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TFCon Orlando is for losers

Posted on October 20, 2026 by OAFE

Kind of sad this is the second time this week we have to tell you to avoid some Transformer-related group. This useless piece of garbage was posted, proudly, on the TFCon Facebook page: There's no excuse for any business to … Continue reading →

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TF-Direct: evil or stupid?

Posted on October 16, 2026 by OAFE

The other day, a store called "TF Direct" posted an image that got them a lot of attention. But probably not the kind they were hoping for: (It was taken off Facebook, but they forgot about their Bluesky page.) There … Continue reading →

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A great Peter Cullen memorial

Posted on September 8, 2026 by OAFE

An excerpt from the excellent Our Robot Dad: “We had the same robot dad. And somewhere within every house is the same thing I heard before I was old enough to explain it: Strength has obligations. Power is supposed to … Continue reading →

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Hasbro is stealing from you

Posted on August 11, 2026 by OAFE

With the news, via Amazon, that Deluxe Class Transformers will be going up to $29.99 starting in 2027, someone made this chart comparing the regular MSRP against the US Consumer Price Index, showing what Transformers would cost if they were … Continue reading →

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What's wrong with this picture?

Posted on April 21, 2026 by OAFE

The US has suffered a fascist takeover, and while actual American people are trying their best to fight back against it, corporations are lining up to kiss ass and pledge fealty to the traitors who did it. And around the … Continue reading →

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Well, ToyConNJ sure is pathetic

Posted on April 18, 2026 by OAFE

Nothing says "we're a reliable business deserving of your money" like using A.I. garbage to promote a show-exclusive figure. Mind, it's not as bad as a company being run by a guy with white supremacist sympathies, but it's still shameful … Continue reading →

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Retro Collection Quicksilver addendum

Posted on March 30, 2026 by OAFE

<i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Minimate Mini-Review #387 - Cyclops & Havok Minimate Mini-Review #191 - Marvel Minimates TRU Series 15 The gift everybody wants Marvel Legends X-Men: the packaging Rustin's Spoils of the Week #54

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Smart Bricks are extremely stupid

Posted on March 11, 2026 by OAFE

If you're unaware, Lego's newest innovation is the "Smart Brick," a standard Lego stuffed with electronics that allow it to make various sounds in various situations. They're wildly expensive, at a time when Lego prices are already rising, and reportedly … Continue reading →

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It's Hasbro's "SDCC exclusives after-sale" day

Posted on August 1, 2025 by OAFE

Usually this happens later in the month, but this year, Hasbro's putting their summer con exclusives up for sale on Hasbro Pulse today. And while the Void Rivals set might have been interesting, the figures in it are the crummy … Continue reading →

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Great idea! Who needs a king?

Posted on June 14, 2025 by Monkey Boy

Heading out! You know how I feel about my boy Ed: (sign idea courtesy of my fiancé) <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Grail Tales - Ed the Hyena

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