BFG5 - 5 Reason Video Gamers Should Look at Figure Collecting

Action Figures and Statues provide a new way to celebrate video game culture.

They say variety is the spice of life. As a retro video game collector, I've seen the grind... the hustle... I've been there, wheeling and dealing, trying to get the best deals on those hard to find classics. However, there came a time I hit a wall. I had found everything I originally had set out to find nearly a decade ago and seeing the same Mario Duck Hunt cartridge for the umpteenth time became dull. I needed a change. Action figures and statues was that outlet I needed. Although I am still a retro video gamer at heart, action figures and statues added that zest to collecting. Like a breath of fresh air, I have found that spice to make my hungry again.

Here are 5 reasons I recommend video games (specifically retro video game collectors) should look at Action Figure and Statue Collecting...

Review - Nightmare on Elm Street Freddy 8-Bit Figure by NECA

NECA has released the coolest toy line for both retro video game fans and figure collectors! This specific one features Freddy from A Nightmare on Elm Street as he appeared in the original Nintendo video game of the same name! For $30 it's a great deal! Check out the full review video for more!

Shoutout to Ed from RiverCityRetroGaming for donating this to BFGReviews and helping with this review! It was a lot of fun to shoot! Don't forget to check him out here....

Best of Video Game Figures 2014 - Part 1!

As one of the original "Thriftdwellers", I'm always hunting for a deal! One of the great things about looking back at "last year's" stock is DEALS and SALES*! Knowing ahead of time what you want is an advantage out in the wild when the high pressure, spur of the moment opportunities arise. You may want to keep an eye out for these, here's a look at some of the coolest video game related items available at a comic book store near you...

*(P.S. You may have to do some bartering with shop keeps for deals... just remind them you're there to help them make room for the new stock!)