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Sméagol (Stoor Fisherman)

Sméagol (Stoor Fisherman)

Back in 2004, Toy Biz took a page from Hasbro’s playbook and started to produce action figures from characters seen only briefly in the Lord of the Rings movies.

August 17, 2015 | By | Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 181: GI Joe Ninja Commando Snake Eyes / Vinyl Sugar Dorbz Batman and Robin / MOTUC Calix

The AFB Podcast Episode 181: GI Joe Ninja Commando Snake Eyes / Vinyl Sugar Dorbz Batman and Robin / MOTUC Calix


Episode 181 of the AFB Podcast is live at iTunes and is now available for direct downloadDownload and subscribe to the podcast at iTunes now! 


This week, join Scott, Justin, Eddie and John for a great new show with all of the latest news and reviews!

This week we check out:


  • G.I. Joe Pursuit of Cobra Ninja Commando Snake Eyes
  • Vinyl Sugar Dorbz Batman & Robin
  • MOTUC Calix


If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 181 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!

August 16, 2015 | By More
The AFB Podcast Episode 180: SDCC Exclusive Marvel Legends Book of the Vishanti / Batgirl Premium Format Statue

The AFB Podcast Episode 180: SDCC Exclusive Marvel Legends Book of the Vishanti / Batgirl Premium Format Statue


Episode 180 of the AFB Podcast is live at iTunes and is now available for direct downloadDownload and subscribe to the podcast at iTunes now! 


This week, join Ben, Scott and John for a great new show with all of the latest news and reviews!

This week we check out two major new releases – the SDCC Exclusive Marvel Legends Book of the Vishanti Set and the Sideshow Collectibles Batgirl Premium Format Statue!


If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 180 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!

August 8, 2015 | By More
Jon Snow

Jon Snow

Even though I am an avid follower of the Game of Thrones TV series, truth is I never intended to start buying Funko’s Game of Thrones Legacy Collection figures. However, bumping into them with a nice discount usually tips the scale in their favor.

August 7, 2015 | By | Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 179: Mezco Breaking Bad Gus Fring / Mummy Toy History

The AFB Podcast Episode 179: Mezco Breaking Bad Gus Fring / Mummy Toy History


Episode 179 of the AFB Podcast is live at iTunes and is now available for direct downloadDownload and subscribe to the podcast at iTunes now! 


This week, join John, Eddie and Ben for a great new show with all of the latest news and reviews!

This week, our Toy of the Week is the Mezco Breaking Bad Gus Fring Burned Face Figure and our discussion topic is a Toy History of The Mummy!


If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 179 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!




News Covered in this Episode

  1. Hot Toys “Pepper Potts” and “Iron Man duo
  2. GIJCC 2016 12″ Membership Incentive Figure Mike Power The Atomic Man

  3. 1/6 Scale Eleventh Doctor Tardis Diorama Preorder


Mummy Toy History

Action Figures/Playsets

Imperial 1986

The Mummy (Kalis ? )

The Mummy 1932 (Toy island)

The Mummy 1999 (Toy island)

Action figures (says page not found at top of site but just scroll down )

Mummy 2 (Jakks Pacific)

Unproduced Figures (Anubis Warrior & kid)

Diamond Select (Karloff 1,2&3)

3rd due in October

Reaction

Statues:

McFarlane

Playmates

Robot House (1992)



Other Mummys of note:

August 1, 2015 | By More
Tyrion Lannister

Tyrion Lannister

One of the more enthralling characters from the Song of Fire and Ice books, and by extension, the Game of Thrones TV series, is Tyrion Lannister.

July 31, 2015 | By | Reply More
Groot

Groot

For me, one of the things that made this Groot figure so attractive is the fact that it can be used to serve a wide number of roles, either as a generic Ent, a Forest Elemental or simply as a really big Groot to go along my Marvel Universe figures.

July 27, 2015 | By | Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 178: Kaiyodo Trigun: Monev the Gale / Adventure Time Finn in Jake Suit Action Figure / DC Collectibles Batman Black and White Dave Johnson Statue / Kotobukiya DC Bishoujo Starfire Statue

The AFB Podcast Episode 178: Kaiyodo Trigun: Monev the Gale / Adventure Time Finn in Jake Suit Action Figure / DC Collectibles Batman Black and White Dave Johnson Statue / Kotobukiya DC Bishoujo Starfire Statue


Episode 178 of the AFB Podcast is live at iTunes and is now available for direct downloadDownload and subscribe to the podcast at iTunes now! 


This week, join Scott, Ben, Eddie and Justin for a great new show with all of the latest news and reviews!

This week, our Toys of the Week are:

  • Kaiyodo Trigun: Monev the Gale
  • Adventure Time Finn in Jake Suit Action Figure
  • DC Collectibles Batman Black and White Dave Johnson Statue
  • Kotobukiya DC Bishoujo Starfire Statue


If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 178 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!




News Covered in this Episode

July 26, 2015 | By More
White Walker

White Walker

The undead are getting a lot of coverage in media in recent years, thanks in no small part to the groundbreaking visual effects featured in movies and TV series.

July 24, 2015 | By | Reply More
Star-Lord

Star-Lord

To round up the reviews for the regular figures from Hasbro’s Guardians of the Galaxy Marvel Legends Infinite Series, today I bring you none other than the main hero, the infamous (in his own mind, at least): Star-Lord!

July 20, 2015 | By | Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 177: SDCC 2015 Toy News Roundup

The AFB Podcast Episode 177: SDCC 2015 Toy News Roundup


Episode 177 of the AFB Podcast is live at iTunes and is now available for direct downloadDownload and subscribe to the podcast at iTunes now! 


This week, join Ben, Eddie, Adam and Scott for a mega show with all of our thoughts and discussions on the toy reveals at San Diego Comic Con 2015!

If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 177 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!





News Covered in this Episode


SDCC Highlights Section:



SDCC Roundup Section:

Sideshow Premium Format statues

Sideshow Other

Hot Toys

  1. ⅙ scale Boba Fett action figure (did I imagine this?) no I saw pics!

NECA

Hasbro

Kotobukiya

7. Mattel

Pop Culture Shock

Dark Horse

Brewing Factory/Dynamite

Square Enix

3A Toys

DC Collectibles

Prime 1 Studios
     

July 19, 2015 | By More
Clone Pilot ( Phase I Armor)

Clone Pilot ( Phase I Armor)

One of my favorite action figure molds in the modern Star Wars lines is that of the super articulated Clone Trooper, released by Hasbro way back in 2005 during the heyday of the Revenge of the Sith line.

July 18, 2015 | By | Reply More
Daenerys Targaryen

Daenerys Targaryen

There are so many rich storylines on Game of Thrones, it’s hard to pick a favorite. I have to say I always find myself looking for forward to the Daenerys and Arya scenes the most. Daenerys has a story driven by birth right, revenge, and what she feels is just. It really just draws you […]

July 17, 2015 | By | Reply More
Gamora

Gamora

Gamora is yet another action figure based on the movie design seen in the Guardians of the Galaxy movie.

July 13, 2015 | By | Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 176: SH Figuarts Card Captor Sakura / McFarlane Assassins Creed Ezio / Play Arts Kai Darth Vader

The AFB Podcast Episode 176: SH Figuarts Card Captor Sakura / McFarlane Assassins Creed Ezio / Play Arts Kai Darth Vader


Episode 176 of the AFB Podcast is live at iTunes and is now available for direct downloadDownload and subscribe to the podcast at iTunes now! 


This week, join Scott, John and Adam for a great new show with all of the latest news and reviews!

This week, our Toys of the Week are:

  • SH Figuarts Card Captor Sakura – Sakura Minomoto
  • McFarlane Assassin’s Creed Ezio
  • Play Art Kai Star Wars Darth Vader


If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 176 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!





News Covered in this Episode


  1. Tamashii Nations effects wave (blue and clear) and energy effects (blue and yellow) parts.
  2. Play Arts Kai DC Variant Catwoman – from timtamtommy2 on reddit

July 12, 2015 | By More
Name That…Sitting Pose

Name That…Sitting Pose

I could not get this figure to stand on his own. Not at all. It’s one one of the reasons I only own one figure from the line.  

July 9, 2015 | By | Reply More
Name That….Antenna

Name That….Antenna

Do kids these days even understand antennas? They don’t know the pain of tin foiling a tv antenna to get better reception.

July 7, 2015 | By | Reply More
Rocket Raccoon

Rocket Raccoon

One thing from the Guardians of the Galaxy movie trailer that really struck me as completely bizarre was seeing the CGI Rocket Raccoon being such a bad-ass. Right there I knew that Hasbro had to make toys of that character and that I would buy them, no questions asked.

July 6, 2015 | By | Reply More
Marauder Task Force Kickstarter Figure

Marauder Task Force Kickstarter Figure

I’ve heard a lot of horror stories out there about Kickstarter action figures. Most haven’t even got off the ground. One that did, had a couple little bumps along the way, and is no shipped is the Marauder Task Force figure. This project was helmed by the folks that bring us all those cool weapons […]

July 1, 2015 | By | 1 Reply More
Name That…Lopsided Gas Mask

Name That…Lopsided Gas Mask

This mask reminds me of Hunk from Resident Evil. It’s not. But it reminds me of him.  

June 30, 2015 | By | Reply More