Yearly Archives: 2007

Brother, can you spare a dime?

Posted on January 26, 2007 by yo go re

I just fired up the camera to take some pictures for Monday's review, only to find that my camera doesn't want to work any more. All I get is a continual "Card Error." The computer still reads the card just … Continue reading →

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OAFEnet Update for Thursday, January 25

Posted on January 25, 2007 by OAFE

The OAFEnet Email Update will break the internet in half. Busy, busy week at OAFEnet. Monkey Boy and yo seem to be in some kind of race for the most reviews, and they've been alternating back and forth since Friday.

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Here's to Sam Elliott!

Posted on January 24, 2007 by OAFE

With his role as the Caretaker in the upcoming Ghost Rider movie, Sam Elliott has joined a small but growing club: actors who have been in two comicbook films. He also played General "Thunderbolt" Ross in The Hulk. So who … Continue reading →

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Has he lost his mind? Can he see or is he blind?

Posted on January 21, 2007 by Monkey Boy

As anyone who could possibly be reading this is undoubtedly aware, there is no shortage of Iron Men (or variations on the theme) in the Marvel Legends line. For those not keeping score, here are the ones I came up … Continue reading →

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The rings of the Mandarin

Posted on January 20, 2007 by OAFE

Okay, so you've read today's Iron Man vs. Mandarin review, and you know that Mandarin wears 10 rings of power. But what are they? <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Minimate Mini-Review #92 - Lt. Colonel James Rhodes & Air Assault Drone … Continue reading →

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Gears of War

Posted on January 19, 2007 by Poe Ghostal

Like many gamers, I first encountered the first-person shooter genre with Doom. As an adolescent who grew up playing Predator in the backyard, I was immediately mesmerized by its blend of science fiction, monsters, and blowing the crap out of … Continue reading →

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OAFEnet Update for Thursday, January 18

Posted on January 18, 2007 by OAFE

Dedicated to the memory of those who aren't with us any more, it's the OAFEnet Email Update. After giving everyone the option to unsubscribe from the OEU last week, only ten people took the opportunity. Which means for everyone else, … Continue reading →

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Face Off Sabretooth addendum

Posted on January 18, 2007 by OAFE

In today's review of the Marvel Legends Face-Off Series 2 Wolverine and Sabretooth set, yo mentioned that John Byrne designed a face for Logan that he later used as a basis for Creed. Here's the sketch he sent to Chris … Continue reading →

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The Supervillain Shuffle

Posted on January 17, 2007 by OAFE

For all its massive, "world-changing" events, the DC Universe is a remarkably stable place. Superman has always fought Lex Luthor, Batman has always fought the Joker, and Wonder Woman has always fought Cheetah. Sure, they mix it up sometimes, but … Continue reading →

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News Item: Fire and Wax Don't Mix

Posted on January 16, 2007 by OAFE

From gossipy Hollywood source WENN: Jack Bauer Doll Delayed: Sutherland Set Fire To '24' Doll Kiefer Sutherland only has himself to blame for the delay of his 24 action figure - he set fire to the prototype during a drunken … Continue reading →

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