Yearly Archives: 2012

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>Jango Fett addendum Meet Gar-Tan Transformers branded sparkling water … 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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OAFEnet Email Update for Thursday, February 2

Posted on February 2, 2012 by OAFE

The OAFEnet Email Update: it's just a jump to the left, and then a step to the right.

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #49

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Rustin Parr

Within a week of moving back to Southern California I was at the Disneyland Resort buying myself an Annual Pass. I just love me the heck out the Disney Monolith and especially its theme park branch! It's been over five … Continue reading →

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How Mattel Can Fix MOTUC

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Monkey Boy

Full disclosure: I'm not the biggest Mattel fan. And I'm even less a fan of their Masters of the Universe Classics (aka MOTUC) line. I used to collect Mattel's various DC lines, and I bought the Ghostbusters II set on … Continue reading →

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Transformers: Legends Class Trailcutter review

Posted on January 31, 2012 by yo go re

By this point, pretty much every G1 Transformer has been referenced, revamped or otherwise updated. There are a few surprising holdouts, however. <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Transformers Kre-O Optimus Prime exclusive review Chosen Prime should have made better choices Transformers … Continue reading →

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This week in comicshops - 02/01

Posted on January 30, 2012 by OAFE

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

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Minimate Mini-Review #38 - Vision & Hawkeye

Posted on January 29, 2012 by yo go re

#38 - Vision/Hawkeye <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Rustin's Spoils of the Week #210 Age of Ultron addendum Minimate Mini-Review #248 - Hawkeye & Black Widow How obscure is ML? Marvel vs. DC vs. Transformers

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Barbie trashes her Dream House

Posted on January 28, 2012 by OAFE

If you have basic cable, odds are you're familiar with the show Hoarders: it's what's on when they run out of Law & Order episodes for the week. Even if you've never seen the show, you've surely seen the ads … Continue reading →

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