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Name That…Fight Me

Name That…Fight Me

This dude looks like he is itching for a fight.

August 15, 2013 | By | Reply More
4 Reasons 8-24-2013 is HUGE for GI Joe fans!

4 Reasons 8-24-2013 is HUGE for GI Joe fans!

8/24/13 has turned into a perfect storm(shadow) of GI Joe goodness! Here’s 4 reasons why:   1. 1 Year Anniversary of 3DJoes.com! Congratulations! Even if you aren’t a GI Joe fan this is a fun sight to check out all of the rotating views of all your favorite Joes. You might also remember 3D Joes […]

August 14, 2013 | By | 2 Replies More
Name That…Blocks

Name That…Blocks

I love where the thing where this is from. I’ll leave you to figure which thing.  

August 13, 2013 | By | 1 Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 76: Kotobukiya ArtFX Aquaman / Molding Outside the Lines

The AFB Podcast Episode 76: Kotobukiya ArtFX Aquaman / Molding Outside the Lines


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


Join Scott, Justin and John for Episode Seventy-Six of the Action Figure Blues Podcast! The AFB Podcast is a weekly look at action figures, statues and other collectibles from the worlds of comic books and pop culture.

This week Scott reviews the Kotobukiya New 52 ArtFX Aquaman Statue, and then we discuss “Molding Outside the Lines” and look at the sharing of action figure molds over the years. 

If you can’t use iTunes, you can download Episode Seventy-Six 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!

Please note there is no enhanced Podcast this week!

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 8, 2013 | By More
Name That…Stance

Name That…Stance

This figure screams Captain Morgan to me. That’s what we need, alcohol mascot action figures.

August 8, 2013 | By | Reply More
Medusa (Lego)

Medusa (Lego)

In grade school, we studied mythology in one of my classes. All sorts of mythology from Norse to Greek. I remember during that time begging my parents to take me over to my public library to find books on Greek myths. (I was geeky even back then.) Around the same time Clash of the Titans […]

August 7, 2013 | By | 1 Reply More
Name That…Helmet

Name That…Helmet

Probably one of the more generic looking helmets there are out there.  

August 6, 2013 | By | 1 Reply More
Name That…The Stranger

Name That…The Stranger

You all seemed to love the floppy hat guy last week….so here’s another figure wearing a chapeau.

August 1, 2013 | By | Reply More
Name That…Grill

Name That…Grill

Sadly, I have a gas grill and no propane. It’s summer, I should fix that.  

July 30, 2013 | By | 1 Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 74: SDCC 2013 / Deep Fried Figures Mechawhale

The AFB Podcast Episode 74: SDCC 2013 / Deep Fried Figures Mechawhale


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


Join Scott, Eli, Ben and Tom for Episode Seventy-Four of the Action Figure Blues Podcast! The AFB Podcast is a weekly look at action figures, statues and other collectibles from the worlds of comic books and pop culture.

This week we look at the highlights and lowlights of the news from SDCC 2013, and then special guest  Tom from Freak Studios had our Toy of the Week, and he chooses the Deep Fried Figures Mechawhale, based on the creations by Hauke Scheer!

If you can’t use iTunes, you can download Episode Seventy-Four 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 29, 2013 | By More
Doctor Who & Princess Bride Inspired Posters For Sale!

Doctor Who & Princess Bride Inspired Posters For Sale!

  I love to help all of my online friends out when I can by promoting stuff they are working on or displaying pictures of their art. This time I’m doing it for for somebody very, very special to me: The lovely and talented Mrs. Nerd! One of the cool things is she sees things […]

July 28, 2013 | By | Reply More
Doctor Zaius Says

Doctor Zaius Says

Yup. Were on Facebook. Just to make things interesting, I’m going to start posting pics from time to time over there featuring the wisdom of Doctor Zaius. This one is free, you’ll have to follow on Facebook to see more. TV & Film Toys Facebook Page    

July 26, 2013 | By | Reply More
Name That…Tall Dude

Name That…Tall Dude

I’m neither tall nor thin. Nor have a tail.

July 25, 2013 | By | 2 Replies More

Okay. I liked this picture. The accessory to identify is the blanket that Jean and Scott are using for their picnic on the mansion grounds.  

July 23, 2013 | By | 1 Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 73: Hasbro Star Wars AT-AT / The Decline of the Movie Tie-In Action Figure

The AFB Podcast Episode 73: Hasbro Star Wars AT-AT / The Decline of the Movie Tie-In Action Figure


Episode SEVENTY-THREE 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 Ben for Episode Seventy-Three of the Action Figure Blues Podcast! The AFB Podcast is a weekly look at action figures, statues and other collectibles from the worlds of comic books and pop culture.

This week our Toy of the Week is the Hasbro Mega Star Wars AT-AT, and our discussion topic is The Decline of the Movie Tie-In Action Figure Line. 

If you can’t use iTunes, you can download Episode Seventy-Three 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 18, 2013 | By More
Name That…Floppy Hat

Name That…Floppy Hat

I bought a hat like this recently. Not fashionable, but gets the job done.  

July 18, 2013 | By | 1 Reply More
Name That…Not Jaeger Weapon

Name That…Not Jaeger Weapon

I really loved Pacific Rim.  Really  

July 16, 2013 | By | 1 Reply More
Name That…Girdle Dude

Name That…Girdle Dude

This guy appears to be wearing some sort of waist slimming product.      

July 11, 2013 | By | 1 Reply More
Name That…Sack

Name That…Sack

Somebody got left holding the bag.

July 9, 2013 | By | Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 71: Funko Designer Reis O’Brien!

The AFB Podcast Episode 71: Funko Designer Reis O’Brien!

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


Join Eli, Scott, Adam and John for Episode Seventy-One of the Action Figure Blues Podcast! The AFB Podcast is a weekly look at action figures, statues and other collectibles from the worlds of comic books and pop culture.

This week our guest is Funko Designer Reis O’Brien! Reis is the creator of the fantastic Walking Dead Blind Box Figures, and also of his own line, the Obvious Cause of Death Ghosts! Reis is fantastic guy and you’re going to love our chat!

If you can’t use iTunes, you can download Episode Seventy-One 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 4, 2013 | By More