Tag Archives: Captain America

Minimate Mini-Review #1 - Captain America & Absorbing Man

Posted on February 13, 2011 by yo go re

So, I have a bit of a problem: I don't like to open my figures until I'm going to review them, in case I need any info from the packaging. But there are some figures that, in all honesty, we're … Continue reading →

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ATFC '11 - Day 1: Hasbro

Posted on February 12, 2011 by OAFE

So today was Hasbro's big press panel, and we liveblogged it on our Twitter page, but it's worth recapping the biggest news here, as well. <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>X-Men Legends: House of X Charles Xavier review The Shang-Chi/GI Joe … Continue reading →

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Flippin' Through Previews - February '11

Posted on February 5, 2011 by OAFE

It's time once again to thumb through the toy section of this month's Previews, and see what goodies we can uncover. Scheduled to start shipping in April. <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>It's over 10,000 again (again)! That's the least of … Continue reading →

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Spoilers on toys

Posted on April 25, 2008 by OAFE

Action figure manufacturers are often less than diligent when it comes to restraining themselves from giving away movie plot points with their toys. Whether it's in the bio text on the back or just the existence of a particular toy, … Continue reading →

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Marvel Zombies - production vs. prototype

Posted on October 5, 2007 by OAFE

If you compare the promotional images of Art Asylum's Marvel Zombies Minimates box set to the final product, you'll notice some changes. Let's take a look: Hulk's stomach wound is much more graphic in the original. They went from a … Continue reading →

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yo - if we have to have variations...

Posted on August 31, 2007 by yo go re

yo sez: When it comes to toys, variations are a fact of life. Not variants, mind you, but variations. Re-releases of old characters in new costumes. In Poe's column, he adds the caveat of "completely pointless" costumes, but a variation … Continue reading →

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Here's to Sam Elliott!

Posted on January 24, 2007 by OAFE

With his role as the Caretaker in the upcoming Ghost Rider movie, Sam Elliott has joined a small but growing club: actors who have been in two comicbook films. He also played General "Thunderbolt" Ross in The Hulk. So who … Continue reading →

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The Supervillain Shuffle

Posted on January 17, 2007 by OAFE

For all its massive, "world-changing" events, the DC Universe is a remarkably stable place. Superman has always fought Lex Luthor, Batman has always fought the Joker, and Wonder Woman has always fought Cheetah. Sure, they mix it up sometimes, but … Continue reading →

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Flippin' Through Previews - January '06

Posted on January 7, 2007 by OAFE

It's time once again to thumb through the toy section of this month's Previews, and see what goodies we can uncover. <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Rustin's Spoils of the Week #83 Captain America Minimate Mini-Review #5 - Captain America & … Continue reading →

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A blog-premiere review: Superhero Squad Captain America & Hawkeye

Posted on December 22, 2006 by yo go re

The first of Hasbro's Marvel toys have started to sneak out early in a few locations, and so far everything looks good. There's been no huge drop-off in quality. Of course, we haven't seen anything but repackaged Spider-Man movie figures … Continue reading →

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