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Name That…Syringe

Name That…Syringe

Toys promoting gun violence? How bout toys promoting drugs? (TVFT does not condone drug use. They’re bad people.)

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The AFB Podcast Episode 66: Regular Show Toys / Blind Box and Bag Goodness

The AFB Podcast Episode 66: Regular Show Toys / Blind Box and Bag Goodness

Episode SIXTY SIX 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, Ben, Justin and John for Episode Sixty Six 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 our Toy of the Week is the Jazwares Regular Show Mordecai and Digby Action Figures, and our discussion topic is  “Blind Box and Bag Toy Goodness”.

If you can’t use iTunes, you can download Episode Sixty-Six 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 2, 2013 | By More
Name That…Tall Hair

Name That…Tall Hair

Oh, to be young again and able to use product in my hair. Oh well, easy come easy go.  

May 30, 2013 | By | Reply More
Name That…Mushroom Cloud

Name That…Mushroom Cloud

I don’t think kids today get a sense of big the threat of nuclear war felt back in the 70’s and 80’s during the Cold War.  

May 28, 2013 | By | 1 Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 65: Rapid Fire Reviews / Kenner Super Powers

The AFB Podcast Episode 65: Rapid Fire Reviews / Kenner Super Powers

Episode SIXTY FIVE 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, Scott and Adam for Episode Sixty Five 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 our Toy of the Week is a set of Rapid Fire Reviews, and our discussion topic is the next in our “Greatest Toyline Ever Series: Kenner’s Super Powers.

If you can’t use iTunes, you can download Episode Sixty-Five 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 27, 2013 | By More
The AFB Podcast Episode 62: Marvel Select Rhino / Female Action Figures

The AFB Podcast Episode 62: Marvel Select Rhino / Female Action Figures

Episode SIXTY TWO 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, Ben and Justin for Episode Sixty Two 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 our Toy of the Week is the Marvel Select Rhino Action Figure, and our discussion topic is Female Action Figures – we talk about the good, the bad and the frequently very ugly of ladies in toy form!

If you can’t use iTunes, you can download Episode Sixty-Two 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 25, 2013 | By More
The AFB Podcast Episode 63: Dark Knight Returns Batman / Exclusives: Who Needs ‘Em?

The AFB Podcast Episode 63: Dark Knight Returns Batman / Exclusives: Who Needs ‘Em?

Episode SIXTY THREE 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, Justin and John for Episode Sixty Three 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 our Toy of the Week is the Mattel Dark Knight Returns Batman Action Figure, and our discussion topic is Exclusives – Who Needs ‘Em?

If you can’t use iTunes, you can download Episode Sixty-Three 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 25, 2013 | By More
The AFB Podcast Episode 64: Walking Dead Michonne / Pre-Orders

The AFB Podcast Episode 64: Walking Dead Michonne / Pre-Orders

Episode SIXTY FOUR 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 Sixty Four 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 our Toy of the Week is the McFarlane Toys Walking Dead Michonne Action Figure, and our discussion topic is The Pros and Perils of Pre-Ordering.

If you can’t use iTunes, you can download Episode Sixty-Four 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 25, 2013 | By More
Name That…Indy’s Double

Name That…Indy’s Double

    It’s the hat. This is not an Indiana Jones figure.  

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Name That…Toy Gun

Name That…Toy Gun

Part of me wonders if we are heading to a point where politicians will blame gun violence on action figure accessories.

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Name That…Windblown Hair

Name That…Windblown Hair

  I so miss the day of being able to feel the wind blow through my dear departed hair.  

May 16, 2013 | By | 2 Replies More
Name That…Electrical Contacts

Name That…Electrical Contacts

This reminds me of some old post style electrical contacts.

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Name That…No Neck Nick

Name That…No Neck Nick

Sometimes I worry my neck isn’t proportional to my body and head.

May 9, 2013 | By | 4 Replies More
Name That…Ornate Rectangle

Name That…Ornate Rectangle

The detail on this is just crazy.

May 7, 2013 | By | Reply More
Name That…Strange Lego

Name That…Strange Lego

This looks like a Gonzo Lego Minifigure, but it’s not.

May 2, 2013 | By | Reply More
Name That…PDA

Name That…PDA

Hard to believe PDA’s were all the rage in gadgets not all that long ago.

April 30, 2013 | By | Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 61: Crowdfunded Toy Projects

The AFB Podcast Episode 61: Crowdfunded Toy Projects

Episode SIXTY ONE 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, Ben and John for Episode Sixty ONEof 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.

We’re spending this episode looking at Crowdfunded Toy Projects, and talking to the people behind two successfully funded Kickstarter Projects – Todd from the Legendary Monsters Action Figure Line and the team from the super-cute PapaBehr USB Toy. 

If you can’t use iTunes, you can download Episode Sixty-One 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!

NOTE: There is no enhanced podcast this week. sorry!

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 28, 2013 | By More
The AFB Podcast Q&A Episode 4: Adam!

The AFB Podcast Q&A Episode 4: Adam!

It’s time for another one-on-one conversation with one of the AFB Podcast Hosts, and this time around it’s the turn of everyone’s favourite “Westy” – Adam Douglas!
You can download Episode 4 of the AFB Q&A – an interview with Adam “Wes…

April 25, 2013 | By More
The AFB Podcast Episode 60: Premium Format Storm / GI Joe Con 2013 / Flash of Two Worlds Statue

The AFB Podcast Episode 60: Premium Format Storm / GI Joe Con 2013 / Flash of Two Worlds Statue

Episode SIXTY 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, Ben and John for Episode Sixty 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 Ben takes a look at the Sideshow Premium Format Storm Figure as our Toy of the Week, John visits the 2013 G.I. Joe Con, and Scott looks at the DC Direct Flash of Two Worlds Statue in honour of the life of Carmine Infantino.

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

NOTE: There is no enhanced podcast this week. sorry!

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 25, 2013 | By More
Name That…Pull My Finger

Name That…Pull My Finger

I never understood where that phrase came from.  

April 25, 2013 | By | 2 Replies More