Tag Archives: Superman

Happy birthday, Superman

Posted on February 29, 2012 by OAFE

Vision-Impaired Transcript All: (singing) --happy birthday to yooouuuu!!! Superman: Awww, guys, you remembered! Martian Manhunter: Of course we did, Clark. We're your friends! Wonder Woman: Only a complete monster would overlook this day! Batman: (thinking) My parents are dead. We … Continue reading →

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Real flying Lego Superman

Posted on February 17, 2012 by OAFE

Check out this fancy Superman, presented on a vintage-style TV screen: Pretty cool, huh? The only thing that would make it better would be if it were in black and white. <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Imaginext DC Blind Bagged Figures … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #45

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Rustin Parr

Some pre-christmas shopping rendered some pretty hearty haulage, specifically when it comes to Marvel finds at good ol' Toys R Us. Here's hoping you all had a delightful Christmas and Holiday Weekend - I spent mine buried in TOYS! <i>And … Continue reading →

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Soon Forget: Total Justice Supergirl

Posted on October 11, 2011 by OAFE

We've taken a look at all the cancelled Total Justice figures who turned up in later lines. But that was not the end of the story, because there are two characters who were worked on, but never got toys anywhere, … Continue reading →

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Flippin' through Previews - October '11

Posted on October 8, 2011 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>Flippin' through Previews - January '14 Jack Sparrow addendum … Continue reading →

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DC Direct figures that have a waist

Posted on September 24, 2011 by OAFE

Since the beginning, DC Direct has consistently had trouble with one particular joint. Their toys have never come close to being super-articulated, but they've mostly been serviceable. However, there's a distinct lack of waist joints. In some cases we can... … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #31

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Rustin Parr

Aaaaaaaaand we're back. Note to self: don't leave the photos for Spoils on your home computer before uploading them when you leave town for a week... What happens when you take three weeks off from Spoils-ing about weekly purchases? You … Continue reading →

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Five years later, a Superman variant explained

Posted on July 28, 2011 by OAFE

In the Superman: The Motion Picture Anthology box set, you'll be able to see this alternate opening scene from Superman Returns: <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Imaginext DC Blind Bagged Figures Series 6 Transformers vs. the Justice League ATFC '13 - … Continue reading →

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DC Universe Classics 17: Orange Lantern Lex Luthor review

Posted on July 28, 2011 by yo go re

As Black Lanterns spread across the globe, Lex Luthor was hunted down by hundreds of his rivals rising from the grave. The Orange Ring of Avarice chose Lex Luthor, the greediest, most self-serving man on the planet, and granted him … Continue reading →

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SDCC 2011 - DC Direct Panel

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Rustin Parr

DC Direct still exists and had a panel here for the first time in several years. They brought in a bunch of people and unveiled not a whole lot, but their point is that they're not going anywhere. <i>And now, … Continue reading →

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