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A tale of two Walmarts

It's time to share some more coveted inside information that all toy collectors should know! I know all too well that I'm a lucky bastard. My town is big enough that there are two Walmarts. If I'm willing to drive, … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #45

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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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #42

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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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #32

I had great luck with brand-new releases (though the luck is augmented by not having gone to stores last weekend). Tons of NECA stuff and finally buying into the newest iteration of the Hasbro Playskool variation, not to mention all … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #30

And we're back! Last time we looked at a big chunk of mess'a non-exclusive haul from SDCC so this week we'll look at the the other half of stuff I racked up (that didn't end up in my parents' attic). … Continue reading →

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Minimate Mini-Review #22 - Thor & Loki

#22 - Thor/Loki <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Thor Minimate Mini-Review #4 - Lady Sif & Volstagg Rustin's Spoils of the Week #54 Rustin's Spoils of the Week #16 Minimate Mini-Review #263 - Marvel NOW! Thor & Absorbing Man How obscure … Continue reading →

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Flippin' through Previews - August '11

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 October. <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>The horrible secret we all share BotCon reveal: Wildrider … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #28

Of course I can't control my collecting impulse so not all purchases on my trip back to California for SDCC 2011 were from the Convention. Thus I unfurl for you the handful of baubles I assumed ownership of surrounding that … Continue reading →

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SDCC 2011 - the Avengers revealed

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 - Hasbro: Marvel

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 <i>And now, some … Continue reading →

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