appearance) 3164 I love ebay!!!

[-K-M-]

Awesome congrats.

[rplass]

That UXM 109 is SWEEEEEEEET!!! Congrats!

[after3]

thanks Cap, next up uncanny x-men 121. I'm just waiting to find a decent grade.

[Le Messor]

My grade is definitely indecent. Congrats!

[Ryan Maxwell]

A recent arrival, by Uko Smith.

[Ryan Maxwell]

Posted by phone, hopefully that worked.

[Le Messor]

Ryan, it worked.
And is a beautiful drawing; congrats!

[Phil]

Some low quality camera phone shots of my haul from Days 1 & 2 of Fan Expo (I'll adjust links & size next week):

Puck by Adrian Alphona
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz102/phlpthomas/image_zps83bd30b2.jpg

Puck by Dave Ross
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz102/phlpthomas/image_zps1cfd2798.jpg

Lego Puck & Sasquatch by Greg Hyland (Lego illustrator & Storyboard artist for Lego Marvel the game)
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz102/phlpthomas/image_zps6c5c0226.jpg

I also picked up the Puck splash from UncannyX-Force #10 by Ramón Pérez:
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz102/phlpthomas/image_zps575062ba.jpg

and another Puck-centric page from #11 which I can't post yet.

[-K-M-]

Oh wow, nice haul. You going sunday too?

[DIGGER]

I love Dave Ross' work.

[DIGGER]

[QUOTE] I'm slowly working on an Alpha Flight poster since I can't find any online or around. [\QUOTE]

There was an Alpha Flight poster that Marvel put out during the run of Volume 4; I have two of them, one on my living room wall and one on my bedroom wall.

There is also an Alpha poster done by Byrne from the first run. I will try to post it soon.

[rplass]

Nice job Phil! You really scored with some goodies!!!

[Phil]

Oh wow, nice haul. You going sunday too?

Yeah, I'll be floating about somewhere :)

[-K-M-]

Alright maybe I'll see you around. I'm going to get Dave Ross to sign his entire run on AF vol.1 haha

[-K-M-]

Some of my goodies….

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j165/A_Flight10/photo2_zpsa50ca960.jpg

[Phil]

Alright maybe I'll see you around. I'm going to get Dave Ross to sign his entire run on AF vol.1 haha
He did for me and he loved it. Full of love for Puck.

Mignola was very accessible too.

[Le Messor]

Yeah, I'll be floating about somewhere :)

In the pool?


Some of my goodies…

Great haul, K-M. I have most of it, I think, but I don't recognise the Captain America issue?
Also, I was actually planning to order the... Mini-mates 3196 later today.
Also, my toys are out of their boxes.


Mignola was very accessible too.

Wow! It's cool when somebody that famous in their field doesn't let it get to their head. As Jack Handey put it, "if I'm ever really rich, I hope I'm not real mean to poor people, like I am now."

~ Le Messor
"Life is like a sewer: what you get out of it depends on what you put into it."
~ Tom Lehrer

[Phil]

I don't recognise the Captain America issue
Dale Eaglesham Fan Expo Canada Variant

[Le Messor]

Thanks Phil! You come through again.

And that explains everything.

[Jason Eberly]

Wait wait wait...

You mean Canada is a real place?

All these years I thought it was just one of those made up Marvel countries, like Latveria, Wakanda, or South Dakota.

[Le Messor]

... and you believe in Australia?!?

[GingrBeard]

He did for me and he loved it. Full of love for Puck.

Mignola was very accessible too.

Dave Ross had a conversation with Demetri (my room mate that Dave teaches at a private college called Max the Mutt) about how he recently discovered that he did a few Alpha Flight issues. At first he was excited but it quickly turned into Ugh... and now I know why. He was a little down that few people were buying his more recent stuff and implied that LOT'S of people had been bringing Alpha Flight issues to him haha. Everything is coming together and it's beautiful. He's a cool guy and my friend is lucky to have him as a teacher.

P.S. Super jealous of your Dave Ross Puck drawing.

[Phil]

At first he was excited but it quickly turned into Ugh... and now I know why. He was a little down that few people were buying his more recent stuff and implied that LOT'S of people had been bringing Alpha Flight issues to him haha.

I can understand that. It's why I made sure I bought a sketch from him so he got something back.

[-K-M-]

Well here's Dave signing his entire run on volume 1 for me. I wanted to get a sketch, but he was busy. He also mentioned he was recently asked to do a Purple Girl sketch

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j165/A_Flight10/ross_zpsb96c3e42.jpg

[GingrBeard]

Well here's Dave signing his entire run on volume 1 for me. I wanted to get a sketch, but he was busy. He also mentioned he was recently asked to do a Purple Girl sketch

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j165/A_Flight10/ross_zpsb96c3e42.jpg

This picture is amazing haha. I can understand it as well. You don't make much money as a teacher, his side jobs and current work with Marvel must be what's making him the money.

[-K-M-]

Now I kind of feel bad I got him to sign so much haha

[Phil]

Nah, if he had a real problem I'm sure he'd say, or charge per signature like others.

[-K-M-]

They uped the cost for Stan Lee, and he didn't even show today which I was pretty annoyed about. Think it was $65 per signature

[-K-M-]

I justpicked up a CGC 9.6 X-men #140......oh and I got a Wolverine dog

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j165/A_Flight10/15494041-db2a-4bfd-998c-30274c8d7fd7_zps4362223e.jpg

[Le Messor]

Oh, wow. That is sooo cool and cute!

~ Le Messor
"Love the hair. It just screams street urchin."
~ Cordelia

[Flightpath07]

Did the dog come with the costume, or were they separate?

[-K-M-]

Little bit of column A and a lot of column B

[-K-M-]

Wolverine wants his Wolverweim back
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c133/A_Flight3/monkman_wolverweim.png

[Le Messor]

... I hope nothing's really happened to that dog?

[-K-M-]

He sold him to me.

[Le Messor]

Oh, but Wolverweim's okay?

Good.
*Whew*. Don't DO that to me!

[-K-M-]

Of course, doggy healing factor and all.

[Le Messor]

Oh good.

[-K-M-]

Went to Toronto's ComicCon today and got some goodies

Signed comics
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j165/A_Flight10/signed_zps3b83bb94.jpg

My Puck commission from Dave Ross. Very nice man and I was very happy with the piece.
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j165/A_Flight10/daveross_zps8b1866e1.jpg

[rplass]

Oh that's a sweet commission - can you give a high quality scan for us to drool over?

[-K-M-]

You bethcha
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j165/A_Flight10/puck_daveross_zpsc9b4f9a0.jpg

[Le Messor]

Noice.

[-K-M-]

Hmmmm....
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/X-Men-120-CGC-9-8-1st-Alpha-Flight-w-Wolverine-Bronze-/181401877083?pt=US_Comic_Books&hash=item2a3c64fa5b
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Uncanny-X-Men-120-CGC-9-8-Byrne-Claremont-1st-Appearance-Of-Alpha-Flight-/131189609237?pt=US_Comic_Books&hash=item1e8b829315
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Uncanny-X-Men-1963-1st-Series-120-CGC-9-8-1101322006-/360933529048?pt=US_Comic_Books&hash=item54095095d8

[Le Messor]

Wow! :) I have the original of the issue (I did want to find a copy of #121, which I don't have, in Vancouver, but didn't). Mine is by no means in Mint condition, but even if it was, I wouldn't try to sell it for that much.

OTOH, I looked up a CD the other day on Amazon and watched the prices creep up. After two pages, it was worth $30. Then there were four copies for over $1k each, then one for $2k.
I'll probably get one of the ones that was about $5.

~ Le Messor
"Mockery is an important social tool for squelching stupidity."
~ Scott Adams

[Phil]

My copy of #120 is the UK version (price in pence rather than cents) so I'd like to be able to get the US one oneday but I'd never pay anywhere near that.

[Crackity Jones]

My puppy wearing her Alpha Flight tag.
She's wearing an Alpha Flight collar I made her, too, you just cannot see it in the pic.
Srs puppeh is srs. Her lip is caught on her tooth, she really doesn't have an uneven mouth.
http://s11.postimg.org/4n18wjn9v/MHB02.jpg