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It's National Barbie Day AND Joe Friday, all at once!

Posted on March 9, 2018 by OAFE

Sorry, Ken, it looks like Barbie is showing Joe her kung-fu grip and real-feel hair. (Don't click that. It's NSFW. And stupid. You've been warned.) <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>A Cruel Barbie's Thesis GI Joe Movie Watch: Posters See how … Continue reading →

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Names make all the difference

Posted on July 26, 2017 by OAFE

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Soon Forget: Secret Wars Dazzler

Posted on July 24, 2017 by OAFE

This is the latest in a series (of indefinite length and regularity) of blog posts memorializing cancelled toys. Our subject today is Mattel's Dazzler. Looking to build a flanker brand for their Masters of the Univrrse, in 1984 Mattel got … Continue reading →

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Vampirella addendum

Posted on May 24, 2017 by OAFE

Today, yo posted a Horror Month "Make-Up" review of Moore Action Collectibles' Vampirella figure. As a bonus, here is her first appearance: Note that she was originally meant to be fun and silly - you don't open a comic with … Continue reading →

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The perfect caption for any occasion

Posted on April 18, 2017 by OAFE

The New Yorker is, of course, famous for its cartoons, which are often weirdly offbeat or sometimes just plain ol' inscrutable. <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Rustin's Spoils of the Week #156 "Avengers 2" Movie Series: Captain America review Rustin's Spoils … Continue reading →

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Wonder Woman addendum

Posted on March 30, 2017 by OAFE

The way the bio for today's Wonder Woman figure calls her a "warrior princess" just reminds us of the fact that DC Comics once planned to publish a Xena/Wonder Woman crossover. Tentatively titled The Princess War Diaries, the story was … Continue reading →

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Superman vs. Muhammad Ali addendum

Posted on March 22, 2017 by OAFE

In today's review of Superman vs. Muhammad Ali, we told you that when the comic came out, Ali was no longer the champion. Neal Adams only accepted the job on the book if he could be guaranteed no deadlines, so … Continue reading →

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Gorilla Alien addendum

Posted on February 12, 2017 by OAFE

Today's review of NECA's Kenner-style Gorilla Alien said that the creature it emerged from was shown in the comic. Here, take a look: <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Worst unboxing surprise ever Flippin' Through Previews - August '07 Flippin' through Previews … Continue reading →

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Book review: "Mythic Legions Book 1"

Posted on February 10, 2017 by yo go re

One of the rewards offered in the Four Horsemen's original Mythic Legions Kickstarter was a 48-page, prestige format art book. Well, delays plagued the project. Jesse Snider, the editor-in-chief of the group putting the book together (KCRO Studios), shouldered all … Continue reading →

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Hot Wheels Mars Rover Curiosity review

Posted on August 5, 2016 by yo go re

Remember this famously sad xkcd comic about the Mars Spirit rover? Today we may have something that's even sadder than that. <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Hot Wheels Fig Rig review Hot Wheels Character Cars Darth Maul review It's one of … Continue reading →

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