Category Archives: Companies

Coming soon to the Lego Star Wars Helmet Collection

Posted on June 3, 2023 by OAFE

Oh dear. <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Mythic Legions changing scales The Force Awakens trailer - in Lego Gothitropolis: Big Bird custom A droid is a droid, all the way down A McDonald's Lego podracer

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Lampreys, Gyro-Vipers, BATs, Techno-Vipers

Posted on June 2, 2023 by OAFE

One more group to add to the big list of companies trying to rehabilitate their image through a bit of light rainbow-washing: First masks, now this? Cobra may be an evil terrorist organization, but they're not stupid. (via) <i>And now, … Continue reading →

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Hot Wheels Character Cars Aang and Appa reviews

Posted on May 31, 2023 by yo go re

It's been a long time since we've reviewed any Character Cars, huh? I almost wondered if they'd stopped making them. But geeze, what a great way to come back! Nickelodeon had its first Character Cars all the way back in … Continue reading →

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Soon Forget: Generations Nightbeat

Posted on May 30, 2023 by OAFE

This is the latest in a series (of indefinite length and regularity) of blog posts memorializing cancelled toys. Our figure today is Hasbro's Transformers: Generations Nightbeat. Now, there was a Generations Nightbeat, under the "Thrilling 30" heading in 2014. It … Continue reading →

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Super7 Animaniacs addendum

Posted on May 24, 2023 by OAFE

Unlike Yakko and Wakko, Dot does not have a signature song. It's not like Tress MacNeille can't sing, but "I'm Cute" is more of a trivia note than something memorable. Come on, guys, she could have sung the universe song … Continue reading →

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Marvel Legends: dat (tall) body

Posted on May 23, 2023 by OAFE

With Vulcan, Hasbro introduced a third "pectoral hinges" torso, this one flatter and taller than the other two: Here's a list of everyone who uses it: Vulcan Morph Black Panther Hudlin/Romita Marvel Knights Star-Lord Banshee Strike Force Classic Forge Gambit … Continue reading →

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I see a Warlock and I want it painted black

Posted on May 17, 2023 by OAFE

Today's Adam Warlock review discussed the lack of color on his movie costume. Here are some examples of what he would look like if some black was added: <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Rustin's Spoils of the Week #201 X-Men Legends … Continue reading →

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The Bigger Kraglin Theory

Posted on May 15, 2023 by OAFE

As yo brought up in today's review, witness the Star-Lord and Kraglin figures next to each other: <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Minimate Mini-Review #294 - Drax & Groot & Rocket Raccoon A tale of two Walmarts Flippin’ Through Previews - … Continue reading →

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Why not send Mom some flowers today?

Posted on May 14, 2023 by OAFE

<i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Rustin's Spoils of the Week #199 Transformers Code Red addendum Stranger Things Mystery Minis - Eleven review Stranger Things Mystery Minis - Demogorgon review Stranger Things Mystery Minis - Chief Hopper review

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Predator 2: Ultimate Snake Predator addendum

Posted on May 14, 2023 by OAFE

Tristan Jones' box art for NECA's Ultimate Snake Predator: <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Rustin's Spoils of the Week #153 Alien & Predator addendum: The Ultimate Battle Rustin's Spoils of the Week #96 Lights, camera, ACTION (figures)! NECA on the Daily … Continue reading →

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