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Plot Points of Future Past

Posted on December 15, 2006 by yo go re

I've been talking about Chris Claremont a lot, recently. In the recent review of ML14 Psylocke, I mentioned that Claremont has certain "tics," little things you can always count on in his stories. Here's a partial list: <i>And now, some … Continue reading →

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How obscure is ML?

Posted on November 22, 2006 by Monkey Boy

There's been some talk, lately, of Marvel Legends being too obscure. Just because it's unbalanced for you doesn't mean it isn't a perfect blend for someone else. There are probably folks out there who like three or four figures in … Continue reading →

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yo - Non-Petroleum Plastics

Posted on November 18, 2006 by yo go re

In his new review of Roger the Homunculus from Mezco's Hellboy Series 2, Poe bemoaned the rising cost of toys, and how it's related to the rising cost of oil. He also mentioned that there are lots of alternatives to … Continue reading →

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You know what "SHAZAM" means?

Posted on November 12, 2006 by OAFE

Billy Batson is granted mystical powers by the Wizard Shazam whenever he speaks his mentor's name, becoming Captain Marvel, the World's Mightiest Mortal. You know what those powers are, right? the wisdom of Solomon the strength of Hercules the stamina … Continue reading →

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Soon Forget: Bring On the Bad Guys

Posted on October 4, 2006 by OAFE

This is the latest in a series (of indefinite length and regularity) of blog posts memorializing cancelled toys. Our subject today is ToyBiz's Marvel Legends Series 13. <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>It's a (Blue) Bird, it's a (Blue) Plane Minimate … Continue reading →

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Ahoy! Stand fast and prepare to be boarded!

Posted on September 19, 2006 by OAFE

Weigh anchor, ye land lubbers, for today be Talk Like A Pirate Day, and OAFE be ready to do just that. We're sailing right past Transformers Tuesday this week to, instead, talk like pirates. We actually got a jump on … Continue reading →

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What if another company made LotR figures?

Posted on August 23, 2006 by OAFE

In honor of the long-awaited release of NECA's Balrog, we reviewed ToyBiz's Balrog Battle Gandalf, and now we're having a bit of fun. See, I maintain that the LotR line is the best movie-based toy series since Star Wars, and … Continue reading →

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It was a Monster mash

Posted on July 12, 2006 by OAFE

As we said in our review of the Marvel Legends Monsters box set, following the relaxation of the Comics Code in the 1970s, Marvel expected a huge upswing in monster-themed comics, and so took immediate steps to position themselves to … Continue reading →

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Whip It Out And Measure It

Posted on June 10, 2006 by OAFE

Today, a list of the biggest Marvel Legends* figures. Why the list? So we don't have to put it in a review. You'll see. <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Squadciety Goals Lego X-Men intro Rustin's Spoils of the Week #147 The … Continue reading →

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The Best There Is, Bub.

Posted on June 8, 2006 by OAFE

Our review today is ToyBiz's newest Wolverine variation, Air Strike Wolverine. Yes, another Wolverine, just what people were demanding. But really, this one's a good choice; it's Logan in his "House of M" SHIELD uniform. See, we don't mind variations, … Continue reading →

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