The AFB Podcast Episode 340: 2018 Toys of the Year Awards

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Before we start on our 2019 Reviews, we look back at the highlights and lowlights of toy and statue collecting in 2018.

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Ben’s picks

1. Best small scale fig (6-7” or 1/12 scale and under)
1. Runner-up - Marvel Legends Silver Surfer
2. Winner - Marvel Legends Thing

Best Build-A-Figure (BAF) or Collect & Connect (C&C)

1. Runner-up - Marvel Legends SP//DR
2. Winner - Marvel Legends Sauron

Best Miscellaneous item

1. Runner-up - Diamond Select Gallery - Rogue “Savage Land”
2. Winner - Hasbro Cosplay Infinity Gauntlet

2. Best Large scale figure/vehicle/playset (8” and above)
1. Runner-up -
2. Winner - Star Wars Black - Dewback
3. Best High end item
1. Runner-up - XM Studios Moon Knight  
2. Winner - Sideshow Thanos Maquette
4. Biggest Red Card
1. Runner-up - Mattel’s utter failure
2. Winner - Exclusives & Delays
5. Innovation Award (for thinking outside the box)
1. Runner-up - Mezco (for One:12 collective)
2. Winner - Four Horsemen - Mythic Legions 2 Kickstarter
6. Best Line (new or ongoing)
1. Runner-up - Mezco One:12
2. Winner - Hasbro Marvel Legends
7. Best Company (new or ongoing)
1. Runner-up - Mezco (for One:12 collective)
2. Winner - Hasbro
8. Personal acquisition (Something awesome you got. Grail? Vintage? Got it for a deal? Etc)
1. Runner-up - Frazetta Death Dealer Axe
2. Winner - Frazetta sketch
9. The biggie!!!! “Item of the year” (2018 release)
1. Runner-up - Bandai Figuarts Son Goku
2. Winner - Mezco 1:12 Popeye

Adam’s Picks

1. Best small scale fig (6-7” or 1/12 scale and under)
1. Runner-up – S.H. Figuarts Yamucha
2. Winner – S.H. Figuarts Kid Goku
2. Best Large scale figure/vehicle/playset (8” and above)
1. Winner – S.H. Figuarts Shenron
3. Best High end item
1. Runner-up -
2. Winner -
4. Biggest Red Card
1. Runner-up – S.H. Figuarts Goku Power Pole Figuarts accessory
2. Winner – Bandai Pre-order notifications (Buu, SSGSS Vegeta)
5. Innovation Award (for thinking outside the box)
1. Runner-up –
2. Winner - Neko Busou
6. Best Line (new or ongoing)
1. Runner-up – Revoltech Amazing Yamaguchi
2. Winner -  S.H. Figuarts DB
7. Winner - Best Company (new or ongoing)
1. Runner-up – Kaiyodo, Max Factory
2. Winner - Bandai
8. Personal acquisition (Something awesome you got. Grail? Vintage? Got it for a deal? Etc)
1. Runner-up – Neko Busou Namimori
2. Winner – S.H. Figuarts Majin Vegeta
9. The biggie!!!! “Item of the year” (2018 release)
1. Runner-up – Patlabor Robot Spirits Griffon
2. Winner – S.H. Figuarts Kid Goku

John’s Picks

1. Best small scale fig (6-7” or 1/12 scale and under)
1. Runner-up -Marvel Legends Cloak & Dagger
2. Winner - SHF Kamen Rider Cross Z Charge
2. Best Large scale figure/vehicle/playset (8” and above)
1. Runner-up -
2. Winner - Jurassic World Big T-Rex
3. Best High end item
1. Runner-up -
2. Winner -
4. Biggest Red Card
1. Runner-up -
2. Winner - Mattel
5. Innovation Award (for thinking outside the box)
1. Runner-up -
2. Winner - Fugglers
6. Best Line (new or ongoing)
1. Runner-up - Transformers
2. Winner -  Mego
7. Winner - Best Company (new or ongoing)
1. Runner-up - Hasbro
2. Winner - Bandai
8. Personal acquisition (Something awesome you got. Grail? Vintage? Got it for a deal? Etc)
1. Runner-up - Lego Batman Tattoo
2. Winner - Jurassic Park Pops
9. The biggie!!!! “Item of the year” (2018 release)
1. Runner-up -
2. Winner - Marauder Task Force K9

Eddie’s Picks

1. Best small scale fig (6-7” or 1/12 scale and under)
1. Runner-up - DC Essentials Black Manta
2. Winner - Marvel Legends Cable

• Best Build-A-Figure (BAF) or Collect & Connect (C&C)

3. Runner-up - DC Multiverse Clayface
4. Winner - Marvel Legends Sauron

• Best Miscellaneous item

5. Runner-up - Star Wars Porgs
6. Winner - Transformers Prime Masters

2. Best Large scale figure/vehicle/playset (8” and above)
1. Runner-up - Star Wars Black Enfys Nest
2. Winner - Transformers Leader Class POTP
3. Best High end item
1. Runner-up - Deadpool 2 Hot Toys
2. Winner - DBZ Majin buu
4. Biggest Red Card
1. Runner-up - Marvel Legends Captain America Headsculpt
2. Winner - Mattel / DC
5. Innovation Award (for thinking outside the box)
1. Runner-up - Paper goods
2. Winner - Battletrap
6. Best Line (new or ongoing)
1. Runner-up - Transformers
2. Winner -  Marvel legends
7. Best Company (new or ongoing)
1. Runner-up - NECA
2. Winner - Hasbro
8. Personal acquisition (Something awesome you got. Grail? Vintage? Got it for a deal? Etc)
1. Runner-up - Marvel Legends Puck Wave Cyclops
2. Winner - ML Annihilus
9. The biggie!!!! “Item of the year” (2018 release)
1. Runner-up - SDCC Aquaman Set
2. Winner - TMNT Movie Figure Set

Scotty’s Picks

1. Best small scale fig (6-7” or 1/12 scale and under)
1. Runner-up - DC Collectibles DC Essentials Rorschach
2. Winner - Mezco One:12 Collective Ascending Knight Batman

• Best Build-A-Figure (BAF) or Collect & Connect (C&C)

1. Runner-up - Marvel Legends Lizard
2. Winner - Marvel Legends Sauron

• Best Miscellaneous item

3. Runner-up - Funko 5 Star Jafar
4. Winner - Hot Toys Incredibles 2 Edna Mode & Jack Jack Cosbaby Two Pack

2. Best Large scale figure/vehicle/playset (8” and above)
1. Runner-up - DC Collectibles Batman Animated Joker Expressions Pack
2. Winner - Marvel Legends Ghost Rider with Flame Cycle

3. Best High end item
1. Runner-up - Tweeterhead Harley Quinn Super Powers
2. Winner - Sideshow Deathstroke Premium Format Statue

4. Biggest Red Card
1. Runner-up - Funko Teekeez
2. Winner - Entitled Fanboys

5. Innovation Award (for thinking outside the box)
1. Runner-up -
2. Winner - DC Collectibles for the expansion of the Bombshells License

6. Best Line (new or ongoing)
1. Runner-up - Diamond Gallery PVC Statues
2. Winner -  Tweeterhead Super Powers Statues

7. Winner - Best Company (new or ongoing)
1. Runner-up - Tweeterhead
2. Winner - Hasbro

8. Personal acquisition (Something awesome you got. Grail? Vintage? Got it for a deal? Etc)
1. Runner-up - DC Collectibles Aquaman & Mera Statue
2. Winner - Bane Premium Format Statue
9. The biggie!!!! “Item of the year” (2018 release)
1. Runner-up - Funko WB  Mystery Minis
2. Winner - Tweeterhead Super Powers Joker Statue