Archive for October, 2014
TMNT Classics Leonardo
Along with their Nickelodeon-inspired TMNT toys, Playmates Toys announced a larger-scale, collector-oriented line, catering to the adult fans of the original animated series.
Name That…Axe to Grind
Do you really grind it? That seem harsh. Seems like you would have an “Axe to Hone”.
Electro
This version of Electro is wildly different from his comic-book roots, as he was given a spiffy-looking black bodysuit with a lot of extra details sculpted on, although I would be hard pressed to tell if these sculpted bits are actually screen accurate or not.
The AFB Podcast Episode 139: Funko Magic the Gathering Chandra / Shocker Toys The Maxx / DC Collectibles Earth Two Hawkgirl
Episode 139 of the AFB Podcast is live at iTunes and is now available for direct download! Download and subscribe to the podcast at iTunes now!
This week, we check out three Toys of the Week:
- Funko Magic the Gathering Chandra
- Shocker Toys The Maxx
- DC Collectibles Earth Two Hawkgirl
The AFB Podcast is also on Stitcher Radio!
News Covered in this Episode
Boomerang
Boomerang was released as part of the Marvel Legends assortment scheduled to promote the second Amazing Spider-Man movie released in 2014.
The AFB Podcast Episode 138: NYCC Armchair Commentary / Sideshow Batman 1:6 Scale Figure
Episode 138 of the AFB Podcast is live at iTunes and is now available for direct download! Download and subscribe to the podcast at iTunes now!
This week, we check out the amazing Batman 1:6 Scale Figure from Sideshow Collectibles, and then we armchair review all the toy news from this year’s New York Comic Con!
NOTE: there is no enhanced podcast for the NYCC sections due to the volume of items covered – see below for a running sheet of links!
The AFB Podcast is also on Stitcher Radio!
Phoenix Bow Hawkeye (Avengers Assemble)
Well, I found a few of the Avengers Assemble figures at the gift shop area of a local restaurant last week, and while I was waiting to be seated I decided to buy the SHIIELD Gear version of Marvel’s resident archer, Hawkeye.
And The Winner Is….
Well. It’s all over. You have voted and the winner is…Superman. I’m not really surprised, but I really thought Batman was going to win this one. It was close, for the longest time it was deadlocked at 50/50. Just a testament to the fans of both heroes. In retrospect, I’m glad to see Supes on […]
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