NECA Ultimate Dog Creature addendum

Like we said in today's review, NECA's Ultimate The Thing Dog Creature features an instruction sheet, though it's a bit less than clear. We made this chart to help.

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Thor through the decades

When you think "Thor," you think Chris Hemsworth, who started playing the character in 2011's Thor:

Ah, but he wasn't the first!

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Raving Toy Maniac's Thanksgiving centerpiece

I know where I wish I'd eaten!

Lego icons dried flower centerpiece, assembled and on RTM's dining table

You can get your own right here.

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OAFEnet Email Update for Thursday, November 23

The OAFEnet Email Update will be the flattest balloon in the parade!

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Happy Thanksgiving from the Barbie Pond

Locals in NW DC will of course be familiar with the Barbie Pond on Ave. Q, which is currently showing a painstakingly accurate re-creation of the First Thanksgiving:

A small, mossy water feature in an urban home's front yard. Ivy grows on the ground all around it, and a small, spindly tree is behind. A platform is built just above the surface of the water in the pond. Three Barbies in pilgrim costumes sit at the table, with two more standing at the ends of the table. Inflatable turkeys are hung from the tree, as well as a sign reading "GRATEFUL". A series of topless Barbies are buried chest-deep in the dirt in front of the pond, with their arms raised above their heads and small plastic pumpkins on their hands.

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Marvel TV Legends: "Secret Invasion" Nick Fury review

In the years following the Blip, a weary Fury must face his biggest and most personal challenge yet when he learns of the Skrulls' clandestine invasion of Earth.

I didn't hate Secret Invasion the way a lot of fans did, but it certainly wasted some opportunities (and no, I'm not just talking about the "we can only afford one movie star" thing). Like, the entire plot hinges on Fury being out of touch and for once not knowing everything that's going on, yeah? But the reason they give for that is simply that he's given up? That doesn't fit him at all! Say that while he was dusted, all his contacts left the espionage game (whether through retirement or through also being dust) and now he has to work without his former leverage and is trying to make contacts among a new generation who thinks he's passé - you know, like a spy story. Which this ostensibly was. But instead, let's repeat Falcon and Winter Soldier's weird "refugees are bad and dangerous" angle.

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This week in comicshops - 11/22

Find out what toy-related items you can get at your local comicshop this Wednesday.

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Animals often use specific displays to ward off rivals

I hate seeing this. This is basically the

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No more turning yourself into an action figure

If you were waiting to do Hasbro's "Selfie Series" thing, well, bad news:

Q: Can I order Hasbro Selfie Series?

A: While we appreciate your interest, we are no longer accepting new orders for Hasbro Selfie Series figures.

It may just mean they're updating their design software and don't want to take orders until the improved version is ready, but it doesn't sound that way right now.

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OAFEnet Email Update for Thursday, November 16

Direct from an imaginary secret bunker under a hospital, it's the OAFEnet Email Update.

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