Category Archives: Mattel

Imaginext Blind Bagged Figures Series 9

Posted on September 25, 2018 by Rustin Parr

Okay, this is a weird series... Like some previous ones it really favors only a few particular colors (as if there was a sale on them, or excess that needed to be used up) which is kind of a bummer … Continue reading →

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Imaginext Blind Bagged Figures Series 8

Posted on September 24, 2018 by Rustin Parr

The eighth series of the Imaginext Blind Bag Figures is pretty fun. There's a nice mix up characters, genres and colors here. <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Rustin's Spoils of the Week #127 Rustin's Spoils of the Week #144 When you … Continue reading →

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Mattel's stupid SDCC 2018 plan

Posted on June 30, 2018 by OAFE

Mattel has always been the #1 name in bad decisions, especially when it comes to their convention exclusives. But this year, they really seem to have reached new heights of idiocy. Or is that depths? Here are the official instructions … Continue reading →

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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 <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Flippin' through Previews - January '16 The Justice League opens its doors I seem to recognize your face - … Continue reading →

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Hot Wheels Character Cars Boba Fett review

Posted on January 17, 2018 by yo go re

<i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>See Creepio Scoob Wars Star Wars Fifth Brother addendum Hot Wheels Mars Rover Curiosity review Rustin's Spoils of the Week #12

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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. <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Rustin's Spoils of the Week #169 Rustin's Spoils of the Week #204 Hot Wheels Fig Rig review … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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Soon Forget: Secret Wars Dazzler

Posted on July 24, 2017 by OAFE

This is the latest in a series (of indefinite length and regularity) of blog posts memorializing cancelled toys. Our subject today is Mattel's Dazzler. Looking to build a flanker brand for their Masters of the Univrrse, in 1984 Mattel got … Continue reading →

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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 →

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