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Name That…Monkey Wearing Oven Mitts

Name That…Monkey Wearing Oven Mitts

Well, that’s what it looks like to me, a monkey in oven mitts.

May 31, 2012 | By | 2 Replies More
Cobra Commander (Dollar General)

Cobra Commander (Dollar General)

I’ve documented how I no longer have my vintage mail away Cobra Commander. So it’s no surprise this black suited CC that was part of the Dollar General series appealed to me. Appearance: I’ve always seen the hooded version of Cobra Commander as a more ceremonial version. He’s not going to wear that hood just […]

May 30, 2012 | By | 2 Replies More
Name That…Tube

Name That…Tube

This reminds me of the monochrome monitors we had when I was in college.

May 29, 2012 | By | Reply More
Name That…Dome Head

Name That…Dome Head

As a balding guy, I can associate with chrome domes.

May 24, 2012 | By | 2 Replies More
Cordicon Reviews Dollar General GI Joes

Cordicon Reviews Dollar General GI Joes

I’ve not managed to snag any of the dollar store GI Joe figures yet. Not for lack of trying, mind you. One person that has is Cordicon from Twitter. He’s a YouTube reviewer, so I thought I’d link to his reviews in case you were wanting to see what the fuss is about. Honestly, I’ve […]

May 23, 2012 | By | 2 Replies More
Name That…Techy

Name That…Techy

I love this little gadget. This isn’t it’s best side.

May 22, 2012 | By | 1 Reply More
Batman (Caped Crusader)

Batman (Caped Crusader)

For a long time, I’ve avoided buying Batman figures. Most are done in either an animated style or in a scale other than 3 3/4″. I don’t have anything against other scales, just really wanted a Dark Knight that could stand among GI Joe, Hellboy, and Marvel movie figures and not look out of place. […]

May 21, 2012 | By | 7 Replies More
The AFB Podcast Episode 14: Rapid Fire Reviews: TV Toys / Action Figure Photography

The AFB Podcast Episode 14: Rapid Fire Reviews: TV Toys / Action Figure Photography

Episode FOURTEEN 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, Eli, Adam and Ben from the AFB Foru…

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Name That…Not A Wizard

Name That…Not A Wizard

This shadow looks like a wizard to me.

May 17, 2012 | By | 2 Replies More
SCCC Artist Spotlight: Robert Atkins

SCCC Artist Spotlight: Robert Atkins

I had heard about Robert Atkins on the What’s on Joe Mind? Podcast. I knew he was a GI Joe artist. So I was very excited to hear he was coming to our local Summit City Comic Con here in Fort Wayne, Indiana. I actually had a TVFT table, so I didn’t get as much […]

May 16, 2012 | By | 3 Replies More
Name That…Cone of Flame

Name That…Cone of Flame

I do not like the cone of shame. The cone of flame is okay.

May 15, 2012 | By | 1 Reply More
Name That…Caped Shadow

Name That…Caped Shadow

What manner of vampire, superhero, or fashion star is this?

May 10, 2012 | By | Reply More
Marauder “Modular” M4 Rifle

Marauder “Modular” M4 Rifle

While it would be incredibly boring, it would make sense for GI Joe figure to all come with essentially the same weapons. Don’t get me wrong, I love all the variation we get. I don’t want that to change. To fill a squad type need, I ordered a couple of the Modular style M4 Rifles […]

May 9, 2012 | By | 4 Replies More
Name That…Wrought Iron

Name That…Wrought Iron

This thing looks like a piece of wrought iron you would find in a flower garden.  

May 8, 2012 | By | Reply More
Marvel Eraseez

Marvel Eraseez

I fear I’m developing a love for blind bagged items. I don’t really know why, they’ve typically frustrated me in the past. However, they reeled me in when I saw the Marvel Eraseez. I blame Avengers’ hype. So what is in those Eraseez packages? There are two small rubber figures that come in pieces. Ironically, […]

May 7, 2012 | By | 6 Replies More
Name That…Dude

Name That…Dude

Just a dude. Of course they don’t make action figures of just dudes.  

May 3, 2012 | By | 1 Reply More
A Cobra Named Joe

A Cobra Named Joe

Yeah. I know it’s not a review. But I wanted to give it shot. I had some much fun with the Springfield Speaks contest, I wanted to generate a storyline with it. So, I’m introducing the misadventures of a Cobra Named Joe. This poor guy gets it from everybody. If you want to see more […]

May 2, 2012 | By | 2 Replies More
Name That…Red Rocket

Name That…Red Rocket

A rather nondescript rocket.

May 1, 2012 | By | Reply More
Name That…Double Vulcan

Name That…Double Vulcan

I’m calling this the Double Vulcan salute shadow.  

April 26, 2012 | By | Reply More
Marauder Money Case

Marauder Money Case

This is a quick one. I wanted to share another Marauder item. This one is part of their “Mission Cases” line, the Currency case. It’s exactly what you would think it is. A small opening and closing brief case with money in it. The money is printed on a small piece of card stock and […]

April 25, 2012 | By | 2 Replies More