The 227th episode of AQUAMAN AND FIRESTORM: THE FIRE AND WATER PODCAST is now available for your listening pleasure! A proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK!

Shag and Rob take a look at the first episode of 1984’s SUPER FRIENDS: THE LEGENDARY SUPER POWERS SHOW, “The Bride of Darkseid” Parts 1 and 2 — the animated introduction of Firestorm the Nuclear Man!

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Opening theme, “That Time is Now,” by Michael Kohler. Closing theme by Hanna-Barbera. This episode brought to you in part by InStockTrades.com!

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Here is a snapshot of my own personal collection! Click to enlarge.

The very first Firestorm action figure is still the most beloved by many fans…
Super Powers Collection Firestorm (1985)

Next, the miniature DC Direct Pocket Super Heroes Firestorm action figure (Sept. 2002)
Instead of fire-hair, I’m pretty sure that’s just Aquaman’s hair repainted.

Then, the first “inaction” figure, part of DC HeroClix Cosmic Justice – Firestorm (Mar. 2003)
Cool pose, but the paint jobs can REALLY vary.

Next, my personal favorite Nuclear Man action figure, DC Direct JLA Series 2 (Dec. 2004)
Ironically, when this figure was released, Firestorm was already sporting a new look with
Jason Rusch as the new Firestorm, and thus this figure’s design was out-dated at release.

Then, Jason’s first action figure, DC Direct’s Infinite Crisis
Firestorm with flaming stand (May 2007)

Next, Jason’s entry in DC HeroClix Justice League – Firestorm (Sept. 2007)

Then, a pair of figures in Mattel’s DC Universe Classics line,
Firestorm (Jason) and variant (Ronnie) (Nov. 2008)

Next, Jason got animated with Batman: The Brave and the Bold
Rocket Blast with Firestorm action figure (Nov. 2009)

Then, Ronnie got small with DC Universe Infinite Heroes Firestorm action figure  (Jan. 2010)

Next, Ronnie got funky & chunky in this Blammoid Firestorm (Jan. 2010)

Then, Eaglemoss produced this lead mini-figurine as part of the
DC Comics Superhero Collection Figurine Magazine #46 featuring Firestorm (Mar. 2010)

Next, the first piece featuring Ronnie & Jason together was
DC Brightest Day HeroClix Action Pack with Firestorm (Oct. 2010)

Then, these adorable DC Universe Action League figures – Deathstorm vs Firestorm (Dec. 2010)

Next, Ronnie got animated in the Mattel Convention Exclusive
Justice League Unlimited 3-Pack: Angle Man, Firestorm & Killer Frost (Apr. 2011)
Yes, that’s right.. with Angle Man?!? Click to enlarge.

Then, the most unexpected Firestorm toy (and most unrecognizable) came in
McDonalds Happy Meal – Batman: The Brave and the Bold (Apr. 2011)

Next, one of my favorite Nuclear Man action figures, DC Direct’s Brightest Day Firestorm
(July 2011). Ironically (for a second time), when this figure was released, the New 52
costume redesign for Firestorm had already been promoted. That’s twice a new figure
was released just after a new look was revealed, thus making the figure’s design out-dated.

Then, the first New 52 Firestorm merchandise produced included DC Heroclix:
The New 52 Justice League with Ronnie, Jason & Fury (Aug. 2012).  Ironically (third time’s
the charm), when these HeroClix were released, the New 52 “Ronnie & Jason merged”
costume redesign for Firestorm had already been promoted. That’s three times a new figure
was released just after a new look was revealed, thus making the figure’s design out-dated.

Next, Eaglemoss produced another Firestorm mini-figurine as part of DC Superhero Chess
Figure Collector Magazine, issue #53 Firestorm White Pawn (Mar. 2014). Ironically
(a fourth time, seriously), when this figurine was released, The New 52: Futures End
costume redesign for Firestorm had already been promoted.  This makes four times
a new figure was released just after a new look was revealed, thus making the
figure’s design out-dated.

Finally, later this year the Mattel’s Matty Collector Club will release a Firestorm
figure as part of their Total Heroes line! It looks so cool and comes
with a floating Professor Stein head accessory!! Click to enlarge.

And just for fun, here is a Firestorm Cubee! A Fan-created do-it-yourself
figure made entirely from folded paper!

Thanks for checking out this Firestorm action figure index! I’ll update it from time to time as more Firestorm toys become available. Reminder, there will be a follow-up post soon featuring Firestorm’s supporting cast and foes. So check back!

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This episode Shag and Rob provide audio commentary for the second episode double-header of the 1985 classic, The Super Powers Team: Galactic Guardians: “The Ghost Ship” and “The Bizarro Super Powers Team”! It’s Firestorm, Cyborg, Superman & Wonder Woman vs Darkseid, Bizarro & Mxyzptlk!! Then they tackle the first two episodes of the 1967 Filmation Aquaman series: “Menace of the Black Manta” and “The Rampaging Reptile Men.” Aquaman, Aqualad and Mera vs Black Manta and … The Trench?!?! This episode brought to you in part by InStockTrades.com!

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If you want to follow along, you can watch the episodes here:

• The Super Powers Team: Galactic Guardians – Ghost Ship & Bizarro Super Powers Team
• Aquaman – The Menace of Black Manta
• Aquaman – The Rampaging Reptile Men 

As always, thanks to my co-host Rob Kelly, Sea King of THE AQUAMAN SHRINE, for doing all the post-production on these episodes! Opening theme, “That Time is Now,” by Michael Kohler. Special thanks to Daniel Adams and Ashton Burge with their band The Bad Mamma Jammas for our fantastic original closing theme! 

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Below are just a few screen captures featuring Firestorm from this episode of The Super Powers Team: Galactic Guardians! For even more, be sure to check out Tumblr!

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This episode Shag and Rob provide audio commentary for the first episode of the 1985 classic, The Super Powers Team: Galactic Guardians! The Super Powers team race against time to save Earth from the villainy of Darkseid in “The Seeds of Doom!” This episode brought to you in part by InStockTrades.com!

UPDATE: Heard from Lucien Desar you can follow along and watch this episode online over on Daily Motion by clicking here!

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As always, thanks to my co-host Rob Kelly, Sea King of THE AQUAMAN SHRINE, for doing all the post-production on these episodes! Opening theme, “That Time is Now,” by Michael Kohler. Special thanks to Daniel Adams and Ashton Burge with their band The Bad Mamma Jammas for our fantastic original closing theme! Be sure to check out this preview video of The Bad Mamma Jammas’ new EP!

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Below are just a few screen captures featuring Firestorm from this episode of The Super Powers Team: Galactic Guardians! For even more, be sure to check out Tumblr!

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Firestorm was asked the following question in Justice League of America #6, “Can you make Kryptonite?”

Wow! That suggests major implications for the Man of Steel. During the “Trinity War” panel at the San Diego Comic-Con this past weekend, the panelists were asked if Firestorm would be making an appearance.  Jeff Lemire responded by saying, “Yeah, Firestorm has a pretty big role in Trinity War, because he can make Kryptonite. He’ll be around.” I guess that answers Amanda Waller’s question! This also helps explain the Firestorm Tarot card labeled, “The Prison” from Part 1 of the “Trinity War”.

For old time Match-heads, we already knew the answer to Amanda Waller’s question…

The pages above comes from the Super Powers Collection mini-comics (1985). Click here for more details on those super-fun comics!

Also of interest is the variant cover below to Justice League of America #6 by Brett Booth, Norm Rapmund, and Andrew Dalhouse. It’s a nice cover that features Firestorm prominently! Click the image to enlarge.

Remember, check your local comic book shop today for “Trinity War” Part 3 in Justice League Dark #22!

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If you like the Firestorm above, and you’re broken if you don’t, check out Kevin’s collection of fun Super Powers art cards!  Keep up with Kevin Bolk via his deviantART page, his website, Tumblr, and on Twitter!

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]]> http://firestormfan.com/2013/07/11/kevin-bolk/feed/ 3 http://firestormfan.com/2013/04/09/jack-kirby/ http://firestormfan.com/2013/04/09/jack-kirby/#comments Tue, 09 Apr 2013 09:30:45 +0000 http://firestormfan.com/?p=7839 A page of Jack Kirby’s original pencils from Super Powers vol II #6 (Feb 1986) recently appeared on ebay. The auction for the original pencils for Page 18 fetched $911! The page had a four-panel design, one of which featured Firestorm! Check out the panel below (Firestorm is on the far right)!

Now here is the surprising bit… when that particular panel appeared within the final comic, Firestorm had disappeared! See the final panel below.

How utterly disappointing to find Kirby’s version of the Nuclear Man on the cutting room floor. Not sure if inker Greg Theakston chose to cut Firestorm, or if someone else made the call. Either way, it’s a shame we lost a drawing of Firestorm by the King himself!

Below you’ll find the cover to Super Powers vol II #6 by Jack Kirby and Greg Theakston!

Thanks to our good friend Jon, webmaster of FIZZIT, the Firestorm-themed blog and original Firestorm art collector, for the heads-up on this piece!

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The 46th 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.

BECAUSE THE LISTENERS DEMANDED IT! This episode Rob and Shag revisit one of the most beloved superhero brands of all time – Kenner’s Super Powers Collection! We continue our coverage with: vehicles & playsets from the toyline, Super Powers around the globe, the cartoons, the comic books, and tons of tie-in merchandise!

For more on the Super Powers Collection action figures, visit Jason Geyer’s Super Powers Archive. Also, be sure to visit the Hall of Justice Super Powers website.

You can find the 46th 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 (58 MB).

As always, thanks to my co-host Rob Kelly, Sea King of THE AQUAMAN SHRINE, for doing all the post-production on these episodes! Intro theme, “That Time is Now,” by Michael Kohler. Special thanks to Daniel Adams and Ashton Burge with their band The Bad Mamma Jammas for our fantastic original closing theme!

Have a question or comment? Send us an e-mail at firewaterpodcast@comcast.net. Visit our Tumblr site for lots of cool Super Powers merchandise at fireandwaterpodcast.tumblr.com!

Super Friends: The Legendary Super Powers Show  (a.k.a. the Super Friends incarnation where Firestorm brought the awesome!)

The Super Powers Team: Galactic Guardians… with even more Firestorm awesomeness!

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My thanks to CT from Nerd Lunch for the heads-up on this!

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No, you didn’t miss an actual inter-company crossover starring our favorite match-head and the Asgardian Prince. This fictitious meeting is the work of a gentleman named Ross who runs Super-Team Family: The Lost Issues! That site is dedicated to the greatest team-ups that never happened. He started with Brave and the Bold fake covers starring Batman, transitioned into Marvel Two-in-One fake covers starring the Thing, and is now doing Super-Team Family featuring a wide variety of team-ups. Below are a few previous Firestorm appearances:

• Firestorm and The Thing
• Firestorm and Spider-man
• Firestorm and Power Man & Iron Fist

Be sure to check out Ross’ work! There are some real gems in there, and they were all done with Microsoft Paint! Impressive! My thanks to Dave Cox for the heads-up on this particular entry!

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