Action Features Podcast Episode 83: The One Where We May Not Always Be Sure To Tip Our Waitress 9/25/2015

Well, look what we have here... Another free-for-all episode of Action Features! Mike & James are joined by their friend Nate Bauer from Hazard Publishing for a discussion on a gaggle of random topics like Rob Liefeld Vs Charles Lippincott, fundraising candy bars, too many Prometheus movies, cutting your own hair, and Paul Feig's twitter meltdown. In fact, there is so much crammed in this episode that I can't even remember it all to list it in this synopsis. So grab a snack... Time for Action Features.



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Action Features Podcast Episode 82: The One Where All Of Our Weeds Seem To Be Bearing Bitter Fruit 9/4/2015

Who knows what this episode of Action Features has in store for you? The Shadow knows... Well, and you since you're reading this. In this installment, James & Mike tackle one of their favorite characters of all- The Shadow! While a big part of the show focuses on the 1994 film starring Alec Baldwin, the boys also give their thoughts on the radio dramas, the pulp adventures, the comics and (by request) the Kenner toy line. Sound like fun? Good. Because right about now the sun is shining... but the ice is slippery... Time for Action Features.



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And since I forgot to say it on the show... Here is what my dream Shadow movie line would have consisted of...

Basic Figures (Preferrable 5" scale, no *ahem* action features):

-The Shadow (standard look with switch out Lamont Cranston head and twin .45 guns)
-Shiwan Khan (final battle robes with calm face Phurba dagger)
-"Ying-ko" Lamont Cranston (look from beginning of film... comes with angry face Phurba dagger)
-Mongul Warrior (with removable armor, pistol, and crossbow)
-Margo Lane (in dress from beginning of film... includes atomic bomb accessory)

Vehicles:

-Mongul Warrior motorcylce with detachable "escape" sidecar. Includes Shiwan Khan in suit.
-The Shadow's cab with "transforming" back seat to turn Lamont into the Shadow. Includes Moe Shrevnitz.

Mini-Playsets (like the old Kenner Star Wars cantina):

-Khan's Tomb with snap-open surprise launching figure feature... Includes Shiwan Khan in Genghis Khan attire
-Water Tower that really holds water... Trap The Shadow! Includes water-soaked Lamont Cranston.

Large-scale Playset:

-The Shadow's Sanctum! Loaded with play features, and includes Lamont Cranston in suit.

Now THAT would all make me one very happy Shadow fan! (-James)

Action Features Podcast Episode 81: The One Where The CIA Has Us Pushing Too Many Pencils 8/21/2015

Listen up Arnold fans... Because this episode of Action Features is made just for you. In this installment, James & Mike talk about nothing but the films of Arnold Schwarzenegger. Why? Because he is Arnold, and Arnold deserves a whole episode. So plug in and join those Action Features boys as they rundown the entire filmography of the world's greatest action star. Oh, and you also get to hear their Top 5 Favorite Arnold flicks too. Get to it... Time for Action Features.



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Action Features Special Edition- The Star Worlds Radio Drama A Jedi World Episode 2 "The Greatest Cape"

Prepare for excitement as the Action Features boys bring you another random installment of the long lost Star Worlds radio drama. Sure, you might have thought the vintage Star World action figure carrying case was just a cheap knockoff of Kenner's Star Wars carrying case... but boy would you be stupid if you thought that. Turns out much more was planned than just a simple vinyl box. Tune in now and thrill to the adventures of Luke Starworld and his merry band of rebels as they fight the oppressive World Breaker and his battle battalion. Go now... Time for Action Features, time for a Star World.



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Action Features Podcast Episode 80: The One Where We Should Have Rated It “Meh” 7/17/2015

It is that time of year again... Time for the Action Features boys to give you their thoughts on all the recently revealed pop culture goodness from San Diego Comic-Con! Tune in to find out which toy company they think had the strongest showing (it might surprise you) and which were the weakest, what movie trailers soared and which bored, and which comics... Oh wait. There wasn't really exciting comic book news that came out of COMIC-con. Hmm.... Well, we will replace that with a special Top Five list from Blaze instead. Yeah, that sounds better. So get ready... Time for Action Features.



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Action Features Special: NECA Planet Of The Apes MEGO Tribute Commercial 2

Much like we did with the MOTU Classics & the Star Wars Black Series lines, I thought it would be fun to try and remake the vintage MEGO Planet of the Apes commercials using the NECA figures! This is a remake loosely based on the original Forbidden Zone Trap commercial from the vintage line. The original audio has been tweaked quite a bit to fit the figures currently available from NECA. Hope ya like it! -James



View the vintage inspiration here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpU7f1BB9T0

Action Features Podcast Episode 79: The One Where We Are Totally Fine With Contradicting Ourselves 7/3/2015

Yeah, they are a week behind again... But the Action Features boys are back with a brand new edition. What's in this episode? Well, lots of good stuff that's for sure. Stuff like Jurassic World movie & toy feedback, tips for snacks at the gym, thoughts on the current "PC hysteria", and a lip-smacking review of the best pastry in town. You know there's more to it than just that though, since this episode clocks in it almost an hour long. I won't spoil anything else for ya. Leave something to your imaginations... Time for Action Features.



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