Archive for December, 2012

2012 Year in Review

2012 Year in Review

2012 was a fairly uneven, yet varied, year for me, collecting-wise. I expected a much more exciting start of the year with the release of Episode I in 3D, but that just didn’t pay off for me.

December 31, 2012 | By | Reply More
Mandalorian Speeder

Mandalorian Speeder

The inclusion of the Mandalorians back in the second season of the Clone Wars CGI show caused some stir because it practically tore down most of what author Karen Traviss had been writing about them ever since the publication of her Republic Commando novel.

December 29, 2012 | By | Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 44: Lego Hobbit Riddles for the Ring / Christmas Action Figures

The AFB Podcast Episode 44: Lego Hobbit Riddles for the Ring / Christmas Action Figures

Episode FORTY FOUR 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 for Episode Forty Four 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 Four includes our Toy of the Week feature on the Lego Hobbit “Riddles for the Ring”: Set and a discussion on Christmas Action Figures.

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 Four 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!

December 26, 2012 | By More
Spartan JFO (Series 6)

Spartan JFO (Series 6)

McFarlane toys released a JFO Spartan (JFO stands for Joint Fires Observer) as part of their sixth series of figures for the Halo: Reach line. Even though this Spartan was intended as an exclusive to Walgreen’s in the USA, everywhere else he seems to ship with the regular assortment of figures, mine bought from a Sears store in Mexico City.

December 21, 2012 | By | Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 43: SH Figuarts Dragonball Z Piccolo / 2013 Movie Toys

The AFB Podcast Episode 43: SH Figuarts Dragonball Z Piccolo / 2013 Movie Toys

Episode FORTY THREE 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, Adam and Ben for Episode Forty Three 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 Three includes our Toy of the Week feature on the S.H. Figuarts Dragonball Z Piccolo Figure and a discussion on 2013 Movie Toys.

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 Three 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!

December 20, 2012 | By More
The AFB Podcast Episode 42: DC Direct Brave & The Bold #28 Statue / Nightcrawler Toy History

The AFB Podcast Episode 42: DC Direct Brave & The Bold #28 Statue / Nightcrawler Toy History

Episode FORTY TWO 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, Justin and Scott for Episode Forty Two 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 Two includes our Toy of the Week feature on the DC Direct Brave & The Bold #28 Statue and a Toy History of the X-Men’s Nightcrawler!

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 Two 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!

December 20, 2012 | By More
Name That…Bunhead

Name That…Bunhead

I remember girls in grade school wearing their hair in Princess Leia buns. They are the equivalent of the Superman curl.

December 20, 2012 | By | 2 Replies More
Underscoopfire’s 50 Greatest GI Joe Characters

Underscoopfire’s 50 Greatest GI Joe Characters

I was recently asked to take part in an UnderScoopFire panel to select the 50 Greatest GI Joe characters and 50 Greatest Cobras. It was a lot of fun and really made me think. You can check out the Joe list here: USF’s 50 Greatest GI Joe Characters and the Cobra one here: USF’s 50 […]

December 19, 2012 | By | Reply More
Name That…Bomb Surprise

Name That…Bomb Surprise

I suspect this might be a reused mold, but I don’t think it is.

December 18, 2012 | By | Reply More
Cosmic Spear Loki

Cosmic Spear Loki

Loki is one of those Marvel villains I never cared much for. That is, until the Thor movie came along and director Kenneth Brannagh added quite some depth to the character played by Tom Hiddlestone

December 17, 2012 | By | 4 Replies More
Clone Commander Fox (CW18)

Clone Commander Fox (CW18)

One staple in the current Clone Wars line by Hasbro is (obviously) the incluision of Clone Troopers in their various designations and ranks in every wave.

December 15, 2012 | By | 2 Replies More
Jun (Series 6)

Jun (Series 6)

If there is something I regret about collecting the Halo: Reach action figures made by McFarlane Toys, is playing the long game to get the helmeted version of Jun released in Series 3, which to this day is still missing from my collection.

December 14, 2012 | By | 3 Replies More
The AFB Podcast Episode 41: What’s On Your Watchlist?

The AFB Podcast Episode 41: What’s On Your Watchlist?

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


Join Scott, Justin Adam, and Ben from the AFB Forum for Episode Forty One 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 One includes our fun roundtable discussion – “What’s On You Watchlist?” – where we reveal those items that elude us, tempt us and confuse us on eBay! 

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 One 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!

December 14, 2012 | By More
Name That…Big Feet

Name That…Big Feet

I’ve noticed a decline in Bigfoot sightings in recent years. This makes me sad.

December 13, 2012 | By | 1 Reply More
Riddles for the Ring Lego Set

Riddles for the Ring Lego Set

I love Lego. However, since they aren’t the main focus of my collection, I tend to stay away except for the occasional clearaence item or the blind bagged minifigures. I was extremely happy when I saw this set was coming and nabbed it the first time I saw it. This is the Riddles for the […]

December 12, 2012 | By | 3 Replies More
Name That…Fancy Phone

Name That…Fancy Phone

Phones used to be a lot different not too many years ago. Mickey Mouse phones just aren’t as coveted as they once were.

December 11, 2012 | By | 1 Reply More
Dwalin the Dwarf Heroclix

Dwalin the Dwarf Heroclix

If you have been listening to the Action Figure Blues Podcast, you may have heard me hand out an infamous AFB Red Card to the Dark Knight Rises Heroclix. I figured after that, I’d give them a second chance. That and when I saw “The Hobbit” package at the register it was an impulse buy. […]

December 10, 2012 | By | 3 Replies More
Brute Major

Brute Major

At a glance, the military ranks in the alien Covenant from the Halo series of games is quite simple. While the ranks system of the Elites and the Grunts tends to get cluttered by very specific specialties, the Brutes seem to do fine by just going with Minors, Majors and Chieftains

December 7, 2012 | By | 3 Replies More
Name That…Mane & Tail

Name That…Mane & Tail

Why do people think anime characters with tails are cute?

December 6, 2012 | By | 1 Reply More
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December 5, 2012 | By | Reply More