Monthly Archives: July 2015

Toy Soldiers: final two factions revealed

Posted on July 31, 2015 by OAFE

Remember when we first showed you the fun announce trailer for this game? Well they've finally revealed the next two armies who will be joining the fight! Excellent! Those are some fine choices for new characters. We hope the game … Continue reading →

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OAFEnet Email Update for Thursday, July 30

Posted on July 30, 2015 by OAFE

It's a super big week for the OAFEnet Email Update!

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #168

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Rustin Parr

Okay, here's another batch of stuff I got recently mixed with stuff I've been sitting out on for months. Some of this comes from great deals online or burning through Toys R Us Rewards points, and some just form simple … Continue reading →

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The Daily Show covers Toy Fair... 1999

Posted on July 29, 2015 by OAFE

If you wonder how much The Daily Show has changed during Jon Stewart's 16-year tenure, take a look at this video from his first month on the job: And now, some more OAFEry:A Rose By Any Other Name Would Still … Continue reading →

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When is a toy "out"?

Posted on July 28, 2015 by OAFE

There was an interesting article posted the other day on Tformers.com, talking about Hasbro's "Combiner Wars." It raises some really good points about the line - namely, the over-reliance on repaints - and is worth a read. But it has … Continue reading →

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This week in comicshops - 07/29

Posted on July 27, 2015 by OAFE

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

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Minimate Mini-Review #249 - Thor & Malekith

Posted on July 26, 2015 by yo go re

#249 - Thor/Malekith And now, some more OAFEry:SDCC 2011 - Minimate Panel Marvel Comics action figure variant covers Minimate Mini-Review #251 - Loki & Heimdall Zeus vs. Thor Minimate Mini-Review #340 - Sakaar Loki & Heimdall

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Horror posters redone with toys

Posted on July 25, 2015 by OAFE

These are just a few of the reimagined posters found at Chicago Toy Collector. Head over there to see the rest, and the complicated way they were made. And now, some more OAFEry:Flippin' through Previews - December '11 Flippin' through … Continue reading →

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Soon Forget: Zombie Hulk Hogan

Posted on July 24, 2015 by OAFE

This is the latest in a series (of indefinite length and regularity) of blog posts memorializing cancelled toys. Our figure today is Mattel's Zombie Hulk Hogan. Revealed a few weeks ago at SDCC, Hogan wasn't definitely scheduled for release: showing … Continue reading →

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OAFEnet Email Update for Thursday, July 23

Posted on July 23, 2015 by OAFE

The OAFEnet Email Update belongs in a bughouse.

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