Category Archives: DC

On the subject of Mattel and its subscriptions

Posted on July 28, 2012 by OAFE

You ever hear those stories about drug dealers who work at school cafeterias, who salt the french fries with cocaine or speed to get kids addicted, then sell them the product later? Well, no, probably not, unless you still haven't … Continue reading →

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SDCC 2012 - BrickJournal

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Rustin Parr

For the first time that I've noted Lego had a pretty solid presence at the convention beyond their booth, with at least three panels about Lego spread across the four days. One I wasn't able to make it to, another, … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #68

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Rustin Parr

This week I once more found myself in the splendid metropolis of New York City. It was a quickie trip, but even with limited time one must always make some space for the Times Square Toys R Us and the … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #54

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Rustin Parr

We deviate from our regularly scheduled Spoils for some sweet, sweet Con-Haulage! Wonder-Con 2012 was this past weekend in cold, windy and rainy Anaheim, California, and it proved to be a surprisingly rich hunting ground. I invite you now, true … Continue reading →

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Happy birthday, Superman

Posted on February 29, 2012 by OAFE

Vision-Impaired Transcript All: (singing) --happy birthday to yooouuuu!!! Superman: Awww, guys, you remembered! Martian Manhunter: Of course we did, Clark. We're your friends! Wonder Woman: Only a complete monster would overlook this day! Batman: (thinking) My parents are dead. We … Continue reading →

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Real flying Lego Superman

Posted on February 17, 2012 by OAFE

Check out this fancy Superman, presented on a vintage-style TV screen: Pretty cool, huh? The only thing that would make it better would be if it were in black and white. <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Flippin' Through Previews - October … Continue reading →

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'80s Childhood Royal Rumble

Posted on February 15, 2012 by OAFE

Have you ever heard of the site UnderScoopFIRE? Yeah, neither had we. But they're into the same things we are, especially this month: the site is dedicated to the children of the '80s, and this is Old Toys Month, so … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #40

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Rustin Parr

This week MattyCollector is having a major sale on JLU toys, so between that and needing to pack for a move it seems like this would just be a fantastic opportunity to Binge Open and tear through all of the … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #39

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Rustin Parr

I'm getting ready to move, but that didn't stop my purchasing, sadly. In all honestly this was about two or three weeks worth of stuff but it is now time to just unload fully on your poor folks. Read ye … Continue reading →

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Soon Forget: Total Justice Oracle

Posted on November 5, 2011 by OAFE

Like we said last time, the Total Justice coloring books introduced two characters who didn't appear in the toyline: one was Supergirl, and the other was Oracle. <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Wendy's DC Heroes Set 2 exclusive review Flippin' through … Continue reading →

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