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By Sandman21xxi, on January 25th, 2012 After some December teasers from Spy Monkey Creations, we finally have some in-hand samples of what they’ll be opening up 2012 with: The Spy Monkey Armory Series 1!
 
Over the past couple of years, Spy Monkey has been producing weapons that toy collectors can use with their 6/7″ action figures, mostly geared towards Masters of the Universe figures. We’ve reviewed a couple of them like the Sword of Ages, and the Shield of Destruction and Shield of Deliverance. For 2012, they’re adding another dimension to their products: customization!
» There’s more… click to continue reading Spy Monkey Armory Series 1 Venom and Doppelganger Colorways
By Talyn, on January 20th, 2012 As Ron pointed out in his Best of 2011 post, we both had a hard time choosing just one. There were alot of great toys in 2011, and a lot of getting used to the higher prices we now pay for toys… which brings me to my number one choice.
The Glyos System. The entire thing, not just one figure. These are the most affordable, quality, playable toys I have had in a LOOOONG time. They’re just plain damn fun! And this year they expanded quite a bit with the new Glyans and Rig-Wing.
>> For my reviews of Glyos, check out:
» There’s more… click to continue reading AFP’s Best of 2011 – Talyn’s Picks
By Ron, on January 13th, 2012 Bill has shared his newest Action Figure Comic, this one starring the Caped Crusader. Be sure to check out more of his comics at Bill’s Comics.
 The Big Chill » There’s more… click to continue reading The Big Chill – BillsComics.com
By Ron, on January 12th, 2012 As you guys may know, at AFP we’ve become great fans of 3A Toys. And today the 3A membership club for 2012 (called 3AA for 3A Associates) goes on sale for 24 hours. You may be asking yourself why you’d pay $180 for something like this, but it comes with an exclusive figure that in itself covers the cost – and the 15% discount over the course of the year plus the hat and messenger bag are all just gravy.
Don’t miss out – believe me, you will regret it! 
For the time-zone challenged, the 3AA 2012 membership goes on sale starting today, January 12, at 8PM EST, available for only 24 hours.
 
3AA 2012 goes onsale 13th Jan at 9-00am, the sale will last 24 hours and the opportunity to join 3AA will not come around till the same time next year!
3AA 2012 costs $180USD, the member pack consists of 15% discount to any product purchased directly from 3A via Bambaland or conventions etc for the period of 12 months (under the account name the 3AA 2012 was purchased), 3AA messenger bag, 3AA baseball cap (regular size), membership card and the exclusive Adventure Kartel 1/6th figure F-LEGION.
**The small print which isn’t that small**
- 3AA 2012 is not transferable, if it is resold it becomes null.
- The 3AA discount will be applied online at the Bambalandstore to the account under which 3AA was purchased.
- 3AA 2012 members are guaranteed access to purchase one (more if applicable) standard release and 3AA exclusive releases for the period of the 2012 membership. Standard sales does not cover special sales of limited nature, Ashley Wood 1:1 editions or 3A publications.
- 3AA exclusive toys will not be offered outside of 2012 3AA members
- One 3AA membership per account and delivery address.
By Ron, on January 12th, 2012 In contrast with our Best of 2010 post, Talyn and I each had a few different picks for our best action figures of 2011, so we decided to split it up this time around. I’ll get us started with the choice I included in the Fwoosh Staff Best of 2011 post – the Hasbro Marvel Universe Sentinel.
I worried last year that I’d be typecast as the Marvel guy, and I’m playing to role again with my pick of the Marvel Universe Sentinel. I never thought anything would ever rival my love of the Sentinel that Toy Biz released as a Build-A-Figure way back in Marvel Legends Series 10, but Hasbro’s version of the mutant killing robot stacks up pretty well.
The two are right about the same height, but the newer model is bulked up some, giving it more satisfying proportions. It’s also got a more classic look, while the BAF is styled specifically after the futuristic Sentinels in Grant Morrison’s final arc in New X-Men, Here Comes Tomorrow. And on top of that, Hasbro’s version has the light up eyes and chest, and the voice chip that sounds just like you’d expect a Sentinel to sound.
This would have dominated completely if it had the superior torso and hand / finger articulation that Toy Biz managed to cram into the BAF. And I’m still not sure where the purple and silver color scheme comes from (my best guess is from when the Avengers fought Sentinels in Avengers 104, way back in 1972.) Hasbro wanted a variant to distinguish its exclusive for San Diego Comic-Con, but I would have liked to see the classic purple and blue more widely available.
A lot of folks believe that Toy Biz’s Marvel Legends really hit its stride with the Sentinel series. I’m hoping that Hasbro’s Sentinel is the lead-in to a strong relaunch for Marvel Legends this year.
You can pick up the Marvel Masterworks Sentinel 16″ Figure and the Marvel Masterworks Sentinel 16″ Figure – Repaint Version at AFP sponsor Big Bad Toy Store, and I’ve seen the Marvel Universe Masterworks Sentinel at Amazon.com go for some great prices too.
» There’s more… click to continue reading AFP’s Best of 2011 – Ron’s Picks
By Talyn, on January 6th, 2012
By Buzzy Fret, on December 30th, 2011 
Happy Holidays AFP Fans!
I may have been MIA for a while, but I’m still plugging along, albeit little slower than usual.
With that said, here’s a little “quickie” custom Batman I just finished up on Christmas Eve, that was initially inspired by a couple covers by artist Jim Calafiore.
» There’s more… click to continue reading DC Universe Classics Custom Batman – a Personal Interpretation
By Sandman21xxi, on December 21st, 2011 
A couple weeks back, Spy Monkey Creations sent us some black and white silhouette teaser images of what they have in store for 2012. It looks like you can disassemble and customize your own weapons! We’ve been told the new items will be fully interchangeable and compatible with Onell Design’s Glyos System and as well as the Four Horsemen’s Outer Space Men line.
» There’s more… click to continue reading Spy Monkey Creations 2012 Teaser Images
By Sandman21xxi, on December 21st, 2011  
Bluefin / Tamashii Nations announced a few weeks ago that they will be releasing an S.H. Figuarts Trunks next year!
Here’s their official statement from their Facebook account:
Introducing S.H. Figuarts Trunks!Created through direct consumer feedback from the U.S. comes one of the most heavily requested Dragon Ball Z characters! And because we heard you, Trunks comes with both normal and Super Saiyan head/face pieces! Tamashii Nations and Bluefin is proud to present this U.S. and Tamashii Web Exclusive item! Coming May 2012. U.S. MSRP $48.99
Swords x2!!!!!
Interchangeable hand parts: 7 right hands, 5 left hands (plus the two attached to figure means 14 hand parts total)
Interchangeable face parts: 8 interchangeable faces (4 Normal, 4 Super Saiyan)
I love that we’ll be getting a normal head as well – I’m really looking forward to this one!
By Ron, on December 17th, 2011 Bill has shared the second of two holiday-themed classic Action Figure Comics, this one starring the amazing Spider-Man. Be sure to check out The Dark Knight Before Christmas, starring Batman, and more of his comics at Bill’s Comics.
Happy Holidays!
 A Very Spidey Christmas » There’s more… click to continue reading A Very Spidey Christmas – BillsComics.com
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