Yearly Archives: 2008

The story of Gothitropolis

Posted on August 31, 2008 by yo go re

In today's review of the Gothitropolis Timekeepers, we mentioned how cool the logo looks: <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Gothitropolis: Falcus FANtastic Exclusive review Gothitropolis: Haures FANtastic Exclusive review Gothitropolis: Anubos FANtastic Exclusive review Gothitropolis Decimus Hrabban addendum Gothitropolis: Thothos FANtastic … Continue reading →

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Marvel Legends Savage Land addendum: the Jungle Trinity

Posted on August 28, 2008 by OAFE

Today's review of the Marvel Legends Savage Land box set (rightly) praised Frank Cho's artwork for the packaging, so here's a good look at an uncluttered line art:

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Legendary Heroes Body Bags addendum: Blanc Noir

Posted on August 25, 2008 by OAFE

Mack and Panda (of today's new review) aren't the only characters who could appear in ToyBiz's Legendary Heroes line - they were part of a whole publishing initiative from Dark Horse Comics, Blanc Noir. <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Flippin' Through … Continue reading →

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A note about Transformers

Posted on August 19, 2008 by OAFE

In today's TF Classics Nemesis Prime review, yo pointed out that Hasbro always says the toys "convert" or "morph," never that they "transform." Know why they do that? To help protect their trademark. When a particular brand-name becomes so identified … Continue reading →

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The perfect summer convention exclusive toy

Posted on August 15, 2008 by OAFE

It's that time of year again, when we start reviewing all the SDCC exclusives. And by "reviewing" I mean "judging." We talk a lot about what whether exclusives are good or bad choices (independent of whether they're good or bad … Continue reading →

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Xevoz custom - Breeze Banshee

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Shocka

Only one new Xevoz custom design today, but it's a lot better than the last Hyperfury he did! There's a lot more clever design in this figure than the Hydro Maiden - the body looks like a hurricane, the same … Continue reading →

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GI Joe meets John Carpenter

Posted on August 1, 2008 by OAFE

<i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>GI Joe no more What if GI Joe were a romance comic? We are in the dumbest possible future A Joe Friday conspiracy theory Kickstarter CHAOS

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Gothitropolis artwork

Posted on July 30, 2008 by OAFE

Remember last month when we showed you Baena's artwork for the Seventh Kingdom? Well now we have his art for Gothitropolis. <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Gothitropolis: Big Bird custom Gothitropolis: Vultus FANtastic Exclusive review Soon Forget: Gothitropolis Vampire Queen Gothitropolis: … Continue reading →

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He'll fight for freedom, wherever there's trouble

Posted on July 18, 2008 by OAFE

In today's review of GI Joe: America's Elite: World War III, yo praised the story's globe-trotting scope. Okay, fair enough, but where all did the characters go? Let's break it down: <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>IDW leads the way to … Continue reading →

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NECA TMNT addendum

Posted on July 16, 2008 by Poe Ghostal

Today I reviewed NECA Toys' Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles figures. The figures are great, with astounding sculpts and paint, and neat little city sidewalk bases. But the original idea for said bases was not plain gray; rather, they were to … Continue reading →

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