Category Archives: Geek Speak

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:Rustin's Spoils of the Week #65 Rustin's Spoils of the Week #11 Supervillain primary debate, part 3 … 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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A note about GI Joe terminology

Posted on January 2, 2009 by OAFE

You may have noticed that in our Joe Friday reviews lately, we've started referring to the figures in new terms. There actually is some logic to it, and we're hoping it'll catch on, but best if we explain. And now, … Continue reading →

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A note about Transformers

Posted on August 19, 2008 by OAFE

In today's TF Classics Nemesis Prime review, yo pointed out that Hasbro always says the toys "convert" or "morph," never that they "transform." Know why they do that? To help protect their trademark. When a particular brand-name becomes so identified … Continue reading →

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