Yearly Archives: 2012

ATFC '12 - Day 1: Hasbro

Today at 3:30, we'll be broadcasting live from Hasbro's Toy Fair showroom. You can watch it all right here. In case you missed our live stream of the Hasbro showroom earlier, here it is again: (Second, longer video after the … Continue reading →

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Rocket Firing Boba Fett addendum

Since we reviewed the Rocket Firing Boba Fett today, we thought you might like some more info about the figure. For instance, here's the first take on the mailaway offer: <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Tag yourself - I'm "Jayko Cards … Continue reading →

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Build your own Lego "Portal" turret

Do you like this? Want to build one of your own? Well you can, thanks to Instructables. They even tell you all the pieces you'll need to get. A single page with all the instructions can be found right here … Continue reading →

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Xevoz Series 5: Glacier Scout

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

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

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

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

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>Teenage Mutant Ninja Deadpool Heroes with … Continue reading →

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This week in comicshops - 02/08

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

Today we reviewed Swarm, and even Oprah is excited: <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Flippin' through Previews - May '14 Minimate Mini-Review #344 - Carrion & Scarlet Spider Flippin' through Previews - February '12 The Batman crossover that never was Flippin' … Continue reading →

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