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DC Direct Professor Zoom addendum

Did you catch that hint in my Professor Zoom review about how the buying wasn't as frustrating as it was in past years? Here's the story, champ! <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Soon Forget: the Gobbledy Gooker SDCC 2011 - Preview … Continue reading →

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GI Joe and the Transformers #5

In today's review of the Starscream Skystriker, we said that the packaging was styled like a comicbook, pretending that the GI Joe and the Transformers comic ran for more than four issues. It's not just the front of the box, … Continue reading →

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MotU Queen Marlena/Captain Glenn addendum

In today's review of the SDCC-exclusive MotU Classics Queen Marlena, I told you there are two packaging variations. Here's the packaging my figure came in:

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Mattel's SDCC Voltron packaging

In today's review of Blazing Sword Voltron, we mentioned the packaging made noise. Here's a video: Love that Peter Cullen narration! <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Vehicle Voltron addendum BeastBox: Sacredpower Robo addendum Transformers Kre-O Optimus Prime exclusive review Retro Con … Continue reading →

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San Diego Comic-Con 2011

Rustin's coverage of the 42nd annual San Diego Comic-Conventional International and our reviews of the multitude of fine collectibles bought there within! <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Hasbro's SDCC exclusives (part 2) SDCC 2011 - DC Direct Panel SDCC 2011 - … Continue reading →

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SDCC 2011 - Day 4, Sunday

Sunday began just as predicted and feared: with all needed exclusives being sold out. <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Optimus Pride Rustin's Spoils of the Week #11 Marvel Monday: Black Widow Gone Wild Science Fiction Mystery Minis - Godzilla Lego Batman … Continue reading →

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SDCC 2011 - the Avengers revealed

All weekend long, Marvel has been releasing Avengers posters at their booth. Today they released the final one, showing an artistic concept of what the movie's Hulk will look like. The seven posters join together to form one giant image, … Continue reading →

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SDCC 2011 - Day 3, Saturday

Saturday, O Saturday. You used to be the most dreaded day of the con, but now thanks to the massive siphoning power of A-List panels and their three-hour lines you are now just another day. <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>ATFC … Continue reading →

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SDCC 2011 - Behind the Plastic panel

One of the familiar highlights of the last decade have been Julius Marx's toy industry panels. This year was another strong lineup featuring: Jesse Falcon, Jason Lenzi, Scott Neitlich, Mike Schultz, David Vonner, Chuck Terceira and Jean St.Jean. As always … Continue reading →

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SDCC 2011 - Hasbro: Marvel

Directly following Minimates is the Hasbro panel for Marvel! Too damn cool!!! A ton of love for Marvel Legends in the room, as well as the lineup reveals for Wave 2 of 2012 Marvel Legends & Universe <i>And now, some … Continue reading →

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