The AFB Podcast Episode 26: Sideshow Premium Format Wolverine / Vehicles

Episode TWENTY-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, Scott, Adam and John from the AFB Forum for Episode Twenty-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 Twenty-Six includes a Toy of the Week Review of the Sideshow Premium Format Wolverine and a discussion on Action Figure Vehicles. 

To add some interest, Scott has to record while sick - will he infect the crew before the full show can be recorded? John returns - but has he brought donuts to share this time? PLUS - the return of the enhanced podcast!

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 Twenty-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!

The AFB Podcast Episode 25: Sideshow Stormtrooper Squad Leader / How Has the Internet Changed Collecting?

Episode TWENTY-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 Scott, John and Andy from the AFB Forum for Episode Twenty-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 Twenty-Five includes a Toy of the Week Review of the Sideshow Star Wars Sandtrooper Squad Leader and a discussion on "How has the Internet Changed Collecting?". 

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 Twenty-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!

The AFB Podcast Q&A Episode 3 - Scott!

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 yours truly! 

You can download Episode 3 of the AFB Q&A - an interview with Scott "Andy" Anderson, direct from our site now or from iTunes!

You'll learn exactly how I became the collector I am today, hear about my main toy collecting interests and wishlists, and gain some other fun insights along the way! 

You'll notice this was recorded a little while ago - we are keeping these "in the can" for weeks when we can't get the team together for recording - and this was one of them!

We look forward to your feedback on these special episodes!

Until next time!

The AFB Podcast Episode 24: S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier / What's Sinking the Matty Subs?

Episode TWENTY-FOUR 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, Adam and Ben from the AFB Forum for Episode Twenty-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 popculture.

Episode Twenty-Four includes a Toy of the Week Review of the Hasbro S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier and a discussion on "What's Sinking the Matty Subs?. 

We also have the next answer and clue in the "Name That...." Audio Game run by our friend Engineernerd from TV &cFilm Toys .

If you can't use iTunes, you can download Episode Twenty-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!

The Action Figure Blues Podcast Episode 23: Playmates TNMT Classic Collection Leonardo / Collectors and Conventions

Episode TWENTY-THREE 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 Eli, John, Ben and Scott from the AFB Forum for Episode Twenty-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 popculture.

Episode Twenty-Three includes a Toy of the Week Review of the Playmates Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Classic Collection Leonardo and a discussion on Collectors and Conventions. 

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 Twenty-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!

The AFB Podcast Episode 22: Rapid Fire Reviews / SDCC 2012 Reveals

Episode TWENTY-TWO 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 Andy from the AFB Forum for Episode Twenty-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 popculture.

Episode Twenty-Two includes a set of  Rapid Fire Reviews of Convention Exclusives  and a discussion on SDCC 2012 - The Reveals!

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 Twenty-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!

SDCC News - Hot Toys Announces Batman 1966 TV Licence!

This was announced on the Hot Toys Facebook Page earlier today - pretty exciting stuff for Hot Toys Fans!

"Great news for Batman fans!  We are now proud to present the license of the hugely popular classic Batman 1966 Live-action TV Series!  First bringing to fans is this finely crafted 1/6th scale Batmobile collectible from the Series, which is proudly unveiled at San Diego Comic Con today!

Fans, please visit the booth of Sideshow Collectibles (booth number: 1929) to have a close look at our one-of-its-kind Batmobile!  More collectibles from this Series are coming soon!  Stay tuned!"

Does this excite you? Can you hear the sound of money whooshing out of your wallet already?!? Comment here to enter the July Comment of the Month Contest!

We're also discussing SDCC reveals here at the AFB Forum!

Until next time!

The AFB Podcast Episode 21: Marauder Motorcycle / Collecting in the 3 3/4" Scale

Episode TWENTY-ONE 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, Adam, John and Ben from the AFB Forum for Episode Twenty-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 popculture.

Episode Twenty-One includes a Toy of the Week feature on the Marauder Motorcycle with Sidecar and a discussion on Collecting in the 3 3/4" Scale.

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 Twenty-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!

DC Collectibles Launches new 3.75" Line at SDCC!

Breaking news from DC Collectibles - the launch of a new 3.75" action figure line! Excitement of this news may be slightly dampened by the fact that DCC says this new line will only be available at conventions - I see lots of scalping in DCC's future!


The first set will be available at SDCC 2012 and is a Green Lantern Kyle Rayner and Kilowog Two-Pack.


Here's the pic and the release from the DC Comics website:

"G4’s “X-Play” got the first look at the new Con Exclusive from DC Collectibles – an all-new GreenLantern two-pack action figure set that will only be available to San Diego Comic-Con attendees.  The DC Comics Super Heroes Kyle Rayner & Kilowog Action Figure 2-Pack is the first in an entirely new line of action figures sized at 3.75” from DC Collectibles. This new scale will only be available at conventions.  Priced at $25 for the set, the figures are super-poseable and very detailed. Make sure to stop by the Graphitti Designs booth (#2315) during the convention to get your exclusive 2-Pack set and keep an eye out for other 3.75” figure exclusives from DC Collectibles at future conventions! And don’t miss the DC Collectibles panel on Thursday, July 12 from 1:00 – 2:00pm in Room 5AB."


Comment on this post to enter the July AFB Comment of the Month Contest!

Until next time!

Bowen goes Disco with a Dazzler Statue!

One of the great things about the level of interaction that Randy Bowen of Bowen Designs has with collectors is that we often see statues right from the development phase and can really enjoy anticipating their release. My review tonight looks at a statue that has been a long time coming - from years of fan demand to finally appearing on our shelves - the Bowen Designs Dazzler Statue. 

This is sculpted by Mike Cusanelli, who has been doing a great deal of work on the ladies of Bowen lately. While there are often some composition issues with Cusanelli’s work (lack of energy in poses is usually my big complaint), he does have a great command of the female form, and I love the way that Dazzler has been sculpted as a healthy, shapely woman and not just a stick figure.

This statue has an issue that is not terribly uncommon with pieces like this - when viewed at eye level, it’s a little bit hard to see Dazzler’s face as her head is angled facing down. To get a full appreciation of the character’s visage, you either need to place her on a high shelf or lie on the floor and look up at her. These angle issue always strike me as odd, as you would expect these things would be ironed out in production, and the fact that the angle presents as different from both the promo and the packaging shots (again, a common occurrence) seems to me to indicate that producers see the issue as well. I’m not sure what the answer is here but it’s something I often scratch my head about when opening and inspecting new statues. 

As for Cusanelli’s composition issues, they appear here not just in the angle, but in the pose, which makes absolutely no sense. Dazzler is holding her microphone in her right hand behind her head like a hairbrush or a back-scratcher while her left hand is outstretched. There might be a degree of logic to this if she was emanating some sort of light construct from her outstretched hand, but without it the pose is, at best, bemusing.

At one stage it was suggested that a cord might be included with the microphone which would swirl around Dazzler. While it was a clever idea, I’m glad they decided against it as there is enough happening here and I think ultimately it would have detracted from the overall look and effect of the piece. 

Pose aside, the sculpting is solid. Very nice lines and natural folds and creases in her clothing, and her jewellery accents are very nicely done with some clever detail. Her voluminous hair is beautifully sculpted. I am always impressed with sculptors who can really give the impression that a subject is wearing clothes instead of them just looking painted on, and Cusanelli has definitely accomplished this with Dazzler’s outfit, with lovely touches like her collar and flares very nicely done.

The paint job does a great job of adding dimension and depth to the piece with a nice mix of matte and sheen finishes. There is a lovely shine to Dazzler’s white costume which really adds a lot to the overall effect. The only issue I have with paint is on the hair, where it’s perhaps a little bit thick and blocky, causing some of the sculpting definition to be lost. 

One thing that surprised me about this piece was the construction of the base. The statue slots into a half mirror ball base, and also comes with a black disc for the mirror ball to rest on, but the two are separate pieces with no connectors, so the two together are a bit slippery to carry or move - be careful. Bowen has done this type of base construction before (see Brown Costume Wolverine) but not for some time.

While there are some issues that keep this statue from being perfect, I don’t think any of the things I’m bothered by would dull the enjoyment that diehard Dazzler fans are going to get from this long-awaited statue. It does make a very impressive sight on the shelves and fills a big gap in the 1970s-era Bowen Display. As a big fan of Dazzler’s original X-Men tenure, I am really hoping that we will see a blue costume version coming soon to make a great set of Bowen Dazzler bookends!

You can see more pics at Facebook, discuss this at the AFB Forum, and comment on this post to enter the July AFB Comment of the Month Contest!
Until next time!

The AFB Podcast Episode 20: Buddy Bradley Vinyl Toy / Holy Grails

Episode TWENTY 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 Eli, Scott and Ben from the AFB Forum for Episode Twenty 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 popculture.

Episode Twenty includes a Toy of the Week feature on the Buddy Bradley Vinyl Toy from Peter Bagge's "Hate!" and a discussion on Holy Grai;s. 

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 Twenty 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!

The AFB Comment of the Month Contest for July 2012!

​First off, thanks to everyone who commented on last month’s blog posts! Congratulations to "Action Ranger Timmy" for being our randomly selected winner! Once we hear from Timmy, (you can can PM your choice to "Scotty" at the AFB Forum or email me at scott@actionfigureblues.com), his prize of the New 52 Batman Action Figure from DC Collectibles will be on the way when available from Mike’s Comics N’ Stuff.


Now to July's Contest: on offer is the SDCC Exclusive Walking Dead Minimate Two-Pack - which will be a great prize!


A few bits and pieces:

• every genuine comment on a post from the calendar month will be eligible to receive the prize. I’m going to stick to my own time zone and call it at 23:59:59 Australian Eastern Standard Time – best to comment often and comment early!


• if my super scientific randomizer comment selector system chooses an Anonymous comment, I’ll skip it and go again – you need to leave a name, a link, your AFB Forum username or email addy so that I can contact you if you are the winner. Blogger comments allows you to do this, as long as your profile is not set to private – check your settings.


• prizes will be in their original packaging. figures will be sent by first class mail within the US (Mike is sending them, remember) and first class international to any overseas winner. An overseas winner can elect to chip in for Priority Mail or Insurance, but otherwise we can’t take any responsibility for a parcel that doesn’t arrive – after all this is coming out of AFB’s not dreadfully deep pockets!

Once again, thanks to Mike for making this all possible for us, and here’s to another happy month of commenting! Until next time!

The AFB Podcast Episode 19: Rapid Fire Reviews / Toys at Retail in Australia

Episode NINETEEN 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, Adam and Ben from the AFB Forum for Episode Nineteen 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 popculture.

Episode Nineteen includes a new set of Rapid Fire Reviews for our Toy of the Week feature and a discussion on Toys at Retail in Australia. 

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 Nineteen 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!

SPONSOR NEWS: Popcultcha.com has 20% off storewide for the next 72 hours!

AFB Sponsor Popcultcha.com has 20% off store wide (in store and on the web) for 72 hours from 10am AEST Friday 29 June to celebrate passing 10,000 likes on Facebook!


Head over to their website now and check out the great deals - then start shopping once the sale starts!

Kotobukiya's Marvel Bishoujo Line Continues with Mystique

Kotobukiya’s Marvel Bishoujo Statue Series has become a long-running line, especially as far as PVC-based statues go. Tonight I’m reviewing one of the latest offerings in the line, the X-Men’s sometime ally and sometime foe, Mystique.

The Marvel Bishoujo line has had two incarnations thanks to a change in scale. Mystique is in the new 1/7 Scale and is designed by Shunya Yamashita.

This is a bit of an interesting take on what we’ve seen in this line to date in that Mystique has been sculpted in a kneeling pose. This creates some nice display options with the other 1/7 Scale figures - but looks ridiculous with the earlier pieces like Rogue since Mystique is basically the same height kneeling as Rogue is standing. Le sigh.

While many of the Koto Bishoujo pieces balance the powerful with the sexy, this piece is pretty much full on in the second department. It’s over the top, but works for the character, who we all know is dangerous in any position. (That sounds bad, but you know what I mean......)

There are some really impressive details on this piece. The skulls that form her belt are very nicely sculpted for being at such a small scale, and are finished in quite a different way from the glossy detail of the rest of the piece. The natural lines and folds of her outfit are cleverly done, and I really like the sculpt of Mystique’s boots.

Mystique’s headsculpt is a great combination of the classic Bishoujo sensibilities with the character. Her eyes are quite light and I think they could have been painted to stand out a bit more. I do like the translucent look to the ends of Mystique’s hair, which is becoming a bit of a trademark of this line.

This statue comes with a clear round base. I was a bit surprised to see the base as it wasn’t in any of the promo shots I saw, and somewhat disconcerted by the prongs in the underneath of Mystique’s sash. I think the use of the base is unnecessary, especially since it’s quite wide, but without it the prongs create a visible lift which might annoy. I’m not sure why it was felt that a base was necessary, as I really liked the idea of this piece being designed to rest on the ground.

While my preference is for the smaller scale figures in this line, I am still enjoying collecting the Marvel Bishoujo Line and pleased to see that the focus is still on new characters like Elektra and Storm. As long as Koto doesn’t to a third scale on these pieces, I’m still in!

You can see more pics at Facebook, discuss this at the AFB Forum, and comment on this post to enter the June AFB Comment of the Month Contest!

Until next time!

The AFB Podcast Episode 18: Sideshow Angel Comiquette

Episode EIGHTEEN 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, Justin and Scott from the AFB Forum for Episode Eighteen 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 popculture.

Episode Eighteen includes our Toy of the Week feature on the Sideshow Angel Comiquette, with a Toyline Retrospective discussion on the DC Direct Cover Girls of the DC Universe. 

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 Eighteen 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!

The AFB Podcast Episode 17: Revoltech Evangelion Unit 3 / Display and Storage

Episode SEVENTEEN 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 Adam from the AFB Forum for Episode Seventeen 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 popculture.

Episode Seventeen includes our Toy of the Week feature on the Revoltech Evangelion Unit 3, with a discussion on Display and Storage. 


Also this week, we have an all new set of vintage toy commercial breaks! Did you actually know there were KISS 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 Seventeen 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!

AFB now has Exclusive Content at tumblr!

Action Figure Blues now has its own tumblr! 


You can now follow AFB on tumblr for new exclusive content. In particular, our tumblr will have a new "Just Opened at AFB" Feature where new acquisitions will be previewed before they appear on the AFB Blog.


Once upon a time I used to include packaging pics in my reviews and our Facebook photo albums. I do get asked from time to time to bring this back - our "Just Opened" feature at tumblr will now feature packaging photos and informal pics of new items so that you can see what will be coming up at the blog!


We'll be looking for more opportunities to bring special insights to our tumblr followers in the future - if you have ideas let us know!


Please check out our tumblr and follow us there today!

The AFB Podcast Episode 16: Star Wars Big Millenium Falcon / The Secondary Market

Episode SIXTEEN 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, Justin and Andy from the AFB Forum for Episode Sixteen 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 popculture.

Episode Sixteen includes our Toy of the Week feature on the Star Wars Big Millenium Falcon from Hasbro, with a discussion on  The Secondary Market: eBay and Other Necessary eVils. 

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 Sixteen 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!

Bowen Designs Cannonball Mini-Bust Blasts Straight to the Top!

It’s a dry season for collectors of Bowen Designs Mini-Busts, with a number of factors contributing to a lower than usual number of Mini-Busts seeing the light of day in the last year and a bit. This makes each Mini-Bust that is coming out a treasured gem, and the piece I’m reviewing tonight, the Bowen Designs Cannonball Mini-Bust, is one I’m delighted to have received.

While the X-Men’s New Mutants are very significant characters in the Marvel Universe, they haven’t appeared in a great deal of merchandise over the years. There have been a few releases here and there in various lines, but never anything that could be considered a set. Sam Guthrie, also known as Cannonball, becomes the first New Mutant to appear in the Bowen line in this mini-bust sculpted by regular Bowen sculptor Troy McDevitt.

This piece is a great example of very clever sculpting. It manages to adequately depict Cannonball using his power but still puts Sam’s face at an angle that is easy to see from a range of display levels. The arms might have looked a tad better angled a bit further up if you’re looking at it from the side, but from the front it’s very effective.

The base of this piece is integral to the design as it reflects the explosive power that gives Cannonball flight. There is a great mix of materials and colours including some transparent elements that add a great deal to the effect. The balance of this piece is impressive - it looks like it could be prone to tipping forward but in fact it stands quite find.

I really like the headsculpt of this bust. It captures the hokey, country boy look that Sam had in his early New Mutants days, with his classic crewcut, but gives him a determined facial expression which adds power and energy the overall effect of the piece. I also like that while Cannonball’s teeth are bared the individual teeth aren’t sculpted - an effect that can make a piece like this a little too detailed in my view. 

The paint work on this piece is relatively solid. There are some very nice details like the tone work on Sam’s hair and his eyes, often a danger point on these pieces, are painted beautifully painted. The lines on the yellow and black elements of his suit are excellent. The only issue here is that there is a small white line between the flesh of Sam’s neck and the yellow edge of his uniform.

This is a great addition to the Bowen Mini-Bust line up, but I do hope that some of Cannonball’s fellow New Mutants are to follow. It would be great to be able to display all of the original team together!

You can see more pics at Facebook, discuss this at the AFB Forum, and comment on this post to enter the June AFB Comment of the Month Contest!

Until next time!

The AFB Comment of the Month Contest for June 2012!

​First off, thanks to everyone who commented on last month’s blog posts! Congratulations to "TotalToyz" for being our randomly selected winner! Once we hear from TT, (you can can PM your choice to "Scotty" at the AFB Forum or email me at scott@actionfigureblues.com), his choice of either the Arkham City Wave 2 Catwoman figure from DC Direct or the Marvel Legends Wave 2 Unmasked Dark Wolverine from Hasbro will be on the way when available from Mike’s Comics N’ Stuff.



Now to June's Contest: on offer is the New 52 Batman Action Figure from DC Collectibles - which will be a great prize!


A few bits and pieces:

• every genuine comment on a post from the calendar month will be eligible to receive the prize. I’m going to stick to my own time zone and call it at 23:59:59 Australian Eastern Standard Time – best to comment often and comment early!


• if my super scientific randomizer comment selector system chooses an Anonymous comment, I’ll skip it and go again – you need to leave a name, a link, your AFB Forum username or email addy so that I can contact you if you are the winner. Blogger comments allows you to do this, as long as your profile is not set to private – check your settings.


• you will be given a choice of one of the two figures on offer from the month’s contest – figures will be in their original packaging. figures will be sent by first class mail within the US (Mike is sending them, remember) and first class international to any overseas winner. An overseas winner can elect to chip in for Priority Mail or Insurance, but otherwise we can’t take any responsibility for a parcel that doesn’t arrive – after all this is coming out of AFB’s not dreadfully deep pockets!

Once again, thanks to Mike for making this all possible for us, and here’s to another happy month of commenting! Until next time!