Big Bang Theory is well-known for promoting DC Comics’ characters. A few months back we discussed Sheldon wearing a t-shirt featuring Firestorm. It’s been known by matchheads who watch the show that a Firestorm action figure lurches in the background of the nerd’s apartment. I’ve had a few people mention it over the past few [...]
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Custom Mego Firestorm Action Figure Box
I don’t know much about this custom Mego action figure box, other than it’s AWESOME! It was posted by “The Toyroom” on the Mego Museum forum. The artwork was taken from Tom Fleming’s painting. What a clever and gorgeous custom piece! Click the image to enlarge. My thanks to Rob Kelly from The Aquaman Shrine, [...]
Episode 11 of FIRESTORM FAN and AQUAMAN SHRINE Podcast!
The eleventh episode of THE FIRE AND WATER PODCAST is now available for your listening pleasure! THE FIRE AND WATER PODCAST is the official podcast of FIRESTORM FAN and THE AQUAMAN SHRINE. Rob and Shag start the show this time talking about a Yildiray Cinar exclusive and the “Name That Aquadog Contest”! Next they discuss [...]
Firestorm Custom Action Figure
Today we’re featuring a Firestorm custom-made action figure produced by fellow match-head John Gulick. Here is some background on how John made the figure: I have wanted to make this custom for a long time. I always liked the character and Firestorm’s design, even though it is a bit dated today. I tried this [...]
More Firestorm Cubees
A while back we looked at a Firestorm Cubee created by Joshua Wolf. Today we’re looking at a few more of these adorable, do-it-yourself folks. They are called Cubees and are made entirely from folded paper; no tape or glue necessary! I haven’t assembled these particular ones yet, but here are the patterns. First up [...]
Firestorm Rubik’s Cube
Ready for your Friday morning WTF? Here we have the Firestorm Rubik’s Cube! No kidding, this product was produced in Argentina and distributed as part of the Super Amigos line. Our good buddy Jon from the Fizzit blog sent us pictures of his own cube. He included the teeny-tiny Action League characters to provide a [...]
Blackest Night #3 Cover by Ethan Van Sciver Reenacted with Action Figures
See what you can accomplish with too much time and too many action figures? Sometimes I frighten myself… Yes, I took the time to reenact the Blackest Night #3 variant cover by Ethan Van Sciver using action figures. I’m not sure what possessed me, but it seemed like a good idea at the time. Support [...]
Check out the Firestorm-mobile!
Okay… Firestorm didn’t really get a suped-up hot rod (but that would be cool). Instead today we’ll be looking at the Hot Wheels 2011 Firestorm, part of the Thrill Racers Volcano series. I realize this is tangentially related to Firestorm, but let’s face it… who doesn’t love Hot Wheels?!?! The two photos above were sent [...]
Brightest Day Firestorm Action Figure in Stores Today
The Brightest Day Firestorm action figure from DC Direct should be in stores today! It’s been a long 12 months waiting since this figure was announced, but the day is finally here! The figure looks fantastic from the solicitations. Be sure to pick yours up today! I can’t wait to get mine! Support Firestorm! Fan [...]
Firestorm Cubed
Check out this adorable, do-it-yourself Firestorm! It’s called a Cubee and is made entirely from folded paper; no tape or glue necessary! There are zillions of different Cubees out on the interwebs. This particular one was designed by Joshua Wolf. To provide a sense of scale, below is the Cubee along with the Super Powers [...]
