Category Archives: Marvel

Majestrix Lilandra Neramani of the Shi'ar Empire

Posted on April 17, 2019 by OAFE

Technically this is an addendum to two reviews: since there's no suitable body to put Mystique's inexplicable Lilandra head accessory onto, many fans have been using Silver Sable's: As you can see, the tones don't really match, meaning this is … Continue reading →

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Geek Speak: the Wolverine Corollary

Posted on April 1, 2019 by OAFE

As posited in today's review, a female character wearing a specific costume will always look better than her male counterpart wearing the same thing, as currently evidenced by Laura Kinney as the All-New Wolverine. Sorry, Logan, but Laura just looks … Continue reading →

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Marvel Legends addendum: dat (wrinkled cloth) body!

Posted on March 29, 2019 by OAFE

Hasbro has two similarly sized male bodies, most easily differentiated by the cloth-like wrinkles on this one. Now there are enough toys using it that it's worth making a list of them: Spider-UK Captain Universe Prowler Magneto ANAD Magneto Jim … Continue reading →

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Marvel Legends Mystique addendum

Posted on March 10, 2019 by OAFE

Today's review of the Walgreens-exclusive Marvel Legends Mystique action figure spoke of how Dave Cockrum had designed the character before Chris Claremont decided to use her in the comics. "This drawing was done for fun and hung in my office … Continue reading →

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Minimate Mini-Review #366 - Captain Marvel exclusives

Posted on March 3, 2019 by yo go re

#366 - Captain Marvel/Bron Char Ace Air Force pilot Carol Danvers becomes one of the universe's most powerful heroes when Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races. Set in the 1990s, Marvel's Captain … Continue reading →

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Genis-Vell addendum: costume origins

Posted on March 2, 2019 by OAFE

Here is Alex Ross' design for the new Captain Marvel ("new" as of 2002, clearly): <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Captain Marvel addendum, part 2 The Infinity Saga checklist Secret Wars standees "Secret Wars: Carol Corps" #1 variant Marvel Legends addendum: … Continue reading →

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Marvel Legends: Captain Marvel review

Posted on March 1, 2019 by yo go re

<i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Rustin's Spoils of the Week #229 Happy birthday, Stan Lee! Marvel TV Legends: "Falcon and Winter Soldier" Captain America (John F. Walker) exclusive review Deadpool 3 Brown Costume Wolverine addendum Fantastic Four Marvel Legends: Human Torch … Continue reading →

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Night Thrasher addendum

Posted on February 18, 2019 by OAFE

Today we reviewed Night Thrasher, leader of the New Warriors. But did you know that's not the only team he was ever a part of? <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Flippin' through Previews - May '14 Rustin's Spoils of the Week … Continue reading →

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Deadpool Legends: Casual Deadpool review

Posted on January 14, 2019 by yo go re

How do you know when we've got too many Deadpool toys? When they start releasing joke figures into real stores. <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Marvel Comics action figure variant covers A second Easter surprise Minimate Mini-Review #386 - Archangel & … Continue reading →

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"Avengers 2" Movie Series: Bruce Banner exclusive review

Posted on December 17, 2018 by yo go re

In conjunction with Avengers 2: Char's Counterattack, Amazon had an exclusive four-pack featuring characters otherwise not available in the movie's toyline - Thor, Black Widow, Bruce Banner and Hawkeye. And I want to tell you about some epic-level trolling. <i>And … Continue reading →

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