Archive for January, 2015

Boba Fett (Black Series)

Boba Fett (Black Series)

The 6-inch version of Boba Fett released in the second wave of figures from Hasbro’s Star Wars Black Series was surprisingly hard to find for me.

January 31, 2015 | By | Reply More
Xenomorph Warrior

Xenomorph Warrior

When I began buying NECA action figures from the Predator and Alien series of movies, one figure I kept my eye out for was precisely any of the different Alien creatures.

January 30, 2015 | By | 1 Reply More
Name That…Puffy Hat

Name That…Puffy Hat

This is one that might be harder than I thought. The shadow looks a bit different than I expected.

January 29, 2015 | By | Reply More
Name That…Purple Thing

Name That…Purple Thing

Some things just look rude taken out of context.  

January 27, 2015 | By | Reply More
Captain America (World War 2 Uniform)

Captain America (World War 2 Uniform)

I remember that when I saw the first wave of figures in the Marvel Legends Infinite Series for the Captain America: The Winter Soldier movie, I thought that Hasbro had made a mistake including the version of Captain America in his WWII uniform.

January 26, 2015 | By | Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 152: Koto ArtFX Green Arrow, Disney Infinity Rocket and Groot, GI Joe Data Viper

The AFB Podcast Episode 152: Koto ArtFX Green Arrow, Disney Infinity Rocket and Groot, GI Joe Data Viper


Episode 152 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 and Scott for all of the latest news and reviews!

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


  • Kotobukiya ArtFX Green Arrow
  • Disney Infinity 2.0 Groot & Rocket
  • G.I. Joe Retaliation Data Viper


If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 152 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!

January 25, 2015 | By More
Scout Predator

Scout Predator

Ever since I wetted my beak into NECA’s Predator figures, I wanted to get the original Predator from the first film, or at least a passable approximation, and this Scout Predator from Series 6 fits the bill perfectly.

January 23, 2015 | By | Reply More
Name That…Over There

Name That…Over There

Put the new couch over there.

January 22, 2015 | By | Reply More
Name That…Electronic Baseball Bat

Name That…Electronic Baseball Bat

The little panel is where the batteries go.  

January 20, 2015 | By | Reply More
Hulk & Thor (Playskool Heroes)

Hulk & Thor (Playskool Heroes)

As I have repeated several times, some character designs work well within the Playskool format, while others don’t really lend themselves to the conversion, and in this set we get to see an example of each.

January 19, 2015 | By | Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 151: Monster Arts Big Chap / Figuarts Sailor Venus / DCC Scribblenauts Series 4

The AFB Podcast Episode 151: Monster Arts Big Chap / Figuarts Sailor Venus / DCC Scribblenauts Series 4


Episode 151 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 Adam, Ben and Scott for all of the latest news and reviews!

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


  • SH Monster Arts Alien Big Chap
  • SH Figuarts Sailor Venus
  • DC Collectibles Scribblenauts Series 4


If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 151 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!

January 18, 2015 | By More
Stormtrooper (Black Series)

Stormtrooper (Black Series)

It would be hard to argue that the most sought after figure in Hasbro’s third wave of figures from the 6-inch Star Wars Black Series is the Stormtrooper

January 17, 2015 | By | Reply More
2014 Year in Review

2014 Year in Review

Collecting-wise, 2014 was a very diverse year for me, although unfocused might be the better way of describing it.

January 14, 2015 | By | 1 Reply More
A.I.M. Scientist

A.I.M. Scientist

Of course, you can tell this AIM Scientist does not appear in the film just by looking at the decidedly comic book-inspired design.

January 12, 2015 | By | Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 150: AFB Mega-Challenge / 2014 Toy Year in Review

The AFB Podcast Episode 150: AFB Mega-Challenge / 2014 Toy Year in Review


Episode 150 of the AFB Podcast is live at iTunes and is now available for direct downloadDownload and subscribe to the podcast at iTunes now! 


To celebrate our 150th show, we have two main segments:

  • The AFB Mega-Challenge – what has John cooked up for us this time?
  • The 2014 Toy Year in Review – what were the highlights and lowlights of the year in toy collecting?
We also have audio-shout outs from some of our listeners, plus we announce the winners of our 150th Episode Contest. 

If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 150 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!



January 11, 2015 | By More
Ultimate Goblin

Ultimate Goblin

Well, after getting all of the figures in the Spider-Man Marvel Legends Infinite Series, I ended up with more than enough pieces to build the Build-A-Figure, which is none other than the Ultimate’s version of the Green Goblin.

January 5, 2015 | By | Reply More
Slave Leia (Black Series)

Slave Leia (Black Series)

I never quite got the reason Hasbro decided to make this the first version of Princess Leia to appear as part of their Star Wars Black Series 6-inch figure line.

January 3, 2015 | By | Reply More