Happy Friday, readers! Here on CollecTwins we like to end each work week and roll easy into the weekend with a Top 10 list. Today we're thinking a bit outside the arena while honoring the gladiator theme we've been covering this week. In a world rife with modern day gladiators from sports and entertainment, we've narrowed down our Top 10.

Before we unleash the list, here are a few more gladiatorial goodies.

Contest of Champions #1-3, Marvel Comics (1982)

Contest of Champions #1 by Marvel Comics

Contest of Champions #2 by Marvel Comics

Contest of Champions #3 by Marvel Comics

This three-issue limited series from Mark Gruenwald, John Romita Jr. and Bob Layton pit various Marvel superheroes against one another in a cosmic throwdown. Captain America, Wolverine, Black Panther, Daredevil and Iron Fist were only a few of the characters involved. Still super affordable at $30-$50 for the entire series ungraded.

Spartacus statue, ARH Studios

Spartacus statue by ARH Studios

This fierce 1/4 scale statue (19" tall) from ARH Studios presents a bloody Spartacus with shield, sword and removable helmet (and the severed hand of his foe on the base). The extremely limited statue is tough to find and can go for more than $750.

Maximus' Helmet, Factory X

Maximus' Helmet by Factory X

Maximus' unique helmet from the Oscar-winning Ridley Scott film comes to life for collectors thanks to Factory X. The dramatic prop replica features a wooden display stand. Finding one on the secondary market isn't easy and will likely set you back more than $500. There is also a more affordable (and hard-to-find) miniature version.

OK folks, on to our...