Monthly Archives: February 2012

Xevoz Series 5: Glacier Scout

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Shocka

Toy Fair starts tomorrow. You know what we won't get to see there? Xevoz. This poor fellow, who either would have been called Glacier Scout or Arctic Tracker, has never been seen in physical form - just the two pieces … Continue reading →

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OAFEnet Email Update for Thursday, February 9

Posted on February 9, 2012 by OAFE

The OAFEnet Email Update: collect them, trade them, show them to your friends. Its Old Toys Month, and we have new header image to go along with it. Can you recognize the toy packaging it references without being told?

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New Marvel Legends available

Posted on February 9, 2012 by yo go re

Everybody is going crazy trying to find the new relaunch of Hasbro's Marvel Legends, and so far only Toys Я Us has them - for $17.99 ($19.99 at bump up stores). Not cool. But there is a solution. <i>And now, … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #50

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Rustin Parr

Fifty editions of "Spoils of the Week" - who knew I had in me! Let's see, this week we have some delightful purchases from Thundercats, Star Wars, Predator and even the far off distant wilds of MattyCollector, from whence few … Continue reading →

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Creepy realistic Ninja Turtles

Posted on February 7, 2012 by OAFE

With the news that Playmates is going to be showing off new TMNT figures at Toy Fair next week, how about getting in the spirit with some cool fan art? <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Flippin' through Previews - November '15 … Continue reading →

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This week in comicshops - 02/08

Posted on February 6, 2012 by OAFE

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

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Spider-Man: Spider-Force Swarm addendum

Posted on February 6, 2012 by OAFE

Today we reviewed Swarm, and even Oprah is excited: <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>New and improved arms for Doc Ock Stop: Hammer(head) time! Rustin's Spoils of the Week #114 Minimate Mini-Review #151 - Marvel Minimates TRU Series 13 If you … Continue reading →

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Flippin' through Previews - February '12

Posted on February 5, 2012 by OAFE

It's time once again to thumb through the toy section of this month's Previews, and see what goodies we can uncover. Scheduled to start shipping in April. <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Minimate Mini-Review #329 - Gotham Box Set 1 Transformers … Continue reading →

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Minimate Mini-Review #39 - Li Mu Bai

Posted on February 4, 2012 by yo go re

#39 - Li Mu Bai Art Asylum existed as a design studio for a few years before they started making their own toys - a lot of the really cool-looking figures that ToyBiz put out in the late '90s were … Continue reading →

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A tale of two Walmarts

Posted on February 3, 2012 by yo go re

It's time to share some more coveted inside information that all toy collectors should know! I know all too well that I'm a lucky bastard. My town is big enough that there are two Walmarts. If I'm willing to drive, … Continue reading →

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