Archive for November, 2012

Master Chief (Halo 4)

Master Chief (Halo 4)

After a fairly successful run producing toys for the Halo games, McFarlane Toys is set to keep the winning streak with action figures based in the upcoming Halo 4 game

November 30, 2012 | By | 1 Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 40: Marvel Select Ultron / Broken Promises

The AFB Podcast Episode 40: Marvel Select Ultron / Broken Promises

Episode FORTY of the AFB Podcast is live at iTunes and is now available for direct downloadDownload and subscribe to the podcast at iTunes now! 


Join Adam, Eli and Ben from the AFB Forum for Episode Forty of the Action Figure Blues Podcast! The AFB Podcast is a weekly look at action figures, statues and other collectibles from the worlds of comic books and pop culture.

Episode Forty includes our Toy of the Week Feature on the Marvel Select Ultron Action Figure, and our discussion on “Broken Promises” – those lines or toys that just didn’t live up to what they promised. 

We also have the next answer and clue in the “Name That….” Audio Game run by our friend Engineernerd from TV & Film Toys!

If you can’t use iTunes, you can download Episode Forty here now! Click on the link to listen, or right click to save the file! The podcast will always be available from the “Podcast” tab here – but if you can subscribe and give us positive ratings at iTunes, that will help us greatly!

Have a listen, and please give us some feedback at podcast@actionfigureblues.com – we might even read out your feedback on the next show!

Happy listening!

November 29, 2012 | By More
Name That…Rat Tail

Name That…Rat Tail

This dude is sporting a totally tubular rat tail.

November 29, 2012 | By | 1 Reply More
Name That…Red Specs

Name That…Red Specs

These aren’t Sally Jesse’s glasses.

November 27, 2012 | By | Reply More
Hulk

Hulk

Once upon a time, way back in the 80’s, I remember standing in line at a supermarket and perusing one of those magazines stores like to keep handy at the checkout. In there was an interview with Lou Ferrigno. Nothing particularly noteworthy, except there was a shot of the actor holding what I though was the most amazing Hulk Action Figure I had ever seen …

November 26, 2012 | By | 6 Replies More
Savage Opress (CW3)

Savage Opress (CW3)

Whatever your stance is in the “Bring Back Maul” issue, one of the cooler side effects of the whole thing was the introduction of Savage Opress into the Clone Wars mythos.

November 24, 2012 | By | Reply More
Zarak

Zarak

One of the cartoons I used to watch , back in the 80’s, was Dungeons & Dragons. The show was rather formulaic, following the adventures of a bunch of kids trying to get back home from D&D land.

November 23, 2012 | By | 2 Replies More
Name That…Bulky Dude

Name That…Bulky Dude

This guy looks ready to rassle. Can you identify this figure? Start guessing….  

November 22, 2012 | By | 1 Reply More
Top 25 Playsets of All Time on UnderScoopFire

Top 25 Playsets of All Time on UnderScoopFire

I was really hyped to be working with Howie over at UnderScoopFire on another toy list. This time however, we put together something different, a list of the Top 25 Playsets of all time. To even it out we gathered a great panel including: Dave – host of the GI Joe podcast Flag Points and vintage toy aficionado […]

November 21, 2012 | By | Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 39: Bowen Captain America Action Statue / The AFB Challenge

The AFB Podcast Episode 39: Bowen Captain America Action Statue / The AFB Challenge

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


Join Ben, John and Scott from the AFB Forum for Episode Thirty Nine of the Action Figure Blues Podcast! The AFB Podcast is a weekly look at action figures, statues and other collectibles from the worlds of comic books and pop culture.

Episode Thirty Nine includes our Toy of the Week Feature on the Bowen Designs Captain America Action Statue, and the very first AFB Challenge – listen as John sets a Trivia Game that Ben and Scott must compete in – and only one will emerge the victor! Whatever the outcome, this much is certain – the AFB Podcast will never be the same! 

We also have the next answer and clue in the “Name That….” Audio Game run by our friend Engineernerd from TV & Film Toys!

If you can’t use iTunes, you can download Episode Thirty Nine here now! Click on the link to listen, or right click to save the file! The podcast will always be available from the “Podcast” tab here – but if you can subscribe and give us positive ratings at iTunes, that will help us greatly!

Have a listen, and please give us some feedback at podcast@actionfigureblues.com – we might even read out your feedback on the next show!

Happy listening!

November 21, 2012 | By More
Name That…Racket

Name That…Racket

No, it’s not a money making scheme. Just a plain old tennis racket.

November 20, 2012 | By | 1 Reply More
Shatter Blaster Iron Man

Shatter Blaster Iron Man

So, within the same year, Hasbro saw fit to release yet another version of the Iron Man Mk. VII armor that debuted in the Avengers movie.

November 19, 2012 | By | 5 Replies More
Darth Vader (Light-Up Lightsaber)

Darth Vader (Light-Up Lightsaber)

Today I’m reviewing something that is, evidently, a novelty figure. However, even within the constraints imposed to this type of toys, I have to admit Hasbro did a really good job with this Darth Vader (MH20), released as part of the 2012 Movie Heroes line.

November 17, 2012 | By | 2 Replies More
Covenant Ghost

Covenant Ghost

  Continuing with the reviews for Jada Toys’ Halo 4 vehicles, today it is the turn of the Covenant Ghost.   The Ghost is a small attack vehicle favored by the Elites in the Halo Universe that hovers about 5 feet above the ground. It has an adjustable driver’s seat and it is armed with […]

November 16, 2012 | By | 1 Reply More
Name That…Bot Dude

Name That…Bot Dude

Robot Head Does Not Compute.  

November 15, 2012 | By | 3 Replies More
Sponsored Post: Win HALO Figures!

Sponsored Post: Win HALO Figures!

Take a Shot with DASH and Win a Halo 4 Prize Pack The world of action figures keeps getting closer and closer to the world of video games, and we here at Collector-ActionFigures.com are well aware of that fact. So to honor this week’s Halo 4 release, we’ve decided to partner up with McFarlane Toys […]

November 14, 2012 | By | Reply More
Action Figure Blues Podcast

Action Figure Blues Podcast

I wanted to post today to plug the Action Figure Blues Podcast. Why? Well, because I’m one of the rotating co-hosts, that’s why. If you are a regular visitor to the site, you would know that I’ve been contributing an audio “Name That” for some time. I’ve actually been a host for some time now, […]

November 14, 2012 | By | Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 38: Interview with Randy Falk of NECA Toys

The AFB Podcast Episode 38: Interview with Randy Falk of NECA Toys

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


Join John, Ben and Scott from the AFB Forum for Episode Thirty Eight of the Action Figure Blues Podcast! The AFB Podcast is a weekly look at action figures, statues and other collectibles from the worlds of comic books and pop culture.

Episode Thirty Eight includes our fantastic interview with Randy Falk of NECA Toys. Randy discusses his role at NECA and a number of NECA’s past and present toy lines, along with some fascinating insights. We know you will enjoy listening!

We also have the next answer and clue in the “Name That….” Audio Game run by our friend Engineernerd from TV & Film Toys, and a brand new segment – Absolutely Amazing Toy Facts – with Ben!

If you can’t use iTunes, you can download Episode Thirty Eight here now! Click on the link to listen, or right click to save the file! The podcast will always be available from the “Podcast” tab here – but if you can subscribe and give us positive ratings at iTunes, that will help us greatly!

Have a listen, and please give us some feedback at podcast@actionfigureblues.com – we might even read out your feedback on the next show!

Happy listening!

November 14, 2012 | By More
Name That…Scrap

Name That…Scrap

I’m trying something different with the background. Okay it was just easier. Guess away!

November 13, 2012 | By | 4 Replies More
Marvel Heroics

Marvel Heroics

I’m a sucker for items on clearance. Normally, a clear head will prevail.  Mark something down though and I can’t resist. Similar to the tale I told on Episode 37 of the Action Figure Blues Podcast,  I picked up a couple of the Marvel Heroics capsules at the same drug store. At 50 cents, I […]

November 12, 2012 | By | 7 Replies More