Tag Archives: Batman

Happy Batman Day

Posted on September 21, 2019 by OAFE

Batman is joining Fortnite for a limited time, in the form of skins, maps, and weapons. And if you thought a character who is avowed to never kill being handed a gun and dropped into a Battle Royale game was … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #219

Posted on August 8, 2019 by Rustin Parr

And now we partake in the second Mattelocaust in order rush through a handful of 2019 purchases from that once great toy manufacturer. I enjoyed the Aquaman movie far more than I imagined but by the time I'd seen it, … Continue reading →

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Todds R Us

Posted on July 31, 2019 by OAFE

With the help of some shelves and signage, fan Todd Olexo has turned his basement display into a re-creation of Toys "Я" Us through the ages: And now, some more OAFEry:Flippin' through Previews - June '13 Rustin's Spoils of the … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #217

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Rustin Parr

I don't really want to call this a "Mattelocaust," as that incorporates a very loaded word with a generally pretty specific connotation, and while we love to gripe about Mattel's inadequacies... that seems a rotten comparison to make. However, I … Continue reading →

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Harley Quinn gets cheap

Posted on May 1, 2019 by OAFE

The DC Multiverse Harley Quinn reviewed today was not Mattel's first chance at making that costume into a toy. There was also one in the Batman Missions line: And now, some more OAFEry:SDCC 2011 - DC Direct Panel Rustin's Spoils … Continue reading →

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Soon Forget: Lucha Explosiva

Posted on April 24, 2019 by OAFE

This is the latest in a series (of indefinite length and regularity) of blog posts memorializing cancelled toys. Our figures today are DC Direct's ¡Lucha Explosiva! line. Announced at this year's Toy Fair, ¡Lucha Explosiva! reimagined Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman … Continue reading →

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Toys spark joy

Posted on March 30, 2019 by OAFE

And now, some more OAFEry:Minimate Mini-Review #5 - Lady Deathstrike & Patch Flippin' through Previews - July '11 Maestro and the Fallen Hero Armor Rustin's Spoils of the Week #159 The Best There Is, Bub.

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Hot Wheels Character Cars Teen Titans Go! To the Movies reviews

Posted on February 13, 2019 by yo go re

T, double-E-N, T-I, T-A, N-S! We the real heroes taking down the big menace! Teen Titans flow! Teen Titans know! When there's real trouble, baby, Teen Titans Go! Surely you remember how cool the Hot Wheels Character Cars are. Well, … Continue reading →

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Every famous car goes to Walmart

Posted on January 12, 2019 by OAFE

You may have seen a truncated version of this spot sometime in the last week, but you probably haven't seen the full thing: And now, some more OAFEry:Transformers ROTF: Mindwipe addendum Battle Core Optimus Prime addendum Heath Ledger "too scary?" … Continue reading →

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Pokémon: Cubone (#FFJ98) review

Posted on December 12, 2018 by yo go re

We already looked at the big names and the new hotness, but now it's time for the best Pokémon. And now, some more OAFEry:Flippin' Through Previews - November '10 Flippin' through Previews - August '15 Rustin's Spoils of the Week … Continue reading →

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