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Heath Ledger's "Joker" Action Figures Sell Out

Posted on May 14, 2008 by OAFE

Eager Batman fans snap them up within minutes of toys going on sale... Action figures of Heath Ledger's Joker character in the upcoming Batman movie have sold out within minutes of them going on sale. <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Flippin' … Continue reading →

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Heath Ledger "too scary?"

Posted on May 10, 2008 by Shocka

Shocka sez: "Mattel won't release the original version of The Joker figurine, based on Heath Ledger's incarnation for Batman: Dark Knight because it is too scary for children. Instead Mattel have "hastily thrown together" a "friendlier" version they can sell … Continue reading →

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A bad move by McFarlane

Posted on March 23, 2008 by yo go re

So in their new press release, McFalane Toys gave out a little bit of news about their NFL "Ultimate Team Sets." The Ultimate Team Sets, for those who don’t know, are the extra-small figures of a team's entire starting line … Continue reading →

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Shocker Toys needs an editor

Posted on March 9, 2008 by OAFE

Toy News International has a new press release about Shocker Toys' Indie Spotlight. Now, this post isn't intended to comment on the toys themselves - after all, we have yet to see them. What we can comment on is the … Continue reading →

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Soon Forget: The Usual Xevoz Suspects

Posted on February 29, 2008 by OAFE

Look at this awesome lineup showing all the Xevoz figures: No, really look at it. It shows all the Xevoz figures - including ones we've never seen before!! There was a Series 5 in the works when the line was … Continue reading →

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Say, you look familiar

Posted on January 6, 2008 by OAFE

In yesterday's episode of the new Transformers Animated series, the Autobots ran into their first human opponent, the Robin Hood-esque villain Angry Archer. Well, his outfit and m.o. were based on Robin Hood - his face was based on Aaron … Continue reading →

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Superhero Squad surprise

Posted on November 25, 2007 by OAFE

On their official Superhero Squad site, Hasbro has pictures of the next eight SHS two-packs. And yeah, we've seen those all before, so it's old news, right? But there is some unannounced news on the site, if you know where … Continue reading →

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Marvel Legends Fans' Choice poll

Posted on September 11, 2007 by OAFE

Tired of letting fate decide which Marvel characters get made in the fan-favorite Marvel Legends toy line? It's time to make your voice heard! Hasbro (no stranger to Fans' Choice polls thanks to their Star Wars line) has partnered with … Continue reading →

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Legendary Heroes series 3 surprise

Posted on March 31, 2007 by OAFE

We got this photo from a reader who wishes to remain anonymous (for obvious reasons). He or she had occasion to visit ToyBiz Marvel Toys recently, and caught this quick picture with his (or her) cellphone: <i>And now, some more … Continue reading →

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Take a virtual tour of the Stikfas offices

Posted on March 28, 2007 by OAFE

Ever wondered if your favorite toymakers' workplaces are as fun as you imagine them? Well today you can take a look around one such office, thanks to Stikfas creator Mr. Bany J: So you've read a lot about visitors from … Continue reading →

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