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Kamen Rider Gaim – Arms Change Basic Figure

There are a number of different Kamen Rider Gaim figures. Ranging from zero articulation to Figuarts level. My original intention was Gaim was going to be my first Figurarts figure. However, the mid range “Arms Change” series figures were just too tempting. If you read Monday’s take on the show, you know that this version […]

July 30, 2014 | By Engineernerd | 2 Replies More

Name That…Bolt Cutters

I don’t think I own a real pair of these.

July 29, 2014 | By Engineernerd | Reply More

Kamen Rider Gaim

I figured the best way to kick off Gaim week was to give a little review of the show. What’s that? You’ve never seen it on your listings. Well, if you don’t live in Japan you will need to find an alternate method to find it. Which leads to the question, of how I found […]

July 28, 2014 | By Engineernerd | Reply More

The AFB Podcast Episode 126: Amazing Heroes Kickstarter / Transformers

Episode 126 of the AFB Podcast is live at iTunes and is now available for direct download! Download and subscribe to the podcast at iTunes now!

Join John and Scott for two great discussions with special guests this week!

First off, Scott chats with Bill Murphy from Fresh Monkey Fiction about the exciting Amazing Heroes Kickstarter which is now live and gathering support.

Then, John chats with our friend and listener Andy Bentley and Slick McFavorite from the Open Your Toys Podcast about the Transformers Toy Line, as we put it to the test in our ongoing Greatest Toyline Ever Series!

If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 126 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!

July 27, 2014 | By Engineernerd More

Name That…Blob

This is normally what I have near me when we record the AFB podcast.

July 24, 2014 | By Engineernerd | Reply More

Name That…Lemonade

So this one look like one of the Wonder Twins in the form of a lemonade spill.

July 22, 2014 | By Engineernerd | Reply More

The AFB Podcast Episode 125: Funko Domo Batman, Bowen Frankenstein, Earth Two Wonder Woman, Sideshow Catwoman

Episode 125 of the AFB Podcast is live at iTunes and is now available for direct download! Download and subscribe to the podcast at iTunes now!

Join Eli, Tom, Ben and Scott for this week’s toy news and reviews as we turn 125 Episodes Old! Be prepared – it’s BIG show!

This week we check out four great items – there’s something for everyone!

Funko Domo Batman

Bowen Designs Frankenstein Statue

DC Collectibles Earth Two Wonder Woman

Sideshow Collectibles Catwoman 1/6 Scale Figure

If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 125 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!

July 20, 2014 | By Engineernerd More

The AFB Podcast Episode 124: Funko Legacy Game of Thrones Jon Snow, Kotobukiya ArtFX Hulk

Episode 124 of the AFB Podcast is live at iTunes and is now available for direct download! Download and subscribe to the podcast at iTunes now!

Join Ben, Justin and Scott for this week’s toy news and reviews!

This week we check out three great items – there’s something for everyone!

Funko Legacy Game of Thrones Jon Snow 6″ Figure

Spider-Man Classics Venom Scorpion Sting

Kotobukiya Hulk ArtFX 10″ Statue

If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 124 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!

July 17, 2014 | By Engineernerd More

Name That…Not Gorn

Sometime I don’t know what these will look like until after they are done.

July 17, 2014 | By Engineernerd | Reply More

Name That…Green Pipe

This thing doesn’t look like what it is suppose to be to me unless Jack Kirby drew it.

July 15, 2014 | By Engineernerd | Reply More

Name That…Ponytail

The Bride in Kill Bill didn’t have a ponytail.

July 10, 2014 | By Engineernerd | Reply More

Name That…Clock

This has to be one of the stranger accessories I have that came from a single carded figure.

July 8, 2014 | By Engineernerd | Reply More

The AFB Podcast Episode 117: DC Collectibles Capullo Designer Series / Art vs Plagiarism

Episode 117 of the AFB Podcast is live at iTunes and is now available for direct download! Download and subscribe to the podcast at iTunes now!

Join Scott, Eli and Tom for this week’s toy news and reviews!

This week we check out the first wave of DC Collectibles DC Comics Greg Capullo Designer Series, and then we look at a current toy news item that raises the question of when Art becomes Plagiarism.

The full enhanced podcast is back this week!

If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 117 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!

June 14, 2014 | By Engineernerd More

The AFB Podcast Episode 106: Toy of the Week Trifecta!

Episode 106 of the AFB Podcast is live at iTunes and is now available for direct download! Download and subscribe to the podcast at iTunes now!

This week we have not one but three Toys of the Week! Justin checks out the Masters of the Universe Classics Modulok, Scott reviews the Bowen Designs Thor Strikedown Statue and Ben is in awe of the Sideshow Collectibles Indiana Jones Pursuit of the Ark Statue.

If you can’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 106 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!

June 14, 2014 | By Engineernerd More

The AFB Podcast Episode 119: Bowen Designs Hela Statue

Episode 119 of the AFB Podcast is live at iTunes and is now available for direct download! Download and subscribe to the podcast at iTunes now!

Join Scott, Adam and John for this week’s toy news and reviews!

This week we after our regular features, we check out the amazing new release from Bowen Designs – the Bowen Designs Hela Statue.

If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 118 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!