It's ToY time!

Posted on December 15, 2021 by OAFE

The snow has started falling, so you know what that means!

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Four Horsemen present: Jacob Marley

Posted on December 2, 2023 by OAFE

Last year we got the Headless Horseman in October, and Father Christmas in December; this year we got the Masque of the Red Death in October, and now the Four Horsemen are already back with another new thing!

You will be haunted...by Figura Obscura. Tomorrow (Saturday, 12/02/23), the latest character to roam the halls of the Figura Obscura shall be revealed, and you are invited to join us starting at 9am EST.

As was quite apparent, this time the figure is A Christmas Carol's Jacob Marley, possibly setting up the next few years' worth of releases.

It's made from Mythic Legions parts, with lots of new work to capture the classic look, and as of this posting, it's not sold out yet (nor is the "all in" bundle with cards, a pin, and a mug). There's also a little bit of previously sold-old stock available, like older cards and extras. If it does go before you get a chance to place your order, there will be a second drop tonight at 8pm EST. This isn't a preorder; the figure is already in stock and ready to ship in a few days, so get the figure for your wintry display now!

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Little sample of the holiday counter top display

Posted on December 1, 2023 by Monkey Boy

Tis the season

Some Christmas Star Wars trooper figures and Four Horsemen Father Christmas figure with Jack skellington snowman figure in the background

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OAFEnet Email Update for Thursday, November 30

Posted on November 30, 2023 by OAFE

The OAFEnet Email Update reminds you to live your life in such a way that the entire world doesn't celebrate like Ewoks at the Battle of Endor when they learn of your death. Yimakh shemo.

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This week in comicshops - 11/29

Posted on November 27, 2023 by OAFE

Find out what toy-related items you can get at your local comicshop this Wednesday.

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NECA Ultimate Dog Creature addendum

Posted on November 26, 2023 by OAFE

Like we said in today's review, NECA's Ultimate The Thing Dog Creature features an instruction sheet, though it's a bit less than clear. We made this chart to help.

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Thor through the decades

Posted on November 25, 2023 by OAFE

When you think "Thor," you think Chris Hemsworth, who started playing the character in 2011's Thor:

Ah, but he wasn't the first!

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Raving Toy Maniac's Thanksgiving centerpiece

Posted on November 24, 2023 by OAFE

I know where I wish I'd eaten!

Lego icons dried flower centerpiece, assembled and on RTM's dining table

You can get your own right here.

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OAFEnet Email Update for Thursday, November 23

Posted on November 23, 2023 by OAFE

The OAFEnet Email Update will be the flattest balloon in the parade!

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Happy Thanksgiving from the Barbie Pond

Posted on November 22, 2023 by OAFE

Locals in NW DC will of course be familiar with the Barbie Pond on Ave. Q, which is currently showing a painstakingly accurate re-creation of the First Thanksgiving:

A small, mossy water feature in an urban home's front yard. Ivy grows on the ground all around it, and a small, spindly tree is behind. A platform is built just above the surface of the water in the pond. Three Barbies in pilgrim costumes sit at the table, with two more standing at the ends of the table. Inflatable turkeys are hung from the tree, as well as a sign reading "GRATEFUL". A series of topless Barbies are buried chest-deep in the dirt in front of the pond, with their arms raised above their heads and small plastic pumpkins on their hands.

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Marvel TV Legends: "Secret Invasion" Nick Fury review

Posted on November 21, 2023 by yo go re

In the years following the Blip, a weary Fury must face his biggest and most personal challenge yet when he learns of the Skrulls' clandestine invasion of Earth.

I didn't hate Secret Invasion the way a lot of fans did, but it certainly wasted some opportunities (and no, I'm not just talking about the "we can only afford one movie star" thing). Like, the entire plot hinges on Fury being out of touch and for once not knowing everything that's going on, yeah? But the reason they give for that is simply that he's given up? That doesn't fit him at all! Say that while he was dusted, all his contacts left the espionage game (whether through retirement or through also being dust) and now he has to work without his former leverage and is trying to make contacts among a new generation who thinks he's passé - you know, like a spy story. Which this ostensibly was. But instead, let's repeat Falcon and Winter Soldier's weird "refugees are bad and dangerous" angle.

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