Yearly Archives: 2009

OAFEnet Update for Thursday, February 12

Posted on February 12, 2009 by OAFE

The OAFEnet Email Update is powered by 1.21 jigowatts. Alternate opening line? "Roads? Where we're going, the OAFEnet Email Update doesn't NEED roads!"

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This week in comicshops - 02/11

Posted on February 9, 2009 by OAFE

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

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Playmobil inventor dies at 79

Posted on February 8, 2009 by OAFE

The news came out earlier last week: Hans Beck, the man who created Playmobil toys, had died on January 30.

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In defense of Zartan's Swamp Skier

Posted on February 6, 2009 by yo go re

In today's review of the new G3 Zartan, I complained about how undersized his Chameleon Swamp Skier is, but also said there's an easy excuse for it. <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Flippin' Through Previews - December '08 Wouldn't it make … Continue reading →

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OAFEnet Update for Thursday, February 5

Posted on February 5, 2009 by OAFE

It's 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses. This is the OAFEnet Email Update. February means Old Toys Month at OAFEnet, the time of year … Continue reading →

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Live-action Darkchylde trailer

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Artemis

In today's review of Moore Action Collectibles' Darkchylde figure, we mentioned that Weta Workshop had made a spec trailer for a live-action Darkchylde movie. It certainly sounds like it'll be a total abomination, doesn't it? Let's watch:

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Action Figure Fights On Despite Loss Of Dragon Sword

Posted on February 4, 2009 by yo go re

"SETH'S BEDROOM - With the dreaded skeleton people closing in on him and the carpet suddenly turning into red-hot lava before his very eyes, local action figure Huntarr the Warrior vowed to fight on Thursday despite the loss of his … Continue reading →

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Xevoz Series 5: Mech Shell

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Shocka

It's Old Toys Month, so let's take a look at another unreleased Xevoz figure. This time it's the Reptosaur Mech Shell. First spotted in the Stikfas HQ tour, Mech Shell is a little turtle guy, with add-on armor to create … Continue reading →

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This week in comicshops - 02/04

Posted on February 2, 2009 by OAFE

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

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Marvel Legends Scarlet Spider addendum

Posted on February 2, 2009 by OAFE

In today's review of the Walmart-exclusive Marvel Legends Scarlet Spider figure, we showed you that image to the right, featuring Clone!Peter daydreaming about his costumes. But have you ever wondered where his costume really came from? Lucky for us, Marvel … Continue reading →

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