Category Archives: DC Direct

Soon Forget: Lucha Explosiva

Posted on April 24, 2019 by OAFE

This is the latest in a series (of indefinite length and regularity) of blog posts memorializing cancelled toys. Our figures today are DC Direct's ¡Lucha Explosiva! line. Announced at this year's Toy Fair, ¡Lucha Explosiva! reimagined Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman … Continue reading →

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DC Direct Death addendum

Posted on November 15, 2017 by OAFE

This, straight from Mike Dringenberg's art for Sandman #21, is Death of the Endless:

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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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Curt Swan Superman addendum

Posted on July 7, 2016 by OAFE

In today's review of DC Direct's Showcase Superman, yo mentioned the classic essay "Man of Steel, Woman of Kleenex." Written in 1969 by famed sci-fi author Larry Niven, the article posits the problems that Clark Kent would face when trying … Continue reading →

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Soon Forget: Mecha Wonder Woman

Posted on March 25, 2016 by OAFE

This is the latest in a series (of indefinite length and regularity) of blog posts memorializing cancelled toys. Our figure today is DC Direct's Mecha Wonder Woman. Mecha Wonder Woman comes from the Infinite Crisis videogame, and was sculpted by … Continue reading →

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ATFC '16 - Day 3: DC Direct

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Sprocket

DC revealed most of their figures before the show, but they did have a handful of surprises left. And now, some more OAFEry:ATFC '16 - Day 1: Hasbro - Marvel ATFC '16 - Day 2: Jazwares - Danger Mouse ATFC … Continue reading →

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Arkham City Riddler addendum

Posted on January 20, 2016 by yo go re

Does something seem wrong with the Arkham City Riddler? Something about him not look quite right? Well, you're right: he needs his glasses! That's SO much better! And all it is, is the same kind of glasses I've been making … Continue reading →

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Batman: Mask of the Phantasm addenum

Posted on December 30, 2015 by OAFE

Before The Phantasm made it to movie screens, there were many other potential designs worked on. Thanks to the HBO First Look "Behind The Mask - Making of Mask Of The Phantasm," here are a few of the rejected versions: … Continue reading →

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BtAS Riddler addendum

Posted on November 4, 2015 by OAFE

Today's review of Riddler brought to mind an art tip from Kevin Maguire in Wizard's "Basic Training" feature: I'm well aware of the irony in using the Joker to illustrate the "two-face theory," but I've used it with him more … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #168

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Rustin Parr

Okay, here's another batch of stuff I got recently mixed with stuff I've been sitting out on for months. Some of this comes from great deals online or burning through Toys R Us Rewards points, and some just form simple … Continue reading →

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