Yearly Archives: 2002

"Up yours, children!"

Posted on August 12, 2002 by yo go re

How good of a school can it be? Even its two best students have been in the same grade for ten years. Whether freezing your brain with an ice-cold Chutney Squishee at the Kwik-E-Mart, choking down imitation fruit beverages at … Continue reading →

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MOTU He-Man addendum

Posted on August 5, 2002 by Poe Ghostal

Today's review of Mattel's Masters of the Universe He-Man action figure discussed the fact that the toy's eventual "anime" look as not the Four Horsemen's original intent. Here, rather, is the more "barbarian" design they would have gone with: As … Continue reading →

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World of Springfield: Krusty the Clown review

Posted on July 29, 2002 by Shocka

Pros: A boombastic, optimistic version of the Simpson's favourite clown... Cons: ...which is ripe with inaccuracy. <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>My Toy Shrine Rustin's Spoils of the Week #148 Flippin' through Previews - May '14 Flippin' through Previews - September … Continue reading →

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World of Springfield: Mr. Burns review

Posted on July 20, 2002 by Shocka

Pros: Excellent! Everyone's favorite evil billionaire in plastic with all the trimmings Cons:Like the rest of the Simpsons, articulation is meh <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>I got more game than Doleco The power of imagination. Or optimism. The Island of … Continue reading →

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Ultima Online: Ancient Wyrm review

Posted on July 5, 2002 by Shocka

Pros: HUGE dragon figure! Stunningly detailed, painted and sized Wyrm which reaks of coolness Cons: Playability? Yeah, right. <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Rustin's Spoils of the Week #204 Safari Ltd. Desert Dragon addendum Rustin's Spoils of the Week #150 The … Continue reading →

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Ultima Online: Juggernaut review

Posted on May 18, 2002 by Shocka

Pros: CREAMY LUNCH MEAT GOODNESS!!! Cons: TRAPPED IN THE FREEZER - AGAIN!!! The Bottom Line: I just don't care anymore.

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MM3: King Kong deluxe boxed set review

Posted on April 1, 2002 by Shocka

Ape Attack! - A comeback in the form of monkey business! <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Matt Frank draws Titan Tech Godzilla and Kong What's this band called? Meanwhile, on the Monster Island Kiss Cam Terminator addendum Soon Forget: McFarlane's Hellraiser

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Evangelions - some of the best toys ever made

Posted on February 28, 2002 by Shocka

Pros: extensive amounts of articulation, accessories and extra parts go hand in hand with brilliant sculpting Cons: none The Bottom Line: This is an extremely impressive offering from Japanese company Kaiyodo - action figures this good are the reason I … Continue reading →

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Monsters Inc. Sulley review

Posted on February 17, 2002 by Shocka

My Beloved Monster and Me.... Pros It's Sulley!!! Cute sculpt and articulation, and a fun scaring action... Cons The sound feature is a slap in the face to Monsters, Inc. fans The Bottom Line Sulley is big and cute, and … Continue reading →

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Spawn Series 7 Sam & Twitch 2-pack review

Posted on February 7, 2002 by Shocka

Good cop, bad cop, red fish, mob hit. Sam and Twitch - the two good cop characters from the wonderfully dark comic Spawn, from comic writer/artist/multimillionaire Todd McFarlane. From early on in the comicbook's history, both characters served the purpose … Continue reading →

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