Author Archives: Monkey Boy

Aggressive sales tactics

Posted on January 5, 2019 by Monkey Boy

<i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Revisiting the 2009 Marvel Legends Concept Case Rustin's Spoils of the Week #232 Avengers (Gamerverse) Comic Series: Mar-Vell review Marvel Legends: Captain Marvel review Minimate Mini-Review #293 - Captain Marvel & New Thor

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Jim Morrison would be proud

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Monkey Boy

<i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>The biggest properties of the '90s Build it together, as a date! Toy swapping: not just for real stores any more If you're cold, they're cold; let them in! The Batman crossover that never was

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Star Wars Black Series Han Solo with Tauntaun review

Posted on May 24, 2015 by Monkey Boy

So I found the new Black Series Han and Tauntaun set yesterday, and... well. <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Skippy the Jedi Droid Flippin' Through Previews - August '10 Hasbro's SDCC exclusives (part 2) Lego Star Wars gets Christmas-y Rustin's Spoils … Continue reading →

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Grail Tales - Ed the Hyena

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Monkey Boy

This is the first in a series (of indefinite length and regularity) of pieces where we discuss the story behind acquiring a "grail" action figure. So I'm one of those action figure collectors who never left the hobby. I've heard … Continue reading →

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Gothitropolis: Flamingus FANtastic Exclusive review

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Monkey Boy

For all the technical details on the sculpt (absolutely no complaints) and the articulation (there's plenty of it, but it might require some boiling/freezing to get moving), please visit our Decimus Hrabban review - this review is just about the … Continue reading →

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Gothitropolis: bone wings FANtastic Exclusive review

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Monkey Boy

One of the final reveals during the Four Horsemen's Gothitropolis Ravens Kickstarter campaign was also one of the coolest. In addition to all the different colored wing sets to match the different birds, there would also be a final, all-new … Continue reading →

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Gothitropolis: Vultus FANtastic Exclusive review

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Monkey Boy

For all the technical details on the sculpt (absolutely no complaints) and the articulation (there's plenty of it, but it might require some boiling/freezing to get moving), please visit our Decimus Hrabban review - this review is just about the … Continue reading →

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How does this work, exactly?

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Monkey Boy

<i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Flippin' through Previews - April '12 Walking Dead Mystery Minis: Jessie and Sam Anderson (In Memorium) reviews Walking Dead Mystery Minis: One-Eyed Zombie review Walking Dead Mystery Minis: Carl review Rustin's Spoils of the Week #75

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Albino Predator addendum

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Monkey Boy

I recently had the good fortune to meet up real-life-style with a fellow OAFE, who was in town for business. Rustin Parr and I met up at a local comicshop to talk toys and whatnot, and fun times were had … Continue reading →

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Predator Trophy Wall addendum

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Monkey Boy

In today's review of NECA's Predator Trophy Wall diorama, I mentioned that the skulls for the wall were only included with various figures (until NECA bowed to demands and started offering a skull pack online). For anyone who still wishes … Continue reading →

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