Category Archives: Mattel

Rustin's Spoils of the Week #14

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Rustin Parr

I really love looking at photos of people's collections, and a few years back I stumbled on a guy who collected only Wonder Woman figures and statues. And by gum, seeing so many iterations and variations on the same character … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #12

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Rustin Parr

This was one of those unintentional haul weekends. Doing the rounds on Saturday rendered only the marked down 4" Tron Legacy figures. Sunday, on a whim and in a desire to "get out of the house," I went out to … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #11

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Rustin Parr

C2E2 edition! This is not the entirety of but certainly the bulk of my haul from the recent Comic Convention in Chicago. Honestly, this represents about half of what I expected to buy. There weren't as many toy dealers as … Continue reading →

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C2E2 - Mattel Booth

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Rustin Parr

Oh wow, dudes, its totally Matty's Basement! <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Rustin's Spoils of the Week #198 DC Universe Classics 17: Star Sapphire Wonder Woman review Heath Ledger Joker update Tag yourself - I'm "Jayko Cards Circus" Happy 75th birthday, … Continue reading →

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C2E2 - Mattel Panel

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Rustin Parr

Mattel had a panel today entitled "Methods and Mayhem" on the process of designing action figures. The panel consisted of one of the lead designers for WWE and Mike, a designer for DC & MotUC, but they started early so … Continue reading →

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C2E2 Toy Reveals

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Rustin Parr

Just got back from a quick couple hours at C2E2 - real fast, here are the big "reveals" for the show: <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Flippin' through Previews - January '13 Minimate Mini-Review #24 - Guy Gardner & Kilowog DC … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #9

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Rustin Parr

Jakks' new PotC figures rolled out in Toys R Us this week so the nightmare begins anew. With two figure packed at one per case, this one is going to be particularly hard. It'll be interesting to see the production … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #8

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Rustin Parr

With luck so dumb it practically numbs the brain, I stumbled upon a complete set of DCUC16 at Target Sunday morning. Since I'm still waiting on my pre-order set to arrive I went ahead, caved in, and bought the set. … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #5

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Rustin Parr

Once more unto the breech, dear readers - further fun filled facsimiles featuring finds from fastidiously fabulous figure foraging, forthwith! <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Jar Jar meets the Punisher Unleashed Princess Leia: The Comparison Mounties vs. Werewolves It's Hasbro's "SDCC … Continue reading →

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ATFC '11 - Day 2: Mattel

Posted on February 13, 2011 by OAFE

Today was Mattel's press event, and while we didn't Tweet it, we still have the liveblogging for you right here: <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Rustin's Spoils of the Week #55 The REAL Castle Grayskullman Battle Kitty's Mighty Roar Rustin's Spoils … Continue reading →

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