Yearly Archives: 2010

When is a ripoff not a ripoff?

Posted on December 31, 2010 by yo go re

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

Posted on December 30, 2010 by OAFE

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

Posted on December 30, 2010 by OAFE

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

Posted on December 27, 2010 by OAFE

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

Posted on December 25, 2010 by OAFE

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

Posted on December 23, 2010 by OAFE

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

Posted on December 20, 2010 by OAFE

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

Posted on December 16, 2010 by OAFE

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

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Book review: "Totally Tubular '80s Toys"

Posted on December 15, 2010 by yo go re

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

Posted on December 13, 2010 by OAFE

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

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