Tag Archives: SDCC 2011

Transformers Kre-O Optimus Prime exclusive review

Posted on August 16, 2011 by yo go re

In 2003, Hasbro introduced their "Built to Rule" toys, low-rent Lego knockoffs produced in-house. The toys were terrible and the line folded within a year, mourned by no one. Apparently not willing to let a bad idea rest in the … Continue reading →

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DC Direct Professor Zoom addendum

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Rustin Parr

Did you catch that hint in my Professor Zoom review about how the buying wasn't as frustrating as it was in past years? Here's the story, champ! And now, some more OAFEry:Minimate Mini-Review #28 - Flash & Gorilla Grodd Flippin' … Continue reading →

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GI Joe and the Transformers #5

Posted on August 9, 2011 by OAFE

In today's review of the Starscream Skystriker, we said that the packaging was styled like a comicbook, pretending that the GI Joe and the Transformers comic ran for more than four issues. It's not just the front of the box, … Continue reading →

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MotU Queen Marlena/Captain Glenn addendum

Posted on August 8, 2011 by yo go re

In today's review of the SDCC-exclusive MotU Classics Queen Marlena, I told you there are two packaging variations. Here's the packaging my figure came in:

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Mattel's SDCC Voltron packaging

Posted on August 7, 2011 by OAFE

In today's review of Blazing Sword Voltron, we mentioned the packaging made noise. Here's a video: Love that Peter Cullen narration! And now, some more OAFEry:SDCC 2011 - DC Direct Panel Garbage Pail Kids fan art Voltron in Real Life … Continue reading →

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SDCC 2011 - Day 4, Sunday

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Rustin Parr

Sunday began just as predicted and feared: with all needed exclusives being sold out. And now, some more OAFEry:Monkey Boy - Gosh Darn Exclusives! Wreck-Gar addendum Flippin' through Previews - January '13 Rustin's Spoils of the Week #31 Christians vs. … Continue reading →

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SDCC 2011 - the Avengers revealed

Posted on July 24, 2011 by OAFE

All weekend long, Marvel has been releasing Avengers posters at their booth. Today they released the final one, showing an artistic concept of what the movie's Hulk will look like. The seven posters join together to form one giant image, … Continue reading →

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SDCC 2011 - Day 3, Saturday

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Rustin Parr

Saturday, O Saturday. You used to be the most dreaded day of the con, but now thanks to the massive siphoning power of A-List panels and their three-hour lines you are now just another day. And now, some more OAFEry:Rustin's … Continue reading →

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SDCC 2011 - Behind the Plastic panel

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Rustin Parr

One of the familiar highlights of the last decade have been Julius Marx's toy industry panels. This year was another strong lineup featuring: Jesse Falcon, Jason Lenzi, Scott Neitlich, Mike Schultz, David Vonner, Chuck Terceira and Jean St.Jean. As always … Continue reading →

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SDCC 2011 - Hasbro: Marvel

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Rustin Parr

Directly following Minimates is the Hasbro panel for Marvel! Too damn cool!!! A ton of love for Marvel Legends in the room, as well as the lineup reveals for Wave 2 of 2012 Marvel Legends & Universe And now, some … Continue reading →

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