Category Archives: ToyBiz

Professor X Minimate addendum

Posted on March 28, 2011 by yo go re

In today's review of the X-Force Warpath and Professor X Minimates, we said that his hoverchair was a reference to another action figure. Here, take a look: <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Marvel Legends Emma Frost addendum X-Men Marvel Legends: Guardian … Continue reading →

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Cracked.com talks toys

Posted on March 7, 2011 by OAFE

Cracked has an article today about "The 15 Most Unintentionally Hilarious Bootleg Toys": Like elves in Santa's workshop, bootleg toy makers around the world are busy cranking action figures and games for all of the world's children. Only these will … Continue reading →

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Lights, camera, ACTION (figures)!

Posted on February 20, 2011 by OAFE

Today yo reviewed the George Lucas in Stormtrooper Disguise figure, and mentioned that he's just one of several directors who have their own action figures. <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Batman the Animated Series: Killer Croc addendum Minimate Mini-Review #323 - … Continue reading →

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Integrating Marvel Select

Posted on January 31, 2011 by OAFE

As toy fans, we want to mingle our collections. Collectors want to make displays of all their favorite characters, and sure, sometimes those displays are themed strictly by company or even by character (all the Iron Men in one place, … Continue reading →

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A naming question

Posted on January 30, 2011 by yo go re

So this is our opportunity to admit we messed up. When Mattel expanded their DC toyline, they announced its name was DC Universe Classics, right? Well, if you look through our reviews, you'll notice that we studiously avoid calling the … Continue reading →

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OAFE in ToyFare (sort of)

Posted on January 21, 2011 by yo go re

Shortly after our founding in 2002, I sent an email to ToyFare magazine, answering a question they asked in their "FanFare" letters column (they wondered about what body was beneath Anya's bunny suit - if you also wonder, the answer … Continue reading →

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Marvel Legends Scarlet Spider addendum

Posted on February 2, 2009 by OAFE

In today's review of the Walmart-exclusive Marvel Legends Scarlet Spider figure, we showed you that image to the right, featuring Clone!Peter daydreaming about his costumes. But have you ever wondered where his costume really came from? Lucky for us, Marvel … Continue reading →

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Soon Forget: Marvel Legends Blade (and Deadpool)

Posted on September 13, 2008 by OAFE

This is the latest in a series (of indefinite length and regularity) of blog posts memorializing cancelled toys. Our figure today is ToyBiz's Blade. Recently, apparel and designer toys brand Cookies -N- Cream ran an interview with one of our … Continue reading →

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Legendary Heroes Body Bags addendum: Blanc Noir

Posted on August 25, 2008 by OAFE

Mack and Panda (of today's new review) aren't the only characters who could appear in ToyBiz's Legendary Heroes line - they were part of a whole publishing initiative from Dark Horse Comics, Blanc Noir. <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>LCBH SuperPatriot … Continue reading →

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Legendary Heroes Marv addendum

Posted on July 14, 2008 by Shocka

Good morning, jolly crackers! <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>ToyBiz: Indie Legends are a go? Flippin' Through Previews - July '07 Poe - Legendary Comic Book Heroes

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