Aliens was the only sequel I thought was better than the first. Even though it's a completely different kind of film.
I own a replica M41A Pulse Rifle with a 21st century fox certificate
Michael Biehn was a highly underrated actor. Shame his career never really took off.
Biehn is defo underrated. It's about time he popped up in a Quentin Tarantino movie. He's really good in The Abyss, another Cameron effort, and Tombstone.
I really liked Aliens, but I love Alien, it's so tense and it really builds and builds right up to the chestburster. Except maybe Bladerunner (another Ridley Scott), it's probably got the best set design of any film ever. Back when they made sets instead of standing in front of a green screen. The Director commentary on Alien is one of my favourites too, almost as good as the one for Fight Club.
Pics of the rifle (custard optional) or it doesn't exist!
Edit: the only sequel I personally think is better than the original is Empire Strikes Back