The AFB Podcast Episode 44: Lego Hobbit Riddles for the Ring / Christmas Action Figures

Episode FORTY 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 Ben, John and Scott for Episode Forty 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 pop culture.

Episode Forty Four includes our Toy of the Week feature on the Lego Hobbit "Riddles for the Ring": Set and a discussion on Christmas 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 Forty 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 AFB Podcast Episode 43: SH Figuarts Dragonball Z Piccolo / 2013 Movie Toys

Episode FORTY 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 John, Adam and Ben for Episode Forty 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 pop culture.

Episode Forty Three includes our Toy of the Week feature on the S.H. Figuarts Dragonball Z Piccolo Figure and a discussion on 2013 Movie Toys.

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 Forty 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!

Win Encore Fortress Maximus, Vintage Millenium Falcon & $750 in Prizes with ShelfLife.net’s Collector Wars (Season 2)!

Rack Up Points & Build The Future Of Collecting

ShelfLife.net, The Future of Collecting, is stoked to announce Season 2 (Dec 2012) of Collector Wars!

Collector Wars is a combination contest and rewards program designed to help our community grow. There were over 100,000 collector scoring events in Season 1 and Season 2 is set to explode.

Collector Wars leverages the recent launch of our Collector Dashboard and Collector Score. The Collector Dashboard combines collection stats, photo galleries, social tools and a personalized collection catalog all in one sweet streamlined package! You can access your new Collector Dashboard via the COLLECT button in the top left corner of the site. You can also share your Dashboard publicly to show off your Wants and Haves and connect with other collectors by using your ShelfLife profile address:

Eg) http://www.shelflifex.com/profile/Faustx

Prizes!

Here's what you can win Dec 2012:

1st Prize (choose from):
Encore Transformers Fortress Maximus

Vintage Millenium Falcon 2012
or $250 site credit

2nd Prize (choose from):
3A Supreme NOM
or FansProject Warbot Assaulter or Defender

or Infinite Crisis Omnibus
or $100 site credit

3rd to 10th Prizes:
$25 Site credit

Best New Profile Photo: MP15 Ravage & Rumble (New winners only)
Most Collectibles Sold: $50 and sell free for a year.(New winners only)
Most Collectibles Bought: $50 and Level 10 for a year.(New winners only)

Full Contest Details

Contest runs Dec 1st - Dec 31st, 2012.

Almost everything you do on ShelfLife this month racks up your Collector Score, and we’re giving away $750 worth of cash and prizes in Season 2. Points reset every month so the slate is clean for a new prize haul!

Here’s what’s new:

• Prizes for all of the top 10 scorers, top seller, top buyer and best profile pic!
• Ratings/Reviews: Earn 500 points each (limit of X/day)
• Curation: Earn up to 5000 points/product for catalogs completed within 7 days!
• Buying stuff now earns 1000 points for every $1 spent!

Participation

Just login to ShelfLife.net (accounts are free) and start using the site. Collector Points are awarded for Wants, Haves, Buying, Selling, Ratings/Reviews, Referring New Users & Curators, and for Curating Catalogs. Points accumulated during the contest will also contribute to the 90 day rolling Collector Score for each collector and will unlock further benefits, discounts and access to upcoming exclusives. Random daily prizes will also be awarded in coordination with sponsors.

Hundreds of catalogs, with a strong focus on Action Figures and Designer Toys, are already up and running on ShelfLife.net and more are being added all the time. If a catalog is missing from the system collectors can request it be added via their Collect Mode page.

Full contest details can be found at: http://www.shelflife.net/collector-wars-contest

ShelfLife.net is the ultimate collector platform, with free collection management and social tools for collectors and a next generation marketplace capable of automatically matching buyers and sellers. Volunteer curators build each catalog on ShelfLife in pursuit of completing a permanent archive of every collectible ever made.

Media, vendors and strategic partners can contact us via everyone@shelflifex.com.

Let the battles begin!

The AFB Podcast Episode 42: DC Direct Brave & The Bold #28 Statue / Nightcrawler Toy History

Episode FORTY 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, Justin and Scott for Episode Forty 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 pop culture.

Episode Forty Two includes our Toy of the Week feature on the DC Direct Brave & The Bold #28 Statue and a Toy History of the X-Men's Nightcrawler!

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 Forty 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!

DASH has gifts for you this holiday season!

DASH Has Gifts For You This Holiday Season
Every action figure collector knows what it’s like to wake up on that special day, find that giant box, and open that toy you’ve been dreaming about all year. DASH also knows how wonderful that feeling is, and that’s why we’re trying to give five lucky collectors the Christmas of their dreams and their childhood. Check out the details for our Christmas Club Contest and register on Collector-ActionFigures.com to make sure you’re entered to win one of our special Christmas gifts which will arrive wrapped and all.

Standard registered users on DASH have a pile of things under their tree, but there’s even more stuff in the stocking when you upgrade your membership. Not only do you get access to the world’s best action figure values, detailed collection reports, and full use of a great mobile app for collectors, you’re also part of a select group eligible to receive the ultimate gift in our Christmas Club Contest.

If you thought that was all our contests currently running, you must be lacking some holiday spirit. We’re adding new contests every week, and the only way to see them all is to Like DASH on Facebook. We hope you have a great holiday season, find a toy or two under your tree, and make the most of your collection with DASH.

For complete contest rules and requirements, please email corey@Collector-ActionFigures.com

ShelfLife.net announces Season 2 of Collector Wars!

ShelfLife.net, The Future of Collecting, is stoked to announce Season 2 (Dec 2012) of Collector Wars!

Collector Wars is a combination contest and rewards program designed to help our community grow. There were over 100,000 collector scoring events in Season 1 and Season 2 is set to explode.

Collector Wars leverages the recent launch of our Collector Dashboard and Collector Score. The Collector Dashboard combines collection stats, photo galleries, social tools and a personalized collection catalog all in one sweet streamlined package! You can access your new Collector Dashboard via the COLLECT button in the top left corner of the site. You can also share your Dashboard publicly to show off your Wants and Haves and connect with other collectors by using your ShelfLife profile address:

Eg) http://www.shelflifex.com/profile/Faustx

Prizes!

Here's what you can win Dec 2012:

1st Prize (choose from):
Encore Transformers Fortress Maximus
or $250 site credit

2nd Prize (choose from):
3A Supreme NOM
or FansProject Warbot Assaulter or Defender

or Infinite Crisis Omnibus
or $100 site credit

3rd to 10th Prizes:
$25 Site credit

Best New Profile Photo: MP15 Ravage & Rumble (New winners only)
Most Collectibles Sold: $50 and sell free for a year.(New winners only)
Most Collectibles Bought: $50 and Level 10 for a year.(New winners only)

Full Contest Details

Contest runs Dec 1st - Dec 31st, 2012.

Almost everything you do on ShelfLife this month racks up your Collector Score, and we’re giving away $750 worth of cash and prizes in Season 2. Points reset every month so the slate is clean for a new prize haul!

Here’s what’s new:

• Prizes for all of the top 10 scorers, top seller, top buyer and best profile pic!
• Ratings/Reviews: Earn 500 points each (limit of X/day)
• Curation: Earn up to 5000 points/product for catalogs completed within 7 days!
• Buying stuff now earns 1000 points for every $1 spent!

Participation

Just login to ShelfLife.net (accounts are free) and start using the site. Collector Points are awarded for Wants, Haves, Buying, Selling, Ratings/Reviews, Referring New Users & Curators, and for Curating Catalogs. Points accumulated during the contest will also contribute to the 90 day rolling Collector Score for each collector and will unlock further benefits, discounts and access to upcoming exclusives. Random daily prizes will also be awarded in coordination with sponsors.

Hundreds of catalogs, with a strong focus on Action Figures and Designer Toys, are already up and running on ShelfLife.net and more are being added all the time. If a catalog is missing from the system collectors can request it be added via their Collect Mode page.

Full contest details can be found at: http://www.shelflife.net/collector-wars-contest

ShelfLife.net is the ultimate collector platform, with free collection management and social tools for collectors and a next generation marketplace capable of automatically matching buyers and sellers. Volunteer curators build each catalog on ShelfLife in pursuit of completing a permanent archive of every collectible ever made.

Media, vendors and strategic partners can contact us via everyone@shelflifex.com.

Let the battles begin!

The AFB Podcast Episode 41: What's On Your Watchlist?

Episode FORTY 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, Justin Adam, and Ben from the AFB Forum for Episode Forty 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 pop culture.

Episode Forty One includes our fun roundtable discussion - "What's On You Watchlist?" - where we reveal those items that elude us, tempt us and confuse us on eBay! 

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 Forty 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!

The AFB Comment of the Month Contest - December 2012!

First off, congrats to Keenan Allen, who has been randomly selected as the winner of our November Comment of the Month Prize! Keenan entered the draw by sharing one of our photo albums at Facebook! Keenan - keep an eye on your Facebook messages for details on how to claim your prize!

For our December Comment of the Month Contest, our prize will stick with the DC New 52 theme and come in the form of the DC Collectibles Cyborg Action Figure - - sent to you by Mike's Comics N' Stuff!

Comments made here at the blog, at our Facebook Page, Twitter OR as podcast feedback (podcast@actionfigureblues.com) will ALL be entered into the draw for the month's comment contest prize! There are plenty of ways to win! 

A few bits and pieces:

• every genuine comment here at the blog, at Facebook or Twitter, or received as podcast feedback 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 – likewise Facebook comments from members who cannot receive messages.


• 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!