Archive for December, 2014

Toxin

Toxin

Toxin is another of those characters I knew almost nothing about prior to buying the figure. In fact, just by the look of him, I had assumed he was yet another Spider-Man foe, but as it turns out, he is actually one of the good guys despite his rather monstrous visage.

December 29, 2014 | By | Reply More
Spider-Girl

Spider-Girl

Spider-Girl is one of those characters I really know nothing about, but the visual aspect of the figure was enough of an encouragement for me to pick it up on sight.

December 22, 2014 | By | Reply More
Qui-Gon Jinn & Obi-Wan Kenobi (Jedi Force)

Qui-Gon Jinn & Obi-Wan Kenobi (Jedi Force)

It has been rather quiet on the Star Wars collectible front lately, so I picked up this Playskool set featuring the heroes from Star Wars Episode I, Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn and his Padawan Obi-Wan Kenobi.

December 20, 2014 | By | Reply More
Desert Troopers (Call of Duty)

Desert Troopers (Call of Duty)

Well after dabbling into the Megabloks Call of Duty line with the Drone Attack set, I really wanted to pick up a troop builder set, so to keep things consistent I went for the one with the desert troopers. Set #06825 Desert Troopers contains 146 pieces, of which at least 90 are made up by […]

December 19, 2014 | By | Reply More
Iron Man & War Machine (Playskool Heroes)

Iron Man & War Machine (Playskool Heroes)

And for something slightly different, today I’ll be reviewing a couple of Playskool action figures: The Iron Man & War Machine set that was released early in 2014

December 15, 2014 | By | Reply More
Altaïr Ibn-La’Ahad

Altaïr Ibn-La’Ahad

I’ve said it before. I don’t typically play video games until they are couple of years old. I’m not a serious enough gamer to pop down money on a game I may or may not like. I used to rent most games before I would buy them. So late last year I picked up a […]

December 12, 2014 | By | 1 Reply More
Name That…Big Shoulder

Name That…Big Shoulder

This figure has a big pointy shoulder.

December 11, 2014 | By | Reply More
Name That…Wooden Cylinder

Name That…Wooden Cylinder

Cylinders can be made from any material.  

December 9, 2014 | By | Reply More
Hydra Soldier (Marvel Legends Infinite Series)

Hydra Soldier (Marvel Legends Infinite Series)

Although Hydra, the criminal organization, is featured prominently in the second Captain America movie, truth is we don’t get to see them attired in an identifiably Hydra uniform.

December 8, 2014 | By | Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 145: Club Etheria Light Hope / SH Figuarts Android 17 / Play Arts Kai DC Variant Supergirl

The AFB Podcast Episode 145: Club Etheria Light Hope / SH Figuarts Android 17 / Play Arts Kai DC Variant Supergirl


Episode 145 of the AFB Podcast is live at iTunes and is now available for direct downloadDownload and subscribe to the podcast at iTunes now! 


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


  • Club Etheria Light Hope
  • SH Figuarts Android No 17
  • Play Arts Kai DC Variant Supergirl

We also have two of the most insane Red Cards ever covered on the show. Be warned…

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Have a listen, and please give us some feedback at podcast@actionfigureblues.com – we might even read out your feedback on the next show!

December 7, 2014 | By More
Han Solo (Black Series)

Han Solo (Black Series)

This version of Han Solo was released early in the 6-inch Star Wars Black Series line and is a depiction of the character as seen in the first Star Wars movie.

December 6, 2014 | By | Reply More
Ezio Auditore (Eagle Vision)

Ezio Auditore (Eagle Vision)

This figure of Ezio Auditore was released by NECA as a San Diego Comic Con Exclusive in 2012, but it was also available in 2013 from Blockbuster and Game Planet stores in Mexico City.

December 5, 2014 | By | Reply More
Name That…Dome Dude

Name That…Dome Dude

His (her?) head looks like a giant egg….

December 4, 2014 | By | Reply More
Name That…Cylinder

Name That…Cylinder

There aren’t enough cylinders in the world  

December 2, 2014 | By | Reply More
Black Cat

Black Cat

Black Cat comes with the Urban Sirens moniker printed on her package, since she has a swap-out Spider-Girl variant and both characters ship in identical boxes.

December 1, 2014 | By | Reply More