Yearly Archives: 2011

Binge Opening

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Rustin Parr

Compulsive behavior is a significant part of many people's collecting habits, certainly mine included. This manifests itself not only in what and how we collect but what and how we deal with those collections. One such rut I can get … Continue reading →

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Toy soldiers come to the aid of live soldiers with "Heroes Helping Heroes"

Posted on November 12, 2011 by OAFE

This holiday season, the Action Figure and Comic Art communities are taking time to honor the men and women who serve and sacrifice to protect their freedoms. On December 7th, beginning at 6:00 PM EDT, TheBigToyAuction.com will be holding a … Continue reading →

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Minimate Mini-Review #32 - Battle Damage Spider-Man & Sandman

Posted on November 12, 2011 by OAFE

#32 - Battle Damage Spider-Man/Sandman <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Spider-Punk designs Rustin's Spoils of the Week #20 Infinity War trailer made with toys Spider-Man is Ultimately satisfying Flippin' through Previews - November '14

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The Cardback Quandry

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Rustin Parr

Every figure has one, most of the time they are specific to the toy and can certainly be a hot-button design issue, but what do you do with them? <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Rustin's Spoils of the Week #213 Final … Continue reading →

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OAFEnet Email Update for Thursday, November 10

Posted on November 10, 2011 by OAFE

Nothing can stop the OAFEnet Email Update - except a single day of slightly colder than average temperatures. So, no email last week because a freak snowstorm knocked out all power and internet access at the OAFE offices, which meant … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #39

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Rustin Parr

I'm getting ready to move, but that didn't stop my purchasing, sadly. In all honestly this was about two or three weeks worth of stuff but it is now time to just unload fully on your poor folks. Read ye … Continue reading →

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Maximum Zombies civilian

Posted on November 9, 2011 by yo go re

Today we reviewed the first Maximum Zombies set, but the doctor and the biker weren't the only ones available: there was a third, super-secret zombie given out at the Diamond Select Toys booth, starting at 10am every day of the … Continue reading →

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Transformers: Legends Class Gold Bumblebee review

Posted on November 8, 2011 by yo go re

We've talked before about how much trouble Hasbro seems to have with phantom series - but is it possible for a specific toy to be cursed thusly? <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Transformers Tuesday comic strip: Buckshot Gingerbread Optimus Prime New … Continue reading →

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This week in comicshops - 11/09

Posted on November 7, 2011 by OAFE

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

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Minimate Mini-Review #31 - Unmasked Black-Suited Spider-Man & Gwen Stacy & Mary Jane

Posted on November 6, 2011 by OAFE

#31 - Unmasked Black-Suited Spider-Man/Gwen Stacy/Mary Jane <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Lots of toys make a Super Bowl appearance How far has toymaking come in 10 years? Minimate Mini-Review #394 - Black Costume Spider-Man & Kraven the Hunter Minimate Mini-Review … Continue reading →

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