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52 Countdown

Posted on June 1, 2007 by yo go re

yo sez: So with today's review of DC Direct's 52 Isis action figure, we've finally finished up that whole series. If you've read the reviews, you know that there was a whole lot of story that took place over that … Continue reading →

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Soon Forget: Total Justice Blue Beetle

Posted on May 11, 2007 by OAFE

Last week we told you about how the four figures planned for Total Justice Series 4 were eventually released as two-packs. So technically Blue Beetle isn't really a cancelled toy, but there is still something missing: the follow-up lines did … Continue reading →

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You'd better kiss your mama at the bus stop...

Posted on May 6, 2007 by OAFE

Today yo reviewed Mattel's new Steel figure in the DC Superheroes line, and declared it to be part five of "Mattel schools DC Direct," a continuing comparison of the ways in which even an old company set in its ways … Continue reading →

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yo - Blue Beetle addendum

Posted on May 4, 2007 by yo go re

So in today's review of the excellent Blue Beetle figure from DC Direct, I said BB has "a long and surprising history." Let's take a look: <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Flippin' through Previews - May '15 Wendy's DC Heroes 2025 … Continue reading →

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Transformers Tuesday

Posted on May 1, 2007 by OAFE

Okay, so we've been running Transformers Tuesday without (major) interruption since, like, August or something. It used to be that it was just an Old Toys Month thing, but you, the readers, said you wanted the weekly feature to keep … Continue reading →

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Wolverine Minimates

Posted on April 16, 2007 by OAFE

In today's review of the X3 Wolverine and Phoenix Marvel Minimates, yo mentioned that made an even dozen Wolverines. Is that true, or was he exaggerating? Let's count! <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Marvel Legends Giant Size X-Men Flippin' through Previews … 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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We are important! We control the future!

Posted on April 1, 2007 by OAFE

You know, Gouken connection isn't the only figure we can lay claim to. Our April Fools' Day jokes have a weird way of coming true. Don't believe us? Take a look: 2004: Invisible Woman joke, released that November in a … Continue reading →

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Transformers Tuesday: The War Within

Posted on March 13, 2007 by OAFE

For this week's Transformers Tuesday, yo reviewed the Titanium series Cybertron Heroes Jetfire. The War Within comics had great pre-Earth designs for the Transformers, and we're slowly building a whole collection. What's available so far? <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>The … Continue reading →

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GI Joe Comic Pack 16 addendum

Posted on February 23, 2007 by yo go re

In today's review of GI Joe Comic Pack 16, we said that the selection was chosen by fans in a vote held by comic publisher Devil's Due. But what were the other choices? Let's find out! <i>And now, some more … Continue reading →

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