Archive for October, 2012

Head Swap: Zombie COBRA Swat

Head Swap: Zombie COBRA Swat

I have to say this was a purely based on the new season of  the Walking Dead. In the season premier, one of the cooler looking zombies were prison guards that had been turned. While slightly controversial to some, they did look cooler than the typical walkers. Now, I had an idea to put this […]

October 31, 2012 | By | 2 Replies More
Name That…Clip

Name That…Clip

This looks like some sort of building toy clip. But it’s not.  

October 30, 2012 | By | 3 Replies More
5 Marvel Movie Characters I Want Figures Of (But Won’t Happen)

5 Marvel Movie Characters I Want Figures Of (But Won’t Happen)

As a long time Star Wars figure collector, I’ve gotten use to the fact if I wait long enough I’ll see a character from that universe in figure form. However, the Marvel Movie universe is another story. While heavy on the main characters, these lines have been rather small in scope and depth. That said […]

October 29, 2012 | By | 4 Replies More
Sponsor Contest – Win Sideshow Snake Eyes from Collector DASH!

Sponsor Contest – Win Sideshow Snake Eyes from Collector DASH!

In case you haven’t heard of Collector- ActionFigures.com, we wanted to make a strong first impression. In fact, we’re giving away a Sideshow Collectibles Snake Eyes and Timber sixth scale figure to make sure you remember us. This exclusive figure is limited to 1000 copies, is valued at $200, includes a bundle of extras including […]

October 27, 2012 | By | Reply More
Elite Ranger

Elite Ranger

One of the most difficult enemy types encountered in the Halo games is the Elite Ranger. These Elites are equipped with rocket packs that enable them to fly around and they are usually armed with very powerful weapons. Obviously, McFarlane Toys had to include them in their fifth series of figures for the Halo: Reach line.

October 26, 2012 | By | 3 Replies More
The AFB Podcast Episode 35: Corey Tincher of Collector DASH Action Figures

The AFB Podcast Episode 35: Corey Tincher of Collector DASH Action Figures

Episode THIRTY-FIVE of the AFB Podcast is live at iTunes and is now available for direct download! Download and subscribe to the podcast at iTunes now! 

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October 25, 2012 | By More
Name That…Big Hair

Name That…Big Hair

You just don’t see 3.75″ line that consists of one figure anymore.

October 25, 2012 | By | 2 Replies More
Marauder Stormtrooper Rifle

Marauder Stormtrooper Rifle

I normally expound about the virtues of Marauder’s GI Joe weapons. However, they produce a number of “Sci-Fi” guns, including a Stormtrooper rifle. I want to say right up front the reason I picked a few of these up was vintage nostalgia for my 3-Position Laser Rifle. While I never had a role-play lightsaber as […]

October 24, 2012 | By | 4 Replies More
Name That…Snork

Name That…Snork

A friend of mine is heading to Jamaica in a couple weeks. This made me think of him.  

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Cosmic Axe Chitauri

Cosmic Axe Chitauri

Well, the Chitauri were the alien invaders that Iron Man and his buddies fought in the movie The Avengers. Since this was an alien race developed for the movie, their design was kept in secret to the last minute

October 22, 2012 | By | 9 Replies More
Mickey Mouse (Vinyl Figure)

Mickey Mouse (Vinyl Figure)

My birthday is one week after the opening Walt Disney World. Ironically, when WDW turned 25, I turned 25, etc..  So, I feel a small connection to Mickey and Co. It doesn’t hurt their Imagineers do some pretty cool stuff. When I was much younger, my Dad was stationed in Jacksonville, Florida with the Air […]

October 19, 2012 | By | 9 Replies More
The AFB Podcast Episode 34: NYCC News / Freelance Toy Designer Catrina Arana

The AFB Podcast Episode 34: NYCC News / Freelance Toy Designer Catrina Arana

Episode THIRTY-FOUR of the AFB Podcast is live at iTunes and is now available for direct download! Download and subscribe to the podcast at iTunes now! 

Please note there is no enhanced podcast this week!

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October 18, 2012 | By More
Name That…Mechanical Thing

Name That…Mechanical Thing

It’s more machine that it is action figure.

October 18, 2012 | By | 1 Reply More
Name That…Dagger

Name That…Dagger

This is the dagger that was used by the character to kill, well, nobody.

October 16, 2012 | By | 6 Replies More
Darth Malgus

Darth Malgus

Straight from the Star Wars: The Old Republic videogame, by developer BioWare, comes Darth Malgus, the 96th figure in Hasbro’s Star Wars Vintage Collection.

October 13, 2012 | By | Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 33: "Transforming Collections" with Philip J Reed

The AFB Podcast Episode 33: "Transforming Collections" with Philip J Reed

Episode THIRTY-THREE of the AFB Podcast is live at iTunes and is now available for direct download! Download and subscribe to the podcast at iTunes now! 

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October 12, 2012 | By More
Name That…Question

Name That…Question

It’s that classic question asking pose.

October 11, 2012 | By | 2 Replies More
USMC Heavy Machine Gunner

USMC Heavy Machine Gunner

A few years ago, a company called Blue Box International took it upon themselves to produce action figures based on several military branches and time periods. They tackled mostly “modern” military figures under the label Elite Force, meaning they made toy soldiers from World War II onwards. One of the latter day figures produced was the USMC Heavy Machine Gunner I’m reviewing today.

October 10, 2012 | By | 1 Reply More
Name That…Snake

Name That…Snake

Upfront clue: This isn’t a MOTU serpent.

October 9, 2012 | By | 3 Replies More
The AFB Podcast Episode 32: Vintage Voltron / What Are You Collecting Now?

The AFB Podcast Episode 32: Vintage Voltron / What Are You Collecting Now?

Episode THIRTY-TWO of the AFB Podcast is live at iTunes and is now available for direct download! Download and subscribe to the podcast at iTunes now! 

Join Ben, John and Adam from the AFB Foru…

October 8, 2012 | By More