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Name That…Ditch Plant

Name That…Ditch Plant

Looks like a naturally occurring corn dog.

March 26, 2013 | By | 1 Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 57: Funko Pop Vinyl Ghost Rider / Toy History of Deadpool

The AFB Podcast Episode 57: Funko Pop Vinyl Ghost Rider / Toy History of Deadpool

Episode FIFTY-SEVEN 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 Fifty-Seven 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 John takes a look at the Funko Pop Vinyl Ghost Rider as our Toy of the Week, and then we take in-depth look at the Toy History of Marvel’s Deadpool!

If you can’t use iTunes, you can download Episode Fifty-Seven 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!






March 23, 2013 | By More
The AFB Podcast Episode 56: Bowen Scarlet Witch / Marvel Legends Hit Monkey Wave

The AFB Podcast Episode 56: Bowen Scarlet Witch / Marvel Legends Hit Monkey Wave

Episode FIFTY-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 Ben, Justin and Scott for Episode Fifty-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 takes a look at the Bowen Designs Scarlet Witch Variant Statue as our Toy of the Week, and then we take in-depth look at the Marvel Legends Hit Monkey Wave!

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

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 21, 2013 | By More
Name That…Rum Guy

Name That…Rum Guy

I like the Captain Morgan guy, but I’m not a huge fan of spiced rum.

March 21, 2013 | By | 1 Reply More
Name That…Body Armor

Name That…Body Armor

Body armor is expensive. Yes, I’ve looked.

March 19, 2013 | By | Reply More
Face Off – Do They Listen to the Judges?

Face Off – Do They Listen to the Judges?

I realized I hadn’t written anything about this season’s Face Off yet. I know it’s almost over. I know there are only 4 people left. I know there is one that seems capable of winning it more than the others. But, if you’re reading this, you must have some interest. I can tell you this, […]

March 18, 2013 | By | Reply More
Name That…Flat Top

Name That…Flat Top

I’ve never understood the flat top haircut.

March 14, 2013 | By | 2 Replies More
The AFB Podcast Episode 55: Medicom Alphonse Elric / Greatest Toyline Ever Contender #1: G.I. Joe

The AFB Podcast Episode 55: Medicom Alphonse Elric / Greatest Toyline Ever Contender #1: G.I. Joe

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


Join Adam, John and Ben for Episode Fifty-Five 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 Ben takes a look at the Medicom Alphonse Elric (Full Metal Alchemist) Action Figure as our Toy of the Week, and then we start the search for the Greatest Toy Line in History with our first contender: G.I. Joe!

If you can’t use iTunes, you can download Episode Fifty-Five 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!





March 12, 2013 | By More
Name That…Guitar

Name That…Guitar

I need to get my guitar out one of these days.

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Name That…Jeanie

Name That…Jeanie

In addition to “Price is Right”, one of my favorite shows to watch when I was sick as a kid was “I Dream of Jeanie”.

March 7, 2013 | By | 1 Reply More
Name That…Faux Paneling

Name That…Faux Paneling

Everybody back in the day had a faux paneling rec room in the basement. (It is not GI Joe.)

March 5, 2013 | By | 1 Reply More
Batman (Mego Pocket Heroes)

Batman (Mego Pocket Heroes)

The Mego Pocket Heroes lines is one of those things in action figure history that you have to wonder about. It mixed DC and Marvel characters in the same 3.75″ scale. Why didn’t this line continue longer? So based on the lighter blue colors and shorter cape, this guy always reminded me of the Super […]

March 4, 2013 | By | 2 Replies More
The AFB Podcast Episode 54: Vintage Toy Restoration with Flag Points’ Dave and Infinite Hollywood’s Netwon Gimmick!

The AFB Podcast Episode 54: Vintage Toy Restoration with Flag Points’ Dave and Infinite Hollywood’s Netwon Gimmick!

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


The AFB Podcast is a weekly look at action figures, statues and other collectibles from the worlds of comic books and pop culture.

This episode John is left to run the fort alone, and he calls in his friends Dave from the Flag Points Podcast and Newton Gimmick from Infinite Hollywood to discuss Vintage Toy Restoration!

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

Many thanks to Dave and Newton for giving their time to help us out!

Happy listening!


March 3, 2013 | By More
Legends of the West Horse

Legends of the West Horse

Well you can’t have a line of Western figures and not have horses. And Legends of the West had a couple of different horses. The basic one came with a molded saddle as a companion to the single carded figures. The horse has a  pretty good look. If anything, the horse might be better sculpted […]

March 1, 2013 | By | 2 Replies More
Name That…Frankenbroc

Name That…Frankenbroc

I’m not a broccoli fan. Broccoli raised from the dead? Not a fan of that either.

February 28, 2013 | By | 1 Reply More
AWE Striker

AWE Striker

The AWE Striker has been around for a long time. Since 1985 in fact. It’s been repainted several times and is somewhat of a staple of the line. That said, I’ve never owned one until I saw this one at a good price. I was pleasantly surprised when I opened the box. The backdrop folds […]

February 27, 2013 | By | 3 Replies More
Name That…Chemistry Set

Name That…Chemistry Set

With all of the other science things out there, you don’t see chemistry sets like you used to.

February 26, 2013 | By | Reply More
Lego Minifigure Display

Lego Minifigure Display

  I recently realized I didn’t have a cool way to display my Lego Minifigures. So, I asked my Dad if he could help out. He does some woodworking and has his own website, Woodbitz.com. His main focus is display and storage racks for bottles and such. (I’m sure there’s some customizers out there that […]

February 25, 2013 | By | 2 Replies More
The AFB Podcast Episode 53: Sculptor Tim Miller and the DC Bombshells Line!

The AFB Podcast Episode 53: Sculptor Tim Miller and the DC Bombshells Line!

Episode FIFTY-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 Scott and John for Episode Fifty-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 episode we have a special catch up with sculptor Tim Miller. We cover Tim’s background and career, but we’re specifically excited about the DC Bombshells Statue series that Tim is sculpting for DC Collectibles based on the art of Ant Lucia. It’s a great chat and you will enjoy the listen!

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


Many thanks to Tim for so generously giving of his time!

Happy listening!



February 24, 2013 | By More
The AFB Podcast Episode 52: Listener Rapid Fire Reviews!

The AFB Podcast Episode 52: Listener Rapid Fire Reviews!

Episode FIFTY-TWO 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, Ben, Justin and John for Episode Fifty-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 we finish off our rundown of news from Toy Fair 2013 and then celebrate one year of episodes by handing over to our listeners for a set of fun Rapid Fire Reviews!

If you can’t use iTunes, you can download Episode Fifty-Two 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!


As an added bonus for our birthday, you’ll be getting an extra episode this weekend, as Scotty and John had a chance to talk to sculptor Tim Miller about the new DC Bombshells Statue Line from DC Collectibles! Stay tuned!

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!

February 24, 2013 | By More