Category Archives: NECA

The Secret Story of Toys

Posted on October 29, 2013 by OAFE

Ever wanted to see NECA sculptor Jason Frailey's workspace? Well now you can (as well as Adrienne Smith and Adam Smith [NECA's master mold maker/prototyper]), thanks to Anthony Ladesich and Mile Deep Films:

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #110

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Rustin Parr

There is virtually nothing more fun than walking into a toystore and finding something new and cool that you had no idea was coming out. The happened to me not once but TWICE this weekend with some Imaginext DC stuff … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #108

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Rustin Parr

Helm to 108. Yes, sir - HELM! 108! Helm to 108. Okay, so that's been a full calendar month of my SDCC haulage (shameless plug - Haul pt. 1, Haul pt. 2, Exclusives pt. 1, Exclusives pt. 2) and hoo … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #107

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Rustin Parr

We return with our second part of Rustin's SDCC Exclusive Haulage - behold the many wonders and delight! Last week I expounded upon the many virtues and vices of collectibles from our fine friends at companies beginning with B through … Continue reading →

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Albino Predator addendum

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Monkey Boy

I recently had the good fortune to meet up real-life-style with a fellow OAFE, who was in town for business. Rustin Parr and I met up at a local comicshop to talk toys and whatnot, and fun times were had … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #105

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Rustin Parr

I am in a constant battle to save money, and while I probably spent less on non-exclusives this year than in the past five, I still couldn't help but buy many a toy. Part of the fun of conventions, like … Continue reading →

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Predator Trophy Wall addendum

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Monkey Boy

In today's review of NECA's Predator Trophy Wall diorama, I mentioned that the skulls for the wall were only included with various figures (until NECA bowed to demands and started offering a skull pack online). For anyone who still wishes … Continue reading →

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SDCC 2013 - Day 4: Saturday 7/20

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Rustin Parr

What a morning - I walked in to see nothing but an "End of Line" sign at the Hasbro ticket distribution table. I was able to walk right up and get a ticket with absolutely zero wait! Before I left … Continue reading →

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SDCC 2013 - Day 2: Thursday 7/18

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Rustin Parr

The first day, proper, of the Con began not dissimilar to the previous one. I'd misjudged my arrival time and between a late departure and a rockin' hunt for parking I made it to the Convention Center at about 9:00am … Continue reading →

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SDCC 2013 - Day 1: Wednesday 7/17

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Rustin Parr

This was the roughest start to the Comic-Con International in San Diego I've yet to endure. The previous nine days I was working on the east the coast and only returned home Wednesday morning at 12:00am. Surprisingly, twelve hours was … Continue reading →

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