The AFB Custom Comp - "Scum and Villainy" - The Winners!

Recently the AFB Forum held its first Custom Comp for a year, and this time it was all about the bad guys!

If you haven't checked out all of the fabulous entries in this comp, please check them out now.

Finally, let's give a big round of applause to our three top vote-getters:

Third Place - PSYCHO PIRATE by NiteOwl

Second Place - SCALPHUNTER by fishmilkshake

First Place - SLIPKNOT by dozymuppet

Congrats to all of our winners, and again well done to all of our entrants!

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 download! Download 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!

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The AFB Podcast Episode 118: Hot Toys Celtic Predator / Robot Action Figures

Episode 118 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 and John for this week's toy news and reviews!

This week we check out the  Hot Toys Celtic Predator V2, and then we look at some of our favourite Robot Action Figures.

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!

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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 download! Download 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!

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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 download! Download 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!

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The AFB Podcast Episode 115: DC Multiverse Batman / Hot Toys Bruce Banner / Civilian Toys

Episode 115 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 and Scott  for this week's toy news and reviews!

John checks out the DC Multiverse Batman figure, Scott reviews the Hot Toys Bruce Banner and Hulk set, and we discuss the joys and trials of collecting secret identity and civilian toys. 

If you don't use iTunes, you can download Episode 115 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!

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The AFB Podcast Episode 114: MOTUC Blade / Sideshow Batman Premium Format Figure

Episode 114 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, Adam and Scott  for this week's toy news and reviews!

Justin checks out the Masters of the Universe Classics Blade Action Figure for our Toy of the Week, and then Scott and Ben do a full run down of the  Sideshow Collectibles Batman Premium Format Figure for our discussion topic!

If you don't use iTunes, you can download Episode 114 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!

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The AFB Podcast Episode 113: Bowen Dracula Statue / Sideshow Harley Quinn 1:6 Scale Figure

Episode 113 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 and Scott  for this week's toy news and reviews!

Ben checks out the Bowen Designs Dracula Statue for our first Toy of the Week, and then Scott checks out the Sideshow Collectibles Harley Quinn 1:6 Scale Figure. Then in our discussion topic, we have an armchair chat about the state of collecting Premium Format Figures. 

If you don't use iTunes, you can download Episode 113 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!

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The AFB Podcast Episode 112: Sideshow Darth Vader Deluxe 1:6 Scale Figure / Star Wars Black Wave 3

Episode 112 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 John, Ben and Scott  for this week's toy news and reviews!

Scott checks out our Toy of the Week, which is the Sideshow Collectibles Darth Vader Deluxe 1:6 Scale Figure. Then in our discussion topic, Ben and Scott review the new figures from Star Wars Black 6 Inch Wave 3 - and John has to listen! 

If you don't use iTunes, you can download Episode 112 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!

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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 download! Download 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!

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The AFB Podcast Episode 110: DC Direct Metal Men PVC Set / The AFB Challenge

Episode 110 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, Tom and John for this week's toy news and reviews!

This week Tom checks out a blast from the past - the DC Direct Metal Men PVC Set - and then John leads another round of the always entertaining AFB Challenge. Who will win??

If you don't use iTunes, you can download Episode 110 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!

The AFB Podcast Episode 109: Stardust and Fantomah figurines, Funko Game of Thrones Mystery Minis, DCC Cover Girls Batwoman

Episode 109 of the AFB Podcast is live at iTunes and is now available for direct download! Download and subscribe to the podcast at iTunes now! 

This week we do a Triple Threat set of reviews. Eli checks out Stardust and Fantomah from the Golden Age Figurines line, John cracks open a couple Game of Thrones Mystery Minis from Funko, and Scott reviews the Batwoman Cover Girls statue from DC Collectibles.

If you can't use iTunes, you can download Episode 109 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!

The AFB Podcast Episode 108: Marvel Legends AIM Scientist / True to Source

Episode 108 of the AFB Podcast is live at iTunes and is now available for direct download! Download and subscribe to the podcast at iTunes now! 

This week Ben checks out the elusive A.I.M. Scientist Figure from the Captain America: Winter Soldier Marvel Legends Series, and the guys discuss True to Source - how important is it that your toys reflect the original sources that inspire them?

If you can't use iTunes, you can download Episode 108 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!

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The AFB Podcast Episode 107: Kaiyodo Revoltech Yamaguchi Evangelion / Greatest Toyline Ever: Power Ranger

Episode 107 of the AFB Podcast is live at iTunes and is now available for direct download! Download and subscribe to the podcast at iTunes now!

This week we break down the news and visit all of our regular segments. For Toy of the Week, Adam reviews another jawbreaker with the Kaiyodo Revoltech Yamaguchi Evangelion Production Model 08 + 02.

For our discussion topic this week, John takes on another installment in the Greatest Toyline of All Time series with Power Rangers. To properly delve into this topic, he is joined by two experts in the field. ExVee is the host of the Superhero Time Podcast. And William B. West can be found on Twitter and his personal blog.

If you can't use iTunes, you can download Episode 107 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!

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The AFB Podcast Episode 106: Toy of the Week Trifecta!

Episode 106 of the AFB Podcast is live at iTunes and is now available for direct download! Download and subscribe to the podcast at iTunes now! 

This week we have not one but three Toys of the Week! Justin checks out the Masters of the Universe Classics Modulok, Scott reviews the Bowen Designs Thor Strikedown Statue and Ben is in awe of the Sideshow Collectibles Indiana Jones Pursuit of the Ark Statue. 

If you can't use iTunes, you can download Episode 106 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!

Back To The Comics

Don't call it a spin-off. OK, maybe do call it that...

Following the awesome Captain Marvel conversation with Rocko Jerome in Episode 101, I pitched the idea of doing a series of comics-focused conversations, based on Rocko's "Back to the Comics" writings. And so a new podcast was born! The synopsis for our first episode reads:

"The movies are all fine and good, but what about the source material? It's time to celebrate a unique art form based on its own merits and go Back To The Comics. Rocko and Eli are here to discuss just why and how much they matter".

As a collector of pop culture collectibles, there's a good chance this is right up your alley! You can listen to it at the Back To The Comics website, subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher radio, and we're working on other ways to get it into your ears.

We have the first "season" of six episodes roughly planned out. We hope you'll like it.
Stay in touch at the website, facebook.com/BackToTheComics, twitter.com/Back2TheComics, or all of the above.

Happy listening!

Eli

P.S. I'm still an Action Figure Bluesman, if anyone asks.