Action Figure Maniacs

Welcome to the AFM Admin Panel, Kazi !
Straight out of Queens, New York, and proudly carrying his Bangladeshi roots, Kazi Hossain is the kind of guy who hears the word “nerd” and takes it as a compliment. Comics, manga, action figures and, most importantly, toy photography are all firmly part of his world.
Kazi may have started collecting only two years ago, but apparently nobody told him he was supposed to take it slow. The collection grew, the passion grew even faster, and somewhere along the way came that familiar obsession every toy photographer understands: chasing the next shot. You know the one. The pose is almost right, the lighting needs one tiny adjustment, and suddenly it’s two hours later.
His collection lives mainly in the 1/12 scale universe, with the occasional trip into the dangerous financial territory known as 1/6 scale. He doesn’t swear allegiance to a particular brand or crown one figure as his favorite. For Kazi, it has always been about enjoying the hobby, appreciating great figures, creating something with them, and connecting with the people who share that same enthusiasm.
But what really makes Kazi a great addition to Action Figure Maniacs is his genuine love for the toy photography community. He doesn’t just enjoy taking pictures. He believes in the art, supports the people behind the lens, and appreciates the friendships this wonderfully nerdy hobby creates across borders.
And now he’s bringing that energy to the AFM Panel.
So from all of us at AFM, welcome aboard, Kazi! We’re excited to have you as part of the madness.
More collectors. More photographers. More ideas. More trouble. Sounds exactly like AFM.

🎃 Commences TODAY 1st Oct-31st Oct 🎃

For the entire month of October, Action Figure Maniacs (AFM) is turning the community into a haunted toy aisle.

From 1st October – 31st October, it’s time to bring out your darkest, creepiest, and most iconic horror figures. Classic slashers, undead warriors, nightmare creatures — if it belongs in a horror collection, we want to see it.

Guidelines to participate in this event-

📸 Post your photos on IG or our Facebook Group
🏷️ Use on every post for entry.
🔥 Multiple entries allowed — drop as many as you want throughout the month!
💎Winners announced begining of November and their shots will be featured across AFM IG and pages!

Whether you’re a longtime AFM member or just joining the madness, this is your month to shine.

Let’s make Spooktoyber 26 the most haunted one yet.



Who’s ready to haunt the shelves? 😈

🎃 IS HERE 🎃

For the entire month of October, Action Figure Maniacs (AFM) is turning the community into a haunted toy aisle.

From 1st October – 31st October, it’s time to bring out your darkest, creepiest, and most iconic horror figures. Classic slashers, undead warriors, nightmare creatures — if it belongs in a horror collection, we want to see it.

Guidelines to participate in this event-

📸 Post your photos on IG or our Facebook Group
🏷️ Use on every post for entry.
🔥 Multiple entries allowed — drop as many as you want throughout the month!
💎Winners announced begining of November and their shots will be featured across AFM IG and pages!

Whether you’re a longtime AFM member or just joining the madness, this is your month to shine.

Let’s make Spooktoyber 26 the most haunted one yet.



Who’s ready to haunt the shelves? 😈

The showcases their incredible toy photography talents through unique storytelling, free from specific themes or rules—just raw talent! Check out each member on the list below and don’t forget to follow and support their passions! 📸✨

1. Richard Gore
2. Bill Chestnut | Toy Photographer
3. David Whale 🇨🇦
4. Adrian Vaz
5. Michael Mansell
6. Greivin Valerio
7. Benyamin Adam
8. The_Picture_Dungeon
9. The Badass Reviews
10. MY HERO TOYS 25
11. Alberto Morales
12. C0LLect0R425 (We 0uTsIDe)
13. C.D. Marcum
14. Ben Dixon
15. Pic and Fig
16.
17. Alex Porter
18. June Chambliss

Sin IA, edición o filtros! 🔴 🔥

Mi foto de la última colaboración "Colors Collab 🌈 🎨
Que les parece? Los leo en los comentarios 👇👇

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💥 AFM x Weekly_Wonder 💥

We’re teaming up for a special crossover collab: "Wonderful Things We Do With Action Figures"!

This collaboration is about celebrating the limitless possibilities and storytelling potential of our collections. We invite you to capture a moment of wonder, adventure, or imagination—creating a truly wonderful scene that showcases the unique joy action figures bring to your world. Focus on creativity and composition to tell a powerful story.

Key Details:
* Submissions Due: Sept 22, 10 PM AWST
* Collab Day: Sept 24 (Your Local Time)

* How to Join: DM Action Figure Maniacs or Weekly Wonder on IG to get added to the group chat!

Collab Guidelines:
* No visible flight stands or grabbers (edit or hide them)
* No handheld figure shots
* No fully AI-generated images (real photos only; editing allowed)

Let’s create something amazing together! 💎

Crom laughs at your armor.

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⚔️💀 The Mezco Toyz Movie Conan doing exactly what he does best.

Blood effects by the amazing canofbeams

Mountain Background dio by F8Hammer

Foreground figure by Savage Crucible