Archive for July, 2014

Kamen Rider Gaim – Arms Change Basic Figure

Kamen Rider Gaim – Arms Change Basic Figure

There are a number of different Kamen Rider Gaim figures. Ranging from zero articulation to Figuarts level. My original intention was Gaim was going to be my first Figurarts figure. However, the mid range “Arms Change” series figures were just too tempting. If you read Monday’s take on the show, you know that this version […]

July 30, 2014 | By | 2 Replies More
Name That…Bolt Cutters

Name That…Bolt Cutters

I don’t think I own a real pair of these.

July 29, 2014 | By | Reply More
Kamen Rider Gaim

Kamen Rider Gaim

I figured the best way to kick off Gaim week was to give a little review of the show. What’s that? You’ve never seen it on your listings. Well, if you don’t live in Japan you will need to find an alternate method to find it. Which leads to the question, of how I found […]

July 28, 2014 | By | Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 126: Amazing Heroes Kickstarter / Transformers

The AFB Podcast Episode 126: Amazing Heroes Kickstarter / Transformers


Episode 126 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 and Scott for two great discussions with special guests this week!

First off, Scott chats with Bill Murphy from Fresh Monkey Fiction about the exciting Amazing Heroes Kickstarter which is now live and gathering support. 


Then, John chats with our friend and listener Andy Bentley and Slick McFavorite from the Open Your Toys Podcast about the Transformers Toy Line, as we put it to the test in our ongoing Greatest Toyline Ever Series!

If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 126 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 27, 2014 | By More
Luke Skywalker X-Wing Pilot (Black Series)

Luke Skywalker X-Wing Pilot (Black Series)

To be honest, one of the figures I was less excited about from Hasbro’s Star Wars Black Series was precisely this version of Luke Skywalker in his X-Wing pilot uniform.

July 26, 2014 | By | Reply More
Spartan Warrior

Spartan Warrior

The level of detail on the Spartan Warrior is quite nice, with deeply recessed panels and heavily textured surfaces. The helmet has a narrower visor and extra armor that lends the appearance of a snout, but the design is still easily identifiable as a UNSC Spartan.

July 25, 2014 | By | Reply More
Name That…Blob

Name That…Blob

This is normally what I have near me when we record the AFB podcast.

July 24, 2014 | By | Reply More
Name That…Lemonade

Name That…Lemonade

  So this one look like one of the Wonder Twins in the form of a lemonade spill.

July 22, 2014 | By | Reply More
Iron Man Mark V (Redux)

Iron Man Mark V (Redux)

On one of my recent trips downtown, I found another version of the Iron Man Mark V suit, only, this was released as part of the Iron Man: The Armored Avenger line.

July 21, 2014 | By | Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 125: Funko Domo Batman, Bowen Frankenstein, Earth Two Wonder Woman, Sideshow Catwoman

The AFB Podcast Episode 125: Funko Domo Batman, Bowen Frankenstein, Earth Two Wonder Woman, Sideshow Catwoman


Episode 125 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, Tom, Ben and Scott for this week’s toy news and reviews as we turn 125 Episodes Old! Be prepared – it’s  BIG show!

This week we check out four great items – there’s something for everyone!


Funko Domo Batman


Bowen Designs Frankenstein Statue

DC Collectibles Earth Two Wonder Woman

Sideshow Collectibles Catwoman 1/6 Scale Figure

If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 125 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 20, 2014 | By More
Drone Attack (Call of Duty)

Drone Attack (Call of Duty)

The set contains 95 building pieces and consists in one drone weapons platform and one minifigure with accessories.

July 18, 2014 | By | Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 124: Funko Legacy Game of Thrones Jon Snow, Kotobukiya ArtFX Hulk

The AFB Podcast Episode 124: Funko Legacy Game of Thrones Jon Snow, Kotobukiya ArtFX Hulk


Episode 124 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 this week’s toy news and reviews!

This week we check out three great items – there’s something for everyone!


Funko Legacy Game of Thrones Jon Snow 6″ Figure


Spider-Man Classics Venom Scorpion Sting

Kotobukiya Hulk ArtFX 10″ Statue

If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 124 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 17, 2014 | By More
Name That…Not Gorn

Name That…Not Gorn

Sometime I don’t know what these will look like until after they are done.

July 17, 2014 | By | Reply More
Name That…Green Pipe

Name That…Green Pipe

This thing doesn’t look like what it is suppose to be to me unless Jack Kirby drew it.

July 15, 2014 | By | Reply More
Iron Spider

Iron Spider

Hasbro released this Iron Spider mold a few years ago in Marvel Universe Series 2, but re-released it in 2013 as part of Series 5, which is the one I got.

July 14, 2014 | By | Reply More
R2-D2 (Black Series)

R2-D2 (Black Series)

When I learned about the sightings of the first wave of 6-inch Star Wars Black Series in my city, I was reluctant at first but after a little pondering, my intention shifted from getting just the one Sandtrooper to maybe picking up the R2-D2.

July 12, 2014 | By | Reply More
RoboCop 3.0

RoboCop 3.0

I just assumed that Jada Toys would simply paint the RoboCop 1.0 black and call it a day, but as it turns out, I was completely wrong.

July 11, 2014 | By | Reply More
Name That…Ponytail

Name That…Ponytail

The Bride in Kill Bill didn’t have a ponytail.

July 10, 2014 | By | Reply More
Name That…Clock

Name That…Clock

This has to be one of the stranger accessories I have that came from a single carded figure.  

July 8, 2014 | By | Reply More
Iron Man (Zero Gravity Armor)

Iron Man (Zero Gravity Armor)

Essentially, this Zero-G suit is a repaint of the Modular Armor version released back in Series 3, which I think is one of the best Iron Man armors released in the Marvel Universe line.

July 7, 2014 | By | Reply More