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Name That…Pseudo Lego

Name That…Pseudo Lego

Why do Lego blocks hurt so bad when you step on them?  

January 22, 2013 | By | Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 47: Rapid Fire Reviews / ShelfLife.net’s James Chillcott

The AFB Podcast Episode 47: Rapid Fire Reviews / ShelfLife.net’s James Chillcott

Episode FORTY 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 John, Adam and Ben for Episode Forty 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.

Episode Forty Seven includes the return of Rapid Fire Reviews, as Adam takes a look at Bandai‘s version of Evangelion, John unearths a G.I. Joe Classic and Ben reviews a…… bobble head???


Then, we are joined by James Chillcott of ShelfLife.net to discuss managing your collection, and take a look at the unique structure that ShelfLife offers to do just that and more!

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

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!

January 17, 2013 | By More
Name That…Geared Up

Name That…Geared Up

If you want credit for guessing this one correctly, you will need either the characters name or the actor’s name.

January 17, 2013 | By | 3 Replies More
The Mummy (Lego Monster Fighters)

The Mummy (Lego Monster Fighters)

I’d passed this Lego set up a couple times. I knew I’d get it eventually, though. Lego and a Mummy? How could I pass it up? The Mummy is a generic mummy in this case. With glowing red eyes, this standard minifigure has risen from a pile of bricks to terrorize the night. As always, […]

January 16, 2013 | By | 5 Replies More
Name That…Eye Thing

Name That…Eye Thing

I know where this comes from and still have no idea why it needed action figure form.

January 15, 2013 | By | Reply More
Elsinore Case Download

Elsinore Case Download

Since Jack asked in the comment section of the Bob & Doug McKenzie Wallpaper post, I’ll put the Elisnore cases up for download. For those that don’t know, Elsinore is the beer company that is the main focus of the Strange Brew movie. When McFarlane made the Bob & Doug figures, I’m assuming they didn’t […]

January 14, 2013 | By | Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 46: Bandai MonsterArts Godzilla / The AFB Challenge Round 2

The AFB Podcast Episode 46: Bandai MonsterArts Godzilla / The AFB Challenge Round 2

Episode FORTY 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, Adam, Ben and John for Episode Forty 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.

Episode Forty Six includes our Toy of the Week Feature on the Bandai S.H. MonsterArts Godzilla and the next instalment of the fantastic AFB Challenge!

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

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!

January 10, 2013 | By More
The AFB Podcast Episode 45: Sydney Live! / 2012 in Review

The AFB Podcast Episode 45: Sydney Live! / 2012 in Review

Episode FORTY 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 Scott, Ben, Eli, Andy and Justin for Episode Forty 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.

Episode Forty Five is quite a special one, as our five co-hosts were able to gather in Sydney to record a live episode to look back on 2012 in Review. While Adam and John weren’t able to join us in person, they get their say too!  


We look back at the year in collecting from both an industry perspective and from our own collecting standpoints – and we have a fair few laughs along the way!


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

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!

January 10, 2013 | By More
Name That…Girl Power

Name That…Girl Power

Power to the female action figure!

January 10, 2013 | By | 2 Replies More
Minimate Imhotep

Minimate Imhotep

My love of Mummy action figures and movies has been well documented. So, it should come as no surprise, I snatched up the newest Minimate version of Imhotep as soon as I saw him dangling from a peg. I know there are a couple versions of this guy out there. This one appealed to me […]

January 9, 2013 | By | 4 Replies More
Name That…Trainformer

Name That…Trainformer

No, it’s not a Transformer. It’s my shameless attempt to draw people into the Name That Game.

January 8, 2013 | By | 2 Replies More
Mega Cannon Spider-Man

Mega Cannon Spider-Man

A $5 price tag was enough to make me realize I didn’t own a 3.75″ Spidey figure. Now, while there were plenty of movie figures on the pegs, I wanted something a little more true to the Spider-Man I know. To that end,  I went with the Mega Cannon version. Appearance: This version reminds me […]

January 7, 2013 | By | 6 Replies More
Name That…Way Too Easy

Name That…Way Too Easy

Consider this one a late Xmas gift….

January 3, 2013 | By | 1 Reply More
2012 Year in Review – Engineernerd

2012 Year in Review – Engineernerd

2012 in collecting, to me, at least, it reminded me of what is called a rebuilding year in sports terminology. There was some good, some bad, and some just meh. Actually, lot of meh. Mattel still doesn’t seem to understand that we would buy decent DC toys if they would put them out there at […]

January 2, 2013 | By | 1 Reply More
Name That…DANGER

Name That…DANGER

I love this piece and am always surprised it doesn’t show up in more pictures.

January 1, 2013 | By | Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 44: Lego Hobbit Riddles for the Ring / Christmas Action Figures

The AFB Podcast Episode 44: Lego Hobbit Riddles for the Ring / Christmas Action Figures

Episode FORTY 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 Ben, John and Scott for Episode Forty 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.

Episode Forty Four includes our Toy of the Week feature on the Lego Hobbit “Riddles for the Ring”: Set and a discussion on Christmas Action Figures.

We also have the next answer and clue in the “Name That….” Audio Game run by our friend Engineernerd from TV & Film Toys!

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

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!

December 26, 2012 | By More
The AFB Podcast Episode 43: SH Figuarts Dragonball Z Piccolo / 2013 Movie Toys

The AFB Podcast Episode 43: SH Figuarts Dragonball Z Piccolo / 2013 Movie Toys

Episode FORTY 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, Adam and Ben for Episode Forty 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.

Episode Forty Three includes our Toy of the Week feature on the S.H. Figuarts Dragonball Z Piccolo Figure and a discussion on 2013 Movie Toys.

We also have the next answer and clue in the “Name That….” Audio Game run by our friend Engineernerd from TV & Film Toys!

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

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!

December 20, 2012 | By More
The AFB Podcast Episode 42: DC Direct Brave & The Bold #28 Statue / Nightcrawler Toy History

The AFB Podcast Episode 42: DC Direct Brave & The Bold #28 Statue / Nightcrawler Toy History

Episode FORTY 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 Ben, Justin and Scott for Episode Forty Two 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.

Episode Forty Two includes our Toy of the Week feature on the DC Direct Brave & The Bold #28 Statue and a Toy History of the X-Men’s Nightcrawler!

We also have the next answer and clue in the “Name That….” Audio Game run by our friend Engineernerd from TV & Film Toys!

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

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!

December 20, 2012 | By More
Name That…Bunhead

Name That…Bunhead

I remember girls in grade school wearing their hair in Princess Leia buns. They are the equivalent of the Superman curl.

December 20, 2012 | By | 2 Replies More
Underscoopfire’s 50 Greatest GI Joe Characters

Underscoopfire’s 50 Greatest GI Joe Characters

I was recently asked to take part in an UnderScoopFire panel to select the 50 Greatest GI Joe characters and 50 Greatest Cobras. It was a lot of fun and really made me think. You can check out the Joe list here: USF’s 50 Greatest GI Joe Characters and the Cobra one here: USF’s 50 […]

December 19, 2012 | By | Reply More