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Talk like a Batman Day

Posted on September 24, 2017 by OAFE

You know, considering that "Talk like a Pirate Day" and DC's "Batman Day" both take place sometime in mid-to-late September, eventually the two holidays will be on the same day. And when that day arrives, this review will be ready! … Continue reading →

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What the heck is going on at Target?

Posted on April 14, 2017 by OAFE

It's weird enough that Target has apparently had a secret horde of Guardians of the Galaxy figures in their back room for the past few years, but look at those prices: $19.99 for the new ones is fairly typical, but … Continue reading →

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The world's greatest troll

Posted on February 22, 2017 by OAFE

Well, this is a rather upsetting Kickstarter, isn't it? Wisconsin artist Chuck Williams sculpted this disgusting little goblin, which for some reason people seem to be going nuts for. Williams was once the senior staff sculptor for the Walt Disney … Continue reading →

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McFarlane Toys heads on down to South Park

Posted on February 21, 2017 by OAFE

In some alternate reality, "Todd McFarlane is making South Park toys" would have been the biggest news item of 1999. But in our world, they're both brands whose best days are at least a decade behind them. Maybe that's why … Continue reading →

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How Hasbro changed Iron Man 3

Posted on May 20, 2016 by OAFE

In an interview with Uproxx, director Shane Black talked about many things, including his original plans for Iron Man 3: All I'll say is this, on the record: There was an early draft of Iron Man 3 where we had … Continue reading →

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Who's made the most Alien figures?

Posted on April 27, 2016 by OAFE

Today, NECA had something interesting to say on Twitter: In 37 years of ALIEN no one has ever come close to building the collection & universe that we have assembled here https://t.co/YaIH3BNCWa — NECA (@NECA_TOYS) April 27, 2016 <i>And now, … Continue reading →

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GI Joe no more

Posted on March 15, 2016 by OAFE

Well that was a hyperbolic headline, wasn't it? The actual story is merely that, as suspected, the end of Fun Publications being in charge of the GI Joe Collectors' Club appears to mean the end of the Club as a … Continue reading →

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Captain Phasma addendum: Star Wars' mic drop

Posted on March 2, 2016 by OAFE

Today we reviewed Captain Phasma, whose popularity has more to do with a cool design than anything she actually did on-screen. But unsurprisingly, there was at least one stunted man-child who never liked her at all. Last August, the official … Continue reading →

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The #WheresRey people don't know what they're talking about

Posted on January 27, 2016 by OAFE

When it comes to fandoms, I don't mind if you come into my house, but don't take a huge crap on my floor. <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>A tale of two Walmarts Rustin's Spoils of the Week #166 Rustin's Spoils … Continue reading →

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Don't you hate it when...

Posted on January 1, 2016 by yo go re

So you dream about toys? I do. Not every night or anything, but every few months or so I'll have a dream about going toy shopping, like I did last night. I'd been sent to the store by my family … Continue reading →

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