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Name That…Little Gun

Name That…Little Gun

I never understood why this gun came with the figure it did.  

May 27, 2014 | By | Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 116: Futurama Talking Bender, Play Arts Kai Flash, Lego Simpsons

The AFB Podcast Episode 116: Futurama Talking Bender, Play Arts Kai Flash, Lego Simpsons


Episode 116 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 John and Scott  for this week’s toy news and reviews!

This week we check out the Futurama 9″ Talking Bender Action Figure, the Play Arts Kai DC Variant Flash Figure and a few of the Lego Simpsons Mini-Figures we’ve found so far.

Please note there is not a full enhanced podcast this week. 
If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 116 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!

May 22, 2014 | By More
Name That…Tree Trunk

Name That…Tree Trunk

This shadow looks like a tree trunk to me.

May 22, 2014 | By | Reply More
Name That…Gas Mask

Name That…Gas Mask

This look like Full Metal Alchemist to me. It’s not. Just reminds me of it.  

May 20, 2014 | By | Reply More
Name That…Father

Name That…Father

Maybe, he’s Luke’s father. But, that would be way too easy wouldn’t it?

May 15, 2014 | By | Reply More
Name That…Broken Arrow

Name That…Broken Arrow

I sadly found this in the bottom of a box. Toys really aren’t intended to last forever.  

May 13, 2014 | By | Reply More
Name That…Dusty Figure

Name That…Dusty Figure

The cool thing about these shadow pictures? I don’t have to dust the figure before taking them.  

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Name That…Fork Me

Name That…Fork Me

Stick a fork in me.

April 22, 2014 | By | Reply More
Name That…Too Sexy

Name That…Too Sexy

This is my pose for the 2015 Action Figure Blues Podcast Charity Swimsuit Calendar.  

April 17, 2014 | By | Reply More
Name That…Swedish Pump

Name That…Swedish Pump

This does not belong to an Austin Powers figure.

April 15, 2014 | By | Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 111: The Batmobile in Toy Form with Special Guest Deane Aikins

The AFB Podcast Episode 111: The Batmobile in Toy Form with Special Guest Deane Aikins


Episode 111 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 John  for this week’s toy news and reviews!

Then in our discussion topic, Eli and Scott catch up with Deane “Doc Terrific” Aikins to discuss all things Batmobile, including Batmobile Toys and Deane’s own customs!
If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 111 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!

April 13, 2014 | By More
Name That…Glass

Name That…Glass

Are you a glass half empty or half full person?

April 1, 2014 | By | Reply More
Name That…Stylized Dude

Name That…Stylized Dude

  I have a new appreciation for this figure after seeing it’s shadow.  

March 27, 2014 | By | Reply More
Name That…Abstract Art

Name That…Abstract Art

I suspect you will either know this one or you won’t. You might recognize the pattern before the item.  

March 25, 2014 | By | Reply More
Name That…Square

Name That…Square

It’s a big diamond plate square. Hmmmm….what could it be?

March 18, 2014 | By | Reply More
Name That…Gunslinger

Name That…Gunslinger

It’s just not socially acceptable to wear a gun on your hip any more.

March 13, 2014 | By | 1 Reply More
Name That…Generic Rifle

Name That…Generic Rifle

A rather plain looking rifle.  

March 11, 2014 | By | 1 Reply More
Name That…Sad

Name That…Sad

This guy looks sad. Maybe he lost something.

March 6, 2014 | By | Reply More
Name That…Old Gun

Name That…Old Gun

Most of the vac metal has came off of this thing. I’m 100% sure I don’t have the figure it came with anymore.    

March 4, 2014 | By | Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 105: Lego Movie Melting Room / Army Builders

The AFB Podcast Episode 105: Lego Movie Melting Room / Army Builders


Episode 105 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 John takes a look at the Lego Movie Melting Room Set as our Toy of the Week, and has to try to review it without spoiling the movie for Ben and Scott since the film isn’t out in Australia until April. (Rage!)

Our discussion topic of the week is Army Builders, which is mainly an excuse for Ben to talk about his quest to own all of the world’s Marvel Legends Sentinels. 

If you can’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 105 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! 

Also, the Enhanced Podcast is back this week!

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!





March 2, 2014 | By More
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