Archive for September, 2015

Luke Skywalker (Yavin Ceremony)

Luke Skywalker (Yavin Ceremony)

We had already gotten at least a couple of versions of Luke in his ceremonial garment, one from the Power of the Force line and another not too long ago from the Legacy Collection

September 26, 2015 | By | Reply More
Rappel Fighter (Call of Duty)

Rappel Fighter (Call of Duty)

This is one of the sets from Mega Bloks’ Call of Duty collection that immediately caught my eye when I found it at stores.

September 25, 2015 | By | Reply More
Name That…Zombie (Replay)

Name That…Zombie (Replay)

Were zombies even a thing when this was originally posted?:   Zombie? Mutant? Guy doing the Humpty Dance?  

September 24, 2015 | By | Reply More
Name That…Block (Replay)

Name That…Block (Replay)

Yup. It’s another one people struggled with.   To me, this looks like a manifold for a hydraulic valve. I don’t think it is.

September 22, 2015 | By | Reply More
Vizam

Vizam

Vizam was released in the 3.75-inch scale Star Wars Black Series and he is yet another of the nikto gunners we see in Return of the Jedi.

September 19, 2015 | By | Reply More
Juggernaut (Call of Duty)

Juggernaut (Call of Duty)

  One popular play mode in most modern First Person Shooter games is “Juggernaut”. You can find it implemented in the Halo and Call of Duty games, although it is also featured in many other game series.   Mega Bloks decided to offer a small set loosely inspired by this game mode in their 2014 […]

September 18, 2015 | By | Reply More
Name That…Round Head (Replay)

Name That…Round Head (Replay)

Actually, I think with the proliferation of vinyl deformed figures this one maybe harder now than when originally posted.: I really like this one. It turned out better than I hope. Comment away…  

September 17, 2015 | By | Reply More
Name That…Ray Gun (Replay)

Name That…Ray Gun (Replay)

Doesn’t look like this one got ID’d the first time around…try again people.   I know what it looks like. But, it’s probably not related.

September 15, 2015 | By | Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 185: Kotobukiya Zatanna Bishoujo Statue / SH Figuarts DBZ Android 16 / Marvel Legends Guardians of the Galaxy Boxed Set

The AFB Podcast Episode 185: Kotobukiya Zatanna Bishoujo Statue / SH Figuarts DBZ Android 16 / Marvel Legends Guardians of the Galaxy Boxed Set


Episode 185 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 Adam for a great new show with all of the latest news and reviews!

This week we check out the Kotobukiya DC Bishoujo Zatanna Statue, the SH Figuarts Dragonball Z Android 16 Action Figure, and the Marvel Legends Guardians of the Galaxy Boxed Set. 


If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 185 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


September 13, 2015 | By More
Luminara Unduli

Luminara Unduli

A good number of the 3.75-inch action figures we are getting from the first few waves in the current Star Wars Black Series are actually designs that were to be released originally for the Star Wars Vintage Collection by Hasbro.

September 12, 2015 | By | Reply More
Name That…Not Football

Name That…Not Football

I will guarantee this is not a football figure.

September 10, 2015 | By | Reply More
Engineernerd’s Top 8 or 9 Most Influential TV Shows

Engineernerd’s Top 8 or 9 Most Influential TV Shows

Nerd Lunch recently had a podcast episode discussing about the top 10 most influential TV shows of all time (Nerd Lunch Episode 192). Their list was a counter to a Screen Rant post. The Screen Rant list was more of a what has been influential lately. The Nerd Lunch boys were much more even handed […]

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Name That…Bright Base

Name That…Bright Base

This has a retro vibe to it to me. Maybe it is. Maybe it isn’t.

September 8, 2015 | By | Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 184: DC Collectibles Lois Lane Bombshell Statue / Toy Dilemmas

The AFB Podcast Episode 184: DC Collectibles Lois Lane Bombshell Statue / Toy Dilemmas


Episode 184 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, Ben, Eddie and John for a great new show with all of the latest news and reviews!

This week we check out the DC Collectibles Lois Lane Bombshell Statue, and then John tries to stump the gang with another round of Toy Dilemmas!


If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 184 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 Age of Ultron Nick Fury – from JROD-HD on reddit
  2. Marvel Infinite 3.75” Series 3 2015 – from timtamtommy2 on reddit

September 6, 2015 | By More
41st Elite Clone Trooper

41st Elite Clone Trooper

The 41st Elite Clone Trooper uses the same basic body mold updated for the Vintage Collection, paired with a Phase II helmet. So far, so good, as the details sculpted onto the armor looks sharp and the articulation is really excellent.

September 5, 2015 | By | Reply More
Name That…Gold Bowl

Name That…Gold Bowl

It might be a bowl used for an ancient sacrifice. It might just be Tupperware.  

September 1, 2015 | By | Reply More