Monthly Archives: February 2016

Minimate Mini-Review #278 - Young Magneto & Mystique

Posted on February 13, 2016 by yo go re

#278 - Young Magneto/Mystique <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Minimate Mini-Review #191 - Marvel Minimates TRU Series 15 X-Men Legends Siryn addendum Age of Ultron addendum Minimate Mini-Review #107 - Excalibur X-Factor Marvel Girl addendum

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Soon Forget: the Tomb Raider/TMNT connection

Posted on February 13, 2016 by OAFE

This is the latest in a series (of indefinite length and regularity) of blog posts memorializing cancelled toys. Our figures today are Playmates' Casey Jones and Raphael. These figures, shown off at SDCC 2003, would have been paired together in … Continue reading →

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OAFEnet Email Update for Thursday, February 11

Posted on February 11, 2016 by OAFE

Cure cancer with hot water, baking soda, and the OAFEnet Email Update.

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A Kickstarter for customizers

Posted on February 10, 2016 by OAFE

This Kickstarter needs some love! The idea is simple: blank bodies, perfect for customizers. If you've ever wanted to make your own GI Joe or Star Wars-sized characters without first having to scrape off a bunch of paint and superfluous … Continue reading →

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Presidential candidate Garbage Pail Kids

Posted on February 9, 2016 by OAFE

Today is the New Hampshire primary, so before the field gets winnowed even further, Topps is offering a set of exclusive GPK cards: They're available for preorder today only, so get them now or forever regret your life choices. <i>And … Continue reading →

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Superposeable Spider-Man addendum

Posted on February 8, 2016 by OAFE

Today we reviewed the figure most commonly known as "McFarlane Spider-Man," though ToyBiz insists it's based on the art of J. Scott Campbell. yo says he's inclined to believe them, but not all of us are so sure. Here's a … Continue reading →

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This week in comicshops - 02/10

Posted on February 8, 2016 by OAFE

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

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Minimate Mini-Review #277 - Professor X & Future Magneto

Posted on February 7, 2016 by yo go re

#277 - Professor X/Future Magneto <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>SDCC 2011 - Day 1, Thursday Minimate Mini-Review #389 - Strong Guy The original Morph X-Men Marvel Legends: Henry Peter Gyrich review Lights, camera, ACTION (figures)!

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Flippin' through Previews - February '16

Posted on February 6, 2016 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>Rustin's Spoils of the Week #115 How to remove … Continue reading →

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I seem to recognize your face - The Mystery Men

Posted on February 5, 2016 by OAFE

This is the latest in a series (of indefinite length and regularity) of pieces pointing out odd action figures of unlikely actors. People known more as character actors than action stars, and thus unlikely candidates for plastic representation. This time … Continue reading →

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