Category Archives: commentary

Harry Potter and the Amazonian Fuckwits

Posted on July 22, 2007 by yo go re

yo sez: So, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows came out yesterday, right? And it was a massive laydown, a huge book release unprecedented in the history of mankind, or something? You know the deal. And everyone got their books … Continue reading →

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yo - Elephants on Parade

Posted on June 17, 2007 by yo go re

Last year, the Four Horsemen revolutionized the toy industry with their FANtastic Exclusive project. Okay, maybe that's over-stating the situation a bit, but it really was something new. Fans voting on their figure every step of the way? It had … Continue reading →

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What's up with Transformers movie product

Posted on May 31, 2007 by yo go re

A lot of people are starting to find Transformers toys on shelves, and some are running into big headaches - namely, stores telling them that the toys aren't for sale, because they were put out early. Yes, like those terrible … Continue reading →

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Pirates of the Caribbean

Posted on May 25, 2007 by yo go re

yo sez: Okay, so the new Pirates movie opened today, and it's excellent. Superb. A big step up from Dead Man's Chest. Go see it, and stay 'til after the credits. Wonderful film. So anyway, the movies are good, but … Continue reading →

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yo - small minds

Posted on May 9, 2007 by yo go re

Pardon me as I editorialize for a moment.

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You'd better kiss your mama at the bus stop...

Posted on May 6, 2007 by OAFE

Today yo reviewed Mattel's new Steel figure in the DC Superheroes line, and declared it to be part five of "Mattel schools DC Direct," a continuing comparison of the ways in which even an old company set in its ways … Continue reading →

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Somebody get Marvel on the phone!

Posted on April 13, 2007 by OAFE

Over on our message board, The Loafing Lounge, every so often the conversation turns toward how we want a figure of Jamie Madrox, the Multiple Man. For those not in the know, Jamie is a mutant with the ability to … Continue reading →

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Don't support bad toys!

Posted on March 24, 2007 by yo go re

So, this is Web Slinger Weekend - the date when the Spider-Man 3 toys were finally released. Well, I hit up my local TRU and saw the big display in the front of the store. While I applaud the attention … Continue reading →

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The wonders of an advertising budget

Posted on March 20, 2007 by yo go re

I just saw an add for the new Spider-Man product from Hasbro - the dancing thing, the Mr. Potato Head, the iDog, Superhero Squad, action figures...everything. Apparently there's going to be some big release this Saturday - the Web Slinger … Continue reading →

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Is Mattel repeating its mistakes?

Posted on March 18, 2007 by Monkey Boy

Monkey Boy says: In a recent discussion on our message board, someone said that he hoped he'd find all the DCSH figures he wanted before the line went kaput. Like he said, "I think blue Supergirl just became the new … Continue reading →

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