Archive for May, 2015

Chewbacca (Clone Wars)

Chewbacca (Clone Wars)

One interesting aspect of watching the animated Clone Wars TV series was that sometimes an Original Trilogy character would make a cameo on one episode.

May 30, 2015 | By | Reply More
Banshee (Micro Ops)

Banshee (Micro Ops)

This Banshee is yet another of the sets released by McFarlane Toys in the Micro Ops line for Halo: Reach.

May 29, 2015 | By | Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 169: Batman B&W Dick Sprang Statues / Black Widow Toy History

The AFB Podcast Episode 169: Batman B&W Dick Sprang Statues / Black Widow Toy History


Episode 169 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 Scott and Eddie for a mega show with all of the latest news and reviews!

This week, our Toys of the Week are the DC Collectibles Batman Black & White Dick Sprang Batman and Joker Statues, and our discussion topic is a Toy History of Marvel’s Black Widow.


If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 169 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!

News Covered in this Episode

  1. Bombshells Cheetah and Killer Frost – submitted by toyle10
  2. New Gentle Giant Jumbo – Flash, Robin, Magneto – submitted by timtamtommy2
  3. ML Hulkbuster Wave Final Pics – submitted by Vonnegut9 on reddit
  4. #ToyLikeMe Facebook Campaign Helps Launch Custom-Made Dolls With Disabilities

Black Widow Toy History

  1. Action figures:

    Busts

    Statues

    Other:

May 21, 2015 | By More
Name That…Bullfighter

Name That…Bullfighter

Bullfighting is a sport that I would never try. There are many others, but that one is close to the top of the list.

May 14, 2015 | By | Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 167: Titan Heroes Hulkbuster / Lego Double Decker Couch / Vixen Cover Girls Statue

The AFB Podcast Episode 167: Titan Heroes Hulkbuster / Lego Double Decker Couch / Vixen Cover Girls Statue


Episode 167 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, John and Scott for a mega show with all of the latest news and reviews!

This week, our Toys of the Week are:


  • The Titan Heroes Hulkbuster
  • The Lego Movie Double Decker Couch
  • The DC Collectibles Vixen Cover Girls Statue
If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 167 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!




News Covered in this Episode



  1. Preorder for Fighting Gear Gatchaman G1 (Battle of the Planets)


May 10, 2015 | By More
Name That…The Claw

Name That…The Claw

I’ve often wondered if this was suppose to be part of a larger item.

May 5, 2015 | By | Reply More