Action Figure Blues Podcast Ep.69: Turbo Charged Toys of the Week!

Join Ben, Adam, Scott and Justin for Episode Sixty Nine (Dude) 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 Toy of the Week is Turbo Charged as they each take on a favourite - see the pic above for some clues! To listen in on all the fun go HERE.

Kevin Dart's Gorgeous Yuki 7

Artist Kevin Dart has created a thing of beauty with International Girl of Mystery 'Yuki 7'.

Yuki 7 is a jet-setting spy girl and fashionista! An International Girl of Mystery and operates as a spy-for-hire from her secret HQ in Tokyo. As dangerous as she is beautiful, this sexy secret agent is an expert in information recovery, undercover operations, and catwalk fashion.

Digitally sculpted by Gentle Giant Studios is incredibly detailed as she even has a little shiny mirror compact! This hand painted and individually numbered 6.3" tall Yuki 7 is limited to only 250 pieces is only at the Gentle Giant Studios SDCC booth (3513) for only $100 USD or if you can't make it, the gorgeous Yuki 7 can be pre-ordered now from HERE for a July 2013 release. 

Coarse Toys has an Omen for Rotofugi at SDCC

Coarse Toys have revealed a brand new vinyl mini-figure 'Omen' on their Facebook page to be an exclusive at SDCC.

"After the last rays of the sun dip behind the forest’s edge, two pairs of eyes burst open. Hoot and Hush warily stand together keeping watch over a nest of unhatched eggs. Gazing up into the night, they wait in silence until the voice of the Void breaks through the darkness and orders them where to go."

These 3.5" super cute "Hush" (black version), and "Hoot" (blue version) come as a set for just $12.99 USD at the Rotofugi booth (4736). So here's hoping there's an online release of these rad owls after the con.

Paul Kaiju’s Pollen Kaiser 'Devilman' Glows In The Dark

Toy Art Gallery will be releasing the latest rad figure from Paul Kaiju’s Pollen Kaiser “Devilman GID”. 

The massive 10" tall figure is cast in glow-in-the-dark soft vinyl with a deluxe high-quality paint job featuring multiple translucent sprays, various rubs, and a super amount of detail. 

Devilman also features his signature removable staff weapon and a clear red eye and is limited to one per customer June 21, 2013 from HERE for $195.00 USD.

Street Fighter Bobble Budds Series 2 Figures

Multiverse Studio have announced Round 2 for their successful Street Fighter Bobble Budds figure series. 

Based on the classic videogame fighting game Street Fighter, the Bobble Budds Round 2 roster will consist of Ken, Zangief, Guile, and Cammy.

Each rad 3.5" tall exclusive bobble head comes with a special locking mechanism for the head, articulated arms and will be released in July 2013 from HERE.

VISEone Squeezes Out Some Zombie Goo

VISEone has revealed the prototype with co-operation from Flying LuLu of his latest tube creation 'Zombie Goo'. 

The rad 8" tall handstanding vinyl 4 fingered zombie hand will be made in time to be at the Tenacious Toys booth at NYCC. So keep an eyes peeled for it's release and other colorways VISEone has planned.

Ooze figure: Oilish is the next Squadt Terror Boy

We posted HERE about the awesome Terror Boy "OOZE NO.00", now Brandt Peters and Ferg are back with the second colorway of their Terror Boys Ooze figure: Oilish! 

The 6" tall more darker figure includes 2 sets of arms (classic and 2.1), 2 sets of lenses (black and red), worn wool shirt, dual machetes and a removable hood and helmet. 

There will also be a 10% chance to get a “petrolium-colored” helmet chase. Terror Boys Ooze figure: Oilish will be available from June 24 from HERE.

Entertainment Earth's Adventure Time and Regular Show's SDCC Tin Tote Gift Sets

Entertainment Earth revealed two new totally Algebraic SDCC exclusive Tin Tote Gift Sets for Adventure Time and the Regular Show. 

Adventure Time Tin Tote Gift Set from Bif Bang Pow! begins with a colorful metal tin tote box that measures about 8 5/8-inches wide x 6 3/4-inches tall x 4-inches deep. It continues with a 16-ounce themed travel mug and a set of 4 coasters that will take you to the Land of Ooo and the animated TV series in a heartbeat. And they all feature delightful images of your pals Finn and Jake!

Regular Show Tin Tote Gift Set has a colorful metal tin tote box measures about 8 5/8-inches wide x 6 3/4-inches tall x 4-inches deep and features the Regular Show logo along with plenty of 4-color artwork from the series on all sides, the top, and bottom. But that’s not all. Inside the tote you’ll find a 16-ounce travel mug and a set of 4 coasters, all sporting images from the show.

Each set include a tin tote, four coasters and a 16oz. travel mug, with both are priced at $34.99 each and available for pre-order from HERE.

Hello Kitty Becomes Super Ugly

Warner Bros. Consumer Products, in partnership with DC Entertainment, and Sanrio, creator of the global icon Hello Kitty, announced today they will be partnering to license a new brand collaboration that will feature Hello Kitty dressed up as her favorite DC Comics Super Heroes, including Wonder Woman, Superman and Batman.

Sanrio and Ugly Dolls have also joined up to announce a partnership between Hello Kitty and Uglydoll. The Hello Kitty Uglydoll collaboration will make its official debut at San Diego Comic-Con 2013. The collection will include a set of limited edition plush by Gund featuring Hello Kitty dressed as OX, Trunko, Ice-Bat and Wage.

Super 7's SDCC Alien Re-Action Figures

Super 7 has released images and bucket load of info for their SDCC 2013 Alien Re-Action Figures. 

They will have four different exclusive 3.75″ Alien retro styled figures of:

• Alien ReAction Figure “Early Bird Package”
• Alien ReAction Figure 2 Pack “Discovered Sales Samples” Big Chap & Kane
• Alien ReAction Figure Bases
• Alien ReAction Figure Catalog

Alien ReAction Figure “Early Bird Package”
Pre-orders for the ALIEN ReAction Figures will begin at SDCC and fans who pre-order a set of the five ReAction Figures at our Super7’s booth will get more than they ever expected – a full Early Bird Package containing:

An ALIEN figures display stage (including original artwork created in the style of 1970s packages), Space Club Membership Card, ALIEN photos, and a sheet of ALIEN stickers!

This Package is FREE when you preorder your set of five figures at SDCC! The five ReAction Figures will be complete with accessories and on Blister Card packages -

• THE ALIEN (“BIG CHAP”) – with removable transparent dome, extendable jaws and glow-in-the-dark head!
• RIPLEY – with Flame Thrower
• ASH – with Motion Detector
• DALLAS – with Flame Thrower
• KANE in NOSTROMO SPACESUIT – with removable helmet and transparent visor

The Early Bird preorder for the five figures is only $100.00 USD with the rest of the world $125 (+tax) including shipping. These very limited figures will ship between October 1~December 31 and the Early Bird Package will be handed to you at SDCC at the Super7 booth #5245.

Madballs of Death from The Amazing Zectron and Tru:Tek

The collaboration between The Amazing Zectron and Tru:Tek has revealed the awesome 'Madball of Death' series, which will be in featured line-up of Clutter's June Toy Mafia event.

"Inspired by AmToys' iconic '80s line, '50s sci-fi, and a dash of neo-kaiju, these bouncy polyurethane rubber cast pieces split into two halves to reveal a tentacled parasite inside and then rejoined by neo-magnets." 

This rad series is very limited with only 11 pieces worldwide available in 5 black w/pink parasite, 5 pink w/black parasite, and o1 chase done in mixed parts with marbled insert. Each Madball of Death comes with header card artwork by The Amazing Zectron and Ralph Niese.

Bas Peter releases Battle Star Astronauts 'Bjorn'

Bas Peter from Bashprojects has released the secret weapon for the Battle Star Astronauts with 'Bjorn'. 

The awesomely detailed custom Dunny with bronzed style helmet, belt, badge and Bas' signature on the gun is so big at 8", all hell breaks loose when Bjorn enters the battlefield! You can get this one of a kind custom from Bas HERE for €230 including S&H.