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New Robosapiens

Posted on February 7, 2007 by OAFE

You know Robosapien? The robot that no one in their right mind would care about? Well, apparently enough people care to put out "branded" versions, including Homer Simpson and Spider-Man. Yeesh. Love the market penetration on these characters, but still. … Continue reading →

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A Real American Hero

Posted on February 5, 2007 by OAFE

This summer, Hasbro will release 25 collectible 3¾" figures to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of GI Joe vs. Cobra. Featured below are the first ten action figures to be revealed. Sure to delight fans both new and old, 25th Anniversary … Continue reading →

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News Item: Fire and Wax Don't Mix

Posted on January 16, 2007 by OAFE

From gossipy Hollywood source WENN: Jack Bauer Doll Delayed: Sutherland Set Fire To '24' Doll Kiefer Sutherland only has himself to blame for the delay of his 24 action figure - he set fire to the prototype during a drunken … Continue reading →

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ToyBiz: Indie Legends are a go?

Posted on January 9, 2007 by OAFE

Check out this image originally posted on 2000AD Online, the official Judge Dredd site: You notice it says "from ToyBiz" under there. Looks like Shocker Toys' "Indie Spotlight" has lost another license. <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Look at what Shocker … Continue reading →

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New from Repro Labels

Posted on December 19, 2006 by OAFE

The folks over at Reprolabels.com have updated with several new designs, including a brand new category: retro-styled stickers for the new Transformers Classics. You love the Classics Starscream, but want him to have just a little more G1 flavor? Now … Continue reading →

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News Item: Transformer Potato Heads

Posted on December 2, 2006 by OAFE

The mash-up (heh) doesn't end with Star Wars: back in August, Hasbro filed for a pair of trademarks related to Transformers Potato Heads: "Optimash Prime" and "More Than Meets the Fry." No word on when we'll see these, or even … Continue reading →

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News item: Masterpiece Megatron

Posted on November 29, 2006 by OAFE

The folks over at TFormers.com have slapped their logo all over catalog pictures that show better details of the upcoming MP-05 Megatron. No saying whether or not this is what the final figure will look like, since Masterpiece Starscream changed … Continue reading →

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News Item: Hasbro Legends 2

Posted on November 27, 2006 by OAFE

Reacting to the hugely negative reaction to their previous ML2 pictures, ToyFare has released the new official press shots of Hasbro's second Marvel Legends series. Most of the problems from the old shots have been fixed, though there are still … Continue reading →

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Robber with unique M.O. captured

Posted on November 6, 2006 by OAFE

Let us tell you the story of Jeffrey Manchester, a thief nicknamed "Roofman," who has been living a life all of us would envy.

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News item: Changes at SOTA

Posted on October 19, 2006 by OAFE

The Co-founder of SOTA Toys announces the appointment of the new CEO and VP Lake Balboa, CA - Today, John Schouweiler, the co-founder, owner, and CFO of SOTA Toys, announced the appointment of Guang Yang as the new CEO and … Continue reading →

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