Archive for February, 2015
Sergeant Craig Windrix
You may be surprised to learn that there was no mention of Sergeant Craig Windrix anywhere in the Alien mythos, be it movies, books or even comics.
Name That…Eyebrows
When I look at this shadow, I see a Muppet-esque style face looking to the left with tall eyebrows.
Name That…Random Sword
Okay, maybe it’s not so random. Actually, I wouldn’t mind having a replica of this one.
Astonishing Cyclops (Marvel Legends)
The more recent Astonishing Cyclops uses the same basic body mold developed for Archangel and a variety of characters with similar physiques.
The AFB Podcast Episode 156: Toy Fair 2015!
Episode 156 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 break down all of the news and reveals from New York Toy Fair 2015 in an extra-long episode!
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News Covered in this Episode
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Funko Showroom – 6” Rocketeer action figure & Legacy Firefly
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NECA Showroom (Aliens Powerloader, 1/4 Reeves Supes, Ultimate Arnie T2)
Harley Quinn & Joker (Imaginext)
Harley Quinn & Joker came out in 2014 in the DC Superheroes Imaginext line, and they both are quite interesting figures to look at.
The AFB Podcast Episode 155: DCUC Doomsday Unleashed / Sideshow Wonder Woman Premium Format
Episode 155 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, our Toy of the Week is the DC Universe Classics Doomsday Unleashed, and then we break down the Sideshow Collectibles Wonder Woman Premium Format Statue.
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News Covered in this Episode
Obi-Wan Kenobi (Black Series)
This version of Obi-Wan Kenobi was released by Hasbro as part of the third wave of figures in their Star Wars Black Series line.
Wonder Woman & Superman (Imaginext)
A thing that has been somewhat absent from the Imaginext line is female characters, but that also seems to be changing nowadays. Case in point, the other day at the store I found a 2-pack set of figures that includes Superman and Wonder Woman.
The AFB Podcast Episode 154: Bombshells Zatanna / Batgirl Toy History
Episode 154 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, our Toy of the Week is the DC Collectibles Zatanna Bombshell Statue and we take on a new Toy History – of DC’s Batgirl!
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News Covered in this Episode
Wasp Predator
After getting me some of NECA’s Predator figures and fulfilling my requirement for movie-based designs, I just knew that I would still go back and get some more of these figures even if they were actually non-canonical versions of these alien hunters.
Beetle
Beetle would probably be one of the most striking characters included in the Marvel Legends Infinite Series by Hasbro.
The AFB Podcast Episode 153: Magic the Gathering Liliana Vess / Koto ArtFX Boba Fett / DC Collectibles Deathstroke Bust
Episode 153 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 new Toys of the Week:
- Funko Magic the Gathering Liliana Vess
- Kotobukiya ArtFX Star Wars Boba Fett
- DC Collectibles Deathstroke Bust
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News Covered in this Episode
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