The AFB Podcast Episode 78 is up now!

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Episode SEVENTY-EIGHT 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, 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!

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Britains NC Tankers

August 22, 2013, 6:43 am

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Britains Farm Toys has teamed up with NC Engineering to produce two 1:32 scale model replicas of two of NC Engineering’s iconic slurry tankers.

American International Toy Fair to Host Digital Kids Conference

August 22, 2013, 7:00 am

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The Toy Industry Association (TIA) and media company Engage Digital have announced that the eighth annual Digital Kids Conference will co-locate with the American International Toy Fair in February at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Taking place February 18 to 19, the Digital Kids Conference will address new strategies, tools, and marketplace insight that will [...]

Mattel About To Put More Money In Your Pocket (MAT)

August 22, 2013, 7:11 am

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Mega Brands launch Mega Bloke competition

August 22, 2013, 7:25 am

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Do you know a Mega Bloke? Mega Brands is launching its fourth annual competition to find a truly magnificent example of the male species.

FREEing's Akemi Homura puts on her best yukata

August 22, 2013, 8:00 am

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We've seen plenty of Akemi Homura figures in the past, including works from Gift and Max Factory, but FREEing's yukata-clad version is the one in this month's magazine scans. It's not the first time we've seen her recently, but the magazine shots do offer up a few new angles for the latest entry in the Madoka yukata ver. line. 

She does look like rather ... emotionless? Melancholy? I'm not sure, but considering the other girls' illustrations all looked a bit happier, I'm not sure I like sad Homura so much. What about you guys and gals?

[via 2chan]

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JAKKS Pacific Shareholder Alert: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Announces Class Action Against JAKKS Pacific, Inc. and Its Board of Directors and a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of September 23, 2013

August 22, 2013, 8:29 am

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[PR Newswire] - NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky announces that a class action lawsuit has been commenced in the United States District Court for the Central District of California on behalf of ...

Galt Toys launches new Activity Centre

August 22, 2013, 8:29 am

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A new Activity Centre joins the range of Galt Toys that have been developed in conjunction with leading parenting expert, Dr Miriam Stoppard.

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Box Image and Bio for KFC Micro Robo Homage to Microman MC-20 Micro Scope Perceptor

August 22, 2013, 8:38 am

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For those interested, here is the box, including the hilarious bio on the Micro Robo MC20 figure from KFC. This is a Not-Perceptor figure based on Perceptor's original Micro Change colors. This primarily black edition of the figure is going to be limited to only 1000 pieces and will include a special collector's coin. Check out the box design and bio below for the full details.

First Looks at Cybertron Con 2013 Henkei Jetfire Out of the Box Images Show Exclusive Figure Details

August 22, 2013, 8:54 am

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Thanks to HK-TF and ACToys members no18_wjh and CANTONTSANG who have posted some first in-hand images of the Transformers Henkei Jetfire Cybertron Con 2013 exclusive figure. Finally, we get to see the figure that we have been tracking ever since images showed up on Ebay. Get a look at this convention edition Jetfire figure that features a new detailed paint job with metallic apps and both of the Autobot and Decepticon faction symbols that pay homage to Jetfire's changing of allegiance in the G1 cartoons. As well as comparisons shots with his nemesis edition.

Neverwinter Fury Of The Feywild Now Live

August 22, 2013, 9:00 am

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[PR Newswire] - REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Perfect World Entertainment Inc. and Cryptic Studios are pleased to announce that the widely-acclaimed free action MMORPG Neverwinter , set in the Dungeons ...

All Things Equal Launches Klondike Bar Game

August 22, 2013, 9:00 am

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All Things Equal, maker of the Loaded Questions and Awkward Family Photos games, has partnered with Klondike for the new board game, What Would You Do for a Klondike Bar? The game dares families and friends to conquer hundreds of creative, courageous, and cockamamie challenges in the name of the slogan. The 300 head-to-head challenges require [...]

Culture Japan Con 2013 Summary

August 22, 2013, 9:07 am

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The first ever Culture Japan Con (CJC) took place on the 17th and 18th of August 2013 at Straits Quay ...

Cute Facebook Stickers

August 22, 2013, 9:12 am

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Addicted to Facebook? Your favorite Fat Rabbit, Babee Bunny, is now available for download at the Facebook Sticker Store. Download your free Fat Rabbit Farm stickers today! (If you have no idea what a Facebook sticker is, read this.) While … Continue reading →

BTS Reveal Tech Leader 01 Dragnought Tranforming Energy Cube as Sentient Life-form

August 22, 2013, 9:29 am

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This new product re-imagines the humble energy cube as a sentient life-form, capable of its own transformation; an alternate mode as a fearsome cybernetic warrior! It can also adopt a symbiotic mode and complement the latest MP series figures, as constructive tools or devastating weapons! Featuring multiple points of articulation and constructed of sturdy, clear ABS plastic material, the first wave of T.E.C.H features the larger leader units of the T.E.C.H troops. Read on for more details. pre-order now from bigbadtoystore.com

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Chrono Trigger Symphony Out Now The Blake Robinson Synthetic...

August 22, 2013, 10:32 am

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Chrono Trigger Symphony Out Now

The Blake Robinson Synthetic Orchestra, who you might remember from their take on the Banjo-Kazooie soundtrack, have just released an orchestral compilation of Chrono Trigger songs. These covers were made with software synths and various sample libraries and has been released in a DRM-free FLAC version an is also available on iTunes.

Hit the jump for a preview of Chrono Trigger Symphony!

Ron English creates one of a kind Heart Skull sculpture

August 22, 2013, 11:00 am

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American artist, Ron English, has created a skull sculpture that's based on one of English's iconic painting. This one of a kind sculpture, titled "Heart Skull," is hand casted in solid resin and is made to have the eyes and nose shaped like a heart. Measuring seven inches tall, the skull is also made with a mix of beautiful colors that I love.

It's made with a mix of transparent purple and pink with holographic glitter. Coming with English's signature engraved in the back, this piece is available on Popaganda for US$1,200. This piece is quite pricy, but if you love skulls and glittery purple as much as I do, you'll want to get this.

[via TOYSREVIL]

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Odds ‘n Ends > NECA’s Pacific Rim, Starbarians

August 22, 2013, 11:00 am

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Lots of NECA Pacific Rim news. First off, NECA has finally posted a photo of the upcoming Battle Damaged Gypsy Danger, due out late September with the rest of series two (Striker Eureka and Leatherback). Speaking of, for those of who you missed out on the non-damaged Gypsy Danger, a new shipment is hitting stores now, […]

Scribblenauts Unmasked-A DC Comics Adventure Video Game Set for Release

August 22, 2013, 11:00 am

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Scribblenauts Unmasked—A DC Comics Adventure is a new video game that melds the creativity of the DC Comics characters and objects with the classic Scribblenauts art style. The game features a story where players embark as protagonist Maxwell on an imaginative quest, taking them through Gotham City, Metropolis, Atlantis, and other iconic locales from the [...]

What Would You Invent To Make Parenting Easy?

August 22, 2013, 11:14 am

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I wish I could marry Kevin Peterson. I know it sounds silly, but then it is just a wish. We all have infinite number of wishes. Some silly to our minds, while some to others. But wishes like- I wish I could pee alone, I wish I could get some sleep, I wish to go out on a vacation, up to a grocery store would also do. I wish, I wish, I wish and the list goes on and on… what would you call them then? Well, my best friend Maria named them as her “Bucket List 2013”.

Apart from us being best friends, Maria also happens to be a new mommy. Let me tell you all, this funny-tragic wish list came out only because of a simple question: How’s life going? To this I could only hear- “I used to want it all, now I just want to pee alone.”And then rest was history. After 5 months, we spoke and this was all we discussed. In my mind I was laughing to glory and found her stories to be too cute. But, then somewhere I could feel the joy as well as the challenges of being a parent.

To ease out her agony, her best pal thought of making her smile. So I asked her, what would you invent to make parenting easy. The answers were as follows-

Robot or Thomas and Friends character can come to life and entertain my baby and make sure that they don’t cry. I can at least follow "Grey's Anatomy", spend time alone, and pamper myself. All this has just become a memory.

Change of diapers, some instrument that might change my baby’s diaper at a regular interval without bothering me.

Potty training Instruments, this is the most difficult thing to do. So, may be an instrument that can help my baby potty train.

Technologically upgraded Pacifiers, Feeding seems to be a herculean task. I don’t remember when was the last time I slept properly. So, whenever required these advanced pacifiers should make my job easy.

Yeah, before I forget may be something that could stop unsolicited advice people give on different situations. This is a major one by the way, Raksha.

This list would have continued. But, thanks to my maid who rang the door bell and I had to disconnect the phone. For me it was the most hilarious conversation I had ever heard.

Maria’s bucket list 2013 seems impossible. But, I wish this could work somewhere in 2030. It just reminds me of how a simple question can give you days and dose of laughter. So to enjoy some chuckles in your life, don’t forget to ask your mommy friends-

How’s life going?