Yearly Archives: 2010

When is a ripoff not a ripoff?

yo sez: Apparently some folks have taken issue with our describing Bif Bang Pow's dolls as "Mego knockoffs" in our Toy of the Year announcement. They say that's an incorrect description. I'm here today to tell them they're wrong. And … Continue reading

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OAFEnet Email Update for Thursday, December 30

Happy New Year's Eve-Eve from the OAFEnet Email Update. We had another double-sized week for you this time, so let's get right to it.

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Green Lantern Week headers

Day One Arkillo Day Two Kyle Rayner Day Three Black Hand Day Four Black Lantern Abin Sur Day Five Mongul Day Six Maash & Low Day Seven Manhunters

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This week in comicshops - 12/29

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

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Mrs. Claus Ain't Got Nothing On Me

Remember the Mrs. Claus figure McFarlane made a few years ago in the Twisted Christmas line? This girl makes a fine case for a live-action version: Yum.

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OAFEnet Email Update for Thursday, December 23

Merry Giftsmas Eve-Eve from the OAFEnet Email Update! So, are you done with your shopping? If not, Toys R Us is open non-stop now through Christmas Eve. Go get us something nice!

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This week in comicshops - 12/22

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

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OAFEnet Email Update for Thursday, December 16

The OAFEnet Email Update is available 28 days before Netflix or Redbox.

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Book review: "Totally Tubular '80s Toys"

As adult collectors, we have an easy time saying that the toys we have today are far superior to the ones we had as kids. There's just no question. Toymaking technology has advanced to an astounding level, and the sculptors … Continue reading

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This week in comicshops - 12/15

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

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