Archive for August, 2014

Marvel Vs. DC Hero Bracket – Round 3 Voting Open!

Marvel Vs. DC Hero Bracket – Round 3 Voting Open!

This just keeps getting harder. For starter, Batman continues to be a powerhouse. Aquaman received no votes against the Dark Knight and was sunk. Also, Thor pound Lobo. And Wonder Woman won all of the votes against Elektra. The one that surprised me was Nightcrawler defeating Punisher. It was a bit even than Nightcrawler pulled […]

August 28, 2014 | By | Reply More
Loki (Movie Series)

Loki (Movie Series)

I don’t have a complicated algorithm to select a second figure after I getting the one I want most, other than simply pick whatever character seems to be the less abundant on the pegs on a second visit, and that one was today’s review subject, none other than Loki.

August 25, 2014 | By | Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 130: Hasbro’s Marvel SDCC Exclusives Reviewed!

The AFB Podcast Episode 130: Hasbro’s Marvel SDCC Exclusives Reviewed!


Episode 130 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, Adam, John and Scott for the latest news and all of our regular features.

This week, we review Hasbro’s Marvel Exclusives from this year’s San Diego Comic Con – the Marvel Universe Infinity Gaunlet and the Marvel Legends Thanos Imperative Sets!

If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 130 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!



August 24, 2014 | By More
Super Battle Droid (Clone Wars)

Super Battle Droid (Clone Wars)

The Geonosian-made Super Battle Droids were something of a surprise back when Episode II came out, being tougher and more ruthless than their cheaper cousins. They were also much less memorable because they absolutely lacked any hint of a personality.

August 23, 2014 | By | Reply More
Cortana (Halo 4)

Cortana (Halo 4)

Back when McFarlane Toys announced they would be producing a new, articulated version of Cortana, the A.I. companion of Halo’s Master Chief, everybody hoped for a full-fledged action figure

August 22, 2014 | By | 2 Replies More
Name That…Thin Man

Name That…Thin Man

Yeah….if I didn’t know what it was, I wouldn’t have a guess.

August 21, 2014 | By | Reply More
Marvel Vs. DC On Screen Heroes Bracket – Round 2 Voting Open!

Marvel Vs. DC On Screen Heroes Bracket – Round 2 Voting Open!

I really feel bad for Blade. Batman decimated him. Blade did not get a single vote. To everybody who has participated so far, thank you very much! First let me say go check out all the great stuff from bracket sponsors Cold Slither Podcast Network and Action Figure Blues. There were a number of big surprises […]

August 20, 2014 | By | Reply More
Name That…Poke

Name That…Poke

Careful kid, you’ll poke your eye out.

August 19, 2014 | By | Reply More
Radiation Rocket Leader (Avengers Assemble)

Radiation Rocket Leader (Avengers Assemble)

Most of the pieces in Radiation Rocket Leader actually come from the Skrull Warrior mold we got in the comic-inspired segment of figures from the Avengers line

August 18, 2014 | By | Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 129: MOTUC Extendar, Golden Age Figurines Black Terror, Blip Toys DC Heroes

The AFB Podcast Episode 129: MOTUC Extendar, Golden Age Figurines Black Terror, Blip Toys DC Heroes


Episode 129 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 Eli for the latest news and all of our regular features.

This week, we have three Toys of the Week – the Extendar figure from Masters of the Universe Classics, the Golden Age Figurines Black Terror Figurine, and the DC Super Heroes Blind Bag Toys from Blip Toys. 

If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 129 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!



August 17, 2014 | By More
Thunder Axe Thor (Avengers Assemble)

Thunder Axe Thor (Avengers Assemble)

Marvel’s Thor is one of the characters released by Hasbro as part of their toy line associated to the Avengers Assemble TV show.

August 11, 2014 | By | Reply More
Darth Maul (Black Series)

Darth Maul (Black Series)

Darth Maul was the character people was really excited about back when the Star Wars 6 inch Black Series was announced although, Was it mostly hype? Or does the figure actually merit the amount of scalping going on? Well, read for my impressions on these subjects and more.

August 9, 2014 | By | Reply More
City Hunter Predator (Ghost)

City Hunter Predator (Ghost)

According to the back of the package, this Predator is also known as “Ghost” and is a member of the Lost Clan, which are the group of aliens that appear right at the end of the movie.

August 8, 2014 | By | 1 Reply More
Name That…Pop Who?

Name That…Pop Who?

Yeah, it’s a Pop! Vinyl. But which one?

August 7, 2014 | By | Reply More
Marvel vs. DC – You Decide who comes out on top!

Marvel vs. DC – You Decide who comes out on top!

Bracket challenges are big with sports here in the US, so why not a a superhero one? Being TV and Film toys, I wanted to make it a bit more interesting. I based the heroes and seeding on their screen and video game appearances roughly. I had to tweak it a bit though. Essentially, this Marvel […]

August 6, 2014 | By | Reply More
Name That…Pull Me!

Name That…Pull Me!

This reminds of the old style pull tabs on cans. You know the ones you pulled off and nearly killed that dude in that episode of  “Emergency!”

August 5, 2014 | By | Reply More
Classic Captain America

Classic Captain America

Hasbro has had quite a large number of Captain America action figures made in recent years and even though I did pick up a fair share of them, my collection still lacked a classic version of him until the release of Marvel Universe Series 5.

August 4, 2014 | By | Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 127: SDCC 2014 News and Reveals Mega Big Show

The AFB Podcast Episode 127: SDCC 2014 News and Reveals Mega Big Show


Episode 127 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, Justin and Adam for a mega news show this week!

The 2014 San Diego Comic Con has come and gone, and in its wake there is a mountain of news for the guys to work through – so much in fact that we couldn’t cover all of it!


NOTE: In place of our normal enhanced podcast, we’ve put together a list of links to all of the items we’re discussion which is below – if you like following along with your eyes as well as your ears, this is the way to do it for this mega-show!

If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 127 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!

News Section One Links:

  1. ThreeZero – TMNT
  2. Hot Toys Back to the Future: Marty McFly

News Section Two Links:

  1. Sideshow – Flash and GL 12” action figures


August 3, 2014 | By More
Kamen Rider Gaim – Arms Change Orange Arms Review

Kamen Rider Gaim – Arms Change Orange Arms Review

Here’s where it all comes together for Bandai’s Kamen Rider Arms change figures. Just like the show, you can pop a fruit on their shoulders and transform their armor. Yeah, it’s a gimmick, but it’s one that is done well here.   They took some effort to make the fruits fold up like they do […]

August 1, 2014 | By | 1 Reply More