Category Archives: Mattel

Rustin's Spoils of the Week #148

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Rustin Parr

So the last chunk of 2014 was awfully busy for me and my regular posting certainly slacked off. As a result I had around 30 toys sitting on my coffee table for about three months just waiting to be photographed … Continue reading →

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Soon Forget: MotU Minis Series 2

Posted on December 4, 2014 by OAFE

This is the latest in a series (of indefinite length and regularity) of blog posts memorializing cancelled toys. Our figures today are Mattel's MotU Minis. The Minis were being sold via one of Matty Collector's subscription plans, but they fell … Continue reading →

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What if Barbie looked like a real woman?

Posted on November 29, 2014 by OAFE

Are you feeling fat from all that Thanksgiving food? Or just because you're comparing yourself to the wrong models? Artist Nickolay Lamm used the magic of 3D printing to create a version of the famous doll that matches the proportions … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #144

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Rustin Parr

Aaaaand we're back. My apologies for about a two month break; things have been hectic in both the professional and personal areas of yon author's life. But let's "get real" here, for a moment: I can't help but suspect/admit that … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #143

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Rustin Parr

Aaaand we're back. Between Comic-on and work life has been hectic so I thank you, and you, and you as well, dear Readers, for your patience. In effort to rush us towards my ever epic SDCC haulage I'll go ahead … Continue reading →

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Hot Wheels Let's Go review

Posted on August 8, 2014 by yo go re

Turns out the Fig Rig was just Step One in Mattel's plan to trick Lego fans into buying Hot Wheels - Step Two is the "Let's Go." Born: 2013 Birthplace: El Segundo, CA USA Designer: Hot Wheels Specialty: "Let's GO" … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #139

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Rustin Parr

After several weeks I finally get a nice reprieve from tons of purchases with just some lite haulage. I did pick up one of the "second deployment" Crimson Typhoons to replace the one I had with a broken-off arm, which … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #131

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Rustin Parr

A couple weekends ago I amassed a fairly epic haul while visiting Louisville, KY. Part of that was due to Toys R Us rolling out a pretty remarkable clearance sale, and since it was chain-wide I, of course, had to … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #130

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Rustin Parr

Well, thanks to the release of Captain America 2: S.H.I.E.L.D. The Winter Soldier Target has been getting restock of the 6" figures, which means that against all odds I've been able to find and get everything but the so-elusive-I'm-not-even-convinced-she-exists Black … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #128

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Rustin Parr

As is often the case with me, much the 2013's later releases from MattyCollector just ended up in a "to open" pile which I was just never that compelled to get to. Sure there's some neat stuff in here but … Continue reading →

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