Archive for August, 2015

Clone Commander Neyo

Clone Commander Neyo

Do you know which unique character from the 3.75-inch Star Wars Black Series shares a lot of pieces with two other figures released in the same wave?

August 29, 2015 | By | Reply More
Name That…Solid Gold Dancer

Name That…Solid Gold Dancer

I remember watching the show. I don’t really remember liking the music.

August 27, 2015 | By | Reply More
Name That…iThing

Name That…iThing

This thing looks like it was designed as an Apple appliance. Yeah, I blew out the white balance. you will have to use your imagination!

August 25, 2015 | By | Reply More
Théodred

Théodred

Today’s review is about another of those characters whose selection points to Toy Biz running out of ideas for their Lord of the Rings line, back in 2005.

August 24, 2015 | By | Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 182: Hasbro Star Wars Black IG-88 / Hasbro Comic Two Pack Cade Skywalker and Darth Talon / Sideshow Commander Luke Skywalker Hoth 1:6 Scale Figure

The AFB Podcast Episode 182: Hasbro Star Wars Black IG-88 / Hasbro Comic Two Pack Cade Skywalker and Darth Talon / Sideshow Commander Luke Skywalker Hoth 1:6 Scale Figure


Episode 182 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, Eddie and Ben for a great new show with all of the latest news and reviews!

This week we check out:


  • Hasbro Star Wars Black IG-88 Action Figure

  • Hasbro Comic Two-Pack Cade Skywalker and Darth Talon 
  • Sideshow Collectibles Commander Luke Skywalker Hoth 1:6 Scale Figure


If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 182 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


August 23, 2015 | By More
Mace Windu (CW20)

Mace Windu (CW20)

On one of my trips downtown I found this figure of Jedi Master Mace Windu (CW20), released a couple of years ago in Hasbro’s Clone Wars line.

August 22, 2015 | By | Reply More
Jon Snow (Mystery Mini)

Jon Snow (Mystery Mini)

Poor Jon Snow. I always figured he was destined for bigger things. He’s definitely a fan loved character. Following his uncle into the service he goes to serve as a “Watcher on the Wall.” Funko too the Game of Thrones license and ran with it. Legacy 6″ figures, Pop! Vinyls and Mystery Minis. I don’t […]

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Name That…Mr Roboto

Name That…Mr Roboto

If you aren’t following I See Robots on Facebook, you are missing out on his great Minimate guessing game. Wonder if he will get this one.

August 20, 2015 | By | Reply More
Name That…Barrel

Name That…Barrel

I like root beer barrels. They are harder to find now. What I really miss is Brach’s Pick-A-Mix.  

August 18, 2015 | By | Reply More
Sméagol (Stoor Fisherman)

Sméagol (Stoor Fisherman)

Back in 2004, Toy Biz took a page from Hasbro’s playbook and started to produce action figures from characters seen only briefly in the Lord of the Rings movies.

August 17, 2015 | By | Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 181: GI Joe Ninja Commando Snake Eyes / Vinyl Sugar Dorbz Batman and Robin / MOTUC Calix

The AFB Podcast Episode 181: GI Joe Ninja Commando Snake Eyes / Vinyl Sugar Dorbz Batman and Robin / MOTUC Calix


Episode 181 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, Justin, Eddie and John for a great new show with all of the latest news and reviews!

This week we check out:


  • G.I. Joe Pursuit of Cobra Ninja Commando Snake Eyes
  • Vinyl Sugar Dorbz Batman & Robin
  • MOTUC Calix


If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 181 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!

August 16, 2015 | By More
The AFB Podcast Episode 180: SDCC Exclusive Marvel Legends Book of the Vishanti / Batgirl Premium Format Statue

The AFB Podcast Episode 180: SDCC Exclusive Marvel Legends Book of the Vishanti / Batgirl Premium Format Statue


Episode 180 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, Scott and John for a great new show with all of the latest news and reviews!

This week we check out two major new releases – the SDCC Exclusive Marvel Legends Book of the Vishanti Set and the Sideshow Collectibles Batgirl Premium Format Statue!


If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 180 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!

August 8, 2015 | By More
Jon Snow

Jon Snow

Even though I am an avid follower of the Game of Thrones TV series, truth is I never intended to start buying Funko’s Game of Thrones Legacy Collection figures. However, bumping into them with a nice discount usually tips the scale in their favor.

August 7, 2015 | By | Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 179: Mezco Breaking Bad Gus Fring / Mummy Toy History

The AFB Podcast Episode 179: Mezco Breaking Bad Gus Fring / Mummy Toy History


Episode 179 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 John, Eddie and Ben for a great new show with all of the latest news and reviews!

This week, our Toy of the Week is the Mezco Breaking Bad Gus Fring Burned Face Figure and our discussion topic is a Toy History of The Mummy!


If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 179 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. Hot Toys “Pepper Potts” and “Iron Man duo
  2. GIJCC 2016 12″ Membership Incentive Figure Mike Power The Atomic Man

  3. 1/6 Scale Eleventh Doctor Tardis Diorama Preorder


Mummy Toy History

Action Figures/Playsets

Imperial 1986

The Mummy (Kalis ? )

The Mummy 1932 (Toy island)

The Mummy 1999 (Toy island)

Action figures (says page not found at top of site but just scroll down )

Mummy 2 (Jakks Pacific)

Unproduced Figures (Anubis Warrior & kid)

Diamond Select (Karloff 1,2&3)

3rd due in October

Reaction

Statues:

McFarlane

Playmates

Robot House (1992)



Other Mummys of note:

August 1, 2015 | By More