Category Archives: Geek Speak

Do you know this feeling?

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Shocka

Obligation Toys: Toys you buy not because you reallllly want them, but just to complete the set or have all of the related characters to toys you do.

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Geek speak: Waves vs. Series

Posted on January 26, 2013 by OAFE

We've been fighting this fight for years - even longer than we've been trying to teach you what a "buck" is (and what it isn't) - but it's a slow battle. People are still making the same mistakes. Maybe some … Continue reading →

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The Lost Predators

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Monkey Boy

NECA is doing a superb job of turning the Predators seen at the end of Predator 2 into toys. As pointed out in today's review of Snake Predator, it's not just their armor, but also the accessories they come with … Continue reading →

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A tale of two Walmarts

Posted on February 3, 2012 by yo go re

It's time to share some more coveted inside information that all toy collectors should know! I know all too well that I'm a lucky bastard. My town is big enough that there are two Walmarts. If I'm willing to drive, … Continue reading →

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Help create new toy terminology

Posted on August 27, 2011 by OAFE

Hello, readers! We have a challenge for you today.

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Geek Speak: Roto Arigato

Posted on August 17, 2011 by OAFE

Hey guys, it's Will again. You may remember me from my last post, where I explained the Toys "Я" Us Bump Up Program. Well, I'm back to tell you about another aspect of TRU that's not very commonly known. Have … Continue reading →

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Geek Speak: the Death Tax

Posted on June 3, 2011 by OAFE

No, we're not talking about what rich a-holes call the "death tax"; this is something more specifically about toys. And now, some more OAFEry:Spider-Man: Morlun addendum Flippin' through Previews - October '14 Rustin's Spoils of the Week #176 Rustin's Spoils … Continue reading →

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Geek Speak: the Toys "R" Us "Bump Up Program"

Posted on May 10, 2011 by OAFE

We have something special for you today, readers: a guest post from someone with insider information. We've been trying to rope him into writing something (other than a Figuretoon) for us for a while, so hopefully this will be the … Continue reading →

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When is a ripoff not a ripoff?

Posted on December 31, 2010 by yo go re

yo sez: Apparently some folks have taken issue with our describing Bif Bang Pow's dolls as "Mego knockoffs" in our Toy of the Year announcement. They say that's an incorrect description. I'm here today to tell them they're wrong. And … Continue reading →

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What's up with the chalky dust on Mattel's Movie Masters?

Posted on November 3, 2010 by OAFE

Today Monkey Boy reviewed the Movie Masters Survival Suit Bruce Wayne, which gives us an opportunity to talk about something you may have noticed: the powdery white residue that's starting to appear on some of the figures. No, don't worry … Continue reading →

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