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Name That…Just One of the Guys

Name That…Just One of the Guys

This shadow is so plain it just looks like a guy standing there. Maybe it is, maybe it isn’t.

March 24, 2016 | By | Reply More
Lego Astronaut

Lego Astronaut

In the late 70’s, Star Wars and NASA had cemented interest in space exploration for a generation. It is no surprise that one of the first Lego series to have Minifigures was Space. It’s also not a surprise that those figures remain as popular as the City series. Instead of releasing a plain Spaceman figure in […]

March 23, 2016 | By | Reply More
Name That…Lizard Jar

Name That…Lizard Jar

A coworker’s son has a lizard. I sometime go to the pet store when they buy crickets for it.

March 22, 2016 | By | Reply More
Name That…Funny Helmet

Name That…Funny Helmet

You have to wonder why soldiers don’t wear funny hats to distract the enemy.

March 17, 2016 | By | Reply More
Name That…Junk

Name That…Junk

I’m surprised they haven’t rebooted Sanford and Son yet.

March 15, 2016 | By | Reply More
Name That…Upper Body

Name That…Upper Body

This character looks ripped above the waist. He needs to work those legs, though.

March 10, 2016 | By | Reply More
Name That…Pole Dancer

Name That…Pole Dancer

Open reels on fishing pole are an invitation for a tangle mess for me.  

March 8, 2016 | By | Reply More
Lego Landshark

Lego Landshark

I love the Lego mini figures of people in crazy suits. Chicken suit dude, Hot Dog Guy, Panda Dude, Bumblebee Girl, Clarence Beeks. Those are the ones I seek out first. Anything else is gravy. So you know when I saw the new series, I’d have to look for the Shark Suit guy. Now I […]

March 4, 2016 | By | Reply More
Name That…Not The Emperor

Name That…Not The Emperor

This may look like the Emperor from Star Wars. It’s not. I promise you.

March 3, 2016 | By | Reply More
Name That…Eat My Shorts

Name That…Eat My Shorts

Nobody really says, “Eat my shorts!” anymore. What does that even mean?

March 1, 2016 | By | Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 209: Toy Fair News Part 2 / NECA Dog Alien / Bishoujo Black Canary / Walking Dead Hospital Doors

The AFB Podcast Episode 209: Toy Fair News Part 2 / NECA Dog Alien / Bishoujo Black Canary / Walking Dead Hospital Doors


Episode 209 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 a great new show packed full of toy fun!

This week we tackle the second half of our armchair coverage of the 2016 Toy Fair News, and then we run through three great new Toys of the Week;


  • NECA Aliens Series 3 Dog Alien 
  • Kotobukiya Bishoujo Black Canary 
  • McFarlane Toys Walking Dead Hospital Doors Building Set

If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 209 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!

February 28, 2016 | By More
Calibos

Calibos

I realize the original Clash of the Titans film, may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but I love Ray Harryhausen’s stop motion stuff. As a kid I was fascinated but how you animate things like mythological creatures. Calibos was one of those creatures in the film. Well, sort of. He was a man deformed […]

February 26, 2016 | By | Reply More
Name That…Oh My Stars And Garters

Name That…Oh My Stars And Garters

Garters? You decide.  

February 25, 2016 | By | Reply More
Name That…Metal Square

Name That…Metal Square

This is an odd looking cookie baking sheet.

February 23, 2016 | By | Reply More
Name That…Big Head, Big Waist

Name That…Big Head, Big Waist

I got nothing for this one. Guess away people!  

February 18, 2016 | By | Reply More
Name That…Candle

Name That…Candle

I don’t like the song “Candle in the Wind.” There I said it.

February 16, 2016 | By | Reply More
Walking Dead Hospital Doors

Walking Dead Hospital Doors

I’ve been curious about the Walking Dead building set from McFarlane for a while now. I tried to get one of the figure packs at Wal-Mart recently, and well, was denied. (Documented in an AFB Podcast Red Card!) So when I saw the Hospital Door set, my curiosity finally met a price point I could […]

February 12, 2016 | By | Reply More
Name That…Red Shape

Name That…Red Shape

Yup…just a red square thing.

February 9, 2016 | By | Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 206: Hot Toys Star Wars Episode IV Luke Skywalker and Obi Wan Kenobi / Toy Pack Ins

The AFB Podcast Episode 206: Hot Toys Star Wars Episode IV Luke Skywalker and Obi Wan Kenobi / Toy Pack Ins


Episode 206 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 Eddie, John, and Scott for a great new show with all the regular features and three new reviews!

This week our Toys of the Week are the Hot Toys Star Wars Episode IV Luke Skywalker and Obi Wan Kenobi and our discussion is Toy Pack-Ins

If you don’t use iTunes, you can download Episode 206 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!

February 7, 2016 | By More
Jamie Lannister (GoT Mystery Mini)

Jamie Lannister (GoT Mystery Mini)

Warning in advance. The Jamie Lannister Mystery Mini from Funko’s Game of Thrones series 2 line has some later season spoilers. Nothing major, but if you are in season 1 or 2 in viewing, proceed at your own risk. When he starts, Jamie Lannister is a but of a douche. I hated him and was […]

February 5, 2016 | By | Reply More