Category Archives: Playmates

Rustin's Spoils of the Week #118

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Rustin Parr

Ho-lee bejamberust!!!! WHAT A WEEK!!! Ever wanted something freshly released, Rustin? Well here it ALL is! Brand new Pacific Rim, brand new Predators, brand new GI Joe, brand new TMNT AND a complete set of Adam West Batman figures - … Continue reading →

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The Island of Dr. Hibbert addendum

Posted on October 4, 2013 by OAFE

Today yo reviewed the Simpsons Island of Dr. Hibbert playset, saying that it was the closest McFarlane came to duplicating the quality of Playmates' yearly "Treehouse of Horror" environments. That's very true - but did you know Playmates actually had … Continue reading →

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A stop-motion ad for TMNT toys

Posted on June 5, 2013 by OAFE

<i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>NECA TMNT addendum Flippin' Through Previews - January '09 Flippin' through Previews - March '14 Rustin's Spoils of the Week #164 TMNT Ultimates: Mondo Gecko addendum

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #94

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Rustin Parr

Buckle your sweet bippies in, kiddos. We have about seven or eight weeks' worth of junk to get caught up on due to my rather hectic schedule of late. So, please, friends and readers - join me, won't you, as … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #93

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Rustin Parr

It was a whirlwind couple of weeks for yours truly. After 14 days, 8 airports, 4 cities and 2 continents I made it back home! All of those days were remarkably full which equated to precious little toy shopping; particularly … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #92

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Rustin Parr

WonderCon Anaheim 2013 came and went in the final weekend of March and I was just barely able to slip in a day there at the end of a busy travel schedule for the ol' day job. I did a … Continue reading →

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ATFC '13 - Day 2: Playmates

Posted on February 10, 2013 by OAFE

Okay, really it's just TMNT. Photography! <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>ATFC '16 - Day 3: Mattel/Mega Bloks Confused messaging Preorder NECA's TMNT movie Tokka and Rahzar A tour of Toys R Us in 1991 Flippin' through Previews - May '14

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Soon Forget: Tomb Raider Series 3

Posted on February 9, 2013 by OAFE

This is the latest in a series (of indefinite length and regularity) of blog posts memorializing cancelled toys. Today, in honor of our review of the Tomb Raider Jungle Adventure Diorama, we'll be taking a look at the line's planned … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #78

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Rustin Parr

This week brought me back to "Sweet Home Chicago" - my favorite city in the world and most beloved former location of my residence. As such, I was afforded the opportunity to return to some of my favorite haunts, including … Continue reading →

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Sculpting Toys with Scott Hensey

Posted on October 28, 2012 by OAFE

Scott Hensey, owner of Anaglyph Sculptures, has been sculpting action figures, toys and statues for over 30 years. In fact, chances are you have one of his toys in your home (or up in your parents attic). Scott has worked … Continue reading →

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