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Big Bang Theory – Firestorm Action Figure

Shag — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:30:33 +0000

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 years, but have never found photographic evidence. Well, special thanks to our good buddy Randy Collins! Randy found an official photo featuring a blurry, but identifiable, Nuclear Man action figure! Check it out!

As an extra bonus, Sheldon is wearing the Firestorm t-shirt in this photo! Double Word Score! In case you are unfamiliar with this particular figure, it’s Jason Rusch from the DC Direct Infinite Crisis line of toys. See image below.

Thanks again, Randy!

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Custom Mego Firestorm Action Figure Box

Shag — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:45:16 +0000

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, and my co-host for The Fire and Water Podcast, for sending this my way! Thanks, Rob!

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Episode 11 of FIRESTORM FAN and AQUAMAN SHRINE Podcast!

Shag — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:30:56 +0000

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 some of their favorite Firestorm and Aquaman merchandise! Finally, they wrap up the show with your listener feedback!

You can find the eleventh episode of THE FIRE AND WATER PODCAST on iTunes. While you’re there, please drop us a review on the iTunes page. Every comment helps! Alternatively, you may download the podcast by right-clicking here, choosing “Save Target/Link As”, and selecting a location on your computer to save the file (32 MB).

Thanks again to my co-host Rob Kelly, Sea King of THE AQUAMAN SHRINE, for doing all the post-production on these episodes! Special thanks to Daniel Adams and his band The Bad Mamma Jammas for our super-cool outro theme!

Here are links to some of the merchandise mentioned on the show:

Thanks for listening! Send your feedback to: firewaterpodcast@comcast.net

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Firestorm Custom Action Figure

Shag — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:30:07 +0000

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 before with a Microman body, but once I’d seen the new Marvel Universe Dr. Strange I knew that I had the perfect base. (Just had to wait to find one.) Recipe is Slayer design studios head, upper body Dr. Strange, lower legs are MU Falcon and MU Cyclops, the rest of the costume details is apoxie putty.

I’ve never tried customizing my own figure, but I can imagine it’s very difficult. My thanks to John for sharing his custom-made figure with us!

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More Firestorm Cubees

Shag — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 10:30:16 +0000

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 you’ll find Jason Rusch as Firestorm. Click here to download a full-size version on deviantART.

Next up is a two-part Firehawk cubee, with her fiery wings on the second page. Click here to download a full-size version on deviantART.

Finally, here is a Killer Frost cubee. I love the red circle through the Firestorm logo! Click here to download a full-size version on deviantART.

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Firestorm Rubik’s Cube

Shag — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 10:30:06 +0000

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 sense of scale. This is a small cube!

Below is a photo of the exterior package. The cube is identified as a “Skill Game” and “Rubik’s Cube with Your Favorite Characters”.

Below are the contents of the package. You have to assemble the cube yourself and put on the stickers.

Below is another photo of the packaging.

Finally, below are the stickers you attach to each face of the cube. Click the image to enlarge!

After getting a good look at this insanity… I desperately want one! Someone on eBay is selling several different character cubes from the Super Amigos line. If you’re interested in seeing the others, please click here.

My thanks to Jon from the Fizzit Blog for sending us information on this crazy cube. Thanks, Jon!

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Blackest Night #3 Cover by Ethan Van Sciver Reenacted with Action Figures

Shag — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 10:30:34 +0000

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.

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Check out the Firestorm-mobile!

Shag — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 10:30:14 +0000

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 to me by Firestorm fan, Roger Priebe. Thanks Roger! The image below came from the Hot Wheels Wiki.

A very cool looking car! Just imagine Ronnie or Jason driving this bad boy up to their High School!

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Brightest Day Firestorm Action Figure in Stores Today

Shag — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 10:30:23 +0000

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!

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Firestorm Cubed

Shag — Wed, 25 May 2011 10:30:20 +0000

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 Firestorm and the Action League Firestorm.

Download your own Firestorm Cubee when you visit Joshua Wolf’s deviantART page. Then print the graphic in color on heavy stock paper. Cut, fold and assemble your very own! Also, visit Joshua Wolf’s blog where he publishes tons of other superhero Cubees.

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