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The AFB Podcast Episode 142: Star Wars Black Wave 5, Jabba the Hut and Biker Scout

The AFB Podcast Episode 142: Star Wars Black Wave 5, Jabba the Hut and Biker Scout


Episode 142 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, John, and Scott for all of the latest news and reviews!

This week it’s all about Star Wars Black as we check out the Jabba the Hut and Biker Scout, and Star Wars Black Wave 5. 

If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 142 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!

November 16, 2014 | By More
The AFB Podcast Episode 141: Ikon Collectibles Phantom Statue / Toy Dilemmas Round Two

The AFB Podcast Episode 141: Ikon Collectibles Phantom Statue / Toy Dilemmas Round Two


Episode 141 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, Justin and Ben for all of the latest news and reviews!

This week: 


  • we check out Justin’s first statue purchase – the Ikon Collectibles 12″ Phantom Statue
  • we discuss another confounding round of John’s Toy Dilemmas

If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 141 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!

November 9, 2014 | By More
The AFB Podcast Episode 139: Funko Magic the Gathering Chandra / Shocker Toys The Maxx / DC Collectibles Earth Two Hawkgirl

The AFB Podcast Episode 139: Funko Magic the Gathering Chandra / Shocker Toys The Maxx / DC Collectibles Earth Two Hawkgirl


Episode 139 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, John, Adam and Scott for all of the latest news and reviews!

This week, we check out three Toys of the Week:


  • Funko Magic the Gathering Chandra
  • Shocker Toys The Maxx
  • DC Collectibles Earth Two Hawkgirl


If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 139 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!

October 25, 2014 | By More
The AFB Podcast Episode 138: NYCC Armchair Commentary / Sideshow Batman 1:6 Scale Figure

The AFB Podcast Episode 138: NYCC Armchair Commentary / Sideshow Batman 1:6 Scale Figure


Episode 138 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, Justin, Adam and Scott for all of the latest news and reviews!

This week, we check out the amazing Batman 1:6 Scale Figure from Sideshow Collectibles, and then we armchair review all the toy news from this year’s New York Comic Con!


NOTE: there is no enhanced podcast for the NYCC sections due to the volume of items covered – see below for a running sheet of links!

If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 138 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!


NYCC News Section #1

  • 3A Dr Doom 1/6th and more
  • NYCC News Section #2



    1. TriForce – DC Comics prop replic


      October 16, 2014 | By More
      The AFB Podcast Episode 135: Rapid Fire Reviews / Sideshow Superman Premium Format

      The AFB Podcast Episode 135: Rapid Fire Reviews / Sideshow Superman Premium Format


      Episode 135 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, Ben, Adam and Scott for all of the latest news and reviews!

      In addition to all of our regular features, we review: 

      • Disney Infinity 2.0 Captain America Figure
      • S.H. Figuarts Son Goku Figure
      • Play Arts Kai DC Variant Batgirl
      • Sideshow Collectibles Superman Premium Format Statue!

      If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 135 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!

      September 27, 2014 | By More
      The AFB Podcast Episode 130: Hasbro’s Marvel SDCC Exclusives Reviewed!

      The AFB Podcast Episode 130: Hasbro’s Marvel SDCC Exclusives Reviewed!


      Episode 130 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, Adam, John and Scott for the latest news and all of our regular features.

      This week, we review Hasbro’s Marvel Exclusives from this year’s San Diego Comic Con – the Marvel Universe Infinity Gaunlet and the Marvel Legends Thanos Imperative Sets!

      If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 130 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!



      August 24, 2014 | By More
      The AFB Podcast Episode 129: MOTUC Extendar, Golden Age Figurines Black Terror, Blip Toys DC Heroes

      The AFB Podcast Episode 129: MOTUC Extendar, Golden Age Figurines Black Terror, Blip Toys DC Heroes


      Episode 129 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, Justin and Eli for the latest news and all of our regular features.

      This week, we have three Toys of the Week – the Extendar figure from Masters of the Universe Classics, the Golden Age Figurines Black Terror Figurine, and the DC Super Heroes Blind Bag Toys from Blip Toys. 

      If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 129 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!



      August 17, 2014 | By More
      The AFB Podcast Episode 127: SDCC 2014 News and Reveals Mega Big Show

      The AFB Podcast Episode 127: SDCC 2014 News and Reveals Mega Big Show


      Episode 127 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, Justin and Adam for a mega news show this week!

      The 2014 San Diego Comic Con has come and gone, and in its wake there is a mountain of news for the guys to work through – so much in fact that we couldn’t cover all of it!


      NOTE: In place of our normal enhanced podcast, we’ve put together a list of links to all of the items we’re discussion which is below – if you like following along with your eyes as well as your ears, this is the way to do it for this mega-show!

      If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 127 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 Section One Links:

      1. ThreeZero – TMNT
      2. Hot Toys Back to the Future: Marty McFly

      News Section Two Links:

      1. Sideshow – Flash and GL 12” action figures


      August 3, 2014 | By More
      The AFB Podcast Episode 126: Amazing Heroes Kickstarter / Transformers

      The AFB Podcast Episode 126: Amazing Heroes Kickstarter / Transformers


      Episode 126 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 and Scott for two great discussions with special guests this week!

      First off, Scott chats with Bill Murphy from Fresh Monkey Fiction about the exciting Amazing Heroes Kickstarter which is now live and gathering support. 


      Then, John chats with our friend and listener Andy Bentley and Slick McFavorite from the Open Your Toys Podcast about the Transformers Toy Line, as we put it to the test in our ongoing Greatest Toyline Ever Series!

      If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 126 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!


      July 27, 2014 | By More
      The AFB Podcast Episode 125: Funko Domo Batman, Bowen Frankenstein, Earth Two Wonder Woman, Sideshow Catwoman

      The AFB Podcast Episode 125: Funko Domo Batman, Bowen Frankenstein, Earth Two Wonder Woman, Sideshow Catwoman


      Episode 125 of the AFB Podcast is live at iTunes and is now available for direct downloadDownload and subscribe to the podcast at iTunes now! 


      Join Eli, Tom, Ben and Scott for this week’s toy news and reviews as we turn 125 Episodes Old! Be prepared – it’s  BIG show!

      This week we check out four great items – there’s something for everyone!


      Funko Domo Batman


      Bowen Designs Frankenstein Statue

      DC Collectibles Earth Two Wonder Woman

      Sideshow Collectibles Catwoman 1/6 Scale Figure

      If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 125 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!






      July 20, 2014 | By More
      The AFB Podcast Episode 124: Funko Legacy Game of Thrones Jon Snow, Kotobukiya ArtFX Hulk

      The AFB Podcast Episode 124: Funko Legacy Game of Thrones Jon Snow, Kotobukiya ArtFX Hulk


      Episode 124 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 this week’s toy news and reviews!

      This week we check out three great items – there’s something for everyone!


      Funko Legacy Game of Thrones Jon Snow 6″ Figure


      Spider-Man Classics Venom Scorpion Sting

      Kotobukiya Hulk ArtFX 10″ Statue

      If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 124 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!






      July 17, 2014 | By More
      The AFB Podcast Episode 106: Toy of the Week Trifecta!

      The AFB Podcast Episode 106: Toy of the Week Trifecta!


      Episode 106 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 we have not one but three Toys of the Week! Justin checks out the Masters of the Universe Classics Modulok, Scott reviews the Bowen Designs Thor Strikedown Statue and Ben is in awe of the Sideshow Collectibles Indiana Jones Pursuit of the Ark Statue. 

      If you can’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 106 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!




      June 14, 2014 | By More
      The AFB Podcast Episode 117: DC Collectibles Capullo Designer Series / Art vs Plagiarism

      The AFB Podcast Episode 117: DC Collectibles Capullo Designer Series / Art vs Plagiarism


      Episode 117 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, Eli and Tom  for this week’s toy news and reviews!

      This week we check out the first wave of DC Collectibles DC Comics Greg Capullo Designer Series, and then we look at a current toy news item that raises the question of when Art becomes Plagiarism


      The full enhanced podcast is back this week! 

      If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 117 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!



      June 14, 2014 | By More
      The AFB Podcast Episode 119: Bowen Designs Hela Statue

      The AFB Podcast Episode 119: Bowen Designs Hela Statue


      Episode 119 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 and John for this week’s toy news and reviews!

      This week we after our regular features, we check out the amazing new release from Bowen Designs – the  Bowen Designs Hela Statue.


      If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 118 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!





      June 14, 2014 | By More
      The AFB Podcast Episode 116: Futurama Talking Bender, Play Arts Kai Flash, Lego Simpsons

      The AFB Podcast Episode 116: Futurama Talking Bender, Play Arts Kai Flash, Lego Simpsons


      Episode 116 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 this week’s toy news and reviews!

      This week we check out the Futurama 9″ Talking Bender Action Figure, the Play Arts Kai DC Variant Flash Figure and a few of the Lego Simpsons Mini-Figures we’ve found so far.


      Please note there is not a full enhanced podcast this week. 

      If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 116 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!

      May 22, 2014 | By More
      The AFB Podcast Episode 111: The Batmobile in Toy Form with Special Guest Deane Aikins

      The AFB Podcast Episode 111: The Batmobile in Toy Form with Special Guest Deane Aikins


      Episode 111 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 John  for this week’s toy news and reviews!

      Then in our discussion topic, Eli and Scott catch up with Deane “Doc Terrific” Aikins to discuss all things Batmobile, including Batmobile Toys and Deane’s own customs!


      If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 111 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!

      April 13, 2014 | By More
      The AFB Podcast Episode 105: Lego Movie Melting Room / Army Builders

      The AFB Podcast Episode 105: Lego Movie Melting Room / Army Builders


      Episode 105 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 John takes a look at the Lego Movie Melting Room Set as our Toy of the Week, and has to try to review it without spoiling the movie for Ben and Scott since the film isn’t out in Australia until April. (Rage!)

      Our discussion topic of the week is Army Builders, which is mainly an excuse for Ben to talk about his quest to own all of the world’s Marvel Legends Sentinels. 

      If you can’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 105 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! 

      Also, the Enhanced Podcast is back this week!

      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!





      March 2, 2014 | By More
      The AFB Podcast Episode 104: Toy Fair Armchair Criticism / Sideshow Mary Jane Comiquette

      The AFB Podcast Episode 104: Toy Fair Armchair Criticism / Sideshow Mary Jane Comiquette


      Episode 104 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 we look back at the news and reveals at the New York Toy Fair 2014 from the safety and comfort of our own homes. It’s a marathon because there is so much good and promising stuff to discuss!

      Also this episode, our Toy of the Week is the Sideshow Collectibles J. Scott Campbell Mary Jane Comiquette.

      If you can’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 104 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! 

      SHOW NOTES:
      In place of an enhanced podcast we will now be offering a full set of show notes with links which you can follow along as you listen. 

      The Episode 104 Show Notes are here. Enjoy!

      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!






      February 26, 2014 | By More
      The AFB Podcast Episode 102: Tom vs Argentina / Interview with Tim Bruckner

      The AFB Podcast Episode 102: Tom vs Argentina / Interview with Tim Bruckner


      Episode 102 of the AFB Podcast is live at iTunes and is now available for direct downloadDownload and subscribe to the podcast at iTunes now! 


      In this episode, we’re joined by regular guest host Tom of Freak Studios, who has a special AFB Red Card to deliver – to an entire country! It’s truly an AFB Podcast first!

      Then, we are very privileged to be able to interview sculptor Tim Bruckner – truly one of the legends of our little collecting community! It’s a very generous and funny interview which we know you’ll enjoy, and definitely worth the longer running time!

      Also – we announce the next winner in our 100th Episode Celebration Contest. There’s still time to enter – check it out!

      If you can’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 102 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!








      February 9, 2014 | By 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