Name That Action Figure! July 10, 2009
Friday July 10, 2009

So far, it seems I have my work cut out for me as we have two serious action figure fanatics that really know their stuff! Last week's mystery action figure was correctly guess by Bubbashelby (who wasn't exactly sure, but narrowed it down) and then confirmed by Charles as the Cyberwoman action figure from Torchwood. Congratulations again to you both!
But don't let their towering knowledge of action figures scare the rest of you away. All you have to do is check in every Friday to take a stab at being the first to guess at that week's mystery figure. Who will be the one to knock Bubbashelby and Charles off their thrones? It could be you! You hear that fellas? I'm calling out for a challenge, so prepare yourselves.
The Cyberwoman action figure was released in the first wave of Torchwood figures based on the hit British TV series of the same name. She stands at 5" tall and was joined by the releases of Captain Jack Harkness, Gwen Cooper and the Weevil. The popularity of the show seems to have leaked over into the action figures as the Cyberwoman figure is sold out at most online stores. Of course, I'm sure it helps that traditionally, women partially covered in what amounts to a chrome swimsuit are officially considered in the sci-fi fan circles as "hot."
Now on to this week's mystery figure! Think you know who it is? Then get those fingers typing and take a swing at the latest installment of Name That Action Figure!
Awesome Wonder Twins 2 Pack Packaging!
Thursday July 9, 2009

You know you're a full-blown action figure geek when you get all excited about brilliant action figure packaging. MAtty Collector has released a video on YouTube showcasing their stunningly genius package design for the forthcoming San Diego Comic Con exclusive Wonder Twin 2-pack, complete with flashing lights and voices of the characters.
The box comes in two parts, hinged together that allows collectors to fold the two sections together, making Zan and Jayna bring their clenched fists together in their classic power igniting pose, thus triggering the lights and making the sound chips start projecting their voices to bellow things like, "Form of water!' and, "Form of an eagle!"
Most SDCC action figure exclusives (and there seems to be a ton of them this year) are already destined to be hot commodities, but add to this an astounding package design like this and collectors are going to be clawing over each other to get their mitts on one.
Matty Collector's YouTube page.
Fun with Action Figures, Just Add Chipmunk!
Wednesday July 8, 2009

In the world of collecting action figures, it's easy to get caught up in the whole these-are-precious-collectibles attitude, thus finding yourself handling every figure, still sealed within their pristine packaging, like a curator of the Smithsonian handles an ancient priceless artifact. While this may be the impressive habit of many collectors, it's still wonderful to see someone having fun with their action figures and no one drives that message home better than Canadian collector, Chris McVeigh.
Chris, a professional illustrator, took a whimsical view in a recent personal project where he posed various Star Wars action figures in a park and patiently waited until real live chipmunks approached the display and then, like a hunter sighting his prey, he snaps a hilarious picture and solidifies his place as an internet sensation and one of the greatest fun-loving action figure collectors in the world.
Courtesy of the Telegraph.co.uk website and Barcroft Media, these pictures baffle the mind with the absurd, yet immensely enjoyable, juxtaposition of pop culture pieces of plastic and adorable woodland creatures. This is one of those moments where I find myself asking, "Now, why didn't I think of that?!" I honestly spent a good 15 minutes looking over each picture and laughing like a fool, while trying to discern if these photos were actually Photoshopped collages. I've come to the conclusion, with the help of some online buzz, that these are the real deal. Still, I'm amazed at how McVeigh managed to get a Biker Scout on the back of a wild chipmunk!
To see the whole seires, visit the Telegraph.co.uk website and prepare to be mystified.
Name That Action Figure! July 3rd, 2009
Friday July 3, 2009

Congratulations to Charles for not only being the first to take a guess and then guess correctly, but hitting the nail on the head by naming the correct edition of last week's mystery figure! This is an example of some serious action figure devotion, my friends. I bow down to Charles' deep well of toy knowledge.
Last week's figure was indeed the G.I. Joe 5 Pack Flint. I honestly thought I would have stumped you all with that one, but once again, I have been thwarted. Flint was the Joe's shotgun-carrying Warrant Officer. According to Wikipedia, Flint has had no less than 15 different 3 3/4" figures made of him and 2 12" dolls. He was first released in 1985 with the Series 4 line of G.I. Joe figures from Hasbro. He was never my personal favorite, but I blame that on my innate aversion to berets.
Now on to this week's mystery figure. I hate to say it, but I think I've got you guys this time! You better know your figures well if you're going to take a a stab at this week's installment of Name That Action Figure!