Tag: AFB Podcast

The AFB Podcast Episode 54: Vintage Toy Restoration with Flag Points’ Dave and Infinite Hollywood’s Netwon Gimmick!

The AFB Podcast Episode 54: Vintage Toy Restoration with Flag Points’ Dave and Infinite Hollywood’s Netwon Gimmick!

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


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 John is left to run the fort alone, and he calls in his friends Dave from the Flag Points Podcast and Newton Gimmick from Infinite Hollywood to discuss Vintage Toy Restoration!

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

Many thanks to Dave and Newton for giving their time to help us out!

Happy listening!


March 3, 2013 | By More
The AFB Podcast Episode 53: Sculptor Tim Miller and the DC Bombshells Line!

The AFB Podcast Episode 53: Sculptor Tim Miller and the DC Bombshells Line!

Episode FIFTY-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 John for Episode Fifty-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 episode we have a special catch up with sculptor Tim Miller. We cover Tim’s background and career, but we’re specifically excited about the DC Bombshells Statue series that Tim is sculpting for DC Collectibles based on the art of Ant Lucia. It’s a great chat and you will enjoy the listen!

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


Many thanks to Tim for so generously giving of his time!

Happy listening!



February 24, 2013 | By More
The AFB Podcast Episode 52: Listener Rapid Fire Reviews!

The AFB Podcast Episode 52: Listener Rapid Fire Reviews!

Episode FIFTY-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, Justin and John for Episode Fifty-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 finish off our rundown of news from Toy Fair 2013 and then celebrate one year of episodes by handing over to our listeners for a set of fun Rapid Fire Reviews!

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


As an added bonus for our birthday, you’ll be getting an extra episode this weekend, as Scotty and John had a chance to talk to sculptor Tim Miller about the new DC Bombshells Statue Line from DC Collectibles! Stay tuned!

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 24, 2013 | By More
The AFB Podcast Episode 51: Play Arts Kai Arkham City Catwoman / Star Wars Black

The AFB Podcast Episode 51: Play Arts Kai Arkham City Catwoman / Star Wars Black

Episode FIFTY-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 Ben, Scott, John and Adam for Episode Fifty-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 Scotty takes a look at the Play Arts Kai Arkham City Catwoman Action Figure as our Toy of the Week, and then we look at the Star Wars Black 6″ Announcement – and things get a bit heated when the panel is split 50/50 for and against this radical change to Star Wars collecting!

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

February 17, 2013 | By | Reply More
The AFB Podcast Episode 49: Designer Vinyl with John “Spanky” Stokes!

The AFB Podcast Episode 49: Designer Vinyl with John “Spanky” Stokes!

Episode FORTY 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 John, Scott and Adam for Episode Forty 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.

Episode Forty-Nine includes our regular features, and then a chat with John Stokes of spankystokes.com to learn a thing or two about designer vinyl toys. We had great fun chatting to John and I’m sure you will enjoy listening!

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

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 14, 2013 | By More
The AFB Podcast Episode 50 – Interview with Randy Bowen!

The AFB Podcast Episode 50 – Interview with Randy Bowen!

Episode FIFTY 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 and Ben for Episode Fifty 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.

We celebrate turning 50 episodes old in style by chatting to the one and only Randy Bowen of Bowen Designs! It’s a great chat as we cover Randy’s background before Bowen Designs, including his work on the Death Dealer statue based on Frank Frazetta‘s artwork, what it’s like to run Bowen Designs, and then Ben and Scott each have a go at selling their pet characters as the next Bowen Statues. You might be surprised by the response!

If you can’t use iTunes, you can download Episode Fifty 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 10, 2013 | By More
The AFB Podcast Episode 48: Marvel Select Storm / Blue Beetle Toy History

The AFB Podcast Episode 48: Marvel Select Storm / Blue Beetle Toy History

Episode FORTY 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, Justin and Eli for Episode Forty 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.

Episode Forty-Eight includes our Toy of the the Week feature, where Eli takes a look at the Marvel Select Storm Action Figure, and our next instalment in our Toy History series, where we take a look at toys and statues made for Justin’s favourite super-guy, Blue Beetle!

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

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 25, 2013 | By More
The AFB Podcast Episode 47: Rapid Fire Reviews / ShelfLife.net’s James Chillcott

The AFB Podcast Episode 47: Rapid Fire Reviews / ShelfLife.net’s James Chillcott

Episode FORTY SEVEN 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, Adam and Ben for Episode Forty Seven 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.

Episode Forty Seven includes the return of Rapid Fire Reviews, as Adam takes a look at Bandai‘s version of Evangelion, John unearths a G.I. Joe Classic and Ben reviews a…… bobble head???


Then, we are joined by James Chillcott of ShelfLife.net to discuss managing your collection, and take a look at the unique structure that ShelfLife offers to do just that and more!

If you can’t use iTunes, you can download Episode Forty Seven 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!

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 17, 2013 | By More
The AFB Podcast Episode 46: Bandai MonsterArts Godzilla / The AFB Challenge Round 2

The AFB Podcast Episode 46: Bandai MonsterArts Godzilla / The AFB Challenge Round 2

Episode FORTY 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, Adam, Ben and John for Episode Forty 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.

Episode Forty Six includes our Toy of the Week Feature on the Bandai S.H. MonsterArts Godzilla and the next instalment of the fantastic AFB Challenge!

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

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 10, 2013 | By More
The AFB Podcast Episode 45: Sydney Live! / 2012 in Review

The AFB Podcast Episode 45: Sydney Live! / 2012 in Review

Episode FORTY 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, Ben, Eli, Andy and Justin for Episode Forty 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.

Episode Forty Five is quite a special one, as our five co-hosts were able to gather in Sydney to record a live episode to look back on 2012 in Review. While Adam and John weren’t able to join us in person, they get their say too!  


We look back at the year in collecting from both an industry perspective and from our own collecting standpoints – and we have a fair few laughs along the way!


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

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 10, 2013 | By More
The AFB Podcast Episode 44: Lego Hobbit Riddles for the Ring / Christmas Action Figures

The AFB Podcast Episode 44: Lego Hobbit Riddles for the Ring / Christmas Action Figures

Episode FORTY 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, John and Scott for Episode Forty 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.

Episode Forty Four includes our Toy of the Week feature on the Lego Hobbit “Riddles for the Ring”: Set and a discussion on Christmas Action Figures.

We also have the next answer and clue in the “Name That….” Audio Game run by our friend Engineernerd from TV & Film Toys!

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

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 26, 2012 | By More
The AFB Podcast Episode 43: SH Figuarts Dragonball Z Piccolo / 2013 Movie Toys

The AFB Podcast Episode 43: SH Figuarts Dragonball Z Piccolo / 2013 Movie Toys

Episode FORTY 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 John, Adam and Ben for Episode Forty 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.

Episode Forty Three includes our Toy of the Week feature on the S.H. Figuarts Dragonball Z Piccolo Figure and a discussion on 2013 Movie Toys.

We also have the next answer and clue in the “Name That….” Audio Game run by our friend Engineernerd from TV & Film Toys!

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

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 20, 2012 | By More
The AFB Podcast Episode 42: DC Direct Brave & The Bold #28 Statue / Nightcrawler Toy History

The AFB Podcast Episode 42: DC Direct Brave & The Bold #28 Statue / Nightcrawler Toy History

Episode FORTY 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 Ben, Justin and Scott for Episode Forty 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.

Episode Forty Two includes our Toy of the Week feature on the DC Direct Brave & The Bold #28 Statue and a Toy History of the X-Men’s Nightcrawler!

We also have the next answer and clue in the “Name That….” Audio Game run by our friend Engineernerd from TV & Film Toys!

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

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 20, 2012 | By More
The AFB Podcast Episode 41: What’s On Your Watchlist?

The AFB Podcast Episode 41: What’s On Your Watchlist?

Episode FORTY 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, Justin Adam, and Ben from the AFB Forum for Episode Forty 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.

Episode Forty One includes our fun roundtable discussion – “What’s On You Watchlist?” – where we reveal those items that elude us, tempt us and confuse us on eBay! 

We also have the next answer and clue in the “Name That….” Audio Game run by our friend Engineernerd from TV & Film Toys!

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

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 14, 2012 | By More
The AFB Podcast Episode 40: Marvel Select Ultron / Broken Promises

The AFB Podcast Episode 40: Marvel Select Ultron / Broken Promises

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


Join Adam, Eli and Ben from the AFB Forum for Episode Forty 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.

Episode Forty includes our Toy of the Week Feature on the Marvel Select Ultron Action Figure, and our discussion on “Broken Promises” – those lines or toys that just didn’t live up to what they promised. 

We also have the next answer and clue in the “Name That….” Audio Game run by our friend Engineernerd from TV & Film Toys!

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

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 29, 2012 | By More
The AFB Podcast Episode 39: Bowen Captain America Action Statue / The AFB Challenge

The AFB Podcast Episode 39: Bowen Captain America Action Statue / The AFB Challenge

Episode THIRTY-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, John and Scott from the AFB Forum for Episode Thirty 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.

Episode Thirty Nine includes our Toy of the Week Feature on the Bowen Designs Captain America Action Statue, and the very first AFB Challenge – listen as John sets a Trivia Game that Ben and Scott must compete in – and only one will emerge the victor! Whatever the outcome, this much is certain – the AFB Podcast will never be the same! 

We also have the next answer and clue in the “Name That….” Audio Game run by our friend Engineernerd from TV & Film Toys!

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

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 21, 2012 | By More
The AFB Podcast Episode 38: Interview with Randy Falk of NECA Toys

The AFB Podcast Episode 38: Interview with Randy Falk of NECA Toys

Episode THIRTY-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 John, Ben and Scott from the AFB Forum for Episode Thirty 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.

Episode Thirty Eight includes our fantastic interview with Randy Falk of NECA Toys. Randy discusses his role at NECA and a number of NECA’s past and present toy lines, along with some fascinating insights. We know you will enjoy listening!

We also have the next answer and clue in the “Name That….” Audio Game run by our friend Engineernerd from TV & Film Toys, and a brand new segment – Absolutely Amazing Toy Facts – with Ben!

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

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 14, 2012 | By More
The AFB Podcast Episode 37: Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Playset / Toy Buying Regrets with special guest Arnie Carvalho

The AFB Podcast Episode 37: Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Playset / Toy Buying Regrets with special guest Arnie Carvalho

Episode THIRTY-SEVEN of the AFB Podcast is live at iTunes and is now available for direct download! Download and subscribe to the podcast at iTunes now! 

Join Scott, John and Justin from the A…

November 7, 2012 | By More
The AFB Podcast Episode 36: Superhero Drinkware with Jeremy Ciccone

The AFB Podcast Episode 36: Superhero Drinkware with Jeremy Ciccone

Episode THIRTY-SIX of the AFB Podcast is live at iTunes and is now available for direct download! Download and subscribe to the podcast at iTunes now! 

Join Ben, Eli and Justin from the AFB Fo…

November 1, 2012 | By More
The AFB Podcast Episode 35: Corey Tincher of Collector DASH Action Figures

The AFB Podcast Episode 35: Corey Tincher of Collector DASH Action Figures

Episode THIRTY-FIVE of the AFB Podcast is live at iTunes and is now available for direct download! Download and subscribe to the podcast at iTunes now! 

Join Ben, Scott and John from the AFB Fo…

October 25, 2012 | By More