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King of the Nerds Season 2

Posted on April 19, 2013 by OAFE

Did you watch King of the Nerds on TBS a few months back? How'd you like to be on Season 2? The show is casting now, and they're looking for people who are nerdy about anything - if you watched … Continue reading →

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Hermit crab in a Lego shell

Posted on March 23, 2013 by OAFE

Last year, Harry the Hermit Crab was in need of a new shell. Since he lives at the Atlantis Discovery Area in Legoland Windsor, the caretakers decided to offer him a custom-built Lego shell along side the more traditional assortment. … Continue reading →

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Lego now the #2 toy company in the world

Posted on February 27, 2013 by OAFE

According to Global Toy News, who received information from Gerrick Johnson, Toy Industry Specialist for BMO Capital, He ran 2012 numbers on Lego, Hasbro and Mattel and according to his calculations, Lego is now the number two toy company in … Continue reading →

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ATFC '13 - Day 1: Hasbro

Posted on February 9, 2013 by OAFE

So, thanks to the blizzard that hit New York last night, we were unable to provide you with the streaming Toy Fair coverage we hoped for. But we did have a photographer there, so you can see the entire showroom … Continue reading →

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What do we have here?

Posted on December 18, 2012 by OAFE

Okay, WHAT is superstar Sandy Matteo carrying around in her Aaron Walter bag? That's some doll we've never seen before! OMG! Our sources tell us it's called "Baby Joy Rage," and it's going to be THE hottest toy this Christmas!

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Buy a Transformer, donate to Toys for Tots

Posted on December 12, 2012 by OAFE

Reliable online retailer Big Bad Toy Store has a pretty cool promotion going on now through the 16th: preorder a Fansproject release, and they'll donate $20 worth of toys to Toys for Tots. FansProject and BigBadToyStore are teaming up to … Continue reading →

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Mystery donor leaves boxes of Star Wars toys at Japanese welfare facility

Posted on December 9, 2012 by OAFE

This story is from earlier in the year, but it seems like an appropriate time to share it: And now, some more OAFEry:Rustin's Spoils of the Week #5 Lights, camera, ACTION (figures)! The horrible secret we all share Rustin's Spoils … Continue reading →

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Win Toys For Helping Tots with Geeks for Tots!

Posted on December 7, 2012 by OAFE

Geeks for Tots is back once again to promote giving this holiday season. Geeks for Tots is a contest that encourages donations to the Toys for Tots. There are far too many kids that won't get gifts this holiday season … Continue reading →

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Lou Scheimer: Creating The Filmation Generation

Posted on November 21, 2012 by OAFE

A press release: Hailed as one of the fathers of Saturday morning television, Lou Scheimer was the co-founder of Filmation Studios, which for over 25 years provided animated excitement for TV and film. Always at the forefront, Scheimer's company created … Continue reading →

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Cereal Geek issue 11

Posted on November 9, 2012 by OAFE

So, you know cereal:geek, the magazine dedicated to animation of the '80s (and all the related pop culture that comes with it)? They've just revealed the cover for issue #11, and it's GI Joe-themed: Watch for the listing in Previews … Continue reading →

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