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The AFB Podcast Episode 38: Interview with Randy Falk of NECA Toys

The AFB Podcast Episode 38: Interview with Randy Falk of NECA Toys

Episode THIRTY-EIGHT 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, Ben and Scott from the AFB Forum for Episode Thirty Eight 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 Thirty Eight includes our fantastic interview with Randy Falk of NECA Toys. Randy discusses his role at NECA and a number of NECA’s past and present toy lines, along with some fascinating insights. We know you will enjoy listening!

We also have the next answer and clue in the “Name That….” Audio Game run by our friend Engineernerd from TV & Film Toys, and a brand new segment – Absolutely Amazing Toy Facts – with Ben!

If you can’t use iTunes, you can download Episode Thirty Eight 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!

November 14, 2012 | By More
Name That…Scrap

Name That…Scrap

I’m trying something different with the background. Okay it was just easier. Guess away!

November 13, 2012 | By | 4 Replies More
Marvel Heroics

Marvel Heroics

I’m a sucker for items on clearance. Normally, a clear head will prevail.  Mark something down though and I can’t resist. Similar to the tale I told on Episode 37 of the Action Figure Blues Podcast,  I picked up a couple of the Marvel Heroics capsules at the same drug store. At 50 cents, I […]

November 12, 2012 | By | 7 Replies More
Darth Vader (X-Ray Head)

Darth Vader (X-Ray Head)

I’m one of those folks who gave up on buying Darth Vader figures years ago. Yet, the new “X-Ray” head version was just too tempting. Appearance: This figure is like a lot of other Vader and Luke figure and tied to one particular scene from the films. Specifically, he’s from the scene when he is […]

November 10, 2012 | By | 6 Replies More
Name That..Faux Salt Vampire

Name That..Faux Salt Vampire

I was telling somebody the other day the Salt Vampire from the original Star Trek series always creeped me out as a kid. This is completely unrelated.

November 8, 2012 | By | 1 Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 37: Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Playset / Toy Buying Regrets with special guest Arnie Carvalho

The AFB Podcast Episode 37: Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Playset / Toy Buying Regrets with special guest Arnie Carvalho

Episode THIRTY-SEVEN 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, John and Justin from the A…

November 7, 2012 | By More
Name That…Pack

Name That…Pack

I know my friend More Than on Twitter likes to be leader of the pack.

November 6, 2012 | By | 1 Reply More
A Word from our Sponsor: The Value of a DASH Membership

A Word from our Sponsor: The Value of a DASH Membership

The Value of a DASH Membership If you still don’t see the value of a membership on Collector-ActionFigures, then we’ve got a lot to show you. You might think DASH is just about our giveaways, since we’re giving away Sideshow Collectibles Snake Eyes and Transformers Masterpiece Thundercracker prizes totaling in value at over $250 right […]

November 4, 2012 | By | Reply More
Jack Skellington

Jack Skellington

I love stop motion animation. I just do. I also dig scary movies new and old. Nightmare Before Christmas is a blend of all of those things. To fill the craving people have for merchandise for the film, Jun Planning put out a series of small boxed mini figures. If I was going to pick […]

November 2, 2012 | By | 2 Replies More
The AFB Podcast Episode 36: Superhero Drinkware with Jeremy Ciccone

The AFB Podcast Episode 36: Superhero Drinkware with Jeremy Ciccone

Episode THIRTY-SIX 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, Eli and Justin from the AFB Fo…

November 1, 2012 | By More
Name That…Hammer Dude

Name That…Hammer Dude

Thor? No, I don’t think so.

November 1, 2012 | By | 5 Replies More
Head Swap: Zombie COBRA Swat

Head Swap: Zombie COBRA Swat

I have to say this was a purely based on the new season of  the Walking Dead. In the season premier, one of the cooler looking zombies were prison guards that had been turned. While slightly controversial to some, they did look cooler than the typical walkers. Now, I had an idea to put this […]

October 31, 2012 | By | 2 Replies More
Name That…Clip

Name That…Clip

This looks like some sort of building toy clip. But it’s not.  

October 30, 2012 | By | 3 Replies More
5 Marvel Movie Characters I Want Figures Of (But Won’t Happen)

5 Marvel Movie Characters I Want Figures Of (But Won’t Happen)

As a long time Star Wars figure collector, I’ve gotten use to the fact if I wait long enough I’ll see a character from that universe in figure form. However, the Marvel Movie universe is another story. While heavy on the main characters, these lines have been rather small in scope and depth. That said […]

October 29, 2012 | By | 4 Replies More
Sponsor Contest – Win Sideshow Snake Eyes from Collector DASH!

Sponsor Contest – Win Sideshow Snake Eyes from Collector DASH!

In case you haven’t heard of Collector- ActionFigures.com, we wanted to make a strong first impression. In fact, we’re giving away a Sideshow Collectibles Snake Eyes and Timber sixth scale figure to make sure you remember us. This exclusive figure is limited to 1000 copies, is valued at $200, includes a bundle of extras including […]

October 27, 2012 | By | Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 35: Corey Tincher of Collector DASH Action Figures

The AFB Podcast Episode 35: Corey Tincher of Collector DASH Action Figures

Episode THIRTY-FIVE 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, Scott and John from the AFB Fo…

October 25, 2012 | By More
Name That…Big Hair

Name That…Big Hair

You just don’t see 3.75″ line that consists of one figure anymore.

October 25, 2012 | By | 2 Replies More
Marauder Stormtrooper Rifle

Marauder Stormtrooper Rifle

I normally expound about the virtues of Marauder’s GI Joe weapons. However, they produce a number of “Sci-Fi” guns, including a Stormtrooper rifle. I want to say right up front the reason I picked a few of these up was vintage nostalgia for my 3-Position Laser Rifle. While I never had a role-play lightsaber as […]

October 24, 2012 | By | 4 Replies More
Name That…Snork

Name That…Snork

A friend of mine is heading to Jamaica in a couple weeks. This made me think of him.  

October 23, 2012 | By | Reply More
Mickey Mouse (Vinyl Figure)

Mickey Mouse (Vinyl Figure)

My birthday is one week after the opening Walt Disney World. Ironically, when WDW turned 25, I turned 25, etc..  So, I feel a small connection to Mickey and Co. It doesn’t hurt their Imagineers do some pretty cool stuff. When I was much younger, my Dad was stationed in Jacksonville, Florida with the Air […]

October 19, 2012 | By | 9 Replies More