Archive for October, 2014

TMNT Classics Leonardo

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.

October 31, 2014 | By | Reply More
Name That…Not Bazooka

Name That…Not Bazooka

Not GI Joe team’s Zap either.  

October 30, 2014 | By | Reply More
Name That…Axe to Grind

Name That…Axe to Grind

Do you really grind it? That seem harsh. Seems like you would have an “Axe to Hone”.  

October 28, 2014 | By | Reply More
Electro

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.

October 27, 2014 | By | Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 139: Funko Magic the Gathering Chandra / Shocker Toys The Maxx / DC Collectibles Earth Two Hawkgirl

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 downloadDownload and subscribe to the podcast at iTunes now! 


This week, join Ben, John, Adam and Scott for all of the latest news and reviews!

This week, we check out three Toys of the Week:


  • Funko Magic the Gathering Chandra
  • Shocker Toys The Maxx
  • DC Collectibles Earth Two Hawkgirl


If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 139 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!

October 25, 2014 | By More
Name That…Howdy

Name That…Howdy

A friendly gesture with evil undertones? You decide!

October 23, 2014 | By | Reply More
Name That…Black Gun

Name That…Black Gun

Of course, most guns are black. That’s probably not much help.

October 21, 2014 | By | Reply More
Boomerang

Boomerang

Boomerang was released as part of the Marvel Legends assortment scheduled to promote the second Amazing Spider-Man movie released in 2014.

October 20, 2014 | By | 1 Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 138: NYCC Armchair Commentary / Sideshow Batman 1:6 Scale Figure

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 downloadDownload and subscribe to the podcast at iTunes now! 


This week, join Ben, Justin, Adam and Scott for all of the latest news and reviews!

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!

If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 138 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!


NYCC News Section #1

  • 3A Dr Doom 1/6th and more
  • NYCC News Section #2



    1. TriForce – DC Comics prop replic


      October 16, 2014 | By More
      Phoenix Bow Hawkeye (Avengers Assemble)

      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.

      October 6, 2014 | By | Reply More
      Name That…Question

      Name That…Question

      Wonder where that whole raising your hand with a question thing started?  

      October 2, 2014 | By | Reply More
      And The Winner Is….

      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 […]

      October 1, 2014 | By | Reply More