Category Archives: Mattel

Harley Quinn addendum - MAFEX vs. Mattel

Posted on January 24, 2018 by yo go re

I just wanted to point something out: What a difference caring about your product can make! --yo And now, some more OAFEry:Flippin' through Previews - July '13 Flippin' Through Previews - April '09 Flippin' Through Previews - January '09 Bruce … Continue reading →

Share
Posted in addendums, DC, Mattel | Tagged | Leave a comment

Hot Wheels Carbonator review

Posted on December 31, 2017 by yo go re

It's the end of the year, so this is going to be half review, half look-back. You've been warned. And now, some more OAFEry:Rustin's Spoils of the Week #161 Rustin's Spoils of the Week #192 Rustin's Spoils of the Week … Continue reading →

Share
Posted in blog exclusive review, commentary, Mattel, Walmart | Tagged | 3 Comments

Hot Wheels Aisle Driver review

Posted on August 30, 2017 by yo go re

Well, huh. If this is #2 of 5, then I was wrong about Let's Go having that number, and presumably I haven't missed #4. Good to know! Born: 2017 Birthplace: El Segundo Designer: Hot Wheels Specialty: This souped-up, crazy cart … Continue reading →

Share
Posted in blog exclusive review, Lego, Mattel | Tagged | Leave a comment

Hot Wheels Pedal Driver review

Posted on August 16, 2017 by yo go re

Well, looks like I missed #4. Born: 2014 Birthplace: El Segundo, CA USA Designer: Hot Wheels Specialty: This single-seat pedal racer may look old school, but with a blown engine, side exhaust and plenty of style, it's geared up to … Continue reading →

Share
Posted in blog exclusive review, Lego, Mattel | Tagged | Leave a comment

I seem to recognize your face - Martin Landau

Posted on July 16, 2017 by OAFE

This is the latest in a series (of indefinite length and regularity) of pieces pointing out odd action figures of unlikely actors. People known more as character actors than action stars, and thus unlikely candidates for plastic representation. Our honoree … Continue reading →

Share
Posted in I Seem to Recognize Your Face, Mattel | Tagged | Leave a comment

Multiverse DKR Joker addendum

Posted on July 12, 2017 by OAFE

This is the packaging art for Mattel's DC Multiverse "Dark Knight Returns" Joker: It is not drawn by Frank Miller. And now, some more OAFEry:DC Direct Batman "Hush" Huntress addendum Batman's "New 52" costume design Flippin' through Previews - January … Continue reading →

Share
Posted in addendums, DC, Mattel | Tagged , | Leave a comment

The evolution of an idea

Posted on April 19, 2017 by OAFE

And now, some more OAFEry:'80s Childhood Royal Rumble yo - who wants a free toy? Flippin' through Previews - September '15 Flippin' through Previews - June '15 Flippin' through Previews - May '15

Share
Posted in Mattel | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Hot Wheels Grass Chomper review

Posted on February 15, 2017 by yo go re

After the Fig Rig and the Let's Go, Mattel began an entire series of Hot Wheels called "Ride Ons" - all cars designed for minifigures to attach in various ways. The first one I saw was the Tankanator, but since … Continue reading →

Share
Posted in blog exclusive review, Lego, Mattel | Tagged | Leave a comment

Meet Bild Lilli, the original Barbie

Posted on February 2, 2017 by OAFE

That line in today's review was not just a throwaway joke: You can learn a bit more here. And now, some more OAFEry:Flippin' through Previews - August '16 Prometheus trailer meets Toy Story Barbie trashes her Dream House If "Ghostbusters" … Continue reading →

Share
Posted in addendums, Mattel, videos | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Thundercats: Panthro addendum

Posted on January 1, 2017 by OAFE

Here's what Panthro would look like if he'd been colored black(ish), instead of blue: And just in case you didn't believe the character was black, listen to his funky theme music: And now, some more OAFEry:Thundercats Classics: Lion-O addendum When … Continue reading →

Share
Posted in addendums, customs, Mattel, videos | Tagged | Leave a comment