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Wanted: Larry Burns action figure

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Shocka

Just realized we need the Larry Burns toy for Figuretoon use. Here's a digital mock up of why: And now, some more OAFEry:Flippin’ Through Previews - September '07 NECA to do The Simpsons Flippin' Through Previews - April '07 Rustin's … Continue reading →

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Uhh...

Posted on May 27, 2017 by Shocka

pic.twitter.com/DfNOjVMUxh — Bootleg Stuff (@Bootleg_Stuff) May 25, 2017 And now, some more OAFEry:cus anime is teh s uck Xevoz Series 5: Rocka Huna Popular toys of the last 145 years yo: catching up with Bionicle

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Do you know this feeling?

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Shocka

Obligation Toys: Toys you buy not because you reallllly want them, but just to complete the set or have all of the related characters to toys you do.

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Screw you, Groundhog! It's Bunny Mech Day!

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Shocka

Enjoy this amazing custom by Almighty 404 - there are even more in-progress shots on his Twitter.

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The undone future of Xevoz

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Shocka

In today's Xevoz Tomb Wraith review, I said that all the Xevoz toys are must-owns. But truly, more than "all" of them are must-owns! After Hasbro axed the line, the design team gave us some hints of what the future … Continue reading →

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Xevoz Series 5: Ursa Khan

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Shocka

Oh man oh man oh man! Readers, I need you to give me money!!! For years the only information about one of the unreleased Xevoz figures was this piece of art from that big group shot: Yes, that's all the … Continue reading →

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Xevoz Series 5: Sledge Trooper 2.0

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Shocka

Hello again, dear readers. I don't know who this is! We know there were plans for at least two more Biomecha in the future of Xevoz: a Sledge Trooper 2.0, and something called a Machete Mech. This toy uses a … Continue reading →

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Xevoz - what is that... thing?

Posted on January 3, 2015 by Shocka

All the early Xevoz toys came with some mysterious accessory that didn't seem to be anything. It was basically just a little handle that served no purpose. Ah, but it did serve a purpose, just not one that any of … Continue reading →

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The creation of Zim accessories

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Shocka

You know what's awesome? Invader Zim. You know what else is awesome? Zim toys! Here's a gallery of design sketches for a bunch of the Zim accessories: Aren't those neat? They were all drawn by Cassandra Poe and turned into … Continue reading →

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Yep, pretty much want all of these

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Shocka

Bunch more over here! And now, some more OAFEry:9 Unintentionally Terrifying Old-Timey Children's Toys Cracked.com makes old toys awesomer If "Ghostbusters" met "The Shining" The 25 Most Baffling Toys From Around the World Meet Bild Lilli, the original Barbie

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