Archive for May, 2013

Mystery Minion

Mystery Minion

I’ve been pretty vocal about how I wished there had been more Minion merchandise available from the first Despicable Me film. Mrs. Nerd and I both love them. Well, they certainly made up for it this time around. Take Minions and blind bag them? Yeah, I’m in. Stuart is the first one I’m looking at. […]

May 31, 2013 | By | 2 Replies More
Name That…Tall Hair

Name That…Tall Hair

Oh, to be young again and able to use product in my hair. Oh well, easy come easy go.  

May 30, 2013 | By | Reply More
Joe Con 2013: Part 3

Joe Con 2013: Part 3

There were a fair number of GI Joe informational booths at Joe Con. I really have a lot of respect for these folks. They weren’t there selling anything, but rather there to promote the hobby and provide information. Two very cool sites were there that I had a chance to talk to: Yo Joe and […]

May 29, 2013 | By | 1 Reply More
Name That…Mushroom Cloud

Name That…Mushroom Cloud

I don’t think kids today get a sense of big the threat of nuclear war felt back in the 70’s and 80’s during the Cold War.  

May 28, 2013 | By | 1 Reply More
Red She-Hulk (Marvel Legends)

Red She-Hulk (Marvel Legends)

It’s been quite a while since I read a Hulk comic, but thanks to the Internet I had a fair grasp of the history behind this Hulkette.

May 27, 2013 | By | 3 Replies More
The AFB Podcast Episode 65: Rapid Fire Reviews / Kenner Super Powers

The AFB Podcast Episode 65: Rapid Fire Reviews / Kenner Super Powers

Episode SIXTY FIVE 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, Scott and Adam for Episode Sixty Five 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 our Toy of the Week is a set of Rapid Fire Reviews, and our discussion topic is the next in our “Greatest Toyline Ever Series: Kenner’s Super Powers.

If you can’t use iTunes, you can download Episode Sixty-Five 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!

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!




May 27, 2013 | By More
The AFB Podcast Episode 64: Walking Dead Michonne / Pre-Orders

The AFB Podcast Episode 64: Walking Dead Michonne / Pre-Orders

Episode SIXTY 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, Scott and Adam for Episode Sixty 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.

This week our Toy of the Week is the McFarlane Toys Walking Dead Michonne Action Figure, and our discussion topic is The Pros and Perils of Pre-Ordering.

If you can’t use iTunes, you can download Episode Sixty-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! 


The AFB Podcast is also on Stitcher Radio!

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!



May 25, 2013 | By More
The AFB Podcast Episode 63: Dark Knight Returns Batman / Exclusives: Who Needs ‘Em?

The AFB Podcast Episode 63: Dark Knight Returns Batman / Exclusives: Who Needs ‘Em?

Episode SIXTY 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 Eli, Justin and John for Episode Sixty 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.

This week our Toy of the Week is the Mattel Dark Knight Returns Batman Action Figure, and our discussion topic is Exclusives – Who Needs ‘Em?

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


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!




May 25, 2013 | By More
The AFB Podcast Episode 62: Marvel Select Rhino / Female Action Figures

The AFB Podcast Episode 62: Marvel Select Rhino / Female Action Figures

Episode SIXTY 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 Scott, Ben and Justin for Episode Sixty 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.

This week our Toy of the Week is the Marvel Select Rhino Action Figure, and our discussion topic is Female Action Figures – we talk about the good, the bad and the frequently very ugly of ladies in toy form!

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


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!






May 25, 2013 | By More
Marcus Fenix

Marcus Fenix

The latest figure I picked up from NECA’s 1/18 scale Gears of War line is none other than the main hero, Marcus Fenix. Apparently he already was a recognized war hero even before the Locust War broke out, but again, just by looking at the figure you can tell he is supposed to be a tough-as-nails warrior.

May 24, 2013 | By | Reply More
Name That…Indy’s Double

Name That…Indy’s Double

    It’s the hat. This is not an Indiana Jones figure.  

May 23, 2013 | By | 5 Replies More
Kyle Latino Sketches GI Joe

Kyle Latino Sketches GI Joe

I’m going to break into my Joe Con posts to show off something I’m really happy with. Every year at our local comic con, I typically ask Kyle Latino for a pulp character sketch. He really has the style down and gets those characters, so they are always fantastic. This year I changed it up, […]

May 22, 2013 | By | Reply More
Name That…Toy Gun

Name That…Toy Gun

Part of me wonders if we are heading to a point where politicians will blame gun violence on action figure accessories.

May 21, 2013 | By | Reply More
Absorbing Man

Absorbing Man

Absorbing Man uses the exact same mold used for a comic 2-Pack with Dr. Doom, with a couple different paintjobs for his individual release as part of Marvel Universe Series 3.

May 20, 2013 | By | 1 Reply More
Damon Baird

Damon Baird

The second figure I picked up from the 1/18 Gears of War line by NECA is Damon Baird. Again, not having played the game, all I know about the character is what it says in the back of the card, which is actually very little besides of him being a quick thinker, somewhat of a tactical and mechanical genius, as well as having insubordination issues.

May 17, 2013 | By | 1 Reply More
Name That…Windblown Hair

Name That…Windblown Hair

  I so miss the day of being able to feel the wind blow through my dear departed hair.  

May 16, 2013 | By | 2 Replies More
Name That…Electrical Contacts

Name That…Electrical Contacts

This reminds me of some old post style electrical contacts.

May 14, 2013 | By | Reply More
Hypervelocity Armor Iron Man

Hypervelocity Armor Iron Man

Continuing the moratorium against the new Iron Man 3 figures, I decided to go back and pick up another of the action figures released under the Concept Series segment in the Iron Man 2 collection by Hasbro.

May 13, 2013 | By | Reply More
Lego Gandalf Polybag

Lego Gandalf Polybag

I have to hand it to Lego. They’ve realized that there are a group of collectors out there primarily interested in the minifigures and have given us ways to get primary characters without having to buy a huge set. This Gandalf came poly bagged around Easter and didn’t hang around too long. Gandalf is much […]

May 10, 2013 | By | 2 Replies More
Name That…No Neck Nick

Name That…No Neck Nick

Sometimes I worry my neck isn’t proportional to my body and head.

May 9, 2013 | By | 4 Replies More