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Gremlins Countdown Calendar review - Day 3

Posted on October 3, 2021 by yo go re

Oh, I see: they're going in order! We start with Gizmo, then one of his furballs, then the evil little monster the furball turned into, Stripe. He's just as tiny as his... father? Brother? Progenitor. He's sculpted with an angry … Continue reading →

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Gremlins Countdown Calendar review - Day 2

Posted on October 2, 2021 by yo go re

Well this is a weird one: it's a mogwai fur-baby! As in, a 1¼" ball of synthetic fuzz, representing the asexual reproduction cycle that happens when you get one of them wet. It's multiple shades of brown, and has a … Continue reading →

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Gremlins Countdown Calendar review

Posted on October 1, 2021 by yo go re

One of the oddest trends in 2020 was the rise of the geeky advent calendar. You may recall we reviewed the one from Boss Fight Studio, but it was far from the only one available - many were even in … Continue reading →

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Transformers BotBots Clogstopper & Dingledeedoo reviews

Posted on September 28, 2021 by yo go re

Back in the day, the Lost Bots were scattered all over the Transformers BotBots mall. For instance, if you look at the first wing of the mall, you'll find this little misfit down on the ground - fittingly, near the … Continue reading →

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The first time I met Xemnu

Posted on September 23, 2021 by yo go re

yo sez: It turns out I know Xemnu the Titan for the same reason I knew about Rocket Racoon: he appeared in the '90s She-Hulk book. Here, from Sensational She-Hulk #43, was my introduction to Xemnu: <i>And now, some more … Continue reading →

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Transformers BotBots King Toots review

Posted on September 21, 2021 by yo go re

When the Transformers BotBots line started, there were only eight tribes, but 12 stores in the mall. The Toilet Troop were present up on the third floor, and down on the ground floor; that latter one is where you can … Continue reading →

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Eternia Minis: Skelegod review

Posted on September 20, 2021 by yo go re

2021 has been a banner year for spoilers on toys. The unpredictability of production times and release schedules means companies that would normally only announce (or even ship) their toys after the media in question had already been available simply … Continue reading →

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Transformers BotBots Goggly Spy PI review

Posted on September 14, 2021 by yo go re

The Transformers BotBots mall is pretty impressive: it has both a sporting goods store and a camping goods store. What is it, anchored by a Dick's at one end and an REI at the other? There are no more inserts … Continue reading →

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Transformers BotBots Angry Cheese & Hiptoast reviews

Posted on September 7, 2021 by yo go re

Back during Series 2, the Transformers BotBots are divided into various teams, based on what store in the mall they hail from. The Greaser Gang, for instance, are all fast food items. They've been around since Series 1, where the … Continue reading →

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Eternia Minis: Fisto review

Posted on September 6, 2021 by yo go re

<i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Flippin' through Previews - December '12 MotU Classics: Heads of Eternia accessory pack exclusive review He-Man and the Masters of the Alphabet Goodbye, Skeletor That'll really piss off the HOA!

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