Tag: AFB Podcast

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
The AFB Podcast Episode 93: Series Overviews of DC Dynamics Statue Series and Marvel Universe

The AFB Podcast Episode 93: Series Overviews of DC Dynamics Statue Series and Marvel Universe


Episode NINETY-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 Scott and Adam  for Episode Ninety-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 theme is Series Overviews. Scott looks back on the DC Direct DC Dynamics Statue Series, and Adam takes on the mammoth task of doing an overview of Hasbro’s epic Marvel Universe line. 

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


December 5, 2013 | By More
The AFB Podcast Episode 90: Bowen Designs Warbird / Colossus Toy History

The AFB Podcast Episode 90: Bowen Designs Warbird / Colossus Toy History


Episode NINETY 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 and Scott for Episode Ninety 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, Scott looks at the Bowen Designs Warbird Statue for our Toy of the Week, and then Ben and Scott conduct a new Toy History Feature – this time for the X-Men’s Colossus!

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


November 8, 2013 | By More
The AFB Podcast Episode 89: Marvel Legends Stocktake

The AFB Podcast Episode 89: Marvel Legends Stocktake


Episode EIGHTY-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 and Justin for Episode Eighty-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.

Ben and Justin have the house to themselves this episode, and they go to town on Marvel Legends for both Rapid Fire Reviews and Discussion!

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


November 8, 2013 | By More
The AFB Podcast Episode 86: Rapid Fire Reviews / Sculptor Jean St Jean

The AFB Podcast Episode 86: Rapid Fire Reviews / Sculptor Jean St Jean


Episode EIGHTY-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 Ben, Scott and Eli for Episode Eighty-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 episode after a new round of Rapid Fire Reviews, we talk to action figure and statue sculptor Jean St Jean about his career and works – it’s a great chat and we know you’ll enjoy it!

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






October 10, 2013 | By More
The AFB Podcast Episode 85: The Lego Cuusoo Program

The AFB Podcast Episode 85: The Lego Cuusoo Program


Episode EIGHTY-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 Scott, John and Adam for Episode Eighty-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 episode after our regular features, we talk about the Lego Cuusoo Program, and chat to one creator, Tris Spencer, who has developed a fantastic E.T. Themed Set that is currently on the Cuusoo site. 

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






October 3, 2013 | By More
The AFB Podcast Episode 84: Hot Toys Hulk / Toy Dilemmas

The AFB Podcast Episode 84: Hot Toys Hulk / Toy Dilemmas


Episode EIGHTY-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 Eli, Scott, Adam and John for Episode Eighty-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.

Scott checks out the Hot Toys Hulk, and despite all of the magic surrounding The Avengers on film, this isn’t completely smooth sailing. Then, John tests the morals and ethics of our hosts with some interesting “Toy Dilemmas” which make for a great listen!

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






September 26, 2013 | By More
The AFB Podcast Episode 83: Superman Color n Recolor Mug / Frank Diorio of Diorama Workshop

The AFB Podcast Episode 83: Superman Color n Recolor Mug / Frank Diorio of Diorama Workshop


Episode EIGHTY-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 Ben, John and Jeremy for Episode Eighty-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.

Returning friend of the show Jeremy shows off another item from his superhero drinkware collection – the Avalon Superman Color n’ Recolor Mug, and then the guys have a fantastic chat with Diorama Master Frank Diorio of Diorama Workshop. It’s a wonderful interview which you are sure to enjoy!

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






September 19, 2013 | By More
The AFB Podcast Episode 81: Star Wars Black 6″ Series One Unboxed!

The AFB Podcast Episode 81: Star Wars Black 6″ Series One Unboxed!


Episode EIGHTY-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 John, Ben, Adam and Scott for Episode Eighty-One 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 first four figures in the Hasbro Star Wars Black 6″ Series – and we have a ball discussing them! It remains to be seen if Ben and Scott can change the minds of John and Adam about collecting this line!

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

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 12, 2013 | By More
The AFB Podcast Episode 82: Interview with Sculptor Joe Menna

The AFB Podcast Episode 82: Interview with Sculptor Joe Menna


Episode EIGHTY-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, Justin and Ben for Episode Eighty-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 we have the great priviledge of speaking to sculptor Joe Menna about his career, his journey to becoming a digital sculptor and his work with companies like Gentle Giant, DC Collectibles and Bowen Designs. It was great to speak to Joe and we think you’ll enjoy listening! 

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






September 12, 2013 | By More
The AFB Podcast Episode 79: Mega Marvel Toys of the Week!

The AFB Podcast Episode 79: Mega Marvel Toys of the Week!


Episode SEVENTY-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 Scott, Ben and Adam for Episode Seventy-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 it’s a Mega-Marvel Show, as we each have a Toy of the Week to review! Adam takes on the S.H. Figuarts Iron Man Mk VI, Scott looks at the Bowen Designs Doc Samson Statue and Ben checks out the Marvel Legends Wrecker Figure. Which one will get the highest dolly rating?

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






August 29, 2013 | By More
The AFB Podcast Episode 78 is up now!

The AFB Podcast Episode 78 is up now!


Episode SEVENTY-EIGHT 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 Seventy-Eight 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.

It’s a shorter show this week – all of our regular features only – as we put our interview with Toy Guru up separately – hope you enjoy!

If you can’t use iTunes, you can download Episode Seventy-Eight 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 22, 2013 | By More
The AFB Podcast Episode 76: Kotobukiya ArtFX Aquaman / Molding Outside the Lines

The AFB Podcast Episode 76: Kotobukiya ArtFX Aquaman / Molding Outside the Lines


Episode SEVENTY-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, Justin and John for Episode Seventy-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 Scott reviews the Kotobukiya New 52 ArtFX Aquaman Statue, and then we discuss “Molding Outside the Lines” and look at the sharing of action figure molds over the years. 

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

Please note there is no enhanced Podcast this week!

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 8, 2013 | By More