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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 #112

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Rustin Parr

Oh Toys R Us... no one knows how to get into my wallet like you. And now, some more OAFEry:Flippin' Through Previews - April '07 Spider-Man Marvel Legends: Spider-Man 2099 review ASM Minimate Mini-Review #2 - Gwen Stacy & Dr. … 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 #107

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Rustin Parr

We return with our second part of Rustin's SDCC Exclusive Haulage - behold the many wonders and delight! Last week I expounded upon the many virtues and vices of collectibles from our fine friends at companies beginning with B through … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #106

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Rustin Parr

So we've spent a couple weeks looking at my haul from San Diego Comic Con 2013, now it's time to get to the GOOD STUFF - the exclusives! These are pretty much 80% of why I keep going and subjecting … 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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Flippin' through Previews - July '13

Posted on July 7, 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 September. And now, some more OAFEry:Walking Dead Mystery Minis: Drowned Walker review DKR Mutant … Continue reading →

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Meming Hot Toys with Tolkien

Posted on June 15, 2013 by OAFE

Since the new Hobbit trailer came out this week, it reminded us of this meme: Which is a nice followup to this one: And now, some more OAFEry:Rustin's Spoils of the Week #120 Lights, camera, ACTION (figures)! Rustin's Spoils of … 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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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #97

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Rustin Parr

Behold - a mighty return of Lego in: LEGOMAGEDDON IV. This jaunty trip around the bricks we take a look at a hearty stockpile of polybags and a few large sets from the past six months. Please, sit forward and … Continue reading →

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