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Toy sculptors as toys

Posted on October 22, 2013 by OAFE

When artists need to create a face, it's easier to use a real-life reference than to make something up. Alex Ross paints his friends and family into his works, and toy sculptors put themselves and their co-workers into the toys. … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #113

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Rustin Parr

I'm out traveling the world for ye olde day job yet again and am thus trying to save money, but alas the stars align to thwart such valiant efforts! Between some unique finds at a Meijers, the Lego Store and … Continue reading →

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Flippin' through Previews - October '13

Posted on October 5, 2013 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 December. <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Rustin's Spoils of the Week #87 Rustin's Spoils of … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #109

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Rustin Parr

I made a very short return to the Big Apple recently and as such had to make a quick perusal of all of the midtown classics - Times Square Toys R Us & Midtown Comics and the Rockefeller Center Lego … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #105

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Rustin Parr

I am in a constant battle to save money, and while I probably spent less on non-exclusives this year than in the past five, I still couldn't help but buy many a toy. Part of the fun of conventions, like … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #99

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Rustin Parr

Well, this is another one of those two-weekers, and it really shouldn't be as voluminous as I'm trying to save money for the impending Doom what is SDCC, but I just couldn't helpit . Sales on Lego and Man of … Continue reading →

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Marvel announces Lego variant covers

Posted on June 11, 2013 by OAFE

First it was a videogame: And now it's the actual comics: <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Fantastic Four Retro Collection: The Thing review Thor Minimate Mini-Review #5 - Thor & Destroyer Flippin' through Previews - August '15 Rustin's Spoils of the … Continue reading →

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Need, want, have

Posted on June 9, 2013 by OAFE

<i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Minimate Mini-Review #352 - Captain America's Hulkbuster & Baron Zemo Deadpool/GI Joe mashup The gift everybody wants If she took after her father I, for one, think the Toxo-Viper looks great

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #98

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Rustin Parr

Another week, another haul. This time I was sucked in by the Iron Man polybag available at the Lego Store (with a minimum purchase), hence I finally stocked up on some sets I had been eye-ing for awhile. And then, … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #96

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Rustin Parr

This week I had some pretty good luck, finally tracking down some much desired Disney stuff as well as the brand new Toys R Us exclusive Iron Man 3 Minimates, the last Western Playmobil set I need and the highly … Continue reading →

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