Author Archives: Shocka

Dear NECA: make Sesame Street toys

Posted on April 13, 2010 by Shocka

Recently, yo go re and I had the same idea at the same time: that NECA should make Sesame Street toys. For no good reason, here's a bit of our discussion on the subject. <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Rustin's Spoils … Continue reading →

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Shocka: the latest Mattel/He-Man cockup

Posted on February 19, 2010 by Shocka

Shocka sez: Alright! After this week's highly successful sell-out of Battle Cat on MattyCollector everyone is now receiving their Battle Cats, so its time for another joyous OAFE review! Unlike the lucky people who managed to buy their Battle Cats, … Continue reading →

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Xevoz Series 5: Scarabushi

Posted on February 7, 2010 by Shocka

Another year, another Xevoz toy that we'll never own! Hooray! Now this is interesting! This figure, a Sectoid named Scarabushi, was revealed by designer Ben Hitmar, same as Warlock and Mech Shell - but this one wasn't included on that … Continue reading →

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Xevoz customs - part 14

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Shocka

It's been years, but eMummy is back with more designs! The Terror Luchador is way cooler than the last spider Sectoid he made - it's a red-kneed tarantula, which translates beautifully to a Mexican wrestler. The Dia de los Muertos … Continue reading →

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OAFEnet Email Update for Thursday, April 23

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Shocka

The OAFEnet Email Update has been hijacked! By Shocka! Greetings chimps! It's Shocka here with your Weekly Daily Boobies Update for OAFE, your only website that you visit from your mother's basement!

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Xevoz Series 5: Mech Shell

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Shocka

It's Old Toys Month, so let's take a look at another unreleased Xevoz figure. This time it's the Reptosaur Mech Shell. First spotted in the Stikfas HQ tour, Mech Shell is a little turtle guy, with add-on armor to create … Continue reading →

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Xevoz Series 5: Warlock

Posted on December 9, 2008 by Shocka

Remember a few months ago when we showed you that Xevoz control art, with those tantalizing peeks at figures we'd never get to see? We get to see one now! This photo, provided by Xevoz designer Ben Hitmar, proves that … Continue reading →

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Xevoz custom - Breeze Banshee

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Shocka

Only one new Xevoz custom design today, but it's a lot better than the last Hyperfury he did! There's a lot more clever design in this figure than the Hydro Maiden - the body looks like a hurricane, the same … Continue reading →

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Legendary Heroes Marv addendum

Posted on July 14, 2008 by Shocka

Good morning, jolly crackers! <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Flippin' Through Previews - April '07 ToyBiz: Indie Legends are a go? Flippin' Through Previews - August '07 Legendary Heroes series 3 surprise Flippin' Through Previews - July '07

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Xevoz customs - part 12

Posted on July 12, 2008 by Shocka

It's back to the simple packs for eMummy this time! The Sweet Peddler looks like something that would appear in a Guillermo del Toro movie. Since she's an Arcaster, he's given her a flat "blasting" palm, but no cape this … Continue reading →

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