Archive for July, 2013

Superman & Krypto (Imaginext)

Superman & Krypto (Imaginext)

What do Superman and Iron Man have in common, other than their last names? Well, both had big budget movies released in the summer of 2013 and none of the toy-license holders could be bothered to produce decent action figures for them in the 3.75 inch scale.

July 31, 2013 | By | Reply More
Name That…Grill

Name That…Grill

Sadly, I have a gas grill and no propane. It’s summer, I should fix that.  

July 30, 2013 | By | 1 Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 74: SDCC 2013 / Deep Fried Figures Mechawhale

The AFB Podcast Episode 74: SDCC 2013 / Deep Fried Figures Mechawhale


Episode SEVENTY-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 Scott, Eli, Ben and Tom for Episode Seventy-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 we look at the highlights and lowlights of the news from SDCC 2013, and then special guest  Tom from Freak Studios had our Toy of the Week, and he chooses the Deep Fried Figures Mechawhale, based on the creations by Hauke Scheer!

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





July 29, 2013 | By More
Doctor Who & Princess Bride Inspired Posters For Sale!

Doctor Who & Princess Bride Inspired Posters For Sale!

  I love to help all of my online friends out when I can by promoting stuff they are working on or displaying pictures of their art. This time I’m doing it for for somebody very, very special to me: The lovely and talented Mrs. Nerd! One of the cool things is she sees things […]

July 28, 2013 | By | Reply More
Doctor Zaius Says

Doctor Zaius Says

Yup. Were on Facebook. Just to make things interesting, I’m going to start posting pics from time to time over there featuring the wisdom of Doctor Zaius. This one is free, you’ll have to follow on Facebook to see more. TV & Film Toys Facebook Page    

July 26, 2013 | By | Reply More
Name That…Tall Dude

Name That…Tall Dude

I’m neither tall nor thin. Nor have a tail.

July 25, 2013 | By | 2 Replies More
Snake Eyes (Ninja Duel)

Snake Eyes (Ninja Duel)

I have to say that it struck me as odd that even after the one-year delay for the movie premiere, the first wave of figures released by Hasbro for the G.I. Joe Retaliation movie line were not based on actual movie costumes. Some characters did benefit from this approach, of course, but some others were not as fortunate.

July 24, 2013 | By | 2 Replies More

Okay. I liked this picture. The accessory to identify is the blanket that Jean and Scott are using for their picnic on the mansion grounds.  

July 23, 2013 | By | 1 Reply More
Wolverine (Marvel Legends)

Wolverine (Marvel Legends)

Lucky me, the Wolverine released in this series is the one attired in the X-Force uniform, which is fundamentally his Astonishing costume with the yellow bits replaced by gray, or in this case, a slightly blue-ish silver color.

July 22, 2013 | By | 1 Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 73: Hasbro Star Wars AT-AT / The Decline of the Movie Tie-In Action Figure

The AFB Podcast Episode 73: Hasbro Star Wars AT-AT / The Decline of the Movie Tie-In Action Figure


Episode SEVENTY-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, Justin and Ben for Episode Seventy-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 Hasbro Mega Star Wars AT-AT, and our discussion topic is The Decline of the Movie Tie-In Action Figure Line. 

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



July 18, 2013 | By More
Name That…Floppy Hat

Name That…Floppy Hat

I bought a hat like this recently. Not fashionable, but gets the job done.  

July 18, 2013 | By | 1 Reply More
Name That…Not Jaeger Weapon

Name That…Not Jaeger Weapon

I really loved Pacific Rim.  Really  

July 16, 2013 | By | 1 Reply More
Dr. Evazan

Dr. Evazan

Well, let me be frank here by saying that, back in the 70’s, I never really remembered how the guy that was about to pick a fight with Luke in the cantina scene looked like.

July 13, 2013 | By | Reply More
Name That…Girdle Dude

Name That…Girdle Dude

This guy appears to be wearing some sort of waist slimming product.      

July 11, 2013 | By | 1 Reply More
Name That…Sack

Name That…Sack

Somebody got left holding the bag.

July 9, 2013 | By | Reply More
Hit Monkey (Marvel Legends)

Hit Monkey (Marvel Legends)

Today I finally get to review the character that actually caused me to bite into the Marvel Legends apple this year, the one and only Hit Monkey.

July 8, 2013 | By | 2 Replies More
Leonardo

Leonardo

After reviewing Donatello, it really didn’t take too much for me to go back and grab another Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle from the shelf. This time I decided to pickup the elder brother, Leonardo.

July 5, 2013 | By | Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 71: Funko Designer Reis O’Brien!

The AFB Podcast Episode 71: Funko Designer Reis O’Brien!

Episode SEVENTY-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 Eli, Scott, Adam and John for Episode Seventy-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.

This week our guest is Funko Designer Reis O’Brien! Reis is the creator of the fantastic Walking Dead Blind Box Figures, and also of his own line, the Obvious Cause of Death Ghosts! Reis is fantastic guy and you’re going to love our chat!

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

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!


July 4, 2013 | By More
Name That…Nice Haircut

Name That…Nice Haircut

I miss getting hair cuts. This guys doesn’t.  

July 4, 2013 | By | Reply More
Dark Ninja (Retaliation)

Dark Ninja (Retaliation)

Well, one thing that the G.I. Joe Retaliation movie had in spades were ninjas, so it stand to reason that the toy line should also have it’s fill of the stealthy warriors.

July 3, 2013 | By | Reply More