Archive for November, 2012

Darth Vader (X-Ray Head)

Darth Vader (X-Ray Head)

I’m one of those folks who gave up on buying Darth Vader figures years ago. Yet, the new “X-Ray” head version was just too tempting. Appearance: This figure is like a lot of other Vader and Luke figure and tied to one particular scene from the films. Specifically, he’s from the scene when he is […]

November 10, 2012 | By | 6 Replies More
UNSC Mongoose (Combat Edition)

UNSC Mongoose (Combat Edition)

One of the new licensees for the Halo franchise is Jada Toys, a company better known for their line of die-cast cars, so it was something of a surprise when the announcement came that they were one of the license-holders to produce toys based in Halo 4.

November 9, 2012 | By | Reply More
Name That..Faux Salt Vampire

Name That..Faux Salt Vampire

I was telling somebody the other day the Salt Vampire from the original Star Trek series always creeped me out as a kid. This is completely unrelated.

November 8, 2012 | By | 1 Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 37: Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Playset / Toy Buying Regrets with special guest Arnie Carvalho

The AFB Podcast Episode 37: Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Playset / Toy Buying Regrets with special guest Arnie Carvalho

Episode THIRTY-SEVEN 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 Scott, John and Justin from the A…

November 7, 2012 | By More
Name That…Pack

Name That…Pack

I know my friend More Than on Twitter likes to be leader of the pack.

November 6, 2012 | By | 1 Reply More
Volstagg

Volstagg

Hasbro released Volstagg as part of the Thor movie line last year. He was part of a wave that apparently didn’t see a wide release anywhere, so I was fairly surprised to find him in a street vendor’s cardboard box in one of my trips to downtown in Mexico City.

November 5, 2012 | By | 4 Replies More
A Word from our Sponsor: The Value of a DASH Membership

A Word from our Sponsor: The Value of a DASH Membership

The Value of a DASH Membership If you still don’t see the value of a membership on Collector-ActionFigures, then we’ve got a lot to show you. You might think DASH is just about our giveaways, since we’re giving away Sideshow Collectibles Snake Eyes and Transformers Masterpiece Thundercracker prizes totaling in value at over $250 right […]

November 4, 2012 | By | Reply More
Jawas (CW08)

Jawas (CW08)

While the Jawas (CW08) were seen briefly in the Jabba’s Palace scenes from the Clone Wars Movie, it took about two seasons to finally get them done in Hasbro’s Clone Wars line.

November 3, 2012 | By | 3 Replies More
Jack Skellington

Jack Skellington

I love stop motion animation. I just do. I also dig scary movies new and old. Nightmare Before Christmas is a blend of all of those things. To fill the craving people have for merchandise for the film, Jun Planning put out a series of small boxed mini figures. If I was going to pick […]

November 2, 2012 | By | 2 Replies More
The AFB Podcast Episode 36: Superhero Drinkware with Jeremy Ciccone

The AFB Podcast Episode 36: Superhero Drinkware with Jeremy Ciccone

Episode THIRTY-SIX 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, Eli and Justin from the AFB Fo…

November 1, 2012 | By More
Name That…Hammer Dude

Name That…Hammer Dude

Thor? No, I don’t think so.

November 1, 2012 | By | 5 Replies More