Archive for April, 2013

Name That…PDA

Name That…PDA

Hard to believe PDA’s were all the rage in gadgets not all that long ago.

April 30, 2013 | By | Reply More
Heroic Age Iron Man

Heroic Age Iron Man

While I usually shy away from collecting figures in scales other than 3.75-inch, I find it hard sometimes to resist buying characters or versions of characters when they made them in different scales.

April 29, 2013 | By | 4 Replies More
The AFB Podcast Episode 61: Crowdfunded Toy Projects

The AFB Podcast Episode 61: Crowdfunded Toy Projects

Episode SIXTY 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, Ben and John for Episode Sixty ONEof 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.

We’re spending this episode looking at Crowdfunded Toy Projects, and talking to the people behind two successfully funded Kickstarter Projects – Todd from the Legendary Monsters Action Figure Line and the team from the super-cute PapaBehr USB Toy. 

If you can’t use iTunes, you can download Episode Sixty-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! The AFB Podcast is also on Stitcher Radio!

NOTE: There is no enhanced podcast this week. sorry!

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!




April 28, 2013 | By More
Captain Rex (Phase II Armor)

Captain Rex (Phase II Armor)

Clone Captain Rex is a character that has been made into action figures a few times now in the Clone Wars collection by Hasbro, starting with a really cool wave 1 release and sprinkled throughout subsequent waves up until this last one.

April 27, 2013 | By | 1 Reply More
Clayton Carmine

Clayton Carmine

I was not camping at the bit back when NECA announced that they were going to produce action figures in the 1:18 scale for the Gears of War videogame. They already had a fairly successful run producing larger 8-inch scale figures for that same license, so I failed to see the reasoning behind the scale change.

April 26, 2013 | By | Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 60: Premium Format Storm / GI Joe Con 2013 / Flash of Two Worlds Statue

The AFB Podcast Episode 60: Premium Format Storm / GI Joe Con 2013 / Flash of Two Worlds Statue

Episode SIXTY 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, Ben and John for Episode Sixty 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.

This week Ben takes a look at the Sideshow Premium Format Storm Figure as our Toy of the Week, John visits the 2013 G.I. Joe Con, and Scott looks at the DC Direct Flash of Two Worlds Statue in honour of the life of Carmine Infantino.

If you can’t use iTunes, you can download Episode Sixty 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! The AFB Podcast is also on Stitcher Radio!

NOTE: There is no enhanced podcast this week. sorry!

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!



April 25, 2013 | By More
The AFB Podcast Q&A Episode 4: Adam!

The AFB Podcast Q&A Episode 4: Adam!

It’s time for another one-on-one conversation with one of the AFB Podcast Hosts, and this time around it’s the turn of everyone’s favourite “Westy” – Adam Douglas!
You can download Episode 4 of the AFB Q&A – an interview with Adam “Wes…

April 25, 2013 | By More
Name That…Pull My Finger

Name That…Pull My Finger

I never understood where that phrase came from.  

April 25, 2013 | By | 2 Replies More
Joe Con 2013: Diorama Contest

Joe Con 2013: Diorama Contest

I was completely blown away at the quality of dioramas on display at Joe Con 2013. You can tell the folks that put these together are passionate about their hobby for sure. I could have spent all day looking at just these and probably not seen all the cool details.   I had to include […]

April 24, 2013 | By | 3 Replies More
Name That…Floppy Hat

Name That…Floppy Hat

This is not from a wrestling figure. I’m actually not sure this character ever wore a hat to be honest.

April 23, 2013 | By | Reply More
Astonishing Beast

Astonishing Beast

  It’s been quite a while since I picked up an X-Men comic book, so when images of the more recent Beast action figure started appearing online, I was rather puzzled by his appearance.   A lot of the character’s personality got lost in translation in the comic books I used to read in the […]

April 22, 2013 | By | 3 Replies More
Name That…Double Stack

Name That…Double Stack

I wonder if those smoke stacks launch t-shirts?  

April 18, 2013 | By | 1 Reply More
Firefly (Retaliation)

Firefly (Retaliation)

Other than Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow, I would say that Firefly is one of the more iconic characters in the vintage G.I. Joe line, as evidenced by the couple dozen versions released for the character since then.

April 17, 2013 | By | 2 Replies More
Name That…The Letter H

Name That…The Letter H

Today’s Name That is brought to you by the letter H. If you don’t get that, you have my sympathy.

April 16, 2013 | By | Reply More
Ponda Baba

Ponda Baba

One of the more memorable aliens in the Cantina Scene from the original Star Wars movie is the Walrus Man, later named as Ponda Baba in West End Games’ Galaxy Guide 1: A New Hope, published in 1989.

April 13, 2013 | By | Reply More
Name That…Robe Dude

Name That…Robe Dude

If I just got out of the shower and answered the door in a robe. I’d looks like this shadow. Good thing I don’t answer the door or own a robe.

April 11, 2013 | By | 2 Replies More
Name That…Brass Nipple

Name That…Brass Nipple

I liked the title because its sounded like the name of a really rough pirate type bar.

April 9, 2013 | By | Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 59: SH Figuarts Perfect Cell / Terrible Toyhood Traumas

The AFB Podcast Episode 59: SH Figuarts Perfect Cell / Terrible Toyhood Traumas

Episode FIFTY-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 Adam for Episode Fifty-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.

This week Adam takes a look at the SH Figuarts Perfect Cell Action Figure as our Toy of the Week, and then the crew discusses “Terrible Toyhood Traumas” – and re-live some of the mishaps and misfortunes that befell some of their childhood toys. You may not look at some of our hosts the same again!

If you can’t use iTunes, you can download Episode Fifty-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! The AFB Podcast is also on Stitcher Radio!

NOTE: There is no enhanced podcast this week. sorry!

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!



April 8, 2013 | By More
Blind Bag Star Wars Angry Birds

Blind Bag Star Wars Angry Birds

I’d never gave Angry Birds a second thought. I’d seen screen shots. I understood what it was. I just didn’t have interest. It didn’t help that it was way over merchandised. Including the slew of stuff that was released to coincide with the Space and Star Wars releases. What changed you may ask? My mom. […]

April 6, 2013 | By | 1 Reply More
Legolas Greenleaf & Tauriel 2-Pack

Legolas Greenleaf & Tauriel 2-Pack

Well, for some reason, The Bridge Direct decided to sell this set as part of the first series of action figures from their The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey line, which is unexpected in itself because none of the characters in this 2-pack even appears in the movie.

April 5, 2013 | By | 1 Reply More