Tag Archives: Spawn

Gunslinger and Minigun-Slinger

Posted on March 5, 2022 by Monkey Boy

  Other than gaining a Gatling gun and losing a rifle and sheath, I don’t think there’s any noticeable difference in anything paint-wise or anything between Series 1 and Series 2. And now, some more OAFEry:The birth of Over(t)kill Flippin' … Continue reading →

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Gunslinger Spawn addendum

Posted on October 23, 2021 by OAFE

Just as we reviewed the new Gunslinger Spawn, the character got his own comic series. How's that for timing! Here are the two main covers, by Brett Booth and Todd McFarlane: There are others, of course, featuring the art of … Continue reading →

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Spawn comes to Kickstarter

Posted on April 8, 2020 by OAFE

Yes, Toddy Mac's long-simmering plan to Kickstart the return of Spawn figures is finally here, and it's being done in the most overblown, excessive way imaginable, with too much packaging, lots of variants, and a few questionable choices along the … Continue reading →

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Selectively stocking at Toys "Я" Us

Posted on May 20, 2018 by OAFE

ᶜᵃⁿ ᴵ ᵍᵉᵗ ᵘʰʰʰʰ... pic.twitter.com/JGCqdm5nyg — OAFEnet (@OAFE) May 20, 2018 And now, some more OAFEry:Flippin' through Previews - February '16 Rustin's Spoils of the Week #137 Marvel Legends Doc Ock addendum: sick burn! Spider-Man Retro Collection: Kingpin review Rustin's … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #175

Posted on April 20, 2017 by Rustin Parr

Aaaaaaand we're back. And now, some more OAFEry:Flippin' through Previews - March '15 Flippin' Through Previews - November '10 Flippin' through Previews - June '14 Mystery donor leaves boxes of Star Wars toys at Japanese welfare facility Darth Skeletor

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Spawn Series 12: Gruesome Twosome review

Posted on February 23, 2016 by yo go re

As we reviewed Top Gun and Bottom Line, you may have noticed that both their bios referred to them as part of the Gruesome Twosome. That isn't just some nickname, it's a clue to their special feature, as is the … Continue reading →

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The biggest properties of the '90s

Posted on August 29, 2014 by OAFE

Remember this J. Scott Campbell drawing of all your 1980s favorites? Well, the nostalgia cycle moves on, so here's Adam Masterman's group shot of the 1990s: You'll want to click on it to see the whole thing. And now, some … Continue reading →

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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 #55

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Rustin Parr

As is oft the case at conventions, the materialism gets the better of me and I buy too much. Wonder Con 2012 was no different as I had to spread my haul across two weeks worth of Spoils (and even … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #42

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Rustin Parr

Two weeks ago I drove from Chicago to Los Angeles. Needless to say there were a few chances to hit up the local board-of-fare mid route. While I sadly missed all Toys R Us's, a Walmart and Target were perused … Continue reading →

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