Category Archives: ToyBiz

The great ToyBiz market flood of 2006

Posted on October 27, 2007 by OAFE

We all know that ToyBiz went overboard in 2006, rushing tons of figures out in order to get as much out of their Marvel license before Hasbro took over. When yo did the math, it turned out to be an … Continue reading →

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Poe - Legendary Comic Book Heroes

Posted on August 15, 2007 by Poe Ghostal

Poe says: My ideal action figure line would feature 6", well-sculpted, highly-articulated characters from all sorts of genres: robots, spacemen, aliens, cowboys, superheroes, cops, spies, wizards, trolls, mobsters, soldiers, and so forth. But here's the thing: none of them would … Continue reading →

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Somebody get Marvel on the phone!

Posted on April 13, 2007 by OAFE

Over on our message board, The Loafing Lounge, every so often the conversation turns toward how we want a figure of Jamie Madrox, the Multiple Man. For those not in the know, Jamie is a mutant with the ability to … Continue reading →

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Legendary Heroes series 3 surprise

Posted on March 31, 2007 by OAFE

We got this photo from a reader who wishes to remain anonymous (for obvious reasons). He or she had occasion to visit ToyBiz Marvel Toys recently, and caught this quick picture with his (or her) cellphone: <i>And now, some more … Continue reading →

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The wonders of an advertising budget

Posted on March 20, 2007 by yo go re

I just saw an add for the new Spider-Man product from Hasbro - the dancing thing, the Mr. Potato Head, the iDog, Superhero Squad, action figures...everything. Apparently there's going to be some big release this Saturday - the Web Slinger … Continue reading →

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Soon Forget: Fantastic Four Trapster

Posted on March 2, 2007 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 Trapster. Originally known as Paste-Pot Pete, Trapster was created in 1962 by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby … Continue reading →

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Soon Forget: Spider-Man Beetle repaint

Posted on January 29, 2007 by OAFE

This is the latest in a series (of indefinite length and regularity) of blog posts memorializing cancelled toys. Our figure today is a repaint of The Beetle. As mentioned in this review, there was, at one point, a plan to … Continue reading →

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Has he lost his mind? Can he see or is he blind?

Posted on January 21, 2007 by Monkey Boy

As anyone who could possibly be reading this is undoubtedly aware, there is no shortage of Iron Men (or variations on the theme) in the Marvel Legends line. For those not keeping score, here are the ones I came up … Continue reading →

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The rings of the Mandarin

Posted on January 20, 2007 by OAFE

Okay, so you've read today's Iron Man vs. Mandarin review, and you know that Mandarin wears 10 rings of power. But what are they? <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Integrating Marvel Select Need, want, have Rustin's Spoils of the Week #91 … Continue reading →

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Face Off Sabretooth addendum

Posted on January 18, 2007 by OAFE

In today's review of the Marvel Legends Face-Off Series 2 Wolverine and Sabretooth set, yo mentioned that John Byrne designed a face for Logan that he later used as a basis for Creed. Here's the sketch he sent to Chris … Continue reading →

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