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Altaïr Ibn-La’Ahad

Altaïr Ibn-La’Ahad

I’ve said it before. I don’t typically play video games until they are couple of years old. I’m not a serious enough gamer to pop down money on a game I may or may not like. I used to rent most games before I would buy them. So late last year I picked up a […]

December 12, 2014 | By | 1 Reply More
Name That…Big Shoulder

Name That…Big Shoulder

This figure has a big pointy shoulder.

December 11, 2014 | By | Reply More
Name That…Wooden Cylinder

Name That…Wooden Cylinder

Cylinders can be made from any material.  

December 9, 2014 | By | Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 145: Club Etheria Light Hope / SH Figuarts Android 17 / Play Arts Kai DC Variant Supergirl

The AFB Podcast Episode 145: Club Etheria Light Hope / SH Figuarts Android 17 / Play Arts Kai DC Variant Supergirl


Episode 145 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, Adam, Justin and Scott for all of the latest news and reviews!

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


  • Club Etheria Light Hope
  • SH Figuarts Android No 17
  • Play Arts Kai DC Variant Supergirl

We also have two of the most insane Red Cards ever covered on the show. Be warned…

If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 145 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!

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Name That…Dome Dude

Name That…Dome Dude

His (her?) head looks like a giant egg….

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Name That…Cylinder

Name That…Cylinder

There aren’t enough cylinders in the world  

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The AFB Podcast Episode 144: Cover Girls Mera / The AFB Holiday Gift Buying Guide

The AFB Podcast Episode 144: Cover Girls Mera / The AFB Holiday Gift Buying Guide


Episode 144 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 John for all of the latest news and reviews!

This week we check out the DC Collectibles Cover Girls Mera Statue as our Toy of the Week, and then launch the first annual AFB Holiday Gift Buying Guide!

If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 144 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!

November 29, 2014 | By More
Name That…Handy

Name That…Handy

I was thinking about giving you a hand with this one….  

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The AFB Podcast Episode 143: Sideshow Thor Frog, Lego Parisian Restaurant, MOTUC Eldor

The AFB Podcast Episode 143: Sideshow Thor Frog, Lego Parisian Restaurant, MOTUC Eldor


Episode 143 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, Adam, and Justin for all of the latest news and reviews!

This week we have three Toys of the Week:


  • The Thor Frog Statue from Sideshow Collectibles
  • The MOTUC Eldor Figure
  • The Parisian Restaurant Set from Lego
If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 143 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!

November 23, 2014 | By More
Name That…Huh

Name That…Huh

This figure just has that look on his face. You could see if the shadow wasn’t there.

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Name That…Key

Name That…Key

Yeah, this isn’t from an action figure, but it was in a box with action figures….

November 18, 2014 | By | Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 142: Star Wars Black Wave 5, Jabba the Hut and Biker Scout

The AFB Podcast Episode 142: Star Wars Black Wave 5, Jabba the Hut and Biker Scout


Episode 142 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 it’s all about Star Wars Black as we check out the Jabba the Hut and Biker Scout, and Star Wars Black Wave 5. 

If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 142 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!

November 16, 2014 | By More
Name That…Ears

Name That…Ears

It couldn’t be that easy could it? Naming the exact one is the hard part…

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The Top 5 Things That Annoy Me About The Walking Dead

The Top 5 Things That Annoy Me About The Walking Dead

I haven’t tried to hide the fact that I’ve been less than enthused with the past couple of seasons of Walking Dead. I’ve called it both “The Walking” and “The Boring Dead.” I hadn’t really put together why, so I thought I’d try to lay it out here. 1. Why haven’t we seen a horse […]

November 12, 2014 | By | Reply More
Name That…Coral

Name That…Coral

Part of this accessory is cut off. Not enough to make a difference though.

November 11, 2014 | By | Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 141: Ikon Collectibles Phantom Statue / Toy Dilemmas Round Two

The AFB Podcast Episode 141: Ikon Collectibles Phantom Statue / Toy Dilemmas Round Two


Episode 141 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, John, Justin and Ben for all of the latest news and reviews!

This week: 


  • we check out Justin’s first statue purchase – the Ikon Collectibles 12″ Phantom Statue
  • we discuss another confounding round of John’s Toy Dilemmas

If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 141 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!

November 9, 2014 | By More
Name That…Not Bazooka

Name That…Not Bazooka

Not GI Joe team’s Zap either.  

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Name That…Axe to Grind

Name That…Axe to Grind

Do you really grind it? That seem harsh. Seems like you would have an “Axe to Hone”.  

October 28, 2014 | By | Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 139: Funko Magic the Gathering Chandra / Shocker Toys The Maxx / DC Collectibles Earth Two Hawkgirl

The AFB Podcast Episode 139: Funko Magic the Gathering Chandra / Shocker Toys The Maxx / DC Collectibles Earth Two Hawkgirl


Episode 139 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, Adam and Scott for all of the latest news and reviews!

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


  • Funko Magic the Gathering Chandra
  • Shocker Toys The Maxx
  • DC Collectibles Earth Two Hawkgirl


If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 139 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!

October 25, 2014 | By More
Name That…Howdy

Name That…Howdy

A friendly gesture with evil undertones? You decide!

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