Tag Archives: Cracked

Coming soon: Funko Fridays!

Posted on July 21, 2017 by OAFE

Now that we've reviewed all the Vitruvian HACKS figures and there is still no GI Joe product on shelves to go back to, we need a new theme for our Friday reviews. And given the appeal of the alliteration, Funko … Continue reading →

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Meet Bild Lilli, the original Barbie

Posted on February 2, 2017 by OAFE

That line in today's review was not just a throwaway joke: You can learn a bit more here. And now, some more OAFEry:National Barbie Day - Just Gals Being Pals A tour of Toys R Us in 1991 Rustin's Spoils … Continue reading →

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9 Unintentionally Terrifying Old-Timey Children's Toys

Posted on May 11, 2014 by OAFE

Two Cracked articles about toys in one week? What a surprise! Kids in the old days had it rough. When they weren't toiling in coal mines or sweeping chimneys or doing something else that almost certainly covered their rosy cheeks … Continue reading →

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Yep, pretty much want all of these

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Shocka

Bunch more over here!

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Cracked.com makes old toys awesomer

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Shocka

Cracked has a new Photoshop contest today, Updates to Classic Childhood Toys (Too Awesome to Exist). All the entries are funny (especially the winner), but here's an example of what you'll see when you click through: A think they missed … Continue reading →

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The Terrifying Conspiracy Behind Early '90s Kids' Toys

Posted on May 28, 2013 by OAFE
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If "Ghostbusters" met "The Shining"

Posted on May 11, 2013 by OAFE

Or, "What would happen if the Sedgewick Hotel and the Overlook Hotel traded places." And yes, that's NECA's Slimer edited in there. (by Scarves McKenzie) And now, some more OAFEry:Rustin's Spoils of the Week #129 Rustin's Spoils of the Week … Continue reading →

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My Little Porny

Posted on April 14, 2013 by OAFE

From today's Cracked Photoplasty contest, 24 Ridiculous Ways We're Probably Ruining the Future: Thanks, internet weirdos.</sarcasm> And now, some more OAFEry:Rainbow Dash addendum Flippin' through Previews - September '12 GI Joe: Re-Stallion-ation Gravity Falls addendum Hasbro's SDCC exclusives (part 2)

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Cracked.com talks toys

Posted on March 7, 2011 by OAFE

Cracked has an article today about "The 15 Most Unintentionally Hilarious Bootleg Toys": Like elves in Santa's workshop, bootleg toy makers around the world are busy cranking action figures and games for all of the world's children. Only these will … Continue reading →

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The 25 Most Baffling Toys From Around the World

Posted on December 24, 2007 by OAFE

Because new comics aren't shipping until Friday this week, we don't have our weekly NCRL breakdown for you yet - but just so the sixes of fans who come to read us every day aren't disappointed, here's a fun little … Continue reading →

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