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Name That…Helmet Dude

Name That…Helmet Dude

This shadow turned out to look a little Judge Dread to me.

January 23, 2014 | By | Reply More
Name That….Box

Name That….Box

I still think Brian Regan is right. It should be boxen.  

January 21, 2014 | By | Reply More
Inferno Cannon Black Widow (Avengers Assemble)

Inferno Cannon Black Widow (Avengers Assemble)

Inferno Cannon Black Widow is sold under the S.H.I.E.L.D. Gear sub-line, which means she is a fairly decently articulated action figure and that she comes packaged with an accessory.

January 20, 2014 | By | Reply More
Augustus Cole

Augustus Cole

The last character in NECA’s second wave of 1:18 scale Gears of War action figures is Augustus Cole. Again, not having played the GoW videogames, I have no real personal connection to the character, but I will concede that he is possibly the best looking in his wave.

January 17, 2014 | By | Reply More
Name That…Import

Name That…Import

I couldn’t find a toy representation of this guy when the film came out. I ended up going online to get this import version from Japan.

January 16, 2014 | By | Reply More
Name That…Cigar

Name That…Cigar

I’ve been know to occasionally enjoy a cigar while golfing.

January 14, 2014 | By | Reply More
Cloak

Cloak

I barely remember reading a Cloak & Dagger story in a comic book. I do recall that I did not care much for it either, as the plot was extremely dated although the powers of the titular duo were also rather bizarre.

January 13, 2014 | By | 1 Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 99: Bowen Designs Double Header / Green Arrow Toy History

The AFB Podcast Episode 99: Bowen Designs Double Header / Green Arrow Toy History


Episode NINETY-NINE 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, Scott and Adam  for Episode Ninety-Nine 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 look at the Bowen Designs Hobgoblin and Modern Rogue Statues, and then we give DC’s Green Arrow the AFB Toy History Treatment!

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



January 12, 2014 | By More
Sandtrooper (Black Series)

Sandtrooper (Black Series)

A couple years ago, when someone asked me what would it take for me to stop collecting the Hasbro Star Wars action figures I stated that barring a change in scale, I would be pretty much buying them as long as they made them.

January 11, 2014 | By | Reply More
Psycho Bandit

Psycho Bandit

I am still one generation behind as far as gaming consoles go, meaning that I have no means of playing Borderlands 2, a game that served as inspiration for the subject of today’s review.

January 10, 2014 | By | 1 Reply More
Name That…Gunfighter

Name That…Gunfighter

This guy needs a hat. That would complete the look.

January 9, 2014 | By | Reply More
Name That…Abstract

Name That…Abstract

I’ve seen abstract art before. Most of the time I don’t get it. Hopefully, you will guess this one.

January 7, 2014 | By | Reply More
Thor (Movie Series)

Thor (Movie Series)

It is Thursday, once again. Well, not really, but all the same, today I bring yet another Thor action figure. This time it is the Avengers Movie Series Thor, released ny Habro as Walmart exclusives in the USA around the end of summer 2012.

January 6, 2014 | By | Reply More
Engineernerd’s 2013

Engineernerd’s 2013

In terms of toy collecting, 2013 was essentially more of 2012 for me. Some surprises. Some disappointments. Overall not a bad year, but not the best since I’ve been collecting. One of the upsides to 2013 was G.I. Joe for me. With a new movie and figures, I’ve had a lot of fun rekindling that […]

January 1, 2014 | By | Reply More
2013 Year in Review

2013 Year in Review

2013 felt very disjointed for me in terms of collecting. Looking back, I still got some very neat items, but the pacing was completely atrocious for most of the year.

December 30, 2013 | By | Reply More
Name That…Favorite Figure

Name That…Favorite Figure

This is one of my favorite figures from this figure line.

December 26, 2013 | By | Reply More
Name That..Hot Seat

Name That..Hot Seat

A seat without legs. Interesting.

December 24, 2013 | By | 1 Reply More
Thor (Marvel Legends)

Thor (Marvel Legends)

Well, since I find myself on something of an Asgardian bent, today I’ll talk to you about one figure that came out not too long ago in the Marvel Legends line.

December 23, 2013 | By | Reply More
Cato Parasiti

Cato Parasiti

Bounty hunters are pretty much prevalent in the Star Wars universe, although up until the computer animated series we had not really see them actually doing much.

December 21, 2013 | By | Reply More
Name That…Unintentionally Rude

Name That…Unintentionally Rude

The rudeness of this shadow is a happy accident.

December 19, 2013 | By | 1 Reply More