Monthly Archives: April 2008

Spoilers on toys

Action figure manufacturers are often less than diligent when it comes to restraining themselves from giving away movie plot points with their toys. Whether it's in the bio text on the back or just the existence of a particular toy, … Continue reading

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A fascinating inside look at the toy industry

Tomorrow we're going to be posting a Lego review, so now seems like a great time to share this video. It's ex-Lego-employee Jake McKee talking about how the company pulled its head out of its own ass and realized how … Continue reading

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GI Joe Movie Watch: More costumes

Since last time, when images of Scarlett leaked online, the producers have revealed a bunch more of the movie costumes. To see all the pictures, hit up YoJoe.com. And now, some more OAFEry:A tour of Toys R Us in 1991 … Continue reading

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GI Joe Movie Watch: A study of Scarlett

In our last installment, we saw the first pictures of Ray Park in the Snake-Eyes suit. Well today, completing the set, we offer you Rachel Nicols as Scarlett. Mmmmm.... shapely...! And now, some more OAFEry:Fight for freedom, wherever there's trouble … Continue reading

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You want a GI Joe Live Action Movie? Here it is!

If you want to get a quick taste of what a live action G.I. Joe film could be like, then look no further than this old commercial: If you don’t know much about GI Joe, this commercial came about as … Continue reading

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