Check out this fun Star Wars/Super Powers action figure mash-up! This was pulled together by Jason “Toy Otter” Geyer over on Action Figure Insider. Both action figure lines were produced by Kenner, so this isn’t as far-fetched as you might imagine. The cosplayer in the photo is Match-head Allen Lee Hansard from the Super Hero Costuming [...]
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Custom Doctor Fate Mego Action Figure
Okay, this is only marginally about Firestorm, but humor me as my birthday is this weekend. Today we’re looking at an incredibly thoughtful birthday present I received from Rob Kelly, my co-host for THE FIRE AND WATER PODCAST and webmaster of The Aquaman Shrine! Obviously I’m nutso for Firestorm, but I’m also a freak for [...]
Super Powers Collection Action Figures – FIRE AND WATER #17
The 17th 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 take a look back at one of the most important superhero toy lines [...]
Big Bang Theory – Firestorm Action Figure
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Firestorm Super Powers Action Figure Card
I’m very pleased to present the Super Powers Collection action figure card from Firestorm! While I still have the toy itself, my particular card has been lost to history. My thanks to you FIRESTORM FAN readers for sending images of your own cards! Man, this thing brings back memories! Check out the mail-away Clark Kent [...]
