Category Archives: Mattel

Soon Forget: DC Multiverse Green Lantern Simon Baz

Posted on June 4, 2019 by OAFE

This is the latest in a series (of indefinite length and regularity) of blog posts memorializing cancelled toys. Our figure today is Mattel's Simon Baz. Simon Baz, the fifth Green Lantern of Earth, was first shown off at Toy Fair … Continue reading →

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Harley Quinn gets cheap

Posted on May 1, 2019 by OAFE

The DC Multiverse Harley Quinn reviewed today was not Mattel's first chance at making that costume into a toy. There was also one in the Batman Missions line: <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Minimate Mini-Review #16 - Batgirl & Bane Flippin' … Continue reading →

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Hot Wheels Character Cars Beauty and the Beast reviews

Posted on March 13, 2019 by yo go re

Looks like the first series of Disney Character Cars was enough of a success that we're now getting Series 2. Still nothing on the back of the card except photos of the other releases, though now there are twice as … Continue reading →

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Hot Wheels Character Cars Teen Titans Go! To the Movies reviews

Posted on February 13, 2019 by yo go re

T, double-E-N, T-I, T-A, N-S! We the real heroes taking down the big menace! Teen Titans flow! Teen Titans know! When there's real trouble, baby, Teen Titans Go! Surely you remember how cool the Hot Wheels Character Cars are. Well, … Continue reading →

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Mattel to lose DC license

Posted on December 22, 2018 by OAFE

It's a pre-Christmas miracle! Yesterday, Spinmaster sent out a press release announcing a three-year license with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, to begin in 2020.

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Pokémon: Cubone (#FFJ98) review

Posted on December 12, 2018 by yo go re

We already looked at the big names and the new hotness, but now it's time for the best Pokémon. <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Flippin' through Previews - September '15 Supervillain primary debate, part 4 Flippin' Through Previews - December '10 … Continue reading →

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Pokémon: Mimikyu (#FPM01) review

Posted on November 28, 2018 by yo go re

In addition to the multi-pack battle scenes, the Pokemon Mega Construx line features multiple series of single-packed Pokemon - including everybody's new favorite, Mimikyu. <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Looks like Team Rocket is popping off again A true visual upgrade … Continue reading →

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The Santa Adam that could have been

Posted on November 25, 2018 by OAFE

Today's new Point of Articulation column, Super7 and the Ghost of Christmas Past, complained about Super7's poorly executed Holiday He-Man figure. That's a common sentiment, because a fan named Stuart Cameron created this digital mock-up of what everyone was hoping … Continue reading →

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Hot Wheels Character Cars Darth Maul review

Posted on November 21, 2018 by yo go re

Okay, back to Star Wars. With roof-mounted vortex generators resembling horns and a dark cloak flowing from the rocker panels, this sinister supercar roars through the streets with the ominous presence of Darth Maul. This relentless Sith warrior's frightening face … Continue reading →

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Imaginext Blind Bagged Figures Series 10

Posted on September 26, 2018 by Rustin Parr

This is kind of an interesting series. It both seems to have specific themes within it (Fantasy, Modern World, Space) rather than the more typical mish-mash, and it includes Imaginext's very first straight-up remake of one of Mattel's classic figures … Continue reading →

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