Category Archives: commentary

Geeks for Tots: Win Stuff and Help Kids!

Posted on October 2, 2011 by OAFE

It's that time of year again, OAFE-fans, when you need to remember that not everybody is as lucky as you. Not that you need any incentive to give, since you're a great person, but this year if you give to … Continue reading →

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Help create new toy terminology

Posted on August 27, 2011 by OAFE

Hello, readers! We have a challenge for you today.

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Geek Speak: Roto Arigato

Posted on August 17, 2011 by OAFE

Hey guys, it's Will again. You may remember me from my last post, where I explained the Toys "Я" Us Bump Up Program. Well, I'm back to tell you about another aspect of TRU that's not very commonly known. Have … Continue reading →

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DC Direct Professor Zoom addendum

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Rustin Parr

Did you catch that hint in my Professor Zoom review about how the buying wasn't as frustrating as it was in past years? Here's the story, champ! <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>DC Universe Classics 17: Blue Lantern Flash review Hasbro's … Continue reading →

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SDCC 2011 - Preview Night

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Rustin Parr

Comic-Con (you know which one) kicked off tonight in a blaze of ... stuff <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>The complex history of Mantis Gamerverse Juggernaut addendum ATFC '16 - Day 3: DST - Ghostbusters A Super Awkward Thanksgiving Rustin's Spoils … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Harry Potter toys NECA should have made

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Shocka

One of the key differences between J.K. Rowling's fascinating, popular franchise Harry Potter and other fads born from children's franchises, like, say, Twilight, is that Harry Potter is actually really good. Rowling created a world of fascinating characters, both likeable … Continue reading →

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A special Fourth of July message from Captain America

Posted on July 4, 2011 by yo go re

... Okay, maybe that needs a little clarification. <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Rustin's Spoils of the Week #204 Rustin's Spoils of the Week #179 Marvel TV Legends: "Falcon and Winter Soldier" Captain America (John F. Walker) exclusive review Spoilers on … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Valve action figures NECA should make

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Shocka

Last week E3 happened, and there were lots of people going nuts over the unveiling on Nintendo's new console, and a new Halo, and blah blah blah. The real announcement is that everyone's favourite toy company, NECA, has acquired the … Continue reading →

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Duke Nukem addendum

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Poe Ghostal

Around 1993 or so, my dad finally bought a new computer to replace our family's aging IBM Compatible. While I had played a few computer games on that machine, almost all of them were adventure games like King's Quest, Police … Continue reading →

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How to keep toys on their cards while still playing with them.

Posted on May 27, 2011 by yo go re

There was a discussion, recently, on our message board all about how to save blister cards. I described my preferred method as "a three-side 'under' cut," which is just the sort of babble that fails to make any sense unless … Continue reading →

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