Author Archives: Monkey Boy

This is the last thing I will see before I die

Posted on May 27, 2026 by Monkey Boy

<i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Happy 40th birthday, Sesame Street! It's time to steal a rocket, it's time to take test flights Soon Forget: Palisades Sesame Street Ernie King of All (Cookie) Monsters Flippin' through Previews - July '15

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The age of man is what?

Posted on March 7, 2026 by Monkey Boy

Look I know the holidays are over but it's getting hot outside and I miss the cozy wintertime and also I just found this figure at a toy store so I had to recreate this meme: <i>And now, some more … Continue reading →

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Frosty Frights: Chilly Gilly & Meltin exclusive reviews

Posted on October 29, 2025 by Monkey Boy

Last year Wendy's had a series of Frosty Frights minifigures that mash up up their signature dessert drink with various Halloween spookums. They're back for 2025, with my #1 fave monster, the Creature from the Black Lagoon. I got Chilly … Continue reading →

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Great idea! Who needs a king?

Posted on June 14, 2025 by Monkey Boy

Heading out! You know how I feel about my boy Ed: (sign idea courtesy of my fiancé) <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Grail Tales - Ed the Hyena

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Star Wars Black Series Clone Commander Appo/501st Trooper

Posted on May 24, 2025 by Monkey Boy

Black Series 2023 Clone Commander Appo (left) and 2025 501st Trooper on throwback Revenge of the Sith packaging (right): <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>When you wear a nerdy shirt and some boy starts quizzing you Is Forces of Destiny good? … Continue reading →

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"Well, I suppose this one looks a bit like me..."

Posted on January 12, 2025 by Monkey Boy

<i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>NECA to do The Simpsons Experience "A Christmas Carol" the original way The Blurrpanion Cube Big Bad Toy Store introduces Monster Force DC Bombshells Mystery Minis - Batgirl review

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Shhh. I’m in disguise.

Posted on December 28, 2024 by Monkey Boy

These "Ben Cooper Costume Kids" figures are so cool. <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Rustin's Spoils of the Week #176 Flippin' Through Previews - August '07 Prometheus: Meredith Vickers addendum Scrunchie + action figure = tutu Retro NECA Aliens ad

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Even villains are getting ready for the season

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Monkey Boy

Ready for the festivities! <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>It's an Eternia expression Soon Forget: Savage World Mad Max Rustin's Spoils of the Week #106 What Prince Adam does Children of the '90s Try to Explain '80s Cartoons

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Some fun ornaments on the tree this year

Posted on December 6, 2024 by Monkey Boy
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A quick look at DST's Merry and Pippin

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Monkey Boy

With Merry and Pippin we finally complete the Fellowship form Diamond Select. Each of these figures is frustratingly flawed in their own special way but I’m still glad we managed to get all 9. <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>C2E2 2017 … Continue reading →

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