Yearly Archives: 2012

GI Joe retro packaging

Posted on June 15, 2012 by OAFE

Retro packaging. It works for cereal. It works for soda and snackfood. It even works for Robocop. It's a fun way to give a nod to a brand's history without having to really change anything about the current product, and … Continue reading →

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OAFEnet Email Update for Thursday, June 14

Posted on June 14, 2012 by OAFE

Bask in the silence of the OAFEnet Email Update.

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #65

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Rustin Parr

A couple weeks back I had the pleasure of spending some time in the greater Boston area. Not only did this mean the chance for some choice hunting across new-to-me grounds, but the ability to do so in a Pack … Continue reading →

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Transformers Runabout and Runamuck addendum

Posted on June 12, 2012 by yo go re

After reading my Runabout review, a lot of you were surprised or confused by my "only one version of a mold" thing. What, you haven't read every review we've ever posted? You don't remember the review from September 12, 2006? … Continue reading →

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This week in comicshops - 06/13

Posted on June 11, 2012 by OAFE

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

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Tales of Arnim Zola

Posted on June 11, 2012 by OAFE

Included with each of the pieces of the ML2 Arnim Zola Build-A-Figure is a folded slip of paper bringing us "Tales of Arnim Zola," explaining who he is to new fans. We haven't bothered putting of that info in the … Continue reading →

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Inside Lego's corporate headquarters

Posted on June 10, 2012 by OAFE

Ever wonder what it would be like to work at Lego's office in Billund, Denmark? Well, thanks to designers Rosan Bosch, you can see for yourself.

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Minimate Mini-Review #58 - Battle Damaged T-800 & T-1000

Posted on June 9, 2012 by yo go re

#58 - Battle Damaged T-800/T-1000 <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Minimate Mini-Review #59 - Assault Gear T-800 & SWAT Officer Flippin' Through Previews - May '11 Minimate Mini-Review #69 - Motorcycle Cop T-1000 & Battle Damaged Sarah Connor Flippin' through Previews … Continue reading →

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New signage at Target

Posted on June 8, 2012 by OAFE

As far as we can tell, this is a real sign someone put up: (Click to embiggen, or read the transcript after the cut.)

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OAFEnet Email Update for Thursday, June 7

Posted on June 7, 2012 by OAFE

It's a new month and a new OEU - let's get down to business!

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