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Name That…Black Gun

Name That…Black Gun

Of course, most guns are black. That’s probably not much help.

October 21, 2014 | By | Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 138: NYCC Armchair Commentary / Sideshow Batman 1:6 Scale Figure

The AFB Podcast Episode 138: NYCC Armchair Commentary / Sideshow Batman 1:6 Scale Figure


Episode 138 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, Adam and Scott for all of the latest news and reviews!

This week, we check out the amazing Batman 1:6 Scale Figure from Sideshow Collectibles, and then we armchair review all the toy news from this year’s New York Comic Con!


NOTE: there is no enhanced podcast for the NYCC sections due to the volume of items covered – see below for a running sheet of links!

If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 138 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!


NYCC News Section #1

  • 3A Dr Doom 1/6th and more
  • NYCC News Section #2



    1. TriForce – DC Comics prop replic


      October 16, 2014 | By More
      Name That…Question

      Name That…Question

      Wonder where that whole raising your hand with a question thing started?  

      October 2, 2014 | By | Reply More
      And The Winner Is….

      And The Winner Is….

      Well. It’s all over. You have voted and the winner is…Superman. I’m not really surprised, but I really thought Batman was going to win this one. It was close, for the longest time it was deadlocked at 50/50. Just a testament to the fans of both heroes. In retrospect, I’m glad to see Supes on […]

      October 1, 2014 | By | Reply More
      Name That…Aqua Plant

      Name That…Aqua Plant

      I peruse the aquarium aisles of pet stores looking for display stuff.  

      September 30, 2014 | By | Reply More
      The AFB Podcast Episode 135: Rapid Fire Reviews / Sideshow Superman Premium Format

      The AFB Podcast Episode 135: Rapid Fire Reviews / Sideshow Superman Premium Format


      Episode 135 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, Ben, Adam and Scott for all of the latest news and reviews!

      In addition to all of our regular features, we review: 

      • Disney Infinity 2.0 Captain America Figure
      • S.H. Figuarts Son Goku Figure
      • Play Arts Kai DC Variant Batgirl
      • Sideshow Collectibles Superman Premium Format Statue!

      If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 135 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!

      September 27, 2014 | By More
      Name That…Super Goggles

      Name That…Super Goggles

      Goggles are all the rage with superheroes these days.  

      September 9, 2014 | By | 1 Reply More
      Name That…Not A Joe

      Name That…Not A Joe

      This hero (?) is not a GI Joe figure. Guesses?

      September 4, 2014 | By | Reply More
      Marvel Vs DC Hero Bracket -Round 4 Voting Open!

      Marvel Vs DC Hero Bracket -Round 4 Voting Open!

      It amazes me how much tougher this is getting. Round three saw one of the bigger Marvel Heroes eliminated by another Marvel Hero when Rouge squeaked by to take out Wolverine. Death of Wolverine is out right now isn’t it? Green Lantern managed to take down Silver Surfer in the cosmic battle. All of this has […]

      September 3, 2014 | By | Reply More
      Marvel Vs. DC Hero Bracket – Round 3 Voting Open!

      Marvel Vs. DC Hero Bracket – Round 3 Voting Open!

      This just keeps getting harder. For starter, Batman continues to be a powerhouse. Aquaman received no votes against the Dark Knight and was sunk. Also, Thor pound Lobo. And Wonder Woman won all of the votes against Elektra. The one that surprised me was Nightcrawler defeating Punisher. It was a bit even than Nightcrawler pulled […]

      August 28, 2014 | By | Reply More
      The AFB Podcast Episode 130: Hasbro’s Marvel SDCC Exclusives Reviewed!

      The AFB Podcast Episode 130: Hasbro’s Marvel SDCC Exclusives Reviewed!


      Episode 130 of the AFB Podcast is live at iTunes and is now available for direct downloadDownload and subscribe to the podcast at iTunes now! 


      Join Ben, Adam, John and Scott for the latest news and all of our regular features.

      This week, we review Hasbro’s Marvel Exclusives from this year’s San Diego Comic Con – the Marvel Universe Infinity Gaunlet and the Marvel Legends Thanos Imperative Sets!

      If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 130 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!



      August 24, 2014 | By More
      Name That…Thin Man

      Name That…Thin Man

      Yeah….if I didn’t know what it was, I wouldn’t have a guess.

      August 21, 2014 | By | Reply More
      Marvel Vs. DC On Screen Heroes Bracket – Round 2 Voting Open!

      Marvel Vs. DC On Screen Heroes Bracket – Round 2 Voting Open!

      I really feel bad for Blade. Batman decimated him. Blade did not get a single vote. To everybody who has participated so far, thank you very much! First let me say go check out all the great stuff from bracket sponsors Cold Slither Podcast Network and Action Figure Blues. There were a number of big surprises […]

      August 20, 2014 | By | Reply More
      Name That…Poke

      Name That…Poke

      Careful kid, you’ll poke your eye out.

      August 19, 2014 | By | Reply More
      The AFB Podcast Episode 129: MOTUC Extendar, Golden Age Figurines Black Terror, Blip Toys DC Heroes

      The AFB Podcast Episode 129: MOTUC Extendar, Golden Age Figurines Black Terror, Blip Toys DC Heroes


      Episode 129 of the AFB Podcast is live at iTunes and is now available for direct downloadDownload and subscribe to the podcast at iTunes now! 


      Join John, Justin and Eli for the latest news and all of our regular features.

      This week, we have three Toys of the Week – the Extendar figure from Masters of the Universe Classics, the Golden Age Figurines Black Terror Figurine, and the DC Super Heroes Blind Bag Toys from Blip Toys. 

      If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 129 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!



      August 17, 2014 | By More
      Name That…Pop Who?

      Name That…Pop Who?

      Yeah, it’s a Pop! Vinyl. But which one?

      August 7, 2014 | By | Reply More
      Marvel vs. DC – You Decide who comes out on top!

      Marvel vs. DC – You Decide who comes out on top!

      Bracket challenges are big with sports here in the US, so why not a a superhero one? Being TV and Film toys, I wanted to make it a bit more interesting. I based the heroes and seeding on their screen and video game appearances roughly. I had to tweak it a bit though. Essentially, this Marvel […]

      August 6, 2014 | By | Reply More
      Name That…Pull Me!

      Name That…Pull Me!

      This reminds of the old style pull tabs on cans. You know the ones you pulled off and nearly killed that dude in that episode of  “Emergency!”

      August 5, 2014 | By | Reply More
      The AFB Podcast Episode 127: SDCC 2014 News and Reveals Mega Big Show

      The AFB Podcast Episode 127: SDCC 2014 News and Reveals Mega Big Show


      Episode 127 of the AFB Podcast is live at iTunes and is now available for direct downloadDownload and subscribe to the podcast at iTunes now! 


      Join Ben, John, Justin and Adam for a mega news show this week!

      The 2014 San Diego Comic Con has come and gone, and in its wake there is a mountain of news for the guys to work through – so much in fact that we couldn’t cover all of it!


      NOTE: In place of our normal enhanced podcast, we’ve put together a list of links to all of the items we’re discussion which is below – if you like following along with your eyes as well as your ears, this is the way to do it for this mega-show!

      If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 127 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 Section One Links:

      1. ThreeZero – TMNT
      2. Hot Toys Back to the Future: Marty McFly

      News Section Two Links:

      1. Sideshow – Flash and GL 12” action figures


      August 3, 2014 | By More
      Kamen Rider Gaim – Arms Change Orange Arms Review

      Kamen Rider Gaim – Arms Change Orange Arms Review

      Here’s where it all comes together for Bandai’s Kamen Rider Arms change figures. Just like the show, you can pop a fruit on their shoulders and transform their armor. Yeah, it’s a gimmick, but it’s one that is done well here.   They took some effort to make the fruits fold up like they do […]

      August 1, 2014 | By | 1 Reply More